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“This really symbolizes what we are all about here at Alfred State, family, and community. We are part of a family here with ACES, our students, our faculty and staff, and with our alumni like Brian. We are grateful to Brian and Perry’s.”
Dr. Steve Mauro
Alfred State strengthened the relationship between the college, Perry’s Ice Cream, and 1985 alum Brian Perry with the opening of the newest food location on campus, “The Nook”.
At the ribbon cutting for the new space, Alfred State President Dr. Steve Mauro stated, “This all starts with a partnership, and it is tailored from hearing what our students want. Our students wanted ice cream, so birthed ‘The Nook’ and what better of a partner to do this than with than Brian Perry and Perry’s Ice Cream.”
View photos from the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
“This really symbolizes what we are all about here at Alfred State, family, and community. We are part of a family here with ACES, our students, our faculty and staff, and with our alumni like Brian. We are grateful to Brian and Perry’s.”
Perry, the Executive Vice President, and Chairman, is excited to continue his partnership with Alfred State. “This is the college that I support. I have always felt at home here and have built great relationships. When I attended Alfred, I knew what I was going to do with my life and where I was going. I needed people to teach and mentor me. I had many evenings and dinners with my professors challenging them to make me better so we could make Perry’s better.”
Located at the center of campus, “The Nook” serves both Perry’s hard ice cream and novelty items. Students can also find grocery items, allergen free snacks, protein bars and drinks, frozen pizza, heat-n-serve soup, microwavable meals, party snacks, a variety of beverages, and sweets.
“This distinctive space is an ideal location for establishing a vibrant and convenient retail spot,” commented Auxiliary Campus Enterprises and Services (ACES) Executive Director Jonna Anne. “I want to thank my staff for their dedication and work to make this happen.”
The Nook is open during some of the peak hours when students crave something beyond their usual meals. It’s open Monday through Friday from 5-10 p.m. and 2-8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.