Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, a not-for-profit organization with a mission of enhancing the growth and vitality of local communities, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala fundraising event that enjoyed the attendance of a number of SUNY New Paltz faculty, staff and students.
Pattern for Progress works to ensure a high quality of life for all Hudson Valley residents, through work for a variety of causes including environmental protection, transportation and infrastructure, affordable housing, local government efficiency, best practices in education and responsible economic development.
As a long-time partner with Pattern for Progress, SUNY New Paltz collaborates with professional and academic leaders to help develop policies and implementing plans to better serve Hudson Valley communities. President Donald P. Christian helps guide Pattern for Progress initiatives as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors, and the College also encourages students, faculty and staff to get involved.
New Paltz continued its trend of supporting the work of Pattern for Progress by pledging Silver Sponsorship at the 50th anniversary event, and also by joining a group sponsorship led by regional community colleges Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster.
The cohort of New Paltz representatives at the event included Vice President of Enrollment Management David Eaton, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Linda Eaton, Interim Provost Stella Deen and Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research Lucy Walker, among others.
Additionally, the College invited a number of students from the School of Business to attend this event. They were joined by School of Business Dean Kristin Backhaus and Marketing Lecturer Russell Zwanka.
The anniversary gala was designed in part to highlight and support Pattern for Progress’s new “Pattern for the Future” campaign, an effort to revitalize the Hudson Valley’s urban areas and fund research to support innovation in the public education system.
The evening’s program was highlighted by an inspiring talk from special guest Daymond John, an entrepreneur internationally known for his role on the popular television show Shark Tank.
More information about Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress is available online.
