Heritage and Horizons: A series of interdisciplinary events celebrating Black History Month 2024
The Black History Month Steering Committee at SUNY New Paltz announces a series of academic and social programs to take
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Events
Successful renovation of Awosting Hall adds fourth floor and many more upgrades for student residents
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated the successful renovation of Awosting Hall, one of the University’s 14 student residence halls,
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Department of Music announces eclectic Concert Series lineup for spring 2024
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share its lineup for the spring 2024 Concert Series,
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Celebrating fall 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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Resnick Lecture Series delivers expert, timely analysis on Jewish Studies
For nearly 35 years, SUNY New Paltz’s Louis and Mildred Resnick Institute’s Distinguished Lectureship Series has been a preeminent
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the fall 2023 semester
With the fall 2023 semester coming to an end, SUNY New Paltz’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering multiple Stressbuster events
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Department of Art hosts Dec. 1 reception for 2023 Senior Art Exhibition, “The Final Boss: Thesis Edition”
SUNY New Paltz Visual Arts majors graduating in December 2023 invite one and all to a night of art and fellowship,
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“Education must adapt”: President Darrell P. Wheeler shares a vision for the future of higher education as 2023 O’Keefe Lecturer
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler shared an innovative view on public higher education’s future as this year’s featured
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Amanda Sperber presents a reimagined view of international reporting
Amanda Sperber, the award-winning international correspondent, and fall 2023 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New
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“Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies” opens Nov. 17 at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present “Hooded, or Being Black for Dummies,” a comedic drama by
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Learn about free training and professional development opportunities, Nov. 15
Faculty, staff, and students can learn new skills or earn professional certificates by taking courses through LinkedIn Learning, an online training
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EOP holiday tradition of supporting local children returns to campus in 2023
Once again, as the holiday season approaches, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz is bringing back their
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Fall 2023 Ottaway Professor Amanda Sperber to speak on international reporting Nov. 2
SUNY New Paltz fall 2023 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism Professor Amanda Sperber, a foreign correspondent, will
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Fall 2023 Distinguished Speaker Sonali Kolhatkar shares insights on the power of storytelling in shifting media narratives
Award-winning journalist and author Sonali Kolhatkar gave a rousing talk on how intentional storytelling can inspire social change as the
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Chemistry Rocks! Family Mole Night in campus science labs returns Oct. 26
Students and faculty in SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Chemistry will welcome families to experience exciting, live scientific experiments on
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Amanda Sperber discusses the importance of diverse perspectives in journalism
Amanda Sperber, the fall 2023 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, extolled the need for diverse narratives
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The October 2023 WellNYS Challenge: Get to know your community
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for October 2023, which encourages employees to
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Events and programs from the Title IX Working Group
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, SUNY New Paltz’s Title IX Working Group will offer several events and activities
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Bringing history: Sojourner Truth descendant and author Barbara Allen shares how she honors the abolitionist icon’s legacy
SUNY New Paltz welcomed children’s book author Barbara Allen, a sixth-generation granddaughter of Sojourner Truth, for a moving tribute to
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College Radio Day is Oct. 6 – Listen live on WFNP The Edge!
WFNP The Edge, the campus radio station run by SUNY New Paltz students, has a full schedule of broadcasts and
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Bringing the Gift of Life: Students make a match with donor recruitment drive
Saving lives is no small task, but SUNY New Paltz student Gavriel “Gavi” Goldstein ’23 ‘24g (Psychological Science) is
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Mental Health Fair highlights support and resources for students, Sept. 27
Each semester, New Paltz brings mental health supports and resources, along with fun self-care activities, to help students build resilience
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One Book, One New Paltz: Join a community read of Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Klara and the Sun”
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz has announced that the 2023 One Book, One New Paltz tradition community read
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President Darrell P. Wheeler will speak about public higher education’s role in our communities on Nov. 13
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler will deliver the 2023 Dennis O’Keefe Lecture on Monday, Nov. 13, at
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Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art to host 22nd annual benefit gala on Oct. 7
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will host their 22nd annual benefit gala on Oct. 7,
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Sept. 14, the Dorsky Museum memorializes the life of Frank Boyer
The Dorsky Museum will host a memorial event for the late Frank Boyer on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5-7 p.m.
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University welcomes new Hawks at high-energy, reimagined Convocation ceremony
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff came together on Aug. 30 to cheer on new first-year and transfer students at
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Building on strength, shaping our future: President Wheeler delivers 2023 State of the University address
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler reflected on his first year in office and outlined goals and priorities for
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Media Day offers tips and mentorship for those entering careers in journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism hosted an engaging alumni panel discussion and Q&A on navigating the media field,
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New students: Have some fun and meet new people during Welcome Week!
The newest SUNY New Paltz Hawks are taking their first flight on campus, and the University is offering a
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 1,800 new students for 2023-24
More than 1,100 first-year students and 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the
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Guidance on hiring American Sign Language interpreters for campus events and activities
SUNY New Paltz has updated the process by which American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are hired for translation services for
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American Red Cross and New Paltz host successful shelter exercise at Elting Gymnasium
SUNY New Paltz Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross conducted a mass emergency sheltering training exercise on
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American Red Cross shelter exercise at Elting Gymnasium Aug. 5
SUNY New Paltz will co-lead an emergency sheltering exercise with the American Red Cross on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 8:30
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Record number of engineering students presented projects at spring 2023 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference
A record number of engineering students presented original research during the ninth annual SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) at SUNY Maritime in
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Bestselling author Carmen Maria Machado speaks at SUNY New Paltz on the power of creativity
In the final event of the 2023 Without Limits series, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences welcomed bestselling, award-winning
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Bringing hearing and Deaf communities together: Hailey Meyer ’23 crafts inclusive art curriculum
For her senior Honors Program thesis, SUNY New Paltz alumna Hailey Meyer ’23 (Visual Arts Education) sought to make
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July 12: WellNYS webinar on exploring the great outdoors
New York State has plenty of great places to hike during the summer, whether it be a challenging mountain hike
Read MoreGolfers raise funds to support students at the Annual Doug Sheppard Classic
New Paltz faculty, staff and alumni, local businesspeople, and friends of the Sheppard family came out for this year’s Doug
Read More“Purple Haze: Art and Drugs Across the Americas” exhibition opens Sept. 9 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Purple Haze: Art and Drugs Across
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AC² Community recognizes graduates and celebrates 35th anniversary
The SUNY New Paltz AMP & CSTEP Community (AC²) Program celebrated a landmark anniversary at a joyous annual recognition ceremony,
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Juneteenth 2023: New York events for celebration and reflection
In 2021, the New York State Legislature approved June 19 (Juneteenth) as a state holiday. Offices at SUNY New Paltz
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June 14: WellNYS webinar on starting and ending day with positive habits
Self-care and positive habits go hand-in-hand, but the trick is to carve time at the start and end of the
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New Paltz graduates share their thoughts before walking the stage at Commencement 2023
In the moments before Commencement, you can feel the energy in the air: students’ excitement at walking the stage and
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Appreciation BBQ marks unofficial start of summer for faculty & staff
Hundreds of friends and colleagues gathered on the Parker Quad on Tuesday, May 23 for good food and good company
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Distinguished scholars celebrate at 2023 Honors Program graduation ceremony
On May 21, the SUNY New Paltz Honors Program lauded the high-caliber work ethic and performance of new graduates with
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“Hold this moment in time”: First World New Paltz celebrates 50th annual graduation ceremony
Dozens of SUNY New Paltz students stood before a standing-room-only audience of family, friends and faculty members and were inducted
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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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“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
Read More‘Notes for Tomorrow’ exhibition opens June 17 at The Dorsky Museum
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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