Design students step into the profession as summer Smithsonian interns
SUNY New Paltz Graphic design students Dulcia Halliday ’17, Kelly McInerney ’17, Megan LaCognata ’17 and Victoria Falco ’18 became
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School of Fine & Performing Arts
Mohonk-College partnership providing experiential learning opportunities
For more than 15 years, SUNY New Paltz has maintained an Institutional Agreement and partnership with Mohonk Preserve, New York
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In/Animate: Recent Work by Myra Mimlitsch-Gray opens Aug. 31 at the Dorsky
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents In/Animate: Recent Work by Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, an exhibition by
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McKenna Productions establishes new endowed scholarship funds to benefit Theatre Arts students at SUNY New Paltz
Thanks to a generous $237,000 contribution from McKenna Productions, six endowed scholarship funds have been established in honor of six extraordinary
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New Paltz students exhibit at New York State Museum as Best of SUNY honorees
Two recent SUNY New Paltz graduates are among the seven awardees of this year’s Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition,
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HVAMC announces first-in-the-nation SMART lab designation and digital design minor
SUNY New Paltz is the first institution of higher education to be designated a Stratasys-MakerBot Additive Research & Teaching or
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PianoSummer presents three weeks of outstanding classical music
The 2016 season of PianoSummer brings exceptional talent and dynamic classical music to SUNY New Paltz, with concerts, recitals, piano
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“A stone of hope”: Art Professor Emeritus honored at sculpture rededication
Professor Emeritus of Art Manuel Bromberg returned to campus on May 21st for a ceremony rededicating the artwork that has
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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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Students receive advanced degrees at 2016 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of students representing the classes of August 2015, December 2015, May 2016 and August 2016 were presented with graduate
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New grads celebrate with loved ones at 2016 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
The SUNY New Paltz Class of 2016 stood before families, friends, faculty and staff and received their undergraduate degrees at
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Spring semester Outstanding Graduates commended before audience of family and faculty
It is a SUNY New Paltz tradition at the close of each semester to honor the efforts of distinguished graduates-to-be
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College to celebrate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will hold the 2016 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, on the Old
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Annual series of undergraduate research and scholarship events celebrates “Minds @ Work”
More than 300 students representing all five of SUNY New Paltz’s disciplinary schools presented research and creative projects as part
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Arts collaboration gives 2016 Business Plan Contest a creative edge
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business held its annual Business Plan Contest, the culmination of the spring semester Entrepreneurship
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Minds at Work showcases undergraduate research, student-faculty collaboration
The 22nd installment of Minds at Work, SUNY New Paltz’s yearly celebration of scholarly collaborations between New Paltz students and
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Paul Kassel named dean of NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts
Paul Kassel, professor of theatre arts at SUNY New Paltz, will become dean of the Northern Illinois University (NIU) College
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Return of “Without Limits” series highlighted by live mural painting by renowned street artist PAU
The spring 2016 iteration of “Without Limits,” an ongoing series of interdisciplinary events created by the College of Liberal Arts
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Summer Session registration opens April 11
What are your plans for summer? Summer Session at SUNY New Paltz gives you the chance to accelerate toward your
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Women’s Leadership Career Summit brings success back to New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz welcomed 27 alumnae to campus on April 6, 2016 for the 2nd Women’s Leadership Career Summit, sponsored by
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The Trial of the Century! Tony Award-winning PARADE to be performed at New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts proudly presents the Tony Award-winning musical PARADE, with performances April 7 –
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Art Professor installs multimedia exhibition at Washington, D.C. museum
Rimer Cardillo, professor of art at SUNY New Paltz, is opening A Journey to Ombú Bellaumbra at the Art Museum
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Awards for Metal faculty reinforce program’s reputation as national leader
Two faculty members in the SUNY New Paltz School of Fine and Performing Arts, both affiliated with the School’s vaunted
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Art History and FUEL sponsors master class and lecture on ancient figurine puppetry
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Art has launched a new FUEL Guest Artist and Scholar Fund,
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Inaugural New Paltz Design Week launching March 28
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Arts is pleased to announce the launch of New Paltz Design
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New Paltz 3D printing technician gives first regional training for k-12 educators
The Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center, home of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Lab, has positioned SUNY New Paltz at
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Student Art Alliance Lecture Series brings art professionals to campus
The Student Art Alliance at SUNY New Paltz has announced the schedule of its spring 2016 Visiting Artist Lecture Series.
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A View from the Bridge to open March 3 at Parker Theatre
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present the Olivier-winning production of Arthur Miller’s A View from
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World premiere workshops of We’ve Got Our Eye on You celebrate Women’s History Month
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the world premiere workshop performances of a new comic
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Acclaimed pianist Blair McMillen to perform at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz presents a concert by pianist Blair McMillen on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at
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Fall 2015 Dean’s List announced
SUNY New Paltz has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students
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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 President, staff from Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center at SUNY New Paltz present Ulster County Executive with 3D-printed model of county office building
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian visited the office of Ulster County Executive Mike Hein to present him with
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BFA and MFA Thesis Exhibitions [Photos]
View photos from SUNY New Paltz BFA / MFA art exhibitions, held at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at
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“Good Kids” puts theatre spotlight on campus sexual assault
The Department of Theatre Arts and the Office of Compliance and Campus Climate have collaborated to bring the University of
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Family, faculty and friends help College recognize Outstanding Graduates
It is a SUNY New Paltz tradition at the close of each semester to honor the efforts of distinguished graduates-to-be
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Dorsky Museum Ambassadors’ “Art Collides” becoming tradition at SDMA
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art (SDMA) at SUNY New Paltz was again the site of “Art Collides,” a series
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College earns NCATE reaccreditation & commendations
SUNY New Paltz has been awarded National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) reaccreditation, a vital conferral of national
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Weather & Environment class uses Dorsky exhibition to model cloud identification methods
SUNY New Paltz courses in Weather and Environment visited the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art (SDMA) with an eye on
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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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SUNY New Paltz theatre production featured on WAMC
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts production of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar will be profiled on WAMC’s
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Explosive, modern take on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar coming this fall
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Nov. 12-15 and Nov. 19-22
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Expanded Winter Session online course offerings help students get ahead
Registration has begun for the largest-ever selection of Winter Session courses available through SUNY New Paltz. Students can earn up
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Foundation Year event at Ashokan models sustainable art practices for students
For the third consecutive year, the Foundation Year program in the School of Fine & Performing Arts hosted its Ashokan
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Student Art Alliance announces return of Visiting Artists Lecture Series
The Student Art Alliance at the State University of New York at New Paltz announces the return of its popular
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Acclaimed composer Phyllis Chen in residence at SUNY New Paltz
The Kenneth Davenport Residency for New American Music is pleased to announce that composer Phyllis Chen, “one of the world’s
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: DANA ARTHUR (Communication Disorders)
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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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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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Funding supports collaborative design project to reinvigorate blighted urban areas
The SUNY Research Foundation (RF) has awarded a grant to a team of scholars from SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Purchase
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Art faculty receive SUNY RF funding for sustainability collaboration
Andrea Frank, assistant professor and director of the photography program in the SUNY New Paltz Department of Art, has received
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Piano Summer announces winner of the 2015 Jacob Flier Piano Competition
PianoSummer at New Paltz is pleased to announce that Ryo Kaneko, of Japan, was named the first place winner of
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Art faculty member selected to take part in Fulbright Arctic Initiative
Itty Neuhaus, associate professor in the Department of Art at SUNY New Paltz, has been chosen by the Council for
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Digital Design and Fabrication certificate program to return for fall semester
The 2015-16 academic year will see the continuation of the Digital Design and Fabrication (DDF) certificate program at SUNY New
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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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Local business leaders discuss State of the Hudson Valley Economy at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Student Union Building was the site of the 2nd annual State of the Hudson Valley Economy
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PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz celebrates 21st season with exceptional lineup of artists
SUNY New Paltz presents the 21st season of PianoSummer, an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano music,
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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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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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BFA Thesis Exhibitions [Photos]
View photos from SUNY New Paltz visual arts senior thesis exhibitions for the spring 2015 semester. BFA Thesis Exhibition I,
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Theatre Arts faculty member draws prestigious Drama Desk Award nomination
Photos: © 2014 Richard Termine Andrea Varga, associate professor in the Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz, has been
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More than 1,500 new grads walk at 2015 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
Undergraduates representing the classes of August 2014, December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015 stood before their families, friends and
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Advanced degrees bestowed at 2015 SUNY New Paltz Graduate Commencement
More than 200 students representing the classes of August 2014, December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015 proudly donned caps
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College honors Outstanding Graduates before an audience of friends, family and faculty
The 2015 SUNY New Paltz Outstanding Graduates ceremony was held May 15 in recognition of the superb achievement, in and
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Traverso Scholarship recipients exhibit outstanding photography
Giancarlo Traverso, SUNY New Paltz professor emeritus, founded the Luigi and Anita Traverso Endowed Photography Scholarship in 2013 as an
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Dorsky Museum exhibition wins International Art Critics Association award
“Mary Reid Kelley: Working Objects and Videos,” which was exhibited at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art (SDMA) at SUNY
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“Minds at Work” events showcase student research and scholarship
[Click here to view full gallery and download photos] A day of celebration of student scholarly work was highlighted by
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Art department faculty member contributes to sustainable urban landscaping project
Matthew Friday, graduate coordinator for the department of art at SUNY New Paltz, is a founding member of SPURSE, a
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College to celebrate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will hold the 2015 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, on the Old
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Saturday Arts Lab gallery exhibit celebrates work of young artists
A semester’s worth of K-12 art education at SUNY New Paltz culminated in the Saturday Arts Lab (SAL) spring exhibit
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Fine and Performing Arts Dean
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced that Jennifer Mokren has been appointed Dean of the School of Fine
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STE(A)MFest promises to inspire young minds with blend of STEM and art education
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz will provide a day of fun hands-on learning experiences for local, elementary-aged
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“Art Collides” at Dorsky Museum with student performances
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art (SDMA) at SUNY New Paltz was the site of “Art Collides,” a series of
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SUNY New Paltz presents Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy Much Ado About Nothing, April
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Stage performance stimulates conversation about issues in the veteran community
The Lucid Body Theatre company brought their production, “The Veterans Project: Leaving Theatre,” to New Paltz’s Parker Theatre
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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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‘Grace Street’ and ‘Rising from the Ashes’ at SUNY New Paltz on March 12
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz presents Grace Street and Rising from the Ashes: An Evening of Arts-Based
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College-wide student art exhibit addresses themes of identity
The Student Advisory Board to the School of Fine & Performing Arts (F&PA) has curated a new collection of 25
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SUNY New Paltz announces new 3D printing partnerships with community colleges, hosts MakerBot CEO
On the one-year anniversary of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center at SUNY New Paltz, the College welcomed 3D printing
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Veterans in the Theatre: New collaboration coming to SUNY New Paltz this March
The Office of the President, the Division of Enrollment Management, the Department of Theatre Arts and the Office of Veteran
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Fighting for Survival: SUNY New Paltz presents The Trojan Women
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents Euripides’ tragedy, The Trojan Women, Feb. 26 – March 8,
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Art history professor releases new book on Gothic art and Romantic literature
Kerry Dean Carso, associate professor of art history, has written “American Gothic Art and Architecture in the Age of Romantic
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Pianist Frederic Chiu’s ‘Classical Smackdown’ features Prokofiev vs. Debussy
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz presents “Classical Smackdown,” an innovative musical experience performed by pianist Frederic Chiu.
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Fall 2014 Dean’s List announced
SUNY New Paltz has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students
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Alumna sees herself grow with the College
After spending so many years focused on potential students, Shana Bender Circe ’02 ’06g (Visual Arts Education) sees her appointment
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Interim dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts named to Walkway Over the Hudson board of directors
Members of the Walkway Over the Hudson organization recently voted to add five new directors to its board—including New Paltz’s
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College honors outstanding grads
SUNY New Paltz honored students with Outstanding Graduate Awards at a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Multi-Purpose Room.
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Student work on display at Veteran Arts Showcase
Undergraduate student Adelia Roberts ’15 (Painting & Drawing) is among a handful of artists who will have their work featured
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Award-winning musical “Rent” to be performed
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents Jonathan Larson’s award-winning musical, “Rent,” from Nov. 13-15 &
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Students and faculty team up for “Piano Riot” performance
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz presents “Piano Riot: Music for Four and Six Hands,” on Tuesday, Nov.
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Green infrastructure projects highlighted in documentary
New Paltz biology professor David Richardson and students from multiple academic disciplines have produced a documentary about the College’s ongoing
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College creates real-world applications for regional businesses using 3D technology
Since launching its groundbreaking 3D Printing Initiative just over a year ago, SUNY New Paltz has quickly become the premiere
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Alumna to give lecture on braille signage and the arts
The School of Fine & Performing Arts at SUNY New Paltz will welcome Diane Bradley ’69 to speak on braille
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Faculty member and alumna collaborate on ‘Street Dressing’ exhibition
SUNY New Paltz faculty member Joan Barker and alumna Allison Constant ’12 (Painting/Photography), who met at New Paltz while Barker
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For theatre alumni, connections are everything
Chris Lavin ’10 always knew he wanted a career in theatre, and ended up finding his niche in costume technology
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SUNY New Paltz Theatre Arts to present “Philadelphia Story”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present Philip Barry’s classic play “Philadelphia Story,” directed by visiting
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19th-century American landscape painting and conservation lecture, Sept. 22
The Department of Art History at SUNY New Paltz will host a lecture by Professor Kerry Dean Carso (Art History
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Professor stars in off-Broadway play this weekend
Theatre Arts Assistant Professor Connie Rotunda is the star of a new theatrical collaboration, “Daughter of the Waves,” which had
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School of Fine and Performing Arts holds inaugural lecture series
The School of Fine and Performing Arts (F&PA) is pleased to announce its launch of the F&PA Speaker Series. The
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3D printing on display at the New York State Fair
3D printing was on display at the SUNY New Paltz exhibit booth on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the 2014 New
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