Student Announce February 13, 2026

Come Join Us! The Terrace is holding a Fat Tuesday Dinner on Tuesday, February 17th! See ya there!

The Office of College Housing will be holding an open forum to discuss changes to the Residence Halls for the Fall 2026 Semester.  Topics discussed will include possible changes to building lifestyles, movement of Living Learning Communities, and building updates.

               Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

               Time: 5pm

               Location: SET 215

The campus community is invited to meet one of the candidates for the Director of Institutional Compliance & Equity position at an Open Forum next week.  The forum will take place on Tuesday, February 17th from 11:30am-12:15pm in EJ Brown 109.  The candidate will give a 15 minute presentation on the topic of Trauma‑Informed Compliance: Creating Fair, Compassionate, and Trustworthy Processes and then there will be time following the presentation for questions from the community.

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.

Are you looking for a way to make money this spring semester and contribute to meaningful work?  Alfred State is looking for interested students to be on our Barrier Buster team to help make digital content accessible.  Paid training and opportunities to work directly with faculty and offices across campus to help make digital content accessible are available now.  If you are interested or want more information, please fill out the Digital Accessibility Student Interest Form.  We expect spots to fill fast, so sign up now! 

All students completing degree requirements this semester must apply to graduate.
Diplomas are NOT automatically awarded.

How to apply:

1. Log in to my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select Academics
3. Select Graduation Card
4. Click Application to Graduate

You should also:

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

Deadline

February 23, 2026
(This deadline is required to receive a May 2026 diploma.)

Important reminders:

• There is no fee to apply
• Students who plan to attend commencement will need to pay a fee
• Do NOT apply for August 2026 graduation at this time
• Students graduating in May who plan to return in the fall in a new program must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office
  ➜ Registration is not allowed until readmission is approved

Please apply by the deadline to avoid delays in receiving your diploma.

Italian Spaghetti Dinner
February 26th
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm seating times
Reservations only
No takeout
$20.00 per person

All you can eat Spaghetti 
 choice of:
Meatballs or House made Italian Sausage
    Marinara Sauce or Alfredo sauce

Meal includes:
Bread Sticks
Soup:
Italian Wedding or Minestrone
Garden Salad with House Vinaigrette
Cannoli

Dessert:
Tiramisu or Italian Lemon Cake

To make reservations, call ext. 3170

Are you interested in traveling abroad to Japan?  Here is a great opportunity that I will be offering in the Spring of 2026 (travel in May):

Wellness in Japan (HSC390/HSC590/GLS100) 3 credits

Discover the transformative power of Japan’s rich wellness traditions in this immersive course while earning 3 CREDITS during the Spring 2026! Deeply rooted in wellness, Japan embraces ancient practices that promote health and well-being, such as Onsen (natural hot springs), a nationwide commitment to cleanliness, and a diet focused on healthy, nourishing food. Apply Here! 

(https://oswego.studioabroad.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10481)

Dr. Elizabeth Keida, Ed.D., WWS

Associate Professor

Department of Health Promotion and Wellness

SUNY Oswego

223 Wilber Hall

Oswego, NY 13126

elizabeth.keida@oswego.edu

Discover Wellness: Find a Healthier You