Student Announce November 15, 2024

Tech Services has been made aware of an e-mail that was sent out by a compromised student account, the e-mail stated a Mrs. Kimberly Colomer is giving away their late husbands possessions for "free" as long as you pay them shipping. 

Do not reply to this e-mail with your contact information, they will reach out to you and give you a separate number to send funds through a payment app like Cashapp or Venmo and never ship the promised items. 

If you are ever unsure about the authenticity of an e-mail please contact the Help Desk for confirmation (607-587-4357 or helpdesk@alfredstate.edu), if you are certain something is a scam / phishing attempt you can right-click the e-mail, click "Report", then click "Report Phishing"

Attention Gamers!
Are you interested in joining the Esports Apex or Fortnite team for the Spring 2025 semester? Esports will be hosting tryouts on Saturday, November 16 for these teams!

Apex tryouts will be in SLC 202 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

Fortnite tryouts will be in SLC 319 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

Please note, that those interested in trying out must have an active account in the game. There will be computers available in both locations. If you are playing on an Xbox or PlayStation, you are welcome to bring them! You are also welcome to bring any controllers, mice, keyboards, etc. 

We hope to see you there!

Please join us for the Harris Hall Atrium and Classroom Auditorium Dedication on Friday November 15th at 3pm. This special event will be held in the Engineering Technology Building in the atrium outside of Room 215. Light snacks and refreshments will be served! Hope to see you there!

There will be plenty to do this weekend.  Come out and cheer for our athletic teams.

It’s almost time to register for Spring classes!

The Academic Advising Center will be hosting drop-in hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm the week of November 18th to November 22nd in SDC 203. Stop in for help with choosing classes, creating your schedule, navigating Schedule Planner or DegreeWorks, questions about changing your major or any other academic advising questions. Remember – any advising questions can be sent to advising@alfredstate.edu.

Don’t forget to make an appointment with your Faculty Advisor to get class recommendations, your registration PIN, and your day/time for registering!

Register for January classes before Thanksgiving for a chance to win up to a $1000 book credit to our campus store!  

Alfred Campus students must get their pin number from their academic advisor in order to register in BannerWeb.  

Students can also access quick guides and tutorials for the registration process by clicking the “My Academics” icon on their portal, and then looking at the Academic Advising section of the page.

If you have any questions regarding course registration, please reach out to your academic advisor or the Academic Advising Center.  

Health and Wellness Services will be closed November 27th through November 29th. We hope you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 

As always, call 911 in the event of an emergency. An on-campus after-hours contact is University Police at 607-587-3999. 24/7 Crisis Hotline 855-748-1246.  Otherwise, area weekend and after hour options for healthcare include the following options:

• Urgent Care:  

o St. James Urgent Care in Hornell (open 10:00AM-8:00PM daily) 

o Jones Memorial Urgent Care in Wellsville (open 11:00AM-7:00PM daily)  

• Emergency Room:

o Jones Memorial Hospital (Wellsville) 

o St. James Hospital (Hornell)  

This weeks Workforce Wednesday session 11/20/2024 is time for practicing interview performance.    We’ll review common questions and productive answers to them before practicing our delivery with each other.

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

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 with coach and peer support.  

The Spring 2025 Semester Bill will soon be accessible through the new Nelnet Campus Commerce Platform! Here’s what students need to know:

Platform Benefits:

• Authorized Users: Add up to 5 authorized users who can view and pay on your account and receive key notifications.
• Centralized Information: Easily view your bill, payment history, and refund details all in one place.
• Convenient Payment Options: Set up automatic payments and securely store a payment method for future transactions.

Next Steps:

Watch for an announcement on November 18, 2024, with instructions on accessing and using the new platform.

For any questions, reach out to the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

Join us on Thursday, November 21st at the Terrace from 4:30pm - 8pm for our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner! From traditional holiday offerings to uniquely curated menu options, The Terrace is grateful to be able to provide a memorable dining experience to its students, faculty and staff. While you are there, don't forget to decorate your own Turkey Cupcake!

We look forward to seeing you!

The Alfred State Cheer Team is hosting a Toy Drive for "Concern for Youth". 

Donations will be accepted from November 1st - December 6th. 

Drop off location is 18 Church St, Alfred NY. All donations types will be accepted (Toys, Cash, Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle)

For more information, please contact Soriah at 917-691-0722!

College Council’s Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award

Please consider nominating a student, faculty, or staff member that has been a civic engagement leader in some capacity over the past two years before the January 30th deadline! This is a great way to celebrate our faculty, staff, and students for being civic champions. 

• Who:  Anyone may nominate a student or faculty/staff member.  Faculty/staff service would need to be within the past two years 
• Description:  College Council recognize members of the Alfred State community annually for leadership in civic engagement.  Background, instructions, and application found here (link here). 
• How to Nominate:  Use the online application
• Recognition:  College Council selects up to 2 faculty/staff and unlimited # of deserving student awardees. Student awardees are recognized at Honors Convocation while faculty/staff awardees are recognized at the Reward & Recognition Luncheon. 
• Due Date:  January 30 for nominations

We are excited about the launch of the Campus Climate Survey, facilitated by Viewfinder. However, we have been made aware that some students may have missed the survey as it is labeled as “external” and may end up in the “Other” inbox if both “Focused” and “Other” inboxes are activated in Outlook. The survey link is unique to each person but is anonymous. 

This survey is a valuable opportunity for you to share your thoughts and experiences on campus. We encourage you to participate and ensure completion before the survey closes on November 15th! Don't miss your chance to win one of three $100 gift cards to the bookstore!

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! 

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. 

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.