Student Announce March 1, 2023

Join us for the Studio Grand Opening in Pioneer Center on March 1, 2023, from 5PM - 7PM.  There will be activities throughout the evening where different student groups and fitness instructors will perform. There will be free food, drinks, and some giveaways!

The Studio is located on the top floor of the Pioneer Center on the Alfred Campus.  You can find it directly next to the Fitness Center when you enter the building.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Brooke Scianna at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu or Sandra Burdick at BurdicSL@alfredstate.edu.

We hope to see you there!

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.

Hundreds of competitive high school students from across WNY will compete in over forty competitions on the Wellsville and Alfred campuses during Skills USA Day on Tuesday, March 7.  The annual event does result in some inconveniences for faculty and students, but decades of experience indicate it’s all worth it!  Thank you in advance to all of you that help to make the Skills USA Regional Conference a success. 

WHO?          Over 850 enthusiastic guests 

WHAT?        33rd Annual Skills USA Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics 

WHEN?        Tuesday, March 7, 2023 

Other Contest Notes 

Questions from Skills USA visitors may be referred to the Orvis lobby or the Wellsville Zero Energy Home (Pam Brandes at 3101). 
Both locations will be staffed by Skills USA personnel throughout the day. If you have any questions/concerns about a contest in your area, please contact Mike Ronan. 

We are looking forward to a great day! All visitors will be in the Orvis gym for the Awards Ceremony at 3 p.m. Skills USA welcomes Alfred State faculty/staff to attend the Awards Ceremony. Bring your earplugs! 

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

As a reminder, Admissions is excited to host our spring 2023 Open House programs on Sunday, March 26 and Saturday, April 15. Open House is a great opportunity to show potential students and their families all that Alfred State has to offer. I will share more details regarding the programs as they approach. If you have any questions, please contact Calsey Bump, Admissions Counselor, at bumpce@alfredstate.edu

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.**

Parking lots 20, 20A, and 21 will be closed on 3/1 at 7am for the career fair.  Please have your vehicles moved prior to that time. The lots will reopen at 4pm.  

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.

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.

ERGO (ASC’S LITERARY & ARTISTIC PUBLICATION)!

An Ergo publication is distributed each semester.  Students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit their original works of art, poetry, and prose by sending them to ERGO@alfredstate.edu.  Dr. Aniko Constantine (SDC Bldg., Rm. 309), is the Faculty Advisor for ERGO.  If you wish, your submission could be published anonymously or under a pseudonym.

Take a moment and review one of our previous publications located in several of the buildings around campus, and then take a moment to create a submission for the Spring 2023 publication.

POETRY READING:  MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE ALLEGANY ROOM LOCATED WITHIN CENTRAL DINING HALL WITH ARTWORK ON DISPLAY PROVIDED BY STUDENTS WITHIN DIGITAL MEDIA & ANIMATION, DESSERTS PROVIDED BY BAKING PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT WITHIN CULINARY ARTS, AND GUITAR MUSIC PROVIDED BY DR. TIM BOCCHI.  AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!