12 Tips for Organizing Your College Life

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With finals approaching, there’s no better time than the present to get organized. Whether you’re new to college or a returning student, here are some great tips to help you succeed. Try them and find what works best for you! Be motivated. When the going gets tough, it’s easy to lose track of why you’re … Read more

An Interview with Chief Diversity Officer Lorraine Lopez-Janove

Lorraine Lopez-Janove

SUNY Ulster now has its first Chief Diversity Officer! Learn more about her and what she does for the SUNY Ulster community: How would you describe your position to someone unfamiliar with it? The Chief Diversity Officer is a person who focuses on opportunities to expand diversity and inclusion of all students, faculty, and staff. … Read more

Guide to Surviving Midterm Week.

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It may seem hard to believe, but Midterm Week here on campus is quickly approaching! Over the next few days, you may find yourself wondering how you may ever survive all the projects, and studying that needs to be completed within such a specific span of time! To survive what may seem like “Midterm Madness” … Read more

SUNY Ulster’s Campus Clubs

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You’ve been here a while now, and you’ve probably adjusted to classes and college life, but you may not feel really connected to Ulster yet. You may also be struggling to meet new people outside of class. How do you fix this? Well, one easy way is to try one of our many active clubs … Read more

Considering Becoming a Teacher? Now is a Great Time to Start.

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If you’ve ever considered majoring in childhood or adolescent education, now is an excellent time to enter the field. There is a great need right now for teachers, as many public schools, both locally and nationwide, are experiencing a shortage of qualified teachers. This is because many longtime teachers are of retirement age and fewer … Read more

Tips to Fighting Procrastination This Semester.  

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Procrastination is the mindset of “Have fun now, worry about it later” that plagues countless individuals. As the semester moves forward it may feel as if countless due dates, and exam dates continue to fill up your calendar. Here at SUNY Ulster we want our students to have all the necessary tools to fight procrastination … Read more

50th Anniversary of Classes at the Stone Ridge Campus

View of the Stone Ridge Campus in 1982

September 2017 marks the 50th year we’ve held classes at our lovely Stone Ridge campus! While the buildings and classes have changed over the years, our students’ drive for success and our own commitment to Start Here, Go Far hasn’t. A Bit of History The Stone Ridge campus was selected from 28 sites in Ulster … Read more

10 Tips For First Semester Success

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Welcome, SUNY Ulster incoming freshmen! Many of you are probably both excited and nervous about your first semester at college. With a little effort, your first semester (and all of the following) can be successful. Here’s a few tips to help you on your way! #1: Check Your SUNY Ulster Email Once you’re enrolled, all … Read more

Campus Connect 2017: Welcome to SUNY Ulster!

New students posed with mascot Senator Sam

The first of our three 2017 Campus Connect orientation sessions was July 11th, and attendees had a great time learning about SUNY Ulster life and meeting their fellow students and future professors. Here’s a few pictures of the fun, thanks to one of our Campus Connect leaders! If you’re attending SUNY Ulster this fall, remember … Read more