“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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“Paper Media: Boetti, Calzolari, Kounellis,” the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to Arte Povera works on paper, opens Aug. 28 at The Dorsky Museum
New exhibition organized with Magazzino Italian Art Foundation includes rarely-seen works by Alighiero Boetti, Pier Paolo Calzolari and Jannis Kounellis
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40 Under Forty celebrates successful, inspiring alumni
The SUNY New Paltz 40 Under Forty awards recognition program honored 40 alumni under the age of 40 who earned a
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Associate Vice President for Student Affairs announces retirement
Linda Eaton, associate vice president for Student Affairs at SUNY New Paltz, has announced her intention to retire at the
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Longtime Vice President for Enrollment Management announces retirement
David Eaton, vice president for enrollment management at SUNY New Paltz, has announced his intention to retire at the end
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Spring 2019 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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Golfers chip in for New Paltz students at 2019 Doug Sheppard Classic
More than 100 friends and supporters of SUNY New Paltz came out to the Powelton Club in Newburgh, N.Y., on
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Theatre Professor wins Tony Award for “Choir Boy” sound design
Department of Theatre Arts Assistant Professor Sun Hee Kil fulfilled a lifelong goal when she attended the Tony Awards on
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Disaster Practicum caps spring semester with on-site recovery work in Texas floodplain
After two weeks spent working long days replacing flooring and removing moldy drywall, Joseph Foster ’19 (Sociology) passed his last
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SUNY New Paltz wins CASE Fundraising Award for first time in College’s history
SUNY New Paltz is one of 98 colleges and universities to win a 2019 Educational Fundraising Award, given annually by
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Theresa Monroe receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Services
The State University of New York has honored Theresa Monroe with a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Services. The
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Calling young writers: Find inspiration in the history, nature and art of the Hudson Valley this summer
The Hudson Valley Writing Project at SUNY New Paltz announces a new suite of Young Writers Programs for summer 2019,
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – June 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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News from Human Resources – May 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LEANN BULT (Custodial) has
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“We couldn’t replace those worms”: School of Education hosts conference on the potential, and limits, of technology in the k-12 classroom
Monica Burns was working as a teacher in New York City, looking out at a classroom that had a bin
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Nearly 40 SUNY New Paltz MFA students and alumni exhibit work at Williamsburg Art and Historical Society
Dozens of students and alumni of the SUNY New Paltz Master of Fine Arts program exhibited work in the artists’
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New Paltz alumnus comes in second on Jeopardy’s Teachers Tournament
SUNY New Paltz alumnus Conor Quinn ’12g (Adolescence Education: Social Studies) placed second in the championship round of the “Jeopardy!”
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College mourns passing of Pauline Uchmanowicz, associate professor of English
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Pauline Uchmanowicz, associate professor of English,
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PianoSummer 2019 celebrates 25 years of world-class classical performance at SUNY New Paltz
PianoSummer at New Paltz returns for its 2019 season with three weeks of performances, master classes, talks and competitions featuring
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Supporting Children after Trauma: IDMH will host 16th annual conference, June 7 at SUNY New Paltz
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz invites members of the education and disaster response communities
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Annual Hudson Valley Artists exhibition opens June 15 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the opening of the 2019 installment
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Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony: Reflection on service and sacrifice
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined together after a long holiday weekend to remember those who have given
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A beautiful day for a picnic at SUNY New Paltz
Friends and colleagues passed a sunny lunch hour together on the Parker Quad, enjoying some well-deserved relaxation and food fresh
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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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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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Newest College of Liberal Arts & Sciences alumni celebrate at Saturday Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of members of the SUNY New Paltz Classes of 2018 and 2019 gathered with faculty mentors, family and friends
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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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Commencement Address: Jane Delgado ’73 (May 18, 2019)
Thank you, President Christian, for inviting me to be part of this very special day and for recommending this honorary
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Commencement Address: Salutatorian Reuben Slater (May 18, 2019)
Thank you, and hello to all. I want to recognize President Donald Christian, Provost Arnold, Dean Laura Barrett, the world’s
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Raising a glass to the senior class at the 2019 Senior Toast
“To all that you have brought to us during your years here, and all that you are taking with you;
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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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LGBTQ+ identified graduating seniors make history at first-ever Lavender Celebration
SUNY New Paltz hosted its inaugural Lavender Celebration on Friday, May 10, in recognition of the successes and contributions of
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Student Affairs recognizes Distinguished Seniors at end-of-year awards ceremony
The Division of Student Affairs at SUNY New Paltz celebrated 31 exceptional graduating seniors at the second annual Distinguished Senior
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Senior’s thesis on Afro-Latinx trauma earns top prize in national essay contest
Not long after Justine Veras ’19 (Black Studies; Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies) began researching transgenerational trauma, she realized that
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University Police Department earns multiple Police Chief’s Association awards
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department’s (UPD) collaboration on a multi-agency investigation in May 2018 was recognized with a
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News from Human Resources – April 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JENNIFER RUTNER (Sojourner Truth
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New Paltz energy management team wins 2019 Research Foundation Symposium award
Energy Management Coordinator Brian Pine and Sustainability Coordinator Lisa Mitten accepted the Partnership Excellence Award at the 2019 SUNY Research
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Newest Benjamin Center brief: Lessons learned from history of Hudson River PCB pollution & clean-up
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has published its 22nd discussion brief, “Hudson River PCBs:
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More than 70 students showcase capstone projects at largest Engineering Design EXPO yet
SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased projects years in the making at the annual Engineering
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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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Fulbright Scholar from Singapore talks pedagogy with New Paltz faculty
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 Jo-Ann Netto-Shek, a Fulbright Scholar from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, who is currently
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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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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 29, 2019 (in advance of May 1 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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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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Class of 2019 Salutatorian: Reuben Slater
One of the most valuable lessons Class of 2019 Salutatorian Reuben Slater ’19 (History; Anthropology) learned at SUNY New Paltz
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Class of 2019 Valedictorian: Nicholas Piaquadio
Class of 2019 Valedictorian Nicholas Piaquadio ’19 (Electrical Engineering; Physics) was no stranger to SUNY New Paltz even before he
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Anne Roschelle examines humanitarian crisis at U.S.-Mexico border for “Academic Minute”
Professor Anne Roschelle appeared on the April 29 edition of WAMC’s nationally-syndicated program, “The Academic Minute,” to discuss the humanitarian
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Slow the Flow campaign update: Campus water usage drops by nearly 10 percent
The results are in for the SUNY New Paltz Slow the Flow water conservation campaign, and they are incredibly encouraging.
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Internship Ceremony recognizes applied learning and student leadership
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 The Career Resource Center held its 14th annual Internship Recognition Ceremony on April 20, in
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