Achievements

SUNY Ulster Art Students and Faculty Showcase in SUNY Annual Exhibits

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December 20, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – Margaret Melanson (Ellenville, NY) and Arianna Moore (New Paltz, NY) have been selected for the Chancellor’s Gallery Exhibition for 2023. Arianna Moore’s, The Apple and the Pear and Margaret Melanson’s, Portrait of a First-Year were selected for this exhibit. In addition, Margaret Melanson’s piece, Finally, Home has been chosen for the 2023 SUNY Best of the Year Student Art Exhibition.

Margaret Melanson is a Fine Art/Visual Arts student whose artwork, Finally, Home was part of the Spring 2022 SUNY Student Exhibition. This exhibition was then juried by four prominent art experts from around the state who made the selections for the Best of the Year exhibition in the summer. The exhibition has cash awards for the best art works. Margaret was chosen amongst students of all levels from 2- and 4-year art programs in the SUNY system, and judges chose her work as one of the best of the year in the entire SUNY system.  After graduation, Margaret plans to pursue a BFA in Animation/Film.

Arianna Moore, a Sophomore in the Fine Art/Visual Arts program and works as a student aide and intern for both the Community Relations and Fine Arts departments. She plans to apply to SUNY New Paltz as a Graphic Design major after her graduation in the spring.

The two art faculty members chosen to exhibit two pieces each are Joan Ffolliott and Chris Seubert. Courses taught by Joan Ffolliott include printmaking and 3 dimensional design. Chris Seubert teaches drawing and composition and advanced studio, among others.

SUNY creates three exhibitions annually of student and faculty artwork from all the SUNY campuses and creates a fall exhibition & spring exhibition that takes place in SUNY Plaza in Albany. In addition, a Best of the Year exhibition takes place in the NY State Museum.

The Best of SUNY Art Show takes place at the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building in downtown Albany in January 2023. The building is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Those who are interested in viewing the works in the Chancellor’s Gallery are asked to make an appointment by emailing specialevents@suny.edu.

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Marieken Cochius at Muroff-Kotlter from November 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.      

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Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery at SUNY Ulster Presents ‘Guiding the Currents’ works of Marieken Cochius from October 7 through November 29, 2022

Opening Reception Scheduled for Friday November 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.           

October 24, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – The Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery begins its fall season with an exhibition of the works of Marieken Cochius entitled, Guiding the Currents running from October 7 through November 29, 2022. A reception is scheduled for Friday November 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free and is open to the public.

Marieken Cochius’ works are described as meditative, intuitive and often explores growth forms, movement of light and wind, root systems, and animal architecture. The exhibition will include; sculpture, drawings, and paintings.

Marieken Cochius is a Dutch-born artist currently residing in the Hudson Valley. Cochius is recognized for her features in the New York Times, Elle Decor, Columbia Journal, and in over 40 Art/Literary/Poetry/University publications and magazines in the USA and abroad. Many of Cochius’ works have been shown in group exhibitions in local galleries such as Holland Tunnel Gallery, Newburgh, NY and the Lockwood Gallery, Kingston, NY.

The Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For special viewings, call 845-687-5134. For more information, contact Chris Seubert at seubertc@sunyulster.edu.

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Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster Fall 2022 Open House on August 10 to Showcase In-Demand Career Programs

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster Fall 2022 Open House on August 10 to Showcase In-Demand Career Programs

Modern Cut-and-Sew Program and Presentation on the History of Textile Manufacturing in the Hudson Valley Among Newest Offerings

July 27, 2022 – Kingston, NY – The Continuing and Professional Education department of SUNY Ulster is holding an Open House on August 10 from 4-7 pm. It will highlight many of the career programs and courses offered this fall including a new Cut and Sew microcredential.

The Cut and Sew program is ideal for those who want to start their own business or work for one of many Cut and Sew manufacturers in the Hudson Valley. Included will be a presentation by The Reher Center on their Kingston Sews display as well as a display by local Cut and Sew manufacturing company, Community Manufacturing Solutions.

The CNC Operator microcredential was created in response to the need for skilled CNC operators in the Hudson Valley. Working with The Arc Mid-Hudson, this program is inclusive of those in the community with Level I Autism. Comprised of two courses offered this fall: Fundamentals of Metrology and CNC Fundamentals, students will have the opportunity to earn a Haas Certification as well as the CNC Operator microcredential badge within only four months. Brian Healy, Director of Behavioral Health Services at the Arc Mid-Hudson will speak and answer questions that parents or students may have about the program.

NYSDOL registered apprentices and those already working in the manufacturing field can find out about courses to advance their careers.

CASAC instructor, Lisa Babb will present from 5-6 pm on the CASAC program starting this September. Included will be an overview of the course material and OASAS requirements to practice in NYS.

A free GED class will be held from 5-6 pm and again from 6-7 pm for those looking to try a class before registering.  Instructor Joann Dayton-Wolf will be available to answer questions about the program.

A free English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) class will be held from 5-6 pm and again from 6-7 pm for those who would like to sample a class before enrolling.

Many scholarships and grants are available to enable those in the community to train for a manufacturing career at little to no cost. Courses include CNC Programmer, CNC Operator, Advanced CNC, Fundamental Concepts of Metrology, Certified Production Technician, and Electrical Theory. Barbara Ann Livermore Reer, Assistant Dean for Workforce will be on hand to discuss scholarships and answer questions.

Program Coordinators will be on hand to assist potential students with questions on programs and registration for fall courses.

For more information, call the CE office at 845-339-2025.  To register for one of these info sessions, visit bit.ly/cefallinfosessions22.

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SUNY Ulster Alumni Add Innovative New Classes to Art Department Curriculum             

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June 23, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – Curatorial Studies and Music of the World are two new classes being introduced at SUNY Ulster for fall 2022. Taught by arts department alumni Allison Constant ‘09 and Paul Chambers ‘11, both courses provide an introduction to their topics with hands-on experience.

Curatorial Studies address all aspects of curating a contemporary art exhibition using the College’s Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery as the classroom. Local artists together with students will research, discuss, reflect, and analyze information and works of art. Students will participate in artist studio visits, image collection and management, exhibition planning and layout, promotion and social media, and the organization of an exhibiting arts lecture and educational programming for students and community members. Students will also visit local galleries, museums, and art events and engage with the local art community. The culmination of this class will be an exhibition in the Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery.

Allison Constant graduated from SUNY Ulster with an Associate’s degree in Fine Arts/Visual Arts in 2009 and continued her studies at SUNY New Paltz where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in both Painting and Drawing and Photography. She is the owner and founder of ARTBAR Gallery in Kingston where she has curated over 100 exhibitions. Allison loves the challenge of creating exhibits that are visually thoughtful with the viewers’ perspective in mind and is excited to share her skills and experiences as a curator and gallerist in the upcoming Curatorial Studies class.

Music of the World is an introduction to the concepts of ethnomusicology. It encompasses a range of musical styles from nonwestern regions of the world including Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East. An emphasis is placed on learning to perform and listen to various genres that will lead to an understanding of how music reflects influences from culture and society. Traditional instruments will be incorporated into the class as students learn to understand the cultural significance of music and how geography and historical events contribute to musical development.

Paul Chambers graduated from SUNY Ulster in 2011 with an Associate’s degree in Music. He then attained his Bachelor’s degree in music education and Master’s degree in percussion performance from SUNY Fredonia. In addition to his role as an adjunct instructor at SUNY Ulster, he is ensemble director of the championship-winning Arlington High School Marching Band and Winter Percussion Ensemble. He is in demand as a performer throughout the Hudson Valley in a variety of professional orchestras, musical theater organizations, and jazz ensembles, including principal positions with the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra and Woodstock Playhouse.

Other performance highlights include being selected as a member of the International Marimba Orchestra for the 2021 Percussive Arts Society International Convention. He won a position in the inaugural World Percussion Group of 2016, which is an ensemble, conceived to give wide-reaching exposure and experience to the most promising up-and-coming percussionists around the world. He is an avid performer, researcher, and clinician of traditional African music. He studied abroad in Ghana on three separate occasions and, in 2016, was awarded a Fulbright grant to document and study traditional music in South Africa. The resulting research is published in the academic journal, African Music.

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Pre-Apprenticeship Microcredential Leads to Job Interview after Just 15-Weeks

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

July 22, 2021 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster announces an Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Microcredential for those looking to start a career in Advanced Manufacturing.  Students can complete this program by attending class one day per week for 15 weeks. At the end of the 15 weeks, local manufacturing companies looking to hire local talent will interview students who successfully complete.

Courses within the Pre-apprenticeship Microcredential include MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) and Fundamental Concepts of Metrology.

Students in the Certified Production Technician (CPT 4.0) program will learn the core skills they need to work in advanced manufacturing production in one of many Hudson Valley companies. Students who successfully complete all training components will earn a nationally-recognized certification that prepares them to work as a front line technician with opportunities to move into more advanced manufacturing production positions.  This program is ideal for individuals with limited or no prior knowledge of manufacturing who wish to begin a career in this high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry.

The CPT 4.0 program consists of four individual certification exams:

  • Safety
  • Quality Practices & Measurement
  • Manufacturing Processes & Production
  • Maintenance Awareness

Students will also take Fundamental Concepts of Metrology.  This course teaches students to interpret the symbols and measurements that appear on technical drawings as necessary for machine operators, supervisors, inspectors, and other manufacturing personnel. The course will incorporate team-based skill training and understanding the environment of a manufacturing company.

SUNY Ulster created this microcredential with support from local manufacturing companies who continue to increase production and add jobs. Students within this program will have the opportunity to meet with local employers during the program, apply for work-based learning experiences, and interview for open positions.

The program begins on August 26 and the registration deadline is August 20. For more information or the potential to receive tuition assistance for the program, please call SUNY Ulster’s registration team at 845-339-2025.

 

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Summer Open Houses in Business, Criminal Justice, and Environmental Studies

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June 23, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – Registration is open for three open houses on SUNY Ulster’s Business, Criminal Justice, and Environmental Studies programs. Scheduled via Zoom at 5 p.m. to accommodate those who have summer or full-time jobs, these sessions will provide information on each program’s degrees, job outlook, financial aid and scholarships, internships, and more.


Environmental Studies Open House
Tuesday, July 6 at 5 p.m.
Discover how a degree in Environmental Studies prepares students for transfer to a four-year college and an in-demand career in the Hudson Valley and Catskill Watershed Region. Register at sunyulster.edu/environmentalstudies to receive the Zoom link.

Criminal Justice Open House
Thursday, July 15 at 5 p.m.

Gain information on how SUNY Ulster’s Criminal Justice degrees lead to a rewarding career in local and state law enforcement, corrections, and private sector investigative and public safety careers. Register at sunyulster.edu/criminaljustice to receive the Zoom link.

Business Department Open House
Thursday, July 15 at 5 p.m.

Learn how a business degree, certificate, or microcredential can lead to a flexible career with upward mobility. Register at sunyulster.edu/businesscareers to receive the Zoom link.

SUNY Ulster has developed a long and successful track record of offering two-year, as well as shorter skills-building certificates and microcredentials in fields with long-term growth projections for the region. In addition, the college will award over $500K in scholarships this year. Together with financial aid, over 70 percent of SUNY Ulster students graduate with no debt.

For questions about these Open Houses, any other SUNY Ulster program, or the admissions process, email esc@sunyulster.edu or call (845) 687-5022.

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Announcing President’s and Dean’s Lists for Spring 2021

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June 17, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 108 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester, reported Dr. Alan P. Roberts, 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 2021 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Joseph Silva, Lauren Skeen.
  • Boiceville:  Derek Boyle.
  • Brewster:  Robert Mancini.
  • Connelly:  Rebecca Shaw.
  • Ellenville:  Quinn Avery, Kyle Guiney, Isabella Ligotino, Jasmin Nunuvero, Faith Swanson.
  • Flushing:  Kaja Deren.
  • Gardiner:  Kenneth Raines.
  • Grahamsville:  Monica Kennedy.
  • Highland: Steven Long, Christopher Mack, Calen Sullivan, Alexander Torres.
  • Highland Mills:  Sarah Parker.
  • Hopewell Junction:  Megan Steubing.
  • Hurley:  Colter Mazur, Brian McCorkle, Morgan Quinn, Nicholas Stott, Jacob Studt, Brooklyn Zeh, Bixin Zhang.
  • Kerhonkson:  Juliana Bonelli, Jennifer Callan, Madeleine Callan, Olivia DeGraw, Laura Heath, Berlin Koehler, James Thompson, Casey Tuero.
  • Kingston:  Ashley Anaya, Donna Carmody, Mary Curran, Haley DeCicco, Heather Foster, Giovanina Giordano, Katie Hagen, Kerrie Hockx, Kyle Kolodziejski, Owen O’Connor, Hannah Ortman, Courtney Perry, Afeefah Peters, Julia Simonini, Evan Smith, Sophie Temple, Erick Terrell, Grace Tremper, Leah Wilkins, Kylie Williams, Kaitlyn Zoller.
  • Lake Katrine:  Linnea Detweiler, Andrew Hoben, Dominick Policastro, Jayna Ramesh, Robert Stoutenburg, Justine Suarez, Jonathan Traver.
  • Massapequa Park:  Jack Murphy.
  • Middletown:  Elizabeth Leonardi.
  • Milford:  Tyler Wagner.
  • Milton:  Xin Gao.
  • Monroe:  Thomas Gomez.
  • Mt. Tremper:  Megan Sorbellini.
  • New Paltz:  Lucy Arnade, Maya Becker, Shawn Becker, Alicia Hagen, Keaton Hemminger, Jacob Nielson, Gregory Renner, Tyler White.
  • Newburgh:  Estefania Lopez, Aliandra Sanchez.
  • Olivebridge:  Deanna Carr.
  • Pine Bush:  Abigail Caldwell, Caterina Salazar, Lorelei Siegel.
  • Port Ewen:  Natalie Robinson.
  • Port Jervis:  Conner Decker.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Sierra Madison, Leanna VanWassenhove.
  • Red Hook:  Ciciley Haslem.
  • Saugerties:  Jackson Baker, Constantine Fyffe, Natasha Hastings, Jordan Kennedy, Emma Larson, Kerstyn Shultis.
  • Shokan:  Annie VanKleeck.
  • Staten Island:  Sarah Gela.
  • Stone Ridge:  Jessica Hernandez.
  • Tillson:  Emma Britten, Chloe Faoro, Alexander Herrling, Saara Pulkkinen, Matthew Smith, Maria Tanjila.
  • Tivoli:  Jonathan Rhea.
  • Wallkill:  Shana Hager, Kaitlin Sprankle.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Mahalia Portocarrero, Robin Reiners.
  • Wroclaw:  Aleksander Zima.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 37 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester, reported Dr. Alan P. Roberts, 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 2021 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Gardiner:  Jillian Cohen, Michael Makely.
  • High Falls:  Kodi Favreau, Hiroshi Sawka Hamaguchi.
  • Highland:  David Gaines.
  • Hopewell Junction:  Melody Sanni-Thomas.
  • Kerhonkson:  Sabrina Hartless, Cassidy Schuman.
  • Kingston:  Megan Carpinelli, Summer Donaldson, Quincy Mathis, Jillian Pacheco, Catherine Ray, Tracy Sutton, Brandi Thomas, Samantha Wolven.
  • Milton:  Rachel Cerchiara.
  • New Paltz:  Eliana Correll, Calla Savelson.
  • Pine Bush:  Cassia Bodon.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Joseph Ferrante.
  • Red Hook:  Katherine Hardeman.
  • Saugerties:  Trevor Cashara, Brandon Drescher, Theodore Morrow, Leah Podmayersky.
  • Schoharie:  Kelly Shultes.
  • Stone Ridge:  Sarah Greene.
  • Syracuse:  Rachel deVito Piscicelli.
  • Tivoli:  Aliana Pegelow.
  • Wading River:  Krystal Keillor.
  • Walkill:  Ray Ray Conner, Vernon Parker, Joseph Patterson, Kenneth Williams.
  • Woodstock:  Maxwell Levin, Duane Spearman.

Full-Time Dean’s List

 A total of 147 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 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 2021 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Jeremiah Flaherty.
  • Bloomingburg:  Ayanna Acosta.
  • Boiceville:  Craig Entwistle.
  • Bronx:  Kelvin Gutierrez.
  • Brooklyn:  Moshe Canty.
  • Cohoes:  Lauren Benoit.
  • Connelly:  Zachary Helzer.
  • Cornwall:  Logan Colandrea.
  • Ellenville:  Thomas Shadd, Hannah Stanforth, Madison Stone.
  • Esopus:  Emilie Aebi.
  • Fishkill:  Alexa Ricotta.
  • Glasco:  Madison Suardy.
  • High Falls:  Jordan Creegan.
  • Highland:  Tiffany Claud, Michele Sandy, Adelyn Saravia.
  • Highland Falls:  John Magallanes.
  • Highland Mills:  Daniel Heffner.
  • Hurley:  Christina Osterhoudt, Elsa Weyeneth.
  • Hyde Park:  Brittney Cora.
  • Kerhonkson:  Cassandra Quick.
  • Kingston:  Joshua Alvarez-Mapes, Moriom Amy, Franches Kyla Asenjo, Rebecca Becvar, Rebecca Bradford, Mehdi Chamas, Rachel Collins, Fatima Contreras-Pacheco, Scarlett D’Arcy, Ashly Felter, Abel Flores, Erich Funccius, David Harris, Callie Houghtaling, Riley Jacobsen, Sophia Kearney, Allen Kozlowski, Elizabeth Lemus, Danny Martinez, Aaron Martino, Joshua Moon, Nathaniel Newkirk, Casey Ngo, Dominic Nichols, Saul Ortiz, Ryan Owens, Dhyey Patel, Saira Ramirez, Da’Jour Schleede, Olivia Schmidt, Larissa Shaughnessy, Iris Veasey.
  • Lake Katrine:  Kyle Burke, Olivia Hoben, Ceasar Martinez, Caitlin Whittaker.
  • Livingston Manor:  Jessyca Wolcott.
  • Malta:  Reed Rudowsky.
  • Marlboro:  Antonio Asprea, Tatiana Hickman.
  • Middletown:  Samantha Maurizzio.
  • Montgomery:  Jessica Heddricks, Rebecca Hoeffner, Jessica Schick.
  • Monticello:  Scott Brett.
  • Mount Marion:  Jordann Mayr, Dawson Wood.
  • New Paltz:  Attiyah Anderson, Andrew Barrese, Lauren Buther-Jones, Lisa Butler, Jordan Carboy, Connor Domitrovits, Alexander Hill, Samantha Judge, Joan Korey, Elizabeth Medrano, Kylie Standish, Andrew Sykut, Mariabella Todaro, Taylor Venditti, Brianna Verney.
  • New Windsor:  Elizabeth Grace.
  • Newburgh:  Alexandra Martens, Jason Tolentino.
  • Olivebridge:  Audrey Delessio.
  • Pine Plains:  Holly Bay.
  • Port Ewen:  Keelana Bost, Dakota Terpening-Marino, Ishmael Torres-Jones, Matthew Wenzel.
  • Port Jervis:  Jailynn Gonzalez.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Ryan Kozlowski.
  • Red Hook:  Malia DiGugno, Rodrigo Garcia-Hernandez.
  • Rensselear:  Jordan Kennedy, Christine Magzul.
  • Rhinebeck:  Abigail Raymond.
  • Rock Tavern:  Elizabeth Rauschenbach.
  • Ronkonkoma:  Trevor Adamo.
  • Rosendale:  Aurora Gill.
  • Saugerties:  Joann Bathrick, Benjamin Coniguliaro, Brittany Decker, Noah Doyne, Anna Larson, Maximilliano Martinez, Jenifer Monroy, Jorge Monroy-Argueta, Madison Ryan, Liam Schoonmaker, Morgan Sperl, Kasey Thomas, Bryan Webber, Donald Yonta, Jackie Zhang.
  • Shokan:  Daniel Benson, Alizay Shah.
  • Spring Glen:  Jasmine Doolittle.
  • Staatsburg:  Jolene Region
  • Stone Ridge:  Olivia Avello, Andy Coache, Allison Klock, Naomi Koch, Margaret Priest.
  • Tillson:  Brooke Davis.
  • Ulster Park:  Christine Barrett, Lisa Caston, Heather Metzger-Brodhead.
  • Walden:  Rory Halpin.
  • Wallkill:  Sean Gustafson, Olivia Lukach, Daniel Matthews, Brandon Overfield, Veronica Pedillo.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Skylar Carpentieri, Alexandria Natonio.
  • West Hurley:  Samuel Buono, Mercy Danner, Edward Moran.
  • West Shokan:  Sara Beckwith.
  • Willow:  Carrie Higgins.
  • Woodstock:  Greta Gottardello.

 

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 42 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 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 2021 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Deowaher Rabanillo.
  • Bearsville:  Kainoa McElroy.
  • Clintondale:  Lukas Magee.
  • Ellenville:  Monica Johnson.
  • Esopus:  Marianne Sadecki.
  • High Falls:  Thandiwe St Hill.
  • Highland:  Ndeye Ndiaye.
  • Kerhonkson:  Rebecca Banks, Jason Burnett, Douglas Reisinger, Brendan Stanley.
  • Kingston:  Colleen Ferry, Biranesh Krempl, Marissa Markle, Anna Parks, Cori Sickler.
  • Lake Katrine:  Ebony Pemberton.
  • Long Branch:  Michael Bergeron.
  • Milton:  Dulce Ward.
  • Modena:  Rebecca Baptista.
  • New Paltz:  Samantha Ness, Jeremy Warg.
  • Olivebridge:  Meranda Gregio.
  • Port Ewen:  Jessica Mauer.
  • Port Jervis:  Natalie Hayes.
  • Red Hook:  Erik Mathews, Kelly Schloemer.
  • Rosendale:  Sequoyah Williams.
  • Saugerties:  Stephen Dodig.
  • Shokan:  Asher Mapstone.
  • Tillson:  John Klepeis, Lisa Kozack.
  • Wallkill:  Mark Crowder, Antonio Morales, Norman Risden, Willie Smith, Benjamin Yanus.
  • West Hurley:  Autumn-Lynne Aarons, Kaitlynn Cobey, Meleah Danner, Santo Harris.
  • West Shokan:  Christine Cox.

Drive In Arts Exhibition at SUNY Ulster on April 30

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April 13, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is holding a Drive In Arts Exhibition on April 30, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Rain date is May 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

On exhibit will be art from SUNY Ulster’s first and second year arts program students including Fashion Design, Fine Art/Visual Art, and Music. When visitors drive onto the SUNY Ulster campus, they will be guided through the outdoor exhibits by directional signage, a printed program, and by dialing into a specifically designated radio station to learn more about the works, educational programs, and to hear the performing ensembles.

The Fine Art/Visual Art program is a foundation-based program preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions or career entry. On view will be first-year student paintings, drawings, photography, design, and printmaking. Second year students will display their transfer/career portfolio projects. Second-year students will be finishing their Bachelor degrees at the School of Visual Arts, SUNY New Paltz, and SUNY Fredonia, among other colleges.

The Fashion Design program will be showing pencil skirts and button down shirts that highlight the pattern-making, sewing, and construction skills by first-year students. Second-year graduating students will show their final collections: a coordinated group of garments with tops, pants, dresses, and coats that include a focus on surface decorations including embroidery, applique, and patchwork. Graduating students will be transferring to the Fashion Institute of Technology, Savannah College of Art and Design or SUNY Oneonta to complete their four-year degrees.

The Music program will feature several of their performing ensembles available to students and community members including the SUNY Ulster Community Band, Jazz Ensemble, College Chorus, and Guitar Ensemble. Some of the four-year institutions music program students are transferring to include SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Potsdam, Ithaca, and Bard.

To keep traffic flowing, interested attendees are required to register and choose a convenient time slot.

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Drive in Arts Exhibition

President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2020

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February 8, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 115 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2020 semester, reported Dr. Alan P. Roberts, 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 2020 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Celeste Atkins, Sydnee Rider.
  • Bloomingburg:  Laina Silliman.
  • Boiceville:  Derek Boyle.
  • Eddyville:  Lauren McConnell.
  • Ellenville:  Jasmin Nunuvero, Thomas Shadd, Madison Stone.
  • Esopus:  Emilie Aebi.
  • Gardiner:  Lindsey Canavan.
  • Germantown:  Carrington Wood.
  • High Falls:  Lennon Bass, Paige Bogart, Jordan Creegan.
  • Highland: Eryl Bevan, Christopher Mack, Calen Sullivan.
  • Highland Mills:  Sarah Parker.
  • Hopewell Junction:  Megan Steubing.
  • Hurley:  Brian McCorkle, Matthew Pisano, Morgan Quinn, Brooklyn Zeh.
  • Kerhonkson:  Jennifer Callan, Kaja Deren, Jenni Garrison, Laura Heath, Berlin Koehler, Amber Larsen, Andrea Mendoza, Ramona Saft, James Thompson, Casey Tuero, Aylin Tuna.
  • Kingston:  Ashley Anaya, Homero Campos, Steven Cina, Fatima Contreras-Pacheco, Haley DeCicco, Mikayla Diacovo, Samuel Goldberg, Whitney Heredia-Leon, Anders Iaconelli, Riley Jacobsen, Owen O’Connor, Dhyey Patel, Louise Polk, Evan Smith, Sophie Temple, Elmo Tinti, Grace Tremper, Leah Wilkins, Kylie Williams.
  • Lake Katrine:  Frances Detweiler, Andrew Hoben, Olivia Hoben, Jayna Ramesh.
  • Marlboro:  Michael Greco, Daniela Lo Piccolo.
  • Massapequa Park:  Jack Murphy.
  • Middletown:  Savino Citriniti.
  • Modena:  James Fazio.
  • Montgomery:  Rebecca Hoeffner.
  • Monticello:  Scott Brett.
  • New Paltz:  Lucy Arnade, Maya Becker, Noah Cotant, Marissa Dawson, Lily Jones-Guida, Summer Mohrmann, Jennifer Navarro, Gregory Renner, Maya Todd.
  • Newburgh:  Christian Diorio.
  • Olivebridge:  Deanna Carr.
  • Pine Bush:  Jocelyn Siegel, Lorelei Siegel.
  • Pine Plains:  Holly Bay.
  • Port Ewen:  Dakota Terpening-Marino, Matthew Wenzel.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Sierra Madison.
  • Red Hook:  Malia DiGugno.
  • Rensselaer:  Jordan Kennedy.
  • Saugerties:  Isabel Arter, Jackson Baker, Mercy Danner, Sabrina Fales, Charles Johnson, Anna Larson, Michael Quinn, Kerstyn Shultis, Julia Voerg.
  • Shokan:  Jack Dornan, Alizay Shah, Annie VanKleeck.
  • Staatsburg:  Jolene Region.
  • Stone Ridge:  Andy Coache, Jessica Hernandez.
  • Tillson:  Emma Britten, Chloe Faoro, Alexander Herrling, Saara Pulkkinen, Matthew Smith, Sky Van Laan.
  • Tivoli:  Jonathan Rhea.
  • Wallkill:  Carly Coddington, Sean Gustafson, Shana Hager, Olivia Lukach, Johny Vela.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Krysta Beneway, Alexandria Natonio.
  • Washingtonville:  Isabella Zeoli.
  • Woodstock:  Daniel Mintz.
  • Wroclaw:  Aleksander Zima.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 43 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2020 semester, reported Dr. Alan P. Roberts, 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 2020 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Bloomingburg:  Jill Sherlock.
  • Callicoon:  Amelia Brooks.
  • Cornwall-on-Hudson:  Nicole Riccardi.
  • Croton-on-Hudson:  Gretchen Grimm.
  • Ellenville:  Jordan Dickman.
  • High Falls:  Sloane Lapointe, Dylan Passaretti.
  • Highland:  Farrah Ogelle, Jamie Sealund.
  • Hurley: Marleis Rosier.
  • Kerhonkson:  Elizabeth Perez.
  • Kingston:  Sadie Gordon, KellyAnn Palazzolo, Drew Soshensky, Graham Soyer, Justine Suarez, Bailey Vines. 
  • Lake Katrine:  Hongyan Liang, Joanna Munley.
  • Milton:  James Kuha.
  • New Paltz:  Benjamin Ambrosini, Henry Ferland, Sharon Otis, Cori Sherow, Darren Unger.
  • Port Ewen:  Erica Fautz.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Tierney Braden, Sharmane Hogue.
  • Red Hook:  Jeffrey Shea, Gabriela Vasquez.
  • Rosendale:  Emily McDowell.
  • Round Top:  Hannah Seebacher.
  • Saugerties:  Dawn Hollis, Blake Hopper, Lisa Hunter, Mateo Mercado.
  • Shokan:  Lily Savatgy, Quinn Savatgy.
  • Staten Island:  Sarah Gela.
  • Stone Ridge:  Amelia Capen.
  • Utica:  Victoria Celella.
  • West Park:  Heather Travis.
  • Wurtsboro:  Jada Adams.

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 153 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 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 2020 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Gwen Cutaia, Jeremiah Flaherty, Ailene Lynch, Kevin Riopelle, Joseph Silva, Lauren Skeen, Neva Suszcynski.
  • Arkville:  Matthew Van Valkenburg.
  • Beacon:  Michael Ganz, Marissa Schiller.
  • Bloomingburg:  Saige Mae Reisert.
  • Bloomington:   Heather Williams.
  • Cohoes:  Lauren Benoit.
  • Connelly:  Zachary Helzer, Rebecca Shaw.
  • Cornwall:  Logan Colandrea.
  • Cragsmoor:  Jasmine Doolittle.
  • Ellenville:  Quinn Avery, Lucas Benton, Kyle Guiney, Hasan Lewis, Isabella Ligotino, Bianca Sorbara, Henry Spencer, Zachary Sticco, Faith Swanson.
  • Gardiner:  Joshua Clinton, Aleese Crocco, Kenneth Raines.
  • Glasco:  Kyle Whittaker.
  • Highland:  Michele Sandy.
  • Highland Mills:  Daniel Heffner.
  • Hopewell Junction:  Vipin Mathew.
  • Hurley:  Carly Harjes, Bixin Zhang.
  • Kerhonkson:  Madeleine Callan, Olivia DeGraw, Adrian Politano, Cassandra Quick, Patricia Tetta, Aaliah Williams.
  • Kingston:  Brandon Albertson, Moriom Amy, Rebecca Bradford, Christian Brake, Donna Carmody, Jeremiah Childs, Christopher Coddington, Rachel Collins, Cheyanne Corbin, Mary Curran, Scarlett D’Arcy, Ashly Felter, Giovanina Giordano, Jonathan Guerra-Ruiz, Isaias Herrera, Callie Houghtaling, Sophia Kearney, Zarar Khan, Allen Kozlowski, Chyna Leghorn, Elizabeth Lemus, Heather Metzger-Brodhead, Joshua Moon, Dominic Nichols, Brandon North, Madison Olson, Jerilynn Organtini, Courtney Perry, Salaudeen Roots, Da’Jour Schleede, Olivia Schmidt, Muhammad Shabbir, Larissa Shaughnessy, Julia Simonini, Marissa Trojan, Iris Veasey.
  • Lake Katrine:  Kyle Burke, Meghan Ede, Dominick Policastro, Jonathan Traver.
  • Latham:  Toni Fusco.
  • Livingston Manor:  Jessyca Wolcott.
  • Malta:  Reed Rudowsky.
  • Marlboro:  Tatiana Hickman.
  • Milton:  Xin Gao.
  • Modena:  Dean Clarke.
  • Mount Marion:  Jordann Mayr.
  • New Paltz:  Andrew Barrese, Shawn Becker, Isabella Brill, Lisa Butler, Jordan Carboy, Caleb Carr, Samantha Judge, Elizabeth Medrano, Taylor Venditti, Nicole Wasylak.
  • New Windsor:  Elizabeth Grace.
  • Newburgh:  Andres Arestin, Ashley Yonnone.
  • Olivebridge:  Troy O’Connor.
  • Pawling:  Gabriella Delaski.
  • Pine Bush:  Bernadette Cambareri, Brendan Conklin, Logan DeVries, Adam Grass, Caterina Salazar.
  • Port Ewen:  Christopher Nguyen.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Meagan Flynn.
  • Red Hook:  Ciciley Haslem, Colin Herdina, Jonathon Torres.
  • Rosendale:  David Reid, Brandon Staccio.
  • Saugerties:  Elizabeth Cirafice, Shyanne Clark, Joseph Comito, Skylar France, Amber Freeman, Jevaughn Hastings, Emma Larson, Maximilliano Martinez, Jenifer Monroy, Jessica Plonski, Annike Rell.
  • Shokan:  Acarya Baker, Brandy Blasioli.
  • Stone Ridge:  Kelly Armour, Olivia Avello, Naomi Koch, Raymond Leahey, Anne Palmer, Margaret Priest.
  • Tillson:  James Newman, Maria Tanjila.
  • Ulster Park:  Christine Barrett, Makayla Fryling, Caitlin Sarubbi.
  • Unionville:  Cassidy Iasello.
  • Wallkill:  Patrick Dommermuth, David Fernandez, Julia Graziano, Veronica Padilla, Malvin Rivas.
  • Wanaque:  Tyler Guadagno.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Mahalia Portocarrero.
  • Warwick:  Kyle Smith.
  • West Hurley:  Samuel Buono, Kimberly Kearney.
  • Willow:  Carrie Higgins.
  • Woodstock:  Ashley Grandy, Francis Sargenti.

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 64 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 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 2020 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Jonathan Langer.
  • Beacon:  Emma Rudzinski.
  • Cortlandt Manor:  Regina Creighton.
  • Ellenville:  Gabriel Yushuvayev.
  • High Falls:  Ellie Richardson.
  • Highland:  Steven Long, Emily Losonczy, Kimberly Schwinge, Rajricka Tabannah.
  • Hurley:  Katherine Johnson, Melanie Johnson, Philip Sinagra.
  • Hyde Park:  Alexandria Fischetti, Amandeep Kang.
  • Kerhonkson:  Molly Brittell, Victoria Somer, Tashena Williams Jones.
  • Kingston:  Mary Brennan, Carol Demarest-Duffy, Ashley Flores, Douglas Freeman, Rebecca Hansen, Michelle Houghtaling, Ashley Levine, Erica Naccarato, Lydia Picknell, Vanessa Umbro.
  • Lake Katrine:  Rachel Senate.
  • Liberty:  Edilia Figuerdo.
  • Marlboro:  Michele Landis.
  • Milton:  Dulce Ward.
  • Mt. Marion:  Emily Albright.
  • New Paltz:  Aidan Barritt, John Barton, Gabriella Connolly, Cody Heller, Kristen Rosario, Robert Wallner.
  • Newburgh: William Rodriguez.
  • Pine Bush:  Chloe Ingrassia.
  • Port Ewen:  Tanya Hoefer.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Blue Garcia, April Martinez Gutierrez, Angelique Wood.
  • Rensselaer:  Christine Magzul.
  • Rhinebeck:  Elizabeth Allen.
  • Rifton:  Micaela LaBarbera, Danialle Signor.
  • Rosendale:  Carly Salloway.
  • Saugerties:  Chloe Burklund, Christopher Connolly, Jaclyn Davren, Katrina Freer, Shannon Gelles, Aris Henderson, Jennifer Quednau, Morgan Sperl.
  • Stanfordville:  Mercedes Lapp.
  • Stone Ridge:  Chantelle Bigler.
  • Wallkill:  Nicole Ritter.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Elysa Nott, Kara Vidulich.
  • West Hurley:  Kristen Cannon, Catherine Johnan.

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SUNY Ulster Receives $10,000 from The Gene Haas Foundation

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

January 7, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. at SUNY Ulster a $10,000 grant to support scholarships for credit and non-credit students who are building their skills in the machinist industry. This is the third consecutive year SUNY Ulster has been awarded this grant funding to support students entering into Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Technologist training or a CNC machining-based engineering program. This grant allows scholarship recipients to change careers without a financial impact on their families. Locally there is an urgent workforce demand for skilled CNC labor.

Students enrolling in a CNC Technologist training or a CNC machining-based engineering program are encouraged to complete the online Foundation Scholarship application to apply for the Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship online with our Scholarship app.

SUNY Ulster courses eligible for scholarship funding are the CNC Programming Mill and Lathe (DCB 2213 for non-credit and MFG 106 for credit) or the CNC Operator II (DCB 2012 for non-credit and MFG 205 for credit) are eligible for scholarship funding.

Students at SUNY Ulster have the option of enrolling in a CNC Operator Microcredential or CNC Programmer Microcredential and both CNC credentials can be completed within a year. Local companies that employ CNC Operators include Bantam Tools, Stanfordville Machine, Sono-Tek Corporation, AMETEK, Inc., LoDolce Machine Co., Inc., Howmet Fastening Systems, Elna Magnetics, USHECO Inc., Fala Technologies, Fair-Rite Products Corp, MPI, Inc. and Saturn Industries, Inc. Statistics provided by ONET report that locally CNC Operators earn $21.77 per hour on average and CNC Programmers earn $26.71 on average.

To enroll in a credit bearing or a non-credit bearing CNC Programming course, please visit our Advanced Manufacturing pages.. For more information, please contact Barbara Ann Livermore Reer, Assistant Dean for Workforce at reerb@sunyulster.edu or 845-802-7171.  Courses start January 21st.

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