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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Faculty/Staff News
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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Star-studded journalists’ roundtable talks past, present and future of Ottaway Visiting Professorship
A distinguished group of award-winning journalists met with SUNY New Paltz faculty and administrators at the New York Times building
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Dozens of retired faculty come out for semi-annual luncheon
The spring Retired Faculty Luncheon was held on June 3, extending a tradition that extends back more than 25 years,
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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences honors faculty excellence
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences announced the recipients of its annual Excellence Awards at an end-of-semester gathering hosted
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: BRANDON BERA (Chemistry) has
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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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Office of Veteran & Military Services leads annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community came together beneath the flag poles outside Haggerty Administration Building for a Memorial
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College mourns the passing of UPD Lt. Norman Phillip Rider, Sr.
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Norman Phillip Rider, Sr., of Accord,
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Faculty votes in favor of new representative governance model
A late-April meeting of the SUNY New Paltz faculty saw the passage of a resolution to establish a new representative
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Faculty and staff fire up the grill, celebrate another successful academic year
SUNY New Paltz held its annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic & BBQ on the Old Main Quad on May
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SUNY New Paltz earns Tree Campus USA designation
New Paltz has joined a select group of U.S. colleges and universities that have met campus environment standards established by
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“Elite few” First-Year Interns gather with alumni mentors for end-of-year reception
Thirty-nine students volunteered more than 1,900 hours in offices around campus during the spring 2017 semester through the First-Year Internship
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College appoints new vice president for student affairs
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Blaisdell as the College’s new vice president for student affairs after
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Donald P. Christian’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty, May 11, 2017 As the current year winds down and
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Minds @ Work: Undergraduates’ creativity and research on display at year-end celebration
As the spring 2017 semester wound to a close, students and faculty set aside the afternoon and evening of Friday,
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Exceptional faculty and staff awarded SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2016-17 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. The Awards
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New business sustainability track launches with Arbor Day tree planting
SUNY New Paltz students Ryan O’Hara ’18 (Management: Sustainability) and Martin Dearaway ’18 (Management: Sustainability) originally just wanted to plant
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Art History Department honors founder at African Art symposium
The Art History Association at SUNY New Paltz held its marquee spring event, “Studies in African Art: a Symposium Commemorating
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Latest Benjamin Center report examines misalignment in test-based and actual definitions of college readiness
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its 17th discussion brief, “NY State Assessments:
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Technology, Computer, and Information Service Units to Realign
Computer Services, Academic Computing, Administrative Computing, IMS, Telecommunications and the Teaching and Learning Center are realigning under a single umbrella
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Associate Dean Lynn Spangler to retire after 34 years at SUNY New Paltz
Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Lynn Spangler has announced that she will retire at 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: RACHEL POTTS (Records &
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
As we enter the home stretch of a busy, very eventful academic year, I share several recent developments and remind
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Friends and colleagues gather to celebrate Ray Schwarz’s 32 years at SUNY New Paltz
Dozens of New Paltz faculty and staff gathered on April 25 at the College Terrace for a retirement reception in
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Benjamin Center Director of Research & Evaluation shares from latest study on WAMC
Associate Professor Eve Waltermaurer brought results from a recent poll measuring New Yorkers’ views on women to the WAMC syndicated
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“It takes a village”: Internship ceremony honors all involved in on-the-job opportunities
The Career Resource Center (CRC) held its 12th annual Internship Recognition Ceremony on April 21, bringing together dozens of SUNY
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TV’s Bones adds chocolate skulls to wrap party menu, with assist from HVAMC
Lagusta’s Luscious, a vegan chocolate shop based in downtown New Paltz, partnered with the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC)
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2016-17 Assessment Awards go to Linda Eaton and Sunny Duerr
Though it often happens “behind the scenes,” the work of assessment and accreditation is vital to helping the College maintain
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Faculty rockers & special guests raise $3,000 for Student Retention Fund
SUNY New Paltz’s favorite all-faculty punk rock band, Questionable Authorities, hosted a benefit concert at Bacchus Restaurant in downtown New
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College Council bids farewell to long-time chair Kenneth J. Abt
Members of the SUNY New Paltz College Council, past and present, joined faculty, staff, friends and family in celebrating Council
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Ottaway Visiting Professor gives address on free trade and financial reporting
Financial journalist and editorial entrepreneur Rob Cox, SUNY New Paltz’s 2017 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, addressed
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College mourns passing of dedicated English faculty Donna Baumler
It is with great sadness that the College shares news of the passing of Donna Baumler, long-time adjunct instructor in
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College mourns passing of long-serving adjunct Gertrude Ann Miller
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of long-time adjunct professor Gertrude Ann Miller
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First mechanical engineering graduates to walk at Commencement 2017
Dylan Atkins, Lori Jockers, Kayla Marchant, Ariel Pignatelli, Jack Yang and Christian Zoeger will become the first SUNY New Paltz
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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli tours campus, meets with employees
SUNY New Paltz hosted New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Monday, April 10, for a tour of campus
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Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” opens April 20 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents a manic and freewheeling presentation of William Shakespeare’s “The
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Colleagues gather in new STL space to honor faculty publications
The Sojourner Truth Library opened the doors of its new Faculty & Staff Quiet Study Room to host its annual
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JENNIFER DONOHUE (Payroll) has
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
President Donald P. Christian’s March 2017 report to the Academic and Professional Faculty: Table of Contents Adjunct Faculty – Contrary
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IDMH will convene 14th annual Conference, confronting pandemic disasters and bioterrorism
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz will host its 14th annual conference throughout the day
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Ottaway Visiting Professor will talk free trade at April 4 address
Financial journalist and editorial entrepreneur Rob Cox, SUNY New Paltz’s 2017 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, will
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Campus Observation Police Rewards Program wraps successful first cycle
A University Police Department (UPD) program designed to reward random acts of good behavior enjoyed a successful launch last semester,
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Provost, International Programs Dean join SUNY delegation to secure historic agreement with Cuba
Representatives of the State University of New York system traveled to Havana, Cuba in February to sign a memorandum of
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