Student Announce October 31, 2025

Students,

Alfred State defines first generation as being the first generation in your family to complete an Associate’s (2-year) degree or higher, regardless of whether a sibling has also attended college.  We kick off our celebration of First Gen students on November 3rd at 4pm in the SLC Park Space with a party that includes some tasty treats, fun, and a free gift!   If you are a First Generation Student, like I was, stop in and collect your gift while grabbing some food!  A Pioneer is someone who is “among the first” – you’re right where you belong!

Parking lots 20 and 20A (by the Pioneer Stadium) will be closed beginning at 4pm Friday October 31st. Students that are being required to move their vehicles may park in any open STUDENT lot between 4pm on October 31st and the conclusion of the football game & tailgating festivities. Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots, or re-enter after the closing time are subject to a parking summons. All student vehicles should be back into the appropriate student parking prior to 7am on Monday November 3rd. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. 

Please continue to monitor your daily announces, as there will be a large-scale closure on November 7th as well.

November 22 & November 23 - 9:30am-3:30pm

The R.A.D. course is a 9–12 hour course that includes information and discussion in a lecture format, followed by learning and practicing self-defense techniques.
Students from Alfred State College and Alfred University are invited to participate in this free course and receive in-person training from certified
R.A.D. instructors.
Primary Instructors: Del Rey Honeycutt (Alfred State), Officer Shaun Fields (Alfred University) and Lt. Matthew Whitney (Alfred State). Other certified RAD instructors/officers may be included.
Note: Participants must be willing and able to attend all classes.

Please use the following link to sign up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW6lOs5w4MahAQwbbQ3qn_xsu105AN8tUgNeJsZh7Ku0L6Kg/viewform

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.  

The application for our Alternative Spring Break trip is now open! 

Fall is here and before you know it, Spring will be at our doorstep and we are looking for the next group of pioneers to participate in our Service-Learning trip in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you love giving back to communities in need and soaking up some sunshine when the snow just won’t let go, our spring break service trip could be perfect for you! 

We will once again be traveling to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to work with Habitat for Humanity during our 2025 spring break (March 7th-March 14th). We have two staff leaders ready to take another group of students to engage in meaningful service this spring! If you are interested in learning more or wish to be considered for the trip, we invite you to visit our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit your application.  

Not sure if this trip is for you, please help us spread the word to others regarding this wonderful opportunity to take part in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge event so we can send a rock-star group of Alfred State Pioneers to support some community well-being down south!

We have limited spaces available and will be finalizing our cohort for spring by December 5th! Should you have any questions, please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu)

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following four categories for the 2025-26 award cycle:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching
• Adjunct Faculty - superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching by an adjunct faculty member

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: https://forms.office.com/r/dGF9HAKPEF

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 21. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence