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Alfred State College
Achievement
2014
John G. Koester, Building Trades, Hornell, is a five-time Grand National Hill Climb champion. Regarded as one of the sport’s top riders, Koester was the first US racer to win all three National AMA Pro Hill Climb titles in a single season.
Rod Streater,
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You can make a difference right now! Some of these ideas require very little time or effort but can bring tremendous benefit to our alma mater. The following are just a few of the ways you can assist the college:
• Host an accepted student reception in your home for area students.
• Attend a college/career night program with a representative from the Admissions Office.
• Share your story.
• Have a current student shadow you at work.
• Provide an internship opportunity.
• Join an alumni chapter.
• Make a donation – a donation
at any level is always greatly appreciated. You can even donate your old car!
AlfredState.edu/give
Ways to
Help
Career
1980
Joseph McClure, Architectural Engineering Technology, Painted Post, retired March 27, 2020, from Hunt Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors. Joe started at Hunt on Feb. 23, 1981, and was formally employed with NYSDOT in the Region 6 area. Through the last 39 years, he has evolved into the digital ages, enhancing his work. He has mastered the two prominent CAD programs: AutoCAD-Civil 3D and MicroStation Inroads.
1987
Adam Steinman, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Richmond, VA, has recently been employed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. His role involves design review of very complex, high-speed currency processing equipment.
2000
Julie Wick, Court Reporting, Buffalo, is the official court reporter for the Unified Court System in Buffalo.
2003
Christopher Sinceno, Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science, Blythewood, SC, is an officer with the Richland County Sherriff’s Department in South Carolina. Deputy Sinceno works as a K9 officer with K9 Joppie. He was part of the May 15, 2020, Live PD television episode in which a hurt dog was rescued from a drain pipe.
2010
Andrew Rosenberger, Surveying Engineering, Bradford, PA, is a New York and Pennsylvania licensed surveyor who has purchased a local surveying business called Lang Surveying LLC, out of Bradford, PA, which was previously owned by Charles Lang, also an ASC grad.
Rod Streater, Individual Studies, Independence, OH, is employed by the Cleveland Browns in the team’s scouting department.
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BJ’s – Membership discount
We are excited to share with you that as an Alfred State alum, you are eligible for group discounts and offers from a variety of vendors! These include:
Plymouth Rock Assurance – Save on automobile and home insurance by being an Alfred State alum. Get your quote today!
Amazon Smile – You can support Alfred State every time you shop at no cost to you!
SUNY Perks – Alumni are eligible for over 100 discounts!
HotelStorm – Book a hotel using your Alfred State alumni discount and instantly save 10-55 percent worldwide.
Huledet – All alumni will now receive a birthday message and gifts when their special month comes. Your gifts will include free meals at local restaurants, event tickets, spa treatments, and more – all for you to use to celebrate! Make sure we have your updated email address.
Career Development – connect with great jobs/careers, access our virtual career success center, perfect your resume, and more.
Visit our benefits page for details, as well as helpful tools to locate campus resources for transcripts, continuing education, and updating your contact information.
Benefits
Alumni
Reunion
Pioneer alumni from Rowhouse 5 got together to have a few laughs and play a round or two of golf in Pittsburgh, PA. Pictured, from left to right, are Greg Haeseler, ’78, Marketing, Long Beach, CA; Tim Young, ’78, Business Management, Moon Township, PA; Steve Bartlett, ’79, Engineering Science, Silver Lake, NH; and Tim Fay, ’78, Architectural Engineering Technology, Liverpool.
2016
Stephanie M. Lang, Human Services Management, Corona, CA, joined Africa Harvest of Hope as the development coordinator.
2018
Rebekah E. Eason, Financial Planning, Hornell, passed her CFP exam and works for Rooted Planning Group as a certified financial planner.
2020
Lynette Chase, Court Reporting, Erie, PA, has recently become employed with the Erie County Courthouse as the official court reporter.
Marriage
2016
Joshua Kerr, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Corning, and Kristen Mandeville, Culinary Arts: Baking, Production and Management, Corning, 2014, were married on July 4, 2020.
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Show Off Your Talent!
Alumni are invited to contribute original works of art, poetry, and prose to Ergo, Alfred State’s literary and artistic publication, at ergo@alfredstate.edu. View past issues.
Pet photo contest:
We held a contest on Facebook to see which Alfred State Pioneer has the cutest pet. Since all the entrants were equally paw-dorable, we decided they were all winners!
Hoshi (Robert Holscher, ’99)
Moose & Maui
(Gregory Kruppa, ’13)
Ruby (Sandra Diamond, ’77)
Remembrance
1941
Lasca O. Congelli, Office Technologies, former staff member, Andover, passed away Feb. 12, 2020.
1947
Barbara J. Becker, Business Secretarial Science, Corning, passed away June 4, 2020.
1950
Alvin L. Osterhoudt, Electrical Technology, Oneonta, passed away April 23, 2020.
1952
Margaret Flurschutz, Business Executive Secretarial Science, Auburn, passed away March 25, 2020.
1955
Joanne Gifford Allen, Business Secretarial Science, Wellsville, passed away May 13, 2020.
John Frederic Cole, Horticulture/Floriculture, Wellsville, passed away May 4, 2020.
1957
Kenneth J. Van Nort, Electrical Engineering Technology, Penfield, passed away May 8, 2020.
1958
Harold Zimnick, Radio, San Diego, CA, passed away Oct. 24, 2019.
1961
Ann C. Locke, Secretarial Science, Schenectady, passed away Jan. 22, 2020.
1968
Linda M. Gobel, Secretarial Science, Cortland, passed away July 10, 2020.
1970
Lindsey L. Gross, Industrial Technology, Cuba, passed away April 19, 2020.
Robert G. Yager, Automotive Services, former faculty, Wellsville, passed away March 29, 2020.
1971
Bryon C. Hamilton, Drafting/CAD, Black Creek, passed away April 1, 2020.
James A. Shaffer, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Colesburg, PA, passed away April 6, 2020.
1977
Carol A. Burch, Nursing, Fort Mill, SC, passed away Aug. 9, 2020.
1979
Jeffrey A. True, Agriculture: Animal Science, Perry, passed away April 2, 2020.
Dean A. Johnson, Animal Science, Warren, PA, passed away April 30, 2020.
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1989
Laurence J. “Mac” McCormick, Plant and Soil Science, Alfred, passed away July 18, 2020.
1996
Carol A. Fiacco, Human Services, Hornell, passed away April 21, 2020.
2015
James W. “Jimmy” Hess, Business Administration, Hornell, passed away May 10, 2020.
2016
Kristopher R. Francisco, Heavy Equipment Operations, Scio, passed away March 28, 2020.
Faculty/Staff
Cynthia Marie “Cindy” Thorp, passed away May 15, 2020, following a long illness. Cindy was a teacher and student counselor.
Arlouine M. “Lou” Hutchinson, Scio, passed away May 18, 2020. Lou was employed by Alfred State for 26 years as a secretary in many different departments.
Robert James Sullivan Jr., Lancaster, SC, passed away April 8, 2020. Robert was employed at the Wellsville campus and retired after many years.
Frank H. Nye, Jr., Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away Aug. 8, 2020, at his home. Frank spent over 30 years as a professor of art, teaching interior design, ceramics, and art education.
Herbert L. “Herb” Zuschin, Arkport, passed away July 14, 2020. Herb had been employed in the Engineering Department, retiring in 1991.
Nancy M. Hoyt, Hornell, passed away Aug. 2, 2020. She had been employed in the Facilities Department for over 30 years.
Ronald J. “Ron” Putnam, Greenwood, passed away July 16, 2020. Ron was a professor of science at Alfred State College, from which he retired after 30 years.
Remembrance
