Alfred State College (ASC) is using the upcoming inauguration of Dr. Steven Mauro as an opportunity to celebrate the college and the entire WNY region including the great food that is found here. The reception following ASC inauguration ceremonies on October 20 is titled “A Taste of Western New York.”

Tyler Uebelhoer did not attend Alfred State but has become a huge fan of the renewable energy education taught on campus. Uebelhoer and his company Buffalo Solar recently completed work on a community solar farm in Alfred.

The Culinary Arts department will host a sit down five-course Oktoberfest dinner on Oct. 13 at Alfred State’s Wellsville campus. The dinner is $25 each and the proceeds will benefit Culinary Arts scholarships.

The Center for Community Education and Training (CCET) at Alfred State has received approval from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to offer the 250 hour Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) program.