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

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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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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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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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SUNY Ulster Receives Extension on for New Start for Women Program

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

February 3, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster announces the extension of a 1.5 million grant from the NoVo Foundation to continue its innovative New Start for Women Program that assists women in Ulster County who are living on poverty-level incomes to obtain an education, skills, and the professional network needed for family-sustaining careers. This extension will be disbursed in $500,000 increments over three years.

The program, now in its third year, awards a Certificate in General Management upon completion. The program has a graduation rate of over 70 percent with half of these graduates choosing to continue their education by enrolling in an Associate Degree program at SUNY Ulster or at local four-year colleges.

Breanna Simmons, a current student of New Start who will be graduating in May, says she is already using some of the skills she has learned in her current position working with people who have developmental disabilities. “My plan after graduation is to continue my studies at SUNY Ulster. I would like to pursue a career in nursing.”

“SUNY Ulster has a longstanding commitment to the education of adult students looking to enhance or change their career paths. New Start helps talented women in our community who do not have access to or cannot take advantage of educational opportunities as a result of economic circumstances, overwhelming barriers, or life challenges,” adds Jordan Scruggs, Director for New Start. “And, we are so appreciative to both the NoVo Foundation and to long-time SUNY Ulster donor, Darlene L. Pfeiffer who saw the potential of New Start and invested the first $100,000 in seed money to kickstart this program.”

According to the US Census Bureau, nearly 14% of the population live below the poverty line. The largest demographic group living in poverty is females aged 25-34, followed by females 18-24, and then females 35-44. New Start provides an education, combined with added community support and services to empower participants to succeed, leading to employment within the community.

The program’s success is shared with the community partnerships among the college, local nonprofit organizations, community services, and businesses that provide the tools and services students need such as home-based internet services, childcare, transportation, tutoring, counseling, and more.

 About SUNY Ulster

SUNY Ulster, established in 1963, is a comprehensive two-year community college. The college is ranked as the Best Community College in New York State for 2020 and 2021 by BestColleges.com. Offering over 60 academic programs, students are prepared to succeed in a wide variety of careers and industry-specific credentialing programs. Committed to student success, SUNY Ulster offers value and opportunity for all members of the Ulster County community. Visit www.sunyulster.edu.

About Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc.

The Ulster Community College Foundation raises funds to promote academic excellence, accessibility to higher education, and economic vitality in Ulster County in collaboration with SUNY Ulster. In 2021-22, the Foundation created over $4M in revenue and invested nearly $1.2 M in scholarships, programs, and other support for SUNY Ulster and its students.

About the NoVo Foundation

Established in 2006 by Jennifer and Peter Buffett, the NoVo Foundation supports a holistic, interconnected, and healing vision for humanity. For further details about the mission and vision of the NoVo Foundation, please visit www.novofoundation.org.

SUNY Ulster Holds Ulster County Domestic Violence Information Forum:

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October 18, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster, Ulster County Executive Patrick K. Ryan, and the Ulster County Inter-Agency Council on Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking will host “Hidden Truths and Youth” on Thursday, October 28, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.

This year’s forum will identify and address domestic violence in the familial and intimate partner relationships of young people. A Q&A Discussion will follow a variety of presentations from local organizations and local community leaders.

This is the 9th Annual Ulster County Domestic Violence Information Forum. These forums are held each October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and include information and resources for campus and community members on domestic violence

This training is free and open to the public. To learn more, contact Beth LaValle at blav@co.ulster.ny.us or by phone at (845) 334-5221. To register, visit https://forms.gle/kBh4BTaLrySJZtaL9. Participants will receive the Zoom link to access this event in their registration email confirmation.

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Registration Opens for Online Winter*net Courses at SUNY Ulster

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October 14, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Winter*net session, which begins December 27 and runs through January 18, offers three-week online courses that allow SUNY Ulster and visiting students the ability to earn credits quickly and affordably.

Winter offerings include popular general education required classes and electives in the sciences, business, history, humanities, languages, and more at a cost of $190 per credit in-state tuition.

The online format and accelerated class schedule can help students get a jump-start on their spring semester, complete a required course, or explore a new area of interest.

To learn more about Winter*net courses and register online, visit sunyulster.edu/winternet.

 

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Call for Entries for an Alumni Art Exhibition

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August 11, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Department of Fine and Visual Arts announces a call for entries for its Alumni Art Exhibition scheduled for October 1 through November 14, 2021. All alumni are eligible and the deadline to submit is August 27, 2021.

Open to all SUNY Ulster alumni- not just Art Majors! Works must have been completed after graduation, preferably within the last three years.  All media is acceptable and alumni can submit up to three pieces.

Joan Ffolliott, a member of the SUNY Ulster faculty is the juror. Joan Ffolliott began her formal artistic training at the University of Washington in sculpture and printmaking. She went on to earn her MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design and was the recipient of a Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant.

She has exhibited her work in numerous shows around the country and she is included in many private collections. In addition to teaching at SUNY Ulster and the Woodstock School of Art, Joan taught at RISD. The owner of Ffolliott Design, she lives and works in Malden-on-Hudson, New York.

Visit the SUNY Ulster Blog to learn more about submitting work and the exhibition.

For questions or for more information about this exhibit, email gallery@sunyulster.edu. Please include ‘Alumni Exhibition’ in your subject line.

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Two Ways to Finalize Enrollment for the Fall 2021 Semester

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August 9, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster has organized two methods to finalize enrollment for the fall 2021 semester, one for continuing students and one for new students. Classes for the fall 2021 semester begin August 23, 2021.

For new students who are ready to register as well as those who still need to begin or finish steps in the enrollment process, Finalizing Enrollment Days will run from August 9 through August 16. Virtual appointments can be made online and an admissions representative from the Enrollment & Success Center will help people complete the enrollment process.

For continuing students, Final Registration for the fall 2021 semester will take place on Monday, August 16. Virtual appointments are available from 9 am to 6 pm. On Campus, in-person appointments are available from 9 am to 4 pm. Current students should set up an appointment to register with a faculty member from the department in which they are enrolled.

Many Ulster County residents begin their college experience at SUNY Ulster, going on to transfer to four-year colleges and universities or entering the workforce upon graduation. It is a smart strategy that allows students to gain an excellent education without incurring extraordinary debt. For those transferring, the money saved in the first two years helps finance the last two.

For questions or for more information on applying or registering, call (845) 687-5022 or email esc@sunyulster.edu.

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