Student Announce October 30, 2024

Voter registration for this presidential election cycle closed on the 26th of October and early voting officially began! Did you know you can research your ballot on our voter registration portal? The presidential race isn't the only thing on our ballots, and you can utilize this non-partisan resource to review policy and background information on each candidate featuring on your ballot to help you make a decision that aligns most with your values.

While early voting is underway, Tuesday, October 29th is known as Vote Early Day, and we conveniently have a polling location on the Alfred Campus loop at St. Jude’s (1154 Lower College Drive) - open for Allegany County registered voters on Monday 28th-Wednesday the 30th from 8-4pm! If you are a registered voter in Alfred and choose to wait until November 5th to cast your ballot, your local polling place will be the A E Crandall Hook and Ladder Co. Fire Station in the Village of Alfred (4 South Main Street) and our campus bus’s will offer this location as a stop on their standard route each hour that day! 

Whether you decide to get out your vote early or not, the Center for Civic Leadership is proud to partner on a couple of engagement events:

National Vote Early Day – October 29th

• Khalid Ashraf Symposium: The Electoral College & Election Reform
  • Join faculty from the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Civic Leadership for an engaging event exploring the Electoral College and the pros and cons of our current system.  
• Date: Tuesday, October 29th
• Time: 5-6:30pm
• Location: CDH Allegany Room. 
• *Refreshments served

Election Day – November 5th 

• Election Night Well-being Initiative
  • While casting a ballot is one way we can be engaged citizens, the work of fostering a caring community is a daily endeavor that involves everyone! Join the Center of Civic Leadership, the Department Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Health and Wellness Services on Election night as we put focus on caring for ourselves and one another while polling closes on election night 2024. 
• Date: Tuesday, November 5th 
• Time: 8-10pm
• Location: SLC Small Events Space. 
• *Refreshments served

November 5th, ACES Transportation will be providing shuttle bus rides from 7:50am (beginning) - 5:50pm (last return) to the Alfred Village Fire Hall at 4 South Main Street, for students to be able to vote. 

It is time to think about decorating for the Holidays! Order a beautiful 6 inch red poinsettia to support Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) - the EOP Honor Society. Also available this season will be TWO colors of deluxe wreaths - red or burgundy!!! This fundraiser will cover the Induction packets for our Spring 2025 Inductees! The sale runs from Friday, November 1st through Thursday, November 14th. Pick up or arranged deliver will take place after December 3rd. There will be links for both poinsettias ($15 each) and wreaths ($35 each) starting on November 1st, so make sure to check Announcements on Friday! You may also order poinsettias in person by contacting Lynn Hayes in the EOP Lab SDC 252 starting on the 1st. Questions? Contact Lynn Hayes at 607-587-4128 or at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu 

The Vet Tech Club is sponsoring a Kitten Yoga class! 

Event date Saturday November 2, 2024 in the Pioneer Studio. Pick a class time – either 11 am or 12 pm. 

Registration is $10 and must be paid in advance by Friday November 1 at 4pm to reserve your spot. Space is limited! Walk-ins may be available as space permits. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Some yoga mats available or you can bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Suggested to bring water and a towel. 

Register at https://forms.gle/HS1tpfRmUzhBW84R9 or contact Prof. Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu for further information. 

Unfortunately, appointment scheduling in the student health portal is currently unavailable. 

If you are in need of an appointment or have any questions, please call 607-587-4200 or email healthandwellness@alfredstate.edu to set up an appointment. We are sorry for the inconvenience.  

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Improving Your ___________ Workshop on Wednesday, October 30th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. How often do you catch yourself saying, “I wish I were better at _________.” Well now is your chance to do it! In this workshop you will learn how to improve at something by recognizing the skills you already have and combining them with some new simple and effective strategies. All are welcome and encouraged to join! 

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

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

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. 

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

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) invites you to join our weekly Juma'a prayer, held every Friday at 2:15 PM in the prayer space at Braddon Hall. The prayer and sermon will be completed in 30 minutes.

All Muslims and non-Muslims are welcome to attend. We begin with a Jama' speech (Islamic sermon), and non-Muslims are welcome to observe or participate.

For more details or specific directions, feel free to contact: moursyym@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.

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!

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 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.

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

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

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