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Remembering former Alfred State President Bill Rezak

Dr. William D. RezakDr. William D. Rezak who led Alfred State as president from 1993 until he retired in 2003 is being remembered as an accomplished educator, engineer, author, benefactor, and good friend. Rezak passed away on January 14 after battling cancer. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, January 21 in Orlando, FL.

Dr. William D. RezakDr. William D. Rezak who led Alfred State as president from 1993 until he retired in 2003 is being remembered as an accomplished educator, engineer, author, benefactor, and good friend. Rezak passed away on January 14 after battling cancer. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, January 21 in Orlando, FL.

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Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. assisting students through peer tutoring support

Since the 2010-2011 academic year, the Foundation has provided $5,000 annually to the college’s peer tutoring program. As a result, the program has fulfilled more than 450 student requests over the last three years, providing more than 2,650 hours of support.

The ongoing support of the Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. has greatly contributed to student success at Alfred State through a generous annual donation to peer tutoring.

Since the 2010-2011 academic year, the Foundation has provided $5,000 annually to the college’s peer tutoring program. As a result, the program has fulfilled more than 450 student requests over the last three years, providing more than 2,650 hours of support.

Alfred State partnering on alcohol and substance abuse identification program

Taking place Wednesday, March 29 at the Bath-Haverling High School, 25 Ellas Ave., Bath, the program will be held from 9-11 a.m. for school personnel, area professionals, educators/prevention providers; from 1-3 p.m. for law enforcement, probation officers, first responders, and fire departments; and from 6-7:30 p.m. for community members/parents.

Aiming to combat drug and alcohol abuse among teenagers, Alfred State is teaming up with the Steuben Prevention Coalition and the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office to sponsor a free program titled, “High in Plain Sight: Current drug, concealment, and alcohol trends.”

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Alfred State takes part in Appalachian Teaching Project Symposium

students with professors at the symposium in Washington, DCThe Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently hosted seven Alfred State students at the 16th annual Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP) symposium in Washington, DC.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently hosted seven Alfred State students at the 16th annual Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP) symposium in Washington, DC.

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Electrical Trades students meet with pros

IBEW members speaking to students in the gymnasium“We run this as an annual event cooperatively with the Career Development Center to offer opportunities for students to learn about career pathways,” said Electrical Trades Department Chair Jeff Stevens. “It shows our students the choices they have as graduates of Alfred State.”

Electrical workers from across the Southern Tier and beyond converged on the Wellsville campus recently to meet some of their future coworkers. By giving students the opportunity to meet members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), these young people are gaining an in-depth view of what it’s like on the job and may be making connections for finding an employer.

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President Sullivan: Opening doors a priority at Alfred State

students Casey Connor (business administration, Cotuit, MA) left, and Ian Van Valen (construction management, Ithaca) hold open the doors to the Orvis Activities Center Cappadonia Auditorium“Bus driver, faculty member, ISA, administrator, cleaner, tutor, coach, let’s make it a point to open doors for our students,” President Dr. Skip Sullivan said.

In many ways, Alfred State is all about opening doors for students.

This can be taken literally, as it is common for students, faculty, and staff alike to hold doors open for one another when entering a building on campus. It can also be taken in a more symbolic sense, in which “doors” (opportunities) are opened for students because of the education and experiences they receive at Alfred State.

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Award-winning Ithaca artist Ivy Stevens-Gupta to exhibit work at Hinkle Memorial Library

paintings hanging on the wall by Ithaca artist Ivy Stevens-GuptaStevens-Gupta’s solo exhibition, “Winter Escape: Color Me Happy,” includes 25 paintings ranging in size from 10 inches by 10 inches to 48 inches by 48 inches. The exhibit is on display now through March 3, and is open for viewing during normal library hours.

For those looking to escape the cold and dark winter in Western New York, Ivy Stevens-Gupta’s colorful paintings currently on display at Alfred State’s Hinkle Memorial Library offer warmth and energy.

Stevens-Gupta’s solo exhibition, “Winter Escape: Color Me Happy,” includes 25 paintings ranging in size from 10 inches by 10 inches to 48 inches by 48 inches. The exhibit is on display now through March 3, and is open for viewing during normal library hours.

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Top 20 Alfred State degrees that employers are seeking in 2017

Olufunmilola Olojede, nursing majorFinding a job after graduating from college doesn’t have to be a challenge. In some career fields, employers cannot fill positions quickly enough, as the number of openings is much greater than the number of qualified, college-educated candidates available.

Finding a job after graduating from college doesn’t have to be a challenge. In some career fields, employers cannot fill positions quickly enough, as the number of openings is much greater than the number of qualified, college-educated candidates available.

Research from Georgetown University predicts that by 2020, 69 percent of all jobs in New York will require postsecondary education. Unfortunately, only 58 percent of New Yorkers aged 25 or older have earned that level of education. Nationwide it’s predicted that this skills gap will result in 5 million jobs remaining unfilled.

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Alfred State reflects on top stories for 2016

“The success of our students and ways for us to further support their development, those are the sort of events that mean the most to me when looking back at the year,” stated President Dr. Skip Sullivan. “I want to congratulate the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who all made incredible contributions to the college in 2016.”

This past year was certainly a memorable one for Alfred State. The college welcomed a $5 million manufacturing training facility to its Wellsville campus; hosted a major woodsmen’s competition, as well as visitors from Nigeria; and began renovating the largest residence hall on campus, the MacKenzie Complex.

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Alfred State named a Top 40 Automotive School in the nation

Alfred State students with motorcycles.The addition of a new motorcycle and power sports technology degree illustrates how Alfred State’s Automotive Trades Department is preparing tomorrow’s technicians for successful careers. That dedication to excellence has earned Alfred State a place among CJ Pony Parts’ top 40 automotive schools in the nation.

The need for skilled automotive technicians is higher than it has been for decades thanks to recent advances in cars, trucks, and other vehicles on the road. The addition of a new motorcycle and power sports technology degree illustrates how Alfred State’s Automotive Trades Department is preparing tomorrow’s technicians for successful careers. That dedication to excellence has earned Alfred State a place among CJ Pony Parts’ top 40 automotive schools in the nation.