School of Arts and Sciences

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

Open House - Sunday, April 19

The Admissions Office at Alfred State College announces an Open House program, Sunday, April 19, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Orvis Activities Center on the Alfred campus. Read Article

Exhibit at ASC Hinkle Memorial Library

Five area high school art teachers have been invited by the digital media and animation faculty of Alfred State College to exhibit their diverse work in the Hinkle Memorial Library on the Alfred State campus.  Represented are Wellsville High School and Genesee Valley Central School. Read Article

SkillsUSA-Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics Winners Announced

Approximately 1,100 students from Region I BOCES (Board of Cooperative Education and Services) districts encompassing Western New York and the Southern Tier, competed in the 20th annual SkillsUSA-Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics, (formerly VICA--Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) held earlier this month at Alfred State College. Read Article

ASC Helps US National Arboretum "Go Green"

Alfred State College is making the US National Arboretum greener! Five students enrolled in Alfred State College's electrical construction and maintenance electrician program, accompanied by Assistant Professor Jeffrey Stevens, spent their recent spring break in Washington, DC, conducting a four-day workshop Read Article