Student Announce April 28, 2023

How does the bee apply to me?

A lecture and discussion.

Come find out this Friday!

SLC Small Event Space, 3PM

Brought to you by Student Engagement and The Alfred Community Garden.

I hope you all had a wonderful Hot Dog Day and are ready to finish strong these last three weeks!  I am sending this announcement to inform you of the coming Intensive Study Hours that will begin this weekend on Sunday (4/30) and last until the end of the semester (May 13th).  Intensive Study Hours were implemented to make sure that the residence halls are quiet, so students are able to better focus on preparing for finals and completing final projects in the last two weeks.  The important information can be found below: 

• Intensive Study Hours begin Sunday, April 30 at 8 PM and run until May 13th.
• Intensive Study Hours do include the weekend.   
• Intensive Study Hours are perpetual quiet hours with a relief period from 4pm- 7pm.  This means that regular hours are from 4-7pm each day and outside of that time period, quiet hours will be enforced. 
• This announcement and the flyers around the building count as your warning. 
• A first violation will result in the situation being documented, and you will receive a hand delivered letter that night that you have your first violation and that a second violation will result in relocation. 
• A second violation will result in relocation from the residence hall and you will move into another spot on campus for the rest of the semester and you would not be allowed back into your regular residence hall until you are done with finals to grab any items you would need for back home/ return anything from your temporary assignment that you would not need to bring home over break. 

Come and show your support for the Alfred State Dance Teams’ Annual Showcase on Saturday 29th, at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the Orvis Auditorium. Doors will open at 1:45 PM and 6:45 PM, and the show is free to all students, faculty, and family. The dance team will perform differently and show unique dance styles they’ve worked on since the beginning of the semester. More details? Contact the dance team on the PioneerLink organization page for any questions. Thank you, and we are excited to do our dance performances and cannot wait to see you this weekend.

Cheers,

Alfred State Dance Team President

Current students and alumni who graduated within the last five years can evaluate Alfred State College on The Wall Street Journal College Rankings short 10-minute survey. This annual ranking of the top U.S. colleges and universities focuses on the return on investment students see after they graduate. The survey will run through May 15, 2023. Link to survey.

Water taste test Apr. 27, 2023: RESULTS.

Thank you to ALL that participated.

  65% preferred the tap water or said either was OK

  35% preferred the bottled water

 Tap water source: Alfred filtered (not ASC)  Bottled water stated source: Bottled from municipal supply in NC.

 BUT remember that usually:

 Bottled water = Corporately controlled water (private ownership)  Tap water = Publicly controlled water (public ownership)  Bottled water facts from over the years are symptoms of a bigger problem. Here are just two of the facts:

  1. There is little or no federal filtration or disinfection requirements for bottled water while tap water is required to be disinfected.

  2. Municipal tap water in the US can have no confirmed E. coli or fecal coliform bacteria while FDA bottled water rules include no such prohibition.

Looking for a ride home for Summer Break?

The following transportation services will be available to students

Bus Services to New York, NY:

Departure from Alfred to New York City on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:45 am

Departure from Alfred to New York City on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 7:45 am

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

Shuttle Services to the Rochester Airport:

Departure from Alfred to Rochester Airport on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7 am

Departure from Alfred to Rochester Airport on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 5 pm.

Please fill out the Online Travel Request Form no later than May 5, 2023. https://www.alfredstate.edu/form/traveling-to-alfred-state-colleg

Planning to stay on campus for Summer Break:

Please have them complete the Summer Housing Application no later than May 8. https://alfredstate.erezlife.com/app/one.php?manager=FormView&form_type_id=68

Residence halls close on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7 p. If you are asking to stay Saturday, May 13 to Sunday, May 14 please contact your home RD/AC to make arrangements.

The Office of Residential Services

Greetings Commuters, 

 I hope that everyone near and far had a great Hotdog Day! My name is Michael Bianco, I'm from Metuchen, NJ, and I am the Vice President of Commuter Affairs for the Student Senate, and Committee Chair and Treasurer of the Commuter Council. The role of Commuter Affairs is to liaison commuter concerns to Student Senate meetings, host Commuter Council meetings, and engage in commuter focused operations. The Commuter Council is responsible for creating event opportunities on campus that engage commuter students, and also taking on multiple initiatives that are important to commuters that aim to better the commuter experience on campus overall. 

Planning events for commuters cannot be only based on Council approval, we need YOUR help!

There are Executive Board positions open. Vice Committee-Chairman, Public Relations Officer, and Event Coordinator. All positions are available for this current semester and will carry over into the next academic year!

For more information on these positions please contact Michael Bianco, and if anyone has any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 Michael Santino Bianco

Senior ​Electrical Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Vice President of Commuter Affairs
Gamma Theta Gamma​
Email: biancoms1@alfredstate.edu

Residence halls will close at 7:00pm on Saturday May 13, 2023, for Summer Break at which time all items must be removed from your room and return your room key to a Residential Services Staff member. Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls after that time. All others may be charged with trespassing.

There is a $50 change per week for summer housing. Payments must be paid within 30 days of your bill, any remaining amount at the end of the summer will be placed onto your student account in the form of a hold. Additional information on acceptable payment methods and payment locations will be provided to those approved for summer break housing. 

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go, homeless, etc.)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• International Student
• Taking summer classes (will be confirmed with your academic advisor and/or class professor)

If you wish to apply for break housing, please complete the "Summer Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access eRezLife, log into your my.alfredstatet.edu and select the "sign up for housing" option.

Please note that the application closes at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 8. 

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

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

Nursing senior students will be hosting a Capstone Fair on May 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the CDH building. The fair will consist of student presentations with games and prizes. Please stop by to see what these students have been working on. 

Our Civic Engagement Advocates (CEAs) are dynamic student leaders that play a key role in our civic leadership team! CEAs work to support a campus culture that promotes care and community involvement by initiating, enhancing, and engaging others in efforts designed to make a positive difference in our community and beyond. 

Our team works with individual students, clubs/organizations, community partners, and faculty/staff to identify and address community challenges together- here in Alfred, regionally, and beyond. Some of our areas of oversight and engagement include The PLATE (our campus food pantry), Disaster Relief, Habitat for Humanity Builds, Voter Awareness and registration, and Leadership Suite Civic Initiative Support.

If you like to help raise awareness, cultivate connection, provide support services, and engage others in community building and care, then we want to hear from you! Applications can be found in JobLink reference number 800813803

Should you have any questions, please reach out to our team leads at civicengagement@alfredstate.edu

Hog Wild Day on the Wellsville Campus will be May 4th from 11-3.  This is an end-of-the-year celebration sponsored by Student Senate, Commuter Council, and the Educational Foundation of Alfred that includes:

• Outdoor BBQ prepared by Culinary and Baking Departments
• Outdoor games and events (joust, mechanical bull, inflatable Bootcamp obstacle course, giant trike racing, cornhole, horseshoes, etc…)
• Pie eating contest with $50 prize to winner
• Tug-of-War contest with $250 prize to winning team of 5 (must sign up in advance)
• $250 prize raffle at end of event for 1 winner, details on how to qualify for drawing announced at Hog Wild

IMPORTANT!:

• If you do not have a meal plan, please see Justin on the 2nd floor of the Pioneer Student Union for your ticket for a free lunch for the day
• Tug-of-War teams need to sign up in advance.  Please see Justin on the 2nd floor of the Pioneer Student Union to sign up

The Office of College Housing would like to announce that Individual Room Sign-Ups are now active. The Individual Room Sign-up Process is based on accrued credit hours (including this term) as follows:

• All new incoming and returning students now have access to sign up for 2023 - 2024 housing options
• Individual Room selections end Tuesday, May 30, 2023

To sign up for housing, please follow the instructions below:

1. Enter your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the "Sign up for Housing" icon
3. Log into eRezlife using your Alfred State email credentials
4. Select "Housing Overview" under Housing
5. Select your Admit Term "202401",
6. Select your Class (freshman, senior, etc)
7. Select your Full/Part time status (should be full time for housing)
8. Select your Student Type (new freshman or transfer)
9. Select the "Apply Now" button **if you have not completed your housing profile and housing profile questions you will be re-directed to do so** 
10. Select your Residence building preference(s). Once completed click "Save and Continue"
11. Fill out the "Application Form"
12. Confirm your application and select "Submit Application"
13. Confirmation page will appear if you have successfully completed this process. 
    1. Please note, any applications that are completed between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am may not be granted access to sign up for a room until the following day (ex. If you complete your application at 8:00 pm on Monday, you might not be able to sign up for housing until 8:00 am Tuesday). This is due to the formatting of our housing software and our department reviewing applications before permitting students to sign up for housing.
14. Return to "Housing Overview" 
15.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
16. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
17. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
18. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
19. Click the "choose this bed" button
20. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms. 

Information on housing sign-up can also be found on the Room Selection page for Residential Services.

Please contact Residential Services at reslife@alfredstate.edu or call 607-587-4371 with any questions. 

Do you have a lab coat or goggles no longer needed or spare that you are willing to part with?  If so, please donate to our student initiative to provide support to current and future students! 

Donation bins can be found in the Cultural Life Center (CLC), SLC 401, and in the main entrance of the Physical and Health Sciences Building. The students leading this initiative would like for any students in need to feel free to pull directly from donations that have been received in bins. 

At the end of the semester, remaining donations will be inventoried and made available through the Exchange (campus thrift).  Should you have questions about this initiative please reach out to Cyan Corwine in the Center for Civic Leadership (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) or Cultural Life Center Student Ambassador, Danielle Abihzer  (abihzed@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.