Civic Engagement

Gabriel Cooks honored as a Newman Civic Fellow

“It humbles me not only to serve others without expecting reimbursement but also to be able to motivate those around me to help others and to understand and respect counterparts in different aspects of their lives.” Gabriel Cooks

Alfred State celebrates Douglass Day

“So much care has been put into creating a meaningful engagement opportunity by the Douglass Day organizers and their efforts have resulted in an incredible crowdsourced initiative that broadens perspectives and invites an international community to explore and digitally preserve important narratives." Cyan Corwine - Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing

Project Prom Dress to be held April 8

“You don’t need a certain dress or style to be beautiful – you have the power to make any dress, no matter the shape or size, look gorgeous on you,” commented Marina Miketish on behalf of her fellow sisters of Delta Chi Omega. “This event ties in so well with our other philanthropy project, Project Pearl, which teaches Love Your Body, Love Yourself.”

Alfred State teaches CPR class in honor of Denny Kellington

“CPR is the first step to saving someone’s life. The quicker we can get to someone to save them the better chance of survival they have. As an UP officer, we are certified every other year and we train yearly in these skills. There is a good need for training like this right now. It makes me feel good that I can teach people and help people prepare themselves for the future.”

University Police and Athletic Department to participate in 3,000 pushup challenge

The Alfred State College University Police are teaming up with the ASC Athletic Department and the Alfred Fire Department to participate in the 3,000 pushup challenge.

Alfred State assists Remote Area Medical Clinic in Belmont

Alfred State students and faculty will be involved in the Remote Area Medical (RAM) free clinic at Genesee Valley Central School on September 24-25. 

EOP students assist Habitat for Humanity

Alfred State College (ASC) students in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) worked with the Corning Habitat for Humanity office on a civic engagement project. Thirty-one students participated in the project.

Record numbers and a flawless event for ASC Special Olympics

The recent Special Olympics Track & Field Spectacular held at Alfred State was featured by The Hornell Sun.

Alfred State to host Project Prom Dress

Alfred State College (ASC) is excited to announce that Project Prom Dress Extravaganza 2022 will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9 in the Pioneer Center.

ASC students spend spring break helping Habitat for Humanity

Seven Alfred State College (ASC) students and two staff members spent spring break working with Habitat for Humanity in Myrtle Beach, SC.