Student Announce November 21, 2024

Please excuse the following students on 11/25/2024 from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM for a field trip to the Monroe County Crime Lab and Monroe County Medical Examiner`s Office with Nicole DiRado. 

Ashley Burrows 

Mairead Caulfield 

Logan Currie 

Taylor Curry 

Chris D'Arcy 

Racquel Gerstenberger

Raygen Haggstrom

Brady Harrington 

Abigail Hill 

Erin Kuhn 

Shea Larkin 

Aaron Lee

Madelyn Maggione 

Makenzie Matthews

Daniel Mitchell-Brown 

Emma Munoz 

Zachary Schonbachler 

Xianna Sierotnik 

Les Ulrich

Alfred State Dance Team presents our WINTER SHOWCASE on Saturday, December 7th in Orvis Auditorium! Hot Chocolate Bar starts at 6:30 pm and the Performance starts at 7 pm. Purchase tickets in advance at the Campus Store with cash, CSA, or credit/debit card. Tickets at the door are Cash Only. Ticket prices are $3 for students and $5 general admission. Welcome the Holiday season with us! See you there!

Join us at The Nook on Monday, November 25th from 6pm - 8pm for COMPLIMENTARY Peppermint Fudge Coffee and Cookies! Don't be late... When they're gone, they're gone!

The ACES Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th (Thanksgiving) and Friday, November 19th. We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd. Our regular office hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Have a safe, happy and thankful Thanksgiving!

Today- November 21! We call on all Pioneers, past and present, to come together to raise funds to support scholarships, new programs, technology, student groups, and athletics. For faculty and staff, we encourage you to give back to your programs and things you’re truly passionate about at Alfred State! Click to Make Your Gift

In addition, be sure to stop in the SLC between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to check out what our student clubs and organizations are doing in honor of today's celebration.  Spin the "wheel of fun, Thank-a-Donor, grab some snacks, build a ginger-bread house, and so much more! 

Join us Tonight at 7 p.m. in the Orvis Activities Center for the Men's Basketball Game! 

At halftime of the game take your chance at winning a $100 Gift Card to Wal-Mart by being the first to hit a half-court shot - A $1 donation will get you a ball in your hands for this 2024 Day of Giving Challenge!  

Don’t forget we are still accepting donations to help replenish, The Community Needs Hub. Drop offs for non-perishable items and gently used garments will be in SLC, Alumni House, and in the Zero Energy Home on the Wellsville Campus. Email me at sciottjm@alfredstate.edu for more info. Watch President Mauro kick off the day with a challenge. As always- we THANK YOU for you for your support

Are you  interested in volunteering for your community but don't know where to go or how to get started? Come to the Volunteer Fair this Saturday, November 23rd anytime between 11am to 1pm at the David A Howe Library in Wellsville. There is a wide variety of organizations who are looking for volunteers in the community. Meet representatives from local businesses and nonprofit organizations and learn how you can make a difference in Allegany County. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with local businesses and career paths. Volunteering is a great way to build on your resume.

Skarin Law Group announces its Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship, offered to promising scholars focused on helping others in need. This scholarship provides a $1,000 award to help ease the financial burden of earning an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Postgraduate degree. By supporting future attorneys, social workers, and family advocates, we aim to nurture a community of dedicated, like-minded professionals. For more information, please click here. 

Respond to the following questions in an essay of 1,000 words or less:

1. How have you contributed to improving the lives of others in your community, and what impact has it had?
2. What motivates you to help others, and how do you plan to continue making a difference in the future?
3. Describe a specific situation where you went above and beyond to support someone in need.

Esports will be hosting a 1v1 Retro Call of Duty Event in the Pioneer Underground Gaming Room on Saturday, November 23, from 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Registration and bracket creation is from 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm.

Systems and controllers will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own gear! Come play and see if you are the best at BO2!

Is there someone on campus who goes above and beyond, not just meeting expectations but consistently setting the standard for excellence? Here's your chance to recognize and celebrate their outstanding contributions! Nominations for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Submit names and a brief statement of support by electronic form. Contact C.J. Rahr at 3541 for more information.

Criteria 2024-2025

• Nominees for the award should be individuals who have repeatedly sought self-improvement, campus improvement, and ultimately, the State University’s excellence.
• They should serve as professional role models for the University system in pursuing excellence.
• Candidates must have completed three full-time academic years at the nominating campus within the past five years.
• They must be present on campus and serving in full-time professional service capacities, with over 50% of their assignment in non-teaching services.
• Promotion within the same department doesn’t prevent nomination.

Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by January 6, 2025.

Kick off finals week with a Midnight Breakfast served by your faculty & staff on Sunday, December 8 from 10PM-12AM in the Terrace, CDH. This is the time to take a quick break from studying and enjoy a meal & conversations with friends and professionals. This breakfast is meant to help you relax and destress from finals. If you have a meal plan it will be one meal swipe; however, if you do not, you are still welcome as you will get a meal voucher!

During Thanksgiving Break (November 26th- December 1st) the Student Leadership Center and Pioneer Center hours of operation are as follows:

Student Leadership Center Hours:

Tuesday November 26th: 6:30am-8pm 

Wednesday November 27th: 6:30am-5pm 

Thursday November 28th: 10am-6pm

Friday November 29th: 10am-6pm

Saturday November 30th: 10am-6pm

Sunday December 1st: 10am-10pm 

Monday December 2nd: Resume to normal hours: 

• Monday-Thursday: 6:30am-11pm
• Friday-Sunday: 6:30am-12am

Pioneer Center Hours:

Tuesday November 26th: 8am-7:30pm 

Wednesday November 27th : Closed

Thursday November 28th: Closed

Friday November 29th: Closed

Saturday November 30th: Closed

Sunday December 1st : 10am-6pm

Monday December 2nd: Resume to normal hours: 

• Monday-Sunday: 8am-11pm

Today we celebrate as Alumni and Friends of Alfred State! Join in on our 2024 Annual Day of Giving!

Dr. Mauro kicks off Day of Giving

Join us at a pair of events today

• Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., various clubs and organizations will be hosting activities in the Student Leadership Center to celebrate the day. Make sure to stop by and take part in some of the activities and sign a thank you card for our donors.
• Tonight, during halftime of the men’s basketball game vs. Geneseo at 7 p.m., the first fan to hit a half-court shot will win $100. Entry into this contest is only $1.

Give here

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!

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! 

Learn to prepare taxes and make a difference in your community at the same time. How can you make a difference? Simple. Volunteer to help your community by preparing taxes free of charge with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs.  Interested parties can complete their volunteer training in the role of their choosing by navigating to IRS tax volunteers | Internal Revenue Service.  Alfred State is working with the United Way and Alfred University for a VITA site in Wellsville as well as processing drop off tax returns for those interested.   If you have questions or are interested, please contact Professor Holly Chase at chasehs@alfredstate.edu.

Community Action Angels – Holiday Fund Raising Initiatives:

University Police is again trying to raise money for ACCORD's Community Action Angels.

This year ACCORD is looking for cash donations to be turned into 50-dollar gift cards for children 10-18 years old and small toys (stocking stuffers) to larger toy donations for children 0-9 years old. 

At this time, all donations can be dropped off at the University Police Department by Friday, December 9th. 

If you have any questions or would like to work on this initiative with the University Police Department, please contact Lt. Kris Bianchi (BianchKS@alfredstate.edu).

Your support goes a long way to help make the holiday season brighter throughout our community.

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.