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Fall Information Sessions and Tours — Learn About Programs, Student Life, and Services

December 12, 2022October 7, 2021 by SUNYUlster

October 7, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is offering prospective students and their families an array of opportunities to connect virtually and face-to-face to learn more about the admissions process, individual educational programs, student life, and support services.

Admissions Virtual Info Sessions: Held throughout the fall, these virtual info sessions are held from 4-5 p.m. via Zoom and covers a broad look at all SUNY Ulster has to offer.

One-on-One Admissions Virtual Appointments: Ideal for anyone who needs more personalized information and has specific questions to ask.

Campus Tour Tuesdays: Held on the Stone Ridge campus, these tours are scheduled from 3-4 p.m. Participants will visit academic buildings, student dining areas, library, bookstore, gymnasium, and more.

Nursing Program Virtual Information Sessions: Topics for these Zoom sessions include the application process, admission requirements, the curriculum, and the required pre-entrance exam.

Veterinary Technology Program Virtual Information Sessions: Topics for these Zoom sessions include the application process, vet tech requirements, curriculum, technical standards for admission, and the HESI Admission Assessment Exam.

For students who are weighing their options about where to begin their college education, SUNY Ulster is a great strategic choice. Voted the Best Community College in New York State in both 2020 and 2021, SUNY Ulster offers over 60 programs that lead to a seamless transfer to four-year SUNY colleges or to direct entry into the job market. SUNY Ulster also offers an affordable tuition, with 70% of students graduating with no debt.

To register for any of the sessions above, access sunyulster.edu/visit. For questions, call our Enrollment Success Center at (845) 687-5022.

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Career Exploration Expo at Kingston Center on October 16

September 21, 2021 by SUNYUlster

September 21, 2021 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster invites the regional community to a Career Exploration Expo at the Kingston Center on 94 Mary’s Ave. on October 16. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No registration is required.

This one-day event is organized for job seekers, career changers, and college-bound high school students. It is an opportunity to get your resume reviewed, have a professional headshot taken, learn about training & academic programs, discover financial support options, and connect with companies and temp agencies looking to hire.

Companies from around the region in fields such as manufacturing, health and medical services, the arts, technology, and more will be on site including Markertek, Children’s Home of Kingston, Greystone Programs, Ellenville Regional Hospital, Global Foundries, The Arc Mid-Hudson, Archcare at Ferncliff Nursing Home, WineRacks.com, Inc., NYCDEP Bureau of Water Supply, and the Ulster County Office of Employment & Training.

SUNY Ulster’s Department of Professional and Continuing Education has a long and successful track record of responding to the needs of regional residents and employers, preparing individuals with the education, skills, and support necessary to bring job seekers and growing industries together to fill rewarding positions. This Career Exploration Expo is aligned with what employers say they need now and in the future.

This event is free and open to the public. Masks are required. For questions, please contact Joe Gonzalez at (845) 802-7165.

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SUNY Ulster Hosts 9/11 Remembrance

November 15, 2021September 1, 2021 by SUNYUlster

August 31, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster invites the community to join its campus community in commemorating the 20^th anniversary of 9/11.

On Friday, September 10, SUNY Ulster will post a Virtual Remembrance Ceremony that will be accessible via the Internet on the College’s YouTube and Facebook Channels. This prerecorded virtual presentation will include remarks from Dr. Alan P. Roberts, SUNY Ulster President; Vice President Kevin Stoner, Professor Ray Raymond, Reverend Dr. Allison Moore of The Pantry at SUNY Ulster, Meg Sheeley, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and SUNY Ulster student government leaders. It will also include a musical performance by SUNY Ulster alumni, Marena Clunie and Alex Herrling.

On Saturday, September 11 at 12:45 p.m. on the SUNY Ulster soccer field, a live commemoration will take place. It will begin with the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard Presenting the Colors, and the National Anthem and America the Beautiful sung by Alumna Marena Clunie. It will be followed by a ceremonial gift exchange from the SUNY Ulster Women’s and Men’s Soccer teams to the visiting team from Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. There will be a moment of silence, guest bagpiper Scott Benson, Hudson Valley Bagpipe, a SUNY Ulster alumnus will play Amazing Grace, and the colors will then be retired.

At 1 p.m., SUNY Ulster’s Women’s Soccer will play against Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

At 3 p.m., SUNY Ulster’s Men’s Soccer will play against Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.

This event is free and open to the public. Visitors attending the event need to check in at the Senate Gym upon arrival where they will complete screening questions and be issued a wristband. All employees and students are required to complete a daily health screening that is accessed through the SUNY Ulster Portal.

SUNY Ulster is requiring face masks throughout campus facilities and grounds regardless of vaccination status. Social distancing for spectators is also highly encouraged during the event. Anyone with signs or symptoms of infectious illness should stay home when sick and/or seek medical care.

Refreshments will be for sale by the SUNY Ulster Varsity Club. For more information, contact Meg Sheeley at sheeleym@sunyulster.edu or 845-687-1946.

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SUNYUlsterSupports.me – Find the Help You Need to Succeed!

August 30, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Support For The Whole Community

SUNY Ulster recognizes that students and their families can’t always locate the services they need quickly enough. Although many resources can be found throughout our student portal and website, sunyulstersupports.me serves as the one-stop-shop for every in-house and local resource available to our students!

SUNY Ulster Supports.me

SUNYUlsterSupports.me is a highly intuitive online resource available to everyone with a computer or cell phone. From academic resources, campus resources, student life, transportation, and so much more- this website is full of resources to help you every step of the way to graduation.

Clearly marked headings and subheadings make it easy to search for the content you need, and direct links take you straight to the page that you need.

As a SUNY Ulster student myself, I gave this new asset a thorough going-over to be able to provide others with my first impression of the site. Overall opinion: I found it to be exceptionally easy to navigate with eye-catching graphics and colors. And, I learned about resources available on campus that I never knew existed! The site is super user-friendly with an abundance of available information with direct links that open in new windows, so you don’t have to maneuver back to the actual site every time you need to look for new resources. So, make sure to check it out and click on every interface to learn about everything from Ulster’s emergency messaging system to Ulster’s Food Pantry, Clubs, Athletic events, and more!

Although it’s not technically an app, you can download a direct link to your phone’s home screen. The website adapts to ANY device’s screen size.

Adding A Link To Your Home Screen

The process to add a link to your phone is simple.

How to create a website link on your Home Screen:

For all I Phone Products

Launch Safari on your device.
Navigate to SUNYUlsterSupports.me
Tap the Share icon (the square with an arrow pointing out of the top) which is usually located at the bottom of your screen.
Scroll down to the list of actions and tap Add to Home Screen (if you do not see this then scroll further and tap Edit Actions, Add, Add to Home Screen).
Type a name for your new shortcut (this will appear under your shortcut on your Home Screen).
Tap Add in the top-right corner of the screen.

For all Android Products

Launch Chrome on your device.
Navigate to SUNYUlsterSupports.me
Tap the Menu icon (3 dots in the upper right-hand corner) and tap Add to Home Screen.
Enter a name for your shortcut which will appear under it on your Home Screen.
Tap Add after creating a name and it will be added.

Go And Explore!

SUNY Ulster prides itself on its ability to serve the community at large. So remember, SUNYUlsterSupports.me serves as the one-stop-shop for every in-house resource available to students! This is just one more way to make higher education available to all!

Check it out…

SUNY Ulster Alumni Art Exhibition- Calling All Alumni!

July 29, 2021 by SUNYUlster

All SUNY Ulster alumni are invited to submit work to be included in the 2021 Alumni Exhibition! The Exhibition will run from October 1st – November 14th, 2021. Alumni can submit up to three pieces for consideration. All artwork must be original, and all media are acceptable.

Eligibility:

Open to all SUNY Ulster alumni- not just Art Majors! Works must have been completed after graduation, preferably within the last three years. Artwork may be 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, video-based, or installation/site-specific.

Entry to this exhibition implies agreement on the part of the sender to the conditions set forth in this prospectus. The deadline to submit is August 27th, 2021.

Media/Specifications:

All work accepted for the show must be ready to hang, self-supporting on a pedestal or the floor, prepared for viewing on a monitor, or ready for display in another specified manner.
Three-dimensional or installation work may include up to 2 additional detail images. Artists submitting video artwork must submit a five-minute clip of the video for review. Potential final acceptance of video work will be determined after viewing the full video.

Submission Format:

● All works must be submitted in .jpg format.
● Submissions will be accepted online only; any submitted work that differs from the digital entry guidelines below may be disqualified.
● All image files must be named exactly as follows: Lastname_Firstname_Titleofwork.jpg
● Important: The names of your image files must not contain spaces or special characters ( – / . # etc). Underscores _ are fine.
● Files must be 72 dpi and no more than 600 pixels on its’ largest side.
● Email files to: Gallery@sunyulster.edu Please include “Alumni Exhibition” in your subject line.

Acceptance of Work:

Alumni whose work is selected for the exhibition will be notified by September 3rd, 2021.

Selected artists are requested to provide a current artist statement to accompany exhibited artwork addressing where you are in your career. Additionally, selected artists are requested to provide information for promotion (3 images, contact information, website, and social media contact).

Accepted work may be delivered in person or shipped postage paid by the artist in appropriate packaging for artwork that is reusable upon return shipment.

Presentation:

Wall-mounted work: Not to exceed 5’ in height or width and 60 lbs.
Installations: May not alter the character of gallery walls, ceiling, or floor.
Pedestals will be provided for 3-D work.
All works must be ready to install. 2-D work must be framed under plexiglass or glass (with exception of works on canvas) and wired with the necessary hanging device attached. Unframed works should be shipped with the appropriate hanging equipment and installation instructions.
The juror or Program Coordinator may withhold works that are misrepresented by digital submission or that are not adequately prepared for display.

Delivery/shipment of accepted work:

● Delivery, shipment, and return of artwork are at the expense and responsibility of the artist.
● Accepted work may be delivered in person or shipped postage paid by the artist in appropriate packaging for artwork that is reusable upon return shipment.
● Deliver all accepted works to:
○ SUNY Ulster Community College
℅ Muroff-Kotler Gallery
491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
● Hand-delivered work should be delivered directly to the Muroff-Kotler Gallery. Delivery times are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
● Shipped artwork will be returned in the packing that it arrives in and must contain information (prepaid shipping label, etc.) for return.
● All packages must include a pre-paid return address label (if the return address label is not included, the address on the original submission form will be used to return the work.)
● If inappropriate shipping materials are used, damaged work will not be covered by the gallery.
● C.O.D. deliveries will not be accepted.
● Please: No Packing Popcorn

●Pick up/Return of Artwork will be from November 15th – 27th, 2021.

Contact Information: Gallery@sunyulster.edu Please include “Alumni Exhibition” in your subject line.

Meet 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.

Joan has exhibited her work in numerous shows around the country and she is included in many private collections. In addition to teaching at RISD, Sonoma State University, and Wheaton College, she is currently a member of the faculty at SUNY Ulster Community College, the Woodstock School of Art, and the owner of Ffolliott Design. She lives and works in Malden-on-Hudson, New York.

Seamless Transfer…Easy as 1,2,3

April 16, 2021April 15, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Where Shall I Go…How Do I Get There?

Entering the world of Higher Education is daunting. Choosing who you want to be at the end is confusing, to say the least. But remember, at the end there is a ray of light beckoning you ever onward.

You have questions, we all do. We are here to help you answer those questions!

If you aren’t sure of your exact path, it’s ok. Get your foundation set at SUNY Ulster and then transfer to your 4- year school armed with everything you need to succeed.

It seems challenging to transfer. As a student, it seems like it is a lot of confusing paperwork and effort.

Do not fear!

SUNY Ulster Makes It Easy!

SUNY Ulster participates in SUNY’s “Seamless Transfer”. This allows students to transfer from any community college to any SUNY campus with all of your General Education requirements and the courses needed toward your major.

This provides thorough guidance to students on what classes to take in order to make a “seamless” transition with minimal deterrents. Most importantly, consult with your advisor regularly to confirm you are on the right track.

Here To Help

Advisors are trained to follow set “paths” to ensure a “Seamless Transfer” for each student. Even if you aren’t entirely sure what route you want to take, your advisor can assist you in completing your General Education requirements and assessing where your interests lie in order to provide the best guidance on your path of learning.

And if you’re just applying to SUNY Ulster, any of our Admissions counselors can get you started in the right direction. If you’re not sure exactly what that path is, they can help you find it!

Don’t hesitate because hesitating too long can cause missed opportunities!

Visit the SUNY Ulster website for more information and get started on your future today!

SUNY Ulster Presents a Virtual Event With Author, Gabriel Bump

March 29, 2021March 24, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Registration is now open for the Herbert H. & Sonia P. Reuner Library Writers Series event with author Gabriel Bump via Zoom on Tuesday, April 6 at 1:15 p.m.

The event, moderated by Goretti Benca, Professor of English at SUNY Ulster, will include a reading, interview, and question and answer period. Copies of Bump’s book will be available for purchase online at the SUNY Ulster bookstore.

Gabriel Bump is the author of Everywhere You Don’t Belong (Workman, 2020), a New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2020 and an Electric Lit Favorite Novel of 2020. The novel follows protagonist Claude, a young Black man born on the South Side of Chicago and raised by his civil rights–era grandmother, who tries to shape him into a principled actor for change; yet when riots consume his neighborhood, he hesitates to take sides, unwilling to let race define his life. He escapes Chicago to go to college, to find a new identity, and to leave the pressure cooker of his hometown behind. But as he discovers, there is no safe haven for a young Black man in this time and place called America.

Bump’s nonfiction and fiction have appeared in Slam magazine, the Huffington Post, Springhouse Journal, and other publications. He was awarded the 2016 Deborah Slosberg Memorial Award for Fiction. He received his MFA in fiction from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He grew up in South Shore, Chicago and now lives in Buffalo, New York.

The SUNY Ulster Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series is a special program that began in 1998 to bring renowned writers to campus every fall. It provides a unique opportunity for SUNY Ulster students and community members to hear award-winning authors read from their work. The series is co-sponsored by the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. and the Macdonald DeWitt Library.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required, Registration Form and Zoom information will be provided upon registration via a confirmation email. To learn more contact Kari Mack by email at mackk@sunyulster.edu.

Claudette Colvin: The First Cry For Justice!

February 22, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Claudette Colvin with text overlay saying: "This is my constitutional right."

She cried for justice long before others.

As A Child…

Claudette Colvin was born on September 5, 1939, to parents that knew they could not financially care for her. She was given in adoption to the Great Aunt and Uncle of her biological mother. Claudette was raised in a very poor black community in Montgomery, Alabama.

As A Teenager…

In 1955 Claudette Colvin was just 15 years old. She had to take the public bus to and from school each day. At this time in our nation’s scandalous history, there were many rules that Black Americans had to abide by. One such rule was that if all of the “white” seats were filled on the segregated busses, then Black passengers had to forfeit their seats and stand at the back of the bus to accommodate the White passengers.

The First Cries Of Injustice…

On March 2, 1955, Claudette was returning home from school. She was sitting in the “colored” seats as per the law. When the bus got too crowded the bus driver demanded that four “colored” seats be vacated to provide seating for the White passenger that was left standing. Claudette, who was pregnant, refused to get up. She had paid her fare, why should she have to? The bus driver got the police and Colvin was forcibly removed from the bus and arrested.

Disappointing Silence…

Oddly, the events of March 2, 1955, took place nine months BEFORE Rosa Parks was arrested for the same offense. Colvin’s mother told her to keep quiet about the injustice because “white people aren’t going to bother Rosa, they like her.”

Colvin recalled from the day of her arrest that, “History kept me stuck to my seat. I felt the hand of Harriet Tubman pushing down on one shoulder and Sojourner Truth pushing down on the other.”

When Colvin was handcuffed, arrested, and forcibly removed from that bus she continued to shout out that her constitutional rights were being violated. She said, of that day, “But I made a personal statement too, one that she [Parks] didn’t make and probably couldn’t have made. Mine was the first cry for justice, and a loud one!”

Colvin was charged in juvenile court with disturbing the peace, violating segregation laws, and assault and battery of a police officer. Claudette was found guilty of all three charges. After an appeal, the charges of disturbing the peace and violating segregation laws were dropped. Sadly, the charge of assaulting a police officer was upheld.

Making Changes…

Colvin went on to be a plaintiff in the famous Bowder v. Gayle court case. After a run through the court system, the United States District Court for Middle District Atlanta declared that the State of Alabama and Montgomery’s laws mandating segregation on a public bus was unconstitutional. The State of Alabama tried to appeal the ruling but to no avail. On December 20, 1956, the court ordered Montgomery and the State of Alabama to end bus segregation permanently.

In later years Colvin was recognized for her actions and contributions to the Civil Rights Movement but, for her, it was almost too little, too late. She has always maintained that she isn’t angry that she didn’t get more recognition at the time, only disappointed.

“I feel very proud of what I did, I do feel like what I did was a spark, and it caught on!”
-Claudette Colvin

To read more about other consequential Black people of history, visit SUNY Ulster’s Diversity page.

Black History Month

February 1, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Here at SUNY Ulster we strive to encourage a diverse atmosphere of inclusion. One of the many ways that we try to achieve this goal is with our robust celebration of Black History Month.

Our Chief Diversity Officer, Candice Van Dyke – London, stated in a recent interview that SUNY Ulster wants to create awareness and open dialogue. We want to focus on the acknowledgment and celebration of Black Americans’ contributions throughout the history of the world. It is her desire that highlighting these contributions will help everyone move away from the one-dimensional view that America has of Black history.

Candice sees Black History Month as a time to recognize and honor the role that Black Americans have played in the foundation of America. This month provides a means of reminding us all what Black Americans have fought for and overcome and the continued battle they face every day for equity and equality.

A Brief History

In 1915, 50 years after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, historian Carter Woodson and minister Jesse Moorland founded the Study of Negro Life and History. This organization was dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and others of African descent.

In 1926 the group sponsored a national Negro History Week. They chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Schools and communities nationwide planned events, celebrations, performances, and lectures to commemorate the event.

Over the next 40 years, mayors and cities across the nation issued yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. Until, in the late ’60s, it became known as Black History Week throughout a number of higher learning institutions.

In 1976 president Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month. He called upon everyone to, “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Every year since 1976 February has been recognized as Black History Month.

SUNY Ulster invites you to view a Black History Month Slide Show.

Pridesgiving 2020

November 3, 2020 by SUNYUlster

In an effort to provide a positive holiday experience to her fellow students, Rae Anderson was inspired to create Pridesgiving – an opportunity for the entire student body to come together and create lasting holiday memories filled with joy.

Many members of the LGBTQ+ community face the holiday season with trepidation and sadness because they lack a supportive and accepting family dynamic. Imagine sitting around a table filled with people who can’t or won’t accept you for who YOU are.

According to Rae, she recognized her own difficulties faced during the holidays. When asked what inspired her creation of Pridesgiving Rae said, “I wanted to provide a positive experience for those who associate holidays with isolation, trauma, hunger, or stress of any kind.”

Pridesgiving 2018

With assistance from the LGBTQ+ advisor, Brandon Burnette, and the Student life Coordinator, Meg Sheeley, the first Pridesgiving came to fruition on November 20, 2018.

The event was a potluck event held in the Student Dining Hall. Then student, Kerri Hostetter, invited her Queer positive choral group, “Key of Q” to provide musical entertainment. The event was well attended by students, guests, staff, and faculty. It was a great success.

Meg and Brandon discussed the outcome and it was decided…Pridesgiving would become an annual event at SUNY Ulster!

Pridesgiving 2019

In an effort to make a cozier, more personal event, Pridesgiving was held in the Student Lounge. In 2019 many more clubs got involved and collaborated to make an amazing event. Stephanie Sensini, from the Business Club, created an amazing graphic that was made into a physical banner to commemorate the event.
The Student Government Organization (SGO) purchased turkeys and Jason from Lessings was kind enough to cook them. “Ready for the Holidays” clothing racks were set up with the supplies and help of those participating in the Start Here. Go Far Boutique. And a staff member, Danielle Wayman, donated beautiful homemade candies.

All of this was complemented by live musical entertainment from “A Judgmental Swarm of Bees”. And once again, the event was an overwhelming success!

Pridesgiving 2020…PRIDE MARCHES ON!

In this year of upheaval and unprecedented change, the tradition will continue. With the efforts of Meg Sheeley, Brandon Burnette, and LGBTQ+ Association President Bailey Savatgy Pridesgiving will continue for its third annual run.

Things will be a bit different this year. It will be a virtual event with students registering to attend. However, do not be discouraged! This is still a free event open to all! Not to mention, those registered will be entered into a raffle drawing for prizes! (Yay, free stuff!)

During this year’s virtual event there will be a slideshow of “SUNY PRIDE MARCHES ON” artwork submissions. They are still seeking submissions of artwork so get those masterpieces submitted!

There are also many items in the works for this year’s event including musical entertainment and guest speakers.

Come and be a part of an amazing, enriching tradition at SUNY Ulster that continues to inspire a spirit of inclusivity and togetherness in this brave new world we face every day!