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President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2020

February 9, 2021 by Dina Pearlman

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February 8, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 115 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2020 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 Fall 2020 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

Accord: Celeste Atkins, Sydnee Rider.
Bloomingburg: Laina Silliman.
Boiceville: Derek Boyle.
Eddyville: Lauren McConnell.
Ellenville: Jasmin Nunuvero, Thomas Shadd, Madison Stone.
Esopus: Emilie Aebi.
Gardiner: Lindsey Canavan.
Germantown: Carrington Wood.
High Falls: Lennon Bass, Paige Bogart, Jordan Creegan.
Highland: Eryl Bevan, Christopher Mack, Calen Sullivan.
Highland Mills: Sarah Parker.
Hopewell Junction: Megan Steubing.
Hurley: Brian McCorkle, Matthew Pisano, Morgan Quinn, Brooklyn Zeh.
Kerhonkson: Jennifer Callan, Kaja Deren, Jenni Garrison, Laura Heath, Berlin Koehler, Amber Larsen, Andrea Mendoza, Ramona Saft, James Thompson, Casey Tuero, Aylin Tuna.
Kingston: Ashley Anaya, Homero Campos, Steven Cina, Fatima Contreras-Pacheco, Haley DeCicco, Mikayla Diacovo, Samuel Goldberg, Whitney Heredia-Leon, Anders Iaconelli, Riley Jacobsen, Owen O’Connor, Dhyey Patel, Louise Polk, Evan Smith, Sophie Temple, Elmo Tinti, Grace Tremper, Leah Wilkins, Kylie Williams.
Lake Katrine: Frances Detweiler, Andrew Hoben, Olivia Hoben, Jayna Ramesh.
Marlboro: Michael Greco, Daniela Lo Piccolo.
Massapequa Park: Jack Murphy.
Middletown: Savino Citriniti.
Modena: James Fazio.
Montgomery: Rebecca Hoeffner.
Monticello: Scott Brett.
New Paltz: Lucy Arnade, Maya Becker, Noah Cotant, Marissa Dawson, Lily Jones-Guida, Summer Mohrmann, Jennifer Navarro, Gregory Renner, Maya Todd.
Newburgh: Christian Diorio.
Olivebridge: Deanna Carr.
Pine Bush: Jocelyn Siegel, Lorelei Siegel.
Pine Plains: Holly Bay.
Port Ewen: Dakota Terpening-Marino, Matthew Wenzel.
Poughkeepsie: Sierra Madison.
Red Hook: Malia DiGugno.
Rensselaer: Jordan Kennedy.
Saugerties: Isabel Arter, Jackson Baker, Mercy Danner, Sabrina Fales, Charles Johnson, Anna Larson, Michael Quinn, Kerstyn Shultis, Julia Voerg.
Shokan: Jack Dornan, Alizay Shah, Annie VanKleeck.
Staatsburg: Jolene Region.
Stone Ridge: Andy Coache, Jessica Hernandez.
Tillson: Emma Britten, Chloe Faoro, Alexander Herrling, Saara Pulkkinen, Matthew Smith, Sky Van Laan.
Tivoli: Jonathan Rhea.
Wallkill: Carly Coddington, Sean Gustafson, Shana Hager, Olivia Lukach, Johny Vela.
Wappingers Falls: Krysta Beneway, Alexandria Natonio.
Washingtonville: Isabella Zeoli.
Woodstock: Daniel Mintz.
Wroclaw: Aleksander Zima.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 43 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Fall 2020 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 Fall 2020 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

Bloomingburg: Jill Sherlock.
Callicoon: Amelia Brooks.
Cornwall-on-Hudson: Nicole Riccardi.
Croton-on-Hudson: Gretchen Grimm.
Ellenville: Jordan Dickman.
High Falls: Sloane Lapointe, Dylan Passaretti.
Highland: Farrah Ogelle, Jamie Sealund.
Hurley: Marleis Rosier.
Kerhonkson: Elizabeth Perez.
Kingston: Sadie Gordon, KellyAnn Palazzolo, Drew Soshensky, Graham Soyer, Justine Suarez, Bailey Vines.
Lake Katrine: Hongyan Liang, Joanna Munley.
Milton: James Kuha.
New Paltz: Benjamin Ambrosini, Henry Ferland, Sharon Otis, Cori Sherow, Darren Unger.
Port Ewen: Erica Fautz.
Poughkeepsie: Tierney Braden, Sharmane Hogue.
Red Hook: Jeffrey Shea, Gabriela Vasquez.
Rosendale: Emily McDowell.
Round Top: Hannah Seebacher.
Saugerties: Dawn Hollis, Blake Hopper, Lisa Hunter, Mateo Mercado.
Shokan: Lily Savatgy, Quinn Savatgy.
Staten Island: Sarah Gela.
Stone Ridge: Amelia Capen.
Utica: Victoria Celella.
West Park: Heather Travis.
Wurtsboro: Jada Adams.

Full-Time Dean’s List

A total of 153 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.30 or higher, plus other requirements.

The full-time Fall 2020 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

Accord: Gwen Cutaia, Jeremiah Flaherty, Ailene Lynch, Kevin Riopelle, Joseph Silva, Lauren Skeen, Neva Suszcynski.
Arkville: Matthew Van Valkenburg.
Beacon: Michael Ganz, Marissa Schiller.
Bloomingburg: Saige Mae Reisert.
Bloomington: Heather Williams.
Cohoes: Lauren Benoit.
Connelly: Zachary Helzer, Rebecca Shaw.
Cornwall: Logan Colandrea.
Cragsmoor: Jasmine Doolittle.
Ellenville: Quinn Avery, Lucas Benton, Kyle Guiney, Hasan Lewis, Isabella Ligotino, Bianca Sorbara, Henry Spencer, Zachary Sticco, Faith Swanson.
Gardiner: Joshua Clinton, Aleese Crocco, Kenneth Raines.
Glasco: Kyle Whittaker.
Highland: Michele Sandy.
Highland Mills: Daniel Heffner.
Hopewell Junction: Vipin Mathew.
Hurley: Carly Harjes, Bixin Zhang.
Kerhonkson: Madeleine Callan, Olivia DeGraw, Adrian Politano, Cassandra Quick, Patricia Tetta, Aaliah Williams.
Kingston: Brandon Albertson, Moriom Amy, Rebecca Bradford, Christian Brake, Donna Carmody, Jeremiah Childs, Christopher Coddington, Rachel Collins, Cheyanne Corbin, Mary Curran, Scarlett D’Arcy, Ashly Felter, Giovanina Giordano, Jonathan Guerra-Ruiz, Isaias Herrera, Callie Houghtaling, Sophia Kearney, Zarar Khan, Allen Kozlowski, Chyna Leghorn, Elizabeth Lemus, Heather Metzger-Brodhead, Joshua Moon, Dominic Nichols, Brandon North, Madison Olson, Jerilynn Organtini, Courtney Perry, Salaudeen Roots, Da’Jour Schleede, Olivia Schmidt, Muhammad Shabbir, Larissa Shaughnessy, Julia Simonini, Marissa Trojan, Iris Veasey.
Lake Katrine: Kyle Burke, Meghan Ede, Dominick Policastro, Jonathan Traver.
Latham: Toni Fusco.
Livingston Manor: Jessyca Wolcott.
Malta: Reed Rudowsky.
Marlboro: Tatiana Hickman.
Milton: Xin Gao.
Modena: Dean Clarke.
Mount Marion: Jordann Mayr.
New Paltz: Andrew Barrese, Shawn Becker, Isabella Brill, Lisa Butler, Jordan Carboy, Caleb Carr, Samantha Judge, Elizabeth Medrano, Taylor Venditti, Nicole Wasylak.
New Windsor: Elizabeth Grace.
Newburgh: Andres Arestin, Ashley Yonnone.
Olivebridge: Troy O’Connor.
Pawling: Gabriella Delaski.
Pine Bush: Bernadette Cambareri, Brendan Conklin, Logan DeVries, Adam Grass, Caterina Salazar.
Port Ewen: Christopher Nguyen.
Poughkeepsie: Meagan Flynn.
Red Hook: Ciciley Haslem, Colin Herdina, Jonathon Torres.
Rosendale: David Reid, Brandon Staccio.
Saugerties: Elizabeth Cirafice, Shyanne Clark, Joseph Comito, Skylar France, Amber Freeman, Jevaughn Hastings, Emma Larson, Maximilliano Martinez, Jenifer Monroy, Jessica Plonski, Annike Rell.
Shokan: Acarya Baker, Brandy Blasioli.
Stone Ridge: Kelly Armour, Olivia Avello, Naomi Koch, Raymond Leahey, Anne Palmer, Margaret Priest.
Tillson: James Newman, Maria Tanjila.
Ulster Park: Christine Barrett, Makayla Fryling, Caitlin Sarubbi.
Unionville: Cassidy Iasello.
Wallkill: Patrick Dommermuth, David Fernandez, Julia Graziano, Veronica Padilla, Malvin Rivas.
Wanaque: Tyler Guadagno.
Wappingers Falls: Mahalia Portocarrero.
Warwick: Kyle Smith.
West Hurley: Samuel Buono, Kimberly Kearney.
Willow: Carrie Higgins.
Woodstock: Ashley Grandy, Francis Sargenti.

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 64 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is at least 3.30 or higher, plus other requirements.

The part-time Fall 2020 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

Accord: Jonathan Langer.
Beacon: Emma Rudzinski.
Cortlandt Manor: Regina Creighton.
Ellenville: Gabriel Yushuvayev.
High Falls: Ellie Richardson.
Highland: Steven Long, Emily Losonczy, Kimberly Schwinge, Rajricka Tabannah.
Hurley: Katherine Johnson, Melanie Johnson, Philip Sinagra.
Hyde Park: Alexandria Fischetti, Amandeep Kang.
Kerhonkson: Molly Brittell, Victoria Somer, Tashena Williams Jones.
Kingston: Mary Brennan, Carol Demarest-Duffy, Ashley Flores, Douglas Freeman, Rebecca Hansen, Michelle Houghtaling, Ashley Levine, Erica Naccarato, Lydia Picknell, Vanessa Umbro.
Lake Katrine: Rachel Senate.
Liberty: Edilia Figuerdo.
Marlboro: Michele Landis.
Milton: Dulce Ward.
Mt. Marion: Emily Albright.
New Paltz: Aidan Barritt, John Barton, Gabriella Connolly, Cody Heller, Kristen Rosario, Robert Wallner.
Newburgh: William Rodriguez.
Pine Bush: Chloe Ingrassia.
Port Ewen: Tanya Hoefer.
Poughkeepsie: Blue Garcia, April Martinez Gutierrez, Angelique Wood.
Rensselaer: Christine Magzul.
Rhinebeck: Elizabeth Allen.
Rifton: Micaela LaBarbera, Danialle Signor.
Rosendale: Carly Salloway.
Saugerties: Chloe Burklund, Christopher Connolly, Jaclyn Davren, Katrina Freer, Shannon Gelles, Aris Henderson, Jennifer Quednau, Morgan Sperl.
Stanfordville: Mercedes Lapp.
Stone Ridge: Chantelle Bigler.
Wallkill: Nicole Ritter.
Wappingers Falls: Elysa Nott, Kara Vidulich.
West Hurley: Kristen Cannon, Catherine Johnan.

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Black History Month

February 1, 2021 by SUNYUlster

Here at SUNY Ulster we strive to encourage a diverse atmosphere of inclusion. One of the many ways that we try to achieve this goal is with our robust celebration of Black History Month.

Our Chief Diversity Officer, Candice Van Dyke – London, stated in a recent interview that SUNY Ulster wants to create awareness and open dialogue. We want to focus on the acknowledgment and celebration of Black Americans’ contributions throughout the history of the world. It is her desire that highlighting these contributions will help everyone move away from the one-dimensional view that America has of Black history.

Candice sees Black History Month as a time to recognize and honor the role that Black Americans have played in the foundation of America. This month provides a means of reminding us all what Black Americans have fought for and overcome and the continued battle they face every day for equity and equality.

A Brief History

In 1915, 50 years after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, historian Carter Woodson and minister Jesse Moorland founded the Study of Negro Life and History. This organization was dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and others of African descent.

In 1926 the group sponsored a national Negro History Week. They chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Schools and communities nationwide planned events, celebrations, performances, and lectures to commemorate the event.

Over the next 40 years, mayors and cities across the nation issued yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. Until, in the late ’60s, it became known as Black History Week throughout a number of higher learning institutions.

In 1976 president Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month. He called upon everyone to, “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Every year since 1976 February has been recognized as Black History Month.

SUNY Ulster invites you to view a Black History Month Slide Show.

Final Registration on January 19

January 14, 2021 by Dina Pearlman

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January 13, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY- Final registration for the spring 2021 semester at SUNY Ulster will take place virtually on Tuesday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Both continuing and accepted students can register for virtual appointments with SUNY Ulster’s Enrollment & Success Center. Continuing students can register to meet with faculty virtually in their chosen academic program. Spring 2021 classes will begin on January 25, 2021.

Schedule an appointment with the program of your choice below.

Accepted and Continuing students can make an appointment with an Enrollment & Success Counselor. Schedule an Appointment Now.

Continuing students who would like to meet with their specific program can make an appointment via the links below:

Arts/English: ARTS/ENG-Final Reg SP21 Appointments

Biology/Vet Tech: BIOLOGY/VET TECH-Final Reg SP21 Appointments

Business: BUSINESS-Final Reg SP 21 Appointments

Criminal Justice/Human Services: CRIMINAL JUSTICE/HUMAN SERVICES-Final Reg SP21 Appointments

Nursing: NURSING-Final Reg SP21 Appointments

Social Science/Education: SOCIAL SCIENCE/EDUCATION-Final Reg SP 21 Appointments

STEM: STEM-Final Reg SP21 Appointments

Many Ulster County residents begin their college experience at SUNY Ulster, going on to transfer to four-year colleges and universities or entering the workforce upon graduation. It’s a smart strategy that allows students to gain an excellent education without incurring extraordinary debt. For those transferring, the money saved in the first two years helps finance the last two.

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

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SUNY Ulster Receives $10,000 from The Gene Haas Foundation

August 18, 2022January 7, 2021 by Dina Pearlman

January 7, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. at SUNY Ulster a $10,000 grant to support scholarships for credit and non-credit students who are building their skills in the machinist industry. This is the third consecutive year SUNY Ulster has been awarded this grant funding to support students entering into Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Technologist training or a CNC machining-based engineering program. This grant allows scholarship recipients to change careers without a financial impact on their families. Locally there is an urgent workforce demand for skilled CNC labor.

Students enrolling in a CNC Technologist training or a CNC machining-based engineering program are encouraged to complete the online Foundation Scholarship application to apply for the Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship online with our Scholarship app.

SUNY Ulster courses eligible for scholarship funding are the CNC Programming Mill and Lathe (DCB 2213 for non-credit and MFG 106 for credit) or the CNC Operator II (DCB 2012 for non-credit and MFG 205 for credit) are eligible for scholarship funding.

Students at SUNY Ulster have the option of enrolling in a CNC Operator Microcredential or CNC Programmer Microcredential and both CNC credentials can be completed within a year. Local companies that employ CNC Operators include Bantam Tools, Stanfordville Machine, Sono-Tek Corporation, AMETEK, Inc., LoDolce Machine Co., Inc., Howmet Fastening Systems, Elna Magnetics, USHECO Inc., Fala Technologies, Fair-Rite Products Corp, MPI, Inc. and Saturn Industries, Inc. Statistics provided by ONET report that locally CNC Operators earn $21.77 per hour on average and CNC Programmers earn $26.71 on average.

To enroll in a credit bearing or a non-credit bearing CNC Programming course, please visit our Advanced Manufacturing pages.. For more information, please contact Barbara Ann Livermore Reer, Assistant Dean for Workforce at reerb@sunyulster.edu or 845-802-7171. Courses start January 21st.

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SUNY Community Colleges Cancel At-Risk Indoor NJCAA Athletics

December 8, 2020 by Dina Pearlman

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December 8, 2020 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster today announced that after careful thought, consideration, and dialogue, SUNY Community Colleges (27 of 30) that are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), have collectively decided to cancel intercollegiate competition for the 2020-2021 indoor sports that are considered “high risk” for COVID-19 exposure and spread of infection. These NJCAA sports include: basketball, cheerleading, dance, volleyball and wrestling. Campuses will have the option to hold on-campus workouts and training with student-athletes, should the institution allow it in a structured and monitored environment.

The low to moderate indoor sports including bowling and swimming; diving may compete in a virtual setting and must adhere to COVID-19 protocols.

At SUNY Ulster, “high-risk” indoor sports include: basketball, volleyball and wrestling. SUNY Ulster is continuing the evaluation of when on-campus workouts and training with student-athletes are able to resume in a structured and monitored environment.

NJCAA SUNY Community Colleges will continue planning for what we hope will be the safe resumption of intercollegiate athletics in spring 2021. Traditional spring sports and several traditional fall sports have been moved to spring, per the NJCAA 2021 Sports Guidelines. An official announcement on spring sports’ status will be made in January. Detailed sport specific guidelines and protocols are currently in development and Return to Play and Return to Competition Plans will be informed by nationally recognized sport specific agencies along with NYS, CDC, DOH and governing athletic associations.

NJCAA SUNY Community College decisions will continue to be guided by best practice and cautious adherence to health and safety protocols that will safeguard the well-being of our student-athletes, staff, campuses, and communities. We commit to ongoing collaborative efforts to develop cohesive safety plans to implement on our campuses in support of our student-athletes.

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SUNY Ulster’s Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center Exceeds Goals in Helping Regional Business Thrive

November 24, 2020 by Deborah Kaufman

The Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center (SBDC) continues to champion the needs of regional businesses, exceeding annual performance goals set by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in helping businesses launch, grow, and gain resilience.

In a year of turmoil for businesses because of the impact of COVID-19, SBDC served well over 1,100 clients, almost double their goal of 680. For many of these small businesses, SBDC business advisors aided clients in their understanding of and application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds or Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to keep their businesses afloat and employees paid during the pandemic.

Under SBDC guidance, clients were able to attain $27.4 million in funding for their ventures, about half of which were for COVID-related SBA help. The remaining funding is attributed to fulfilling normative business start-up or growth needs such as equipment, technology, or personnel. The $27.4 million in funding exceeds their goal by $6.4 million.

The top three industries that comprised SBDC’s clientele this past year are hospitality and food services, manufacturing, and retail. In addition, SBDC values diversity, equity, and inclusion serving a diverse population of regional clients with 13% of clients African American and 10% Latino. Every client is asked by the State to submit an evaluation of services received. SBDC achieved a 96% satisfaction rate.

Arnaldo Sehwerert, Regional Director shares, “SBDC’s free business counseling services has provided much needed support to local entrepreneurs for 35 years, during good and bad times. And, SUNY Ulster continues to assist in this contribution to the wellness of the local economy.”

The Mid-Hudson SBDC has a long-standing track record of providing exemplary work on behalf of clients. Three business advisors from the chapter were nominated for Counselor of the Year including Sam Kandel, Cathy Terrizi, and Cynthia Clune. Sam Kandel, who has been a business advisor with SBDC for over 18 years and is the highest awarded SBDC counselor in New York State was named Counselor of the Year.

Sam Kandel’s client, Pine Ridge Dude Ranch, was awarded SBDC Tourism Business of the Year. Mike Offner, who took ownership of the ranch after its owner passed away suddenly worked closely with employees to bring the ranch back to life under the guidance of SBDC’s Sam Kandel. Sam Kandel notes, “Serving the needs of the small business community in Ulster County is a distinct honor. What we at the SBDC invest in time and energy with our clients, the community gets back in spades with investment, job creation, and economic prosperity.”

SBDC provides business counseling services free of charge to start-up and existing businesses. A joint venture between SUNY and the SBA, the Mid-Hudson chapter serves Ulster, Sullivan, Orange, Greene, Delaware, and Dutchess counties. Since their inception in 1985, their expert advisors have worked directly with more than 20,000 regional businesses, helping them to invest $716,870,750 in the area’s economy, and create or save 21,143 jobs.

The Mid-Hudson SBDC is located in Kingston at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster on Mary’s Ave. Visit the SBDC website, send an email, or call (845) 802-9150 to learn more about how SBDC can help you start or grow your business.

November 24, 2020 – Stone Ridge, NY

Meet FYE Instructor Sandra Wisor

November 17, 2020 by Deborah Kaufman

Hi, my name is Professor Sandra Wisor and I am an adjunct college professor for several college campuses. In 2019, I applied to SUNY Ulster to teach technology for Hudson Link For Higher Education in Prisons. This decision has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Because of the connections I made there with other college professors, they, in turn, recommended me to teach other courses.

First Year Experience (FYE) is a course for new students to learn to transition to being a college student. Whether the student is a teenager or an older adult this course helps students build the necessary knowledge about Suny Ulster and its educational community. Some of the topics and tips covered are culture, diversity, inclusion, note-taking, planning, studying, time-management, technology, and other academic skills. This course helps students discover positive ways to successfully overcome the difficulties of college life.

I also teach FYE 101, in a distant learning format through the mail, so that Hudson Link’s students can learn how to get used to what educational expectations are required in order to gain an Associate’s degree. Hudson Link students are very dedicated creative writers and many are taking a full course load. Hudson Link’s college program helps to reduce the recidivism rate in NYS Correctional Facilities. This educational partnership gives Hudson Link’s students hope for a brighter future when released.

SUNY Ulster is a great place to start one’s education in order to go far. Their vision and mission shows their dedication to help students not to just survive college but to thrive and succeed in life. My motto is “Education Matters!” and everyone deserves the same opportunity to gain a college education. So, why not consider starting today?

Pridesgiving 2020

November 3, 2020 by SUNYUlster

In an effort to provide a positive holiday experience to her fellow students, Rae Anderson was inspired to create Pridesgiving – an opportunity for the entire student body to come together and create lasting holiday memories filled with joy.

Many members of the LGBTQ+ community face the holiday season with trepidation and sadness because they lack a supportive and accepting family dynamic. Imagine sitting around a table filled with people who can’t or won’t accept you for who YOU are.

According to Rae, she recognized her own difficulties faced during the holidays. When asked what inspired her creation of Pridesgiving Rae said, “I wanted to provide a positive experience for those who associate holidays with isolation, trauma, hunger, or stress of any kind.”

Pridesgiving 2018

With assistance from the LGBTQ+ advisor, Brandon Burnette, and the Student life Coordinator, Meg Sheeley, the first Pridesgiving came to fruition on November 20, 2018.

The event was a potluck event held in the Student Dining Hall. Then student, Kerri Hostetter, invited her Queer positive choral group, “Key of Q” to provide musical entertainment. The event was well attended by students, guests, staff, and faculty. It was a great success.

Meg and Brandon discussed the outcome and it was decided…Pridesgiving would become an annual event at SUNY Ulster!

Pridesgiving 2019

In an effort to make a cozier, more personal event, Pridesgiving was held in the Student Lounge. In 2019 many more clubs got involved and collaborated to make an amazing event. Stephanie Sensini, from the Business Club, created an amazing graphic that was made into a physical banner to commemorate the event.
The Student Government Organization (SGO) purchased turkeys and Jason from Lessings was kind enough to cook them. “Ready for the Holidays” clothing racks were set up with the supplies and help of those participating in the Start Here. Go Far Boutique. And a staff member, Danielle Wayman, donated beautiful homemade candies.

All of this was complemented by live musical entertainment from “A Judgmental Swarm of Bees”. And once again, the event was an overwhelming success!

Pridesgiving 2020…PRIDE MARCHES ON!

In this year of upheaval and unprecedented change, the tradition will continue. With the efforts of Meg Sheeley, Brandon Burnette, and LGBTQ+ Association President Bailey Savatgy Pridesgiving will continue for its third annual run.

Things will be a bit different this year. It will be a virtual event with students registering to attend. However, do not be discouraged! This is still a free event open to all! Not to mention, those registered will be entered into a raffle drawing for prizes! (Yay, free stuff!)

During this year’s virtual event there will be a slideshow of “SUNY PRIDE MARCHES ON” artwork submissions. They are still seeking submissions of artwork so get those masterpieces submitted!

There are also many items in the works for this year’s event including musical entertainment and guest speakers.

Come and be a part of an amazing, enriching tradition at SUNY Ulster that continues to inspire a spirit of inclusivity and togetherness in this brave new world we face every day!

Virtual Registration for the Spring 2021 Semester at SUNY Ulster Opens November 9

October 29, 2020 by Dina Pearlman

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One-on-One Virtual Visits Help Ulster County Residents Learn More about Starting or Finishing a Degree

October 28, 2020 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster will begin registering new students for the spring 2021 semester on November 9, 2020. For those who have not yet applied, applications are available on the college website. One-on-one virtual meetings with an enrollment counselor are available for those who are ready to register or want to learn more about programs, the admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, and more.

Classes for the spring 2021 semester begin on January 25, 2021 and will be conducted in a variety of methods that range from fully online, remote, hybrid, and face-to-face.

SUNY Ulster offers over 60 credit programs that ready students for transfer to a four-year institution or entry into the workforce. Ranked as the 2020 Best Community College in New York State by BestColleges.com, 70% of students graduate without any student debt.

To learn more about becoming a student at SUNY Ulster visit:

Admissions

Financial Aid

Scholarships

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Mahogany L. Browne featured at Virtual Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum

October 26, 2020 by Dina Pearlman

Registration is Open for Zoom Reading, Interview, & Q&A Sponsored by Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc.

October 23, 2020 —Stone Ridge, NY— The SUNY Ulster 2020 Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum will feature writer, organizer, educator, and spoken word poet, Mahogany L. Browne via Zoom on Thursday, November 5^th at 1:15 p.m. Introduced by Dolores Quiles, SUNY Ulster Professor of English and moderated by Candice VanDyke-London, Assistant Professor of English and Chief Diversity Officer, the program will include an interview, reading, and Q&A. The event is open to the public with registration required. There is space on the registration form to type in a question you would like to ask Ms. Browne.

Ms. Browne is the author of the young adult poetry book Black Girl Magic, and the children’s book Woke Baby. Her poetry collections include Kissing Caskets and Redbone. She co-edited the poetry anthology The Breakbeat Poets Vol. 3: Black Girl Magic and is at work on WOKE: A Young Poets Guide To Justice. Browne is the recipient of numerous literary fellowships and has appeared on BuzzFeed Live, HBO, & PBS NewsHour. She is the Artistic Director of Urban Word NYC and the Poetry Coordinator at St. Francis College’s MFA Program. She resides in Brooklyn, NY.

Signed Mahogany L. Browne books are available for sale through the SUNY Ulster Bookstore website. Please call 845-687-5087 with questions on book purchases. Upon registration, participants will receive instructions for accessing the event.

About the Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum:

Sponsored by the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. The Poetry Forum is an annual event that brings well-known and award-winning poets to SUNY Ulster for intimate question and answer sessions, as well as a special reading of their poetry. In 2007, the program was renamed the Ellen Robbins Poetry Forum to honor the memory of Ellen Robbins (1952-2006) who was on the faculty at SUNY Ulster from 1994 until 2006, and Chair of the English department, 2002-2006.

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