Student Announce September 9, 2024

Wednesdays are for workforce preparation!     This weekly drop in series in the Wellsville PSU computer lab will offer career planning and support every Wednesday.   A full list of topics and dates is available here.   Stop up any or every Wednesday any time between 2 and 4 pm.  No registration required, no time limit on visits.  After a 5 to 10 minute presentation there will be time for students to work applying presented content with coach and peer support.  

This weeks session, Wednesday 9/11/2024, is time for Résumé Writing.  Whether you have a start or need to start come on by!   

Contact Natasha Daniels  DanielNL@alfredstate.edu 607-587-3107 with questions.

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.

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! 

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!

Wayne Bensley is the Chair of the Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee for 2024-25.  Any student appeals to make changes to course schedules after the add deadline of Monday 9/9 (full term course) should be sent to Benslewd@alfredstate.edu.   The form is available portal under Faculty Senate > Academic Affairs > Important Documents or can be obtained from Professor Bensley upon request.  

Employer registrations continue to roll in for our Fall Career Fair events! Many of our employer partners offer full time positions, summer jobs & internships to our students during fall recruitment. Now is the time to start exploring your career path 🛤️

✅Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair - 🗓️  9/25/24  ⏰Noon – 3pm [Orvis]-👉 111 Employers registered 

✅Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair - 🗓️10/16/24  ⏰Noon – 3pm [PSU Gym]-👉 87 Employers registered

Check out the list of employers attending! 

Need to get ready for the career fairs?  Attend the "Prepare for the Career Fairs" 🗓️ 9/17/24 ⏰ 12pm Small Events Space, Student Leadership Center, *Wellsville students: Go to the PSU Building

Do you need assistance with your resume? Career Development offers the SkillsFirst platform, which has 600+ resume samples, along with ChatGPT technology. 

Questions-Reach out to Maureen or Valerie in the Career Development Center, x4060 404 SLC 

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Note-Taking & Active Reading Workshop on Wednesday, September 11th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. This workshop will introduce different strategies designed to help you take notes on both class lectures and assigned readings more effectively. 

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

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

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.

Alfred State Farm hunting permits will be available beginning Monday, September 9th at 6:00 a.m. at Dispatch in the University Police Department.  We have a limited number of deer archery & muzzleloader, turkey and small game permits.  You will need to provide a valid ID to obtain a permit.

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! 

The last day to add a full-term course is Monday, September 9th at 4:00PM. Please see Academic Regulations 502.10A and 502.10B for more information.

All students completing degree requirements this semester need to apply to graduate (diplomas are not automatically awarded) by visiting my.AlfredState.edu/registration > Graduation and Commencement > Apply for Graduation.  Prospective graduates should contact their academic department to ensure graduation requirements have been met and view their degree progress on DegreeWorks. 

The deadline to apply for a December 2024 diploma is October 7, 2024. 

• There is NO fee for the graduation application.
• Students with a minor OR students in a 4-year program looking to earn the corresponding 2-year degree (once requirements are met) must apply to graduate by filling out a Paper Degree Application. 
• Please DO NOT apply for May 2025 graduation at this time. 
• Graduating students who plan to return this spring (in a new program) must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office.  Readmission Applicants are unable to register until their application is approved. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office at sfs@alfredstate.edu or call 587-4253

Afua Boahene and Dr. Saltsman from the Cultural Life Center (CLC) will be tabling at the Farmers' Market in Alfred at the Village Bandstand on Sunday, September 15th from 11 am-3 pm to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. During the event they will be there providing information, wristbands, flags and buttons of Latin American countries, posters, and other giveaways. We invite and encourage all members of the community to stop by the table to say hi and learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month. We will even have some coloring pages and crayons for the young (and young at heart). Hope to see you there! 

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!