Civic Engagement

Several honored with Spirit of Service Awards

Members of the Alfred State College, Alfred University, and Alfred village community came together virtually for the 10th annual Celebration of Service Ceremony to honor recipients of the Spirit of Service Award.   Read Article

Alfred State College and Alfred University resume Spring Into Action Day of Service

Spring Into Action Day of Service, an annual community service event co-sponsored by Alfred University’s Gary Horowitz Service Learning Program and Alfred State College’s Center for Civic Engagement, returned this year after a hiatus in 2020 due to the global pandemic. Read Article

New students make a difference on Community Action Day

“This program is a great way for new students to connect with their community, help out, and build relationships with others in their new home,” Jonathan Hilsher said. Read Article

Pioneers volunteer out-of-state during spring break

“I was impressed with how the students were so dedicated to helping,” she said. “The students were eager to get their hands dirty and make an impact on the community. As students who are familiar with hands-on learning, they jumped right into the tasks they were assigned on day one," said Amy Miller. Read Article

Alfred State College joins campuses nationwide in effort to be ‘Voter Friendly’

According to Jonathan Hilsher, director of Civic Engagement, “This designation is an extension of Alfred State’s focus on preparing involved students for successful careers and purposeful lives." Read Article

New students make a difference on Community Action Day

Recently, 98 students participated in the school’s Community Action Day, the annual day of service that takes place during the college’s Week of Welcome, in which new students engage in a number of local community service projects. Read Article

Alfred State assists with Hurricane Harvey relief

Twelve Alfred State students, two retired faculty members, one current faculty member, and a community volunteer made the trip to Texas last month to partner with disaster relief organization All Hands and Hearts – Smart Response in making a difference in the community. Read Article

Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through Spirit of Service Awards

One way in which Alfred State pays tribute to Dr. King is by honoring those who represent his spirit of service. This year, the college will host its eighth annual Spirit of Service Award Ceremony at 5 p.m. Jan. 30 in the community room at the Union University Church, 29 N. Main St., Alfred. Read Article

Project Prom Dress Extravaganza to be held April 15

Project Prom Dress Extravaganza 2018 will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15 in the Pioneer Center on the Alfred campus. Read Article

Alfred Food Pantry and Alfred Community Garden: Growing Together

The end of the harvest season for 2017 has kicked off the next period of planning between the Alfred Food Pantry and the Alfred Community Garden. Read Article