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THE ALFRED UNIVERSITY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

May 23, 2013

The classrooms were not empty long. The first session of Summer School began Monday, accompanied by balmy weather compatible with comparing class notes outdoors.
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Peter Cuneo, Robert Benmosche, Charles Edmondson AIG leader tells Alfred University Class of 2013 to be flexible and seize the available opportunities

With a vision in mind, “deal with the hand that’s been dealt you,” Robert H. Benmosche, CEO of American International Group Incorporated (AIG), told members of the Alfred University (AU) Class of 2013 Saturday morning. 

NYS Tax-Free Zones could entice entrepreneurs to upstate

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called his “tax-free zones” proposal “game-changing.” Alfred University President Charles M. Edmondson agreed the zones have the potential to put upstate New York back in the game.

Alumnus’s work appears in ‘Toxicity’

Work by Greg Leshe ’85, assignment photographer/interdisciplinary artist, is included in “Toxicity,” opening at the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center (WAH), 135 Broadway (corner of Bedford Avenue), Brooklyn, Saturday, May 25. The opening reception runs from 6-8 p.m., in the Main Gallery. 

AU Life Trustee to share memoirs at Rochester Public Library

Dr. Ruth Scott, Alfred University Life Trustee, will share her private memoirs from a life of public service and professional success, Tuesday, May 28, at noon in the Rochester Area Public Library.

AU’s own rodeo queen to compete in barrel racing event

Lexi Buckheit, Miss Rodeo New York who is also a junior art and design major (minoring in education and equine science) at Alfred University (AU), will be competing in the Gerry (NY) Rodeo’s “Bulls and Barrels” event, Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1. The shows begin both nights at 7:30 p.m. 

See AU’s Art Force Five at Louisiana Museum

The members of the Alfred University Art Force Five do not have x-ray vision, spider-senses, or super strength but instead claim that creativity is the most powerful tool in thwarting evil and addressing conflict. This non-violence message will be colorfully presented to children at the Louisiana Children’s Museum on Saturday, June 1.

Annual community 5K walk/run part of Reunion '13 activities

Alfred University’s annual Alfred Community 5K Walk and Run will take place this year on Saturday, June 8, during Reunion Weekend 2013, beginning at 9 a.m. at the bandstand on Main Street. All are welcome to participate.

Alfred University tops in Western New York in PayScale rankings

Graduates of Alfred University (AU) get a good return on their investment in the form of lifetime earnings, according to a PayScale.com ranking of more than 1,500 colleges and universities.

Hall to retire as Alfred University provost

William M. Hall, who has been provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Alfred University (AU) since July 2010, will retire at the end of the current academic year, closing out a 33-year career at the University.

Sigma Xi chapter inducts 12 into science research society

Sigma Xi, the international scientific research society has announced that twelve Alfred University students have been inducted into the research honor society for the 2012-13 academic year.

Stephens selected to join University as provost, vice president for Academic Affairs

W. Richard Stephens Jr., who is currently provost at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC, will join the administrative team at Alfred University as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective July 1.

McNamara named ODK Leader of the Year

Kelly J. McNamara of Hurleyville, a graduate of Tri-Valley Central School, has been named Leader of the Year by the Alfred University (AU) Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK). In addition, she will be nominated for the National Leader of the Year Award.

Hall of Fame Committee seeks nominations for 2014 inductees

The Alfred University Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee is accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2014.

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