Professor Kathy Goodell (Art) is the recipient of a 2013 Fellow Grant in the category of Creative/Fine Arts from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Goodell was one of 175 scholars, artists, and scientists chosen for this honor from a group of nearly 3,000 applicants. “It’s exciting to name 175 new Guggenheim Fellows,” commented Guggenheim Foundation President Edward Hirsch in a statement announcing this year’s award designees. “These artists and writers, scholars and scientists, represent the best of the best. Since 1925, the Guggenheim Foundation has always bet everything on the individual, and we’re thrilled to continue the tradition...

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The Department of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation will be sponsoring a Hawks Sports Camp and an Elite Swimming Camp this summer. The Hawks Sports Camp, for children ages 7-14, is a general sports camp and will include a range of activities such as basketball, tennis, floor hockey, soccer, whiffle ball, flag football, track and field, kickball, lacrosse, swimming, and volleyball. It will be held July 8-12. The Elite Swimming Camp is for children ages 9-18, and it will occur July 15-19. Click here for registration information. The Hudson Valley Writing Project is offering several Summer Young Writers’ Programs for...

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The draft strategic plan, which will guide many of the decisions and planning for the College over the next three-to-five years, is focused around eight broad initiatives that will receive special focus during the life of this plan to improve the institution, our contributions, and the quality of education we provide for students and the region. The plan’s essential initiatives are: Nurture innovation and the learning environment Establish an engaged living and learning community Strengthen philanthropic commitments and success Engaging alumni in the life of the College Market New Paltz internally and externally Improve internal processes and address institutional...

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An update on budgeting allocations will be given in a forum on Wednesday, April 24, 10-11:30 a.m. in Lecture Center 100. (Final amounts will not be determined until next year’s SUNY budget is made clear.)

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Spring is here, and the campus Farmers’ Market has returned to its outdoor location on the Excelsior Concourse in front of the Lecture Center. Fresh produce, organic breads and dairy products, vegan baked goods, and other locally grown and produced foods are available. There has also been some special programming this season, including live music, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. The market was conceived of in 2009 by the College’s Environmental Task Force and Students for Sustainable Agriculture, with input from local farmers including Dan Gunther of Brook Farm. Sponsored by Campus Auxiliary Services, the market is held every Thursday,...

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This annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will held on Sunday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the Old Main Quad. The event is organized by a committee of students, co-chaired by David Manis ’13 (Business) and Sarah Sobel ’13 (Organizational Communications). Last year, New Paltz Relay For Life raised more than $24,500 for the American Cancer Society. It was attended by roughly 500 people and lasted 12 hours. This year’s fundraising goal is $35,000. Register by creating a new team or joining an existing one at www.relayforlife.org/sunynewpaltzny.

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