Arbor Day Tree Walk April 25
Starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, and in celebration of Arbor Day, the SUNY New Paltz Tree Committee
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“Past is More than Prologue”: Sean Decatur gives impassioned Distinguished Speaker address
Sean Decatur, president of the American Museum of Natural History gave a rousing talk titled “Past is More than Prologue” as
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for summer 2024
The Benefits Office at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program
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How AI is impacting us, and what to do: Acclaimed journalist delves into timely topic
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hosted New York University professor and data journalist Meredith Broussard for an engaging conversation
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Business Analytics alumna Jenna O’Jea ’21 translates “Big Data” into corporate insights
The first generation of SUNY New Paltz students to complete the University’s new undergraduate program in a Business Analytics are finding
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Assistant Professor Ping-Chuan Wang brings students along for computer chip longevity study
Assistant Professor of Engineering Ping-Chuan Wang has studied computer chip longevity since his time in the private sector at
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“Do you take my insurance?”: Julia Yilmaz ’23 works to make navigating the healthcare system a little easier
SUNY New Paltz alumna Julia Yilmaz ‘23 (Sociology) came home from a study abroad experience in France with one key
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Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Gregory Bray ’00 leads a New Paltz-centered production of short film “Escapism”
Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism and alumnus Gregory Bray ’00 produced and directed an award-winning narrative short film
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The April 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Keep your personal finances organized
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for April 2024, which encourages employees to
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“Past is More than Prologue”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Sean Decatur, April 16
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with the Director of the American Museum of Natural History,
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Vote! Tomorrow, March 21 is the last day for Student Association elections
Dear New Paltz Community, The Student Association elections are LIVE on Engage, and we are asking for your participation! Voting will now remain open until Thursday,
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“Waiting for Summer”: Anna Benlien ’23 explores time and history in “Godot”-inspired love story
Among everything that Anna Benlien ’23 (Adolescence Education) read during her time at SUNY New Paltz, the one that stuck
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Glenda Rodrigues Santos Giordani ’25 (Mechanical Engineering) researches green alternatives for building material
This has the potential to be literally groundbreaking. SUNY New Paltz undergraduate Glenda Rodrigues Santos Giordani ’25 is earning recognition
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SUNY New Paltz recommits to AASCU’s American Democracy Project
SUNY New Paltz joined a group of U.S. colleges and universities that have recommitted to the American Association of State
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“Scope, scale and depth”: Library convenes a Celebration of Faculty Authors
The campus community gathered on Wednesday, March 6, at the Sojourner Truth Library for the annual Celebration of Faculty Authors
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“The essence of Blackness”: New Paltz celebrates first Black History Month Grand Convocation
The campus community gathered on Feb. 28 for the finale of a rich series of academic and social programs celebrating
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Campus community celebrates outgoing Chief of University Police Michael Corbisiero at Walk-Out ceremony
After years as a dedicated leader in the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD), outgoing Chief Mike Corbisiero took
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Academic Advising welcomes Colby Harvish to the advising team
The Office of Academic Advising at SUNY New Paltz has welcomed a new teammate, Colby Harvish, to their cadre of academic
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“Sustaining Resilience in the Responder Community”: 19th annual IDMH Conference is May 14-15
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz will host its 19th annual conference on May 14
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The March 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Opt for cooking at home over takeout
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for Mrach 2024, which encourages employees to
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Assistant Professor Dominic McBrayer explores a prediction model for amino acid and peptide fragments with students and alumni
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dominic McBrayer recently co-authored an article with several alumni and current undergraduate co-authors published in February
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Biology Professor David Richardson works with international group to publish study on lake ice
Longtime lake ecology scientist and New Paltz faculty David Richardson recently partnered with an international group of collaborators from
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Instructional Technology Accessibility Officer Kate Bohan earns award from SUNY Council of Chief Information Officers
SUNY New Paltz Instructional Technology Accessibility Officer Kate Bohan is the 2023 recipient of the SUNY Council of Chief Information
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Sojourner Truth Library’s front lobby will be open 24/7, starting Feb. 24
The Sojourner Truth Library will be providing a new, all-day student study space to further the University’s commitment to student
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History Professor Lou Roper co-edits volume of essays on early modern European overseas colonization
History Professor Lou Roper recently co-edited a volume of essays on early modern European overseas colonization published by Manchester University
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Be a candidate! 2024-25 Student Association Executive Board and Senate elections approaching
Hello SUNY New Paltz students, The process for the Student Association elections for 2024-2025 are underway! We want to inform
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Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full and part-time faculty for the 2023 reporting period
The collective bargaining agreement between United University Professions (UUP) and New York State includes a provision for Discretionary Salary Increases
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PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz will return in July 2024
The 2024 PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz series will take place from July 8 – 26, with a full
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The February 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Build your social network
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for February 2024, which encourages employees to
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Department of Music announces eclectic Concert Series lineup for spring 2024
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share its lineup for the spring 2024 Concert Series,
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Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2024
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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University publishes fall 2023 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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The January 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Form healthy habits together for the new year
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for January 2024, which encourages employees to
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What it’s like to be a social media influencer: Nydia Piao ‘18
Whether working as a client solutions manager for TikTok or building her own lifestyle brand on Instagram, SUNY New Paltz
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Assistant Professor of English Timothy Liu discusses recent Poetry Magazine publications
Timothy Liu, assistant professor in the Department of English at SUNY New Paltz, is widely regarded as a leading contemporary
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“When Rape Goes Viral”: New book by Assistant Professor Anna Gjika examines Youth and Sexual Assault in the Digital Age
Assistant Professor of Sociology Anna Gjika offers multifaceted perspectives on contemporary media and youth sexual violence in her new book,
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A Scholars’ Mentorship Program success story, featuring Mackenzy McMorris ‘22 ‘24g
Today, SUNY New Paltz alumnus Mackenzy McMorris ‘22 (Finance; Black Studies) ‘24g (Business Administration) is a SUNY Chancellor’s Awardee and
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Celebrating fall 2023 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students at the President’s Reception for Outstanding Graduates
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Resnick Lecture Series delivers expert, timely analysis on Jewish Studies
For nearly 35 years, SUNY New Paltz’s Louis and Mildred Resnick Institute’s Distinguished Lectureship Series has been a preeminent
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Live Music for All: Jordan Fogle ‘25g studies sensory-friendly concerts
As a graduate student in music therapy, Jordan Fogle ‘25g has spent a lot of time thinking about a fundamental challenge
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History Professor Lou Roper participated in forum on Spanish slave trade and colonialism
History Professor Lou Roper participated in “An Atlantic Slave Trade Stretching from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and Beyond: A
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the fall 2023 semester
With the fall 2023 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events
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The December 2023 WellNYS Challenge: Start a new, positive habit
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for December 2023, which encourages employees to
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“Through the Thicket of Stars”: New album by Phyllis Chen takes listeners on an astro-mythological journey
Phyllis Chen has spent her career as a composer, pianist, and sound artist drawing from her tactile exploration of object
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Ride on, Hawks! New Paltz officially named a Bike Friendly University
For the first time, the League of American Bicyclists has recognized SUNY New Paltz with the distinction of Honorable Mention
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Department of Art hosts Dec. 1 reception for 2023 Senior Art Exhibition, “The Final Boss: Thesis Edition”
SUNY New Paltz Visual Arts majors graduating in December 2023 invite one and all to a night of art and fellowship,
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“Education must adapt”: President Darrell P. Wheeler shares a vision for the future of higher education as 2023 O’Keefe Lecturer
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler shared an innovative view on public higher education’s future as this year’s featured
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History Professor Lou Roper presented at seminar on English and Dutch colonialism
Lou Roper, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History, presented a paper to the New Netherland Institute Scholars Seminar on Nov. 15,
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Sign up by Dec. 4 to donate to a cause of your choice through the 2023-24 SEFA Campaign
Employees who are interested in making charitable donations through payroll deduction can now enroll in the New York State Employees
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Amanda Sperber presents a reimagined view of international reporting
Amanda Sperber, the award-winning international correspondent, and fall 2023 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New
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Learn about free training and professional development opportunities, Nov. 15
Faculty, staff, and students can learn new skills or earn professional certificates by taking courses through LinkedIn Learning, an online training
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EOP holiday tradition of supporting local children returns to campus in 2023
Once again, as the holiday season approaches, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz is bringing back their
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The November 2023 WellNYS Challenge: Compliment someone each day
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for November 2023, which encourages employees to
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Fall 2023 Ottaway Professor Amanda Sperber to speak on international reporting Nov. 2
SUNY New Paltz fall 2023 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism Professor Amanda Sperber, a foreign correspondent, will
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Professor Ilgu Ozler joins board of directors for Amnesty International
Ilgu Ozler, professor of political science at SUNY New Paltz, has been elected to serve for her second term
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Fall 2023 Distinguished Speaker Sonali Kolhatkar shares insights on the power of storytelling in shifting media narratives
Award-winning journalist and author Sonali Kolhatkar gave a rousing talk on how intentional storytelling can inspire social change as the
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Marielena Ferrer ‘22 ‘24g earns International Sculpture Center award for artwork on immigration
“Broken Monarchs,” an installation that began as her capstone thesis and was first exhibited in the Samuel Dorsky Museum
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Chemistry Rocks! Family Mole Night in campus science labs returns Oct. 26
Students and faculty in SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Chemistry will welcome families to experience exciting, live scientific experiments on
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Amanda Sperber discusses the importance of diverse perspectives in journalism
Amanda Sperber, the fall 2023 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, extolled the need for diverse narratives
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“A Living Collection” now on display at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the opening of the reimagined “A Living
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The October 2023 WellNYS Challenge: Get to know your community
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for October 2023, which encourages employees to
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Events and programs from the Title IX Working Group
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, SUNY New Paltz’s Title IX Working Group will offer several events and activities
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Bringing history: Sojourner Truth descendant and author Barbara Allen shares how she honors the abolitionist icon’s legacy
SUNY New Paltz welcomed children’s book author Barbara Allen, a sixth-generation granddaughter of Sojourner Truth, for a moving tribute to
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Now on view at the Sojourner Truth Library: Photographer Fran Smulcheski ’87g debuts exhibition on children in Pakistan
As a photographer, Fran Smulcheski ‘87g (Photography & Related Media) seeks to illuminate the social conditions of wherever she travels,
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Environmental racism: Honors thesis exposes uncomfortable truths in the history of conservation advocacy
It’s a difficult history, but one that all environmental activists should be aware of. A recent Honors Program thesis by
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Reading and writing as self-care: New research from recent English Department graduates
It’s long been understood that reading fiction can help us be more empathetic with others. Two new studies from
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Biology Professor David Richardson will explore the health of lakes with National Science Foundation grant
Biology Professor David Richardson is part of a team of collaborators that recently received a $2.5 million, five-year grant from
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Bringing the Gift of Life: Students make a match with donor recruitment drive
Saving lives is no small task, but SUNY New Paltz student Gavriel “Gavi” Goldstein ’23 ‘24g (Psychological Science) is
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IPAWS system test planned for Wednesday, Oct. 4
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct an Integrated Public Alert and Warning
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Plan ahead! Information about 2023-24 campus construction projects
Facilities Management has shared the above map highlighting campus construction projects in progress during the 2023-24 academic year, which
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Mental Health Fair highlights support and resources for students, Sept. 27
Each semester, New Paltz brings mental health supports and resources, along with fun self-care activities, to help students build resilience
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Student Association announces results of fall 2023 Senate elections
The following message was sent to all students via email on Sept. 15 Dear Students, We are happy to announce
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Oct. 3: Q&A with fall 2023 Ottaway Visiting Professor Amanda Sperber
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Digital Media & Journalism invites all members of the community to a Q&A discussion
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What faculty and staff need to know about working with Facilities Operations & Maintenance in 2023-24
Facilities Operations & Maintenance has put together a list of tips and best practices for faculty and staff to ensure
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One Book, One New Paltz: Join a community read of Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Klara and the Sun”
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz has announced that the 2023 One Book, One New Paltz tradition community read
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CSEA Online Learning Certificate programs available for Management/Confidential (M/C) employees
Management/Confidential (M/C) employees may now participate in the NYS & CSEA Partnership’s Online Learning Certificate Programs, covering everything from diversity,
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Sustainability Ambassador Program launches its eighth year at New Paltz with largest team yet
The Office of Campus Sustainability kicked off the fall 2023 semester by welcoming a record 36–12 returning and 24
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2023-24 academic year
The University is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and creators who will join the SUNY New Paltz community
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The September 2023 WellNYS challenge: Train your brain
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for September 2023, which encourages employees to
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Campus media relations policies for 2023-24
Staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing are available to work with students, employees and alumni to publicize virtual
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Media Day offers tips and mentorship for those entering careers in journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism hosted an engaging alumni panel discussion and Q&A on navigating the media field,
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New students: Have some fun and meet new people during Welcome Week!
The newest SUNY New Paltz Hawks are taking their first flight on campus, and the University is offering a
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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
If you know of students who are doing incredible things in and out of the classroom, the Office of Communication
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Guidance on hiring American Sign Language interpreters for campus events and activities
SUNY New Paltz has updated the process by which American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are hired for translation services for
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American Red Cross and New Paltz host successful shelter exercise at Elting Gymnasium
SUNY New Paltz Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross conducted a mass emergency sheltering training exercise on
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“I’ve been preparing for this my whole life”: Alumna Rebekah Jungen ‘22 serves in U.S. Peace Corps
As a passionate student of the world, Rebekah Jungen ’22 (English) knew she was meant to use her college degree
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Parking permits for 2023-24 are now available
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now purchase their parking permits for the 2023-24 academic year. New parking
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The August 2023 WellNYS challenge: Build a healthy meal
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2023, which encourages employees to make healthy
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Business Professor Davina Vora awarded for scholarship on building inclusivity through leadership
SUNY New Paltz School of Business Professor Davina Vora recently received the Insights Award from the Academy of International Business
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History Professor Lou Roper pens article on the origins of European colonization
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, authored an article on the origins of
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for fall 2023
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
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Record number of engineering students presented projects at spring 2023 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference
A record number of engineering students presented original research during the ninth annual SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) at SUNY Maritime in
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Bestselling author Carmen Maria Machado speaks at SUNY New Paltz on the power of creativity
In the final event of the 2023 Without Limits series, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences welcomed bestselling, award-winning
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Bringing hearing and Deaf communities together: Hailey Meyer ’23 crafts inclusive art curriculum
For her senior Honors Program thesis, SUNY New Paltz alumna Hailey Meyer ’23 (Visual Arts Education) sought to make
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Student/faculty team creates new online tool to help businesses access Inflation Reduction Act funding
For businesses looking to make eco-friendly upgrades to their organization, navigating the process of acquiring federal funding can be
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July 12: WellNYS webinar on exploring the great outdoors
New York State has plenty of great places to hike during the summer, whether it be a challenging mountain hike
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The July 2023 WellNYS challenge: Go outside and enjoy nature
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for July 2023, which encourages employees to
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CSEA employees: Online Learning Certificate programs available in Microsoft Excel, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) training
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce two Online Learning Certificate programs available through the New York State and CSEA
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University announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2023
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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History Professor Lou Roper delivers keynote address at United Kingdom Early Modern studies conference
Lou Roper, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History, gave the keynote address at the Pirates, Ports, and Exports: Maritime Relations in
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