Student Announce September 3, 2024

Department Chair Appointments

We are pleased to announce the following department chair appointments effective August 12, 2024:

• Jim Buell & Nicole Davis - Mathematics and Physics Department

Please join us in welcoming the new department chairs.

The Office of Student Engagement is excited to announce that Katelyn James has taken on the role as Interim Assistant Director of Student Unions & Event Support. Katelyn is a graduate of Alfred State College and has higher education experience as a previous student employee working in the Office of Admissions, Office of Student Engagement, and the Office of Residential Services. Katelyn is also the 2024 recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award. Please contact Katelyn at jameskm1@alfredstate.edu for some the following needs:

• Student Union operational hours & building needs - MacKenzie Commons, Pioneer Center, & Student Leadership Center 
• Event support - 
• Student card swipe access in the SLC 
• Homecoming/Family Weekend Basket Raffle

Please help us welcome Katelyn to her new position at the college!

The Vet Tech Club is excited for a new year of activities! Come join our award winning Leadership Suite and club for an action packed semester. We meet every Tuesday in SLC 201 at 5pm. You don't need to be a Vet Tech major, all we ask is that you want to advocate for animals. For more information, please contact advisors Prof Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu, Prof Bliss blisskm@alfredstate.edu, or president Payge Murray murraypc@alfredstate.edu. 

The Cross Country/Track & Field team will be having an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining. The meeting will be Wednesday Sept 4th in SET 215 at 7:30pm.

Open Room Changes, Room Buyouts, and Consolidations- September 2nd- September 5th

This provides students the option to move to any open bed on campus, or buy out an their room. Please follow the steps below if you are interested in changing your room. 

Internal Building Move Requests (I want to move some where else in my building)- Monday, September 2nd- Tuesday September 3rd

• See your Residence Director during their office hours

External Building Move Requests (I want to move to a different building) - Wednesday, September 4th-Thursday September 5th

• See Residential Services in the Townhouse Commons between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with Erika Winans or Mary Chamberlain
• See Residential Services in the Townhouse Commons between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for after hours assistance. 

Pending on the move, there may be an increase or decrease in the cost of housing. Students are encouraged to review the Room Rates prior to completing any move. Information on room rates can be found on our Housing Costs page.

This process must be completed within 48 hours (2 business days) of starting the room change. 

During Open Room Changes, RDs will also be consolidating room and/or suites depending on the vacancies that are present. Students may be required to move from their room or accept a new roommate depending on the RDs plan for the building. More information on room consolidations can be found on our Room Selection page.

All moves must be completed by Close of Business on Tuesday, September 10th

Please contact Residential Service at 607-587-4371 or reslife@alfredstate.edu if you have any questions.

We are excited to invite you to the Student Clubs & Organizations Leadership Conference 2024, a premier event designed to empower student leaders with essential skills, foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, and prepare your organization for a successful academic year.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: September 8th, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: Student Leadership Center
• Event Information & RSVP: Conference Details & Registration

Important Information:

• RSVP Deadline: September 4th
• RSVP Requirement: Attendance must be verified through RSVP to ensure proper planning and food arrangements.
• Incentive for Clubs & Organizations: Clubs & organizations with Student Senate funding must send two members to earn 5 incentive points for the event.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your leadership journey and prepare for a productive academic year. We look forward to seeing you there!

How to Take and Pass the New York State Notary Examination Training

Date/Time: October 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Alfred State campus, Central Dining Hall, Allegany Room
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided at training)

CSEA employees – please note: you may use a tuition benefit voucher to pay for the training course and then you can use the Certification & Licensure Examination Fee Reimbursement benefit to be reimbursed for the cost of the exam. Please contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu for a form to fill out.

This practical seminar helps prepare participants to successfully pass the NYS official notary examination. Four sample examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the seminar. Attendance at this seminar is a MUST for every state notary examinee to properly prepare for the duties, authority and responsibility of holding a NYS notary commission.

Trainer: Alfred E. Piombino is the leading New York and national notary law and practice expert. He has personally prepared tens of thousands of people from across New York to pass the official examination. Piombino is the author of nine books, including Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition, court expert witness and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

Registration Link:  https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

Join Dr. Brian Saltsman and Amira Martin-Saltsman, LCSW-r as they facilitate a discussion on romantic relationships, the expression of love, healthy relationships, and how we manifest and experience love, individually and collectively.

This is the first in a planned series of follow-up discussions from last year's very popular "Black Love" discussion. All Alfred State Campus community members are invited and encouraged to attend this open dialogue. The discussion will be held on Friday, September 13th from 3:00 - 4:30pm in the Small Events Space on the 3rd Floor of the Student Leadership Center. We will also have light refreshments for those in attendance. You may also RSVP on Pioneerlink. (RSVPs are NOT required)

It is important for everyone to see, share, and experience our communities and unique experiences. There are no boundaries to what we can achieve when we come together as a community and share and be exposed to various experiences and perspectives. Please join us and make this yet another extraordinary event. The Cultural Life Center, Brother to Brother, and Sister Circle are proud sponsors of this event and want to encourage participation by all members of the community. Any questions about the event can be sent to Dr. Brian Saltsman (saltsmb@alfredstate.edu). 

We look forward to seeing you there.

If you have a desire to do good and make a difference, get hands-on experience and serve your community through paid public service with the Empire State Service Corps.  These service positions require 300 hours over of the course of the year- about 10 hours/week.  Choose one of several areas of interest including basic needs outreach, sustainability, and civic engagement.  Learn more and apply at the following link: suny.edu/student-life/engagement/essc/.    

Refunding for the Fall semester will begin September 20th. If students are expecting a refund and need books or supplies now, they can add funds to CSA (Campus Spending Account). CSA can be added to the semester bill and used at the Campus Store by the next business day. Please view our How To Video, or CSA Instructions guide for more information. Please contact the Student Records and Financial Services office with any questions on how to use CSA.

We would like to encourage anyone parking a vehicle on the Alfred State Campus to review the Alfred State Parking Regulations in full at: https://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/parking-regulations

Important information to avoid being ticketed is as follows:

All vehicles parked on the Alfred State Campus must have a parking pass (permanent or visitor) hung on their rearview mirror. 

Students that reside on campus are not allowed to park in Faculty and Staff (F/S) lots. Commuters (CR) who are attending night classes after 4:30 pm may park in F/S lots: 6, 7, 10, 11, 28 and 29 for the duration of their class.

Students that reside on campus are not allowed to park in Commuter (CR) lots, even if you drive to Wellsville every day.

Students are not allowed to park in fire lanes, on dorm ramps, in the grass, on sidewalks, in Future Pioneer spots, visitor or accessible parking spaces.

If a parking lot is closed off with parking cones, and/or signs, do not enter the closed parking lot. This includes overnight and/or for just a short time. Please pay attention to the daily student announces as there are many parking lot closures throughout the semester for various campus events. 

If you receive a parking ticket, you have 5 business days to appeal that ticket in person at the University Police Department.

A vehicle which has 3 or more outstanding parking tickets may have a wheel lock placed on the vehicle until all tickets are paid in full. 

As a courtesy to your fellow Pioneers, if you do not plan to use your vehicle daily, or at least every couple of days, please park your vehicle in one of the upper parking lots such as 18, 19, 20, 20a (near the stadium) or 31 (located behind Peet Hall). 

Students can now get the Adobe Create Cloud All Apps Suite, yes, the full set of amazing tools—for just $75 a year (plus sales tax). Normally, this would cost $240 for the first year and $360 after that, so this is a deal you don’t want to miss!

To take advantage of this offer, head over to https://adobe.itec.suny.edu. (Important: You’ll need to use this link to get the special pricing—it’s not available through Adobe’s main site.)

Current Adobe Creative Cloud All-Apps Pro Edition Subscription Holders

• If you already have an Adobe Creative Cloud All-Apps Pro Edition subscription online with your SUNY email address, wait for that subscription to expire before purchasing from the SUNY Adobe Storefront. 
• Prior to expiration of your existing online subscription (Adobe Creative Cloud All-Apps Pro Edition, etc.), download all collateral as it will not automatically transfer to your new subscription purchased from the SUNY Adobe Storefront.
• If you have an Adobe account associated with a non-campus email address, and would like to move that content to the new SUNY Adobe Storefront subscription account, following these directions: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/JrS2ihlb7Mn4C.
• If you have setup auto renew on an existing Adobe.com subscription, and you participate in the SUNY Storefront (https://adobe.itec.suny.edu), you need to disable auto renew for your Adobe Creative Cloud All-Apps Pro Edition. Disable your auto renew by going to account.adobe.com and logging in. There is a tab for plans and payment. Change your auto-renewal setting there.

Here’s a link that tells you what is included in the Adobe All Apps Suite: https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html.

If you have any technical questions or need help, feel free to submit them to the campus Help Desk at: helpdesk@alfredstate.edu. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Wellsville & Fillmore – In a show of community spirit and collective responsibility, Leadership Allegany, in partnership with Alfred State College, Alfred University, & Armstrong, is excited to announce “Can the Van,” a vital fundraising event aimed at gathering non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and monetary donations for Alfred State College & Alfred University campus food pantries. This initiative will take place throughout Allegany County, please see below for the dates, times, and locations.

“Can the Van” is a collaborative effort to address food insecurity in our community by providing essential resources to those in need. The event will feature a dedicated Armstrong van that will collect donations at each location along with ASC support. Our goal is to fill the van with much-needed supplies, demonstrating the power of community support and the impact of collective action. 

Each donation will enter you to win select prizes, like grocery store gift cards, camping gear, and more.

How You Can Get Involved:

1. Donate Non-Perishable Food Items: Items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and shelf-stable milk are greatly needed.
2. Contribute Hygiene Products: Essential items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and sanitary products will help maintain dignity and well-being.
3. Make Monetary Donations: Financial contributions allow food pantries to purchase items in bulk and address specific needs.

Wellsville:

September 7, 2024 at Giant : 10:00am-3:00pm

Fillmore:

September 7, 2024 at the Fillmore Shop n’ Save: 10:00am-3:00pm

If you are unavailable to stop by the locations but would still like to donate to our fundraiser, please feel free to drop off items to the Student Leadership Center, room 204 and/or contact Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu for drop-off arrangements. 

Looking to get more involved on campus with a leadership position AND have your housing paid for? The Office of Residential Services & Student Engagement are now accepting applications for the Residential Programmer position for the academic year 2024-2025. This collaborative position works to build community within our first-year residence halls by planning weekly events, posting monthly informational flyers, taking residents to events, and more. 

Apply today!

For more information, please contact Assistant Director of First Year Engagement, Calsey Bump, at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

The Fall Schedule for the Student Senate General Assembly Meeting is as follows:

• Tuesday, September 10th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
• Tuesday, September 24th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 15th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 29th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, November 12th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, December 3rd: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points

Meetings will take place in a new location - Physical Health & Science Building (PHS) 107
Meetings will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

The Student Senate General Assembly (GA) provides the opportunity for all Students of Alfred State to discuss issues/concerns and hear updates in regard to all matters that affect campus life. These topics include, but are not limited to:

1. Campus Dining & Transportation

2. Academic & Technology Services

3. Student Engagement & Clubs/Organizations

4. Commuter Affairs & Campus Parking

5. University Police & Campus Safety

6. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. 

This semester the Student Senate Executive Board will be raffling off three $250 gift cards at the last General Assembly (GA) on 12/3/2024. To receive a ticket for the raffle you must attend a GA meeting throughout the semester. Each attendance will earn you one ticket.

Attendees must show up on time. Late attendance forfeits your ability to receive your raffle ticket.

Questions can be directed to studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.

The auditions for the fall musical, The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals, will be on Wednesday, September 4th and Thursday, September 5th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (both days) in the Orvis Auditorium. Please prepare 1-2 minutes of song to audition. Students interested in helping out with stage crew or other backstage areas (hair, makeup, costumes) should also come to auditions to fill out a crew form! You only have to attend one day of auditions, not both. For questions about the musical, please contact Abby Hurley at hurleyac@alfredstate.edu. 

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement at our First Responder Casino Night on September 11, 2024. This special event honors the brave men and women who serve our community, and promises a night filled with thrilling games, great company, and the chance to win fantastic prizes!

Event Details:

• Date: September 11, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location: Student Leadership Center - 3rd Floor
• Theme: First Responder Tribute

Games and Activities:

• Black Jack: Try your luck at the classic card game with professional dealers.
• Texas Hold'em: Show off your poker face and compete in our high-stakes tournament.
• Bingo: Enjoy a fast-paced and fun game with lots of chances to win.
• And More: Additional casino games and activities await, ensuring there's something for everyone!

Hello everyone! As the semester has started, Pi Nu Epsilon sorority is collecting high heels! These donations are a part of our Domestic Violence Week which will be held later this Fall semester. Afterwards, they will be donated to ACCORD so women in shelters can have clothes for events such as job interviews. You can drop them off at our leadership suite in SLC 307. We will have sisters in there every week day from 10am-4pm. If you have any questions or need assistance with donating, please get in touch with our philanthropy chairman, Bee Williams, at williara@alfredstate.edu.

We hope everyone is having a great start of the semester!