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Alfred University - DiversityCollege Prowler1.54
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It’s hard to explain exactly how diversity manifests itself at Alfred University. Certainly a school with a minority population of less than 10 percent can’t claim to be all that diverse. However, anyone walking along Academic Alley today would see smiling faces from a variety of ethnicities and nationalities. Minority student groups bring an unmistakable vibrancy to campus life. It is fair to say that the small numbers of blacks, Latinos, and Asians that are on campus are well integrated into the campus community as a whole. Also, the admissions department has been fervently seeking to diversify the student body and it shows. The problem with diversity at Alfred is that there’s just not enough of anyone here because there’s just so few of everyone to begin with. Also, the surrounding area is overwhelmingly white and rural, so for minority students, most of whom arrive from urban areas like New York and Rochester, the culture shock can be alienating. Meal times on campus are still segregated. At the only dance club in town, half of Alfred’s student population crams itself onto a tiny dance floor in a crisply defined ying-yang pattern. So Allegany County is no melting pot. The bottom line is that Alfred students have to substitute individuality for diversity. At Alfred, you’re unique, just like everybody else. Students Speak Out
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The University tries really hard....
The University tries really hard. I guess it’s just not that easy to create a diverse community when it’s near impossible to lure anybody up here! |
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It’s not diverse in town, but for...
It’s not diverse in town, but for such a small population, we have a surprisingly diverse campus. The biggest minority groups are blacks and Latinos. |
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It’s not very; well, it’s getting...
It’s not very; well, it’s getting there. It’s diverse economically. There’s a lot of kids from different monetary backgrounds, but in terms of ethnic background, not so much. We hardly have any Asian kids. I know that the Latino community has not been treated well on campus. |
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Racially and ethnically, AU is not...
Racially and ethnically, AU is not that diverse—about 10 percent of the students belong to a racial/ethnic minority group. However, AU really is diverse in thought, and itis very open to a variety of ideas and lifestyles. It’s a very accepting campus, and any action against anyone brings a strong reaction by students and administration alike. |
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The campus is about as diverse as...
The campus is about as diverse as a neo-Nazi rally. |
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Alfred University? FactsEconomic Status
There certainly is economic diversity at Alfred. Ninety percent of all students at Alfred University receive some form of financial aid. This is one of the University's main selling points. Still, there are a good number of over-privileged under-achievers (mostly in the liberal arts college;hey, someone had to say it!).
Gay Pride
GLBT students have a great support system at Alfred. Spectrum, the GLBT group, is a force to be reckoned with on campus. Recently, they petitioned to keep the reggae artist Elephant Man from performing at Alfred because lyrics on his discography were violently homophobic. They won. It caused a great controversy, and it even made headlines in the UK! On a lighter note, they throw a spectacular party called Glam Slam in Davis Gym every year. It's one of the most anticipated events all year.
Minority Clubs on Campus
Alfred University just wouldn't have been the same without the ALANA (African Latino Asian and Native American ) organizations. Although these groups make up a small part of the population, they are the most visible groups on campus. Poder Latino and UMOJA have the biggest events. They also have the best food.
Most Common Religions
The two main religious groups on campus are BASIC and Varsity Interfaith.
Political Activity
Apathy is a big problem at AU. The campus is just so cut off from the outside world that nothing really seems to make an impact. There have been spurts of activity, however, and there are clubs such as Students for Social Change, College Democrats, and College Republicans.
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