Alfred State College

ASC to Serve as Lead College of SUNYGREENSNY

hoyersm — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:36:03 +0000

Alfred State College (ASC), seven partners including six NYS community colleges, and the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Empire State Chapter - have formed SUNYGREENSNY. This initiative grew out of the efforts and recommendations of NYS Gov. David Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force. As a result, SUNYGREENSNY has been awarded a $2M grant from NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) to develop clean energy technology training across the state.

New Certificate in Court Reporting and Captioning

hoyersm — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:53:18 +0000

Students wishing to acquire a certificate in court reporting and captioning need look no further than Alfred State College. The State University of New York (SUNY) and the State Education Department have approved a certificate in court reporting and captioning (CERT) to begin admitting students in fall 2009.

New Bachelor Degree in Human Services Management

hoyersm — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:58:08 +0000

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Alfred State College is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for fall 2009 admission to its new human services management (BS) program.

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. Work Grant Program

hoyersm — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:26:01 +0000

The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., annually funds up to eight Alfred State College students through its work-grant program, allowing students who are ineligible for work-study funds to find employment on campus. The grant is renewable on an annual basis.

“Fight the Yawn Up ‘til Dawn” Program

hoyersm — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:00:03 +0000

During the 2009 spring semester, members of Civic Engagement and Activism Headquarters (CEAH) at Alfred State College hosted the first "Fight the Yawn Up ‘til Dawn" program in support of St. Jude Children's Cancer Research Hospital. CEAH members were excited and happy to work with a national campaign supporting cancer research.

ASC Announces New Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

hoyersm — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:16:11 +0000

Students wishing to acquire a four-year degree in business administration need look no farther than Alfred State College. The State University of New York (SUNY) and the State Education Department have approved a bachelor's degree in business administration (BBA) to begin admitting students in fall 2009.

ASC and Animal Welfare Approved Host Summit

hoyersm — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:13:39 +0000

Summit to Plan Food Supply Chain from Western New York State to New York City

Farmers, State Agriculture Representatives and New York City Chefs and Distributors to Meet on Thursday, April 23, 2009

Animal Welfare Approved and Alfred State College will bring New York City chefs and food purveyors together with local farmers and agricultural experts at an April 23 summit to plan a supply chain from western New York State farms to the New York City market.

SUNY Honors Student Excellence

hoyersm — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:22:04 +0000

An Alfred State College graduating senior was named State University of New York (SUNY) 2009 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence winner. Samuel Parent, Gouverneur, was honored at a reception in Albany in April where he received a commemorative certificate and a medallion suitable to be worn at commencement and other special events.

Psi Beta National Honor Society Inductees

hoyersm — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:55:41 +0000

Six Alfred State College students were recently inducted into the college's chapter of the Psi Beta National Honor Society in psychology.

SkillsUSA-Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics Winners Announced

hoyersm — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:21:31 +0000

Approximately 1,100 students from Region I BOCES (Board of Cooperative Education and Services) districts encompassing Western New York and the Southern Tier, competed in the 20^th annual SkillsUSA-Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics, (formerly VICA--Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) held earlier this month at Alfred State College.

ASC Helps US National Arboretum "Go Green"

hoyersm — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:09:27 +0000

Alfred State College is making the US National Arboretum greener! Five students enrolled in Alfred State College's electrical construction and maintenance electrician program, accompanied by Assistant Professor Jeffrey Stevens, spent their recent spring break in Washington, DC, conducting a four-day workshop

Postsecondary SkillsUSA Winners Announced

hoyersm — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:56:57 +0000

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

Sr. Leadership at ASC Forfeit Upcoming Raises

hoyersm — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:11:45 +0000

Senior leadership at Alfred State College has unanimously agreed to forfeit their upcoming raises in order to offset current budget deficits and give back to the College in this difficult financial climate.

Regional Science and Technology Fair - Friday, April 3

hoyersm — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:54:35 +0000

The 10th annual Alfred State College Regional Science and Technology Fair will take place Friday, April 3, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Orvis Activities Center gymnasium on the Alfred campus.

Williams Elected Chair of Engineering Technology Division of ASEE

hoyersm — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:07:28 +0000

Dr. John C. Williams, associate professor and chair, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, Alfred State College, was recently elected chair of the Engineering Technology Division (ETD) of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), which functions to support individual member interests related to the field of engineering technology.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day - Thursday, April 23

hoyersm — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:58:39 +0000

Alfred State College employees are once again invited to participate in the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work^® Day on Thursday, April 23.

ASC opens this activity up not only to daughters and sons, but also to granddaughters, grandsons, nieces, and nephews between the ages of nine and 15.

Wellsville Career Fair - Thursday, March 26

hoyersm — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:23:58 +0000

Alfred State College students enrolled in the School of Applied Technology will have the opportunity to visit with prospective employers during the Wellsville Career Fair, Thursday, March 26, from 1-3 p.m. in the Culinary Arts Building on the Wellsville campus.

Arboretum Installs Solar Irrigation System

hoyersm — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:02:10 +0000

Read a release from the Washington Times: Arboretum Installs Solar Irrigation System.

Honors Convocation - Sunday, April 19

hoyersm — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:42:57 +0000

Alfred State College will celebrate the academic achievements of its students during the 25th annual Honors Convocation slated for Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Orvis Gymnasium on the Alfred campus.

The convocation recognizes the outstanding work of students through acknowledgement of membership in a variety of honor societies as well as the conferment of scholarships and special recognitions.

Kell Orlando - Olympic Dreams

welkerpm — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:53:32 +0000

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Kell Orlando (Seneca Falls) is not your ordinary Alfred State College student. Orlando, a freshman motor sports technology major taking classes on the Wellsville campus, has his sights set on one day representing the USA in the Olympics on the curling ice.

Introduced to the sport curling as a 6th grader at Cobblestone Academy, Orlando has developed his talents over the years to compete on the national stage.

ASC Hosts Annual “FutureBound” Career Day

hoyersm — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:52:27 +0000

Alfred State College's Office of Career Development will host a "WINS" (Women in Non-traditional Studies) FutureBound Career Day, Friday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., at the Orvis Activities Center on the Alfred campus.

Timberframe Structure Placed on Applied Technology Campus

hoyersm — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:10:17 +0000

Alfred State College students enrolled in the building construction program were on hand recently to watch as LC Whitford, Wellsville, lent a hand (or rather, a highlift forklift) in placing a timberframe structure at the entrance of the Electrical Building on the Applied Technology Campus, Wellsville.

New Technology and Business Competition

hoyersm — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:53:19 +0000

Local high school students were the guests of Alfred State College recently as they began the first phase of a new technology and business competition to be completed on April 7.

Reynolds Named All-American

welkerpm — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:21:51 +0000

Alfred State College sophomore Dan Reynolds earned 1st team All-American status by winning the pole vault title at the NJCAA National Championship at Texas Tech University. Reynolds becomes just the second Pioneer during Coach Gary Moore's tenure to win an indoor title (Damien Rodriquez - 1997 in the pole vault).

HIT Graduates Receive Awards

hoyersm — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:14:29 +0000

Two of Alfred State College's Health Information Technology graduates are being honored with achievement awards in 2009.

Open House - Saturday, March 28

hoyersm — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:00:53 +0000

The Admissions Office at Alfred State College announces an Open House program, Saturday, March 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Orvis Activities Center on the Alfred campus.

Hinkle Memorial Library Gallery to Host 12 Artists

hoyersm — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:46:49 +0000

Alfred State College's Hinkle Memorial Library Gallery will host 12 local women artists, originally from Germany; Northfield, IL; Lower Merion, PA; Bala Cynwyd, PA; Arkport; Charlotte, NC; Tennessee, Ohio, and other areas of the United States, who have converged in the Southern Tier and call it home.

ASC Drama Club to Present Picasso at the Lapin Agile

hoyersm — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:18:55 +0000

Alfred State College's student drama club will present the play Picasso at the Lapin Agile, written by Steve Martin, Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. (a dinner performance at the Lake Lodge), Saturday, April 4, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the Orvis Activities Center Auditorium. Admission to the play is $3 for ASC and AU students and senior citizens; $5 for the general public.

ASC’s Green Named Among the Top 10 in HIM

hoyersm — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:43:38 +0000

Michelle Green, MPS, RHIA, FAHIMA (NY), CMA (AAMA), CPC, PCS, SUNY (State University of New York) Distinguished Teaching Professor, Physical and Life Sciences Department, Alfred State College, was named among the Top 10 in HIM (health information management), as published in the Advance for Health Information Professionals newsmagazine.

Bake at the Lake

hoyersm — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:24:26 +0000

Homecoming/Family Weekend 2008 was such a success with the addition of the new Alfred State College athletic complex, the Alumni Association Board has decided to join the festivities and incorporate activities from Bake at the Lake during Homecoming/Family Weekend 2009.