Alfred State College - ACES News

Mon, Sep 14th, 2009

The Terrace at Central Dining Hall Alfred State College students of years past may remember long cafeteria lines where white-clad women ladled portions of sometimes unidentifiable food onto their plates as they passed chafing dishes holding pre-cooked breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

But fall semester 2009 ushers in a whole new era of fresh, customizable, and delicious all-you-care-to eat dining at The Terrace at Central Dining Hall.

Tue, Aug 11th, 2009

Buying local and getting rewarded for it is the driving force behind the Campus Store Rewards Program at Alfred State College. Students who purchase their books and most other college-related items at either the Wellsville or Alfred Campus Store will receive points toward future purchases from the store.

Fri, Jul 17th, 2009

College students from earlier times may recall a one-size fits all college dining experience that included little flavor and long cafeteria lines.  Alfred State College students can’t relate.  That’s because ASC student meal plans include dining options at three of the top 10 restaurant chains in the country, based on a recent survey of the top 400 chain establishments published by Restaurants and Institutions magazine in the July 2009 issue.

Tue, Jul 7th, 2009

Laundry, the bane of college existence, will be become more environmentally-friendly, if not more enjoyable, at Alfred State College this fall. The largest laundry room on campus in the MacKenzie Complex has been completely updated and the results will fit in nicely with the college’s green initiative.

Tue, May 5th, 2009

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® DayAlfred State College employees once again participated in the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day in April.  This event is open to employees' children, grandchildren, grandsons, nieces, and nephews between the ages of nine and 15.

Fri, May 1st, 2009

Robotics competitionAlfred State College conducted its first Robotics Competition on campus in April.  Organized by faculty members Matthew Lawrence, assistant professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department; Bradley Thompson, assistant professor, Electrician, Computer and Robotics Technician Department; and Thomas Murphy, instructor, Building Trades Department, the event drew 35 students representing eight regional high schools as participants.

Thu, Apr 2nd, 2009

gold-medal winnersAlfred State College's School of Applied Technology, Wellsville, hosted the 11th annual New York State Postsecondary (college level) SkillsUSA competition in March.

Wed, Dec 10th, 2008

Dr. John M. Anderson, Karen Canne and Captain Keith MaynorAlfred State College faculty and staff enhanced their own holiday spirit by contributing toys, hats, gloves, and scarves as their "admission" to the college's annual holiday party.

Tue, Oct 21st, 2008

In many small college towns, there seems to be an invisible fence between the campus and off-campus businesses. Students tend to stay on campus where their campus ID facilitates access to virtually anything they need.

Thu, Sep 25th, 2008

Home cooking takes center stage this fall at Alfred State College's Central Dining Hall as the dining services team introduces the "Taste from Home Recipe" contest.