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Media Advisory & Photo Opportunity: SUNY Ulster Hosts Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony 

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911 SUNY Ulster Remembers Clinton Hall 9:30am

Event: Please join the SUNY Ulster campus community as we honor those lost and pay tribute to all the people who bravely served our community and country. Come together with President Alison Buckley, Ed.D., staff, faculty, and students in this annual remembrance ceremony. This event is sponsored by SUNY Ulster Student Affairs and the SUNY Ulster Military Affiliated Club.

When: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Where: Clinton Hall Lobby Atrium

               Stone Ridge Campus

               491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge, NY 12484

What:
Remarks from:

  • Alison Buckley, Ed.D.:  SUNY Ulster President
  • Rev. Allison Moore:  St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of New Paltz & Volunteer Coordinator of the Pantry at SUNY Ulster
  • Kevin Keaveny, President of the Hudson Valley Center for Veteran Reintegration

               National Anthem: Performed by Jazmyn McMillian, soprano

               Presentation & Retiring of the Colors: Ulster County Sheriff’s Department

               Light Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Samantha Chambers, chambers@sunyulster.edu.

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President Alison Buckley, Ed.D. Appointed to American Association of Community Colleges Commission for College Readiness

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Press Release Dr Alison Buckley

SUNY Ulster President Alison Buckley, Ed.D. Appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges Commission for College Readiness

September 5, 2024 – SUNY Ulster is proud to announce the appointment of Alison Buckley, Ed.D., SUNY Ulster’s 7th President, to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on College Readiness. The Commission on College Readiness is one of nine commissions authorized by the AACC Board to address important issues and priorities for the community college sector.

“Representing SUNY Ulster as I work with professionals across the United States in developing recommendations for best practices in college readiness is an honor. I look forward to continued advocacy for students through this important work with fellow commissioners, superintendents, and AACC, as I have dedicated my career to ensuring that all community college students have the resources needed to be successful,” SUNY Ulster President Alison Buckley, Ed.D.

The Commission on College Readiness will provide recommendations for consideration to AACC and The School Superintendents Association (AASA) leadership in the design and execution of the two associations’ joint meetings. The commission will help to identify promising practices and colleges and K-12 districts that have innovative solutions to advance college-going rates (21st-Century Commission Recommendation 2). Additionally, the commission will volunteer as needed to assist in designing innovative programming for superintendents and college presidents to foster more effective and efficient relationships between the two associations.

“The SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees congratulates President Buckley on her appointment to AACC’s Commission on College Readiness. As a champion for community colleges, her dedication to student success is steadfast, and I know she’ll contribute significantly to this work for both K-12 districts and institutions of higher education, ” SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees Chair Deborah Briggs.

President Buckley will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027.

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Dr Alison Buckely with AACC sign

SUNY Ulster Presents Its First Annual Alumni Family Fest September 14

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Press Release Family Day

August 22, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster invites all alumni and their families to join in on an afternoon of fun at its first annual Alumni Family Fest on September 14 from 2 – 5pm on the Stone Ridge Campus. The on-campus afternoon is followed by an off-campus soccer game – the SUNY Ulster Senators vs the Monroe College – Bronx at 6pm at Rondout Valley High School.

Activities will include a gallery exhibition; pop-up bookstore with SUNY Ulster swag; a faculty book showcase and historical archives of the College; self-guided tour of the Master Gardener space; photo booth; debut of the new Alumni Hall of Fame posters; storytelling, art workshop, and face painting and sand art led by the College art club and student government.

 Enjoy a sandwich and a snack while listening to Daniel Palladino’s alumni band, Pour La Terre. At 3pm choose from attending either a robot simulation by STEM Professor, Mark Stewart, appropriate for kids 12+ or a Garden Tour with Master Gardeners, Marge Bonner and Richard Kilberg. Also, at 3pm is an alumni soccer game on SUNY Ulster’s Senate Soccer field.

The entire day is free. For any questions, please contact Heather Eckardt, Alumni Specialist at eckardth@sunyulster.edu.

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Free Car Seat Clinic Offered at SUNY Ulster on August 22

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Press Re;ease Car Seat Free clinic

August 8, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster Public Safety in partnership with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee will sponsor a free car seat safety clinic at SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, in Stone Ridge on August 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parents and caregivers may bring child seats to the clinic to be checked for safety recalls and safe installation.

Every year, thousands of children are injured or killed in car crashes. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 through 12 years old. Most children 8 to 12 years old seriously injured or killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts or were not wearing them correctly. These children are also more likely to get hurt in crashes when riding in the front seat. Many parents and caregivers assume they know how to choose and use the correct child restraints for their children, but three out of every four children are riding at an increased risk of injury because their car seats are not being used correctly.

This event is free and open to the public and if you are unable to make it and wish to have your child’s car seat checked, please contact Public Safety to make an appointment at publicsafety@sunyulster.edu or 845-687-5023.

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SUNY Ulster Holds Fall 2024 Campus Connect Orientation

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SUNY Ulster Holds Fall 2024 Campus Connect Orientation Dates this August in Stone Ridge and Kingston for Incoming Students

July 16, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster will hold four sections of Campus Connect Orientation for the fall 2024 semester. The dates held on the Stone Ridge Campus are Friday, August 2 at 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m., or Tuesday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m., or at the Kingston Center on Mary’s Avenue on Wednesday, August 7 at 5:00 p.m. for all incoming students.

Campus Connect is an invaluable experience and provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with the college and all SUNY Ulster has to offer.  Join our morning, afternoon, or evening session of our Campus Connect Orientation and meet SUNY Ulster’s President, Alison Buckley, Ed.D., and our Campus Connect Student Leaders. Enjoy a mini tour of the campus and learn some valuable information as you make connections with faculty, staff, and fellow students. This three-hour orientation is a great start to your fall semester. Fall classes begin Monday, August 26, 2024.

Registration is required for one of the Campus Connect Orientation times. For more information, please contact SUNY Ulster Admissions at admissions@sunyulster.edu or call 845-687-5022.

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SUNY Ulster’s Fall 2024 Year to Career Brochure Available Now

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July 10, 2024 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Fall 2024 Year to Career Workforce training brochure is now available online and at locations around the county. The brochure highlights a variety of in-demand training programs that can be completed in a year or less. The brochure includes information on how coursework can be stacked into degree programs and highlights a variety of scholarships to assist students in reaching their educational goals including those students that started a degree and never finished offering them a second chance to complete a degree.  Funding is also available for those that never attended college and are now seeking to upskill to a locally in-demand job.

Starting August 2024 are five new pre-apprentice programs, each training for an in-demand career in Ulster County. These pre-apprenticeship community-based trainings are being offered to build the breadth of NYS DOL registered apprentices in the region. Pre-apprentice programs available are Teaching Assistant, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, Math for STEM fields, Data Analytics, and Building Science. Tuition for these programs are covered by a grant. After successful completion of the coursework, students will be issued a digital badge from SUNY which validates the skills learned. In addition, students will be eligible for a $500 stipend. To apply for pre-apprentice funding please complete an application.

For Ulster County residents that live under the federal poverty level, please contact us for an application to apply to the New Start program which provides full financial coverage of tuition and fees as well as childcare and transportation costs. For more information contact New Start at drewesa@sunyulster.edu or 845-802-7181.

Pathways funding is available for students that wish to complete a microcredential.  Microcredentials are focused certification of skills. Most microcredentials can be completed in a year or less. Programs available under this funding include Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Accounting Computer Skills, Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship, CNC Pre-Apprenticeship, Cut and Sew, and Small Business Management. To apply for funding please complete an application.

Program Coordinators are available to speak to students regarding educational pathways that lead to the desired career.  They are also available to assist students with resumes and mock interviews. SUNY Ulster’s Kingston Center located at 94 Mary’s Avenue is open many Monday evenings this summer to accommodate the working student.  Registration for workforce programs and non-matriculated students can be completed immediately.  Students that wish to declare a major and matriculate into SUNY Ulster can start their paperwork at their appointment.  For students wishing to matriculate, please bring a sealed high school transcript.

For additional information on career training at SUNY Ulster, please contact Barbara Ann Livermore Reer, Assistant Dean for Workforce at reerb@sunyulster.edu or 845-802-7171.

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SUNY Ulster Announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Spring 2024

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June 17, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 90 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester, reported Alison Buckley, Ed.D., 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 2024 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Bearsville:  Navah McElroy.
  • Big Indian:  Sierra Apolito.
  • Bloomingburg:  Dylan Ortiz.
  • Bloomington:  Natasha Hefele.
  • Boiceville:  Delilah Smith.
  • Cairo:  Mary Casella.
  • Campbell Hall:  Gia Pfleger.
  • Clinton Corners:  Alexandra Gullo.
  • Coxsackie:  Ariel Reuss-Panaro.
  • Ellenville: Ian Kincaid.
  • Fleischmanns:  Linetth Garcia Leal.
  • Gardiner:  Annabelle Brutvan, Oscar Zandonella.
  • Greenville:  Steven Jackson.
  • High Falls:  Jasmine Maschotta-Edwards.
  • Highland:  Vanessa Ale, Lawrence Dahowski, Megan Keating, Katerina Pisciotta, Elainah Towsley.
  • Hurley:  Johnathan Helsley.
  • Kerhonkson: Skylar Barringer, Yana Pylypiv, David Santillo.
  • Kingston:  Jayden Berard, Kaitlyn Bryngelson, Lindzy Carlson, Pablo Diaz, Jasminne Drissate, Iad Elmassalemah, Michael Griffin, Imari Harris, Helaisha Hernandez Vega, Pia Kinsella, Camila Ortiz Lopez, Jair Rosas Chavez, Kevin Sharp, Steven Spinelli, Kyle Sullivan, Sabrina Tarantino, Makiya Walker, Trinity Wilson.
  • Lake Katrine:  Trista Lukaszewski.
  • Milton:  Caitlin Liu, Timothy Liu.
  • Monroe:  Holly Berra, Maeve McGinn.
  • Mt. Marion:  Camren Creisstoff.
  • New Paltz:  Nina Brady, Declan Chase-Salerno, Kieran Thomas.
  • Olivebridge:  Christian Amarilla-Barrios, Anabel Sorbellini.
  • Port Ewen:  Satin Martin.
  • Red Hook:  Lillian Carey, Gabriela Gomez-Mendoza, Gavin Hayes.
  • Rifton:  Heather Arnold, Louis Walter.
  • Saugerties:  Debbie Auer, Talia Benzenhoefer, Matthew Bucci, Jackson DeVito, Alison Lundy, Sophia Pannitti, Liam Pineiro, Caelin Piper, Flynn Steyer, Angelina Valles, Gordon Vought.
  • Shandaken:  Gianni DeLango.
  • Shokan:  Tessa Delisio.
  • Spring Glen:  Joseph Smiles.
  • Staten Island:  John Cagle.
  • Stone Ridge:  Carmine Carlucci, Kya Lowery.
  • Tillson:  Matt Boughton, Solon Deusoz.
  • Ulster Park: Jaidyn Canino, Paige Richter.
  • Walden:  Trysta Riggins.
  • Wallkill:  Sarah Beacham, Ricardo Marsden, Jacob Rhinehart, Josiah Russell, Manuel Sosa, Michael Young.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Emily Aldrich, Bridget Black.
  • Wurtsboro:  Hailey Murphy.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 35 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester, reported Alison Buckley, Ed.D., 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 2024 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Copake:  Samantha Luca.
  • Cottekill:  Melissa Frumenti.
  • Gardiner:  Brooke-Lynn Caso, Jordan Delano.
  • High Falls: Rosa Onderdonk-Knaus. 
  • Highland:  David Ruger.
  • Kerhonkson:  Ella Drouin, Anika Friedman, Jackson Paley, Rubin Shamson.
  • Kingston:  Geno Coppola, Melissa Cordaro, Sarah Kiersted.
  • Long Island City:  Pascal Fischer.
  • Marlboro:  Hana Bozinovska.
  • Millerton:  Kaylin Sielaff.
  • Mt. Marion:  Mason Beck.
  • Napanoch:  Benjamin Gazsi.
  • New Paltz:  Bryce Casamento.
  • Port Ewen:  Dawn Marie Mazzone.
  • Saugerties:  Cole Carey, Trevor Cashara, Jesse Joy.
  • Somers:  Noah Elconin.
  • South Richmond Hill:  Maryam Ilyas.
  • Stone Ridge:  Sydney Nilsen, Tess Pitcock.
  • Wallkill:  Joseph Alvarado, Ari Apuzzo, Khalil Farrell, Pablo Garcia, Robert Youngs.
  • Warwick:  Alexandria Garnot.
  • West Hurley:  Tristan Nielsen.
  • Woodstock:  Laura Matis.

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 131 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 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 2024 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Joshua O’Sullivan, Janelle Ronda, Bryanna Sanders.
  • Bloomington: Christian Conners.
  • Boiceville:  Stephanie Tillinghast.
  • Bronx:  Kofi Mends, Geovanny Mora.
  • Chester:  Melanie Rolon.
  • Chichester:  Achaia-Lotus Gindele Horwitz.
  • Climax:  Aurora Gandolfo.
  • Ellenville:  Ryan Barbieri, Michaella Gordon, Tanvirul Islam, Noa Lynn, Denilson Morales, Gabriella Sorbara, Meghan Stone-Wardnyski, Kaitlyn Valleau, Michelle Wang.
  • Geneseo:  Kadiatou Camara.
  • Glasco:  Gabriella Bonelli.
  • High Falls:  Adrian Cristian-Fernandez, Nathanuel Favreau, Hiroshi Sawka Hamaguchi, Nolah Stringham.
  • Highland:  Michael Benitez, Jake Hunziker, Allison Kreuscher, Tania Mendez Matias, Andrea Schoonmaker.
  • Hurley:  Bryan Monz, Daniel Nekos, Daniel Norman, Angelina Pisano. 
  • Hyde Park:  Lindsey Gordineer, David Schmitt.
  • Kerhonkson:  Brian Bouyea, Courtney Hill, Erica Lunden, Halyna Nalywayko.
  • Kingston:  Travis Boice, Jack Boyle, Cheyanne Corbin, Christopher Coughlin, Joshua Demskie, Lanasia Dorsey, Alexi Fallon, Cheyenne Ferris, Sabrina Glover, Samantha Hogan, Cassidy Holsapple, Haley Hoyt, Madison Hunlock, Daivel Jackson, Dennis Kelley, Silvia Leiva Howell, Tuwana Leonard, Jennifer Lopez-Garcia, Elizabeth Marrinan, Shantol Martin, Yevett Mireku, Juan Neri-Ramos, Jacob Nerone, Marie Noonan, Emma Odell, Braeden Peters, Kythana Prendergast, Giovanni Rosas Chavez, Cheyenne Rossler-Demskie, Soledad Salazar Rios, Joshua Selle, Demario Smith, Justin Winkleman.
  • Lake Katrine:  Jenna Smith, Chavvah Zietz.
  • Marlboro:  Asif Arakhan, Jozef Lisiecki.
  • Middletown:  Vanessa Elliott.
  • Milton:  Tyler Mohre.
  • Napanoch:  Valentina Femia.
  • New Paltz:  Abigail Collins, Ali Khalil, Jordan Lopez, Jahara Maliha, Alyson Murray, Sophia Schor.
  • Newburgh:  Jamisel Roman.
  • Ossining:  Dominique Bautista.
  • Phoenicia:  Autumn Schouten.
  • Port Ewen:  Jason Deising, Sarah Hewitt, Sierra Hull.
  • Port Jervis:  Jack Decker.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Kyle Keenan, Kevin Mitto. 
  • Red Hook:  Joseph Alveira.
  • Saugerties:  Nicolas Bocchimuzzo, Madeline Bucci, Koen Buchter, Joseph Dickens, Jarod Ferran, Katelyn Haberski, Allysa Manzi, Branden Martin, Indiana Meyer, Ariana Newkirk, Kaydee Wagor.
  • Shokan:  Sage Mannino.
  • Stone Ridge:  Faith Avello.
  • Tillson:  Isabella Finch.
  • Ulster Park:  Hannah Schaber.
  • Wallkill:  Aidan Bartlett, Dominick Ferrante, Jeremy Figueroa, Chase Godwin, Lilie Jaffee, Zaire Paige, Samuel Perillo.  
  • Wappingers Falls:  Raquan White.
  • Washingtonville:  Juliana Jackson.
  • Wawarsing:  Gina Garofolo-Goodman.
  • West Hurley:  Mia Gullo, Nathan Lonstein.
  • West Shokan:  HaileyJade Frisenda, Skylar Naughton.
  • Westtown:  Luke McKeon.
  • Woodstock:  Cynthia Borschel, Adam Williams, Rachel Williams.
  • Wurtsboro:  Victoria Heady.
  • Yonkers:  Lourdes Suarez.

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 2024 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 2024 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Athens:  Arden Johnson.
  • Catskill:  Angelia Setera, Alexandra Wing.
  • High Falls:  Sarah Alter.
  • Hurley:  Sabine Crane-Euvino.
  • Hyde Park:  Alexandria Hogue. 
  • Kerhonkson:  Cheyenne Mitchell, Isabella Shaw.
  • Kingston:  Jeffrey Belardo, Hannah Bouck, Moira Cleary-Dwyer, Debra Grinwis, Maeve Kennedy, Cody MacLeod, Michael McGrath, Denise McIntosh, Corin Mosack, Nadya Pallak, Mary Sullivan, Loukisha Wilson.
  • Lagrangeville:  Maria Dube.
  • Lake Katrine:  Loris Pemberton.
  • Middletown:  Erin King.
  • Mt. Tremper:  Alexandra Bagensie, Harmony Boyesen.
  • New Paltz:  Regina Creighton, Daniel Morreale, Mark Russo.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Emylie Bussa, Ashley Dajer.
  • Salt Point:  Isabel Czech.
  • Saugerties:  Sequoia Kristal-Cohen, Terri McAleer, Nicole Wynkoop, Ruth Zaccardo.
  • Ulster Park:  Jennifer Standefer.
  • Walden:  Nathan Hall.
  • Wallkill:  Shamali Curry, Jared Godwin, Leroy Porteous, Rick Scocozza, Hector Torres, Keith-Marcus Wilkinson.

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SUNY Ulster Holds Instant Admissions Week June 17, 18, 20, & 21

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A Quick and Easy Way to Go From Application to Accepted & Enrolled
on the Spot

June 3, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Instant Admissions Week is scheduled from June 17 through June 21 from 10 am to 4 pm. Campus will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The event will be held in Vanderlyn Hall on the Stone Ridge Campus. For anyone interested in attending SUNY Ulster in Fall 2024, this is a quick and easy way to complete the admissions process in one day.

Those interested in attending should bring their official, sealed high school transcript, original GED certificate or original IHIP Letter of Substantial Equivalency, and any official college transcript (if applicable). Participants will be guided through the entire process by admissions counselors. Financial aid reps will also be on hand to answer questions and assist with the financial aid process. You’ll also have the opportunity to take SUNY Ulster’s Entering Student Assessment on campus (if applicable).

SUNY Ulster offers students over 60 academic programs that lead to either transfer to a four-year college or entry into the job market. To best help students afford college, the Ulster

Community College Foundation awards $1 million in scholarships each year to entering, continuing, and transferring students.

 Reserve an Instant Admissions appointment (required.)

For more information, contact the Enrollment & Success Center at esc@sunyulster.edu or 845-687-5022.

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SUNY Ulster Art Students Chosen for Juried Best of SUNY Student Exhibition in Albany

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 May 30, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – Artwork by SUNY Ulster Fine Arts majors has been selected to be exhibited in the juried 2023/2024 Best of SUNY Exhibition at The Plaza Gallery at SUNY Plaza in Albany. The annual exhibition showcases work by student artists across the SUNY System. A reception will be held at the H. Carl McCall Building at 353 Broadway in Albany on June 4th from 4:30 – 6 p.m. with light refreshments.

The four SUNY Ulster students chosen to participate in this exhibition include Gina Garofolo-Goodman, Emily Handschuh, Sydney Nilsen, and Calico Withall.

Gina Garofolo-Goodman, who is on track to graduate in spring 2025 is showing ‘Haunted and Ominous’. Gina is a Fine Arts/Visual Arts major with an interest in a variety of styles and medias and a passion for music.

Emily Handschuh graduated in the fall of 2023 and is now attending SUNY New Paltz. Emily writes, “I’m a contemporary artist that leans toward illustration. I use a variety of different media including but not limited to pencil, ink, watercolor, gouache, and digital. The pieces I chose to showcase are from the past year and I think show my skills the best. In the future, I hope some of you pick up a novel that has a cover I created. Emily is showing a still life entitled, ‘Opposites’.

Sydney Nilsen, who recently graduated, will continue her studies at Hunter College. Exhibiting ‘Scarlet Tanager’, Sydney says she is an artist who enjoys drawing and painting as her creative outlet. “I’m heavily inspired by the Art Nouveau movement and love art for art’s sake. I hope to use my art to inspire beauty in the world around me.”

Calico Withall will be graduating from SUNY Ulster in the fall of 2024 and is exhibiting ‘Imagine She was Your Daughter’. Of her work, Calico writes, “Art has been my lifelong passion. Acrylic painting is my preferred medium, though I also enjoy incorporating mixed media like ink, graphite, paint pens, collage, and stickers into my work. Color is central to my creations, allowing me to convey emotions and stories. Through my art, I aim to capture the essence of human emotion and invite viewers to connect with my narratives.”

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SUNY Ulster Senators Advancing to NJCAA Golf Nationals

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May 28, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – After clinching the 2024 NJCAA Region 15 Golf Championship, five of six SUNY Ulster students on the golf team will be heading to Chautauqua, New York for the NJCAA National Championships from June 4 to June 7, 2024.

SUNY Ulster’s golf team includes Sarah Beacham (not attending Nationals), Emma Gumaer, Joey Manginelli, Vlad Olenski, Jessie Rodriguez, and Adam Williams. Emma Gumaer is the first ever female from Region 15 to qualify.

The National Championship is played on the historic Lake Course of the Chautauqua Golf Club with both team and individual qualifiers coming from community colleges from across the country to compete in the 72-hole tournament.

  •  NJCAA Region 15 notable season highlights include:
  • Adam Williams: Medalist at Region 15 Golf Championships
  • Joey Manginelli: Lowest scoring average for the regular season
  • Sarah Beacham: Awarded SUNY Ulster’s 2024 Women’s Team GPA Award
  • Emma Gumaer: Awarded SUNY Ulster’s Female Scholar-Athlete Award
  • Coach Vinnie Manginelli, PGA: Awarded NJCAA Region 15 Coach of the Year

“This team has worked very hard to get where they are today. They play a lot of golf and are passionate about the game,” says Vinnie Manginelli, PGA, Head Golf Coach. “They’re excited about Nationals and are hoping for a great week. Either way, I’m proud of them, regardless of the score at the end of the day.”

Joey Manginelli and Vlad Olenski are transferring to SUNY Delhi to continue their studies in the fall; Emma Gumaer will continue her studies at SUNY Purchase.

Coach Manginelli came to lead the Golf program at SUNY Ulster in 2016. He has been a PGA of America Golf Professional since 2006 and has served on several local boards in the Hudson Valley area. He holds a Master’s Degree from Southern New Hampshire University in English and Creative Writing, as well as a Bachelors in Information Technology Management from American Public University.

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