Student Announce March 7, 2025

On Friday, March 7th, the annual Science and Technology Fair will take place in the Student Leadership Center Small Events Space from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  

The Science and Technology Fair is open to regional elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. The fair allows students to display their love for science and to be rewarded for the time and energy that they put into their projects. We are expecting around 12 student projects, some examples include "Rainbow Slime", "How Does Smell Affect Taste", "Homemade Rocket Fuel", and "Bioluminescence in Dinoflagellates". The fair is open for public viewing from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., please stop by! 

The Science and Technology Fair is made possible with funding provided by ACES, Alfred State Science Society, the Physical and Life Sciences Department, and the President's Office. For more information, please contact Kathy Price at 3672 or priceka@alfredstate.edu

Save the date!  

On Friday April 25th we will hold our annual our Special Olympics event at the Pioneer stadium.  The event will run from 9:30 am to 1 pm.  If you would like to volunteer, please email Anne Holmok at Holmoka@alfredstate.edu.   

Village Elections will be held on March 18th at the Alfred Village Hall! Please note that you must be registered to vote in the Alfred area by March 7th to vote in this election.  Not sure if you are registered or want to get registered? check our Alfred States Voter Registration portal, check your registration status,  and/or reach out to the Center for Civic Leadership civicengagement@alfredstate.edu

Whether you can vote in this election or not, each candidate took time to meet with our dedicated student leader, Adel Hashimov, who serves as a Civic Engagement Advocate. The goal was to help build connections and foster deeper awareness of the efforts taking place in our village government and those who serve. Adel has transcribed the verbal interviews and consolidated parts of those conversations (linked here) so those who are interested can read a bit more about the motivating factors and engaged aspects of each of these dedicated community members. 

The Center for Civic Leadership would like to thank all of the candidates for being generous with their time and Adel Hashimov for spearheading the interview process.

On the ballot:

• Village Mayor
  • Jim Ninos (current mayor up for re-election)
• Village Justice 
  • This is the only contested seat on the ballot in our village and there is an opportunity to hear both candidates speak March 6th from 11:15-12PM in the Alumni Lounge at Alfred University Powel Campus Center 
    • Wende Bush (current justice up for re-election)
    • Amanda Khodorkovskaya (candidate for justice)
• 2 Village Trustees 
  • Tim Nichols (current trustee up for re-election)
  • Peter McClain (current trustee up for re-election)

Are you a student looking to make a difference on campus? Join the Commuter Council and help us create a better experience for all commuter students! 

Why Join? 

• Advocate for commuter student needs 
• Plan and participate in engaging and intentional events 
• Meet new friends and build connections 
• Gain leadership experience 

How to Join: 

• Attend our first interest meeting on Wednesday March 26th from 1-2 p.m. in SLC 408 
• Contact Joshua Rosario, Rosarijd@alfredstate.edu or Calsey Bump, Bumpce@alfredstate.edu for more information.

We hope to see you there! 

The Alfred Campus Store will be closed on Saturday, March 8th and Saturday March 15th.  The Alfred Campus Store will be open Monday(3/10), Tuesday(3/11) and Friday(3/14) next week from 8am to 4pm.  On Wednesday(3/12), the Campus Store will be open 10:30am to 4pm and on Thursday (3/13), 8am to 11am.  The Wellsville Campus Store will be closed all next week and resume regular hours beginning, Monday March 17h.  We wish everyone a safe and happy Spring Break.

Student organizations looking for funding must submit a completed Budget Request Packet by Friday, March 7th. Thorough instructions are on the first sheet—incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

📄 Access the packet here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/ssenate/documents/view/2419095

💰 Need help? Join our Budget Request Workshop on Wednesday, February 26th, from 4–7 PM in SLC 310 (Small Event Space) to get guidance and ensure your request is properly completed.

📩 Questions? Contact Tyler Ribble (ribblet@alfredstate.edu) or Shaniya Natt (nattsa@alfredstate.edu)

Below are the building hours for the Student Leadership Center and the Pioneer Center during Spring Break. 

Student Leadership Center:

Saturday, March 8 – Saturday, March 15: 6:30am-7pm

Sunday, March 16: 6:30am- 10pm

Monday, March 17: Resume to normal hours: 

• Monday-Thursday: 6:30am-11pm
• Friday-Sunday: 6:30am-12am

Pioneer Center:

Saturday, March 8 – Saturday, March 15: 7am-6pm

Sunday, March 16: 8am- 10pm

Monday, March 17: Resume to normal hours: 

• Monday-Sunday: 8am-11pm

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The Center for Civic Leadership is partnering with Union University to revive a commUNITY potluck initiative.  This secular event welcomes all as we build commUNITY by engaging in conversation and sharing foods that evoke a feeling of home! 

• Location: Union University Center (located on the corner of Main street and Church Street - side entrance on Church St.)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates: Wednesday, February 12th / Wednesday, March 19th / Wednesday, April 16th  
• Sign up to Make and RSVP Here – Separate RSVP requested by Sunday before for each date so we can better prepare but it is not required. So even if you want to pop down to join us last minute to help foster community, you are welcome. 

“Tasters Choice” awards will be given at each event for the favorite dishes at each potluck.

Help us further celebrate sustainability and bring your own plate and cutlery 

Join us as we bring back Relay for Life in partnership with the American Cancer Society, an organization dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research, supporting patients and caregivers, and promoting prevention and awareness initiatives.

📅 Date: April 5th – April 6th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
📍 Location: Orvis Auditorium
10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY 14802

Sign Up Here: Relay for Life Registration
🎟️ Registration Fee: $15/person (all proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society)

This lock-in event is open to the entire Alfred community, surrounding communities, and Alfred State faculty, staff, and students. No entry or re-entry after 11:00 PM.

Our Goal: Raise $25,000!

What to Expect:
🎮 Games with prizes
🎟️ Basket raffles
🎭 Live performances
🌟 Memorial ceremony honoring those we’ve lost to cancer
🎵 Music throughout the event

🏅 Awards for:

• Best Campsite
• Most Enthusiastic
• Most Money Donated
• Most Money Raised (Team & Individual)
• Best Costume
• Best Campsite Activity

Teams are encouraged to plan activities at their campsites.

🍴 Food: Provided at intervals throughout the night. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks.

Other Items You Can Bring:

• Blankets, pillows, air mattresses
• Comfortable chairs (standard chairs will be provided).

Items Not Allowed:

• Weapons of any kind
• Alcohol or drugs

For More Information, Contact:
📩 President of Live to Fight: Tori Rech | rechvr@alfredstate.edu
📩 Advisors: Tyler Ribble | ribblet@alfredstate.edu
📩 Mary Chamberlain | chambemc@alfredstate.edu

Help us celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and take a stand against cancer. Together, we can make a difference!

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, for the Spring Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves before 10:00 p.m. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Friday, March 8, please respond to this email if you have not already reached out to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, March 9. 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Athletics commitment during the break (must be on roster submitted from Athletics)

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the "Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Break Housing Request" form.

Please note, that this form will close on Monday, March 3rd. 

How to Take and Pass the New York State Notary Examination Training

Date/Time: March 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: PHS 107
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided at training)

This practical seminar helps prepare participants to successfully pass the NYS official notary examination. Four sample examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the seminar. Attendance at this seminar is a MUST for every state notary examinee to properly prepare for the duties, authority and responsibility of holding a NYS notary commission.

Trainer: Alfred E. Piombino is the leading New York and national notary law and practice expert. He has personally prepared tens of thousands of people from across New York to pass the official examination. Piombino is the author of nine books, including Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition, court expert witness and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

Registration Link:  https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

Each Spring semester, the Office of College Housing begins the start of housing sign ups for the following academic year, beginning with the group process. 

Application open March 3 through March 7

March  - Group Leader will be notified of the decision via email

If placed through the group process

1. All members of the group need to complete their housing application (please see Housing Application - Opens March 1 for further instructions)
2. Select one student to represent your group
3. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
4. Select the “Housing” icon
5. Under “Forms” locate and select the “Group Housing Sign-up” form
6. Complete the form, once done select “Submit for Review”

Group Housing Process and Information

Our group process allows a group to sign up for a MacKenzie Rowhouse, MacKenzie Commons Apartment, Townhouse, MacKenzie Rowhouse, or Main Gate Suite for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Group sizes can range from 1 - 12 people.

Groups can be COED (male/female/non-binary persons) living together. Those that wish to live in a COED area will need to agree to live in a COED area later in the form.

Areas that are single rooms: MacKenzie Commons Apartments and Townhouses. All other areas are double occupancy rooms.

If your group does not fill the space in which they are placed, another group may be added to fill the remaining space. The combined groups will be based on the group criteria (i.e. single gender or COED).

The Office of College Housing cannot guarantee that all groups will be placed, it all depends on the applicant pool and available space.

Groups that are placed through our group process do not need to sign up for rooms during individual sign-ups.

Those that leave the group placements are not guaranteed to be placed back into the previous placement.

Groups are scored and placed based on a matrix of the following information:

• Years in residence
• GPA
• Accrued credit hours
• Judicial history (negative score)

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.