Julie Gedro, a professor of business, management and economics based at the college’s East Syracuse location, has been elected president-elect of the Academy of Human Resource Development. ... MORE
Participants gain a better understanding of accessibility as a civil rights issue and develop the knowledge and skills needed to design learning experiences that promote inclusive learning environments for all students, including those with disabilities. ... MORE
“You are targeted for who you are, for your identity,” explained Deputy Inspector Mark Magrone, commanding officer of the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force. ... MORE
To the many faces of the college community who ignite inspiration in the classroom, infuse our communities with light, we wish you peace in the new year. ... MORE
Sandra Barkevich ’13, the long-time editor of The Student Connection, announced the appointments of Suzanne Lazar and Eric Norcross as the new editor and assistant editor of the publication. ... MORE
Thanks to the flexibility provided to all state employees by the annual SEFA campaign, members of the SUNY Empire community were able to give to local charities and organizations surrounding the 35 locations the college serves throughout the state. ... MORE
The college bid farewell to Paul Tucci, retiring vice president for administration, at small gathering held Monday afternoon, Nov. 30, at 2 Union Ave. ... MORE
The following event, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, has been cancelled: “Beer and Candles: Explorations in New York State Brewing History,” with a focus on the chapter “Beer and Candles: Nineteenth-Century ‘Microbreweries’ in an Expanding Industry.” ... MORE
Undergraduate students learning through the college’s partnerships with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3, participated in a live international video conference with four of the college’s international students from the program in Prague, Czech Republic. ... MORE
On Friday, Nov. 27, the college’s online library and IT service desk will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., EST. The student information center also will be open during those hours on Friday, but with limited staffing. ... MORE
Kristina Borovkova flew all the way from the Czech Republic in October to present research at the 11th annual Student Academic Conference in Albany. ... MORE
The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, founded in 1979, writes the standards of practice for 44 areas within the academy. ... MORE
The results of a study on the minimum wage by Justin Giordano, a professor of business and law at SUNY Empire State College, and Emmanuel Tabones ‘13, was awarded Best Overall Paper by the Northeastern Business and Economics Association at its 42nd annual meeting. ... MORE
Starr-Glass, a mentor with International Programs (Prague), has participated in the creation of a significant open educational resource (OER), which has been developed by the Hanken School of Economics, one of the oldest and most prestigious business schools in Scandinavia. ... MORE
What should someone do if he or she experiences or witnesses a hate crime? This question will be explored at an upcoming SUNY Empire State College forum on hate crimes, which begins at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, at the college’s Manhattan location, 3rd floor, 325 Hudson St., New York City. ... MORE
She will discuss the contents of the book as part of the college’s series “Dialogues at Noon,” with Robert Carey, a mentor and professor in Historical Studies and Michael Merrill, dean of the college’s Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies. ... MORE
Hiroko Miyashita, a graduate student in SUNY Empire State College’s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program, recently met Second Lady Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden. ... MORE
Lori Mould ’14, a current graduate student with the college, was presented with a special commendation by the SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher at the regularly scheduled meeting of the board, held Nov. 5 at the SUNY Global Center, 116 E. 55th St., New York City. ... MORE
Faculty took a 360-degree look at forgiveness in light of the racially motivated shootings at a Charleston, S.C. church and other instances of people of color who have lost their lives at the hands of law enforcement and others due to presumed racial bias: Eric Garner in Staten Island, Walter Scott in Charleston and Freddie Gray in Baltimore. ... MORE
Rhianna Rogers, assistant professor of Cultural Studies, and Nathan Whitley-Grassi, educational technologist, shared with colleagues at the Academic Conference, held Oct. 28-30, a new resource the college is offering for faculty: Learnscape. ... MORE
The new partnership between SUNY Empire State College and the International Association of Aerospace Workers (IAM) continues to move forward. Earlier this fall, the first group of IAM members enrolled in the program. ... MORE
Two white oaks, a red oak and a basswood tree have been added to SUNY Empire State College’s locations at 2 and 3 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, N.Y., as the college’s donation to Sustainable Saratoga’s Centennial Trees 2015 Program. ... MORE
All sessions will be streamed live via the Internet Friday and links will be available from both the FACT2 and SUNY Center for Professional Development websites. ... MORE
Lori Mould ’15 and Jennifer Pettis ’12, current graduate students who also earned their undergraduate degrees from SUNY Empire State College, have been named to the 2015 class of SUNYCON fellows by SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. ... MORE
“A tradition of excellence in education,” was the theme of a recent celebratory event, held on the base Oct. 22, in recognition of SUNY’s service to the women and men of Fort Drum and the greater Watertown-area community. ... MORE
SUNY Empire State College students have another avenue of access to degree completion, thanks to the college’s participation in the American Council on Education’s Alternative Credit Project. ... MORE
Current ACT President G. Angela Henry, who also is a member of the Empire State College Council, introduced the chairman to the audience, which included many ACT members, campus and SUNY system senior staff and several campus presidents. ... MORE
The mayor was joined by Academy for Lifelong Learning Executive Director Jeff Shinaman, SUNY Empire State College President Merodie A. Hancock and many A.L.L. members at the college’s location at 113 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. ... MORE
Two idealistic photography students, who met while studying at SUNY Empire State College’s Manhattan location nearly four decades ago, planned a show that didn’t materialize, then fell in love and married. ... MORE
“Keeping people with pets and pets with people” is the theme of this year’s community service opportunity associated with the college’s 2015 Student Academic Conference. ... MORE
The novel follows the story of Masha, a young teen. After the death of her grandmother, Masha doesn't know what to do with her life. Her father is absent, more involved with his fiancée than his daughter. ... MORE
Coppola is president of the SUNY Empire State LGBTQA Student Alumni Club, the college’s first club to represent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender students and alumni and community allies. ... MORE
Update: A prospective student walked into the Rochester location after reading about the new transfer policy. Students are guaranteed seamless transfer of credits to and from all SUNY Campuses as 2015-16 Academic Year Begins. ... MORE
Tester was selected as a speaker for the college’s 2015 commencement ceremony held on Long Island. His master’s thesis combines theater with public history. ... MORE
Eleven SUNY Empire State College Student Service Awards were presented at the college’s 2015 Wellness Retreat held last month in Albany. The award was created to recognize the college’s students who have dedicated themselves to improving the college community and the communities where they live and work. ... MORE
Student Anita L. Sillery will have a recent watercolor included in the upcoming Best of SUNY exhibit at the New York State Museum, opening at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. ... MORE
Robert Roach Jr. ’96, the general secretary-treasurer of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and Melba Tolliver ’98, the first black person ever to anchor a network news program, were recipients of the 2015 SUNY Empire State College Distinguished Alumni Award. ... MORE
Shawn Johnson, a member of the winning 2008 U.S. women’s senior gymnastics team, brought a message of perseverance and trusting one’s heart to the 2015 Student Wellness Retreat in Albany in April. ... MORE
Students had the opportunity to hear two motivational speakers: 2008 Olympics gold medalist Shawn Johnson, who competed on the senior women’s gymnastics team for the United States, and Jerome Love, the author of a best-selling book, “Get Up, Get Out and Get Motivated.” ... MORE
Herb Trimpe ’97, the legendary comic book illustrator with Marvel Comics, who drew “The Incredible Hulk” and the “Fantastic Four,” and was first to draw the Wolverine for publication, passed away on Monday, April 13, his cousin, Glen Baisley, announced on Facebook. ... MORE
Graduate student John Vellenga and alumnus Josh Horn ‘14 were selected to present their research at the biennial graduate research symposium, which is sponsored by the faculty senates of both the State University of New York and the City University of New York and held in the state capital. ... MORE
