School of Arts and Sciences

Alfred State WINS Club Raises Money

Students at Alfred State College who are members of the WINS Club (Women in Non-traditional Studies, though it is open to all students) recently raised money through pop can and bottle returns, enabling them to present a check for $50 to Both Your Hands (a nonprofit organization designed to connect caring communities with poor villages to create self sufficiency and pride in achievement). Read Article

ASC Offers Tips on Cyber Security When Preparing Taxes

As the outlook for the economy continues to worsen, and tax time approaches, many Americans are looking for ways to save money and thinking that do-it-yourself online tax preparation is the way to go.  No fees, no special postage, no hassle! Read Article

ASC to Host SkillsUSA-Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics

Alfred State College will host the upcoming 20th annual SkillsUSA-Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics, (formerly VICA-- Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) Tuesday, March 10, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (Snow day, Wednesday, March 11.) Read Article

“What’s an Ally?” Presented by Antonio-Phillip Lytle

Antonio-Phillip Lytle, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation /Coordinator of Greek Affairs, recently presented the topic “What’s an Ally?” at the Greater Rochester Fraternal Leadership Institute at Rochester Institute of Technology. Read Article

Pelych Appointed to Alfred State College Council

Joseph G. Pelych, Hornell, has been appointed by the NYS Governor's Office to the Alfred State College Council. Council members serve without salary as an advisory group to the president of the College.  Read Article

ASC Masonry Students Participate in Seminar

Alfred State College's senior masonry students and seven local professional masons participated in a day-long seminar dealing with Rumford fireplace design and construction.  The seminar included lecture and hands-on laboratory experience on the School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville.  Read Article

ASC Hosted Congressman Massa

Alfred State College recently hosted Congressman Eric J. J. Massa (D-29th District) and his "2009 Western New York Regional Agriculture Summit." Read Article

Educational Foundation of Alfred Celebrates Construction of 50th House

The Applied Technology Campus of Alfred State College has begun construction on the 50th house built by students in various construction-related programs on campus and underwritten by the Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., a private foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State College dedicated to improving the A Read Article

Tom Golisano to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Alfred State Commencement in May

B. Thomas Golisano, founder and chair of the board of directors of Paychex, Inc., Rochester, the second-largest payroll processor in the United States, and 1962 general business management graduate of Alfred State College, will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters, at his alma mater's commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 17, 2009. Read Article

"Save SUNY" Rally at Alfred State College

Wearing black crepe paper armbands and brandishing signs and banners, students, faculty, and staff at Alfred State College, as well as guests, participated in an on-campus rally Friday to send a message to NYS Gov. David A. Paterson:  "Save SUNY!"  Read Article