Civic Engagement

Community Needs Hub opens in Peet Hall

“We are so excited to have this new space to provide much needed services to our students. We are appreciative of everyone that worked so hard to make this a reality. We now have a home that allows visitors to access the services we offer within our department.” Cyan Corwine Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing Read Article

Community gathers for Day of Service in Alfred

“This is so impressive in so many ways. “It is a special combination of efforts between our community, Alfred State, and Alfred University. We are all Alfred at the end of the day. What better way to come together as a team than to make our downtown area more beautiful.” Dr. Steve Mauro Read Article

EOP Leadership Summer Prep Academy students assist Habitat for Humanity

“I heard from several of our Prattsburgh partners. One thanked me for bringing our future leaders to Prattsburgh. Everyone from the Town Supervisor to the homeowners, who were helped, were appreciative of everything that the students did.” Joy Overacker - Community Outreach Director and resource development for Steuben County Habitat for Humanity Read Article

Cultural Life Center celebrates Juneteenth at Alfred Farmers Market

Alfred State Interim Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Afua Boahene and Coordinator of BIPOC Scholars and College Transition Specialist Dr. Brian Saltsman celebrated and educated the community about Juneteenth at the Alfred Farmers Market on Sunday. Read Article

Peter McClain and Reza Yadollahi honored with Leadership through Civic Engagement award

Alfred State Director of Accounting and Controls Peter McClain and Professor and Coordinator of the Construction Management program Dr. Reza Yadollahi were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award.  Read Article

Alfred State hosts Special Olympic Spectacular

Alfred State hosted the annual Special Olympics Track and Field Spectacular on Friday. The event, which has won numerous NCAA and NACDA awards over the years, is organized by the athletic department and is run by coaches, student-athletes, and countless volunteers from across the college community. Read Article

Group of Electrical and Culinary Arts students prepare and serve dinner at Ronald McDonald House

“I wanted to give back because my family had to stay at the Ronald McDonald House when I was sick and again when my brother was sick, me when I was in the 10th grade and when my brother was in 4th grade.”   Rebekka Jones - Culinary Arts Student Read Article

Alfred State College designated a voter friendly campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project

“This designation is an extension of Alfred State’s focus on preparing students for successfully career and purposeful lives. We will continue to promote initiatives like this that support student civic leadership and informed, active community engagement.” Cyan Corwine Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing Read Article

Gabriel Cooks honored as a Newman Civic Fellow

“It humbles me not only to serve others without expecting reimbursement but also to be able to motivate those around me to help others and to understand and respect counterparts in different aspects of their lives.” Gabriel Cooks Read Article

Alfred State celebrates Douglass Day

“So much care has been put into creating a meaningful engagement opportunity by the Douglass Day organizers and their efforts have resulted in an incredible crowdsourced initiative that broadens perspectives and invites an international community to explore and digitally preserve important narratives." Cyan Corwine - Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing Read Article