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Recovery process begins at Alfred University and in community
Even before the fire was extinguished Thursday, efforts were under way to help Alfred University students who were permanently or temporarily left without housing.

The fire, which broke out a little after 6 a.m. in a wood-frame structure at the corner of South Main and West University streets in the Village of Alfred, destroyed the building that housed West Side Liquors and the Alfred Sports Center, as well as off-campus apartments for seven Alfred University students and two Alfred State College students.

To read a full report on the fire and the University’s response, go to: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?&ID=5740


Fire photos available on the web
Photos of the fire, taken by Alfred University student Adam Brockway ’10, a photography major in the School of Art & Design, are available at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/newsatalfred.edu/AdamBrockwayAlfredFire#

http://picasaweb.google.com/newsatalfred.edu/CraigBraackAlfredFire#

Alumni News

‘Masters of Mid-Century California Modernism: Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman’
The Exhibition "Masters of Mid-Century California Modernism: Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman" continues its successful run at the Mingei International Museum in San Diego, CA through Jan. 10, 2010. Jerry (MFA in ceramics 1952) and Evelyn Ackerman now have a Web site on their art: www.ackermanmodern.com. An article on them ran in the July American Craft magazine, and you can read it online at: http://www.americancraftmag.org/article.php?id=7832


Alumna’s work featured in group show at Cazenovia College Art Gallery
The Cazenovia (NY) College Art Gallery presents “WONDERLAND,” a group exhibition of artists from across the United States, including Claire Hedden, from Wednesday, Nov. 4 (opening reception at 4p.m.) through Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. The exhibition is closed during Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 24 through Nov. 30.

Claire, of Normal, IL, is a member of the AU class of 2000. She earned a post-baccalaureate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. Claire was a resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT. She is an adjunct instructor of art in the Ceramics and Fundamentals Programs of the College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and is included in several private collections. She recently received a sculpture fellowship from the New York Foundation for the Arts.

The Cazenovia College Art Gallery is on the corner of Sullivan and Seminary streets in Cazenovia. Hours during the academic year are: Monday through Thursday, 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Friday, 1-4 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 2-6 p.m. For information contact Jennifer Pepper, gallery director, by Email, or by phone at 315.655.7138. Information is also on the Web at www.cazenovia.edu/art-gallery.


Correction to: ‘FAN’ radio discussion
(Editor’s Note: Several facts in last week’s item were incorrect. Paul Carton set us straight.)

Greg Cohen, AU class of 1990, reports that on Oct. 28 a discussion on WFAN SportsRadio 660 AM, the Boomer & Carton Show, included a reference to AU. The show is hosted by Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton, and Carton referenced his father Paul Carton, who graduated from Alfred in the class of ’59, as having recently reunited with his college roommate Stu Wunsh ’59 of Caldwell, NJ.


Alumna to open show at Chelsea gallery
Venetia Kapernekas Gallery is pleased to present Capacity, an exhibition by New York-based artist Lynn Koble opening on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5-8 p.m. Lynn is a member of the AU class of 1990. The Venetia Kapernekas Gallery is at Chelsea 526 West 26th Street, Suite 814, 212-462-4150. Capacity runs through Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009.

To read more about Lynn and her exhibit, go to: http://www.artcat.com/exhibits/10338


Attention AU alumni – Please nominate colleagues who qualify for awards!
The Alumni Association presents awards annually at Reunion to alumni and friends of the University who have contributed to Alfred, their workplace, and society in general. Please help us recognize those individuals for their efforts and achievements by nominating them for an Alumni Association Award. Nomination forms are available for download at http://www.alfred.edu/alumni/awards.html. Nominations are due by Jan. 1, 2010.

Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement – given to honor alumni whose achievements in their profession, career or avocational pursuits, or service to society bring honor and distinction to AU.

Alumni Award for Distinguished Service – given to alumni in recognition of loyalty and commitment in service to Alfred University.

Abigail Allen Award for Service to Women – given to honor an Alfred alumnus/a in recognition of distinctive career achievement, community service, or avocational pursuits that have improved the quality of women’s lives.

Lillian T. Nevins Award for Lifetime Service to Alfred University – given to honor alumni who have rendered outstanding service to Alfred University.

Honorary Alumnus/a Recognition Award – given to a non-graduate in recognition of interest, allegiance and service to Alfred University and alumni, that the recipient may be evermore one of us.

Nominations may be forwarded to the Alumni Relations Office, Welcome Center, One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. You may also Email nominations or fax your information to 607.871.2391. Please contact us with any questions at 607.871.2144. We thank you for your support and assistance!


Alumna to present smART art show
Eileen Hickey-Hulme, AU class of 1968, is presenting her work at 326 Melrose St., Brooklyn, on Saturday, Nov. 7 from noon-4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, from noon-8 p.m.

More at: www.EileenHickeyhulme.blogspot.com

Campus News

Environmental talk to focus on ‘Traditional/Non-traditional Home’

Learn more at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?&ID=5734


Fosdick Nelson Gallery presents seven-artist ‘Ferrous Bloom’

Read about the artists and their exhibit at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?&ID=5727


Popular band ‘Everclear’ to perform at Alfred University

For ticket information and more on the group, go to: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?&ID=5729


Chamber Singers, Chorus, Jazz Band to perform annual Festifall

To read more, go to: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=5737


Alfred University appoints second Inamori Professor

Get the facts at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?&ID=5728


AU to host up-and-coming Washington, D.C. comedian Erin Jackson

For more information, go to: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=5713


Lewis to display work at Newark, NJ, gallery

Read more at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?&ID=5725


cIcu asks NYS Assembly to reject the Governor's mid-year Higher Education cuts
Traditionally, higher education receives 7-8 percent of state general fund
support. The Executive's proposed mid-year higher education cut of $211
million or 12 percent places a disproportionate burden on the higher
education community.

Financial aid programs help more than 300,000 New Yorkers each year and help many low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. The Executive
proposes cutting the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) ($26.2 million), the
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) ($2.28 million), Science and
Technology Entry Programs (STEP/C-STEP) ($713,000), Liberty Partnerships
Programs ($780,000), and Direct Institutional ("Bundy") Aid ($1.45 million).

We encourage you to engage your campus community in taking a stand for student aid. Please use this sample message:
http://cicu.org/CMT/Toolkit/091016SampleMessageReDRPtoCampusCommunities.doc  The e-advocacy site is at http://capwiz.com/cicu/home/.

Sports

Football game at Ithaca to be broadcast live on Internet
Alfred University’s football game at Ithaca Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. can be viewed live on the Internet. The video broadcast by Ithaca College’s ICTV television station can be accessed at http://secure.stretchinternet.com/demo/games.php?user=ithaca&o=cal_stamp by clicking on the link for the Ithaca-Alfred game in the broadcast menu.


Saxons move up in national coaches poll
The Alfred University football team is ranked 14th in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III national top-25 poll.

Get all the details at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=5749


Saxons’ Mannino named Empire 8 men’s soccer all-star
Frankie Mannino, a freshman forward on the Alfred University men’s soccer team, has been named an Empire 8 Conference all-star.

Read all about this all-star at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=5752


Experienced Saxons poised to move up in Empire 8
The 2009-10 Alfred University men’s basketball team returns four of five starters from a team that went 8-17 last season. The team’s experience, and added depth, has the Saxons in position to make a run at the team’s first-ever berth in the Empire 8 Conference championship tournament.

Learn more at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=5753


Improved Lady Saxons hope to make mark in conference
In 2008-09, the Alfred University women’s basketball team was among the most improved of all teams in Division III. With four of five starters returning, head coach Jay Murphy is confident his team will continue its upward climb and challenge for the program’s first-ever berth in the Empire 8 Conference championship tournament.

Find out more at: http://www.alfred.edu/pressreleases/viewrelease.cfm?ID=5754


Hall of Fame Committee seeks nominations for 2010 inductees
The Alfred University Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee is accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2010. The deadline for making nominations for next year’s class is Jan. 15, 2010. Printable and on-line nomination forms are available on-line at http://saxons.alfred.edu/hall-of-fame/  Completed printable forms should be mailed to James Moretti, Director of Athletics, Alfred University, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802.


Saxons Sports Roundup
Alfred University sports fans, check out the last week's scores and highlights in the Saxons Sports Roundup: http://saxons.alfred.edu/sportsroundup/