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

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June 20, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 94 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, reported Dr. Alison Buckley, 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 Spring 2023 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Roaa Aboueida, Sophie McCarthy, Patrick Ruger.
  • Athens:  Arden Johnson.
  • Clifton Park:  Lance Eisele.
  • Connelly:  Colton Arenella.
  • Copake:  Samantha Luca.
  • Cottekill: Daniel Harkin, Desmond Iaia, Gianna Koch.
  • Ellenville: Jacqueline Nunez, Jacquelyn Nunuvero.
  • Gardiner:  Brooke-Lynn Caso, Sophie Sullivan.
  • Germantown:  Valerie Rifenburgh.
  • High Falls:  Ava Allen, Rosa Onderdonk-Knaus, Hiroshi Sawka Hamaguchi.
  • Highland:  Lawrence Dahowski, Kevin Mitto.
  • Hurley:  Hannah Bear, Naava Fox, Kirsten Gudmundsen, Christopher Potter.
  • Hyde Park:  Amandeep Kang.
  • Kerhonkson:  Natasha Hefele, Gillian Marcel, Halyna Nalywayko.
  • Kingston:  Cody Baker, Jeffrey Belardo, Beverly Cullinan, Alexander Dixon, Heather Foster, Alexis Hanauer, Daniel Hickey, Pia Kinsella, Cheyenne Rossler-Demskie, Gabriella Sheth, Kyle Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, Parvin Sultana, Brandi Thomas, Alma Zacarias Mendez.
  • Lake Katrine:  Jacqueline DeLuca, Mikyla Hough, Nicolette Paptsikis.
  • Marlboro:  Maureen Granholm, Jozef Lisiecki.
  • Mt. Marion:  Camren Creisstoff.
  • Mt. Tremper:  Toni Nguyen.
  • Napanoch:  Nicklos Alvarado, Landon Hembdt.
  • New Paltz:  Alicia Hagen, Mark LaBorde, Anthony Mayne, Arianna Moore, Patrick Traver.
  • Newburgh:  Michael Fernandez.
  • Olivebridge:  Christian Amarilla-Barrios, Cheyenne Newton, Aidan O’Donnell.
  • Port Ewen:  Julianna Hornbeck.
  • Rego Park:  Mariia Voianova.
  • Rochester:  Alyssa Welch.
  • Saugerties:  Tiffany Appollonia, Dudley Fyffe, Jacobus Hockx, Alison Lundy, Seth Martin, Ethan Montfort, Ava Salem, Gordon Vought, Kaydee Wagor, Derek White.
  • South Richmond Hill:  Ayesha Ilyas, Maryam Ilyas.
  • Stone Ridge:  Andras Beke, Carmine Carlucci, Emma Gillis, Sydney Nilsen.
  • Tillson:  Kamlesh Baral, Sanjay Basnet, Matt Boughton, Kaitlyn Curran, Vincent Stella.
  • Tivoli:  Jessica Perry.
  • Ulster Park:  Rileigh O’Brien.
  • Wallkill:  Lauren Hall, Gabriella Romero, Penelope Rose, Carol Titus.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Bridget Black.
  • Woodstock:  Jackson DeVito, Benjamin Feinberg.

Part-Time President’s List

 A total of 28 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, reported Dr. Alison Buckley, 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 Spring 2023 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Daniel Milov.
  • Albany:  Trisha Churchill.
  • Bearsville:  Emely Garzonne.
  • Clintondale:  Erica Angelillo.
  • Ellenville:  Janeliz Pellot-Hilerio, Jessica Yushuvayeva.
  • Gardiner:  Annabelle Brutvan.
  • Germantown:  Zoe Winden.
  • Highland:  Olivia Casabura.
  • Hurley:  Thomasina Citron.
  • Kerhonkson:  Jennifer Drouin, Catarina Lutin.
  • Kingston:  Geno Coppola, Denise McIntosh.
  • Lake Hill:  Leah Watt.
  • Marlboro:  Michele Landis.
  • New Paltz:  Benjamin Ambrosini, Ivy Arnade.
  • Newburgh:  Luz Ramirez.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Lindsay Bogart, Shannel Hogue.
  • Saugerties:  Trevor Cashara, Nicholas Lawless, Lehan McStay.
  • Ulster Park:  Vanessa Secore.
  • Wallkill:  Sean Davis, Elliot Morales, Rachael White.

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 121 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 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 Spring 2023 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Logan Erlwein, Mariana Martinez, Daniel Palladino, Devon Pullman.
  • Catskill:  Alexandra Wing.
  • Centerport:  Justin McLaughlan.
  • Chester:  Melanie Rolon.
  • Climax:  Aurora Gandolfo.
  • Connelly:  Margaret Fitzgerald.
  • Cottekill: Emily Handschuh.
  • Ellenville:  Adrian Barros, Laura Bonilla, Maia Cox, Joshua Huamani, Tanvirul Islam, Sameea Khan.
  • Gardiner: Aleese Crocco, Oscar Zandonella.
  • High Falls:  Michael Goodin, Michael Hale.
  • Highland:  Michael Benitez, Aimee Castle, Natasha Kulcsar, Mackenzie Mason, Troy McEwen, Keith Sager, Shelby Woodruff.
  • Hudson:  Amanda Cuerbo.
  • Hurley:  Michael Armanious, Daniel Norman.
  • Kerhonkson:  Skylar Barringer, William Hamling, Kendra Lake, Erica Lunden, Jolan McGrane, Cheyenne Mitchell, Eliza Thurst.
  • Kingston:  Teresa Altomare, Robert Benson, Hannah Bouck, Kaitlyn Bryngelson, Jaiden Campos, Lindzy Carlson, Cheyanne Corbin, Jacob Franklin, Callie Houghtaling, Vera Hrab, Steven Maximowicz, Ceilia McFarland, Jacob Nerone, Emma Odell, Taleema Platts, Ava Riley, Joshua Selle, Steven Spinelli, Justin Winkleman.
  • Lake Katrine:  Katherine Guerra, Chazz LoBianco, Jonathan Traver.
  • Marlboro:  Isabella Vicari.
  • Middletown:  Sarah Connolly, Ryan Lutz.
  • Modena:  Karley Badner, Adriana Zocchi.
  • Napanoch:  Erin Brearley, Michelle Cruz, Valentina Femia, William Freer, Valentina Rivera, Jessica Tisdale.
  • New Paltz:  Aaron Hekking, Riley Hubler, Rachael Kasper, Kylie Mattsen, Eric Pollard, Cameryn Profous, Conrad Rosales, Jacob Schwarz, Maria Shmarina, Kieran Thomas.
  • New Windsor:  James Demshick, Richard Farrow, Anthony Luisi.
  • Olivebridge:  Chasity Bergenn, John Kurz.
  • Phillipsport:  Hannah Irwin.
  • Phoenicia:  Autumn Schouten.
  • Pine Bush:  Erin Meyerson.
  • Port Ewen:  Candice Kelly.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Kyle Keenan, Elizabeth Spallino.
  • Queens:  Alfredo Piedra.
  • Rosendale:  Maria Rodes Arbulu.
  • Roscoe:  Collin Garofolo.
  • Saugerties:  Cole Carey, Khristian Chauncey, Robert Freer, John McConnell, Megan McGovern, Nicole Moorhus, Evan Normann, Aiden North, Ariel Reuss-Panaro, Flynn Steyer, Susanna Svensson.
  • Staten Island:  John Cagle.
  • Stone Ridge:  Elsa McBride, Kylee Pugliese.
  • Tillson:  Riley Denham.
  • Tivoli:  Aliana Pegelow.
  • Ulster Park:  Georgia Johns.
  • Wallkill:  Amanda Bottone, Sabrina Hickey, Lily Hudson, Yulissa Rosello, Joleah Russell.
  • West Hurley:  Nathan Lonstein.
  • West Park:  Lilyanna Palumbo.
  • West Shokan:  Donovan Edinger, HaileyJade Frisenda.
  • Westtown:  Luke McKeon.

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 43 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 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 Spring 2023 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Celeste Atkins, Francine Kambouris.
  • Esopus:  Kaitlin Olivera.
  • High Falls:  Thandiwe St Hill.
  • Kerhonkson:  Amber Larsen.
  • Kingston:  Robert Alsdorf, Katelyn Calo, Tracy-Ann Daley, Josephine Farmer, Colleen Ferry, Sean Herrmann, Regan Miller, Kerrie Noll, Julia Palmer, Erika Rhodes, Maxwell Roque, Cody Seery, Cori Sickler, Marriyum Zulfiqar.
  • Lakeside, CA:  Caitlin Ithier.
  • Napanoch:  Bryanna Rivas.
  • New Paltz:  Marissa Dawson, Margaret English, Bradley Jurain, Lukas Magee, Mark Russo.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Ashley Dajer.
  • Rosendale:  Emily McDowell, Drebra Sterling, Amber Streett.
  • Salt Point:  Isabel Czech.
  • Saugerties:  Christen Padilla, Cheyenne Schoonmaker, Morgan Sperl.
  • Shokan:  Asher Mapstone.
  • Tillson:  Amy Mann.
  • Ulster Park:  Vu Nguyen.
  • Wallkill:  Lamont Beazer, Lindsay Gibbons, Willie Gray, Christopher Willard.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Isabella Ricci.
  • West Shokan:  Skylar Naughton.

SUNY Ulster Faculty and Staff have been awarded the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

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Chancellor's Award Medal

June 5, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is proud to announce four members of the faculty and staff have been awarded the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. These members include; Penny Rifenburgh, Patrick J. McGuire, Suzanne DeWitt, and Virginia “Ginny” Lukasavage.

The Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence are system-level honors conferred to acknowledge and provide system-wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence. These programs underscore SUNY’s commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction, and serving the public good. Through these awards, SUNY publicly proclaims its pride in the accomplishment and personal dedication of its instructional faculty, professional and classified staff across its campuses.

 Penny Rifenburgh portrait  Penny Rifenburgh, an Assistant Professor of English and Department Chair of English, Language, and Philosophy received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. A peer commented, “Since arriving on campus, Penny has been a magnet for students. Penny is warm, welcoming, and generous with the students. Her office is always full of students who simply stop by to say hello. The discussions are often related to classwork; however, Penny always takes time to check in with students on a personal level”. In addition to being a pleasure to work alongside, Penny’s students can agree “She is a passionate professor who is caring and puts in her time for her students.”

 

Patrick J. McGuirePatrick J. McGuire, an Adjunct Faculty member in the Social Sciences, History and Education department received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching. A peer commented, “In the classroom, Pat is humorous, approachable, and informal in a way that puts students at ease and engenders a positive learning experience. He can be relied upon to give his best efforts in all circumstances…”. Students who have experienced his teaching comment, “I am very grateful to have had professor McGuire for this course. He made the material more enjoyable and kept the content very entertaining to keep the attention of the students. I think his methods should be used for all classes!”

Suzanne DeWitt portraitSuzanne DeWitt is an Instructional Assistant for the Biological Sciences department and received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service. “Suzanne has always gone above and beyond for the biology faculty and the college… from preparing reagents and setting up labs to purchasing… She’s the best!” In her peers’ opinions, she is “a super-intelligent, dedicated professional who keeps the Biological Sciences department running smoothly…”

 

 

Virginia "Ginny" Lukasavage portraitVirginia “Ginny” Lukasavage is an administrative assistant in the Arts and English, Language, and Philosophy departments and received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service. When her colleagues were asked for a comment on “Ginny” they had nothing but wonderful things to say. One peer commented “Ginny is sunshine on a cloudy day. She is caring, professional, and an awesome person to work with always.” Another said “Ginny helps improve any situation she sees on campus with active participation, positivity, and genuine kindness. She is an asset to us all.”

Individuals selected for this tribute are the SUNY community’s role models in their respective areas. In acknowledgment of their selection, recipients will be given recognition for the particular award received in the college catalog, a letter, certificate, and a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence Medallion are also bestowed to commemorate selection. Each individual has long lists of impressive professional achievements in addition to their remarkable comradery with the campus community. SUNY Ulster applauds their hard work and effort in going above and beyond for both their colleagues and students.

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SUNY Ulster Student, Marissa Dawson Takes First Place at Business Plan Competition

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

SUNY Ulster Student, Marissa Dawson Takes First Place in Services and Software Category at New York State Annual Business Plan Competition

Dawson outpaces tough competitors from undergraduate and graduate students of four-year universities to secure funding for her new business.

May 25, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – The New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) announces 2023 prizewinners at Venture, NY, and the marquee event for early-stage companies, investors, and innovators hosted by the Upstate Capital Association of New York. SUNY Ulster’s very own Marissa Dawson of New Paltz, a Business & Entrepreneurial Studies student placed first in the Services and Software category.

Since March, Student competitors have been competing at the semi-final competitions hosted by partner colleges and universities held in all 10 regions of New York State. Top teams from each region advanced to the statewide finals. In all, a total of 75 teams placed in the top of their tracks during regional competitions and advanced to the NYBPC Finals. SUNY Ulster was one of only two community colleges to compete in the NYBPC finals.

On April 27, 2023, The NYBPC culminated with student competitors pitching live to judges at the OnCenter in Syracuse, New York. Over the course of the competition, over 150 judges volunteered, setting aside time from their work as venture capitalists, angel investors, investment bankers, experienced entrepreneurs, and leaders from the business community to share their input on these student-led ventures.

Marissa presented her business, Sage’s Sudzee Dudz, which provides horse blanket cleaning. Business Professor, Daniel Boice, was her coach with support from Adjunct Professor, Pat Phelan and the entire SUNY Ulster Business Club. Daniel Boice said SUNY Ulster was the
“only community college represented at the Regional” level. The ten state finalist teams in the Services and Software category included teams from Cornell University, Binghamton University, Wagner College, and many more. Each first place category winner, including Marissa, received not only a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain feedback from industry leaders but also a cash prize.

Marissa said, “Thanks to SUNY Ulster I was given the opportunity to learn about business and entrepreneurship. The bonus launch of my own small business has been a rollercoaster, but it is well worth it.”

Upstate Capital Association President and CEO, Noa Conger Simons said, “This program helps cultivate investable early-stage companies, provides a launch pad for all kinds of new ventures, and develops skills and mindsets that all competitors take forward with them in their careers. Since its inception in 2010, the NYBPC has impacted more than 6,000 students with more than $150 million of economic impact that can be attributed to student-led ventures that have gone through the program and hundreds of innovations that have led to commercialization over the past decade.”

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SUNY Ulster Summer Arts Academy for High School Students

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May 24, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster announces registration for its Summer Arts Academy is now open. We are offering six workshops in a variety of media taught by practicing artists in the field. All workshops will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Digital Drawing + Painting will be held from July 17 – July 20.
    Learn the basics of digital drawing and rendering, how to translate traditional art to screen by utilizing various digital brushes and textures, quick tips and tricks that can simplify the drawing process, as well as what goes into marketing your work to an audience online.

Instructor: Kat Farrell

  • Printmaking will run from July 17 – July 19.
    The Printmaking workshop will introduce you to the three basic types of printmaking: Relief, Intaglio, and Planographic by exploring the techniques of Linocut, Collagraph, and Monotype. This is a hands-on class in which you will use new tools to create and print multiple images while learning the basics of working in a printmaking studio. No previous printmaking experience required.

Instructor: Joan Ffolliott

  • Sculpture: Creating Art in 3 Dimensions will run from July 24 – July 27.
    Together we will investigate the question: “How do you make a sculpture?” You will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials as we explore how art concepts apply to creating in 3 dimensions.

Instructor: Sam Goldberg

  • Digital Photography & Image Editing will run from July 24 – July 27.
    This intensive photography workshop will provide everything for the aspiring photographer. We will take advantage of the extended time together to photograph inside and outside using our cameras to full effect. Learn all about camera functions, camera usage, studio lighting, and printing photographs as well as introductions to photographics artists and how they can teach us how to make powerful images.

Instructor: Seth Rubin

  • Developing Personal Narrative in Drawing runs from July 31 – August 3.
    In this workshop you will learn to use your own objects, photographs, and memories combined with landscapes and text to create more personal story – telling drawings. Classes will center on learning positive and negative drawing techniques in charcoal and graphite.

Instructor: Kristin Flynn

  • Animation 101 also runs from July 31 – August 3.
    In this intro level class, you will learn the basic principles of animation. Using these principles, you will be able to see your animated projects come to life using both traditional and digital techniques. We will then work through various animation exercises to create a demo reel showcasing your animation skills.

Instructor: Cassiopeia Ottulich

To register for any of these courses, a parent or guardian must first complete our online Pre-Registration form. After the form is complete you will receive a registration link to pay for the course(s). For more information, contact Continuing Education at cereg@sunyulster.edu or 845-339-2025, or Christopher Seubert, Fine Arts Visual Arts Department Program Coordinator at seubertc@sunyulster.edu or 845-687-5134.

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SUNY Ulster Holds 59th Commencement on May 20, 2023

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SUNY Ulster Graduate holding up diploma

May 11, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s seventh President, Alison Buckley, Ed.D. will preside over the College’s 59th Commencement on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. on the SUNY Ulster Soccer Field/Louis Berger Athletic Fields on the Stone Ridge campus. President Buckley will present 130 students with a degree or certificate at the Commencement ceremony.

Graduates marching in academic regalia will receive four tickets each for guests to attend the commencement. The Soccer Field will be open for guest seating at 8:30 a.m., and the ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. In the event of light to moderate rain, a decision for the outdoor ceremony to be moved inside will be made and communicated to graduates as soon as possible.

The event will be video streamed live for guests without tickets and can be viewed from any remote location as the ceremony occurs from our website at sunyulster.edu/graduation or from our YouTube channel . The graduating class consists of 429 students. Three hundred twenty-nine (329) will receive associate degrees and 100 will receive certificates. The youngest graduate is 17, and the oldest is 64. Of the class, 73 are graduating with highest honors, 145 are graduating with honors, 3 students are graduating with the Honors Studies program distinction, 7 students are being recognized with the President’s Medal of Highest Honor for earning a 4.0 GPA, and 57 are members of the national honor society Phi Theta Kappa. There are also 21 students graduating as nurses.

Tim Guinee, actor and environmental activist will give the keynote address. 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.

Other speakers include Grand Marshal Kari Mack, Director of library studies, Faculty Marshal Kevin R. Stoner, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty; Deborah Briggs, Board of Trustees Chair; The Honorable Patrick K. Ryan, United States Congressman; The Honorable Michelle Hinchey, New York State Senator; The Honorable Sarahana Shrestha, New York State Assemblymember; The Honorable Jen Metzger, Ulster County Executive; The Honorable Tracey A. Bartels, Ulster County Legislature Chair; Christopher Mikesh, Esq., Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc., Secretary; and Matthew Goodell, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, & Academic Senate Chair.

SUNY Ulster held an inaugural student speaker competition and Logan Erlwein was selected to deliver remarks to his fellow classmates and serve as student marshal.

The Reverend Allison Moore, Ph.D., of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Paltz, will deliver the invocation and benediction. Music will be performed by members of the College Choral Ensemble directed by Janet Gehres, and Old Capital Brass directed by Victor Izzo, Jr.

The security policy does not permit large bags and backpacks. Large purses and diaper bags will be checked. Guests will be asked to leave their strollers in a designated area on the soccer field.

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SUNY Ulster Holds Spring 2023 Music Concerts for April and May

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April 17, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster will hold its second and third ensemble concerts of the spring semester on Wednesday, April 26 and Wednesday, May 3 in the Quimby Theater in Vanderlyn Hall on the Stone Ridge campus. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public.

The April 26 concert will feature the SUNY Ulster College/Community Band directed by Victor Izzo. Dr. Adam Fontana, director of Ensembles at SUNY New Paltz will be the guest conductor and will direct La Fiesta Mexicana by H. Owen Reed. Additional selections are:

    • La Fiesta Mexicana – H. Owen Reed
    • Conga del Fuego Nueva – Arturo Marquez
    • Symphonic Dance No. 3 – Clifton Williams
    • San Antonio Dances – Frank Techeli
    • La Mezquita de Córdoba – Julie Giroux

La Fiesta Mexicana composed in 1954 and established a framework for many concert band compositions using Hispanic musical influences. Although each of the other pieces are unique in their melodic themes, there is a thread commonality that formed the basis for this program.

On May 3, the SUNY Ulster College Chorus directed by Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt will feature a diverse choral program of music from the Renaissance, Zambia, Vocal Jazz, operetta, and 21st Century America. Also performing is the African Drumming Ensemble directed by Paul Chambers, and will be played on traditional African instruments. In addition, this concert will feature performances by the spring 2023 Honors Recital Winners and The SUNY Ulster Jazz Combo Alumni Band.

For more information, please contact Janet Gehres at gehresj@sunyulster.edu.

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SUNY Ulster’s Spring Open House Returns to Campus May 6

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Save the Date, Open House Satursday May 6 9am-12, Stone Ridge Campus

April 10, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster will hold its Spring Open House on the Stone Ridge campus on Saturday, May 6 beginning at 9 a.m. Prospective and accepted students and their families are invited to attend this informative and fun event.

Attendees will be able to learn more about SUNY Ulster’s programs, athletics, student support services, campus life, and more. Visit our College Services Fair, take a campus tour, attend an academic program showcase presented by SUNY Ulster faculty in their academic departments, and learn everything you need to know about our college admissions and registration process.

Prospective students will be able to get help applying to SUNY Ulster, filling out their financial aid applications, and are encouraged to schedule a future one-on-one session with an Enrollment & Success Counselor for guidance through the entire admissions process.

Accepted students will be able to schedule an advisement and registration appointment to complete their fall schedule.

All open house guests will receive a discount on all SUNY Ulster Spirit Wear in the Senators Store, and there will be local Food Trucks on site with refreshments for purchase.

Registration is required for this event. For more information, please contact SUNY Ulster Admissions, Enrollment & Success Center at admissionsevents@sunyulster.edu or (845) 687-5022.

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Dr. Alison Buckley Joins Panel in 2023 AAUW NYS Celebration of College Women Presidents

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April 4, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – The American Association of University Women has invited SUNY Ulster President Dr. Alison Buckley to participate on a panel in their 2023 AAUW NYS Celebration of College Women Presidents. This celebration will be presented via Zoom on Saturday, April 8; from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dr. Buckley will take part during panel II at 11 a.m. where she will discuss her unique experience as SUNY Ulster president, her mentors, and the challenges that appear with incoming academically unprepared students from 2020.

In addition to Alison Buckley, Ed.D., other panelists include Denise A. Battles, Ph.D. from SUNY Geneseo; Katherine S. Conway-Turner, Ph.D. from SUNY Buffalo State University; Kristine D. Duffy, Ed. D. from SUNY Adirondack; Amy Kremenek, D.M. from Tompkins Cortland Community College; Mary C. Toale, Ph.D. from SUNY Oswego; and Lisa Vollendorf, Ph.D. from SUNY Empire State College.

AAUW has been a national, non-partisan, grassroots organization promoting equity and education for women and girls since 1881. This organization advocates for women, helps women pursue graduate studies, and empowers women to challenge sex discrimination.

Dr. Buckley established her presidency of SUNY Ulster in July 2022. Before her role at SUNY Ulster, she served as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. During her time there, Howard was consistently recognized for best practices in the field of enrollment management and had the strongest enrollment among Maryland’s community colleges. Following that Dr. Buckley was Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Connecticut State Community Colleges in New Britain, CT. In this role she was responsible for establishing the strategic enrollment management direction for the state’s community colleges and led the reform efforts for student affairs to ensure all community college students had the support and resources needed to be successful.

Dr. Buckley received a bachelor’s degree from Randolph College, a master’s degree in history and a postgraduate certificate in museum studies from the University of Delaware, an M.Phil. in women’s studies from the University of Dublin, Trinity College, an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a doctorate in organizational leadership studies from Northeastern University.

SUNY Ulster Holds Virtual Financial Aid Workshops

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

SUNY Ulster Holds Virtual Financial Aid Workshops

February 24, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster has scheduled multiple financial aid workshops to be held on Zoom. During the workshop, students can expect to get help from a SUNY Ulster Financial Aid Counselor in completing their 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Registration is required. The workshops will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates:

  • March 9, 2023
  • April 6, 2023
  • May 11, 2023
  • June 1, 2023

 

Please have your 2021 tax information on hand before the workshop begins which includes your W-2 forms, federal tax returns, and any other income or asset documents. For more information, contact Kathleen Hasbrouck at 845-687-5217.

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SUNY Ulster Students Bring Awareness to Fashion Sustainability Options

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SUNY Ulster students looking at the flip book for reuse reduce recycle they made.

After learning the harsh realities of the fashion industry from their professor Kristin Flynn, four first year students at SUNY Ulster sought to bring attention to the harmful impact of ‘fast-fashion’ and the steps we can all take to limit our footprint.

Rosa Onderdonk-Knaus, Jackson Zavala, Arden Johnson, and Izzy Vicari note a few issues with the industry:

  • 8% of global Carbon emissions are due to the fashion industry
  • 10% of microplastics in our oceans originate from textiles
  • 85% of all textiles end up in landfills yearly 

The Fashion industry’s global emissions are expected to double by the end of the decade. “We want to empower people to make choices that help lessen the impact” Vicari said during an interview with Blue Stone Press reporter, Anne Pyburn Craig. The foursome is promoting the old adage, “Reuse, Reduce, Recycle”. 

The students agree that a cultural transition from fast-fashion to sustainable fashion will be a tough but necessary shift. The average person in the United States discards 81 pounds of clothing each year. To put that in perspective, that’s about the weight of a twelve year old child. Instead of tossing clothing into the trash over a rip or missing button Vitari suggests learning some “simple mending”, in fact events like Repair Cafe in Kingston are a wonderful resource to learn these skills. All the students encourage people to recycle properly using Fab Scrap which picks up leftover materials or The Blue Jeans Go Green program that collects denim (made from cotton) so that it can be recycled back to its original fiber state and transformed into something new.

 In addition to reducing our closets turning door, we can all be conscientious when we buy. Pre-loved and gently used clothing from Peoples Place, Lovefield Consignment, and Rock Candy Vintage always have beautiful clothing that you can feel good about purchasing. Finally, turn those old threads into funky new items to give them a new life! 

After learning about the environmental impact of the fashion industry these students are still passionate about the field they’ve chosen, and seem to have valuable ideas and information to share about the future of the fashion industry. Cavala admits she’s “absolutely getting a solid and excellent foundation” here at SUNY Ulster.

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