Student Announce April 22, 2024

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Start Finals Prep Now Workshop on Wednesday, April 24th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Start Finals Prep Now will help prepare students for Final Exams. Students will learn the different stages of exam prep that includes before, during and after checklists, the study cycle, and mistakes to avoid in order to do their very best on Final Exams. In addition, students will learn strategies to address the causes of testing anxiety and leave with an individualized plan to overcome their own personal test taking anxieties.

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Spring 2024 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs

Students can now pick up their graduation packet at the Alfred Campus Store or Wellsville Campus Store during regular store hours. Students that would like to attend commencement and have not paid the commencement fee,  would need to pay $60 at the time of picking up their graduation packet.  Bachelor students will need to purchase an academic hood from the Campus Store(additional $30).  If you are an online student or not on campus this semester, please call the Alfred Campus Store, 607-587-4020, to have your graduation package shipped to you (shipping charges will apply).

Parking Lots 20 (top lot by the Pioneer Stadium) & 22 (top lot by Orvis) will be closing at 4pm on Tuesday, April 23rd. The lots will remain closed through the day on the 24th for an Accepted Student Day event. Students that are required to move should park in any other residential student parking lot. This does not include commuter student parking lots. 

Please keep in mind, there is always available parking in parking lot 31 (which can be accessed behind Peet Hall). Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots, or re-enter after the closing time are subject to enforcement up to and including towing at the owner’s expense. Please spread the word and continue to monitor your daily announcements.

Whiskers & Wags Pop Up Clinic

Join the senior Vet Tech students as we provide our services to the community. All proceeds go to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 12-4 pm

The pop up will be held at the Alfred State Vet Tech Center

Address: 199 N Main St. Alfred, NY 14802

To schedule an appointment, call the Hornell Humane Society (607) 324-1270

Services being provided include:

• Rabies vaccine: $15
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• Canine Distemper (DHPP) vaccine: $10
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• Feline Distemper (FVRCP) vaccine: $10
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• Nail trim: $10
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• Microchip: $20
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• Bundle (Distemper, microchip, nail trim): $30.

Disclaimers:

• Only providing services to cats and dogs.
• Please have your furry friends on a leash or in a carrier.
• This is a student run event, so we are unable to diagnose, treat, or prescribe during these appointments.
• Well-mannered and friendly pets welcome.
• Act fast limited spots available! Must book ahead, no walk-ins.

Alfred State Culinary Arts Department Drive Thru Brick Oven Pizza & Bake Sale

A personal 9-inch brick oven cheese pizza 
                    $8.00
Additional toppings $ .50 each
Pepperoni, Sausage, Onion, Mushrooms, and Peppers

Bakery Department Bake Sale including assorted baked goods prepared by our bakery students.

Thursday April 25th
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Outside the Culinary Arts building.

NO PRE-ORDERS

WEATHER PERMITTING

NYS Bus Trip sponsored by Student Senate. 

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the campus store. Seating is limited so pick yours up fast.

The bus will pick students up from the SLC parking lot at 5:00am and arrive at the New York Public Library at approximately 10:45am.

The bus will leave from the New York Public Library at 8:00pm and arrive back to Alfred at approximately 1:45am. 

Students interested in going must purchase their ticket by Wednesday, April 24th. Be aware that all students attending must provide their own funds to purchase food and other desires during their trip. 

For any and all questions please e-mail studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.

We are happy to announce that the Veterinary Technology Club is hold a SPRING DOG WASH EVENT!  Let us get your pup cleaned up for the spring!

When: April 27th

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Where: the HOPR on the front of the SLC building. 

Appointments are requested, but not required, just realize that those with appointments will be given priority! For an appointment please email: Murraypc@alfredstate.edu

Pricing: Please be aware that this is a basic bath-no detangling/dematting or clipping will be performed. This event is for well behaved dogs only-sorry no cats or dogs with aggression issues.  Dogs must be on a leash and should be up to date on vaccinations. 

• $10 for just a bath
• $15 wash, nail trim, and ear cleaning
• $ 5 nail trim
• $ 5 ear cleaning

Funds will help us with club events and donations worthy events/programs involving animals

Any quesitons can be directed to Kathleen Bliss or Meghan Smith-club advisors 

Do you have a parking ticket? Or want to donate to the campus food pantry? Bring 9-12 good condition, non-expired, canned food items to SLC Criminal Justice Suite 411 during office hours (hours posted on our door), or the Student Senate Suite 304. One ticket forgiveness per participant. Partnership with Civic Engagement, Student Senate, and University Police.  

Summer course registration is now available!  

• Students interested in using financial aid to pay their Summer Semester bill, should complete the 24-25 FAFSA and the Summer Aid Application after they register for Summer and Fall (if applicable) classes. Due to FAFSA processing delays, Summer aid requests will not be reviewed until the first week in May. Students will receive an email once reviewed.  
• If students register for any Summer courses that start on May 28th, the bill for all sessions registered is due Thursday, May 16th at 4 pm.  Students who do not process their bill by the due date may have their courses dropped for non-payment.  
• Bills are available at my.AlfredState.edu/finances; by selecting the “Pay/View Your Bill” icon; and then Summer 2024.  Payment Plan options will be available through June 24th.   

Please contact the Office of Student Records and Financial Services with any questions.

In celebration of Earth Day, the Center for Civic Leadership is hosting a series of events throughout the day on Monday, April 22nd in the SLC Small Events Space.

• 12:30-1:30pm – Viewing The True Cost, a documentary exploring both the human and environmental cost of clothing.
• 2-3:30pm – Viewing live stream of Verdant Views: Global Climate Stories. This webinar will feature some of the international Fellows in Cornell University’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, providing insights into challenges they face in their home countries as they relate to climate change and the choices and actions they are making in response to the global climate crisis. 
• 5-6pm - Celebrating campus makers who have assembled outfits for our first ever Trashion fashion showcase. Those who create for the event are constructing items out of 90% post-consumer materials. From upcycled garments to cardboard creations we are looking forward to seeing what people have created in the spirit of sustainability as we foster awareness around consumer waste. 

Light refreshments, Earth Day / Environmental resources, and crafting opportunities will be available throughout the day’s events. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) 

Esports will be hosting Open Hours in SLC 319 starting Friday, April 5, and ending on Sunday, May 5. Feel free to stop by the room to play some of the games we have on the computers or play your own!

Open Hours will be as follows: 
Fridays: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sundays: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We hope to see you there!

The Vet Tech Club and their Opt to Adopt Suite are happy to announce that for the month of April they are partnering with the Allegany County SPCA for their Paws for a Cause event.  Students will be in the SLC selling paw prints for $1 each that you can put your name on and we will post.  If we can earn $500 the SPCA has a matching donor that will bring the total up to $1000! Don't have cash-There is also a QR code at our table and the Suite where you can donate!

If you have left over eclipse glasses, bring them down to the Hinkle Library! We are planning to send all the undamaged glasses we can get to Eclipse Glasses USA. From there they will be sent to children in countries that might not have easy access to eclipse glasses. This is just in time for the Eclipse that will pass through Chile and Argentina later this year.

Eclipse glasses can be left at the Hinkle Library information desk and will be collected until May 6th.

Gender Inclusive Housing Application is now open for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Gender Inclusive Housing is a housing option that allows individuals who are not the same gender, who may identify outside of the gender binary (male or female), who may be questioning aspects of their sexuality/gender or who may be in the process (or completed) a gender transition to live in an environment that is safe and supportive.

Please log into your my.alfredstate.edu account

Select "Housing" 

Under forms locate the "Gender Inclusive Housing Application" 

Summer 2024 Break Housing Application Now Open!!!

Residence halls will close at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, for the Spring Break. The Residence halls will reopen for fall 2024 on August 22. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves Sunday, May 12 at 7:45 a.m. 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

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

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the "Summer Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "Housing," and then select the "Summer Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close at Noon on Monday, May 6. 

Prior to leaving for summer break please be sure to: 

• Remove all your belongings.
• Check out of your room with the RA staff.
• Sweep out the room (there should be a broom available in the staff office)
• Turn in your room key with the RA staff.

Your room will be inspected by a member of the Residential Life staff to ensure windows and blinds/ shades are closed and your room door is locked. Please notify your Resident Assistant of an approximate time you will be leaving campus. 

**Please be aware that there will be a cost of $50.00 per week to reside on campus over the summer**

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

The Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences at Alfred State College, with support from the Center for Civic Leadership, presents the 2024 Dr. Khalid Ashraf Memorial Symposium, which has the goal of engaging Alfred State students in contemporary issues impacting their lives, now and in the future. 

This year’s program is a workshop led by two facilitators from Braver Angels, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to political depolarization. In this workshop, participants will learn how to focus on shared values, bridge political differences, and challenge existing stereotypes about their political opponents. 

• When: Saturday, April 27, 2024 
• Time:  9 am – 12 pm 
• Location: Allegany Room of the Central Dining Hall. 

Please email Dr. Angela Graves at gravesa1@alfredstate.edu to register.

Want to be apart of a fun, inclusive, and engaging club sport but don't want to play on a athletic team? Join the Alfred State Volleyball Club today!

From doing fun trainings, engaging games, and later this year a large scale tournament, we are always looking for new members! 

Contact Chandler Kemp at Kempcs@alfredstate.edu for more information! 

Fall 2024 Room Selection for New Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin April 1, 2024 for students whose tuition deposit is received by March 26.  

For those who have not paid their tuition deposit by March 26, room selection will begin on April 15, 2024. 

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. 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. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button
9. 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. 

Please note individual room selection will close on August 1, 2024

Fall 2024 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 25, 2024 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Monday, March 25 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Tuesday, March 26, 60+ credit hours completed

Wednesday, March 27, 30+ credit hours completed

Thursday, March 28 , 29 or less credit hours completed

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. 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. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button

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.

Please note Individual Room Selection will close on August 1, 2024