Student Announce February 9, 2026

Bundle and $AVE for your loved one this Valentine's Season! These bundle offers are only available while supplies last so be sure to stop into the Alfred Campus Store to grab yours before they're gone! 

Bundle #1: Valentine's Day Teddy Bear/Plushie Play Poseable Flower/Alfred State Honey Pot Chocolate

Bundle #2: Valentine's Sweatshirt, Valentine's Socks, Alfred State Honey Pot Chocolate Bar

Head over to Refresh in SLC to get a complimentary Bestie Berry Skewer on Wednesday, February 11th! 3pm - 5pm or until they're gone! Bring a friend or stop by to grab one for your bestie! 

Join us on Thursday, February 12th at the Terrace for our Valentine's Day Warm-Up Dinner! 4:30pm - 8pm

Chocolate-covered Strawberries Special at Ever Green! Thursday, February 12th, 7:30am - 2pm OR until sold out!

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 Monday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the SDC Faculty Lounge (Rm. 242). 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  April 3, 2026

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  March 30, 2026

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, April 13, 2026 in the 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.  

Invitation to Join Psi Beta (National Honor Society in Psychology)

Deadline:  Friday, February 27, 2026, to Request an Invitation

You have the opportunity to become a member of Psi Beta if you meet the criteria below.   Students become members of Psi Beta by registering through the Psi Beta chapter advisor on campus, Dr. Amanda Silva, Professor in Social & Behavioral Sciences. If interested, please send an e-mail requesting an invitation into Psi Beta to Dr. Amanda Silva at SilvaAM@alfredstate.edu.  Dr. Silva will then confirm your eligibility, and you will receive an invitation code to allow you to register as a member on the PsiBeta.org website where you will enter registration information and an area to make a payment to pay a one-time, lifetime membership fee of $55. 

The membership eligibility requirements are as follows:

1. You have completed a college psychology course with a grade of B or higher.

2. You have completed at least 6 credits in psychology at Alfred State College.

3. You have completed 12 units of college coursework with a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher.

4. You have an interest in psychology.

5. You have good standing in the community.

6. You pay a $55 one-time, lifetime fee.

Benefits of Membership

• Members gain recognition for achieving the honor of membership. Among the entities that recognize Psi Beta membership: Psi Chi, APA, APS, psychology departments at colleges and universities, and employers.
• Verification of membership for references throughout the member’s lifetime.
• Eligibility for national awards (e.g., the student research paper awards provide cash prizes of $500, $300, and $200 to three winning students).
• Eligibility for these different annual awards: Building Bonds, Chapter Excellence, Chapter Community service, Individual Community Service, College Life Award, and Faculty Advisor.
• Publication of membership and activities in the nationally distributed Psi Beta Newsletter.
• Opportunities for ethnic minority students to participate in the annual Diversity Project mentoring program during the annual conference of the American Psychological Association.
• Psi Beta offers the experience of operating a chapter and provides opportunities to acquire leadership skills, interact with faculty outside the classroom, learn more about the professional and educational choices available in psychology, meet outstanding professionals in psychology, participate in community service, meet peers with similar interests, and be involved with Psi Beta on the national level.
• Psi Beta membership contributes to the member’s confidence and feelings of self-worth.
• Psi Beta offers the opportunity to participate in national, regional, and local psychological association programs, including paper and poster presentations at professional conferences.
• Psi Beta student members are eligible for student affiliate membership in the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS).
• Psi Beta membership meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level (2 levels higher) in numerous occupations in Federal service.

2026 Career Prep Day Interactive Event- Wed. February 25th, 9am-3pm in SLC 310

The American Marketing Association Alfred Chapter, CDC, & Kappa Psi Fraternity are proud sponsors of this year’s 2026 Career Prep Day interactive event. The event will consist of LIVE Mock Interviews from industry leaders from the Allegany Department of Labor(all majors) and specific majors, access to Skills First(AI generated Mock Interview portal), sign up for Big Blue Virtual Clothing Closet for new interview attire, and get help with your LinkedIn professional online portfolio.

 Signups for the LIVE Mock Interviews are taking place T/TR  in the SLC Parkspace from 12-2 starting February 3-19th. Reserve your spot today and we’ll see you at the event!

Help us capture the student story of service and community engagement at Alfred State! All students taking in person classes at the Wellsville or Alfred Campus will receive an email with a link to complete the NASCE survey, which will be emailed directly to you on February 9th from the following email address with this subject line:

• From: noreply@qemailserver.com
• Subject line of email: NASCE Community Engagement Survey at Alfred State College.  

Alfred State College students who complete the survey will be entered to win one of 5 campus store gift cards valued at $50 each. 

This is a legitimate survey and we are seeking your support to help us capture the story of service and community engagement performed by students at Alfred State College. From participating in program that broadened awareness or support to a community entity, donating blood, can recycling (project porcupine in residential halls), registering to vote at tabling event, supporting campus and town clean-up events, engaging with food or clothing drives, supported community need through a class, participating in our Alfred Day of service, or joining disaster relief and habitat for humanity efforts, there are countless ways your story of community and service can be captured.  The survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete, and we ask that all students make sure they are completing it before February 20th.  

Should you have any questions you can reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) in the Center for Civic Leadership!   

No matter what your reproductive goals are, we’re here to help. Clinic appointments are available with the Allegany County Department of Health at TA Parish Hall. Free or Low-Cost services are 100% confidential including STI testing & treatment, HPV Vaccinations, Physical Exams, Pregnancy Tests, FREE condoms and more... 

❄️January Dates❄️

• January 29th

❤️February Dates❤️

•  February 5th
• February 12th
• February 19th
• February 26th

Call 585-268-9250 (Option 3) or text 585-808-7626 to set up an appointment. 

School of Applied Technology and Automotive Trades Department is pleased to offer a 2017 Chevy Cruze LT Hatchback – Rebuilt Title – 47,000 miles 

Open for sealed bids: Rebuilt and road-ready vehicle from Alfred State College’s Automotive Wreck-Rebuild Program sponsored by The Educational Foundation of Alfred.  

Minimum bid starts at $7,000 

Details & Features: 

• 1.4L turbo engine
• Automatic transmission
• 16” aluminum wheels
• Cloth interior clean and well maintained   
• Remote start
• MyLink Bluetooth audio system
• Hatchback – great cargo space and fuel efficiency
• Rebuilt/Salvage NY Title
• Fully repaired, inspected, and cleared for road use. 

This Cruze is reliable, fuel-efficient, and affordable, making it a great commuter or first car!  It is very clean inside and out! 

A hand delivered or mailed sealed bid will be accepted until February 11th, 2026, before 12:00 pm (noon) to: 

Alfred State College 

Zero Energy Home 

School of Applied Technology 

2530 River Road Wellsville, NY 14895 

Attn: Jennifer Graves 

Questions, inquiries, or to schedule a viewing can be directed to Sarah Moline at 607-587-3104.