School of Arts and Sciences

First-Place Winners Announced For SkillsUSA Day Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics

Students from Region I BOCES (Board of Cooperative Education and Services) districts--encompassing Western New York and the Southern Tier--competed recently in a SkillsUSA (formerly Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) Day leadership conference and skills Olympics at Alfred State College, on both the Wellsville and Alfred campuses, earlier this month. Several BOCES schools participated in the event. Read Article

Chinese Delegation Visits ASC

Through the efforts of Office of International Education, Alfred State College hosted a delegation from China on March 22. The delegation consisted of 16 leaders from the Chinese education department, colleges, and high schools. Read Article

Electrical Engineering Department Hosts Jamestown Technical Academy

The Electrical Engineering Department at Alfred State College recently hosted 15 high school students from the Jamestown Technical Academy for a day-long workshop which provided an overview of programs offered by that department. Read Article

Dr. John M. Anderson and Wife Guests of Honor at Reception

Alfred State College's new president Dr. John M. Anderson, left, and his wife Vivien were the guests of honor at a recent reception hosted by the Alfred State College Council and Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce on the School of Applied Technology campus, where they renewed acquaintances with old friends and former colleagues and met new friends as part of their Read Article

31st Annual Culinary Arts Exposition to be Held Saturday, April 26

The 31st annual Culinary Arts Exposition, featuring an exhibit of Epicurean delights prepared by students enrolled in Alfred State College's Culinary Arts Department programs, will be held Saturday, April 26, 1:30-3 p.m., in the Culinary Arts Building on the School of Applied Technology Campus, South Brooklyn Avenue, Wellsville. Read Article

School of Applied Technology Hosts Annual Car Care Awareness Day

Students enrolled in the Automotive Trades curriculums at Alfred State College will celebrate National Car Care Month in April by hosting their annual Car Care Awareness Day on Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in freshman shop on the School of Applied Technology Campus, Wellsville, with a variety of FREE services.  Signs will be posted to direct participants. Read Article

Admissions Open House Saturday, April 26

The Admissions Office at Alfred State College announces an Open House program, Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9 a.m. on the Alfred campus. Read Article

Harbur Updates Cornell Students and Faculty on COSA Progress

Dr. Matthew Harbur, assistant professor of agriculture and horticulture at Alfred State College, recently spoke to members of the Department of Agricultural Sciences, Cornell University, about the development of the Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture at Alfred State College. Read Article

10th Annual Postsecondary NYS SkillsUSA Competition

Alfred State College's School of Applied Technology, Wellsville, will host its 10th annual postsecondary (college level) NYS SkillsUSA (formerly Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) competition Saturday, March 29. Read Article

"WINS" FutureBound Career Day

Alfred State College's Office of Career Development will host a "WINS" (Women in Non-traditional Studies) FutureBound Career Day, Friday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. This annual career exploration day is held for 10th grade girls interested in learning more about non-traditional occupations and careers (non-traditional occupations are defined as those with fewer than 25 percent female workers). Read Article