Celebrating spring 2023 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students at the President’s Reception for Outstanding Graduates
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Events
“Value the time, embrace it!” Senior Toast 2023 celebrates memories made and a bright future ahead
The Senior Toast is one of the most cherished traditions at SUNY New Paltz, as students spend some of their
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Video links for Commencement 2023, May 19-21
SUNY New Paltz will be livestreaming all three ceremonies during our weekend-long Commencement celebration, May 19-21, 2023. You can use
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Student Research Symposium 2023: 90+ students present original, thought-provoking scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned on Friday, May 5, as students from across academic disciplines shared outcomes
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Engineering EXPO 2023 brings 16 innovative prototypes and projects to SUNY New Paltz
More than 70 SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased innovative capstone projects and prototypes at
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The Hon. Kevin R. Bryant ’93, New York State Supreme Court Justice of the Third Judicial District of New York, will deliver the Saturday Commencement address at SUNY New Paltz on May 20, 2023
On May 20, 2023, SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumnus, the Hon. Kevin R. Bryant ’93 (Political Science), Justice
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl ’95 at 2023 Commencement ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl ’95 (International Relations), an internationally recognized leader in the
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As classes end, Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters
With the spring 2023 semester winding to a close, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 30 Stressbuster events from
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Annual scholarship reception celebrates students and donors during the Inauguration of President Wheeler
SUNY New Paltz Foundation scholarship recipients and their guests met with donors, alumni, faculty and Foundation Board members at the
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President’s May 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dear Colleagues: Our campus community is fast approaching the end of another academic cycle, with May Commencement only a few
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SUNY New Paltz Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, May 10
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Haggerty
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The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Notes for Tomorrow,” an exhibition
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May 10: WellNYS webinar on fitting in your favorite physical activity
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health, but the challenge
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Tattoo Talk: Stephanie Rott ’23 (Graphic Design) curates student ink stories for graphic design thesis
For her Graphic Design senior thesis, Stephanie Rott ’23 sought to display SUNY New Paltz students’ personal graphic art
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Four New Paltz students honored with 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
Four SUNY New Paltz students received Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence at a SUNY-wide award ceremony on Monday, April 24,
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EOP to honor its best and brightest at 2023 XAE induction
The Educational Opportunity Program at the State University of New York New Paltz will host the 19th Annual Chi
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The impact of SUNY New Paltz: Inauguration concludes with a conversation on University and community stewardship
The Inauguration of SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler concluded on Friday, April 21, with an engaging
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SUNY New Paltz celebrates the Inauguration of ninth President Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler
NEW PALTZ – The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated the Inauguration of President Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler at an Investiture Ceremony
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The transformative power of higher education: Inauguration kicks off with celebration of student-faculty collaboration and scholarship
The Inauguration of SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler began on Wednesday, April 19, with a forum and
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Video links for Inauguration events, April 19-21
For those who are unable to attend the Inauguration of President Darrell P. Wheeler, April 19-21, the University will be
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Our University, Our Future: Inauguration program concludes April 21 with conversation about SUNY New Paltz’s impact in the community
SUNY New Paltz has planned three days of on-campus festivities from April 19 through April 21 to commemorate the inauguration of Dr. Darrell
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Our University, Our Future: Inauguration kicks off April 19 with celebrations of the power of public higher education
SUNY New Paltz has planned three days of on-campus festivities from April 19 through April 21 to commemorate the inauguration of Dr.
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Our University, Our Future – Inaugural events include panel discussions, student/faculty research and more
SUNY New Paltz has planned three days of on-campus festivities from April 19 through April 21 to commemorate the inauguration of Dr.
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to celebrate the Inauguration of ninth President Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler will be installed formally on April 20, 2023, as SUNY New Paltz’s ninth president — the first
Read MoreSpring 2023 alumni events celebrate nostalgia, success of the University
This March, more than 100 alumni and former and current faculty members gathered to meet with President Darrell P. Wheeler
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President’s April 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dear Faculty and Staff: I wish you all a successful and sane end to the semester. Be sure to take
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Questionable Authorities concert to raise funds for the Student Crisis Fund
Questionable Authorities is hosting its annual fundraiser on April 14, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Bacchus Restaurant in New Paltz.
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Poetry and prose wanted! Students are invited to submit for Celebration of Writing Day, May 5
UPDATED with new submission deadline information. Deadline is now April 20, 2023 The annual Celebration of Writing Day at SUNY
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Mental Health Awareness Day highlights support and resources for students, March 28
The spring 2023 Mental Health Awareness Day is taking place this Tuesday, March 28. The main event is the Mental Health Fair from
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Students in Action: Young campus activists discuss their journeys in social movements at SUNY New Paltz and beyond
From the Civil Rights era of the 1960s to the social justice movements of today, SUNY New Paltz has a
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University presents honorary doctoral degree to Lily McNair, first woman president of Tuskegee University
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler presented an honorary doctoral degree to Lily McNair, Ph.D., former Tuskegee University president
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Colleagues gather at the Library to celebrate faculty authorship
A campus tradition made a happy return on Tuesday, March 7, as SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff
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Come swap children’s clothes, toys and books at the Theatre Costume Shop, March 31
After a successful exchange last December, the Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz invites the community to
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Women’s Leadership Summit returns to SUNY New Paltz March 29
The University will welcome more than 40 SUNY New Paltz alumnae back to campus on March 29, 2023, for the
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So much information, so little time: Emmy award-winning news anchor Chris Hayes speaks at New Paltz about ‘Life in the Attention Age’
Award-winning news anchor for MSNBC Chris Hayes captured the attention of a sold-out crowd of campus community members during SUNY
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President’s March 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
It is my pleasure to share this month’s academic, personnel, budgetary and programming updates. Personnel Updates: Provost Search: Our finalists
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Dorsky Museum announces Hudson Valley Artists 2023 Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the acquisition of new artwork by
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March 3: 28th annual Multicultural Education Conference
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students, and community members to the 28th annual Multicultural
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Students: Applications now open for Alternative Spring Break 2023
SUNY New Paltz’s Alternative Spring Break tradition is back, giving students an opportunity to join a team of
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“Life in the Attention Age”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Chris Hayes, March 4
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an afternoon with Chris Hayes, Emmy-winning host, “All In with Chris
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Black History Month 2023 at New Paltz: Events for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn, reflect
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Rebecca Shaw ’22 sparks conversation on sustainable fashion with research project
Rebecca Shaw ’22 (Business) always considered herself aware of environmental issues, but it wasn’t until she studied fast fashion in
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LGBTQ+ Allies workshops in February for all campus community members
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting two sets of workshops this month for students, staff and
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Council schedules its next meeting for Thursday, Feb. 9
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. This will be
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President’s February 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
I hope you are all settling into the second half of this academic year and gearing up for an exciting
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Skills for Success: CSEA employees can enroll in over 80 courses and webinars for spring 2023
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to announce the spring 2023 Skills for Success program. These
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Fall 2022 Business Plan Contest showcases student entrepreneurial spirit
A campus tradition returned as the fall 2022 semester came to a close, with both undergraduate and graduate students presenting
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‘The Historic Woodstock Art Colony: The Arthur A. Anderson Collection’ opens on Feb. 4, 2023, at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “The Historic Woodstock Art Colony: The
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Let’s eat! Holiday Luncheon returns to recognize and thank Classified Staff
A beloved SUNY New Paltz tradition was back in 2022, as friends and colleagues gathered for the annual Classified Staff
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Computer science seniors showcase prototypes, internship work as capstone projects
From a search engine that may be a potential rival to Google to a student database for school districts,
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“The richness of multiculturalism”: New Paltz celebrates international programs at end-of-year festival
Year after year, SUNY New Paltz welcomes hundreds of international students from all over the world, and each semester the
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Celebrating fall 2022 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students for the Outstanding Graduates Ceremony on Wednesday,
Read More‘Hudson Valley Artists 2023: Homespun’ opens Feb. 4 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will open its annual Hudson Valley Artists exhibition, “Hudson Valley Artists
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the fall 2022 semester
With the fall 2022 semester winding to a close, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 20 Stressbuster events from
Read MorePresident’s December 2022 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
I wish to thank the many academic and professional faculty, administrators and retirees who joined Donovan and me at the
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Three generations of volunteerism made the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library’s book sale a family affair
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library held their first full-scale book sale in more than two years during the
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Children’s clothes, toys and book swap at the Theatre Costume Shop, Dec. 13
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz invites the community to add some sustainability to their holiday
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Without Limits roundtable convenes to discuss history of gender oppressions, and ways to create change
At a moment in time when feminist activism is coinciding with racial and LGBTQ+ movements, a College of Liberal
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A celebration for Disability Resource Director Jean Vizvary’s retirement, Nov. 30
This invitation was originally sent to faculty and staff via email on Nov. 21. Please save the date, next Wednesday,
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Metal Program Director Myra Mimlitsch-Gray delivers lecture at Yale Art Gallery symposium
Art Professor and Metal Program Director Myra Mimlitsch-Gray was invited to present at a Yale University Art Gallery fall
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Renewable energy researcher visits New Paltz for Harrington STEM Lecture
For the final fall 2022 Harrington STEM Lecture on Nov. 15, New Paltz welcomed another member of the SUNY
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Nov. 19 & 20: “Frog & Toad” take the stage in Theatre Arts thesis by Senior Katie Gudzik ’22
Years of learning about hitting marks, lighting cues and librettos have led Katie Gudzik ’22 (Theater Arts)’s Honors Program
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Dorsky Museum announces three new exhibitions for February 2023
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share details about the exciting new exhibitions that will open in
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Remembering the sacrifice: Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration salutes campus veteran and military community
Students, faculty, alumni and staff came together to toast those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S.
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Education alumni return to their alma mater to share strategies for teaching climate solutions
SUNY New Paltz convened a panel of six local Hudson Valley K-12 teachers, five of whom are New Paltz School
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Oasis/Haven are moving to a new location, and you’re invited to the Grand Opening on Nov. 14
Oasis/Haven, the crisis hotline and walk-in center where SUNY New Paltz students can seek counseling services from peers, will
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PitchFest puts local startups to the test with rapid entrepreneurial showcase
Designed to connect investors with entrepreneurs and business owners, the Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz bridges
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr addresses the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 education
Sarah Carr, the award-winning education journalist, and the 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 16
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Haggerty
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Call for proposals and requests: Winter Professional Development Days will be held Jan. 19-20, 2023
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is planning for our fourth annual, campus-wide Professional Development Days on Jan.
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EOP holiday tradition of supporting local children returns to campus
Once again, as the holiday season approaches, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz and its national honor
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President’s November 2022 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dear Faculty and Staff: Welcome to the fading days of our Hudson Valley fall foliage. I write to update you
Read More2022 Alumni Reunion Weekend welcomes alumni back to campus
SUNY New Paltz welcomed more than 200 alumni back to the College for Alumni Reunion Weekend on Oct. 14-16, 2022. Guests
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Nov. 2: WellNYS webinar on the benefits of practicing positivity
Did you know that spending just five minutes a day practicing positivity can help boost your mood, build resilience, experience
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Meet the candidates for Sojourner Truth Library Dean, Nov. 1 – 8
The following information was sent to New Paltz faculty and staff via email on Oct. 25. The search committee for
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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, Oct. 24-28
Mental Health Week returns to SUNY New Paltz for fall 2022 with a full schedule of events from Oct. 24-28
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Humor has the power to unite: Distinguished Speaker Liza Donnelly talks cartooning in dark times
Award-winning cartoonist and writer for The New Yorker Liza Donnelly gave a rousing talk on the unifying power of editorial
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New Paltz wins two SUNY Outstanding Student Affairs Awards
SUNY New Paltz’s Division of Student Affairs was honored with both a program and a professional award at the annual
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Dorsky Museum announces Hudson Valley Artists 2022 Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that it will be acquiring new artwork
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Nov. 1: Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr to speak on COVID-19 and the future of American education
Education journalist Sarah Carr, the fall 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, will
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Harrington STEM Lecture makes the connection between income levels and health outcomes
The fall 2022 Harrington STEM Lecture brought out Shannon L. LaDeau, disease ecologist at Millbrook, New York’s Cary Institute of
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College announces 2022 Heritage and Alumni Award winners
SUNY New Paltz presents annual awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, honorees will receive
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Upcoming fall events hosted by the President’s Office for the campus community
The Office of President Darrell Wheeler will be hosting or co-hosting a number of events in the second half of
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“What can I do with a philosophy major?”: Oct. 14 panel brings successful alumni back to campus
The Department of Philosophy will host an Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 14, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the
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Faculty: Please join the GE Board for conversations about improving General Education at New Paltz
The General Education (GE) Board at SUNY New Paltz will be hosting a series of cross-disciplinary conversations this fall to
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“The Power of Humor”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Liza Donnelly, Oct. 18
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with Liza Donnelly, award-winning cartoonist and writer for The
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Performance by singer-songwriter, pianist Sarah Perrotta ’02 to kick off Alumni Reunion Weekend, Oct. 14
Singer-songwriter, pianist and SUNY New Paltz alumna Sarah Perrotta ’02 (Jazz Studies) and her band (including a string quartet!) will
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Literacy Center offering a complimentary online K-12 assessment in December
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring a complimentary online Literacy Assessment Clinic for students in grades 2
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr discusses importance of lifting voices in education journalism at introductory Q&A
Sarah Carr, the fall 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, offered insight into the need for elevating children
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Odell Winfield talk on library services includes full-circle moment honoring late Black Studies professor’s legacy
This year’s Dennis O’Keefe Lecture at SUNY New Paltz paid tribute to a beloved, late Black Studies professor who helped
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Call for donations to support Hurricane Fiona relief
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in line with the fifth annviersary of Hurricane Maria, there will be a donation box
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“She followed the blueprint”: Alumna Ciara Devlin ’22 shows how networking led her to prestigious accounting firm
It was a full-circle moment when Ciara Devlin ’22 (Accounting; Finance) spoke to a group of students in SUNY New
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College to test mass notification system on Tuesday, Oct. 4
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at approximately
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Monday, Sept. 12
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, in Haggerty
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Journalist Sarah Carr joins campus community as fall 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Sarah Carr to the campus
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College invites alumni to celebrate legacy families at SUNY New Paltz this fall
This fall, the annual Generations Pinning Ceremony will invite alumni to present SUNY New Paltz students within their families with
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Alumni Reunion Weekend events scheduled to engage alumni across generations, Oct. 14-16
SUNY New Paltz will welcome alumni and guests back to their alma mater for Alumni Reunion Weekend on Oct. 14-16,
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Newly renamed and reopened: Visit the Digital Scholarship Center at the Sojourner Truth Library
The Digital Scholarship Center (formerly the DASH Lab) is reopening at the Sojourner Truth Library in fall 2022, as an
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Library services for underserved communities: Odell Winfield will deliver the 15th annual Dennis O’Keefe Lecture on Sept. 15
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Odell Winfield, the founder and executive director of the Library at the A.J. Williams-Myers African
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“The future lies with you”: Newest students welcomed at 2022 Convocation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz community marked an important annual tradition with the fall 2022 Convocation ceremony, welcoming more than 1,700
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