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Damrath and Lawrence Honored With SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence

Joseph Damrath, President Dr. John M. Anderson, and April LawrenceDamrath and Lawrence are among more than 100 classroom teachers, librarians, and professional service employees in the SUNY system cited for excellence in the performance of their duties.

Joseph Damrath, President Dr. John M. Anderson, and April LawrenceBusiness Department, Alfred State College, and April Lawrence, Arkport, a member of the college’s secretarial staff, Office of the Vice President for Administration and Enrollment, were honored recently with the SUNY (State University of New York) Chancellor's Award for Excellence this spring.

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Employment/Transfer Record of 99 Percent

The employment and transfer figures are based on an annual survey sent to all ASC graduates; 2010's questionnaire netted a 73 percent response rate from surveyed graduates.

Alfred State College's 2010 graduates distinguished themselves again this year by garnering an employment/transfer record of 99 percent.

The employment and transfer figures are based on an annual survey sent to all ASC graduates; 2010's questionnaire netted a 73 percent response rate from surveyed graduates.

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Packard Selected to Participate in Advanced Placement Program Reading

Mathematics and Physics Department, Alfred State College, has been selected to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examinations in June.  He will be reading the calculus exams for the ninth consecutive year.

Mathematics and Physics Department, Alfred State College, has been selected to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examinations in June. He will be reading the calculus exams for the ninth consecutive year.

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP®) gives more than 1.8 million capable high school students an opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses and examinations. Based on their exam performance, successful students can receive credit and/or advanced placement when they enter college.

Campus Partner Program Sees Increase In Sales

“Our Campus Partner Program is important because it’s a win for everyone. The students love the flexibility it provides, the partners gain a marketing advantage, and the community wins because of the added tax revenue from increased sales,” explained Stephen Schnorr, executive director for Auxiliary Campus Enterprises and Services (ACES), the sponsor of the Campus Partner Program at Alfred State.

Despite the dreary weather, the Campus Partner businesses in the Alfred State College area have something to be extra cheerful about this spring: the program generated over $420,000 in sales for the partners during the spring semester which began in January – a 51 percent increase over last year’s sales.

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Dining Services Team Wins Gold Award From NACUFS

Olive and Cheese SelectionA Mediterranean cruise in March is always a rare treat; this year at Alfred State College, it was an award-winning event as well. The Dining Services team at Alfred State College has won a Gold Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) for a special event it hosted at the college in March.

A Mediterranean cruise in March is always a rare treat; this year at Alfred State College, it was an award-winning event as well. The Dining Services team at Alfred State College has won a Gold Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) for a special event it hosted at the college in March. The Dining Services team is part of Auxiliary Campus Enterprises and Services Inc. (ACES), the not-for-profit corporation that provides dining services on campus.

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ASC Receives National Recognition for Community Service

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll logoAlfred State was admitted to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging its students, faculty, and staff in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community.

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll logoAs colleges across the country honor their graduates this commencement season, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) honored Alfred State College as a leader among institutions of higher education for its support of volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.

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l’Institut d’Administration des Entreprises de Lille Signs MOU with Alfred State College

l’Institut d’Administration des Entreprises de Lille Signs MOU with Alfred State CollegeDr. Dominique Besson, director of the BBA (bachelor in business administration) program at l’Institut d’Administration des Entreprises de Lille (IAE Lille) France, traveled to Alfred State College to sign a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alfred State to offer joint study abroad

l’Institut d’Administration des Entreprises de Lille Signs MOU with Alfred State CollegeSmiles were the order of the day recently as Dr.

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Business Administration Graduate Spearheads Fundraiser

Graduate Rina Taguchi presents a check to Erin Dickerson, American Red CrossAlfred State College 2011 business administration graduate Rina Taguchi, Saitama, Japan, was recently cited for her role in spearheading a fundraising initiative that garnered $4,669.22 for her native Japan following the devastating earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear reactor accidents which have ravaged that country si

Graduate Rina Taguchi presents a check to Erin Dickerson, American Red CrossAlfred State College 2011 business administration graduate Rina Taguchi, Saitama, Japan, was recently cited for her role in spearheading a fundraising initiative that garnered $4,669.22 for her native Japan following the devastating earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear reactor accidents which have ravaged that country since M

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Two Engineering Students Awarded Scholarships by ACEC NEW YORK

Seventeen engineering students attending New York State colleges and universities will receive $45,000 collectively in scholarship money from member firms of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York). The awards are based on the students’ cumulative grade-point average, college activities, work experience and an essay on consulting engineering.

Seventeen engineering students attending New York State colleges and universities will receive $45,000 collectively in scholarship money from member firms of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York). The awards are based on the students’ cumulative grade-point average, college activities, work experience and an essay on consulting engineering. The individual awards range from $2,500 to $5,000.

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