School of Arts and Sciences

“Understanding the Marcellus Shale” Lecture, Oct. 11

“Understanding the Marcellus Shale,” a lecture by Dr. Katherine Klingensmith, professor of biology and environmental science at Keuka College, is the second event in the New Horizons Forum fall series. It will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11 in room 215 of the Engineering Technology Building on the ASC campus from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is open to the public. Read Article

Office of Communications Named Recipient of NCMPR's District 1 Medallion Awards

The Office of Communications at Alfred State College has been notified by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) that it has been named a recipient of that organization’s District 1 Medallion Awards for its entries, the Athletics Brochure and bus wrap, in the categories of Brochure/Flyer Series and Transit Advertising, respectively. Read Article

Students Help With Flood Relief

On a recent Wednesday morning, Professor Mark Payne asked his students if any of them would be interested in a trip to the Schoharie area to assist in flood relief efforts there. Read Article

Five New Members Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

During Homecoming 2011, five Alfred State College athletic alumni were inducted into the athletic department hall of fame.  Swimmer John Meade, track & field athlete Damian Rodriguez, lacrosse player Matthew Covert, baseball player Joe Greany, and swimmer Ashley Vogl will join the 56 inducted athletes. Read Article

Masonry Students Construct Pizza Oven

Senior masonry students at Alfred State College recently donated their skills and time to construct a pizza oven for The Jesus Church in Addison. Read Article

Pioneers Run Past Bulldogs

440 yards of offense and an 87-yard kickoff return sent the Homecoming crowd home happy as Alfred State defeated Stevens Tech 49-27.  The win improves ASC to 2-1 on the year while Stevens Tech is now 2-2. Read Article

New Horizons Forum Announces Schedule for Fall 2011

The New Horizons Forum is sponsored by the School of Arts and Sciences and offers programs which showcase scholarly, creative, and public service work currently engaged in by faculty, students, professional staff, and invited guests. It is guided by a campus-wide team of advisers whose goal is to enrich the intellectual life of the institution. Read Article

Sixth Annual “Taste of Wellsville” Sunday, Oct. 16

Local eateries will once again participate in Alfred State College’s sixth annual Wellsville Ridge Walk and Run. Read Article

Tyrell Co-Authors Article on Future of Student Affairs

Dr. Steve Tyrell, vice president for Student Affairs at Alfred State College, recently co-authored an article in the CSPA-NYS Journal of Student Affairs. Tyrell, along with his co-author, Dr. Charlie Fey, vice president for Student Affairs at the University of Akron, discusses the future of student affairs in higher education. Read Article

Haiti – One Year Later

Alfred State has partnered with Christianville to help rebuild the much-needed medical facilities that were destroyed by the 2010 earthquake. Read Article