Student Announce February 27, 2023

The Office of Residential Services is now taking applications for the Resident Assistant Position for Fall 2023.

RAs, on top of getting their room paid for, get leadership development, mentorship with professionals, soft skill development and a resume builder, as well as opportunities to advance into paid positions!

Use this link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/MQuh10bPdn

To qualify for the RA position, candidates must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and no current student conduct status.

If you have questions about the position or the hiring process, please contact Area Coordinator Antoinette Gress by email at GressAM@alfredstate.edu.

The Office of College Housing is announcing that the residence halls will close for spring break at 10:00 pm on Friday, March 10 and will reopen at 12:00 pm on Sunday, March 19. Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls during the break. With that, the spring break housing application is now open. If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the Break Housing Request. Please note that applying does not guarantee that you will be approved for break housing. If approved for break housing, you may need to temporarily relocate to another residence hall.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address).
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. Do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college (with Supervisors Approval)
• Part an official athletic team and listed on the Roster received from Athletics

To apply for break housing, please go to alfredstate.erezlife.com and select “Break Housing Request” under the Forms section. The application closes at 3 pm on March 16, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at reslife@alfredstate.edu or 607-587-4371.

Spring Break Transportation Options Available

**Please note residence halls close on Friday, March 10 at 10 p.m.**

**Be mindful and purchase your tickets early as Megabus tends to sell out quickly**

Bus Services:

Megabus (us.megabus.com)

Leaving Alfred

• Depart from Alfred to New York City on Friday, March 10 at 7:45 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
• Depart from Alfred to New York City on Sunday, March 12 at 7:45 a.m..

***If you purchase a bus ticket for Sunday, March 12 you will need to fill out the break housing application to remain on campus***

Alternative bus services available through Trailways (www.trailways.com)

Trailways

Bus services operate Monday through Sunday departing from Hornell, NY to New York City at 9:45 a.m.

Transportation to the Hornell, NY bus station will not be available unless Megabus is sold out for March 10 and March 12.

Rochester Airport Shuttle:

• Depart from Alfred, NY on Saturday, March 11 at 6 a.m..

**Please note there will be no transportation offered on alternative dates or to alternative locations.**

Returning to Alfred

• Depart from New York City to Alfred on Sunday, March 19 at 10:15 a.m..

Alternative bus services available through Trailways (www.trailways.com)

Trailways

Bus services operate Monday through Sunday departing from Hornell, NY to New York City at 9:45 a.m.

Transportation to the Hornell, NY bus station will not be available unless Megabus is sold out for March 19.

Rochester Airport Shuttle:

• Pick up from Rochester, NY on Sunday, March 19 at 5 p.m..

**Please note there will be no transportation offered on alternative dates or to alternative locations.**

Back by popular demand, The FEAST BEAST will be holding another Pop-Up Event at the Pioneer Center on Tuesday, February 28th from 5p-7p! If you missed out on 'Feast Beast Meets Jamaica' last Tuesday, here's your chance to experience these popular menu items! Don't forget to bring your friends for the Cornhole Tournament!

Come in and enjoy a peaceful moment at the oasis, pick from several different essential oils, relax in the massage chairs, and grab a cup of tea on your way out. SLC RM 415

The Oasis will be open for the Spring 2023 semester, and will be following the below schedule throughout the semester.

• Monday (2-8pm), Tuesday (2-8pm), Wednesday (4-7pm), Thursday (2-6pm), Friday (2-4pm)

Use of the Oasis space can be booked by appointment (24 hours in advance) for certain days and hours. It will also be open for walk-in’s/first come, first served basis.

To Schedule an Appointment to use a Massage Chair in the Oasis:

• Log into your Health Portal (after you have registered):
  • https://alfredst.studenthealthportal.com/Account/Logon

Please keep in mind:

• Oasis slots are 20 minutes long.
• No food, drinks, or vaping allowed.
• Phones are to be silenced, no loud music, or phone calls.
• Students who are not observing the Student Code of Conduct, are disruptive to others, or are not complaint with social distancing regulations, will be asked to leave the space.

Sincerely

Angie Lopez

Health & Wellness Liaison

Course Approved as Acceptable for General Education Requirements

The following course has been approved by the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice category effective fall 2023:

GLST 2113 - Global and Diverse Perspectives

Courses Approved as Acceptable for General Education Requirements

The following course has been approved by the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the World History & Global Awareness category effective fall 2023:

ANTH 1013 - Cultural Anthropology

SOCI 1193 - Marriage and Family Across World Cultures

ATTENTION ALL STUDENT SENATE-FUNDED CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS.

Budget Requests for the 2023-24 year are due by Friday, March 10th. You can find the packet, instructions included, HERE.

If you have any questions reach out to the Vice President of Finance, Ryan Devantier, devantrd@alfredstate.edu or, the Coordinator of Finance & Operations, Tyler Ribble, ribblet@alfredstate.edu.

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. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  Monday, April 3, 2023

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  Friday, March 17, 2023

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.

 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 Spring 2023 ERGO publication! 

All students completing degree requirements this semester need to apply to graduate (diplomas are not automatically awarded) by visiting my.AlfredState.edu/registration > Graduation and Commencement > Apply for Graduation.  Prospective graduates should contact their academic department to ensure graduation requirements have been met and view their degree progress on DegreeWorks. 

The deadline to apply for a May 2023 diploma is February 27, 2023. 

• There is NO fee for the graduation application.
• Students with a minor OR students in a 4-year program looking to earn the corresponding 2-year degree (once requirements are met) must apply to graduate by filling out a Paper Degree Application. 
• Please DO NOT apply for August 2023 graduation at this time. 
• Graduating students who plan to return fall (in a new program) must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office.  Readmission Applicants are unable to register until their application is approved. 
• This is the application required to receive your diploma ONLY.  There is a separate process for attending Commencement ($60 fee required).  More information on that will be coming soon! 

 If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office at sfs@alfredstate.edu or call 587-4253.

This is just a friendly reminder to make sure you lock your dorm room doors when you leave your room and to lock your car after you park.  During the Spring Semester you will see members of Res Life and officers with the University Police Department conducting a program called "Operation Lock Out." The purpose of the program is to remind everyone to lock their doors. If you see us in your Dorm Hall please feel free to stop and chat with us! Remember: Secure your doors to protect what's yours!