Month: May 2022

SUNY Ulster Faculty and Staff Receive 2022 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

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Chancellor's Award Medal

May 20, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is proud to announce that the following faculty and staff members have been awarded the 2022 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.

They are: Dr. Miho Iwazaki, Professor of Sociology in the Social Sciences, History and Education Department – Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching; Erika Finch, Adjunct Faculty member in the Business & Professional Studies Department – Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching; Deborah Kaufman, Director of Marketing & Media – Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service; and Donatila Lendvay, in the Central Services Department – Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service.

The Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence are system-level honors conferred to acknowledge and provide system-wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence. These programs underscore SUNY’s commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction, and serving the public good. Through these awards, SUNY publicly proclaims its pride in the accomplishment and personal dedication of its instructional faculty, professional, and classified staff across its campuses.

For more information, contact the Community Relations office at (845) 687-5262.

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portraits of the four award re
Clockwise from left: Dr. Miho Iwazaki; Erika Finch; Deborah Kaufman;  Donatila Lendvay

SUNY Ulster Hosts Annual “Future Voices” Art Exhibit Showcasing Local High School Talent

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Abstract green & black artwork by Kira

May 18, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – Ulster County high school students will be showcased in an exhibit of their artwork with “Future Voices 2022: High School Art from Ulster County,” opening May 27 and running through June 10, at the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery on the Stone Ridge campus. The opening reception is on Friday, May 27, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

This annual exhibition features artwork from high school students throughout Ulster County. Participating schools include Saugerties, Onteora, Rondout Valley, Kingston, Ulster BOCES, New Paltz, Ellenville, Marlboro, Highland, Wallkill, and Woodstock Day School. The show will include a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, digital media, and more.

The Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. is offering prizes to the artists with the three best pieces in the show. There will be one $100 best-in-show award and two honorable mentions, worth $50 each.

The exhibition is being curated by Allison Constant, owner and founder of Art Bar in Kingston. Ms. Constant is a SUNY Ulster fine art program alumna. In addition to her work at Art Bar, she has curated exhibits for the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum and Woodstock Jewish Congregation. She has also exhibited her own work at The Farber Center in New York City, Samuel Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz, and The Shirt Factory in Kingston, among others.

Ms. Constant will also be joining the SUNY Ulster adjunct faculty to teach a new applied learning course in Curatorial Studies. The course will provide students with hands-on experience in all aspects of curating exhibits culminating in an exhibit in the Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery.

The Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and by appointment. It is closed on college holidays. The show and opening reception are free and open to the public. SUNY Ulster requires that masks must be worn in all indoor settings at this time. For more information, call 845-687-5113. 

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SUNY Ulster Offers New Basic Sewing Workshop for Ages 16+ this June

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

May 17, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – The Career and Continuing Education department of SUNY Ulster is offering a basic sewing workshop this June at the Stone Ridge Campus. You can choose from two different times and dates. The class runs Thursday, June 2 through July 7 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. or Tuesday, June 7 through July 12 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Learn professional techniques on how to sew and produce correctly finished professional-looking pieces. Program includes layout, cutting, construction, and finishing of garments. Attendees will learn the basics of hand sewing, machine sewing, and use of a commercial pattern to sew a top and skirt. This course is open to students ages 16+, and the cost is $299.00.

The course price does not include the student supply list. Students must purchase items separately:

  • 8″ Fabric Shears
  • Paper scissors
  • Seam Ripper
  • Thread Clipper
  • 60″ Tape Measure
  • Clear see thru 2″ x 18″ ruler
  • Magnetic Pin Cushion
  • Straight Pins-#17 Steel Dressmaker
  • Hand Sewing Needles- assorted
  • Chaco Tailors Chalk Pens 4 color LS-2000
  • Bernina bobbin case for model 1008
  • Bernina bobbins at least 5
  • New Look Sewing Pattern #N6697A
  • Fabric (instructor will review at first class)

For more information or questions, please email Barbara Reer at reerb@sunyulster.edu or you can register here: DCB2389 Thurs, 6/2-7/7,5:30-8:30pm or DCB2389 Tues 6/7-7/12, 11am-2pm.

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SUNY Ulster Holds 58th Commencement on May 21

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Class of 2022 SUNY Ulster

May 13, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s sixth President, Dr. Alan P. Roberts, will preside over the College’s 58th Commencement on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. on the SUNY Ulster Soccer Field on the Stone Ridge campus. President Roberts will present 175 students with a degree or certificate at the Commencement ceremony.

Graduates marching in academic regalia will receive four tickets each for guests to attend the commencement. The Soccer Field will be open for guest seating at 9:00 a.m., and the ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony is rain or shine.

The event will be video streamed live for guests without tickets and can be viewed from any remote location as the ceremony occurs from our website or from our YouTube channel.

The graduating class consists of 461 students. Three hundred forty-nine will receive associate degrees and 112 will receive certificates. The youngest graduate is 17, and the oldest is 63. Of the class, 76 are graduating with highest honors, 155 are graduating with honors, 7 students are graduating with the Honors Studies program distinction, 9 students are being recognized with the President’s Medal of Highest Honor for earning a 4.0 GPA, 67 are members of the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa, and 3 are graduating from the President’s Challenge Scholarship. There are also six students graduating as College Scholars and 32 graduating as nurses.

Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller will give the keynote address. DiNapoli has been comptroller since 2007. He was formerly a member of the New York State Assembly and New York State Legislature, representing the 16th district in Nassau County. DiNapoli graduated magna cum laude from Hofstra University in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in history and received his master’s degree in 1988 in human resources management from The New School’s Graduate School of Management and Urban Professions.

Other speakers include Grand Marshal Cornelia Denvir, Professor of Business; Faculty Marshal Kevin R. Stoner, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty; Deborah Briggs, Board of Trustees Vice Chair; The Honorable Michelle Hinchey, New York State Senator; The Honorable Patrick K. Ryan, Ulster County Executive, The Honorable Tracey A. Bartels, Ulster County Legislative Chair, and James Hobbs, Professor of Behavioral Sciences & Academic Senate Chair.

Graduating students Evan M. Smith and Van W. Demps are Student Marshals with Evan M. Smith bringing greetings from the class of 2022.

The Reverend Allison Moore, Ph.D. of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Paltz, will deliver the invocation and benediction. Music will be performed by members of the College Choral Ensemble directed by Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt, and the SUNY Ulster Brass Quintet directed by Victor Izzo, Jr.

The security policy does not permit large bags and backpacks. Large purses and diaper bags will be checked. Guests will be asked to leave their strollers in a designated area on the soccer field.

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Study Tips for Finals: 10 Ways to Ace your Exams

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student studying
  1. Avoid the Urge to Procrastinate
    This Natural tendency seems to define the college experience with some students even boasting about their ability to survive all-nighters. In reality, however, procrastination is not cause for celebration or even lighthearted joking. This harmful practice stresses students out and almost always leads to worse scores.
  2. Get Plenty of Sleep
    At first glance, sleep might not seem like the most important of the many study tips for finals. In reality, however, all that prep work will do little good if it’s not accompanied by plenty of rest. The need for sleep underscores the importance of avoiding procrastination.
  3. Create a Study-Oriented Space
    Environment matters. You might find it difficult to focus if your space is cluttered or chock full of distracting devices. If possible, set up a nook exclusively dedicated to studying. This area should include a desk, an ergonomic chair, quality lighting, and any materials you might require during your study session.
  4. Level Up Your Playlist
    The right music can make your study session more enjoyable and more effective. Several studies highlight the value of classical music in particular.
  5. Ditch Distracting Devices
    In today’s digital world, it’s tough to go even a few minutes without glancing at our smartphones. Unfortunately, this dependence can cause big problems when it’s time to buckle down and study. For best results, commit to turning your phone off for at least an hour and placing it in a space as far from your desk as possible.
  6. Experiment with a Variety of Study Tactics
    No one study method works equally well for everyone. Some people learn best from reading notes out loud, while others benefit from flashcards or highlighters. Experiment with several approaches until you find a strategy that best addresses your unique needs.
  7. Create Sample Test Questions
    This method provides a variety of benefits. First, it forces you to boil down weeks of learning into a few basic takeaways. Writing sample questions also allows you to think like an instructor. This thought process may benefit you when the actual exam arrives.
  8. Get Involved in a Study Group
    It’s never too late to start a study group. While these gatherings are most beneficial if they take place throughout the entire course of the semester, they can provide plenty of value in the last few days before finals.
  9. Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help
    Don’t hesitate to seek help from your instructors. Office hours exist for a reason, and yet far too many students are too intimidated to chat up those in the best position to help. SUNY Ulster also has tutoring in almost all subjects. Call 845-687-5039 or email tutoring@sunyulster.edu to make an appointment.
  10. Keep the Big picture in Mind
    Final exams aren’t designed to torture stressed-out students. If you take exam prep seriously, you’ll come away with a richer understanding of key concepts, which in turn, will ensure that you retain the knowledge you’ve worked so hard to gain. As you move forward with upper-level courses, graduate school, or your eventual career, you’ll thank yourself for putting in the effort.