Call for Volunteers: MostArts Festival

Be part of the Magic !
Become a MostArts Volunteer

Volunteer for one or more days for the following:
Beginning July 8:

Drivers - Rochester airport
Rochester train station

July 12-18
Box Office at 6:00 pm
Ushers at 6:30 pm

Email: [email protected]
Please include your name, phone number, and area of interest
More information will be sent.

The Magic Returns July 12-18

Link: Schedule of Events

Attachment: Evening Concert Series

Submitted by: Lisa Lantz

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Payroll #13 Timesheet (Memorial Day)

Please note that Alfred University will be observing Memorial Day on Monday May 27th. This is a paid holiday for all eligible employees and falls on the #13 pay period (5/24/26-6/6/26). Please be mindful to not copy and paste your hours on this timesheet and code that you worked on 5/25/26 when you took Holiday time.

Supervisors should review all employees' timesheets individually, for accuracy, please do not just select approve all.

How to enter Holiday time on timesheets:

Under the Holiday slot on your timesheet, enter the required hours per day by either entering 7, 7.5, or 8 hours depending on your job classification and accrued leave time.

For hourly employees who will be required to work over the holiday break you will enter the hours you worked along with entering your holiday time (you will have a total of 2 entries for the days you work over the break). Only essential staff, with prior approval by their Supervisor, will have coded work hours over the break. Supervisor please email payroll who you anticipated to work on the Memorial Day.

Temporary summer employees and student workers do not qualify for holiday pay.
Temporary employees of the University both part-time and full-time, (excluding student workers, summer workers, and interns) must code 4 hours of Holiday time on their timesheet for the holiday, only if that day is one, they are normally scheduled to work.

If you work your normal scheduled hours on the holiday and do not code Holiday time, you will not receive the full 4 hours of holiday pay. Example: If you are normally scheduled to work 3 hours on 05/25/2026 and you work those 3 hours, you would only receive 1 additional hour of Holiday pay to equal the 4-hour holiday benefit.

Submitted by: Sabe Phelps

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?? PRIDE MONTH 2026 ??

PRIDE MONTH 2026

Celebrate * Support * Belong

June 1 - June 30, 2026

Alfred University proudly celebrates Pride Month and honors the LGBTQ+ community on campus and throughout New York State. Pride is a time to uplift queer voices, celebrate identity and resilience, and continue building a welcoming and inclusive community for all.

Whether you're attending a festival, supporting local artists, joining a dance party, or simply showing solidarity, there are many ways to connect this June.

REGIONAL PRIDE EVENTS & FREE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Elmira Pride Festival
Saturday, June 6, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wisner Park, Elmira, NY
FREE admission featuring:
Live music & performances
LGBTQ+ artists & vendors
Community organizations
Interactive art activities
Food trucks & family-friendly events

Rochester Flower Fest
Saturday, June 6, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pont de Rennes Bridge, Rochester, NY
FREE community festival celebrating creativity and city pride:
Artist & maker market
Documentary screening
Drone light show at 9 PM
Food & entertainment

Ithaca Pride Festival Weekend
June 12-14, 2026
Downtown Ithaca
FREE multi-day celebration including:
Friday: Rainbow Fest Queer Rock Concert at The Noctural Caf� (6:00 PM to 1:00 AM)

Saturday: Community Dance Party on The Commons (3 PM-10 PM)

Sunday: Pride Festival/Pride in the Park (10 AM-6 PM) (8:00 PM)
Resource fairs
Music & drag performances
Family & youth activities
Local LGBTQ+ vendors & organizations

SOFLX Pride Festival - Corning
June 12-13, 2026
Corning Gaffer District
FREE weekend festival featuring:
Live entertainment
Community vendors
Dancing & music
Local artists and food

Theme: "We Bloomed Anyway"
Capital Pride Festival - Albany
Sunday, June 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Washington Park, Albany
Festival highlights include:
Pride parade
Live performances
LGBTQ+ vendors & advocacy groups
Headliner performance by David Archuleta

LOCAL & LOW-COST ACTIVITIES NEAR ALFRED

Visit nearby hiking trails and parks including Stony Brook State Park
Explore downtown Alfred art galleries and student exhibitions
Attend open mic nights and coffeehouse events in the area
Organize a Pride picnic, movie night, or community discussion
Support LGBTQ+-affirming organizations and local artists
Create pronoun pins, posters, or Pride crafts with friends

"Pride is about community, visibility, joy, and the freedom to be fully yourself."

Happy Pride Month from Alfred University and the surrounding community!

Link: https://youtu.be/PKjJcDGMZ8s

Attachment: ?? PRIDE MONTH 2026 ??

Submitted by: Angie Taylor

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Free Concert for Families at MostArts !

Family Concert returns to MostArts at 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, July 13 in Miller Theater.

Monday night's Family Concert will feature "Musiquita," a bilingual family music project led by professional musicians Blanca Cecilia Gonz�lez and Jesse Elder, dedicated to creating joyful, interactive musical experiences for children and the adults in their lives.

Families with Children will be admitted FREE of charge but must have tickets.
To reserve tickets for your family, Email [email protected].

Other patrons may purchase tickets at

www.alfred.edu/MostArts

or at the Alfred University Bookstore at the Powell Campus Center M-F during business hours

Don't miss this magical event of the Evening Concert Series.

Link: Schedule of Events

Attachment: Evening Concert Series

Submitted by: Lisa Lantz

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Student Accounts Office Closed

The student accounts office will be closed on Monday June 8th.

Submitted by: Brenda Baker

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Confidential Support During Times of Change

Life can be challenging, both personally and professionally. As part of Alfred University's commitment to employee well-being, all eligible employees and their family members have access to Bree Health, our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Bree Health offers support for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, family and relationship challenges, financial and legal consultations, work-life balance, wellness coaching, and more. Services are available at no cost to you.

Bree Health provides convenient access to counseling, coaching, wellness resources, and personalized support through its online portal and mobile app. All services are confidential.

If you have questions about your EAP benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Taking care of yourself is one of the most important investments you can make. Help is available whenever you need it.

Access Bree Health Today:

Link: Bree Health Employee Assistance Program

Submitted by: Sam Taft

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