School of Arts and Sciences

All-Greek GPA Surpasses All-student GPA Fall 2009

The Greeks at Alfred State College have once again smashed the myths surrounding fraternities and sororities by surpassing the all-student grade point averages (GPA) in fall 2009. This major accomplishment has been the result of hard work and dedication by members of the Student Life staff as well as Greek leaders who have encouraged sororities and fraternities to include scholarship and academic excellence as important goals for their organizations. Read Article

Student's Cake Sculpture a Hit

What would you do if your mother had successfully battled breast cancer and was the guest of honor at a party celebrating that victory? If you’re Nicole Wagner, Fulton, a third-year bakery intern in the culinary arts: baking, production and management program at Alfred State College, you bake her a bust—literally! Read Article

Efforts Continue on Behalf of Haiti

Students, faculty, and staff at Alfred State College continue their efforts on behalf of Haiti relief. In just three weeks, a variety of activities has netted a total of $7,350.31. Among the most visible is the growing paper brick wall being built in the Central Dining Hall on the Alfred campus. Read Article

Face of Racing Getting More of an Alfred State Look

The Olean Times Herald recently published an article titled Face of racing getting more of an Alfred State look. Read Article

New Hires at Alfred State College

Alfred State College is pleased to announce new members to the campus community. Recently hired are Sean Haggerty, Mark Kanellis, and Danielle White. Read Article

January “Of The Month” Awards

Alfred State College and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), a non-academic honor society consisting of the top 1% of student leaders, announces the winners of January’s “Of The Month” (OTM) Awards. Awardees include: Read Article

Drama Club to Present the Play, Extremities, Feb.19 & 20

The Alfred State College Drama Club will present the play Extremities, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, at 7 p.m. in the Orvis Auditorium on the Alfred campus. The play is open to the public free of charge; no tickets are necessary. The play is rated “R” for strong sexual situations, language, and violence, and is not be suitable for children under 17. Read Article

President Dr. John M. Anderson Goes to China

In a grand gesture of gratitude, the Chinese government hosted a group of 24 SUNY (State University of New York) officials—including Alfred State President Dr. John M. Anderson (one of only two SUNY presidents to make the trip)—and 200 SUNY students as well as another 200 students from colleges and universities throughout the United Sta Read Article

Nursing Program Continues Its “Pay It Forward” Philosophy

The Alfred State College Nursing program continued its “Pay It Forward” philosophy through the awarding of its fourth annual round of “Pay It Forward” scholarships, Read Article

Mardi Gras Celebration - Feb. 16

Students enrolled in the culinary arts programs at Alfred State College will prepare a Mardi Gras celebration, featuring a New Orleans-style menu, on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 5-7 p.m., in the student cafeteria of the Culinary Arts Building on the Wellsville campus. Read Article