Civic Engagement

Alfred State takes first place in NADIIIAA Special Olympics Community Service Award

Tue, Jan 21st, 2025

"Our student-athletes mention this experience as being memorable and one of their favorite activities to be part of while being a Pioneer. It has truly been an amazing event to participate in and we look forward to continuing the tradition in the future." 

Jason Doviak

Humphrey Fellows visit Alfred State

Tue, Nov 26th, 2024

“Coordinating this visit and engaging with the CALS Humphrey Fellows is a highlight for me every year. I am always left inspired and encouraged by the exchanges that happen between our campus and the Fellows and am incredibly grateful to our campus partners and the CALS Humphrey Fellow leadership team that help me keep this collaboration strong.” 

Cyan Corwine

Alfred State recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

Mon, Nov 25th, 2024

“I am grateful for the collective efforts it took to bring valuable resources and programming to our student body! We are very fortunate to have student advocates, supportive administrators, and collaborative faculty, staff, and community partners to do this work alongside.” 

Cyan Corwine

Alfred State students and staff participate in Day of Service in Alfred

Tue, Sep 24th, 2024

“We are here today to learn about volunteerism and civic engagement and the importance of it. Giving up your time and your talent is the most precious thing that you can ever give. To see so many of you here today living that makes my heart happy.”

Dr. Steve Mauro

EOP Leadership Summer Prep Academy aids flooding victims

Fri, Aug 23rd, 2024

“Without the Alfred State EOP students, we would not have had the capacity to help so many residents in dire need. When demolishing water-damaged walls and floors, hauling debris, and even “mucking flood mud,” the students did so with energy, enthusiasm, and care.” 

Joy Overacker
Steuben County Habitat for Humanity. 

Nutrition classes raises money for Community Needs Hub

Sun, May 5th, 2024

“Alfred State has put forth a mission of enhancing learning through hands-on experiences while engaging students to be involved in a caring community. As a Nutrition course, I feel it’s our responsibility to bring awareness to food insecurity and support efforts to combat it. My students had the opportunity to participate in organizing, designing, selling, and preparing meals.”

Jennifer Ross

Smiles and high fives highlight Special Olympics Track & Field event

Sat, May 4th, 2024

“What a wonderful day. The weather was beautiful, and we had record numbers of our student-athletes helping run the events. This event gets better every year, and it is by far one of my favorite days of the school year. The smiles and high fives are the best part of the day.”

Anne Holmok

Spring into Action weeks begins Saturday

Thu, Apr 4th, 2024

“We have some very motivated student leaders and supportive faculty and staff that help to make these events possible. The opportunities to give have been created and it is my hope that our campus community gets involved in these initiatives, ensuring that all of these Spring into Action efforts are a success.”

Cyan Corwine

Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing

Eight students spend spring break working with Habitat for Humanity

Tue, Mar 19th, 2024

“We were able to help paint another house with Monisha and learn her story. Seeing her face when she saw all the walls up on her house made the whole trip worth it.”

Emma Baker

Annual Project Prom Dress Extravaganza to be held April 6

Thu, Feb 29th, 2024

"The Project Prom Dress Extravaganza means a great deal to local families and the sisters of Delta Chi Omega have worked hard to keep this initiative a mainstay for our community. The Center for Civic Leadership is proud to have this event kickstart our campus Spring into Action week and appreciate all the donors and student that make this event possible year after year.”

Cyan Corwine