News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: BRUCE CHAMBERS (UPD) has
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Author: Andrew Bruso
President Christian to serve on steering committee for SUNY TeachNY
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has been invited to serve on a steering committee that will recommend new
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New Paltz students exhibit at New York State Museum as Best of SUNY honorees
Two recent SUNY New Paltz graduates are among the seven awardees of this year’s Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition,
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Writing Project summer program helps high schoolers with the college essay
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is welcoming local high school students to a week-long program
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TINKER camp at SUNY New Paltz welcomes girls to world of engineering
The Division of Engineering Programs at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring the College’s first ever TINKER camp, a week-long program
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HVAMC announces first-in-the-nation SMART lab designation and digital design minor
SUNY New Paltz is the first institution of higher education to be designated a Stratasys-MakerBot Additive Research & Teaching or
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College appoints first Emergency Manager
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Scott Schulte as its first Emergency Manager. The new position will be
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Golfers support New Paltz students at 18th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 13 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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School of Science & Engineering dean newest board member at HVEDC
Dan Freedman, dean of the School of Science & Engineering at SUNY New Paltz and director of the Hudson Valley
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New IDMH academy focuses on supporting victims of serious crime
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz has trained approximately 160 professionals who work with crime victims
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PianoSummer presents three weeks of outstanding classical music
The 2016 season of PianoSummer brings exceptional talent and dynamic classical music to SUNY New Paltz, with concerts, recitals, piano
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Course on migration caps spring semester with simulation of migrants’ journey
The students and instructors of the “Inequality, Gendered Violence and Migration in Guatemala” course, taught by Lecturer Luz Porras and
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New Paltz engineering honor society named Outstanding Chapter
The SUNY New Paltz chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) honor society
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UPD Deputy Chief completes training for campus law enforcement executives
University Police Department (UPD) Deputy Chief Mary Ritayik successfully completed a series of trainings and workshops at an annual Executive
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Communication students inducted in Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
Juniors and seniors who demonstrated academic excellence in communication-related fields were inducted in the Lambda Pi Eta international honor society
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SUNY Chancellor, state Education Commissioner visit College for Education Consortium
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher (at right) and New York State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia (center) visited SUNY New
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JUDY FERRITER (School of
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“Pride, honor and gratitude:” College observes Memorial Day with annual wreath-laying ceremony
SUNY New Paltz community members took time to honor fallen heroes at the annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, held beneath
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College mourns the passing of President Emeritus Dr. John J. Neumaier
SUNY New Paltz President Emeritus Dr. John J. Neumaier, who led the College from 1968-1972, has passed away. He was
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“A stone of hope”: Art Professor Emeritus honored at sculpture rededication
Professor Emeritus of Art Manuel Bromberg returned to campus on May 21st for a ceremony rededicating the artwork that has
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CAMPSITE: Hudson Valley Artists 2016 opens at the Dorsky on June 18
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the opening of CAMPSITE, the 2016 edition of the
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Master Teachers visit College for hands-on workshop with NASA Astronomer
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Lou Mayo, NASA Astronomer and professor of astronomy at Marymount University, to campus to lead a
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School of Business hosts HVEDC for “Bet on My Business Academy” on food marketing
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business hosted the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) for a “Bet on my
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At Turkish Culture Night, international students share a taste of home with the New Paltz community
SUNY New Paltz hosted its fifth annual Turkish Culture Night, a celebration of Turkish culture and cuisine, at the end
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Growing First-Year Internship Program gathers for end-of-year reflection on service
For two years, the Career Resource Center (CRC) and the Office of Alumni Relations have worked together to connect first-year
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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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The Business Institute to offer new Executive Education Series beginning in June
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business debuted The Business Institute in 2001 as a resource for Hudson Valley entrepreneurs
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Faculty approves General Education revision
The SUNY New Paltz faculty voted by a margin of 217-14 to pass a revision of the College’s General Education
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IDMH Director Halpern to retire after 43 years at New Paltz
James Halpern, professor of psychology and director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH), has announced his retirement at the close
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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences announces 2015-16 faculty award winners
At its end-of-year faculty gathering, the SUNY New Paltz College of Liberal Arts & Sciences distributed awards to exceptional faculty
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Office of Communication & Marketing brings home multiple SUNYCUAD awards
The State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD) has announced the recipients of the 2016 Awards for
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Faculty and staff congratulate award-winning colleagues at spring picnic
The annual SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic was held May 17 at the Athletic & Wellness Center
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Distinguished scholars celebrate graduation at end-of-year Honors Program ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program provides highly motivated students with opportunities to engage in deep learning practices and conduct
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First World Graduation celebrates excellence of New Paltz graduates of color
Select representatives of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2016 were inaugurated into the First World New Paltz alumni society
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Students receive advanced degrees at 2016 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of students representing the classes of August 2015, December 2015, May 2016 and August 2016 were presented with graduate
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New grads celebrate with loved ones at 2016 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
The SUNY New Paltz Class of 2016 stood before families, friends, faculty and staff and received their undergraduate degrees at
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Spring semester Outstanding Graduates commended before audience of family and faculty
It is a SUNY New Paltz tradition at the close of each semester to honor the efforts of distinguished graduates-to-be
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School of Business celebrates student enterprise at end-of-year ceremony
The students, staff and faculty of the SUNY New Paltz School of Business took a moment at the close of
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“Cheers!” Class of 2016 saluted at Senior Toast
The eighth annual SUNY New Paltz Senior Toast continued the College’s tradition of inviting members of the campus community to
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Alumni awarded Fulbright Scholarships to teach abroad
Three SUNY New Paltz alumni have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships—the highest number awarded in a single academic
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Top-performing EOP students recognized at honor society induction ceremony
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz hosted its 14th annual Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) National Honor Society
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Partnership with NYPA will bring cutting-edge solar power storage system to campus
SUNY New Paltz has announced a partnership with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to construct a state-of-the-art solar energy
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Green Revolving Fund invites students to develop smart sustainability measures on campus
SUNY New Paltz is announcing the chartering of a new Green Revolving Fund, a student-driven investment fund that will be
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Bi-Annual EOP Conference affirms “Strong Foundation, Strong Future”
The SUNY New Paltz Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) held its fourth Bi-Annual Conference on April 30, featuring workshops and lectures
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College names valedictorian and salutatorian for Undergraduate Commencement
Margaret Hack ’15 (English), of New Windsor, N.Y., has been named the valedictorian for the 2016 Undergraduate Commencement at SUNY
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Internship Recognition Ceremony applauds students, faculty and employers
The Career Resource Center (CRC) held its 11th annual Internship Recognition Ceremony on April 15, as representatives of the many
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Annual series of undergraduate research and scholarship events celebrates “Minds @ Work”
More than 300 students representing all five of SUNY New Paltz’s disciplinary schools presented research and creative projects as part
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New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Five SUNY New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s May 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. The pace of events and activities as everyone races
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Arts collaboration gives 2016 Business Plan Contest a creative edge
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business held its annual Business Plan Contest, the culmination of the spring semester Entrepreneurship
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JOANNE BERNARDO (International Programs)
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Distinguished Speaker Kyncl ’95 delivers insider’s take on evolving media landscape
Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations), chief business officer at YouTube and SUNY New Paltz alumnus, visited campus on April 28
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Fifty years of history: panel and reception to honor career of Gerald Sorin
Emeritus Distinguished Professor of History Gerald Sorin joined the SUNY New Paltz faculty in 1965 as a specialist in American
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Donors and recipients come together at Scholarship Reception
At an April 15 reception held in the gallery rotunda of the Fine Arts Building, student scholarship recipients were afforded
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Coding Boot Camp for grades 8 – 12 coming to SUNY New Paltz this summer
SUNY New Paltz is offering a Coding Boot Camp to qualified students in grades 8 through 12 this summer. Classes
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Ottaway Visiting Professor speaks on reporting divisive subjects
Eyal Press, SUNY New Paltz’s 2016 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, gave an address titled “Telling the
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Black Studies appoints two new full-time tenure-track faculty
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of two full-time, tenure-track faculty in the Department of Black Studies.
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English honor society chapter President wins prize at international convention
Jaclyn Swiderski ’16 (English) represented the SUNY New Paltz English Department at the 2016 Sigma Tau Delta Convention in Minneapolis,
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Ribbon cutting celebrates Sojourner Truth Library reopening
A day-long celebration at SUNY New Paltz’s Sojourner Truth Library marked the completion of an extensive $14.3 million project to
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Regional care providers turn out in numbers for 13th annual IDMH conference
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz held a conference devoted to “Effective Psychosocial Response to
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Celebration of Faculty Authors tradition enjoys first installment at newly renovated STL
The Sojourner Truth Library continued its practice of honoring the work of published authors among the SUNY New Paltz faculty
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Minds at Work showcases undergraduate research, student-faculty collaboration
The 22nd installment of Minds at Work, SUNY New Paltz’s yearly celebration of scholarly collaborations between New Paltz students and
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Paul Kassel named dean of NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts
Paul Kassel, professor of theatre arts at SUNY New Paltz, will become dean of the Northern Illinois University (NIU) College
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Chief Information Officer will retire at end of semester
Jonathan Lewit, SUNY New Paltz’s chief information officer and assistant vice president for Information Technology, has announced his plans to
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YouTube CBO Robert Kyncl ’95 is spring ’16 Distinguished Speaker
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome alumnus and YouTube executive Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations) to campus
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Return of “Without Limits” series highlighted by live mural painting by renowned street artist PAU
The spring 2016 iteration of “Without Limits,” an ongoing series of interdisciplinary events created by the College of Liberal Arts
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Black Studies Department hosting lecture on the poetry of Sonia Sanchez
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Dr. Allia Abdullah-Matta, professor of English at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, to campus to deliver
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Alumnus and U.S. Army Colonel Davidson addresses students on Iraqi Operations
The Department of Political Science and International Relations welcomed Colonel Joseph D. Davidson ’90 (Political Science) back to SUNY New
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Summer program on Huguenot Street inspires young writers through history and nature
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) returns to New Paltz’s Historic Huguenot Street for a third consecutive summer, to host
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 18, in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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No. 1 New Paltz Men’s Volleyball captures second UVC Title
For the second time in program history, the SUNY New Paltz men’s volleyball team has won the United Volleyball Conference
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Summer Session registration opens April 11
What are your plans for summer? Summer Session at SUNY New Paltz gives you the chance to accelerate toward your
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Longtime VP for Student Affairs announces retirement
Dr. L. David Rooney has announced his retirement as Vice President for Student Affairs, effective June 30, 2016. Rooney will depart SUNY
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Liberal Arts & Sciences – Alumni in Action
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at SUNY New Paltz proudly announces the debut of “LIBERAL ARTS IN ACTION,”
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SUNY Chancellor honors four New Paltz students for leadership and excellence
Four SUNY New Paltz students have been selected to receive the State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards for Student
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Ottaway Visiting Professor will address campus on April 12
Author and journalist Eyal Press, the 2016 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, will give a public speech
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CECILY BROWN (Payroll) has
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Food Marketing Summit highlights growth of food industry offerings at School of Business
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business hosted its first annual Food Marketing Summit on March 30. The event featured
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New Five-Year Master’s Plan lets students accelerate learning and earn two powerful credentials
The School of Education and the School of Science and Engineering at SUNY New Paltz have collaborated to develop the
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SUNY New Paltz hosting panel on Syria on April 14
The Center for Middle Eastern Dialogue at SUNY New Paltz will present “Syria: A Panel Discussion” on Thursday, April 14,
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The Trial of the Century! Tony Award-winning PARADE to be performed at New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts proudly presents the Tony Award-winning musical PARADE, with performances April 7 –
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Sojourner Truth Library hosts second annual Wikipedia event combating gender inequity
This month’s Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Sojourner Truth Library saw significant turnout, as the SUNY New Paltz community continued
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Award-winning New Paltz AMA chapter thrives once again at annual conference
The SUNY New Paltz chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) has a long-standing history of being recognized at national
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s April 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I hope that everyone had a spring break that
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Art Professor installs multimedia exhibition at Washington, D.C. museum
Rimer Cardillo, professor of art at SUNY New Paltz, is opening A Journey to Ombú Bellaumbra at the Art Museum
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Psychology student, alumnus and faculty featured in latest issue of disciplinary magazine
The March 2016 issue of Psychology Today, which for nearly 50 years has served as a primary resource both for psychology
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Awards for Metal faculty reinforce program’s reputation as national leader
Two faculty members in the SUNY New Paltz School of Fine and Performing Arts, both affiliated with the School’s vaunted
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Inaugural Food Marketing Summit at SUNY New Paltz on March 30
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business proudly invites students, faculty and community members to its first annual Food Marketing
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Campus construction update, spring 2016
While the past year has seen the completion of major construction at the Sojourner Truth Library, the new student residence
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Art History and FUEL sponsors master class and lecture on ancient figurine puppetry
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Art has launched a new FUEL Guest Artist and Scholar Fund,
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Inaugural New Paltz Design Week launching March 28
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Arts is pleased to announce the launch of New Paltz Design
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Student group becomes first ever to represent New Paltz at food industry conference
A group of four SUNY New Paltz students advised by Russell Zwanka, marketing lecturer in the School of Business, took
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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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New Paltz 3D printing technician gives first regional training for k-12 educators
The Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center, home of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Lab, has positioned SUNY New Paltz at
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Flint water crisis subject of upcoming panel convened by AC2 program
A discussion of the web of causes and effects of the water contamination crisis that has gripped the city of
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Student Art Alliance Lecture Series brings art professionals to campus
The Student Art Alliance at SUNY New Paltz has announced the schedule of its spring 2016 Visiting Artist Lecture Series.
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College making progress toward Governor’s energy use reduction directive
SUNY New Paltz is acting to respond to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 88 (EO88), which mandates a 20% improvement
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s March 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. This report contains a few updates on the heels
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Award-winning poetry collection released by digital media & journalism professor
SUNY New Paltz Professor Howie Good’s 2015 Prize Americana-winning collection of original poetry, Dangerous Acts Starring Unstable Elements, is now
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Biology Seminar and Harrington Lecture Series brings renowned ecotoxicology scholar and advocate to campus
Tyrone Hayes, professor of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, will be on the SUNY New Paltz campus
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