Attention AU alumni - Please nominate colleagues who qualify for awards!
The Alumni Association presents awards annually at Reunion to alumni and friends of the University who have contributed to Alfred, their workplace, and society in general. Please help us recognize those individuals for their efforts and achievements by nominating them for an Alumni Association Award. Nomination forms are available for download at http://www.alfred.edu/alumni/awards.html. Nominations are due by Jan. 1, 2009.

Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement - given to honor alumni whose achievements in their profession, career or avocational pursuits, or service to society bring honor and distinction to AU.

Alumni Award for Distinguished Service - given to alumni in recognition of loyalty and commitment in service to Alfred University.

Abigail Allen Award for Service to Women - given to honor an Alfred alumnus/a in recognition of distinctive career achievement, community service, or avocational pursuits that have improved the quality of women’s lives.

Lillian T. Nevins Award for Lifetime Service to Alfred University - given to honor alumni who have rendered outstanding service to Alfred University.

Honorary Alumnus/a Recognition Award - given to a non-graduate in recognition of interest, allegiance and service to Alfred University and alumni, that the recipient may be evermore one of us.

Nominations may be forwarded to the Alumni Relations Office, Welcome Center, One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. You may also Email nominations or fax your information to 607.871.2391. Please contact us with any questions at 607.871.2144. We thank you for your support and assistance!

Alfred alumni: Be a part of the Cohen Center ‘IPO”

Alfred University alumni interested being part of the “initial public offering” of art work through the Cohen Center for the Arts are being asked to submit images of their work, along with the title, material and dimensions to Joseph S. Lewis III, dean of the School of Art & Design, for consideration.  Information may also be sent to cohen@alfred.edu

As soon as there is sufficient art work to display, The Store, part of the Cohen Center for the Arts, Main Street, Alfred, will  go public, featuring work by Alfred University alumni, faculty and visiting artists through the Cohen Center web site.

Work will be sold on commission, with proceeds going to support the mission of the Cohen Center: To provide hands-on experience to AU students in “the ever-fluid environments of art and design and business.”

Students involved in the operation of the Cohen Center will gain experience in arts administration, community development, all types of design, marketing, public relations and fiscal management. As undergraduates, the students will be involved in gallery management, exhibition design and organizing special events.

For more information, visit the site or contact Joseph S. Lewis III, dean, School of Art & Design, Alfred University, at lewis@alfred.edu or by phone 607.871.2412.

“So… Who do you know in Alaska?

A series of chance meetings with Alfred University alumni (and their  relatives!) leaves Dr. Alexis Clare, professor of glass science, if you can ever truly leave Alfred behind.