NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold two events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The College has organized a panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 8, and a flag-planting ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives and in…
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SUNY New Paltz open and classes resume
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is open. All classes have resumed their normal schedule as of today Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Functionality was largely restored to the College after the effects of Hurricane Irene. For the latest information, please see our website, www.newpaltz.edu. There…
Read moreNoam Chomsky and Anthony Arnove to honor life’s work of Howard Zinn at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will honor the life’s work and legacy of American historian, activist, and playwright Howard Zinn (1922–2010) with presentations by noted author and philosopher Noam Chomsky and filmmaker and editor Anthony Arnove. This event will be held on Dec. 4,…
Read moreSUNY New Paltz Solar Car attempt to claim Guinness Record postponed
The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Solar Car Racing Team‘s attempt to claim the world’s fastest speed record for a solar-powered vehicle scheduled for Friday, Aug 26 is postponed due to inclement weather. The new date for the attempt is to be determined. This attempt was contingent on…
Read moreDennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture to focus on unity of college and community in New Paltz and America
NEW PALTZ –Gerald Benjamin, director of the Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at the State University of New York at New Paltz, will deliver the fifth annual Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture sponsored by the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, in…
Read moreSUNY New Paltz Solar Car attempts to eclipse world speed record
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Solar Car Racing Team is setting its sights high again after recent awards and favorable coverage by Forbes magazine. This time, the team’s goal is to claim the world’s fastest land speed record for a solar-powered vehicle with…
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New Paltz’s Solar Car Racing Team is setting its sights high again after recent awards and favorable coverage by Forbes magazine. This time, the team’s goal is to claim the world’s fastest land speed record for a solar-powered vehicle with their car, the SUNyHAWK. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug….
Read moreSUNY New Paltz Solar Car attempts to eclipse world speed record
NEW PALTZ – New Paltz’s Solar Car Racing Team is setting its sights high again after recent awards and favorable coverage by Forbes magazine. This time, the team’s goal is to claim the world’s fastest land speed record for a solar-powered vehicle with their car, the SUNyHAWK. The event is scheduled…
Read moreCollege to welcome 1,880 new first-year and transfer students
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will welcome 1,195 new first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22. The new students will be joined Tuesday, Aug. 23, by 685 transfer students, for a total of…
Read morePresident praises signing of NYSUNY 2020 bill
NEW PALTZ–President Donald P. Christian issued the following statement about the NYSUNY 2020 bill: “By signing the NYSUNY 2020 bill, Governor Cuomo has created a more rational and predictable environment for SUNY students and their families to plan their educational expenses. This historic bill will allow New Paltz to provide courses and…
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