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SUNY Ulster Holds On-Campus Prospective Students Day December 4

November 15, 2021November 12, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Student in Library with Text Overlay saying: Perspective Students Day

November 10, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – High school students and their support systems who want to learn more about the value of a community college education and the SUNY Ulster admissions process can register for Prospective Students Day. The event will take place on Saturday, December 4 starting at 9 a.m. on the Stone Ridge Campus.

The program for this event begins in Quimby Theater located in Vanderlyn Hall and will include:

An introduction to the SUNY Ulster campus and the admissions process
An overview of academic programs and college services including scholarships, financial aid, and transferring to a four-year college
A Start Here, Go Far panel consisting of current students and alumni providing their college experience and perspective
A guided campus tour given by Student Admissions Ambassadors who will share experiences about campus life

All participants will receive a SUNY Ulster swag bag filled with helpful resources. There will also be the opportunity to schedule an individual follow-up appointment with a SUNY Ulster admissions representative to help guide students and answer questions.

Registration is required and can be accessed at sunyulster.edu/visit. For more information, call (845) 687-5022. Masks are required.

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Registration for the Spring 2022 Semester Opens

November 15, 2021November 1, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Student next to Text overlay saying: Register Now Spring 2022

November 1, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – Registration for the Spring 2022 semester will begin on November 1 for continuing students and November 8 for new students. The majority of classes will be taught in-person on the Stone Ridge campus and the Kingston Center with an array of online and remote options, as well.

Continuing students should set up an appointment with their advisor for registering. Newly accepted students will receive a link from the Enrollment & Success Center once all the necessary steps for admissions have been met.

For those interested in attending SUNY Ulster this spring, there is still time to apply. Visit sunyulster.edu/admissions. To attend an admissions event, get a tour of campus, or schedule a one-on-one appointment with an admissions representative, visit sunyulster.edu/visit.

SUNY Ulster is excited to welcome students back to campus safely. There is a vaccine mandate in place for all students. Students are provided information on how to provide proof of vaccination and how to obtain their SUNY VAX Pass in their acceptance packet. In addition, the College maintains strict protocols for all on campus. Face masks are required and social distancing is observed.

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SUNY Ulster Presents a Virtual Event with Author, Pam Houston

October 26, 2021October 21, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Portrait of Reuner Library Writer Series, Author Pam Houston

October 21, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – Registration is now open for the Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series event with author Pam Houston via Zoom on Thursday, November 4 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.

The event, moderated by Kim Wozencraft, adjunct professor of English at SUNY Ulster and SUNY New Paltz, will include a reading, interview, and question and answer period. Ms. Wozencraft is the author of the novel Rush, which was adapted into a film.

Pam Houston is the author of two collections of linked short stories Cowboys Are My Weakness (1994), which was the winner of the 1993 Western States Book Award and has been translated into nine languages, and Waltzing the Cat (1999, reissued 2013), which won the Willa Award for Contemporary Fiction. She also authored two novels, Contents May Have Shifted (2012) and Sight Hound (2006), all published by W.W. Norton & Co.; and three collections of autobiographical essays, Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country (2019), from which an essay will appear in the forthcoming Best American Travel Writing and another essay in the forthcoming Pushcart Prize anthology, A Rough Guide to the Heart (Virago, 2001), and A Little More About Me (Norton, 1999, reissued 2013).

Houston has also edited a collection of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry entitled Women on Hunting: Essays, Fiction, and Poetry (Ecco Press). She is the author of a stage play called “Tracking the Pleiades” and she has written the text for Men Before Ten A.M., a book of photographs by the French photographer Veronique Vialle.

Houston is a Professor of English at UC Davis, directs the literary nonprofit Writing By Writers, and teaches in The Pacific University low-residency MFA program and at writer’s conferences around the country and the world. She divides her time between Davis and southwestern Colorado at 9,000 feet above sea level near the headwaters of the Rio Grande. Copies of Houston’s latest book, Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country will be available for purchase online at the SUNY Ulster bookstore.

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. Once your registration form has been submitted, participants will receive a Zoom link with instructions in their confirmation email. Visit the SUNY Ulster Writer Series page to learn more, or contact Kari Mack by email.

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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.

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.