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

June 7, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

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, 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. 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 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 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

May 25, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

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

May 24, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

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

March 12, 2026May 11, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

May 11, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s seventh President, Alison Buckley, Ed.D. will preside over the College’s 59^th 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

May 10, 2023April 17, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

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

April 11, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

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

April 4, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

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

March 1, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

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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Fall 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists

January 26, 2023 by Dina Pearlman

President & Dean's List illustration of block holding diploma

January 26, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 114 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2022 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 Fall 2022 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

Accord: Roaa Aboueida, Sophie McCarthy, Patrick Ruger.
Bloomington: Maya Todd.
Centerport: Justin McLaughlan.
Clifton Park: Lance Eisele.
Cottekill: Daniel Harkin, Desmond Iaia, Gianna Koch.
Ellenville: Sameea Khan, Alexandra Martinez, Margaret Melanson, Jacqueline Nunez, Janeliz Pellot-Hilerio.
Fishkill: Kaitlyn Bochnik.
Gardiner: Edison DiIorio.
High Falls: Ava Allen, Michael Goodin, Rosa Onderdonk-Knaus, Hiroshi Sawka Hamaguchi.
Hopewell Junction: Jennifer Elie, William Rizzo.
Hurley: Hannah Bear, Naava Fox, Kirsten Gudmundsen, Sarah Kiersted, Carol Ruffini.
Kerhonkson: Danny Fallaha, Natasha Hefele, Berlin Koehler.
Kingston: Cody Baker, Heather Foster, Alexis Hanauer, Zoey Henderson, Daniel Hickey, Mudasir Khan, Pia Kinsella, Damian Nunez, Emma Odell, Samantha Olson, Cheyenne Rossler, Gabriella Sheth, Kyle Sullivan, Parvin Sultana, Justin Winkleman, Alma Zacarias Mendez.
Lake Katrine: Chazz LoBianco, Nicolette Paptsikis.
Marlboro: Isabella Vicari, Frank Zebrowski.
Modena: Adriana Zocchi.
Monticello: Jeanne VanPelt.
Mt. Marion: Carmen Creisstoff.
Napanoch: Michelle Cruz, Landon Hembdt, Megan McGovern.
Newburgh: Michael Fernandez.
New Paltz: Alicia Hagen, Yiwen Jia, Mark LaBorde, Zoe Marks, Anthony Mayne, Arianna Moore, Kieran Thomas, Patrick Traver.
New Rochelle: Adrian Baginski.
Newburgh: Michael Fernandez.
Olivebridge: Cheyenne Newton.
Phillipsport: Hannah Irwin.
Phoenicia: Autumn Schouten.
Port Ewen: Chase Deising, Munchash Sully.
Poughkeepsie: Justice Deliz, Jorge Guerron.
Rosendale: Liam Roddy.
Saugerties: Tiffany Appollonia, Nicole Costello, Alison Lundy, Seth Martin, Jade Meneses, Ethan Montfort, Aiden North, Dana Parr, Ariel Reuss-Panaro, Ava Salem, Susanna Svensson, Pornchanok Tuancharoensri, Gordon Vought, Kaydee Wagor, Derek White.
Shokan: Catherine Stafford.
South Ozone Park: Yasmeen Zaid.
South Richmond Hill: Ayesha Ilyas.
Stone Ridge: Carmine Carlucci, Dominic Carlucci, Emma Gillis, Emmet JeckerByrne, Otto JeckerByrne.
Tillson: Sanjay Basnet, Matt Boughton, Kaitlyn Curran.
Tivoli: Jessica Perry.
Treadwell: Brenden Cairns.
Ulster Park: Rileigh O’Brien.
Wallkill: Lauren Hall, Sabrina Hickey, Tyler Porter, Penelope Rose, Yulissa Rosello, Alexandra Strock.
Wappingers Falls: Aimee Baruch, Devon Hutton.
West Hurley: Violet Ross.
West Shokan: Donovan Edinger.
Woodstock: Asia Gross.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 36 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2022 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 Fall 2022 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

Amenia: Rebecca Venezia.
Gardiner: Cassidy Thacker.
Highland: Alice Dong.
Hurley: Autumn Bear.
Kerhonkson: Amber Shamson.
Kingston: Jeffrey Belardo, Riley Jacobsen, Luis Ramirez, Estelle Smith, Derek Snyder, Mary Sullivan.
Marlboro: Michele Landis.
Milton: Xin Gao, Gabrielle Minard.
Mt. Tremper: Alexandra Bagensie.
New Paltz: Bryce Casamento.
Pine Bush: Michael Finch.
Port Ewen: Ariel Sanchez.
Red Hook: Sonja Heupler.
Rochester: John Jones.
Rosendale: Aurora Gill.
Round Top: Hannah Seebacher.
Saugerties: Madeline Bucci, Adam DiVenere, Dawn Hollis.
Shokan: Hannah Gritman.
Stone Ridge: Wendy Stewart.
Tivoli: Aliana Pegelow.
Ulster Park: Elizabeth Loughlin.
Wallkill: Mark Crowder, Nelson Guzman, Antonio Morales, Manuel Sosa, Jamel Torres, Michael Young.
West Hurley: Meleah Danner.

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 151 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 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 2022 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

Accord: Olin Andrews, Logan Erlwein, Daniel Palladino.
Bloomington: Alessandra Gumaer.
Climax: Aurora Gandolfo.
Clinton Corners: Rebecca Reed, Travis Slater.
Connelly: Colton Arenella.
Cornwall: William Hazard.
Cottekill: Lili Vitek.
Cuddebackville: Amber Martine.
Ellenville: Laura Bonilla, Joseph Cortes, Cherity Hiltz, Tanvirul Islam, Douglas Lewis, Adriana Murray, Jacquelyn Nunuvero, Arianna Sarantapoulas, Ireland Travis.
Esopus: Giana Bradley.
Gardiner: Brooke-Lynn Caso, Aleese Crocco, Avani Schmeltz, Jacob Schwarz, Sophie Sullivan.
Highland: Lawrence Dahowski, Ian Falco, Wilfred Jones, Grace Krug, Natasha Kulcsar, Hunter Lass, Mackenzie Mason, Kevin Mitto, Layla Mosbacher, Jason Willis.
Highland Falls: John Magallanes.
Hopewell Junction: Daniel Sica.
Hurley: Michael Armanious, Erin Lindgren, Christopher Potter.
Hyde Park: Amandeep Kang, Mary Phillips.
Kerhonkson: Skylar Barringer, Italia DeGrote, William Hamling, Gillian Marcel, Eliza Thurst.
Kingston: Sadie Albright, Lea Avery, Patricia Beader, Kaitlyn Bryngelson, Gregory Buono, Uriel Calixto, Anayeli Contreras-Pacheco, Cameron Drake, Syndell Foster, Jacob Franklin, Zamaria Frazer, Gabrielle Gallo, Jake Goodman, Colin Griswold, Brittany Guido, Jacobus Hockx, Vera Hrab, Jeremy Melenciano, Corin Mosack, Cameryn O’Brien, Taleema Platts, Joseph Safford, Joshua Selle, Ava Simonini, Anotida Taziva, Makiya Walker, Trinity Wilson.
Lake Katrine: Veronica Barreto, Katherine Guerra, Brian Lopez.
Marlboro: Tatiana Hickman, Jozef Lisiecki, Ashley Votta.
Middletown: Samantha Maurizzio.
Modena: Karley Badner, Joseph Schofield.
Monroe: Victoria Rivera, Jessie Ryder.
Mount Marion: Johanna Heppner.
Napanoch: Nicklos Alvarado, Valentina Femia, Lya Lutz.
New Paltz: Aidan Grinevics, Jason Harding, Cameryn Profous, Maria Shmarina, Andrew Sykut, Max Zurlini.
New York: Jackson Newby Zavala.
Newburgh: Mariah Conklin, Steven Ortiz.
Olivebridge: Christian Amarilla-Barrios, Chasity Bergenn, Stevie Erceg, John Kurz.
Pine Bush: Hunter DeGroodt, Nicholas Loparrino, Erin Meyerson.
Pine Hill: Raven Ryan.
Pleasant Valley: Joelianice Feliciano.
Port Ewen: Molly Corkery, Aaron Dovel, Rayan Khan.
Poughkeepsie: Kevin Coronel.
Red Hook: Rodrigo Garcia-Hernandez.
Rhinebeck: Michael Venturella.
Rosendale: Sequoyah London, Maria Rodes Arbulu.]
Saugerties: Charlize Avena, Joann Bathrick, Khristian Chauncey, William Deis, Mykhailo Dovzhynskyi, Robert Freer, Kevin Haines, Isaiah Jaegar, Daniel MacIsaac, Nicole Moorhus, Evan Olsen, Kaylie Quinn, Sabrina Whitaker.
Shandaken: Samantha Berryann.
Shokan: Iris Espinoza, Hayden Kothe.
Stone Ridge: Andras Beke, Elizabeth Buley, Adrian Cristian-Fernandez, Naomi Koch, Kya Lowery, Sydney Nilsen.
Tillson: Riley Denham, Devon Lanman, Vincent Stella.
Ulster Park: Jared Carlson, Georgia Johns, Michael Whelan.
Walden: Jillian Rufino.
Westtown: Luke McKeon.
Woodstock: Jackson DeVito, Greta Gottardello, Maria Mazariego.
Wurtsboro: Alexis Ochse.

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 54 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 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 2022 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

Accord: Catharina Christiana, Jeremiah Flaherty, Deowaher Rabanillo.
Bearsville: Daniel Rosenfeld.
Bloomingburg: Jill Sherlock.
Cottekill: Emily Handschuh.
Ellenville: Ottayia Humphrey, Cheyenne Mitchell.
Fishkill: Alexa Ricotta.
Fleischmanns: Gina Barto.
Gardiner: Elizabeth Rivera.
Highland: Jada Gardener, Rhiannon Lucas, Nicole Lynch, Ava Mazzetti, Erik Nelson, Clarissa Sullivan.
Hurley: Elisha Slovensky.
Kerhonkson: Alexus Woinoski.
Kingston: Moira Cleary-Dwyer, Beverly Cullinan, Ashly Felter, Douglas Freeman, Michelle Houghtaling, Steven Maximowicz, Isaura Rivera, Veronica Ruth, Rachel Senate, Linda Williams.
Lake Katrine: Stephanie McClure.
Napanoch: Brooklynn Manning.
New Paltz: Aidan Barritt, David Sparling.
Newburgh: Monserrat Medina.
Rosendale: Elana Kellerhouse.
Saugerties: Ian Brady, Lorrie Carey, Shannon Gelles, Dakota McArdle, Brandon Pendell.
Stone Ridge: Alexa Peck.
Walden: Denise DeSantis.
Wallkill: Ari Apuzzo, Pedro Ayala, Daniel Gonzalez, Joseph Patterson, Joey Reillo, Norman Risden, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Joleah Russell, Emanuel Sangoniyi, Stephen Sakai, Michael Stevens, Gregory Wright

SUNY Ulster Students Bring Awareness to Fashion Sustainability Options

January 24, 2023January 10, 2023 by Kate Olivera

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.