News from Human Resources – July 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: WESLEY BENJAMIN (Custodial) has
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Faculty/Staff News
College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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Theatre faculty’s professional network delivers early career experiences for students, alumni
Associate Professor of Theatre Design Andrea Varga prides herself in nurturing the professional lives of her department’s students and alumni.
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Art professor brings shadow-based theatre project to Iceland
The travelling arts collective Cave Dogs, led by Professor of Art Suzanne Stokes, brought a wholly original visual arts event
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On latest “Academic Minute,” Stephen DiDomenico discusses research into how technology affects face-to-face interactions
Assistant Professor Stephen DiDomenico appeared on the July 12 edition of WAMC’s nationally-syndicated program “The Academic Minute” to share fascinating
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“To Ask a Question / To Carry on Without an Answer,” a SUNY New Paltz alumni art exhibition, opens July 27 at Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs
The Department of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce “To Ask a Question / To Carry On
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News from Human Resources – June 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MALLORY AMENEIROS (University Police)
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Associate Vice President for Student Affairs announces retirement
Linda Eaton, associate vice president for Student Affairs at SUNY New Paltz, has announced her intention to retire at the
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Longtime Vice President for Enrollment Management announces retirement
David Eaton, vice president for enrollment management at SUNY New Paltz, has announced his intention to retire at the end
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College mourns passing of former UPD Officer Michael Sodders
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Michael Sodders, who served as an
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Theatre Professor wins Tony Award for “Choir Boy” sound design
Department of Theatre Arts Assistant Professor Sun Hee Kil fulfilled a lifelong goal when she attended the Tony Awards on
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Theresa Monroe receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Services
The State University of New York has honored Theresa Monroe with a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Services. The
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – June 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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News from Human Resources – May 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LEANN BULT (Custodial) has
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“We couldn’t replace those worms”: School of Education hosts conference on the potential, and limits, of technology in the k-12 classroom
Monica Burns was working as a teacher in New York City, looking out at a classroom that had a bin
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Nearly 40 SUNY New Paltz MFA students and alumni exhibit work at Williamsburg Art and Historical Society
Dozens of students and alumni of the SUNY New Paltz Master of Fine Arts program exhibited work in the artists’
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PianoSummer 2019 celebrates 25 years of world-class classical performance at SUNY New Paltz
PianoSummer at New Paltz returns for its 2019 season with three weeks of performances, master classes, talks and competitions featuring
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Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony: Reflection on service and sacrifice
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined together after a long holiday weekend to remember those who have given
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A beautiful day for a picnic at SUNY New Paltz
Friends and colleagues passed a sunny lunch hour together on the Parker Quad, enjoying some well-deserved relaxation and food fresh
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College prepares for Commencement 2019
SUNY New Paltz will hold its 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, on the
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LGBTQ+ identified graduating seniors make history at first-ever Lavender Celebration
SUNY New Paltz hosted its inaugural Lavender Celebration on Friday, May 10, in recognition of the successes and contributions of
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University Police Department earns multiple Police Chief’s Association awards
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department’s (UPD) collaboration on a multi-agency investigation in May 2018 was recognized with a
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News from Human Resources – April 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JENNIFER RUTNER (Sojourner Truth
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New Paltz energy management team wins 2019 Research Foundation Symposium award
Energy Management Coordinator Brian Pine and Sustainability Coordinator Lisa Mitten accepted the Partnership Excellence Award at the 2019 SUNY Research
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More than 70 students showcase capstone projects at largest Engineering Design EXPO yet
SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased projects years in the making at the annual Engineering
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Student Research Symposium: 100+ students from 16 majors present original scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium marked its 25th anniversary on Friday, May 3, as undergraduate students gathered with
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Five New Paltz faculty and staff among 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2018-19 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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Fulbright Scholar from Singapore talks pedagogy with New Paltz faculty
By Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 Jo-Ann Netto-Shek, a Fulbright Scholar from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, who is currently
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Student-written, student-produced: “Life’s Only Valuable Emotion” opens May 3
The Department of Theatre Arts and New Paltz Players present the Praxis Series production of “Life’s Only Valuable Emotion,” a
Read MorePresident’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 29, 2019 (in advance of May 1 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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Art show at President’s Residence celebrates students’ creativity
President Donald P. and Sandy Christian welcomed students, faculty and other guests to their home on April 16 for an
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Anne Roschelle examines humanitarian crisis at U.S.-Mexico border for “Academic Minute”
Professor Anne Roschelle appeared on the April 29 edition of WAMC’s nationally-syndicated program, “The Academic Minute,” to discuss the humanitarian
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Slow the Flow campaign update: Campus water usage drops by nearly 10 percent
The results are in for the SUNY New Paltz Slow the Flow water conservation campaign, and they are incredibly encouraging.
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Acclaimed gallerist Marcuse Pfeifer will join photography luminaries for Dorsky Museum panel on April 27
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz welcomes members of the community to “Photography as Fine Art:
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Celebrating the life of Barbara Hardgrave: April 28 at Studley Theatre
SUNY New Paltz will host a celebration of life of Emerita Professor Barbara Hardgrave on Sunday, April 28, featuring tributes
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President Christian speaks before Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian updated members of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce on the state
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News from Human Resources – March 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CASSANDRE SURINON (IDMH) has
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 1, 2019 (in advance of April 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) We
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“The Servant of Two Masters” opens April 11 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “The Servant of Two Masters,” a modern adaptation of a
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History Professor Louis Roper appointed to rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor
Louis Roper, professor of history at SUNY New Paltz, has become the 15th New Paltz faculty member to earn the
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Theatre for women’s political participation: SUNY New Paltz joining national “12,000 Voices” movement
SUNY New Paltz will join a nationwide collective of schools, community centers, universities and regional theatres that will stage an
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – March 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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For people, for purpose, for production: New Paltz Design Week returns, April 1-5
SUNY New Paltz announces the fourth annual New Paltz Design Week, a five-day celebration featuring hands-on workshops, innovative exhibitions, community
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SUNY Board of Trustees approves new names for Hasbrouck Complex; names to be effective for fall 2019 semester
The SUNY Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday, March 20, in favor of a resolution to remove and replace
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Evolutionary Studies series asks: Why does the sunlight in Wooster Hall matter?
With contributions from Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 The SUNY New Paltz Evolutionary Studies Program invites students, faculty, staff and community
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College works with local partners to offer sexual assault prevention training for tavern owners
Tavern owners and employees in the Village of New Paltz got an opportunity this month to participate in free trainings
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Closing the gap: Vice President Halstead discusses financial management strategy at March 14 forum
Campus leadership hosted a budget forum on Thursday, March 14, to update members of the campus community on progress made,
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Jelani Cobb discusses what’s gained, and what remains, when we revise history
Award-winning historian and journalist Jelani Cobb’s March 11 lecture at SUNY New Paltz touched on a topic of immediate relevance
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School of Business will offer free, online MBA advising
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will offer free information sessions this spring to provide students and community members
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January in Dominica: Scholar’s Mentorship Program students reflect on Caribbean service
With contributions from Valerine Gomez Beco ’21 A select group of SUNY New Paltz students who travelled to Dominica over
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News from Human Resources – February 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: DANIELLE EPSTEIN (Science &
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Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members celebrate the life of Peter Kaufman, professor of sociology
The SUNY New Paltz community came together on Friday, March 1, to celebrate and honor the life of Peter Kaufman,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty March 4, 2019 (in advance of March 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) Spring
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College to test mass notification system
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Monday, March 4, at approximately
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“for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf” opens Feb. 28 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the
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College mourns passing of Barbara Hardgrave, emerita professor of music
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Emerita Professor Barbara Hardgrave on Feb.
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RF-certified and industry ready: Electrical engineers become first at New Paltz to earn Keysight credential
A collaborative effort to deliver a new professional credential to electrical engineering students at SUNY New Paltz came to fruition
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, in the
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Art History students help curate Mohonk retrospective at The Dorsky
A new exhibition on view at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art tells a story of entrepreneurship in Ulster County,
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News from Human Resources – January 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MARIO DONATELLI (Languages, Literatures
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SUNY New Paltz recognized as Military Friendly® for fifth straight year
VIQTORY has rated SUNY New Paltz one of the 100 best schools in the country for veterans and service members
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Spring Concert Series features jazz, opera, baroque, classical, and even a performance “under the stars”
The spring 2019 Department of Music Concert Series at SUNY New Paltz is officially under way, kicking off with an
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Late New Paltz Art Professor Ben Wigfall is focus of Black History Month exhibition at Kingston gallery
A new art gallery in Kingston, New York, is celebrating its grand opening with an exhibition that pays homage to
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty February 4, 2019 (in advance of February 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) Welcome
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HVAMC at SUNY New Paltz receives Central Hudson Development Grant
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has awarded the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz a
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Four from School of Education awarded TeachNY Implementation Fund grants
The SUNY TeachNY program has awarded grant funding to three SUNY New Paltz faculty members and the dean of the
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College mourns passing of F. Russell Abrams, longtime professor of Education and Media
It is with sadness that the College announces the passing of F. Russell Abrams on Jan. 9, 2019, at the
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Engineering faculty’s “Academic Minute”: Look to natural fibers to reduce emissions
Jared Nelson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, appeared on the Jan. 25 episode of WAMC’s syndicated program, “The Academic Minute,”
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Jelani Cobb, Columbia professor and New Yorker staff writer, will teach at SUNY New Paltz as 2019 Ottaway Visiting Professor
UPDATE: Jelani Cobb’s public address has been rescheduled and will take place on Monday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in
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News from Human Resources – December 2018
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: KIM ALESSI (Sojourner Truth
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College appoints Mary Ritayik Chief of University Police Department
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Mary Ritayik as Chief of the University Police Department (UPD), effective Jan. 1,
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President Christian updates Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce on all things SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered a presentation about the state of the College before the Ulster County
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College mourns passing of Library Circulation Manager Sheila Muller
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Sheila Muller, circulation manager in the
Read MoreClassified Staff enjoy good food and good company at annual Holiday Luncheon
Classified staff from across campus gathered for some well-deserved R&R at the 33nd annual Appreciation & Recognition Holiday Luncheon on
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications – December 2018
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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New Paltz Food Recovery Program wins state award for recycling leadership
A new program designed to recover foods from SUNY New Paltz dining facilities and deliver them to local food pantries
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News from Human Resources – November 2018
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: TARA DATES (Development- Foundation)
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty December 4, 2018 (in advance of December 5 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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Three UPD members honored at SUNY Police Chiefs Association Ceremony
Three members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department received awards for their service to the campus community at
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Grant funding will help New Paltz deliver military student engagement training to SUNY peers
SUNY New Paltz is a leading recipient of a new round of SUNY Impact Foundation grants created to boost education
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Photography faculty wins prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Assistant Professor Nadia Sablin is a 2018 winner of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, one of the highest
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“A Community with Pride and Determination”: SUNY New Paltz hosts fifth annual Veterans Day Dining In
An emergent tradition at SUNY New Paltz continued on Friday, Nov. 9, at the fifth annual Veterans Day Dining In
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Drawdown Learn: Faculty delegation picks up fresh ideas at climate solutions conference
The Office of Campus Sustainability at SUNY New Paltz led a group of faculty members in diverse disciplines to the
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty November 6, 2018 (in advance of November 7 Faculty Senate Meeting) This
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: SHANICE BENOIT (Undergraduate Admissions)
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“Into the Woods” opens Nov. 8 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “Into the Woods,” the timeless and beloved musical that reminds
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, in the
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College mourns passing of John H. Hain, Sr., emeritus professor of Secondary Education
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of John H. Hain, Sr., on Oct.
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New York City Jewelry Week: Metal faculty, students and alumni present at metro exhibition
Several SUNY New Paltz alumni, faculty and current students are participating in the inaugural New York City Jewelry Week (NYCJW)
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On Death and Dying: A Conversation with Peter Kaufman, Oct. 30
Please join the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for an
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New Paltz printmaking students exhibit at NYC festival
SUNY New Paltz students in the Department of Art’s Printmaking program participated in the fourth annual PRINTFEST, a three-day fair
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Student, faculty researchers collaborate to improve sound quality at local church
Two SUNY New Paltz faculty and one May 2018 graduate have been working over the last two years at Christ
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Latest Benjamin Center discussion brief: Poughkeepsie delinquent tax collection system bad for the city
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz has released its 21st discussion brief, “Going … Going … Gone: Tax Lien
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VP for Administration & Finance presents multi-year balancing plan at Budget Forum
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community gathered on Friday, Oct. 19, for a forum discussion of the College’s core
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SUNY New Paltz named one of 12 charter members of new Excellence in Academic Advising cohort
SUNY New Paltz has been selected as one of the first U.S. colleges and universities to participate in a new,
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School of Education will host 24th Multicultural Education Conference, Nov. 16
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students and community members to the 2018 Multicultural
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New Paltz art faculty, student, alumni participating in Hudson Valley Pottery Tour
SUNY New Paltz art faculty members, alumni and a current student are among a collective of internationally recognized ceramicists hosting
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School of Business will offer free, online MBA advising
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will offer free information sessions this fall to provide students and community members
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News from Human Resources – September 2018
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ANDREA ADLER (Art) has
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty Oct. 1, 2018 (in advance of Oct. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) I
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