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Fine Art/Visual Art Students Exhibition April 1 – April 30

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Fine Arts Exhibition paintings and drawings

March 31, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – Fine Art/Visual Art students from SUNY Ulster showcase artwork from Drawing & Composition I & II, 3 Dimensional Design, Advanced Studio I & II, Printmaking, Watercolor, and Painting from April 1 through April 30 at the Stone Ridge Library on Main St. in Stone Ridge.

Students participating in the exhibition include Laurel Burch, Magdalana Cruz, Meleah Danner, Sam Goldberg, Isabella Harrell, Margaret Melanson, Alexandra Maher, Arianna Moore, Maggie Priest, Greg Renner, Francis Sargenti, Olivia Schmidt, Lorelei Siegel, Megan Sorbellini, Karen St. Pierre, Brittany Topple, Darryl Underwood, and Kylie Williams.

The Fine Art/Visual Art program at SUNY Ulster is a two-year foundation-based program preparing students for transfer to complete their four year degrees at some of the top art schools or to begin their careers. Students completing the first two years of their four-year degree at SUNY Ulster transfer at the third year level to schools such as SUNY New Paltz, School of Visual Arts, and Pratt Institute. Those entering the job market will graduate with a Competitive portfolio.

This event is free and open to the public. The Stone Ridge Library is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Mondays from 1:30 to 7 p.m.

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SUNY Ulster Earns Gold Military Friendly® School Designation

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Military Friendly School Badge

March 23, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster announced today that it has earned the Gold 2022-2023 Military Friendly ® School designation. Military Friendly® is the designation that measures a school’s commitment to veteran and veteran dependent recruitment, retention, and advancement.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2022-2023 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard.

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer), and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.

“SUNY Ulster’s veteran students and their dependents benefit from a broad array of College-wide support as they work toward a degree including a veterans service coordinator on campus who provides ongoing help navigating the application process for benefits, a Battle Buddy Center on campus which provides a quiet place for veterans and veteran family students to connect and work, and a Military Affiliated Community (MAC) Club,” cited Dr. Alan P. Roberts, President of SUNY Ulster.

Manuel Torres, SUNY Ulster’s Veterans Service Coordinator, says, “We work one on one with veterans to maximize the use of benefits to ensure they are able to reach their desired goal. We also work with outside agencies to address any problem our veterans may encounter, from homelessness to mental health issues.  By providing the necessary resources we maximize veterans’ chances for success.”

“Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard,” reports Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®.

Interested veterans and their families can learn more about SUNY Ulster’s military veteran opportunities by contacting Manny Torres at torresm@sunyulster.edu or (845) 688-6003.

 

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Fine Art/Visual Art and Fashion Design Faculty Exhibition at Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery

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Faculty ART show flyer showcasing faculty art pieces, 2022

Closing Reception for the Public to be held on April 1 from 4 – 6 p.m.

February 23, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – The Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery begins its spring season with an exhibition of the works of its art department faculty. Fine Art/Visual Art and Fashion Design Faculty Exhibition 2022 will run from February 24 through April 1, 2022. A closing reception is scheduled for April 1 from 4 – 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

Described as a celebration of our talented and formidable Fine Art and Fashion Design faculty, the exhibition will include drawings, paintings, digital artwork, fashion garments, and mixed media pieces. The exhibiting artists include James Alderman, Lisa Anderson, Les Castellanos, Joan Ffolliott, Angela Kunz, Chelsea Stingel, Seth Rubin, Chelsea Vierstra, Kristin Flynn, Sean Nixon, and Chris Seubert.

The art department at SUNY Ulster is recognized for the quality of its faculty, who are all working artists. Students graduating from our art programs transfer to some of the best art schools in the nation to complete their four-year degrees including the Fashion Institute of Technology, School of Visual Arts, Pratt, SUNY New Paltz, Parsons School of Design, and more.

Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m.

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Building Resilience Conference for Women in Business

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

February 15, 2022, Kingston, NY – On March 8, 2022, in honor of the International Women’s Day, the Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting the Building Resilience Conference for Women in Business, a free virtual event from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

“We feel women in business need a lot of support right now, and that’s how this conference came to mind. It’s been a difficult two years, and female entrepreneurs need all the help they can get,” commented Myriam Bouchard, Certified Business Advisor for the Mid-Hudson SBDC and organizer of this event. “The breadth and depth of the presenters and panelists that sent proposals for this conference is truly inspiring.”

The conference begins with a welcome session with opening remarks from Sonya Smith, State Director of the New York Small Business Development Center, followed by Dr. Mindy S. Kole, Chair of the Business Department at SUNY Ulster, and Sylvia Rivera, Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration.

There are three sessions, each with three unique presentations including an interactive period of Q&A. The first session focuses on Health and Wellness – Finding Balance and features a presentation entitled Promoting Mindful Wellbeing, and two panels: Build Resilience & Grow your Business and Self-care for the Business Owner.

The second session focuses on Business Essentials – Foundation with two presentations: Branding Done Right and Friend or Foe? The True Nature of Numbers Revealed, and one panel, Long-term Strategies for Financial Health.

The third session of the conference focuses on Business Success – Planning Ahead with two presentations, Why Me? Create a Culture of Leadership and Create Financial Independence, and one panel, Long-term Strategies for Financial Health.

The conference concludes with a closing session with remarks from New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey, Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business committee member, and from the organizers. Recordings of each presentation will be available to attendees for viewing for up to one month after the event. Pre-registration is required to attend. Closed captioning will be available. For more information, reach out to SBDC@sunyulster.edu or 845-801-9150 or register here: https://hopin.com/events/building-resilience-conference.

The Mid-Hudson SBDC offers no-cost confidential one-on-one business counseling to new and existing businesses. It is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is hosted by SUNY Ulster.

 

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Last Chance Registration for Spring 2022 To Be Held on January 18

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January 14, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – The last chance to register for the spring 2022 semester at SUNY Ulster will take place virtually on Tuesday, January 18 beginning at 9 a.m. Both virtual and in-person appointments are available. SUNY Ulster has waived the late registration fee for this semester.

            Spring 2022 classes will begin on January 24. Those interested in registering can set up an appointment with their academic department online at bit.ly/springreg22. Appointments are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once an appointment is set, a confirmation email will be sent with appointment details. 

                        For more information on applying or registering, call (845) 687-5022 or visit SUNY Ulster Admissions.

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SUNY Ulster Holds On-Campus Prospective Students Day December  4

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Student in Library with Text Overlay saying: Perspective Students Day

November 10, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – High school students and their support systems who want to learn more about the value of a community college education and the SUNY Ulster admissions process can register for Prospective Students Day. The event will take place on Saturday, December 4 starting at 9 a.m. on the Stone Ridge Campus.

The program for this event begins in Quimby Theater located in Vanderlyn Hall and will include:

  • An introduction to the SUNY Ulster campus and the admissions process
  • An overview of academic programs and college services including scholarships, financial   aid, and transferring to a four-year college
  • A Start Here, Go Far panel consisting of current students and alumni providing their college experience and perspective
  • A guided campus tour given by Student Admissions Ambassadors who will share experiences about campus life

All participants will receive a SUNY Ulster swag bag filled with helpful resources. There will also be the opportunity to schedule an individual follow-up appointment with a SUNY Ulster admissions representative to help guide students and answer questions.

Registration is required and can be accessed at sunyulster.edu/visit. For more information, call (845) 687-5022. Masks are required.

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SUNY Ulster Presents a Virtual Event with Author, Pam Houston

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Portrait of Reuner Library Writer Series, Author Pam Houston

October 21, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – Registration is now open for the Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series event with author Pam Houston via Zoom on Thursday, November 4 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.

The event, moderated by Kim Wozencraft, adjunct professor of English at SUNY Ulster and SUNY New Paltz, will include a reading, interview, and question and answer period. Ms. Wozencraft is the author of the novel Rush, which was adapted into a film.

Pam Houston is the author of two collections of linked short stories Cowboys Are My Weakness (1994), which was the winner of the 1993 Western States Book Award and has been translated into nine languages, and Waltzing the Cat (1999, reissued 2013), which won the Willa Award for Contemporary Fiction. She also authored two novels, Contents May Have Shifted (2012) and Sight Hound (2006), all published by W.W. Norton & Co.; and three collections of autobiographical essays, Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country (2019), from which an essay will appear in the forthcoming Best American Travel Writing and another essay in the forthcoming Pushcart Prize anthology, A Rough Guide to the Heart (Virago, 2001), and A Little More About Me (Norton, 1999, reissued 2013).

Houston has also edited a collection of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry entitled Women on Hunting: Essays, Fiction, and Poetry (Ecco Press). She is the author of a stage play called “Tracking the Pleiades” and she has written the text for Men Before Ten A.M., a book of photographs by the French photographer Veronique Vialle.

Houston is a Professor of English at UC Davis, directs the literary nonprofit Writing By Writers, and teaches in The Pacific University low-residency MFA program and at writer’s conferences around the country and the world. She divides her time between Davis and southwestern Colorado at 9,000 feet above sea level near the headwaters of the Rio Grande.  Copies of Houston’s latest book, Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country will be available for purchase online at the SUNY Ulster bookstore.

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. Once your registration form has been submitted, participants will receive a Zoom link with instructions in their confirmation email. Visit the  SUNY Ulster Writer Series page to learn more, or contact Kari Mack by email.

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SUNY Ulster Holds Ulster County Domestic Violence Information Forum:

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9th annual ulster county domestic violence information forum flyer

October 18, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster, Ulster County Executive Patrick K. Ryan, and the Ulster County Inter-Agency Council on Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking will host “Hidden Truths and Youth” on Thursday, October 28, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.

This year’s forum will identify and address domestic violence in the familial and intimate partner relationships of young people. A Q&A Discussion will follow a variety of presentations from local organizations and local community leaders.

This is the 9th Annual Ulster County Domestic Violence Information Forum. These forums are held each October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and include information and resources for campus and community members on domestic violence

This training is free and open to the public. To learn more, contact Beth LaValle at blav@co.ulster.ny.us or by phone at (845) 334-5221. To register, visit https://forms.gle/kBh4BTaLrySJZtaL9. Participants will receive the Zoom link to access this event in their registration email confirmation.

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Registration Opens for Online Winter*net Courses at SUNY Ulster

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October 14, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Winter*net session, which begins December 27 and runs through January 18, offers three-week online courses that allow SUNY Ulster and visiting students the ability to earn credits quickly and affordably.

Winter offerings include popular general education required classes and electives in the sciences, business, history, humanities, languages, and more at a cost of $190 per credit in-state tuition.

The online format and accelerated class schedule can help students get a jump-start on their spring semester, complete a required course, or explore a new area of interest.

To learn more about Winter*net courses and register online, visit sunyulster.edu/winternet.

 

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Fall Information Sessions and Tours — Learn About Programs, Student Life, and Services

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October 7, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is offering prospective students and their families an array of opportunities to connect virtually and face-to-face to learn more about the admissions process, individual educational programs, student life, and support services.

Admissions Virtual Info Sessions: Held throughout the fall, these virtual info sessions are held from 4-5 p.m. via Zoom and covers a broad look at all SUNY Ulster has to offer.

One-on-One Admissions Virtual Appointments: Ideal for anyone who needs more personalized information and has specific questions to ask.

Campus Tour Tuesdays: Held on the Stone Ridge campus, these tours are scheduled from 3-4 p.m. Participants will visit academic buildings, student dining areas, library, bookstore, gymnasium, and more.

Nursing Program Virtual Information Sessions: Topics for these Zoom sessions include the application process, admission requirements, the curriculum, and the required pre-entrance exam.

Veterinary Technology Program Virtual Information Sessions: Topics for these Zoom sessions include the application process, vet tech requirements, curriculum, technical standards for admission, and the HESI Admission Assessment Exam.

For students who are weighing their options about where to begin their college education, SUNY Ulster is a great strategic choice. Voted the Best Community College in New York State in both 2020 and 2021, SUNY Ulster offers over 60 programs that lead to a seamless transfer to four-year SUNY colleges or to direct entry into the job market. SUNY Ulster also offers an affordable tuition, with 70% of students graduating with no debt.

To register for any of the sessions above, access sunyulster.edu/visit. For questions, call our Enrollment Success Center at (845) 687-5022.

 

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