Student Announce September 11, 2024

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!

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: 

• No reservation is needed during open ours. 
• 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. No request needed. 
• Equipment needed for a specific date and time or special event. 
  • Contact SciannBL@alfredstate.edu or use the Equipment Request Form on Pioneer Link 

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.

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.

The Center for Civic Leadership is proud to be partnering once again with Alfred University and the Village of Alfred to host our 2nd annual Alfred Day of Service.  If you are interested in volunteering, we welcome helping hands as we engage in a variety of identified projects, from painting and gardening to street and creek clean-up.

• When: September 21st 
• Arrival time: 8:45 
• Location: Village Bandstand

Service will take place following opening remarks and introduction to service projects at 9am and will continue until 12 (or until work is complete). 

Please remember that parking lots 4, 9 and 13 are designated for Commuter Parking ONLY. Students who live on campus are not permitted to park in Commuter parking at any time (even if you travel to the Wellsville Campus). If your assigned hangtag is not a commuter tag, you will receive a parking violation for parking in the Commuter lots.  Vehicles have also been parking down the middle of parking lot #13, which has no designated (striped) parking spaces. Vehicles should not be parked outside of the striped spaces, as this is a violation of the parking regulations. Here is a link to the online interactive parking map if you have questions about where to park: https://map.concept3d.com/?id=572#!ce/5567?ct/27355,0,5567,5572,5573,5574,6683,52487?s/

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The Center for Civic Leadership is partnering with Union University to revive a commUNITY potluck initiative.  This secular event welcomes all as we build commUNITY by engaging in conversation and sharing foods that evoke a feeling of home! Help us kick start this meaningful event this September, a month that is synonymous with sustainability, hunger action, and Hispanic Heritage.  

• Location: Union University Center / 4 Church Street
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates: Wednesday, September 18th / Wednesday, October 23rd / Wednesday, November 20th  
• Sign up to Make and RSVP Here – Separate RSVP required for each date, and we ask that you submit your RSVP by the Sunday before each event so we can better prepare fore each event. 

“Tasters Choice” awards will be given at each event for the favorite dishes at each potluck.

Celebrate Sustainability and bring your own plate and cutlery to each event

What is REV+FLOW fitness? It is functional mobility that is low impact and high intensity at the same time. It is a one of a kind workout that is kind to your body as you develop strength, toning, balance, and flexibility. This semester, enjoy a super fun playlist featuring ALL Taylor Swift songs!

Drop into this FREE weekly class for students, faculty and staff on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 pm in The Studio at the Pioneer Center. Yoga mats and light (optional) hand weights are provided. Watch this short promotional video to see what you might expect during the REV+FLOW class. 

If you have questions, contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu

https://youtu.be/fmY7d4SNtOU

On September 17th of every year, we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. This year, Constitution Day coincides with National Voter Registration Day and the Center for Civic Leadership invites you to enhance your civic knowledge and connect through one or more of our events.

League of Women Voters Resource Table

• September 16th and 17th 
• SLC Park-space from 11am-1pm 
• Non-partisan voter awareness and registration resource information available  

Civic Education 101- Electoral College

• September 17th 
• SLC 408 from 11-12 
• Increase your civic knowledge in this interactive program with Dr. Angela Graves.
• Non-partisan voter awareness and registration resource information available  
• Light refreshments 

SUNY Virtual Dialogue: Our Freedom of Speech +the Perils of Misinformation 

• September 17th 4PM-6PM
• Virtual – Registration Required
  • Faculty and Students can find out more about this event and register by going SUNY’s Public Dialogue Invite
  • collaboratively explore and discuss the complexity of today’s media and information                            landscapes in relation to a commitment to our freedom of speech.

For questions related to any of the above programs, please contact Cyan Corwine at civicengagement@alfredstate.edu

The Office of Residential Services is now taking applications for the Resident Assistant Position for Spring 2025.

RA's get leadership development, mentorship with professionals, soft skill development and a resume builder, opportunities to advance into paid positions, and getting their room paid for!

Use this link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/CjU0a3RfxV

To qualify for the RA position, candidates must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and no current student conduct status.

The application will be open and available until October 18th, 4:30pm. If you have questions about the position or the hiring process, please contact Residence Director Patrick Defoe by email at DefoePJ@alfredstate.edu.

The SPCA Serving Allegany County Theme Basked Auction will be hosted on the Wellsville Campus/School of Applied Technology of Alfred State during the following times:

• Friday, October 18th from 5PM to 9PM
• Saturday, October 19th from 9AM to 4PM

The Theme Basket Auction is a penny social-style auction with different sections such as a kid’s corner and man cave. There are also special tickets and a separate section for more valuable prizes. The proceeds go to the SPCA Serving Allegany County which is a local animal shelter.

There are also several volunteer opportunities for students as well as Faculty and Staff looking to be involved in some civic engagement. Areas where volunteers will be accepted:

• Wrapping baskets evenings between Monday, October 14th – Thursday, October 17th : Exact times and places will be announced later.
• Help setting up the afternoon of Friday, October 18th 
• Data Entry of ticket buyers and Food operations during the auction
• Drawing operations after 4PM on Saturday, October 19th 
• Handing out baskets to winners and transporting the baskets which the winners can’t make a same-day trip out
• Tear-down and cleanup Sunday afternoon

For any questions regarding the volunteer opportunities, contact me at gilluldr@alfredstate.edu .

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.

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.

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! 

University Police would like to inform you that as of 9/9/2022 Lot 22 up on the side of Orvis has returned to a STUDENT Parking lot. The sign has been changed to Student Parking. As such any student with a Student or Commuter Parking permit is allowed to park in this lot.