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Students: submit your Wit and Wisdom today.
The Alfred University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest honor society, is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Wit and Wisdom Student Competition. Students should submit their best scholarly or creative writing for a general audience.
The winner will present their work at the April 23 Bergren Forum and receive a $250 cash prize.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 20. See attachment for complete guidelines, or email [email protected].
Submitted by: Juliana Gray
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It's almost here...Graduation is right around the corner. Follow the link below and order your cap and gown today! Ship to the bookstore to avoid shipping fees.
Link: Oak Hall Cap & Gown
Submitted by: Heather Miller
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AU's Universal Design for Learning Task Force is pleased to share weekly tips to help faculty and staff provide an inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of differences that may impact learning. This week's tip is:
Convey Meaning through Text Rather than Color
When creating materials for students, please ensure that students are able to engage with the content regardless of the use of color. It is important to convey meaning through the text itself, rather than relying solely on color. Not all individuals are capable of seeing color the same way. As a result, the students' understanding of colorful or highlighted text may differ from the intended meaning.
If colorful text is used, it is important to ensure good contrast between the font and the background for readability. The WebAIM Contrast Checker can help ensure that there is enough contrast between the text and background.
Link: WebAIM Contrast Checker
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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AU's Universal Design for Learning Task Force is pleased to share weekly tips to help faculty and staff provide an inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of differences that may impact learning. This week's tip is:
Meaningful Link Text
When you share links with users in an email, document, or Canvas course, it is important that the link text (that the user clicks on) describe the destination of the link. Otherwise, they will not know where the link is taking them. Please avoid using the URL or "click here" as link text, as they are ambiguous and their locations are not readable by screen readers.
Link: Master the Art of Accessible Link Text
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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Open Yoga with Sharon McConnell is free to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. Held every Wednesday at 5pm (when classes are in session) at the Joyce Walton Center, Multi-Purpose Room. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat or borrow from the school. All levels welcomed. Sponsored by The Office of the Provost - AU. For more information contact: Sharon McConnell at [email protected].
Attachment: OpenYoga_Poster
Submitted by: Sharon McConnell
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Applications are now open for the Women's Leadership Academy for next year (2026-27)!
This program is open to ALL students. So long as you are not graduating prior to Spring 2027, you can participate!
What is the Women's Leadership Academy? This program (WLA for short) is a long-standing tradition of the Judson Leadership Center. For students who wish to explore leadership development and have an interest in the intersections of gender, leadership, social change, and more - this might be the right fit for you. The program does involve two courses that are 2-credits each - one in the fall and one in the spring. The WLA is a one-year commitment [one academic year].
We are now taking applications for next year's cohort (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027). Faculty, staff, and students can also nominate a student to the WLA by sending Abby Hurley ([email protected]) their name.
We are also having a Women's Leadership Academy Open House on Saturday, February 21st in the Judson Leadership Center that you can attend to learn more.
To apply for the WLA, use the link in this post. Applications are due March 8th, 2026.
Link: WLA Application Form
Attachment: Women's Leadership Academy brochure
Submitted by: Abby Hurley
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Feb. 5 Bergren Forum: Coaches Panel, moderated by Deb Steward; Building Leaders On and Off the Field: The Developmental Role of DIII Athletics.
Alfred University coaches recruit across the globe to find prospective student-athletes who will be successful 'on and off the field' at Alfred University. With a mindset that we are teaching life lessons through sport, our coaches serve as mentors and teachers to our student-athletes. The coaches build team cultures and environments that aid in the growth of student-athletes' leadership and personal developmental skills. Empirical studies show DIII student-athletes commonly excel in dimensions such as modeling positive behaviors, inspiring shared vision, challenging norms, enabling others to act, and encouraging motivation and hope in teammates.
In this forum, you will hear from five of our coaches in a Q&A session moderated by Deb Steward, Associate Vice President for Student Experience, Athletics, & Recreation.
The Bergren Forum, sponsored by the Division of Human Studies and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, runs 12:15-1:10 on Thursdays in Nevins Theatre, Powell Campus Center and by zoom. Bring a brown bag lunch if you wish. Coffee and tea will be provided. For further information contact or a calendar invite with the zoom link, contact John D'[email protected]
Meeting ID: 930 4110 8541
Passcode: 098156
Link: Join the zoom here
Submitted by: Nickcole Klesa
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Please join President Zupan and the Employee Recognition Committee in celebrating milestones of our colleagues on May 12 from 10:30 to noon in Ade Dining Hall.
We will be recognizing those employees who have completed 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of service during the period 9/1/25-8/31/26.
We will honor colleagues who have retired or will retire during the period 9/1/25-8/31/26.
We will also be announcing the recipients of the following awards:
-Cathy Johnson Service Award
-Saxon Service Award
-Bob Condrate Lifelong Learner Award
Submitted by: Christine Harris
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Black history is more than what's written in books.
It is painted on canvases.
Spoken through poetry.
Heard in music.
Felt in movement.
RHYTHMS OF HOPE
Harmonies Born from Discomfort
Join us for an evening of powerful scenes and monologues by award-winning playwrights, brought to life by Alfred University students alongside professional guest artists.
Thursday, Feb. 26
6:30 PM
Powell Center - Nevins Theatre
Directed by Kolton Bradley
Talkback discussion and Soul Food reception to follow
Come celebrate Black History Month through art that challenges, uplifts, and resonates.
Link: https://youtu.be/ThubllGq1gs
Attachment: Black History Month | A Celebration of African American Theatre
Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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Douglass Day at Herrick Library
Celebrating Frederick Douglass & His Connection to Alfred University
Frederick Douglass visited Alfred University multiple times in the 1850's and spoke to the campus community on abolition and human rights - part of the school's long tradition of inclusive education and engagement.
Join us for Douglass Day, a national celebration honoring the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Frederick Douglass. This community-centered program highlights collective learning, civic engagement, and the importance of preserving history through shared action.
Friday, Feb. 13
Noon-3 pm
Herrick Library
In collaboration with Alfred State and Kindred
Program Highlights
* Live transcription activities contributing to national Douglass Day efforts
* Community engagement centered on Douglass's writings and legacy
* Frederick Douglass-related materials on display
Interactive Activities
* Live transcription in the computer lab
* Bookmark-making station featuring Douglass
Day-themed designs, where participants can write a favorite Frederick Douglass quote from this year's transcription materials or his broader body of work
All are welcome.
Link: https://youtu.be/X81fJsU0wYs
Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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