Student Announce October 10, 2023

Join us for ASC Homecoming & Family Weekend 2023, October 13-15!

• Do you have a car that you love to show off? Join our car show and the possibility of winning a CASH prize! Registration is FREE for students!
• Audition for Alfred's Got Talent - 10/5 or 10/10 - Last Call! 
• Attend the Pep Rally, bonfire, and fireworks on Friday night!
• Show your Pioneer Pride at the games on Saturday!
• Attend Brianna Blankenship's concert 4-7PM!
• & MUCH MORE!

Visit https://www.alfredstate.edu/homecoming2023 for a full list of events for this fun filled weekend! 

Please join us at The Terrace this Thursday, October 12th from 4:30pm - 7:30pm for our Annual Blue and Gold Dinner. Wear your Alfred State colors and enjoy a special menu prepared just for this event by our talented ACES Team. We'll see you there! GO ASC!!!

The West end of student parking lot 19 near the Pioneer Stadium will be closed at 4pm on Wednesday, October 11th and will remain closed until the tent is removed from that area. The rest of parking lot 19, lots 20, 20A and 22 will also be closing later in the week.  Please watch for those additional announcements. 

Brother to Brother is sponsoring a seminar and presentation on Financial Literacy and Responsibility by Devone McLeod, CFP on Thursday October 12th in room 101 PHS (Physical Health Sciences) 101 from 5-6 pm. Mr. McLeod is Vice President and Financial Advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group. This presentation will be strongly influenced and specifically targeted to members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Populations of Color) student population as Mr. McLeod was a graduate from a small liberal arts college and former collegiate athlete whom was able to find significant success and overcome barriers to success. Members of the ASC community are encouraged and invited to attend.

Consider volunteering through the IRS program VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Volunteers, once certified, can help those that meet income requirements file tax returns free of charge!  Alfred State is currently coordinating with the IRS, Alfred University, area school districts and the Southern Tier Library System to determine site locations and the number of volunteers needed based off expected returns to be processed.  Training is online and free to any who would like to complete it once the material becomes available in November.  Tax preparation would begin in January and end in April with dates, times and locations to be determined.  For more information on what it takes to be volunteer you may visit: IRS Tax Volunteers | Internal Revenue Service.  Interested volunteers should contact Professor Holly Chase at chasehs@alfredstate.edu.  You need not be a business or accounting student or even a student to volunteer!  This service is open to anyone who is interested in giving back to the community. 

Let’s show our School Spirit and join the ASC Cheer Team for their spirit week to get into the Pioneer Pride Spirit for the kickoff of Homecoming/Family Weekend! A week full of fun and excitement! Post your pictures with #ASCSpirtitWeek23 for a chance to win pizza!! 

Monday Oct 9: PJ Day- Pajama Monday. Pop out with your comfiest pajamas you own and show your school spirit! 

Tuesday Oct 10: Career Day- Show us what all your hard work is for. Dress as your future occupation or your major.  

Wednesday Oct 11: Pink/Barbie & Ken Day- On Wednesdays we were pink… Any pink accessories and clothing will do. Also come out to Barbie-themed Casino Night for the chance to win prizes.  

Thursday Oct 12: Twin Day- Pair up and match up! Today is the day to make the word twinsies a reality.  

Friday Oct 13: Pioneer Pride Day- Show off your Pioneer Pride by wearing your jersey, team apparel, Alfred State apparel.  

Do you want a chance to win anywhere from $300-$50?! Last call auditions for Alfred's Got Talent will be Thursday, October 5 from 6-8PM in SET 215 and Tuesday, October 10 from 5-7PM in SET 215 by appointment only. If you are interested in showcasing your talent, reach out to Calsey Bump to schedule an audition at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

Keep your eyes peeled! ACES will be providing their annual Dining Survey for both staff/faculty and students! This will be the time to tell us what you enjoy about each unit AND ideas you have for improvement! All answers will be kept confidential and anonymous. Those who submit will be automatically entered into a drawing for some awesome prizes! Remember... YOU = CHANGE!

Join us this Friday for an After Hours Game Night in the Library! This Friday, October 13th, 6 pm to 10 pm. Come play some tabletop games along with STARK: the Student Tabletop and Roleplaying Klub. Play a game; bring a game; teach a game. We'll have a lot of room, soft drinks, and snacks! All are welcome! For questions, please contact Nick Cousino (cousinnc@alfredstate.edu) or Ron Foster (fosterr@alfredstate.edu).

There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form!  The changes include expanded eligibility for federal student aid and a more streamlined application process.

As a result, the new FAFSA form will be available in December 2023, not in October.

What can students do now?

• Learn more about FAFSA Simplification.   
• Stay Informed.  Check your email and student portal regularly for updates.  We will notify you as soon as the new FAFSA form is available.

Please contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office with any questions regarding the launch of the 2024–25 FAFSA Form. 

Don’t want to wait to receive pay checks/refund checks in the mail?

Come to Tuesday Talks on Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in the SLC Small Event Space (310)! Learn how set up a bank account and about the benefits of banking with local credit union, ServU. Setting up a bank account will allow you to sign up for direct deposit for your paychecks, whether you work on or off campus, and sign up for E-refund with Student Records & Financial Services! Have a safe place to deposit and withdraw your money.

Get ready to serve up some fun! Join our AGC College Club's Ping Pong Tournament & show off your skills!

Event date: Oct 19th & Oct 26th- FREE refreshments! PRIZES for winners!

Open to ALL ASC students! Limited spots available. Registration deadline is 10/10/2023

To register or to get more details contact Jon Jacobs at Jacobsjm@alfredstate.edu OR stop into SET 321

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We're excited to let you know that the Student Senate's policies and procedures have been updated following the General Assembly vote on September 26, 2023. You can find the new policies and procedures here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/ssenate/documents/view/2255028

If you have any questions or need more information about these updates, please feel free to reach out to Tyler Ribble.

Contact Tyler at ribblet@alfredstate.edu or visit their office in SLC 304 during office hours.

Stay informed and engaged with these changes as they play a significant role in our Student Senate's operations.