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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Events
College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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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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At Study Abroad Fair, students encounter a world of possibilities
The Center for International Programs (CIP) at SUNY New Paltz hosted its annual fall Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 29.
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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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Benjamin Center renaming event honors founder’s lifetime of service to the College and community
SUNY New Paltz administrators and notable regional and state officials gathered on Sept. 30 to christen The Benjamin Center for
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Men’s soccer game will honor alumni and veterans and benefit Wounded Warrior Project
SUNY New Paltz will be the site of a major community event honoring the nation’s veterans and celebrating the College’s
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“Blood Moon” eclipse viewing brings hundreds to campus
SUNY New Paltz opened the doors of the Smolen Observatory for a special public viewing of the total lunar eclipse
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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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A wealth of opportunity for future students at SUNY College Fair
For the third consecutive year, SUNY New Paltz was the host site of a State University of New York College
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Free, open sessions at School of Business to offer advising for MBA prospects
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will be offering free information sessions to provide students and community members with
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College gets in on the food and fun at Taste of New Paltz 2015
The 25th Annual Taste of New Paltz was held Sept. 19 at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, and SUNY New Paltz
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IDMH coordinates military sensitivity training for professional and aspiring care providers
The Institute of Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz collaborated with Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP) to sponsor
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Ulster County Tech Wizards visit campus for 3D training
Approximately 20 young representatives of the Ulster County Tech Wizards came to SUNY New Paltz this September to take two
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2015-16 Harrington STEM Lecture series opens with astronomer Bob Berman
The Harrington STEM Lectures at SUNY New Paltz kick off the 2015-16 season with astronomer Bob Berman, author of “Zoom:
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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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The annual Louis and Mildred Resnick Distinguished Lecture Series at SUNY New Paltz is underway and this semester’s theme “Jews
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Reunion registration now open: College to honor Amber Greene ’03, Onika Jervis ’93 ’05g, and Emeritus Professor William B. Rhoads
SUNY New Paltz alumni will be welcomed back to campus for Alumni Weekend and Reunion, with a variety of activities
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President addresses New Paltz Chamber of Commerce at campus event
At a Sept. 9 luncheon with the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, President Donald P. Christian defined the core
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Biology students and faculty present research at 100th ESA Annual Meeting
Six SUNY New Paltz students and two faculty members represented the College at the 100th annual meeting of the Ecological
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Veterans’ Office kicks off mentoring program with BBQ at VFW
The SUNY New Paltz Office of Veteran & Military Services has coordinated a new Veteran, Military and Dependent Mentoring Program
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Come one, come all! SUNY New Paltz visits the 2015 N.Y. State Fair
Representatives of SUNY New Paltz returned to Syracuse, N.Y. on Sunday, Aug. 30 to take part in the State University
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UC Executive visits campus, unveils new mobile app for UCAT bus system
Ulster County Executive Mike Hein held a press conference at SUNY New Paltz on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to announce a
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Convocation ceremony ushers in 2015-16 academic year
Representatives of administrative offices and academic departments donned traditional caps and gowns and were joined by a bevy of faculty,
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President’s 2015 State of the College address
On Aug. 21, President Donald P. Christian spoke before faculty, staff and administrators on topics including the many recent successes
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On Moving In Day, campus community pitches in to welcome new students
SUNY New Paltz celebrated its annual Moving In Day on Aug. 20, when more than 1,100 first-year students and their
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College to welcome more than 1,800 new students
SUNY New Paltz welcomed 1,100 first-year students and their families for Moving In Day on Aug. 20. According to L. David
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Ridgeview Hall – a new modern living and learning environment – opens doors to student residents
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the opening of Ridgeview Hall, a modern, 225-bed residence hall that will help meet significant
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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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IIB graduation ceremony caps three-week program for international students
Roughly 100 students and young business professionals from Latin American nations visited SUNY New Paltz this July for the Summer
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Science & Engineering dean speaks at MakerBot factory opening
At a July 22 ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating the opening of a new MakerBot factory in Brooklyn, N.Y., Dan Freedman, dean
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The Dorsky Museum announces Jervis McEntee: Painter-Poet of the Hudson River School
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is delighted to present Jervis McEntee: Painter-Poet of the Hudson
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Mexican faculty visit SUNY New Paltz for language and cultural immersion
In 2013 President Barack Obama, working in collaboration with Mexican President Peña Nieto and other Latin American heads of state,
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CRREO to host regional arts, culture, heritage conference July 20
On July 20, the Center for Research, Regional Education & Outreach at SUNY New Paltz will host a conference titled
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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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One Book/One New Paltz names “Orange is the New Black” as fall read
The One Book/One New Paltz Committee has chosen Piper Kerman’s memoir, “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a
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Regional tech leaders tour Advanced Manufacturing Center at HV Tech Meetup
A special session of the Hudson Valley Tech (HV Tech) Meetup series was held Wednesday, June 10 at the Hudson
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The Dorsky Museum and four Ulster County partners launch searchable database of art collections
View more photos at http://sunynewpaltz.zenfolio.com/p691240373. The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz, lead member of the Hudson Valley
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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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The Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz presents “Here Come the Videofreex” on June 24 at the Rosendale Theatre
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will present a Hudson Valley sneak preview of the new
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The Stories We Tell: Hudson Valley Artists 2015 opens at The Dorsky on June 20
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the opening of its annual exhibition of new work
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Service and sacrifice honored at Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony
More than 150 SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff, many of whom are among the more than 200 veterans,
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Creative Writing students find inspiration on Historic Huguenot Street
Twenty-eight SUNY New Paltz students with a passion for creative writing participated in a tour of Historic Huguenot Street (HHS),
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Exemplary employees receive Presidential Awards at annual College BBQ
The annual SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic was held May 20 in the Old Main Quad. As
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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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IDMH to host disaster mental health summit
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz will host an all-day summit, bringing together leaders of
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History, family and academic achievement commemorated at First World Graduation
Select representatives of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2015 were inaugurated into the First World New Paltz (FWNP) alumni
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Honors Program sends off 2015 graduates with ceremony and reception
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program provides highly motivated students with an atmosphere conducive to independent thinking, creativity, respect and
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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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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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Induction ceremony recognizes 2015 class of School of Business Hall of Famers
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business established its Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor professional and educational merit
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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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First World New Paltz alumni honor legacy of opportunity at the College
When the organizers of the 2015 First World Reunion investigated the foundations of educational opportunity at SUNY New Paltz, some
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Alumnus returns to campus to discuss doctoral research in neuroscience
Joseph DiPietro ’08 (Psychology – Psychobiology), doctoral candidate at the Fetcho Lab in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University,
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Dutchess County Executive tours 3D printing facilities
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Marc Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive, and Ron Hicks, Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Economic Development, to
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Turkish programming reinforces College’s international engagement
Two events this month highlighted SUNY New Paltz’s relationships with Turkish students and universities, and its commitment to cultural and
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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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XAE Induction Ceremony celebrates academic excellence of EOP students
[Click here to view full gallery and download photos] The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz hosted the
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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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History student helps kick off Healthy Ulster County Week
Marykate Acquisto ’15 (History) has high hopes for Healthy Ulster County Week—after all she was instrumental in planning the initiative
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Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty receive Excellence in Scholarship Award
At a recent meeting of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty, Dean Laura Barrett presented Michelle Woods, associate
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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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John Bellinger, former State Department legal advisor, speaks on international law
SUNY New Paltz welcomed John Bellinger to campus Monday, April 27, for a lecture entitled “Confronting the Islamic State: Challenges
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Q&A with Bre Pettis, Undergraduate Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient
SUNY New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of humane letters (L.H.D.) degree to Bre Pettis, during the Undergraduate Commencement
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Students aim for innovation and profitability at Business Plan Contest
A semester’s worth of preparation culminated April 22 at the SUNY New Paltz Business Plan Contest, when five teams of
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Ottaway Visiting Professor gives talk on issues in modern journalism
Award-winning author and multimedia narrative journalist Alissa Quart, the 2015 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY
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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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Alumna shares Facebook findings at campus event
What do our Facebook tendencies say about the way we view relationships? One SUNY New Paltz alumna returned to campus
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Documentary screening to call attention to sexual assault prevention and education policies
SUNY New Paltz will host a screening of “The Hunting Ground,” a new documentary addressing issues of sexual assault on
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Annual IDMH conference addresses health consequences of climate change
The SUNY New Paltz Institute of Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) hosted its 12th annual conference on Friday, April 17. Entitled
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SUNY New Paltz sponsors 60th anniversary of the New Paltz Regatta
SUNY New Paltz will be one of several sponsors for the New Paltz Regatta 2015, to be held on May
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Panel discusses employment discrimination, human rights in U.S. and China
A panel of employment discrimination specialists from the U.S. and China, including a New Paltz alumnus, presented a discussion on
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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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College partners with Rockefeller Institute to host severe weather forum
SUNY New Paltz is one of seven SUNY campuses partnering with the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government to host
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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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New Paltz students providing free SAT prep through Let’s Get Ready program
A partnership between SUNY New Paltz and the Newburgh School District through Let’s Get Ready, a non-profit organization that supports
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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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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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School of Business announces 2015 Hall of Fame inductees
The School of Business is pleased to announce the 2015 Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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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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Chancellor Zimpher honors SUNY New Paltz students for leadership, excellence
Five SUNY New Paltz students have been selected for the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, based on their distinctive academic,
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health to host annual conference
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz will host “Preparing for the Health and Mental Health Consequences
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Marketing association event brings alumni to campus for panel discussion
For many students in the School of Business, learning what it takes to secure employment opportunities during and after college
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Watson Technologies Director gives lecture on Jeopardy!-winning AI system
Eric W. Brown, director of Watson Technologies at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Lab, gave a talk at SUNY
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Sojourner Truth Library celebrates faculty authors
In an event attended by faculty and staff across the disciplines, the Sojourner Truth Library (STL) hosted its second annual
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School of Education showcases programs before NCATE Board of Examiners
Program leaders, administrators, faculty, staff and students from the SUNY New Paltz School of Education gathered at events taking place
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SUNY New Paltz achieves STARS Silver Rating, announces spring meet-up series
SUNY New Paltz has joined an exclusive list of fewer than 350 higher education institutions that have earned recognition from
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School of Business to host CPA examination preparation and review courses
The School of Business, through the Business Institute, is offering CPA examination preparation and review courses on the New Paltz
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CRREO hosts “The Future of the Wallkill River” event on April 23
The Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz will host “The Future of the Wallkill
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Ottaway Visiting Professor to give talk on April 13
Author and multimedia narrative journalist Alissa Quart, the 2015 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, will give a
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Prominent doctor to speak on acid reflux disease epidemic
Dr. Jonathan E. Aviv, one of the leading authorities on acid reflux disease, will share his expertise on the disease’s
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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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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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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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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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Students and staff organize Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
SUNY New Paltz was one of more than 50 international host locations for the second annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon this
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Prominent higher education researcher presents on “High Impact Learning Practices”
Dr. George Kuh, chancellor’s professor emeritus of higher education at Indiana University, presented his research on effective strategies and policies
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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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