The ABCA 2008 Division III All Region Baseball Teams were announced today and senior Zachary Potter (Pine Plains, NY) earned second team honors, for the second consecutive season. Potter, a pitcher for the Hawks, found his way on to the All-Region Team posting a school record of 7-1 and a…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — Kenneth J. Abt has been appointed as chair of the College Council of the State University of New York at New Paltz. Abt, who is the chairman and CEO of First Federal Savings of Middletown, has been a member of the New Paltz College Council since his…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — State University of New York at New Paltz Athletic Director, Stuart Robinson, announced the hiring of Scott Whitbeck as the Head Swim Coach. Whitbeck comes to SUNY New Paltz after two years as an assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts. “We are extremely delighted that Scott…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz will be hosting MHAL softball and baseball in addition to Section IX Boys Tennis and softball. The schedule is as follows: Tues. May 20th – MHAL Softball 3:00/5:00 Tues. May 20th – MHAL Baseball 4:00 Wed. May 21st – Section IX Tennis 9:00am-6:00pm Thurs. May 22nd -…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — The American Marketing Association (AMA) held its 12th annual Student Business Day Conference in April 2008. The conference attracted over 125 students from New Paltz, as well as surrounding community colleges. In addition, ever year, a large number of business alumni, faculty and business executives attend the…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — For the sixth consecutive year, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Alexandria, VA has bestowed the 2007-2008 Superior Merit Award designation to the SHRM student chapter at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz, the Management Association (MA). This national recognition is…
Read MoreThe Athletic and Wellness Center will be closed Friday, May 16-May 18. It will be open 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. the week of May 19-23….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — The Office of the Provost at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James Schiffer as the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The women’s softball team had a record breaking season in 2008 completing their schedule 25-18 overall and 13-9 in the conference, setting school win records in both categories. The Hawks earned a spot in the SUNYAC Tournament where they finished fifth. New Paltz fell to Cortland 3-0 and defeated Oswego…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz Department of Athletics announced the winners of the prestigious Heinz Ahlmeyer, Carol Eckman, Floyd Patterson, Athletic Director’s, Kenneth F. Burda, and Donald Bishko awards. These awards are given annually to outstanding student-athletes who have contributed in an exemplary fashion to the college’s…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Lauren Motzkin has been named a 2008 Third Team All-American. She is the first All-American in the history of the softball program at SUNY New Paltz. Motzkin is one of 45 Division III players to earn 2008 All-American honors across the nation. Motzkin was put…
Read MoreSophomore Dale Cornelius (Carle Place, NY) has been named to the College Division Softball District I All-Academic second team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Cornelius carried a 3.77 grade point average in art education and is member of the SUNYAC All-Academic team. She started all 43…
Read MoreHead men’s soccer coach Eric Watson has been added to the US Women’s U-23 National Team roster as the goalkeeper coach for the three remaining events including the Nordic Cup. Their next stop will be Germany from May 16-24. For more information click here….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — Neil Trager, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art founding director who will be celebrated with a special retirement party this Saturday, May 10 at the institution that he was instrumental in building, may be among the quietest visionaries to grace the Valley in some time. When first…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — Three faculty members at the State University of New York at New Paltz will be awarded the State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence at the May 2008 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Gerlinde Barley, librarian, received the Excellence in Librarianship Award; Dr. Katherine…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Zachary Potter and junior Tyler Terlecky both earned baseball All-SUNYAC First-Team honors. The selection of the All-SUNYAC teams is based on the votes of the conference head coaches and only the season statistics from conference games are considered. Potter finished the regular season with a…
Read MoreThe women’s tennis team completed the 2007-08 season with a dual match record of 10-9, their third consecutive SUNYAC Championship, and their second trip to the NCAA tournament. The Hawks fell in the first round of the NCAA to St. Lawrence. At SUNYACs, New Paltz won all three doubles titles…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — In 2008, the baseball team completed their season with an overall record of 21-19 and a 5-9 mark in the conference. The team put together a 9-2 record on their spring trip to Ft. Pierce, FL, including an eight game winning streak. Senior pitcher Zachary Potter…
Read MoreSenior Lauren Motzkin and sophomore Melyssa Cilmi were selected by the NFCA to the 2008 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III Northeast All-Region team. Motzkin was a first team utility selection, while Cilmi garnered an at-large third team bid. Motzkin started all 43 games, splitting time between catcher and outfield. She led…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Seniors Lauren Motzkin and Amalia DiTrapani and sophomore Melyssa Cilmi were all selected to the softball All-SUNYAC team. The selection of the All-SUNYAC team is based on the votes of the conference head coaches and only the season statistics from the conference games are considered. Motzkin…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Sophomore Dale Cornelius was selected to the 2008 SUNYAC softball all-tournament team. She hit. .444 (4-of-9) as the Hawks went 1-2 for a fifth place conference finish. New Paltz fell to Cortland 3-0, before shutting out Oswego 8-0 in five innings. The Hawks then lost to…
Read MoreThe SUNY New Paltz men’s and women’s basketball program just completed the first ever individual instruction academy. The academy was run by Coach Nelson and Coach Seward. There were 14 participants ranging in age from 9-13. The academy focused on each players individual skill development. Coach Nelson and Coach Seward…
Read MoreThe New Paltz men’s and women’s cross country teams marched into Vassar College’s brand new Track & Field facility and set the house on fire at the first annual Matthew Vassar Track & Field Invitational on Saturday May 2nd. Sophomore Lisa Cassaro set the ball in motion in the opening…
Read MoreThe SUNY New Paltz men’s and women’s basketball program just completed the first ever individual instruction academy. The academy was run by Coach Nelson and Coach Seward. There were 14 participants ranging in age from 9-13. The academy focused on each players individual skill development. Coach Nelson and Coach Seward…
Read MoreThe women’s tennis team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament this morning after a 5-0 first round loss to St. Lawrence. The Saints swept the doubles competition and due to NCAA matches being played to decision, entered singles play needing two victories to wrap up the victory. Junior Dana Lim…
Read MorePLATTSBURGH, NY — The softball team traveled to Plattsburgh to begin SUNYAC play and faced second seeded Cortland in the first round. The Hawks fell to Cortland 3-0 as the Red Dragon pitcher threw a no-hitter. Courtney Costello threw a complete game for New Paltz allowing three hits, one walk,…
Read MorePLATTSBURGH, NY — The softball team played Oswego in a win or go home consolation game this afternoon at SUNYACs and defeated the Lakers 8-0 in five innings. With the win, New Paltz will return to action on Friday May 2nd when they play at 1pm against Buffalo State. Senior…
Read MoreThe Daily Freeman featured a story on senior Lauren Motzkin. To read, click here….
Read MorePOUGHKEEPSIE, NY — SUNY New Paltz senior pitcher Zachary Potter tossed a complete game, allowing two hits in leading the Hawks to a 4-2 win over Vassar in a non-conference baseball game on Wednesday afternoon. Potter went nine full innings, striking out 13 Brewer hitters in winning his seventh…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz women’s tennis team received an automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year. The Hawks earned a bid by winning the SUNYAC Championship in the Fall of 2007. New Paltz will take on St. Lawrence at 9am in…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The Tournament Committee for the First Annual SUNY New Paltz Athletics Golf Tournament has reported that this year’s event raised an estimated $7,000 to benefit the student-athletes at SUNY New Paltz. The tournament was held at the Apple Green Golf Course in Highland on April 25….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz softball team clinched a playoff spot for the second consecutive season with a 13-9 conference record and will travel to Plattsburgh for the 2008 SUNYAC Tournament as the #5 seed. The Hawks will face #2 seeded Cortland at 11 a.m. on Thursday…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold its May Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, on the Old Main Quadrangle.
John B. Clark, interim chancellor…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — A highly motivated, organized and talented alumni team beat the current New Paltz men’s soccer team 3-0 on Saturday April 26th. As expected the match got off to a fast start with both teams creating a number of early scoring opportunities. A fantastic save in the…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — The crescent city of New Orleans was the setting for the 30th American Marketing Association’s (AMA) Annual Collegiate Conference. At the Collegiate Awards Program, the State University of New York at New Paltz was one of the eight chapters that received the Outstanding Collegiate award and placed…
Read MoreThe New Paltz Cross Country runners competed in the Capitol District Track Classic at Union College in Schenectady, NY on April 26th. Other teams in attendance were RPI, U of Albany, St. Rose, Union, Bard, Vassar, Herrkima College, SUNY Cobleskill and Williams. The ladies competed in both the 1500 meter…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The tennis team hosted the New Paltz Tournament today and finished first out of four teams. New Paltz defeated RIT 5-2, Cortland 6-1 and Hunter 4-3 to stay undefeated on the day. Hunter took second with a 5-2 win over Cortland and a 5-2 win over…
Read MoreBROCKPORT, NY — The softball team traveled to Brockport this afternoon and rebounded from a 2-0 loss in game one to win game two by a 7-3 final score. In the first game, Brockport took a 2-0 lead in the second inning and that is all they would need as…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Today we took a few moments to honor our eleven Hawk seniors as they play in their final regular season home game. VIRGA – Our first senior is a Media Management major and hails from Farmingville, NY. He has been a staple in the Hawks bullpen over…
Read MoreGENESEO, NY — The softball team traveled to Geneseo this afternoon and swept the Blue Knights 11-3 and 5-4, setting a new record for conference wins in a season with 12. The Hawks broke the record of 10 conference wins in a season set in 2007. In game one, Geneseo…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball team hosted Mt. St. Mary this afternoon in a non-conference match-up and defeated the Knights 10-6. The Hawks improve to 18-17 on the season while Mt. St. Mary falls to 11-20. Senior Doug Chaputian was 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored to…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Zachary Potter was named the ECAC co-pitcher of the week for Div. III – Upstate for the week ending April 20th. Potter shares the honor with Michael Park from the University of Rochester. Potter struck out a career-high 12 batters in a complete game 5-1 win…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball team has added a game to their 2008 schedule. The Hawks will travel to Vassar on Wednesday April 30th at 4:00pm….
Read MoreSenior Lauren Motzkin totaled four hits on the day to become the all-time season recorder holder for hits with 51 as the softball team defeated Russell Sage 12-0, 6-0. Motzkin passed Rosangela Diaz’s record of 48 hits set in 1998. New Paltz advances to 21-15 on the season, setting a…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball game scheduled for Sunday, April 27th against Briarcliffe has been canceled. The game will not be rescheduled. The team will play home on Thursday April 24th at 4pm v Mt. St. Mary and host Union in a doubleheader at 12pm on Saturday April 26th,…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Zachary Potter has been named the SUNYAC pitcher of the week for the week ending April 20th. Potter used a career best 12 strikeouts to lead the Hawks to a 5-1 win over Oswego. Potter is now 5-1 on the mound with 60 strikeout on…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The softball team hosted SUNYIT in a SUNYAC doubleheader this afternoon and split with the Wildcats. It took 2.5 hours and 10 innings to decide the first game with SUNYIT coming out on top 9-8, before New Paltz won the nightcap 6-5. The Hawks trailed 6-1…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The women’s tennis fell to Ithaca 5-3 on Saturday. New Paltz claimed two of the three doubles matches before the Bombers won four of the five finished singles matches. Dana Lim was the only double winner on the day for New Paltz winning first singles 6-0,…
Read MoreThe women’s tennis team traveled to Flushing, NY to take on Hunter College and lost a tough match 6-3. Singles: 1. Evgeniya Kim (HUNTER) def. Dana Lim (NP) 6-1, 6-4 2. Monica Calungcagin (HUNTER) def. Laura Beirne (NP) 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 3. Elizabeth Feldman (HUNTER) def. Eri Yamakawa (NP) 3-6, 6-2,…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — This March, the SUNY New Paltz student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Management Association, competed at the 2008 Northeast Regional HR Games and Student Conference held by SHRM at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. SUNY New Paltz sent two teams of…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz competed in the Coach "O" invitational at the USMMA, their first track meet of the non-traditional season, on April 12th. There were 65 teams in attendance, including Marist, Manhattan, USMMA, Fordham, Stevens, Adelphi, Dowling and Hofstra. The men and women each competed in the mile event, while…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be hosting Student-Athlete Day on Friday May 2nd. More information to follow….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball game scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th against Vassar has been changed to a single nine inning non-conference game beginning at 4pm. New Paltz will return home on Saturday April 19th when they host Oswego at 12pm….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Lauren Motzkin etched her name in the record books this afternoon as the softball team swept Oswego in a SUNYAC doubleheader, 6-5 and 5-0. Motzkin tied the all-time career record for hits with 151 and became the all-time steal leader with 34. She tied Gina…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Sophomores Stephen Cozzolongo and Mike Fink have been selected to represent SUNY New Paltz at the 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference. Cozzolongo is a member of the men’s swim program and Fink is on the men’s volleyball team. The NCAA committee received 1840 nominations from…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Twelve student-athletes have recently been selected to the Chi Alpha Sigma Society (National College Athlete Honor Society). The society is based upon a student-athlete in their Junior/Senior year with a minimum GPA of at least a 3.40. The award recognizes those with outstanding scholarship, significant impact…
Read MoreFREDONIA, NY — The baseball team played a makeup SUNYAC doubleheader against Fredonia this afternoon. The Hawks fell 6-4 in the first game and lost 12-8 in the second game. New Paltz drops to 14-14 on the season and 3-5 in conference play. New Paltz led 4-1 after four innings…
Read MoreBROCKPORT, NY — The baseball team traveled to Brockport this afternoon for a SUNYAC doubleheader fell to the Golden Eagles 9-0 in the game one and 3-2 in the eighth inning of the second game. New Paltz falls to 14-12 on the season and 3-3 in conference play. The Golden…
Read MoreTwo runners traveled to New York City to attend the New York Relays at Icahn Stadium on Saturday April, 12th. First year Joe Gentsch competed in the Seated section of the Men’s collegiate and open 1500 meter run. Gentsch set a personal best time of 4:16.07 and placed 3rd in…
Read MoreThe doubleheader baseball game against Fredonia has been postponed. The make up date is scheduled for Monday April 14th at 12 pm. The team will play at Brockport on Sunday April 13th at 12 noon….
Read MoreSCHENECTADY, NY — The SUNY New Paltz women’s tennis team swept the doubles match-ups en route to a 7-2 victory at Union College Saturday afternoon. Junior Dana Lim (New City, N.Y.) led the Hawks with victories at both No. 1 singles and doubles, teaming up with Eri Yamakawa (Cortlandt, Manor,…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — On March 29th the Department of Athletics held its annual Carol Eckman Society Medal of Honor Induction. Every year, former female student-athletes are inducted into the Society based upon their athletic experience while at New Paltz and, more importantly, their continued service to young women and…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz and Campus Auxiliary Services, Inc. will hold the annual Business Plan Contest Presentation and Award Ceremony on Friday, April 25, at the College Terrace on the SUNY New Paltz campus. The teams of students…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — The crescent city of New Orleans was the setting for the 30th American Marketing Association’s Annual Collegiate Conference. At the Collegiate Awards Program, SUNY New Paltz was one of the 8 chapters that received the Outstanding Collegiate award and placed 11th overall – or in sports terminology,…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — The city of New Orleans was the setting for the 30th American Marketing Association’s Annual Collegiate Conference. At the Collegiate Awards Program, Professor Ted Clark was named “Faculty Advisor of the Year.” The American Marketing Association established an awards program for faculty advisors of AMA collegiate chapters in…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The softball doubleheader scheduled against Plattsburgh on Friday April 11th has been moved to a 1:00 pm start….
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The women’s tennis team hosted Stevens Institute of Technology this afternoon and fell to the Ducks 5-4. Dana Lim and Eri Yamakawa posted the only win in doubles for the Hawks as they combined to win first doubles 9-7. Sophomores Liz Beirne and Lyndsey Lovinger lost…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — Jenelle Kelsey, a University Police Officer at the State University of New York at New Paltz, saved a life on the college campus last May 14. For that accomplishment, Officer Kelsey will be honored by the Police Chief’s Association of Ulster County at its annual awards banquet…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Katie Becofsky was one of six SUNY New Paltz students to be selected as a recipient of the 2008 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Becofsky was honored by SUNY and Chancellor Dr. John Clark at a ceremony on April 7th at the Empire State Plaza…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The softball team hosted Oneonta in a SUNYAC doubleheader this afternoon and fell to the Red Dragons 9-0, 2-1. In game one, the Red Dragons took a 1-0 lead after the first and continued to build their lead with three runs in the second and third…
Read MoreThe 2007 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Collegiate National Academic Squad and National Academic Team have been announced. The National Academic Squad program recognizes those collegiate student-athletes who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 through the first semester of the 2007-08 academic year. SUNY New Paltz had…
Read MoreSCHENECTADY, NY — The softball team traveled to Union today for a non-conference doubleheader and were swept by the Dutchwomen. Union won the first contest, 4-3 in eight innings and then closed out the nightcap 8-0 in five innings. In game one, New Paltz took a 3-2 lead in the…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — A well-known television critic, a music writer and a former New York Times culture editor will highlight a panel of journalists who will discuss arts journalism in the age of the Internet at a forum at the State University of New York at New Paltz at 4…
Read MoreFREDONIA, NY — The softball team traveled to Fredonia on Sunday and claimed a 9-6 victory in game two of the SUNYAC doubleheader after dropping the first game 7-2. New Paltz advanced to 11-9 overall and 2-4 in conference play. In game one, Fredonia jumped out to an early lead…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The baseball team hosted Oneonta Sunday afternoon and shutout the Red Dragons 2-0, 1-0 in a SUNYAC sweep. The Hawks advance to 13-7 overall and 3-1 in conference play. In game one it was a scoreless battle until the bottom of the third. Robert Helf singles…
Read MoreBUFFALO, NY — SUNY New Paltz traveled to Buffalo today and split with the Buffalo State Bengals in a SUNYAC doubleheader. New Paltz won the opener, 7-4, but Buffalo State claimed the second game, 3-2. In the opener, New Paltz exploded for four runs in the third inning including a…
Read MoreUNISON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER AND THE SCHOOL OF FINE & PERFORMING ARTS present… Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. Julien J. Studley Theatre
One of the most spellbinding voices to grace the world music scene. (Billboard) The Mexican-American singer’s sound evokes the pulsing, vibrant rhythms of…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The 2007-08 season was highlighted by a 17th place team finish at nationals, which was bitter sweet for long time head coach Brian Williams. Williams made the decision to step down from coaching at the conclusion of the season to focus strictly on his administrative duties.
NEW PALTZ — The Master of Fine Arts Program in Metal/Jewelry at the State University of New York at New Paltz has been ranked #1 in the nation in the recent 2009 U.S. News & World Report list of America’s best graduate schools. The Metal/Jewelry graduate program ranked first in the…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The ECAC has announced that senior Lauren Motzkin was selected as the Division III – Upstate softball player of the week for the week ending March 30th. In a two game sweep of Mount Saint Mary, Motzkin hit .857 (6-of-7) at the plate. The senior had…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — In 2008, the men’s volleyball team posted an 11-22 overall record and finished fourth in the NECVA-metro division with a 6-3 conference record. Senior libero Pedro Media was named to the All-metro-division second team. Medina finished the season with a single season record of 463 digs…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — In 2007-08, the men’s swim team took fourth place at the SUNYAC meet with 472 points and was edged out of third place by two points, as Oswego posted 474 points. The men claimed three individual SUNYAC titles. Sophomore Stephen Cozzolongo was first in the 100…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — Long-time piano duo partners Sylvia Buccelli and Ruthanne Schempf will perform Satie’s Three Pieces in the Form of a Pear; Schubert’s Fantasia, and the Witches’ Sabbath from Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique! Long-time piano duo partners Sylvia Buccelli and Ruthanne Schempf will perform Satie’s Three Pieces in…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ — “Artists in various fields are always the first to discover how to enable one medium or to release the power of another,” said philosopher Marshall McLuhan who in 1964 coined the phrase “The medium is the message.”
NEW PALTZ — KAIROS: A Consort of Singers was formed in 1994. The group originally focused on medieval and Renaissance repertoire, interspersing Gregorian chant with movements of masses by Palestrina, Josquin, Byrd, and other 16th and 17th century composers. The group quickly established a loyal following and performed several times…
Read MoreNEW PALTZ, NY — The Department of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation will be hosting its first annual Golf Tournament on Friday April 25th, 2008. The tournament will take place at the Apple Greens Golf Course in New Paltz, NY and all proceeds will benefit SUNY New Paltz Athletics. This year’s…
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