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SUNY Ulster Alumni Art Exhibition- Calling All Alumni!

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All SUNY Ulster alumni are invited to submit work to be included in the 2021 Alumni Exhibition! The Exhibition will run from October 1st – November 14th, 2021. Alumni can submit up to three pieces for consideration. All artwork must be original, and all media are acceptable.

 

Eligibility:

Open to all SUNY Ulster alumni- not just Art Majors! Works must have been completed after graduation, preferably within the last three years.  Artwork may be 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, video-based, or installation/site-specific.

Entry to this exhibition implies agreement on the part of the sender to the conditions set forth in this prospectus. The deadline to submit is August 27th, 2021.

 

Media/Specifications:

All work accepted for the show must be ready to hang, self-supporting on a pedestal or the floor, prepared for viewing on a monitor, or ready for display in another specified manner.
Three-dimensional or installation work may include up to 2 additional detail images. Artists submitting video artwork must submit a five-minute clip of the video for review. Potential final acceptance of video work will be determined after viewing the full video.

Submission Format:

● All works must be submitted in .jpg format.
● Submissions will be accepted online only; any submitted work that differs from the digital entry guidelines below may be disqualified.
● All image files must be named exactly as follows: Lastname_Firstname_Titleofwork.jpg
● Important: The names of your image files must not contain spaces or special characters ( – / . # etc). Underscores _ are fine.
● Files must be 72 dpi and no more than 600 pixels on its’ largest side.
● Email files to: Gallery@sunyulster.edu Please include “Alumni Exhibition” in your subject line.

Acceptance of Work:

Alumni whose work is selected for the exhibition will be notified by September 3rd, 2021.

Selected artists are requested to provide a current artist statement to accompany exhibited artwork addressing where you are in your career.  Additionally, selected artists are requested to provide information for promotion (3 images, contact information, website, and social media contact).

Accepted work may be delivered in person or shipped postage paid by the artist in appropriate packaging for artwork that is reusable upon return shipment.

Presentation:

  • Wall-mounted work: Not to exceed 5’ in height or width and 60 lbs.
  • Installations: May not alter the character of gallery walls, ceiling, or floor.
  • Pedestals will be provided for 3-D work.
  • All works must be ready to install. 2-D work must be framed under plexiglass or glass (with exception of works on canvas) and wired with the necessary hanging device attached. Unframed works should be shipped with the appropriate hanging equipment and installation instructions.
  • The juror or Program Coordinator may withhold works that are misrepresented by digital submission or that are not adequately prepared for display.

Delivery/shipment of accepted work:

● Delivery, shipment, and return of artwork are at the expense and responsibility of the artist.
● Accepted work may be delivered in person or shipped postage paid by the artist in appropriate packaging for artwork that is reusable upon return shipment.
● Deliver all accepted works to:
○ SUNY Ulster Community College
℅ Muroff-Kotler Gallery
491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
● Hand-delivered work should be delivered directly to the Muroff-Kotler Gallery.  Delivery times are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
● Shipped artwork will be returned in the packing that it arrives in and must contain information (prepaid shipping label, etc.) for return.
●  All packages must include a pre-paid return address label (if the return address label is not included, the address on the original submission form will be used to return the work.)
● If inappropriate shipping materials are used, damaged work will not be covered by the gallery.
● C.O.D. deliveries will not be accepted.
● Please: No Packing Popcorn

●Pick up/Return of Artwork will be from November 15th – 27th,  2021.

Contact Information: Gallery@sunyulster.edu Please include “Alumni Exhibition” in your subject line.

 

Meet the Juror

Joan Ffolliott began her formal artistic training at the University of Washington in sculpture and printmaking. She went on to earn her MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design and was the recipient of a Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant.

Joan has exhibited her work in numerous shows around the country and she is included in many private collections. In addition to teaching at RISD, Sonoma State University, and Wheaton College, she is currently a member of the faculty at SUNY Ulster Community College, the Woodstock School of Art, and the owner of Ffolliott Design. She lives and works in Malden-on-Hudson, New York.

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

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Students meet on Zoom

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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President & Dean's List illustration of block holding diploma

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.

Careers in the Arts: A Virtual Panel Discussion with Local Arts Professionals and Info Session

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

SUNY Ulster Holds Careers in the Arts: A Virtual Panel Discussion with Local Arts Professionals and Info Session on May 18

May 10, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – Join SUNY Ulster’s Arts Department faculty, local artists, and employers on May 18, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for a virtual discussion on strategies, resources, and guidance on developing a professional career in the fine and commercial arts. Many of the panel members are SUNY Ulster alumni.

After a brief welcome, participants can choose one of three breakout rooms specifically for fashion design, fine arts, and music, followed by a Q&A session. An info session on arts degrees at SUNY Ulster is included in this event.

Kristin Flynn, coordinator of the Fashion Design program will moderate the Fashion Design panel members including Peter Fenwick of Community Manufacturing Solutions, a cut and sew manufacturing facility; Michelle Moore, textile print & surface designer; Calista Emmerton of Calibee Kids, an ethically produced children’s clothing line; and Deborah Mills Thackery, textile and mixed media artist.

Chris Seubert, coordinator of the Fine Arts/Visual Arts program will moderate the Art panel members including Chris O’Neal, working artist; Cassiopeia Aurora Ottulich, illustrator, animator, fabricator, and tattooer; and Kelli Sillik, artist and paint-maker.

Chris Earley, Chair of the Arts Department and Coordinator of the Music program will moderate the Music panel including Laura Hartmann of  LVanHart Artist Productions; Dan Shaut of Bridge Arts and Education; and Dave Hoffman of Hudson Valley Music Summit.

The SUNY Ulster art department has a successful track record of providing students with both the creative and practical skills needed to develop thriving careers. Some of the four-year colleges SUNY Ulster Art, Music, and Fashion students often transfer to include School of Visual Arts, Fashion Institute of Technology, Pratt, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY New Paltz, Berklee College of Music, and Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.

Registration is required for this event. For more information, contact Marie Kropp at kroppm@sunyulster.edu.

Building Business Skills for a Brighter Career

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

May 6, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – Join Business department faculty on May 20 or June 9, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., for a virtual info session to discuss the many business degrees, certificates, and microcredentials offered at SUNY Ulster, and how they can boost career opportunities.

SUNY Ulster’s Business Department offers Associate Degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Business & Entrepreneurial Studies. These are two-year degrees appropriate for those looking to transfer to a four-year college to complete a Bachelor degree or for entry into the workforce.

For those looking for short-term opportunities to build skills, SUNY Ulster offers certificates and micro-credentials that boost your value to an employer. Certificates are offered in General Management, Entrepreneurship, Bookkeeping, and Administrative Office Skills. Microcredentials are offered in Accounting Computer Skills, Customer Service, Leadership, and Small Business Management. Upon completion of a microcredential, students are awarded a digital badge that can be added to a resume or LinkedIn page.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites that a business degree provides versatility – “no matter your interest, there’s likely a business angle to it.” A business degree or credential will provide a competitive edge when applying for jobs or a promotion compared to those who do not have a degree or who have a less marketable degree.  The reason for this is that business degrees provide a variety of useful skills that can be used in any type of profession. In addition, wages for many occupations that require business degrees are higher than those for all workers.

 Registration is required for this event, . For more information, contact Mindy Kole at kolem@sunyulster.edu.

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SUNY Ulster Holds 57th Commencement on May 15 

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May 5, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s sixth President, Dr. Alan P. Roberts, will preside over the College’s 57th Commencement on Saturday, May 15.

SUNY Ulster is offering several commencement options for graduating students:

On May 15 at 9 a.m., a pre-recorded virtual commencement will be available for graduating students and guests that can be viewed from any remote location from the College’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page. After Commencement, the video will be available for viewing on our Commencement web page and on SUNY Ulster’s YouTube Channel.

SUNY Ulster will also host a drive-through diploma ceremony on the Stone Ridge Campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for 70 graduating students who pre-registered to attend. Social distancing and other health safety protocols outlined by the CDC will be followed.

Graduates can also choose to participate in a Safe Diploma Delivery option in which President Roberts will visit their home after the drive-through ceremony and will continue deliveries over the following days. All social distancing and safety protocols will be observed.

SUNY Ulster’s class of 2021 consists of 406 students. Of this group, 354 will receive associate degrees and 91 will receive certificates. The youngest graduate is 16, and the oldest is 64. Of the class, 64 are graduating with highest honors, 122 are graduating with honors, three students are graduating with the Honors Studies program distinction, nine students are being recognized for earning a 4.0 GPA while at SUNY Ulster, the President’s Medal of Highest Honor, and 57 are members of the national honors society Phi Theta Kappa.

Pomp & Circumstance played by SUNY Ulster’s brass quintet from the College’s 2016 Commencement will open the Ceremony as well as the SUNY Ulster Alma Mater from the 2016 College Chorus. America the Beautiful, Lift Every Voice and Sing will be performed by SUNY Ulster alumna, Marena Clunie. The virtual ceremony kicks-off with a welcome from President Dr. Alan P. Roberts. Video and audio messages will continue from Alan Lomita, Chairman of the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees; U.S. Senator, Chuck Schumer; U.S. Congressman Antonio Delgado; New York State Senator, Michelle Hinchey; Assemblymember, Kevin A. Cahill; Ulster County Executive, Patrick Ryan; Chair of the Ulster County Legislature David Donaldson; Chair of the SUNY Ulster Academic Senate, Professor Jim Hobbs; SUNY Chancellor, Dr. Jim Malatras; Chair of the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc., Laurel Sweeney; ESPN College Basketball Analyst, Dick Vitale; and CNBC Business News Correspondent, Contessa Brewer.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Kevin Stoner will speak on Academic Achievements of the class of 2021 followed by a presentation of the candidates through virtual slides submitted by participating graduates and voiceovers by Assistant Dean for Student Success, Wendy Beesley and Assistant Dean for Student Services, Matt Brennie.

A combined Invocation/Benediction message will be given from Rev. Allison Moore, PhD. from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in New Paltz, NY.

An electronic version of the Commencement Program will display all 2021 graduates.

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Drive In Arts Exhibition at SUNY Ulster on April 30

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Collage of students participating in the arts exhibition

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

Virtual Multicultural Series 15th Annual Spring Cultural Diversity Day

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inclusive, multicultural drawing of people

April 7, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster holds its 15th Annual Spring Diversity Day on Wednesday April 21 from 1-2 p.m. Ableism & The Importance of Inclusion in Careers is open to the public and will be presented via Zoom.

The program will be comprised of a conversation about the importance of inclusion and career opportunities for individuals who have disabilities. Participants include representatives from inclusively.com, Tracy Coddington from The Arc Mid-Hudson, and David Doyle from Blackboard Bistro. A Q&A period will follow.

Inclusively is a disability-driven employment platform transforming the way candidates with disabilities and employers connect. It allows users to connect to jobs that are not only a match in experience and skills, but a match in workplace accommodations as well.

SUNY Ulster has partnered with inclusively to provide an effective search process for students with disabilities and neurodivergence to find optimal jobs for their unique characteristics, skills, and experience at companies that value authentic inclusion.

Arc Mid-Hudson is a regional not-for-profit agency offering programs that foster independence, productivity, and participation in community life. Their mission is to empower people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to achieve and experience the highest quality of life.

Blackboard Bistro is a popular Rosendale-based breakfast and lunch spot and caterer staffed primarily with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. At Blackboard Bistro, employees gain valuable food service skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Advance registration is required for this event. Zoom information will be emailed once the registration form has been submitted as well as a pre-event survey to submit and access to the inclusively/SUNY Ulster co-branded partnership web page where students and alumni with disabilities can create a profile to connect them with employers.

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Virtual Open House Takes Place May 1 via Zoom

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April 6, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster holds its Virtual Open House via Zoom on Saturday, May 1, 2021 beginning at 9 a.m. After a short presentation and introduction to the college from campus leaders the program will change emphasis to one-on-one connections with the college representatives that best suit prospective student needs.

Prospective students and their families will register for a one-hour Zoom with a breakout session to hear from members of our faculty showcasing academic programs. Also offered during registration is the opportunity to schedule one-on-one virtual appointments immediately following the zoom with an array of College departments to learn more and have your questions answered. Departments available for one-on-one meetings include:

  • Admissions
  • Athletics, Campus Life, Clubs & Student Leadership
  • Career Counselor
  • EOP: Educational Opportunity Program Counselor
  • Financial Aid Specialist
  • Internship Coordinator
  • Scholarship Officer
  • Transfer Advisor (Where to Next After SUNY Ulster)
  • TRIO Advisor
  • Tutoring & Academic Support Staff

All registered participants will receive a SUNY Ulster swag bag in the mail.

SUNY Ulster will be returning to campus for fall 2021 with over 40% of classes taking place face-to-face. The remainder of classes will be held online or remotely.

Register for Spring 2021 Virtual Open House and one-on-one appointments at sunyulster.edu/openhouse.  Questions can be directed to (845) 687-5022 or esc@sunyulster.edu.

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SUNY Ulster Presents a Virtual Event With Author, Gabriel Bump

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Registration is now open for the Herbert H. & Sonia P. Reuner Library Writers Series event with author Gabriel Bump via Zoom on Tuesday, April 6 at 1:15 p.m.

The event, moderated by Goretti Benca, Professor of English at SUNY Ulster, will include a reading, interview, and question and answer period. Copies of Bump’s book will be available for purchase online at the SUNY Ulster bookstore.

Gabriel Bump is the author of Everywhere You Don’t Belong (Workman, 2020), a New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2020 and an Electric Lit Favorite Novel of 2020. The novel follows protagonist Claude, a young Black man born on the South Side of Chicago and raised by his civil rights–era grandmother, who tries to shape him into a principled actor for change; yet when riots consume his neighborhood, he hesitates to take sides, unwilling to let race define his life. He escapes Chicago to go to college, to find a new identity, and to leave the pressure cooker of his hometown behind. But as he discovers, there is no safe haven for a young Black man in this time and place called America.

Bump’s nonfiction and fiction have appeared in Slam magazine, the Huffington Post, Springhouse Journal, and other publications. He was awarded the 2016 Deborah Slosberg Memorial Award for Fiction. He received his MFA in fiction from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He grew up in South Shore, Chicago and now lives in Buffalo, New York.

The SUNY Ulster Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series is a special program that began in 1998 to bring renowned writers to campus every fall. It provides a unique opportunity for SUNY Ulster students and community members to hear award-winning authors read from their work. The series is co-sponsored by the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. and the Macdonald DeWitt Library.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required, Registration Form and Zoom information will be provided upon registration via a confirmation email. To learn more contact Kari Mack by email at mackk@sunyulster.edu.