Women’s Leadership Career Summit will welcome 27 alumnae back to the College
The College will welcome 27 alumnae back to campus on April 6, 2016 for the “2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Career
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Alumni
New Paltz names new director of alumni relations
Shana Circe ’02 (Art Education) ’08g (Visual Arts) assumed her role as director of alumni relations at the College on
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Note new date – Plans for 2016 Reunion underway
SUNY New Paltz alumni will be welcomed back to campus for Alumni Weekend and Reunion with a variety of activities planned
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Alumni Council elects new officers
The College is pleased to announce that the SUNY New Paltz Alumni Council has ratified its constitution and held its
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School of Business announces 2016 Hall of Fame inductees
The School of Business at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce its 2016 Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall
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Student-curated Black Studies exhibition opens at Sojourner Truth Library
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Black Studies and the Black Studies Student Organization have collaborated with faculty and the
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Town Hall encourages conversation on inclusion
At a Town Hall-style event, organized by the Office of the President and moderated by renowned diversity thought leader Dr.
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Anthony Winn ’92 assumes new role in Black Studies Department
SUNY New Paltz Alumni Advisory Council member Anthony Winn ’92 (Business Administration) has been appointed as Special Assistant to Black
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Alicia Hyndman ’93 inaugurated as New York State Assemblywoman for District 29 in Queens
SUNY New Paltz alumna Alicia Hyndman ’93 (Black Studies) was elected in Nov. 2015 as New York State Assemblywoman for
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New websites highlight diversity efforts and progress in rebuilding Black Studies
The College is pleased to announce the launch of two new websites that we believe will be valuable resources for
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Family legacy of education, philanthropy inspires alumna to serve on the College Foundation Board
It was in a freshman public speaking class that Sue Najork ’67 ’70g (Education) learned of her father’s legacy at
Read More100 Days to Commencement
Class of 2016 undergraduates will celebrate the transition from students to alumni at the 100 Days Senior Celebration on Feb. 5,
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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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SUNY New Paltz names new director of alumni relations
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Shana Circe ’02 ’08g as the College’s director
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College appoints new directors of three key student services
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of new directors of the Career Resource Center, the Scholars Mentorship Program (SMP)
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Foundation board welcomes bestselling author Regina Calcaterra ’88
New York Times bestselling author Regina Calcaterra ’88 (Political Science) has joined the SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board. The accomplished alumna’s
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Year in Review 2015
Here’s a look back at SUNY New Paltz alumni activities in 2015. 100 Days Senior Celebration Class of 2015 undergraduates celebrated
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New Paltz Athletics adopts families for the holidays through Abilities First
For the holiday season this year, SUNY New Paltz student-athletes, coaches, staff and administrators helped out disadvantaged families through the “adopt a
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School of Business opens registration for CPA review courses
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business is the site of a series of Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) exam and
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University Police Department settling in to new campus home
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) is now housed in the renovated Service Building in a space that
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Research of evolutionary psychology students & alumni celebrated at first EPIC conference
The inaugural Evolutionary Psychology Independent Conference (EPIC) at SUNY New Paltz featured presentations by recent alumni and current students of
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LA&S alumni return to talk careers with current students
“We know that today’s graduates are likely to have several jobs before they retire,” said Laura Barrett, dean of the
Read MoreGlobal Orange and Blue Day inspires unity and pride
Members of the College community showed their SUNY New Paltz pride on Friday, Nov. 20, for Global Orange & Blue
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#GivingTuesday movement encourages philanthropy at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz has joined the more than 10,000 organizations worldwide in Giving Tuesday, or #GivingTuesday, a movement aimed at encouraging
Read MoreCharles Dumas ’75 speaks with students about life of activism
The SUNY New Paltz Black Studies Department and the Department of Political Science and International Relations sponsored a campus visit
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The second Business Leaders of the 21st Century panel discussion held on Nov. 11 offered a crowd of students, faculty
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Global Orange & Blue Day unites SUNY New Paltz worldwide
Members of the College community showed their SUNY New Paltz pride on Global Orange & Blue Day, held Friday November 20th,
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Charles Dumas ’75 speaks with students about life of activism
The SUNY New Paltz Black Studies Department and the Department of Political Science and International Relations sponsored a visit to
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Panel brings business alumni back to campus
The second annual Business Leaders of the 21st Century panel discussion offered a crowd of students, faculty and staff the
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NYS Assembly Speaker Heastie tours SUNY New Paltz campus
Carl Heastie, Speaker of the New York State Assembly, and State Assemblymember Kevin Cahill ’77 (Political Science) visited SUNY New
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Honoring heroes at the Veterans Day Dining-In
SUNY New Paltz invited members of its veteran, military service and dependent community to its second annual Veterans Day Dining
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ANYthing conference envisions a new industrial revolution, fueled by additive manufacturing
At this relatively early stage in the development and implementation of 3D printing, the potential of digital design technology and
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Cherished College Council Member Carolyn Kuhlmann, 83, has died
A statement from SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian It is with a heavy heart that I share the
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Gene Ventriglia ’67 announces retirement as New Paltz’s Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Gene Ventriglia ’67, one of the most successful student-athletes in SUNY New Paltz history, will retire from his position as
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Speaker series welcomes award-winning scholar, writer and Edwards Professor Emeritus of American History
Dr. Nell Irvin Painter, award-winning scholar, writer and Edwards Professor Emeritus of American History at Princeton University, visited campus on
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Wounded Warrior game honors Heinz Ahlmeyer ’66
At the Heinz Ahlmeyer Game held on Oct. 10, the SUNY New Paltz men’s soccer team did more than beat
Read MoreScholarship recipients say thank you to donors
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations recently hosted a Day of Gratitude event for 55 SUNY New Paltz scholarship
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Ahlmeyer game nets wins for men’s soccer team and Wounded Warrior Project
At the Heinz Ahlmeyer Game held on Oct. 10, the SUNY New Paltz men’s soccer team stayed one step ahead
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At Study Abroad Fair, students encounter a world of possibilities
The Center for International Programs (CIP) at SUNY New Paltz hosted its annual fall Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 29.
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Benjamin Center renaming event honors founder’s lifetime of service to the College and community
SUNY New Paltz administrators and notable regional and state officials gathered on Sept. 30 to christen The Benjamin Center for
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Men’s soccer game will honor alumni and veterans and benefit Wounded Warrior Project
SUNY New Paltz will be the site of a major community event honoring the nation’s veterans and celebrating the College’s
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College research center renamed in honor of founding director Dr. Gerald Benjamin
The renaming of the Center for Research, Regional Engagement and Outreach (CRREO) to The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives
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Alumnus credits history professors with teaching beyond the course
SUNY New Paltz education goes well beyond the classroom for alumnus Brent Cutler ’79 (History). “I learned a lot more
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As Legislative Gazette transitions, looking back and looking ahead
When the Legislative Gazette was founded in 1978, it not only filled a vacuum of journalistic coverage of the New
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College gets in on the food and fun at Taste of New Paltz 2015
The 25th Annual Taste of New Paltz was held Sept. 19 at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, and SUNY New Paltz
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At faculty meeting, SUNY Chancellor’s awardees honored and new colleagues welcomed
At the Sept. 11 meeting of SUNY New Paltz faculty, the recipients of the 2015 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
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Reunion registration now open: College to honor Amber Greene ’03, Onika Jervis ’93 ’05g, and Emeritus Professor William B. Rhoads
SUNY New Paltz alumni will be welcomed back to campus for Alumni Weekend and Reunion, with a variety of activities
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U.S. News ranks SUNY New Paltz 4th among public regional universities
SUNY New Paltz has again been named No. 4 among public regional universities in the North offering both bachelor’s and
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Biology students and faculty present research at 100th ESA Annual Meeting
Six SUNY New Paltz students and two faculty members represented the College at the 100th annual meeting of the Ecological
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Come one, come all! SUNY New Paltz visits the 2015 N.Y. State Fair
Representatives of SUNY New Paltz returned to Syracuse, N.Y. on Sunday, Aug. 30 to take part in the State University
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Alumni volunteers help cheer on new students at Convocation
Representatives of administrative offices and academic departments donned traditional caps and gowns and were joined by a bevy of faculty,
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Indigenous language expert finds passion for linguistics at the College
As a SUNY New Paltz student, Stephen Greymorning ’73 (Anthropology) had an epiphany that would change the course of his
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Alumna reconnects with the College through Foundation Board
Myra Kressner ’76 (Education) credits her degree in education with her later success in the business world. As senior
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Convocation ceremony ushers in 2015-16 academic year
Representatives of administrative offices and academic departments donned traditional caps and gowns and were joined by a bevy of faculty,
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President’s 2015 State of the College address
On Aug. 21, President Donald P. Christian spoke before faculty, staff and administrators on topics including the many recent successes
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College welcomes new faculty members
SUNY New Paltz proudly announces the appointment of 36 new full-time faculty for the 2015-16 academic year. “I am so pleased to
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On Moving In Day, campus community pitches in to welcome new students
SUNY New Paltz celebrated its annual Moving In Day on Aug. 20, when more than 1,100 first-year students and their
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Office of Records & Registration promotes from within
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Laura Schultz ‘11g (Humanistic/Multicultural Education) as college registrar. Schultz, who has been a
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Retiree Profile: Sally Schultz (School of Business)
When Sally Schultz ’74 (Anthropology) first transferred to SUNY New Paltz, she could not have foreseen the instrumental role she
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College appoints Dean of Students
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 (Psychology & Contract) ‘82g (Psychology – Counseling & Organizational
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Alumnus pays it forward through student internship
Mohammed Serdah ’07 (Accounting) understands that a working relationship is most likely to produce mutual benefit when it is founded
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Alumna wins big on “Wheel of Fortune”
When Jenny (Thayer) Riehl ’02 ’04g (Communication Disorders) was a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” last December, she had no
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Alumnus publishes “The Era of the Clipper Ships,” a history and tribute to his own ancestry
Donald Gunn Ross III ’93 (Journalism) has had an interest in American maritime history since he first learned he was
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Foundation Board welcomes new members
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation recently held its annual meeting of the Board of Directors in New York City. New directors elected
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Printmaking faculty, alumni to be featured in top gallery exhibitions
Multiple print works by Jill Parisi, associate professor in the Department of Art at SUNY New Paltz, have been selected for
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Alumna serves community and the College
Candice Dixon ’73 (Elementary Education) volunteers on the Alumni Advisory Council because she hopes to see SUNY New Paltz build
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Marco Maggi ’98g hosts solo show at the 2015 Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world
New Paltz-based Uruguayan artist Marco Maggi ’98g (Printing) is representing Uruguay in the 2015 Venice Biennale, a major contemporary art
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Alumnus goes under the sea, uncovers history
On a plane ride back to SUNY New Paltz to begin his junior year, Jeremy Borelli ’12 (Anthropology) read an
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New-look: Office of Financial Aid prepares to offer more comprehensive student advising
The Office of Financial Aid at SUNY New Paltz is emerging under new direction and equipped with new tools for
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Golfers turn out in record numbers at 17th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 8 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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Degree program in astronomy produces first graduate
Michael Facelle ’15 (Computer Engineering/Astronomy) has become the first SUNY New Paltz student to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts
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English alumnus success stems from liberal arts education
Part of the beauty of a liberal arts education is the unexpected directions your degree can take you. After graduating
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Music alumna a Hollywood top power attorney
Representing longtime clients like Steven Tyler, of the band Aerosmith, and newer artists such as deadmau5, and solving complex legal
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History, family and academic achievement commemorated at First World Graduation
Select representatives of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2015 were inaugurated into the First World New Paltz (FWNP) alumni
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Induction ceremony recognizes 2015 class of School of Business Hall of Famers
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business established its Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor professional and educational merit
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First World New Paltz alumni honor legacy of opportunity at the College
When the organizers of the 2015 First World Reunion investigated the foundations of educational opportunity at SUNY New Paltz, some
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Alumnus returns to campus to discuss doctoral research in neuroscience
Joseph DiPietro ’08 (Psychology – Psychobiology), doctoral candidate at the Fetcho Lab in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University,
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Turkish programming reinforces College’s international engagement
Two events this month highlighted SUNY New Paltz’s relationships with Turkish students and universities, and its commitment to cultural and
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Alumna’s love of the outdoors keeps her close to the College
A passion for the outdoors first drew Amanda Gresens ’08 (Communication) to SUNY New Paltz as an undergraduate. Now, as a
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Alumna shares Facebook findings at campus event
What do our Facebook tendencies say about the way we view relationships? One SUNY New Paltz alumna returned to campus
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Panel discusses employment discrimination, human rights in U.S. and China
A panel of employment discrimination specialists from the U.S. and China, including a New Paltz alumnus, presented a discussion on
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Serving the community through Rescue Squad involvement
The New Paltz Rescue Squad (NPRS) has been providing advanced life support coverage to the Village and the Town of New Paltz
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SUNY chancellor and New Paltz president engage alumni during outreach event
New Paltz alumni gathered with President Donald P. Christian and SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher for a dinner and conversation
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Marketing association event brings alumni to campus for panel discussion
For many students in the School of Business, learning what it takes to secure employment opportunities during and after college
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Alumnae and thought leaders brought to campus
Women’s history month was celebrated this March when the College welcomed 31 women scholars and thought leaders, the vast majority of
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Sojourner Truth Library celebrates faculty authors
In an event attended by faculty and staff across the disciplines, the Sojourner Truth Library (STL) hosted its second annual
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Regina Calcaterra ’88 delivers moving Distinguished Speaker Series talk
The seventh annual Distinguished Speaker Series at SUNY New Paltz saw the return to campus of alumna Regina Calcaterra ’88
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Women’s Summit brings alumnae and thought leaders to campus for panel discussions on success
The College welcomed 32 women scholars and business leaders, the vast majority of whom are New Paltz alumnae, for a
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SUNY chancellor and New Paltz president engage with students, alumni during outreach events
New Paltz alumni gathered with President Donald P. Christian and SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher for a dinner and conversation
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Sociology professor selected as SUNY Chancellor’s Award recipient
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher has announced the recipients of the 2014-15 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching, and SUNY
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Student and alumni volunteers engage community through Rescue Squad service
The New Paltz Rescue Squad (NPRS) has been providing advanced life support coverage to the Village and the Town of
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Students and alumni connect during the 100 Days Senior Celebration
Class of 2015 undergraduates recently celebrated the imminent transition from student to alumnus/a status at the 100 Days Senior Celebration, sponsored
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Felix Chevalier ’93 finds lifelong connections at the College
Felix Chevalier ’93 (Political Science, Black Studies) credits personal connections and the power of networking with finding professional fulfillment. “Connections
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Assemblymember and alumnus tours campus construction
Assemblymember and alumnus Kevin Cahill (D-Kingston) ’77 (Political Science) visited SUNY New Paltz on Feb. 17, to tour current construction
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New York Times Best-Selling Author Regina Calcaterra ’88 to deliver Distinguished Speaker Series lecture on “The Power of Resilience”
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly welcomes Regina Calcaterra ’88 to campus on Wednesday, March 11. The event
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Alumnus serves college from his graduation into retirement
Alan Dunefsky ’69 (Biology) ’91g (Multi-Cultural Education) considers himself a nostalgic man. His affinity for the past has kept him at
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College mourns passing of Carleton Mabee, professor emeritus of history
Just days shy of his 100th birthday, Carleton Mabee, a well-known and highly regarded professor emeritus of history at SUNY
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Undergraduate offers student perspective for the Alumni Advisory Council
Current student Oladoyin Olanrewaju ’15, a dual major in history and political science, already has her sights set on the
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Newlyweds find love and friendship at SUNY New Paltz
Newlyweds Elizabeth (Ruggerio) DeKams ’08 (Speech Pathology and Audiology) and John DeKams ’08 (Elementary Education) had many mutual friends and
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Onika Jervis ’93 ’06g serves on Alumni Advisory Council
Onika T. Jervis ’93 (Biology) ’06g (Education Administration and Supervision) has devoted her career to creating a strong sense of community among people
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