Poetry and prose wanted! Students are invited to submit for Celebration of Writing Day, May 5
UPDATED with new submission deadline information. Deadline is now April 20, 2023 The annual Celebration of Writing Day at SUNY
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Mental Health Awareness Day highlights support and resources for students, March 28
The spring 2023 Mental Health Awareness Day is taking place this Tuesday, March 28. The main event is the Mental Health Fair from
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Students in Action: Young campus activists discuss their journeys in social movements at SUNY New Paltz and beyond
From the Civil Rights era of the 1960s to the social justice movements of today, SUNY New Paltz has a
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Women’s Leadership Summit returns to SUNY New Paltz March 29
The University will welcome more than 40 SUNY New Paltz alumnae back to campus on March 29, 2023, for the
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President’s March 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
It is my pleasure to share this month’s academic, personnel, budgetary and programming updates. Personnel Updates: Provost Search: Our finalists
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Students speak at undergraduate medieval and early modern studies conference
Two New Paltz students recently presented their work at the 7th Annual Hudson Valley Medieval and Early Modern Studies
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Students: Applications now open for Alternative Spring Break 2023
SUNY New Paltz’s Alternative Spring Break tradition is back, giving students an opportunity to join a team of
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“Life in the Attention Age”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Chris Hayes, March 4
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an afternoon with Chris Hayes, Emmy-winning host, “All In with Chris
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Black History Month 2023 at New Paltz: Events for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn, reflect
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Rebecca Shaw ’22 sparks conversation on sustainable fashion with research project
Rebecca Shaw ’22 (Business) always considered herself aware of environmental issues, but it wasn’t until she studied fast fashion in
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LGBTQ+ Allies workshops in February for all campus community members
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting two sets of workshops this month for students, staff and
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Campus Food Pantry hosting an open house Feb. 8; open on weekdays thereafter
The Campus Food Pantry invites you to an Open House on Feb. 8 from 2 – 5 p.m. to learn
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President’s February 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
I hope you are all settling into the second half of this academic year and gearing up for an exciting
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Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2023
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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COVID-19 booster appointments available to students at the Health Center this February
The Student Health Service is offering appointments and walk-in clinics to help SUNY New Paltz students protect themselves with the
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Transit Survey: Campus community invited to share thoughts on local public transportation
The SUNY New Paltz Student Association shared the following message via email on Jan. 25, 2023: Good Morning students, faculty,
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University publishes fall 2022 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester, honoring undergraduate students who excel academically and
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Fall 2022 Business Plan Contest showcases student entrepreneurial spirit
A campus tradition returned as the fall 2022 semester came to a close, with both undergraduate and graduate students presenting
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Matching Gift Challenge earns $15K for The Legislative Gazette at SUNY New Paltz
When the John Ben Snow Foundation challenged SUNY New Paltz to raise funds to support SUNY New Paltz students from
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Computer science seniors showcase prototypes, internship work as capstone projects
From a search engine that may be a potential rival to Google to a student database for school districts,
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“The richness of multiculturalism”: New Paltz celebrates international programs at end-of-year festival
Year after year, SUNY New Paltz welcomes hundreds of international students from all over the world, and each semester the
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Celebrating fall 2022 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students for the Outstanding Graduates Ceremony on Wednesday,
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Tim Publik ’22 (Marketing) shares study abroad experience in South Korea
For lifelong New Yorker Tim Publik ’22, SUNY New Paltz’s study abroad program fulfilled a teenaged aspiration. “I knew
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SUNY seeks user feedback on the new Brightspace Digital Learning Environment
SUNY has created surveys for faculty and for students to provide feedback on D2L Brightspace, the new Digital Learning Environment
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Theatre Arts earns best-ever 45 nominations in 2022 BroadwayWorld Awards; “Unnatural Acts” picks up five awards
UPDATED with information on award wins on Jan. 31, 2023. The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz received
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the fall 2022 semester
With the fall 2022 semester winding to a close, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 20 Stressbuster events from
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Three generations of volunteerism made the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library’s book sale a family affair
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library held their first full-scale book sale in more than two years during the
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End-of-year updates from Information Technology Services
As we approach the end of the fall semester and the end of 2022, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the
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Without Limits roundtable convenes to discuss history of gender oppressions, and ways to create change
At a moment in time when feminist activism is coinciding with racial and LGBTQ+ movements, a College of Liberal
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Returning next year: The President’s Award and Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
SUNY New Paltz announces the 2023 return of the President’s Award along with the Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence, which
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Nov. 19 & 20: “Frog & Toad” take the stage in Theatre Arts thesis by Senior Katie Gudzik ’22
Years of learning about hitting marks, lighting cues and librettos have led Katie Gudzik ’22 (Theater Arts)’s Honors Program
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Dining Services hours of operation for Thanksgiving week
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 16 Dear Campus Community, Dining
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International Education Week report: New Paltz is a SUNY leader in international students on campus
SUNY New Paltz had more inbound international students enrolled on campus in fall 2021 than any other SUNY comprehensive
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Remembering the sacrifice: Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration salutes campus veteran and military community
Students, faculty, alumni and staff came together to toast those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S.
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Oasis/Haven are moving to a new location, and you’re invited to the Grand Opening on Nov. 14
Oasis/Haven, the crisis hotline and walk-in center where SUNY New Paltz students can seek counseling services from peers, will
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Democracy Matters president helps students get involved and cast their votes in 2022 elections
Led by its president and co-founder, Miles Palminteri ’23 (International Relations), the SUNY New Paltz chapter of Democracy Matters is
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COVID-19 Booster Clinic for students, Nov. 3 from 2-4 p.m.
The Student Health Service invites all SUNY New Paltz students to walk-in for a COVID-19 booster on Thursday, Nov. 3,
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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, Oct. 24-28
Mental Health Week returns to SUNY New Paltz for fall 2022 with a full schedule of events from Oct. 24-28
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COVID-19 Booster Clinic for students, Oct. 26 from 2-5 p.m.
The Student Health Service invites all SUNY New Paltz students to walk-in for a COVID-19 booster on Wednesday, Oct. 26,
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Don’t get scammed during your job search! Tips for avoiding fraudulent employers and job postings
Among the many ways that cybercriminals try to target SUNY New Paltz students, staff and alumni is through fraudulent job
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“What can I do with a philosophy major?”: Oct. 14 panel brings successful alumni back to campus
The Department of Philosophy will host an Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 14, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the
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Students: Save some paper this tax season! Opt-in to get tuition statements electronically
SUNY New Paltz students can get their 1098-T Tuition Statement electronically, but you must OPT-IN by Jan. 1, 2023, to
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Literacy Center offering a complimentary online K-12 assessment in December
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring a complimentary online Literacy Assessment Clinic for students in grades 2
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Get boosted before cold season! New Paltz students can get the new, “omicron-tailored” COVID-19 vaccine at the Health Center
The Student Health Service has a supply of the recently approved, bivalent COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer, and all New
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Call for donations to support Hurricane Fiona relief
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in line with the fifth annviersary of Hurricane Maria, there will be a donation box
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Education major working with Department of Teaching & Learning to create trans education resource library
After meeting with transgender and nonbinary students on campus last year, Vanessa Grisales ’23 (Childhood Education; History) wanted to
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College invites alumni to celebrate legacy families at SUNY New Paltz this fall
This fall, the annual Generations Pinning Ceremony will invite alumni to present SUNY New Paltz students within their families with
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Introducing Center for Student Engagement team members for 2022-23
The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is pleased to introduce the team members working to create inclusive and innovative
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Amani-Dasia Augustin ’23 gets professional boost from selective SUNY pre-medical program
A new pre-medical opportunity created by SUNY is helping New Paltz‘s own student Amani-Dasia Augustin ’23 (Biology) in her pursuit
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“The future lies with you”: Newest students welcomed at 2022 Convocation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz community marked an important annual tradition with the fall 2022 Convocation ceremony, welcoming more than 1,700
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Welcome new Hawks! Incoming class lands at SUNY New Paltz on Move-In Day 2022
More than 1,000 first-year students made SUNY New Paltz their home away from home during First Year Move-In Day on
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Introducing new Academic Advisors and Student Success specialists
The Office of Academic Advising and Center for Student Success are pleased to introduce the following new team members who
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A trip to the lake: Student/faculty collaboration continues ecosystem research, just a few miles from campus
Mohonk Lake is a summer destination for swimming, kayaking, fishing and hiking, but for SUNY New Paltz rising senior
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Digging this summer: Brooke Cammann ’23 travels to Italy for excavation project
Brooke Cammann (Art History; Chemistry) fell in love with Italian art history as a first-year student in the SUNY
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“One of the most academically prepared groups we’ve seen”: SUNY New Paltz to welcome incoming class of 2022
NEW PALTZ – More than 1,100 first-year students and about 600 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community
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Are our brains fractals, and why should we care?: AC2 student researchers combine math, biology and psychology in new study
Can brain geometry help us understand mental health? Rising SUNY New Paltz seniors Amani-Dasia Agustin ’23 (Biology) and Anthony
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Info: All students, faculty and staff must submit proof of a COVID-19 test taken between Aug. 21-27
This is just one of our COVID-19 policies for the fall 2022 semester. To view a comprehensive summary of our
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Info: Instructions for uploading test results to your COVID-19 Profile
This is just one of our COVID-19 policies for the fall 2022 semester. To view a comprehensive summary of our
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NABA student chapter makes meaningful connections on trip to annual convention
The student chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) had a chance to reset, reconnect and recharge
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“Creating a dialogue with the material”: Sustainable initiative gives theatre sets a new life in Sculpture Program
There was a time when the wood used to create theatrical sets in SUNY New Paltz productions would be
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“Unfamiliar territory”: IDMH hosts two-week program in Puerto Rico for counseling graduate students
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz deepened its engagement in Puerto Rico this summer during a
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For MFA graduate Funlola Coker ’22g, a SUNY artists’ fellowship presents a chance at a homecoming
Funlola Coker ’22g produces work in metal that reflects a long and circuitous journey as an artist, from arriving
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 policies for SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff
New Paltz campus leadership has received SUNY’s COVID-19 guidance for the fall 2022 semester and has updated local policies to
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College communications office earns multiple awards for excellence in SUNY competition
SUNY New Paltz won three Best of Category awards in the 2022 SUNY Council for University Advancement (SUNY CUAD) Awards
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College publishes spring 2022 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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“Everyone deserves a roof over their head”: Recent graduate Sarah Bale-Crowder ’22 studies the national eviction crisis
As eviction and housing crises loom over the U.S., recent SUNY New Paltz graduate Sarah Bale-Crowder ’22 (English) saw an
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Five accounting students become first in New Paltz history to receive prestigious CMA Scholarship
Five SUNY New Paltz School of Business students have become the first in campus history to receive the Certified
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Preparing for the green energy future: Inside SUNY New Paltz’s collaboration with SUNY Polytechnic in wind turbine technology
SUNY New Paltz engineering students are learning about the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind turbines in a new
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New Paltz STEAM Clubs take teaching and learning out to the farm
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is proving that some of the best teaching and learning occurs
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Reflections and resources for Juneteenth 2022
In 2021, the New York State Legislature approved June 19 (Juneteenth) as a state holiday. This year Juneteenth falls on
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Hudson Valley history delivered straight to your device, courtesy of Sophia Acquisto ’22
Sophia Acquisto ’22 (Childhood Education) accomplished a lot during her time at New Paltz: Honors Program membership, SUNY Chancellor’s Award
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Reminders from Student Financial Services to get you ready for fall 2022
As we look ahead to the start of the upcoming semester, the Office of Student Financial Services shares these reminders
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Allie Schadoff ’22 lays out her post-graduation plans to make dream weddings come true
In a moment when people across the U.S. are racing to get back to activities they put off during the
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Invasive species and universal health care: New reporting by recent journalism graduates
Two recent SUNY New Paltz graduates – Sydney Arus ’22 (Biology) and Matt Dougherty ’22 (Journalism) – wrote feature articles
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New Student Orientation 2022: Dates and resources for students, staff and families
The Center for Student Engagement will host Orientation sessions through summer 2022 to help new first-year and transfer students
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First campus Backpack Give Back drive raises nearly 50 bags in support of food security for local kids
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff secured donations of 46 bags during our first Backpack Give Back initiative, a
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Voter turnout activist Chet Guenther ’22: “The issues that matter most right now have the biggest impact on our generation”
As youth participation in elections increases nationwide, one recent SUNY New Paltz graduate has been recognized for his efforts
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Eighth annual Memorial Day Ceremony at SUNY New Paltz offers a special tribute to former student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Keith Yennie
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined together on Thursday, May 26, for the College’s 8th annual Memorial Day
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Do you receive a Pell Grant? You can now get a discount on high-speed internet at GetInternet.gov
College students who receive Pell Grants are now eligible for a $30 monthly discount on high-speed internet through a new
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Supplemental Instruction pilot will expand in fall 2022 to provide more support for students in challenging courses
The Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz will partner with academic departments this fall to extend support
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SUNY New Paltz hosted three in-person Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 and 22, a joyful weekend and a well-deserved
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“May your contributions make the world a better place”: A Senior Toast for the Class of 2022
“Very soon, you’ll be completing your student journey: a journey that has been unique in so many ways. You
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Lavender Ceremony brings together New Paltz LGBTQ+ community
A new favorite Commencement-season tradition at SUNY New Paltz returned on Friday, May 6, as graduating seniors gathered with faculty,
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Student Research Symposium 2022: 90+ students present original, timely scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned on Friday, May 6, as students from across academic disciplines shared outcomes
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A tale of two eras: As Commencement approaches, New Paltz students reflect on the before and after of COVID-19
For many members of the SUNY New Paltz class of 2022, the “college experience” has been a fractured thing: two
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Spring 2022 BFA Thesis Exhibition (Photos)
A beloved Department of Art tradition returned to the SUNY New Paltz campus this spring, as dozens of undergraduate and
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
May 9, 2022 (in advance of May 11 Faculty Senate Meeting) This is my final (and 92nd!) monthly report to
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Federal Work-Study deadline approaching: Departments should place requests by May 13
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) request process is now open to New Paltz faculty and staff for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Bringing cultures together: New Paltz Multicultural Fair is a global celebration
SUNY New Paltz is fortunate to be a home away from home to hundreds of international students from the world
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A great day to be on campus: On May 6, students across majors and disciplines share their best work
A number of beloved spring semester traditions are back this year at SUNY New Paltz, with a full schedule of
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Holistic Hawks hosts series of #StressBusters to mark the end of the year
With the spring 2022 semester winding down, the College’s Holistic Hawks committee is offering 28 events and 27 special fitness
Read MoreScholarship reception celebrates students, donors
SUNY New Paltz scholarship recipients and their guests met with donors, alumni, faculty and Foundation Board members at the 2022
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Q&A with student theatre director Nico Torrez ’22
Nico Torrez, ‘22 (Theatre Arts) will be making their directorial debut with a play they conceived at McKenna Theatre. “Pages
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Business students tour the world of luxury real estate at Douglas Elliman in Manhattan
A cohort of SUNY New Paltz business students had a chance to practice the the ever-important skill of networking
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New Sustainability Course Designation helps students find and enroll in classes with a sustainability focus
SUNY New Paltz’s Sustainability Committee is proud to introduce the new Sustainability Course Designation, which empowers students to design a
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Backpack Give Back: New Paltz Rotary Club packs food for families in need
A host of student organizations are joining forces with the New Paltz Rotary Club on a drive to provide backpacks
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Mechanical engineering students present at major materials science conference with support from RCSA and AC²
New Paltz students Hugo Ramirez Grijalba ’22 (Mechanical Engineering) and Justin Boswell ’22 (Mechanical Engineering) traveled to Anaheim, California,
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Hard work pays off for EOP Student Excellence award winner Elina Lopez ’22
Elina Lopez ’22 (Psychology) of Tarrytown, New York, knew she wanted to spend the next four years at SUNY New
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Class of 2022 Valedictorian: Martin Benesh
The design and technology concentration in the Department of Theatre Arts may not always get as much time in the
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Class of 2022 Salutatorian: Stephanie Trejo
Stephanie Trejo ’22 (Early Childhood & Childhood Education), a first-generation college student from Mount Kisco, New York, found strength in
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