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In Memoriam: Professor Emerita Mary Boyle

May 7, 2012
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Dr. Mary Boyle

New Paltz mourns the loss of Mary Boyle, emerita professor and director of the College’s music therapy program. Boyle died on May 4, 2012 after a long battle with breast cancer.   Boyle was a beloved teacher, music therapy clinician, music educator, and researcher for more than 30 years. She published widely on the topic of music therapy and comatose patients and presented her work nationally and internationally. A faculty member at New Paltz from 1981 to 2010, she received the received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1990 and the American Music Therapy Association Lifetime Achievement...

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WAMC’s “A Conversation With…” features President Christian

May 7, 2012
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President Christian and WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock in Parker Theatre

An interview of President Donald Christian by WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock aired on the radio show A Conversation with… on Thursday, May 3. The interview was taped in front of a live audience in Parker Theatre on April 26. A recording can be heard online here. During the interview, Christian spoke about his first year as president of the university, as well as his long career in education. “I am grateful for the opportunity to speak about my leadership vision for SUNY New Paltz with Alan Chartock for WAMC on the occasion of my inauguration,” Christian said....

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New Paltz’s Oldest Building Goes State-of-the-Art

May 7, 2012
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Main entrance, Old Main Building

The Old Main Building, which was once the sole building to encompass all of SUNY New Paltz, has been renovated and refitted to meet the educational needs of the 21st century. A rededication ceremony will be held on Friday, May 11, at 11 a.m. Following the ribbon-cutting, which will take place in front of the red doors, a reception will be held in the 1907 Room (Room B125). All events are open to the public. In case of rain, all events will be held in the 1907 Room (Room B125). The Old Main renovation incorporated the installation of high-tech...

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President Christian addresses Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce

May 7, 2012
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President Christian at Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce breakfast

President Donald Christian spoke to a packed house at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel as the keynote speaker for the Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce’s April Contact Breakfast on April 18. He spoke about the importance of public education and the University’s role in the Hudson Valley. “Public colleges and universities must play a regional role, supporting citizens, communities, and organizations in our midst.  It is important that we do that without losing sight of the primary reason that society supports us – educating students.   This part of our mission is reflected in both the College mission and Chancellor Zimpher’s...

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Sociology Department named among most prolific in nation

May 7, 2012
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Teaching Sociology, the teaching journal of the American Sociological Association, included New Paltz on a list of the top 10 institutions in the country designated as having the “Most Highly Productive Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.” The list appeared in an article in the publication’s April issue. The designation is based on the number of publications on teaching and learning that come out of each of the school’s sociology departments. New Paltz is one of only two schools on the list that does not have a graduate program in sociology, and therefore did not have articles written by graduate...

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Reception to honor academic administrators who provided temporary leadership

May 7, 2012
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A reception will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, in the Terrace to recognize and thank six academic administrators who stepped into temporary leadership roles during the 2010-2011 and the 2011-12 academic years. The reception will honor Interim Provost Cheryl Torsney; Associate Provost and Dean of The Graduate School, Laurel M. Garrick Duhaney (Interim Provost for 2010-11); Interim Dean of the School of Education, Karen Bell; Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, Daniel Freedman (formerly Interim); Interim Dean of the Library, William Connors; and English Professor Stella Deen, who served as Interim...

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Go Green! Environmental Awareness and Sustainability Day celebrated on campus

May 7, 2012
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New Paltz’s first Environmental Awareness and Sustainability Day was celebrated on May 5 with talks, activities, games, and a panel on green living. The day’s program featured author/illustrator Lynne Cherry, whose best-selling children’s books teach readers to respect the earth. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) showcased its Hudson River Estuary Program and its various workshops for educators. An expert panel on living green, featuring Suzanne Kelly (green burial); Amy Hepworth (sustainable and organic agriculture); Anthony Sicari (solar farms); and Laura Petit (composting and recycling), was held in Studley Theatre. The Cary Institute, Brook Farm Scenic...

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School of Business recognizes exemplary faculty and staff

April 23, 2012
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The 2012 recipients of the School of Business’s service, teaching and research awards have been announced. Dr. Shuguang Liu, Dr. Joel Neuman and Dr. Surinder Tikoo will receive the Distinguished Service Award, Distinguished Teaching Award, and Distinguished Research Award, respectively. Debbie Loucks will receive the Staff Service Award. The awards, which recognize members of the school’s faculty and staff who demonstrated outstanding service, teaching, and research effectiveness, will be presented during the School of Business’s Award & Graduation Ceremony on May 4 in Studley Theatre. The event will also include the Honor Society induction and presentation of student academic...

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Stories and snacks at the Sojourner Truth Library

April 23, 2012
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Story Hour in the Sojourner Truth Library

Preschoolers from The Children’s Center were treated to Story Hour in the Sojourner Truth Library lobby on Monday, April 9. The annual event was attended by approximately two dozen children and several parents. Associate Librarian Susan Kraat and University at Albany library intern Melissa Haselton read the new Caldecott Award-winning picture book, A Ball for Daisy, Russell Hoban’s classic Bread and Jam for Francis, and two books by Julia Donaldson, The Gruffalo and The Spiffiest Giant in Town.

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