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/Staff News
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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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s September Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. Energy and enthusiasm on the campus is high this
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President addresses New Paltz Chamber of Commerce at campus event
At a Sept. 9 luncheon with the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, President Donald P. Christian defined the core
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U.S. News ranks SUNY New Paltz 4th among public regional universities
SUNY New Paltz has again been named No. 4 among public regional universities in the North offering both bachelor’s and
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Veterans’ Office kicks off mentoring program with BBQ at VFW
The SUNY New Paltz Office of Veteran & Military Services has coordinated a new Veteran, Military and Dependent Mentoring Program
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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: AMANDA BABIRAD (Library) has
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Come one, come all! SUNY New Paltz visits the 2015 N.Y. State Fair
Representatives of SUNY New Paltz returned to Syracuse, N.Y. on Sunday, Aug. 30 to take part in the State University
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Evolutionary Studies Program Hosts Successful Summer Institute
The inaugural Evolutionary Studies (EvoS) Summer Institute recently welcomed eight secondary education teachers to SUNY New Paltz for a week
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Anthropology faculty awarded NSF funding for research in Vietnam
Lauren Meeker, associate professor of anthropology at SUNY New Paltz, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) award of nearly
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College welcomes new faculty members
SUNY New Paltz proudly announces the appointment of 36 new full-time faculty for the 2015-16 academic year. “I am so pleased to
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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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Funding supports collaborative design project to reinvigorate blighted urban areas
The SUNY Research Foundation (RF) has awarded a grant to a team of scholars from SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Purchase
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Competitive poetry prize goes to digital media & journalism professor
The Americana institute for American studies and creative writing has announced that Howie Good, professor of digital media & journalism
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Art faculty receive SUNY RF funding for sustainability collaboration
Andrea Frank, assistant professor and director of the photography program in the SUNY New Paltz Department of Art, has received
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Donated rescue vehicle expands College’s emergency response capabilities
Through the generosity of the New Paltz Rescue Squad (NPRS) and the New Paltz Fire Department (NPFD), SUNY New Paltz
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Incoming School of Business faculty member publishes book on marketing
Russell Zwanka, who will join the SUNY New Paltz School of Business faculty in fall 2015, has released a new
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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: MARCELO BAJANA (Administrative Computing)
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Faculty member’s study of social mobility in Brazil to receive NSF funding
Benjamin Junge, associate professor in the departments of anthropology and Latin American and Caribbean studies, has been awarded a National
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Biology faculty, students to contribute to state-wide lake ecology study
David Richardson, assistant professor of biology at SUNY New Paltz, is one of three principal investigators on an environmental monitoring
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In Archaeological Field School, students discover underground history of New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Archaeological Field School, under the instruction of Associate Professor of Anthropology Joseph Diamond, has been a
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Office of Records & Registration promotes from within
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Laura Schultz ‘11g (Humanistic/Multicultural Education) as college registrar. Schultz, who has been a
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Science & Engineering dean speaks at MakerBot factory opening
At a July 22 ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating the opening of a new MakerBot factory in Brooklyn, N.Y., Dan Freedman, dean
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Retiree Profile: Sally Schultz (School of Business)
When Sally Schultz ’74 (Anthropology) first transferred to SUNY New Paltz, she could not have foreseen the instrumental role she
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College appoints Dean of Students
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 (Psychology & Contract) ‘82g (Psychology – Counseling & Organizational
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Master Teacher 3D Institute gives local educators time and space to explore new technologies
As the Mid-Hudson host site for the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP), SUNY New Paltz is tasked with
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The Dorsky Museum announces Jervis McEntee: Painter-Poet of the Hudson River School
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is delighted to present Jervis McEntee: Painter-Poet of the Hudson
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Art faculty member selected to take part in Fulbright Arctic Initiative
Itty Neuhaus, associate professor in the Department of Art at SUNY New Paltz, has been chosen by the Council for
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Biology students, faculty look to songbirds to gauge campus biodiversity
For the second consecutive summer, Kara Loeb Belinsky, assistant professor of biology at SUNY New Paltz, is working with students
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School of Business Dean talks internships with Chamber of Commerce members
At a lunch meeting attended by representatives of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and of SUNY New Paltz,
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SUNY Press features Atrium on new publication cover
“Building a Smarter University,” a new collection of essays considering the role of Big Data in 21st century university management,
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Printmaking faculty, alumni to be featured in top gallery exhibitions
Multiple print works by Jill Parisi, associate professor in the Department of Art at SUNY New Paltz, have been selected 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: KAREN BELL has been
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Sociology faculty member’s new book examines the organic farming movement in the U.S.
Brian Obach, professor of sociology at SUNY New Paltz, has released “Organic Struggle,” a new publication from MIT Press that
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Partnership brings 3D printing to SUNY Sullivan
One of the goals of the SUNY New Paltz Digital Design and Fabrication initiative is to bring this emerging technology into nearby community colleges,
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Local business leaders discuss State of the Hudson Valley Economy at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Student Union Building was the site of the 2nd annual State of the Hudson Valley Economy
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PianoSummer at SUNY New Paltz celebrates 21st season with exceptional lineup of artists
SUNY New Paltz presents the 21st season of PianoSummer, an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano music,
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College mourns the passing of former professor
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Dr. Evan Littlefield, former professor
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College mourns the passing of former professor and department chair
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Dr. Harry White, former New
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Retiree Profile: Robert Miller (Digital Media & Journalism)
Though Robert Miller’s career at SUNY New Paltz primarily found him working with students and fellow faculty in the Department
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LGBTQ consultation at Health & Counseling Center stresses acceptance and accommodation
The SUNY New Paltz Student Health & Counseling Center (HCC) hosted a consultation with an expert in the challenges and
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New-look: Office of Financial Aid prepares to offer more comprehensive student advising
The Office of Financial Aid at SUNY New Paltz is emerging under new direction and equipped with new tools for
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Regional tech leaders tour Advanced Manufacturing Center at HV Tech Meetup
A special session of the Hudson Valley Tech (HV Tech) Meetup series was held Wednesday, June 10 at the Hudson
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A study of unrequited love: assistant professor of journalism discusses research on Academic Minute
Lisa A. Phillips, assistant professor of journalism, was featured on the nationally syndicated educational radio program “The Academic Minute,” on
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Retiree Profile: Daniel Sistarenik (Financial Aid)
When Dan Sistarenik was appointed SUNY New Paltz Director of Financial Aid in 1986, he stepped into a role very
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Charitable donations by staff recognized with SEFA campaign award
SUNY New Paltz has been awarded the Best Overall Campaign designation for Sullivan and Ulster Counties by the State Employees
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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: THOMAS ALBRECHT (Art Education) and PAUL
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Exemplary employees receive Presidential Awards at annual College BBQ
The annual SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic was held May 20 in the Old Main Quad. As
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Theatre Arts faculty member draws prestigious Drama Desk Award nomination
Photos: © 2014 Richard Termine Andrea Varga, associate professor in the Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz, has been
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Induction ceremony recognizes 2015 class of School of Business Hall of Famers
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business established its Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor professional and educational merit
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Dorsky Museum exhibition wins International Art Critics Association award
“Mary Reid Kelley: Working Objects and Videos,” which was exhibited at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art (SDMA) at SUNY
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Office of Communication & Marketing recognized with SUNYCUAD Awards
Office of Communication and Marketing staff members have been recognized by The State University of New York Council for University
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College mourns passing of former associate librarian M. Celia Coulter
It is with great sadness that the College reports the passing of M. Celia Coulter, former associate librarian, on April
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“Minds at Work” events showcase student research and scholarship
[Click here to view full gallery and download photos] A day of celebration of student scholarly work was highlighted by
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New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Seven 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 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. In my final report of the academic year, I
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Art department faculty member contributes to sustainable urban landscaping project
Matthew Friday, graduate coordinator for the department of art at SUNY New Paltz, is a founding member of SPURSE, a
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College mourns passing of Emeritus Professor Karl O. Budmen
It is with great sadness that the College reports the passing of Dr. Karl O. Budmen, Ed.D., emeritus professor of
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Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty receive Excellence in Scholarship Award
At a recent meeting of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty, Dean Laura Barrett presented Michelle Woods, associate
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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: KRISTIN BACKHAUS has been
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New interactive map brings campus trees to your desktop
The results of a tree inventory undertaken by students and faculty in the department of biology have been made public
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Q&A with Bre Pettis, Undergraduate Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient
SUNY New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of humane letters (L.H.D.) degree to Bre Pettis, during the Undergraduate Commencement
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Fellowship to provide Japanese immersion for secondary education department chair
Laura Dull, department chair and associate professor of secondary education at SUNY New Paltz, has been selected as a 2015
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor David Goldknopf (English).
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s April Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I am writing from the West Coast this week
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Ottaway Visiting Professor gives talk on issues in modern journalism
Award-winning author and multimedia narrative journalist Alissa Quart, the 2015 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Fine and Performing Arts Dean
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced that Jennifer Mokren has been appointed Dean of the School of Fine
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School of Education faculty member named William T. Grant Foundation Scholar
Eve Tuck, associate professor in the School of Education, was one of five researchers selected for the 2015 William T.
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SUNY New Paltz sponsors 60th anniversary of the New Paltz Regatta
SUNY New Paltz will be one of several sponsors for the New Paltz Regatta 2015, to be held on May
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SUNY invests in the future of additive manufacturing in New York State
Collaboration by SUNY New Paltz, Stony Brook University and the University at Buffalo to develop new materials and technologies for
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College partners with Rockefeller Institute to host severe weather forum
SUNY New Paltz is one of seven SUNY campuses partnering with the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government to host
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New Paltz students providing free SAT prep through Let’s Get Ready program
A partnership between SUNY New Paltz and the Newburgh School District through Let’s Get Ready, a non-profit organization that supports
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Richard Impola
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor Richard Impola (English).
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College mourns the passing of EmeritusProfessor Burton Bernstein
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor Burton Bernstein (Physics). He
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United Nations programming leads to UNAI membership
For more than 25 years, United Nations-related programs at SUNY New Paltz have delivered international opportunities and awareness to students
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College mourns the passing of distinguished teaching professor
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Distinguished Teaching Professor Dale L.
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Join all-faculty band for talent show benefiting student scholarship fund
The all-faculty band Questionable Authorities will host “New Paltz Got Talent” at Bacchus Restaurant and Bar, with funds benefiting the
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Professor discusses Neanderthal DNA research on Academic Minute
Glenn Geher, professor and chair of Psychology as well as director of Evolutionary Studies at SUNY New Paltz, was featured on
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American Marketing Association recognizes New Paltz with high ranking, Lifetime Achievement Award presented to faculty advisor Ted Clark
The 37th Annual American Marketing Association (AMA) International Collegiate Conference, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a high-water mark in
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School of Business announces 2015 Hall of Fame inductees
The School of Business is pleased to announce the 2015 Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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CERT training concludes with rescue simulation, graduation ceremony
A group of 21 volunteers from the SUNY New Paltz community, including 14 students, gathered Thursday, April 2 to complete
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Dean of the School of Business
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced today that Kristin Backhaus has been appointed Dean of the School of
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SUNY New Paltz presents Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy Much Ado About Nothing, April
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health to host annual conference
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz will host “Preparing for the Health and Mental Health Consequences
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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: KATHIE BAKER (Sponsored Programs)
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School of Education faculty member receives Fulbright Award
Andrea Noel, associate professor and former chair in the Department of Elementary Education at SUNY New Paltz, has been awarded
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Serving the community through Rescue Squad involvement
The New Paltz Rescue Squad (NPRS) has been providing advanced life support coverage to the Village and the Town of New Paltz
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College names Interim Provost and Interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has announced that Stella Deen, associate professor of English, has been appointed Interim
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New classes introduce 3D design and printing to campus community
The Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz is offering two 75-minute classes, “Intro to 3D Printing”
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s March Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. As we enter the home stretch of the semester
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Sojourner Truth Library celebrates faculty authors
In an event attended by faculty and staff across the disciplines, the Sojourner Truth Library (STL) hosted its second annual
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School of Education showcases programs before NCATE Board of Examiners
Program leaders, administrators, faculty, staff and students from the SUNY New Paltz School of Education gathered at events taking place
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