Homecoming

8:30 am - 4:30 pm – University Administrative Offices Open – Families and alumni are welcome to stop by for information. (If you wish to meet with someone, please call ahead to check availability and make an appointment.)

9:00 am - 5:00 pm – AU Bookstore – Stop in to see what wonderful AU items you can find – there’s always something on sale. Location: 2nd floor, Powell Campus Center

10:00 am - 5:00 pm – Alfred Ceramic Art Museum – The Museum houses nearly 8,000 ceramic objects ranging from small pottery shards recovered from ancient civilizations to modern and contemporary ceramic art. The primary mission of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum is to collect, preserve, conserve, research, interpret and exhibit ceramic art for aesthetic and educational purposes. Location: 2 Pine Street, Alfred, NY – on the corner of Main and Pine Streets. On View: Work by Reuben Nakian and Ashley Lyon

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – The Fosdick-Nelson Gallery – The gallery, housed in the School of Art & Design, is a vibrant learning center for the visual arts. Rotating exhibitions highlight established and emerging artists working in New York, the US, and abroad. Location: 3rd floor, Harder Hall – enter main entrance from Academic Alley, walk through, past the lobby. Gallery will be on the left. On View: Andy Brady: Steward of Precision

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Turner Gallery – The Turner Gallery is a professional gallery space run and organized by students and features student exhibitions. Location: the McGee Pavilion in Harder Hall at the NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm – Tour the Steinheim Castle – Tour one of our most striking campus buildings and visit the Steinheim Castle for an introduction to its fascinating history! Featured prominently in the University’s logo, this unique structure has stood guard over campus since 1876. University Archivist Laurie Lounsberry Meehan AU’91 will be on hand to answer questions, point out interesting features, and take you back in time. Historic photos and artifacts will be on display and light refreshments provided.

5:00 - 6:00 pm – Alumni Featured Speaker: Scott Vanderhoef '71: How the New York State Government REALLY Works – Scott Vanderhoef, ‘71, majored in history and went on to serve in Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s office where he specialized in some of New York’s early efforts involving environmental regulation. For nearly two decades, he was the county executive of Rockland County and ran as the Republican candidate for Lieutenant-Governor in year 2006 when he and his running mate collected over 1.2 million votes. He is currently an executive director of the non-profit Habitat for Humanity and will offer candid insights about the way that government in New York State really functions. This is complimentary and open to the public. Location: Olin Room 310

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Food Trucks – Purchase dinner from local food trucks. The Kettle Corn truck will be passing out free bags to the first 100 customers!  Location: The Village Bandstand – on the corner of Main Street and Saxon Drive

6:00 pm – Women’s Volleyball vs Hartwick College – Cheer on your AU Women’s Volleyball Team as they take on Hartwick College. Location: Terry S. Galanis Arena, McLane Center

9:00 am - 4:00 pm – AU Bookstore – Stop in to see what wonderful AU items you can find – there’s always something on sale! Location: 2nd floor, Powell Campus Center

10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Tour the Terra Cotta Building – Tour the unique Terra Cotta Building on Main Street, across from the post office. Built in 1892 by the Celadon Terra Cotta Company, the building showcases the artistic work of the company and served as its office. Historic photos will be on display to illustrate the history of the two terra cotta companies in Alfred that produced most of the beautiful tile roofs in the village. Learn about the current effort to save this heritage and interesting history!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm – Alfred Ceramic Art Museum – The Museum houses nearly 8,000 ceramic objects ranging from small pottery shards recovered from ancient civilizations to modern and contemporary ceramic art. The primary mission of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum is to collect, preserve, conserve, research, interpret and exhibit ceramic art for aesthetic and educational purposes. Location: 2 Pine Street, Alfred, NY – on the northeast corner of Main and Pine Streets. On View: Work by Reuben Nakian and Ashley Lyon

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – The Fosdick-Nelson Gallery – House in the School of Art & Design, the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery is a vibrant learning center for the visual arts. Rotating exhibitions highlight established and emerging artists working in New York, the US, and abroad. Location: 3rd floor, Harder Hall – enter main entrance from Academic Alley, walk through, past the lobby. Gallery will be on the left. On View: Andy Brady: Steward of Precision

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Turner Gallery – The Turner Gallery is a professional gallery space run and organized by students and features student exhibitions. Location: the McGee Pavilion in Harder Hall at the NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm – Alfred University’s Pregame Tailgate Party – Join Alfred University alumni, family, and friends for the 2023 Homecoming pre-game party. Enjoy a traditional tailgate picnic and get into the Saxon spirit just before the big game. This event is complimentary. Cash bar beverages are available. Game tickets are not included. Location: AU Tennis Courts. Registration required for this event.

1:00 pm – ACAM Exhibition Tour – Join Bill Giese, Operations Director, for a tour of ACAM’s current exhibitions. Tour will last 1 hour and requires registration. Location: Alfred Ceramic Art Museum. Registration required for this event.

 1:00 pm – Women’s Volleyball vs Russell Sage College – Cheer on your AU Women’s Volleyball Team as they take on Russell Sage College on Senior Day. Location: Terry S. Galanis Arena, McLane Center

10:00 am - 4:00 pm – Alfred Ceramic Art Museum – The Museum houses nearly 8,000 ceramic objects ranging from small pottery shards recovered from ancient civilizations to modern and contemporary ceramic art. The primary mission of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum is to collect, preserve, conserve, research, interpret and exhibit ceramic art for aesthetic and educational purposes. Location: 2 Pine Street, Alfred, NY – on the northeast corner of Main and Pine Streets
On View: Work by Reuben Nakian and Ashley Lyon

11:00 am - 3:00 pm – Alfred Farmers Market – Don’t forget to stop by and pick up some of the area’s freshest local produce. Location: Village Bandstand Area

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – The Fosdick-Nelson Gallery – Housed in the School of Art & Design, the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery is a vibrant learning center for the visual arts. Rotating exhibitions highlight established and emerging artists working in New York, the US, and abroad. Location: 3rd floor, Harder Hall – enter main entrance from Academic Alley, walk through, past the lobby. Gallery will be on the left. On View: Andy Brady: Steward of Precision

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Turner Gallery – The Turner Gallery is a professional gallery space run and organized by students and features student exhibitions. Location: McGee Pavilion in Harder Hall at the NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University