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Kellogg Authors in Most Recent Issue of PAPERBACK PARADE

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor of psychology at Alfred State College, is the author of an article appearing in the most recent issue of PAPERBACK PARADE, a quarterly magazine published by Gryphon Books of New York. Titled “Philip Wylie’s Nuclear Nightmare,” the article states that writer Philip Wylie (1902-1971) was an expert on nuclear energy who wrote extensively about the perils of a global atomic war. Read Article

ASC Students Volunteer in Haiti

Dr. Douglas Pierson, (VMD) Alfred State College assistant professor, Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Department, who previously lived and worked as a veterinary field worker in Haiti as part of Christian Veterinary Mission before joining ASC, coordinated a relief trip to Haiti after commencement. Read Article

Alfred State Releases 2010 Football Schedule

The 2010 Alfred State College football schedule features some new opponents as the Pioneers look to improve on their 5-5 season in 2009. Read Article

WINS Donates to Area Food Pantries

The WINS Club recently conducted its Spring fund raiser to donate money for perishable items to area food pantries. Three checks totaling $180 were sent to Alfred Station Food Pantry, the Salvation Army in Wellsville, and Steuben Rural Ministry. Read Article

Crooker and Yamamoto Win WNYAC Awards

Alfred State's Carey Crooker (Addison) and Masanari Yamamoto (Tokyo, Japan) were honored by the Western New York Athletic Conference at the annual athletic director's meeting.  Crooker was named the co-freshman athlete of the year while Yamamoto was named the academic male athlete of the year. Read Article

Alfred State Named as a Winner of Distinction in the 16th Annual Communicator Awards

The college’s winners included the 2009-10 Viewbook, an overview of the college published annually for recruitment purposes; Transitions magazine, Fall 2009 issue, the college and alumni periodical; and the video “Small College, Big Dreams,” featuring College President Dr. John M. Anderson delineating the strategic initiatives of Alfred State. Read Article

ASC's 2009 Graduates Garner Placement/Transfer Record of 99 Percent

Fifty-nine percent of the ’09 graduates who responded to the survey are employed, while 40 percent opted to continue their education. One percent remain available for employment. Among those employed, 87 percent are working in jobs related to their college field of study. Read Article

Four Pioneers Named All-WNYAC Lacrosse

Four members of the 2010 Alfred State College lacrosse team have earned All-WNYAC honors.  Ryan Speciale (Corning West) and Chase Bailey (Corning West) were named to the 1st team while James Moss (Hilton) and Nick Young (West Seneca West) were 2nd team selections. Read Article

ACEC New York Awards Scholarships to Engineering Students in NYS Colleges

Alfred State College student Patrick VanHaverbeke, Wellsville, was among 17 high-achieving engineering students attending New York State colleges and universities who will receive $45,000 collectively in scholarship money from member firms of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York. The individual scholarship awards range from $2,500 to $5,000. Read Article

Ed Foundation Funds Work-Grant Program at ASC

The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., annually funds up to eight Alfred State College students through its work-grant program, allowing students who are ineligible for work-study funds to find employment on campus. The grant is renewable on an annual basis. Read Article