Fashion Students Create Apparel Designs for Guatemalans in Need

Fashion students working on their apparel designs

SUNY Ulster fashion students are participating in a great service learning opportunity and gathering intercultural experiences this semester! Students in Professor Angela Kunz’s FAS 220: Apparel Design II class are working on a set of pattern designs that two Guatemalan women’s groups, one a shelter for survivors of domestic violence and the other part of … Read more

Study Abroad with SUNY Ulster in 2019!

Benbulbenmount in Sligo, Ireland

It may still be 2018, but that’s no reason not to get excited about what next year will bring! And what could be more fun than having an exciting trip to look forward to? This spring and summer, SUNY Ulster has two study abroad opportunities, one to South Africa and another to Ireland! Read on … Read more

Five Top Social Media Etiquette Tips

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Social media has crept into everyone’s lives. From pre-teens to seniors, just about everyone has some type of social media profile! In today’s social climate, your virtual actions and interactions have the potential to make a major impact on your “real” world. Here are our Five Top Social Media Etiquette Tips to help you put your best digital foot forward! Listen … Read more

Food For Thought- The Best Brain Foods For College Students!

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As a college student, the temptation and accessibility of energy drinks and fast food can be plentiful. We have put together this post with the best brain foods in mind! Scientific research has produced some pretty interesting data about what the diet of a college student should include. Remember: Food is Fuel! Most of these … Read more

SUNY Ulster’s Interactive Arts Timeline.

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SUNY Ulster’s campus, much like the Hudson Valley itself, has served as a hub for both a historic and booming art scene. SUNY Ulster’s interactive timeline provides an intimate look at the lives of the artists that have visited SUNY Ulster’s campus since 1994. Explore Our Interactive Timeline Here: https://www.sunyulster.edu/artstimeline.html With assistance from  The Ulster Community … Read more

Five Truths of Being An Adult Student!

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Returning to college in your adulthood can be nerve-racking, but adults pursuing their educations are not alone. Many adult students put off going back to school because of all the “What if” scenarios- “What if this, that, or the other thing”. Peirce College reports that “ Students over the age of 25 are the fastest-growing segment in … Read more

Fun, Free Events at SUNY Ulster this Fall

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As the days grow shorter and colder, you may find yourself wondering what to do, especially if you’re on a budget. Good news: there’s always something enriching to enjoy and learn from at SUNY Ulster! The following is a list of upcoming events happening over the next few months that are open to students AND … Read more

SUNY Ulster Students Go International with COIL

Joanna Munley with her COIL certificate

Here at SUNY Ulster, we have several courses hosting COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) projects. Students can sign up for these classes and learn to communicate within collaborative teams, which pair a SUNY Ulster team with a team from a college in another country. COIL courses give Ulster students the opportunity to learn from another … Read more

Fun Free College Resources!

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We’ve compiled a small group of free resources that can help to make your time in and outside of class that much more productive! Whether it be studying, staying organized, writing tools, or additional resources for parents we have a little bit of everything included here! Studying: Sometimes when you’ve been studying certain materials for an extended … Read more