Blue & Gold Today

Honor a graduate by leaving their permanent mark on Alfred State.

Faculty and staff, celebrate the achievements of a graduating student by purchasing a commemorative brick in their honor! Engraved bricks are a meaningful way to recognize their hard work and create a lasting tribute on campus.

🔹 Personalized with their name
🔹 Placed in a special location on campus
🔹 A gift they’ll treasure for years to come

Show your support and appreciation for their journey—order a brick today!

See our website for more info or call us at 607-587-3931. Please note the deadline to order your brick and have it in place by Commencement 2025 is Friday, April 18th at 4PM.

- THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS –

Alfred State Dance Team presents our SPRING SHOWCASE on Saturday, March 29th in Orvis Auditorium! Seating begins at 6:00 pm and the Performance starts at 6:15 pm. At our Intermission, refreshments will be provided by ACES including cookies, brownies, and sweet iced tea. Purchase tickets at the door. Cash Only! Ticket prices are $3 for students and $7 for general admission. Welcome SPRING with us! See you there!

The Office of Institutional Advancement is pleased to announce that Lynn Brennan White, the new Production Manager for Marketing & Communications, is the winner of a $25 gift card to N'Dulge Cakes & Pastries! As a new staff member, Lynn chose to support Accentuate Alfred by contributing an amount from each paycheck back to the Alfred State Community.

Thank you to all of our new and returning participants in this program—your generosity truly makes a difference in the continued growth of our campus year after year.

Congratulations again, Lynn!

Hello all,

In the past few weeks, nine faculty and staff members enrolled or increased their support through Accentuate Alfred. 

Accentuate Alfred provides critical resources enhancing our students’ educational experiences, from scholarships and state-of-the-art learning tools to funding for student activities and campus improvements. Every dollar contributed goes toward ensuring our students have the opportunities and support they need to succeed.

This Friday, February 14, the IA office will be drawing one name of a faculty/ staff member who has enrolled or increased their support to accentuate Alfred since spring opening remarks. A $25 gift certificate to N’Dulge would be a perfect gift for your Valentine! We offer this very sweet treat as a thank you for your support to the college.

To make a one-time donation or set up a recurring gift through online, click Accentuate Alfred. 

Thank you again for your attention and thank you to those who have decided to join us so far. I'm excited to build a brighter future together!

Sincerely,

John P. Lewis, '01
Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations
LewisJP@alfredstate.edu
607-587-3923

Hello again,

In the past two weeks, seven faculty and staff members enrolled or increased their support through Accentuate Alfred. 

Accentuate Alfred provides critical resources enhancing our students’ educational experiences, from scholarships and state-of-the-art learning tools to funding for student activities and campus improvements. Every dollar contributed goes toward ensuring our students have the opportunities and support they need to succeed.

On Friday, February 14 the IA office will be drawing one name of a faculty/ staff member who has enrolled or increased their support to accentuate Alfred since spring opening remarks. A $25 gift certificate to N’Dulge Cakes & Pasties would be a perfect gift for your Valentine! We offer this very sweet treat as a thank you for your support to the college.

To make a one-time donation or set up a recurring gift through online, click Accentuate Alfred. 

Thank you again for your attention and thank you to those who have decided to join us so far. I'm excited to build a brighter future together!

Sincerely,

John P. Lewis, '01
Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations
Alfred State College
LewisJP@alfredstate.edu
607-587-3923

Do you know an alumni that has made a difference within their community and/or profession that is a positive reflection of Alfred State? We want to recognize them with our Distinguished and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards at Honor's Convocation! For the Outstanding Young Alumni award we are looking for an alumni that is within 10 years of graduating. Please submit a letter of recommendation to alumni@alfredstate.edu with their accomplishments by Friday February 7th. 

Hello again,

In the past two weeks, seven faculty and staff members enrolled or increased their support through Accentuate Alfred. 

Accentuate Alfred provides critical resources enhancing our students’ educational experiences, from scholarships and state-of-the-art learning tools to funding for student activities and campus improvements. Every dollar contributed goes toward ensuring our students have the opportunities and support they need to succeed.

On Friday, February 14 the IA office will be drawing  one name of a faculty staff member who has enrolled or increased their support to accentuate Alfred since spring opening remarks. A $25 gift certificate to N’Dulge Cakes & Pasties would be a perfect gift for your Valentine! We offer this very sweet treat as a thank you for your support to the college.

To make a one-time donation or set up a recurring gift through online click Accentuate Alfred. 

Thank you again for your attention and thank you to those who have decided to join us so far. I'm excited to build a brighter future together!

Sincerely,

John P. Lewis, '01
Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations
Alfred State College
LewisJP@alfredstate.edu
607-587-3923

Dear Faculty and Staff,

The offices of Career Development and Institutional Advancement are excited to announce an upcoming Networking Event that will coincide with our Signing Day Dinner.  This is designed to connect students with employers, professionals, and alumni from various industries.  It will provide valuable opportunities for students to network, learn about career pathways, and engage with potential employers.

We would be grateful if you could share any relevant employer contacts or industry connections that are also Alfred State Alumni that might be interested in participating. Your support in connecting us with professionals from your network will help ensure the success of this event and provide our students with meaningful opportunities.

• Date: Wednesday, 4/23/25
• Networking with Students: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• Signing Day Dinner with Employers and Students: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Student Leadership Center, Park Space and Small Event Space

For more information or to submit employer contacts, we encourage you to fill out this form:  Alumni Employer Submission. Please reach out to Sandra Burdick at BurdicSL@alfredstate.edu if you have any questions.

Thank you for helping us create meaningful connections that enrich our students’ academic and professional journeys.

The Office of Institutional Advancement will be closed on 12/24 & 12/25 for Christmas. Happy Holidays!

Alfred State Dance Team presents our WINTER SHOWCASE on Saturday, December 7th in Orvis Auditorium! Hot Chocolate Bar starts at 6:30 pm and the Performance starts at 7 pm. With a special performance from THE ROCK BAND at our Intermission. Purchase tickets in advance at the Campus Store with cash, CSA, or credit/debit card. Tickets at the door are Cash Only. Ticket prices are $3 for students and $5 general admission. Welcome the Holiday season with us! See you there!

The newest edition of the Alfred State Alumni & Friends online magazine is now available.   

Fall 2024 Alumni Magazine

Inside the magazine check out some of the following stories:  

• Read about the family ties between Timothy Harris, '77, his family, and Alfred State 
• Learn about how alumni and friends have supporting the college for the future
• Read the Pioneer PROfiles of a trio of current and a trio of young alumni representing each of the college's three schools.
• Learn more about how to connect to local alumni in your area.  
• Meet Associate Professor and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology Department Chair Aric Bryant, '06.
• Check out the latest college, school, and athletic news  
• Learn more about how to get involved in alumni event and see gifts in action around campus.
• Connect with fellow alum by reading the class notes.  

Dear Alfred State College Faculty and Staff,

On Monday, Nov. 25, we will send out a brief online questionnaire for your feedback on potential fundraising initiatives for our college. Your input is invaluable, and to thank you for your time, we’re offering some exciting rewards!

• One lucky participant will win an Alfred State College sweatshirt
• The department with the highest participation will earn a well-deserved pizza party

The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and the deadline to submit it is Dec. 5. Please be on the lookout for this survey on Monday, Nov. 25.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our college and for helping shape the future of our community.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mauro

Today- November 21! We call on all Pioneers, past and present, to come together to raise funds to support scholarships, new programs, technology, student groups, and athletics. For faculty and staff, we encourage you to give back to your programs and things you’re truly passionate about at Alfred State! Click to Make Your Gift

In addition, be sure to stop in the SLC between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to check out what our student clubs and organizations are doing in honor of today's celebration.  Spin the "wheel of fun, Thank-a-Donor, grab some snacks, build a ginger-bread house, and so much more! 

Join us Tonight at 7 p.m. in the Orvis Activities Center for the Men's Basketball Game! 

At halftime of the game take your chance at winning a $100 Gift Card to Wal-Mart by being the first to hit a half-court shot - A $1 donation will get you a ball in your hands for this 2024 Day of Giving Challenge!  

Don’t forget we are still accepting donations to help replenish, The Community Needs Hub. Drop offs for non-perishable items and gently used garments will be in SLC, Alumni House, and in the Zero Energy Home on the Wellsville Campus. Email me at sciottjm@alfredstate.edu for more info. Watch President Mauro kick off the day with a challenge. As always- we THANK YOU for you for your support

Today we celebrate as Alumni and Friends of Alfred State! Join in on our 2024 Annual Day of Giving!

Dr. Mauro Day of Giving Video

Join us at a pair of events today

• Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., various clubs and organizations will be hosting activities in the Student Leadership Center to celebrate the day. Make sure to stop by and take part in some of the activities and sign a thank you card for our donors.
• Tonight, during halftime of the men’s basketball game vs. Geneseo at 7 p.m., the first fan to hit a half-court shot will win $100. Entry into this contest is only $1.

Give here

REV+FLOW by REFIT is a one of a kind workout to a super fun playlist featuring Taylor Swift songs! And for our last three classes of this Fall semester (11/6, 13, 20), we are bringing back some class FAVs from last year including "Fabulous" and "The Greatest Show"!!! Contact me to get your requests on the playlist!! I will add a few more each week! It's FREE for students, faculty and staff on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 pm in The Studio at the Pioneer Center. Yoga mats and light (optional) hand weights are provided. Watch this short promotional video to see what you might expect during a REV+FLOW class. 

If you have questions, contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu

https://youtu.be/fmY7d4SNtOU

Please join us for the Harris Hall Atrium and Classroom Auditorium Dedication on Friday Nov. 15th at 3pm. This special event will be held in the Engineering Technology Building in the atrium outside of Room 215. 

Light snacks and refreshments will be served! 

Hope to see you there!

Join us in the Student Leadership Center Park Space on Wednesday, October 23rd at 1PM for a very exciting event with Perry's Ice Cream featuring Brian Perry, 1985 Alfred State Alum.

• Company Overview
• Flavor Concept Development
• NPD Process
• Team Member Journeys
• Explore Career Opportunities
• Q&A and FREE Samples!

See you there!

Homecoming/ Family Weekend 2024 is October 17th- 20th, the planned events are geared for enjoyment for all ages and will surely be a great time! To check out a full list of scheduled events, visit: Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 | Alfred State

Do you love parades? On Friday October 18th at 6pm, HC/FW is featuring a parade that encourages floats, trailers or walking groups to celebrate their ALFRED STATE SPIRIT!! If you are a student group/club/organization/etc, faculty/staff department or alumni ALL are welcome to join! PLEASE register for this by visiting the events page and completing the registration via the hyperlinked registration form. Following the parade there will be multiple food options (dining dollars and meal swipes CAN be used!), a pep rally and live music from the Sweet Degenerates with FIREWORKS! 

Do you have a car that you love to show off? On Saturday October 19th at 10am, there will be a car show that will have $600 offered in CASH PRIZES, there will be a 1st place winner for alumni/guest and student categories and will each WIN $300!!!!!!!!! PLEASE register prior to the weekend via the hyperlinked registration form on the events page and Student registration is FREE!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU to the sponsors of this weekend to allow FREE ENTRANCE TO THE GAME AND THE CASH PRIZES FOR THE CAR SHOW, AIMS SELF STORAGE AND MOVING CENTER, PERKS AUTO CARE AND VANS ALIGNMENT! 

Full schedule of events, Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 | Alfred State

Please join us for the Walter Sass Surveying Lab Dedication on Wednesday July 31st at 2pm. This special event will be held in the Engineering Technology Building in Room 327, snacks and refreshments will be served! Hope to see you there!

Hot off the presses!! So many reasons to be proud of your entire Pioneer Family!

The 2024 Spring Edition of our Pioneer Pride- Alumni & Friends Magazine! 

Special Thanks to Paul Welker, James Reese, and Molly Andrus, along with the entire MARCOM Group for producing another awesome edition. 

This coming weekend is an exciting time on our campus, we are welcoming all alumni back to campus for our Reunion 2024 that will feature the Athletic Hall of Fame and the 50th Anniversary of the Traffic Light! All are welcomed to attend the following events: 

Friday June 7th, 4pm-7pm: Champagne Welcome in MacKenzie Commons, this event will include 'getting to know you' games and yummy appetizers

Saturday June 8th:
10am-12pm: Brunch with Q&A forum with College representatives in MacKenzie Commons
12pm: Big Blue Trolly Ride
2pm: Athletic Hall of Fame Happy Hour, 3rd floor of SLC, Park Space
3pm: Residential Life Friends BBQ, MacKenzie Commons (Registration is not required but if interested please email, perkinma3@alfredstate.edu)
50th Anniversary Celebration of the Traffic Light
6pm: Parade line up is behind Jordan Hall and then will go down Main Street 
6:20pm: Ceremony begins
7pm: Band, Sweet Degenerates, performs

If you would like to register for any of these events, please visit: Alumni Reunion and Hall of Fame Induction | Alfred State

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mary Perkins at perkinma3@alfredstate.edu or by calling ext. 3932

“We are excited to welcome back alumni for a fun-filled weekend. Not only will attendees get the opportunity to stay at the renovated MacKenzie Complex, they will be able to join the community as we celebrate the only traffic light in town on its birthday.”

ASC Director of Scholarships and College Relations Mary Perkins. 
Read the full story.

In May of last year, we celebrated a monumental occasion with Mary Huntington's 100th Birthday Celebration at the Lake Lodge. In memory of this event a scholarship was created, primarily for students that are non-traditional (entering Alfred State 5 years after high school), a resident of Allegany, Steuben or Cattaraugus counties and is chosen by the Financial Aid Department where Dr. Huntington's scholarship is as well. Your contribution to this scholarship would be greatly appreciated and will have a positive impact on our students! 

To contribute to this scholarship, we have created a webpage. 

For pictures from this event to remember this fond event, visit this Flckr page. 

Join us in the Mackenzie Commons on Monday, April 29th (3pm) as we celebrate the progress of a six-year renovation project serving more than 1100 students living in our Residence Halls.  The event will include remarks by President Mauro, Matthew Ryan (Residential Life) and four of our Architectural students (JoAnna Musacchio, Connor Weihoneig, Colin Thompson and John Snyder III), who have created concepts for the Mackenzie outdoor spaces.  The event will feature refreshments and a tour of the newest section of the renovation to open (“C” Tower).

Happy to announce the Fall 2023 Alfred State Alumni & Friends Magazine has hit the stands! Enjoy the wonderful work done by our Marketing & Communications Department. 

Thank You all for making the 2023 Day of Giving another very successful event! We could not continue to exceed our goal every year without the help of our on-campus Pioneer community. Our faculty/staff and wonderful students are learning year after year about the benefits of philanthropy to the college and to the future Pioneers of the world.  Read the article

Today- November 14! We call on all Pioneers, past and present, to come together to raise funds to support scholarships, new programs, technology, student groups, and athletics. For faculty and staff, we encourage you to give back to your programs and things you’re truly passionate about at Alfred State! Click to Make Your Gift

In addition, be sure to stop in the SLC between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to check out what our student clubs and organizations are doing in honor of today's celebration. Grab a free snack, snap a picture, play some cornhole, make your own holiday decorations, and join the celebration!! 

Join us Tonight at 6 p.m. in the Orvis Activities Center for the Women's Basketball Game! 

There will be raffle baskets outside the gym to bid on and the concession stand will be open! This is a collaboration between Pi Nu Epsilon Sorority and the Women's Basketball team. Money raised will go to Accord in Belmont and to Arbor Development in Bath. 

At halftime of the game take your chance at winning a $100 Gift Card to Wal-Mart by being the first to hit a half-court shot - A $1 donation will get you a ball in your hands for this 2023 Day of Giving Challenge!  

All week long we will be asking for help to replenish, The Community Needs Hub- food pantry. Drop offs for non-perishable items will be in SLC, Alumni House, and in the Zero Energy Home on the Wellsville Campus. Email me at sciottjm@alfredstate.edu for more info. Watch President Mauro kick off the day with a challenge. As always- we THANK YOU for you for your support!

The Patricia K. Fogarty, Former College Council Chair, Annual Scholarship was lovingly created in Pat’s memory following a life that was filled with decades of leadership and public service to the Southern Tier of New York and a commitment to the success of Alfred State College. The scholarship recipient must show a strong commitment to civic or volunteer engagement and will be chosen by the Department of Student Affairs. Her legacy will continue to positively impact the students at Alfred State College through this scholarship fund. If you are interested in contributing to this scholarship, you can visit the online giving page Alfred State (givesmart.com) and when selecting ‘Restrict my Gift to’ you will see Pat’s scholarship. If you have any questions or would like to give through payroll contribution or by a check please contact Mary Perkins at perkinma3@alfredstate.edu or calling 607-587-3932. 

The Alfred State Wrestling team gear store is back for a short period of time! Get your gear in time for wrestling and the winter seasons in brands like Carhartt, Under Armor, Cliff Keen and more to rep the Ox Gang and to stay warm! Use the link to check it out and be sure to get your orders in before Nov. 6th deadline. Ship to home or free shipping to Coach available. 

https://sportslocker.chipply.com/alfredwrestling23/

Please join the Alfred State College AIAS chapter for The Economics of Architecture, a panel discussion with architects, contractors, and clients exploring the dollars and cents of making buildings. The event will be held in the Allegany Room on Thursday, November 2nd, and will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner. At 6 p.m., the structured portion of the panel will begin, followed by an opportunity for audience questions. The event is free and open to the public but register fast as spots are quickly filling! See the attached poster for a QR code to register or use THIS LINK.