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Alfred University appoints Mark G. Danes vice president of Marketing and Communication Alfred University President Mark Zupan announces that Mark G. Danes will be joining the University as vice president of Marketing and Communication, effective Nov. 1. Danes comes to Alfred University from Des Moines University, where he has led the marketing and communication team since 2016.

Confucius Institute, Alfred University host first Chinese Language Education Development and Administrate Conference of New York State Alfred University recently hosted the Inaugural Chinese Language Education Development and Administrate Conference, which brought more than 30 administrators and educators from 17 schools/school districts and organizations in western New York to the campus.

This Week in the Arts October 8-14 On campus, public Arts events in the School of Art & Design + Performing Arts Division October 8 - 14, 2022. All events are free and open to the public.

Homecoming/Family Weekend video available A video from Alfred University’s Homecoming/Family Weekend is available for viewing on the University's Youtube channel.

Flower City Pottery Invitational features Alfred University artists The Flower City Arts Center located in Rochester, NY presents 18 premier ceramic artists from across North America, including several with ties to Alfred University for a long weekend celebrating the best in contemporary clay.

Alfred University alumna wins prestigious glass science award Alfred University alumna Jennifer Hunt, who earned a master’s degree in materials science and engineering in spring of 2022, has been named recipient of the prestigious Oldfield Award, presented annually by the Society of Glass Technology in recognition of students’ theses and research projects.

Professor of Sculpture to lead tour of William Underhill's sculpture at ACAM Coral Lambert, Professor of Sculpture at Alfred University, will conduct a tour of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum’s exhibition “William Underhill: Casting a Legacy” at 6 pm Oct. 20. at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum. Following the tour, she will take questions.

Alfred University Assistant Professor of Sociology Meredith Field will deliver the Oct. 13 Bergren Forum lecture "Abortion. Whose Opinion Matters?" Alfred University Assistant Professor of Sociology Meredith Field will deliver the Oct. 13 Bergren Forum lecture "Abortion. Whose Opinion Matters?"

Xiaowen Chen co-curates Beijing Art and Technology Biennale The inaugural Beijing Art and Technology Biennale (BATB) will be held at 798CUBE from September 22, 2022 to January 31, 2023. With its theme "Synthetic Ecology," this inaugural edition will be directed by Xiewei Song and Hera Lee, and co-curated by Xiaowen Chen, professor of printmaking in Alfred University's School of Art and Design, and Naiyi Wang.

Glass blowing studio operated by Pearl Dick ’98 featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show Alfred University graduate Pearl Dick ’98, a glass artist based in Chicago, was featured on a recent airing of The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she talked about her glassblowing studio, which offers programs that encourage growth and healing in inner-city youth.

October Art Walk The Alfred Art Walk returns on Thursday, October 20 from 5-8pm. The Art Walk features a large number of events and is free and open to the public.

Saxons’ Scanlon is E8 Women's Soccer Co-Offensive Player of the Week The Alfred University women's soccer team picked up their first Empire 8 Weekly Award of the season as Abby Scanlon was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week.