Dina Pearlman

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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Clockwise from left: Dr. Miho Iwazaki; Erika Finch; Deborah Kaufman;  Donatila Lendvay

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. 

Yom HaShoah Remembrance Day

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Star of David symbol next to lit candles

Tonight (April 27) marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah, a day to commemorate and remember the Holocaust, its victims, and its survivors. April is also Genocide Awareness Month. 

During this time, we not only reflect on the horrors that humans are capable of inflicting on others but on the goodness that people are also capable of and the resilience of survivors to build new lives.

A few weeks ago, President Biden declared April 24 – May 1, 2022, as a week of observance of the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust and called upon the people of the United States to observe this week to remember victims and survivors of the Holocaust.

Here is his full proclamation: 

In addition, there are several people on campus who are children of Holocaust survivors and whose parents were interviewed for Steven Spielberg’s testimony project for the Shoah foundation. 

The story of  Buena Alcalay Pearlman, can be found on YouTube

Buena Alcalay Pearlman
Buena Alcalay Pearlman

The stories of  Lola & Walter Kaufman can be found found on Google. 

Lola and Walter Kaufman
Lola and Walter Kaufman

There have been other genocides that have occurred in recent history against Armenians, Rwandans, Cambodians, and Bosnians. And, of course, in Ukraine today. 

Here’s to hoping that “Never Again” can become the goal of all humankind.

Diversity logo SUNY Ulster (multi-colored Us)

 

SUNY Ulster Fine Art and Fashion Design Student Exhibition May 6 – May 21

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three fashion drawing figures and three illustrated figures

April 26, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – Students from the Fine Art/Visual Art and Fashion Design programs of SUNY Ulster exhibit their work in the Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery and College Lounge. The opening reception is on May 6 from 4 to 7 pm. Attendees can come at 4 pm to celebrate with the Fine Art students in the Gallery and then take a short walk down the hall to see the Fashion Design work in the College Lounge at 5 pm.

Fine Art students participating in this exhibit include Meleah Danner, Samuel Goldberg, Angela Mayer, Margaret Priest, Francis Sargenti, Gregory Renner, Colin Secore, Olivia Schmidt, Megan Sorbellini, Darryl Underwood, Lorelei Siegel, and Kylie Williams.  They will be exhibiting work in a variety of media.

The Fashion Design exhibit will showcase the work of first and second-year students. This exhibition is the final presentation of second-year students whose garments will be worn on live models and mannequins. Their portfolios of apparel illustrations and computer-aided design will also be on display. Work from first-year students will include blouse and skirt outfits. Second-year students include M.E. Baker, Cali Kircher, Sierra Madison, and Ariel Pazer. First-year students include Brooke-Lynn Caso, Sarah Connolly, Mikyla Hough, Vera Hrab, Sophie McCarthy, Stephanie McClure, Janyia McNabb, Monserrat Medina, Deja Squire, and Anna Thomas.

The Fine Arts/Visual Arts and Fashion Design programs are two-year foundation programs that prepare students for both transfer to a four-year college as a junior or entry into the job market. While at SUNY Ulster, students will have the opportunity to connect with area artists and art organizations through internships, an active Fine Arts Club, community exhibition opportunities, and the College’s thriving teaching gallery.

Graduates of SUNY Ulster’s art programs have consistently transferred to some of the best art colleges in the nation including Pratt Institute, SVA, SUNY New Paltz, Fashion Institute of Technology, Savannah College of Art & Design, Otis School of Design, and Marist College.

For more information on this exhibit or art programs at SUNY Ulster, contact Chris Seubert at seubertc@sunyulster.edu or Kristin Flynn at flynnk@sunyulster.edu.

COVID screeners will be on-site to conduct a brief health screening and issue wristbands for all visitors.  Additionally, SUNY Ulster has moved to a masks-optional policy for all vaccinated employees, staff, and visitors. Visitors will be required to show proof of vaccination at check-in. Those without proof of vaccination will be required to wear a mask while indoors.  Face masks are still encouraged to be worn in any setting where social distancing of three feet cannot be maintained.  SUNY Ulster fully supports all members of our community who wish to continue wearing masks to protect themselves, dependents at home, or for various reasons.

 

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Spring Open House Returns to Campus May 7, 2022

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Students pose outside campus with 'Spring 2022 Open House' text overlay

April 22, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster will hold its Spring Open House in person on the Stone Ridge campus on Saturday, May 7, 2022 beginning at 9 a.m. Prospective and accepted students and their families are invited to register to attend this informative and fun event.

Attendees will be able to learn more about SUNY Ulster’s programs, athletics, student support services, campus life, and more. Also available will be a financial literacy workshop to get insight on making college affordable, a career & transfer exploration workshop, a classroom experience in Business and Entrepreneurship, and a student-led hands-on workshop on navigating the SUNY Ulster student portal.

 Student Admissions Ambassadors will lead campus tours and SUNY Ulster’s Business Club and Student Government Organization have arranged for food trucks on campus.

Prospective students will be able to get help applying to SUNY Ulster and are encouraged to schedule a future one-on-one session with an Enrollment & Success Counselor for guidance through the entire admissions process.

Accepted students will be able to schedule an advisement and registration appointment to complete their fall schedule.

Registration for Open House is required and can be completed by visiting https://conta.cc/3CO11TN and questions can be directed to (845) 687-5022 or esc@sunyulster.edu.

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Spring Concerts on April 27 and May 5, 2022

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

April 22, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster will hold its Spring Concerts on April 27 and May 5 in the Quimby Theater. Both concerts begin at 7:30 pm. The concerts are free and open to the public.

The April 27 concert will feature the SUNY Ulster Community Band, Brass Choir, and Woodwind Choir, Victor Izzo, director. The program includes three major Wind Band works directed by special Guest Conductor, Dr. Adam Fontant, director of Ensembles at SUNY New Paltz:

  • Downtown Divertimento by Johan de Meij
  • Vientos y Tangos by Michael Fanfolfi
  • Shine by Julie Giroux

The Brass Choir will perform Symphony No. 1 for Brass by Brian Balmages with Guest Conductor, Adam Kuliszewski.

The Woodwind Choir will perform works by Telemann and Debussy.

On May 5, the SUNY Ulster Chorus directed by Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt will open with “Viva la Musica” (Long Live Music) and continue with an eclectic program of music from the Renaissance, the Beatles, Ukraine, Americana, and music based on the poetry of Langston Hughes.

The SUNY Ulster Mixed Instrument Ensemble, directed and arranged by Greg Dinger will perform works by Carcassi, Mozart, and Lennon/McCartney arranged for flute, alto sax, guitar, piano, and electric bass.

In addition, winners of the Best Solo Performances from the Spring 22 Music Department’s convocation Series will be announced.

For more information and questions, email gehresj@sunyulster.edu.

COVID screeners will be on-site to conduct a brief health screening and issue wristbands for all visitors.  Additionally, SUNY Ulster has moved to a masks-optional policy for all vaccinated employees, staff, and visitors. Visitors will be required to show proof of vaccination at check-in. Those without proof of vaccination will be required to wear a mask while indoors.  Face masks are still encouraged to be worn in any setting where social distancing of three feet cannot be maintained.  SUNY Ulster fully supports all members of our community who wish to continue wearing masks to protect themselves, dependents at home, or for various reasons.

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Fine Art/Visual Art and Fashion Design Faculty Exhibition at Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery

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Faculty ART show flyer showcasing faculty art pieces, 2022

Closing Reception for the Public to be held on April 1 from 4 – 6 p.m.

February 23, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – The Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery begins its spring season with an exhibition of the works of its art department faculty. Fine Art/Visual Art and Fashion Design Faculty Exhibition 2022 will run from February 24 through April 1, 2022. A closing reception is scheduled for April 1 from 4 – 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

Described as a celebration of our talented and formidable Fine Art and Fashion Design faculty, the exhibition will include drawings, paintings, digital artwork, fashion garments, and mixed media pieces. The exhibiting artists include James Alderman, Lisa Anderson, Les Castellanos, Joan Ffolliott, Angela Kunz, Chelsea Stingel, Seth Rubin, Chelsea Vierstra, Kristin Flynn, Sean Nixon, and Chris Seubert.

The art department at SUNY Ulster is recognized for the quality of its faculty, who are all working artists. Students graduating from our art programs transfer to some of the best art schools in the nation to complete their four-year degrees including the Fashion Institute of Technology, School of Visual Arts, Pratt, SUNY New Paltz, Parsons School of Design, and more.

Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m.

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Building Resilience Conference for Women in Business

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

February 15, 2022, Kingston, NY – On March 8, 2022, in honor of the International Women’s Day, the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting the Building Resilience Conference for Women in Business, a free virtual event from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

“We feel women in business need a lot of support right now, and that’s how this conference came to mind. It’s been a difficult two years, and female entrepreneurs need all the help they can get,” commented Myriam Bouchard, Certified Business Advisor for the Mid-Hudson SBDC and organizer of this event. “The breadth and depth of the presenters and panelists that sent proposals for this conference is truly inspiring.”

The conference begins with a welcome session with opening remarks from Sonya Smith, State Director of the New York Small Business Development Center, followed by Dr. Mindy S. Kole, Chair of the Business Department at SUNY Ulster, and Sylvia Rivera, Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration.

There are three sessions, each with three unique presentations including an interactive period of Q&A. The first session focuses on Health and Wellness – Finding Balance and features a presentation entitled Promoting Mindful Wellbeing, and two panels: Build Resilience & Grow your Business and Self-care for the Business Owner.

The second session focuses on Business Essentials – Foundation with two presentations: Branding Done Right and Friend or Foe? The True Nature of Numbers Revealed, and one panel, Long-term Strategies for Financial Health.

The third session of the conference focuses on Business Success – Planning Ahead with two presentations, Why Me? Create a Culture of Leadership and Create Financial Independence, and one panel, Long-term Strategies for Financial Health.

The conference concludes with a closing session with remarks from New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey, Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business committee member, and from the organizers. Recordings of each presentation will be available to attendees for viewing for up to one month after the event. Pre-registration is required to attend. Closed captioning will be available. For more information, reach out to SBDC@sunyulster.edu or 845-801-9150 or register here: https://hopin.com/events/building-resilience-conference.

The Mid-Hudson SBDC offers no-cost confidential one-on-one business counseling to new and existing businesses. It is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is hosted by SUNY Ulster.

 

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