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The Digital Media and Animation department at Alfred State will host their annual Senior Showcase on Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be held in Harris Hall (Engineering Technology Building Room 215).

“We are excited to show off the work of our seniors,” commented DMA Associate Professor Jennie Thwing. “It is great for our students to gather in one spot and watch the work that their classmates have put together throughout the semester. It is a celebration of not only the semester but of the seniors careers here at Alfred State.”

Hundreds of Alfred State students were honored at the 40th annual Honors Convocation. Dr. Carrie Cokely, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presided over the event.

Honors Convocation Photo Gallery

Graduating Alfred State students celebrated the jobs they will start after commencement at the second annual Signing Day. The event organized by the Career Development office highlighted ASC students launching their new careers.

“This was such a fun event,” commented Director of Career Planning & Development Maureen Sibble. “It was amazing to have employers on campus to celebrate their new hires. We have worked with many of these students throughout their time here and to see them smiling while interacting with their new employer is quite rewarding.”

The Alfred State Performing Arts organizations will present their annual spring concert on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in the Cappadonia Auditorium. 

Rock Band, Voices and Instrumental Music will perform in the free concert. The groups will present contemporary music and lesser-known Broadway tunes. 

After a robust national search, Kathleen Casey, PhD has been appointed the Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences at Alfred State College (ASC). Dr. Casey has been serving as Interim Dean for the School of Arts & Sciences since March 2021.

Katelyn James (Buffalo, NY) and Colin Thompson (Webster, NY) were honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. The pair were two of 193 SUNY students honored by Chancellor John B. King, Jr.

James, a business administration major with a minor in logistics and supply chain management, has excelled in her roles as a tutor, admissions ambassador, president of her sorority Alpha Bet Chi, resident assistant, and orientation coordinator during her time at Alfred State.

Alfred’s annual Hot Dog Day celebration will be celebrated on Saturday, April 20. Alfred State first-year EOP student Renee Kintner (Olean) had her design selected to be featured on the Hot Dog Day t-shirts.

Nicholas Barrett (Avoca, NY) was drawn to Alfred State for the unique combination of culinary arts and wrestling. He has been able to keep adding to his experiences with a bachelor’s degree in technology management.

“I chose Alfred State because it offered me all the classes I wanted. I enjoy cooking and baking. I got to wrestle and compete here in Division III athletics, and I knew taking a tour here this is where I wanted to be. I love the community here.”

Watch Nicholas' Pioneer PROfile video

The Alfred State College Culinary Arts department will be hosting a drive thru Brick Oven Pizza and Bake Sale on Thursday, April 25. 

A personal nine-inch brick oven cheese pizza will be sold for $8. Additional toppings, pepperoni, sausage, onion, mushrooms, and peppers can be added for $.50 each.

The bakery department will also have a variety of baked goods available for sale. 

News release courtesy of SUNY Communications