Student Announce August 27, 2026


Welcome New Students

WELCOME TO CAMPUS!

Please use the following link to access your mandatory academic schedule for the week Week of Welcome | Alfred State

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- Heidi Putnam

Student Employment Fair

The Student Employment Fair is Wednesday, September 2 from 11:00 - 1:00! 

- Heidi Putnam

Cultural Kickback (Week of Welcome) - August 27th

Kick off your shoes, relax your feet, and step into culture, community, and connection during Week of Welcome at the β€œCultural Kickback"  on August 27th at 7 pm in the Small Events Space (SLC 310). Part interest meeting, part pitch competition this is your chance to learn about student-led cultural groups, meet club leaders, ask questions, and discover how the Cultural Life Center (CLC) supports identity, expression, and belonging on campus. Enjoy food, a relaxed atmosphere designed for conversation, exploration, and connection and the opportunity to be entered into the raffle to win door prizes! 

- Afua Boahene

Student Senate Treasurer Training - September 1st

πŸ“’ Student Senate Treasurer Training

πŸ—“ September 1st
πŸ•– 7:00 PM (Please arrive early to sign in)
πŸ“ SLC Small Event Space

This training is mandatory for all clubs & organizations that receive funding from Student Senate.

βœ… Class A Incentive Event β€” 3 Points

Each club must send:
β€’ The Club Treasurer
β€’ One additional Executive Board member

πŸ‘₯ Attendees may represent up to two clubs total (no more than two).

Questions or concerns? Contact Tyler Ribble at ribblet@alfredstate.edu.

- Tyler Ribble

Shelter-In-Place Drill

On Sept. 2nd at 10:10 a.m., Alfred State will be conducting a drill to test its emergency procedures & systems on the Alfred and Wellsville campuses

During the drill – actively shelter in place at a location where you can:

1. Lock or block the door
2. Darken the room
3. Silence cell phones
4. Move to the safest wall (where you are out of sight)
5. Strategize and coordinate with persons with you about what to do if your door is entered by a threat. Identify 2-4 β€œcontact” persons who will volunteer to actively assist in getting the threat to the floor where they are unable to continue their actions.

The sirens will be going off on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. Hear an audio sample and learn about them at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/emergency-preparedness-emergency-procedures/outdoor-warning-siren 

RAVE Alert! Students upon activating their Alfred State email account are automatically registered. To manage and update notification preferences visit: www.getrave.com/login/alfredstate 

Watch the video - RUN.HIDE.FIGHT. Learn what you should do if there is an active shooter in your vicinity at: https://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/services/crase-program  

Faculty members - it is recommended to share this video with your class and/or talk about your strategy for sheltering and what you will do if your room is entered.

- Joseph Histed

Student Parking Permits

There will be dedicated hours for Student parking pass pick up on the following days.  There will be an officer on the porch of the TG House handling parking permits during these hours.  

August 25, 2026 10am-3pm

August 26, 2026 10am-3pm

August 27, 2026 10am-3pm

There will be an officer on the porch of the TG House handling parking permits during these hours.  

 

- Gregory Howe

Parking Updates for 2026-27

To support a smooth start to the 2026-2027 academic year, Alfred State has updated its parking regulations that became effective July 1. These changes are designed to keep spaces available for those who are parked correctly, deter parking violations, and promote orderly traffic flow across campus.

What’s changing:

  • One unified student parking system: Student parking is fully integrated so it’s clearer where they can park and easier to find an open space.      There are no subcategories.
  • Parking fine amounts increase by $5 (for example, a standard $25 ticket becomes $30). This update, after more than fifteen years of the former rate, aims to ensure there is some deterrence to parking in restricted areas (like faculty-staff parking areas).
  • Escalated fines for repeated violations in the same academic year (to address persistent non-compliance in restricted areas like faculty-staff parking):
    • More than 5 tickets in academic year: each additional ticket is $50
    • More than 10 tickets in academic year: each additional ticket is $100
    • More than 20 tickets: parking privileges may be suspended or revoked (a last resort for a vehicle operator unwilling to alter behavior).
  • The goal is not to issue more tickets β€” it’s to reduce them through greater compliance in restricted areas like faculty-staff parking. Those cost escalations for persistent violations reset after the conclusion of the academic year.
- Jeffrey Wilcox

πŸ“£ SOLI: Student Organization Leadership Institute (Club Leadership Conference)

Calling all student leaders! Join us for the Student Organization Leadership Institute (SOLI) β€” a full day designed to help you build stronger clubs, become better leaders, and connect with other student organizations across campus.

πŸ“… Sunday, September 13
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
πŸ“ Student Leadership Center

Throughout the day, you’ll participate in interactive workshops and sessions focused on leadership, communication, event planning, fundraising, organization growth, and more.

⭐ Class C – Bonus Point Event
Student Senate funded clubs and organizations must have 2 members attend for the entire conference to be eligible for bonus points. Attendees may represent a maximum of 2 clubs/organizations. Clubs are welcome and encouraged to send additional members!

πŸ“Έ NEW THIS YEAR!
Attendees will also have the opportunity to have a professional headshot taken during the conference!

🚨 RSVP REQUIRED β€” Deadline: September 8!

Make sure your organization is registered before the deadline!

πŸ‘‰ RSVP on PioneerLink:
https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/12473892

- Tyler Ribble

Drama Club Musical Auditions!

Musical Auditions for the Drama Club production of Catch Me If You Can will be held Wednesday, September 2nd (7-9pm) and Thursday, September 3rd (6:15-8:15pm), with a required dance audition on Saturday September 5th (2-5pm), all in the Orvis Auditorium.

Please prepare 1–2 minutes of a song of your choice and a 1-minute monologue.

You only need to attend one main audition, plus the mandatory dance audition. When you arrive, we’ll also ask for your schedule to help us create the rehearsal schedule. (This includes stage crew.)

For more information or if you have anny questions, contact director Abby Hurley, at hurleyac@alfredstate.edu.

We can’t wait to see you there!

- Helen Poche

Upcoming Event! Big Blue's Boneless Bash at TimberLineZ

Get ready to elevate your taste buds! TimberLineZ is officially launching brand-new boneless wings! Stop by Mackenzie Commons to try the latest addition to the menu, hang out with friends, and bring the energy!

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, September 1st
  • Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Location: TimberLineZ (Mackenzie Commons)

Bring your friends, appetite, and school spiritβ€”see you there! πŸ—πŸ”₯

- Amy Keyes

Interested in Intramurals?

Want to play intramurals? Use the respective link below to sign up for the sport you're interested in! Share the link with your friends if you know they'd be interested as well. Information will be posted on PioneerLink/Corq as soon as final reservations are made. If you have any questions, email the Recreation department (recreation@alfredstate.edu). 

3 v 3 Basketball Sign-Up Form
5 v 5 Soccer Sign-Up Form
6 v 6 Volleyball Sign-Up Form

- Cesar Mejia

Buffalo Bills Program Paid Opportunity – Open to All Students

Alfred State is excited to offer a paid opportunity for students in all majors to work with the Buffalo Bills in their Guest Relations for the 26-27 season in their new stadium! This will be our fifth year providing this tremendous opportunity for students, and we are excited to have the opportunity to be a part of this program with their new facility for the 2026 season.

 All positions are PAID, and include scanning tickets, greeting guests, ushering, and more.

Key highlights:

* Transportation provided to and from Buffalo for most home games during the academic calendar. Students may find their own transportation for any games or events at Highmark Stadium that fall outside of the traditional academic year.

* You can select the home games you wish to work, but you must work a minimum of three (3) games to remain eligible.

* Mandatory interest meeting, application steps, required documentation, and mandatory training details are below.

INTERESTED STUDENTS MUST DO THE FOLLOWING TO BE ELIGIBLE:

  1. NEW STUDENTS β€” MUST APPLY BEFORE MONDAY 8/31 AT 3PM

If you're new to the program, you must apply online BEFORE Monday's meeting using this πŸ‘‰ LINK: (In the space that says "referred by," type Alfred State)

  1. After you apply, you'll be sent a short video interview to complete by Tuesday, September 1st at 5:00 PM. This step is required to move forward β€” please don't wait until the last minute.

MANDATORY INTEREST MEETING:

πŸ“… Monday, August 31st

πŸ•’ 3:00 PM

πŸ“ EJ 119

Bring: insurance card/insurance information (for travel purposes) and something to write with.

All students interested β€” whether new or returning β€” must attend.

MANDATORY PAID TRAINING

πŸ“… Monday, September 7th

πŸ“ In Buffalo β€” transportation provided to and from campus

This training is mandatory for all new and returning students in the program. Departure time, location, and full schedule will be shared at the Mandatory Interest Meeting on 8/31.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

For the 9/7 Training, all staff (New and returning) must bring one of the following β€” original documents only, no copies:

* Passport, OR

* Driver's license AND Social Security card, OR

* Driver's license AND birth certificate

Because of the quick turnaround with the first game starting, the above items are non-negotiable β€” without one of these, you will not be able to complete training that day.

Unfortunately based on NFL policy, active NCAA football athletes, and anyone under the age of 18 are not eligible to participate in this program

Please email Professor Aquilina at aquilia@alfredstate.edu with any questions on this program.

- Tony Aquilina

Use Student 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. 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.

- Tamara Knapp