Now exhibiting at the Library: “Indigenous Mapping: Collecting Truths”
The Sojourner Truth Library is pleased to welcome campus community members and guests to a new arts exhibition on view
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Faculty/Staff News
Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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College mourns passing of Emerita Professor Eudora Ebitimi Kombo
It is with sadness that the College shares the passing of Emerita Professor Eudora Ebitimi Kombo (formerly Eudora Chikwendu) on
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Diversity & Inclusion Council resumes conversation at fall 2018 breakfast
SUNY New Paltz’s Diversity & Inclusion Council hosted a breakfast for students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, Sept. 12, creating
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“Ready Steady Yeti Go” opens Sept. 27 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents the first Mainstage Production of the fall 2018 semester, “Ready
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Education professor talks classroom technology on “Academic Minute”
Assistant Professor Kiersten Greene appeared on the Sept. 12 edition of WAMC’s syndicated program, “The Academic Minute,” to talk about
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The Dorsky Museum announces fall 2018 public programs
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces its fall public programs, which relate to the Museum’s
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News from Human Resources – August 2018
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CAMERON COLLICHIO (Residence Life)
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“Why Read Adam Smith?” Famed economist subject of 12th annual O’Keefe Lecture
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz invite members of the community to a discussion of
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College kicks off 2018-19 academic year at Convocation ceremony
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community gathered on Aug. 24, 2018, for the fall Convocation tradition, welcoming an historic
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Looking ahead: President Christian delivers 2018 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian gave his 2018 State of the College Address before an audience of faculty, staff, alumni, College
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Introducing new SUNY New Paltz faculty for the 2018-19 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty members. Please join us in welcoming these
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Art History professor discusses ancient Greek ceramics on “Academic Minute”
Assistant Professor Keely Heuer was the latest SUNY New Paltz faculty member to share her research and insight with national
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Ground-penetrating radar enables new archaeological discovery at Historic Huguenot Street
SUNY New Paltz’s Archaeological Field School at Historic Huguenot Street literally broke new ground this year, thanks to a partnership
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New SUNY New Paltz study measures value of open space in the Mid-Hudson Valley
SUNY New Paltz, in collaboration with the Regional Plan Association, has completed a multi-year study measuring the value of open
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz:
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MARIA BEDO-CALHOUN (School of
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College mourns passing of professor Maurice A. Recchia
It is with sadness that the College reports the passing of Maurice A. Recchia on July 22. He was 91.
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Retirement Profile: Richard Bodenschatz
[With the end of the 2017-18 academic year comes the end of some of the most distinguished SUNY New Paltz
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The Dorsky Museum announces “Timothy Greenfield-Sanders: The Trans List”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz announces “Timothy Greenfield-Sanders: The Trans List,” an exhibition featuring 40 portraits and
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Delegation represents New Paltz at SUNY conference combating violence against LGBTQ+ students
Members of the Office of Student Affairs, the Psychological Counseling Center and the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ANN BREIGER (Custodial) has
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Journalism alumni, faculty lauded at NYS Associated Press awards
Three SUNY New Paltz alumni and one faculty member from the Department of Digital Media & Journalism were named among
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Latest Benjamin Center Report Examines the New York State Testing Program, 2012-2016
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its 20th discussion brief, “Tests are Turning
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President Christian meets with village and town officials to celebrate new funding for safety services
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian visited the New Paltz Village Hall on June 21, 2018, to celebrate a
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History professor talks British Empire and slavery on “The Academic Minute”
Professor of history Lou Roper was featured on the nationally-syndicated radio program, “The Academic Minute,” on June 21. Roper discussed
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Retirement Profile: Mary M. Kastner
[With the end of the 2017-18 academic year comes the end of some of the most distinguished SUNY New Paltz
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Mechanical Engineering students, faculty begin extensive natural fiber analysis
A massive new fiber analysis project is underway in the Division of Engineering Programs at SUNY New Paltz, with the
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College mourns passing of former University Police Officer Gary Pietropaolo
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Gary Pietropaolo, 29, on June 7.
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Chinese Dual Diploma program is subject of new publication by psychology faculty
Glenn Geher, professor of psychology at SUNY New Paltz, is the author of a new article describing his experiences and
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Retirement Profile: Chris DeLape
[With the end of the 2017-18 academic year comes the end of some of the most distinguished careers in SUNY
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LILY BANSAL (Procurement) has
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EOP celebrates 50 years helping New Paltz students achieve their educational dreams
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz celebrated its 50th year of service to students and the campus
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SUNY New Paltz kicks off summer with annual faculty & staff BBQ
After a rainy Commencement weekend, the sun came out for the College’s annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic & BBQ,
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Late Professor Susan Wisherd’s bequests benefit arts, education and environmental organizations
During her lifetime, New Paltz resident Susan Wisherd was an active supporter of several Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations, including the
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Dean of the School of Education to step down, return to faculty
Michael S. Rosenberg, dean of the School of Education, has announced his plans to end his service as dean and
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Minds @ Work on May the Fourth: Celebrating all forms of creativity and research
Students and faculty of diverse majors gathered at venues all over the SUNY New Paltz campus on May 4 to
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Engineers-in-the-making showcase creativity at spring 2018 Senior Design EXPO
A year’s worth of work in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering came to a head on May 4, 2018, at
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SUNY names New Paltz faculty and staff among Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: EVELYN ALLENDE (Payroll) has
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Campus celebrates conservation and College presidents with Arbor Day tree planting
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community gathered on Arbor Day 2018 to celebrate the College’s second year of recognition
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 30, 2018 (in advance of May 2 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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President Christian appointed co-chair of Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council
Empire State Development, New York State’s chief economic development agency, has announced SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian’s appointment
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Ann Simmons shares tales and lessons from career in international journalism at Ottaway Q & A
Veteran foreign correspondent Ann Simmons, the 2018 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, introduced herself to the SUNY
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One Book/One New Paltz prepares full slate of programs on Roth’s “The Plot against America”
New Paltz community members are invited to join a community read of Philip Roth’s classic work of revisionist history, “The
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New sustainability funding empowers faculty to create farm-based learning experiences for students
SUNY New Paltz faculty are invited to apply for up to $1,000 of funding per year to create farm-based experiential
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“Without Limits” series returns with conversation on monuments and history
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at SUNY New Paltz will host a timely panel titled “Contested Memory: Global
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Center for International Programs joins New York higher ed delegation at NAFSA Advocacy Day
Two SUNY New Paltz students and one staff member joined more than 200 members of the NAFSA: Association of International
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“Avenue Q” opens April 19 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Avenue Q,” a laugh-out-loud musical acted by
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“Rise Up and Write”: New HVWP summer program empowers teens as advocates on public issues
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is adding a new program, “Rise Up and Write,” to
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Alumna crafts puppets for new theatre curriculum at SUNY New Paltz
The characters in the SUNY New Paltz production of “Avenue Q,” opening April 19 at McKenna Theatre, have a lot
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UPD receives accreditation from state Division of Criminal Justice Services
Members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) traveled to the state capital of Albany, N.Y., on April
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Assemblymember Cahill, alum, returns to campus to speak with students
State Assemblymember Kevin Cahill ’77 (Political Science) returned to campus to discuss a carbon tax in New York at a
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: WILLIAM CLARK (Student Association)
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 4, 2018 (in advance of April 5 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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New Paltz Design Week returns for third year with a full line-up of workshops and guest lectures
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Arts will host a week-long series of events merging art, graphic
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Dorsky Museum will co-host symposium on approaches to exhibiting Andy Warhol’s art
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz and the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
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Benjamin Center’s 19th discussion brief examines veterans’ services at state and local level
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy at SUNY New Paltz has released its 19th discussion brief, “State and Local Veteran’s
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SUNY New Paltz celebrates full renovation and expansion of Speech-Language and Hearing Center
The SUNY New Paltz community and special guests gathered on March 15, 2018, for an open house and ribbon-cutting celebrating
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Department of Art dedicates 15th Wood Design Exhibition to beloved professor Aaron Bindman
The 15th annual Wood Design Student Exhibition at SUNY New Paltz, held from March 2 – 8, was dedicated to
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Education professor brings Writing Project to Tibetan monks
Associate Professor Tom Meyer, who also serves as the director for the Hudson Valley Writing Project, traveled to Dharamsala, India
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty March 6, 2018 Table of Contents: Governor’s Events – We hosted a
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: YVONNE KESTER (Sojourner Truth
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New Paltz receives grant to train peer SUNY institutions on care for veteran & military students
The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) has awarded a grant to SUNY New Paltz to support development of a
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Library will observe Sojourner Truth Day with panel and exhibition
The Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz announces a new celebration of the life and legacy of its namesake,
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Congratulating faculty authors at the Sojourner Truth Library
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community of scholars, educators and learners extended a favorite tradition at the College this
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Zoinks! Student/Faculty film team takes home BEA Award of Excellence
Hanna Barbera at the Rockwell Museum with Fred Seibert from Bray Productions on Vimeo. A new documentary short film from
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School of Business will offer free MBA advising this spring
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will offer free information sessions to provide students and community members with an
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Biology professor discusses lake temperature and global warming on Academic Minute
David C. Richardson, associate professor of biology at SUNY New Paltz, discussed his research on the warming temperatures of lakes
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty February 5, 2018 I hope everyone is settling into the rhythm of
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: KATE BELLODY (Sojourner Truth
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Peer Writing Consultants at New Paltz can now earn CRLA certification
The Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz is now certified by the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA),
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Sculptor’s ambition becomes reality, with an assist from HVAMC
When artist and educator Arlene Shechet was commissioned to make a contribution to a new exhibition, titled “Scenes from the
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Diversity & Inclusion Council convenes forums for Hasbrouck Complex naming dialogue
A broad cross-section of SUNY New Paltz stakeholders, including current students, alumni, faculty, local residents, descendants of Huguenot families and
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College mourns passing of Jay Bloom, emeritus economics professor
It is with sadness that the College reports the passing of Professor Emeritus Jay Bloom. He died on Jan. 21.
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Dorsky Museum: Spring 2018 public programs
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces its spring public programs, which relate to the Museum’s
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Residence Life Director inducted into Rape Aggression Defense Hall of Fame
Corinna Caracci, director of Residence Life at SUNY New Paltz, was inducted into the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems Hall
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Acclaimed jazz and experimental musician Susie Ibarra will premiere new work at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Music is pleased to announce that the world premiere performance of Susie Ibarra’s “Talking
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty January 19, 2018 Welcome to the start of what I hope will
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Boosting self-confidence with the newly-chartered campus Toastmasters
This semester, SUNY New Paltz celebrated the chartering of the campus chapter of Toastmasters International, the non-profit organization that helps
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Benjamin Center will partner with Village and DEC to host drinking water discussion, Jan. 31
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz will collaborate with the Village of New Paltz and
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Theatre Professor preps for role as 2018 Winter Olympics sound designer
Sun Hee Kil, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts, will serve as associate sound designer for the opening
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JAMES BREITUNG (FOC Moving
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SUNY New Paltz in the top 10 NYS agencies opting out of physical pay stubs
NYS Payroll Online first arrived at New Paltz in 2016 as a way for employees to help cut costs and
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New Paltz biologist teams with Mohonk Preserve to host global lake science conference
More than 240 scientists and researchers from around the world visited the Hudson Valley from Nov. 27 – Dec. 1
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Getting in the spirit of the season at the Classified Staff Holiday Luncheon
Classified staff from across campus gathered to break bread in good company at the 32nd annual Appreciation & Recognition Holiday
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Div. of Engineering Programs wins equipment grant to fund natural fiber research
Jared W. Nelson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at SUNY New Paltz, has received a $75,000 grant to purchase state-of-the-art
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SUNY New Paltz appoints college registrar
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Dr. Stella Turk as college registrar after a competitive national search. She will
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
As we enter the final days of a busy and eventful fall 2017 semester, I write to update you on
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College mourns the passing of artist and educator Bob Schuler
It is with sadness that the College reports the passing of Robert Schuler on Dec. 3. He was 92. A
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: DANA ARTHUR (Communication Disorders)
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IDMH students, faculty perform field response following apartment fire
SUNY New Paltz students studying in the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) had an opportunity to apply their emergency
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College mourns passing of art professor Kenneth Burge
It is with sadness that SUNY New Paltz shares the news of the passing of Kenneth A. Burge, Jr., 86,
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Save the Dates! Holiday open house and awards luncheon
The holiday season is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to celebrate with colleagues and friends. Please save the date
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SUNY New Paltz convenes thought and business leaders for second Hudson Valley Future Summit
A large and diverse group of engaged individuals from regional arts, technology, business and education communities gathered at SUNY New
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College mourns passing of longtime University Police Officer Bob Bramley
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Robert “Bob” Bramley, 67, on Oct.
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Without Limits: Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty lead “uncomfortable conversations” about citizenship
Adapted from an article by Despina Williams Parker – read the full text in the LA&S Newsletter. The SUNY New
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