This exhibition presents fresh perspectives on a century of artistic activity in the Mid-Hudson Valley. It brings to light more than 150 artworks and the connections that link them together. The exhibition gathers together paintings, sculptures, furnishings, prints, drawings, photographs and conceptual works from the permanent collections of the partner organizations that comprise the Hudson Valley Visual Art Collections Consortium (HVVACC).
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Noam Chomsky and Anthony Arnove to honor life’s work of Howard Zinn at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will honor the life’s work and legacy of American historian, activist, and playwright Howard Zinn (1922–2010) with presentations by noted author and philosopher Noam Chomsky and filmmaker and editor Anthony Arnove. This event will be held on Dec. 4,…
Read moreSUNY New Paltz plans two events for 10th Anniversary Remembrance of Sept. 11 attacks
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold two events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The College has organized a panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 8, and a flag-planting ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives and in…
Read moreDennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture to focus on unity of college and community in New Paltz and America
NEW PALTZ –Gerald Benjamin, director of the Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at the State University of New York at New Paltz, will deliver the fifth annual Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture sponsored by the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, in…
Read moreSUNY New Paltz Solar Car attempts to eclipse world speed record
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Solar Car Racing Team is setting its sights high again after recent awards and favorable coverage by Forbes magazine. This time, the team’s goal is to claim the world’s fastest land speed record for a solar-powered vehicle with…
Read morePianoSummer at New Paltz announces winner of the Jacob Flier International Piano Competition
NEW PALTZ –Vladimir Feltsman, artistic director of PianoSummer Festival/Institute at the State University of New York at New Paltz, is pleased to announce that Baron Fenwick of North Carolina is the winner of the 2011 Jacob Flier International Piano Competition. Second and third place winners are YuYoung Park, 21, of…
Read moreLt. Gov. Duffy launches Mid-Hudson Council at New Paltz
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched his Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council Wednesday, July 27. This Council will recreate the relationships between state government and businesses to kick-start regional economic development and grow employment throughout the region. Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy joined local legislatures, business leaders, community members and members of the College…
Read moreAcclaimed pianists Roberto Plano and Jon Nakamatsu to perform at New Paltz Festival
NEW PALTZ –Two highly-praised pianists, Roberto Plano and Jon Nakamatsu will perform during this year’s PianoSummer at New Paltz Festival. Plano’s concert, featuring the music of Beethoven and Liszt, will take place on Saturday, July 16 at 8:00 p.m. in McKenna Theatre located on the campus of the State University of…
Read moreDistinguished Pianists play at New Paltz’s PianoSummer for its 16th year
NEW PALTZ– PianoSummer at New Paltz Institute/Festival is the pinnacle of the summer arts season in the Hudson Valley. Under the direction of internationally renowned pianist Vladimir Feltsman, the Institute/Festival begins its 16th season on July 9 with concerts, recitals, master classes, lectures and a piano competition. Concerts and events take…
Read moreCommencement 2011
The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2011 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday May 22 on the Old Main Quadrangle. The graduate ceremony will be held on Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m., the same location. This year’s ceremonies will recognize and…
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