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A Day In The Life of An Online Student at SUNY Ulster

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You might know that SUNY Ulster offers online degree programs, but have you ever wondered what the daily life of an online student looks like? To find out, we asked one of our online students to break down a day in the life of an online student at SUNY Ulster.

Starting The Day With Online Learning

The first thing I do in the morning (after brewing a pot of coffee) is check my calendar to see what I have planned for the day. I make sure to schedule my days in advance, leaving blocks of time for school work and studying in between work and my other commitments so I never find myself unprepared for a test or missing a guideline. Google Calendar is a great tool for this, or the Calendar app if you have an iPhone. Most schools recommend at least 2 hours of studying a week per credit hour, and even more for STEM courses, so it’s important to ensure you’re making time to study without getting burnt out. Here are some tips for avoiding academic burnout.

The next thing I do is check my student email, and then log in to Brightspace, SUNY Ulster’s online learning platform, to see if there are any new course announcements I might have missed. Brightspace has a convenient mobile app called Pulse that lets me check for new announcements and grades right on my phone. Once I’ve taken care of any time sensitive emails, I put my phone away and get ready for work.

Balancing Work & School As An Online Student

I’m lucky enough to have the privilege of working from home, which helps me to save time by avoiding a commute, but the great thing about online courses is the flexibility you’re afforded when it comes to your schedule. Even students who have jobs that don’t allow for remote work can take advantage of SUNY Ulster’s online degree programs. When I’m out and about or I have downtime at work, I often find myself opening up the Pulse app to catch up on reading for my English and Western Civilization classes. I also make sure to schedule breaks throughout the day where I’m not working or studying to avoid burnout. 

MacDonald DeWitt Library during the day

Utilizing Campus Resources – Even As An Online Student

On days I don’t have to work, I often myself visiting campus to take advantage of the amenities and resources available to all students, even fully remote ones! Here’s a breakdown of some of the student services I find myself taking advantage of most frequently:

  • The Library – Whether I’m looking for research assistance or just a quiet place to study, the library is my go-to place on campus for getting school work done.
  • The Center for Academic Planning & Support (CAPS) – I visit CAPS when I want to brush up on my study skills or I need help from a student tutor.
  • On Campus Dining – When I need to fuel up for a long study session, I stop in to the cafeteria for some brain food.

These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to campus resources! Online students can join clubs, participate in Student Government, and more. Here’s a breakdown of SUNY Ulster’s student support services.

Utilizing Online Resources

There are some days I just don’t have the time to get to campus, and that’s when I make use of the many support services available online, like:

  • StudentLingo – SUNY Ulster has partnered with StudentLingo to provide courses on anything from stress management to developing a strong thesis statement. These workshops are great when I want to brush up on my study skills.
  • NetTutor – I access NetTutor via BrightSpace when I need to instantly connect with a tutor and don’t have time to get to campus.
  • Any Time Library – If I need research assistance and can’t make it to the library, I make an appointment for a video meeting with a librarian.
  • Online Book Store – I utilize the online book store for finding ebooks of my textbooks and stocking up on other supplies I need.

These are just a few resources I find myself using constantly, but here’s a comprehensive list of online student services that SUNY Ulster provides current students.

The Online Class Experience

Once I’ve finished up work for the day, I log on to Brightspace and start my school work. Some classes are given in the traditional lecture format, either on Zoom or in pre-recorded videos. I make sure to take notes just like I would in an in-person class. Some students might be tempted to skip this step, knowing that the lectures are available to rewatch later, but note-taking is an important part of the learning process! 

close up of desk with open laptop and student's hands taking notes

If I’m struggling with the course material or I have a question on an assignment, I’ll reach out to my professor through the Brightspace platform. Most professors get back to me within 24 hours at the latest, and if I need to reach them for a more in depth conversation, I can schedule an appointment with them on Zoom or stop in and see them on campus during their office hours.

Preparing For The Rest of the Week

At the end of each day, I double check Brightspace to make sure I have all of my upcoming due dates in my calendar, and then I put together my schedule for the following day. This helps me to get right to work in the morning and stay on track with my assignments.

Is Online Learning Right For You?

As a self-motivated and disciplined student, online learning has been perfect for me! It has many of the advantages of going to school on campus, but with a flexibility that allows me to get my degree in between work hours. If you’re like me, the benefits of online learning far outweigh the challenges, especially with the many resources SUNY Ulster offers to support online students! The most important thing to remember when pursuing an online degree is to reach out for assistance if you’re having trouble staying on track.

Still not sure about online learning? Here are a few questions to help you figure out if online learning is right for you.

Ready to get started? Here’s a list of online learning programs and a guide on how to register.

SUNY Ulster Students Inducted into The Alpha Rho Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for Community College

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December 19, 2023 – Stone Ridge – The Alpha Rho Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa hosted its 2023 Induction Ceremony in the Quimby Theater at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023. SUNY Ulster’s Alpha Rho Delta Chapter is the International honor society for community college students. Membership is lifelong and offers numerous benefits including scholarships, letters of recommendation, and recognition of academic prestige. SUNY Ulster would like to congratulate all newly inducted members listed below.

  • Albany: Trisha Churchill
  • Catskill: Alexandra Wing
  • Clifton Park: Lance Eisele
  • Ellenville: Jacqueline Nunez
  • Gardiner: Edison Diiorio, Sophie Sullivan
  • Highland: Gregory Ganio, Ava Mazzetti, Kevin Mitto
  • Hurley: Naava Fox, Jonathan Helsey
  • Kerhonkson: Jennifer Drouin
  • Kingston: Jack Boyle, Anayeli Contreras-Pacheco, Syndell Foster, Alexis Hanauer, Zoey Henderson, Daniel Hickey, Tuwana Leonard, Eric Montesinos, Braeden Peters, Kythana Prendergast, Maruiam Razaque, Maxwell Roque, Carlene Schmidt, Estelle Smith, Parvin Sultana
  • Lake Hill: Sean Delbridge
  • Lake Katrine: Jacqueline Deluca
  • Marlboro: Anna Barton, Maureen Granholm
  • Milton: Caitlin Liu, Timothy Liu, Gabrielle Minard
  • Modena: Adriana Zocchi
  • Mount Tremper: Toni Nguyen
  • Napanoch: Lya Lutz
  • New Paltz: Samrina Amjad, Rebecca Beatty, Declan Chase-Salerno, Otto Jeckerbyrne, William Jordan, Zoe Marks
  • New Windsor: Jacqueline Hernandez
  • Newburgh: Molly Corkery, Steven Ortiz
  • Phoenicia: Lauren Silver
  • Pine Hill: Jacob Cecelia-Storey
  • Poughkeepsie: Ashley Dajer
  • Red Hook: Sean Burke
  • Rhinebeck: Michael Venturella
  • Rochester: Alyssa Welch
  • Rock Tavern: Allie Spera
  • Shandaken: Gianni Delango
  • Saugerties: Koen Buchter, Alison Lundy, Lehan McStay, Ariana Newkirk, Kaydee Wagor
  • Tillson: Sanjay Basnet, Vincent Stella
  • Tivoli: Jessica Perry
  • Ulster Park: Elizabeth Loughlin
  • Walden: Mariah Halpin
  • Wallkill: Lauren Hall, Rachael White
  • Wappingers Falls: Bridget Black
  • Wawarsing: Gina Garofolo-Goodman
  • Westtown: Luke McKeon
  • West Shokan: Donovan Edinger, Skylar Naughton

Phi Tehta Kappa ceremony

SUNY Ulster Open House on December 14 to Showcase High-Demand Career Programs

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November 28, 2023 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster is holding an Open House on December 14 at their Kingston location, 94 Mary’s Avenue, from 4-7 p.m. It will highlight many of the career programs and courses offered this spring that are in high demand in the Hudson Valley region.

  The schedule for this event is as follows:

  • Lecture presentation on Natural Cement, Bluestone & Bricks: A Geologic History of Ulster County presented by Professor Steven H. Schimmrich, Professor of Geology & Earth Science: 4-5 p.m.
  • Reiki demonstration and registration: 4-7 p.m.
  • CASAC information session: 5-5:30 p.m.
  • Advanced Manufacturing info session and registration: 5-6 p.m.
  • How to Start a Family Child Care Business in Your Home: 5-6 p.m.
  • New Start information session: 5:30-6 p.m.
  • Certified Clinical Medical information session and registration: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Introduction to Excel: 6-7 p.m.
  • Regional update on the Cannabis industry: 6-7 p.m.

Throughout the event, there will be light refreshments and live music. Admissions counselors will also be available to answer questions and help those who want to apply and register.

Many career training programs have scholarships and grants available to enable those in the community to train for careers with little to no cost. Register for one or more of these info sessions. For more information, call the Continuing Education office at (845) 339-2025 or email cereg@sunyulster.edu.hol

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Students & Future Students Try On Careers Via Virtual Reality at SUNY Ulster

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November 9, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – The New York State Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions was on the Stone Ridge campus with a new virtual reality platform that gives students and future students a glimpse into the day-to-day work their academic program choices bring.

Too often, students choose an academic path without understanding the actual careers that path leads to. For example, a student might decide to pursue a degree in advanced manufacturing without knowing what kind of job and job responsibilities are associated with that career. Career Exploration 2.0 allows advanced manufacturing students to ‘try on’ a job within that field by putting them right on the job site. The virtual reality program enables learners to discover a wide array of career possibilities so they can make more informed choices about their future.

Participating in this event were current students and high school students who have been awarded a President’s Challenge Scholarship from the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors from our local community and beyond, this program assists first-generation Ulster County high school students with overcoming financial barriers associated with attending college. Students are identified in the eighth grade by their sponsoring school district and receive mentoring and college readiness support through the completion of high school. Upon graduation, students are able to attend SUNY Ulster tuition-free for two years.  Today, over 250 scholarships have been awarded with 200 students participating.

The virtual reality career simulations were chosen to reflect some of the academic programs offered at SUNY Ulster including:

  • Registered Nurse – Students help an emergency room patient
  • Solar Technician – Students participate in installing a solar panel on a home
  • Network Administrator – Students fix an app service outage
  • Manufacturing – Students have to find the contaminated microchips

“I’m pleased that New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner of Labor Roberta Reardon, are empowering the connection to future career success and workforce opportunities for students and NYS constituents through Transfr, the virtual reality workforce innovation platform”, stated Alison Buckley, Ed.D., SUNY Ulster President. “Their commitment to building better futures for our students and communities is paramount. SUNY Ulster’s President’s Challenge Scholarship recipients, approximately 250 students from all nine Ulster County School Districts in grades 9 – 12, and our college community were able to take advantage of virtual reality career exploration scenarios through the New York State Division of Employment and Workforce Solutions demonstrations on the Stone Ridge Campus. Connecting students to discover their career pathways and exposing them to workforce and educational opportunities with technology is exciting and adds an element of fun when thinking of their futures.”

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SUNY Ulster to Offer Training this Fall in Reiki Certification Beginning September 18

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August 29, 2023 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Department of Continuing and Professional Education is offering Reiki classes to be held at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster at 94 Mary’s Avenue beginning Monday, September 18.

Reiki Certification Training will create careers and holistic practices for students who complete all Reiki certification courses. Reiki certification adds an additional dimension to all healing modalities. It is recommended that students complete all three certification courses but a student may join any level as long as they have met the prerequisite requirements and has the instructors and SUNY Ulster’s approval.

In recent years complementary health and wellness have grown in popularity. People used to consider these approaches outside of the mainstream or “alternative”–not part of conventional medical training; but now many patients and health care providers use alternative treatments together with conventional therapies. Complementary health and wellness provides natural remedies and healthy solutions for your health concerns as well as practical ideas for self-care and prevention.

To register for Reiki please visit https://www.sunyulster.edu/continuing_education/life-leisure-youth/health-wellness.php or you can call 845-339-2025.  For more information or questions contact Karina Harrison-Espada at harrisok@sunyulster.edu or 845-802-7188.

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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 Hosts Annual “Future Voices” Art Exhibit Showcasing Local High School Talent

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May 30, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – Ulster County high school students will be showcased in an exhibit of their artwork with “Future Voices 2023: High School Art from Ulster County,” opening June 9 and running through June 23, at the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery on the Stone Ridge campus. The opening reception is on Friday June 9, from 4 – 6:00 p.m.

This annual exhibition features artwork from high school students throughout Ulster County. Participating schools include Saugerties, Onteora, Rondout Valley, Kingston, Ulster BOCES, New Paltz, Ellenville, Marlboro, Highland, Wallkill, and Woodstock Day School. The show will include a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, digital media, and more.

The Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. is offering prizes to the artists with the three best pieces in the show. There will be one $100 best-in-show award and two honorable mentions, worth $50 each.

The exhibition is being curated by Allison Constant, owner and founder of Art Bar in Kingston. Ms. Constant is a SUNY Ulster fine art program alumna. In addition to her work at Art Bar, she has curated exhibits for the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum and Woodstock Jewish Congregation. She has also exhibited her own work at The Farber Center in New York City, Samuel Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz, and The Shirt Factory in Kingston, among others.

The Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and by appointment. It is closed on college holidays and weekends. The show and opening reception are free and open to the public. For more information please contact Gallery@sunyulster.edu or call 845-687-5113.

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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 Faculty Association Awards Six Students with Scholarships

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May 4, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster Faculty Association (SUFA) awarded six students with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship at a ceremony on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. SUFA President Dr. Nichola Harris, SUFA Vice President Chris Seubert, and Dr. Mkajuma Mbogho, Professor of Biology, were among some of the faculty who presented these awards. Kevin Stoner, Vice President of Academic Affairs gave congratulatory remarks and reflection. Candice Van Dyke, Associate Professor and Chief Diversity Officer closed out the third annual SUFA scholarship ceremony.

The following students were awarded scholarships:

Penelope Rose – “If I’m Not Human, What Am I?” – Poem

Roaa Aboueida – “Under This Roof In America” – Poem

Tandy St.Hill – “D.I.E.” – Poem

Ethan King – “My name Is Ethan and I am Christian” – Poem

Arianna Moore – “Transforming the Ancient Myth of Hades and Persephone” – Painting  

Ivy Quintero – “Jamaica, Queens: A Cultural Diversity Love Letter” – Poem

The Faculty Association is the collective bargaining unit for all faculty at Ulster County Community College. The Association negotiates the faculty contract and ensures that the contract is followed by both the faculty and the administration of the College.

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SUNY Ulster Faculty Association with students getting awardsPhoto caption: Faculty and student scholarship recipients at SUFA presentation

Fall 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists

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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