Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
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Faculty/Staff News
Benjamin Center to cohost women’s suffrage centennial conference, April 21 & 22
Registration is now open for “Women in Politics: Past, Present & Future,” a conference commemorating the centennial of women’s suffrage
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School of Business will host info sessions on new “Accelerated” MBA program
SUNY New Paltz will provide students and community members with an overview of the master of business administration degree (MBA)
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Without Limits speaker series brings “Food and the Liberal Arts” panel to campus March 9
An interdisciplinary panel of College of Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty will discuss how their research addresses food in an
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who were hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment during the month of February
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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 6, at approximately
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Childhood Education professor will serve on NYSED Early Learning Task Force
Lindsey Russo, associate professor and coordinator of Early Childhood & Childhood Education programs, has been selected to sit on a
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
President Donald P. Christian’s February 2017 report to the Academic and Professional Faculty: I hope everyone’s semester is progressing well.
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Shadow of a Gunman, a tragicomedy of Irish Independence, opens March 2 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents Sean O’Casey’s Shadow of a Gunman, the first in O’Casey’s
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Latest Benjamin Center discussion brief touts strong volunteerism in Ulster County
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its latest discussion brief, “The Who-What-Where-When-Why of
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President Christian, Vice President Halstead update campus community about budget
Members of the SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff met in an open forum on Feb. 14 to discuss the
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Political Science faculty host Roundtable on the Trump Presidency
More than 200 students, faculty, staff and community members attended a Feb. 7 panel discussion, organized by the Department of
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Business professor talks competition in ski manufacturing on Academic Minute
Kevin Caskey, professor in the School of Business, became the ninth SUNY New Paltz faculty member to be featured on
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“The story the numbers tell”: Ottaway professor Rob Cox talks financial journalism at Q & A
Financial journalist and editorial entrepreneur Rob Cox, this year’s James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, introduced himself to New
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College mourns passing of retired professor Benjamin Wigfall
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of retired professor Benjamin Wigfall on Thursday,
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New Sustainability Faculty Learning Community holds January Retreat
Members of the new Sustainability Faculty Learning Community (SFLC), a collective of SUNY New Paltz faculty interested in injecting sustainability-related
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Founding Dean of School of Business appointed Ulster Savings Bank Board Chairperson
Ulster Savings Bank, one of the oldest and largest regional banks serving the Hudson Valley, has announced the appointment of
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College welcomes new director of AC2 program
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Nancy Campos as director of the AMP & CSTEP Community Program (AC2), which combines the
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Mike Eckberg Named Head Women’s Soccer Coach
The Department of Athletics & Wellness at SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Mike Eckberg as head women’s
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ELEANOR CANDEE (Center for
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Sillins Foundation grant will support courses, lectures and scholarships at New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz students will benefit from a generous grant provided by the Robert Sillins Family Foundation to support programming
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
President Donald P. Christian’s January 2017 report to the Academic and Professional Faculty: Welcome to the start of the spring
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SUNY New Paltz artist collective performs in Scandinavian venues
Cave Dogs, a gathering of visual artists, musicians, dancers, storytellers and writers with roots in the SUNY New Paltz School
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SUNY New Paltz awarded $1.4 million for sustainable energy projects in 2016
Energy Management Coordinator Brian Pine coordinated awards totaling more than $1.4 million for energy projects in 2016. Each awarded project
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Q & A with journalist & Sandy Hook Promise co-founder Rob Cox, Feb. 6 at SUNY New Paltz
Financial journalist and editorial entrepreneur Rob Cox will discuss his life and work at a Feb. 6 Q & A
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College mourns passing of Donald Schiff, professor emeritus of psychology
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Professor Emeritus Donald Schiff, who taught
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The Dorsky Museum announces Intimately Unfamiliar: New Work by SUNY New Paltz Art Faculty
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents Intimately Unfamiliar: New Work by SUNY New Paltz Art
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New African Roots library, named for retired Black Studies professor, opens in Kingston
Professor A.J. Williams-Myers retired from his role as a faculty member in the Black Studies Department at SUNY New Paltz
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College mourns passing of Professor Emeritus John Alphonso Karkala
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of John Alphonso Karkala, who taught courses
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Howie Good out with new poetry chapbook, with more to come later this year
Digital media & journalism and prolific author of poetry Howie Good has released his latest collection, a chapbook collaboration with
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Fifth grade class visits HVAMC for up-close look at 3D printing process
Twenty-two students from Lenape Elementary School visited SUNY New Paltz on Jan. 11 as part of a year-long collaboration with
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College announces appointment of John Reina as Chief Information Officer
SUNY New Paltz has appointed John Reina to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant Vice President for
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Former psychology faculty assumes editorial position at major journal
Rose Sokol-Chang, previously a faculty member in the Psychology Department at SUNY New Paltz, has accepted a position as publisher
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Now exhibiting at the Library: “Home: Contemporary Indigenous Artists Responding”
The Sojourner Truth Library is an important intellectual and communal hub of activity at SUNY New Paltz, and one way
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ANDREW BRUSO (Communication &
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College mourns passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Arthur H. Cash
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus professor Arthur H.
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College hosts annual holiday luncheon for classified staff
Classified staff from across campus gathered to break bread in good company at the 31st annual Appreciation & Recognition Holiday
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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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Make it yourself: Division of Engineering Programs holds first Senior Design EXPO
More than 15 teams of soon-to-be graduates representing SUNY New Paltz’s growing Division of Engineering Programs presented original designs and
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New Paltz President is signatory on climate change letter from higher ed leaders
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has signed onto a “Letter from Higher Education Leaders on Climate Action,” organized
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College welcomes Kristin Cash-Holland, new Development Operations officer
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations has announced the appointment of Kristin Cash-Holland ’05 (Accounting) as Assistant Vice President
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Multiple Voices: dialogue on Autism and education held at SUNY New Paltz
The Mid-Hudson Teacher Center (MHTC), School of Education and PREP for Success cosponsored a panel discussion at SUNY New Paltz
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President Christian joins college and university presidents in support of DACA
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian is among the more than 500 signatories to a “Statement in Support of
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“Exit Interview” with Congressman Chris Gibson at SUNY New Paltz, Dec. 19
U.S. Representative Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, will visit SUNY New Paltz on Monday, Dec. 19 for an “Exit Interview” cohosted by
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s December 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. As we enter the final days of a
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Go paperless! NYS Payroll Online coming to SUNY New Paltz
The New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has developed a new service, called NYS Payroll Online, designed
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Faculty convening discussion forums to bolster General Education
SUNY New Paltz faculty from across the disciplines have begun meeting to discuss an array of potential improvements to General
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SUNY New Paltz’s accreditation reaffirmed
President Donald P. Christian has announced that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reaffirmed SUNY New Paltz’s accreditation
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JANE GALLUCCI (Human Resources)
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College mourns passing of Irma Goldknopf, who helped found Women’s Studies at New Paltz
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emerita English Professor Irma Goldknopf, 95,
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Latest Benjamin Center discussion brief addresses deer overabundance
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its latest discussion brief, “The Hunt for
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New Paltz leads the way at NYS TESOL conference
The Haggerty English Language Program at SUNY New Paltz was a robust presence at the 46th annual New York State Teachers
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Lecturer explores global companies and social media on Academic Minute
Russell Zwanka, lecturer in the School of Business, explores the challenges global companies face in the age of social media
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Good tidings! 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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History, PoliSci and Black Studies sponsor post-election discussion forum
Faculty leaders in the Departments of History, Political Science and Black Studies joined together on Nov. 15 to host an
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Howie Good’s latest collection of original poems released on Another New Calligraphy
Howie Good has published A Ghost Sings, A Door Opens, a new poetry collection available from publisher Another New Calligraphy.
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Financial journalist Rob Cox named 2017 Ottaway Visiting Professor
Financial journalist and editorial entrepreneur Rob Cox has been named the 2017 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
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“Creating a campus family” at third annual Veterans Day Dining In
SUNY New Paltz hosted a gathering of its veteran, military and dependent community for a third annual Veterans Day Dining
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College honored at NY Power Authority Innovators Summit
SUNY New Paltz received the 2016 Innovative Energy Project of the Year award at the New York Power Authority (NYPA)
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Tax Practitioner Institute returns to SUNY New Paltz on Dec. 2
The next convening of the SUNY New Paltz Tax Practitioner Institute will take place on Friday, Dec. 2 from 8
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$2 a day? One Book/One New Paltz program week is here
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff joined with local community members this fall in reading “$2.00 a Day: Living
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s November 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I wish to open this month’s report, coming
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Engineering professor talks TINKER camp and manufacturing on radio broadcasts
Reena Dahle, assistant professor in the Division of Engineering Programs, recently appeared on two radio broadcasts, including the nationally-syndicated 51%,
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Community and family members gather to memorialize President Emeritus Neumaier
SUNY New Paltz faculty, staff and students, past and present, and family members came together on Nov. 5 to remember
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SUNY New Paltz to host “Classroom to the Farm: The Liberal Arts and Food” alumni panel
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at SUNY New Paltz has invited alumni working in food-related professions in the
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Business faculty member will give keynote at Hospitality Summit
SUNY New Paltz School of Business Lecturer Russell Zwanka will provide a keynote presentation at the 3rd annual Hospitality Educational
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: WALTER COUTANT (Facilities Operations)
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School of Business Dean addresses county business leaders
Kristin Backhaus, dean of the School of Business at SUNY New Paltz, served as keynote speaker for a meeting of
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Program leaders gather to talk pathways to sustainability-related careers
SUNY New Paltz faculty representing programs in science, the liberal arts & sciences, education and business met with students this
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SUNY New Paltz President honored for humanitarian impact in education
President Donald P. Christian is among this year’s recipients of the prestigious Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal, presented annually to recognize
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Dorsky Museum earns Award for Excellence for McEntee exhibition, catalog
The Greater Hudson Heritage Network will present the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz with two Awards
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The Business Institute launches new program in Sustainability Communications
A new program focusing on sustainability reporting and communications is debuting this fall at The Business Institute, the SUNY New
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HVAMC creates 3D-printed award for regional beverage summit
The Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz lent its talents to the recent Hudson Valley Beer,
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Senior Programmer earns SUNY SICAS Award
Joel Mumper, senior programmer and analyst at SUNY New Paltz, was named a recipient of the SUNY Student Information and Campus
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School of Education hosts regional teachers for tech summit
More than 50 leaders and educators representing 22 K-12 school districts across the Hudson Valley gathered at SUNY New Paltz
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s October 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I hope that each of you is settling into
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Classified staff celebrate at annual gathering
Members of the SUNY New Paltz classified staff who were hired or promoted in the past year were recognized at
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Amy Nitza appointed as new IDMH Director
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Amy Nitza as its
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Watch: Jonathan Haidt addresses free speech conflicts in higher education
Jonathan Haidt, the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business and a celebrated
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: OUADIE AKAABOUNE (Business) has
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Memorial pays homage to beloved professor Heinz Meng
SUNY New Paltz alumni, faculty, staff, community members and several birds of prey joined family and close friends to remember
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Alumni scholars and industry leaders return to campus for data analytics panel
Leading figures in the fields of computer science, quantitative analysis, health information technology, social science and marketing spoke before a
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Mad Forest: a story of revolution, secret police, ghosts and vampires
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents a staging of Caryl Churchill’s thrilling Mad Forest, a gripping
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College announces new changes to the spring Undergraduate Commencement ceremony
Beginning May 2017, SUNY New Paltz will split Undergraduate Commencement into two main ceremonies, with the College of Liberal Arts
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Food marketing lecturer to be featured at HV economic development summit
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business has launched two new food marketing courses for students interested in focusing their
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SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence presented at faculty meeting
Four members of the SUNY New Paltz academic and professional faculty were presented with Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence at the
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Student groups lead tribute to Orlando shooting victims
The SUNY New Paltz community came together on Sept. 12 to remember and pay tribute to the victims of the
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President Christian joins Regional Economic Development Council
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian is the newest member of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC), one
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Black Studies Department hires visiting lecturer to join two new full-time tenure-track hires
A third new faculty member has joined the Department of Black Studies this fall. Bula S. Wayessa, who earned his
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Assistant professor talks graffiti grrlz on Academic Minute
Jessica Pabón, assistant professor of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies, was featured on the nationally syndicated educational radio program “The
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College mourns passing of Barry Bort, long-tenured professor of English
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Professor Barry Bort on Aug. 28,
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: TERESA ADAMCZYK (Communication &
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New first-year and transfer students formally welcomed at Convocation ceremony
The 2016 Convocation ceremony was held on Aug. 26, as approximately 1,900 enthusiastic new students were greeted by current student leaders,
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Community and campus climate among themes of 2016 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian delivered the 2016 State of the College Address before hundreds of attending faculty and staff on
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College announces continuing appointments and promotions
Academic Affairs announces the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty: Awarded continuing appointment and promoted to Associate Professor
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Welcome! Students, faculty and staff pitch in on new student Move-In Day
SUNY New Paltz inaugurated the fall term with its annual Move-In Day tradition on Aug. 25, as hundreds of first-year
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College welcomes new faculty members for 2016-17 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of 30 new full-time faculty in advance of the fall 2016
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Ulster County Executive Mike Hein tours new construction on campus
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and County Legislator Hector Rodriguez (District No. 20, Town and Village
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Benjamin Center researchers weigh in on standardized testing for Washington Post
Two researchers at The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz authored a recent op-ed for the Washington Post
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Dorsky Museum opens new fall exhibitions
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the opening of its four fall exhibitions: Bradley Walker
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