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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College welcomes 34 new faculty members
SUNY New Paltz welcomes 34 new full-time faculty to campus, including 11 faculty who will occupy new lines, for the
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New Paltz inspires alumnus to study abroad, work in higher ed
For Kyle Fasset ’12, it was a natural step from designing theater productions at SUNY New Paltz to his current
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Library plays role in alumni love story
Vincent Mui ’06 (Visual Arts) and Aimee Babcock-Ellis ’07 (Communication) are among a long list of SUNY New Paltz sweethearts.
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PianoSummer at New Paltz announces the winner of the 2014 Jacob Flier International Piano Competition
PianoSummer at New Paltz is pleased to announce that Hui Shan Chin is the first place winner of the Jacob
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 3D printing workshops for local educators
SUNY New Paltz is serving as a classroom for regional educators and administrators taking part in STEAM It Up! workshops
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Professor and master metalsmith presents first solo retrospective exhibition
Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, professor (Metal) and award-winning artist, will present her first retrospective solo exhibition, titled Master Metalsmith: Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, Sept.
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Alumni artists showcase work at SCRIPTopia exhibition
“SCRIPTopia,” an exhibition organized by SUNY New Paltz’s Art Department and curated by professors Anat Shiftan and Jamie Bennett will
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Registration now open for the fall 2014 session of the Saturday Arts Lab
The School of Fine & Performing Arts, known throughout the region as a gathering place for artists, makers, scholars, and
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Sculpture student wins Outstanding Student Achievement Award
SUNY New Paltz student Savannah Blum (BFA – Sculpture, ’14) has been awarded the International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement
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PianoSummer at New Paltz celebrates 20th anniversary
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the 20th season of PianoSummer, an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano
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New Paltz celebrates student success with Commencement Ceremonies
More than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students walked across the stage in tassels, caps, cords, and gowns at this year’s
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SUNY New Paltz honors outstanding grads
SUNY New Paltz honored 105 students with Outstanding Graduate Awards at a ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Multi-Purpose
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Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit features faculty, alumni
The works of several SUNY New Paltz alumni, as well as past and present members of the SUNY New Paltz
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Jeremy Holmes ’07 (BFA) installed a new commissioned artwork for Holland and Knight Law Firm, Washington, DC. He is currently in
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Degree candidates’ artwork featured at thesis exhibitions
Over the course of four consecutive Friday evenings this spring, emerging artists who are candidates for Master of Fine
Read MoreThink 3D: The Story of 3D Printing at SUNY New Paltz
This 14-minute video produced by Honors student Miriam Ward ’15 (Communication & Media/History) and student Alexandria Fontane ’14 (Digital Media
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SUNY New Paltz to celebrate Commencement
The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2014 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10
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SUNY New Paltz partners with high school to make 3D printing a reality for students
SUNY New Paltz recently provided two MakerBot 3D printers, on extended loan, to New Paltz High School in hopes of
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Mainstage Productions presents On The Verge on Thursday, April 24
The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz’s Mainstage Productions will conclude its
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NYU associate professor talks art, technology, and public spaces
The clashes and synergies of art, technology, and public spaces was the subject of a lecture on Tuesday, April 8
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New summer residential arts lab offered for high school students
The School of Fine and Performing Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz is proud to
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Student nominated for International Design Award
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce that Steven Gordon Holman ’14 has been nominated for the prestigious Talente award,
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Metal program first American institute to show at International Design Museum in Germany
The State University of New York at New Paltz is proud to announce that its metal program has been selected
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Professors receive SUNY Networks of Excellence awards
Barbara Chorzempa, associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies, and Andrew Frank, assistant professor of art, at the State
Read MoreDark Secrets of Family Life Emerge in the production of "Buried Child" to be performed at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz will perform Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Buried Child. This powerful and provocative play’s examination of the American dream opens Thursday, Feb. 27with performances running through March 9 in Parker Theatre located on…
Read MoreNew Paltz students recognized at the Kennedy Center – American College Theatre festival
NEW PALTZ – Emma Larsen ’14 and Patrick Pierpoint ’14, two SUNY New Paltz Theatre Arts students, recently were awarded prizes at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (Region I) in Hyannis, Ma. Larsen, of Somers, N.Y., won a scholarship for an internship with Boston’s Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. Pierpoint, a Goshen,…
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New Paltz celebrates opening of MakerBot Innovation Center
NEW PALTZ – New Paltz celebrated the opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center with a press event and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 11. More than 100 people, including members of the business community, students, faculty and staff, attended the event, which was followed by a lecture by…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz MFA student receives fellowship
NEW PALTZ – Kaitlyn (Kate) Gesel, a Master of Fine Arts candidate in the SUNY New Paltz Printmaking program, is the recipient of a Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) Graduate Fellowship. The SGCI is the largest print organization in North America, and its annual conference provides an opportunity to feature the…
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SUNY New Paltz to host grand opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center on Feb. 11
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will celebrate the grand opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. in the McKenna Theatre Lobby. The grand opening will be followed by a lecture, titled “Leading the Next Industrial…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Chorale Ensemble seeks members
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is seeking members of the community interested in joining its College-Community Chorale for the spring 2014 season. Membership is open to singers from the public and SUNY New Paltz students. No audition is required. This season’s program will include…
Read MoreStudents place in first-ever SUNY-wide music competition
Three musical acts from SUNY New Paltz were selected for inclusion in the first-ever annual SUNY Music Madness competition—a system-wide
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SUNY New Paltz 3D printing initiative wins $1 million in state economic development funding
NEW PALTZ – The 3D printing initiative at the State University of New York at New Paltz has been awarded $1 million in economic development funding through Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The announcement was made today, Dec. 11, in Albany, N.Y. The award will support the college’s goal…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Metal/Jewelry Program to offer silver polishing service
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Metal/Jewelry Program will host a daylong silver service and jewelry polishing event on Saturday, Nov.23 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Marbletown Community Center on Main Street in Stone Ridge, N.Y. Just in time for the holidays, the…
Read MoreUpcoming Fine & Performing Arts Events at SUNY New Paltz
Fine & Performing Arts Events Upcoming Events at the State University of New York at New Paltz www.newpaltz.edu/fpa 845.257.3860 THEATRE www.newpaltz.edu/theatre Box Office: 845.257.3880 THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare Nov. 14-16, 21-23 at 8:00 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $18. $16, $10 A storm, a shipwreck and a powerful sorceress named Prospera (Prospero) set in motion a…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to present “The Tempest” at McKenna Theatre
New Paltz – The State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” directed by Associate Professor Nancy Saklad and featuring Associate Professor Connie Rotunda as Prospero (Prospera). The performances will take place from Nov.14-24 in McKenna Theatre on the New Paltz…
Read MoreTony Award-winning “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to be performed at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents the Tony Award-winning musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” conceived by Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, and additional material by Jay Reiss. With direction and choreography…
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Economic council chooses SUNY New Paltz 3D Printing Initiative as a priority for state funding
The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) has chosen the 3D Printing Initiative at the State University of New York at New Paltz as a top priority project to be considered for state funding in this year’s round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Council Initiative. State funding would allow New Paltz to…
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