College welcomes 2015 Ottaway Visiting Professor
The campus community was introduced to Alissa Quart, SUNY New Paltz’s 2015 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism,
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Faculty/Staff News
3D printing mini-courses hosted via live web broadcast
SUNY New Paltz hosted three “mini-courses” on topics related to 3D printing for a select group of secondary educators across
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s February Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I hope that everyone is having a productive
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Psychology students analyze, present on student survey data
Students in psychology professor Douglas Maynard’s fall ’14 Psychological Statistics II course worked with 2011 and 2014 National Survey of
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Fighting for Survival: SUNY New Paltz presents The Trojan Women
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents Euripides’ tragedy, The Trojan Women, Feb. 26 – March 8,
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Art history professor releases new book on Gothic art and Romantic literature
Kerry Dean Carso, associate professor of art history, has written “American Gothic Art and Architecture in the Age of Romantic
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Alumnus serves college from his graduation into retirement
Alan Dunefsky ’69 (Biology) ’91g (Multi-Cultural Education) considers himself a nostalgic man. His affinity for the past has kept him at
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College mourns passing of Carleton Mabee, professor emeritus of history
Just days shy of his 100th birthday, Carleton Mabee, a well-known and highly regarded professor emeritus of history at SUNY
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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: Philip Beechel (Facility Operations)
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Professor of journalism releases new book on love and obsession
Drawing on elements of memoir as well as her own reporting and research, Assistant Professor of Journalism Lisa A. Phillips’
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Students return from Israel after inspiring workshop in disaster preparedness
SUNY New Paltz graduate students were brought together with their Israeli counterparts in January during a weeklong workshop in crisis
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald Christian’s January Report to Academic and Professional Faculty Happy New Year, and welcome to what I hope
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Ottaway Visiting Professor to be introduced to New Paltz campus
Author and multimedia narrative journalist Alissa Quart, this year’s James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, will be introduced to
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Faculty to help judge annual ceramics competition
SUNY New Paltz faculty will be on hand to judge the competition at MUDD 2015, the third annual All Ceramics
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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: Lauren Basciani (Administration &
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College mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Alfred Marks
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emeritus Professor Alfred Marks. Marks
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College to end bottled water sales
In an effort to be more sustainable, the Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) board of directors has unanimously voted to discontinue
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College mourns the passing of Carleton Mabee, professor emeritus of history
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Carleton Mabee, who was a
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College hosts annual holiday luncheon for classified staff
As a gesture of appreciation and in recognition of classified staff members’ service, the College hosted the 29th annual Appreciation
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Alumna sees herself grow with the College
After spending so many years focused on potential students, Shana Bender Circe ’02 ’06g (Visual Arts Education) sees her appointment
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Interim dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts named to Walkway Over the Hudson board of directors
Members of the Walkway Over the Hudson organization recently voted to add five new directors to its board—including New Paltz’s
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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: New Paltz faculty from
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College featured in new HBO “Girls” promo
Back in July, New Paltz was transformed into a television set as the cast and crew of “Girls” came to
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read New Paltz President Donald Christian’s December Report to Academic and Professional Faculty As we enter the final days of
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College mourns the passing of Marleigh Grayer Ryan
It is with great sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Marleigh Grayer Ryan, former dean
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Students perfect teaching skills in virtual classroom
Education majors are getting real word teaching experience thanks in part to TeachLivE™, a mixed-reality simulation lab that supports teacher practice
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Distinguished professor Keqin Li named IEEE Fellow
SUNY New Paltz distinguished professor Keqin Li (Computer Science) has been named an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Fellow
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Academic Minute features faculty research on intersection of criminology and public health
Eve Waltermaurer, associate professor (Sociology) and director of research and evaluation (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz, was recently featured on the
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New Paltz joins the #GivingTuesday Movement
SUNY New Paltz has joined the more than 10,000 organizations worldwide in #Giving Tuesday, a movement aimed at encouraging people
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College celebrates diversity during International Ed Week
SUNY New Paltz participated in International Education Week (IEW), a national program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education aimed
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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: John Behnke (University Police)
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Inspired by social psychology, alumna transforms student life
Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 (Psychology and Communication) ’82g (Psychology) can trace her professional track directly back to her master’s thesis.
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Global Orange and Blue event on Dec. 4 to unite SUNY New Paltz worldwide
In a new worldwide event, alumni, students, and friends of the College are encouraged to celebrate their SUNY New Paltz
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Holiday open house and awards luncheon set for this month
’Tis the season of celebrations! Share the holiday spirit with colleagues and friends at these two festive events: Please save
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Chinese Business Delegation visits campus
SUNY New Paltz and the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center (HVTDC) teamed up recently to welcome Chinese delegates from Wuhan,
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read New Paltz President Donald P. Christian’s November Report to Academic and Professional Faculty SUNYAC Championships. Congratulations to our student-athletes,
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U.S. Foreign Policy panel discussion set for Nov. 20
The SUNY New Paltz Center for Middle Eastern Dialogue and the Department of Political Science and International Relations will sponsor
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College hosts Veterans Day dinner
More than 60 SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff veterans, service members and dependents attended the first-ever “Veterans Day
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Students and faculty team up for “Piano Riot” performance
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz presents “Piano Riot: Music for Four and Six Hands,” on Tuesday, Nov.
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Green infrastructure projects highlighted in documentary
New Paltz biology professor David Richardson and students from multiple academic disciplines have produced a documentary about the College’s ongoing
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College creates real-world applications for regional businesses using 3D technology
Since launching its groundbreaking 3D Printing Initiative just over a year ago, SUNY New Paltz has quickly become the premiere
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Faculty and staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments and promotions: STEPHANIE ARCONE (Custodial)
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Professor releases new book, proceeds benefit local food bank
Howard Good’s collection of poems titled “Fugitive Pieces” is his latest book in a string of nearly two-dozen publications written over
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College takes steps to ensure Ebola preparedness on campus
While there have been no Ebola cases on the New Paltz campus, the College is taking steps to ensure our preparedness,
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College names next Ottaway Visiting Professor
Author and multimedia narrative journalist Alissa Quart will join the SUNY New Paltz faculty in spring 2015 as this year’s
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College unveils new transit hub
The construction of the new Campus Transit Hub, located at the entrance of the Route 32 parking lot, goes hand
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Students get hands-on with the chemistry of candy
In celebration of National Chemistry Week, the Chemistry Department welcomed more than 40 students, ages 6-12, to campus on Wednesday,
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College celebrates National Food Day with ‘Campus Crunch,’ Oct. 24
SUNY New Paltz, along with 16 other colleges and universities from around New York State, will take part in the
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read New Paltz President Donald P. Christian’s October Report to Academic and Professional Faculty Open House for Prospective Students and
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Campus community gives back on Make a Difference Day
More than 300 members of the New Paltz campus community gathered together in support of the local community during Make
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Professor to host seminar on Ebola mapping project
“Helping with the Ebola crisis in West Africa: A Humanitarian, OpenStreetMap Team” seminar, led by geography Professor Lawrence McGlinn, will
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From Gutenberg to Google Books: Students investigate the history of the book
Students in Associate Professor Tom Olsen’s (English) senior seminar course “From Gutenberg to Google Books” got a firsthand look at
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Faculty member and alumna collaborate on ‘Street Dressing’ exhibition
SUNY New Paltz faculty member Joan Barker and alumna Allison Constant ’12 (Painting/Photography), who met at New Paltz while Barker
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Journalism professor’s book named best in nation
SUNY New Paltz journalism professor Robert Miraldi’s biography of a famous American investigative reporter has been named the best journalism
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Staff and SUNY Chancellor’s award winner recognized at annual classified staff gathering
More than 30 SUNY New Paltz classified staff members were recognized on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the annual classified staff
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Faculty and staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments and promotions: Joanne Aguilera (Human
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For theatre alumni, connections are everything
Chris Lavin ’10 always knew he wanted a career in theatre, and ended up finding his niche in costume technology
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SUNY New Paltz Theatre Arts to present “Philadelphia Story”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present Philip Barry’s classic play “Philadelphia Story,” directed by visiting
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College hosts groundbreaking for new science buliding
SUNY New Paltz held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new science building. The building will add a modern, two-story,
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read New Paltz President Donald P. Christian’s September Report to Academic and Professional Faculty I hope that you share my
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College hosts faculty forum with Mohonk Preserve
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act, SUNY New Paltz held a faculty forum
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College hosts Campus Safety Day, Sept.17
In furthering our mission to “protect and serve” the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD), in conjunction with the
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Renowned Dominican poet discusses literary world in present-day Latin America
Renowned Dominican poet Frank Báez was warmly welcomed on Monday, Sept. 8 by SUNY New Paltz students and faculty when
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New faculty, staff and SUNY Chancellor’s award winners recognized at Sept. 5 faculty meeting
SUNY New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members were recently presented with the 2014 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence at
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Professor stars in off-Broadway play this weekend
Theatre Arts Assistant Professor Connie Rotunda is the star of a new theatrical collaboration, “Daughter of the Waves,” which had
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College launches new campus safety mobile app
SUNY New Paltz is helping to empower campus community members and put personal safety into their hands thanks to a
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First-Year Internship Program launched for alumni-employees
The Career Resource Center and the Office of Alumni Relations have joined forces to offer SUNY New Paltz’s inaugural First-Year
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Reunion registration now open: College to honor Antonio Bonilla ’87 ‘05g, Emeritus Professor Ronald Knapp
SUNY New Paltz alumni will be welcomed back to campus for the Re●Connect | Re●New | Re●Union weekend, with a
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony opens Center for Business Advising
More than 75 SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff, students, and business community members recently attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for
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3D printing on display at the New York State Fair
3D printing was on display at the SUNY New Paltz exhibit booth on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the 2014 New
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Weekend service on the New Paltz LOOP bus starts Aug. 30
College officials at SUNY New Paltz joined students and staff, members of the New Paltz community, and representatives from Ulster
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Faculty and staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments and promotions: Karen Bell (Educational
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College celebrates Wilderness Act with a series of fall events
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act, one of the most important federal environmental
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College officially opens academic year with annual Convocation ceremony
President Donald P. Christian was joined by faculty, staff, student leaders and athletes, alumni, and Foundation board directors in welcoming
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State of the College address
New Paltz faculty, staff, and administrators gathered in LC 100 on Friday, Aug. 22, to hear President Donald P. Christian’s
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Incoming freshmen settle in during Moving In Day
SUNY New Paltz became home to more than 1,100 first-year students on Thursday during the College’s annual Moving In Day
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College welcomes 34 new faculty members
SUNY New Paltz welcomes 34 new full-time faculty to campus, including 11 faculty who will occupy new lines, for the
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Assistant professor awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Assistant Professor (Psychology) Navin Viswanathan has received a $50,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his project “Making
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Convocation ceremony set for Aug.22
SUNY New Paltz will launch a new student-focused, interactive Convocation ceremony for the incoming class on Friday, Aug. 22, at
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College to welcome more than 1,800 new first-year and transfer students
SUNY New Paltz will welcome more than 1,100 first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning
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College fire safety officer aids Israel in emergency response
SUNY New Paltz staff member and professional firefighter Scott Schulte recently returned from a volunteer mission to the Middle East,
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Sociology student, professor benefit from research collaboration
A student-faculty research partnership between Associate Professor of Sociology Peter Kaufman and Richard Bente ’14 (Sociology) is garnering attention from
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Faculty and staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments and promotions: Cecily Brown has
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Tenure & Reappointment
Academic Affairs announces the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty: Awarded Continuing Appointment and promoted to Associate Professor:
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Dorsky Museum director appointed to Board of Regents Advisory Council on Museums
Sara Pasti, Neil C. Trager Director of the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, has been appointed to the State Education
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HBO’s “Girls” shoots episode at SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz was transformed into a television set on Tuesday, July 29, as the cast and crew of HBO’s “Girls”
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 3D printing workshops for local educators
SUNY New Paltz is serving as a classroom for regional educators and administrators taking part in STEAM It Up! workshops
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IDMH director discusses Malaysian Airlines disaster with CCTV America
On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Psychology Professor and Director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) Dr. James Halpern
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Professor and master metalsmith presents first solo retrospective exhibition
Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, professor (Metal) and award-winning artist, will present her first retrospective solo exhibition, titled Master Metalsmith: Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, Sept.
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College names interim dean of students
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Robin Cohen-La Valle as interim dean of students within the Division of Student
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Drescher Awardee Kathleen Lord Examines Children’s Learning in Partnership with Newburgh Schools
Contributed by the School of Education Newsletter Kathleen Lord, assistant professor in the Department of Elementary Education is on a
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Faculty & staff awards, honors, and appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members for their notable awards, honors, and appointments: Karen Bell, chair (Educational Administration),
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SUNY New Paltz names new senior development officer
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Nicholas Rama as the College’s new senior development officer, effective July 21. “Nick
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Professor helps Singapore educators launch first national writing project
Shortly after SUNY New Paltz secondary education professor and Hudson Valley Writing Project founding director Tom Meyer joined the board
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Director of Haggerty English Language Program recognized for contributions to international education
Connie Perdreau, director of the Haggerty English Language Program, was recently recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of
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SUNY New Paltz partners with NAUC to help improve student reading performance
SUNY New Paltz, along with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District and Mount St. Mary College, have partnered with the
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3D Printing develops new prosthetic for sheep at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
A sheep named Felix with a prosthetic limb is getting a helping hand – or, a helping leg – from
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Writers Conference
SUNY New Paltz hosted the 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Writers Conference from June 20-22. The conference, made up of faculty
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One Book/One New Paltz selects Nemesis for community read
One Book/One New Paltz announces the selection of “Nemesis,” by Philip Roth, as the community read for 2014. Roth’s latest
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PianoSummer at New Paltz celebrates 20th anniversary
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the 20th season of PianoSummer, an international summer institute and festival dedicated solely to piano
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