Student Announce November 5, 2025

😋 FREE Food Sampling Event: Taste & Vote! 😋

Students! Ready to satisfy those cravings without emptying your wallet?

Join us for this incredible FREE Food Sampling Event, proudly partnering with Keck's Food Service! We'll have numerous vendors offering multiple, delicious

samples for you to try. It's the perfect chance to discover your new favorite snack or meal and just enjoy some amazing free food. 

How to Participate:

To get in on all the tasting action and cast your vote for the best samples, you must first stop by the ACES Table to grab your voting stickers.

Don't miss out! Come hungry and bring your friends! Your Votes determine our menu items for the upcoming semesters!

Location: Central Dining Hall – Student Gathering Place – 2nd Floor

Time: 11am – 2pm

Date: Wednesday, October 5th - See ya soon!

There will be a Shabbat Dinner this Friday at 6:00 PM at the Hillel House on Alfred University Campus. We’ll start with blessings over candles, wine, and challah, followed by a delicious meal featuring matzah ball soup, brisket, and sides.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by texting 860-501-0953 with your name and the number of guests joining you.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

-Alfred Hillel

The Vet Tech Club is sponsoring a Kitten Yoga class! 

Event date Saturday November 8, 2025 in the classroom at the farm. Pick a class time – either 1 pm or 2 pm. 

Registration is $10 and must be paid in advance by Friday November 7 at 4pm to reserve your spot. Space is limited! Walk-ins may be available as space permits. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Some yoga mats are available or you can bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Suggested to bring water and a towel. 

Register at https://forms.gle/HS1tpfRmUzhBW84R9 or contact Prof. Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu for further information. 

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)

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

Reach out the Hornell Area Family YMCA for special Alfred State student rates through the 25/26 academic school year! 

Call for details- 607-324-5520

Want to play intramurals? Use the respective link below to sign up for the sport you're interested in! Share the link with your friends if you know they'd be interested as well. If you have any questions, email Cesar Mejia (mejiacr1@alfredstate.edu).

5 v 5 Flag Football Intramural (Sundays 5 - 7 PM, Orvis)
3 v 3 Basketball Intramural (Tuesdays 10:15  - 12:15 AM, Orvis)
6 v 6 Soccer Intramural (Wednesdays 10:15  - 12:15 AM, Orvis)

Any students who are planning to graduate this December from either an associate (or certificate) program who wish to continue their education at Alfred State College in a corresponding baccalaureate (or associate) degree program need to complete a SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form.  This would also include any graduates who wish to pursue the Technology Management or Interdisciplinary Studies baccalaureate degree!

These forms should be completed and returned to the Admissions Office as soon as possible.  Students must submit their completed SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Forms to the Admissions Office by the November 7 in order to sign-up for spring classes when course registration opens on November 17.  As a reminder, there is no application fee since students will be either associate degree (or certificate) recipients continuing in the corresponding program. 

The updated SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll form is available at https://www.alfredstate.edu/stay-for-four.

Alfred State Drama Club Presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 
Cinderella — Enchanted Edition

Inspired by the beloved 1997 television version starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this enchanting stage adaptation brings the classic fairy tale to life with heart, humor, and unforgettable songs.

Show Dates

• Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 PM
• Friday, November 21 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 PM (Matinee) and 7:00 PM

Tickets

• Students: $5
• General Admission: $10

How to Purchase
Stop by the Alfred State Campus Store or call 607-587-4020.
Payment accepted: Cash or Card (students may use Campus Spending Account).

Questions?
Director: Abby Hurley — hurleyac@alfredstate.edu
Advisor: Tyler Ribble — ribblet@alfredstate.edu

Did you know you can build on your AOS Trade Specific Degree to earn a Bachelor's Degree?

A 2+2 Information Session for AOS students in the School of Applied Technology will take place on Wednesday, 11/5/2025 @ 2:30pm in the PSU 1st floor in Wellsville, NY. 

Faculty from Alfred for these bachelor completion programs will overview the majors, required classes, and how to get started. 

Winter Break Transportation Options

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Winter break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Friday, December 12 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 pm and 2:45 pm

Sunday, December 14 departing from West University at 7:45 am

Secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Tuesday, December 9 at 6 am

Depart Alfred Saturday, December 13 at 6 am

Requests for Airport Shuttle must be to the Rochester Airport and students will have to fill out the Online travel request form for both their trips to and from the airport two weeks in advance. 

November is here and the Center for Civic Leadership's efforts to enhance basic needs support continue to be in full swing! We are consolidating a few key areas below:

• Food Drive throughout November!  To help meet the needs of students and our wider community we are launching a November Food Drive Campaign. Seeking non-perishable food and hygiene items that we will use in both our on-campus student Food Pantry and to share with our regional partners!  We are kickstarting our drive this week!  Donations can be dropped:
  • During weekly tabling in SLC (Tuesday's 9-12)
    • separate tabling efforts on 11.6 and 11.7 in SLC
  • Community Needs Hub (ground floor of Braddon Hall),
  • in our donation bin on the 3rd floor of SLC between the double doors that face the spine of campus or dropped at the Community Needs Hub
• Food for Fine Forgiveness Partnership Returns for remainder of semester!
  • A collaborative program between the Criminal Justice Club, University Police, and Civic Leadership.  Students with a parking fine can donate $10 worth of non-perishable food (make sure it isn't expired or close to expiration date!) to the Criminal Justice Suite (SLC 411) or the Community Needs Hub (ground floor of Braddon) to "pay" for one parking fine (limit to one fine relief per student per semester). This initiative will run through to the end of the Fall semester.
• SNAP - Our regional Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) coordinator will continue to come to campus twice this month as we navigate national landscape regarding SNAP. Our NOEP coordinator offers support students who qualify for SNAP assistance navigate the process. She will be tabling in the SLC from 10-1 on:
  • November 7th & 20th
• Health Insurance Enrollment Support - if you need assistance identifying a good health insurance plan to meet your needs, we will have an enrollment navigator on campus from AIM Independent Living in the SLC parkspace from 11-1PM on:
  • November 11th
• Community Needs Hub - Our Civic Leadership team has the Community Needs Hub up and running for the fall semester! The thrift store and pantry are well-stocked and waiting for you to visit! For those that have yet check out our space, we are located on the ground floor of Braddon Hall and accessible through the two external doors that face the outer campus loop. Hours for fall semester are as follows:
  • Monday: 9-4
  • Tuesday: 9-6
  • Wednesday: 9-6
  • Thursday: 10-4
  • Friday: 9 – 4
  • Saturday: 10-4
  • Sunday: 10-4 

*Please note that the thrift store is cash only! In addition, while we aim to have doors open for listed hours throughout the semester, the needs hub is student run and there are occasionally scheduling challenges to accommodate sickness, academics, and athletics.

If you are interested or in need of our Pantry services, please note that our Food Pantry Requests can be completed at any time and is embedded under resources on the student portal home page. If submitted when you are in the Community Needs Hub, our team will fill your bag on the spot, and you can walk out with your goods.  If completed outside of operational hours, our team will fill the request once received and email or call you about coordinating a pickup time. 

In addition to the above, we want to express our gratitude to all the donors!  For those interested in donating clothing, hygiene items, or non-perishable food, we can receive donations during opening hours or in our donation bin located in the SLC on the 3rd floor (near the central entrance). Our space is small, and we do not have the ability to wash any items, so please make sure any donated clothing is clean and in good condition (no undergarments please!).   

• For questions regarding our pantry, please contact us at ThePlate@alfredstate.edu
• For any other Community Needs Hub or Civic involvement questions, please email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu.

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Good news, campus community! The black and white printer in the Library is up and running! You can use it to print from a Library computer or your personal device. (Should you ever need to print in black and white from a color printer again, there is a way to get charged the black and white price, saving you money. Look for the "Color" or "Color Mode" dropdown menu and change the setting to Black and White. You may need to open "Printer Properties" if you do not see this option. A librarian is always available to help with this!)