School of Arts and Sciences

New Horizons Forum Presents “Mongolian Families: Modern Nomadic Life”

Alfred State’s New Horizons Forum is hosting “Mongolian Families: Modern Nomadic Life”, a presentation by Dr. Lou Ann Woolman on Monday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the School of Engineering Technology (SET) building, Room 215. A reception will be held before the presentation at 6 p.m. in the SET gallery outside Room 215. Read Article

Honors Program with Neil Benedict

Neil Benedict, associate vice president of student life at Alfred State, met with members of the college’s Honors Program on Oct. 29. As Hurricane Sandy pummeled the campus, Benedict walked the students through his 32 years at the college working in a variety of positions. Read Article

Sustainability Efforts Earn STARS Bronze Rating

Alfred State has received the Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) Bronze Rating for its sustainability achievements. Read Article

Caba Part of NJCAA Hall of Fame Class

Alfred State Football coach Mick Caba is part of the 2012 NJCAA Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class. Caba, in his 13th season at the helm of the Pioneer football program is joined in the class by Terrence Cody (defensive linemen from Mississippi Gulf Coast CC) and the 1983 Coffeyville CC football team. Read Article

Alfred State Named to NASPA’s List of Leaders in Civic Learning

Alfred State has been listed among prestigious colleges and universities known for a commitment to civic learning and democratic engagement by NASPA, the leading organization for student affairs administrators in higher education. Read Article

Program to Showcase Nationally-Recognized Study Abroad Program in Sorrento, Italy, Nov. 1

A program about Alfred State’s nationally-recognized study abroad program in Sorrento, Italy, will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the School of Engineering Technology (SET), Room 215 on the Alfred campus. A light reception will be offered prior to the event at 6 p.m. Read Article

Teaming Up to Celebrate Service and Allegany County

Alfred State students will be among more than 400 student volunteers from Houghton College, Alfred University, and area high schools who will be participating in “Celebrate Service, Celebrate Allegany” on Saturday, Oct. 27. Read Article

President Anderson to Serve on Search Committee

Dr. John M. Anderson, president of Alfred State, has been selected to serve as the State University of New York (SUNY) representative on the SUNY Empire State College Presidential Search Committee. Read Article

Building Trades Students Start Construction on College Home

When complete, this 7,800 square foot residence/entertainment facility will feature state-of-the-art geothermal and solar technologies and will serve as a demonstration home in Alfred (similar to the programs at Alfred State. Read Article

Ease on Down the Road to See “The Wiz”

Alfred State is presenting “The Wiz”, Nov. 8-10 at 7 p.m., with a 3 p.m. matinee on Saturday, at the Cappadonia Auditorium on the Alfred State campus. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $2 for students. Read Article