President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dec. 2, 2019 (in advance of Dec. 4 Faculty Senate Meeting) As we near the end of the fall semester,
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Institutional
College appoints René Antrop-González as dean of education
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of René Antrop-González of Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota,
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Save the Dates! Holiday open house and awards luncheon
The holiday season is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to celebrate with colleagues and friends. Please save the
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“Creating Equity” at 2019 Hudson Valley Future Summit
SUNY New Paltz welcomed regional leaders for the fourth annual Hudson Valley Future Summit on Nov. 18. The event demonstrates
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Graduate Programs Open House: Meet with faculty and application experts, Dec. 5 at Wooster Hall
All members of the public are invited to learn more about the 50+ graduate programs available at SUNY New Paltz,
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Nine members of New Paltz UPD honored with SUNY Police Chiefs Association Awards
Lieutenants, officers and staff serving in SUNY New Paltz’s University Police Department (UPD) were recognized for life-saving actions and outstanding
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College mourns Dr. Doug Baker, former dean of students and professor emeritus of biology
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Dr. Doug Baker, biology emeritus faculty
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 20
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Haggerty
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We Voted!: College receives Campus Democracy Challenge Gold award for high student participation rate
SUNY New Paltz had the highest student voter participation rate in the SUNY system in the 2018 midterm elections, and
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News from Human Resources – October 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JENNIFER TURNER (Student Activities
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Nov. 4, 2019 (in advance of Nov. 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) I had considered introducing this report, as I have
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“Be part of the solution”: Alumnae inspire at fall 2019 Distinguished Speaker Series
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed two exceptional alumnae to campus for an intergenerational “Fireside Chat” on Monday,
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Hundreds of alumni return to the College to celebrate Reunion 2019
The College’s Alumni Reunion welcomed back hundreds of SUNY New Paltz alumni and their families for weekend events Oct. 18-20.
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Campus administrators provide fiscal update at Oct. 17 Budget Forum
President Donald P. Christian and Vice President for Administration & Finance Michele Halstead hosted a forum on Thursday, Oct. 17,
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Thursday, Oct. 24
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in Haggerty
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News from Human Resources – September 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CHRISTOPHER ALBI (History) has
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Soaring Higher – The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz launched the first-ever comprehensive campaign in the College’s history on Oct. 3, 2019, inviting the greater campus
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The College names recipients of the Heritage and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz presents annual awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, honorees will receive
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty Sept. 30, 2019 (in advance of Oct. 2 Faculty Senate Meeting) I
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College mourns passing of Anne Goding, lecturer of communication
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Anne Goding, recently retired lecturer in
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College appoints Barbara G. Lyman as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara G. Lyman as interim provost and vice president
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SUNY New Paltz cuts ribbon on new Engineering Innovation Hub
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the opening of the new Engineering Innovation Hub with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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New Paltz cited as a model campus in new guide to collegiate action on drug and alcohol abuse
A new national report on drug and alcohol use in higher education commends SUNY New Paltz’s coalition with local tavern
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SUNY New Paltz joins 19 New York colleges and universities to purchase large-scale aggregated renewable energy
SUNY New Paltz is a member of the New York Higher Education Large Scale Renewable Energy (NY HE LSRE) consortium
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SUNY New Paltz rises to No. 6 in the Northeast in U.S. News & World Report’s public university rankings
SUNY New Paltz was named the No. 6 public university in the North region in the latest installment of U.S.
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SUNY New Paltz jumps more than 80 places in student-focused Wall Street Journal college rankings
SUNY New Paltz rose to No. 337 among all U.S. colleges and universities in the latest edition of the Wall
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College announces new leadership in International Programs
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Beth Vargas as the Executive Director of the Center for International Programs. Vargas steps into
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation appoints new members, changes to governance
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce the recently elected SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board officers and directors, including newcomer
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News from Human Resources – August 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ANALYSIA ARROYO (Residence Life)
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes newest students to campus community at Convocation ceremony
Generations of SUNY New Paltz students, alumni, faculty and staff joined together for the fall Convocation tradition, welcoming the more
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President Christian looks to foster “a sense of belongingness” in 2019 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian delivered the 2019 State of the College Address on Aug. 23, 2019, before an audience of
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College announces transition in International Programs
SUNY New Paltz announced today that Bruce Sillner, dean of the Center for International Programs, will enter a phased retirement
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2019-20 academic year
The College is pleased to introduce new full-time faculty who will join the campus community ahead of the fall 2019
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Pollinators welcome! SUNY New Paltz earns Bee Campus USA certification
SUNY New Paltz is the newest affiliate of Bee Campus USA, an organization that works to make the world safer
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SUNY New Paltz makes top 200 in Forbes “Best Value Colleges” list
SUNY New Paltz has added to its portfolio of strong third-party rankings in 2019, earning a spot in the top
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,000 first-year and transfer students
Nearly 1,200 first-year students and 850 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the College
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News from Human Resources – July 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: WESLEY BENJAMIN (Custodial) has
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New Paltz rises to #3 in SUNY system on Kiplinger’s “Best College Values” list
SUNY New Paltz jumped more than 65 places in the 2019 edition of the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Best College Values”
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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New Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan visits SUNY New Paltz for campus tour, meeting with President Christian
SUNY New Paltz welcomed Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan to campus on Wednesday, July 17, marking the beginning of a
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News from Human Resources – June 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MALLORY AMENEIROS (University Police)
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40 Under Forty celebrates successful, inspiring alumni
The SUNY New Paltz 40 Under Forty awards recognition program honored 40 alumni under the age of 40 who earned a
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Associate Vice President for Student Affairs announces retirement
Linda Eaton, associate vice president for Student Affairs at SUNY New Paltz, has announced her intention to retire at the
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Longtime Vice President for Enrollment Management announces retirement
David Eaton, vice president for enrollment management at SUNY New Paltz, has announced his intention to retire at the end
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College mourns passing of former UPD Officer Michael Sodders
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Michael Sodders, who served as an
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Spring 2019 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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SUNY New Paltz wins CASE Fundraising Award for first time in College’s history
SUNY New Paltz is one of 98 colleges and universities to win a 2019 Educational Fundraising Award, given annually by
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Theresa Monroe receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Services
The State University of New York has honored Theresa Monroe with a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Services. The
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News from Human Resources – May 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LEANN BULT (Custodial) has
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College mourns passing of Pauline Uchmanowicz, associate professor of English
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Pauline Uchmanowicz, associate professor of English,
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Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony: Reflection on service and sacrifice
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined together after a long holiday weekend to remember those who have given
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Family, friends and faculty gather to recognize spring 2019 Outstanding Graduates
Each semester, a select few graduating SUNY New Paltz students are identified by faculty and staff mentors as exceptionally skilled,
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SUNY New Paltz confers arts, business, education, science & engineering degrees at Sunday Commencement Ceremony
The newest SUNY New Paltz graduates of the Schools of Business, Fine & Performing Arts, Education and Science & Engineering
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Commencement Address: Nina Smiley (May 19, 2019)
It’s an honor to be here to celebrate with all of you today. Graduates… families and friends… faculty. Most importantly,
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Thank you, President Christian, faculty and staff,, and the many family and friends gathered here to celebrate today’s graduates. Thanks,
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Newest College of Liberal Arts & Sciences alumni celebrate at Saturday Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of members of the SUNY New Paltz Classes of 2018 and 2019 gathered with faculty mentors, family and friends
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SUNY New Paltz kicks off Commencement weekend with conferral of graduate & advanced degrees
The 2019 Commencement season at SUNY New Paltz began on Friday, May 17, with the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, a celebration
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Commencement Address: Jane Delgado ’73 (May 18, 2019)
Thank you, President Christian, for inviting me to be part of this very special day and for recommending this honorary
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Commencement Address: Salutatorian Reuben Slater (May 18, 2019)
Thank you, and hello to all. I want to recognize President Donald Christian, Provost Arnold, Dean Laura Barrett, the world’s
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College prepares for Commencement 2019
SUNY New Paltz will hold its 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, on the
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LGBTQ+ identified graduating seniors make history at first-ever Lavender Celebration
SUNY New Paltz hosted its inaugural Lavender Celebration on Friday, May 10, in recognition of the successes and contributions of
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Student Affairs recognizes Distinguished Seniors at end-of-year awards ceremony
The Division of Student Affairs at SUNY New Paltz celebrated 31 exceptional graduating seniors at the second annual Distinguished Senior
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University Police Department earns multiple Police Chief’s Association awards
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department’s (UPD) collaboration on a multi-agency investigation in May 2018 was recognized with a
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News from Human Resources – April 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JENNIFER RUTNER (Sojourner Truth
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New Paltz energy management team wins 2019 Research Foundation Symposium award
Energy Management Coordinator Brian Pine and Sustainability Coordinator Lisa Mitten accepted the Partnership Excellence Award at the 2019 SUNY Research
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Five New Paltz faculty and staff among 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2018-19 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, presented annually to
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 29, 2019 (in advance of May 1 Faculty Senate Meeting) As
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Class of 2019 Salutatorian: Reuben Slater
One of the most valuable lessons Class of 2019 Salutatorian Reuben Slater ’19 (History; Anthropology) learned at SUNY New Paltz
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Class of 2019 Valedictorian: Nicholas Piaquadio
Class of 2019 Valedictorian Nicholas Piaquadio ’19 (Electrical Engineering; Physics) was no stranger to SUNY New Paltz even before he
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Slow the Flow campaign update: Campus water usage drops by nearly 10 percent
The results are in for the SUNY New Paltz Slow the Flow water conservation campaign, and they are incredibly encouraging.
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, in Haggerty
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Celebrating the life of Barbara Hardgrave: April 28 at Studley Theatre
SUNY New Paltz will host a celebration of life of Emerita Professor Barbara Hardgrave on Sunday, April 28, featuring tributes
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President Christian speaks before Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian updated members of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce on the state
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Kids on Campus: New website makes it easy to browse and sign up for children’s camps
SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Graduate & Extended Learning and Office of Communication & Marketing have launched a new, one-stop-shop
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Middle States vice president visits New Paltz for consult on reaccreditation
As members of the SUNY New Paltz community prepare for reaccreditation peer review in 2021, the College welcomed Sean McKitrick,
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New Paltz Student Association awarded inaugural H. Carl McCall Award for Promotion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At the State University of New York Student Assembly Conference on April 5, the SUNY announced the creation of a
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Get Ahead This Summer: Registration for 2019 summer session opens April 15
Beginning April 15, SUNY New Paltz students can choose from hundreds of course sections in all five academic schools that
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News from Human Resources – March 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CASSANDRE SURINON (IDMH) has
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College announces 40 Under Forty honorees for 2019
SUNY New Paltz has named the 40 alumni honorees for the 2019 celebration of the 40 Under Forty awards recognition program. An
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty April 1, 2019 (in advance of April 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) We
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History Professor Louis Roper appointed to rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor
Louis Roper, professor of history at SUNY New Paltz, has become the 15th New Paltz faculty member to earn the
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SUNY New Paltz will present President’s Medals to stewards of Mohonk Mountain House, Bert Smiley (posthumously) and Nina Smiley at May Commencement Ceremony; Nina to serve as Sunday Commencement Speaker
SUNY New Paltz will award the President’s Medal, the highest recognition that can be bestowed by the campus president, to
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SUNY Board of Trustees approves new names for Hasbrouck Complex; names to be effective for fall 2019 semester
The SUNY Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday, March 20, in favor of a resolution to remove and replace
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Closing the gap: Vice President Halstead discusses financial management strategy at March 14 forum
Campus leadership hosted a budget forum on Thursday, March 14, to update members of the campus community on progress made,
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College Council passes resolution to assign new building names to Hasbrouck Complex
The SUNY New Paltz College Council today unanimously passed a resolution to assign new names to Hasbrouck Complex buildings. The
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News from Human Resources – February 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: DANIELLE EPSTEIN (Science &
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Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members celebrate the life of Peter Kaufman, professor of sociology
The SUNY New Paltz community came together on Friday, March 1, to celebrate and honor the life of Peter Kaufman,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty March 4, 2019 (in advance of March 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) Spring
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College to test mass notification system
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Monday, March 4, at approximately
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, in the
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College Council approves resolution to rename Hasbrouck Complex Buildings
The SUNY New Paltz College Council voted by a 4-3 margin to approve the resolution to rename six campus buildings
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College mourns passing of Barbara Hardgrave, emerita professor of music
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Emerita Professor Barbara Hardgrave on Feb.
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, in the
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News from Human Resources – January 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MARIO DONATELLI (Languages, Literatures
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SUNY New Paltz recognized as Military Friendly® for fifth straight year
VIQTORY has rated SUNY New Paltz one of the 100 best schools in the country for veterans and service members
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty February 4, 2019 (in advance of February 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) Welcome
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HVAMC at SUNY New Paltz receives Central Hudson Development Grant
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has awarded the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz a
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Four from School of Education awarded TeachNY Implementation Fund grants
The SUNY TeachNY program has awarded grant funding to three SUNY New Paltz faculty members and the dean of the
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College mourns passing of F. Russell Abrams, longtime professor of Education and Media
It is with sadness that the College announces the passing of F. Russell Abrams on Jan. 9, 2019, at the
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Jelani Cobb, Columbia professor and New Yorker staff writer, will teach at SUNY New Paltz as 2019 Ottaway Visiting Professor
UPDATE: Jelani Cobb’s public address has been rescheduled and will take place on Monday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in
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