Student Announce October 14, 2026

Alfred State Football is proud to collaborate with Live To Fight to fundraise for Jacobs Joy Inc, a nonprofit organization that helps children with cancer, disabilities, and other serious illnesses find connection in trying times. 

Jacobs Joy is currently fundraising for "a full carnival day for families at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital - complete with a monster truck, a NASCAR show car, ice cream, inflatables, face painting, and more - all free for families."

We'll have brownies and cupcakes and more from N'Dulge at our table in the SLC. Donate $5 to be entered to for a chance win a New York Giants Football Signed by Javon Holland, a signed lithographed picture of Garrett Wilson, a signed lithographed picture of Cameron Hayward, or an autographed photo of Johnny Brodzinski. 

Contact Adel Hashimov (Hashima@alfredstate.edu) for questions!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cultural Life Center is hosting "Sazon Sensation: Celebrating Unidad" on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Latin American culture, heritage, and cuisine! Enjoy vibrant music, connect with community, and capture memories at our photo booth featuring flags from across Latin America. Everyone is welcome! Space is limited, so please RSVP here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/12844663.

Ready to represent Alfred State and show off your personality, talent, and leadership? Registration for the Monarch of Alfred State College Organization (MASCO) Pageant is now open!

Students interested in competing can register to become one of the contestants for this exciting new Alfred State tradition. No prior pageant experience is required, all genders are welcome; just bring your confidence, personality, and Pioneer spirit!

Registration Deadline: October 18, 2026

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iobXxC6lihM-ueD8YQ3rAwz9xUmFUNw4rSey6Rkl2L4/edit

Come make history as we crown the first Monarch of Alfred State College!

Pageant Date: November 22, 2026

🍂 Check out our October Monthly Newsletter! Explore upcoming events, important updates, and opportunities to get involved! Health & Wellness October Newsletter.

Parking lot 20 (near Pioneer Stadium) will close at 4:00pm on Friday October 16th, and will remain closed through the conclusion of the football game. If you are leaving campus for the weekend or traveling for sports, please remove your vehicle from lot 20 beforehand. Vehicles that remain in or enter closed parking lots are subject to enforcement. 

Want to participate in 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 on time, date, and location is posted on PioneerLink/Corq. 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

Join Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing for our fall commUNITY Potluck series in the village of Alfred!

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The commUNITY potlucks are a monthly gathering for our entire community to engage in conversation and foster care and connection over foods that remind us of home. We are in our 3rd academic year running this initiative, which is sponsored through the Center for Civic Leadership.

• Location: Union University Church Center (building next to the Collegiate on the corner of Main and Church street - enter in center of building on Church Street)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Remaining Dates:
  • Wednesday, October 21st 
  • Wednesday, November 18th  
  • “Tasters Choice” awards are given at each event for the favorite dishes on the night.

We give thanks to all our wonderful contributors (which could be you) who warm the event with a homemade dish and conversation. We also have some very special shoutouts to our sustained contributors:

• Special thanks to N'Dulge Bakery for sponsoring a birthday treat each potluck so we can celebrate birthdays at our event!
• Special thanks to Collegiate Restaurant for sponsoring one dish each potluck!
• Special thanks to Alfred Box of Books Library for supporting an engaging activity for young attendees at each potluck!
• Special thanks to Union University Church Center for allowing us to utilize their space for this community building initiative 

Come join us and help celebrate commUNITY!

In accordance with annual EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act) reporting requirements, information from the 2025-26 academic year will be available to the campus community beginning October 15th by request.  A direct link to the full report will be available beginning October 31st here: Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act - Alfred State College.  Requests can be made to athletics@alfredstate.edu.

The E-Learning Committee is now accepting nominations for this year’s Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Excellent online teaching includes:

• Creativity in course content design
• Use of alternative teaching strategies
• Classes structured with online students in mind
• Prompt and thorough feedback; being accessible and reachable when needed
• Empathy, compassion, and fostering a positive personal connection with students

Please consider nominating a deserving candidate using this form and direct any questions to stefannl@alfredstate.edu. This year the committee is circulating the call for nominations in both fall and spring semesters to broaden the pool of nominees.

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following four categories for the 2026-27 award cycle:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching
• Adjunct Faculty - superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching by an adjunct faculty member

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence - Fall 2026 Nominations

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 13. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence