A German musical comedy will be presented this week in three locations, with those in Cuba and Wellsville being free to the public. The Houghton University Greatbach School of Music Lyric Theatre group will provide free general performances of Mozart’s The Impresario (Der Schauspieldirektor) from 7PM to 10PM Thursday, September 24, at The Palmer Opera … Read more
Spiritual revival is on the lips of many throughout the area, and even internationally, this month and over the coming year, with at least three otherwise unconnected events over a two-week period starting yesterday in different parts of Allegany County. A group of residents and students, along with visitors from the Rochester area, were joined … Read more
Three free Houghton Music events are scheduled this month on the Houghton University campus, including the start of a series of Early Childhood Music classes. — This coming Wednesday, September 9, Katrina Kaufman-VonBuren will perform her senior piano recital, All Creation Waits, at 8PM in the Recital Hall of the Center for the Arts Building … Read more
An opening reception and unveiling of a new outdoor mural on Alfred’s main street will be held Sunday. A project of the Alfred 21st Century Group (A21CG), a long-time nonprofit organization focused on community preservation and enhancement in both the village and town, will unveil the work by Chloe Smith, a Rochester-based muralist and Alfred … Read more
A Houghton University biology professor and his father, a New Testament professor in suburban Philadelphia, have come together to create a free online course on Science and Faith – How Science Harmonizes with God’s Word. Ransom Poythress, Ph.D., also explores smooth muscle physiology at Houghton, as to how smooth muscle proteins remodel during contraction, how … Read more
A series of free public music events this week at Houghton University will conclude Friday night with a Christmas concert by its wind ensemble. From 11AM to 2PM tomorrow and Thursday, December 10-11, various Greatbatch School of Music students will present Christmas in the Atrium selections, including participation in an 11:10AM to 11:50AM caroling session … Read more
Houghton University is hosting three Native Americans, along with a group of Seneca dancers as it delves into the subject of The Rights of Native Americans this week. The four-night live and online public activities are part of this year’s Kindschi Faith and Justice Symposium which is designed to examine a key topic of global … Read more
Nearly three dozen Alfred State College Architecture and Design students have given their suggestions on positive changes which can be made to enhance the business district, parks and public spaces in the hamlet of Friendship. The three teams presented different design concepts Tuesday night during a public preview in the Friendship Central School auditorium, attended … Read more
The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office will have a busy Saturday this week, hosting both its twice-a-year Prescription Drug Take Back Day at two locations, together with its annual Trunk and Treat in Belmont for children and families. The unused prescription drugs disposal, a national U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration effort to keep the substances out of … Read more
Two free public concerts have been scheduled on Friday and Monday over the next week at Houghton University. The Houghton Wind Ensemble will perform Shadow and Light selections from 7:30PM to 9PM, October 24, in the Wesley Chapel at 1 Willard Avenue. Pieces by Carol Brittin Chambers, Katahj Copley, Henry Fillmore, Gordon Jacob, John Mackey, … Read more
Three free early childhood music classes are being offered, starting Saturday, by the music education department at Houghton University. Youngsters from six months through six years of age, along with their parents or caregivers, are invited to take part in any of the 10AM to 11AM offerings on Saturdays, October 25, and November 8 and … Read more
The public will receive its first look at concepts for a reimagined Friendship Tuesday night as a group of Alfred State College Architecture and Design students present three comprehensive design proposals for the community. The session will be held from 6PM to 8PM in the Friendship Central School auditorium at 46 West Main Street as … Read more
A month of musical performances will continue this week at Houghton University, with five concerts, along with an art show opening reception Friday night. The free public opportunities, following a Collage Concert of various musical groups last Friday night during Homecoming Weekend, will begin with an 8PM Wednesday, October 8, faculty recital by Judy Congdon, … Read more
An unusually high number of Houghton University students apparently like it there. The educational institution says its most recent first-year student retention rate is 90%, markedly higher than the national average of 77 percent being reported by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. It also is noting its third consecutive year of enrollment growth since … Read more
A wide range of free activities will be available to the public this coming weekend as Houghton University celebrates its annual Homecoming. A concert featuring a variety of musical groups, two art exhibits with closing receptions, a Family Day which includes a Harvestival, sports events and more are among the free public components primarily occurring … Read more
UPDATE: The times for this activity have been changed to 10AM to 11:30AM Wednesday.– – – – – – – – –Area older adults will receive their first look this week at fall activities available to them through a Houghton University outreach ministry. The ENCORE! group will hold an open house, with free refreshments, from … Read more
A pastor in Ontario, Canada, who graduated from Houghton College a decade ago, will return this month to lead a spiritual revival series on what is now a University campus. Rooted, an annual three-day, four sessions gathering of students, staff and the public, will feature Luke Crawford, associate pastor at the Orillia campus of Connexus … Read more
A retired Army general from Cuba was inducted today into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in Albany. Brig. Gen. Arthur G. Austin, Jr., was recognized as the designate honoree for the 57th Senate District, represented by Sen. George Borrello of Chautauqua County. The district includes the western portion of Allegany, along … Read more
A $10.4 million lead gift from a Clifton Park couple is helping to start a multi-year focus on renovating all residence halls on the Houghton University campus. The funds, provided by Donald and Beverly Greene, Saratoga County real estate developers, will finance most of an $11.6 million update to the 73-year-old Gillette Hall, the oldest … Read more
Houghton University says it is strengthening its commitment to teacher education with appointment of an inaugural dean position funded through a multi-million dollar anonymous donor endowment. Michele Vanasse, Ph.D., who currently serves as assistant dean of education at Carroll College in Helena, Mont., will assume the inaugural position of Ellen F. Donley Dean of Education … Read more