Student Announce September 5, 2024

Refunding for the Fall semester will begin on September 20, 2024. 

• If you are expecting a refund, please visit my.AlfredState.edu/finances and make sure you are enrolled in E-REFUND by September 18, 2024. This is the fastest and most convenient way to receive your payment.  
• For any students not enrolled in E-REFUND, checks will be mailed to their home address on file. Refund checks will no longer be available for pick up at the Alfred or Wellsville Campuses.
• Refunds are based on enrollment status. If you are enrolled in part of term courses, your full refund will not be available until you begin 12 credit hours. 
• Refunds are issued when financial aid funds are received so students may receive multiple refunds throughout the semester.             

If you have any questions about your refund, please contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

Do you like to have fun? Do you like to dance? Do you want to burn a few calories at the same time? Join in on Zumba classes every Monday at 6pm in the Pioneer Studio (next to the fitness center). Classes are open to all students, faculty, and staff at Alfred State. For more information, contact Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu or Campus Rec. See you at Zumba! 

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.

Campus Recreation is trying something new this year for E-bikes and Equipment on the weekends. Starting September 13th, we will have the following open hours where no reservation or request is needed to take out a bike or equipment:

Fridays 1-6pm 

Saturdays 1-4pm 

Sundays 1-4pm 

E-bikes:

• you must be 18 years or older to utilize a bike
• Rentals are for 2-hour periods 
• Bikes are first come first serve as we have a limited amount. 
• They are unable to be given out in poor weather conditions (rain, snow, etc.) 
• To utilize on other days outside of open hours, please use the E-bike form on Pioneer Link

Equipment: 

• Equipment can be signed out during normal business hours Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm as long as a staff member is in the office. 
• Equipment needed for a specific date and time. 
  • Contact SciannBL@alfredstate.edu or use the Equipment Request Form on Pioneer Link 

It's that time of year again where Campus Recreation is partnering with some FANTASTIC fitness instructors to bring you free Fitness Classes! Thats right.......FREE! 

Classes for September are on the following days and times in the Studio in Pioneer: 

Mondays: Zumba 6-7pm w/Meghan Smith 

Tuesdays: Line Dancing 5-6pm w/Nancy Furlong 

Wednesdays: REV+Flow 5-6pm w/Lynn Hayes  

The Studio is located to the right of the Fitness Center in Pioneer! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact SciannBL@alfredstate.edu . All classes are posted to Pioneer Link under Recreation!

 Make sure you follow our Instagram (recreation_asc) and Facebook (Recreation.ASC) to see upcoming events, event highlights, and more! 

Hello Fellow Pioneers! For our football home games we will have a tailgating opportunity near Pioneer Stadium in Parking Lot 20. The Parking Lot will be open for tailgating 3 hours prior the start of a game. 

All the details and permitters regarding our tailgating policies can be found on our website: https://alfredstateathletics.com/sports/2024/8/12/football-tailgating-policy.aspx

Football home games at Pioneer Stadium are on the following days:

• September 7
• September 14
• October 5
• October 19
• November 2

Calling all Clubs/Organizations! 

We are looking for your involvement with Homecoming & Family Weekend (HCFW)! New this year, there will be a parade during Homecoming & Family Weekend on Friday, October 18 leaving at 5:30 p.m. from the Student Leadership Center parking lot, #3 to the Pioneer stadium parking lots leading up to the Pep Rally. If you are signing up to participate in the parade, please arrive to parking lot #3 at 5 p.m. to check-in.

Also, if your club/organization would like to program during Homecoming/Family Weekend, please submit this survey. Submitting this information does NOT guarantee that your event will be approved, you will receive a decision from Calsey Bump, bumpce@alfredstate.edu by Wednesday, October 2. Please note, if you need to purchase anything for your requested event, it is your club/organization's responsibility to cover that expense. Do not purchase anything unless your event is approved.

Please submit this survey by Friday, September 20 at 5p.m., if you have any questions, please contact the Assistant Director of First-Year Engagement, Calsey Bump, at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

Do you have a hidden talent that you are ready to showcase?! 

We are so excited to announce that our annual talent show, Alfred's Got Talent, will be back for another year during Homecoming/Family Weekend and you can sign up for an audition now! The Talent Show will be on Saturday, October 19 in the Orvis Auditorium starting promptly at 7 p.m., however if performing, you must be there by 6 p.m. to allow for prep.

Want to know more about Alfred's Got Talent? Check out 2023's Talent Show here.

If you make it through auditions, you must be present at Alfred's Got Talent, as well as the Tech Rehearsals on Friday, October 18 in Orvis Auditorium. The time of the tech rehearsals is 4-7 p.m., you will only need to be present for your practice time slot, which will be assigned after auditions. 

Please select dates and times that you are available for an audition here. Auditions will be held in the Rockband Room, Pioneer Center. If you have any questions, please contact Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

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.

Western New York's “Wildest” Fall Outing!

UR/Jones Memorial Hospital is excited to host the 32nd Annual RidgeWalk & Run, Sunday, October 20th.  With a long reputation of being one of the premier autumn outdoor events in New York’s Southern Tier, RidgeWalk & Run is one of a kind.  Appealing to all levels of fitness, participants select from five (5) walking choices, or from three (3) competitive trail runs. In cooperation with over fifty (50) landowners, all trail participants are granted a unique “one day” private property pass, allowing them to traverse along linked parcels of breathtaking trails to finish on a rural equestrian farm.  The festive UR/Jones finish line tent treats all participants to a warm lunch, live music, health and wellness exhibits.  Swag bags and commemorative T-shirts are limited.   …See you on “The Ridge”!

Learn More! - www.ridgewalk.com

Register - https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Wellsville/Ridgewalkandrun

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.

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!