Student Announce March 25, 2025

Alfred State Dance Team presents our SPRING SHOWCASE on Saturday, March 29th in Orvis Auditorium! Seating begins at 6:00 pm and the Performance starts at 6:15 pm. At our Intermission, refreshments will be provided by ACES including cookies, brownies, and sweet iced tea. Purchase tickets at the door. Cash Only! Ticket prices are $3 for students and $7 for general admission. Welcome SPRING with us! See you there!

The Center for Civic Leadership and Cultural Life Center invite you to join us, alongside Dr. Angela Graves, for a Know Your Rights workshop.

This session will provide a broad overview of rights and responsibilities in public spaces, with a focus on staying informed in an evolving political environment. Participants will gain practical insights on how to navigate various situations with confidence and awareness. We will open the floor for dialogue and Q&A and also have a form for folks to submit questions ahead of time linked here.

• When: Tuesday, March 25th at 5pm
• Where: SLC Small Events Space.
• Resources and light refreshments provided

Join us for an exciting team competition event featuring teams of six, with at least two members of the opposite gender. Enjoy a fun-filled day packed with games, challenges, and activities, along with delicious food and drinks provided for all participants. Take part in the raffle for a chance to win great prizes and compete for monetary rewards for the top-performing teams. Don’t miss out on this action-packed event full of camaraderie and competition!

Please have your team captain register all members for this event by filling out the registration form linked at the top of Pioneer Link. All teams get the choice of picking a team color where they will receive bandanas 

Questions? Contact Brooke Scianna at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu 

Celebrate the end of your first year at Alfred State College with your peers at our second annual First-Year Prom! A team of first-year students have been working hard to put this together for their class and are excited to announce that the theme is: An Evening in Paris. Enjoy the evening "under the Eiffel Tower" in the MacKenzie Commons from 8:30PM-1AM. There will be a DJ, decor, dancing, hors d'ourves, and more! 

• This is for first-year students & one guest per student is allowed (the guest can be an upperclassman). 
• Non-ASC students are allowed as a guest, but must fill out the guest form on eRezLife.
• If you need assistance with finding proper attire, please contact our Assistant Director of First-Year Engagement at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.
• Ticket cost is $10 for a single guest and $15 for a couple. We accept cash or you can stop by the campus store to use CSA.
•  In order to attend, you must RSVP on Pioneer Link! 

The committee will have informational tables where you can pay/ask questions in the SLC park space on the following dates. If you have any questions, please email our Assistant Director of First-Year Engagement at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

• March 18 | 3-5 p.m. 
• March 19 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• March 26 | 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
• March 28 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• March 31 | 3-5 p.m. 
• April 2 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• April 4 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Save the date!  

On Friday April 25th we will hold our annual our Special Olympics event at the Pioneer stadium.  The event will run from 9:30 am to 1 pm.  If you would like to volunteer, please email Anne Holmok at Holmoka@alfredstate.edu.   

We have a new hairdresser, Kaylynn Hancock, on campus that will be in the Pioneer Cutz in the Pioneer Center. 

She is starting on Tuesday, March 25. 

Her hours are Monday 12-5pm and Tuesday 9-5pm. 

Book with her via phone (607) 661- 7855, Instagram: hair.bykaylynnhancock, or Facebook: Hair by Kaylynn Hancock

Kaylynn does Haircuts, Treatments, and Waxing. 

SUNY’s Campus Climate Survey OPENS this week to survey experiences of and knowledge about sexual and interpersonal violence on campuses. The link will be emailed from Survey@suny.edu, survey remains open until April 18.

This survey is intended to gather information about the incidence of sexual and interpersonal violence and knowledge of related policies and resources available on campus. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, contact SUNY System Administration Office of Institutional Research and Data Analytics at ir@suny.edu.

Have a desire to do good and make a difference?  Get hands-on experience and serve your community through paid public service with the Empire State Service Corps.  These on-campus positions pay $16/hour and require a total of 300 hours over of the course of the year- about 10 hours/week.  Choose one of several areas of interest such as basic needs outreach, sustainability, or peer mental health support.  Priority deadline for applications is April 18.   Learn more and apply at the following link: suny.edu/student-life/engagement/essc/.   Email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu with any questions.   

• Students must work with their academic department to complete a Course Change Notice to drop a class. 
• The completed Course Change Notice should be brought to the Student Records and Financial Services Office for processing.  
• Financial aid will review all course drops to determine any financial aid implications.   
• A $20 fee is charged for a course drop. This fee can be paid online at my.AlfredState.edu/finances or in person at the Student Records and Financial Services Office.  A late fee will be added if it’s not paid within 30 days. 

The Allegany Dwyer Program, which promotes events for local veterans, has generously purchased new furniture for our Veteran Lounge in EJ Brown.  Alfred State Veterans United Club and the Veteran Advisory Committee would like to welcome our veterans on campus to come by the lounge 11 am on Tuesday,  March 25 enjoy some coffee and help us test out the new seating! 

Fall 2025 Room Selection for New Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 31, 2025 for students whose tuition deposit is received by March 25.  

For those who have not paid their tuition deposit by March 26, room selection will begin on April 14, 2025. 

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button
9. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms. 

Please note individual room selection will close on August 1, 2025

2025-2026 Individual Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students

Fall 2025 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 24, 2025 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Monday, March 24 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Tuesday, March 25- 60+ credit hours completed

Wednesday, March 26- 30+ credit hours completed

Thursday, March 27- 29 or less credit hours completed

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button

Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms.

Please note Individual Room Selection will close on August 1, 2025

Alfred State College has been awarded funding through NYS 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 Spring semester. 

Part-time students may obtain an application online at https://www.alfredstate.edu/financial-aid/forms or by emailing sfs@alfredstate.edu.  

Students who received APTS funding for the Fall 2024 semester DO NOT need to submit another application for spring 2025.

Eligibility criteria include:

Matriculated student consistently enrolled between three (3) and eleven (11) credit hours per semester.

Enrolled in at least one full term course this semester.

New York State resident

Completed 2024-2025 FAFSA application

Meet satisfactory academic progress

Not receiving TAP or Part-Time TAP this semester

Applicants are required to submit a signed 2022 New York State Income Tax return for student (or parent if applicable) along with the signed APTS application.  Applications will not be reviewed until all documentation has been submitted and signed.

Forward the completed application and required tax forms to sfs@alfredstate.edu.  The deadline for the Spring 2025 semester is Friday, April 11, 2025.

Submission of an APTS application does not guarantee receipt of an award.  Students who are not eligible will receive an email through their Alfred State email account indicating the reason for ineligibility.

Are you a student looking to make a difference on campus? Join the Commuter Council and help us create a better experience for all commuter students! 

Why Join? 

• Advocate for commuter student needs 
• Plan and participate in engaging and intentional events 
• Meet new friends and build connections 
• Gain leadership experience 

How to Join: 

• Attend our first interest meeting on Wednesday March 26th from 1-2 p.m. in SLC 408 
• Contact Joshua Rosario, Rosarijd@alfredstate.edu or Calsey Bump, Bumpce@alfredstate.edu for more information.

We hope to see you there! 

Do you belong to a club or organization actively involved in making a difference in the larger community? Are you solving problems, taking on opportunities, and using your passion and skills to help others? This could take the form of volunteerism, community service trips, public awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, advocacy, and education.

If so, we invite you to view our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit a Leadership Suite proposal. Leadership Suites are designed to celebrate our clubs and organizations leading the way with civic action and help broaden visibility to get others involved in community-minded causes and initiatives locally, regionally, and/or globally.  

Generally, there are 2-5 suites up for review each semester. Suite applications must be submitted by May 4th, 2025, to be considered for Fall 2025.

Interested in a leadership position? Residential Specialty Positions compensate students with partial or full room coverage (your half of the room) depending on the position! Stop by our Interest Meetings to learn more about working as a specialty position for the Office of Residential Services and their partnering office for the specific role (listed below). 

Available positions are listed below with the supervisor's ASC email if you have any questions in the meantime. Applications can be found on eRezLife or JobLink. 

1. Academic Peer Mentor | Center for Academic Resources & Excellence | babcocam@alfredstate.edu

2. Residential Change Agent | Cultural Life Center | boahena@alfredstate.edu

3. Housing Assistant | College Housing | chambemc@alfredstate.edu

4. Residential Programmer | Student Engagement | bumpce@alfredstate.edu

Hey Students! 👋

The application process for Senate positions for the 2025-2026 academic year is officially OPEN! 🎉 This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in making a difference on campus and representing your peers in important decision-making processes. 💬

If you're passionate about improving student life, advocating for your fellow students, and contributing to the growth of our community, we encourage you to apply! 🌟 Senate positions offer leadership experience and a chance to shape the future of our school. 🏫

Applications are open until April 5th, 2025 ⏰. 📅 Additionally, the deadline to schedule a meeting with the position holder is April 7th.

For more details and to apply, visit PioneerLink. 🔗

We can't wait to see who will step up and take on this exciting leadership opportunity! 💼💪

The Spring 2025 Schedule for the Student Senate General Assembly Meeting is as follows:

• Tuesday, February 4th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
• Tuesday, February 18th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, March 4th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, March 25th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, April 8th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Pointst
• Tuesday, April 22nd: 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.

SUBMISSIONS WANTED FOR ERGO, ALFRED STATE’S LITERARY MAGAZINE

Take a break, sit quietly, and create a piece of artwork, poem, story, or whatever and send to Ergo, Alfred State’s literary magazine, at Ergo@alfredstate.edu. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  Monday, March 31, 2025

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  Monday, March 31, 2025

Wondering what to submit?  Full wrap cover (front & back) 17.25" wide by 11.25" high or just the front cover 8.75" wide by 11.25" high, 300 dpi, jpeg.  All entries must fit these specifications for consideration.

 And better yet, there's a prize!  Winner and a runner-up will both get a $100 gift certificate for the ASC Campus Store, and boasting rights for being featured as the author of the cover on the Spring 2025 ERGO publication!