Off-campus Student Services Newsletter: October 2024

Students walking on campus in a fall scene with leaves on the ground

On-campus Events

7 p.m. October 1, 2024: UAlbany Men’s Soccer vs Syracuse - Bob Ford Field
6 p.m. October 2, 2024: UAlbany Women’s Volleyball vs Le Moyne – PE Gym
10 to 11 a.m. October 4, 2024: Sub-Saharan Africa Meet-Up – Online
1 p.m. October 6, 2024: UAlbany Field Hockey vs UConn - Alumni Turf
4 p.m. October 6, 2024: UAlbany Women’s Soccer vs UMass Lowell - Bob Ford Field
6 p.m. October 6, 2024: UAlbany Men’s Soccer vs Vermont - Bob Ford Field
6 to 7:15 p.m. October 9, 2024: Leading Questions: What role does public opinion polling play in democracy? - Campus Center Auditorium B086
2 p.m. October 11, 2024: UAlbany Field Hockey vs Bryant – Alumni Turf
4 p.m. October 13, 2024: UAlbany Women’s Soccer vs NJIT - Bob Ford Field
4:30 to 5:45 p.m. October 16, 2024: Bringing Black History to Life: Conversation with 3 Graphic Novelists - Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room
October 18 to 20, 2024: UAlbany Homecoming — Various locations on campus
Noon to 4 p.m. October 18 & 19, 2024: Homecoming Weekend Exhibition Tour – University Art Museum
6 p.m. October 18, 2024: UAlbany Women’s Volleyball vs Bryant – PE Gym
2:30 p.m. October 19, 2024: UAlbany Football vs Elon - Bob Ford Field
October 21 to 25, 2024: Research and Entrepreneurship Week - ETEC Building
7 p.m. October 22, 2024: UAlbany Men’s Soccer vs Colgate - Bob Ford Field
6 p.m. October 25, 2024: UAlbany Women’s Volleyball vs Binghamton – PE Gym
6 p.m. October 26, 2024: UAlbany Men’s Soccer vs New Hampshire - Bob Ford Field
Noon October 27, 2024: UAlbany Field Hockey vs Colgate – Alumni Turf
3 p.m. October 27, 2024: UAlbany Women’s Volleyball vs UMBC – PE Gym
October 30 to 31, 2024: CEHC Lab Fest - ETEC Building
7 p.m. to Midnight: October 30, 2024: GSRC: Late Night - Campus Center GSRC CC 0190
7 p.m. October 31, 2024: UAlbany Women’s Soccer vs Binghamton - Bob Ford Field

Off-campus Events

5 to 7 p.m. on various dates in October: Capital Haunting Tours - New York State Capital
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 2, 2024: Albany Job Fair - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Latham
400 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
8 to 10 p.m. October 4, 2024: Real Life, The Improv – The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 5, 2024: CSA Car Show – Siena College, 515 Loudon Road Loudonville, NY
Noon to 4 p.m. October 5, 2024: Wing Walk – Downtown Schenectady, NY (Ballot and Map pickup at Proctors Theater)
5:30 p.m. October 7, 2024: First Friday Capitol Tours – New York State Capitol
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 8, 2024: 2024 Cyber Symposium - Rivers Casino Event Center, 1 Rush St Schenectady, NY
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 9 to December 15, 2024: 2024 Shaker Holiday Market - 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY 12211
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 12, 2024: Maple Ski Ridge Annual Fall Festival – Maple Ski Ridge 2725 Mariaville Road Schenectady, NY
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 12, 2024: Holiday Art Market – First United Methodist Church of Delmar, 428 Kenwood Ave Delmar, NY
Noon October 13, 2024: Troy ChowderFest – Downtown Troy, NY
6 p.m. October 16, 2024: UAlbany Women’s Volleyball at Siena – UHY Center Siena College 515 Loudon Road Loudonville, NY
Noon to 1 p.m. October 18, 2024: Fall Foliage Lunchtime Hike – Trailhead Number 5 Blueberry Hill West 195 New Karner Rd Albany, NY
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 19, 2024: 1UpState – Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street Albany, NY
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 19, 2024: Stuyvesant Plaza Autumn Fest – Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave Albany, NY
3 to 9 p.m. October 19, 2024: Diwali Festival of Light – Empire State Plaza Convention Center Albany, NY
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 20, 2024: A Big Gay Market Washington Park Albany, NY
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 23 & 24, 2024: Mystic Fair – Empire State Plaza Albany, NY
4:30 p.m. October 26, 2024: Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5k – Washington Park Albany, NY
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 27, 2024: Festival of Nations – Empire State Plaza Albany, NY
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 27, 2024: Albany ComicCon - Polish Community Center 225 Washington Ave Extension Albany, NY

Voter Registration

With the election right around the corner read over these facts below so you are prepped and ready to do your civic duty and cast your ballot.

Election day is approaching fast, it is less than 40 days away. Remember to mark November 5, 2024, on your calendars.
Remember, this is not just the presidential election. There are many congressional elections as well as state and local elections. Make sure that you research what elections are applicable to your hometown.
If you are curious to know a candidate’s stance, Vote Smart is a nonpartisan website to help begin your research into who would best represent you.
October 26, 2024, is the deadline for registering to vote in the 2024 general elections for New York.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot requests are also required to be received by October 26, 2024. If delivered in person, the deadline is November 4, 2024.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballots must be postmarked by November 5, 2024, and arrive at the County Board of Elections by November 12, 2024.
See if you qualify to request a mail-in or absentee ballot.
Not sure where your polling assigned polling station is or the status of your voter registration? Find your voter information.
If your voting address is in another state, you check out the usa.gov voter registration webpage to find your state’s voter information.

Commuter Corner

Trying to navigate being a commuter student? Here are some tips and tricks to help you stay connected with the campus while you are here or away:

Building a connection to campus can be hard for a commuter. Try joining clubs on campus. You can find these opportunities on the myInvolvement webpage.
Gaps between classes can be a blessing in disguise. Use that time to get homework done rather than going home and driving back later.
Be mindful of stacking classes. Five classes back-to-back on a single day may work for some, but it may prove to be exhausting.
Form study groups with other students. It is not only a great way to succeed academically, but also expand your social circle.
Need a place to relax and chill during your free time on campus? Check out the Transfer and Commuter Lounge in Campus Center 109.
Cooking meals at home can be a great way to save money. Eating lunch every day on campus can be expensive. You will find two microwaves in the Campus Center food court and two in the Transfer/Commuter lounge to heat your food in. Alternatively, you can look into getting a commuter meal plan to use at the dining halls.
Do you want a place to keep your stuff on campus? Rent a locker. They are in the transfer/commuter lounge and on the third floor of the Campus Center. Fill out a rental form on the Campus Center Connections webpage.
Try to leave your home early on exam days. Rhere may be roadblocks or other issues that prevent you from getting to class. You can stay up to date with unexpected and scheduled road closures by signing up for the City of Albany’s text notification service Nixle. You can sign up on the Albany Police Department’s website.
Want to skip the line for food options in the Campus Center? Download the Mobile ID app to order from locations in the Campus Center (make sure to add funds to Munch Money). The app does not charge sales taxes on orders.

Damien posing with students on Bob Ford Field

Finding Your Work/School Balance

Want to gain work experience while in school? Here are some ways you can find part-time work and internships as well as balance work with school:

Job board websites frequently do not have the most up-to-date information. Use the company website and apply directly there.
Restaurant and retail work typically offers flexible hours.
Consider looking for an internship. Many government internships are available in many different fields.
If looking for internships or part-time jobs, take advantage of Handshake.
Do not give away time you do not have. Stay on top of your schoolwork. Remember you are a student first.
Create to-do lists to stay organized. Outlook has this feature along with a calendar feature.
Make sure that your employer knows that your schedule may change semester to semester.
Career Services, here on the Uptown Campus in the Science Library, is a fantastic resource for all students, first year to senior year. They can help you prepare your application materials, practice for your interview, identify jobs you may be interested in and more. Stop by no matter what class year you are.