For one group of alumni, New Paltz served as the place where they connected. But their relationships took on an entirely new purpose at a community organization just across the […]
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Category: Faces of New Paltz
Professor unites science, art educators in STEAM workshops
Aaron Knochel Position(s): Assistant Professor, Art Education Involved in Digital Design and Fabrication curriculum Leader/Organizer of STEAM It Up Workshops (Local K-12 schools) (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Education: […]
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Alumnus assists faculty with classroom technology
Keron Lewis ’09 ’11g Major(s): Digital Media Production, Black Studies (undergraduate); Humanistic Multicultural Education (graduate) Position: Evening Operation Supervisor, SUNY New Paltz Instructional Media Services Clubs/Organizations/Activities: Resident Assistant, Deyo Hall […]
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Alum becomes YouTube sensation
Jesse La Flair ’08 Major: Fine Arts (Sculpture) Hometown: Long Island, N.Y. Profession: Professional parkour athlete and freerunner, stuntman Years before he became YouTube’s most-subscribed-to parkour and freerunning athlete, Jesse […]
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Business alum directs MBA program
Aaron Hines ’00 (Management) ’04g (MBA) Position: Director of MBA Program and International Projects Adjunct faculty member, SUNY New Paltz Hometown: White Plains, N.Y Former Positions: Educational Opportunity Program Advisor, […]
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Psychology student finds rich opportunities outside classroom
Max Benezra ’15 Major: Psychology Hometown: Jericho, N.Y. Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015 Clubs/Organizations: • Co-Director, Epic-Glee • Assistant Coordinator, OASIS/HAVEN • Senior Resident Assistant/Community Development Assistant, Deyo Hall • […]
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Bio major aims for med school, pediatrics career
Velisha Guillaume Hometown: White Plains, N.Y. Major: Biology (Cellular/Molecular) Minor: Psychology Anticipated Graduation: May 2015 Clubs/Orgs/Activities: AMP/C-STEP Resident Assistant, Shango/College Hall Co-President/Former Secretary, Minority Association for PreMedical Students Former member, […]
Read moreAlum, student engineers team up for intern program
Several SUNY New Paltz engineering students are gaining real-world, hands-on experience in their fields through an internship program with the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center (HVTDC), thanks to alumnus Everton […]
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Global Engagement Program leads alum to full-time job
Nadine Ahrabi-Nejad ’14 Hometown: Northborough, Mass. Major: Marketing Position: Direct Marketing Associate, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) For Nadine Ahrabi-Nejad ’14 (Marketing), the last internship of her college career […]
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Artist lands dream job after New Paltz
Amanda Reardon ’06 ’11g Major(s): Art education, ceramics (undergraduate), Art studio (graduate) Occupation: Ceramics teacher, Wappingers Falls Central School District (Wappingers Falls, N.Y.) “I am very lucky to have landed […]
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