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Do you have an alum coming to campus to speak to a class or part of a speaker series? Let the Donor Relations team know by filling out a brief questionnaire and we will provide you with a small gift for them as a token of appreciation.
You may email [email protected] or call Maggie Alsworth x2527 or Anne Cornell x2547 with any questions.
Link: Alumni Speaker Questionnaire
Submitted by: Maggie Alsworth
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Alfred University Athletics will host the 2026 BSN Saxon Golf Classic on Friday, June 12 at the Wellsville Country Club, in conjunction with the Alfred University Reunion Weekend.
Golfers will enjoy lunch on the course and a dinner afterwards. This fundraiser for Saxon Athletics will support the experience of 500-plus student-athletes and will include door prizes, on-course games and other opportunities to win prizes, either through skill with a golf club, or luck with the auction.
This year, Alfred University Athletics is offering more ways for businesses and organizations to support the event. Sponsors will be able to choose packages that best fit their financial budget and best fit the exposure they wish to receive.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Associate Director of Athletic Communications Devon Withers at [email protected].
Link: Registration & Sponsorship Opportunities
Submitted by: Devon Withers
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Episode 13, April 30, Randy Wachtel Art vs. Management: A Balancing Act.
"What do you do, exactly?" It's a question Alfred University Performing Arts Production Manager Randy Wachtel hears constantly. In this presentation, Wachtel explores the delicate balance of maintaining an artistic soul within the structural demands of management. By reflecting on a career where every stage and meeting room served as a classroom, he shares how a lifelong pursuit of art has shaped his approach to work, life, and the creative process.
Bergren Forum - Spring 2026 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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The Alfred University Concert Band is excited to continue growing in the Fall 2026 semester. We'd love to have new members join! Please read the attached flyer for more information.
Attachment: Join the AU Concert Band!
Submitted by: Mason St. Pierre
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Alfred University Athletics will host the 2026 BSN Saxon Golf Classic on Friday, June 12 at the Wellsville Country Club, in conjunction with the Alfred University Reunion Weekend.
Golfers will enjoy lunch on the course and a dinner afterwards. This fundraiser for Saxon Athletics will support the experience of 500-plus student-athletes and will include door prizes, on-course games and other opportunities to win prizes, either through skill with a golf club, or luck with the auction.
This year, Alfred University Athletics is offering more ways for businesses and organizations to support the event. Sponsors will be able to choose packages that best fit their financial budget and best fit the exposure they wish to receive.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Associate Director of Athletic Communications Devon Withers at [email protected].
Link: Registration & Sponsorship Opportunities
Submitted by: Devon Withers
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What do peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, a roll of toilet paper, a psychiatric patient, two stoners on a couch, a coffin and the covid pandemic have in common?
Join us for a fun night of theatre "shorts".
Directed by Randy Wachtel
Attachment: An Evening of Shorts production
Submitted by: Carole Volpe
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ITS would like to gather information on the utilization of cable television on campus. Please respond to this brief survey to let us know how you watch tv.
Link: Cable Television Service on Campus
Submitted by: Robert Kuhn
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ITS would like to learn about any issues you are experiencing with campus Wi-Fi. Please respond to this brief survey to let us know about this issue and where it is occurring.
Link: Campus Wi-Fi Feedback
Submitted by: Robert Kuhn
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Get ready to add a splash of color to your morning ??
Join the Division of Chemistry for a dye-namic tie-dyeing event in Myers Hall, Lab 216! From 9am to 11:30 am on Thursday, April 30, 2026, we'll be mixing creativity with a little chemistry magic.
We'll have canvas bags available while supplies last, or you can bring your own natural fabrics-think cotton, hemp, rayon, or linen-to transform into vibrant masterpieces.
Whether you're here to experiment with color or just want to bond over some creative reactions, this is one lab where things are guaranteed to get bright. No prior experience needed-just bring your curiosity and maybe a flair for controlled chaos ??
Come make something colorful-because in this lab, we fully support positive reactions!
TL;DR: Free tie-dye event | April 30, 9:00-11:30 AM | Myers Hall Lab 216 | Bags provided (while supplies last) or bring your own natural fabric
Submitted by: Mona Ilges
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After 5 years of supporting our students, Chloe, the poodle, is retiring.
Chloe's mom, Chelsea, has decided that after 14 years, it is time for her to retire. Chloe has worked in an auto shop, in the College of Business and in the Center for Advising, and has loved coming to hang out with you, the students! She has appreciated all of the love and pets she gets. Please come out and wish her well in retirement while she hangs at home with her mom and sisters!
Attachment: Chloe Retirement Flyer
Submitted by: Karissa Allen-Grant
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As the Commencement ceremony approaches, every effort will be made to pronounce graduates' names correctly. However, we could use your help.
If you think mispronunciation of your name is likely, or even possible, please call 607-871-2073 and leave a voice message. In this message, please provide your A number and clearly spell and pronounce your name as you would like it spoken at Commencement. Please complete this by May 1, 2026.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Thank you,
Office of the Registrar
Submitted by: Victor Masciarelli
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The Inamori School of Engineering graduate student, Preston Guynup will defend his MS/Biomaterials Engineering thesis on Friday, May 1st in Binns-Merrill Hall Room 106 at 10:20A.M
Title of Thesis: Gallium Doped Hydroxyapatite Structure, Dissolution, and Thermal Properties.
Copies of Preston's thesis will be on display in BINNS, 160 and McMahon in the CACT Office.
Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a widely utilized biomaterial for orthopedic implants; however, its clinical efficacy is often limited by implant-associated infections and phase degradation during high-temperature manufacturing. Doping HA with gallium (Ga3+) introduces both broad-spectrum antimicrobial and osteogenic properties. Despite its clinical promise, the precise mechanisms of Ga3+ incorporation and its effects on the material's thermal and dissolution properties have remained unclear. This research investigates the structural, thermal, and aqueous-dissolution properties of a novel Ga3+ doped hydroxyapatite series synthesized using wet-chemical precipitation. Structural characterization revealed that Ga3+incorporates into the bulk HA lattice through a two-part pathway involving an A-type carbonate and oxyapatite charge-compensation mechanism. Additionally, nucleation-aggregation-agglomeration theory drives the formation of a distinct core-shell morphology, in which the crystalline Ga3+ doped HA core is encased by an amorphous, highly reactive, hydrated gallium and calcium carbonate surface layer. This unique structure dictates the material's functional properties. Thermally, the intermediate doping concentration demonstrated unusual lattice stability, resisting phase degradation up to 1050 �C, which is a critical advantage for high-temperature processing techniques such as plasma-sprayed and hot-isostatically pressed orthopedic coatings. In dynamic physiological environments, the core-shell structure yields a biphasic dissolution profile. The amorphous surface provides a rapid initial burst of multivalent cations, which could be leveraged to precisely control the crosslinking of composite hydrogels, followed by a sustained, long-term release of Ga3+ from the bulk HA within the therapeutic window. Ultimately, this research elucidates a definitive synthesis-structure-property relationship for Ga-HA, presenting a highly tunable, thermally robust, and bioactive biomaterial suited for next-generation, infection-resistant orthopedic applications
Submitted by: Eliza Sidenstecker
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Please join Alfred University and Alfred State Athletics at the Fasano House on Thursday, April 30 at 1:00 PM for the first-ever presentation of the Alfred Cup!
Submitted by: Devon Withers
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School Psychology Doctoral Candidate, Kelsey Matuszak, will be defending her dissertation titled, "Trauma-Informed Care in Rural School Psychology: A Comparative Analysis with Urban Schools in New York State" on April 29th, at 9:00am, in Science Center 406. Members of the campus community are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Submitted by: Geremy Grant
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We are looking for volunteers to help with our traditional midnight breakfast. May 4th at 10:30pm in Ade Dining Hall. We are looking for faculty/staff who'd like to serve our students a breakfast to kick off their finals week.
Link: Sign Up Form
Submitted by: Eliza Ordway
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* All approved 2026 graduates and students on the official walk-list (per the Registrar) will receive five tickets for the Commencement Ceremony. Tickets can be picked up May 4-15 at the AU Bookstore.
* Keep tickets safe-lost tickets cannot be replaced.
* Tickets are issued only to students on the official graduation list who applied to graduate and confirmed attendance for the May 16 ceremony.
* Guest seating opens at 8:30 a.m. All parking lots will be open. Shuttles will run from 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. from all parking areas to the McLane Center and back.
* Children under age 3 do not need a ticket if seated on a lap. Strollers and car seats are not allowed due to fire regulations.
* The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Alfred University website.
* Overflow seating is available in Nevins Theater (Powell Campus Center).
* Students must arrive by 9:00 a.m. at the Wellness Annex in the McLane Center.
Link: Additional Commencement Information
Submitted by: Crystal Henshaw
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The Master's & Doctoral Hooding Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Miller Theater. Each approved graduate may receive up to four tickets, available for pickup in the Provost's Office from April 20 through May 4. Graduates must be approved and have applied to attend the ceremony to receive tickets.
If you are unable to pick up your tickets or would like to request additional tickets (up to two, if available), you must submit the request form by May 4. Additional tickets are not guaranteed and will be distributed through a random lottery process.
All attendees-including AU staff-must have a ticket. Children under age three may attend without a ticket if seated on a lap.
Please note: Friday, May 1 is the final day to pick up tickets, and the office will close at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Any unclaimed tickets after that time will be released into the lottery for redistribution.
Link: Graduate Ceremony Ticket Survey
Attachment: 39930_1.xlsx
Submitted by: Crystal Henshaw
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John Calvin Gilmour, emeritus professor of philosophy at Alfred University, passed away on Friday, April 24. He was 87.
John taught at Alfred for more than three decades, from 1970 to 2001. During his tenure, he developed a new course of study at Alfred called Philosophy of Art. He published two books, edited another and wrote several papers for scholarly journals about art and creativity.
A Celebration of Life will be held in June.
Link: Full Obituary
Submitted by: Mark Whitehouse
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