Student Announce April 9, 2026


Open House Parking Lot Closures 4/10 - University Police

Student parking lots 3 (by SLC), 19, 20, 20A and 22 (near Pioneer Stadium/Orvis) and Faculty/Staff parking lots 3 (by SLC) & 21 (near Orvis) will be closed Friday April 10th beginning at 4pm through the completion of the Open House on Saturday afternoon. If you are traveling and leaving a vehicle on campus for the weekend please make sure that it is moved out of the closed lots before you leave. Students may park in any other open lots over the weekend, but must be back in the appropriate student parking before Monday morning at 7am. 

Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots or re-enter after the closing time are subject to enforcement up to and including towing at the owners expense.

- Jaime Dennis-Howe

On The Block

Support a Great Cause at On The Block! Saturday, April 11th 4-8 on the Mackenzie Quad

We’re excited to share that proceeds from this year’s On The Block event will be donated to ACCORD: A Center for Dispute Resolution & Community Justice, a Community Action Agency located in Belmont. ACCORD plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families in our local community through programs that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.

We’re asking all students, faculty, and staff to help us give back by bringing:

  • Spare change
  • Unopened self-care items
  • Canned goods

These donations will be used as “votes” for your favorite activities at the event, so the more you bring, the more you can support both your top picks and the community!

Don’t miss the dunk tank just $5 per turn and all proceeds from it will also go directly toward supporting ACCORD.

By attending On The Block, you’re not just showing up for a fun event you’re making a real impact right here in our community. Let’s come together to have fun, give back, and support a cause that truly matters.

Show up. Donate. Vote. Make a difference. 

- Heidi Putnam

Sterns Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

Alfred State Nutrition Courses present: A Sterns Chicken BBQ!

Proceeds will help support Alfred State's On-Campus Community Needs Hub.

When & Where

Wednesday April 22nd 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - outside EJ Brown room 119

Thursday April 23rd 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - outside EJ Brown room 119

Purchase with the link or QR code

https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=0606d4df-8630-4d18-a100-9af1bdc6e548&envId=p-D_WOO5xec0WcWhjUfydE0w&zone=usa

 

- Melissa Gough

CARNIVAL LUNCH! The Terrace and The Rig!

🎡 Step Right Up to the Carnival Lunch! 🎡

When: Friday, April 17th

  • The Terrace (Alfred): 11 AM – 2 PM
  • The Rig (Wellsville): 11 AM – 1 PM

Featured Menu Items:

  • Classic Treats: Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, & Caramel Apples 🍎
  • Savory Bites: Stuffed Burgers on Croissant Buns, Walking Tacos, & Fried Alligator Bites 🌮
  • Fair Sweets: Fried Oreos, Fried Dough, & our signature Chicken & Waffle "Freak Shakes" 🥤

Don't miss the fun—see you there!

- Amy Keyes

Tickets on Sale Now: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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

- Tyler Ribble

Pickleball Tournament to Kickoff Hotdog Week!

Kick off to Hot Dog Week!

The Sport Applied Event Management Class is hosting a  Pickleball Tournament on
 

Monday, April 20 | 4:30–6:30 PM (Outdoor Courts with Orvis Gymnasium as a rain location).

Details:

  • 💲 Entry Fee: $5 per player
  • 👥 Teams of 2
  • 🏆 Prizes: Gift cards + bookstore merch for winners and other raffle items

50% of the proceeds will go to the Alfred Food Pantry.  Bring a non-perishable food item for the Alfred Food Pantry and receive a raffle ticket for your chance to win Dunkin gift Cards, a JBL speaker, Bookstore Merchandise and more!

Sign Up:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

- Tony Aquilina

Join us for the After Dark Dash 5k

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

- Paul Welker

Tread on Trafficking ❤️ 5k for a Cause

On Saturday April 18th, Zeta Psi Omega is hosting its annual Tread on Trafficking 5k around the campus loop to raise money for Love146, a non-profit organization working hard to prevent and spread awareness about child sex trafficking. Entry is $15 per person, and the first 3 finishers will win a prize. Registration is at the 10 Elm parking lot at 10am, and the run will start at 10:30. We will provide waters. Please come out and support!!!

- El Rienhardt

🌟 Student Employee Appreciation Week | April 13–17 🌟

Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of our student employees during Student Employee Appreciation Week! These hardworking individuals help keep our campus running, and this week is all about recognizing their dedication, talent, and impact.

🎉 Special Giveaway Alert!
As part of the celebration, we’ll be giving away two FREE professional outfits to two rockstar student employees! Whether they shine behind the scenes or go above and beyond every day, we want to hear about them.

💬 Nominate a Student Employee
Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Send a quick email to Val or Maureen with a short note explaining why your student employee is awesome. Your nomination could help them win!

📱 Social Media Spotlight
All nominees will be featured on our social media channels throughout the week—so keep an eye out and show your support!

🏆 Winners Announced: Friday, April 17

- Valerie Case

File the FAFSA now for a chance to win scholarship funds!

Students who complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov by May 1 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a scholarship.

Prizes:
1st Place: $1,000 scholarship
2nd Place: $500 scholarship
3rd Place: $250 scholarship

Please note you must enroll for the Fall 2026 semester to be eligible.

If you need help completing your FAFSA, contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office at 607-587-4253 (toll-free 1-800-4-ALFRED) or email sfs@alfredstate.edu.

The deadline is fast approaching, so started today!

Best of luck!
Alfred State
Student Records and Financial Services

 

- Amy Evingham

🎓 Your Story, Pinned Forward

Your time at Alfred State is part of something bigger, rooted in a tradition that began in 1908 and carried forward by generations of students before you. As you prepare to graduate, a $19.08 senior gift, honoring our founding year, is a meaningful way to continue that legacy and support those who will follow in your footsteps.

In recognition of your gift, you’ll receive a Philanthropy Pin to wear at commencement, where it will be formally recognized in the official program. More than a symbol for one day, it represents your connection to Alfred State, your impact on its future, and your place in a tradition of giving that will continue long after you leave campus.

📌 Pin it forward. Wear it loud and proud, at commencement and always!
👉 ORDER HERE!

Stay connected beyond graduation, join the Alfred State Alumni Facebook page and continue being part of the Pioneer community.

- Sandra Burdick

Pioneer Link/CORQ Usage Assessment

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

- Heidi Putnam

Please Excuse Students- Field Trip 4/10/26

Please excuse the following students from classes on Friday, 4/10/26. They will be attending a field trip in Buffalo to tour UB`s Gross Anatomy Lab and Brain Museum with Nicole DiRado and Holly Young. 

Bachert, Brendan

Boyer, Aiden

Carstens, Benjamin

Curry, Taylor

Dullen, Makenzie

Hargather, Karlee

Harrington, Brady

Maggione, Madelyn

Matthews, Makenzie

Mormino, Christopher

O'Keefe, Mallory

Sierotnik, Xianna

Williamson, Lacey

Wolfe, Ashley

- Nicole DiRado

Car for Sale - Accepting Bids

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. 

- Jennifer Graves