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.

Dr. Richard Kellogg authors article on playwright Percival Wilde

Wed, Dec 17th, 2014

Dr. Kellogg is the author of four books about legendary investigator Sherlock Holmes, as well as a series of illustrated books for children featuring boy detective Barry Baskerville.

Farm hosts Alfred University women’s volleyball players for team-building event

Thu, Oct 23rd, 2014

Rechin said the purpose of the event was to educate and bond with teammates.

Area high school students flock to Alfred State for Agriculture Skills Contest

Mon, Oct 20th, 2014

The contest included a variety of events designed to test students’ knowledge and skills in agriculture and veterinary technology, such as tractor driving, small animal handling and medicine, dairy judging, agronomy, and others.

Dr. Richard Kellogg publishes article in ‘Paperback Parade’

Tue, Sep 30th, 2014

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State, is the author of an article that appears in the most recent issue of “Paperback Parade,” a quarterly journal for readers and book collectors published by Gryphon Publications. The article is titled "Philip Wylie's ‘The Disappearance.’"

Open House held for Vet Tech Center

Tue, Sep 30th, 2014

“The Vet Tech Center is a top-quality teaching facility that rivals any in the region,” Schroeder said, “and helps the program continue to be one of the best in the country.”

Bethesda Foundation tours Alfred State Nursing department simulation lab

Mon, Sep 29th, 2014

“Alfred State appreciates the Bethesda Foundation and its ongoing scholarship support to nursing students in these three counties,” said Dr. Lisa Harmon, chair of the Nursing department.

Alfred State Farm hosts Kiddie Ag Day

Mon, Sep 29th, 2014

“Between the beautiful weather, the enthusiasm of our students’ tour leaders, the donation of more than 500 cartons of milk and string cheese by Organic Valley, and the attendance of more than 600 kids,” Schroeder said, “I think the day was a great success.”

Alfred State Partners in New Grant to Continue Building a More Highly Educated Nursing Workforce

Mon, Sep 15th, 2014

The Alfred State Associate of Science in nursing and the Alfred State Bachelor of Science in nursing programs, partners in the first APIN grant received by the Foundation of New York State Nurses in 2012, will continue as partners in the new grant. Lisa Harmon, PhD, RN, CNE, chair of the ASN and BSN nursing programs at Alfred State will lead the nursing programs’ participation in the new grant project.

Local Educator Selected to Participate in Advanced Placement Program Reading

Mon, Jul 7th, 2014

Dr. Earl Packard, a Hornell native and professor in the Alfred State Mathematics and Physics Department, was selected to participate in the annual College Board’s Annual AP Reading in calculus – it was his 12th time serving in this capacity.

Kellogg Publishes article in THE SERPENTINE MUSE journal

Thu, Jun 26th, 2014

The article, titled “Charlotte Perkins Gilman: Sherlockian,” summarizes the life and literary legacy of Gilman (1860-1935), a prominent writer and a crusader in the feminist movement.