College mourns death of emeritus biology professor Heinz Meng, known for recovery of peregrine falcon
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing on Aug. 13 of emeritus professor of
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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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Mark Rumnit ’93 hired as director of the Scholars Mentorship Program
Mark Rumnit ’93, a proud SUNY New Paltz alumnus, has been hired as the director of the Scholars Mentorship Program.
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OVMS Coordinator attends forum on issues faced by women in the military
Jason Gilliland, coordinator for the SUNY New Paltz Office of Veteran & Military Services (OVMS), was among the guests of
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Mohonk-College partnership providing experiential learning opportunities
For more than 15 years, SUNY New Paltz has maintained an Institutional Agreement and partnership with Mohonk Preserve, New York
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LORIN BASDEN ARNOLD has
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In/Animate: Recent Work by Myra Mimlitsch-Gray opens Aug. 31 at the Dorsky
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents In/Animate: Recent Work by Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, an exhibition by
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Paolucci becomes College’s first Congressional Fellow
Catherine Paolucci, assistant professor of mathematics and secondary education at SUNY New Paltz, has been awarded the American Mathematical Society
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School of Business students participate in business analytics competition
Business students Christopher Whalen ’16 (Finance) and Devin Fiat ’16 (Finance) became the first SUNY New Paltz students to take
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SUNY New Paltz brings home three UCDA Awards of Excellence
The University & College Designers Association (UCDA), a collective of design professionals from more than 1000 member colleges and universities,
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Cahill joins College in hosting Mexican faculty for “100,000 Strong” initiative
For the fourth consecutive summer, SUNY New Paltz is providing professional development and cultural immersion workshops to English language educators
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Bradley Walker Tomlin: A Retrospective opening at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz, in partnership with the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse,
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“Carry On” exhibition at Dorsky Gallery showcases work of SUNY New Paltz alumni
“Carry On,” an exhibition organized by the SUNY New Paltz Art Department and curated by New Paltz professors Andrea Frank and
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and inaugural Ottaway Professor at New Paltz, Sydney Schanberg, dies
SUNY New Paltz joins the international journalism community in mourning former New York Times correspondent Sydney Schanberg, following his death
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College mourns the passing of Pierre Francois, emeritus professor of French
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Pierre Francois, emeritus professor of French,
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Chair and associate professor of art history discusses Gothic Revival on Academic Minute
Kerry Dean Carso, chair and associate professor of art history, was featured on the nationally syndicated educational radio program “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: BRUCE CHAMBERS (UPD) has
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Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Appointed
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wayne Brumfield as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, effective July 8. He will serve in
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President Christian to serve on steering committee for SUNY TeachNY
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has been invited to serve on a steering committee that will recommend new
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Writing Project summer program helps high schoolers with the college essay
The Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) at SUNY New Paltz is welcoming local high school students to a week-long program
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College appoints first Emergency Manager
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Scott Schulte as its first Emergency Manager. The new position will be
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School of Science & Engineering dean newest board member at HVEDC
Dan Freedman, dean of the School of Science & Engineering at SUNY New Paltz and director of the Hudson Valley
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New IDMH academy focuses on supporting victims of serious crime
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz has trained approximately 160 professionals who work with crime victims
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PianoSummer presents three weeks of outstanding classical music
The 2016 season of PianoSummer brings exceptional talent and dynamic classical music to SUNY New Paltz, with concerts, recitals, piano
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UPD Deputy Chief completes training for campus law enforcement executives
University Police Department (UPD) Deputy Chief Mary Ritayik successfully completed a series of trainings and workshops at an annual Executive
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SUNY Chancellor, state Education Commissioner visit College for Education Consortium
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher (at right) and New York State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia (center) visited SUNY New
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JUDY FERRITER (School of
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College mourns the passing of President Emeritus Dr. John J. Neumaier
SUNY New Paltz President Emeritus Dr. John J. Neumaier, who led the College from 1968-1972, has passed away. He was
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“A stone of hope”: Art Professor Emeritus honored at sculpture rededication
Professor Emeritus of Art Manuel Bromberg returned to campus on May 21st for a ceremony rededicating the artwork that has
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School of Business hosts HVEDC for “Bet on My Business Academy” on food marketing
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business hosted the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) for a “Bet on my
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Growing First-Year Internship Program gathers for end-of-year reflection on service
For two years, the Career Resource Center (CRC) and the Office of Alumni Relations have worked together to connect first-year
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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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Faculty approves General Education revision
The SUNY New Paltz faculty voted by a margin of 217-14 to pass a revision of the College’s General Education
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IDMH Director Halpern to retire after 43 years at New Paltz
James Halpern, professor of psychology and director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH), has announced his retirement at the close
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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences announces 2015-16 faculty award winners
At its end-of-year faculty gathering, the SUNY New Paltz College of Liberal Arts & Sciences distributed awards to exceptional faculty
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Office of Communication & Marketing brings home multiple SUNYCUAD awards
The State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD) has announced the recipients of the 2016 Awards for
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Faculty and staff congratulate award-winning colleagues at spring picnic
The annual SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic was held May 17 at the Athletic & Wellness Center
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Internship Recognition Ceremony applauds students, faculty and employers
The Career Resource Center (CRC) held its 11th annual Internship Recognition Ceremony on April 15, as representatives of the many
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College appoints Chief Diversity Officer, establishes Diversity & Inclusion Plan Task Force
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanhena Pacheco Dunn as Chief Diversity Officer. Pacheco Dunn was
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New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Five SUNY New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s May 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. The pace of events and activities as everyone races
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JOANNE BERNARDO (International Programs)
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Fifty years of history: panel and reception to honor career of Gerald Sorin
Emeritus Distinguished Professor of History Gerald Sorin joined the SUNY New Paltz faculty in 1965 as a specialist in American
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Ottaway Visiting Professor speaks on reporting divisive subjects
Eyal Press, SUNY New Paltz’s 2016 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, gave an address titled “Telling the
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Black Studies appoints two new full-time tenure-track faculty
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of two full-time, tenure-track faculty in the Department of Black Studies.
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Associate professor talks Shakespeare on Academic Minute
Thomas Olsen, associate professor in the English department at SUNY New Paltz, was featured on the nationally syndicated educational radio
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Regional care providers turn out in numbers for 13th annual IDMH conference
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz held a conference devoted to “Effective Psychosocial Response to
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Celebration of Faculty Authors tradition enjoys first installment at newly renovated STL
The Sojourner Truth Library continued its practice of honoring the work of published authors among the SUNY New Paltz faculty
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Paul Kassel named dean of NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts
Paul Kassel, professor of theatre arts at SUNY New Paltz, will become dean of the Northern Illinois University (NIU) College
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Chief Information Officer will retire at end of semester
Jonathan Lewit, SUNY New Paltz’s chief information officer and assistant vice president for Information Technology, has announced his plans to
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Return of “Without Limits” series highlighted by live mural painting by renowned street artist PAU
The spring 2016 iteration of “Without Limits,” an ongoing series of interdisciplinary events created by the College of Liberal Arts
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Black Studies Department hosting lecture on the poetry of Sonia Sanchez
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Dr. Allia Abdullah-Matta, professor of English at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, to campus to deliver
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Longtime VP for Student Affairs announces retirement
Dr. L. David Rooney has announced his retirement as Vice President for Student Affairs, effective June 30, 2016. Rooney will depart SUNY
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Ottaway Visiting Professor will address campus on April 12
Author and journalist Eyal Press, the 2016 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, will give a public speech
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CECILY BROWN (Payroll) has
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Addendum: President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
April 4, 2016 ADDENDUM to the President’s Report for the Academic and Professional Faculty Meeting of April 1, 2016 I
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The Trial of the Century! Tony Award-winning PARADE to be performed at New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts proudly presents the Tony Award-winning musical PARADE, with performances April 7 –
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Award-winning New Paltz AMA chapter thrives once again at annual conference
The SUNY New Paltz chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) has a long-standing history of being recognized at national
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s April 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I hope that everyone had a spring break that
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Art Professor installs multimedia exhibition at Washington, D.C. museum
Rimer Cardillo, professor of art at SUNY New Paltz, is opening A Journey to Ombú Bellaumbra at the Art Museum
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Psychology student, alumnus and faculty featured in latest issue of disciplinary magazine
The March 2016 issue of Psychology Today, which for nearly 50 years has served as a primary resource both for psychology
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Awards for Metal faculty reinforce program’s reputation as national leader
Two faculty members in the SUNY New Paltz School of Fine and Performing Arts, both affiliated with the School’s vaunted
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Inaugural Food Marketing Summit at SUNY New Paltz on March 30
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business proudly invites students, faculty and community members to its first annual Food Marketing
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Campus construction update, spring 2016
While the past year has seen the completion of major construction at the Sojourner Truth Library, the new student residence
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The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives and the Ulster County School Boards Association release sixth policy brief in an effort to continue the conversation about collaboration among Ulster County school districts
A 2020 Vision for Public Education in Ulster County, a broad ranging effort to support innovation and positive change in
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Inaugural New Paltz Design Week launching March 28
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Arts is pleased to announce the launch of New Paltz Design
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Student group becomes first ever to represent New Paltz at food industry conference
A group of four SUNY New Paltz students advised by Russell Zwanka, marketing lecturer in the School of Business, took
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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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New Paltz 3D printing technician gives first regional training for k-12 educators
The Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center, home of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Lab, has positioned SUNY New Paltz at
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Flint water crisis subject of upcoming panel convened by AC2 program
A discussion of the web of causes and effects of the water contamination crisis that has gripped the city of
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College making progress toward Governor’s energy use reduction directive
SUNY New Paltz is acting to respond to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 88 (EO88), which mandates a 20% improvement
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s March 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. This report contains a few updates on the heels
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College names dean from Rowan University as new provost and vice president for academic affairs
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold as the College’s new provost and
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Award-winning poetry collection released by digital media & journalism professor
SUNY New Paltz Professor Howie Good’s 2015 Prize Americana-winning collection of original poetry, Dangerous Acts Starring Unstable Elements, is now
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: STACEY BUSH (Custodial) has
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s February 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. Although there is no faculty meeting this month, I
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IDMH to provide expertise at UAlbany School of Public Health
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz has entered into an agreement with the University at
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A View from the Bridge to open March 3 at Parker Theatre
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present the Olivier-winning production of Arthur Miller’s A View from
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World premiere workshops of We’ve Got Our Eye on You celebrate Women’s History Month
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the world premiere workshop performances of a new comic
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College mourns passing of Salvatore Anastasio, professor emeritus of mathematics
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Salvatore Anastasio, professor emeritus of mathematics, on Feb. 11, 2016,
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UPD Lieutenant represents New Paltz at SUNY training on Fair and Impartial Policing
SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) Lieutenant Johnny Coxum was one of 24 officers from throughout the SUNY System
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Visiting professor of journalism introduced at Ottaway Q & A
Author and journalist Eyal Press, SUNY New Paltz’s 2016 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, was introduced to the
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Town Hall encourages conversation on inclusion
At a Town Hall-style event, organized by the Office of the President and moderated by renowned diversity thought leader Dr.
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English faculty publishes second novel
Assistant Professor of English Kristopher Jansma’s latest novel is Why We Came to the City, a personal homage to New
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New director of student support center recognized for work with first-year students
Dante Cantú, SUNY New Paltz’s new director of the Center for Student Resources and Academic Support, has been named one
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CRUZ BUENO (Black Studies)
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Anthony Winn ’92 assumes new role in Black Studies Department
SUNY New Paltz Alumni Advisory Council member Anthony Winn ’92 (Business Administration) has been appointed as Special Assistant to Black
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Town Hall on Inclusion with President Christian, Feb. 10
Many students and other members of the SUNY New Paltz community have asked for opportunities to be heard about their
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Kyle Clancy Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Kyle Clancy as its new head men’s soccer coach. Clancy, a former
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Acclaimed pianist Blair McMillen to perform at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz presents a concert by pianist Blair McMillen on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at
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Film screening and panel seek the “real” Sojourner Truth
An event series celebrating the renovation and reopening of the Sojourner Truth Library kicked off on Jan. 28 with a
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Sociology faculty appointed to State’s Women’s Suffrage Anniversary Commission
Eve Waltermaurer, director of Research & Evaluation at The Benjamin Center for Public Policy at SUNY New Paltz and associate
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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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SUNY New Paltz President, staff from Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center at SUNY New Paltz present Ulster County Executive with 3D-printed model of county office building
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian visited the office of Ulster County Executive Mike Hein to present him with
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s January 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. Welcome to the start of spring semester. I
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SUNY New Paltz names new director of alumni relations
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Shana Circe ’02 ’08g as the College’s director
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Education faculty receives NYS TESOL Lifetime Achievement Award
Vernon Todd, recently retired lecturer in the Department of Secondary Education at SUNY New Paltz, received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement
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New professor of Black Studies becomes first faculty resident at Ridgeview Hall
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Cruz Bueno as visiting assistant professor of Black Studies. Bueno, who holds a Ph. D.
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College appoints new directors of three key student services
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of new directors of the Career Resource Center, the Scholars Mentorship Program (SMP)
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New bill promotes equity and stability for university police
The University Police Department (UPD) at SUNY New Paltz is celebrating the passage of the SUNY Police Pension Equity Bill,
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