This year’s Family Weekend is extra special—it also marks our 100th Homecoming celebration! Join us as we honor a century of tradition with events and activities that bring parents, families, alumni, and the entire Alfred community together.
View this year's schedule below and register. If you have any questions, please contact University Advancement at [email protected] or 607-871-2144.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – 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 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Stop in to see what wonderful AU items you can find. There’s always something on sale!
Location: 2nd floor, Powell Campus Center
Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – 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 14802 on the corner of Main and Pine Streets.
On View: A Legacy in Motion, Alfred Ceramic Art 1900 - 2025
Friday through Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. – 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: Harder Hall - enter the lobby through the main entrance from Academic Alley. On View: Landfall Press: Five Decades of Printmaking
Friday through Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. – The Turner Gallery is a professional gallery space run and organized by students and features student exhibitions.
Location: Harder Hall - enter the lobby through the main entrance from Academic Alley. On View: Mainspace: Allyson Bruno // Catwalk: Jonah Tripeny-Bush
Friday through Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. – The Cohen Gallery is an educational art center, an ever-evolving creative hub and gathering space for students, faculty, and the community. The gallery presents artwork by School of Art and Design faculty, staff, visiting artists, alumni and facilitates community-based projects. Students assist in all aspects of gallery management including curation, exhibition design and gallery sales.
Location: 55 N. Main Street. On View: Beyond the Surface: recent work by Jeanne F. Jalandoni and Sharon Norwood.
Friday through Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – The Inamori Museum celebrates the development of fine ceramics technology and ceramics materials processes.
Location: Binns-Merrill Hall, Room 256
Friday through Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – The Paul Vickers Gardner Glass Center enhances education in art and science of glass of artists, scientists, and lovers-of-glass through the curriculum, workshops, lectures, and archival resources.
Location: Binns-Merrill Hall, Room 258. On View: The Science of Design: Frederick Carder and Paul Vickers Gardner
3 - 5 p.m. – Please stop by to sign in, pick up a printed weekend schedule, Alfred University Family Association swag, and other information.
Location: 2nd floor, Powell Campus Center
3 p.m. – Cheer on your AU Women’s Tennis Team as they take on Nazareth.
Location: AU Tennis Courts
5 - 7 p.m. – Purchase dinner from our Alfred University AVI Food Truck.
Location: Powell Campus Center, behind Fiat Lux sign.
5 p.m. – Join the Student Activities Board and stuff a plushie. (one per person, up to 300).
Location: The Village Bandstand on the corner of Main Street and Saxon Drive
6 p.m. – Cheer on your AU Women’s Rugby Team as they take on SUNY Geneseo.
Location: Yunevich Stadium, Clark Way
7 p.m. – Cheer on your AU Volleyball Team as they take on Elmira College.
Location: Galanis Arena, Joyce-McLain Center
8 p.m. – Cheer on your AU Men’s Rugby Team as they take on Lemoyne College.
Location: Yunevich Stadium, Clark Way
9 - 11 p.m. – If the sky is clear, this is your opportunity to view the autumn sky through the sophisticated instruments of the Stull Observatory, considered “one of the finest teaching observatories in the United States.” (Note: if the sky is cloudy the observatory will be closed.) Please visit the Stull Observatory on our campus map for more information:
Location: 3 Greek Row #1, Alfred, NY 14802
8:30 - 10 a.m. – Check in for Family Weekend, meet fellow Alfred families, coffee and a light breakfast will be served. Meet and hear from Alfred University Interim Vice President of Student Experience Thomas Orrange, and Assistant Vice President for Student Success, Gabe Iturbides. This is also your chance to get your FREE Alfred pennant!
Location: First floor, Ade Hall, First Floor
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Stop in to see what wonderful AU items you can find. There’s always something on sale!
Location: 2nd floor, Powell Campus Center
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Visit the Equestrian Center to learn more about this unique part of Alfred University! The spacious facility located on 400 acres is within a five-minute drive of campus and is a must-see. Guided tours will be available.
Location: 5174 Lake Road, Alfred Station, NY 14803
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Bring your family — given or chosen — to have a photo taken by our photographers. Fun props available! Hosted by the Alfred University Alumni Association.
Location: Tennis Courts - Tailgate
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Join Alfred University alumni, family, and friends for the 2024 Homecoming pre-game party. Enjoy a traditional tailgate picnic and get into the Saxon spirit just before the big game. This event is complimentary.
Location: AU Tennis Courts. Pre-registration required for this event.
11:00 am - 3:00 pm – Join the Alfred Student Activities Board for Bubble Soccer on the Brick lawn, giant bubble-making on the second-floor patio of Powell Campus Center, and bubble tea (while supplies last).
Location: Various (see description above)
12 p.m. – Cheer on your Alfred Saxons as they take on Hartwick College for Homecoming. Tickets available to purchase at the gate.
Location: Yunevich Stadium, Clark Way
4:30 p.m. – Cheer on your AU Field Hockey Team as they take on Elmira College. This is their first home game being played at Yunevich Stadium! The ceremonial first pass will be at approximately 4:20 p.m.
Eat with your student (using Saxon Swipes or Dining Dollars) at one of our AU dining options (Ade Hall) or visit the downtown area for a pay-as-you-go option.
Location: Ade Dining Hall or Main Street, Alfred, NY 14802
7 p.m. – Cheer on your AU Women’s Soccer Team as they take on Elmira Collage.
Location: Yunevich Stadium, Clark Way
7 p.m. – Comedian John Cassidy's interactive performances include high-energy comedy, mind-bending tricks, outrageous balloon stunts, and even some cash prizes.
Location: Holmes Auditorium
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Family members can enjoy a free brunch at Ade Dining Hall between the hours of (no need to use a swipe).
Location: Ade Dining Hall
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Don’t forget to stop by and pick up some of the area’s freshest local produce.
Location: Village Bandstand
Looking for a place to stay? Stay on campus at The Saxon Inn! It has the comfort and style of a small luxury hotel. Or, there are many...