Family, friends and faculty gather to recognize spring 2019 Outstanding Graduates
Each semester, a select few graduating SUNY New Paltz students are identified by faculty and staff mentors as exceptionally skilled,
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School of Fine & Performing Arts
SUNY New Paltz confers arts, business, education, science & engineering degrees at Sunday Commencement Ceremony
The newest SUNY New Paltz graduates of the Schools of Business, Fine & Performing Arts, Education and Science & Engineering
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Commencement Address: Nina Smiley (May 19, 2019)
It’s an honor to be here to celebrate with all of you today. Graduates… families and friends… faculty. Most importantly,
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Thank you, President Christian, faculty and staff,, and the many family and friends gathered here to celebrate today’s graduates. Thanks,
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SUNY New Paltz kicks off Commencement weekend with conferral of graduate & advanced degrees
The 2019 Commencement season at SUNY New Paltz began on Friday, May 17, with the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, a celebration
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Spring 2019 BFA and MFA Thesis Exhibitions (Photos)
SUNY New Paltz undergraduate and graduate visual arts students exhibited their work at the close of the spring 2019 semester.
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College prepares for Commencement 2019
SUNY New Paltz will hold its 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, on the
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Student Research Symposium: 100+ students from 16 majors present original scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium marked its 25th anniversary on Friday, May 3, as undergraduate students gathered with
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Five New Paltz faculty and staff among 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2018-19 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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Fifth Women’s Leadership Summit welcomes over 30 successful alumnae and thought leaders to campus
More than 30 SUNY New Paltz alumnae and thought leaders offered first-hand career advice on accelerating and achieving professional goals
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Student-written, student-produced: “Life’s Only Valuable Emotion” opens May 3
The Department of Theatre Arts and New Paltz Players present the Praxis Series production of “Life’s Only Valuable Emotion,” a
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Art show at President’s Residence celebrates students’ creativity
President Donald P. and Sandy Christian welcomed students, faculty and other guests to their home on April 16 for an
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Celebrating the life of Barbara Hardgrave: April 28 at Studley Theatre
SUNY New Paltz will host a celebration of life of Emerita Professor Barbara Hardgrave on Sunday, April 28, featuring tributes
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Kids on Campus: New website makes it easy to browse and sign up for children’s camps
SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Graduate & Extended Learning and Office of Communication & Marketing have launched a new, one-stop-shop
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Get Ahead This Summer: Registration for 2019 summer session opens April 15
Beginning April 15, SUNY New Paltz students can choose from hundreds of course sections in all five academic schools that
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“Now: Press Play,” featuring 30+ New Paltz MFA students and alumni, opens April 12 in Brooklyn
The Department of Art and the School of Fine & Performing Arts at SUNY New Paltz announce “Now: Press Play,”
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International Advocacy Day: New Paltz students call on Congress to support global education
Representatives of the Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz travelled to Washington, D.C. during spring break to meet
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College announces 40 Under Forty honorees for 2019
SUNY New Paltz has named the 40 alumni honorees for the 2019 celebration of the 40 Under Forty awards recognition program. An
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“The Servant of Two Masters” opens April 11 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “The Servant of Two Masters,” a modern adaptation of a
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Theatre for women’s political participation: SUNY New Paltz joining national “12,000 Voices” movement
SUNY New Paltz will join a nationwide collective of schools, community centers, universities and regional theatres that will stage an
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SUNY New Paltz will present President’s Medals to stewards of Mohonk Mountain House, Bert Smiley (posthumously) and Nina Smiley at May Commencement Ceremony; Nina to serve as Sunday Commencement Speaker
SUNY New Paltz will award the President’s Medal, the highest recognition that can be bestowed by the campus president, to
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – March 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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For people, for purpose, for production: New Paltz Design Week returns, April 1-5
SUNY New Paltz announces the fourth annual New Paltz Design Week, a five-day celebration featuring hands-on workshops, innovative exhibitions, community
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Gift of photographs from gallerist Marcuse Pfeifer added to Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art permanent collection
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation has accepted a donation of 67 photographs produced by a number of 19th and 20th
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Networking Fair for Jobs & Internships: More than 65 employers coming to SUNY New Paltz March 6
Hiring managers and representatives from companies in a wide variety of professional fields will be on hand to meet with
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SUNY New Paltz launches Career and Mentorship Network
The Office of Alumni Relations at SUNY New Paltz has launched the New Paltz Career and Mentorship Network, an online
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PianoSummer winner to perform at SUNY New Paltz and Carnegie Hall this March
Pianist Takeshi Nagayasu, the first place winner of the 2018 PianoSummer Jacob Flier Competition at SUNY New Paltz, will return
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“for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf” opens Feb. 28 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the
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Art History students help curate Mohonk retrospective at The Dorsky
A new exhibition on view at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art tells a story of entrepreneurship in Ulster County,
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Music Therapy major thriving as international student community leader
Jue “Niki” Zhang ’19g (Music Therapy) knew that her passion for music therapy would likely lead her to leave her
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Young artists one and all invited to Saturday Arts Lab at SUNY New Paltz
Registration is now open for the spring 2019 session of Saturday Arts Lab, an annual series of visual arts workshops
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SUNY New Paltz recognized as Military Friendly® for fifth straight year
VIQTORY has rated SUNY New Paltz one of the 100 best schools in the country for veterans and service members
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Fall 2018 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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Spring Concert Series features jazz, opera, baroque, classical, and even a performance “under the stars”
The spring 2019 Department of Music Concert Series at SUNY New Paltz is officially under way, kicking off with an
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Late New Paltz Art Professor Ben Wigfall is focus of Black History Month exhibition at Kingston gallery
A new art gallery in Kingston, New York, is celebrating its grand opening with an exhibition that pays homage to
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100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration 2019
The class of 2019 will celebrate the countdown to graduation at the 100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration, Feb. 8, in
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Henry IV meets ‘90s tabloid fodder in “Cheer Wars,” Feb. 9 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present a staged reading of the new musical “Cheer Wars,”
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MFA alumna returns to campus Feb. 5 to deliver Digital Design & Fabrication lecture
SUNY New Paltz alumna and 3D designer Olivia Privitera ’16g (Painting-Drawing) will be the featured speaker at the first Digital
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Theatre alumna’s non-profit “Shake it Out” seeks to empower teen girls
Noreen Yarwood ’02 (Theatre Arts) founded the non-profit Shake it Out on the premise that exploration through theatre arts is essential to youth
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Family, friends and faculty gather to recognize fall 2018 Outstanding Graduates
Members of the SUNY New Paltz faculty and administration gathered on Dec. 13 to honor the most exemplary members of the
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – December 2018
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Holiday shopping, ✔: Fine arts students will host clay, metal and print sales
Campus community members looking to snag unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family can do so while also supporting the
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Photography students, alumni curate exhibition at Prague’s Gallery AMU
A collective of SUNY New Paltz photography students and alumni are exhibiting “American Identities,” a collection of original works at
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Make your next move: Graduate Programs Open House, Dec. 4 at Wooster Hall
SUNY New Paltz invites all comers to the fall 2018 Graduate Programs Open House, the best place to learn about
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Earn three credits in three weeks: Still time to register for Winter Session 2018-19
Registration is still open for Winter Session 2018-19 at SUNY New Paltz, with courses that can apply toward a wide
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Photography faculty wins prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Assistant Professor Nadia Sablin is a 2018 winner of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, one of the highest
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Drawdown Learn: Faculty delegation picks up fresh ideas at climate solutions conference
The Office of Campus Sustainability at SUNY New Paltz led a group of faculty members in diverse disciplines to the
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“Into the Woods” opens Nov. 8 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “Into the Woods,” the timeless and beloved musical that reminds
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New York City Jewelry Week: Metal faculty, students and alumni present at metro exhibition
Several SUNY New Paltz alumni, faculty and current students are participating in the inaugural New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW)
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Michelle Quartin ’06 of Opus Architectural Arts practices the legacy of architecture and decoration
Michelle Quartin’s ’06 (Sculpture) is a restoration expert, artisan, conservator and artist. She has more than a decade of experience
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New Paltz printmaking students exhibit at NYC festival
SUNY New Paltz students in the Department of Art’s Printmaking program participated in the fourth annual PRINTFEST, a three-day fair
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New Digital Design & Fabrication Lecture Series launches Oct. 23
The Digital Design & Fabrication program at SUNY New Paltz is launching a new series of guest lectures featuring experts
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New Paltz art faculty, student, alumni participating in Hudson Valley Pottery Tour
SUNY New Paltz art faculty members, alumni and a current student are among a collective of internationally recognized ceramicists hosting
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Make your next move: 70+ employers registered for Oct. 17 Networking Fair for Jobs & Internships
The Career Resource Center at SUNY New Paltz is preparing for one of the biggest Networking Fairs for Jobs &
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Now exhibiting at the Library: “Indigenous Mapping: Collecting Truths”
The Sojourner Truth Library is pleased to welcome campus community members and guests to a new arts exhibition on view
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Student Art Alliance announces fall 2018 Visiting Artists Lecture Series
The Student Art Alliance at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the schedule of its fall 2018 Visiting Artist
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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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“Ready Steady Yeti Go” opens Sept. 27 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents the first Mainstage Production of the fall 2018 semester, “Ready
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MFA at SUNY New Paltz offers new multi-disciplinary options and photography concentration
SUNY New Paltz’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program now offers students the ability to work in multiple media and
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SUNY New Paltz BA in Theatre Arts is No. 10 nationwide, according to industry publication OnStage
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz has the 10th best Bachelor of Arts degree program in Theatre
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Johnny Gandelsman brings solo performance to SUNY New Paltz Sept. 22
Critically acclaimed violinist Johnny Gandelsman, whose unique interpretations of classic works of Bach have garnered praise from The New York
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U.S. News & World Report: SUNY New Paltz remains one of Northeast’s best universities
The U.S. News & World Report has once again placed SUNY New Paltz in the top tier of universities in
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Introducing new SUNY New Paltz faculty for the 2018-19 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty members. Please join us in welcoming these
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Art History professor discusses ancient Greek ceramics on “Academic Minute”
Assistant Professor Keely Heuer was the latest SUNY New Paltz faculty member to share her research and insight with national
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,000 first-year and transfer students
Nearly 1,200 first-year students and roughly 900 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the
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Heavy Metal – Alumna Lola Brooks ’97 chosen for national arts show
Lola Brooks ’97 (Metal) was selected for inclusion in “Heavy Metal — Women to Watch 2018,” an art exhibition at
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2018 alumnus commissioned to design medal for art history organization
SUNY New Paltz Class of 2018 graduate Jonathan Elie ’18 (Visual Arts) received a commission to design and fabricate a
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Theatre Arts major earns industry awards for “Mockingbird” costume research and design
Kirsten Walsh ’18 (Theatre Arts – Design and Technology), of Tannersville, N.Y., was named among the prize winners at the
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Takeshi Nagayasu takes first prize at PianoSummer competition, earns debut recital at Carnegie Hall
PianoSummer at New Paltz has awarded Takeshi Nagayasu of Japan the top prize in the 20th annual Jacob Flier Piano
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PianoSummer 2018 marks 20th anniversary of Flier Competition
PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz will return for its 2018 season from July 9 – 27, with a series of
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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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Retirement Profile: Chris DeLape
[With the end of the 2017-18 academic year comes the end of some of the most distinguished careers in SUNY
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Commencement Address: Valedictorian Reem Ahmed (Sunday, May 20, 2018)
Thank you President Christian, and good morning faculty, staff, family, friends, Augie the dog, and fellow graduates. It is truly
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Commencement Address: James H. Ottaway Jr. (Sunday, May 20, 2018)
The best graduation gift I can give you all is a short talk. I thank President Don Christian for recommending
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Sunday Commencement Ceremony honors new graduates in business, arts, education, science and engineering
The newest alumni of the SUNY New Paltz Schools of Business, Education, Fine & Performing Arts and Science & Engineering
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SUNY New Paltz confers nearly 600 advanced degrees at Graduate Commencement 2018
Hundreds of SUNY New Paltz’s newest graduate alumni celebrated with friends, family and faculty mentors as the College opened Commencement
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Fine Arts thesis exhibitions, 2018 [PHOTOS]
At the close of the 2017-18 academic year, fine arts students working in a variety of media exhibited their thesis
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Minds @ Work on May the Fourth: Celebrating all forms of creativity and research
Students and faculty of diverse majors gathered at venues all over the SUNY New Paltz campus on May 4 to
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SUNY names New Paltz faculty and staff among Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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The Dyson Foundation awards $500,000 to SUNY New Paltz to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities
An award from the Dyson Foundation will allow the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz to
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Successful, inspiring alumnae return to campus for Women’s Summit 2018
The College welcomed 25 women back to campus on April 11, 2018 for the fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Summit, sponsored
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Class of 2018 Valedictorian: Reem Ahmed
[View the transcript and video of Reem’s address] Reem Ahmed ’17 (Accounting) of Queens, N.Y., has been named the valedictorian
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Broadway Arts Collective brings new Summer Theatre Camp to SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce new Summer Theatre Camps for elementary, middle and
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“Avenue Q” opens April 19 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Avenue Q,” a laugh-out-loud musical acted by
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Alumna crafts puppets for new theatre curriculum at SUNY New Paltz
The characters in the SUNY New Paltz production of “Avenue Q,” opening April 19 at McKenna Theatre, have a lot
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New Paltz Design Week returns for third year with a full line-up of workshops and guest lectures
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Arts will host a week-long series of events merging art, graphic
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Dorsky Museum will co-host symposium on approaches to exhibiting Andy Warhol’s art
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz and the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
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MFA student receives inaugural Art & Social Justice Award at arts-based research symposium
Amanda Heidel ’18g (Sculpture) is the first-ever recipient of the Patricia Leavy Award for Art and Social Justice, a new
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Coding as composing: Music students work with robots to create a new kind of performance
A robotic instrument in action ••• #snpfpa #npsocial #music #lego #legorobotics #ev3 #a5thgraderscreativity A post shared by SUNY New Paltz
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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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Department of Art dedicates 15th Wood Design Exhibition to beloved professor Aaron Bindman
The 15th annual Wood Design Student Exhibition at SUNY New Paltz, held from March 2 – 8, was dedicated to
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“Water by the Spoonful” opens March 1 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “Water by the Spoonful,” a stirring dramatization of one
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Pianosummer winner will perform at SUNY New Paltz in preparation for Carnegie Hall recital
Polina Kulikova, who took top honors in the 2017 Pianosummer Jacob Flier Competition at SUNY New Paltz, will return to
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Janus Adams at May Commencement
[The College presented two honorary degrees at the May 2018 Commencement ceremonies. Use this link to read about the other
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Residence halls go head-to-head as Recyclemania returns
Recyclemania is back! Throughout February and March, residence halls at SUNY New Paltz will compete against each other to determine
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Sculptor’s ambition becomes reality, with an assist from HVAMC
When artist and educator Arlene Shechet was commissioned to make a contribution to a new exhibition, titled “Scenes from the
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Dorsky Museum: Spring 2018 public programs
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces its spring public programs, which relate to the Museum’s
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Acclaimed jazz and experimental musician Susie Ibarra will premiere new work at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Music is pleased to announce that the world premiere performance of Susie Ibarra’s “Talking
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MFA alumna getting international exposure in galleries and print
Zahra Nazari ’14g (Painting/Drawing) is living proof of art’s power to speak to people across borders and cultures. Her journey
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Theatre Professor preps for role as 2018 Winter Olympics sound designer
Sun Hee Kil, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts, will serve as associate sound designer for the opening
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