News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LILY BANSAL (Procurement) has
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Author: Andrew Bruso
EOP celebrates 50 years helping New Paltz students achieve their educational dreams
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz celebrated its 50th year of service to students and the campus
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Campus community honors sacrifice at Memorial Day wreath-laying
The Office of Veteran & Military Services at SUNY New Paltz convened the fourth annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony on
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SUNY New Paltz kicks off summer with annual faculty & staff BBQ
After a rainy Commencement weekend, the sun came out for the College’s annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic & BBQ,
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New young writers program explores life and work of Washington Irving, legendary Hudson Valley man of letters
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) will collaborate with Historic Hudson Valley this summer to offer “Untold Stories, Unheard Voices,”
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Commencement Address: Valedictorian Reem Ahmed (Sunday, May 20, 2018)
Thank you President Christian, and good morning faculty, staff, family, friends, Augie the dog, and fellow graduates. It is truly
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Commencement Address: James H. Ottaway Jr. (Sunday, May 20, 2018)
The best graduation gift I can give you all is a short talk. I thank President Don Christian for recommending
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Commencement Address: Salutatorian Julia Friedman (Saturday, May 19, 2018)
I thank and welcome you all, President Christian, faculty, staff, supporters, friends, family and fellow graduates. I am honored to
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Commencement Address: Janus Adams (Saturday, May 19, 2018)
Thank you Dr. Christian – for your generosity, your spirit, for welcoming me home to my alma mater. Faculty. Staff.
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Sunday Commencement Ceremony honors new graduates in business, arts, education, science and engineering
The newest alumni of the SUNY New Paltz Schools of Business, Education, Fine & Performing Arts and Science & Engineering
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Liberal Arts & Sciences graduates celebrate at Saturday Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences graduates in the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2018 joined in a tradition linking
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SUNY New Paltz confers nearly 600 advanced degrees at Graduate Commencement 2018
Hundreds of SUNY New Paltz’s newest graduate alumni celebrated with friends, family and faculty mentors as the College opened Commencement
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Saluting the Class of 2018 at the Senior Toast
Members of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2018 extended a cherished tradition at the College, passing a few final
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“TIME TRAVELERS: Hudson Valley Artists 2018” opens at The Dorsky on June 16
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the opening of “TIME TRAVELERS,” the 2018 edition of
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Exceptional first-year students reflect on leadership and internship roles
As the spring 2018 semester wound to a close, both the First-Year Internship Program and the Emerging Leaders Program held
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Late Professor Susan Wisherd’s bequests benefit arts, education and environmental organizations
During her lifetime, New Paltz resident Susan Wisherd was an active supporter of several Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations, including the
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Dean of the School of Education to step down, return to faculty
Michael S. Rosenberg, dean of the School of Education, has announced his plans to end his service as dean and
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Fine Arts thesis exhibitions, 2018 [PHOTOS]
At the close of the 2017-18 academic year, fine arts students working in a variety of media exhibited their thesis
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Minds @ Work on May the Fourth: Celebrating all forms of creativity and research
Students and faculty of diverse majors gathered at venues all over the SUNY New Paltz campus on May 4 to
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Engineers-in-the-making showcase creativity at spring 2018 Senior Design EXPO
A year’s worth of work in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering came to a head on May 4, 2018, at
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SUNY names New Paltz faculty and staff among Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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School of Business launches Hudson Valley Venture Hub as resource for regional entrepreneurs
Dozens of business owners, executives and professionals gathered with business students and faculty at SUNY New Paltz for the inaugural
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Incoming class shares #NPAccepted stories on National College Decision Day
Students around the U.S. this week celebrated National College Decision Day, committing to their educational futures and, because it’s 2018,
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SUNY New Paltz again earns Military Friendly® Gold status
Victory Media, the leading publication and resource for U.S. service members entering the civilian workforce, has named SUNY New Paltz
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: EVELYN ALLENDE (Payroll) has
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The Dyson Foundation awards $500,000 to SUNY New Paltz to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities
An award from the Dyson Foundation will allow the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz to
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Campus celebrates conservation and College presidents with Arbor Day tree planting
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community gathered on Arbor Day 2018 to celebrate the College’s second year of recognition
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Class of 2018 Valedictorian: Reem Ahmed
[View the transcript and video of Reem’s address] Reem Ahmed ’17 (Accounting) of Queens, N.Y., has been named the valedictorian
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Class of 2018 Salutatorian: Julia Friedman
[View the transcript and video of Julia’s address] As Class of 2018 salutatorian, Julia Friedman ’17 (Communication Disorders) of Centerport,
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President Christian appointed co-chair of Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council
Empire State Development, New York State’s chief economic development agency, has announced SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian’s appointment
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SUNY New Paltz among best in nation procuring Gilman international scholarships
SUNY New Paltz is among the top colleges in the nation at helping students support their study abroad goals through
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SUNY New Paltz unveils new, state-of-the-art solar energy system
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, other senior state officials, and energy leaders
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New Paltz will host conversation on LGBTQ+ civil rights movement with Randy Florke and Gwen Walz
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is pleased to welcome long-time equality advocate Randy Florke to campus for
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Ann Simmons shares tales and lessons from career in international journalism at Ottaway Q & A
Veteran foreign correspondent Ann Simmons, the 2018 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, introduced herself to the SUNY
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One Book/One New Paltz prepares full slate of programs on Roth’s “The Plot against America”
New Paltz community members are invited to join a community read of Philip Roth’s classic work of revisionist history, “The
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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, April 26, in the
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New sustainability funding empowers faculty to create farm-based learning experiences for students
SUNY New Paltz faculty are invited to apply for up to $1,000 of funding per year to create farm-based experiential
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Broadway Arts Collective brings new Summer Theatre Camp to SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce new Summer Theatre Camps for elementary, middle and
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College earns STARS Silver Rating for excellence in sustainability
SUNY New Paltz has retained a STARS Silver Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
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College mourns passing of State Assemblymember Frank Skartados ’85
State Assemblymember and SUNY New Paltz alumnus Frank Skartados ’85 (Political Science) passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018, after
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Ancestor’s Trail project maps evolutionary history onto Mohonk Preserve hiking trails
The Evolutionary Studies Program at SUNY New Paltz invites all members of the community to the Ancestor’s Trail, a unique
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Five New Paltz students among 2018 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards winners
State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson presented 249 SUNY students from across the state with the 2018
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“Without Limits” series returns with conversation on monuments and history
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at SUNY New Paltz will host a timely panel titled “Contested Memory: Global
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Center for International Programs joins New York higher ed delegation at NAFSA Advocacy Day
Two SUNY New Paltz students and one staff member joined more than 200 members of the NAFSA: Association of International
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“Avenue Q” opens April 19 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Avenue Q,” a laugh-out-loud musical acted by
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“Rise Up and Write”: New HVWP summer program empowers teens as advocates on public issues
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is adding a new program, “Rise Up and Write,” to
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Climate scientist Henry Pollack talks optimism and opportunity in stirring Distinguished Speaker address
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series brought internationally-renowned climate and geophysical scientist Henry Pollack to campus on Thursday, April
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Alumna crafts puppets for new theatre curriculum at SUNY New Paltz
The characters in the SUNY New Paltz production of “Avenue Q,” opening April 19 at McKenna Theatre, have a lot
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UPD receives accreditation from state Division of Criminal Justice Services
Members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) traveled to the state capital of Albany, N.Y., on April
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SUNY New Paltz launches new undergraduate program in Business Analytics
The AACSB-accredited School of Business at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce a new Bachelor of Science program in
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Animation Celebration will bring former Hanna-Barbera president to New Paltz
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism will host a two-day “Animation and Design Celebration” on April 13 and 14,
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: WILLIAM CLARK (Student Association)
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Journalism students publish interviews with “Golden Age of New Paltz” artists
SUNY New Paltz students in “Feature Writing,” an upper-level journalism class taught by Associate Professor Lisa Phillips, collaborated this semester
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International student engineers sustainable medical cooler for use in developing regions
Many developed nations are already capitalizing on the potential of photovoltaics – including solar panels and other technologies – to
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Doing Business in Thailand: Students abroad explore cross cultural management and negotiation
The School of Business and the Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz have partnered with the College of
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New Paltz Design Week returns for third year with a full line-up of workshops and guest lectures
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Arts will host a week-long series of events merging art, graphic
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Council of Industry names School of Science & Engineering a 2018 Manufacturing Champion
The School of Science & Engineering at SUNY New Paltz has been awarded a 2018 Manufacturing Champion Award by the
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Internationally renowned climate scientist Henry Pollack is spring ’18 Distinguished Speaker
SUNY New Paltz will welcome University of Michigan Professor Emeritus Henry Pollack to campus on Thursday, April 5, to deliver
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University of Cambridge faculty will bring talk on sustainability and economic development to New Paltz
Nazia Mintz-Habib, Ph.D., the Research Director of the Resilience and Sustainable Development Programme (RSDP) at the University of Cambridge, will visit SUNY New Paltz on
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Dorsky Museum will co-host symposium on approaches to exhibiting Andy Warhol’s art
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz and the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
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Benjamin Center’s 19th discussion brief examines veterans’ services at state and local level
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy at SUNY New Paltz has released its 19th discussion brief, “State and Local Veteran’s
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College mourns passing of John Frank, longtime professor of art
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of John Frank, 88, of Stone Ridge,
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MFA student receives inaugural Art & Social Justice Award at arts-based research symposium
Amanda Heidel ’18g (Sculpture) is the first-ever recipient of the Patricia Leavy Award for Art and Social Justice, a new
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Coding as composing: Music students work with robots to create a new kind of performance
A robotic instrument in action ••• #snpfpa #npsocial #music #lego #legorobotics #ev3 #a5thgraderscreativity A post shared by SUNY New Paltz
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SUNY New Paltz celebrates full renovation and expansion of Speech-Language and Hearing Center
The SUNY New Paltz community and special guests gathered on March 15, 2018, for an open house and ribbon-cutting celebrating
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Department of Art dedicates 15th Wood Design Exhibition to beloved professor Aaron Bindman
The 15th annual Wood Design Student Exhibition at SUNY New Paltz, held from March 2 – 8, was dedicated to
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Education professor brings Writing Project to Tibetan monks
Associate Professor Tom Meyer, who also serves as the director for the Hudson Valley Writing Project, traveled to Dharamsala, India
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Business students represent New Paltz at NGA Case Competition
A team of four SUNY New Paltz business students attended the 2018 National Grocers Association Show in Las Vegas, Nev.,
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SUNY New Paltz College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: YVONNE KESTER (Sojourner Truth
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Liberal Arts & Sciences students, abroad in the home of international diplomacy
A delegation of SUNY New Paltz students participated in the SUNY Model European Union (EU) Simulation and Study Mission in
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Solidarity Thursday: Standing up for marginalized communities
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion at SUNY New Paltz collaborated with partner organizations on and off campus
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Governor Cuomo visits New Paltz to launch Water Quality initiative
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo came to SUNY New Paltz on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to kick off a new,
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Message from President Christian on #NeverAgain
President Donald P. Christian shared the following message with the SUNY New Paltz community on Friday, March 2, 2018: New
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New Paltz receives grant to train peer SUNY institutions on care for veteran & military students
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has awarded a grant to SUNY New Paltz to support development of a
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Benjamin Center launches new speaker series with MIT professor Ariel White discussing voting and incarceration
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz will host a talk on “Voting Behavior and Punitive Policies” by Ariel White,
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School of Education takes the lead in training future administrators
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is celebrating a new partnership with the Mid-Hudson School Study Council and
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Library will observe Sojourner Truth Day with panel and exhibition
The Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz announces a new celebration of the life and legacy of its namesake,
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Congratulating faculty authors at the Sojourner Truth Library
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community of scholars, educators and learners extended a favorite tradition at the College this
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“Water by the Spoonful” opens March 1 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “Water by the Spoonful,” a stirring dramatization of one
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School of Business announces 2018 Hall of Fame inductees
Since 2001, the School of Business Hall of Fame has recognized the achievements of students, faculty, alumni and community members
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Education major’s evolutionary research inspires new approaches to teaching
In order to develop new and effective approaches to teaching, doesn’t it make sense to study how children learn? It
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Zoinks! Student/Faculty film team takes home BEA Award of Excellence
Hanna Barbera at the Rockwell Museum with Fred Seibert from Bray Productions on Vimeo. A new documentary short film from
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Need an answer? Pay a visit to the new Peer Academic Advisors
The Office of Academic Advising at SUNY New Paltz is rolling out a new service designed to meet the needs
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Study Abroad Stories: Global Engagement Program
Nearly 25 percent of all SUNY New Paltz undergraduate students undertake a study abroad experience during their time at the
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