Student Announce November 18, 2022

Events This Week - Office of Student Engagement

The Office of Student Engagement would like to announce the following events taking place this week:

• 11/17 Thursday Night Football, SLC Parkspace (big screen) 8:15-10:30
• 11/17: Intramural Volleyball Championships 4-6pm at the Mackenzie Quad
• 11/18: Rock Wall 6-9pm

Thanksgiving Hours - Technology Services Help Desk/Engineering Plotter Room

The Technology Services Help Desk hours for Thanksgiving week will be as follows:

Tuesday: 8 a.m.4- p.m.

Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

The Engineering Plotter Room (ENG213) hours for Thanksgiving week will be as follows:

Tuesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 2-10 p.m.

Sweeney Todd Tickets Now On Sale

The Alfred State Drama Club is proud to announce that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street tickets are now on sale at the campus bookstore and can be purchased with cash, card, or CSA!

$5 for students and $10 for General Admission.

Show Dates and Times:

Thursday, November 17th at 7:00pm
Friday, November 18th at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 19th at 2:00pm
Saturday, November 19th at 7:00pm

Tickets may be sold at the door if we haven't sold out during pre-sale.

If you have any questions please contact the Director, Tyler Ribble, ribblet@alfredstate.edu

*Sweeny Todd is rated PG for murder & violence. Parental Guidance is advised.

Parking Lot Closure

Parking Lot #40 located between R/C and Getman Hall, will be closed over Thanksgiving Break for construction. Please be sure to move all vehicles from this lot prior to leaving campus. If you have questions or concerns, please call the Facilities main office at 4750. Thanks for your cooperation and have a wonderful Holiday.

Job opportunity: Academic Peer Mentor (APM) positions available for Spring 2023

The Office of Residential Services and Student Success Center are hiring Academic Peer Mentors (APMs) for the Spring 2023 semester. Academic Peer Mentors (APMs) are live-in residential staff that are co-supervised by Residential Services and the Student Success Center (SSC). APMs will connect with mentees in their residence hall to establish academic, social, and career goals. The APMs will also engage residents in timely and topical conversations to help student develop a deeper understanding of how to be successful in college. Additionally, APMs will serve as a resource for students helping them identify and use appropriate campus resources. APMs will serve as a positive role model in the classroom and within the community at large and must maintain a 2.75 GPA. APM will receive a half-room compensation. 

To apply: https://forms.office.com/r/ZukqH3Nc38

Muslim Student Association Interest Meeting

The Cultural Life Center is conducting a reach out to students in the Muslim community who would be interested in starting a Muslim student-focused club. The temporary name for the club is The Muslim Student Association or MSA for short. The goal of this club is to provide a space where Muslims can assemble for prayer, community, charity work, and information about Islam. The club would also help inform other students about Islam and Muslims and work towards dispelling all misconceptions about Islam in the community.

These are just ideas, and the purpose and function of the club would be up to the founding club members. If you are interested in participating in this endeavor please reach out to Desmond Davis: DavisDD@alfredstate.edu in The Cultural Life Center SLC Suite  401 P: (607) 587-4047

Commuter Appreciation Week

On behalf of Residential Services and Commuter Council, we have arranged a Commuter Appreciation Week from Monday, November 14 to Friday, November 18. Here is the breakdown of events for the remainder of the week.

• DIY Car Accessories
  • Tuesday, November 15
  • 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
  • SLC Park Space (Third floor)
• Commuter Luncheon and Trivia
  • Friday, November 18
  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Allegany Room (first floor of CDH across from the ACES Office)

For the  Commuter Luncheon, commuters do not need to pay for the meals or use their meal plan, just show up and sign in!

At these events we will also be giving away windshield wiper fluid for commuter students to take home!

Hope to see you there!

SNAP pre-screening Announcement

Are you SNAP eligible? Take our pre-screening to find out more!

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can be a valuable resource for those who qualify!  We do not want any of our students going hungry and are working with a community partner to help identify and support students through the application process who may qualify for SNAP. If you are curious to see if you may qualify for SNAP, please complete our SNAP Pre-Screening Eligibility Form.  This form has been created to identify potentially eligible students and guide them to the next steps in a review process. Once we have conducted an initial review of potentially eligible students, we will schedule a workshop with our community partner to help walk through the next steps. In addition, we want to remind you that ThePLATE (campus food pantry) is available for all our students and you can requests can be submitted by completing the campus food pantry assistance form.

Holiday Cards for Nursing Homes – Community Service Initiative

Help the sisters of Alpha Sigma spread Holiday cheer this season by donating Holiday cards for the residents in our local nursing homes. Each donated card is special and will make someone smile! There will be a drop-off box in SLC suite 305 Monday-Friday from 12-2pm.

Have blank Holiday cards but no time to fill them out? We will take them anyways. Don’t have cards but want to fill some out to support the cause? Look on Pioneer Link for any upcoming events Alpha Sigma Sorority is hosting, they will have cards at their events. These times don’t work for you? Reach out to us on Instagram to schedule a different time at alphasigmasorority.

Leadership Suite Applications are now open

Do you belong to a club or organization actively involved in making a difference in the larger community? Are you solving problems, taking on opportunities, and using your passion and skills to help others? This could take the form of volunteerism, community service trips, public awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, advocacy, and education.

If so, we invite you to view our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit a Leadership Suite proposal. Leadership Suites are designed to celebrate and get others involved in community-minded causes and initiatives locally, regionally, and/or globally. 

Suite applications must be submitted by November 18th, 2022, to be considered for Spring 2023.

Looking for a Ride Home for Thanksgiving Break?

Students going home for Thanksgiving Break?

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Thanksgiving break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below!

To New York City:

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 p.m.

To Alfred, NY

Sunday, November 27, 2022 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am

Secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com

Trips to Rochester Airport will not be available for Thanksgiving Break

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Alternative Spring Break Applications Are Now Open!

Winter is coming, and the Office of Global and Civic Wellbeing is celebrating by thinking about Civic Engagement and Spring Break! Do you love giving back to communities in need and soaking up some sunshine when the snow just won’t let go? If so, this spring break service trip could be perfect for you! The application for our Alternative Spring Break trip is now open! We will once again be traveling to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to work with Habitat for Humanity during spring break (March 12th-March 18th).  If you are interested in learning more or wish to be considered for the trip, we invite you to visit our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit your application. 

We have limited spaces available and will be finalizing our cohort shortly after Thanksgiving Break…don’t miss out!