School of Arts and Sciences - News & Events

While learning skills and using equipment just like the pros, students in the School of Arts and Sciences have tons of activities, events, and are making news. The most recent stories are listed in reverse chronological order.

New psychology minor available

Fri, Sep 9th, 2016

Dr. Jill Amati, chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, which houses the minor, said, “The psychology minor is a great addition for our students.  It complements Alfred State’s baccalaureate programs and offers students the opportunity to specialize their degree plan in a way that relates to their major.” 

Grasstravaganza gets good crop of attendees

Mon, Aug 15th, 2016

Roughly 120 people attended the three-day event for farmers, conservationists, and consumers who are interested in soil health, grazing, and sustainable agriculture. Grasstravaganza featured presentations from nationally recognized grazing and soil health experts, specialized workshops, and a trade show.

Dr. Kellogg authors article on science fiction novels

Tue, Aug 9th, 2016

Kellogg writes frequently about detective fiction and the world of science fiction. He is the creator of a popular series of books for children featuring boy detective Barry Baskerville.  The most recent entry, “Barry Baskerville Traps a Thief,” is available at the Amazon website.

Growing interest for Grasstravaganza

Fri, Jul 22nd, 2016

Alfred State is hosting Grasstravaganza Aug. 4-6, an event for farmers, conservationists, and consumers who are interested in soil health, grazing, and sustainable agriculture. The theme is “Healthy Soils, Healthy Animals, Healthy Farms,” and will feature presentations by nationally recognized grazing and soil health experts. 

Packard participates in Advanced Placement Program Reading

Mon, Jun 20th, 2016

This was Packard’s 14th consecutive year of serving in this capacity. He was one of about 900 high school and college mathematics educators from around the world who scored the free-response questions for approximately 435,000 students who took the AP calculus exam. 

Health information technology program granted reaccreditation

Wed, May 11th, 2016

Alfred State is pleased to announce that the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) has approved reaccreditation of the college’s health information technology (HIT) program.

Alfred State to host Grasstravaganza in August

Tue, May 10th, 2016

Grasstravaganza, an event for farmers, conservationists, and consumers who are interested in soil health, grazing, and sustainable agriculture, will be held at Alfred State Aug. 4-6.

Alfred State dedicates Bethesda Foundation Imaging Suite

Mon, May 2nd, 2016

Thanks to the continued generosity of the Bethesda Foundation, Alfred State was able to recently provide its radiologic technology students with an imaging suite.

Psi Beta honor society receives five new members

Mon, May 2nd, 2016

Five students were recently inducted into the Psi Beta honor society, an organization that promotes interest in the study of psychology at two-year colleges.

Regional Science and Technology Fair showcases dozens of student projects

Thu, Apr 14th, 2016

A total of 85 science and technology projects completed by students from 14 local school districts were on display for judging and viewing April 8 at Alfred State’s 17th annual Regional Science and Technology Fair.