As the Village of New Paltz prepares to seek alternate water sourcing ahead of a Catskill Aqueduct shutdown and repair that will begin in October 2018, SUNY New Paltz is […]
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Category: Sustainability
SUNY New Paltz is a Sierra Magazine “Cool School” for third straight year
Sierra Magazine has published its annual “Cool Schools Rankings” of the eco-friendliest colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada, and for the third consecutive year SUNY New Paltz has […]
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New SUNY New Paltz study measures value of open space in the Mid-Hudson Valley
SUNY New Paltz, in collaboration with the Regional Plan Association, has completed a multi-year study measuring the value of open space in the Mid-Hudson Valley, including the direct and indirect […]
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Alum’s New Paltz-based architecture firm gets feature treatment in Net Zero Buildings
The July 2018 issue of Net Zero Buildings includes an eight-page feature on Alfandre Architecture, the firm led by SUNY New Paltz alumnus Rick Alfandre ’80 (Communication Studies), headquartered on […]
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Mechanical Engineering students, faculty begin extensive natural fiber analysis
A massive new fiber analysis project is underway in the Division of Engineering Programs at SUNY New Paltz, with the potential transform the way farmers and manufacturers do business in […]
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Engineers-in-the-making showcase creativity at spring 2018 Senior Design EXPO
A year’s worth of work in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering came to a head on May 4, 2018, at the Senior Design EXPO, as more than 20 student teams […]
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Campus celebrates conservation and College presidents with Arbor Day tree planting
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community gathered on Arbor Day 2018 to celebrate the College’s second year of recognition as a Tree Campus USA, and to honor the contributions […]
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SUNY New Paltz unveils new, state-of-the-art solar energy system
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, other senior state officials, and energy leaders on April 25, 2018, to cut the ceremonial ribbon on […]
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New sustainability funding empowers faculty to create farm-based learning experiences for students
SUNY New Paltz faculty are invited to apply for up to $1,000 of funding per year to create farm-based experiential learning opportunities for students, thanks to new funding created by […]
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College earns STARS Silver Rating for excellence in sustainability
SUNY New Paltz has retained a STARS Silver Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), in recognition of the College’s efforts to implement sustainable […]
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