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Alfred State’s Greenthal a ‘rising star’ in the business world

Joseph Greenthal holding his awardThe Rochester Chapter of Financial Executives International and the Rochester Business Journal recently named Alfred State Controller Joseph Greenthal as the honoree in the “Rising Star” category in their eighth annual 2016 Financial Executive of the Year Awards.

Joseph Greenthal holding his awardThe Rochester Chapter of Financial Executives International and the Rochester Business Journal recently named Alfred State Controller Joseph Greenthal as the honoree in the “Rising Star” category in their eighth annual 2016 Financial Executive of the Year Awards.

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ELK Charity Challenge rolls into Alfred State

Elk Charity Challenge participants sitting on bikes that they assembledWhile in Wellsville, the challengers took part in multiple events in three locations on campus, testing their electrical, automotive, and culinary arts skills. At the end of the day, the racers assembled bicycles to be donated to a local charity.

It’s not every day that industry executives, sports and music celebrities, and others make their way into Wellsville in classic cars, a replica of the DeLorean time machine from “Back to the Future,” and more, all in a collective effort to give back to children in need.

Such was the case on Wednesday, May 25, however, as more than 40 teams cruised onto the Alfred State School of Applied Technology campus, which served as one of the stops along the thrilling, seven-day Everyone Loves Kids (ELK) Charity Challenge.

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Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc. welcomes Payne as new board member

Mark PayneThe Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., a private foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State, has welcomed a new board member, Mark Payne, of Canisteo. 

Mark PayneThe Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., a private foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State, has welcomed a new board member, Mark Payne, of Canisteo.

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Stone splits women’s STIHL title, Carhart to compete at US Championships

Sutton Carhart with chainsaw cutting a logKara Stone, a surveying and geomatics engineering technology major from Lake View, won the national collegiate championship for female competitors, but due to a scoring error on the field, split the women’s STIHL title with a competitor from SUNY Cobleskill. Sutton Carhart, a construction management engineering technology major from Stafford, took second place overall in the men’s division. 

In addition to the Pioneer Woodsmen’s Club’s great success at the 70th Annual Northeast Woodsmen’s Conclave, a pair of club members also rose to great heights in the STIHL Northeast Collegiate Qualifier.

Kara Stone standing on a log with an ax

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Alfred State holds 105th Commencement

people in Pioneer Stadium attending CommencementAlfred State recognized approximately 700 May 2016 graduates during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 15. Dr. Skip Sullivan, president, presided over the event, held on the Alfred campus.

Alfred State recognized approximately 700 May 2016 graduates during commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 15. Dr. Skip Sullivan, president, presided over the event, held on the Alfred campus. 

Sullivan told students that commencement is a time to celebrate the achievement of their goals and aspirations, and to reflect on their various accomplishments inside and outside of the classroom. 

people in Pioneer Stadium attending Commencement

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Dogs in the Library event helps students relax

dog on leash, legs and sneakersThis semester’s event featured 10 visiting dogs, the most the library has brought in so far, with breeds ranging from Australian Shepherd, to Newfoundland, to Basset Hound, to rescued mixed breeds.

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Pictured is Lisa, a mixed breed rescue dog

Continuing its end-of-the-semester tradition of helping students de-stress during finals week, Alfred State’s Hinkle Memorial Library once again held its Dogs in the Library event May 9.

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Plans for ‘MacKenzie Makeover’ unveiled

Mach Architecture Executive Vice President Douglas Schaefer along with Associate Robert Brunner, a 2008 architectural technology graduate, recently unveiled plans dubbed the “MacKenzie Makeover” to a crowd of students, faculty, and staff.

When Alfred State determined that the largest residence hall on campus, the MacKenzie Complex, was due for a makeover, the design came from a very fitting source: architects who not only attended the college, but also lived in MacKenzie themselves. Their personal experiences offer a unique insight into what should be done to transform the residence hall to meet the needs of students both today and tomorrow.

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Health information technology program granted reaccreditation

Alfred State is pleased to announce that the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) has approved reaccreditation of the college’s health information technology (HIT) program.

Alfred State is pleased to announce that the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) has approved reaccreditation of the college’s health information technology (HIT) program.

An independent, non-profit organization founded in 2006, CAHIIM accredits health information management and health information technology programs to ensure that they meet the necessary standards. Accreditation of the HIT program is required for students to sit the national Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam.

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Alfred State to host Grasstravaganza in August

Grasstravaganza, an event for farmers, conservationists, and consumers who are interested in soil health, grazing, and sustainable agriculture, will be held at Alfred State Aug. 4-6.

Grasstravaganza, an event for farmers, conservationists, and consumers who are interested in soil health, grazing, and sustainable agriculture, will be held at Alfred State Aug. 4-6.

Taking place on the Alfred campus, the conference, “Healthy Soils, Healthy Animals, Healthy Farms,” will feature presentations by national and local grazing and soil health experts who will cover a range of topics, interactive soil health-related activities, and a trade show.

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