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Alumna attended unveiling of Sojourner Truth memorial in Washington, D.C.

June 1, 2009
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Alumna attended unveiling of Sojourner Truth memorial in Washington, D.C.

As Cynthia Farrell Johnson ’76 (Art History) watched the unveiling of a memorial bust dedicated to Sojourner Truth at the U.S. Capitol in April, she thought of her alma mater. “A flood of memories came rushing back from my days at SUNY New Paltz,” she said. “The books and periodicals that I shelved in the World Study Center made me curious about how people lived beyond our borders. The seeds planted in the Sojourner Truth Library blossomed into a fascinating career conducting educational, cultural and media activities at home and abroad on behalf of the people of the United...

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Faculty and staff celebrate the end of the year with a barbecue

May 19, 2009
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The all Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic and Barbecue was held  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, on the Old Main Quad. Members of the campus administration served a barbecue lunch. The 2009 Classified Staff Presidential Awards were presented to 10 college employees.

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Campus community celebrates at May 2009 commencement ceremonies

May 18, 2009
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Campus community celebrates at May 2009 commencement ceremonies

For Joy Simmerman ’09 (Accounting), earning her bachelor’s degree while working full time in the Office of Academic Affairs taught her to embrace new opportunities. At the May 17 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, the 2009 valedictorian encouraged her fellow graduates to keep their minds open and be receptive to what life offers them. “Although we may not be able to clearly see the opportunities that are available at the present moment, opportunities are indeed present around us all the time,” she said. “In hindsight, I can see now that it was during the most uncertain or challenging times in my...

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Goodbye Provost Lavallee; hello Professor Lavallee

May 18, 2009
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Goodbye Provost Lavallee; hello Professor Lavallee

Chief academic officer steps down after 10 years The campus community honored Provost David Lavallee with a reception on May 13. After leading academic life at New Paltz for a decade, Lavallee is stepping down from his administrative post and returning to the classroom. He will be joining the School of Science and Engineering faculty where he will teach chemistry and develop General Education courses in chemistry for non-majors. At the reception, members of the administration from New Paltz and the State University of New York system delivered remarks about Lavallee and his accomplishments. “Small classes taught by full-time...

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Congressman Maurice Hinchey views Electrical Engineering senior projects

May 18, 2009
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Congressman Maurice Hinchey views Electrical Engineering senior projects

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Campus Safety

May 18, 2009
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Campus Safety This is the second in a series of monthly Campus Safety articles with University Police Officer Johnny Coxum. In case of emergency, look for a blue light Help is always only a phone call away. And there are many ways to reach University Police in case of emergency. The most visible method of contacting the University Police Department on campus is the blue light phone system. Across campus, there are 53 of these well-lit call boxes designated with a bright blue light. With just the push of a button, the phones dial directly to the University Police...

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New Paltz’s recycling efforts are rewarded

May 18, 2009
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New Paltz’s recycling efforts are rewarded

By Danielle Chery ’09 (Journalism) Public Affairs intern The benefits of the Old Main Building renovation can already be seen in the amount of materials being recycled and reused from the construction site. The college is well on its way toward receiving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. LEED provides a list of standards for environmentally sustainable construction, said Director of Facilities Design and Construction John McEnrue. Certification will be awarded upon completion of the project. New Paltz needs to earn between 26 and 32 points for LEED certification. Materials recycled and reused from the project play...

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Technology in the Classroom

May 18, 2009
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Technology in the Classroom

This is the fourth in a series of profiles featuring faculty and staff members who are using Technology in the Classroom to enhance the educational experiences of their students. Art Education students collaborate with middle-school classes through Web sites Margaret Johnson (Art Education) is building a classroom community that spans the country. Using the free online program WetPaint, Johnson created a Web site to connect her art education students with middle school teachers and students on opposite sides of the country for the East Coast/West Coast Art Project. Students and teachers use a wiki – software that allows users...

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Campus community will highlight its academic achievements at May commencement ceremonies

May 4, 2009
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Campus community will highlight its academic achievements at May commencement ceremonies

On May 17, a crowd will gather on the Old Main Quad to celebrate the accomplishments of the 863 students participating in the May 2009 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Another guest of honor at the ceremony will be singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant, who will receive an honorary Doctorate of Music. College President Steven Poskanzer will serve as master of ceremonies and David Lavallee will also address the candidates. Lavallee, who will join the faculty in the Chemistry Department in the fall, will reflect on his decade as leader of the academic division. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m....

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