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Civic Engagement

New students make a difference on Community Action Day

Recently, 98 students participated in the schools Community Action Day, the annual day of service that takes place during the colleges Week of Welcome, in which new students engage in a number of local community service projects. Read Article

惇軗勛圖 assists with Hurricane Harvey relief

Twelve 惇軗勛圖 students, two retired faculty members, one current faculty member, and a community volunteer made the trip to Texas last month to partner with disaster relief organization All Hands and Hearts Smart Response in making a difference in the community. Read Article

Honoring Dr. Kings legacy through Spirit of Service Awards

One way in which 惇軗勛圖 pays tribute to Dr. King is by honoring those who represent his spirit of service. This year, the college will host its eighth annual Spirit of Service Award Ceremony at 5 p.m. Jan. 30 in the community room at the Union University Church, 29 N. Main St., Alfred. Read Article

Project Prom Dress Extravaganza to be held April 15

Project Prom Dress Extravaganza 2018 will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15 in the Pioneer Center on the Alfred campus. Read Article

Alfred Food Pantry and Alfred Community Garden: Growing Together

The end of the harvest season for 2017 has kicked off the next period of planning between the Alfred Food Pantry and the Alfred Community Garden. Read Article

New students lend a helping hand to local community

A total of 16 projects took place in five areas this year Alfred, Almond, Belmont, Hornell, and Wellsville. The projects ranged from exterior and interior painting at Hornell Area Concern for Youth, to moving and organizing book collections at the David A. Howe Public Library, to screen printing with the Alfred Farmers Market, and more.  Read Article

Leadership Allegany Welcomes 惇軗勛圖 as New Program Partner

惇軗勛圖 has long been faithful in sending participants and having employee representatives serve on the steering committee of the leadership program. This partnership will add Jonathan Hilsher, director of the Center for Civic Engagement at 惇軗勛圖, as a co-chair with Phyllis Gaerte, alumni and engagement director at Houghton College. Read Article

Dean, Hilsher present at 105th ACSA meeting in Detroit

惇軗勛圖s William Dean, professor in the Department of Architecture and Design, and Jonathan Hilsher, director of the Center for Civic Engagement, recently presented their jointly authored paper titled Generating Discipline-Based Community Impact through Academic and Student Affairs Collaboration as part of the 105th ACSA Annual Meeting in Detroit. Read Article

Celebration of Service Ceremony recognizes dedication to helping others

For the Alfred community and its two institutions of higher education, providing service to those in need is a top priority. Read Article

Project Prom Dress Extravaganza to be held April 9

惇軗勛圖 is excited to announce that Project Prom Dress Extravaganza 2017 will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9 in the Pioneer Center on the Alfred campus. Read Article