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Honoring National Native American Heritage Month at Alfred University
This November, Alfred University celebrates National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of Native peoples.

Native American communities have shaped, and continue to shape, our nation's history and future through resilience, tradition, and innovation. At Alfred University, we take this time to recognize, learn from, and celebrate Native voices, histories, cultures, and stories.

Wellness Wednesday Celebration - November 18
Join us on Wednesday, November 18, for a special Wellness Wednesday celebration in recognition of National Native American Heritage Month. This gathering will provide an opportunity for our campus community to come together, learn, reflect, and celebrate Native cultures and traditions while promoting connection and well-being.
Powell Campus Center - knight Club
11:00 to 1:00 PM

Ways to Engage
Attend campus events and lectures highlighting Native history, art, and culture.

Join us for the Wellness Wednesday celebration on November 18.

Explore educational displays that honor Indigenous traditions, perspectives, and contributions.

Take time to reflect on the history of Native peoples and the importance of honoring their continued presence and influence today.

Learn more through resources that highlight Native voices and experiences.

By honoring National Native American Heritage Month, we affirm our commitment to celebrating cultural diversity, respecting traditions, and uplifting the voices of Indigenous communities.

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As part of our educational mission at Alfred University, we are expanding our cybersecurity awareness efforts to include a weekly simulated phishing campaign for students. This program mirrors the initiative already in place for employees and is designed to help you recognize and respond to social engineering attacks that you may encounter both here and in your future workplaces.

Throughout the semester, you will receive simulated phishing emails created through KnowBe4, a leading cybersecurity education platform. These simulations are based on real-world tactics used by malicious actors. Your role is to become familiar with how phishing attempts look and to develop the habit of reporting suspicious messages promptly.

When you receive an email that appears suspicious, please use the Phish Alert Button in Outlook on your phone or computer. Selecting this button will report the message to ITS.

* If the email is part of the simulation, your report will be recorded as a successful identification.

* If the email is an actual phishing attempt that made it through our defenses, it will be quarantined, and ITS systems will automatically search for similar messages across campus to protect others.

Your vigilance strengthens our "human firewall," which helps safeguard not only your own information but also the broader university community.

To make this program more engaging, students who accurately report two or more simulated phishing emails during the semester will receive a small packet of Swedish Fish gummies. In addition, all successful reporters will be entered into a drawing for a used laptop computer at the end of the semester.

The provided link describes how to identify and report suspicious emails the Phish Alert Button on different platforms. If you have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at [email protected] or 607-871-2222.

Thank you for your attention and willingness to help protect our campus community.

Link: How to detect and report phishing emails

Submitted by: Gary Roberts

Dear Alfred University Community,

At Alfred University, we are committed to maintaining a campus environment in which every member of our community is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. When concerns are raised through Title IX, Human Resources, or other institutional processes, we have an obligation to take those concerns seriously and to address them through appropriate, established processes and procedures.

During an investigation, it is especially important that members of our community refrain from gossip, speculation, or sharing unverified information about the people or circumstances involved.

Investigations involving Title IX or Human Resources matters can be deeply personal and, at times, difficult for everyone involved. Gossip can cause significant harm. Repeating rumors or discussing allegations as though they are established facts can damage reputations, increase distress for those involved, interfere with a fair process, and discourage individuals from coming forward when they have legitimate concerns.

It is important to remember that an allegation is not a finding. Investigations are conducted so that investigators can gather information, consider the relevant evidence, and reach conclusions through a fair and established process. Allowing speculation or rumor to substitute for that process undermines the integrity of the process itself.

We ask all members of the Alfred University community to exercise particular care when discussing matters that may be under investigation:

* Do not spread rumors or unverified information.
* Do not speculate publicly about who may be involved or what may have occurred.
* Do not share confidential information, investigative materials, or personal details with others who do not have a legitimate need to know.
* Do not pressure, intimidate, or attempt to influence individuals who may participate in an investigation.
* If you have information relevant to a matter, provide it through the appropriate University process rather than through informal discussion by contacting the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]).

At the same time, we want to be clear that asking our community to avoid gossip does not mean that individuals should remain silent about harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, retaliation, or other concerns. Nor does this email serve as a curtail of anyone's first amendment rights.

Our shared responsibility is to create a culture in which concerns can be raised without fear, investigations can proceed without interference, and all individuals are treated with dignity while the facts are being established.

Sincerely,
Michelle Carroll
Title IX and Compliance Coordinator
[email protected]

Deb Drain
Chief Human Resources Officer
[email protected]

Submitted by: Michelle Carroll

ALFRED, NY - A new community initiative at Union University Church will launch Wednesday, October 7, with "Roots of Justice in Alfred, NY," an evening featuring a talk by educator Chris Romanchock; music by local musician, singer and songwriter Emma Tyme Armstrong; and a photography exhibit by Bill Stephens, also known as Billamack.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Union University Church, 5 Church Street, Alfred, NY. Light refreshments will be served, and the event is free and open to all.

Romanchock, an Alfred University alumnus and social studies teacher at Canisteo-Greenwood Central School, was named the 2025 New York State Rural Teacher of the Year by the Rural Schools Association of New York State. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Alfred University, teaching history and education classes.

Emma Tyme Armstrong will bring the arts thread of the evening through live music.

Billamack is a U.S. photographer and documentarian based in New England whose work focuses on historical landmarks and spaces that are often overlooked or inaccessible to the general public. His subjects include schools, hospitals, prisons, churches, factories, power plants and other places that hold stories often hidden from view. Stephens' photographs of Union University Church were captured during a six-hour exploration of the church in January 2025, when he produced more than 350 images of its interior and exterior. The exhibit will showcase a selection of those photographs, offering a unique perspective on a familiar Alfred landmark.

WEAVE is a community initiative of Union University Church in Alfred, NY. WEAVE brings people together through events exploring two powerful threads: the arts and justice. Open to everyone, WEAVE creates opportunities for conversation, creativity, learning and connection among congregation and community members, residents of the region, artists, advocates, and Alfred University and Alfred State students. While WEAVE is rooted at Union University Church, its events are designed as welcoming community gatherings open to all.

The name WEAVE reflects the initiative's purpose: to interlace distinct strands to create something stronger together. By bringing arts and justice into conversation, WEAVE hopes to connect people and perspectives, inspire new ideas, and create a welcoming space where our community can learn, engage and imagine what's possible together.

Event Details
Roots of Justice in Alfred, NY
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
Union University Church
5 Church Street, Alfred, NY
Free and open to all | Light refreshments served

For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Eileen Vanderzwan ([email protected], 607-587-9288).

Submitted by: Luanne Crosby

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