SUNY Ulster Presents Paths to Success Alumni Panel: A Path to a Career in Healthcare March 20 & 21, 2024 at 10 AM
March 13, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster invites the community to join SUNY Ulster students, President’s Challenge Scholarship high school students, faculty, and staff to the third Paths to Success Alumni Panel entitled, A Path to a Career in Healthcare, taking place on Wednesday, March 20th and Thursday, March 21st in the Quimby Theater on the Stone Ridge campus at 10 am.
Paths to Success is an opportunity for alumni who have succeeded in different career fields to return to campus to discuss their journeys as well as answer questions and offer guidance to current students about pursuing similar paths, starting at SUNY Ulster. A Path to a Career in Healthcare will feature SUNY Ulster alumni Dr. Linda Mundy, Dr. Lisa Schulte, and Dr. Kol Zarember. There will be a moderated Q&A from 10 to 10:45 and then breakout sessions with the speakers from 10:45 to 11:30.
Dr. Linda Mundy is an advocate for health, wellness, and education. As an internist, infectious diseases physician, and epidemiologist, she has been a care provider, medical educator, clinical researcher, pharmaceutical executive, mentor, and patient advocate.
Dr. Lisa Schulte is a retired Associate Professor of the School of Nursing at SUNY Empire State College and a former Associate Professor of Nursing with SUNY Ulster’s Nursing program. She brings a wealth of experience in teaching and clinical expertise spanning 27 years, specializing in surgical services and gastroenterology nursing. In addition, she was a staunch advocate for diversity in the nursing profession and was committed to global engagement through the SUNY Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) program.
Dr. Kol Zarember is the Scientific Operations Manager for NIAID’s Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology, a 300+ team united to advance diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of immune and inflammatory diseases. Prior, he worked as a staff scientist at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a component of the National Institutes of Health.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Register by 4:00pm 3/19 for March 20th REGISTER NOW!
Register by 4:00pm 3/21 for March 21st REGISTER NOW!
For any questions, please contact Heather Eckardt, Alumni Specialist at eckardth@sunyulster.edu.
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Linda Mundy, Dr. Kol Zarember, and Dr. Lisa Schulte,
Governor Kathy Hochul Appoints Bryant “Drew” Andrews and Robert R. Jacobsen, Esq., to the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees
March 12, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Bryant “Drew” Andrews, of Kingston, and Robert R. Jacobsen, Esq., of Kingston, to the College’s Board of Trustees.
As the co-founder of the Kingston, NY-based Center for Creative Education (CCE), Drew Andrews originated the Artistic Director role in 1999 and has been serving as the Executive Director of the non-profit organization, whose mission is to enrich the social and cultural awareness of children, youth, and the community through arts, wellness, and education since 2016. A dynamic community leader, Drew has an unbridled passion for the arts and has dedicated his life to working and mentoring in the community through arts education and wellness. Bringing over 30 years of Human Services experience working with youth and advocating for the welfare of children and young adults, Drew joined the Board of Directors for the Ulster Community College Foundation in March 2020, serving through 2021.
A true philomath, Drew has enhanced his degrees in human services and youth counseling with professional development at Stanford and Harvard Universities.
He founded Energy Dance Company, winning national and international awards and recognition for over 25 years and DXF®, a high-energy community-based fitness program. Mr. Andrews was appointed as the Common Council member, Ward 7 Alderman, for the City of Kingston and also sits on the board of UPAC/Bardavon Theater. Drew was recognized by the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc., as an honoree at the annual Gala, Community Impact In Motion, for his contributions as a dynamic individual leading his organization, building centers of opportunity for our community through philanthropy, public service, community engagement, and the arts.
Drew has shared, “At CCE, we envision every child having access to affordable, equitable, inclusive, and innovative programs, where students are mentored from early childhood through high school and beyond, building a legacy of confidence, integrity, intelligence, and creativity, developing their own voice and propelling them into the future leaders of tomorrow. I am eager to bring this focus and energy to my role as a Trustee at SUNY Ulster.”
SUNY Ulster alumnus Robert R. Jacobsen, Esq., specializes in Real Estate Law with an office in Kingston, New York. He represents clients throughout the Hudson Valley, primarily with the purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate. Along with individual and corporate clients, Robert represents various local and national lenders in the mortgage closing process. He is also a licensed New York State Title Insurance Agent and is the owner and president of the Title Service Company, which is a registered agent with nationally known underwriter Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. He is admitted to practice law in both the states of New York and Connecticut.
A graduate of John A. Coleman High School, he received his Associate in Science in Business Administration from SUNY Ulster in 1998 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at New Paltz, and his Juris Doctor from
Western New England University School of Law.
Mr. Jacobsen and his wife Carly, were recipients of the 2019 SUNY Ulster Distinguished Alumni Award! Robert has been serving on the City of Kingston Planning Board for the past 13 years and is a member of the New York State and Ulster County Bar Associations. He has served as a member of the Ulster Community College Foundation Board of Directors since 2019 and is a 2020 SUNY Ulster Alumni Hall of Fame inductee.
Mr. Jacobsen believes in the value of a community college education, “…SUNY Ulster is just the best financial decision one can make at the beginning of their lives. I have seen too many students and parents go into debt for college, and I strongly believe this debt is just crushing people before they can even get a start in life. Financial freedom in life is very important to allow people to continue to grow and take risks to better themselves either personally, financially, or creatively in both their personal and professional lives. It gives you the freedom to live and do what you want in life. I am honored to serve as a Trustee at SUNY Ulster.”
SUNY Ulster President, Alison Buckley, Ed.D., stated, “We are fortunate to have the support from Governor Kathy Hochul, Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado, and Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger in endorsing our newest Trustee appointments to serve our SUNY Ulster students and community of learners. Governor Hochuls’ advocacy and support of our Trustees to serve as community stewards to hold the commitment of ensuring access to affordable higher education has been paramount.”
SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees Chair, Deborah Briggs shared, “The SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees looks forward to working with Trustees Andrews and Jacobsen as we focus on the future of SUNY Ulster in our Ulster County community as we serve the needs of our residents.”
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Photo: Bryant “Drew” AndrewsRobert R. Jacobsen, Esq.
February 26, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is pleased to announce the hiring of Coach Ryan Snair as Baseball Coach. Ryan brings 20 years of coaching experience to Ulster, having spent the last 14 years at SUNY Sullivan as Coordinator of Field House Operations & Equipment and then Head Men’s Baseball Coach.
Ryan graduated from SUNY Ulster in 1996. A pitcher for Ulster’s baseball team while studying here, he was awarded 1st Team All-Region and 1st Team All-American Honors. He then attended Hofstra University on a full athletic scholarship and St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He then returned to SUNY Ulster, where he started his coaching career as Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach. While at SUNY Ulster, Snair coached the team to the College World Series in 2004.
“Ryan’s coaching experience and ability are significant, and we are excited about the future of our baseball team with him at the helm,” said SUNY Ulster President, Alison Buckley, Ed. D. “His record, both at SUNY Ulster and SUNY Sullivan is exceptional, and we look forward to his leadership.”
“I am happy and honored to return to SUNY Ulster as Baseball Coach and am excited about the opportunity to foster the growth of the student-athletes here both on the field and in their academic pursuits,” stated Ryan Snair.
SUNY Ulster Introduces From Farms to Incubators a Presentation
on Women Driving the AgTech Boom by Award-Winning Journalist Amy Wu
February 22, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is excited to welcome Amy Wu, award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and the founder of From Farms to Incubators. This multimedia platform tells the stories of women founders in AgTech. This event takes place on March 7, 2024, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall of the Stone Ridge Campus, and is free and open to the public.
The presentation includes a documentary screened at SXSW and information from a newly published book of nearly 30 portraits of women entrepreneurs in the fast-growing sector of AgTech, each of whom presents inspirational solutions to the many growing issues affecting our food production.
Ms. Wu will discuss how women are driving the current AgTech boom and why the initiative is crucial to the future of farming and climate change. While sharing more about the evolution of From Farms to Incubators, Ms. Wu will discuss how she overcame skepticism, outdated traditions, and adversity to achieve her calling as a journalist and entrepreneur.
The talk follows with a film screening and book reading/signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Jennifer Guiher at guiherj@sunyulster.edu.
Visiting Artist James E. Ransome Exhibition at the SUNY Ulster Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery February 23 – March 8
February 21, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – The SUNY Ulster Visiting Artist Series brings the work of local artist James E. Ransome to the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery on the Stone Ridge campus from February 23 to March 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 23, from 4 – 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
The exhibit, A View from My Window, is a retrospective spanning Ransome’s 34-year career as an acclaimed illustrator of more than 70 notable and award-winning children’s books. With mediums ranging from oils, acrylics, watercolors, and collages, his work has taken on many forms, from books and posters to paintings and murals.
James E. Ransome earned his BFA from Pratt Institute and a Master’s from Lesley University in Massachusetts. He has been honored with the 2023 Children’s Literature Legacy Award by the American Library Association, the Coretta Scott King Award, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, ALA Notables, a Jane Addams Award, and NAACP Image Award.
James E. Ransome’s journey in art began in the rural South, devoid of direct exposure to art galleries or museums, yet fueled by a deep-seated passion for storytelling and illustration. His career is a testament to the power of perseverance and talent.
The Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery at SUNY Ulster serves as a center for creative activity at the College and within the community. It also functions as an environment for teaching, performing, and exhibiting.
February 20, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – On Wednesday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. the music ensembles of SUNY Ulster will perform a concert to honor the memory of Lee Herrington. Herrington was a dedicated musician and mentor, the former band director at SUNY Ulster, a longtime Rondout Valley music teacher, and the former director of the Kingston local American Federation of Musicians Concert Band. The event will be held in the Quimby Theater, Vanderlyn Hall on the Stone Ridge campus.
This annual memorial concert will have multiple performances with groups that include current SUNY Ulster and New Paltz students, area High School students, faculty, staff, and community members. Musical groups include the College Chorus, directed by Janet Gehres with accompanist Edward Leavitt; the College/Community Band, directed by Vic Izzo; and the African Music Ensemble directed by Paul Chambers.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Janet Gehres at gehresj@sunyulster.edu. A snow date is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
February 12, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY — SUNY Ulster invites the Ulster community to join the College community in a showcase of “My Black History” by coming to the Macdonald DeWitt Library (DEW 101B) on Tuesday, February 20 or Thursday, February 22 between 10 and 11:30 am to record your story.
Your story can be communicated in one of two ways:
The Communications COM 131 Digital Storytelling class will record your story with an audio or video recording device.
A StoryCorps-Inspired Recording Booth will be available for recording stories with the assistance of a COM131 student.
All stories will be made into one-minute audio-video portraits to be shared on SUNY Ulster’s social media and the SUNY Ulster Blog.
For more information or questions, please contact Meg Sheeley, Dean of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs and Adjunct of Digital Storytelling at sheeleym@sunyulster.edu.
February 7, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – What better way to get to know SUNY Ulster and the programs offered than to take advantage of one of the many information sessions and campus tours held throughout this winter and spring?
At Information Sessions, prospective students and parents will get detailed information on programs, support services, campus life, and more while also learning about our admissions process.
Tours are led by current students who will take you through academic buildings, dining areas, the library, bookstore, gymnasium, and more. Meet with an Admissions Representative following the tour.
Admissions Information Sessions
4-5 p.m.
Wednesday, February 21 (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 27 (on campus)
Wednesday, April 17 (on campus)
February 6, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster has scheduled multiple virtual financial aid workshops to be held via Zoom to help students and parents file their 2024-2025 FAFSA. During the workshops, a SUNY Ulster Financial Aid Counselor will walk participants through the entire process.
Virtual Workshops via Zoom will be held from 2 – 3 pm on the following Fridays:
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 7
July 12
SUNY Financial Aid Day will be held on February 17 from 9 am to noon. This is an in-person workshop taking place in Hasbrouck Hall on the Stone Ridge campus. Registration is required.
February 5, 2024 – SUNY Ulster’s Live Music Convocation Series is returning this spring, beginning with a showcase dedicated to the music of Black composers. The first event of the series will take place on Wednesday, February 14, at 1 p.m. in the Quimby Theater on the Stone Ridge campus.
This special concert will feature an array of performances by SUNY Ulster’s talented music faculty and friends. The afternoon’s program is designed to pay homage to the rich and diverse contributions of Black composers to the history and culture of American music. The performances will include compositions by Florence Price, Duke Ellington, Joe W. Moore, Justin Holland, and various Spirituals.
Featured performers include Edward Leavitt on piano, Greg Dinger on guitar, Paul Chambers on percussion, Valentina Shatalova on piano, Anastasia Solberg on viola, Marka Young on violin, and baritone vocalist, Jason Rober.
SUNY Ulster will offer these Wednesdays @ 1:00 Live Music Convocation Series throughout the spring semester. These events are free and open to the public. Students, faculty, and community members are all welcome and encouraged to attend.
