News from SUNY Plattsburgh

For more information contact: Michelle Marasch Ouellette, 518-564-2090

SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Calendar of Events

PLATTSBURGH, NY (07/31/2008; 1633)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to announce a calendar of events for August through early September. This calendar contains a sampling of events at the college.

For more information, visit the college's Website at www.plattsburgh.edu or contact Michelle Ouellette, associate director of public relations and publications at 518-564-3095.

August

Thursday, Aug. 7

SUNY Plattsburgh College Council meeting, 11:45 a.m., Videoconferencing Room 416, Sibley Hall. Open to the public. Parking is available in the lot at the rear of the building, which is accessible via George Angell Drive off from Rugar Street. The public can also watch the live Webcast of the meeting. The Webcast is accessible at pointers.audiovideoweb.com/asxfiles-live/va92winlive2386.asx.

Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24

Residence halls open for new and returning students, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Students should report to the appropriate hall office to register, get combinations, etc. Students who do not know their assignments or who plan to check in after Sunday should report to the Housing and Residence Life Office in Room 103 of Algonquin Hall. The office is open Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is (518) 564-3824. Those who do not show will forfeit their room reservation on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 8 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 25

First day of classes at SUNY Plattsburgh.

September

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Student Involvement Fair and Up ‘Til Dawn on the Lawn. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., outside of Clinton Dining Hall on the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus or, in the event of rain, Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center. Students will learn more about how to get involved on campus - from fraternity/sorority life to Student Association clubs and organizations to service-based activities. They will also receive information about how to support the campus-wide Up ‘til Dawn fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Free food, prizes, games, one-minute caricatures and more will be available. For more information, contact Allison Swick-Duttine, 518-564-4825, Allison.swick@plattsburgh.edu.

Thursday, Sept. 4

Making Your Mark: Leadership Principles to Meet the Challenge, 8 p.m., Warren Ballrooms, Angel College Center. In this high-energy, humorous, and interactive keynote, Ed Gerety, will direct address the issues that students face in college including personal responsibility, respect, drugs and alcohol, scholarship, balance, leadership, getting involved and making a difference. Gerety is a speaker and leadership trainer who combines his personal experiences, real life examples and humor to teach the principles and skills that are essential to being a leader. Free. For more information contact Allison Swick-Duttine, 518-564-4825, Allison.swick@plattsburgh.edu.

Thursday, Sept. 4

Partners In Cross Cultural Learning Information Meeting, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m., Amnesty Room, Angell College Center. This is an opportunity to learn about a program that will help community residents develop friendships with new international students at SUNY Plattsburgh through casual social gatherings. Campus and community members welcome. For information, contact Michelle R. St. Onge, picl@plattsburgh.edu or 518-564-3270. Or visit the program's Website at http://web.plattsburgh.edu/admissions/international/picl.php.

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