Retired professor conducts research on tick-borne illnesses
For some faculty members, “retirement” is not a term to be taken literally. After more than 38 “productive and rewarding”
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SUNY New Paltz names new associate vice president for student affairs
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Linda Eaton as the College’s new Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, effective
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Doug Sheppard Golf Classic raises scholarship money for students
More than 130 participants teed off at the annual Doug Sheppard Classic: SUNY New Paltz’s Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday,
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SUNY New Paltz recognized with three SUNYCUAD Awards
New Paltz’s Office of Communication and Marketing was recognized by The State University of New York Council for University Advancement
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Dorsky Museum announces public programs for Worlds of Wonder: Hudson Valley Artists 2014
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition, Worlds of Wonder: Hudson Valley Artists 2014, includes free public programs that
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SUNY New Paltz students named to Dean’s List
Congratulations to the those SUNY New Paltz students who were named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List. Dean’s List designation
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SUNY New Paltz awarded SUNY Small Grant Sustainability funding
SUNY New Paltz is one of nine SUNY campuses to receive 2014 Small Grant Sustainability funding, which aims to promote
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SUNY New Paltz names new assistant vice president for institutional research
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Lucy Walker as the College’s new assistant
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Faculty and staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments: Kerry Dean Carso, associate professor
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Hudson Valley Writing Project to offer workshops in July
The Hudson Valley Writing Project at SUNY New Paltz will offer two “place-based” writing programs in Dutchess County in collaboration
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Nominations sought for Heritage Awards
SUNY New Paltz is seeking nominations for the prestigious Heritage Awards, which will be presented during Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 18,
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School of Business honors students, faculty, and staff at awards ceremony
The School of Business recently held its annual awards ceremony recognizing students, faculty, and staff for their achievements. A handful
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SUNY New Paltz President appointed to Central Hudson Board of Directors
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Central Hudson
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Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic and Barbecue
The Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic and Barbecue was held in the Athletic and Wellness Center on Wednesday, May 21.
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SUNY New Paltz recognized with SEFA awards
The New York State Employees Federal Appeal (SEFA) celebrated a successful year of fundraising with a breakfast reception and award
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Celebration honors the hard work of Campus Auxiliary Services employees
Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) marked the end of the academic year with a celebration honoring the work of its employees.
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New Paltz celebrates student success with Commencement Ceremonies
More than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students walked across the stage in tassels, caps, cords, and gowns at this year’s
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SUNY New Paltz honors outstanding grads
SUNY New Paltz honored 105 students with Outstanding Graduate Awards at a ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Multi-Purpose
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School of Business announces winners of business plan contest
The School of Business at SUNY New Paltz held its annual business plan contest and award ceremony on Wednesday, May
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Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit features faculty, alumni
The works of several SUNY New Paltz alumni, as well as past and present members of the SUNY New Paltz
Read MoreSculpture program recognizes student/alumni accomplishments
Jeremy Holmes ’07 (BFA) installed a new commissioned artwork for Holland and Knight Law Firm, Washington, DC. He is currently in
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Degree candidates’ artwork featured at thesis exhibitions
Over the course of four consecutive Friday evenings this spring, emerging artists who are candidates for Master of Fine
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IDMH director to support 9/11 survivors, families at Memorial Museum opening
Dr. James Halpern, director of SUNY New Paltz’s Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH), will join a handful of Red
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences names Teacher of the Year
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has named Penny Freel ’95g (English Literature) Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014.
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SUNY New Paltz Graduate Commencement location changed due to impending inclement weather
Because heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecasted for Friday evening, the College has moved its Friday, May 16, Graduate Commencement
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Worlds of Wonder: Hudson Valley Artists 2014 opens with public reception at The Dorsky on June 21
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art will hold an opening reception for a new exhibition, Worlds of Wonder: Hudson Valley
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New Paltz student, alumna find thousands in couch, return it
SUNY New Paltz student Reese Werkhoven ’15 (Geology), alumna Lara Russo ’13 (Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies), and their roommate
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Student research proves to be a valuable regional resource
SUNY New Paltz students enrolled in the seminar course “Science, Environment, and Disease: New Approaches to Science Journalism,” are playing
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College officials attend kick-off event celebrating 50th anniversary of The Wilderness Act
SUNY New Paltz college officials attended the kick-off event on Wednesday, May 7, in Albany, N.Y., for this year’s celebration
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Latest CRREO discussion brief focuses on public education
The Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz has released its 12th discussion brief, “Public
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SUNY New Paltz appoints new coordinator of veteran services
Jason F. Gilliland has been appointed the new coordinator of veteran services at the State University of New York at
Read MoreThink 3D: The Story of 3D Printing at SUNY New Paltz
This 14-minute video produced by Honors student Miriam Ward ’15 (Communication & Media/History) and student Alexandria Fontane ’14 (Digital Media
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SUNY New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Seven State University of New York at New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the
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Dean of Education’s 2014 Visiting Scholar Lisa Dieker talks about preparing next generation of learners
Lisa Dieker, PhD., professor in the Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences at the University of Central Florida, recently
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SUNY New Paltz names Class of 2014 valedictorian and salutatorian
Arielle Rubinstein, a double major in communication disorders and linguistics, has been named the class of 2014 valedictorian at the
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SUNY New Paltz to celebrate Commencement
The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2014 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10
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Updated: “Augie Goes to College” tells story of beloved SUNY New Paltz dog; book reading and author meet-and-greet May 9
Alumna Rachel Rigolino ’93g (English), who serves as an instructor in the English Department at the State University of New
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SUNY New Paltz mourns the loss of 104 year-old benefactor
The College was saddened to learn of the passing of Nadia Shepard of Ellenville, N.Y. earlier this week. Nadia, along
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SUNY New Paltz installs public artwork by internationally renowned artist Tom Otterness
The internationally renowned artist Tom Otterness brings his 36-foot long outdoor sculpture Gulliver to the campus of the State University
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President Christian’s May Faculty Report
President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty May 2, 2014 With the shifts in the April schedule of faculty meetings
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New Paltz receives 100% acceptance rate to National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Rui Wang ’14, Katherine Betuel ’14, Emma Lagle ’14, and Chen Zhou ’16 each study different subjects, but they have
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SUNY New Paltz AMA chapter receives top honors at 36th International Collegiate Conference
The SUNY New Paltz chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) was awarded Silver Chapter status at the 36th International
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SUNY New Paltz president participates in White House Task Force discussion to protect students from sexual assault
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian was one of only a handful of invited college presidents at a White
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Faculty & staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments: Professor Lisa Barker (Secondary Education)
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Men’s volleyball team has historic season
The State University of New York at New Paltz men’s volleyball team enjoyed a historic run in 2014, experiencing its
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College appoints new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Laura Barrett as its new dean of
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New Paltz selected for The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges
The Princeton Review has selected the State University of New York at New Paltz for inclusion in its 2014 “Guide
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Band of professors raises $1,000 for student scholarships
Glenn Geher (Psychology), Peter Kaufman (Sociology), Maureen Morrow (Biology), Brian Obach (Sociology), and Anne Roschelle (Sociology) are best known by
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SUNY New Paltz to hold 16th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the Doug Sheppard Classic Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on
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Film screening of Bordering on Treason to be held April 29
Bordering on Treason features New Paltz alumna Lorna Tychostup ’88 (pictured at right). The Media and Journalism Society and Department
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SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces 2014 Hall of Fame inductees
The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2014
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Dorsky Museum receives gift of Warhol prints from Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce
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State approves SUNY New Paltz plan for START-UP NY program
Empire State Development (ESD), the State’s economic development agency, has approved SUNY New Paltz’s plan to take part in START-UP
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SUNY New Paltz partners with high school to make 3D printing a reality for students
SUNY New Paltz recently provided two MakerBot 3D printers, on extended loan, to New Paltz High School in hopes of
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Director of the Business Institute at SUNY New Paltz receives Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award
A.Rief Kanan, lecturer and director of the Business Institute at the SUNY New Paltz, is the recipient of the Dr.
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School of Education to host speaker on classroom technology
The School of Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz will host Lisa Dieker, professor in
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SUNY New Paltz students selected for nationally recognized award
Forty-two SUNY New Paltz students were recently named to Who’s Who Among Students, a nationally recognized award program for college
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Mainstage Productions presents On The Verge on Thursday, April 24
The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz’s Mainstage Productions will conclude its
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Center for Middle Eastern Dialogue to host talk about challenges to autocracy in Turkey and the Middle East on April 23
The Center for Middle Eastern Dialogue at SUNY New Paltz will host a talk by John VanderLippe, associate professor of
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Students and scholars come together for eighth annual NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference
Since its inception on the SUNY New Paltz campus in 2007, the NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference has served
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SUNY New Paltz alumnus and longtime director of research at Mohonk Preserve to receive honorary degree; speak at Undergraduate Commencement
The State University of New York at New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of science degree to alumnus Paul
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NYU associate professor talks art, technology, and public spaces
The clashes and synergies of art, technology, and public spaces was the subject of a lecture on Tuesday, April 8
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SUNY New Paltz to host Alumni Day on Saturday, April 26
The State University of New York at New Paltz will host Alumni Day on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 8:30
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Alumni representatives appointed to newly formed SUNY New Paltz Alumni Advisory Council
The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce that 14 alumni representatives have been appointed
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News from Human Resources
The Office of Human Resources has announced the college’s new hires, promotions, and transfers for March 2013. Diane Caccarile-Fauci (Student
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Dorsky Museum announces upcoming public programs for Eugene Speicher exhibition
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce
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Professor honored with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Excellence Award
Thomas Festa, associate professor and graduate director (English) at the State University of New York at New Paltz, has received
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Students honored with the 2014 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Five SUNY New Paltz students were honored by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher with the 2014 Chancellor’s Award for Student
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Sonia Shah discusses prevalence of malaria in April 1 talk
Award-winning science and health journalist Sonia Shah, the 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at New Paltz,
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Ed Carroll ’85 delivers Distinguished Speaker Series lecture to packed house
Ed Carroll ’85, the man behind the creation of some of television’s most successful programs including “Breaking Bad,” “Mad Men,”
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Students spend spring break giving back to the community
Nicole St. Onge ’17 (English/Communications) is no stranger to giving back. “Volunteering has been a huge part of my life
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Interns gain hands-on experience in the world of international affairs
Internships matter. Just ask SUNY New Paltz student Jen Vanriper ’14, majoring in international relations. Thanks to her internship with
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President Christian’s March Faculty Report
President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty March 28, 2014 Our long, cold, snowy winter has tested everyone’s spirit (and
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Tavern Owners Agreement celebrated
The New Paltz campus community, local tavern owners and town officials came together on Tuesday, March 25, to
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New Paltz Magazine Spring Issue
Read the spring issue of New Paltz magazine, highlighting students, alumni and faculty accomplishments as well as campus news. The
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Historic Huguenot Street extends free membership to students
Tweet SUNY New Paltz students are now automatically eligible for free admission to the buildings and tours of the National
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New summer residential arts lab offered for high school students
The School of Fine and Performing Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz is proud to
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Student nominated for International Design Award
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce that Steven Gordon Holman ’14 has been nominated for the prestigious Talente award,
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Atrium showcased on InsideHigherEd social media
The prominent publication InsideHigherEd regularly changes the background wallpaper images on its various social media sites. In response to a
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Re-signing ceremony celebrates 15 years of the Tavern Owners Agreement
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Tavern Owners Agreement and the launch of two new community
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Hugo the Hawk to defend SUNY Mascot Madness Title
Hugo the Hawk, mascot of the State University of New York at New Paltz, is looking to defend the title
Read MoreThe Institute for Disaster Mental Health holds annual conference on crisis communication
Registration is now open for the 11th annual Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) conference, “Why Don’t People Listen? The
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James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism to give talk April 1
Science journalist Sonia Shah, the 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism at the State University of New York
Read More“Reclaiming Quality Education” panel discussion set for March 25
The State University of New York at New Paltz will host “Reclaiming Quality Education: Test Refusal as a Human Right,”
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Metal program first American institute to show at International Design Museum in Germany
The State University of New York at New Paltz is proud to announce that its metal program has been selected
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SUNY New Paltz among Kiplinger’s top best value public colleges in the nation
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has named the State University of New York at New Paltz to its 2014 lists of
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Distinguished Speaker Series to host Ed Carroll ’85 of AMC Networks
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Distinguished Speaker Series proudly announces that Ed Carroll ’85, chief
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Associate professor elected to New York Academy of History
Susan Lewis, associate professor of history at the State University of New York at New Paltz, has been elected a
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Professors receive SUNY Networks of Excellence awards
Barbara Chorzempa, associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies, and Andrew Frank, assistant professor of art, at the State
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Faculty Excellence Speaker Series concludes with Julie Gorlewski
The inaugural Faculty Excellence Speaker Series came to a close on Feb. 25 with a lecture from Professor Julie Gorlewski,
Read MoreStudents named to Dean’s List
Congratulations to the those SUNY New Paltz students who were named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List. Dean’s List designation
Read MoreStudents place in first-ever SUNY-wide music competition
Three musical acts from SUNY New Paltz were selected for inclusion in the first-ever annual SUNY Music Madness competition—a system-wide
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Members of the campus community took part in Tunnel of Oppression, an annual event, held on the New Paltz campus
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