President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Feb. 3, 2020 (in advance of Feb. 5 Faculty Senate Meeting) Welcome to the start of spring semester and what
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Praxis Series resumes run of modern Shakespeare readings with “Love’s Labour’s Lost”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2019-20 Praxis Series with a staged reading, translated for
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Tony Falco ’83 creates one-of-a-kind music venue despite zero tickets sold
When people think of jazz, they often think of syncopated rhythms that developed from blues and ragtime in New Orleans,
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One way to be a world-class storyteller? Visualize it.
Graphic design major shapes impressive portfolio as National Geographic intern Trees that traveled to space now live on Earth, and
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Celebrating the life and art of Katherine Vollmer, Feb. 2 at the Sojourner Truth Library
The Department of Art and the School of Fine & Performing Arts invite all campus community members to an exhibition
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School of Business offering free income tax assistance
Community members with a gross income below $56,000 can get free income tax help this year, through the Volunteer Income
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz hosts first-ever Entrepreneurship Educators’ Forum
SUNY New Paltz welcomed teachers, business leaders and start-up coaches to campus on Friday, Jan. 10, for a day of
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“Collecting Local: Twelve Years of the Hudson Valley Artists Annual Purchase Award” opens Feb. 8 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Collecting Local: Twelve Years of the Hudson Valley Artists
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Department of Music announces eclectic Concert Series lineup for spring 2020
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share its spring 2020 Concert Series lineup, featuring performances
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Is it brighter in here? Eight buildings get new LED lighting during Winter Break
The number of SUNY New Paltz buildings fully outfitted with energy-efficient LED lighting will double in the coming weeks, thanks
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College mourns passing of Betty McKnight, professor emerita of elementary education
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Professor Emerita Betty McKnight on Jan.
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“Jan Sawka: The Place of Memory (The Memory of Place)” opens Feb. 8 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Jan Sawka: The Place of Memory (The Memory of
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Best in Show: “Into the Woods” named best college musical in BroadwayWorld regionals
The SUNY New Paltz Mainstage Production of “Into the Woods” won the Best College/University Production of a Musical prize in
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Former SUNY New Paltz president honored for contributions to international education
Roger W. Bowen, who served as SUNY New Paltz president from 1996-2001, was awarded an Institute for International Education Centennial
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News from Human Resources – December 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CINDY CULLEN (International Programs)
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Faculty and staff awards, activities and publications – January 2020
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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“Totally Dedicated: Leonard Contino, 1940-2016” opens Jan. 22 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Totally Dedicated: Leonard Contino, 1940-2016,” a new exhibition focused
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SUNY New Paltz alumnae teach climate change to regional education leaders
The Hudson Valley Writing Project at SUNY New Paltz invited educators to explore climate change and the impact it has
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College mourns passing of Emil Dedek, longtime director of University Police
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Emil W. Dedek ’88 (Sociology), former
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Center for International Programs congratulates first #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship recipients
SUNY New Paltz’s Center for International Programs joined a select few U.S. colleges and universities in offering a #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship
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Ambassadors from the largest city in the world
One of the unexpected perks of studying abroad is that some of the most profound discoveries take place outside the
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Annual Holiday Luncheon celebrates the many contributions of Classified Staff
Classified staff from across the SUNY New Paltz campus took a well-deserved break and enjoyed good food and good company
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New Folk: Dorsky Museum announces call for Hudson Valley Artists 2020
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art invites artists working in all media to submit proposals for its annual exhibition of
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College mourns passing of Athletics Hall of Famer Roland Francis Hess
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Roland Hess, longtime athletics coach and
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College honors academic excellence at fall 2019 Outstanding Graduates Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students for the Outstanding Graduates Ceremony on Thursday,
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News from Human Resources – November 2019
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CATHERINE DAVIES (Psychological Counseling
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School of Business celebrates student greatness at end-of-semester ceremony
Faculty, friends and family members of SUNY New Paltz business students gathered on Friday, Dec. 6, to honor students’ hard
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Award-winning photojournalist Matt Moyer will teach at SUNY New Paltz as 2020 Ottaway Visiting Professor
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that noted photographer, filmmaker and educator
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Dorsky Museum announces four new exhibitions for spring 2020
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased share details about the exciting new exhibitions that
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Fall 2019 BFA Thesis Exhibition (Photos)
Each semester, the School of Fine & Performing Arts invites graduating BFA and MFA students to present their work in
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College mourns passing of Thomas Nyquist, former faculty member and Village mayor
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Thomas Nyquist, a former SUNY New
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Earn three credits in three weeks: Still time to register for Winter Session
Winter Session 2019-20 at SUNY New Paltz will feature dozens of online courses that can apply toward a wide variety
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The Legislative Gazette at SUNY New Paltz announces major philanthropic investments to modernize its newsroom, train students
Investments by Knight Foundation and the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation will enhance work of reporting internship program The Legislative Gazette
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Praxis theatre series goes dystopian in student-written and directed “Willow’s Compass”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2019-20 Praxis Series with the student-written and directed “Willow’s
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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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Inaugural Hudson Valley Venture Fest brings finance and entrepreneurship together
SUNY New Paltz claimed a place at the heart of the regional start-up ecosystem as the host site of the
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Art Force 5: New Paltz students join SUNY “superheroes” inspiring creativity in NYC kids
Three Digital Media Production majors from SUNY New Paltz spent the summer as members of a comic book-inspired project that
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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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Children in grades k-12 can now apply for spring 2020 Literacy Tutoring
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2020 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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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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From “Do it yourself” to “Let’s do this together”: AC2 program propels biochemistry major to international medical research
Yohely Espiritusanto ’20 (Biochemistry) used to believe that in order to achieve her educational and professional goals, she needed to
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“The fabric from which our flag is woven”: Honoring military service at Veterans Day Dining In
A large and growing community of SUNY New Paltz students, alumni, current and former faculty and staff, and regional military
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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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Faculty and staff awards, activities and publications – November 2019
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their recent awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Eating, Indigeneity and the Anthropocene: Lessons from subsistence lifestyles
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences continues its Without Limits exploration of “the Anthropocene,” the geological era defined by
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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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Literacy Center offering complimentary k-12 assessments on Nov. 19
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz will offer complimentary literacy assessments to children in kindergarten through grade 12. Graduate
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Radical Compassion: Acclaimed memoirist Garrard Conley speaks at SUNY New Paltz, Nov. 19
New York Times bestselling author Garrard Conley will share stories from “Boy Erased,” his memoir of identity, faith and family,
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The life and music of Janis Joplin: Holly George-Warren reads from new biography, Nov. 12
Holly George-Warren, award-winning music historian and adjunct professor in the Department of Digital Media & Journalism, will read from “Janis:
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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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Benjamin Center will host discussion of parking and cars in Mid-Hudson communities, Nov. 13
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz invites all members of the public to a morning
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“We happy few, we band of brothers”: Mainstage production of “Henry V” opens Nov. 14
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “Henry V,” among the best loved history plays in
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One Book, One New Paltz selection chronicles the awakening of a former white supremacist
The One Book, One New Paltz tradition continues this fall with a shared reading of Eli Saslow’s “Rising out of
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From New Paltz to Japan and back again
When Etsuko Yokoyama ’02 (Accounting) arrived at SUNY New Paltz in 2000, she admittedly experienced culture shock as she adjusted
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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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Digital Media students create nearly 100 videos covering 2019 Woodstock Film Festival
A collective of about 20 SUNY New Paltz students produced dozens of videos of interviews with actors and directors, panels
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Theatre Arts continues 2019-20 Praxis Series with reading of “Prodigy”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2019-20 Praxis Series with a staged reading of Jenny
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School of Science & Engineering welcomes new Kyncl Scholarship recipients for 2019
The Robert Kyncl ’95 and Luz Avila Kyncl ’96 STEM Scholarship Fund debuted in 2018 as a new award to
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Campus restaurants and dining hall will celebrate World Vegan Day, Nov. 1
Peregrine Dining Hall and other SUNY New Paltz eateries will celebrate World Vegan Day with a suite of vegan offerings
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New campaign calls attention to “Red Flags” for dating violence
SUNY New Paltz is taking part in a nationwide initiative to encourage all members of the campus community to recognize
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Theatre Arts launches Praxis season with modern reading of “Henry IV, Part 1”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz kicks off its 2019-20 Praxis Series with staged readings of a
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Free screening of Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs,” Oct. 29 at SUNY New Paltz
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences’ annual “Without Limits: Interdisciplinary Conversations in the Liberal Arts” series launches on Tuesday,
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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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Colleagues, students and fellow writers join in commemorating Pauline Uchmanowicz
The SUNY New Paltz community came together on Friday, Oct. 18, to remember and celebrate the life of Pauline Uchmanowicz,
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More than 70 employers coming to campus for Networking Fair on Oct. 23
SUNY New Paltz students and alumni of all majors have an opportunity to meet with prospective employers at the Networking
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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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Multicultural Education Conference at SUNY New Paltz celebrates 25 years on Nov. 8
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students and community members to the 2019 Multicultural
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To be, or not to be? Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes Janus Adams, Ilyasah Shabazz for “Fireside Chat”
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series will change up its usual format this year, welcoming two exceptional guests to
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Grammy-winning cellist Mike Block headlines Ridge String Fling on Oct. 27
The first-ever Ridge String Fling at SUNY New Paltz presents a full day of performances, workshops and improvisation with Mike
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Photojournalism student captures stunning mountain fire image, signs freelance deal with Poughkeepsie Journal
Emily Mortensen ’21 (Digital Media Management) of Fishkill, New York, was likely one of the first people to spot the
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With Great Power: Graduate student intern helps Village of New Paltz go green
Shweta Sawant ’19g (Electrical Engineering) thinks often about the responsibility that comes with expertise. “In any profession, when you go
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Art Uncorked auction to benefit The Dorsky Museum returns Oct. 22
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces Art Uncorked 2019, an evening of food, wine, and
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Center for International Programs unveils AlertTraveler notification system for students abroad
SUNY New Paltz has implemented a new, secure mobile app to that makes it easy for students travelling abroad to
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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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College joins community-wide “labor of love” to build new playground at Hasbrouck Park
The Village of New Paltz coordinated an all-hands-on-deck effort to construct a new children’s playground in Hasbrouck Park, just down
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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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School of Business will offer free, online MBA advising this fall
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will offer free information sessions this fall to provide students and community members
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