Retired professor conducts research on tick-borne illnesses
For some faculty members, “retirement” is not a term to be taken literally. After more than 38 “productive and rewarding”
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Faculty/Staff News
SUNY New Paltz names new associate vice president for student affairs
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Linda Eaton as the College’s new Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, effective
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SUNY New Paltz recognized with three SUNYCUAD Awards
New Paltz’s Office of Communication and Marketing was recognized by The State University of New York Council for University Advancement
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SUNY New Paltz awarded SUNY Small Grant Sustainability funding
SUNY New Paltz is one of nine SUNY campuses to receive 2014 Small Grant Sustainability funding, which aims to promote
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SUNY New Paltz names new assistant vice president for institutional research
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Lucy Walker as the College’s new assistant
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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: Kerry Dean Carso, associate professor
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Nominations sought for Heritage Awards
SUNY New Paltz is seeking nominations for the prestigious Heritage Awards, which will be presented during Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 18,
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School of Business honors students, faculty, and staff at awards ceremony
The School of Business recently held its annual awards ceremony recognizing students, faculty, and staff for their achievements. A handful
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Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic and Barbecue
The Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic and Barbecue was held in the Athletic and Wellness Center on Wednesday, May 21.
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SUNY New Paltz recognized with SEFA awards
The New York State Employees Federal Appeal (SEFA) celebrated a successful year of fundraising with a breakfast reception and award
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Celebration honors the hard work of Campus Auxiliary Services employees
Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) marked the end of the academic year with a celebration honoring the work of its employees.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit features faculty, alumni
The works of several SUNY New Paltz alumni, as well as past and present members of the SUNY New Paltz
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Degree candidates’ artwork featured at thesis exhibitions
Over the course of four consecutive Friday evenings this spring, emerging artists who are candidates for Master of Fine
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IDMH director to support 9/11 survivors, families at Memorial Museum opening
Dr. James Halpern, director of SUNY New Paltz’s Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH), will join a handful of Red
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences names Teacher of the Year
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has named Penny Freel ’95g (English Literature) Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014.
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SUNY New Paltz appoints new coordinator of veteran services
Jason F. Gilliland has been appointed the new coordinator of veteran services at the State University of New York at
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SUNY New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Seven State University of New York at New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the
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President Christian’s May Faculty Report
President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty May 2, 2014 With the shifts in the April schedule of faculty meetings
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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: Professor Lisa Barker (Secondary Education)
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College appoints new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Laura Barrett as its new dean of
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Band of professors raises $1,000 for student scholarships
Glenn Geher (Psychology), Peter Kaufman (Sociology), Maureen Morrow (Biology), Brian Obach (Sociology), and Anne Roschelle (Sociology) are best known by
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SUNY New Paltz partners with high school to make 3D printing a reality for students
SUNY New Paltz recently provided two MakerBot 3D printers, on extended loan, to New Paltz High School in hopes of
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Director of the Business Institute at SUNY New Paltz receives Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award
A.Rief Kanan, lecturer and director of the Business Institute at the SUNY New Paltz, is the recipient of the Dr.
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Mainstage Productions presents On The Verge on Thursday, April 24
The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz’s Mainstage Productions will conclude its
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Students and scholars come together for eighth annual NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference
Since its inception on the SUNY New Paltz campus in 2007, the NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) conference has served
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Professor honored with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Excellence Award
Thomas Festa, associate professor and graduate director (English) at the State University of New York at New Paltz, has received
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Sonia Shah discusses prevalence of malaria in April 1 talk
Award-winning science and health journalist Sonia Shah, the 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at New Paltz,
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President Christian’s March Faculty Report
President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty March 28, 2014 Our long, cold, snowy winter has tested everyone’s spirit (and
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New Paltz Magazine Spring Issue
Read the spring issue of New Paltz magazine, highlighting students, alumni and faculty accomplishments as well as campus news. The
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Associate professor elected to New York Academy of History
Susan Lewis, associate professor of history at the State University of New York at New Paltz, has been elected a
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Professors receive SUNY Networks of Excellence awards
Barbara Chorzempa, associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies, and Andrew Frank, assistant professor of art, at the State
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Faculty Excellence Speaker Series concludes with Julie Gorlewski
The inaugural Faculty Excellence Speaker Series came to a close on Feb. 25 with a lecture from Professor Julie Gorlewski,
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz adjunct professor receives Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching
New Paltz – Joan Barker, adjunct professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz, has been named a recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching, which recognizes consistently superior teaching at the graduate, undergraduate, or professional level. “Adjunct teachers are a key component of the SUNY…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz professor to present world premiere of new opera about Harriet Tubman
NEW PALTZ—On Friday, Feb. 21, the American Opera Project and the Irondale Theater in Brooklyn will partner to present the world premiere of a new folk opera by Nkeiru Okoye, professor of music at the State University of New York at New Paltz and professional composer, titled "Harriet Tubman: When…
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SUNY New Paltz professor Dr. Robert Miraldi to discuss, sign new biography
NEW PALTZ—Dr. Robert Miraldi, a SUNY New Paltz journalism professor, will read from his new biography of America’s premier investigative reporter at a book signing and reception on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m., at the Honors Center in College Hall on the New Paltz campus. The event is free and open…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz named a top producer of Fulbright scholars for 2013-14; Two New Paltz faculty awarded Fulbrights
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz was named one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars for master’s institutions in 2013-2014, according to the U.S. Department of State. “SUNY New Paltz has long been known for its international engagement, and part of that history has been a…
Read MoreCollege Council schedules monthly meeting
NEW PALTZ – The College Council of the State University of New York at New Paltz will hold its monthly meeting today, Thursday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. in the Haggerty Administration Building, room 903. Reports will be given by College Council Chairman Kenneth J. Abt and College President Donald Christian. Included in…
Read MoreOne Book/One New Paltz selects Toni Morrison’s Home for community read
NEW PALTZ – One Book/One New Paltz at the State University of New York at New Paltz announces the selection of Home by Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. A series of events and conversations based on Morrison’s novella are scheduled throughout November both on campus and in the community. The narrative focuses…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz announces promotions in the Division of Administration and Finance
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the promotions of Julieta (Julie) Majak as Assistant Vice President for Administration, and Julie Chiarito as Assistant Vice President for Budget. In her new role, Majak will oversee the offices of Accounting Services, Internal Controls, Receiving & Property Control,…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz professor Dr. Robert Miraldi to discuss, sign new biography
NEW PALTZ—Dr. Robert Miraldi, a SUNY New Paltz journalism professor, will read from his new biography of America’s premier investigative reporter at a book signing and reception on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m., at the Honors Center in College Hall on the New Paltz campus. The event is free and open…
Read MoreCollege to strengthen commitment to community service on Make a Difference Day
NEW PALTZ – Students, faculty, and staff at the State University of New York at New Paltz will dedicate themselves to the local community on Oct. 18 – 19 in honor of Make a Difference Day 2013. For the ninth consecutive year, the College is taking part in the national day of…
Read MoreNew Paltz honors alumni and faculty with Heritage Awards during Reunion Weekend
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz recognized the dedication of alumni and faculty during Reunion Weekend, Sept. 20-22, on the New Paltz campus. Heritage Awards were presented to alumni and faculty who have distinguished themselves in their careers and communities and embody the ideals of the College….
Read MoreCollege Council schedules monthly meeting
NEW PALTZ – The College Council of the State University of New York at New Paltz will hold its monthly meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.3, in the Haggerty Administration Building, room 903. Reports will be given by College Council Chairman Kenneth J. Abt and College President Donald Christian. Included in new…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz names new vice president for development and alumni relations
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Erica Marks as the College’s new vice president for development and alumni relations after a competitive national search. She will assume her new role on November 1. Marks brings to New Paltz 28 years of fundraising…
Read MoreCollege selects interim chief financial officer as new vice president for administration and finance
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Michele Halstead as the College’s new vice president for administration and finance after a competitive national search. She will assume her new role on August 19. Halstead is currently the assistant vice president for administration and…
Read MoreSchool of Education dean appointed to State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching
NEW PALTZ- The New York State Board of Regents has announced the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz, to the State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching. Composed of K-12 teachers and administrators, higher education…
Read MoreNew Paltz Professor Michael Vargas awarded Fulbright grant
Michael Vargas, a professor in the Department of History at the State University of New York at New Paltz, has received a grant from the Fulbright Scholar Program. The award was granted to support Vargas in his continued study of the Crown of Aragon in the late Middle Ages, including the…
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New Paltz selects Interim Dean of the School of Business
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Chih-Yang Tsai has been appointed Interim Dean of the School of Business effective July 1, 2013. He will serve in this capacity while a national search is conducted for a new dean. Tsai is the Associate Dean and Associate Professor of the School of Business. He received…
Read MoreDr. Hamilton Stapell Named 2012-13 Teacher of the Year for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
NEW PALTZ – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Teacher of the Year for 2012-13 is Dr. Hamilton Stapell of the History Department. The announcement was made by Dean James Schiffer at a meeting of LA&S faculty on May 1, 2013. A specialist on the history of modern Spain and Europe,…
Read MoreNew Paltz selects Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Stella Deen has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences effective July 1, 2013. She will serve in this capacity while a national search is conducted for a new dean. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the largest academic unit at…
Read MoreSeven New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
NEW PALTZ – Seven members of the State University of New York at New Paltz’s academic, professional, and classified staff have been honored with the 2013 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. Each of the recipients will be recognized at the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19, on the Old Main Quadrangle…
Read MoreNew Paltz professor awarded Guggenheim Foundation grant
NEW PALTZ – Professor Kathy Goodell, currently the area head of the painting & drawing program of the School of Fine and Performing Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz, is the recipient of a 2013 Fellow Grant in the category of Creative/Fine Arts from the John…
Read MoreSchool of Business dean named provost at the College of Saint Rose
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Hadi Salavitabar, dean of the School of Business, will be leaving New Paltz on July 1 to become Provost at the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. Salavitabar lead the seven years of preparation for accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)….
Read MoreHudson Valley Writing Project teacher consultant and New Paltz alumna receives Fulbright Award
NEW PALTZ – Christine McCartney, an English Language Arts teacher at Newburgh Free Academy, a Teacher Consultant for the Hudson Valley Writing Project, and a 2007 graduate of the Master of Arts in Teaching at SUNY New Paltz, has been awarded a Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching grant to conduct research…
Read MoreWest African music concert featuring Yacouba Sissoko at The Dorsky on April 9
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to present a West African music concert featuring Yacouba Sissoko, a Master kora player from the Djely griot tradition, with Famoro Dioubate on the Mandeng balafon. The concert will take place on Tuesday, April 9 at 5 pm at The Dorsky Museum.
Read MoreSchool of Business recognizes exemplary faculty and staff
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz announces the 2013 recipients of its service, teaching, and research awards. Dr. Vicki Hansen, Dr. Don Furman and Dr. Davina Vora will receive the Distinguished Service Award, Distinguished Teaching Award, and Distinguished Research Award, respectively….
Read MoreDorsky Museum presents “Fields of Vision: Work by SUNY New Paltz Art Faculty”
NEW PALTZ – The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art is pleased to present “Fields of Vision: Work by SUNY New Paltz Art Faculty,” an exhibition and accompanying catalog that feature work by 28 faculty members of the State University of New York at New Paltz Art Department. The exhibition offers a…
Read MoreTwelfth James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism to discuss “A Passport to the Middle East: A Career of Revolution, Upheaval and Hope” at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – Deborah Amos, an award-winning foreign correspondent for NPR and the 2013 James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism at the State University of New York at New Paltz, will give a public speech called “A Passport to the Middle East: A Career of Revolution, Upheaval and Hope” on…
Read MoreThe Focus is Women for the 2013 New Play Festival at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The Department of Theatre Arts MainStage Productions at the State University of New York at New Paltz presents their annual New Play Festival March 7-17 in Parker Theatre located on the college campus. The play readings, directed by Robert Miller, will be presented March 7-9, 14-16, at 8…
Read MoreDorsky Museum announces public programs for current exhibitions on West African photography
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz announces a series of free public education programs in connection with the exhibitions Malian Portrait Photography and Photo-Rapide: François Deschamps, now on view through April 14, 2013 in The Dorsky Museum’s Alice and Horace Chandler and North Galleries.
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society to induct two new members at ceremony
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz will recognize two college employees for their contributions to the School of Business and the college community. Lisa Jones, dean of admission, and Stuart Robinson, director of athletics, will be inducted as honorary members…
Read MoreDorsky Museum appoints Daniel Belasco as Curator of Exhibitions and Programs
The State University of New York at New Paltz and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art are pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Belasco as the museum’s new Curator of Exhibitions and Programs.
Read MoreConcert to take Hudson Valley for A Ride on The Underground Railroad
Original work by Professor Nkeiru Okoye celebrates African American History Month and the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation NEW PALTZ – The Department of Music at the State University of New York at New Paltz celebrates African American History Month and the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with its production…
Read MoreThe Dorsky highlights West African photography with two new exhibitions opening on February 2
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art will host a public reception for the exhibitions Malian Portrait Photography and Photo-Rapide: François Deschamps on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 5-7 p.m. (snow date: Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m.). The exhibitions will be on display from Jan. 23 – April 14, 2013 in The Dorsky Museum’s Alice and Horace Chandler and North Galleries.
Read MoreCollege of Liberal Arts & Sciences confers members of faculty with Awards for Excellence in Service and Excellence in Scholarship
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced the recipients of the 2012 Liberal Arts & Science Awards for Excellence in Service and Excellence in Scholarship at the faculty meeting on Dec. 4. This is the third year these…
Read MoreNew Paltz names director of alumni relations
NEW PALTZ -The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Dow as the College’s new director of alumni relations, effective December 21. Dow served as the director of development services in New Paltz’s Office of Development from February to present. She will continue…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz professor deployed by American Red Cross to volunteer at Newtown
NEW PALTZ – The American Red Cross Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter deployed James Halpern to volunteer in Newtown, CT this week to assist with Red Cross support efforts following the tragic school shooting on Friday. Halpern, who is a professor of psychology and counseling at SUNY New Paltz and Director of the Institute…
Read MoreNEA grant to support opera by New Paltz music professor
NEW PALTZ – Nkeiru Okoye, assistant professor of music at the State University of New York at New Paltz, has been commissioned by American Opera Projects to develop and present her opera, Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed the Line to Freedom. American Opera Projects, based in Brooklyn, NY, received a grant…
Read MoreNew Paltz professor receives USA Fellowship
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce that Professor Myra Mimlitsch-Gray is the recipient of the 2012 United States Artists (USA) Fellowship. The honor carries with it an award of $50,000 in unrestricted grant funds. Mimlitsch-Gray received the award in the category of…
Read MoreTenth annual Gala celebrating New Paltz honors local SUNY Presidents
NEW PALTZ – SUNY New Paltz is proud to honor presidents from our neighboring SUNY Community Colleges: President D. David Conklin, Dutchess Community College, President Donald C. Katt, SUNY Ulster, and President William Richards, SUNY Orange at a ceremonious event on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the renowned Mohonk Mountain House. Proceeds…
Read MoreNew Paltz Professor Emerita to receive 2012 New York State Art Educator of the Year Award
NEW PALTZ – The Art Education Program of the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce that Professor Emerita Margaret Johnson, Ph.D., will be given the 2012 New York State Art Educator of the Year Award by the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA). Dr….
Read MoreAward-winning NPR foreign correspondent named 12th James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism
NEW PALTZ – Deborah Amos, an award-winning foreign correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), has been named the 2013 James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Amos will join the faculty in the spring of 2013 for a two-week residency of workshops…
Read MoreHilarious, touchy, tragic: Pulitzer prize-winning “Crimes of the Heart” to be performed at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents “Crimes of the Heart” written by Beth Henley. Directed by Connie Rotunda, the performances will take place Oct. 11 – 21 in Parker Theatre located on the campus. “Crimes of the Heart” is a tragic…
Read MoreStudy of New York State government and politics published; edited by New Paltz professor
NEW PALTZ – Oxford University Press has published “The Oxford Handbook of New York State Government,” edited by Gerald Benjamin, director of the Center for Research, Regional Engagement and Outreach (CRREO) and professor of political science at the State University of New York at New Paltz. “The Oxford Handbook of New York…
Read MoreNew Paltz selects interim director of development
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of David P. Ferguson as the College’s interim director of development. He will start on September 4. Ferguson comes to New Paltz from the University of Findlay, a 130-year-old private institution located in Findlay,…
Read MoreNew Paltz president joins Presidents’ Trust leadership group
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Donald P. Christian, president of the State University of New York at New Paltz, has accepted an invitation to join the Presidents’ Trust, a leadership group within the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) that advocates for liberal education as the best preparation for…
Read MoreThe Dorsky hosts public reception for two new exhibitions on September 8th
On Saturday, September 8th, from 5-7 pm, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art will host a public reception for two new exhibitions: Shinohara Pops! The Avant-Garde Road, Tokyo/New York, curated by Hiroko Ikegami and Reiko Tomii, and Russel Wright: The Nature of Design curated by Donald Albrecht and Dianne Pierce. Both exhibitions are on display from August 29-December 16, 2012.
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz recognized with three SUNYCUAD Awards
NEW PALTZ – The Office of Communication and Marketing at the State University of New York at New Paltz was recognized by The State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD) with three Awards for Excellence. New Paltz was recognized with two Best of Category awards – one in the…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz professor Dr. Napatsorn Jiraporn receives Distinguished Dissertation Award
NEW PALTZ – Dr. Napatsorn Jiraporn, assistant professor of marketing at the State University of New York at New Paltz, received the 2012 Distinguished Dissertation Award in the social sciences category from Binghamton University, where she completed her Ph.D. program. A faculty review panel selected Jiraporn’s dissertation, “Maintenance Versus Attainment Goals: Influence…
Read MoreRetired SUNY New Paltz police chief honored by Ulster County chiefs
NEW PALTZ – Raymond Bryant, the retired State University of New York at New Paltz police chief, was honored by the Ulster County Chiefs of Police at their annual awards banquet held on May 9 at the Wiltwyck Golf Club. Bryant held the New Paltz post for 39 years and was…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz appoints Associate Director of Marist library as new dean of the Sojourner Truth Library
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of W. Mark Colvson as its new dean of the Sojourner Truth Library. Colvson is currently the associate director of the James A. Cannavino Library at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. His new appointment is effective…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
NEW PALTZ – Five members of the State University of New York at New Paltz’ academic, professional and classified staff have been honored with the 2012 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence and will be recognized at the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20, and the Graduate Ceremony on Friday, May 18,…
Read MoreDr. Jeffrey Miller named Liberal Arts and Sciences 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the State University of New York at New Paltz has selected Dr. Jeffrey Miller as its 2011-12 Full-Time Teacher of the Year. Miller, an associate professor of political science and international relations, was nominated by Joel Lefkowitz, his department chair. “In…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz appoints associate dean from Johns Hopkins as new dean of the School of Education
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg as its new dean of the School of Education. Dr. Rosenberg is currently the associate dean for research in the School of Education and a professor in the Department of Special Education…
Read MoreA Conversation with… President Donald P. Christian
An interview between President Donald Christian and WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock will air on the radio show A Conversation with… on Thursday, May 3, from 1-2 p.m. The interview was taped in front of a live audience in Parker Theatre on April 26. During the interview, Christian spoke about his…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz appoints Pacheco Dunn as first Executive Director for Compliance and Campus Climate
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announced today that Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, Esq. has been appointed its first executive director for compliance and campus climate. She will assume her duties on June 18 and will report directly to President Donald P. Christian. In this new role,…
Read MoreDr. Steven Brody joins SUNY New Paltz’s Liberal Arts & Sciences Advisory Board
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz welcomes Dr. Steven Brody (’73 Psychology) as its newest member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LA & S) Advisory Board. The board, formed a year ago, is composed of alumni and friends of New Paltz…
Read MoreA Conversation with… President Donald P. Christian
On Thursday, April 26 at 3p.m., President Donald Christian will be interviewed by WAMC’s President and CEO Alan Chartock. The live to tape radio show A Conversation with… is free and open to the public and will take place in Parker Theatre. During the one hour program, Chartock will interview Christian about…
Read MoreWAMC coming to SUNY New Paltz for live interview with new President
NEW PALTZ – State University of New York at New Paltz President Donald P. Christian will be interviewed by WAMC’s President and CEO Alan Chartock on the New Paltz campus on Thursday, April 26 at 3 p.m. The live to tape radio show, A Conversation with…, will be held in the…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society to induct two new members at ceremony
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business (SOB) at the State University of New York at New Paltz will recognize two college employees for their contributions to the SOB and the college community. David Farbaniec, director of purchasing, and Daniel Sistarenik, director of financial aid, will be inducted as honorary…
Read MoreSchool of Business at SUNY New Paltz recognizes exemplary faculty and staff
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz announces the 2012 recipients of its service, teaching and research awards. Dr. Shuguang Liu, Dr. Joel Neuman and Dr. Surinder Tikoo will receive the Distinguished Service Award, Distinguished Teaching Award, and Distinguished Research Award, respectively….
Read MoreDaniel Freedman to be appointed dean of School of Science and Engineering at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – Daniel Freedman will been appointed dean of the School of Science and Engineering at the State University of New York at New Paltz on April 2. Freedman has served as interim dean since August 2011, and previously, as chair of the chemistry department from 2001-2009. He was chosen…
Read MoreDistinguished Speaker Series to host national expert in liberal arts education as part of Inauguration festivities at SUNY New Paltz
The State University of New Paltz will welcome Dr. Debra Humphreys, an expert on liberal arts education, to the College’s Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Lecture Center 100. Humphreys, the vice president for communications and public affairs at the Association of American Colleges and…
Read MoreVladimir Feltsman to perform benefit concert during the Inaugural celebration for SUNY New Paltz’ new president
NEW PALTZ – Vladimir Feltsman, founder and artistic director of the Piano Summer Institute and Festival at SUNY New Paltz, will perform a benefit concert in honor of the inauguration of New Paltz’ eighth president, Dr. Donald P. Christian. The concert, to be held on Saturday, April 14 at 4…
Read MoreEleventh James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism to discuss “The Art of Investigative Reporting” at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – Andrew W. Lehren, an award-winning investigative reporter at The New York Times and the 2012 James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism at the State University of New York at New Paltz, will give a public speech on “The Art of Investigative Reporting” on Wednesday, April 4, at…
Read MoreCollege of Liberal Arts & Sciences confers members of faculty with Awards for Excellence in Service and Excellence in Scholarship
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced the recipients of the 2011 Liberal Arts & Science Awards for Excellence in Service and Excellence in Scholarship at the faculty meeting on Nov. 29. This is the second year these…
Read MoreSchool of Education confers seven recipients with Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s School of Education held their annual reception and awards presentation for the recipients of this year’s Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching on Monday, Sept. 19 in the Terrace on New Paltz campus. New Paltz’s School of Education has been…
Read MoreSchool of Business adds members to Business Advisory Council
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce the addition of the following members to its Business Advisory Council.
- Christina M. Bark, J.D., Business Advisor and Strategy Professional, Christina Bark & Associates
- Joan Lonergan, Principal Broker/Owner, Coldwell Banker…
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Five SUNY New Paltz faculty and alumni share $35,000 in prestigious New York Foundation for the Arts awards
NEW PALTZ–Five faculty and alumni from the State University of New York at New Paltz Art Department in the School of Fine & Performing Arts have secured prestigious and highly competitive Artist Fellowships (unrestricted cash grants of $7,000 each) from the latest cycle of the New York Foundation for the Arts…
Read MoreCollege names Ohio educator as Interim Provost
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Cheryl B. Tornsey, most recently the Vice President and Dean of the College at Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio, as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at New Paltz, effective July 15. Torsney…
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