Choosing The Right Classes For Your Future.

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Some people dive into college with set intentions, knowing exactly what they will choose and graduate with, and that’s great! Then there’s the rest of us. It can be hard to fill up your semester’s class schedule. Especially when you aren’t sure where your time and energy would best be spent. The big idea is … Read more

4 Tips to Power Through Textbook Reading

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For most students, getting through that weekly textbook reading can be a real challenge. Believe it or not, there are a few ways to make that nonfiction assignment easier. Learning the ways to power through reading that can feel daunting or impossible is a great skill, a skill that is bound to follow you through … Read more

Support the SUNY Ulster Senators

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Here at SUNY Ulster, athletic life is both work and play. Just an added bonus being a student in Stone Ridge, all students are encouraged to apply themselves to one of our sports teams. Student athletes have more than doubled in the past three years and there are now eight teams one can join. These … Read more

Food For Thought- The Best Brain Foods For College Students!

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As a college student, the temptation and accessibility of energy drinks and fast food can be plentiful. We have put together this post with the best brain foods in mind! Scientific research has produced some pretty interesting data about what the diet of a college student should include. Remember: Food is Fuel! Most of these … Read more

Fun Free College Resources!

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We’ve compiled a small group of free resources that can help to make your time in and outside of class that much more productive! Whether it be studying, staying organized, writing tools, or additional resources for parents we have a little bit of everything included here! Studying: Sometimes when you’ve been studying certain materials for an extended … Read more

Students Artwork Selected For Exhibit in Albany!

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6 Visual Art Majors Selected for Exhibit in Albany. Early March 2018 it was announced that 6 Visual Art Majors from SUNY Ulster have been selected to have their work showcased in the Spring 2018 SUNY Student Exhibit in Albany. This exclusive exhibit only happens twice a year to highlight the best student work making … Read more

4 Ways to Find An Internship.

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As the winter recess approaches you may find yourself thinking that this is the perfect time to consider getting involved with an internship. Here at SUNY Ulster you can earn college credit while participating in the Student Internship Program. To get involved in the Student Internship Program you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and 30 … Read more

Guide to Surviving Midterm Week.

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It may seem hard to believe, but Midterm Week here on campus is quickly approaching! Over the next few days, you may find yourself wondering how you may ever survive all the projects, and studying that needs to be completed within such a specific span of time! To survive what may seem like “Midterm Madness” … Read more

Stories of SUNY Ulster — Marla Gruner: Family Woman, Educator, Library Scientist

The Stories team recently got an opportunity to conduct an interview with SUNY Ulster’s own charismatic librarian: Marla Gruner. Invariably seated at the help desk, Marla is known for her pleasant helpfulness and the sagacity of her assistance. Entering her office, we are delighted to the smell of fresh coffee, photographs of her two adorable children, … Read more