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Open House on August 12 at the Kingston Center

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SUNY Ulster Open House on August 12 at the Kingston Center Showcases
Year-to-Career Programs for Busy Adults

July 22, 2024 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster is holding an Open House on Monday, August 12 at the Kingston Center, 94 Mary’s Avenue, from 4-6:30 p.m. It will highlight many of the career programs and courses offered this fall that are in high demand in the Hudson Valley region. Tuition for many of these programs are covered by scholarships and grants. Ahead of the Open House, join us at an information session at the Kingston Center on Wednesday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m. to learn more about the Year to Career course training programs and scholarships.

Career and upskilling programs covered include microcredentials to help employees remain competitive as well as pre-apprentice programs for those looking to start a career in:

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • AI
  • CASAC
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Data Analytics
  • GED
  • New Start Program
  • Starting a Family Child Care Business

There will be light refreshments and Admissions counselors will be available to answer questions and help those who want to apply and register.

Registration is not required. However, if you want to reserve your spot for one or more of the specific info sessions, visit SUNYUlster.edu/ce and click on Events & Info Sessions. You can also call the Continuing Education office at (845) 339-2025 or email cereg@sunyulster.edu.

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

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

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 Offers Remote Training in Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Summer and Fall 2024

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

June 12, 2024 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Department of Continuing and Professional Education is offering Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor training beginning this July with Section IV: Professional Ethical Responsibilities Abuse. This section begins Monday, July 15 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and runs through Wednesday, August 21. All CASAC courses are remote and can be attended via Zoom. In addition, there will be 4 hours of asynchronous learning assigned per week.

Section IV: Professional Ethical Responsibilities Abuse addresses Ethical Responsibilities for counseling professionals by presenting an overview of ethical thought, principles, and decision making. The class also addresses confidentiality, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the OASAS requirement of two hours of Mandated Reporter training, and Counselor Wellness. This section fulfills 45 hours. All those wanting to become a certified CASAC counselor must also take Sections I, II, and III.

Section I: Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Monday, September 4 through Wednesday, November 20. Section II: Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling will begin Monday, December 2, 2024 and run through Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Both sections will be 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., remote, and in addition, there will be 4 hours of asynchronous learning assigned per week.

Section III: Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Planning; Case Management; Patient, Family & Community Education and Section IV: Professional Ethical Responsibilities will be held in the spring and summer of 2025.

The CASAC Program curriculum is approved by New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Upon completion, students are issued the OASAS 350 Hour Certificate of Completion, providing all the coursework necessary to apply for the CASAC Trainee status. In addition to providing the entire 350-hour training, SUNY Ulster’s program can be individualized for students who already possess approved hours through previous academic study. A payment plan is available for students who wish to pay monthly.

With a projected 22 percent employment growth rate by 2031 in New York State, CASAC counselors will be entering a growing field where their services will be in demand. As specialized clinicians, CASAC counselors are on the front lines helping in the recovery of those suffering with substance use disorders. CASACs fill a need in a wide variety of clinical settings and the relevance of their training extends to professionals working in schools, hospitals, human service advocacy agencies, and beyond.  SUNY Ulster has trained hundreds of CASAC counselors through a curriculum that addresses diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral, alcoholism, and substance abuse counseling in both individual and group settings.

To register for CASAC please visit https://www.sunyulster.edu/continuing_education/health/casac.php or you can call 845-339-2025. For more information, please contact Barbara Reer at reerb@sunyulster.edu or 845-802-7171.

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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Five Students Recognized by SUNY, Phi Theta Kappa, & EOP for Academic Achievements

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May 22, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster celebrates its students recognized for their academic achievements. Each of these individuals are pursuing careers in different fields and are on a successful path toward realizing their collegiate and personal goals.

The SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recognizes students for outstanding academic achievements, leadership, campus involvement, community service, and the arts. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the State University of New York. The 2024 Chancellor’s Awards go to Roaa Aboueida and Kaydee Wagor.

Roaa Aboueida received an Associate in Arts degree in Adolescence Education 7-12. Committed to academic excellence, Roaa has been named to the President’s List for multiple semesters and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with an overall GPA of 3.6. Author of a poem entitled, “Under This Roof in America”, she was selected as one of six prize winners by SUNY Ulster’s Faculty Association for the 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ceremony.

Kaydee Wagor started her college journey as a New Start student. While balancing work and care of her son, Ian, Kaydee brilliantly managed a full-time academic schedule, completing her Certificate in General Management and graduating with her Associate in Science in Individual Studies this May. A member of Phi Theta Kappa with an overall GPA of 3.9, Kaydee is also a President’s List recipient. Passionate about special needs education as a former lead teacher at Head Start, Kaydee chose to complete her internship at the Brookside School, leading to full-time employment in 2023.

The Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Team recognizes high achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society.  Sanjay Basnet is the 2024 Recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa – All New York Academic Team – 2nd Team.

Sanjay Basnet completed his SUNY Ulster studies with a 3.9 GPA and is currently attending SUNY New Paltz with the goal of becoming a human rights lawyer. His hope for his future is work on human rights issues for the variety of ethnic and religious groups that experience discrimination and inequality in Nepal, increasing access to education, healthcare, and social services, and providing assistance to children and women.

SUNY’s Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Excellence is awarded to Raven Ryan. Now celebrating its fifth class of honorees, the award recognizes outstanding EOP students for their academic merit and perseverance.

Raven Ryan earned her Associate’s degree in Human Services this May, and is transferring to SUNY New Paltz to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. Raven is interested in becoming either a social worker or school guidance counselor, so she can help students overcome obstacles they encounter in their lives.

The Mid-Hudson Section of the American Chemical Society has chosen Pia Kinsella as a recipient of the College Recognition Award for 2024. The award is presented to an outstanding student at each of the colleges in the Section.

Pia Kinsella graduated from SUNY Ulster this May with an Associate in Science in Environmental Studies and is transferring to SUNY New Paltz to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. She hopes to “get a job working outside doing field work, botanizing the Hudson Valley, and potentially educating.”

SUNY Ulster President Alison Buckley, Ed.D. said, “I am proud of our student’s individual and collective commitment to academics, service, and excellence as they reach their educational goals by starting here at SUNY Ulster and Going Far!”

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April Events at SUNY Ulster

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April 4, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster celebrates the start of spring with two annual cultural events.

The Elizabeth Gross Lecture Series, sponsored by the Ulster Garden Club, presents Growing with Nature: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture. This Lecture will take place on April 16 at 2 p.m. in the College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall. The talk will explore ecologically conscious horticulture concepts, assumptions, and challenges.

Uli Lorimer is the Director of Horticulture for Native Plant Trust. He oversees the facilities and operations at Garden in the Woods and Nasami Farm in Western Massachusetts. He brings 20 years of experience working with native plants in public gardens with previous positions at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Wave Hill Garden, and the U.S. National Arboretum.

The Elizabeth Gross Lecture Series is made possible by a bequest from long-standing Ulster Garden Club member Elizabeth Gross. The Ulster Garden Club was founded in 1914 and is dedicated to community improvement through horticulture and conservation.

The Sofia & Herbert Reuner Library Writers Series and Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum present Mark Doty, a distinguished poet and essayist, N.Y. Times best-selling Memoirist, and National Book Award Winner. Join us in the College Lounge in Vanderlyn Hall on Thursday, April 18 at 10:15 a.m. for this poetry reading, Interview, Q&A, and book signing.

The Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series brings renowned writers to campus and is a unique opportunity for SUNY Ulster students and community members to hear award-winning authors read from their work.

Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum is an annual event that brings well-known and award-winning poets to SUNY Ulster for intimate question-and-answer sessions.

These events are sponsored by the Ulster Community College Foundation and are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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Herbert H. & Sofia P. Reuner Library Writers Series & Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum - Mark Doty

Spring Open House and Accepted Students Day on Saturday, April 27

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SUNY Ulster Holds Spring Open House and Accepted Students Day 2024 on Saturday, April 27

April 2, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster will hold its 2024 Spring Open House and Accepted Students Day on the Stone Ridge campus on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Prospective and accepted students, and their families are encouraged to attend this informative, fun event.

All attendees will learn about SUNY Ulster’s academic programs, student services, campus life, athletics and more. All will have the opportunity to attend a College Services Fair, an Academic Program Showcase presented by SUNY Ulster faculty, as well as take a Campus Tour guided by Student Admissions Ambassadors.

Prospective students will also receive guidance from our Enrollment & Success Center Team and other Student Services professionals through the Admissions process, an overview of SUNY Ulster scholarships, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and other important foundational resources to ensure student success.

In addition to the above activities, accepted students beginning their studies in the Fall 2024 semester will also attend special sessions designed to help students prepare and transition to college.  They will also have the opportunity to schedule appointments with an advisor for a later date.

Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome for this event. Those who reserve their spot in advance will receive an individualized schedule for the day’s planned activities tailored to their interests and educational goals. A light continental breakfast will be available upon check-in and all guests will receive a discount on SUNY Ulster Spirit Wear in the Senators Store.

To reserve your spot, visit sunyulster.edu/visit. For more information, please contact SUNY Ulster’s Enrollment & Success Center at admissions@sunyulster.edu or (845) 687-5022.

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Future Voices Art Exhibit Showcasing Local High School Talent

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

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

  March 25, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – Ulster County high school students will be showcased in an exhibit of their artwork with “Future Voices 2024: High School Art from Ulster County,” opening April 5 and running through April 19, at the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery on the Stone Ridge campus. The opening reception is on Friday April 5, 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 Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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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Artwork credit:

Anna Weber
11th Grade
Pieces of Self
Rondout High School

 

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SUNY Ulster Holds Instant Admissions Week March 25 – 28 

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

March 18, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Instant Admissions Week is scheduled from March 25 through March 28 from 10 am to 4 pm. 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.

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.

Reservations for an Instant Admissions appointment are required. Visit https://conta.cc/48pMsEz to register.

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

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Exhibition of Visiting Artist James E. Ransome

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

Visiting Artist James E. Ransome Exhibition at the SUNY Ulster Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery February 23 – March 8

February 21, 2024 – Stone Ridge, NY – The SUNY Ulster Visiting Artist Series brings the work of local artist James E. Ransome to the Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery on the Stone Ridge campus from February 23 to March 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 23, from 4 – 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

The exhibit, A View from My Window, is a retrospective spanning Ransome’s 34-year career as an acclaimed illustrator of more than 70 notable and award-winning children’s books. With mediums ranging from oils, acrylics, watercolors, and collages, his work has taken on many forms, from books and posters to paintings and murals.

James E. Ransome earned his BFA from Pratt Institute and a Master’s from Lesley University in Massachusetts. He has been honored with the 2023 Children’s Literature Legacy Award by the American Library Association, the Coretta Scott King Award, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, ALA Notables, a Jane Addams Award, and NAACP Image Award.

James E. Ransome’s journey in art began in the rural South, devoid of direct exposure to art galleries or museums, yet fueled by a deep-seated passion for storytelling and illustration. His career is a testament to the power of perseverance and talent.

 The Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery at SUNY Ulster serves as a center for creative activity at the College and within the community. It also functions as an environment for teaching, performing, and exhibiting.

                 For more information, please contact Chris Seubert at seubertc@sunyulster.edu.

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