Student Announce February 18, 2026

GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS STATE FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD L. OTTINGER FLAGS WILL BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ACROSS NEW YORK STATE TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 18, AND ON THE DAY OF REPRESENTATIVE OTTINGER'S FUNERAL SERVICE GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TODAY DIRECTED FLAGS TO BE LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 TO HONOR THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD L. OTTINGER, WHO PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 AT THE AGE OF 97. "REPRESENTATIVE OTTINGER WAS A PROLIFIC PUBLIC SERVANT WHO BELIEVED IN MAKING NEW YORK A BETTER STATE FOR ALL," GOVERNOR HOCHUL SAID. "A PROMINENT ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE THROUGHOUT HIS TIME IN CONGRESS AND INTO RETIREMENT, REPRESENTATIVE OTTINGER LED BY EXAMPLE, FIGHTING FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND NEW YORK. I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE OTTINGER FAMILY AND ALL HIS LOVED ONES." A LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE, REPRESENTATIVE OTTINGER SERVED IN CONGRESS FOR 16 YEARS, REPRESENTING A MAJORITY OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY. FIRST ELECTED TO THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN 1965, REPRESENTATIVE OTTINGER SERVED THREE FULL TERMS FOLLOWED BY A SECOND DECADE OF SERVICE BEGINNING IN 1975. OVER THE COURSE OF HIS LIFE IN PUBLIC SERVICE, REPRESENTATIVE OTTINGER CHAMPIONED EFFORTS TO CLEAN UP THE HUDSON RIVER, CURB POLLUTION, AND PRESERVE NEW YORK'S VITAL NATURAL RESOURCES.

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Pi Rho Zeta, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will be hosting a Blood Drive from 12:00 PM–5:00 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome while availability allows.

In the week leading up to the event, Pi Rho Zeta will be tabling in the Student Leadership Center to assist with appointment sign-ups and provide additional information.

For more information or questions, please contact:
Philanthropy Chairman John Volpe
📧 volpeja2@alfredstate.edu

🔗 More event information can be found here:
https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/11954968

Need help completing your 2026–2027 budget request? Stop by the SLC Small Event Space any time between 4:00–6:00 PM for one-on-one support and feedback.

We’ll walk you through:

• what to include in your request
• how to format/justify costs
• common mistakes to avoid
• how to strengthen your submission before you turn it in

Get assistance from:
VP of Finance, Nakido Guy-Diaz, Director of Finance & Operations, Tyler Ribble, and other experienced board members.

✅ Reminder: Budget requests are due Friday, March 6.

Delta Chi Omega is collecting gently used prom dresses to support our Project Prom Dress philanthropy. Project Prom Dress is dedicated to ensuring every girl has the opportunity to feel confident, beautiful, and celebrated on her special night. 

All donations will help provide gowns to young women who may not otherwise have access to prom attire.

Drop off your dress at the DCO Suite and help us make prom possible for everyone!

Let your dress shine again!

2026 Career Prep Day Interactive Event- Wed. February 25th, 9am-3pm in SLC 310

The American Marketing Association Alfred Chapter, CDC, & Kappa Psi Fraternity are proud sponsors of this year’s 2026 Career Prep Day interactive event. The event will consist of LIVE Mock Interviews from industry leaders from the Allegany Department of Labor(all majors) and specific majors, access to Skills First(AI generated Mock Interview portal), sign up for Big Blue Virtual Clothing Closet for new interview attire, and get help with your LinkedIn professional online portfolio.

 Signups for the LIVE Mock Interviews are taking place T/TR  in the SLC Parkspace from 12-2 starting February 3-19th. Reserve your spot today and we’ll see you at the event!

The Library is happy to announce a new URL for our website: https://library.alfredstate.edu/home. Please update any bookmarks you have in your browser. All links from the main Alfred State website and My Learning have been updated, but please reach out to Library Director Janelle Varin if you notice a broken link. Happy Researching!

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, for the Spring Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, March 15, 2026. 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 Friday, March 6, please respond to this email if you have not already reached out to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, March 7. 

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 "Choose Housing & Dining Plans," and then select the "Break Housing Request" form.

Please note, that this form will close on Monday, March 2nd. 

Spring Break Transportation: 

Students going home for Spring Break? 

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Spring break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Friday, March 6th departing from West University St at 7:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m and departing from Orvis Activities Center at 2:30 p.m. 

Sunday, March 8th departing from West University at 7:45 a.m.

To Alfred, NY 

Friday, March 13th departing from Port Authority at 10:15am

Sunday, March 15th 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 Saturday, March 7th at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, March 15th 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. This form will close on February 27th for travel to Rochester and March 8th for travel back to Alfred.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.

Each semester, the Student Records and Financial Services Office informs students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  Please review the Annual FERPA Notification for more information. 

Invitation to Join Psi Beta (National Honor Society in Psychology)

Deadline:  Friday, February 27, 2026, to Request an Invitation

You have the opportunity to become a member of Psi Beta if you meet the criteria below.   Students become members of Psi Beta by registering through the Psi Beta chapter advisor on campus, Dr. Amanda Silva, Professor in Social & Behavioral Sciences. If interested, please send an e-mail requesting an invitation into Psi Beta to Dr. Amanda Silva at SilvaAM@alfredstate.edu.  Dr. Silva will then confirm your eligibility, and you will receive an invitation code to allow you to register as a member on the PsiBeta.org website where you will enter registration information and an area to make a payment to pay a one-time, lifetime membership fee of $55. 

The membership eligibility requirements are as follows:

1. You have completed a college psychology course with a grade of B or higher.

2. You have completed at least 6 credits in psychology at Alfred State College.

3. You have completed 12 units of college coursework with a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher.

4. You have an interest in psychology.

5. You have good standing in the community.

6. You pay a $55 one-time, lifetime fee.

Benefits of Membership

• Members gain recognition for achieving the honor of membership. Among the entities that recognize Psi Beta membership: Psi Chi, APA, APS, psychology departments at colleges and universities, and employers.
• Verification of membership for references throughout the member’s lifetime.
• Eligibility for national awards (e.g., the student research paper awards provide cash prizes of $500, $300, and $200 to three winning students).
• Eligibility for these different annual awards: Building Bonds, Chapter Excellence, Chapter Community service, Individual Community Service, College Life Award, and Faculty Advisor.
• Publication of membership and activities in the nationally distributed Psi Beta Newsletter.
• Opportunities for ethnic minority students to participate in the annual Diversity Project mentoring program during the annual conference of the American Psychological Association.
• Psi Beta offers the experience of operating a chapter and provides opportunities to acquire leadership skills, interact with faculty outside the classroom, learn more about the professional and educational choices available in psychology, meet outstanding professionals in psychology, participate in community service, meet peers with similar interests, and be involved with Psi Beta on the national level.
• Psi Beta membership contributes to the member’s confidence and feelings of self-worth.
• Psi Beta offers the opportunity to participate in national, regional, and local psychological association programs, including paper and poster presentations at professional conferences.
• Psi Beta student members are eligible for student affiliate membership in the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS).
• Psi Beta membership meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level (2 levels higher) in numerous occupations in Federal service.

Courses Approved as Acceptable for Critical Thinking, a General Education Requirement

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Critical Thinking Core Competency effective fall 2024.

BUAD 3153

CHEM 4524

CISY 2133

CISY 3143

COMP 2703

CTRP 3373

DGMA 1403

DGMA 8103

EDUC 2163

NURS 2133

SOCI 3903

The Records Office will update the listing on the portal.  The complete listing of courses acceptable for General Education can be found here https://portal.alfredstate.edu/registration/Pages/default.aspx on the portal pages under Registration / Records Office Resources.