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Top 10 of 2013

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Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 9:30am

Top 10 of 2013Alfred State has made quite a few lists and earned some prestigious awards this year—from Cosmopolitan’s best colleges for meeting men to being named a best lifetime return on investment in the state. Here are just a few to ring in the New Year.

10. Alfred State’s agriculture and veterinary technology programs earned a spot on the 10 Top Large Animal Vet Tech Schools & Farm Animal Programs list from vettechcolleges.com.

9. In September, 2013, the college officially opened its new $33 million Student Leadership Center in the heart of campus. This state-of-the-art hub for civic engagement, leadership opportunities, and epic fun was built with the goal of attaining LEED gold certification.

8. August saw our students competing in an international solar home design competition (the 2013 China Solar Decathlon) and walking away with a first place win in energy balance.

7. Cosmopolitan ranks us seventh among the top ten colleges and universities for meeting men.

6. A degree from Alfred State is considered the sixth Best Lifetime Return on Investment in New York by affordablecollegesonline.org.

5. We moved to fifth among top public schools in the North according to U.S. News and World Report. And we’re now 17—up from 23—among top regional colleges and universities in the North. This is the seventh consecutive year the college has made the list.

4. For the fourth year in a row, the college was named an official military friendly school by top-rated publisher Victory Media and G.I. Jobs Magazine. We are one of just 26 SUNY schools who received the honor.

3. Only three new projects in the State of New York earned a coveted AmeriCorps VISTA grant for the 2013-2014 year. And Alfred State, with its focus on nutritional literacy and community-based gardening in collaboration with Literacy West NY, Inc. and Alfred Community Garden, was one of the fortunate recipients.

2. The newly renovated Physical and Health Sciences building earned both LEED Gold Certification from the US Green Building Council and a platinum award for engineering excellence from New York’s American Council of Engineering Companies.

1. 2013 marks our first year of Pioneer athletic competition at the NCAA Division III level. And the football team scored its first NCAA DIII win during Homecoming 2013.

Catch up on all your Alfred State news here.


Local Colleges to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by Serving in the Community

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 9:15am

Alfred State and Alfred University are partnering on a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

students paintingOn Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, Alfred State and Alfred University will be working together to host a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. This event will round out a week of programming in commemoration and celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. “We see this as an important way to keep Dr. King's legacy of service alive and make community involvement a part of our everyday lives,” said Jonathan Hilsher, director of the center for civic engagement at Alfred State. “We have already secured volunteer sites in about eight locations, with more projects anticipated. Students will be volunteering with libraries, non-profits, and faith-based organizations.”

Alfred State and Alfred University were also recipients of a New York Campus Compact 2014 MLK Collegiate Challenge Grant. Only a dozen schools in the state received the honor. Both institutions will use the funds to honor the life of Dr. King by reminding all Americans of their civic duty to serve and by helping members of the community to work together to solve common problems.

Contact Jonathan Hilsher at hilshejc@alfredstate.edu for more information and ways to get involved.

Alfred State Welcomes New Employees

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Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 2:15pm

Alfred State rings in the New Year with 15 new hires

As the new semester officially opens, Alfred State proudly welcomes 15 new employees.

New hires include, in Admissions, Chris Bouknight and Melissa Holland.

Chris Bouknight is a new admissions counselor. She has earned a master’s degree in higher education from Columbia College.

Melissa Holland is now in the position of international admissions counselor. She holds a master’s degree from Buffalo State College.

In the Document Center, Darcy Hill joins the college as a print systems technician. She was formerly employed at the University of Alaska Anchorage as lead document services technician.

Facilities Services has three new hires—Kathy Brown, Erica Brundage, and Jami D’Arcy.

Kathy Brown, of Canisteo, joins the college as a cleaner in the new Student Leadership Center.

Erica Brundage, of Wellsville, is a cleaner in the Physical & Health Sciences building.

Jami D’Arcy, of Scio, is now the assistant to the director of facilities operations/environmental health officer. She has a bachelor’s degree in general studies with a specialty in biology and chemistry from Alfred University.

The Farm Laboratory has hired two new employees—Virginia Chamberlain and Rachel Smith.

Virginia Chamberlain is the new farm manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine and a minor in dairy management from the University of New Hampshire.

Rachel Smith is now the assistant dairy herdsman. She earned her associate degree in animal science from Alfred State.

Tracy Tierney is the new director of the Learning Center. She holds a master’s degree in human services from the State University of New York at Oswego.

Student Records & Financial Services welcomes Laura Karns as a financial aid assistant. She has earned a bachelor’s degree in financial planning and an associate degree in business, banking/finance from Alfred State.

In Technology Services, Joseph Armstrong joins the college as client services manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Medaille College in computer information systems and an associate degree from Bryant & Stratton Business Institute in microcomputer systems management.

The School of Architecture, Management, and Engineering Technology welcomes Kevin Tucker, the new instructional support associate for Architecture & Design and Civil Engineering Technology. He holds a post-baccalaureate teacher certification in technology education and a bachelor’s degree in environmental design with a minor in architecture from the University at Buffalo.

The School of Arts and Sciences welcomes Jean Gonska, Timberly Shepard, and Tracy Tierney.

Jean Gonska is now an assistant professor of nursing. Jean holds a master’s degree in nursing education from Excelsior College.

Timberly Shepard joins the college as a lecturer in nursing. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Roberts Wesleyan College and a diploma in nursing from St. James School of Nursing.

The School of Applied Technology has hired Mark Levine, of Cuba, as the new instructional support assistant in Computerized Design and Manufacturing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in media art and animation from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and an associate degree in humanities/psychology from Jamestown Community College.

Two Western New York Colleges Put Civic Engagement into Action

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 2:15pm

Alfred State and Alfred University partnered on a day of community service last weekend in remembrance of a great civic leader

MLK Jr. Dream Week Day of ServiceOn Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, Alfred State and Alfred University students braved the cold for a good cause—heading out into the community in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy of social justice and civic engagement for their annual MLK Jr. Dream Week Day of Service.

“Students served in Alfred, Almond, Belmont, Wellsville, and Hornell,” said Jonathan Hilsher, director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Alfred State. “Approximately 140 students, faculty, and staff participated in this event, including the Alfred State baseball team, Alfred University tennis team, and Greek organizations. President and Mrs. Sullivan also took time to lend a hand in the effort.”

College students, faculty, and staff worked on 16 separate projects, which included the Alfred Lions Club, food pantries, Wellsville Community Kitchen, Almond 20th Century Library, Allegany ARC, and buildings on both campuses. Volunteers painted rooms, made treats, visited with the elderly and disabled, cleaned and organized, and connected with local nonprofits.

“It was sincerely appreciated. Our school is now shining and sparkling,” said Carman Banzaca, executive director of the Alfred Montessori School. “The children and staff will be so thrilled.” This event rounded out a week of programming on both campuses in commemoration of the holiday and its namesake.

“Two of the most important outcomes of this event are the relationship building and fostering greater awareness of the challenges and opportunities in our larger community. I definitely see this day as a launching point for further civic involvement by our students,” Jonathan said.

Alfred State and Alfred University were recently awarded a New York Campus Compact 2014 MLK Collegiate Challenge Grant. Only a dozen schools in the state received the honor. Both institutions will collaboratively use the funds to honor the life of Dr. King by inspiring students to serve and helping members of the community to work together to address community challenges.

MLK Jr. Dream Week Day of Service

College Library Presents the Work of Artist Betsy Kent

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Friday, January 31, 2014 - 3:00pm

The Hinkle Library at Alfred State will display watercolor and painted silk artwork by Betsy Kent during the month of February

silk painting by Betsy KentThe Hinkle Library at Alfred State is pleased to present the work of noted western New York artist Betsy Kent during the month of February. The exhibit will feature her watercolor paintings and painted silk pieces.

Kent studied art at Syracuse University, graduating in 1996. While there she participated in a semester abroad in Florence, Italy, and it was there she learned the technique of painting on silk.

Her art is “inspired by the light, color, contours, and vitality present in the natural world,” she says. She draws much creative energy from the “shape, strength, variety, and metamorphosis…” of trees, which she has been painting for much of her adult life.

Kent lives and works on her family farm in Andover, NY, along with her husband and three young sons, so finding the time to practice her art is not always easy. She notes that “the contrast between silk painting and watercolor allows me to stay balanced. While one is fast and fluid, the other is slow and controlled. For me, it is all about the process. The end product is just a bonus.”

Kent creates her art in a quiet barn studio built on her property. She also teaches art classes for local children and adults. In November 2011, Ms. Kent showed her work at a solo show at the Artists Knot Gallery in Andover.

For more information on the work of Betsy Kent, visit her web page, http://betsykent.weebly.com/.

The Hinkle Library Gallery is open during regular library hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-7 p.m.; and Sundays, 1- 11 p.m.

Upcoming Courses on Investigating Animal Attacks and Dealing with Aggressive Animal Behavior

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Monday, February 3, 2014 - 9:45am

Alfred State’s Center for Community Education and Training is offering two new courses on animal aggression and attacks this April

The Center for Community Education and Training is offering two new courses this April, featuring noted guest speaker Jim Crosby, a retired Jacksonville, Fla., police lieutenant. Crosby has professionally trained dogs, taught individual and group obedience classes, and addressed canine behavior problems since 1999.

Jim is Certified Behavior Consultant-Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CCPDT). He is recognized as an expert in the US and Canada on dangerous dogs, canine aggression, and fatal dog attacks and has taught seminars on those topics in the UK and Italy. He also teaches safe handling and rehabilitation of dangerous dogs and investigation of fatal and serious dog attacks to police, animal control agencies, and others. “I followed Jim Crosby’s work for a year and I shared many of those findings,” said Eddie Cintron, founder of K-9 Partners of Monroe County, which brings law enforcement and rescue organizations together to focus on solving problems through collaboration and training. “His experience in law enforcement and forensics, his psychology degree, and his knowledge of canine behavior and dog training make him a world-renowned canine expert.”

Cintron, who will be attending the event, is now a leading advocate in the effort to help community members and law enforcement work together to spread safety awareness, and he cites Crosby’s work as being the foundation for his method. “We are excited to be a part of Alfred State’s desire to provide top education and training to Western New York State.”

April 24, 2014, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Lake Lodge
“Investigation of Animal Attack Cases for Law Enforcement”
Participants will learn the principles of investigation and proper prosecution of animal attack cases, particularly with fatalities. Learn about the initial response to these calls and the collection of evidence. Information on local laws and determining prosecutorial paths available will also be discussed.

Cost: $40; includes breakfast and lunch

April 25, 2014, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Lake Lodge
“Dealing with Aggressive Animal Behavior: Training for Animal Care Personnel”
Participants will learn how to assess the observed behavior, explore behavior evaluations, and methods for dealing with difficult and aggressive dogs in a care and/or capture situation.

Cost: $40; includes breakfast and lunch

For more information and registration, please contact the Center for Community Education and Training.

Email: ccet@alfredstate.edu, phone: 607-587-4015

Information Security Team Qualifies for Prestigious Competition

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Monday, February 10, 2014 - 10:15am

Eight Computer and Information Technology students were selected to compete in the upcoming Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense competition in New Hampshire

On Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, Alfred State’s Information Security Team competed in the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NECCDC) qualifying round and, after a highly successful showing, was selected as one of nine to compete in the NECCDC competition at the University of New Hampshire March 14-16, 2014. “When it comes down to it, a lot of hard work and late nights go into making sure we are ready to put our best foot forward,” said Matt Dennison, team captain. “The qualifier is just one day of completion, but it is really fast paced. We have set the bar high for the regional competition in New Hampshire. Last year we did really well as a team. Our plan for this year is to keep the momentum going, continue to improve, and secure a spot in the top three.”

Fourteen teams competed at the qualifying competition on Jan. 25, including teams from Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY IT, and other technology-focused campuses. The Alfred State Information Security Team was represented by six students in the information technology: network administration program—Captain Matthew Dennison, of Granville; Co-Captain Adam Smith, of Marietta; Michael Fiore, of Poughkeepsie; Mathew Gandron, of Derby; Craig Gratton, of Lackawanna; and Edward Swackhamer, of Brewerton. The team also included Jeffrey Andolora, of Caledonia, in the information technology: applications software development program, and Christopher Grabski, of Aurora, in the information security and assurance program.

“The team started preparing for this competition when they returned from the 2013 NECCDC which was held at the University of Maine,” said Professor and Chair of Computer Information Technology Jim Boardman, team coach. “The team finished sixth out of 10 teams competing at the 2013 NECCDC, which is very good considering all other teams had graduate student members. RIT came in first place; however, their captain was the captain of Alfred State’s 2012 NECCDC team. He is now a graduate student at RIT.”

This three-day event began by specifically focusing on the operational aspect of managing and protecting an existing commercial network infrastructure. Students who participated got a chance to test their knowledge in an operational environment while networking with industry professionals and learning about many of the security and operational challenges they will soon face in the job market. “This competition is all about hands-on experience and our students excel because our program focuses on hands-on training in a project based learning environment,” Boardman said. “I’m very proud of our team. They have practiced countless hours delving into the details of how to properly secure a network and network applications. But, most importantly, they have spread their enthusiasm for cyber security to all students in their department and many other schools by hosting local security competitions in the spring of 2013 and fall of 2013.”

Much credit goes to the students that competed, Coach Jim Boardman, proctors Dr. John Burke and Professor Scott O’Connor, and computer technician Russell Rittenhouse, who helped the team get through the qualifying round.

Alfred State and Alfred University to Compete in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015

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Friday, February 14, 2014 - 9:15am

Alfred State and Alfred University have been selected to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 in Irvine, California. The Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.

“Alfred State and Alfred University worked together during the 2013 China Solar Decathlon, earning a first place award in energy balance as well as an incredible real-world work experience,” said Alfred State Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Craig Clark. “Participating in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and the unique training our students will receive on this journey will be the perfect complement to our school’s mission of hands-on, project-based learning and our focus on sustainability. With this experience, our students will be even more competitive in the clean energy and construction fields.” In the past, Alfred State students have constructed a net-zero energy demonstration home in Wellsville, NY, and led solar workshops and construction projects at the U.S. National Arboretum.

“I am delighted that we are continuing our collaboration with Alfred State in the U.S. Solar Decathlon. This program provides our students with an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience designing energy efficient systems,” said Doreen Edwards, dean of the Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University. Alfred University is one of only a few institutions in the U.S. that offers a bachelor’s degree in renewable energy engineering.

The Solar Decathlon enhances public understanding of how to save money at home with clean energy solutions available today and provides students with training and hands-on experience to prepare them for the clean energy workforce. Since 2002 the Solar Decathlon has:

  • Involved 132 collegiate teams, which pursue a multidisciplinary approach to study the requirements for designing and building energy-efficient, solar-powered houses
  • Established a worldwide reputation as a successful educational program and workforce development opportunity
  • Positively impacted nearly 20,000 collegiate participants.

The Solar Decathlon supports the Obama Administration’s goal of building a clean energy economy while saving families and businesses money by saving energy.

“Alfred State is honored to have this opportunity for our students to showcase their knowledge and abilities,” Clark said. “And we know our entry will be unique, with students designing, building and operating our home from beginning to end within our hands-on laboratories.”


Alfred State to Participate in Annual SUNY Financial Aid Day

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Monday, February 17, 2014 - 12:15pm

The Alfred State Office of Student Records and Financial Services will participate in the annual SUNY Financial Aid Day, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, beginning at 9 a.m., in the EJ Brown Business Building, room 414, on the Alfred campus.

The Student Records and Financial Services staff will assist students and their guests in completing and submitting the 2014-15 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically. The FAFSA is required for all financial aid, including New York State assistance. The Student Records and Financial Services Office staff will also be available to answer any questions regarding the financial aid process.

Students/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. Registrants will receive an email listing necessary information, including what materials students/parents will need to bring with them, building location details, and parking directions.

Prior to SUNY Financial Aid Day, participants are encouraged to obtain: a Federal PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov (allow 1-3 business days for receipt); driver's licenses; alien registration card (for non-U.S. citizens); bank statements and investment information; FAFSA PIN number; Social Security numbers; 2013 Federal Income Tax return (or estimated); W-2 forms or other records of income earned for 2013; and 2013 untaxed income information.

SUNY's Statewide Student Financial Aid Days are offered as a service to all prospective college students and their families. The programs are designed to answer questions and provide assistance regarding the financial aid application, types of aid available, and the award process.

Forty-six programs will be offered across New York State. Students and parents should feel free to attend the program closest to where they live.

Students to Mark National Court Reporting Week with Outreach to Local Veterans and More

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Monday, February 17, 2014 - 2:15pm

Court reporting and captioning students at Alfred State are marking National Court Reporting and Captioning Week, Feb. 16-22, by participating in a national veteran’s oral history project coordinated by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the leading organization representing stenographic court reporting and broadcast captioning professionals.

As part of the project, Alana Devaul, a senior court reporting student and native of Fulton, will use court reporting methods and equipment designed for capturing, storing and retrieving information to transcribe the service story of renowned local artist Chet Swier of Cuba who served during World War II as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. Swier, a native of Kenmore, NY, was shot down over Germany and was captured as a prisoner of war. Although Swier passed away in 2011, his story was caught on tape during annual trips to Cuba Elementary School where he related his story to the young students. The oral account of his service will be collected and donated to the Library of Congress where it will be preserved as part of American history.

Also in celebration of the week, on-campus students will be spending a day at the Allegany County Courthouse where they will shadow official court reporters Jo Ann Tredway of Cuba and Pam Rohrabacher of Wellsville as they “capture the record” in local court cases. The students will also be given a tour of the rest of the courthouse facilities to see how legal documents are created and stored.

In addition, court reporting students will be participating in a civic engagement project they’re calling ASC Operation Gratitude. The project will consist of soliciting a variety of items from the Alfred State community to assemble care packages to send to overseas veterans. Included in the packages will be cards signed by members of the student body, faculty, and staff. Students will also make paracord bracelets (survival bracelets) to send with the care packages.

Alfred State’s associate degree and certificate programs in court reporting and captioning are the only NCRA-approved programs in Western New York. Both programs are online and typically take four semesters (including a summer session) to complete.

“Court reporting and captioning is a highly technical profession that requires great skill and knowledge,” said Francine Staba, chair of the business department. “These professionals make invaluable contributions to the legal and deaf and hard-of-hearing communities each and every day.” As a result, career opportunities for new graduates entering the field are plentiful. The profession offers both flexibility and significant income potential. In New York State, for example, the average annual income for reporting professionals is $84,000.

Alfred State’s court reporting graduates typically find work in the field within six months of graduation and are qualified to be a closed-captioner for live events, broadcast and videography purposes, freelance court reporters, medical transcriptionists, rapid text entry specialists, and real-time reporters.

To learn more about the upcoming events for National Court Reporting and Captioning Week at Alfred State or, to learn more about the program, contact Danielle Green at greendr@alfredstate.edu or Melissa Blake at blakemj@alfredstate.edu.

Alfred State Hosts the Student Assembly of the State University of New York

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 10:00am

Representatives from across New York sat down at Alfred State to discuss child care, Long Island College Hospital, and new appointments.

Representatives from SUNY campuses across New YorkAlfred State and its Student Senate hosted the Student Assembly of the State University of New York (SA) for their February 2014 Executive Committee meeting on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. The SUNY SA comprises student leaders elected by their peers from across SUNY’s 64 campuses.

During the meeting the group discussed many topics pertaining to the students of SUNY, including child care, Long Island College Hospital (LICH), and the appointment of three new directors to SA’s executive cabinet.

The event was held in the college’s newly opened Student Leadership Center. Student Senate Chair Josh Altemoos and Alfred State’s president, Dr. Skip Sullivan, welcomed the group. “One of my goals while taking office this past June, as president of the Student Senate here at Alfred State, was to increase the student government’s presence at the state level, including advocacy for our number one priority, our students. Directly related to this was increasing our relationship with state-wide governance organizations and other colleges,” Altemoos said.

At the 13-hour meeting, representatives discussed Long Island College Hospital and SUNY’s plan to combat the cost of the hospital; SUNY Voices, the first ever conference on shared governance hosted by SUNY, the Faculty Council of Community Colleges (FCCC), University Faculty Senate (UFS), and SA; and child care within SUNY, advocating for potential restoration of funding for campus child-care services.

The group ended with a dinner, where members of the SA, college administration, student senate, faculty senate, and college council enjoyed food prepared by Auxiliary Campus Enterprises and Services, Inc. (ACES).

This is the second year in a row that Alfred State has proudly hosted the SA, where previous to 2013, the group had not been at Alfred State for 10 or more years. In 2013, Alfred State was elected as the best host of the year due to its excellent hospitality.

“I believe the event went quite well,” Altemoos said. “The student leaders were greatly impressed with the campus, the student leadership center, and the hospitality provided to them by the event planner and the campus as a whole. They especially enjoyed having dinner with administrators of the college and various members of the college’s shared governance groups.”

Drama Club Presents Dinner Theater Production of Loco-Motion, Commotion, Dr. Gorilla and Me

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 10:00am

Mystery meets comedy in Alfred State Drama Club’s dinner theater production of the mystery-thriller parody, Loco-Motion, Commotion, Dr. Gorilla and Me, written by Tim Kelly and presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The performance will run April 3-5 at Lake Lodge on 6107 Terbury Road in Alfred Station (see driving directions).

This clever farce opens when cousins Priscilla and Patsy, upon hearing of the death of their estranged uncle, venture to the Vermont countryside to see Priscilla’s newly inherited “Old Dark House.” It isn’t until they arrive that they learn the house has just burned down under suspicious circumstances. As a storm approaches, Priscilla and company seek refuge in another nearby house that turns out to be the home of the nefarious criminal known as Dr. Gorilla. As if that wasn’t bad enough, they find themselves sharing it with seemingly impossible characters, including an axe murderer, a rifle-carrying West Virginian with a century-old grudge, and a two-headed monster. With secret passageways, a dead body, and mad-cap chases, they encounter much more mayhem than anyone expected.

Thursday’s opening performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Beginning at 6:45 p.m., bus service will be available from campus before and after the show for anyone needing transportation. Tickets for the Thursday performance are $5 for general admission and $2 for students.

Two dinner theater performances are set for Fri., April 4, and Sat., April 5, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner theater ticket prices are $20 for general admission or two meal swipes for students. For more information or to order tickets for the Friday or Saturday dinner theater shows, call Mallory Norton in the Office of Student Engagement at 607-587-4079 or email NortonML@AlfredState.edu by March 24. Tickets for the Thursday night show can be reserved and will also be available at the door.

Come join the Drama Club, under the direction of Janna Buckwalter, as they uncover the truth of what really happened at "The Old Dark House."

Culinary Arts Students to Prepare a Mardi Gras Celebration Dinner

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 10:15am

Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts programs at Alfred State are bringing a taste of the fun and festivities of Mardi Gras to Wellsville. These future food industry experts will be preparing a delicious New Orleans-style menu—and giving out complimentary Mardi Gras beads in the traditional colors of green, gold, and purple—on Tues., March 4, from 5-7 p.m., in the student dining room of the Culinary Arts Building on the Wellsville campus.

The cost of attendance is $17 for adults; $7 for children 10 and under. Proceeds from the event will benefit Culinary Arts scholarships. This event is open to the public; no reservations will be accepted.

College Honors Seminar Discusses New Marijuana Laws

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Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 8:45am

In the wake of both Colorado and Washington State’s legalization of recreational marijuana this January, Alfred State Professor Wayne Bensley met with members of the college’s Honors Program on Feb. 17 to explain these changes, delving into the history behind the laws, the financial and political factors of the decision, and even the chemistry of the drug itself.

“It is important to have intelligent conversations about contentious topics such as the recent changes to marijuana laws—and proposed changes in New York—due to the fact that it is such a polarizing issue,” Bensley said. A professor of forensic science in the college’s Physical and Life Sciences Department, Bensley has testified as an expert witness in hundreds of county, state, and federal cases.

“Students seemed very interested in the topic as a whole, and, based on questions I received, they left with open minds,” he said. “I tried to present the material in an unbiased manner to allow them to formulate opinions on the subject based on the information that was presented.”

Members of the Honors Program

Members of the Honors Program meet several times each semester to hear guest speakers on a wide range of current topics and these topics often spark debate, which, Bensley believes, is a good thing. “While polls indicate that the majority of Americans do advocate the usage of marijuana for medical purposes, these same polls typically show that this position is held by only 52 to 55 percent of the general population.”

As of Jan. 1, recreational use of marijuana is legal in both Colorado and Washington State, and New York’s Governor Cuomo has proposed making medical marijuana available at a limited number of hospitals in the state.

“Before taking a stand on this issue, it is important for people to understand the difference between rumors, unsubstantiated claims, and scientific data that is available in this area. The recent events in Colorado and Washington State will likely serve as an experiment for the rest of the country,” he said.

During the seminar Bensley also explained the chemistry of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an important compound in marijuana, and the close relationship between marijuana and the once commonly used hemp plant. Although arguments for and against the changes in marijuana laws remain, it is Bensley’s prediction that every state will be watching closely as these decisions unfold.

Photo Caption: Members of Alfred State’s Honors Program held a seminar in February to discuss recent and proposed changes to marijuana laws.
Back row, left to right: Professor Bensley, Darima Tsoktoeva, Ian Potash, Kathryn Worth; Front row, left to right: Spela Sluga, Stephanie Pembleton, Samantha Duquette, Emilie Vernack

Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., Welcomes New Board Members

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Friday, February 28, 2014 - 11:45am

The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., a private foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State, welcomed two new board members earlier this year, Carissa M. Knapp, of Belmont, and Sandra E. Sawyer, of Wellsville.

Carissa M. KnappKnapp, second assistant county attorney for the Allegany County Attorney’s Office, received her associate degree in liberal arts and social sciences from Alfred State; her bachelor’s degree in history from Alfred University; a master’s degree in professional studies, community service administration from Alfred University; and her law degree from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. She is a past president of the Belmont Rotary Club. An Allegany County native, Knapp and her husband, Eric, live in Belmont.

Sandra E. SawyerSawyer, of Sawyer Realty, Inc., in Wellsville, is a former teacher at Friendship Central School, where she spent nearly 40 years guiding young minds. She has also been a class advisor and grant writer and remains an active community leader. She is a member of the NYS Retired Teachers’ Association, the National Association of Realtors, and the NYS Association of Realtors. She is currently a real estate salesperson and part-time consumer science teacher. Sawyer received her bachelor’s degree in education from SUNY Geneseo and her permanent teaching certification from Alfred University. She has maintained her New York State real estate salesperson license since 2003. Born in Oneida, Sawyer lives in Wellsville near her son, Patrick.


College Library Celebrates Women’s History Month with Historic Quilt Exhibit

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Friday, February 28, 2014 - 12:00pm

The Hinkle Library at Alfred State announces an exhibition of historic quilts from the Jean B. Lang Western New York Historical Collection during the month of March. The display will feature a dozen locally made quilts spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The exhibition coincides with Women’s History Month, as quilt making was one of the most significant forms of artistic expression historically available to women. The library will hold a special reception with refreshments Wednesday, March 12, from 4-6 p.m.

Bicentennial QuiltSeveral quilts are of local historic interest such as “Nuclear Blues,” created in conjunction with the Bump the Dump campaign, the A.E. Crandall Hook & Ladder Co. quilt and two the Bicentennial quilts made by Alfred residents in 1976. These works embody the community spirit and ingenuity associated with collaborative quilt making.

The exhibition presents examples of traditional quilt block designs as well as modern techniques and tools. Of note are, the “Potter Quilt” dated 1826, “Blazing Star” dated 1846, and two “crazy quilts” featuring elaborate hand embroidery that illustrate the considerable time and energy used to create quilts.

Quilt making continues to be debated as an art versus a craft, a vehicle for artistic or political expression, or dismissed as domestic work. Either way, quilt making is a key aspect of American Women’s History.

The quilts will be on display throughout the month of March.

For more information on the Bicentennial Quilts visit: http://web.alfredstate.edu/library/quiltproject/index.htm

The Hinkle Library Gallery is open during regular library hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-7 p.m.; and Sundays, 1- 11 p.m.

To inquire about exhibiting your work in the Hinkle Gallery, email library@alfredstate.edu, or call 607-587-4313.

16th Annual SkillsUSA New York Post-Secondary Competition

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 9:00am

Alfred State’s School of Applied Technology, Wellsville, will host the 16th Annual New York State Postsecondary (college level) SkillsUSA competition on Sat., March 29, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Competitions take place in automotive refinishing, automotive service, carpentry, commercial baking, culinary, electrical construction wiring, masonry, precision machining,technical drafting, and welding. Winners will compete in the National SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City, Mo., in June.

SkillsUSA is a national organization with over 250,000 members from all 50 states and three U.S. territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands). The mission of SkillsUSA is to help its members become world-class workers and responsible citizens.

Area Students Compete in 25th Annual SkillsUSA Regional Conference Held at Alfred State

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Friday, March 7, 2014 - 4:00pm

Approximately 900 students from Region I Board of Cooperative Education and Services (BOCES) districts, encompassing Western New York and the Southern Tier, competed in the 25th Annual SkillsUSA Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics March 4, 2014, at Alfred State.

The winners of this regional competition will advance to the next level at the Oncenter in Syracuse, where all six regions in New York State will meet to attempt to qualify for the national competition in Kansas City, Mo., in June. A postsecondary SkillsUSA state competition will also take place on the Wellsville Campus on Saturday, March 29.

Skills tests ranged from advertising design to welding to restaurant services. Alfred State faculty, staff, and students judged the competitions, and contestants from the following schools attended:

Genesee Valley (Batavia); Career and Technical Education Center at Belmont; Lakeshore/ Carrier Educational Center (Angola); Charles G May Career-Tech Center (Mt. Morris); Greater Southern Tier (GST) BOCES, Coopers Campus (Painted Post); Edison Tech (Rochester); Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) (Fairport); Ellicottville CTE Center; GST BOCES Pauline Bush Campus (Elmira); Harkness Career and Technical Center (Cheektowaga); Hewes Educational Center (Ashville); Kenton Career and Technical Education Center (Tonawanda); LoGuidice Center (Fredonia); Niagara (Sanborn); Olean CTE Center; Orleans Career and Technical Education Center (Medina); WD Ormsby Educational Center (East Aurora); Potter Career and Technical Center (West Seneca); Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES (Newark); WEMOCO Career and Technical Education Center (Spencerport); and GST BOCES, Wildwood Campus (Hornell)

An awards ceremony honored the following winners:

Action Skills

  • Marcus Sample, WEMOCO, 1st
  • Ryan Kelly, Lake Shore/Carrier, 2nd
  • Taylor Pietruszewski, WEMOCO, 3rd

Advertising Design

  • Dereke Winsor, Olean, 1st
  • Bailey Simone, Niagara, 2nd
  • Malachi Norwood, GST Bush, 3rd

Animal Careers

  • Halle Ferstead, Finger Lakes, 1st
  • Amelia Stahowiak, WD Ormsby, 2nd
  • Justin Bulega, WD Ormsby, 3rd

SkillsUSAAuto Body Helper

  • Bruce Martin, Coopers, 1st
  • Kyle Gasbarre, EMCC, 1st
  • Norberto Flores, WEMOCO, 2nd

Auto Service

  • Tim Charlebois, Finger Lakes, 1st
  • Robert Walker, WEMOCO, 2nd
  • Riley Plummer, GST Bush, 3rd

Auto Technology

  • Ryan Frawley, EMCC, 1st
  • Cody Bartz, GV Batavia, 2nd
  • Zach Sanderson, Hewes, 3rd

Automated Manufacturing Technology

  • Robert Schimshack, Niagara, 1st
  • Jacob Farmer, Niagara, 1st
  • Gunnar St. Onge, Niagara, 1st
  • Matthew O'Connor, Niagara, 2nd
  • James McAdam, Niagara, 2nd
  • Derrick Orszulak, Niagara, 2nd
  • Colby Habermacher, WEMOCO, 3rd
  • Jamison Mullen, WEMOCO, 3rd
  • Kevin O'Connell, WEMOCO, 3rd

Carpenter's Assistant

  • Rob Moore, WEMOCO, 1st
  • Gage Harrison, Wildwood, 2nd
  • Angelena Leder, Niagara, 3rd

Carpentry

  • Tyler Miller, Wildwood, 1st
  • Aaron Miller, Wildwood, 2nd
  • Sean Quinn, WEMOCO, 3rd

Collision Repair

  • William Melnikow, EMCC, 1st
  • Timothy Wysocki, WD Ormsby, 2nd
  • Brandon Ellis, LoGuidice, 3rd

Commercial Baking

  • Katie Boyce, EMCC, 1st
  • Ariel Johnson, WEMOCO, 2nd
  • Jessica Clave, Niagara, 3rd

Computer Maintenance

  • Marcus Lee, Hewes, 1st
  • Austin Buck, Coopers, 2nd
  • Cody Elliot, Lake Shore/Carrier, 3rd

Conservation

  • Jacob Webster, Hewes, 1st
  • Austin Heschke, Niagara, 2nd
  • Corey Fuller, Niagara, 3rd

Cosmetology Jr.

  • Alanea Drayton, EMCC, 1st
  • Trinity Milliman, Orleans, 2nd
  • Jana Pagano, WD Ormsby, 3rd

Cosmetology Sr.

  • Brooke Stansfield, GST Bush, 1st
  • Gabrielle Davis, GST Bush, 2nd
  • Brianna Alaimo, EMCC, 3rd

CPR/First Aid

  • Alyssa Posner, EMCC, 1st
  • Justin Desabrais, Niagara, 2nd
  • Aaron Mackenzie, Niagara, 3rd

Criminal Justice

  • Shelby Barber, Coopers, 1st
  • Tom Rose, Ellicottville, 2nd
  • Otaysha Townsend, GST Bush, 3rd

Crime Scene Investigation (Three-Person Teams)

  • Finger Lakes, 1st
  • CG May, 2nd
  • WD Ormsby, 3rd

Culinary Arts

  • Phil Hamphries, GST Bush, 1st
  • Kieran Riley, Niagara, 2nd
  • Julie Collins, Coopers, 3rd

Custom Painting & Graphics

  • Jessica Parment, Hewe, 1st
  • Rebecca Bell, Potter, 2nd
  • Katelyn Davies, LoGuidice, 3rd

Diesel Mechanics

  • Luke Anderson, Niagara, 1st
  • Eric Weinheimer, Niagara, 2nd
  • Cody Wick, Niagara, 3rd

Early Childhood

  • Ashley Arsenault, Niagara, 1st
  • Courtney Westberg, Ellicottville, 2nd
  • Alissa Connolly, Orleans, 3rd

Electrical Construction & Wiring

  • Ryan Niedermeir, Potter, 1st
  • Justin Westmoreland, Niagara, 2nd
  • Nick Bliek, Wayne, 3rd

Electronics Technology

  • Andrew Gelyon. Orleans, 1st
  • Brian Borkholder, GV Batavia, 2nd
  • Zach Pigarski, Orleans, 3rd

Employment Application

  • Marlaina Grasso, EMCC, 1st
  • Hallie Hoad, Coopers, 2nd
  • Hailey Born, GST Bush, 3rd

Extemporaneous Speech

  • Brianna Pichey, Niagara, 1st
  • CJ Saindy, EMCC, 2nd
  • Brittany Antoniw, GST Bush, 3rd

Food Prep Assistant

  • Elizabeth Fabiano, EMCC, 1st
  • Jamie Laudero, Niagara, 2nd
  • Molly Groves, WEMOCO, 3rd

Health Knowledge Bowl (Four-Person Teams)

  • Orleans, 1st
  • WEMOCO, 2nd
  • Niagara, 3rd

Job Demo A

  • Teanna Morano, Hewes, 1st
  • Deana Sample-Trumble, WEMOCO, 2nd
  • Arthur Renteria, Niagara, 3rd

Job Demo Open

  • Matthania Volmy, Niagara, 1st
  • Caroline Woodward, Harkness, 2nd
  • Lindsay Dingman, Lake Shore/Carrier, 3rd

Job Interview

  • Tamin Martin, Niagara, 1st
  • Frank Dorcely, WEMOCO, 2nd
  • Samantha Wendling, Orleans, 3rd

Masonry

  • Gay Boh, Edison, 1st
  • Connor Clyne, Edison, 2nd
  • Kyle Lacy, Wildwood, 3rd

Nail Tech

  • Angelina Maine, Olean, 1st
  • Gabriella Sanjurjo, Model, 1st
  • Christopher Fuentes, Potter, 2nd
  • Melissa Wirfel, Model, 2nd
  • Brittany Smyth, WD Ormsby, 3rd
  • Sarah Rodriquez, Model, 3rd

Photography

  • Lea Polizzi, EMCC, 1st
  • Blanca Burns-Morales, EMCC, 2nd
  • Tyler MacDonald, Belmont, 3rd

Power Equipment

  • Logan Robinson, Wildwood, 1st
  • Jacob Phillips, Coopers, 2nd
  • Mark Frase, WEMOCO, 3rd

Precision Heavy Equipment

  • Connor Rombont, WEMOCO, 1st
  • Graig Lewis, Wildwood, 2nd
  • Kevin Schwartz, Wildwood, 3rd

Precision Machining

  • Nick McIntyre, Hewes, 1st
  • Alex Murphy, Orleans, 2nd
  • Joe Fellenz, Finger Lakes, 3rd

Prepared Speech

  • Megan Smith, WEMOCO, 1st
  • McKenzie Penque, Niagara, 2nd
  • Ashley Bower, Orleans, 3rd

Quiz Bowl (Five-Person Teams)

  • Potter, 1st
  • GV Batavia, 2nd
  • WEMOCO, 3rd

Related Technical Math

  • Wyatt Wolf, Niagara, 1st
  • Tariq Hudson, WEMOCO, 2nd
  • Brittany Nemec, Lake Shore/Carrier, 3rd

Restaurant Services

  • OV Molina, Niagara, 1st
  • Dylan Maychoss, GV Batavia, 2nd
  • Emily Roumpapas, EMCC, 3rd

Small Engines

  • Lewis Benjamin, Wayne, 1st
  • Edward Buchanan, Coopers, 2nd
  • Kevin Kishel, Niagara, 3rd

T-Shirt Design

  • Adena Smith, WEMOCO, 1st
  • Darius Weaver, Edison, 2nd
  • Jitiya king, Edison, 3rd

Technical Drafting

  • Maxwell Poeller, Niagara, 1st
  • Taylor Miller, Ellicottville, 2nd
  • Andrew Weber, Ellicottville, 3rd

SkillsUSATV/Video Production

  • Ryan Hayes, GST Bush 1st
  • Taylor Perez, GST Bush, 1st
  • Zachary Wilber, Olean, 2nd
  • Tess Wolsky, Olean, 2nd
  • Kevin Whitney, Wildwood, 3rd
  • Richard Devine, Wildwood, 3rd

Welding

  • Daniel Inman, Wayne, 1st
  • Gary Mullen, Wildwood, 2nd
  • Joshua Buss, LoGuidice, 3rd

In photo above: (Left to right) Alfred State Automotive Trades student judges Ryan Valint and Matt Avino with Genesee Valley BOCES competitor Valerie Stephens.

Alfred State to Hold 15th Annual Regional Science and Technology Fair

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Monday, March 10, 2014 - 4:00pm

The 15th Annual Alfred State Regional Science and Technology Fair will be held Friday, April 4, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Orvis Activities Center gymnasium on the Alfred campus. The fair is open to students attending classes in grades four through 12 at private and public schools (or homeschools) located anywhere within Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.

Science and Technology Fair entries from regional students will be judged in the following categories: agriculture, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, computers, earth sciences, engineering, environmental science, forensic science, health, and medicine. Entries will be divided into junior (grades 7-9), senior (10-12), and novice (4-6) categories.

Each participant will receive a certificate of participation, and individual ribbons will be presented to first, second, and third prize winners in the novice, junior, and senior divisions as well as to the grand prize winner. School trophies will be awarded to those schools which, in the opinion of the judges, have made the best overall contribution(s) to the fair in the junior and senior divisions and to the school having the grand prize exhibit in the fair. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded in both upper divisions; a grand prize will also be awarded.

Alstom Transportation, of Hornell, is sponsoring this year’s Regional Science and Technology Fair at Alfred State. Additional funding is provided by ACES (Auxiliary Campus Enterprises and Services—the campus dining, vending, and transportation provider), the Alfred State Student Senate, and the Physical and Life Sciences Department.

Interested students may email Amy Werner at werneral@alfredstate.edu, or visit Alfred State’s event calendar for more information.

Training for a Clean Energy Future

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 2:30pm

Alfred State is using part of its NYSERDA SUNYgreensNY $2.9 million clean energy training grant to prepare future renewable energy professionals. The college has earned three Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) recognitions for courses and instructors, including training provider accreditation for a photovoltaic (PV) and professional wind installation course and accreditation in its Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician program. Alfred State now boasts two certified master trainers, one IREC Certified Master Trainer in PV and one IREC Certified Master Trainer in small wind, and is the only IREC Accredited Training Provider in small wind installation offering college credit in the Eastern Region.

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