School of Arts and Sciences

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

SUNY Honors Student Excellence

An Alfred State College graduating senior was named State University of New York (SUNY) 2009 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence winner. Samuel Parent, Gouverneur, was honored at a reception in Albany in April where he received a commemorative certificate and a medallion suitable to be worn at commencement and other special events. Read Article

Psi Beta National Honor Society Inductees

Six Alfred State College students were recently inducted into the college's chapter of the Psi Beta National Honor Society in psychology. Read Article

Alumni Choral Spring Concert - Sunday, April 26

Alfred State College presents the 58th Annual Alumni Choral Spring Concert, under the direction of Anthony Cappadonia, ASC director of vocal music emeritus.  The concert will be held Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. in the Orvis Activities Center Auditorium on the Alfred State College campus. Read Article