Student Announce November 11, 2025


Veterans' Day Musical Salute

Please join us in offering tribute to our Veterans on Tuesday morning at 10:45 near the bell tower. Professors Meghan Smith and JD Struckmann and special guests will play several tradition patriotic songs, our National Anthem and an Armed Forces Medley. The event will last approximately 10 minutes.

- John-David Struckmann

Let's Save Some Lives

The Alfred State College community gathered on Monday to honor Billy Greene, a friend and colleague who recently passed away.  The college announced the “Let’s Save Some Lives” initiative that will provide training to faculty and staff in life-saving techniques. Pictured Left to Right: President Mauro, Cody Greene, Wryder Greene, Hunter Greene, Jon Nickerson, Melanie Zengerle, and Denise Givens. Read Press Release

- Russell Nunley

REGISTRATION for Winter Session 2025❄️☃️🎉

Registration for Winter Session begins on November 17th!  Get registered for your favorite course early!
Check out www.alfredstate.edu/winter for winter information and the course list.

Questions regarding Winter Session can be directed towards extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu

- Kimberly Schmitt

Course Approved as Acceptable for Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements

Course Approved as Acceptable for Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for Liberal Arts and Sciences under the Social Science category effective spring 2026.

IDST 5103 - Futures Issues & Research

The Records Office will update the listing on the portal.  The complete listing of courses acceptable for Liberal Arts and Sciences will be updated and can be found on the portal.

- Lisa Gardner

Collegiate Agriculture Leaders Club Sub Sale

CAL Club is currently selling subs as a fundraiser through November 12th

Whole- $12    Half $6

Turkey, Ham or Combo 

All subs will come on white bread with american cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and mayonnaise (in separate packaging so your subs won't get soggy!)

Subs will be made November 19th and ready for pickup at 6:30pm either by the blue chair at SLC or at the College Farm.

Money for your order is due by November 12th. Email Tara Sleeman (sleemat@alfredstate.edu) if you are interested in supporting CAL Club through this fundraiser.

Funds from this event will go towards future club activities such as agriculture related field trips or buying agriculture education and promotional tools.

- Tara Sleeman

November Canned Food Drive

ASC Veterans United Club, in partnership with the Center for Civic Leadership, is holding a canned food drive for the month of November to support campus and local communities suffering from food insecurity.  
Multiple drop off points around campus to make donating easy! 

Look for collection boxes in the following locations: 

Community Needs Hub: Ground Floor, Braddon 
SLC: 3rd Floor Entrance & Cultural Life Center, 4th floor

10 Elm: Student Records and Financial Services

EJ Brown: Commuter Lounge

Wellsville: Freshman Automotive Building

For questions, please contact Richard Rochester or Cyan Corwine

- Joann Bloxsom

Are you First-Gen? Upcoming First-Generation Student Workshops

Like me, are you a First-Generation student? At Alfred State, we define First-Gen as being the first (your siblings don't count) to attend College where neither of your parents completed an associate's degree (2-year) or higher.   

You have special access to three upcoming workshops as part of our new Pioneers Go First program.  We have three upcoming workshops. 

  • Wed November 12, 4pm, Small Events Space 310 SLC: Navigate your career like a Boss!  Career Development's hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to navigate our career services platform like a pro. We'll walk you through using the job/internship portal (JobLink)  to find opportunities that match your goals, and show you how to build a polished, professional resume using the built-in resume builder-Skills First. Bring your laptop and get ready to take the first step toward your future career!
  • Wednesday November 19, 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!
  • Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals!
- Gregory Sammons

commUNITY Potluck Series returns – help us celebrate home, heritage, community and culture through food!

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The commUNITY potlucks have been established as a gathering space for our entire community to engage in conversation and foster care and connection over foods that remind us of home! Sponsored by the Center for Civic Leadership, we invite you all to be part of this community initiative 

  • Location: Village Hall (upstairs) - Located at 7 West University Street in Alfred
  • Time: 6pm-8pm
  • Dates:
    • Friday, September 26th
    • Friday, October 24th
    • Friday, November 21st  

Sign up to Make and RSVP Here –  RSVP is appreciated 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! 

  • Student clubs/orgs/or individuals who would like assistance making a dish, can submit a request in our RSVP form. Requests must be received at least 2 weeks prior to potluck so proper coordination can take place.
  • “Tasters Choice” awards will be given at each event for the favorite dishes at each potluck.
  • Special thanks to N'Dulge Bakery for sponsoring a birthday treat each potluck.
  • Help us be sustainable and bring your own plate and cutlery 

Come join us and help celebrate community!

- Cyan Corwine

Women's Self-Defense Course - November 22 & 23

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

- Mallory Winant

Nominate a Colleague for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service

Is there someone on campus who goes above and beyond, not just meeting expectations but consistently setting the standard for excellence? Here's your chance to recognize and celebrate their outstanding contributions! Nominations for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Submit names and a brief statement of support by electronic form. Contact C.J. Rahr at 3541 for more information.

Criteria 2025-2026

  • Nominees for the award should be individuals who have repeatedly sought self-improvement, campus improvement, and ultimately, the State University’s excellence.
  • They should serve as professional role models for the University system in pursuing excellence.
  • Candidates must have completed three full-time academic years at the nominating campus within the past five years.
  • They must be present on campus and serving in full-time professional service capacities, with over 50% of their assignment in non-teaching services.
  • Promotion within the same department doesn’t prevent nomination.

Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by January 5, 2026. Nominate a Colleague for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service

- C.J. Rahr

Cinderella - Get your tickets now!

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 Hurleyhurleyac@alfredstate.edu
Advisor: Tyler Ribbleribblet@alfredstate.edu

- Tyler Ribble

Spring 2026 Room Selection for New & Transfer Students

Housing Application!

New and Transfer Students can log into eRezLife to complete your housing application starting November 3, 2025! Please follow these instructions: 

  1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
  2. Look for the Housing & Dining Services card on your main page and click “Housing & Dining Plans”
  3. All housing application forms are available under the Housing Overview tab. You will also have a recommended action to 'Apply for housing' that will take you to the housing overview.
  4. Click the "Apply now" button beside the housing you wish to apply.
  5. If you haven't completed your housing profile and profile questions, you may be required to complete both the housing profile and housing profile questions before proceeding to the housing application form.
  6. Once you have completed the housing profile and profile questions, you will be re-directed to your homepage. You can then use the recommended action or the housing overview to reopen the application. Select your Residence building preference by choosing the building that you would most like to live from the list on the left. You can reorder or remove preferences in the box on the left. Click "Save" to save your data, or click "Save and continue" to proceed.      
  7. Complete all questions on the application form. Mandatory questions on the application are marked with a red asterisk mark ( * ). After completing your application form, click "Save" to save your data, or click "Save and continue" to continue with your housing application process.
  8. On the Confirm Application page, carefully review your application details and check off the three terms listed indicating that you understand and agree with all statements.

Create your RoomeeZ profile to find potential roommates! 

Once your application is complete follow these steps to create your RoomeeZ Profile

  1. Turn on your profile under “My roommate profile”
  2. Fill out the required fields on your roommate profile
  3. Select which information you want shared with other students
  4. Enter any social media and contact information you want to share

You are now complete and can search for a potential roommate with other students who have created a RoomeeZ profile! 

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin November 17, 2025! You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

  1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
  2. Look for the Housing & Dining Services card on your main page and click “Housing & Dining Plans”
  3. Return to "Housing Overview"
  4. Select the green "Browse Rooms"
  5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up.
  6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice.
  7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room.
  8. Click the "choose this bed" button
  9. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms. 
- Mary Chamberlain

Virtual 'Registration Readiness' Workshop

The Academic Advising Center is hosting one virtual Registration Readiness workshop to help prepare students for Spring registration. The workshop will be on TEAMS and is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th at 5:00pm. It's time to look to the future and plan for next semester! Learn about course registration, meeting with your advisor, staying on track with your degree planning, and graduation requirements! Most students get to register themselves for classes. The sooner you can get registered for next semester, the better schedule you will have. Learn about the digital tools that can help make registration quick and easy!

Thursday, November 13th at 5:00pm - Join via TEAMS!

View this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link.

View our Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule on the My Academics portal page under Student Success Center: https://alfredstateedu14176.sharepoint.com/sites/MyAcademics 

- Samantha Brockway

Hog Wild Day Logo Design Contest

Wellsville Hog Wild Committee is accepting design submissions for its 2026 logo. This Logo is used on campus event posters and commemorative memorabilia. 

Requirements:  

  • Include Year 2026
  • Black & White
  • No shading
  • Hand-drawn or digital designs accepted
  • Email files or clear photos
  • Promote and abide by ASC community standards
  • The committee will select the logo
  • Email logo files to DanielNL@alfredstate.edu
  • Includes multiple Wellsville majors: Automotive, Autobody, Building Construction, Culinary & Baking, CNC Machine Tool, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment. Operators, HVAC, Masonry, Motorsports, Truck & Diesel, Welding
  • Note: Pieces suspected of using AI-generated content will not be considered.
- Maggie Weiss

CD Jewel cases needed

Botany students make mini rhizotrons (for viewing root growth) out of old CD jewel cases. If you have some you don't need anymore, please contact Jessica Hutchison (HutchiJM@alfredstate.edu) and she will come pick them up. She can also show you how to make your own! Jewel cases need to be the thicker ones, not the thin, flat type since they need to hold soil.

- Jessica Hutchison

Alternative Spring Break Applications Are Now Open!

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)

- Cyan Corwine

Thanksgiving Break Housing

Thanksgiving Break Housing

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, November 30, 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 Tuesday, November 25, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 26.

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 notethat this form will close on Thursday, November 20.

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

- Mary Chamberlain

Student Senate General Assembly Meetings - Fall 2025 Schedule

The Fall 2025 Schedule for the Student Senate General Assembly Meeting is as follows:

  • Tuesday, September 9th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
  • Tuesday, September 23rd: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
  • Tuesday, October 14th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
  • Tuesday, October 28th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
  • Tuesday, November 11th: Class A Incentive Event - 1 Point
  • Tuesday, December 2nd: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points

Meetings will take place in a new location - Physical Health & Science Building (PHS) 107
Meetings will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

Club members may NOT represent more than one organization to receive their incentive points.

The Student Senate General Assembly (GA) provides the opportunity for all Students of Alfred State to discuss issues/concerns and hear updates in regard to all matters that affect campus life. These topics include, but are not limited to:

1. Campus Dining & Transportation

2. Academic & Technology Services

3. Student Engagement & Clubs/Organizations

4. Commuter Affairs & Campus Parking

5. University Police & Campus Safety

6. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. 

Attendees must show up on time. Late attendance of more than 5 minutes will lose your organizations incentive points for that meeting.

Questions can be directed to studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.

- Tyler Ribble

Winter Break Transportation Options

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. 

- Erika Winans

Student Transportation

Student Transportation Assistance Available

Need help getting to an appointment or event? We offer transportation support for the following:

  1. Medical Appointments
  2. Club or Organization Events
  3. Transportation to a Transportation Hub (within 85 miles)

To request transportation, please complete the Transportation Request Form.
Important: Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of your travel date.

All requests are subject to review and will be approved or denied based on vehicle and driver availability.

- Mary Chamberlain