Safe and Sound at SUNY Ulster

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The Public Safety department is much more involved in your college experience than you may think, as they protect campus every minute of every day. We may only get the chance to hear from them when we get parking passes, I.D. cards, and RAVE alerts, but they work hard to keep SUNY Ulster a safe … Read more

4 Tips to Power Through Textbook Reading

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For most students, getting through that weekly textbook reading can be a real challenge. Believe it or not, there are a few ways to make that nonfiction assignment easier. Learning the ways to power through reading that can feel daunting or impossible is a great skill, a skill that is bound to follow you through … Read more

How Joining Clubs In College is Good For Your Career

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Those clubs you see posters for all around campus could really help you boost your own success! Get to Know Your Fellow Students Meeting new people during your studies could lead to success-promoting network connections later on in life. Plus, everyone needs study buddies! Clubs are quite an effective way to make new friends, making … Read more

Support the SUNY Ulster Senators

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Here at SUNY Ulster, athletic life is both work and play. Just an added bonus being a student in Stone Ridge, all students are encouraged to apply themselves to one of our sports teams. Student athletes have more than doubled in the past three years and there are now eight teams one can join. These … Read more

Close to Home Holiday Family Fun

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Looking for an inexpensive way to entertain the kids next weekend? Look no further than the SUNY Ulster campus screening of Polar Express! Chris Van Allsburg‘s masterpiece fantasy children’s book will come to life on the big screen. Transporting you and your family to the North Pole in all of it’s enchanting glory. Winner of … Read more

The Truth About Native American Trauma

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Dawnland is a documentary that has recently exposed the narrative of indigenous child removal in the United States, particularly in Maine. The story depicts Native American children that were taken away from their families by authorities and placed in white households. First there’s pain, then there’s healing. The film follows non-Natives sent out by the first … Read more

Proud To Have Pridesgiving at SUNY Ulster

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First impressions are quite important, which is why  SUNY Ulster wants to kick off our Pridesgiving holiday event with a bang. On campus this November 20th we are having a potluck feast to bring together people of our community that may not be otherwise looking forward to the holiday of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, it was brought to the … Read more

Five Top Social Media Etiquette Tips

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Social media has crept into everyone’s lives. From pre-teens to seniors, just about everyone has some type of social media profile! In today’s social climate, your virtual actions and interactions have the potential to make a major impact on your “real” world. Here are our Five Top Social Media Etiquette Tips to help you put your best digital foot forward! Listen … Read more

Fun, Free Events at SUNY Ulster this Fall

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As the days grow shorter and colder, you may find yourself wondering what to do, especially if you’re on a budget. Good news: there’s always something enriching to enjoy and learn from at SUNY Ulster! The following is a list of upcoming events happening over the next few months that are open to students AND … Read more