Campus News

Vet tech students taking skill sets to Haiti following hurricane

According to Associate Professor of Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Doug Pierson, the students will travel to Les Cayes, where they will put their skills to use caring for residents’ animals by participating in mobile clinics and coordinating with the local veterinary agent. Read Article

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2016 among best ever

“I think the weekend was wonderful,” said Colleen Argentieri, director of Alumni Relations, and co-chair of the Homecoming and Family Weekend Committee. “Not only did the weather cooperate, but we could not have ordered a more perfect weekend, in terms of attendance.” Read Article

Scenic Pioneer Trail hiking system opens

Offering 4.5 miles of trails and gorgeous views of nearby scenery, Alfred State’s Pioneer Trail system is now officially open. Read Article

Clean energy a top priority

“The college has a long history of being a leader in sustainability, including classroom instruction, building a Zero Energy Home on the Wellsville campus, and leading a $2.8 million NYSERDA grant on clean energy training across New York State,” said Dr. Craig Clark, vice president of Economic Development at Alfred State. “We look forward to continuing to lead through the REV process.” Read Article

Staff to help parents, students with financial aid process Oct. 15

Students and parents can register by going to www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1-800-342-3811. This workshop is open to all prospective college students and their families, including those who do not plan to attend Alfred State. Read Article

SAMC ribbon-cutting and 50th anniversary celebration scheduled

Classes began in Wellsville on Oct. 19, 1966 for 110 students enrolled in five programs taught by 10 faculty members. These five initial programs were automotive service, building construction, drafting, electrical service, and food service. Read Article

“It Takes a Village” effort brings Green Dot Bystander Intervention Initiative to Alfred community

Green Dot is a program that asks its participants to imagine a map of their community, and how every time there is an instance of interpersonal or sexual violence, a Red Dot would be placed on the area in which that occurred. Read Article

Dr. Kellogg authors new book on boy detective Barry Baskerville

“Barry Baskerville's Blue Bicycle” shows children how close observations and logical deductions can improve their problem-solving skills. The hero of the story is a precocious youngster named Barry Baskerville who dreams of becoming a great detective like Sherlock Holmes. Read Article

Alfred State named a Lead Advisory Institution once again

“The recognition illustrates that our students learn not only about social issues,” Greg Sammons said, “but also how to apply knowledge in order to actively engage these challenges and directly be a part of the solutions in our communities.”  Read Article

The Wrecks coming to Alfred State Oct. 18

Tickets for the concert are on sale now for $5 each, and can be purchased at the campus store or online at www.alfredstatebookstore.com. Read Article