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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Faculty/Staff News
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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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Donald P. Christian’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty – Nov. 16, 2017 I have reflected on the opening
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SUNY New Paltz experiences biggest turnout to date at fourth annual Veterans Day Dining In
Approximately 150 guests were in attendance at the fourth annual SUNY New Paltz Veterans Day Dining In ceremony, as more
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New Prevention Coordinator leading collaborative effort to reduce students’ drug & alcohol use
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Jaclyn Cirello as Prevention Coordinator, as part of a New York State grant-funded initiative to
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Community members past and present honor memory of Professor Heinz Meng
The SUNY New Paltz community honored the memory of professor emeritus Heinz Meng (1924-2016) with a special program featuring a
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Music students, faculty perform for hikers at Skytop Tower
Assistant Professors Alex Peh and Christiana Reader led students on a musical hike along the trail to Skytop Tower, the
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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: MICHAEL BRENNAN (Facilities Management)
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Chinese education officials visit campus to discuss Dual Diploma Program
SUNY New Paltz welcomed a delegation of representatives from Chongqing University of Education (CQUE) and Ameson Education and Cultural Exchange
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SUNY Chancellor joins College to break ground on state-of-the-art Engineering Innovation Hub
SUNY New Paltz welcomed SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and other leaders in government, business and higher education to campus
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Dedication at Hasbrouck Dining Hall remembers Darold Thompson
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty, staff and alumni joined with Campus Auxiliary Services and Sodexo staff to dedicate a new
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“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Nov. 9 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with performances Nov. 9-12 and
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At Woodstock Film Festival, New Paltz students star as video producers
SUNY New Paltz’s presence at the annual Woodstock Film Festival has grown steadily over the last decade, and that trend
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More than 430 return to New Paltz for Alumni Reunion 2017
SUNY New Paltz welcomed alumni and guests back to their alma mater for Reunion 2017, a weekend celebration that is
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College will celebrate the life of Heinz Meng on Nov. 2
SUNY New Paltz will honor the memory of professor emeritus Heinz Meng with a plaque dedication ceremony, film screening and
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Donald P. Christian’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty, October 19, 2017 I hope that you are settling into
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State grant supports College’s efforts to prepare teachers for work with English learners
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will support an intensive teacher preparation program at SUNY New Paltz that is
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Faculty tell new colleagues to take a hike (with us, at Mohonk)
Members of the New Paltz faculty welcomed their new colleagues to the community with a fall hike and sunset picnic
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Wooster Hall drill a success, say campus officers and emergency responders
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) and Office of Emergency Management collaborated to plan and execute a successful
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New Paltz convenes second annual tech summit for educators
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education hosted about 150 teachers and education professionals, representing nearly 40 regional school districts,
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SUNY New Paltz makes presence felt at retail industry conference
Students and faculty from the School of Business represented SUNY New Paltz at the annual Retail Execution Conference, which was
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Carrying the Torch: Songs and Tales of Remarkable Women coming to New Paltz Oct. 21
SUNY New Paltz will host a one-time-only music performance honoring influential elder women residents of the Hudson Valley, Oct. 21
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MICHAEL ASBILL (Art) has
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Liberal Arts & Sciences series returns to explore theme of “Citizenship”
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences proudly presents the return of the Without Limits speaker series, a year-long sequence
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Gerald Benjamin and Fred Kowal will debate state constitutional convention, Oct. 16 at New Paltz
On Monday, Oct. 16, SUNY New Paltz will host a debate on the question of whether New York State should
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Ulster County will honor EOP Director Antonio Bonilla
Antonio Bonilla ’87 (Spanish) ’05g (Professional Studies), director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz, will be
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Mainstage Productions’ “To Kill a Mockingbird” opens Oct. 12 at Parker Theatre
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the first Mainstage Productions play
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz brings expertise to Haiti as part of a statewide partnership
The State University of New York today announced a statewide collaboration involving SUNY New Paltz, nine other SUNY campuses and
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Once a Coast Guard cook, Lucas Tracy finds new path as optics researcher
After his discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard, it took Lucas Tracy ’19 (Physics) a few tries before he found
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Faculty 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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Theme of “citizenship” guides Diversity & Inclusion Council at first fall meeting
The Diversity & Inclusion Council kicked off a semester of programs and conversations at SUNY New Paltz over breakfast, on
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SURE presentations highlight faculty-student research collaboration
Student scholars who received funding from the Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities (RSCA) program presented their findings in a series
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SUNY New Paltz to host panel discussion on the ethics of hunting and deer management
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz and Mohonk Preserve will present a panel discussion on
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Campus community responds to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma
Millions of residents of the Southeast U.S. have been hit by two major hurricanes that made landfall in recent weeks,
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Dorsky Museum appoints Anastasia James curator of exhibitions and programs
SUNY New Paltz and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art are pleased to announce the appointment of Anastasia James as
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Latest Benjamin Center brief debunks “marijuana gateway fallacy”
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its 18th discussion brief, “The Marijuana Gateway
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The College names recipients of 2017 Heritage Awards and Alumni Awards
Every year, SUNY New Paltz presents awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, the event will honor Sue Najork
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: DONNA CASIERE (Procurement) has
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College mourns passing of English Professor Emerita Helen Kochant
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Helen Kochant, 87, on Aug. 25.
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College honors Larry Rowe, retiring after nearly 50 years in physics
The School of Science & Engineering hosted an early semester gathering on Aug. 24 to share stories and mark the
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Education faculty discuss work with Chinese students in New York Times
Associate Professor Lindsey Russo and Haggerty English Language Program Lecturer Sarah Elia published a lesson plan and recounting of experiences
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President Christian urges community building and adaptability in 2017 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian delivered the 2017 State of the College Address before an audience of faculty, staff, alumni and
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College welcomes historic incoming class at 2017 Convocation ceremony
SUNY New Paltz formally inaugurated the 2017-18 academic year at Fall Convocation on Aug. 25, as current students, faculty, staff
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Ramen noodles, box fans & mini-fridges: College welcomes new students on Move-in Day
SUNY New Paltz welcomed more than 1,300 new student residents and their families to campus for the annual Move-in Day
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College welcomes new faculty members for 2017-18 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty in advance of the fall 2017 semester.
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UPD expands scenario training to full suite of “reality based” operations
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) again hosted law enforcement training on campus this summer, while many students
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Planetarium Director talks solar eclipse in Times Herald-Record
The Times Herald-Record spoke with Raj Pandya, director of SUNY New Paltz’s John R. Kirk Planetarium, for a feature story about
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College announces continuing appointments and promotions
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: STEPHANIE BLAISDELL (Student Affairs)
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College mourns passing of Bob Presbie, emeritus psychology professor
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor Bob Presbie, on Saturday,
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School of Business to unveil new courses in Healthcare Administration
The School of Business at SUNY New Paltz has announced a new sequence of three graduate level courses focusing on
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Lake temperatures rising, says study led by New Paltz biology professor
Associate Professor David Richardson is one of three lead authors on a new paper, published in the June 2017 issue
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UPD officers helping kids, one teddy bear at a time
Officer Ryan Law coordinated a donation of Vermont Teddy Bear Company stuffed animals to the University Police Department (UPD), for
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New York Silver: Metal faculty, alumni fuel MCNY exhibition
Two SUNY New Paltz faculty members and four alumni are exhibiting original work at the Museum of the City of
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Education professor’s passion for technology leads to seat on state committee
Assistant Professor Kiersten Greene has been appointed to a new State Education Department committee that was formed to help the
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: GARY BUCKMAN JR. (Custodial)
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College community bids fond farewell to Interim VP W. Wayne Brumfield
Members of the SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff celebrated the short but impactful tenure of W. Wayne Brumfield, who
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College appoints new assistant vice president for graduate and extended learning
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Dr. Shala Mills as the College’s new assistant vice president for graduate and
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College hosts memorial for beloved professor Benjamin Wigfall
The College Terrace at SUNY New Paltz served as a gathering place for more than 100 guests from around the
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