Saluting the Class of 2018 at the Senior Toast
Members of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2018 extended a cherished tradition at the College, passing a few final
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Development/Foundation
Late Professor Susan Wisherd’s bequests benefit arts, education and environmental organizations
During her lifetime, New Paltz resident Susan Wisherd was an active supporter of several Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations, including the
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Engineers-in-the-making showcase creativity at spring 2018 Senior Design EXPO
A year’s worth of work in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering came to a head on May 4, 2018, at
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The Dyson Foundation awards $500,000 to SUNY New Paltz to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities
An award from the Dyson Foundation will allow the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz to
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Successful, inspiring alumnae return to campus for Women’s Summit 2018
The College welcomed 25 women back to campus on April 11, 2018 for the fourth Annual Women’s Leadership Summit, sponsored
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Ann Simmons shares tales and lessons from career in international journalism at Ottaway Q & A
Veteran foreign correspondent Ann Simmons, the 2018 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, introduced herself to the SUNY
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New sustainability funding empowers faculty to create farm-based learning experiences for students
SUNY New Paltz faculty are invited to apply for up to $1,000 of funding per year to create farm-based experiential
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Climate scientist Henry Pollack talks optimism and opportunity in stirring Distinguished Speaker address
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series brought internationally-renowned climate and geophysical scientist Henry Pollack to campus on Thursday, April
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Alumnus donates funds to support lecture series
The College is pleased to announce the establishment of The Benjamin Center’s Gary King Visiting Lecturer in Applied Social Research
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Internationally renowned climate scientist Henry Pollack is spring ’18 Distinguished Speaker
SUNY New Paltz will welcome University of Michigan Professor Emeritus Henry Pollack to campus on Thursday, April 5, to deliver
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New Paltz receives grant to train peer SUNY institutions on care for veteran & military students
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has awarded a grant to SUNY New Paltz to support development of a
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Benjamin Center launches new speaker series with MIT professor Ariel White discussing voting and incarceration
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz will host a talk on “Voting Behavior and Punitive Policies” by Ariel White,
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100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration 2018
The class of 2018 will celebrate the countdown to their graduation at the 100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration, Feb. 8, in
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Ann Simmons, LA Times global development writer/editor, named 2018 Ottaway Visiting Professor
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that veteran foreign correspondent Ann Simmons has been named the 2018 James H.
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Alumna establishes new fund to support Autism Spectrum Disorder programs at the College
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the establishment of the Kressner Family Autism Spectrum Disorder Program Fund, a three-year
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New Kyncl Scholarship will support underrepresented students in computer science & engineering
SUNY New Paltz announces the establishment of the Robert Kyncl ’95 and Luz Avila Kyncl ’96 STEM Scholarship Fund, a
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SUNY New Paltz convenes thought and business leaders for second Hudson Valley Future Summit
A large and diverse group of engaged individuals from regional arts, technology, business and education communities gathered at SUNY New
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Community members past and present honor memory of Professor Heinz Meng
The SUNY New Paltz community honored the memory of professor emeritus Heinz Meng (1924-2016) with a special program featuring a
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Walk of Honor pays tribute to campus community
A ribbon cutting was held Oct. 14 for the College’s Walk of Honor, a circular series of engraved bricks that
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More than 430 return to New Paltz for Alumni Reunion 2017
SUNY New Paltz welcomed alumni and guests back to their alma mater for Reunion 2017, a weekend celebration that is
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Distinguished Speaker Janus Adams shares narrative of personal, local and national history
SUNY New Paltz alumna Janus Adams ’67 (Theatre) regaled members of the campus community with a deep and poetic account
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Emmy Award-winning alumna Janus Adams ’67 is fall 2017 Distinguished Speaker
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome National Public Radio broadcaster Janus Adams ’67 (Theatre) to deliver a talk on
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation votes to divest from fossil fuel companies
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board voted overwhelmingly to remove endowment funds from direct investment in fossil fuel companies at
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The College names recipients of 2017 Heritage Awards and Alumni Awards
Every year, SUNY New Paltz presents awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, the event will honor Sue Najork
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College mourns passing of English Professor Emerita Helen Kochant
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Helen Kochant, 87, on Aug. 25.
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College launches new alumni magazine website
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce the launch of the College’s New Paltz Magazine website, a complement to the
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Golfers raise nearly $60,000 for New Paltz students at 19th Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 12 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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40 Under Forty event celebrates alumni achievements
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the 40 Under Forty awards recognition program on Friday, June 9, at Novella’s in New Paltz. The
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Star-studded journalists’ roundtable talks past, present and future of Ottaway Visiting Professorship
A distinguished group of award-winning journalists met with SUNY New Paltz faculty and administrators at the New York Times building
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Athletics unveils new Alumni Wall of Distinction in Elting Gym
The Department of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation has announced a new Alumni Wall of Distinction, which was installed in late
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Faculty rockers & special guests raise $3,000 for Student Retention Fund
SUNY New Paltz’s favorite all-faculty punk rock band, Questionable Authorities, hosted a benefit concert at Bacchus Restaurant in downtown New
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Ottaway Visiting Professor gives address on free trade and financial reporting
Financial journalist and editorial entrepreneur Rob Cox, SUNY New Paltz’s 2017 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, addressed
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Scholarship Reception celebrates generosity and academic excellence
SUNY New Paltz scholarship recipients met with donors, alumni and Foundation Board members at the 2017 Scholarship and Tower Society
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Alumna Jessica Faieta, UN assistant secretary-general, to speak at Saturday Undergraduate Commencement ceremony
Watch Jessica’s speech and view the speech transcript here SUNY New Paltz alumna Jessica Faieta ’85 (Economics/Business Administration) will share
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Banker Michael Keegan will bring years of executive experience to Sunday Undergraduate Commencement address
Watch Michael’s speech and view the speech transcript SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board chair Michael Keegan will offer words of
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Women’s Leadership Summit brings alumnae, professional leaders to campus
In what was both an inspiring and empowering event, the College welcomed 25 women scholars and business leaders, 19 of
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RFK Jr. inspires sell-out crowd with calls for “new energy economy”
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s March 13 talk on “Our Environmental Destiny” drew one of the largest crowds in SUNY New
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April 3 panel will examine intersection of Jewish & LGBTQ identities
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences will present “Jewish & Queer: A panel
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Distinguished Speaker Series to welcome environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. back to campus
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker for the spring 2017 semester is environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son
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Sillins Foundation grant will support courses, lectures and scholarships at New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz students will benefit from a generous grant provided by the Robert Sillins Family Foundation to support programming
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College welcomes Kristin Cash-Holland, new Development Operations officer
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations has announced the appointment of Kristin Cash-Holland ’05 (Accounting) as Assistant Vice President
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Home-grown innovation is theme of first-ever Hudson Valley Future Summit
More than 150 regional entrepreneurs, visionaries, educators, business leaders and artists joined SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff at the
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Medicine and media expert Atkinson gives rousing Distinguished Speaker address on human rights
Dr. Holly Atkinson, former president of the non-profit group Physicians for Human Rights and current senior on-air medical correspondent and
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Dr. Holly Atkinson coming to New Paltz as fall ’16 Distinguished Speaker, Nov. 3
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome Dr. Holly Atkinson to campus on Thursday, Nov. 3, to give
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Alumni scholars and industry leaders return to campus for data analytics panel
Leading figures in the fields of computer science, quantitative analysis, health information technology, social science and marketing spoke before a
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Golfers support New Paltz students at 18th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 13 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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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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“Cheers!” Class of 2016 saluted at Senior Toast
The eighth annual SUNY New Paltz Senior Toast continued the College’s tradition of inviting members of the campus community to
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Distinguished Speaker Kyncl ’95 delivers insider’s take on evolving media landscape
Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations), chief business officer at YouTube and SUNY New Paltz alumnus, visited campus on April 28
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Donors and recipients come together at Scholarship Reception
At an April 15 reception held in the gallery rotunda of the Fine Arts Building, student scholarship recipients were afforded
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YouTube CBO Robert Kyncl ’95 is spring ’16 Distinguished Speaker
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome alumnus and YouTube executive Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations) to campus
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Distinguished Speaker Dr. Nell Irvin Painter shares insightful talk on Sojourner Truth
Dr. Nell Irvin Painter, award-winning scholar, writer and Edwards Professor Emeritus of American History at Princeton University, visited campus on
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Q & A with fall 2015 Distinguished Speaker Dr. Nell Irvin Painter
Fall 2015 Distinguished Speaker and honorary degree recipient Dr. Nell Irvin Painter comes to SUNY New Paltz Thursday, Oct. 15 to deliver
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Distinguished Speaker Series to bring Dr. Nell Irvin Painter to campus
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will welcome 1998 Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. Nell Irvin Painter to campus on
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Foundation Board welcomes new members
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation recently held its annual meeting of the Board of Directors in New York City. New directors elected
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Golfers turn out in record numbers at 17th annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held Monday, June 8 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
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Members of the Class of 2015 raise their glasses at Senior Toast
The sixth annual SUNY New Paltz Senior Toast saw the biggest turnout yet, as hundreds of students joined their faculty
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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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Office of Communication & Marketing recognized with SUNYCUAD Awards
Office of Communication and Marketing staff members have been recognized by The State University of New York Council for University
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Scholarship support allows students to realize their full potential
SUNY New Paltz honored scholarship donors and student recipients at the College’s annual Scholarship Reception held on April 26. Thanks
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Join all-faculty band for talent show benefiting student scholarship fund
The all-faculty band Questionable Authorities will host “New Paltz Got Talent” at Bacchus Restaurant and Bar, with funds benefiting the
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Regina Calcaterra ’88 delivers moving Distinguished Speaker Series talk
The seventh annual Distinguished Speaker Series at SUNY New Paltz saw the return to campus of alumna Regina Calcaterra ’88
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SUNY chancellor and New Paltz president engage with students, alumni during outreach events
New Paltz alumni gathered with President Donald P. Christian and SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher for a dinner and conversation
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New York Times Best-Selling Author Regina Calcaterra ’88 to deliver Distinguished Speaker Series lecture on “The Power of Resilience”
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly welcomes Regina Calcaterra ’88 to campus on Wednesday, March 11. The event
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New Paltz joins the #GivingTuesday Movement
SUNY New Paltz has joined the more than 10,000 organizations worldwide in #Giving Tuesday, a movement aimed at encouraging people
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Richard Louv delivers Distinguished Speaker Series lecture on “The Nature-Rich Life”
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, journalist and author Richard Louv visited the New Paltz campus to speak on “The Nature-Rich Life”
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Scholarship recipients say “thank you” at Day of Gratitude event
The Office of Development recently hosted a special Day of Gratitude event for current SUNY New Paltz scholarship recipients. Roughly
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SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes journalist and author Richard Louv
SUNY Paltz New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly welcomes journalist and author Richard Louv to speak on “The Nature-Rich Life,”
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Reunion registration now open: College to honor Antonio Bonilla ’87 ‘05g, Emeritus Professor Ronald Knapp
SUNY New Paltz alumni will be welcomed back to campus for the Re●Connect | Re●New | Re●Union weekend, with a
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Foundation Board welcomes new members, renews terms
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation held its annual meeting of the Board of Directors on June 16 in New York
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Remembering Wendell Van Lare ’67
Former SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board Director and alumnus Wendell Van Lare ’67 passed away on Friday, July 11, following
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SUNY New Paltz names new senior development officer
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Nicholas Rama as the College’s new senior development officer, effective July 21. “Nick
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Doug Sheppard Golf Classic raises scholarship money for students
More than 130 participants teed off at the annual Doug Sheppard Classic: SUNY New Paltz’s Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday,
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SUNY New Paltz to hold 16th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the Doug Sheppard Classic Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on
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Distinguished Speaker Series to host Ed Carroll ’85 of AMC Networks
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Distinguished Speaker Series proudly announces that Ed Carroll ’85, chief
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SUNY New Paltz announces new alumni association
Welcome to the NEWLY ESTABLISHED SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association. As a graduate of SUNY New Paltz, you are automatically
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz welcomes 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
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…
Read MoreSUNY 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…
Read MoreFoundation makes $20,000 gift to the State University of New York at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ –The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Mich. has made a $20,000 gift of support to The Lucy Delgado Scholarship Endowment at the State University of New York at New Paltz. The gift is made in honor of Dr. Jane Delgado (’73), a SUNY alumnae, former SUNY New Paltz Foundation board…
Read MoreAlumni gift establishes new scholarship fund at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Steven Brody (’73) and Karen Krause Brody (’71, ’80g) have made a $25,000 gift to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences of the State University of New York at New Paltz to create an endowed fund to assist students facing unexpected financial challenges, Dean James Schiffer…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to host Fort Lauderdale area alumni reception
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Donald P. Christian, president of the State University of New York at New Paltz, will host a reception for College alumni on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Fort Lauderdale Westin Hotel, 400 Corporate Lane, Fort Lauderdale. There is a suggested donation of $10. The reception will be from…
Read MoreNew Paltz names director of alumni relations
NEW PALTZ -The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Dow as the College’s new director of alumni relations, effective December 21. Dow served as the director of development services in New Paltz’s Office of Development from February to present. She will continue…
Read MoreGoldblatt gift supports Middle East lecture at alma mater
NEW PALTZ -Howard Goldblatt of North Bethesda, Md., has made a substantial multi-year gift pledge to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LA&S), the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz announced today. The gift will be used to help sponsor a lecture on…
Read MoreNew Paltz’s Alumni Reunion Weekend brings together graduates, faculty and community, Friday, Sept. 21 – Sunday, Sept. 23.
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the details of the annual Alumni Reunion Weekend, Friday, Sept. 21, through Sunday, Sept. 23. This year the College will honor classes that graduated in years ending in a "two" or a "seven." Alumni from all classes are…
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