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Leadership suites initiative recognized with NASPA 2015 Excellence Award

NASPA, the leading voice for the student affairs profession, has recognized Alfred State’s leadership suites initiative as a 2015 Excellence Award recipient within the Civic Learning, Democratic Engagement, Service-Learning, Community Service category. Read Article

Melissa Holland graduates from NAFSA Academy for International Education

The Academy for International Education is an intensive yearlong training program with extensive networking opportunities, according to www.nafsa.org. The program accelerates the learning process of participants, prepares them for leadership, and is an investment in international education. Read Article

Project Prom Dress Extravaganza set for April 11

Held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Pioneer Center on the Alfred campus, the event allows attendees to select from hundreds of new or lightly used prom dresses and take one home without any cost. People may also make donations that day, including dresses, shoes, and gear. Read Article

High school students flock to Alfred State for National Engineers Week event

Nearly 150 high school students from five area school districts visited Alfred State Friday to discover the exciting worlds of engineering and technology as part of National Engineers Week. Read Article

New Phi Kappa Phi honor society chapter formed at Alfred State

The new Alfred State chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society was installed in a ceremony Thursday evening in the Allegany Room of the Central Dining Hall. Read Article

Alfred State taking part in SUNY Financial Aid Day

Students or parents can register by going to www.suny.edu/studentevents or by calling 1-800-342-3811. This workshop is open to all prospective college students and their families, including those who do not plan to attend Alfred State. Read Article

Dr. Richard Kellogg publishes article on science fiction writing pioneer Doc Smith

Dr. Kellogg frequently writes about the literary genres of mystery fiction and science fiction. He is the author of a series of illustrated books for children featuring boy detective Barry Baskerville. Read Article

Alfred State New Horizons Forum to present ‘Meet the Candidates’ evening

The “Meet the Candidates” forum will be offered to the entire Alfred community on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in room 215 of the School of Engineering Technologies Building. Campus signage and volunteers will direct the public to the nearest parking areas. Read Article

Architecture students present community visualization study at ATP conference

Eight architecture students from Alfred State presented at the annual Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP) conference at the end of the fall semester in Washington, DC. Read Article

Mardi Gras buffet set for Feb. 17 on Alfred State’s Wellsville campus

The menu will include jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp etouffée, muffuletta and po’boy sandwiches, king cake, pecan pralines, beignets, and much, much more. The cost, including beverages, is $15 per person or $7 for children under 10 years old. Read Article