- NSLS Invitations
- The Oasis is officially open for Spring 2025!
- Apply to be an RA!
- Relay For Life hosted by Live to Fight.
- Tuesday Talks: Financial Literacy Series Returns!
- More Than Friends, Less than Partners: A Candid Talk on Situationships, February 12th, 5pm-6 pm, Small Events Space
- Last Day to Add a Class
- Use Your Refund to Buy Books Now!
- Help Digitally Preserve Black History During our Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon
NSLS Invitations
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) has sent the spring 2025 invitations to join the Alfred State chapter of NSLS. This legitimate honor society has been supported by Alfred State since 2017 and has inducted over 1,000 students on campus since its founding. Members are invited based on students' previous GPA or recommendation from a campus employee. If you have received an invitation, congratulations! We hope you accept this invitation and explore the wonderful benefits of your membership. The last day to accept this nomination is Tuesday, February 18. If you accept this nomination, there are some required events to be fully inducted into this honor society. Please view these events on the NSLS dashboard after accepting your nomination.
Any questions about NSLS can be directed to Don Schrader (shraddk@alfredstate.edu) or Cyan Corwin (corwincy@alfredstate.edu).
The Oasis is officially open for Spring 2025!
Spring 2025 Hours:
Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Friday 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm; 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Come get your Relax on!
Apply to be an RA!
The Office of Residential Services is now taking applications for the Resident Assistant position for Fall 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!
To qualify for the RA position, candidates must have a minimum 2.25 GPA (Semester & Cumulative) and no current student conduct status.
Use the following link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/CjU0a3RfxV
The application will close on February 21st at 4:30pm. Initial Interviews will be conducted on February 26th & 27th. Should you be successful with the Initial Interview, you will be invited back for the Group Process Interview on March 5th.
If you have questions about the position or the hiring process, please contact Residence Director Justin Romero by email at romerojm@alfredstate.edu.
Relay For Life hosted by Live to Fight.
Join us as we bring back Relay for Life in partnership with the American Cancer Society, an organization dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research, supporting patients and caregivers, and promoting prevention and awareness initiatives.
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Date: April 5th โ April 6th
๐ Time: 6:00 PM โ 6:00 AM
๐ Location: Orvis Auditorium
10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY 14802
Sign Up Here: Relay for Life Registration
๐๏ธ Registration Fee: $15/person (all proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society)
This lock-in event is open to the entire Alfred community, surrounding communities, and Alfred State faculty, staff, and students. No entry or re-entry after 11:00 PM.
Our Goal: Raise $25,000!
What to Expect:
๐ฎ Games with prizes
๐๏ธ Basket raffles
๐ญ Live performances
๐ Memorial ceremony honoring those weโve lost to cancer
๐ต Music throughout the event
๐ Awards for:
- Best Campsite
- Most Enthusiastic
- Most Money Donated
- Most Money Raised (Team & Individual)
- Best Costume
- Best Campsite Activity
Teams are encouraged to plan activities at their campsites.
๐ด Food: Provided at intervals throughout the night. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks.
Other Items You Can Bring:
- Blankets, pillows, air mattresses
- Comfortable chairs (standard chairs will be provided).
Items Not Allowed:
- Weapons of any kind
- Alcohol or drugs
For More Information, Contact:
๐ฉ President of Live to Fight: Tori Rech | rechvr@alfredstate.edu
๐ฉ Advisors: Tyler Ribble | ribblet@alfredstate.edu
๐ฉ Mary Chamberlain | chambemc@alfredstate.edu
Help us celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and take a stand against cancer. Together, we can make a difference!
Tuesday Talks: Financial Literacy Series Returns!
Join Keri Edsall, MBA, Certified Financial Education Instructorโข, Financial Aid Counselor, and her expert guests for an engaging series of financial wellness workshops and podcasts:
- Feb 11, 2025 (Podcast release): Financial Aid Fails: 5 Mistakes You Canโt Afford to Make
- Feb 18, 2025 (In-Person, SET 117, 5 p.m. โ 6 p.m.): Get Ahead: 2025-2026 FAFSA Filing Workshop
- March 4, 2025 (Podcast release): Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Value of Higher Education
- March 18, 2025 (In-Person, SLC Small Event Space, 5 p.m. โ 6 p.m.): Navigating Employment Forms: Your Guide to Smooth Onboarding
- April 8, 2025 (Podcast release): Finals Survival: Ways to Manage Stress & Perform Your Best
- April 22, 2025 (In-Person, SLC Small Event Space, 5 p.m. โ 6 p.m.): Repay with Confidence: Tips & Tools for Managing Student Loans
Missed last semesterโs podcasts? Catch up here:
Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/xWlgXDaYQRg
Episode 2 - https://youtu.be/NPVOLanf8Vs?si=nDZUVegDYTNBNB-5
More Than Friends, Less than Partners: A Candid Talk on Situationships, February 12th, 5pm-6 pm, Small Events Space
The Cultural Life Center, Sister Circle, and Brother to Brother are proud to present the latest in the Black Love and Relationships dialogue series "More Than Friends, Less than Partners: A Candid Talk on Situationships". Join Dr. Brian Saltsman and Friends as we talk about "situationships". How do you navigate them? Are they healthy? Can you have relationship grow from a situationship? These are just a few conversations we are going to engage in. The talk will be wildly engaging, insightful, and informative as we all come together to help make some sense of the so called "gray area" relationship. The talk will take place in the Small Events Space in the Student Leadership Center from 5-6pm on Wednesday, February 12th. All members of the campus community are encouraged to attend and participate in this latest in the here at Alfred State.
Last Day to Add a Class
If you are still adjusting your semester schedule, please be aware of the following important deadlines:
- Full-Term Classes:
The last day to add a full-term class is 4:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025.
For further details, please refer to Academic Regulations 502.10A and 502.10B.
Make sure to finalize your schedule on time!
Use Your Refund to Buy Books Now!
If students are expecting a refund and need books or supplies now, they can add funds to CSA (Campus Spending Account). CSA can be added to the semester bill and used at the Campus Store by the next business day. Please view our CSA Instructions guide for more information. Please contact the Student Records and Financial Services office with any questions on how to use CSA.
Help Digitally Preserve Black History During our Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon
Help us celebrate Fredrick Douglass while taking part in the international Douglass Day efforts to digitally archive Black history. This yearโs transcribing efforts will feature the African American Perspectives Collection at the Library of Congress
We will live stream the event and have instructions to help guests join in the live transcribing efforts. We will also be joined by a guest from the League of Women Voters and have further resources regarding voter registration available in the Hinkle Library Gallery along with Douglass Day themed birthday cakes created and donated by our very own culinary students as part of the Douglass Day Bake Off competition.
- When: February 14th
- Where: Hinkle Library Classroom
- Time: 12PM โ 3PM
Location is equipped with computers or you cab bring your laptop to join transcribing efforts.
Whether you can come for the full three hours or just come for a half hour, we welcome all levels of engagement and hope to have your support with preserving Black history for future generations!
The Center for Civic Leadership would like to thank the English and Humanities Department, Culinary Department, and Hinkle Library for your collaborative support in bringing this opportunity to our community! Should you have any questions or should faculty wish to send students for extra credit, please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) and Dr. Travis Mattison (MattesTW@alfredstate.edu)