Alfred University - FacilitiesCollege Prowler3.85

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B+

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Quick Stats

Campus Size

  • 600 acres

Student Centers

  • Arthur and Lea Powell Campus Center

Popular Places to Chill

  • Moka Joka Café
  • Powell Campus Center

Libraries

  • Herrick Memorial Library
  • Scholes Library

College Prowler Take

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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Anonymous says:

It’s cool. The important thing is...

It’s cool. The important thing is that it’s there and it works well. Everything else is groovy.

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Anonymous says:

Most facilities were up to par,...

Most facilities were up to par, especially in the art building. The gym, however, is definitely not up to par. Recently, it has become very apparent that our school is just lacking in funds.

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Anonymous says:

Everything is kept up well. I...

Everything is kept up well. I guess I could say it’s done well enough for a college campus, because I know how hard it can be to keep up a place with 2,000 college kids. For the way that it’s treated, I think they’re good facilities.

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Anonymous says:

Yeah, they’re nice. Slowly but...

Yeah, they’re nice. Slowly but surely they’re getting more modern.

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Anonymous says:

I don’t really frequent the...

I don’t really frequent the athletic or computer facilitiesThe student center is okay.

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Favorite Things To Do

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.

Coffeehouse on Campus

  • None, but Terra Cotta Coffee House is located on Main Street near campus.

Bar on Campus

  • None

Movie Theater on Campus

  • Nevins Theater in the Powell Campus Center features current movies for three bucks a pop!

Bowling on Campus

  • None

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