Kudos to Roberto Cruz ’12 (Journalism) for landing a job as a reporter at the Poughkeepsie Journal. “Cruz is the ninth New Paltz journalism graduate now on their staff,” said Professor Rob Miraldi (Journalism). “Now, more than a quarter of their news staff comes from New Paltz. It’s really remarkable.” Cruz joins fellow journalism alumni Kevin Lenihan ’95, city editor; sports reporters Sean McMann ’96 and Phil Strum ’06; news reporters Sarah Bradshaw ’03, Chris Valdez ’11, Michael Cahill ’11, and Nina Schutzman ’09; and music critic John Barry ’93. Schutzman, Bradshaw, McMann, and Strumm have all recently received awards...
Campus News
- Dr. Hamilton Stapell Named 2012-13 Teacher of the Year for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- New Paltz ranked second in list of top 50 affordable colleges
- SUNY New Paltz to celebrate commencement
- New Paltz names Nicolette Glebatis as class of 2013 valedictorian
- New Paltz enhances Commencement security
What’s New
CAS announces student employee scholarships
Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) has announced the recipients of the 2013 Jim Fredericks Student Employee Scholarships, each in the amount of $575. Recipients are Joskary Diaz, Faathyma Clark, Andrea Cesar, Danielle Cosh, Mamatha Maddi, and Samika Jeffrey. All current, full-time students who are receiving paychecks from CAS, Sodexo, or Neebo (formerly Validis) were eligible for the scholarships, which were awarded based on applicant’s essay explaining why working in Auxiliary Services has been a positive experience.
Regular business hours to resume
Core office hours will return to 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 21. As usual, any questions about working hours may be directed to your immediate supervisor.
Call for student conference papers announced
The Department of Black Studies and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program is calling for student papers, posters, and multimedia projects for its spring conference, First World Diaspora Undergraduate Conference: “Social Movements and Activism throughout Diasporas of Color.” Submissions related to social movements and activism throughout diasporas of color will be accepted until Thursday, Feb. 28. In an announcement to campus, Professor Sarah Wyman stated, “Now is the time to identify and encourage students from all disciplines who have scholarly and creative interests relevant to the concerns of our conference. This forum provides an excellent opportunity to promote...
Scholarship funds raised at 10th annual gala
New Paltz’s 10th annual gala was held at Mohonk Mountain House on Nov. 18, 2012. Nearly 300 alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, and friends of the College gathered to honor presidents from our neighboring SUNY Community Colleges: President D. David Conklin, Dutchess Community College; President Donald C. Katt, SUNY Ulster; and President William Richards, SUNY Orange. The event raised approximately $45,000 to support a scholarship endowment at New Paltz.
Farewell, David Smith!
Campus bids a very fond farewell to architect David Smith, who has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31. Smith has served the College for 20 years with extraordinary design expertise and experience that includes his most notable project, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art. Facilities Management’s Office of Design & Construction will host a reception for Smith on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Student Union Building’s pre-function space, just outside the entrance to the Multipurpose Room.
SUNY partners with Red Cross in Sandy’s wake
As the East Coast continues to recover from Superstorm Sandy, many are still without power, heat, or housing. During the upcoming holiday season, we must keep those who are struggling to return to normalcy in our thoughts and actions. To do so, SUNY has established a partnership with the American Red Cross to connect the generosity of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to those still in need. In addition to local efforts, please consider giving blood, donating, or volunteering in the affected areas. Visit www.suny.edu/sandy/ to get involved.
Call for distinguished faculty and distinguished teaching nominations
The Central Committee on Research, Awards and Leaves (CRAL) invites nominations for appointment to two Distinguished Faculty Rank designations: Distinguished Service Professor and Distinguished Teaching Professor. The Distinguished Service Professorship recognizes extraordinary service extending over multiple years and involving the application of intellectual skills drawing from the faculty member’s scholarly and research interests to issues of public concern. The Distinguished Teaching Professorship recognizes a sustained record of outstanding teaching competence at the graduate, undergraduate, or professional levels. Guidelines, policies, and required documents are available on the campus (H) drive, in a folder titled Chancellor’s & Dist. Awards Series. The...
Faces of New Paltz returns to College homepage
After a three-year hiatus, the Office of Communication and Marketing has reinstated the Faces of New Paltz feature on the college’s homepage. Re-launched in September, Faces of New Paltz spotlights a different student, faculty member, staff member or alumnus each month who can speak to how their experiences at the College have shaped their lives and careers. The Office of Communication and Marketing is always looking for new suggestions for Faces of New Paltz. Have someone in mind? If you know a student, faculty member, staff member or alumnus who you feel is a great representative of New Paltz,...