Student Announce October 22, 2024

Join the Volleyball Club for a fun night of Halloween themed events! 

-Pumpkin Painting Contest

-Costume Contest

-Halloween Games 

-Bake Sale

-50/50 Raffle

*ALL SECTIONS OF THIS REQUIRE $2 EACH TO PARTICIPATE* 

Event is on: 10/22 @6pm in the SLC parkspace!

For more information: Kempcs@alfredstate.edu 

Join us in the Student Leadership Center Park Space on Wednesday, October 23rd at 1PM for a very exciting event with Perry's Ice Cream featuring Brian Perry, 1985 Alfred State Alum.

• Company Overview
• Flavor Concept Development
• NPD Process
• Team Member Journeys
• Explore Career Opportunities
• Q&A and FREE Samples!

See you there!

Alfred State has enhanced its non-partisan political engagement resources and partnered with ALL IN to implement a voter registration and resource portal for our students! A new Register to Vote link can be found on the Student Portal Page under student resources. From that link you can either continue to voter registration resources that are relevant for you and the state you wish to be registered in or you can use a pull down menu in the top corner of the landing page that says Get Vote Ready to access additional resources such as:

• Pledge to Vote
• Check Your Registration
• Request Your Ballot
• Research Your Ballot 
• Find Your Polling Place
• Get Involved

If you are registering to vote in NYS the last day to have your registration logged with the Board of Elections is October 26th, but each state had different deadlines and we recommend that eligible students get registered ASAP so that you have time to verify your voter status, check your polling location, and make a plan to vote (i.e. mail in ballot, early voting location, scheduling a time to get to your polling location on election day). Should you have questions about the voting process or navigating the above resources, we have staff that are able to assist on both the Alfred and Wellsville campus, their contact details and additional resources can be found on our Political Engagement page.  

Help the Alfred State Nursing Class of 2025 raise funds for their Pinning Ceremony.  Enter to win a basket that's vauled over $200. Tickets are $10 each and drawing will be held on Friday, November 22.  Tickets can be purchased online.  ENTER TO WIN! 

The Academic Advising Center will be hosting two in-person workshops this semester to help prepare students for Spring Registration and understanding their degree plan. Students who attend a registration workshop will have a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card at each one! 

Registration Readiness Workshop (New & First-Year Students) -- Tuesday, October 22nd at 5pm, SDC 108

It's time to look to the future and plan for next semester! Learn about course registration, meeting with your advisor, staying on track with your degree planning, and graduation requirements! Most students get to register themselves for classes. The sooner you can get registered for next semester, the better schedule you will have. Learn about the digital tools that can help make registration quick and easy!

Understanding Your Degree Plan (All Students) -- Wednesday, October 23rd at 5pm, SDC 108

Get ready to take the lead in your education! In creating a degree plan you will have the ability to strategically plan courses to meet graduation requirements. Students will learn how to read and understand their degree requirements in Degree Works (the "Plans" tool in Degree Works). Now you will know exactly which courses are planned for each semester of their degree plan.

Finds these workshops 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

Thursday morning (October 24th) the Ag Science general contractor, Streeter Associates, will be taking delivery of large office trailers.  There is a potential for some minor traffic delays along lower loop road from 8 AM-11AM.  The contractor will have flag crews directing traffic while they are taking delivery of the trailers.  We Thank You in advance for your understanding and patience during this time.

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 have a door decorating contest between leadership suites in the SLC and invite you to cast your vote on our door decorating competition link or scanning a QR code that is available in the window of the Civic Leadership Suite (SLC 412). The winning suite will be announced after the trick-or treat event on Monday, October 30th and will get a boost to their leadership suite funding.

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 Housing Application

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves before 10:00 p.m. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Tuesday, November 26, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 27.

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Athletics commitment during the break (must be on roster submitted from Athletics)

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the "Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Thursday, November 21.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.

A 2+2 Information Session for AOS students at the School of Applied Technology will take place Monday 11/4/2024 @ 2:30pm in the PSU Meeting room in Wellsville, NY. 

Are you interested in working as an Orientation Leader this summer? Stop by our interest meetings to learn more about this paid leadership role! 

• October 2, 4-5PM - SLC 310
• October 22, 3-4PM - SLC 310
• November 6, 12-1PM - SLC 314
• November 6, 5-6PM - SLC 314 

If you have any questions, please email bumpce@alfredstate.edu - we look forward to seeing you there!

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. 

The Oasis will officially open on Wednesday October 9 at 8:00am!

Fall 2024 Hours:

Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday 8:00am - 8:00pm

Tuesday 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Thursday CLOSED

Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Come get your Relax on!

The Student Life Committee of Faculty Senate is interested in your feedback!  Please take just a few moments to fill out the short anonymous survey linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/YjBFUPkfK6
Our committee is interested in gathering information about concerns that students have on campus; general or specific, urgent or not, all feedback is welcome! Your suggestions in the past have led to various improvements around campus in Student Life, so we are excited to keep advocating for you and your needs. Please submit your responses by October 25th. 
Thank you for your time!
~ Isaac Klingensmith, Chair of Student Life Committee

Ready to spike your social life and fitness? Join our volleyball club today and experience the excitement of teamwork, skill-building, and fun on the court—where every game is a chance to make new friends and elevate your game! 

General Meetings are 6-7pm in PHS 107 and Practices will be 10pm-12am Tuesday nights in Orvis! 

For more information, reach out to: Chandler Kemp-Kempcs@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.

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

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

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

REV+FLOW by REFIT is a one of a kind workout that's kind to your body as you develop strength, toning, balance, and flexibility. This semester, enjoy a super fun playlist featuring ALL Taylor Swift songs! It's FREE 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 a REV+FLOW class. 

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

https://youtu.be/fmY7d4SNtOU

The application for our Alternative Spring Break trip is now open! 

Fall is here and before you know it, Spring will be at our doorstep and we are looking for the next group of pioneers to participate in our Service-Learning trip in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you love giving back to communities in need and soaking up some sunshine when the snow just won’t let go, our spring break service trip could be perfect for you! 

We will once again be traveling to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to work with Habitat for Humanity during our 2025 spring break (March 9th-March 15th).  If you are interested in learning more or wish to be considered for the trip, we invite you to visit our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit your application. While we open this opportunity up for student volunteers, we welcome interested faculty/staff to also reach out in case we have need for additional chaperone support. 

Not sure if this trip is for you, please help us spread the word to others regarding this wonderful opportunity to take part in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge event so we can send a rock-star group of Alfred State Pioneers to support some community well-being down south!

We have limited spaces available and will be finalizing our cohort for spring by Thanksgiving! Should you have any questions, please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu)

Alfred State College has been awarded funding for the Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) grant for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 for the Fall semester. 

Part-time students may obtain an application by emailing sfs@alfredstate.edu or visiting https://www.alfredstate.edu/financial-aid/forms and click on aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) application.

Some of the eligibility criteria for the APTS grant include:
- Be a matriculated student and consistently enrolled between three (3) and eleven (11) credit hours per semester
- Be a New York State resident
- Completed 2024-2025 FAFSA application
- Meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not receiving TAP or Part-Time TAP this semester

The deadline for the Fall semester is Friday, November 15, 2024.

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

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following three categories:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: https://forms.office.com/r/zBTqaw7mRr

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by Friday, Nov. 1. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence