School of Arts and Sciences

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

SkillsUSA-Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics - March 9

Nearly 1,000 BOCES students, their advisers, observers, parents, and guests from Western New York counties, including Allegany, Steuben, Monroe, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Cattaraugus, and Ontario, will converge on the Alfred State College (456 student competitors) campus and the ASC School of Applied Technology (287 student competitors) campus, Wellsville, where they will compete in their areas of study. Read Article

First Annual Renewable Energy and Conservation Methods Info Night

Alfred State College is partnering with Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES to sponsor the first annual Renewable Energy and Conservation Methods Information night, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the BOCES Center, 1825 Windfall Rd., Olean. (Snow date will be Thursday, Feb. 25.) Read Article

Alfred State College Raises Money for Haiti

Alfred State College students, faculty, and staff continue their fund raising efforts for Haiti relief and are pleased to note that the college community has so far raised $5,779.24 for Haiti Outreach, directed by Neil Van Dine, Read Article

Art Show at Hinkle Memorial Library

Stick dolls, dove tiles, and tin clocks are among the works on display at the Hinkle Memorial Library gallery at Alfred State College from now until the end of February. The exhibit features the creations of three members of the Allegany Artisans: Betsy and Charles Orlando of Belmont and Elaine Hardman of Wellsville. Read Article

Alfred State College Haiti Outreach

On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Alfred State hosted an information session with Dr. Van Dine, Wellsville, retired ophthalmologist, who provided a brief insight into the evolving situation in Haiti. On Friday, Dr. Van Dine will travel to Haiti to assist with recovery efforts. Read Article

President Dr. John M. Anderson Reacts to Gov. Paterson’s Budget Issues

Alfred State College President Dr. John M. Anderson recently addressed NYS budget issues with the campus community. During his talk, Anderson characterized Gov. Paterson’s proposed Public Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act as “the most profound initiative to positively impact public higher education in New York State since the Nelson Rockefeller era. I applaud his efforts." Read Article

Spring 2010 Opening Remarks

Alfred State College President Dr. John M. Anderson recently welcomed returning and new faculty and staff back to campus for the spring semester. Among the topics he addressed were his trip to China as part of a SUNY delegation invited by the Chinese government as a thank you for hosting the 150 Chinese students whose studies were interrupted by an earthquake in Sichuan province in 2008, Read Article