Art Force 5: New Paltz students join SUNY “superheroes” inspiring creativity in NYC kids
Three Digital Media Production majors from SUNY New Paltz spent the summer as members of a comic book-inspired project that
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College appoints René Antrop-González as dean of education
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of René Antrop-González of Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota,
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Save the Dates! Holiday open house and awards luncheon
The holiday season is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to celebrate with colleagues and friends. Please save the
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“Creating Equity” at 2019 Hudson Valley Future Summit
SUNY New Paltz welcomed regional leaders for the fourth annual Hudson Valley Future Summit on Nov. 18. The event demonstrates
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Children in grades k-12 can now apply for spring 2020 Literacy Tutoring
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2020 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Graduate Programs Open House: Meet with faculty and application experts, Dec. 5 at Wooster Hall
All members of the public are invited to learn more about the 50+ graduate programs available at SUNY New Paltz,
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From “Do it yourself” to “Let’s do this together”: AC2 program propels biochemistry major to international medical research
Yohely Espiritusanto ’20 (Biochemistry) used to believe that in order to achieve her educational and professional goals, she needed to
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“The fabric from which our flag is woven”: Honoring military service at Veterans Day Dining In
A large and growing community of SUNY New Paltz students, alumni, current and former faculty and staff, and regional military
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Nine members of New Paltz UPD honored with SUNY Police Chiefs Association Awards
Lieutenants, officers and staff serving in SUNY New Paltz’s University Police Department (UPD) were recognized for life-saving actions and outstanding
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College mourns Dr. Doug Baker, former dean of students and professor emeritus of biology
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Dr. Doug Baker, biology emeritus faculty
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 20
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Haggerty
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We Voted!: College receives Campus Democracy Challenge Gold award for high student participation rate
SUNY New Paltz had the highest student voter participation rate in the SUNY system in the 2018 midterm elections, and
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Faculty and staff awards, activities and publications – November 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Eating, Indigeneity and the Anthropocene: Lessons from subsistence lifestyles
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences continues its Without Limits exploration of “the Anthropocene,” the geological era defined by
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News from Human Resources – October 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JENNIFER TURNER (Student Activities
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Literacy Center offering complimentary k-12 assessments on Nov. 19
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz will offer complimentary literacy assessments to children in kindergarten through grade 12. Graduate
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Radical Compassion: Acclaimed memoirist Garrard Conley speaks at SUNY New Paltz, Nov. 19
New York Times bestselling author Garrard Conley will share stories from “Boy Erased,” his memoir of identity, faith and family,
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The life and music of Janis Joplin: Holly George-Warren reads from new biography, Nov. 12
Holly George-Warren, award-winning music historian and adjunct professor in the Department of Digital Media & Journalism, will read from “Janis:
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Nov. 4, 2019 (in advance of Nov. 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) I had considered introducing this report, as I have
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Benjamin Center will host discussion of parking and cars in Mid-Hudson communities, Nov. 13
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz invites all members of the public to a morning
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“We happy few, we band of brothers”: Mainstage production of “Henry V” opens Nov. 14
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “Henry V,” among the best loved history plays in
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One Book, One New Paltz selection chronicles the awakening of a former white supremacist
The One Book, One New Paltz tradition continues this fall with a shared reading of Eli Saslow’s “Rising out of
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From New Paltz to Japan and back again
When Etsuko Yokoyama ’02 (Accounting) arrived at SUNY New Paltz in 2000, she admittedly experienced culture shock as she adjusted
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“Be part of the solution”: Alumnae inspire at fall 2019 Distinguished Speaker Series
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed two exceptional alumnae to campus for an intergenerational “Fireside Chat” on Monday,
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Digital Media students create nearly 100 videos covering 2019 Woodstock Film Festival
A collective of about 20 SUNY New Paltz students produced dozens of videos of interviews with actors and directors, panels
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Theatre Arts continues 2019-20 Praxis Series with reading of “Prodigy”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2019-20 Praxis Series with a staged reading of Jenny
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School of Science & Engineering welcomes new Kyncl Scholarship recipients for 2019
The Robert Kyncl ’95 and Luz Avila Kyncl ’96 STEM Scholarship Fund debuted in 2018 as a new award to
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Campus restaurants and dining hall will celebrate World Vegan Day, Nov. 1
Peregrine Dining Hall and other SUNY New Paltz eateries will celebrate World Vegan Day with a suite of vegan offerings
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New campaign calls attention to “Red Flags” for dating violence
SUNY New Paltz is taking part in a nationwide initiative to encourage all members of the campus community to recognize
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Theatre Arts launches Praxis season with modern reading of “Henry IV, Part 1”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz kicks off its 2019-20 Praxis Series with staged readings of a
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Free screening of Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs,” Oct. 29 at SUNY New Paltz
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences’ annual “Without Limits: Interdisciplinary Conversations in the Liberal Arts” series launches on Tuesday,
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Hundreds of alumni return to the College to celebrate Reunion 2019
The College’s Alumni Reunion welcomed back hundreds of SUNY New Paltz alumni and their families for weekend events Oct. 18-20.
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Colleagues, students and fellow writers join in commemorating Pauline Uchmanowicz
The SUNY New Paltz community came together on Friday, Oct. 18, to remember and celebrate the life of Pauline Uchmanowicz,
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More than 70 employers coming to campus for Networking Fair on Oct. 23
SUNY New Paltz students and alumni of all majors have an opportunity to meet with prospective employers at the Networking
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Campus administrators provide fiscal update at Oct. 17 Budget Forum
President Donald P. Christian and Vice President for Administration & Finance Michele Halstead hosted a forum on Thursday, Oct. 17,
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Thursday, Oct. 24
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in Haggerty
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News from Human Resources – September 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CHRISTOPHER ALBI (History) has
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Multicultural Education Conference at SUNY New Paltz celebrates 25 years on Nov. 8
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students and community members to the 2019 Multicultural
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To be, or not to be? Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes Janus Adams, Ilyasah Shabazz for “Fireside Chat”
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will change up its usual format this year, welcoming two exceptional guests to
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Grammy-winning cellist Mike Block headlines Ridge String Fling on Oct. 27
The first-ever Ridge String Fling at SUNY New Paltz presents a full day of performances, workshops and improvisation with Mike
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Photojournalism student captures stunning mountain fire image, signs freelance deal with Poughkeepsie Journal
Emily Mortensen ’21 (Digital Media Management) of Fishkill, New York, was likely one of the first people to spot the
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With Great Power: Graduate student intern helps Village of New Paltz go green
Shweta Sawant ’19g (Electrical Engineering) thinks often about the responsibility that comes with expertise. “In any profession, when you go
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Art Uncorked auction to benefit The Dorsky Museum returns Oct. 22
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces Art Uncorked 2019, an evening of food, wine, and
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Center for International Programs unveils AlertTraveler notification system for students abroad
SUNY New Paltz has implemented a new, secure mobile app to that makes it easy for students travelling abroad to
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Soaring Higher – The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz launched the first-ever comprehensive campaign in the College’s history on Oct. 3, 2019, inviting the greater campus
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College joins community-wide “labor of love” to build new playground at Hasbrouck Park
The Village of New Paltz coordinated an all-hands-on-deck effort to construct a new children’s playground in Hasbrouck Park, just down
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The College names recipients of the Heritage and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz presents annual awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, honorees will receive
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School of Business will offer free, online MBA advising this fall
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will offer free information sessions this fall to provide students and community members
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SUNY New Paltz to launch comprehensive campaign
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the launch of the first comprehensive campaign in the College’s history on Thursday, Oct. 3,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty Sept. 30, 2019 (in advance of Oct. 2 Faculty Senate Meeting) I
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SUNY New Paltz Concert Series celebrates Southeast Asian music, Oct. 5
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz presents “With Gongs, Drums and Pianos: Traditional Southeast Asian Music,” a concert
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In Conversation with Congressman Antonio Delgado: A Benjamin Center event, Oct. 10 at SUNY New Paltz
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Antonio Delgado, member of the
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Visiting Artists Lecture Series returns with fall 2019 lineup
The Student Art Alliance at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the schedule of its fall 2019 Visiting Artist
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“In the Time of the Butterflies” opens Oct. 3 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a
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College mourns passing of Anne Goding, lecturer of communication
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Anne Goding, recently retired lecturer in
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Conversation and book signing with Bread Alone founder Daniel Leader, Oct. 2 at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz welcomes Daniel Leader, founder and CEO of Bread Alone Bakery and a member of the SUNY New
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Dorsky Museum announces Hudson Valley Artists 2019 Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is acquiring two new artworks by regional artists for its
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College appoints Barbara G. Lyman as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara G. Lyman as interim provost and vice president
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SUNY New Paltz cuts ribbon on new Engineering Innovation Hub
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the opening of the new Engineering Innovation Hub with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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Saturday Arts Lab returns with innovative teaching for young creators
Registration is open for the fall 2019 session of Saturday Arts Lab, an annual series of visual arts workshops and
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – September 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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New Paltz cited as a model campus in new guide to collegiate action on drug and alcohol abuse
A new national report on drug and alcohol use in higher education commends SUNY New Paltz’s coalition with local tavern
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SUNY New Paltz joins 19 New York colleges and universities to purchase large-scale aggregated renewable energy
SUNY New Paltz is a member of the New York Higher Education Large Scale Renewable Energy (NY HE LSRE) consortium
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Education majors lead movement to unlock the potential of new k-12 technology
Liz Brennan ’19 remembers when she really started to see the potential of technology as a teaching tool. “In one
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SUNY New Paltz rises to No. 6 in the Northeast in U.S. News & World Report’s public university rankings
SUNY New Paltz was named the No. 6 public university in the North region in the latest installment of U.S.
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Climate Solutions Summit and Zero Emissions Parade coming to SUNY New Paltz, Sept. 21
SUNY New Paltz will host and co-sponsor the third annual Climate Solutions Summit, a full-day event featuring experts and activists
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Fall 2019 Harrington STEM Series searches for the origins of life and the causes of earthquakes
SUNY New Paltz’s Harrington STEM Lecture Series resumes this fall with three fascinating discussions delivered by three of the nation’s
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SUNY New Paltz jumps more than 80 places in student-focused Wall Street Journal college rankings
SUNY New Paltz rose to No. 337 among all U.S. colleges and universities in the latest edition of the Wall
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College announces new leadership in International Programs
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Beth Vargas as the Executive Director of the Center for International Programs. Vargas steps into
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation appoints new members, changes to governance
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce the recently elected SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board officers and directors, including newcomer
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Historic Huguenot Street director will examine the myth of “neutral” historic sites
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library will welcome Liselle LaFrance, executive director of Historic Huguenot Street, to present the
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News from Human Resources – August 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ANALYSIA ARROYO (Residence Life)
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New Mainstage theatre season spans from “Henry V” to a Dungeons & Dragons drama
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz has announced its lineup for the 2019-20 Mainstage series, featuring a
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Affordable housing, rentals and regulation are focus of Sept. 18 symposium at SUNY New Paltz
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz invites community members to a half-day symposium dedicated to
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes newest students to campus community at Convocation ceremony
Generations of SUNY New Paltz students, alumni, faculty and staff joined together for the fall Convocation tradition, welcoming the more
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President Christian looks to foster “a sense of belongingness” in 2019 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian delivered the 2019 State of the College Address on Aug. 23, 2019, before an audience of
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College announces transition in International Programs
SUNY New Paltz announced today that Bruce Sillner, dean of the Center for International Programs, will enter a phased retirement
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Welcome to campus! Students, faculty and staff lend a hand on Move-In Day
More than 1,300 new students and family members began settling into their new campus homes on Thursday, Aug. 22, during
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2019-20 academic year
The College is pleased to introduce new full-time faculty who will join the campus community ahead of the fall 2019
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SUNY New Paltz and Unison Arts Center will cohost Ridgefest, a three-day arts and music festival, Sept. 6 – 8
The School of Fine & Performing Arts at SUNY New Paltz and Unison Arts Center and Sculpture Garden are pleased
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Fall Concert Series features Grammy-winning cellist Mike Block, internationally renowned percussionist Kyaw Kyaw Naing
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce its fall 2019 Concert Series lineup, featuring performances
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Pollinators welcome! SUNY New Paltz earns Bee Campus USA certification
SUNY New Paltz is the newest affiliate of Bee Campus USA, an organization that works to make the world safer
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SUNY New Paltz makes top 200 in Forbes “Best Value Colleges” list
SUNY New Paltz has added to its portfolio of strong third-party rankings in 2019, earning a spot in the top
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Dorsky Museum will open three new exhibitions with public reception on Sept. 7
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz invites community members to a public reception on Saturday, Sept.
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Registration now open for fall 2019 Literacy Tutoring
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for children in kindergarten through grade 6 to receive
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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 850 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the College
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News from Human Resources – July 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: WESLEY BENJAMIN (Custodial) has
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New Paltz rises to #3 in SUNY system on Kiplinger’s “Best College Values” list
SUNY New Paltz jumped more than 65 places in the 2019 edition of the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Best College Values”
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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Theatre faculty’s professional network delivers early career experiences for students, alumni
Associate Professor of Theatre Design Andrea Varga prides herself in nurturing the professional lives of her department’s students and alumni.
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New Paltz welcomes nearly 150 international business students for executive certificate program
For seven years running, SUNY New Paltz has been the primary host campus in the eastern United States for the
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“A must-visit:” New Paltz at #3 on Buzzfeed “Best Small Towns in America” list
New Paltz, New York, is the #3 entry on Buzzfeed’s new, reader-sourced list of the best small towns in the
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New Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan visits SUNY New Paltz for campus tour, meeting with President Christian
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan to campus on Wednesday, July 17, marking the beginning of a
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PianoSummer competition names four winners
The judges of the 2019 Jacob Flier Piano Competition named Alina Smirnova of Russia, Ji Youn Lee of South Korea,
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Art professor brings shadow-based theatre project to Iceland
The travelling arts collective Cave Dogs, led by Professor of Art Suzanne Stokes, brought a wholly original visual arts event
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“Tonalism: Pathway from the Hudson River School to Modern Art” opens Aug. 28 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Tonalism: Pathway from the Hudson River School to Modern
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On latest “Academic Minute,” Stephen DiDomenico discusses research into how technology affects face-to-face interactions
Assistant Professor Stephen DiDomenico appeared on the July 12 edition of WAMC’s nationally-syndicated program “The Academic Minute” to share fascinating
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“To Ask a Question / To Carry on Without an Answer,” a SUNY New Paltz alumni art exhibition, opens July 27 at Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs
The Department of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce “To Ask a Question / To Carry On
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“Siri for truck drivers”: Alumnus takes Business Plan Contest pitch to Inc.5000 list
The 2018 Inc.5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America included a newcomer with a direct link to the
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News from Human Resources – June 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MALLORY AMENEIROS (University Police)
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