So, here we are.
Home. All the time! Boredom setting in. Isolated from our friends. What can we do to stay sane? Let’s figure out how to get out of our chairs, put the remotes down, and be a part of that thing called LIFE!
Well, Get Involved, Of Course!
At SUNY Ulster we have a number of groups and activities reaching out to each other and the community. Thank goodness for modern technology! With so many outlets for communication and participation, we never have to be bored.
An example of a great give-and-take opportunity is the Story Time on Demand available to the entire SUNYUlster family. This provides multicultural themed stories to participants read by fellow students and faculty. You can participate by viewing as well as recording a story for others to access.
For more information about this and other opportunities to interact contact the Coordinator of Campus Life, Meg Sheeley at sheeleym@sunyulster.edu .
Another opportunity for connecting with others is through various clubs at SUNY Ulster. My spotlight is going out to the ESports Club. ESports are a great way to interact while still practicing social distancing. They have an amazing tournament coming up which is open to ALL 64 SUNY schools! Chancellor Johnson wanted to make a way for students to get creatively involved throughout this time.
The ESports tournament will include games like Fortnite and Super Smash Brothers. The tournament will work to raise money for #SUNY Together Student Emergency Funds.
So, come out! Support your school, help your fellow classmates, have a great time!
For more information about the club and its upcoming activities you can contact Professor Sheehan, the Advisor for the ESports Club, at sheehanj@sunyulster.edu or Ryan Shepard, the ESports Club President, at shepardr57@my.sunyulster.edu .
In addition, Adult Education has multiple web-based get-togethers. For more information about these online gatherings contact the Associate Dean of Adult Learning, Mindy Kole at kolem@sunyulster.edu .
Discover The World, Be Involved
Missing nature, long walks, beaches, mountains, and amusement parks, and just, well, everything?
Well then, take a virtual trip to the zoo where you can visit the animals, learn everything about them, and enjoy watching them in their daily habits. There are quite a few places to go but my favorite is the Cincinnati Zoo. I use it every single day for homeschooling my grandson. It is a lot of fun and there is just so much to explore there.
How about hiking up a mountain. The beautiful views, the precarious climb to the summit, and the beautiful scenery. My personal favorite is rafting through the Grand Canyon. It feels like you’re actually there. If you have a virtual reality headset it’s even better! Either way, it’s a great time and there are hundreds to choose from.
Feeling like you need to help out? Well, I found the easiest method for making masks on YouTube. They aren’t medical-grade but they’re great for everyday use. The best thing was that I had plenty of material to use. Didn’t we all clean out our closets over the last month? I know I did! Our first few tries didn’t go that well. But eventually, we got rolling and made 22 masks for our family and friends!
So There You Have It
The SUNY Ulster newsletter gets sent to every single SUNY Ulster student on Fridays. It is packed full of information and opportunities to interact with each other. Take a few minutes and check it out, you won’t be disappointed!
There is a whole world out there to be explored. There are groups, clubs, and activities to stay involved. So put down your remote and set the popcorn aside!
Search, Click, Discover!
