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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Faculty/Staff News
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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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent appointment: BRUCE LOCKE (Computer Services) has been
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UPD sponsors active shooter trainings for local & state officers
The University Police Department (UPD) hosted regional law enforcement agencies for multiple days of active shooter training on the SUNY
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New Paltz hires visiting assistant professor of Black Studies to begin in January 2016
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Cruz Bueno as visiting assistant professor of Black Studies. Bueno is taking
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College’s support boosts Pattern for Progress at 50th anniversary
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, a not-for-profit organization with a mission of enhancing the growth and vitality of local communities,
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New Paltz Athletics adopts families for the holidays through Abilities First
For the holiday season this year, SUNY New Paltz student-athletes, coaches, staff and administrators helped out disadvantaged families through the “adopt a
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College hosts annual holiday luncheon for classified staff
SUNY New Paltz paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of classified staff members at the 30th annual Appreciation
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Students Jean Padilla and Kimberly Roman to serve on Black Studies search committee
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Jean Padilla ’16 (Sociology – Criminology) and Kimberly Roman ’17 (Early Childhood Education – Black Studies
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s December Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. As we enter the final days of the
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University Police Department settling in to new campus home
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) is now housed in the renovated Service Building in a space that
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Research of evolutionary psychology students & alumni celebrated at first EPIC conference
The inaugural Evolutionary Psychology Independent Conference (EPIC) at SUNY New Paltz featured presentations by recent alumni and current students of
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LA&S alumni return to talk careers with current students
“We know that today’s graduates are likely to have several jobs before they retire,” said Laura Barrett, dean of the
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Constitutional Convention Media Boot Camp features Benjamin Center Director
In anticipation of the 2017 voter referendum on whether to authorize a convention to consider revising the New York State
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Launch of CIE@NP highlights College’s impact on regional education practice
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education celebrated the opening of the new Center for Innovation in Education at New
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Global Orange & Blue Day unites SUNY New Paltz worldwide
Members of the College community showed their SUNY New Paltz pride on Global Orange & Blue Day, held Friday November 20th,
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent appointment: MATTHEW CUMMINGS (Sojourner Truth Library) has
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New Mother’s Room supporting working women with space and privacy
While the SUNY New Paltz community continues to celebrate a boom in campus construction, mothers at the College have been
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Good tidings! Holiday open house and awards luncheon
The holiday season is nearly here, and that means it’s time to celebrate with colleagues and friends. Please save the date
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Latest Benjamin Center Report garners national media coverage
The 17th policy brief published by The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz, which considers the
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Honoring heroes at the Veterans Day Dining-In
SUNY New Paltz invited members of its veteran, military service and dependent community to its second annual Veterans Day Dining
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College earns NCATE reaccreditation & commendations
SUNY New Paltz has been awarded National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) reaccreditation, a vital conferral of national
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School of Business forms Food Industry Council, joins HV Food & Beverage Alliance
The School of Business at SUNY New Paltz is building relationships with regional retail food businesses as part of its
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Benjamin Center’s 17th policy report weighs costs of standardized testing
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has released its latest policy brief, titled “Time on
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November is SEFA participation month
Enrollment has opened for the 2015-16 State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) campaign, which makes it easy for SUNY New Paltz
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s November Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I am beginning this report with a quick
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ANYthing conference envisions a new industrial revolution, fueled by additive manufacturing
At this relatively early stage in the development and implementation of 3D printing, the potential of digital design technology and
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Gene Ventriglia ’67 announces retirement as New Paltz’s Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Gene Ventriglia ’67, one of the most successful student-athletes in SUNY New Paltz history, will retire from his position as
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Yvonne Allenson
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Dr. Yvonne Allenson, former emeritus
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Interdisciplinary panel discusses “The Liberal Arts and the Digital World”
An academic panel discussion of the roles of screens in our lives and our learning served as the inaugural event
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Long-time SUNY New Paltz employee provides Rockefeller Center Xmas tree
The Rockefeller Center Christmas celebration for 2015 will center on a 79-foot-tall, 80-year old Norway spruce from the Gardiner, N.Y.
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“It’s On Us” Awareness Week: promoting a safe campus climate
SUNY New Paltz was among the first U.S. colleges and universities to respond to the national “It’s On Us” Sexual
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SUNY New Paltz theatre production featured on WAMC
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts production of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar will be profiled on WAMC’s
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NPR International Correspondent Amos returns to New Paltz
Deborah Amos, the award-winning National Public Radio (NPR) Middle East correspondent, was back on the SUNY New Paltz campus this
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: CATHY COPPINGER (Development &
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College names 2016 Ottaway Visiting Professor
Eyal Press, an author and prolific journalist whose work concentrates on ethics and social justice, will join the SUNY New
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HVAMC partners with new Hudson Valley manufacturer Industrial Craft
Industrial Craft, a new manufacturer of design-driven consumer goods based in Newburgh, N.Y., is drawing on the power and know-how
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Let’s Talk program provides students easy access to informal counseling consultations
The SUNY New Paltz Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) has begun a new outreach initiative this semester, designed to make it
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Benjamin Center to host panel talk on recent faculty publication about sustainable agriculture
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring a free talk and panel discussion on the sustainable agriculture movement
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College awarded Excellence in MWBE Participation prize
The SUNY Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) presented SUNY New Paltz with awards for Excellence in MWBE Participation
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New Intensive Teacher Institute to train regional educators in working with English Language Learners
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education announces the opening of the clinically rich Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI), a program
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Inaugural ANYthing conference puts New Paltz at the center of 3D printing in the northeast
SUNY New Paltz will be the site of the first-ever Additive New York thing (ANYthing) conference, showcasing the wide range
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New interdisciplinary series to open with discussion of the liberal arts and the digital world
The SUNY New Paltz College of Liberal Arts and Sciences announces the debut of a new cycle of lectures, panels
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College joins delegation to Cuba
Bruce Sillner, dean of the Center for International Programs, and L. David Eaton, vice president for Enrollment Management, will represent
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College mourns the passing of Theatre namesake Julien J. Studley
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Julien J. Studley, namesake of
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Classified staff celebrate at annual gathering
More than 50 SUNY New Paltz classified staff members were recognized for either being promoted or joining the College staff
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Senator Schumer visits campus with call to save Perkins Loan
United States Senator for New York Charles Schumer came to SUNY New Paltz on Oct. 12 to discuss the Federal
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Sociology faculty talks organic farming on Academic Minute
Brian Obach, professor of sociology and director of the Environmental Studies Program at SUNY New Paltz, was featured on the
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Benjamin Center report details local government use of Internet to engage and inform citizenry
An Inventory of Mid-Hudson Local Governments’ Website and Social Media Usage, a new report from The Benjamin Center at SUNY New
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s September Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. Contents Budget Forum – Learn about budget status and
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Benjamin Center renaming event honors founder’s lifetime of service to the College and community
SUNY New Paltz administrators and notable regional and state officials gathered on Sept. 30 to christen The Benjamin Center for
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, appointments and promotions: DANA ARTHUR (Communication Disorders)
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As Legislative Gazette transitions, looking back and looking ahead
When the Legislative Gazette was founded in 1978, it not only filled a vacuum of journalistic coverage of the New
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College research center renamed in honor of founding director Gerald Benjamin
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian is pleased to announce the renaming of the Center for Research, Regional Engagement
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor William Allenson
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor William Allenson, Art
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A wealth of opportunity for future students at SUNY College Fair
For the third consecutive year, SUNY New Paltz was the host site of a State University of New York College
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Free, open sessions at School of Business to offer advising for MBA prospects
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will be offering free information sessions to provide students and community members with
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Latest CRREO brief looks at food services in County schools
The Center for Research, Regional Engagement and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz and the Ulster County School Boards Association
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English professor’s short fiction published in The New Yorker
SUNY New Paltz Associate Professor of English Heinz Insu Fenkl’s short story “Five Arrows” was published in the Aug. 3,
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At faculty meeting, SUNY Chancellor’s awardees honored and new colleagues welcomed
At the Sept. 11 meeting of SUNY New Paltz faculty, the recipients of the 2015 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
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