Staff Reports

On Friday, April 8, 2011, the Psychology department welcomed fourteen students into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, maintain excellence in scholarship, and to advance the science of psychology; these chapters not only recognize academic achievement by granting membership in the Society, but also sponsor programs that augment the regular curriculum, offer service to the campus and the community at large, develop leadership skills, and provide fellowship through affiliation with the chapter.

The Alfred University women’s basketball team defeated visiting SUNY Canton, 69-48, in a non-league matchup Wednesday evening at the McLane Center after pulling out a victory against visiting Hilbert, 65-50, Saturday evening.

AU held a commanding advantage in the Hilbert game, converting second chance opportunities for 21 points to Hilbert’s five. The Saxons’ bench scored 21 points to none from the Hawks' subs.

The Alpha Gamma of New York Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Alfred University is sponsoring the Phi Beta Kappa Wit and Wisdom Student Competition.

In its second season, “Wit and Wisdom” provides an opportunity for students to present their scholarly or creative written work in a university-wide public forum. The competition is open to all full-time undergraduate students at Alfred University.

For the third time since October 2009, the Alfred Rugby Club conducted a public service project for the Alfred community, this time on Feb. 28 for "Jet" owner John Ninos.

"The Alfred Rugby Club was a life saver for me," Ninos said. "I don’t know what I would have done without them. I didn’t know what I was going to do (about the remaining difficult items). My family and I are very grateful for their help.”

Alfred Police charged two AU students Dec. 4 and Dec. 8, 2009 for a series of burglaries that took place on campus around Thanksgiving break.

Carbert C. Russell II, of 82 Juliane Dr., Rochester and Reginald Newsome, of 7002 Shagbark Rd., Fort Washington, Md. were charged Dec. 8 with petit larceny (a Class A misdemeanor) and criminal possession of stolen property fifth degree (a Class A misdemeanor). Newsome was also charged Dec. 4 with a count of petit larceny (a Class A misdemeanor) and burglary second degree: illegal entry-dwelling (a Class C felony).

According to Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Woughter in a July 30 Alfred Today post, Merrill Field's bleachers may not be used this fall.

"Earlier this summer, the bleachers were found to have some structural deficiencies, and were closed due to insufficient load bearing capacity," Woughter said. "Almost immediately, we began looking for some interim measures to fortify the structure and re-open it for the short-term, but due to the age of the grandstand we could not come up with a safe temporary fix. As of now, the plan is to demolish the grandstand and build a new one.

The Student Activities Board announced Jan. 26 at their regular Monday meeting that We the Kings, The Cab, Forever the Sickest Kids, Mercy Mercedes, and Never Shout Never have agreed in principle to headline Hot Dog Day festivities on April 25.

The announcement comes on the heels of widespread anticipation since last year's act from the world-renowned comedian, Gallagher.

Students can expect a mix of pop, rock and alternative between the five groups.

Stay tuned as the Fiat Lux will have further updates as they become available.