Historic Huguenot Street extends free membership to students
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New summer residential arts lab offered for high school students
The School of Fine and Performing Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz is proud to
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School of Business hosts ethical debates competition
The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz held its ethical debates competition in
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Student nominated for International Design Award
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce that Steven Gordon Holman ’14 has been nominated for the prestigious Talente award,
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Re-signing ceremony celebrates 15 years of the Tavern Owners Agreement
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Tavern Owners Agreement and the launch of two new community
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Hugo the Hawk to defend SUNY Mascot Madness Title
Hugo the Hawk, mascot of the State University of New York at New Paltz, is looking to defend the title
Read MoreThe Institute for Disaster Mental Health holds annual conference on crisis communication
Registration is now open for the 11th annual Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) conference, “Why Don’t People Listen? The
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James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism to give talk April 1
Science journalist Sonia Shah, the 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journalism at the State University of New York
Read More“Reclaiming Quality Education” panel discussion set for March 25
The State University of New York at New Paltz will host “Reclaiming Quality Education: Test Refusal as a Human Right,”
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Metal program first American institute to show at International Design Museum in Germany
The State University of New York at New Paltz is proud to announce that its metal program has been selected
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SUNY New Paltz among Kiplinger’s top best value public colleges in the nation
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has named the State University of New York at New Paltz to its 2014 lists of
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Distinguished Speaker Series to host Ed Carroll ’85 of AMC Networks
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Distinguished Speaker Series proudly announces that Ed Carroll ’85, chief
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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
Read MoreAmerican Marketing Association at SUNY New Paltz to host dining etiquette workshop
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s student chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) will host a professional development training focused on social and dining etiquette on Tuesday, March 11, at 4:30 p.m., at College Terrace, on the New Paltz campus. This event will feature Patrice…
Read MoreCollege Council schedules its next meeting
NEW PALTZ – The College Council of the State University of New York at New Paltz will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 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…
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New interim dean of the School of Business appointed
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Kristin Backhaus as interim dean of the School of Business, effective July 1, 2014. She will serve in this capacity while a national search is conducted for a permanent dean. Currently the assistant dean for assessment…
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CRREO discussion brief looks at food insecurity in the City of Poughkeepsie
NEW PALTZ – The Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at the State University of New York at New Paltz has released its eleventh discussion brief titled “Poughkeepsie Plenty: A Community Food Assessment.” Authored by KT Tobin and Joshua Simons of CRREO, Leonard Nevarez, professor of urban studies at…
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SUNY New Paltz holds groundbreaking ceremony for new residence hall
The State University of New York at New Paltz hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $30.5 million residence hall
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New Paltz again ranked as best value by Kiplinger’s
The State University of New York at New Paltz is again among the top 100 best values in the nation
Read MoreDark Secrets of Family Life Emerge in the production of "Buried Child" to be performed at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ – The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz will perform Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Buried Child. This powerful and provocative play’s examination of the American dream opens Thursday, Feb. 27with performances running through March 9 in Parker Theatre located on…
Read MoreBestselling author and keynote speaker on marketing to speak at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz announces a lecture by Lindsey Pollack, a bestselling author, keynote speaker and one of the world’s leading experts on managing and marketing to the Millennial generation. Her presentation, “Leveraging LinkedIn & Social Media in Your Internship & Job Search,” will be…
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SUNY New Paltz students awarded Gilman International Scholarships
NEW PALTZ – Seven students from the State University of New York at New Paltz were selected from thousands of applicants across the United States to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during the spring 2014 semester. Established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000, and…
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 MoreNew Paltz students recognized at the Kennedy Center – American College Theatre festival
NEW PALTZ – Emma Larsen ’14 and Patrick Pierpoint ’14, two SUNY New Paltz Theatre Arts students, recently were awarded prizes at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (Region I) in Hyannis, Ma. Larsen, of Somers, N.Y., won a scholarship for an internship with Boston’s Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. Pierpoint, a Goshen,…
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…
Read MoreTop high school students compete in regional “Poetry Out Loud” competition at SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz –Students from 12 area high schools were among those competing in the Mid-Hudson Region’s Poetry Out Loud competition at SUNY New Paltz on Thursday, Feb.6. Before a live audience, 45 top regional high school students recited poetry, and a panel of judges evaluated the entrants’ performances. Scores were based on…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz MFA student receives fellowship
NEW PALTZ – Kaitlyn (Kate) Gesel, a Master of Fine Arts candidate in the SUNY New Paltz Printmaking program, is the recipient of a Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) Graduate Fellowship. The SGCI is the largest print organization in North America, and its annual conference provides an opportunity to feature the…
Read MoreDorsky Museum announces call for artists for Hudson Valley Artists 2014
NEW PALTZ – The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art invites artists working in all media to submit proposals for its annual exhibition of work by artists from the Hudson Valley. Worlds of Wonder, the 2014 edition of the Hudson Valley Artists series, will be selected by Ian Berry, Dayton director of…
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New Paltz celebrates opening of MakerBot Innovation Center
NEW PALTZ – New Paltz celebrated the opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center with a press event and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 11. More than 100 people, including members of the business community, students, faculty and staff, attended the event, which was followed by a lecture by…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz welcomes 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
The campus community was introduced to award-winning science and human rights journalist Sonia Shah, New Paltz’s 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, with a Q&A session at the Honors Center on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Shah joins the New Paltz faculty this semester to teach the seminar “Science, Environment, and…
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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…
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SUNY New Paltz to host grand opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center on Feb. 11
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will celebrate the grand opening of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. in the McKenna Theatre Lobby. The grand opening will be followed by a lecture, titled “Leading the Next Industrial…
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Dorsky Museum announces “Tibet in Song” film screening at the Rosendale Theatre
NEW PALTZ – Producer/director and Tibetan musicologist Ngawang Choephel will introduce and screen his award-winning documentary, “Tibet in Song,” at the Rosendale Theatre in Rosendale N.Y. on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The presentation concludes The Dorsky’s “Tibetan Arts Week,” a series of public programs and discussions with leading artists…
Read MoreNew Paltz to host “Poetry Out Loud” competition
NEW PALTZ –The State University of New York at New Paltz will host the Mid-Hudson Region’s Poetry Out Loud competition for high school students on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Coykendall Science Auditorium on the New Paltz campus. Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest for high schoolers,…
Read MoreNew Paltz to host panel discussion titled “Public Education Now: Reform, Resistance, and Solutions in New York State”
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will host “Public Education Now: Reform, Resistance, and Solutions in New York State,” on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Coykendall Science Auditorium on the New Paltz campus. A snow date is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20. This…
Read MoreNew Paltz School of Business to hold information sessions on MBA program
NEW PALTZ-The State University of New York at New Paltz will be offering free information sessions to students and community members interested in the master of business administration degree (MBA) program. These sessions will provide an overview of the MBA program. Academic advising will be offered for individuals who bring transcripts. The sessions…
Read MoreFree income tax assistance available through New Paltz School of Business
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz School of Business will offer free tax help to individuals with a gross income below $50,000 on the New Paltz campus as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Certified student volunteers received training from the IRS to…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz’s Absolut A Capella takes first place in international competition
NEW PALTZ – On Jan. 25, Absolut A Capella, SUNY New Paltz’s premiere co-ed a capella group, took first prize in the 2014 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) quarterfinals for the Northeast region. The competition took place at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Absolut A Capella faced off…
Read MoreEugene Speicher, Mary Reid Kelley, and 1980s Style exhibitions to open at The Dorsky Museum on Feb. 8
NEW PALTZ – On Saturday, Feb. 8, from 5-7 p.m., the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz will host a public reception for the opening of its three exhibitions of the spring season: Along His Own Lines: A Retrospective of New York…
Read MoreNew Paltz chemistry students conduct groundbreaking research
With support from Intel, STEM research flourishes at New Paltz NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz has joined forces with the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) to conduct groundbreaking research in developing the next generation of computer chips. "It means a lot to me….
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Chorale Ensemble seeks members
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is seeking members of the community interested in joining its College-Community Chorale for the spring 2014 season. Membership is open to singers from the public and SUNY New Paltz students. No audition is required. This season’s program will include…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz names 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
NEW PALTZ – Sonia Shah, an award-winning journalist who covers science and international human rights issues, has been named the 2014 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Shah will join the New Paltz faculty in the spring of 2014 to…
Read MoreStudents named to Dean’s List
Congratulations to the those SUNY New Paltz students who were named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List. Dean’s List designation
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new residence hall on Dec. 19
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $30.5 million residence hall on Thursday, Dec.19, at 11 a.m. on the New Paltz campus. The ceremony will take place in parking lot 37A adjacent to the Athletic and Wellness Center. President…
Read MoreRetrospective of Realist Painter Eugene Speicher to open at The Dorsky Museum in February 2014
NEW PALTZ – The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to announce “Along His Own Lines: A Retrospective of New York Realist Eugene Speicher,” the first museum exhibition devoted to Eugene Speicher in nearly 50 years. The exhibition opens to…
Read MoreNew Paltz again ranked as best value by Kiplinger’s
NEW PALTZ –The State University of New York at New Paltz is again among the top 100 best values in the nation for public four-year institutions that deliver a high quality education at an affordable price, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine’s annual rankings for 2014. New Paltz ranked 49th and was…
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SUNY New Paltz 3D printing initiative wins $1 million in state economic development funding
NEW PALTZ – The 3D printing initiative at the State University of New York at New Paltz has been awarded $1 million in economic development funding through Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. The announcement was made today, Dec. 11, in Albany, N.Y. The award will support the college’s goal…
Read MoreExhibition of work by artist Mary Reid Kelley to open at The Dorsky Museum in January 2014
NEW PALTZ – The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition "Mary Reid Kelley: Working Objects and Videos". The exhibition opens to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, with a public opening reception to be held on Saturday, Feb. 8. The exhibition…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz names new community and government relations associate
NEW PALTZ – Richard Winters has joined the President’s Office as the new community and government relations associate at the State University of New York at New Paltz. In this role, Winters, a SUNY New Paltz alumnus, supports and assists the work of the president and the chief of staff/associate vice president…
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 MoreKeyBank supports scholarships for SUNY New Paltz students
NEW PALTZ — Recently Key Bank made a generous gift to the State University of New York at New Paltz in support student scholarships. “On behalf of SUNY New Paltz, I would like to thank Key Bank for their ongoing generosity of supporting the college, our students, and programs,” said Lisa…
Read More"Let’s Talk About Race, Gender and Identity" Symposium, Nov. 16
NEW PALTZ– The Student Association at the State University of New York at New Paltz will host a campus-wide symposium, "Let’s Talk About Race, Gender and Identity" on Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union, Mufti-Purpose Room. The program begins at 1 p.m. with lunch and registration. The program continues with opening…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz Metal/Jewelry Program to offer silver polishing service
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Metal/Jewelry Program will host a daylong silver service and jewelry polishing event on Saturday, Nov.23 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Marbletown Community Center on Main Street in Stone Ridge, N.Y. Just in time for the holidays, the…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz welcomes master teachers
NEW PALTZ— The State University of New York at New Paltz is hosting 20 math and science teachers from 13 school districts throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley region as part of its Master Teachers Program (MTP). The new statewide initiative aims to identify, reward, and support master math and science teachers throughout…
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Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach to host “Water at SUNY New Paltz” Symposium
NEW PALTZ – This past year the Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz undertook a wide-ranging project to improve watershed resiliency in the Saw Mill Brook, a tributary of the Wallkill River in the Hudson River estuary watershed. SUNY New Paltz students, faculty, and…
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 MoreNew Paltz School of Business to host Tax Practitioner Institute
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz School of Business will host a 2013 Fall Tax Practitioner Institute on Thursday, Dec.5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Building, Room 62/63. Those who attend will earn eight CPE credits in compliance. Representatives from the…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to present “The Tempest” at McKenna Theatre
New Paltz – The State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” directed by Associate Professor Nancy Saklad and featuring Associate Professor Connie Rotunda as Prospero (Prospera). The performances will take place from Nov.14-24 in McKenna Theatre on the New Paltz…
Read MoreDorsky Museum announces “Tibet in Song” film screening at the Rosendale Theatre
NEW PALTZ – Producer/director and Tibetan musicologist Ngawang Choephel will introduce and screen his award-winning documentary, “Tibet in Song,” at the Rosendale Theatre in Rosendale N.Y. on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The presentation concludes The Dorsky’s “Tibetan Arts Week,” a series of public programs and discussions with leading artists…
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 MoreDorsky Museum at New Paltz announces Hudson Valley Artists 2013 Purchase Award
NEW PALTZ – The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at New Paltz announces the purchase of three artworks for its permanent collection from "Screen Play: Hudson Valley Artists 2013," on display through Sunday, Nov. 10. The museum has acquired two untitled works from a series entitled "The Reveal," by Adie Russell, consisting…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to host 18th annual Business Day Conference
NEW PALTZ — The State University of New York at New Paltz’s student chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) will hold its 18th annual Business Day Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 6 on the New Paltz campus. The conference, which aims to help participants develop the knowledge and skills needed to give…
Read MoreNew Paltz to host “Systemness” Summit
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz will host colleagues from SUNY campuses across southern New York on Monday, Oct. 21 for "Harnessing Systemness: Regional Discussions on Efficiency and Excellence." “By sharing services with other campuses in our system, every SUNY college and university in New York has put…
Read MoreNew Paltz School of Education honors recipients of Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz’s School of Education recently recognized the seven recipients of this year’s Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Since 1984, the School of Education has collaborated with school districts to honor teachers in the Mid-Hudson Valley who have attained exceptional standards in their…
Read MoreCollege partners with Village and Town on “good neighbor” initiative
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is collaborating with the Village and Town of New Paltz, as well as the New Paltz Police Department, on a “good neighbor” initiative, which aims to address concerns regarding noise, security, and lighting on Plattekill Avenue and other residential…
Read MoreNew Paltz School of Business to hold information sessions on MBA program
NEW PALTZ-The State University of New York at New Paltz will be offering free information sessions to students and community members interested in the master of business administration degree (MBA) program. These sessions will provide an overview of the MBA program. Academic advising will be offered for individuals who bring transcripts. The sessions…
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 York Conference on Asian Studies creates award to honor New Paltz professor
NEW PALTZ —The New York Conference on Asian Studies (NYCAS) has created the Ronald G. Knapp Award for Distinguished Service to Asian Studies in New York State, in recognition of the work of its long-time executive secretary and emeritus SUNY Distinguished Professor at New Paltz, Ronald Knapp. Knapp became the first…
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 More19th annual Multicultural Education Conference to be held at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ — The School of Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz will hold its 19th annual Multicultural Education Conference titled, “A Million Moments for Ensuring Equity and Creating Change,” Friday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Student Union Building, on the New Paltz…
Read MoreEmpire State Bank Charitable Trust donates to New Paltz School of Business
NEW PALTZ – On Thursday, Oct. 3 the State University of New York at New Paltz’s School of Business was presented with a check in the amount of $1,000 on behalf of Empire State Bank Charitable Trust to support the School’s Hall of Fame Ceremony. “We greatly appreciate the generous donation from…
Read MoreDistinguished Speaker Series to present expert on Tibetan culture and Buddhism
NEW PALTZ — The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Distinguished Speaker Series proudly announces that Robert A.F. Thurman, an expert on Tibetan culture and Buddhism, will speak on “Tibetan Culture as World Treasure: What It Is, How It Came To Be, What Are Its Gifts Today,”…
Read MoreSamuel Dorsky Museum presents Tibetan sand mandala workshop at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ — The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York will present a sand mandala workshop with Tibetan artist Rabkar Wangchuk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, Student Union Multipurpose Room, on the New Paltz campus. This rare opportunity is part…
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health to host training workshop at SUNY New Paltz
NEW PALTZ — The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at the State University of New Paltz, in collaboration with the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), will hold a workshop, titled “Military Culture, Military Sexual Assault, and Sleep Issues,” from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11,…
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SUNY New Paltz School of Business offers study sessions for CPA exam candidates
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz is currently offering free study group sessions to area CPA exam candidates. These sessions, held bi-weekly on Wednesdays now through Dec.4 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in van den Berg Hall 21, are open…
Read MoreTony Award-winning “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to be performed at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ—The State University of New York at New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents the Tony Award-winning musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” conceived by Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, and additional material by Jay Reiss. With direction and choreography…
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 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 welcome Edward C. Lane, certified financial planner at Lane Financial Management, and Janet L. Ready, president & chief operating officer at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, to its Business Advisory Council (BAC). “We are pleased…
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Economic council chooses SUNY New Paltz 3D Printing Initiative as a priority for state funding
The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) has chosen the 3D Printing Initiative at the State University of New York at New Paltz as a top priority project to be considered for state funding in this year’s round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Council Initiative. State funding would allow New Paltz to…
Read MoreSamuel Dorsky Museum announces fall 2013 public programs
NEW PALTZ – The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at the State University of New York at New Paltz announces its fall public programs, many of which relate directly to the Museum’s current exhibitions including Screen Play: Hudson Valley Artists 2013 (through November 10) and Anonymous: Contemporary Tibetan Art (through December…
Read MoreNew Paltz to host Mid-Hudson SUNY College Fair for students
NEW PALTZ –The State University of New York at New Paltz will host admissions representatives from over 45 SUNY colleges and universities at the Mid-Hudson SUNY College Fair on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Athletic & Wellness Center. Sponsored by the SUNY Office of Enrollment Management, the…
Read MoreNew Paltz ranks 6th in Northeast in U.S. News & World Report 2014 Best College’s Guidebook
The State University of New York at New Paltz ranked 6th among best public regional universities in New England and the Mid-Atlantic with both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings. New Paltz also ranked 33rd among public and private regional universities in…
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 MoreSUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament raises money for students affected by Super Storm Sandy
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz is pleased to report nearly $40,000 was raised at the Doug Sheppard Classic Scholarship Golf Tournament. Proceeds will benefit New Paltz students who were affected by Super Storm Sandy and other students experiencing sudden financial hardship who are in…
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CRREO releases tenth Discussion Brief, “Energy Action Consortia: Moving Municipalities Toward Collective Sustainability”
NEW PALTZ – The Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz has released its tenth discussion brief, “Energy Action Consortia: Moving Municipalities Toward Collective Sustainability.” The report is a case study of how the national economic crisis in 2008 produced local opportunity for a collaborative group of…
Read More7th annual Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture James H. Ottaway, Jr. Speaks on “From Editing Newspapers to Editing Books”
NEW PALTZ – James H. Ottaway, Jr., distinguished journalist, publisher, and newspaper executive, will deliver the seventh annual Dennis O’Keefe Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library, at the State University of New York at New Paltz, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.19, in Coykendall Science Building…
Read MoreThe Institute for Disaster Mental Health awarded second grant to build a network of Palestinian and Israeli psychological first aid practitioners
NEW PALTZ – The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at the State University of New York at New Paltz has been awarded a $93,169 grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the Mitigating Conflict via Early Mental Health Interventions Program. This is the second grant of…
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Leading researcher and speaker on 3D printing, digital materials, and the transformative power of intelligent machines to speak at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ- The State University of New York at New Paltz announces a lecture by Dr. Hod Lipson, professor of engineering at Cornell University, director of the Creative Machines Lab, and co-author of the book “Fabricated: The New World of 3D Printing.” His presentation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11,…
Read MoreCollege’s new training video presents tactics for survival when responding to an active shooter
NEW PALTZ – A new training video created by the State University of New York at New Paltz offers real advice and tactics for surviving an armed attack. “The intent of this video is to raise awareness for our faculty, staff and students, as well as present pre-plan options in case of…
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 MoreCollege to welcome 1,815 new first-year and transfer students
NEW PALTZ – The State University of New York at New Paltz will welcome an academically talented and diverse group of 1,134 first-year students to the College during the annual Moving In Day beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. They will be joined by 681 transfer students for the start…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz School of Business to hold study sessions for CPA exam candidates
NEW PALTZ – The School of Business at the State University of New York at New Paltz will be offering free study group sessions to area CPA exam candidates during the fall semester. These sessions, open to students as well as professionals, will provide exam tips, simulation labs, and opportunities to ask…
Read MoreTibetan Monks Perform at SUNY New Paltz: “Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing”
NEW PALTZ – The famed multiphonic singers of Tibet’s Drepung Loseling Monastery, whose sellout performances in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center received national acclaim, will perform “Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing” at SUNY New Paltz in conjunction with The Dorsky Museum exhibition, Anonymous: Contemporary Tibetan Art as part of…
Read MoreNew Paltz to partner with local businesses in “Hawk Haunts” initiative
NEW PALTZ – The Office of Alumni Relations at the State University of New York at New Paltz is launching “Hawk Haunts,” a new college/village partnership that will provide opportunities for New Paltz alumni to “shop local” and support neighboring small businesses during Reunion Weekend, Sept. 20-22. According to Brenda Dow, director…
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 MoreMexican university professors participate in English Language Program at New Paltz
The State University of New Paltz recently welcomed 21 professors from universities in the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo as part of a new SUNY-Puebla Intensive English Program (IEP). The program is one of the first efforts in Mexico to take place under President Obama’s “100,000 Strong in the Americas”…
Read MoreFoundation makes $20,000 gift to the State University of New York at New Paltz
NEW PALTZ –The Kresge Foundation of Troy, Mich. has made a $20,000 gift of support to The Lucy Delgado Scholarship Endowment at the State University of New York at New Paltz. The gift is made in honor of Dr. Jane Delgado (’73), a SUNY alumnae, former SUNY New Paltz Foundation board…
Read More“Art Meets Life,” SUNY New Paltz exhibition to open in NYC
NEW PALTZ- “Art Meets Life”, an exhibition organized by the The State University of New York at New Paltz’s Art Department, and curated by New Paltz professors Rimer Cardillo and Francois Deschamps will open at the Dorsky Gallery / Curatorial Programs with a reception on Sunday, July 14 from 2:00 –…
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz student and marketing association recognized for raising awareness of organ donations
NEW PALTZ-The New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) awarded SUNY New Paltz business student Richard Guido ’15 a $1,000 student scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an individual student or group of students for exceptional work in completing a marketing plan. Guido’s team’s plan, developed on behalf…
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