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Culinary Arts to host 3 Choice Dinner

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Due to the large number of visitors on April 3, there will be several spots reserved for our visitors in lot 3 by SLC. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to provide a positive experience for prospective students and their families visiting campus.

Please excuse the following students on Friday, April 3rd for an academic fieldtrip for ARCH 6306 Design Studio 4. 

Jahkaar Brundidge, Olivia Dimaria, Amelia Giraud, Jake Loveland, Jennifer Morataya Garcia, Helen Nicole Poche, Sam Posecznick, Luis Pozo Montesdeoca, Amber Steiner and Eugene Worrell

Professor Elizabeth B. Joyce

Please excuse the following students on Friday, April 3rd for an academic fieldtrip for DSGN 2304 Interior Design 2. 

Jahkaar Brundidge, Zion Threats, Francisco Reyes Mendez, Celina Weiner, Abigail Garcia, Amber Steiner, Olivia Dimaria, Savannah Hunter, Hadley Amyot, Madi Davis, Eliza Drum, Jessica Ficarra, Maxine Beltran Villegas and Dulce Flores. 

Professor Elizabeth B. Joyce

Explore your retirement options and learn how to plan for a secure financial future with these upcoming webinars:

• NYS & Local Retirement System (Pension) – Wed, Apr 8 | 12 PM
  Learn the basics of your NYSLRS pension and how it can help secure your financial future.
  🔗 Register Here
• NYS Teachers’ Retirement System – Tue, Apr 14 | 12 PM
  Understand NYSTRS benefits, key retirement milestones, and strategies to maximize your pension.
  🔗 Register Here
• Pre-Retirement Planning – Thu, Apr 16 | 12 PM
  Explore important considerations for retirement, including income sources, asset consolidation, and longevity planning.
  🔗 Register Here
• Enrollment & 457(b) Basics – Tue, Apr 21 | 12 PM & 4 PM
  Discover the benefits of joining the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan and learn how a 457(b) differs from a 403(b).
  🔗 Register 12 PM | Register 4 PM

Questions? Contact NYSDCP:

• AE Connect: 1-844-867-8197 (9am–4:30pm)
• Helpline: 1-800-422-8463 (8am–11pm)
• Schedule a call: Book Here
• Website: www.nysdcp.com

A new policy outlining the process for capital construction projects was introduced in January and is now available to be used going forward. 

This policy, ​Capital Construction Projects​, is intended to provide clarity and consistency around how capital construction projects are initiated, reviewed, and advanced. Capital construction at ASC is defined as projects that involve work with fixed building assets. There are two primary elements that require us to follow SUNY Capital Construction requirements (one or both can be true):

• The project, on state property, changes or improves the building structure and components.
• State dollars are used to fund the project and payment is processed through a state account.

The policy introduces a standard ​Capital Construction Project Request Form​ to support early planning and coordination. Faculty and staff planning capital construction work are encouraged to review the policy and use the application form when considering future projects.

 Questions can be directed to the Office of Capital Construction, at construction@alfredstate.edu, as needed.

Take advantage of a valuable retirement benefit available to you. Meet with a Corebridge financial professional to discuss your goals and plan for your financial future—whether you’re just getting started or already saving.

Topics can include:

• Enrolling in your workplace retirement plan
• Building a strategy to reach your financial goals
• Strengthening your overall financial wellness
• Tools and resources to support your future 

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Spots are limited—Schedule your appointment today! 

The After Dark Dash 5K, hosted by the AU Wellness Center, will take place on Friday, April 24. The event coincides with Hot Dog Day, making it a great opportunity to be part of all the energy and activity happening.

The event is open to all and it’s a fun, active way for students and staff to get involved, connect, and enjoy the night.

Friday, April 24
Check in starts at 7 p.m.
Best Dressed Award at 7:45 p.m.
Race starts at 8 p.m.

$5 for students $15 for community members
Proceeds of the event will be donated to Allegany County Cancer Services

Sign up at   https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Alfred/HDDWalkRun

STUDENTS ATTENDING FIELD TRIP TO WELLSVILLE, NY

The following students will be attending a trip to Wellsville, NY from 8:15-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, with Dr. Amanda Silva:

Alyssa Chesher
Morgan Foster
Adison Grusendorf
Pehyton Moore
Emma Schmitt
Arieanna Simpson
Gabriella West

Please excuse the following architecture students on 4/3/26 as they will be traveling to Buffalo for a field study trip.

• Belmont, Aly
• Grundy, Bryan
• Bevacqua, Nicholas
• Volosik, Jackson
• Perez, Justie
• Wilson, Randall
• Thompson, Dimitri
• Schlander, Elizabeth
• Marroquin-Torres, Daniel
• Posecznick, Sam
• Pozo Motesdoeca, Luis
• Dimaria, Olivia
• Loveland, Jake
• Steiner, Amber
• Poche, Helen
• Worrell, Eugene
• Brundidge, Jahkaar
• Giraud, Amelia
• Morataya Garcia, Jennifer

Fall 2026 registration begins Monday, April 6 at 9 AM. Don’t miss your opportunity to register on time—prepare now to avoid delays.

Before Registration Opens:

• Clear your holds: View and resolve your holds now and contact the appropriate office with questions.
• Print your Course Selection Form
• Meet with your advisor: Review your course selections and receive your Alternate Registration PIN and time ticket. 

Helpful Reminders:

• Register early: Courses fill quickly—sign up as soon as your time ticket opens.  
• Check financial aid messages: Some courses (like repeats or those not counting toward your degree) may impact your aid and result in additional charges.
• Need help? Registration Instructions (How-to Guides) are available in my.AlfredState.edu under Academics → Additional Academic Info on the Academic Resources card.

Special Situations:

• Graduating and returning in a new major? Complete the Joint Intent to Enroll form (Stay For 4) or apply for readmission and submit your enrollment deposit to receive a registration time and PIN.
• No longer graduating this semester? Ask your Academic Department Chair to remove you from the graduation list so you can be assigned a registration time. 

Calling all UUP faculty and staff!  It is that time of year that Faculty Senate has created a survey so you can evaluate our Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Carrie Cokely. 

Your feedback is invaluable and will help shape efforts to enhance three key areas: leadership, management, and shared governance and curricula!  The survey contains questions in each of these areas, along with the opportunity to provide comments.

Constructive feedback is essential for fostering growth and improvement.  Be a part of positive change and support on campus through your participation in the evaluation.  Your voice matters.

You will receive an email providing access to the evaluation through BallotBox. The evaluation will be available until 15 April 2026.

CALL FOR FACULTY SENATE NOMINATIONS SPRING 2026

The Call for Nominations is still open through to the end of the day on Friday, April 3. The annual Faculty Senate Spring Elections will take place in mid-April with specific dates to follow. Nominations will be taken until April 3. You may nominate yourself. If you nominate someone else, please get the candidate’s permission first.

To enhance the voting process, we are asking that all candidates submit a brief statement about who they are (including department and number of years at ASC) and why they are interested in serving on the committee. Please include no more than 3 sentences. This information will be shared with all voting members during elections.

Nominations may be sent to NEGelections@alfredstate.edu or contact Nicole DiGerlando digerlnd@alfredstate.edu or any NEG member:

Wayne Bensley
Sandy Burdick
Nicole DiGerlando, Chair
Summer Dorr
Reza Yadollahi
Holly Young

See the Faculty Senate NEG page for the full Call for Nominations and the appropriate Bylaws associated with each position or committee. There are many opportunities still available, so don't miss your chance to participate in shared governance!

Spring is a season of momentum at Alfred State. Students are putting ideas into action and gaining hands-on experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

The Pioneer Fund provides flexible support for opportunities that directly enhance the student experience. From initiatives like the Great Race to the Community Garden, these programs help students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world experience.

As members of the Alfred State community, you see this impact every day. If you’re able, consider making a gift to support these meaningful opportunities for our students.

Make your spring gift today and help our Pioneers grow.

Thank you for all you do to support Alfred State students, inside and outside the classroom.

The Drama Club invites the campus community to enjoy its Spring production of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Set in a magical forest just outside Athens, the play follows four young lovers, a group of well-meaning amateur actors, and mischievous fairies whose magical interference leads to comic confusion, mistaken identities, and ultimately, happily-ever-after endings. It’s a lively, whimsical celebration of love, imagination, and chaos.

Ticket Information:

• $5 — Students

• $10 — General Admission

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Campus Store (in person or by phone). The Drama Club will also be tabling in CDH from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. every day through the show (cash only).

Show Dates & Times:

• April 16 — 7:00 p.m.

• April 17 — 7:00 p.m.

• April 18 — 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

All in Orvis Auditorium

Admissions is excited to announce that we will be hosting Admitted Student Day events on campus on the dates below. We look forward to celebrating with our future Pioneers!

• Wednesday, April 1 – SAMET
• Thursday, April 2 – SAS
• Thursday, April 23 – General Program (All Majors)
• Thursday, April 30 – General Program (All Majors)

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Patanella at patanee@alfredstate.edu.

3 Choice dinner to be held on April 16, 2023.  The cost is $50.00 per person. Seating is from 5:00pm - 6:30pm and is by reservation only.

The menu includes Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque, House Salad with choice of dressing, choice of one of the three entrees, and dessert.

The entrees to choose from are

Ossobuco with red wine reduction sauce served with asiago potatoes OR

House made Mushroom Ravioli with Duck Breast in a Marsala Cream Sauce OR

Crab Stuffed Sole with Bierre Blanc

The dessert is a dessert trio of Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake, Pistachio Raspberry Tart and Tropical Pound Cake.

To make a reservation call Mary Ellen at 3170 or email at woodme1@alfredstate.edu. 

In accordance with State Finance Law § 110, all contracts on behalf of the college shall be reviewed and signed by an authorized signatory on file at the New York State Office of the State Comptroller. At this time, the college President, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Assistant Vice President for Finance and Management, and the Controller are the only authorized signatories for Alfred State.

Admissions is pleased to host our second Spring Open House programs on:

• Saturday, April 11

The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. with presentations on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. After completing their academic tours on the Wellsville campus, students will travel to the Alfred campus for a residence hall tour and to participate in financial aid and campus life presentations. Open House is a wonderful opportunity to showcase all that Alfred State has to offer to prospective students and their families.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Patanella at patanee@alfredstate.edu

Open Educational Resource (OER) Summer Intensive  

Join the OER movement and participate in the workshop to develop free or low-cost openly licensed learning materials for one of your courses or on a specific topic of interest.

• The OER Intensive will be held in-person on the Alfred campus from June 8-11, 2026.
• Funding for each project is $1,000.
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

Course Refresh (Re-design) Summer Institute 

This award will support faculty initiatives to refresh (re-design) one or more aspects of their existing course, to address specific observed learning challenges or enhance specific course outcomes. 

• Examples objectives: Address High DFW rates [applications in this category will be prioritized], improve success rates, enhance Inclusivity, enhance student engagement, advance information/AI literacy.
• Example re-design strategies: Assessment re-design, adopting student-centered pedagogies, incorporating high impact practices, Example improving course organization, or AI-infusion. 

To participate in the Course Refresh Institute this Summer, please submit a proposal to re-design or re-imagine one or more aspects of your course. 

• The Course refresh intensive will be held in-person on the Alfred campus from June 15-18, 2026.
• Funding for each project is $1,000.
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

For both projects, please submit applications by April 15 at 11:59 p.m. Decisions will be announced by April 30, 2026. 

Email CITE@alfredstate.edu with questions.  

Mark your calendars! Our annual Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day will be held on Tuesday, April 14th from 8:30-4:00. 

This special day gives children the chance to explore the campus and participate in fun and engaging activities planned by our staff and faculty. 

This event is for ages 8-13 and will be capped at 30 participants. First come, first served. The cutoff date to register is April 7th. 

If you would like your child to participate, please reach out to Kayla Cilvick in Human Resources at cilvickr@alfredstate.edu or x4023 for more information.

We are excited to share that the annual Special Olympics event will take place on May 1st at Pioneer Stadium from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering and supporting this wonderful event, please email Anne Holmok at Holmoka@alfredstate.edu. Thank you for considering lending your time and energy to make this day special for all participants. 

Summer will be here before we know it!  What a great time to take a few courses to get ahead or to raise your GPA.  Summer Sessions start May 26, 2026 and registration starts April 6, 2026.  Check out the summer class listings at the link below to see what appeals to you!  Don't wait, classes fill up fast!

https://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/extended-learning/credit-courses/summerwinter-courses/online-summer

Calling all Alfred State alumni on campus! Registration for Alumni Reunion 2026 is LIVE! Join us as we celebrate Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni, and milestone reunion classes: 1966, 1976, 2001, and 2016.

Reconnect with former classmates, colleagues, and fellow Pioneers for a weekend of celebration, networking, and campus pride.

View the full schedule and register HERE

We hope to see many of our faculty and staff alumni back on campus this June! 💙💛

Our 115th Commencement will be held on May 9 at Pioneer Stadium.  The committee is requesting volunteers to serve as marshals and ushers for the ceremony.  Marshals represent their respective schools and assist students before and during the ceremony.  Ushers assist families with questions, seating, hand out programs, and direct families to reception areas.    If you are interested in participating, please sign up under Commencement Marshal & Usher Volunteers – Fill out form 
Have questions, contact Joann Bloxsom at bloxsojf@alfredstate.edu. 

Help us evaluate the effectiveness of Pioneer Link/QORQ by filling out this quick survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxF1IHaLHhjHUmHWM2fVss2w6tMHEEttOaDxc3oSDtTdXW2w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

The Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through OMH Wellness Groups, which aligns with OMH’s vision of supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills. Remember that the mind and body are one, and psychological health is just as important as physical health to your overall well-being. 

The group sessions are free, confidential, anonymous, and virtual employees can call in from any phone. Group sessions include Monday Meditation, Mindful Mondays, Taking Care of Mind & Body, and Tending to Self. Please see the calendars for group session details and how to join.  

April Wellness Group Calendar 

April Breath-Body-Mind Sessions Calendar 

Questions? Please reach out to omh.wellnessgroups@omh.ny.gov.

School of Applied Technology and Automotive Trades Department is pleased to offer a 2017 Chevy Cruze for sale. 

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 $6,000

• 2017 Black Chevy Cruze LS Sedan 
• 83,000 miles
• Cloth interior clean and well maintained
• 1.4L engine with a 6-speed manual transmission (Stick Shift/Standard)
• Fully repaired, inspected, and cleared for road use.

Vehicle highlights: power windows/locks, cruise control, MyLink Bluetooth audio system.  New battery, new brake pads and rotors, 2 sets of rims and tires (15” steel and 16” aluminum).

This car drives, feels, and looks like a new vehicle with a much lower price tag! Restoration done right-no hidden issues.

A hand delivered or mailed sealed bid will be accepted until April 17th, 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 607-587-3104.