The Alfred University President's Committee on Inclusivity and Cultural Events works to promote inclusion on campus through a variety of cultural activities. Several campus organizations sponsor and host appearances by visiting artists, speakers, lecturers, and performers, organized by groups such as the Student Activities Board (SAB) and individual academic divisions. These include several popular entertainers, from coffeehouse performers and comedians, as well as concerts by well-known performers. The Fosdick-Nelson gallery exhibits sculpture, glass, ceramics, paintings, lithographs and photography. Student theater and dance productions, as well as performances by musical ensembles, occur at frequent intervals throughout the year. The Institute for Cultural Unity was designed and exists to promote a safe, and healthy learning environment and resource center for all members of the Alfred University community. As an integral part of the Alfred University support system, the Institute embraces, reinforces, and upholds an unwavering commitment to Access and Inclusion which is central to Alfred University’s Mission and Vision.
The Institute is a student-led and focused resource center that actively works in engaging students in the creation and maintenance of supportive and culturally competent and humble community built and sustained on the values of respect, communication, activism, advocacy, and global awareness. These values aid in the continued development of passionate and ethical leaders whose individual and communal growth are enhanced by experience, intercultural programs, and educational philosophies. The governing body of the Institute for Cultural Unity is comprised of the following student organizations and their leaders:
- The African Student Association
- Poder LatinX (AU’s Hispanic Culture and Heritage Organization)
- Alfred University Queer Art Collective (AU’s LGBTQAI+ group designed higher sense of community amongst queer art students on AU campus)
- Umoja (AU’s Black Student Union)
- Caribbean Student Association
- International Student Association (AU's international and Global Awareness Organization)
- Hillel (AU Jewish Cultural and Religious Organization)
- Sister Circle (Women's alliance for minority groups whose mission is "To create a positive environment for all (minoritized) women through communication, volunteer work, and teaching. We will grow as leaders and set positive examples by uplifting one another and attending workshops.")
- Muslim Student Association
- United Alfred (AU’s LGBTQAI+ Group for all students)
Each organization represents various cultural and identity groups.
Notable events organized by the Institute include the MLK Week Celebration, Unity Day Celebration, Black History Month Film Festival, and various Heritage Month Celebrations. These events, alongside other cultural activities, are integral to Alfred University's commitment to fostering an inclusive campus culture.