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Meet Michelle Moore

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Michelle Moore is a SUNY Ulster alumnus and now an adjunct faculty member at SUNY Ulster. Here is her recent interview with Bold Journey Magazine:

Michelle, appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?

Creativity like all things in life needs nurturing and care. There will be periods of high activity and periods of dormancy. I have learned that when I am in either state that I have to be mindful that it will not last forever.

The creative mind needs rest in order to come up with new ideas and be to be inspired. The only way to keep it thriving is to listen, and give it what it needs when it needs it.

On the other side of that is when the “creative spark” hits, I know I have to act on it, and move the idea forward in order to keep my advancing my work.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

Hi! I am an Artist, Surface Designer and Art Educator located in the Hudson Valley region of New York State.

I am currently focused on the use of natural dyes using homegrown flowers and botanicals for textiles and artwork. I spent the last ten(ish) years experimenting with this craft and have honed in on the specific area of hammered flowers and leaves on cloth and paper. Over that time I have worked with major retail brands to bring naturally dyed goods to the commercial market. I have designed natural dye kits that have been sold across the US, and have taught many workshops to share this art form with others.

Over the last few years I have been writing a book about my hammered flower process that is due to publish at the end of the year. Keep an eye out!

I also teach art courses at my Alma Mater – SUNY Ulster. I teach courses in drawing, 2D Design, graphic design foundation.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

  1. Digital design. I decided early on in my artistic journey that it was as important if not more to learn how to Floral wall hanging use CAD programs, as well as create my own website in order to showcase my artwork. We live in the world of tiny screens and limited attention spans. You need to grab your viewers attention quick, and the best way is through great photos and presentation of the work your invested so much time creating.
  2. Stop comparing yourself. This is indeed a learned “skill”. It doesn’t matter what everyone else around you is doing. Just keep focused on what you are doing and it will in time evolve organically the way it i supposed to. Everything good takes time, energy, and consistency. Keep chipping away.
  3. Don’t focus on what you “don’t know”. I think the biggest challenge sometimes is getting started. We often think we don’t know enough to make progress. The truth is that you need to start somewhere. Be curious, make mistakes, lean into the process. The more experiments you do, the more knowledge you will gain.Keep at it. It gets easier.Continuing to show up for yourself is best quality you can have.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?

Yes, I’m always looking for new ways to share my work with the world!

I’d love to do collaborations with my hammered flower art specifically.I’d love to work with an eco friendly stationery or home goods brand to bring these designs into the retail market in small batches. I also would love to work with a fashion designer to create a really beautiful hammered flower garment for something special.

I’m also looking to exhibit more of my original artwork this year.

More flowers on everything!

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Submit A Song To SUNY Ulster’s Student Spotify Playlist

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SUNY Ulster is putting together a Spotify playlist featuring YOUR favorite songs this semester! This is your chance to share your musical taste and collaborate on a project involving the whole SUNY Ulster community.

 

What Songs Are Eligible?

We’re open to all genres! SUNY Ulster prides itself on diversity, and this playlist will be a reflection of that. However, to ensure the playlist is enjoyable for everyone, we ask that you keep a few guidelines in mind:

  • Song submissions can be from any decade or period. This is a playlist of what students are listening to now, not a list of new songs from this season.
  • From rap to country to jazz or K-pop, every genre is welcome. We’re excited to see the variety of musical tastes within the student body.
  • The songs should be free from explicit content. We aim to create a playlist that’s accessible to all students.

 

How To Submit Your Favorite Song

To submit a song to the SUNY Ulster Student Playlist, just fill out our song submission form with the song’s title and artist. Including a Spotify link to the song helps ensure that we are including the right song in the playlist.

By submitting a song, you’re contributing to the creation of a shared campus experience. This playlist will not only be a way to discover new music and appreciate the diverse tastes of our student body, but it will also act as a snapshot of what SUNY Ulster’s students were listening to at this point in history – a musical time capsule.

Don’t miss this opportunity to help us create the perfect soundtrack for Spring 2024!

SUNY Ulster Launches Art & Literary Magazine, Calls for Submissions

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Created by and for SUNY Ulster students, the now defunct Slate Art & Literature Magazine was a platform for students to showcase their developing creative skills on their own terms, outside the limitations of traditional classroom assignments. Each piece published in it was, by nature, distinctly individual; however, as a whole Slate represented the voice of the entire student body – a voice that has been noticeably absent since the publication was retired.

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Old issues of SUNY Ulster’s Slate Art & Literature Magazine

But now SUNY Ulster students have decided it’s time to reclaim that voice with a new art & literary magazine. No longer called Slate, the name of the new publication will be chosen from suggestions submitted by students. It will showcase a wide range of art forms, from prose and poetry to photography, sculpture, fashion design, and more. The mission of the publication is to showcase the best creative efforts the student body has to offer, and to reflect the diversity and talent of the SUNY Ulster student community.

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Art pieces formerly featured in SUNY Ulster’s Slate Art & Literature Magazine

Student contributions are now being accepted across a wide range of creative disciplines, with a submission deadline of March 1st set. The selection process will be spearheaded by a committee which will determine which submissions are to be featured in the magazine.

This opportunity is exclusive to current students, who are encouraged to submit their work, as well as their ideas for the title of this new publication. Title suggestions can be submitted via Google Form or at stations located outside the Student Life Dining Hall, inside CAPS, and in the Library lobby. The selected title will earn the submitter a $25 Amazon gift card, the same prize that will be awarded to the artist of the magazine cover, which will also be chosen by the selection committee.

Interested in sharing your work? From now until March 1st, submit your work via Google Form.

 

The History of Black History Month

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Members of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History sit at a table posing for a group photo

This February marks America’s 48th official Black History Month. Though many of us may feel like it’s a tradition that’s been around our entire lives, in reality, Black History Month is younger than nearly 40% of Americans. This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone well-versed in black history and the many years it took to gain recognition of black Americans’ basic human rights, let alone the lengthy struggle it took to gain them. In recognition of this struggle, let’s take a walk through the history of Black History Month.

What Is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration in February that recognizes and honors the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. It sheds light on accomplishments and struggles that have traditionally been overlooked and marginalized. Black History Month is officially recognized in two countries, including the United States, with observances occurring worldwide; however, despite its widespread recognition today, it wasn’t always so popular, or so well known.

1915: Laying The Foundations

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Carter G Woodson in 1923

In 1915, the foundation for Black History Month was laid with the establishment of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASALH). This organization, established in Chicago by historian Carter G. Woodson, aimed to promote the study of black history and provide a platform for exploring Black American experiences. The social climate of the time could not have been less receptive. America was in the throes of The Great Migration and racial tensions were high. This was a time of widespread, normalized racism and violence. The same year that ASALH was established, the infamously hateful film The Birth of A Nation was released, becoming the first film shown in the White House and prompting outbreaks of anti-black violence across the country. It was the same year the Klu Klux Klan was officially recognized as a fraternal organization. It was during this sensitive and dangerous time that ASALH began releasing research and publications on black history, steadily gaining public recognition and paving the way for future achievements.

1926: A Major Milestone

In 1926, at the height of the Segregation Era, ASALH established “Negro History Week,” a dedicated time to promote the study of black history. This came on the tail end of a years-long struggle by Woodson to gain recognition of black history from the public. Woodson, along with his colleagues, faced mixed reactions from contemporaries. Some applauded the initiative and recognized the importance of documenting and preserving black history. However, others viewed it as unnecessary or even threatening to the prevailing narrative of white supremacy. Despite these challenges, Woodson persevered, laying the foundation for future generations to study and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans.

1976: Official Recognition

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President Ford at the 1976 Bicentennial

Despite his efforts, Woodson did not live long enough to see black history achieve widespread interest and acceptance. It wasn’t until 1969, 19 years after Woodson’s death, that Kent State University (KSU) students proposed the idea of designating February ‘Black History Month’. The first observance occurred at KSU the following year, and over the following years, the idea gained popularity, spreading to educational institutions and community centers across the country. 

Official recognition came in the late 1970s. The president at the time was Gerald Ford, a former congressman who had voted in favor of numerous Civil Rights bills, the 24th Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which helped make fair voting conditions more accessible to Black Americans across the country. Finally, in 1976, during the United States Bicentennial, President Ford declared Black History Month an official annual observance, urging Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” By then, America was a (mostly) changed country, and the announcement was met with enthusiasm from many whose families might have sneered just 20 years earlier.

2024: Looking Back & Moving Forward

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Black History Month Rally in Tallahassee, FL in 2023

Since then, Black History Month has served as a platform to educate, inspire, and empower individuals of all backgrounds, fostering a deeper understanding of the contributions of Black Americans to American history and culture. Today, Black History Month continues to evolve, with increased awareness and recognition of the accomplishments and struggles of black people. As we reflect on the journey of Black History Month since its inception, we can appreciate the progress made, while also recognizing the ongoing work needed to achieve true equality and justice for all.

SUNY Ulster Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2023

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January 23, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.

 

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 91 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, reported Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President, SUNY Ulster.

 The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.75 and higher, plus other requirements.

 The full-time Fall 2023 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

Bloomingburg: Dylan Ortiz.

Bloomington: Emma Gumaer, Natasha Hefele.

Boiceville: Delilah Smith.

Brooklyn: Joshua Hill.

Campbell Hall: Gia Pfleger.

Climax: Aurora Gandolfo.

Cottekill: Gianna Koch.

Ellenville: Ian Kincaid.

Gardiner: Annabelle Brutvan, David Velasquez Sierra.

High Falls: Hiroshi Sawka Hamaguchi, Nolah Stringham.

Hurley: Hannah Bear, Maya Farhat, Johnathan Helsley, Angie Hernandez, Christopher Potter.

Kerhonkson: Skylar Barringer, Yana Pylypiv, David Santillo, Amber Shamson, Eliza Thurst.

Kingston: Haely Alvarez Perez, Cody Baker, Elizabeth Chase, Christopher Coughlin, Alexi Fallon, Ayla Fish, Cassidy Holsapple, Abbey-Gayle Kelly, Pia Kinsella, Janyia McNabb, Camila Ortiz Lopez, Kythana Prendergast, Alannah Rolph, Jair Rosas Chavez, Cheyenne Rossler-Demskie, David Rutkowski, Hallie Simpson, Kyle Sullivan, Lauren Townsend, Jack Uhl, Makiya Walker, Trinity Wilson.

Lake Katrine: Trista Lukaszewski, Nicolette Paptsikis, Chavvah Zietz.

Marlboro: Asif Arakhan, Jozef Lisiecki.

Middletown: Victoria Meurer, Chang Zhu.

Milton: Caitlin Liu, Timothy Liu.

Modena: Sarah Beacham.

Monroe: Maeve McGinn.

Monticello: Jeanne VanPelt.

New Paltz: Samrina Amjad, Ivy Arnade, Declan Chase-Salerno, Nikola Salvestrini, Sophia Schor, Kieran Thomas.

Newburgh: Javier Quintero.

Olivebridge: Christian Amarilla-Barrios, John Kurz.

Rego Park: Mariia Voianova.

Rifton: Heather Arnold, Louis Walter.

Saugerties: Tiffany Appollonia, Debbie Auer, Nicole Costello, Jackson DeVito, Alison Lundy, Indiana Meyer, Ariel Reuss-Panaro, Angelina Valles, Gordon Vought, Kaydee Wagor.

Shokan: Tessa Delisio.

Spring Glen: Joseph Smiles.

Staten Island: John Cagle.

Stone Ridge: Carmine Carlucci.

Tillson: Matt Boughton.

Ulster Park: Jaidyn Canino.

Wallkill: Julia Graziano.

Washingtonville: Kavya Sridhar.

Wawarsing: Gina Garofolo-Goodman.

Woodstock: Benjamin Feinberg.

Wurtsboro: Hailey Murphy, Alexis Ochse.

 

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 29 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, reported Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President, SUNY Ulster.

 The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.75 or higher, plus other requirements.

 The part-time Fall 2023 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

Cottekill: Lily Bednarz.

Highland: Megan Keating.

Kerhonkson: Paige Lawlor.

Kingston: Brittany Karanza, Lucas Saucer, Carlene Schmidt, Derek Snyder.

New Paltz: Lyla Casamento, Jacqueline Feinstix, John Goodermote, Zoe Marks.

Olivebridge: Anabel Sorbellini.

Rosendale: Aurora Gill.

Shokan: Hannah Gritman.

Stone Ridge: Colin Stewart.

Ulster Park: Elizabeth Loughlin.

Walden: Mariah Halpin.

Wallkill: Ricardo Marsden, Kevin McClinton, Devon Miller, Elliot Morales, Daniel Petrangelo, Ian Rosales, Manuel Sosa, Michael Stevens, Alexandra Strock, Steven Warren, Michael Young.

Wappingers Falls: Bridget Black.

 

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 131 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Ulster.

 The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.30 or higher, plus other requirements.

 The full-time Fall 2023 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

Accord: Elise Dymond, Bryanna Sanders.

Bearsville: Baileigh Griese.

Big Indian: Kylie Apolito, Sierra Apolito, Michael Holland.

Bloomingburg: Mackenzy Winship.

Bloomington: Christian Conners.

Centerport: Justin McLaughlan.

Chichester: Achaia-Lotus Gindele Horwitz.

Colorado Springs, CO: Jessica Tisdale.

Connelly: Colton Arenella, Averyanna Thomas.

Cottekill: Emily Handschuh.

Ellenville: Shereene Baptiste, Ryan Barbieri, Maia Cox, Vanessa Elliott, Shahid Khan, Jackson Newby Zavala, Arianna Sarantapoulas, Gabriella Sorbara, Meghan Stone-Wardynski.

Fleischmanns: Linetth Garcia Leal.

Freehold: Valerie Rifenburgh.

Gardiner: Adam Anderson, Ashley Creeden, Christopher Curtis, Oscar Zandonella.

High Falls: Adrian Cristian-Fernandez, Michael Goodin.

Highland: Marisol Buchanan, Aimee Castle, Lawrence Dahowski, Joceilia Maybaum, Tania Mendez Matias, Katerina Pisciotta, Adrienne Post, Elainah Towsley, John Vett.

Hurley: Adam Marsh, Bryan Monz, Ryan North.

Kerhonkson: Cheishta Amaraweera, Logan Dee, Courtney Hill, Sara Kortright, Christopher Lennon, Erica Lunden.

Kingston: Teresa Altomare, Erika Berardi, Jack Boyle, Kaitlyn Bryngelson, Lindzy Carlson, Andrew Contrady, Paul Contrady, Cheyanne Corbin, Iad Elmassalemah, Jacob Franklin, Thomas Grega, Imari Harris, Amaya Hasbrouck, Christopher Ibbotson, Tuwana Leonard, Jennifer Lopez-Garcia, Emma Odell, Kayla Perales, Braeden Peters, Joshua Selle, Steven Spinelli.

Lake Katrine: Anthony Dubois-Cafaldo, Takudzwa Muhomba, Jenna Smith.

Marlboro: Isabella Vicari.

Middletown: Litzy Barbecho-Puma, Benjamin Fisch.

Milton: Tyler Mohre.

Modena: Sylvia Hinson.

Mount Marion: Camren Creisstoff.

New Paltz: Nina Brady, Julia Brooker, Riley Hubler, Rachael Kasper, Ali Khalil, Jordan Lopez.

New Windsor: Savannah Ordonez, Mariana Pagan.

Olivebridge: Cheyenne Newton.

Port Ewen: Julianna Hornbeck, Candice Kelly, Antonia Lortz, Satin Martin.

Red Hook: Lillian Carey.

Rhinebeck: Joseph Benziger, Michael Venturella.

Rosendale: Sequoyah London.

Saugerties: Jose Alarcon, Carl Anderson, Ian Brady, Zoey Brady, Koen Buchter, Annika Fisher, Caitlin Hoban, Isaiah Jaeger, Tammara Lavender, Megan McGovern, Jade Meneses, Sophia Pannitti, Flynn Steyer, Derek White.

Shokan: Madison Hommel, Sage Mannino.

Stone Ridge: Faith Avello, Owen Davis, Jacob Hikade, Kya Lowery.

Tillson: Sanjay Basnet, Riley Denham, Brian Ferry.

Tivoli: Aliana Pegelow.

Ulster Park: Paige Richter, Orestes Rios, Hannah Schaber.

Wallkill: Lauren Hall.

West Hurley: Nathan Lonstein, Alisa Thiel.

Woodstock: Cynthia Borschel, Oscar Martinez, Adam Williams, Rachel Williams.

Yonkers: Lourdes Suarez.

 

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 44 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Ulster.

 The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is at least 3.30 or higher, plus other requirements.

 The part-time Fall 2023 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

Clintondale: Grace Mesuch.

Cottekill: Gunnar Bednarz.

Gardiner: Cassidy Thacker.

Highland: Andrea Schoonmaker.

Hurley: Michael Armanious.

Kerhonkson: Aliyah Cohn, Lucas Dee.

Kingston: Brandon Arciello, Gabrielle Cahill, Katelyn Calo, Geno Coppola, Henry Davies, Katerina Emig, Nancy Kelly, Eric Montesinos, Samantha Olson, Luis Ramirez, Jacob White, Jillian Witte.

Lake Katrine: Stephanie McClure.

Middletown: Linda McDonald.

Modena: Adriana Zocchi.

Napanoch: Steven Beckley.

New Paltz: Rebecca Beatty, Thomas Duncan-Gilmour, Benjamin Fromm, Alyson Murray, David Sparling.

Poughkeepsie: Lindsay Bogart.

Ravena: Geri Pelham.

Saugerties: Madeline Bucci, Daniel MacIsaac, Brandon Pendell.

Wallkill: Pedro Ayala, Steven Council, Daniel Gonzalez, Tyrone James, Lizbeth Martinez, Tamara Quattrochi, Joey Reillo, Emanuel Sangoniyi, Christopher Willard.

Woodbourne: Brianna Goetschius.

Woodstock: Justin Klare.

A Day In The Life of An Online Student at SUNY Ulster

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You might know that SUNY Ulster offers online degree programs, but have you ever wondered what the daily life of an online student looks like? To find out, we asked one of our online students to break down a day in the life of an online student at SUNY Ulster.

Starting The Day With Online Learning

The first thing I do in the morning (after brewing a pot of coffee) is check my calendar to see what I have planned for the day. I make sure to schedule my days in advance, leaving blocks of time for school work and studying in between work and my other commitments so I never find myself unprepared for a test or missing a guideline. Google Calendar is a great tool for this, or the Calendar app if you have an iPhone. Most schools recommend at least 2 hours of studying a week per credit hour, and even more for STEM courses, so it’s important to ensure you’re making time to study without getting burnt out. Here are some tips for avoiding academic burnout.

The next thing I do is check my student email, and then log in to Brightspace, SUNY Ulster’s online learning platform, to see if there are any new course announcements I might have missed. Brightspace has a convenient mobile app called Pulse that lets me check for new announcements and grades right on my phone. Once I’ve taken care of any time sensitive emails, I put my phone away and get ready for work.

Balancing Work & School As An Online Student

I’m lucky enough to have the privilege of working from home, which helps me to save time by avoiding a commute, but the great thing about online courses is the flexibility you’re afforded when it comes to your schedule. Even students who have jobs that don’t allow for remote work can take advantage of SUNY Ulster’s online degree programs. When I’m out and about or I have downtime at work, I often find myself opening up the Pulse app to catch up on reading for my English and Western Civilization classes. I also make sure to schedule breaks throughout the day where I’m not working or studying to avoid burnout. 

MacDonald DeWitt Library during the day

Utilizing Campus Resources – Even As An Online Student

On days I don’t have to work, I often myself visiting campus to take advantage of the amenities and resources available to all students, even fully remote ones! Here’s a breakdown of some of the student services I find myself taking advantage of most frequently:

  • The Library – Whether I’m looking for research assistance or just a quiet place to study, the library is my go-to place on campus for getting school work done.
  • The Center for Academic Planning & Support (CAPS) – I visit CAPS when I want to brush up on my study skills or I need help from a student tutor.
  • On Campus Dining – When I need to fuel up for a long study session, I stop in to the cafeteria for some brain food.

These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to campus resources! Online students can join clubs, participate in Student Government, and more. Here’s a breakdown of SUNY Ulster’s student support services.

Utilizing Online Resources

There are some days I just don’t have the time to get to campus, and that’s when I make use of the many support services available online, like:

  • StudentLingo – SUNY Ulster has partnered with StudentLingo to provide courses on anything from stress management to developing a strong thesis statement. These workshops are great when I want to brush up on my study skills.
  • NetTutor – I access NetTutor via BrightSpace when I need to instantly connect with a tutor and don’t have time to get to campus.
  • Any Time Library – If I need research assistance and can’t make it to the library, I make an appointment for a video meeting with a librarian.
  • Online Book Store – I utilize the online book store for finding ebooks of my textbooks and stocking up on other supplies I need.

These are just a few resources I find myself using constantly, but here’s a comprehensive list of online student services that SUNY Ulster provides current students.

The Online Class Experience

Once I’ve finished up work for the day, I log on to Brightspace and start my school work. Some classes are given in the traditional lecture format, either on Zoom or in pre-recorded videos. I make sure to take notes just like I would in an in-person class. Some students might be tempted to skip this step, knowing that the lectures are available to rewatch later, but note-taking is an important part of the learning process! 

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If I’m struggling with the course material or I have a question on an assignment, I’ll reach out to my professor through the Brightspace platform. Most professors get back to me within 24 hours at the latest, and if I need to reach them for a more in depth conversation, I can schedule an appointment with them on Zoom or stop in and see them on campus during their office hours.

Preparing For The Rest of the Week

At the end of each day, I double check Brightspace to make sure I have all of my upcoming due dates in my calendar, and then I put together my schedule for the following day. This helps me to get right to work in the morning and stay on track with my assignments.

Is Online Learning Right For You?

As a self-motivated and disciplined student, online learning has been perfect for me! It has many of the advantages of going to school on campus, but with a flexibility that allows me to get my degree in between work hours. If you’re like me, the benefits of online learning far outweigh the challenges, especially with the many resources SUNY Ulster offers to support online students! The most important thing to remember when pursuing an online degree is to reach out for assistance if you’re having trouble staying on track.

Still not sure about online learning? Here are a few questions to help you figure out if online learning is right for you.

Ready to get started? Here’s a list of online learning programs and a guide on how to register.

Discover the Arts – Wednesday, March 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.

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March 9, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – On Wednesday, March 22, come learn about SUNY Ulster’s Arts Programs, and preview student work. Prospective students are invited to participate in an optional Portfolio Review of their work, and tour the art department facilities including the Gallery, Print Shop, Mac Lab, Mac Studio, and Inner Space. This event will be held in the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery in Vanderlyn Hall, room 265. Registration is required. The snow date is March 23, 2023.

Attending SUNY Ulster for the first two years of your college journey can be beneficial and fiscally strategic. Currently, SUNY Ulster offers $1 million in scholarships to students annually, and with financial aid, many of our students graduate with zero debt. Having a tight knit college community provides our students with the opportunity to explore their interests and reinforce their strengths before entering a career in the Arts, or transferring to another college.

SUNY Ulster graduates have transferred on to attend four-year colleges such as Fashion Institute of Technology, Pratt, School of Visual Arts, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Purchase, and much more.

For more information, contact SUNY Ulster Admissions, The Enrollment & Success Center at admissionsevents@sunyulster.edu or 845-687-5022.

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SUNY Ulster Environmental Studies Program Presents a Lecture on Climate 

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

SUNY Ulster Environmental Studies Program Presents a Lecture on Climate
with Tim Guinee & Samrat Pathania on December 13 at 7 p.m.

December 2, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster welcomes Tim Guinee, Chapter Chairman for the Climate Reality Project, and Samrat Pathania, Wallkill High School STEM teacher for an evening discussion on climate issues and how to get involved in climate activism. This event takes place on December 13 from 7-9 p.m. in the College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall of the Stone Ridge Campus, and is free and open to the public.

Tim Guinee is the President of Climate Action Now and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Commission on Accelerating Climate Solutions. As a leader in former Vice-President Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, he has given presentations on the climate emergency all over the U.S., Canada, and North Africa. He is also the founder of The Climate Actors and serves on the Leadership Council of Riverkeeper, the board of the Ashokan Center, and the board of Green Product Placement. He is the official climate change liaison for the town of Marbletown, NY with the Climate Mayors, and serves as the New York legislative-action director for the New York Climate Reality Chapters Coalition. Mr. Guinee
earns his living as an actor and has performed in hundreds of films, plays, and episodes
of television.

Samrat Pathania is a former software engineer who currently teaches mathematics, physics, and computer science at Wallkill High School in Wallkill, NY. He is a New York State Master Teacher Emeritus and co-founder of the Educator Collective for Environmental Justice. Samrat is a passionate advocate for inquiry-based and climate solutions-centered STEM education, inside and outside the classroom. He is a Climate Reality Leader and has presented many talks and workshops on practical climate solutions. He lives in New Paltz, NY with his family in a net-zero home.

For more information, contact Jennifer Guiher at guiherj@sunyulster.edu. Registration is required. Please visit http://bit.ly/3UwNiI9 to register to attend.

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Approaching the finish line: Discussion on self care around finals

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By Ashley Brown, LCSW-R

Crisis Counselor at SUNY Ulster

April 7, 2022

For everyone on campus, we are approaching the finish line of the semester. Some are also approaching the culmination of their time at SUNY Ulster, graduating and are venturing further into their “start here, go far” journey.

If we think about marathons, the message tends to be to pace ourselves. Don’t rush, find balance, take water and snack breaks to keep ourselves going and maintain stamina. The same can apply to the course of the semester. The final stretch often requires us to pace ourselves leading up to it to support our highest potential. Here are some tips that many have found helpful to support success and overall wellness:

Routines: plan to go to sleep and wake up at the same times everyday. Be mindful of how much caffeine you are drinking and avoid this and sugar later in the day so you can rest.

Eat well: instead of captain crunch for breakfast, consider something more sustaining such as eggs, oatmeal (being mindful of sugars) keep snacks handy for your day that support brain health and energy (nuts, berries, bananas, yogurt, leafy greens).

Hydrate: water, water, water. Many experts believe that anything other than water is not hydrating. Water is like the WD40 for our skin, muscles, joints etc

Take breaks: stand up, stretch, take a walk, look outside your window, give your eyes and being a break from the computer. Even if you don’t have a lot of time, take a walk to your mailbox, around your house, if you are on campus…walk to the furthest restroom or go talk with someone face to face rather than sending an email. The change of perspective for both body and mind can really make a positive difference.

For any questions or other tips, please feel free to contact me at brownas@sunyulster.edu. Better yet, come on by to my office in Van 128. As always, consult with your doctors about what plans and food best suit you.

SUNY Ulster faculty and staff are here to support you to “start here and go far.” Best of luck on finals and all of your endeavors!

SUNY Ulster Senators Spirit & Community Day

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Basketball player holds basketball on the court

September 8, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster invites prospective students, current students, and community members to join the campus community in a collaborative interactive day with Admissions and Athletics on September 15 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Register to participate in an Ulster Student Leadership Showcase with information about athletics, student engagement opportunities, and activities that can build your resume of co-curricular activities. Then stay for a SUNY Ulster Women’s Volleyball game vs. SUNY Dutchess in the Senate Gym at 7:00 p.m.

  • Wear SUNY Ulster gear or your favorite sports team with the (MAC) Military Affiliated Club!
  • Take a campus tour!

Register to attend