The campus community was introduced to award-winning science and human rights journalist Sonia Shah, New Paltz’s 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, with a Q&A session at the Honors Center on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Shah joins the New Paltz faculty this semester to teach the seminar “Science, Environment, and…
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SUNY New Paltz names 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
NEW PALTZ – Sonia Shah, an award-winning journalist who covers science and international human rights issues, has been named the 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Shah will join the New Paltz faculty in the spring of 2014 to…
Read moreKeyBank supports scholarships for SUNY New Paltz students
NEW PALTZ — Recently Key Bank made a generous gift to the State University of New York at New Paltz in support student scholarships. “On behalf of SUNY New Paltz, I would like to thank Key Bank for their ongoing generosity of supporting the college, our students, and programs,” said Lisa…
Read moreNew York Conference on Asian Studies creates award to honor New Paltz professor
NEW PALTZ —The New York Conference on Asian Studies (NYCAS) has created the Ronald G. Knapp Award for Distinguished Service to Asian Studies in New York State, in recognition of the work of its long-time executive secretary and emeritus SUNY Distinguished Professor at New Paltz, Ronald Knapp. Knapp became the first…
Read moreNew Paltz honors alumni and faculty with Heritage Awards during Reunion Weekend
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz recognized the dedication of alumni and faculty during Reunion Weekend, Sept. 20-22, on the New Paltz campus. Heritage Awards were presented to alumni and faculty who have distinguished themselves in their careers and communities and embody the ideals of the College….
Read moreEmpire State Bank Charitable Trust donates to New Paltz School of Business
NEW PALTZ – On Thursday, Oct. 3 the State University of New York at New Paltz’s School of Business was presented with a check in the amount of $1,000 on behalf of Empire State Bank Charitable Trust to support the School’s Hall of Fame Ceremony. “We greatly appreciate the generous donation from…
Read moreDistinguished Speaker Series to present expert on Tibetan culture and Buddhism
NEW PALTZ — The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Distinguished Speaker Series proudly announces that Robert A.F. Thurman, an expert on Tibetan culture and Buddhism, will speak on “Tibetan Culture as World Treasure: What It Is, How It Came To Be, What Are Its Gifts Today,”…
Read moreSUNY New Paltz names new vice president for development and alumni relations
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Erica Marks as the College’s new vice president for development and alumni relations after a competitive national search. She will assume her new role on November 1. Marks brings to New Paltz 28 years of fundraising…
Read more7th annual Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture James H. Ottaway, Jr. Speaks on “From Editing Newspapers to Editing Books”
NEW PALTZ – James H. Ottaway, Jr., distinguished journalist, publisher, and newspaper executive, will deliver the seventh annual Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library, at the State University of New York at New Paltz, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.19, in Coykendall Science Building…
Read moreNew Paltz to partner with local businesses in “Hawk Haunts” initiative
NEW PALTZ – The Office of Alumni Relations at the State University of New York at New Paltz is launching “Hawk Haunts,” a new college/village partnership that will provide opportunities for New Paltz alumni to “shop local” and support neighboring small businesses during Reunion Weekend, Sept. 20-22. According to Brenda Dow, director…
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