Student Announce October 4, 2024

Mini Break Transportation Options  

Travel Services to and from New York City available during mini-break through Megabus. Book your ticket at https://us.megabus.com/ 

October 4, 2024 – from Alfred to New York City departing Alfred at 7:45 a.m., 2:30 p.m., or 2:45 p.m.  

October 6, 2024 – from Alfred to New York City departing Alfred at 7:45 a.m. 

October 6, 2024 – from New York City to Alfred departing New York City at 10:15 a.m.  

October 8, 2024 – from New York City to Alfred departing New York City at 9 a.m.  

We will not be offering shuttle services to or from Rochester for mini-break. 

Student Records and Financial Services is moving to 10 Elm!

After students return from Mini-Break on October 9th, the Student Records and Financial Services Office will be in 10 Elm. The Agricultural Science building will be closed for renovations. In preparation for the move, the office will be closed on Friday October 4th and open for virtual assistance only on October 7th and 8th. Please stop in and see us in the new location or use one of the options below for help:    

• Request a Call Back from a Representative.
• Contact us to schedule a virtual meeting through Teams.

Parking lots 20 and 20a will be closed at 4 pm on Friday, 10/4 for the football game Saturday.  The lots will reopen after the football game. 

Let’s show our School Spirit and join the ASC Cheer Team, Human Resources, and the Homecoming/Family Weekend Committee for their spirit week to get into the Pioneer Pride Spirit for the kickoff of Homecoming/Family Weekend! A week full of fun and excitement! Post your pictures with #ASCSpirtitWeek24 for a chance to win a prize! 

Monday Oct 14: Twin Day- Pair up and match up! Today is the day to make the word twinsies a reality.  

Tuesday Oct 15: Decade's Day - Step into 2024 with style by showcasing your favorite decade's fashion! Whether it’s groovy 70s bell-bottoms, rad 80s leg warmers and big hair, or grunge 90s flannel, show off the iconic trends from your chosen era. Get ready to rock the day with a blast from the past!

Wednesday Oct 16: "On Wednesdays we wear pink"... embrace your inner fashionista and don your favorite pink attire and accessories to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Any shade or style will do—just make sure to add a splash of pink to your outfit!

Thursday Oct 17: Country v. Country Club - Rustic retreat or lavish lifestyle? Your world, your way, your decision to participate in the ultimate showdown of camo vs. collared polos! 

Friday Oct 18: Pioneer Pride Day- Embrace your inner Pioneer Pride by wearing your jersey, team apparel, & Alfred State apparel to get ready for the weekend activities!  

Independence: The True Story of Dr. Mary Walker is a one-woman show written and directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz starring Kathie Barnes about Dr. Mary Walker, the only woman in history who has ever won the Congressional Medal of Honor.             Dr. Walker was the only female doctor who was awarded a contract to work on the battlefield during the Civil War and she was passionate about women’s suffrage and dress reform. The play will take place Wednesday, October 9th, at 6 pm in Orvis Auditorium with refreshments starting at 5:30 pm. 

Click the link below to check out our October Newsletter!

https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:2cffedb1-73de-4ddc-94ab-21117ae21f83?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other

Please consider taking 10 minutes to fill out this Alcohol Consumption survey for Health & Wellness Services. We'll use the collected data to better serve the Alfred State College community.

No need to email Health & Wellness when finished. Submissions will be checked daily and vouchers will be available for pickup at the Ever Green Cafe the day after you complete the survey!

 https://app.alcohol101.plus/signin/alfredstate

Student Records and Financial Services is moving to 10 Elm!

After students return from Mini-Break on October 9th, the Student Records and Financial Services Office will be in 10 Elm. The Agricultural Science building will be closed for renovations. In preparation for the move, the office will be closed on Friday October 4th and open for virtual assistance only on October 7th and 8th. Please stop in and see us in the new location or use one of the options below for help:    

• Request a Call Back from a Representative.
• Contact us to schedule a virtual meeting through Teams.

The Alfred State Help Desk will be closed 10/5 and 10/6 (Saturday and Sunday), and will be open 8am-4pm 10/7 and 10/8 (Monday and Tuesday) over Mini Break due to limited staffing.

The Plotter Room will be closed at this time, if you need something printed for classes during break please e-mail helpdesk@alfredstate.edu and someone can meet you Tuesday between 8-4 to allow you to print. 

Thank you for your understanding, both will return to regular business hours starting Wednesday 10/9.

Alfred State is once again opening the doors to the SLC park-space and leadership suites for our wider community to bring their children for a trick-or-treat event and we invite you to be a collaborative partner!  

• Date - Wednesday, October, 30th 
• Location - 3rd Floor of Alfred States Student Leadership Center 
• Time- 5pm to 7pm

There are a few ways to be involved:

• Celebrate your campus affinities while engaging in this spirited community engagement event by signing your club/department/class up to have a table in the SLC to hand out "treats" to the community "treaters" 
• Can't donate your time but want to help with supplies? Donate candy or Halloween-themed swag to be handed out by campus organizations on the night. 
• Looking for something fun to do with your own children, bring them in costume to "trick-or-treat" in the SLC and help us spread the word to the wider community (we can even print a poster for you to put up if you have known spots for parents and guardians to take note)

As an added bit of seasonal fun, we will be having a casual door decorating contest between leadership suites in the SLC and invite you to cast your vote by scanning a QR code that will be available in the window of our Civic Leadership Suite (recently named in honor of Pat Fogarty) for your favorite space during the week of October 23rd (the winning suite will be announced after the trick-or treat event on Monday, October 30th!

For sign up to support this event complete our trick-or-treat collaborators form. If you have any questions, please email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu 

Thanksgiving Break Transportation: 

Students going home for Thanksgiving Break? 

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Thanksgiving break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 p.m. 

To Alfred, NY 

Sunday, December 1, 2024 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

Secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com 

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Wednesday, November 27 at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, December 1st at 5pm 

Requests for Airport Shuttle must be to the Rochester Airport and students will have to fill out the Online travel request form for both their trips to and from the airport. 

SUBMISSIONS WANTED FOR ERGO, ALFRED STATE’S LITERARY MAGAZINE

Take a break, sit quietly, and create a piece of artwork, poem, story, or whatever and send to Ergo, Alfred State’s literary magazine, at Ergo@alfredstate.edu. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  FRI., NOVEMBER 15, 2024

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Wondering what to submit?  Full wrap cover (front & back) 17.25" wide by 11.25" high or just the front cover 8.75" wide by 11.25" high, 300 dpi, jpeg.  All entries must fit these specifications for consideration.

And better yet, there's a prize!  Winner and a runner-up will both get a $100 gift certificate for the ASC Campus Store, and boasting rights for being featured as the author of the cover on the Fall 2024 ERGO publication! 

POETRY READING:  MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, @ 6:00 PM IN THE ALLEGANY ROOM WITHIN CENTRAL DINING HALL (CDH)

Alfred State's CAL Club is hosting free tours of the college farm facilities!

Come tour the Alfred State College Farm, learn about the technology advancements in agriculture, see and pet our farm animals.

When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Where: Alfred State College Farm 1315 State Rte. 244 Alfred Station, NY 14803

Do you have a passion for playing Super Smash Brothers Ultimate? Would you be interested in competing or even coaching? Alfred State Esports is looking for a new student coach for the 2024 to 2025 academic year and is looking to set up interviews.

Interested persons can contact Don Schrader at schraddk@alfredstate.edu or 607-587-4096.

Join the Cultural Life Center, Center for Civic Leadership, and Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences on Wednesday, October 9th at 5 pm in the Small Events Space (SLC 310) for a panel discussion where we will review how freedom of religion and separation of church and state are framed within the context of our constitution. We will then hear from practitioner's representative of different faith identities as we explore the intersectionality between those identities and civic life. Together we will dialogue about our current political climate as we explore personhood, privilege, persecution and our collective roles in building community.  Snacks and voter registration information will be available!

All members of the Alfred State community are welcomed and encouraged to attend. 

We are excited to announce that the Live to Fights Annual Carly 5K is returning this year during Homecoming Weekend! Join us on Saturday, October 18th at 9:00 AM, starting at Ten Elm on the Alfred State Campus.

Details:

• First 50 registrations receive a FREE t-shirt!
• Registration fee: $15 (All proceeds benefit the Courage of Carly Fund)
• Meet location: Ten Elm, Alfred State Campus
• Date & Time: Saturday, October 19th at 9:00 AM

To Register: Click here: Registration Form

For more information, please reach out to:

• Victoria Rech: rechvr@alfredstate.edu
• Tyler Ribble: ribblet@alfredstate.edu

Don’t miss out on a great event for a great cause!

Are you in need of a job starting this semester that goes through May 2025? Would you be interested in a dynamic position as an AmeriCorps member helping potential students and their families learn about Financial Aid? It would be a great way to build your resume. If so, we may have an opportunity for you through the Financial Aid Work Study Program. 

If you qualify for the Federal Work Study program, we currently have two openings to fill. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to me directly at gilliljf@alfredstate.edu no-later-than Friday, October 11, 2024 and we will schedule time to chat more about this role and what it entails. 

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jason F. Gilliland

Student Records and Financial Services Specialist

Student Records and Financial Services

Are you interested in using the gaming computers in the Student Leadership Center? Alfred State Esports is happy to announce our Open Hours for the Fall 2024 semester! 

• SLC 202:
  • Mondays: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• SLC 319:
  • Thursdays: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Fridays: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 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.