President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty February 5, 2018 I hope everyone is settling into the rhythm of
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Institutional
Modern spaces and solar system highlight spring 2018 construction news
SUNY New Paltz Facilities Management staff are looking forward to another busy year, as they continue adding and enhancing modern
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: KATE BELLODY (Sojourner Truth
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Diversity & Inclusion Council convenes forums for Hasbrouck Complex naming dialogue
A broad cross-section of SUNY New Paltz stakeholders, including current students, alumni, faculty, local residents, descendants of Huguenot families and
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College mourns passing of Jay Bloom, emeritus economics professor
It is with sadness that the College reports the passing of Professor Emeritus Jay Bloom. He died on Jan. 21.
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SUNY New Paltz in top three percent of all U.S. colleges in Social Mobility Index
The College ranked number 45 out of 1,363 U.S. colleges and universities in the 2017 edition of the Social Mobility
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With AACSB reaccreditation, New Paltz School of Business remains at the top of the class
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) has extended its accreditation of the SUNY New Paltz School
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty January 19, 2018 Welcome to the start of what I hope will
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Economic Impact Statement shows SUNY New Paltz contributes nearly $360 million to local economy
SUNY New Paltz is the number one employer in Ulster County and a driver of hundreds of millions of dollars
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JAMES BREITUNG (FOC Moving
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New Paltz earns spot on Kiplinger’s “Best College Values” list
SUNY New Paltz received high marks in the 2018 edition of the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Best College Values” list, coming
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SUNY New Paltz in the top 10 NYS agencies opting out of physical pay stubs
NYS Payroll Online first arrived at New Paltz in 2016 as a way for employees to help cut costs and
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Getting in the spirit of the season at the Classified Staff Holiday Luncheon
Classified staff from across campus gathered to break bread in good company at the 32nd annual Appreciation & Recognition Holiday
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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SUNY New Paltz appoints college registrar
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Dr. Stella Turk as college registrar after a competitive national search. She will
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
As we enter the final days of a busy and eventful fall 2017 semester, I write to update you on
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College mourns the passing of artist and educator Bob Schuler
It is with sadness that the College reports the passing of Robert Schuler on Dec. 3. He was 92. A
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: DANA ARTHUR (Communication Disorders)
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Ann Simmons, LA Times global development writer/editor, named 2018 Ottaway Visiting Professor
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that veteran foreign correspondent Ann Simmons has been named the 2018 James H.
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Alumna establishes new fund to support Autism Spectrum Disorder programs at the College
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the establishment of the Kressner Family Autism Spectrum Disorder Program Fund, a three-year
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College mourns passing of art professor Kenneth Burge
It is with sadness that SUNY New Paltz shares the news of the passing of Kenneth A. Burge, Jr., 86,
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New Kyncl Scholarship will support underrepresented students in computer science & engineering
SUNY New Paltz announces the establishment of the Robert Kyncl ’95 and Luz Avila Kyncl ’96 STEM Scholarship Fund, a
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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 date
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SUNY New Paltz named a Military Friendly® school for third year running
G.I. Jobs, the leading publication and resource for U.S. service members entering the civilian workforce, has named SUNY New Paltz
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College mourns passing of longtime University Police Officer Bob Bramley
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Robert “Bob” Bramley, 67, on Oct.
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Solar grid project advances with installation of energy storage system enclosure
Electricians from Solar Liberty visited SUNY New Paltz on Thursday, Nov. 16, to oversee the installation of two 100 kilowatt
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Donald P. Christian’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty – Nov. 16, 2017 I have reflected on the opening
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New Prevention Coordinator leading collaborative effort to reduce students’ drug & alcohol use
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Jaclyn Cirello as Prevention Coordinator, as part of a New York State grant-funded initiative to
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MICHAEL BRENNAN (Facilities Management)
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Walk of Honor pays tribute to campus community
A ribbon cutting was held Oct. 14 for the College’s Walk of Honor, a circular series of engraved bricks that
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Chinese education officials visit campus to discuss Dual Diploma Program
SUNY New Paltz welcomed a delegation of representatives from Chongqing University of Education (CQUE) and Ameson Education and Cultural Exchange
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SUNY Chancellor joins College to break ground on state-of-the-art Engineering Innovation Hub
SUNY New Paltz welcomed SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and other leaders in government, business and higher education to campus
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Voting rates on the rise among SUNY New Paltz students
A Tufts University study of civic engagement on college campus published this year found that SUNY New Paltz student voting
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More than 430 return to New Paltz for Alumni Reunion 2017
SUNY New Paltz welcomed alumni and guests back to their alma mater for Reunion 2017, a weekend celebration that is
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New Paltz earns spot on “Best Music Colleges” list
A recent ranking from data-driven career site Zippia had SUNY New Paltz in the top 10 among New York colleges
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Donald P. Christian’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty, October 19, 2017 I hope that you are settling into
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State grant supports College’s efforts to prepare teachers for work with English learners
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will support an intensive teacher preparation program at SUNY New Paltz that is
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Wooster Hall drill a success, say campus officers and emergency responders
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) and Office of Emergency Management collaborated to plan and execute a successful
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New Paltz again named one of nation’s greenest colleges
SUNY New Paltz is one of the 375 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to the
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: MICHAEL ASBILL (Art) has
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High scores in Environment, Outcomes power New Paltz on Wall Street Journal College Rankings
SUNY New Paltz appears in the 2018 installment of the Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education College Rankings, an
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 5, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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SUNY New Paltz will conduct lockdown drill in Wooster Hall on Oct. 11
The Office of Emergency Management and the University Police Department at SUNY New Paltz will conduct a partial lockdown drill on
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation votes to divest from fossil fuel companies
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board voted overwhelmingly to remove endowment funds from direct investment in fossil fuel companies at
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U.S. News & World Report ranks SUNY New Paltz among Northeast’s best universities
SUNY New Paltz continued its run of strong performance in college rankings, appearing at No. 7 on the U.S. News
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New Paltz will again host SUNY College Fair, Sept. 14
SUNY New Paltz is proud welcome students, parents and community members to the annual SUNY Mid-Hudson College Fair on Thursday,
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: DONNA CASIERE (Procurement) has
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President Christian calls for community dialogue about Hasbrouck Complex building names
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian called on the campus community on Thursday, Aug. 31, to engage in a
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College mourns passing of English Professor Emerita Helen Kochant
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Helen Kochant, 87, on Aug. 25.
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President Christian urges community building and adaptability in 2017 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian delivered the 2017 State of the College Address before an audience of faculty, staff, alumni and
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College welcomes historic incoming class at 2017 Convocation ceremony
SUNY New Paltz formally inaugurated the 2017-18 academic year at Fall Convocation on Aug. 25, as current students, faculty, staff
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Construction news: Campus upgrades for fall 2017 and beyond
There’s been no rest for the Facilities Management team overseeing campus construction projects at SUNY New Paltz this year, even
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College welcomes new faculty members for 2017-18 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty in advance of the fall 2017 semester.
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College to welcome more than 2,000 first-year and transfer students
Incoming class will be among largest in New Paltz history Nearly 1,150 first-year students and more than 900 transfer students
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College launches new alumni magazine website
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce the launch of the College’s New Paltz Magazine website, a complement to the
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College announces continuing appointments and promotions
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz:
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New Paltz jumps into top 100 in Forbes rankings of public colleges
The 2017 edition of Forbes list of “America’s Top Colleges” has SUNY New Paltz moving up across the board, as
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: STEPHANIE BLAISDELL (Student Affairs)
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Beyond rankings: SUNY New Paltz named a College of Distinction
SUNY New Paltz has earned recognition from Colleges of Distinction, a unique evaluator in the world of higher education that
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Spring 2017 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has announced the Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: GARY BUCKMAN JR. (Custodial)
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College community bids fond farewell to Interim VP W. Wayne Brumfield
Members of the SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff celebrated the short but impactful tenure of W. Wayne Brumfield, who
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College appoints new assistant vice president for graduate and extended learning
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Dr. Shala Mills as the College’s new assistant vice president for graduate and
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Online Service Desk launching as one-stop-shop for technology information and support
Information Technology Services (ITS) debuts its new online Service Desk on June 26. The Service Desk gives students, faculty and
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College hosts memorial for beloved professor Benjamin Wigfall
The College Terrace at SUNY New Paltz served as a gathering place for more than 100 guests from around the
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: BRANDON BERA (Chemistry) has
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New Paltz awarded state grant to curb underage drinking and drug use
SUNY New Paltz is one of 20 SUNY and CUNY campuses selected to receive state funding to help prevent drug
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Faculty votes in favor of new representative governance model
A late-April meeting of the SUNY New Paltz faculty saw the passage of a resolution to establish a new representative
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Students receive advanced degrees at 2017 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Hundreds of SUNY New Paltz graduate students reached new heights of academic and professional mastery at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony,
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College appoints new vice president for student affairs
SUNY New Paltz announces the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Blaisdell as the College’s new vice president for student affairs after
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Donald P. Christian’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty, May 11, 2017 As the current year winds down and
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Exceptional faculty and staff awarded SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2016-17 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. The Awards
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New Paltz lands in top 20 on Niche’s list of hardest NY colleges to get into
Niche.com, a popular peer-review platform widely used by prospective students and parents to compare and evaluate colleges and universities, has
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Campus administrators announce budgetary plans at May 3 forum
SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff gathered for an open forum on Wednesday, May 3, to hear how the College
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Technology, Computer, and Information Service Units to Realign
Computer Services, Academic Computing, Administrative Computing, IMS, Telecommunications and the Teaching and Learning Center are realigning under a single umbrella
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: RACHEL POTTS (Records &
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
As we enter the home stretch of a busy, very eventful academic year, I share several recent developments and remind
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Friends and colleagues gather to celebrate Ray Schwarz’s 32 years at SUNY New Paltz
Dozens of New Paltz faculty and staff gathered on April 25 at the College Terrace for a retirement reception in
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SUNY Board of Trustees appoints Kristina M. Johnson as 13th SUNY Chancellor
The State University of New York Board of Trustees this week announced the appointment of Kristina M. Johnson as the
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2016-17 Assessment Awards go to Linda Eaton and Sunny Duerr
Though it often happens “behind the scenes,” the work of assessment and accreditation is vital to helping the College maintain
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U.S. Representative John Faso tours SUNY New Paltz
John Faso, the newly elected United States Congressman representing the 19th congressional district of New York (which includes SUNY New
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College Council bids farewell to long-time chair Kenneth J. Abt
Members of the SUNY New Paltz College Council, past and present, joined faculty, staff, friends and family in celebrating Council
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College mourns passing of dedicated English faculty Donna Baumler
It is with great sadness that the College shares news of the passing of Donna Baumler, long-time adjunct instructor in
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College mourns passing of long-serving adjunct Gertrude Ann Miller
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of long-time adjunct professor Gertrude Ann Miller
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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli tours campus, meets with employees
SUNY New Paltz hosted New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Monday, April 10, for a tour of campus
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 17, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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New Paltz makes top 100 in nationwide ranking of public colleges
The Business Journals and Buffalo Business First have published a new list of the top public colleges and universities in
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Alumna Jessica Faieta, UN assistant secretary-general, to speak at Saturday Undergraduate Commencement ceremony
Watch Jessica’s speech and view the speech transcript here SUNY New Paltz alumna Jessica Faieta ’85 (Economics/Business Administration) will share
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Banker Michael Keegan will bring years of executive experience to Sunday Undergraduate Commencement address
Watch Michael’s speech and view the speech transcript SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board chair Michael Keegan will offer words of
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JENNIFER DONOHUE (Payroll) has
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
President Donald P. Christian’s March 2017 report to the Academic and Professional Faculty: Table of Contents Adjunct Faculty – Contrary
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Provost, International Programs Dean join SUNY delegation to secure historic agreement with Cuba
Representatives of the State University of New York system traveled to Havana, Cuba in February to sign a memorandum of
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SUNY New Paltz celebrates opening of Science Hall
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the opening of Science Hall, a modern, two-story building designed to support the College’s burgeoning enrollments
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New Science Hall: fostering faculty & student collaboration and innovation
SUNY New Paltz is proud to celebrate the opening of Science Hall, a modern, two-story building designed to support the
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who were hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment during the month of February
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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 6, at approximately
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
President Donald P. Christian’s February 2017 report to the Academic and Professional Faculty: I hope everyone’s semester is progressing well.
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, in the Haggerty Administration Building
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President Christian, Vice President Halstead update campus community about budget
Members of the SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff met in an open forum on Feb. 14 to discuss the
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College mourns passing of retired professor Benjamin Wigfall
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of retired professor Benjamin Wigfall on Thursday,
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