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
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Events
President’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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“The legacy yet to be written”: President Darrell P. Wheeler sets the tone for 2022-23 with a Welcome Address for the campus community
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler gave his first formal speech as leader of the institution on Friday,
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Welcome new Hawks! Incoming class lands at SUNY New Paltz on Move-In Day 2022
More than 1,000 first-year students made SUNY New Paltz their home away from home during First Year Move-In Day on
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‘Benjamin Wigfall & Communications Village’ opens Sept. 10 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Benjamin Wigfall & Communications Village,” an
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Introducing Faculty Development Center Interim Co-Directors for 2022-23
The following message was shared with all faculty and staff via email on July 18. Dear Colleagues, I am pleased
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College to test mass notification system on Wednesday, July 20
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Wednesday, July 20, at approximately
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Golfers raise funds for students at the annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held June 13 at the Powelton Club in Newburgh,
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40 Under Forty returns with new roster of accomplished alumni
The SUNY New Paltz 40 Under Forty awards recognition program returned to Novellas at New Paltz on June 4 to honor a
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July 21: Webinar for CSEA employees considering a career in nursing
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to offer the following webinar training to employees. Please
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Reflections and resources for Juneteenth 2022
In 2021, the New York State Legislature approved June 19 (Juneteenth) as a state holiday. This year Juneteenth falls on
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Become a better listener with this June 2022 Human Resources training
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is offering a new training, “Honing Your Listening Skills,” for faculty and
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Hudson Valley Artists: The Material, The Thing’ opens June 22 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will open its annual juried exhibition, “Hudson Valley Artists: The
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Allie Schadoff ’22 lays out her post-graduation plans to make dream weddings come true
In a moment when people across the U.S. are racing to get back to activities they put off during the
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New Student Orientation 2022: Dates and resources for students, staff and families
The Center for Student Engagement will host Orientation sessions through summer 2022 to help new first-year and transfer students
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Art History Professor Reva Wolf organizes international Warhol symposium at UPenn
SUNY New Paltz Professor Reva Wolf is the key organizer of an international symposium, “Translating Warhol,” which will serve as a venue for exploring how Andy
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“In almost a year, your life changes”: International Business alumna returns to speak with New Paltz students
When Keydy Espinoza ’21 (International Business) was a student in New Paltz’s School of Business, she always appreciated hearing from
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Eighth annual Memorial Day Ceremony at SUNY New Paltz offers a special tribute to former student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Keith Yennie
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined together on Thursday, May 26, for the College’s 8th annual Memorial Day
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Summer Webinar Series schedule for CSEA employees
The New York State & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training has announced the 2022 Summer Webinar Series of
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Welcome, summer! Friends, colleagues and a new president gather at the annual BBQ
SUNY New Paltz’s annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Picnic and BBQ returned on Tuesday, May 24, as hundreds of colleagues
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Five Classified Staff members earn Presidential Recognition Awards for outstanding campus service
SUNY New Paltz honored five Classified Staff members with Presidential Recognition Awards at the 2022 Faculty & Staff Appreciation
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New Paltz graduates share their thoughts before walking the stage at Commencement 2022
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated a joyful, three-day 2022 Commencement weekend, May 20-22, with our newest graduates looking back
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SUNY New Paltz hosted three in-person Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 and 22, a joyful weekend and a well-deserved
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“May your contributions make the world a better place”: A Senior Toast for the Class of 2022
“Very soon, you’ll be completing your student journey: a journey that has been unique in so many ways. You
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Lavender Ceremony brings together New Paltz LGBTQ+ community
A new favorite Commencement-season tradition at SUNY New Paltz returned on Friday, May 6, as graduating seniors gathered with faculty,
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More than 70 students display 15 innovative projects at Engineering Design EXPO
SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased a wide variety of unique projects and original prototypes
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Art History Associate Professor Keely Heuer is the 2022 Mentor of the Year
In a time-honored tradition, Associate Professor of Art History Keely Heuer was awarded this year’s Undergraduate Research Mentor of the
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Student Research Symposium 2022: 90+ students present original, timely scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned on Friday, May 6, as students from across academic disciplines shared outcomes
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Spring 2022 BFA Thesis Exhibition (Photos)
A beloved Department of Art tradition returned to the SUNY New Paltz campus this spring, as dozens of undergraduate and
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“May you have fair winds and following seas”: Community comes together to celebrate Don and Sandy Christian at their retirement
President Donald P. Christian and Sandy Christian were the guests of honor at three receptions held on campus this month,
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Bringing cultures together: New Paltz Multicultural Fair is a global celebration
SUNY New Paltz is fortunate to be a home away from home to hundreds of international students from the world
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A great day to be on campus: On May 6, students across majors and disciplines share their best work
A number of beloved spring semester traditions are back this year at SUNY New Paltz, with a full schedule of
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the year
With the spring 2022 semester winding down, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 28 events and 27 special fitness
Read MoreScholarship reception celebrates students, donors
SUNY New Paltz scholarship recipients and their guests met with donors, alumni, faculty and Foundation Board members at the 2022
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Barton Gellman gives address at SUNY New Paltz on democracy and national security
Barton Gellman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer for The Atlantic and SUNY New Paltz’s 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting
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Q&A with student theatre director Nico Torrez ’22
Nico Torrez, ‘22 (Theatre Arts) will be making their directorial debut with a play they conceived at McKenna Theatre. “Pages
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Business students tour the world of luxury real estate at Douglas Elliman in Manhattan
A cohort of SUNY New Paltz business students had a chance to practice the the ever-important skill of networking
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“Vincent Who?” Film screening April 28 looks at the history of Asian hate in America
The Asian Studies Program invites all members of the community to a screening of documentary filmmaker Curtis Chin’s award-winning film
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Class of 2022 Salutatorian: Stephanie Trejo
Stephanie Trejo ’22 (Early Childhood & Childhood Education), a first-generation college student from Mount Kisco, New York, found strength in
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Bart Gellman’s lecture “Secrets, Leaks and the National Security State, ” April 26
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce Barton Gellman’s upcoming lecture titled,
Read MoreCollege Council schedules its next meeting for Monday, April 25
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 25, via teleconference.
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New Paltz School of Business hosts an Entrepreneur Expo in Hasbrouck Park on April 27
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business invites one and all to its the first-ever Entrepreneur Expo on Wednesday, April
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BFA & MFA Thesis Exhibitions at the Dorsky Museum, April 29 – May 24
The School of Fine & Performing Arts, Department of Art, and Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz
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More than 100 turn out for Dining Etiquette event hosted by business student clubs
Student leaders from the SUNY New Paltz Management Association and our American Marketing Association chapter hosted an Etiquette Dinner
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Curating Blackness through pop culture history: Recap of graphic designer Kelly Walters’ Design Week address
SUNY New Paltz welcomed renowned author, educator and designer Kelly Walters to campus to provide the opening Keynote Address at
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SUNY’s Got Your Back: Join the statewide effort to help violence survivors
A SUNY initiative to create and distribute personal care items for victims and survivors of violence returns to New Paltz
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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, April 10-15
SUNY New Paltz is honoring Mental Health Week 2022 with a full schedule of events from April 10-15 to help
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Legendary disability activist Judy Heumann discusses past, present and future of disability rights
This year’s Disability Studies Series welcomed Judy Heumann, the internationally recognized Disability Rights activist who served under the Clinton and
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Lily D. McNair at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
Update: Unfortunately, Lily D. McNair, Ph.D., is unable to travel to be with us at Commencement this year. The College
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Ed Carroll ’85 at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz is honored to welcome distinguished alumnus Ed Carroll ’85 (Communication & Media), a recognized leader in the
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the career and contributions of Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (Chemistry), a chemist, engineer, entrepreneur,
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April 9, the Department of Theatre Arts celebrates 50 years of excellence and two beloved professors
SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Theatre Arts is inviting students, faculty and alumni to celebrate the legacy of Professor Emeritus
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A supplier of human connection: Distinguished Speaker Michael Dorf talks wine, music and building community
City Winery Founder and CEO Michael Dorf gave an enlightening lecture on his storied career for SUNY New Paltz’s 14th
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Women’s Leadership Summit returns in person with best and brightest alumnae and leaders
Twenty-eight SUNY New Paltz alumnae and thought leaders offered first-hand career advice on accelerating and achieving professional goals to students
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
April 4, 2022 (in advance of April 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) I wish everyone well at what I know is
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