School of Arts and Sciences

Nine Inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society

The EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) staff at Alfred State College recently inducted nine students into the Chi Alpha Epsilon honor society.  Chi Alpha Epsilon recognizes the academic excellence achieved by those students admitted to college via developmental programs. Read Article

WINS Club - Annual Men in the Field Dinner

Joy Carlson, AIA, professor, Computer Imaging and Architectural Engineering Technology Department, Alfred State College, and adviser to the WINS Club, (Women in Non-traditional Studies--though the club is open to all students) welcomed two alumni speakers to the club's annual Men in the Field dinner in April.  Read Article

Student Employee of the Year

Jamie Bennett, Springwater, a baccalaureate-level digital media and animation major at Alfred State College, has been named the 2008-09 Alfred State College Student Employee of the Year.  Bennett works in the Student Financial Services Office and was nominated by her supervisor, Martha McGee, assistant director for that offi Read Article

Robotics Competition

Alfred State College conducted its first Robotics Competition on campus in April.  Organized by faculty members Matthew Lawrence, assistant professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department; Bradley Thompson, assistant professor, Electrician, Computer and Robotics Technician Department; and Thomas Murphy, instructor, Building Trades Department, the event drew 35 students representing eight regional high schools as parti Read Article

NYS Sen. Catharine M. Young Honored

NYS Sen. Catharine M. Young (R-Olean) was honored by Alfred State College recently with the President's Medallion, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the college. Read Article

Science and Technology Fair Results

Student displays from six local school districts (Allegany-Limestone, Bolivar-Richburg, Corning West High, Hinsdale, Wayland-Cohocton, and Olean Middle School, and three home-schooled students) were judged at Alfred State College's 10th Annual Regional Science and Technology Fair. Read Article

Tree Planting at ASC

Smiles were the order of the day recently when members of the Alfred State College community turned out to plant five trees donated by Marcus Farms, Arkport. Read Article

ASC Announces New Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

Students wishing to acquire a four-year degree in business administration need look no farther than Alfred State College.  The State University of New York (SUNY) and the State Education Department have approved a bachelor's degree in business administration (BBA) to begin admitting students in fall 2009. Read Article

ASC and Animal Welfare Approved Host Summit

Summit to Plan Food Supply Chain from Western New York State to New York CityFarmers, State Agriculture Representatives and New York City Chefs and Distributors to Meet on Thursday, April 23, 2009Animal Welfare Approved and Alfred State College will bring New York City chefs and food purveyors together with local farmers and agricultural experts at an April 23 summit to plan a supply chain from western New York State farms to the New York City market. Read Article

Peavey and Lytle Honored at NODA Conference

Alfred State College Director of Student Activities and Orientation Spencer Peavey, and Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation, Antonio-Philip Lytle, were honored at a recent National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) conference. Read Article