Student Announce September 26, 2025

This Friday at 6:30 PM, the Hillel House will be hosting the first Shabbat dinner of the new year. The menu is not set yet, but the proteins will consist of chicken and beef, along with salads and a special array of desserts. That being said, if there are any dietary restrictions, please let me know, and we will accommodate. 

This is also a reminder that on October 1st, there will be a Yom Kippur dinner and a break-fast the following day, more details to come. 

Please let me know if you are able to come this Friday and if you plan on bringing any family or guests. 

Excited to see you,

Noam Sokolovsky 

NMS9@alfred.edu

We are pleased to announce that Heidi Putnam has joined our team as the new Administrative Assistant in the Office of Student Engagement!

Heidi brings a strong background in office coordination, student services, administrative support, and will play a key role in helping our office run smoothly while supporting both faculty and students.

Please join us in giving Heidi a warm welcome! You can reach her at putnamhm@alfredstate.edu or stop by SLC 204 to say hello.

We’re excited to have Heidi on board and look forward to the positive impact she will make in our Pioneer community!

Parking Courtesy Request

If you don’t use your vehicle every day, we ask that you please move it to one of the upper lots such as 20, 20A, or 31. These lots are located near Pioneer Stadium and behind Peet Hall (commonly called the “Heaven Lot”).

We understand parking can be frustrating, and that’s why we’re asking everyone to help each other out. Many students need closer parking because they travel early in the morning or late at night for the Wellsville campus, farm or kennel duty, clinicals, or emergency response.

If your vehicle has been parked in the same spot for more than two days, please consider moving it to an upper lot.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping out a fellow Pioneer!

The Vet Tech Club is hosting their fall dog wash on Sunday September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be held at the Alfred State Farm due to construction on campus. This is a basic wash, NO grooming (dematting, detangling, clipping, etc) is available. Open to students and faculty of Alfred State as well as members of the community. Well behaved dogs only! All dogs must be leashed and up to date on vaccinations. 

Basic dog wash $10

Ear cleaning $5

Nail trim $5

Package (wash, ears, nails) $15

Please email Brielle Kernan at kernanbi1@alfredstate.edu for an appointment. Walk ins available as space allows.

Proceeds from the dog wash support club activities, including donations to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Sunday: 10:00am - 9:00pm

Monday: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm

Friday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 9:00pm

Stop by and get your relax on!!

Interested in learning self-defense in a supportive environment and having the opportunity to practice in various scenarios? Please consider this women's only self-defense course offered for free to Alfred State and Alfred University students.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRojHjte8-sTBcoKZqrifXxRkc6gihHhwZDWDxCFAKbTg2aA/viewform

The NYS Cheese Manufacturers’ Association scholarship committee is offering an undergraduate scholarship for up to $5,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year.  

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, November 7th, 2025

Note that interested undergraduate students may aaccess the scholarship application on-line by visiting our website(s) scholarship link here:   https://nyscheesemakers.com/scholarship/

Each semester, the Student Records and Financial Services Office informs students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  Please review the Annual FERPA Notification for more information. 

SUBMISSIONS WANTED FOR ERGO, ALFRED STATE’S LITERARY MAGAZINE

Take a break, sit quietly, and create a piece of artwork, poem, story, or whatever and send to Ergo, Alfred State’s literary magazine, at Ergo@alfredstate.edu. Become part of the Ergo Committee by attending the 1st meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at noon in the SDC Faculty Lounge (Rm. 242). 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  October 31, 2025

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  October 31, 2025

Wondering what to submit?  Full wrap cover (front & back) 17.25" wide by 11.25" high or just the front cover 8.75" wide by 11.25" high, 300 dpi, jpeg.  All entries must fit these specifications for consideration.  Submit to Ergo@alfredstate.edu.

And better yet, there's a prize!  Winner and a runner-up will both get a $100 gift certificate for the ASC Campus Store, and boasting rights for being featured as the author of the cover on the Fall 2025 ERGO publication! 

POETRY READING:  Monday, November 10, 2025, Small Event Space within Student Leadership Center starting at 6 p.m.  Come and enjoy an hour of music, poetry, artwork, and tasty desserts from the Wellsville Baking Production & Management culinary students.  

Unlock free Google AI courses through SUNY! Learn AI basics and effective prompting—open to all students, faculty, and staff. Enroll with your SUNY email and learn at your own pace! SUNY has partnered with Google to offer free, self-paced AI courses for our entire community. 

What’s included

• Google AI Essentials – Understand core AI concepts and how they’re used across industries.
• Google Prompting Essentials – Learn proven strategies to communicate effectively with AI tools. 

How to enroll (takes 2 minutes)

1. Create or sign in to Coursera with your SUNY email address.
2. Enroll in Google AI Essentials and/or Google Prompting Essentials and learn at your own pace.
   (If you already have a Coursera account with your SUNY email, you’re set—no new account needed.) SUNY

Why it’s worth it

• Students: Build AI literacy and job-ready skills.
• Faculty: Explore teaching enhancements (e.g., AI-supported rubrics, tutoring, and workflow ideas).
• Staff: Boost everyday efficiency with responsible AI use. 

Get started
Visit the SUNY + Google AI page to enroll today. For questions, contact cite@alfredstate.edu, or drop by EJ 104/106.

All students completing degree requirements this semester must apply to graduate — diplomas are not automatically awarded. To apply, visit:
my.AlfredState.edu → Registration → Graduation and Commencement → Apply for Graduation

Prospective graduates should also:

• Contact their academic department to confirm all graduation requirements are met.
• Review their degree progress in DegreeWorks.

Deadline: October 6, 2025, to apply for a December 2025 diploma.

Important Notes:

• There is no fee for the graduation application.
• Please do not apply for May 2026 graduation at this time.
• Students graduating in December who plan to return in the spring (in a new program) must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office. Readmission applicants cannot register until their application is approved.

For questions, contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office at sfs@alfredstate.edu or call 607-587-4253.