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54th Annual Hot Dog Day Festivities Announced

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SAVE THE DATE!

The 42nd Annual ASC Honors Convocation will be held Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2pm in the Orvis Activities Center Gym.  Please mark your calendars now!

Questions can be directed to Lisa Gardner (3913).

Last Day for the Evaluation of the VPAA!

This is the last day to provide input through the Faculty Senate's Evaluation of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Carrie Cokely. 

The more people who provide input, the more the input represents the campus.  
Your voice matters.

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

Friday April 17th, the Mobile Learning Lab will be on campus. You will find it parked between SLC and CDH. We invite faculty, staff and students to stop by and engage in a Random Acts of Kindness activity based on the Book, How Full is your Bucket from Gallup, Tom Rath and Don Clifton. Being a bucket filler is about being surprisingly kind. Anyone can fill buckets by recognizing when others have been helpful or have done outstanding work. This positive energy can lead to an entire shift in culture, where everyone is noticing and recognizing quality efforts. We often think positive recognition comes only from supervisors, managers, or teachers but Gallup has found that people cherish praise and recognition from peers. The environment you create significantly affects the entire culture of recognition, praise, and achievement. Recognition is everyone’s responsibility. And better, more frequent recognition happens when more people are empowered to do the recognizing. We hope you’ll join us to create a drop to fill someone’s bucket!

UUP invites you to join us for an important and empowering Financial Wellness Webinar: Budgeting, Credit & Debt Management on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

This free, educational session—presented by financial experts from Cambridge Credit Counseling—will help you build greater financial stability, reduce stress, and prepare for upcoming changes impacting borrowers.

During this webinar, you’ll learn:

• Practical budgeting strategies to manage monthly expenses and plan for emergencies
• How credit scores work and clear steps to improve or protect your credit
• Safe, effective debt management options to regain control of finances

Event Details

• Date: April 20, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM EST
• Format: Live webinar with Q&A
• Cost: Free  (registration required)

We hope you’ll join us for this valuable session designed to give you tools and confidence to improve your financial well‑being.

Register here: https://forms.gle/TqxWZvZf396bYrfj7

Dear Faculty and Staff,

Help us find the next faces of Alfred State!

The Admissions Office is gearing up to build a fantastic team of Student Ambassadors for the 2627 year, and we’re hoping you can help us spot the stars. If you know students who are outgoing, dependable, and genuinely love being part of the Alfred State community, we’d love to hear from you.

Student Ambassadors play an important role in welcoming prospective students and their families by serving as Student Tour Guides or Student Callers. We’re looking for students who represent Alfred State with pride and can share their experiences in a friendly, authentic way.

Your recommendations go a long way in helping us create a team that truly reflects the best of Alfred State. If someone comes to mind, please send their name to georgell@alfredstate.edu.

Thanks for your continued support and for helping us showcase what makes Alfred State such a great place to be!

Laura George and Mike Chapman

Dear faculty,

Are you working on an idea to strengthen teaching and learning in your department, across the college, or in your own classroom? The CITE Faculty Fellowship Program supports faculty who are ready to dedicate focused time to a defined initiative—and get paid to do it. Choose from three fellowship tracks. View full details and download the call for application https://asc-cite.com/FF-CFA-April26  

At a Glance:

• Awards - Up to 3 Fellows; Stipend -$500 per semester (Fall2026)
• Time Commitment ~2 hours/week + monthly meetings with CITE
• Term - September–December 2026 (Spring 2027 continuation possible)
• Deadline: April 30, 2026; Notification of Award: May 15, 2026

Apply now: CITE Faculty Fellow Application – Fill out Form

Questions or want to talk through your idea? Contact CITE at cite@alfredstate.edu or stop by EJB 106. We encourage a brief consultation before you apply.

To View and access ALL OPEN CALLS FOR APPLICATION visit CITE SharePoint and CITE Team Space.

Dear Faculty,

Want to improve student success in a course where students have historically struggled? The CITE Students-as-Partners Grant pairs you with trained student partners who help you examine your course design, instructional practices, and the student learning experience—and co-develop targeted improvements. Priority consideration will be given to courses with high DFW rates (grades of D, F, or Withdrawal). Not sure of your course’s DFW rate? CITE can help you obtain this data before you apply. View full details and download the call for application: https://asc-cite.com/SaP-CFA-April26 

At a Glance:

• Awards - Up to 3 faculty–student partnerships. Faculty Stipend -$500 per semester (Fall 2026)
• Student Partners - 1–2 students per faculty member, compensated separately by CITE ($250–$300)
• Time Commitment - Faculty: ~1–2 hrs/week | Student Partner: ~2 hrs/week
• Term - September–December 2026 (Spring 2027 reapplication possible)
• Deadline - April 30, 2026; Notification of Award: May 15, 2026

Apply now: CITE Students-as-Partners Award Application – Fill out Form

We strongly encourage you to schedule a conversation with CITE before applying—we can help you think through course selection, connect you with DFW data, and discuss what a partnership might look like in your context. Reach us at cite@alfredstate.edu or stop by EJB 106.

To View and access ALL OPEN CALLS FOR APPLICATION visit CITE SharePoint and CITE Team Space.

*** This will be a fully remote workshop***

Our UUP Alfred chapter is excited to host our next workshop on Thursday April 16, from 2:30-4pm. All UUP members at Alfred, Wellsville, and Northland campuses can attend! 

Know Your Rights

What do you do if you face an uncomfortable personnel issue?  Counseling?  Discipline? What are your rights in these, and other situations related to actions taken by the college? This workshop will provide valuable information to UUP members regarding counseling vs. discipline, what rights you have in each situation, and other items to be aware of if you face these situations during your employment.    Our NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist, Jamie Guilian, will be sharing her expertise and insights at this workshop.

Registration helps us plan and closes at NOON on Thursday April 16, 2026. Email Chapter Assistant Elaine (Burns) Ryan at Alfred@uupmail.org and reserve your spot.  On the day of the workshop, a TEAMS link for REMOTE access to the workshop will be sent to you.  This workshop is open to UUP members only.  Check your pay stub; if you have not yet joined UUP, you can become a member by filling out the online membership form at http://www.uupinfo.org/join

Join the Center for Civic Leadership on Wednesday, April 22nd from 2-4pm in the SLC Small Events Space to celebrate Earth Day!

• 2-4 pm - Drop in at any time during these two hours to do a sustainability craft, participate in a climate action 500 piece puzzle build, or learn about Earth Day and everyday ways to make a difference.
• 2:30-4 pm – alongside crafting and puzzle activity we will also be viewing The True Cost, a documentary exploring both the human and environmental cost of fast fashion.

Light refreshments, Earth Day / Environmental resources, voter registration information, and crafting supplies provided.

Should you have any questions, please contact Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) 

The Department of Civil Service has announced the following upcoming civil service examinations: 

When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please be advised that you will need a personal NY.gov ID to apply for Department of Civil Service examinations. If you do not have a personal NY.gov ID, please create an account

Open-Competitive Examination Announcements

21-026020, Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment)

Promotion and Transition Examination Announcements

31-455020, Associate Capital Program Analyst    

31-435020, Coordinator Equipment Operator Instruction

31-453020, Correction Lieutenant

31-454020, Correction Lieutenant (Spanish Language)   

31-450020, Employees Retirement System Examiner 3

31-451020, Employees Retirement System Examiner 4

31-452020, Employees Retirement System Examiner 5

31-448020, Laboratory Specialist 2 (Biology)         

31-449020, Laboratory Specialist 2 (Chemistry)

31-497020, Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment)

31-442020, Real Estate Officer 1     

31-443020, Real Estate Officer 1     

31-444020, Real Estate Officer 1

31-445020, Real Estate Officer 1     

31-446020, Real Property Analyst 2

31-447020, Real Property Analyst 3

31-439020, Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 (Medical Care)

31-441020, Registered Nurse Supervisor 2 (Medical Care)

31-436020, Senior Transportation Analyst

31-434020, Supervising Equipment Operator Instructor

31-432020, University Police Officer 3        

Get Ready for Buffalo Bills Hiring Day! 🏈

Are you planning to attend the Buffalo Bills Hiring Day? We’ve got you covered!

The Career Development Center will be available for drop-in resume reviews and interview advice to help you feel confident and prepared.

Details:
Location: EJ Brown Hall, Room 318
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Whether you want feedback on your resume, tips for standing out in interviews, or just a confidence boost before the big day on Friday (4/17), stop by and connect with us.

Feel free to drop in and say hello—we’re here to help you succeed!

As we begin planning for the 2026–2027 student employment year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), all supervisors are asked to complete the Student Employment Request Form. This information will support the Business Office in reviewing requests and allocating budgets for the upcoming year.

👉Please complete the form by April 15, 2026:
2026 - 2027 Student Employment Request – Fill out form

The form will ask you to estimate your student employment needs for the upcoming year. When planning, please keep in mind that:

• Requests should reflect anticipated needs for the full year.
• Federal Work-Study awards for 2026–2027 will be $3,250 per student, with an hourly rate of $16.00.
• Summer employment after graduation (May 11–June 30) remains part of the current year’s budget.
• Students may work up to 29 hours per week during the summer.

All student job postings will continue to be coordinated through Career Development. For questions about posting positions, please contact:

• Maureen Sibble – sibblem@alfredstate.edu
• Valerie Case – caseva@alfredstate.edu

If you have questions about the form or the budgeting process, feel free to contact me at vernamca@alfredstate.edu or x3965.

Wednesday April 15th is the last day to purchase your Stearns Chicken BBQ!

Cost is $12.00 each.

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

Treat yourself (and others) while supporting a great cause! Pi Rho Zeta Fraternity is hosting a DoubleGood Popcorn fundraiser, and you won’t want to miss it.

🛍️ Shop here: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/jlk95j57

Choose from a variety of delicious popcorn bags and bundles—perfect for:
• Gifts 🎁 (Mother’s Day is right around the corner!)
• Snacks at home 🍿

💙 All proceeds go toward:
• Fraternity home improvements
• Creating scholarship opportunities
• Supporting emergency loan funds for students in need

⏰ Fundraiser Dates:
April 13th – April 17th (ends at 12:00 PM)

Don’t wait—this fundraiser only runs for a limited time. Grab some popcorn and make a difference!

Please excuse all students enrolled in ARCH 2394 for a field visit to Silo City in Buffalo next Wednesday, April 15th. Any instructors with questions may direct them to Kevin Hofmann, hofmankn@alfredstate.edu. 

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

Program Exit (PSLO) Surveys are being sent to students who are expected to complete their programs this spring from those departments/programs that participate in this college-wide assessment activity. These surveys ask students how well they think their programs prepared them to succeed in each of the expected student learning outcomes.  These surveys are the main indirect assessment activity that most programs use and they are very important to our academic assessment plan.

The surveys will open on April 14 and will run through mid-May to give graduating students ample time to complete the survey.  Students will receive an email to their Alfred State email address from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College-Surveys at Surveys@alfredstate.edu and most of them will also see a pop-up box in myLearning encouraging them to "Please Complete Your Course Evaluations and Surveys".  Students graduating from multiple programs, or those in programs administering more than one version of the exit survey will receive multiple surveys based on their program(s). Please direct any questions about the survey to Bridget Jacobs, Director of Assessment at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu, or to your school's Academic Support Assistant, dean or department chair administrative assistant.

To maintain high response rates, please encourage graduating students to access and complete the survey. If students do not find the survey in MyLearning, please ask them to look in their Alfred State email for an email asking them how well they think their program prepared them to succeed so they can access the survey from there. Thank you!

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Dealing with Stress Workshop on Wednesday, April 15th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. In this workshop we will be discussing the effects of stress on your physical and mental wellbeing, differentiating between “good stress” and “bad stress,” and brainstorming ways we can prevent ourselves from being overwhelmed by stressors in our lives. Additionally, we will discuss what we can do to push through stressful times and find success.

Find this workshop, future events and a collection of online workshops on a wide variety of topics available on our Student Success Center SharePoint.

Pi Rho Zeta, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will be hosting a Blood Drive on campus from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Donating blood is a simple way to make a life-saving impact—every donation helps patients in need.

📅 Event Details:

• Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Appointments: Encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome while availability lasts

In the week leading up to the drive, Pi Rho Zeta will be tabling in the Student Leadership Center to help students sign up for appointments and answer any questions.

📩 Questions? Contact:
Philanthropy Chairman John Volpe
volpeja2@alfredstate.edu

🔗 Sign up or learn more:
https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/11954970

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

The Buffalo Bills will be on campus Friday, April 17 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM in EJ Brown Hall, Room 315 conducting on-site interviews for Guest Experience (Ticket Greeter) positions for the 2025–2026 season.

💼Why apply?

• Paid opportunity
• Open to all Alfred State students, staff & faculty
• Travel provided to most in-semester home games
• On-the-spot job offers (pending background check)

✅ How to Prepare (Required Steps)

1. Apply in advance (required):
   All students—new and returning—must apply online before April 17:

   *You will not be considered if you have not applied before 4/17
   👉CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• In the “Referred By” section, type: Alfred State Student

2. Bring your resume on 4/17 
   Have a printed copy ready for your interview.

3. Attend the event
Stop by EJ Brown Hall, Room 315 on 4/17 anytime between 11 AM – 3 PM for your interview.

🎯 What to Expect

• Interviews conducted on-site
• Qualified candidates may receive immediate offers
• Offer letters will be available to sign at the event

Don’t miss this chance to work with an NFL organization and gain real-world experience while representing Alfred State! 

*Due to NFL policy, this opportunity is unfortunately not available for NCAA football student-athletes across all divisions 

Contact Professor Aquilina with questions at aquilia@alfredstate.edu

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. 

The SUNY B-140 Tuition Assistance Program provides partial tuition waivers for career-related, credit-bearing SUNY courses.

• Eligibility: Must be employed at least six months and on payroll for the entire course.
• Bargaining Unit Benefits: If you have a unit-specific tuition benefit, you must use it first before applying for the B-140.
• Course Limit: Only covers a second course per semester/summer session.
• Waiver Amount: Depends on available funds and application volume.

Application Priority:

1. Courses related to your job at Alfred State
2. Courses that support a degree related to the College mission
3. Courses for personal development

Coverage:

• Alfred State Courses: Up to 100% tuition funded.
• Other SUNY Campuses: Up to 50% tuition funded.
• Fees: Employees pay all non-tuition fees.

Part-Time Employees:

• Half-Time or More: Same benefits as full-time employees.
• Less Than Half-Time: 50% of full-time benefit.

To apply, complete the B140 Application  form and send it to Marci Johnson in Human Resources by April 15, 2026. 

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.

Alfred States Community Garden has partnered with The Center for Civic Leadership to continue efforts around Arbor Day celebrations!  Tree-themed Alfred State shirts are currently available for $15.00 at the Campus Store to help us fund our celebrations. Proceeds from shirt sales will support purchases of Fruit Trees for our Arbor Day events in the future. Last year we were able to plant three apple trees at Alfred States Community Garden and this Arbor Day, we will be planting two plum trees! 

Help us plant roots for the future through the purchase of these shirts and mark Arbor Day (April 24th) on your calendars so you can join us for our tree planting ceremony and garden party on Friday, April 24th from 1-3pm. 

In addition, if you are looking for a way to volunteer in lead up to the event, we are seeking volunteers for Friday, April 17th from 1-3pm to help get the garden spring ready.  If you are interested in volunteering or learning more please contact our Community Garden Coordinator, Tom Kacalski (KacalsTD@alfredstate.edu)