Producing presidents: Alumna coordinates high-profile segments for ABC News
If you’ve seen a former U.S. president interviewed on ABC News this year then chances are SUNY New Paltz alumna
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Applied Learning
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PianoSummer returns July 12-16 with new virtual format
PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz, the international program dedicated solely to piano music, returns July 12-16, 2021, after postponing programming
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Owning Earth: Fine arts students, faculty, alumni featured in Unison Arts exhibition opening June 26
An outdoor sculpture exhibition opening in New Paltz this weekend will showcase work from multiple representatives of the College’s School
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3D printing PPE project awarded IBM grant through Volunteer Excellence program
The Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (HVAMC)’s effort to produce thousands of face shields for front-line workers has been recognized
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Gambling, gay marriage and the Excelsior Scholarship: New reporting by recent journalism alumni
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism’s capstone model helps many students build a portfolio of publishable reporting and/or multimedia
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Lydia Bright named RSCA Faculty Mentor of the Year
SUNY New Paltz’s Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) office named Assistant Professor of Biology Lydia Bright the 2021 Faculty
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Human Research Ethics Board can now review and approve research involving incarcerated people
The Human Research Ethics Board at SUNY New Paltz, which reviews all human subjects research conducted by members of the
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Children can sign up now for summer literacy tutoring through SUNY New Paltz
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to offer a Summer 2021 Tutoring Program for children in grades
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An in-person fall experience: Update on our planning for next semester
SUNY New Paltz is planning to provide a traditional, safe, in-person experience for students in fall 2021, consistent with continued
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Meet us in the showroom: Stratasys 3D printing tour comes to SUNY New Paltz April 30
The longstanding partnership between SUNY New Paltz and Stratasys, the worldwide leader in 3D printing, continues on Friday, April 30,
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SUNY COIL Commons: A six-week, six-credit summer course based on the Sustainable Development Goals
All SUNY students are invited to apply to the 2021 COIL Commons Summer Program, a global learning experience that runs
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This weekend: Theatre Arts presents stage readings of “Romeo and Juliet,” translated for modern audiences
The Department of Theatre Arts continues its 2020-2021 production season with live-streamed, onstage readings of “Romeo and Juliet,” a modern
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Students: Share your scholarship at the Student Research Symposium
The Student Research Symposium, New Paltz’s annual showcase of student-faculty scholarship, will return this year on Friday, April 30, in
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Join a Virtual Nature Scavenger Hunt on Tuesday, April 6, at 4 p.m.
Do you want to deepen your connection with nature? Do you need a good information source or just some encouragement
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Students: Complete your GE Assessment to be entered into a $50 gift card raffle
The General Education (GE) Board is offering all students the chance to be entered into a raffle for one of
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New Paltz Design Week is back! Full schedule of virtual events, March 29 – April 2
New Paltz Design Week, a five-day celebration of cross-disciplinary design on campus and throughout the Hudson Valley, will return in
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Rest and refresh: The next Mind, Body, Spirit Day is Wednesday, March 24
The second Mind, Body, Spirit Day of spring 2021 will take place on Wednesday, March 24, to provide students and,
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“Ben (Not the Fish)”: Student film wins Broadcast Education Association Award of Excellence
Ben is an eight-year-old survivor of a life-threatening liver disease. His dream is to be an aquarium owner when
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“Getting Up Is Easier”: A musical repertoire from the Department of Theatre Arts, March 20 & 21
The Department of Theatre Arts presents a new foray into musical performance with “Getting Up Is Easier: New Songs for
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“When Men Behave Badly”: Renowned psychologist David Buss shares latest research for EvoS seminar series
World-renowned behavioral scientist David Buss (University of Texas) spoke with an audience of more than one hundred audience members from
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10 stories from the campus community that gave us hope during COVID-19
What a year. It was March 11, 2020, that Governor Cuomo first announced that all SUNY campuses would move to
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Catch Kyaw Kyaw Naing’s acclaimed Burmese ensemble, March 9 on Listen Forward
Internationally-acclaimed Burmese drummer Kyaw Kyaw Naing and his ensemble of SUNY New Paltz faculty and alumni will release a set of new video performances on the Listen Forward YouTube
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Join the watch party: Department of Music presents an evening of works by students and faculty on March 2
Faculty and students from the Department of Music will present a collection of performances recorded during COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday,
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Spring theatre series continues with the student-written and -directed “Tell Them Tomorrow”
The Department of Theatre Arts continues its spring 2021 production lineup with virtual readings of “Tell Them Tomorrow” on Saturday,
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Student-run magazine The Teller puts out call for submissions for March 2021 issue
Are you interested in writing about art, literature and culture? Have graphic design skills you want to share with the
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College welcomes composer and performer Sarah Hennies as 2021 Davenport Resident for New American Music
Groundbreaking composer, performer and audio-visual artist Sarah Hennies will join the Department of Music this semester as part of the
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Spring 2021 UN Semester Briefings from the Global Engagement Program
All members of the campus community are invited to join the Global Engagement Program for United Nation Semester class briefings,
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“An Unusual Situation”: New children’s book from SUNY New Paltz helps children cope with things they don’t understand
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) and the School of Fine & Performing Arts at SUNY New Paltz have
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Seventeen undergraduates awarded RSCA grants to support research this year
The Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities program is delighted to announce the winners of the spring 2021 Academic Year Undergraduate
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Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24: Start your global journey!
While in-person study abroad programs are cancelled for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for for
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Black Lives Matter at School week continues with Anti-Racism 101, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.
Interested in learning more about developing anti-racist practices in your life or your work, but not sure where to start?
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Black History Month 2021: Events and programs for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments, student groups and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn,
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Pandemic Radio: How WFNP stayed on-air and reached new listeners after everything changed
When Nikki Donohue ’21 (Journalism; History), then WFNP’s news director, heard that the College would be moving to remote operations
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Department of Theatre Arts presents virtual readings of “The Killing Fields” on Feb. 6 & 7
The Department of Theatre Arts is kicking off its spring 2021 production lineup with virtual readings of “The Killing Fields,”
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School of Business providing free, online income tax assistance beginning Feb. 1
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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Education and dialogue on the violence at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Brian Jones, Ph.D., to lead a conversation with our campus community about last
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Reporter and essayist Tammy Kim is the 2021 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Tammy Kim to the campus
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Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12: Apply now!
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2021 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Introducing CircleIn, the new peer-to-peer study app for New Paltz students
SUNY New Paltz students will have access to a new, free tool to help them succeed in their classes during
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New Paltz Top Five: Students open up about the benefits of living on campus during COVID-19
As our campus community prepares for spring, we’re taking time to reflect on the fall 2020 semester, focusing on areas
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Why Music Matters – New Paltz students interview renowned musical artists via Zoom
In the weeks before captivated viewers were watching NBC for Ian Flanigan’s musical performances on “The Voice,” students in the
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Faculty: Interested in facilitating student research? Consider training as an HREB Exempt Reviewer
The College’s Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites faculty to complete an Exempt Reviewer training and help facilitate student research
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Two new peer-reviewed papers out from the Biology Department’s leading lake researcher
David Richardson, professor of biology, is co-author of two new peer-reviewed papers that both explore ways in which changing climate
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Watch the Voices of Unity Gospel Choir in a special Music/Black Studies collaboration
The Department of Music’s interdisciplinary Listen Forward video series is home to a new collaboration with the Department of
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Call for course content: The Lifetime Learning Institute is building its spring 2021 schedule now
SUNY New Paltz’s Lifetime Learning Institute continues to provide stimulating, non-credit programs and courses for adults 55 and older, moving
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Dorsky Museum and Department of Music partner on program connecting artwork of Jan Sawka and music by Fryderyk Chopin
Virtual project connects two artists across time, and piano players across the globe The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at
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Inner Visions: New online exhibition of capstone artworks from graduating seniors
The School of Fine & Performing Arts is pleased to announce the launch of a new online exhibition featuring the
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Nov. 23, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Winter Intersession Office
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Fragments of a New Reality: See MFA artwork in the Fine Arts Building, now through Nov. 23
Students in various stages of their Master of Fine Arts degree programs at SUNY New Paltz are displaying work in
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POSTPONED: “Eat and You Belong to Us,” originally scheduled for live-streaming Nov. 21 & 22
UPDATE, Nov. 19: This production has been POSTPONED out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of
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Update on New Paltz planning for spring semester 2021
The following message was sent by email to students, faculty and staff on Nov. 11. Dear Members of the Campus
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Introducing the inaugural class of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2020-21 class of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows, the result of
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Play On Shakespeare: Theatre Arts presents modern adaptation of “Cymbeline,” Nov. 14 & 15
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed productions of William
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Meet the 2020-21 cohort of Sustainability Faculty Fellows
The 2020-21 academic year marks the five-year anniversary of the Sustainability Faculty Learning Community, a fellowship program designed to support
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“Breaking Through”: MFA alumni showcase thesis work at The Dorsky, Nov. 7 – 15
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents “Breaking Through,” an exhibition of works by 2020 alumni
Read MoreIn-person Human Subjects Research cleared to resume
The following message was sent to faculty and staff on Oct. 26 Effective Oct. 26, 2020, in-person human subjects research
Read MoreThe show must go on – SUNY New Paltz talent supports the 2020 Woodstock Film Festival
The film industry may have effectively shut down for most of 2020, but the annual Woodstock Film Festival switched gears
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Amateur biologists, unite! iNaturalist makes citizen science as easy as sharing a photo
Have you ever been walking around New Paltz, spotted a unique plant or animal, and wondered what it was? If
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Theatre production season continues Oct. 3 & 4 with student-directed “Waiting for Lefty”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed performances of “Waiting
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Listen Forward: New online music series from SUNY New Paltz students and faculty
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz has launched an online video series, Listen Forward, designed to showcase diverse
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Virtual Theatre season kicks off Sept. 12 & 13 with “Cadillac Crew”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz begins its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed performances of “Cadillac
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Don’t miss the 12th annual Volunteer Fair! Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m. via Webex
The Center for Student Engagement is pleased to invite all New Paltz students to the 12th Annual Volunteer Fair, an
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Sept. 8, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s offerings for students this week: Fall 2020 Office and
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SUNY is going international and going virtual this year! Learn more at the Study Abroad Fair, Sept. 9
Study abroad offices from across the SUNY system are coming together to host a virtual Study Abroad Fair, where students
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This fall, Starfish is more useful for students, advisors and instructors than ever before
The most convenient way for New Paltz students, faculty and advisors to stay in touch and on track this semester
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New Paltz students earn competitive Gilman Scholarships for international experiences in 2021
Four SUNY New Paltz students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad, a highly competitive,
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Meet the Google Waze head of global marketing at a virtual fireside chat on Aug. 13
SUNY New Paltz students and alumni have an opportunity to hear from a tech industry leader on Thursday, Aug. 13,
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Nina Smiley, Ph.D., will host mindfulness webinar for students, faculty, staff and alumni on Aug. 5
SUNY New Paltz cordially invites all students, faculty, staff and alumni to a special professional development opportunity led by Nina
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Career Resource Center invites recent alumni and soon-to-be graduates to join Virtual Job-Search Groups
Are you a recent SUNY New Paltz graduate, or will you be graduating soon? The Career Resource Center is hosting
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Student leader in Department of Theatre Arts awarded Diversity in Design scholarship
SUNY New Paltz student Natalie Houle ’21 (Theatre Arts) was one of six undergraduates nationwide to receive the Pat MacKay
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How to research during a pandemic: AC² students, faculty adapt to unprecedented challenges
The SUNY New Paltz campus has been quieter than usual this summer, but scholars across the disciplines are still hard
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – June 22, 2020
The Career Resource Center is continuing to host professional advancement events and job search opportunities for students throughout the summer.
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Campus chapter of service fraternity raises $3,000+ for Black Visions Collective
Members of SUNY New Paltz’s student-led chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity, organized an all-digital fundraiser this
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School of Education honors exceptional students in dual certification program
Amidst all the challenges and uncertainty of their final semester at SUNY New Paltz, the graduating seniors in the Early
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Performance majors make music from their living rooms during COVID-19
John Stimmel ’20 (Digital Media Management) created this video collage using clips from Department of Music senior recital recordings.
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Shared Experience — SUNY New Paltz student featured on The Moth Radio Hour
SUNY New Paltz student Beth Gebresilasie ’23 was recently featured on The Moth Radio Hour – a program airing on
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Student-made videos explain Disaster Mental Health concepts for all audiences
Students in the spring 2020 graduate-level course “Disaster Counseling and Crisis Intervention” capped their semester by creating a series of
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Can art help us become better communicators? Terry Gipson discusses new approach to learning on The Academic Minute
Terry Gipson, lecturer in the Department of Communication, appeared on the May 22, 2020, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio
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President Donald P. Christian and Sandra K. Christian fund endowment for student research
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian believes that student research participation is one of several high-impact educational practices known
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Faculty-student research collaboration published in Inland Waters journal
Associate Professor of Biology David Richardson led a group of undergraduate research students to study how nitrogen and phosphorus can
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Other Worlds are Possible: Spring 2020 MFA Thesis Show goes virtual
The 2020 thesis work of the School of Fine & Performing Arts’ MFA programs has found a home online, cementing
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In history internship blog, students provide real-time commentary on impact of COVID-19
Each semester, students in the Department of History’s capstone “Community, Memory, and Historical Practice” fieldwork and seminar course blog about
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Students and faculty can sign up now to participate in a new, virtual study abroad opportunity from SUNY
A new offering from the SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) will allow students to take action on one
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Students support local businesses through internships at New Paltz Regional Chamber
As local and state governments continue to enforce shelter-in-place orders, small local businesses across the United States are facing difficult
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Share your COVID-19 story in the College’s new Community Pandemic Blog
SUNY New Paltz is inviting students, faculty and staff to share their personal experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic for a
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Graphic Design students plan Instagram takeover for May 8
BFA students in the Graphic Design program will be showcasing their senior projects on Instagram this Friday, with a series
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Student teaching during COVID-19: Serving local children and parents remotely
As school districts throughout the Hudson Valley adjust to a new normal of remote learning, students from the SUNY New
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Student entrepreneurs make their pitch at virtual Business Plan Contest
The transition to remote learning didn’t stop School of Business students and faculty from hosting another successful Business Plan Contest
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Virtual Student Research Symposium will launch Friday, May 1
The 26th annual Student Research Symposium will proceed in an online format this year with a series of pre-recorded presentations
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Majessa Pedrozo is SUNY New Paltz’s 2020 Valedictorian
Majessa Pedrozo ’19 (Communication Disorders) achieved incredible things during her time at SUNY New Paltz, but she says one of
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Planting and planning: Campus Tree Committee supports Tree Campus USA® recognition
SUNY New Paltz has again received Tree Campus USA designation, a prestigious, third-party recognition of the work of students, faculty
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub hosts virtual Collaboration Huddles to support regional entrepreneurs
As in-person events have been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, the Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz
Read MoreHow do you teach music performance remotely? Harness technology, and be creative
Faced with the daunting task of teaching instruments from a distance, SUNY New Paltz Department of Music faculty have gotten
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Saturday Arts Lab hosting virtual arts activities for k-12 children
The Saturday Arts Lab at SUNY New Paltz is moving its educational programming online, pairing student teachers with families in
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Innovative teaching: Sculpture Program creates take-home kits to keep students engaged
SUNY New Paltz sculpture lecturer Michael Asbill and students in his Internship in College Art Studio Teaching course saw the
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Beyond Plastics: Former EPA Administrator Judith Enck visits New Paltz, March 3
At a historical moment when aquatic animals are dying with stomachs full of plastic bottles, microplastic particles are turning up
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SUNY New Paltz and Culinary Institute of America partner to support international students’ language skills
The Haggerty English Language Program at SUNY New Paltz will collaborate with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to help international
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Center for International Programs launching photo contest as part of Study Abroad Day celebration
Feb. 24 is National Study Abroad Day, and SUNY New Paltz’s Center for International Programs is inviting all members of
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“She Kills Monsters” opens Feb. 27 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “She Kills Monsters,” a comedic drama about
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Global Goals Week opens Feb. 17 with keynote from world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs
SUNY New Paltz is ramping up its participation in the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development initiative with a
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