Alfred University

Traditions

The school's mascot is the Saxon, a knight in shining armor. Since the year 871 is when King Alfred the Great succeeded his brother, Ethelred I as King of Wessex and Mercia (see Alfred the Great's childhood), the phone exchange of Alfred University is 871 (i.e., all Alfred U numbers take the form 1-607-871-xxxx).

Related Topics:
Saxon - Knight - 871 - Ethelred I - Wessex - Mercia - Alfred the Great's childhood

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Hot Dog Day is held in early April of each year since 1972 at Alfred to raise money for local charities and community-based civic organizations.

Related Topics:
Hot Dog Day - 1972

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Alfred's carillon can often be heard while on campus. The bells of the carillon, purchased in 1937 from Antwerp, were thought to be the oldest bells in the western hemisphere. Research later (2004) showed that the bells were of a more recent vintage, and that Alfred had been the victim of a fraud. On the brighter side, the non-historic nature of the bells allows the university to replace those which have a poor quality tone. Concerts continue four times a week when school is in session, and during the summer months at least once a week.

Related Topics:
Carillon - 1937 - Antwerp - 2004

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