SUNY New Paltz theatre production featured on WAMC
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts production of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar will be profiled on WAMC’s
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Explosive, modern take on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar coming this fall
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will present Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Nov. 12-15 and Nov. 19-22
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Hundreds of students volunteer at 11th annual Make a Difference Day
Make a Difference Day is a SUNY New Paltz tradition organized through the Office of Student Activities and the Career
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Let’s Talk program provides students easy access to informal counseling consultations
The SUNY New Paltz Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) has begun a new outreach initiative this semester, designed to make it
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New-look Business Development Conference to celebrate 20th year
The SUNY New Paltz chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA), recognized as a top chapter in the nation, announces
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Inaugural ANYthing conference puts New Paltz at the center of 3D printing in the northeast
SUNY New Paltz will be the site of the first-ever Additive New York thing (ANYthing) conference, showcasing the wide range
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Ahlmeyer game nets wins for men’s soccer team and Wounded Warrior Project
At the Heinz Ahlmeyer Game held on Oct. 10, the SUNY New Paltz men’s soccer team stayed one step ahead
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Senator Schumer visits campus with call to save Perkins Loan
United States Senator for New York Charles Schumer came to SUNY New Paltz on Oct. 12 to discuss the Federal
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Foundation Year event at Ashokan models sustainable art practices for students
For the third consecutive year, the Foundation Year program in the School of Fine & Performing Arts hosted its Ashokan
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Student Art Alliance announces return of Visiting Artists Lecture Series
The Student Art Alliance at the State University of New York at New Paltz announces the return of its popular
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At Study Abroad Fair, students encounter a world of possibilities
The Center for International Programs (CIP) at SUNY New Paltz hosted its annual fall Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 29.
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Benjamin Center report details local government use of Internet to engage and inform citizenry
An Inventory of Mid-Hudson Local Governments’ Website and Social Media Usage, a new report from The Benjamin Center at SUNY New
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Men’s soccer game will honor alumni and veterans and benefit Wounded Warrior Project
SUNY New Paltz will be the site of a major community event honoring the nation’s veterans and celebrating the College’s
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As Legislative Gazette transitions, looking back and looking ahead
When the Legislative Gazette was founded in 1978, it not only filled a vacuum of journalistic coverage of the New
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Latest CRREO brief looks at food services in County schools
The Center for Research, Regional Engagement and Outreach (CRREO) at SUNY New Paltz and the Ulster County School Boards Association
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Biology students and faculty present research at 100th ESA Annual Meeting
Six SUNY New Paltz students and two faculty members represented the College at the 100th annual meeting of the Ecological
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Veterans’ Office kicks off mentoring program with BBQ at VFW
The SUNY New Paltz Office of Veteran & Military Services has coordinated a new Veteran, Military and Dependent Mentoring Program
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New Paltz’s Co-Curricular Transcript lauded as a model for recognizing student engagement
The SUNY New Paltz Co-Curricular Transcript is being recognized as a leader in helping students communicate to prospective employers the
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UC Executive visits campus, unveils new mobile app for UCAT bus system
Ulster County Executive Mike Hein held a press conference at SUNY New Paltz on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to announce a
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Convocation ceremony ushers in 2015-16 academic year
Representatives of administrative offices and academic departments donned traditional caps and gowns and were joined by a bevy of faculty,
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On Moving In Day, campus community pitches in to welcome new students
SUNY New Paltz celebrated its annual Moving In Day on Aug. 20, when more than 1,100 first-year students and their
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College to welcome more than 1,800 new students
SUNY New Paltz welcomed 1,100 first-year students and their families for Moving In Day on Aug. 20. According to L. David
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Ridgeview Hall – a new modern living and learning environment – opens doors to student residents
SUNY New Paltz celebrated the opening of Ridgeview Hall, a modern, 225-bed residence hall that will help meet significant
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Young entrepreneur teams with HVAMC to accelerate start-up business
When Danielle Aylmer, recent graduate of Tottenville High School in Staten Island, enrolled in a local chapter of the Young
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IIB graduation ceremony caps three-week program for international students
Roughly 100 students and young business professionals from Latin American nations visited SUNY New Paltz this July for the Summer
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In Archaeological Field School, students discover underground history of New Paltz
The SUNY New Paltz Archaeological Field School, under the instruction of Associate Professor of Anthropology Joseph Diamond, has been a
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Biology students, faculty look to songbirds to gauge campus biodiversity
For the second consecutive summer, Kara Loeb Belinsky, assistant professor of biology at SUNY New Paltz, is working with students
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Fall ’15 Gilman Scholarships put New Paltz on pace for best-ever year
Eight SUNY New Paltz students will receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the fall ’15
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Degree program in astronomy produces first graduate
Michael Facelle ’15 (Computer Engineering/Astronomy) has become the first SUNY New Paltz student to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts
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Alternative Spring Break offers service learning opportunities for students
Alternative Spring Break video from G. Steve Jordan on Vimeo. Each year since 2011, small groups of SUNY New Paltz
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Service and sacrifice honored at Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony
More than 150 SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff, many of whom are among the more than 200 veterans,
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Creative Writing students find inspiration on Historic Huguenot Street
Twenty-eight SUNY New Paltz students with a passion for creative writing participated in a tour of Historic Huguenot Street (HHS),
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History, family and academic achievement commemorated at First World Graduation
Select representatives of the SUNY New Paltz Class of 2015 were inaugurated into the First World New Paltz (FWNP) alumni
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Honors Program sends off 2015 graduates with ceremony and reception
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program provides highly motivated students with an atmosphere conducive to independent thinking, creativity, respect and
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More than 1,500 new grads walk at 2015 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
Undergraduates representing the classes of August 2014, December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015 stood before their families, friends and
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Advanced degrees bestowed at 2015 SUNY New Paltz Graduate Commencement
More than 200 students representing the classes of August 2014, December 2014, May 2015 and August 2015 proudly donned caps
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College honors Outstanding Graduates before an audience of friends, family and faculty
The 2015 SUNY New Paltz Outstanding Graduates ceremony was held May 15 in recognition of the superb achievement, in and
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Members of the Class of 2015 raise their glasses at Senior Toast
The sixth annual SUNY New Paltz Senior Toast saw the biggest turnout yet, as hundreds of students joined their faculty
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Induction ceremony recognizes 2015 class of School of Business Hall of Famers
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business established its Hall of Fame in 2001 to honor professional and educational merit
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Traverso Scholarship recipients exhibit outstanding photography
Giancarlo Traverso, SUNY New Paltz professor emeritus, founded the Luigi and Anita Traverso Endowed Photography Scholarship in 2013 as an
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“Minds at Work” events showcase student research and scholarship
[Click here to view full gallery and download photos] A day of celebration of student scholarly work was highlighted by
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XAE Induction Ceremony celebrates academic excellence of EOP students
[Click here to view full gallery and download photos] The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz hosted the
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College names Class of 2015 valedictorian and salutatorian
Marisa Gargaro ’15 of West Islip, N.Y., has been named the Class of 2015 valedictorian at SUNY New Paltz. As
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College to celebrate Commencement
SUNY New Paltz will hold the 2015 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, on the Old
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International Relations student speaks for disarmament at United Nations
SUNY New Paltz student Sampson Oppedisano ’15 (International Relations/Asian Studies) gave an address before United Nation (UN) diplomats and non-governmental
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History student helps kick off Healthy Ulster County Week
Marykate Acquisto ’15 (History) has high hopes for Healthy Ulster County Week—after all she was instrumental in planning the initiative
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Scholarship support allows students to realize their full potential
SUNY New Paltz honored scholarship donors and student recipients at the College’s annual Scholarship Reception held on April 26. Thanks
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New interactive map brings campus trees to your desktop
The results of a tree inventory undertaken by students and faculty in the department of biology have been made public
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John Bellinger, former State Department legal advisor, speaks on international law
SUNY New Paltz welcomed John Bellinger to campus Monday, April 27, for a lecture entitled “Confronting the Islamic State: Challenges
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Q&A with Bre Pettis, Undergraduate Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient
SUNY New Paltz will award an honorary doctorate of humane letters (L.H.D.) degree to Bre Pettis, during the Undergraduate Commencement
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Students aim for innovation and profitability at Business Plan Contest
A semester’s worth of preparation culminated April 22 at the SUNY New Paltz Business Plan Contest, when five teams of
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SUNY New Paltz sponsors 60th anniversary of the New Paltz Regatta
SUNY New Paltz will be one of several sponsors for the New Paltz Regatta 2015, to be held on May
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College partners with Rockefeller Institute to host severe weather forum
SUNY New Paltz is one of seven SUNY campuses partnering with the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government to host
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“Art Collides” at Dorsky Museum with student performances
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art (SDMA) at SUNY New Paltz was the site of “Art Collides,” a series of
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New Paltz students providing free SAT prep through Let’s Get Ready program
A partnership between SUNY New Paltz and the Newburgh School District through Let’s Get Ready, a non-profit organization that supports
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Join all-faculty band for talent show benefiting student scholarship fund
The all-faculty band Questionable Authorities will host “New Paltz Got Talent” at Bacchus Restaurant and Bar, with funds benefiting the
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Shango/College victorious in seventh annual Recyclemania competition
The final results of the 2015 Recyclemania contest at SUNY New Paltz have been tallied, and Shango/College Hall has emerged
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American Marketing Association recognizes New Paltz with high ranking, Lifetime Achievement Award presented to faculty advisor Ted Clark
The 37th Annual American Marketing Association (AMA) International Collegiate Conference, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a high-water mark in
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School of Business announces 2015 Hall of Fame inductees
The School of Business is pleased to announce the 2015 Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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CERT training concludes with rescue simulation, graduation ceremony
A group of 21 volunteers from the SUNY New Paltz community, including 14 students, gathered Thursday, April 2 to complete
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Dean of the School of Business
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced today that Kristin Backhaus has been appointed Dean of the School of
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SUNY New Paltz presents Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy Much Ado About Nothing, April
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Chancellor Zimpher honors SUNY New Paltz students for leadership, excellence
Five SUNY New Paltz students have been selected for the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, based on their distinctive academic,
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health to host annual conference
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz will host “Preparing for the Health and Mental Health Consequences
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For spring break, international students shown local hospitality
When Jessica “Jay” Brown ’18 (Communication Studies/Public Relations) learned that her good friends and fellow New Paltz students Jose Ignacio
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College names Interim Provost and Interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has announced that Stella Deen, associate professor of English, has been appointed Interim
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SUNY New Paltz achieves STARS Silver Rating, announces spring meet-up series
SUNY New Paltz has joined an exclusive list of fewer than 350 higher education institutions that have earned recognition from
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Women’s Summit brings alumnae and thought leaders to campus for panel discussions on success
The College welcomed 32 women scholars and business leaders, the vast majority of whom are New Paltz alumnae, for a
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SUNY chancellor and New Paltz president engage with students, alumni during outreach events
New Paltz alumni gathered with President Donald P. Christian and SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher for a dinner and conversation
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Students and staff organize Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
SUNY New Paltz was one of more than 50 international host locations for the second annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon this
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Student and alumni volunteers engage community through Rescue Squad service
The New Paltz Rescue Squad (NPRS) has been providing advanced life support coverage to the Village and the Town of
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College-wide student art exhibit addresses themes of identity
The Student Advisory Board to the School of Fine & Performing Arts (F&PA) has curated a new collection of 25
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SUNY New Paltz announces new 3D printing partnerships with community colleges, hosts MakerBot CEO
On the one-year anniversary of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center at SUNY New Paltz, the College welcomed 3D printing
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Bystander intervention training helps community members Step UP!
Twenty-five New Paltz High School (NPHS) students and two teachers came to SUNY New Paltz this month for a training
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STEP nears 30th anniversary preparing local students for science and technology careers
The New York State Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) has operated through New Paltz’s School of Education since 1986,
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New Paltz AMA chapter hosts dining etiquette workshop
Thanks to a generous grant from the Career Resource Center, the New Paltz chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA)
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Psychology students analyze, present on student survey data
Students in psychology professor Douglas Maynard’s fall ’14 Psychological Statistics II course worked with 2011 and 2014 National Survey of
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Ten CAS Scholarship winners announced
The Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) Board of Directors has awarded the Jim Fredericks Student Employee Scholarship, which honors student excellence in
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Fighting for Survival: SUNY New Paltz presents The Trojan Women
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents Euripides’ tragedy, The Trojan Women, Feb. 26 – March 8,
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SUNY New Paltz staff and students welcome international students
The Center for International Programs (CIP) celebrated International Student Move-In Day on Jan. 14, when more than 60 students from
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Undergraduate offers student perspective for the Alumni Advisory Council
Current student Oladoyin Olanrewaju ’15, a dual major in history and political science, already has her sights set on the
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Free income tax assistance available
The School of Business will offer free tax help to individuals with a gross income below $53,000 on the New
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Students return from Israel after inspiring workshop in disaster preparedness
SUNY New Paltz graduate students were brought together with their Israeli counterparts in January during a weeklong workshop in crisis
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Fall 2014 Dean’s List announced
SUNY New Paltz has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students
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College to end bottled water sales
In an effort to be more sustainable, the Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) board of directors has unanimously voted to discontinue
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College honors outstanding grads
SUNY New Paltz honored students with Outstanding Graduate Awards at a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Multi-Purpose Room.
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College featured in new HBO “Girls” promo
Back in July, New Paltz was transformed into a television set as the cast and crew of “Girls” came to
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Students perfect teaching skills in virtual classroom
Education majors are getting real word teaching experience thanks in part to TeachLivE™, a mixed-reality simulation lab that supports teacher practice
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New Paltz joins the #GivingTuesday Movement
SUNY New Paltz has joined the more than 10,000 organizations worldwide in #Giving Tuesday, a movement aimed at encouraging people
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College celebrates diversity during International Ed Week
SUNY New Paltz participated in International Education Week (IEW), a national program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education aimed
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Global Orange and Blue event on Dec. 4 to unite SUNY New Paltz worldwide
In a new worldwide event, alumni, students, and friends of the College are encouraged to celebrate their SUNY New Paltz
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Student work on display at Veteran Arts Showcase
Undergraduate student Adelia Roberts ’15 (Painting & Drawing) is among a handful of artists who will have their work featured
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Student artwork on display at Historic Huguenot Street
The Ceramics program at SUNY New Paltz is collaborating with Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) to present “Insight/On Site,” an exhibit of
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Award-winning musical “Rent” to be performed
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents Jonathan Larson’s award-winning musical, “Rent,” from Nov. 13-15 &
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Field hockey and women’s volleyball teams off to NCAA Tournament
Story updated 11/14/14 The SUNY New Paltz field hockey and women’s volleyball teams achieved a feat never before seen in
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College hosts Veterans Day dinner
More than 60 SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff veterans, service members and dependents attended the first-ever “Veterans Day
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Students and faculty team up for “Piano Riot” performance
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz presents “Piano Riot: Music for Four and Six Hands,” on Tuesday, Nov.
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Business Day Conference set for Nov. 12
New Paltz’s student chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) will hold the 19th Annual Business Day Conference on Wednesday, Nov.
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Green infrastructure projects highlighted in documentary
New Paltz biology professor David Richardson and students from multiple academic disciplines have produced a documentary about the College’s ongoing
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Students master the Portuguese language in hybrid course
SUNY New Paltz students are “traveling” to Brazil to learn Portuguese thanks to a distance learning course run in conjunction
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