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Facilities

Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 85
Campus Size 600 acres
Student Centers Arthur and Lea Powell Campus Center
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Herrick Memorial Library
  • Scholes Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • Moka Joka Café
  • Powell Campus Center
Bar on Campus None
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus None, but Terra Cotta Coffee House is located on Main Street near campus.
Movie Theater on Campus Nevins Theater in the Powell Campus Center features current movies for three bucks a pop!

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The facilities on campus seem to be similar to that of many other campuses. We have new and old buildings. The best part about the old buildings is that they are reminiscent of times long past, as many have a medieval feel. There is even a castle on campus. Many think the gyms need to be modernized, and this is true to some extent, but a better alternative is to build a new one. The Davis Gym houses the oldest indoor track in the nation and stands as a testament to the days of dumbbells and medicine balls. Most are willing to put up with this in order to keep a vital piece of 1920s American history around.

There are two libraries on campus, which should more than fill your need for information. Both libraries are situated towards the middle of campus, so it doesn’t matter which side of campus you live on. If you’re looking for something to do on the weekend, there is always a movie to catch in the Nevins Theatre. It is located in the Arthur and Lea Powell Campus Center. Some of the newest movies are shown every Friday and Saturday night for a mere $3, which is practically stealing.

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Facilities at Alfred University

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Arts '12

4.6
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Idyllic Campus and Ceramic Paradise

Point blank, Alfred has the best and largest ceramics program in the country. But if planning on coming here for art, the school also offers a rich diversity of other topics of study that allows a more differentiation in friends and classes versus just art schools. The art program for me was also the best, as it is more open than a lot of other programs out there, as there are no concentrations declared, allowing more freedom in artistic exploration and study.

Apr 02, 2012

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Environmental Studies '11

3.5
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Facilities

We have more academic buildings than necessary, but are greatly lacking in athletics, despite that 25% of our students are Intercollegiate athletes.

Mar 29, 2012

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Facilities at Alfred University

erbrown1120

Mental Health Counseling '13

4.6
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Accomodating, Prioritized, Innovative

I believe that the facilities at Alfred University strive to ACCOMODATE the basic needs of the students they serve. Students are always the PRIORITY of the staff in these facilities--never will someone tell a student "no" because a request would make their job more difficult or their day a little long. Instead, staff work with students to not only meet student needs and requests, but also to use existing facilities and resources in INNOVATIVE ways make Alfred University that much better!

Mar 29, 2012

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User rating for Alfred University - Facilities is 4.6 out of 5 based on 16 user reviews.

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Alfred students love a diversion, and they respond enthusiastically to campus events. Any type of artistic spectacle is always well attended. Theater and dance performances usually sell out. Senior Shows in the School of Art and Design (Harder Hall) is the biggest campus-wide event and draws people from all over. Clubs and extracurricular activities are also something we do very well here at Alfred. There are over 100 clubs and organizations, and new ones are formed every year. Some of the most popular organizations are ALANA, Student Activities, the FIAT, AUTV, DISC, and Habitat for Humanity.

From November to April, you can play in the snow. Really! Grab a tray and hurl yourself down the big hill behind the Miller Performing Arts Center. It's a time-honored tradition. Kayaking down in the buff is also catching on. If you prefer a more traditional workout, you can head to McLane Fitness Center. On Saturday nights, “Midnight at McLane” keeps the gym open after hours. Students can work out, play games, or just chill. There’s tons of free pizza and pop. Outdoor stuff is hard because the weather is so crazy, but the snowboarders love it. There are also hiking trails, and the weather doesn’t stop the Forest People from planning outdoor expeditions. Lots of people like to kill time in Powell Campus Center. You can grab a bite at Lil’ Alf Café and check your e-mail. There’s also a big screen TV downstairs by the mailroom. Students frequently hook their game systems up to it. Generally, Alfred forces you to invent new pastimes. There’s a saying that “if you’re bored, then you’re boring.” At Alfred, if you’re bored, then you’re normal, but that just means you have to challenge your creative facilities.

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