A beautiful day for a picnic at SUNY New Paltz
Friends and colleagues passed a sunny lunch hour together on the Parker Quad, enjoying some well-deserved relaxation and food fresh
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Author: Andrew Bruso
Family, friends and faculty gather to recognize spring 2019 Outstanding Graduates
Each semester, a select few graduating SUNY New Paltz students are identified by faculty and staff mentors as exceptionally skilled,
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SUNY New Paltz confers arts, business, education, science & engineering degrees at Sunday Commencement Ceremony
The newest SUNY New Paltz graduates of the Schools of Business, Fine & Performing Arts, Education and Science & Engineering
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Commencement Address: Nina Smiley (May 19, 2019)
It’s an honor to be here to celebrate with all of you today. Graduates… families and friends… faculty. Most importantly,
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Thank you, President Christian, faculty and staff,, and the many family and friends gathered here to celebrate today’s graduates. Thanks,
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Newest College of Liberal Arts & Sciences alumni celebrate at Saturday Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of members of the SUNY New Paltz Classes of 2018 and 2019 gathered with faculty mentors, family and friends
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SUNY New Paltz kicks off Commencement weekend with conferral of graduate & advanced degrees
The 2019 Commencement season at SUNY New Paltz began on Friday, May 17, with the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, a celebration
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Commencement Address: Jane Delgado ’73 (May 18, 2019)
Thank you, President Christian, for inviting me to be part of this very special day and for recommending this honorary
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Commencement Address: Salutatorian Reuben Slater (May 18, 2019)
Thank you, and hello to all. I want to recognize President Donald Christian, Provost Arnold, Dean Laura Barrett, the world’s
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Raising a glass to the senior class at the 2019 Senior Toast
“To all that you have brought to us during your years here, and all that you are taking with you;
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Spring 2019 BFA and MFA Thesis Exhibitions (Photos)
SUNY New Paltz undergraduate and graduate visual arts students exhibited their work at the close of the spring 2019 semester.
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College prepares for Commencement 2019
SUNY New Paltz will hold its 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, on the
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LGBTQ+ identified graduating seniors make history at first-ever Lavender Celebration
SUNY New Paltz hosted its inaugural Lavender Celebration on Friday, May 10, in recognition of the successes and contributions of
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Student Affairs recognizes Distinguished Seniors at end-of-year awards ceremony
The Division of Student Affairs at SUNY New Paltz celebrated 31 exceptional graduating seniors at the second annual Distinguished Senior
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Senior’s thesis on Afro-Latinx trauma earns top prize in national essay contest
Not long after Justine Veras ’19 (Black Studies; Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies) began researching transgenerational trauma, she realized that
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University Police Department earns multiple Police Chief’s Association awards
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department’s (UPD) collaboration on a multi-agency investigation in May 2018 was recognized with a
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News from Human Resources – April 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JENNIFER RUTNER (Sojourner Truth
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New Paltz energy management team wins 2019 Research Foundation Symposium award
Energy Management Coordinator Brian Pine and Sustainability Coordinator Lisa Mitten accepted the Partnership Excellence Award at the 2019 SUNY Research
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Newest Benjamin Center brief: Lessons learned from history of Hudson River PCB pollution & clean-up
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has published its 22nd discussion brief, “Hudson River PCBs:
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Fulbright Research Highlights Plight of Colombia’s Montes de Maria Women
Originally published in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Newsletter By Despina Williams Parker With the support of a
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More than 70 students showcase capstone projects at largest Engineering Design EXPO yet
SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased projects years in the making at the annual Engineering
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Student Research Symposium: 100+ students from 16 majors present original scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium marked its 25th anniversary on Friday, May 3, as undergraduate students gathered with
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Five New Paltz faculty and staff among 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2018-19 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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Fulbright Scholar from Singapore talks pedagogy with New Paltz faculty
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 Jo-Ann Netto-Shek, a Fulbright Scholar from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, who is currently
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Student-written, student-produced: “Life’s Only Valuable Emotion” opens May 3
The Department of Theatre Arts and New Paltz Players present the Praxis Series production of “Life’s Only Valuable Emotion,” a
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Art show at President’s Residence celebrates students’ creativity
President Donald P. and Sandy Christian welcomed students, faculty and other guests to their home on April 16 for an
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Class of 2019 Salutatorian: Reuben Slater
One of the most valuable lessons Class of 2019 Salutatorian Reuben Slater ’19 (History; Anthropology) learned at SUNY New Paltz
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Class of 2019 Valedictorian: Nicholas Piaquadio
Class of 2019 Valedictorian Nicholas Piaquadio ’19 (Electrical Engineering; Physics) was no stranger to SUNY New Paltz even before he
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Anne Roschelle examines humanitarian crisis at U.S.-Mexico border for “Academic Minute”
Professor Anne Roschelle appeared on the April 29 edition of WAMC’s nationally-syndicated program, “The Academic Minute,” to discuss the humanitarian
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Slow the Flow campaign update: Campus water usage drops by nearly 10 percent
The results are in for the SUNY New Paltz Slow the Flow water conservation campaign, and they are incredibly encouraging.
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Internship Ceremony recognizes applied learning and student leadership
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 The Career Resource Center held its 14th annual Internship Recognition Ceremony on April 20, in
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Acclaimed gallerist Marcuse Pfeifer will join photography luminaries for Dorsky Museum panel on April 27
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz welcomes members of the community to “Photography as Fine Art:
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, in Haggerty
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Stepping into Diversity program holds first annual conference
The year-long, student leadership program Stepping into Diversity culminated on Sunday, April 7, with a conference dedicated to empowering students
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Celebrating the life of Barbara Hardgrave: April 28 at Studley Theatre
SUNY New Paltz will host a celebration of life of Emerita Professor Barbara Hardgrave on Sunday, April 28, featuring tributes
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President Christian speaks before Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian updated members of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce on the state
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Kids on Campus: New website makes it easy to browse and sign up for children’s camps
SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Graduate & Extended Learning and Office of Communication & Marketing have launched a new, one-stop-shop
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Seventeen and graduating: Youngest member of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2019 preparing for neuroscience Ph.D. program
One of the toughest aspects of beginning college at age 12 is just getting people to believe you’re up for
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Middle States vice president visits New Paltz for consult on reaccreditation
As members of the SUNY New Paltz community prepare for reaccreditation peer review in 2021, the College welcomed Sean McKitrick,
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New Paltz Student Association awarded inaugural H. Carl McCall Award for Promotion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At the State University of New York Student Assembly Conference on April 5, the SUNY announced the creation of a
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Get Ahead This Summer: Registration for 2019 summer session opens April 15
Beginning April 15, SUNY New Paltz students can choose from hundreds of course sections in all five academic schools that
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SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces 2019 Hall of Fame inductees
Induction Ceremony will take place Wednesday, April 24, at The Grandview, Poughkeepsie The SUNY New Paltz School of Business welcomes
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Registration now open for Summer 2019 Literacy Tutoring
Literacy Center will provide complimentary literacy assessments on May 7 for kids in grades k-8 The Literacy Center at SUNY
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“Now: Press Play,” featuring 30+ New Paltz MFA students and alumni, opens April 12 in Brooklyn
The Department of Art and the School of Fine & Performing Arts at SUNY New Paltz announce “Now: Press Play,”
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International Advocacy Day: New Paltz students call on Congress to support global education
Representatives of the Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz travelled to Washington, D.C. during spring break to meet
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More Hope, Less Blame: Rosie Phillips Davis targets deep poverty in Distinguished Speaker Address
American Psychological Association President Rosie Phillips Davis visited SUNY New Paltz on Monday, April 1, to make a case that
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News from Human Resources – March 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CASSANDRE SURINON (IDMH) has
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“The Servant of Two Masters” opens April 11 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “The Servant of Two Masters,” a modern adaptation of a
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Global terrorism researcher will give talk on extremist violence
Laura J. Dugan, professor and associate chair in the Department of Criminology at the University of Maryland and an active
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History Professor Louis Roper appointed to rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor
Louis Roper, professor of history at SUNY New Paltz, has become the 15th New Paltz faculty member to earn the
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New Paltz students travel to Cortland for Men of Color Leadership Summit
SUNY New Paltz students gained a valuable professional and personal development experience at SUNY Cortland’s Men of Color Student Leadership
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Theatre for women’s political participation: SUNY New Paltz joining national “12,000 Voices” movement
SUNY New Paltz will join a nationwide collective of schools, community centers, universities and regional theatres that will stage an
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to minority health care advocate and psychologist Jane Delgado ’73 at May Commencement Ceremony; Delgado will provide Saturday Commencement Address
SUNY New Paltz will recognize the life and work of alumna Jane Delgado ’73 (Psychology) with an honorary doctorate of
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SUNY New Paltz will present President’s Medals to stewards of Mohonk Mountain House, Bert Smiley (posthumously) and Nina Smiley at May Commencement Ceremony; Nina to serve as Sunday Commencement Speaker
SUNY New Paltz will award the President’s Medal, the highest recognition that can be bestowed by the campus president, to
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – March 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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For people, for purpose, for production: New Paltz Design Week returns, April 1-5
SUNY New Paltz announces the fourth annual New Paltz Design Week, a five-day celebration featuring hands-on workshops, innovative exhibitions, community
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SUNY Board of Trustees approves new names for Hasbrouck Complex; names to be effective for fall 2019 semester
The SUNY Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday, March 20, in favor of a resolution to remove and replace
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Spring 2019 Distinguished Speaker: Rosie Phillips Davis, president of the American Psychological Association
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Rosie Phillips Davis to campus on April 1 to deliver the spring 2019 Distinguished Speaker
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Evolutionary Studies series asks: Why does the sunlight in Wooster Hall matter?
With contributions from Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 The SUNY New Paltz Evolutionary Studies Program invites students, faculty, staff and community
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College works with local partners to offer sexual assault prevention training for tavern owners
Tavern owners and employees in the Village of New Paltz got an opportunity this month to participate in free trainings
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Closing the gap: Vice President Halstead discusses financial management strategy at March 14 forum
Campus leadership hosted a budget forum on Thursday, March 14, to update members of the campus community on progress made,
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes James M. Patton, 2019 Dean of Education’s Distinguished Scholar, on March 28
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education invites members of the community to an evening lecture with James M. Patton,
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Jelani Cobb discusses what’s gained, and what remains, when we revise history
Award-winning historian and journalist Jelani Cobb’s March 11 lecture at SUNY New Paltz touched on a topic of immediate relevance
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School of Business will offer free, online MBA advising
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will offer free information sessions this spring to provide students and community members
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Ph.D.-bound biology alumna conducted research from day one at SUNY New Paltz
Heather Wander ’18 (Biology) of Sugar Loaf, New York, got off to a good start at SUNY New Paltz, landing
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January in Dominica: Scholar’s Mentorship Program students reflect on Caribbean service
With contributions from Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 A select group of SUNY New Paltz students who travelled to Dominica over
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SUNY New Paltz School of Business on the rise in national rankings
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 The School of Business at SUNY New Paltz earned recognition in two national publications in
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College Council passes resolution to assign new building names to Hasbrouck Complex
The SUNY New Paltz College Council today unanimously passed a resolution to assign new names to Hasbrouck Complex buildings. The
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News from Human Resources – February 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: DANIELLE EPSTEIN (Science &
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Gift of photographs from gallerist Marcuse Pfeifer added to Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art permanent collection
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation has accepted a donation of 67 photographs produced by a number of 19th and 20th
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Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members celebrate the life of Peter Kaufman, professor of sociology
The SUNY New Paltz community came together on Friday, March 1, to celebrate and honor the life of Peter Kaufman,
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SUNY New Paltz offering new scholarship opportunity for undergraduate international students
SUNY New Paltz is one of 57 colleges and universities nationwide that has joined the #YouAreWelcomeHere national scholarship program by
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Networking Fair for Jobs & Internships: More than 65 employers coming to SUNY New Paltz March 6
Hiring managers and representatives from companies in a wide variety of professional fields will be on hand to meet with
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, in the
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PianoSummer winner to perform at SUNY New Paltz and Carnegie Hall this March
Pianist Takeshi Nagayasu, the first place winner of the 2018 PianoSummer Jacob Flier Competition at SUNY New Paltz, will return
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PHOTOS: Women’s Basketball takes SUNYAC Championship with thrilling OT victory
The SUNY New Paltz Women’s Basketball team overcame a 13-point fourth quarter deficit in a come-from-behind, overtime win over defending
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College Council approves resolution to rename Hasbrouck Complex Buildings
The SUNY New Paltz College Council voted by a 4-3 margin to approve the resolution to rename six campus buildings
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SUNY’s Got Your Back: New Paltz joins statewide effort to help violence survivors
A SUNY initiative to create and distribute comfort bags for victims and survivors of violence comes to New Paltz on
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“for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf” opens Feb. 28 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the
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College mourns passing of Barbara Hardgrave, emerita professor of music
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Emerita Professor Barbara Hardgrave on Feb.
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RF-certified and industry ready: Electrical engineers become first at New Paltz to earn Keysight credential
A collaborative effort to deliver a new professional credential to electrical engineering students at SUNY New Paltz came to fruition
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“Madness in Vegetables”: Dorsky Museum announces call for Hudson Valley Artists 2019
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz invites artists working in all media to submit proposals for its
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, in the
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Art History students help curate Mohonk retrospective at The Dorsky
A new exhibition on view at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art tells a story of entrepreneurship in Ulster County,
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Music Therapy major thriving as international student community leader
Jue “Niki” Zhang ’19g (Music Therapy) knew that her passion for music therapy would likely lead her to leave her
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