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The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce drop-in office hours on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, throughout the fall semester.
You're welcome to stop by to share your thoughts or concerns, ask questions, or provide feedback to Provost Dobie. No appointment is necessary, and appointments will not be accepted.
Office hours will be held on the following dates:
November 24
December 8
Please note: Office hours originally scheduled for November 10 have been canceled due to the VPEM candidate visit.
Submitted by: Crystal Henshaw
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Student proposals requesting funding for Spring/Summer 2026 from the Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students (ARGUS) program are due by midnight Friday, November 21. Instructions for preparing and submitting a proposal, along with the supporting application materials, can be found at the link below. Please note that proposals not adhering to the required format will be returned without review.
If you have questions, email Dr. Wallace at [email protected].
Link: ARGUS application information
Submitted by: Desmond Wallace
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Are you a student, faculty, or staff member who plays a wind, brass, or percussion instrument? The Alfred University Concert Band welcomes all members of the AU community to join us for the Spring 2026 semester!
Enjoy performing a wide variety of music in a friendly, collaborative environment - no audition required.
Come share your talent and be part of one of Alfred's musical ensembles!
For more information, click on the attached flyer.
Attachment: 39472_1.pdf
Submitted by: Mason St. Pierre
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The Student Athletic Advisory Committee is holding a Thanksgiving Potluck served by AU sports teams for the Alfred Community on Sunday, November 23rd from 12-2pm in the Joyce and Walton Center.
Attachment: Thanksgiving Potluck flyer
Submitted by: Briana Dorr
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Thanksgiving Recess begins after classes on Tuesday, November 25. Classes resume on Monday, December 1st. Enjoy!
Submitted by: Alex Holbrook
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Alfred University Music Department presents Chorus concert, Saturday Nov 22 @ 7:30pm in Miller Theater.
This is a free concert featuring Alfred University students and community members.
Link: Auconnect
Submitted by: College of Ceramics
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Alfred University Music Department presents a combined Jazz & Concert Band Concert, Wednesday Dec 3 @ 7:30pm. This is a free concert.
Link: Auconnect
Submitted by: College of Ceramics
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All faculty and staff are invited to the Pondering Pedagogy Series for November - "An Open Mic of Teaching and Learning" on Friday 11/21 from 12:20 - 1:10 pm in Olin 400. Join the Alfred University Teaching and Learning Center (AUTLC) to conversationally share, discuss, or gain feedback/perspective on (almost*) anything related to your teaching (or learning). Some ideas include a new strategy/assignment/idea that worked well in a course, student accomplishments from the semester, or a new life habit that is supporting your wellbeing. *We would like to keep the conversation OFF OF AI to give space for other topics. There will be (allergen conscious) light refreshments.
Submitted by: Liz Stearns
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Allen Term helps you catch up or get ahead. Allen Term courses are online so you can still enjoy the time at home with family and friends. Don't wait, register now.
Allen Term 2025-26 schedule is available now!!
For any questions, please email [email protected]
Link: Allen (Winter) Term
Submitted by: Alex Holbrook
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Gibbs Fitness Center along with The Joyce & Walton Center will be Closed November 25th-29th. Thank you!
Submitted by: Craig Yanni
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The AU Charities Drive funds three local organizations: Alfred-Alfred Station Community Chest, Allegany County United Way, and United Way of the Southern Tier. Please consider making a donation. You can choose where to send your support and can do so by either a payroll deduction or a one-time gift. No amount is too small.
Please complete and return the attached form to the Office of Human Resources & Payroll Services, Greene Hall, as soon as possible!
Thank you for your support.
Attachment: 39556_1.pdf
Submitted by: Bridget Bodnar
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We will be hosting a Basket Raffle and Ugly Sweater Competition during the Holiday Luncheon.
Basket Raffle
~Departments that wish to participate may contribute a basket or single item valued at $25-$30.
~Items can be themed, handcrafted, or include things like hats, mittens, snacks, or gift cards.
~Baskets can be dropped off to Human Resources no later than the end of business, December 12th.
~All employees attending the luncheon will receive five free raffle tickets.
~Additional tickets will be available for $1 each, with all proceeds benefiting the Campus Food Pantry.
~Employees may place tickets in any basket(s) they choose.
~Winners will be drawn throughout the luncheon.
Ugly Sweater Competition
~Departments are invited to create a group-themed ugly sweater entry for those who wish to participate.
~Themes should be work-appropriate and not tied to any religious holiday.
~Judging will focus on creativity and collaboration.
~Voting will take place via QR code, and winners will be announced at the end of the event.
~Departments have until December 5th to sign up.
Link: Alfred University Holiday Luncheon: Ugly Sweater Contest & Basket Raffle
Submitted by: Christine Harris
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The AU AI Faculty Development Working Group is pleased to share an educational resource with the AU community.
During the fall of 2025, SUNY partnered with Microsoft to offer the SUNY / Microsoft Copilot Virtual Roadshow: Unlocking Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat & Agents. This webinar was presented by Renata Ruiz, Senior AI Business Solutions Specialist at Microsoft. The recording of the webinar is now available for anyone who was unable to participate when it was originally presented.
This session provides an overview of Copilot chat, as well as the process for creating agents to assist with specific tasks.
Link: SUNY/ Microsoft Copilot Virtual Roadshow
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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Details: The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now available!
If you will be a student at AU for the 2026-2027 academic year and you have not already filed your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you'll need your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) to sign the 2026-2027 FAFSA. Go to https://studentaid.gov/fs... to create an FSA ID (if you do not already have one) or if you have forgotten your Username or Password.
Proceed to https://studentaid.gov/h/... to get started with the FAFSA filing.
For 2026-2027, you will be using 2024 income information.
The Alfred University FAFSA school code is 002668.
Upon completion of the FAFSA, you will be directed to "Start your state application" if your home state requires it. For NY State residents, this form is called a TAP Application and is required for TAP and other NY State aid.
For New York State Residents only: Be sure the proper Alfred University TAP school code is listed for both the fall and spring semesters.
Use Code 0020 for programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, College of Professional Studies, Mechanical, Renewable Energy and Undecided Engineering.
Use code 0960 for all other Engineering Programs and the School of Art and Design.
For more general information about financial aid at Alfred University, please visit our web page https://www.alfred.edu/ad... .
Our telephone number is 607-871-2159 and our email address is [email protected].
Link: https://studentaid.gov/h/...
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Submitted by: Barbara Landries
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Alfred Ceramic Art Museum presents 2026 upcoming exhibition.
"Eugene Ofori-Agyei: Fihankra (You Did Not Say Goodbye When You Left Home)."
February 12th to July 19th, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 12, 5-7pm
Eugene Agyei arrived at Alfred University in 2023, chosen by the Division of Ceramic Art faculty as the Turner Teaching Fellow in the School of Art & Design at the New York State College of Ceramics. Over the course of the following years, he formed a bond with the students, faculty and entire community, all the while developing his own complex body of work. In this exhibition, Agyei borrows from the tradition of Adinkra symbolism, native to his homeland of Ghana, in which a single symbol can express a range of complex ideas. These symbols form the starting point, but then mutate and transform into rich "assemblage" works incorporating fabric, wool, and wood in which formal and material considerations are given priority over direct symbolism.
Submitted by: Ellie Gamble
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Alfred Ceramic Art Museum presents upcoming Spring 2026 Exhibition:
"Sharif Bey: Autoethnography"
February 12th to July 19th, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 12, 5-7pm
Sharif Bey is an ambidextrous user of clay, as comfortable making pots as he is making poetic figures, daunting wall pieces or the gargantuan necklaces of his "Adornment" series. His work can be read at many levels - as an exploration of the multifaceted "ethnos" of his life; as an investigation of how meanings can shift according to context; as a ceramic practice that refuses to remain fixed in any one category, celebrating instead the endless possibilities of the medium. This show presents the diversity of Bey's practice, which nevertheless retains a united, and utterly unique, style and vision.
Submitted by: Ellie Gamble
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Due to the Thanksgiving break and Alfred University being closed on 11/27/2025 and 11/28/2025, all STUDENT timesheets including paper timesheets must be submitted by Tuesday 11/25/2025 at 4:30 PM.
Please Note:
* All student job entries and timesheets are due on Tuesday at 4:30 PM.
* Any time sheets or job entries submitted or received after this deadline will be paid in Pay Period #26.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure timely payroll processing.
Submitted by: Sabe Phelps
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The School of Engineering is pleased to announce that Abraham Ebunu will be defending his Ph.D Materials Science and Engineering thesis titled: DISORDERED MnO2 NANOSTRUCTURES FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE
AQUEOUS CHARGE STORAGE on Friday, December 5th, 2025, at 2:20P.M in Binns-Merrill Hall Room 106. If you wish to attend virtually, please email [email protected] and a zoom link will be provided. Copies of Abraham's thesis can be found in Binns-Merrill 106 and McMahon 110
Attachment: A. Ebunu Extract
Submitted by: Eliza Sidenstecker
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Starting in the early spring semester, we will launch a weekly KnowBe4 simulated phishing campaign for students. This initiative mirrors the program currently in place for employees and is designed to help students recognize and resist social engineering attacks from external bad actors. Phishing remains a significant issue for organizations of all sizes, and developing these skills is essential for personal and professional security.
Student instructions regarding the Phish Alert Button (PAB)-a tool many employees are already familiar with, will be shared at a future date. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at [email protected] or 607-871-2222.
To make this initiative engaging, we will also run a contest for the most conscientious student reporters of phishing emails through the Phish Alert Button (PAB). Students who consistently identify and report phishing attempts will have the opportunity to win a used laptop as part of this contest.
This program aligns with our educational mission and prepares students for the realities of the modern workplace, where cybersecurity awareness is critical. if you have any questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at [email protected] or 607-871-2222.
Submitted by: Gary Roberts
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