News from PLATTS

SUNY Plattsburgh College Council to Meet Friday, Oct. 17

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:16:43 -0000

The SUNY Plattsburgh College Council will hold its next regular meeting on Friday, Oct. 17. The meeting will take place at 1 p.m. in the Videoconferencing Room 416, Sibley Hall, located on the college campus.

SUNY Plattsburgh's English Honor Society Presents Halloween Story Contest

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:39:04 -0000

The members of SUNY Plattsburgh's English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta, are proud to present the Halloween Spooky Story Contest.

SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Twenty-First Annual PRISM Concert

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:07:01 -0000

As part of Homecoming 2008, the SUNY Plattsburgh Department of Music will host the 21st Annual PRISM Concert, Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. in the E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall.

SUNY Plattsburgh Hosts College Night Program

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:31:50 -0000

Wednesday, Oct. 1, is "College Night" on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus.

SUNY Plattsburgh Conducts Test of Emergency Notification System

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:00:06 -0000

TEST OF EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Tim Hortons Campus Store Opens at SUNY Plattsburgh

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:32:25 -0000

Tim Hortons will officially open for business at SUNY Plattsburgh on Friday, Oct. 3, making it only the second campus-based store in the United States for the popular Canadian chain.

Author to Speak on Experiences with Ernest Hemingway, Oct. 10

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:09:42 -0000

Writer Valerie Hemingway will speak about her experiences with Ernest Hemingway and about her book on that subject, Friday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. in the Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. A book signing will follow...

Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:22:49 -0000

The Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a party on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 100 of Sibley Hall, on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. This well-established and recognized program has been h...

SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Updated Calendar of Public Events Through Early November

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:09:40 -0000

The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to announce a calendar of events through early November. This calendar contains a sampling of arts, workshops, talks and other events at the college, all of which are open to the p...

SUNY Plattsburgh Introduces New Online Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2008 Course

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:26:46 -0000

SUNY Plattsburgh has a program that makes it easy to take high-quality, non-credit online courses. The college has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of these online, instructor-facilitated courses and is pleased to announce the launch of "Int...

Anthropology Professor to Be Honored at Portrait Unveiling

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:08:41 -0000

Dr. James Armstrong's portrait will be unveiled in a ceremony at SUNY Plattsburgh's Feinberg Library on Friday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. At that time, his portrait will join the portraits of the other SUNY Plattsburgh faculty who have earned Distinguish...

Third Annual Guitar Festival at SUNY Plattsburgh

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:13:47 -0000

On Oct. 3 and 4, the SUNY Plattsburgh department of music will present the third annual Guitar Festival directed by Dr. William Pfaff, composer and assistant professor of music at the college. All festival events, two concerts and a master class, ...

SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Calendar of Public Events Through Early November

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:22:13 -0000

The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to announce a calendar of events through the start of November. This calendar contains a sampling of arts, workshops, talks and other events at the college.

Media and the 2008 Presidential Election Conference at SUNY Plattsburgh Rescheduled

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:47:28 -0000

The "Media and the 2008 Presidential Election: A Report Card on Political Reporting" conference at SUNY Plattsburgh has been rescheduled and will now take place on Monday, Oct. 27.

North Country SBDC Director to Present Three Business Seminars

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:00:27 -0000

A series of seminars presented by Rick Leibowitz, director of the North Country SBDC, in partnership with the Plattsburgh - North Country Chamber of Commerce will run through Nov. 19.

CORRECTED: "Spaceman" Lee to Pitch at a Fundraiser at SUNY Plattsburgh

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:35:22 -0000

Local residents will have the chance to save a life and meet a former major league pitcher as part of the bargain. The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh will bring them that chance.

SUNY Plattsburgh to Present Week of Anti-Hazing Events

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:59:06 -0000

SUNY Plattsburgh will host Hazing Prevention Week from Sept. 21 to Sept. 26. It's an educational week designed to inform the college and local community through a series of events dedicated to the prevention of hazing.

Pendragon Theatre Performs "Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter" at SUNY Plattsburgh

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:20:50 -0000

The SUNY Plattsburgh theater department announces a one-night-only performance of "Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter," by Pendragon Theatre on Monday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts. Tickets will be sold at the door only. ...

Fire Safety Day to Feature Burning Residence Hall Simulation

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:06:27 -0000

September is Campus Fire Safety month, and SUNY Plattsburgh is celebrating it in a big way on Fire Safety Training Day, Thursday, Sept. 18. The day will provide attendees with the chance to witness a fire in a mock residence hall room and more.

SUNY Plattsburgh Offers Graduate Diversity Fellowships for Spring 2009

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:36:14 -0000

SUNY Plattsburgh is offering up to six Graduate Diversity Fellowships. Recipients will receive full in-state tuition, worth $3,430, for spring 2009. The funds may be used at either the main campus or SUNY Plattsburgh's Branch Campus at Adirondack ...

ESPN Writer to Speak on Covering the Beijing Olympics, 7 p.m. Sept. 16

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:21:45 -0000

Luke Cyphers, a senior writer for ESPN the Magazine and a lecturer in journalism at SUNY Plattsburgh, will speak about his experiences covering the Beijing Olympics at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Krinovitz Recital Hall located in Hawkins Ha...

SUNY Plattsburgh Accepting Graduate Applications for Spring 2009

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:27:33 -0000

Students wishing to enter one of many graduate programs at SUNY Plattsburgh for the spring semester of 2009 have until Wednesday, Oct. 15, to apply.

ESPN Writer to Speak on Covering the Beijing Olympics, Sept. 16

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:09:09 -0000

Luke Cyphers, a senior writer for ESPN the Magazine and a lecturer in journalism at SUNY Plattsburgh, will speak about his experiences covering the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Krinovitz Recital Hall located in Hawkins Hall on the ...

Media and the 2008 Presidential Election Conference to Be Held at SUNY Plattsburgh

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:37:17 -0000

A veteran political commentator and an executive TV producer who was also the founder of the "NBC Nightly News" will be speaking on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus later this month.

SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Free Forum on Ethics in Journalism

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:24:20 -0000

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, SUNY Plattsburgh will present a forum on ethics in journalism. "Ethical Ideals in Journalism: Civic Uplift or the Pursuit of Truth" will be held at 4 p.m. in the Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center.

Sept. 11 Memorial Service to be Held at SUNY Plattsburgh

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:48:43 -0000

A memorial service in remembrance of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 will be held at SUNY Plattsburgh on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 12:15 p.m. by the pond next to Hawkins Hall.

SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Updated September Calendar of Events

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:55:32 -0000

The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to present the following updated calendar of events through the beginning of October. It contains a more complete sampling of arts, workshops, talks and other events at the college.

SUNY Plattsburgh Named Among Best in the North by U.S. News & World Report

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:28:24 -0000

SUNY Plattsburgh has been named among the top schools in the 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report.

Arnold Amell Appointed to Chair SUNY Plattsburgh College Council

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:46:51 -0000

Governor David Paterson has selected Arnold Amell to chair the College Council at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh. Amell will fill the position that was vacated when former chair Donald Garrant stepped down earlier this sum...

SUNY Plattsburgh Move-In Days Feature Strong Freshman Class

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:21:13 -0000

Saturday and Sunday are move-in days at SUNY Plattsburgh, and the freshman, now making their home on campus, are academically strong and rich in ethnic diversity.

“Love Letters” Kicks off Theater Season at SUNY Plattsburgh

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:06:21 -0000

The theater department at SUNY Plattsburgh presents Dr. Tim Palkovic and guest actor Leslie Simons (Hearn) in a one-night-only performance of A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" directed by Derrick A. Hopkins of Keeseville.

SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Calendar of Events Through Early October

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:49:10 -0000

The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to announce a calendar of events through early October. This calendar contains a sampling of arts, workshops, talks and other events at the college.

Expert to Speak on Autism and Similar Disorders, Sept. 10

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:59:49 -0000

An expert in the holistic treatment of autism and similar disorders will discuss her methods and practices at a talk on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus in September.

Plattsburgh Native Takes Reins of Plattsburgh State Museum

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:13:00 -0000

Plattsburgh native Cecilia Esposito has become the new director of the Plattsburgh State Art Museum. She has taken the place of Edward Brohel who served as director for 30 years and retired earlier this summer.

Local Resident Graduates from SUNY Plattsburgh

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:21:42 -0000

Megan Goolden, of Potsdam, N.Y., has graduated from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh. Goolden, who was also named to the college's Dean's List last semester, now holds a bachelor's degree in communication disorders and scien...

Registration Open for Non-Matriculated Students

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:26:29 -0000

Area residents interested in expanding their horizons can sign up for undergraduate and graduate courses at SUNY Plattsburgh as non-matriculated students. They can explore an interest area, check out a degree program before applying for admission ...

Correction: Parade Magazine Science Editor to Speak at SUNY Plattsburgh

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:29:10 -0000

Note to the media: Please use this version of the release.

Rugar Street Traffic Limited to One-Way Traffic Saturday, Aug. 23

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:10:42 -0000

Saturday, Aug. 23 marks the opening of the residence halls at SUNY Plattsburgh. To ease the congestion along the roadway where most of the dorms are located, Rugar Street will become a one-way from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

SUNY Plattsburgh Participates in "SUNY China 150 Young Leaders Program"

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:06:44 -0000

Ten years ago, the number of international students studying on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus fell in the dozens. The challenge faced by the fledgling program to attract more international students to its campus in upstate New York seemed daunting.

SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Calendar of Events

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:45:31 -0000

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.

Plattsburgh State College Council to Meet Aug. 7

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:34:56 -0000

Following a day-and-a-half-long retreat for council members, the College Council at SUNY Plattsburgh will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7. The meeting will take place at 11:45 a.m. in the Videoconferencing Room 416, Sibley Hall, ...

Media Advisory: International Haiku Conference and Festival Comes to Plattsburgh

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:38:19 -0000

The International Haiku Conference and Festival at SUNY Plattsburgh is set to take place Tuesday, July 29 through Saturday, Aug. 2.

New Regional Director Joins North Country SBDC

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:40:40 -0000

SUNY Plattsburgh has recently hired Rick Leibowitz to be the new regional director of the North Country Small Business Development Center. He replaces Dee Clark, who retired earlier this year after seven years of service. His appointment was effec...

Work Begins on CBN Connect Broadband Network

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:02:57 -0000

The Technical Assistance Center at SUNY Plattsburgh announced today that implementation of the first phase of CBN Connect, an open-access broadband fiber and wireless network has begun. This network will provide broadband service to areas in the N...

Former Brockport Resident Earns State University of New York Chancellor’s Award

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:15:47 -0000

Matthew Salvatore, a former resident of Brockport was among the six SUNY Plattsburgh faculty and staff members to have been honored with a State University of New York Chancellor's Award.

Former Las Vegas Resident Earns State University of New York Chancellor’s Award

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:58:35 -0000

Dr. Tracie Church Guzzio, a former resident of Las Vegas, was among the six SUNY Plattsburgh faculty members to have been honored with a State University of New York Chancellor's Award.

Former Cohoes Resident Receives SUNY Chancellor's Award

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:26:35 -0000

Peter J. Ensel III, a 1976 graduate of Cohoes High School and former Cohoes resident, was among the six SUNY Plattsburgh faculty members to have been honored with a State University of New York Chancellor's Award.

Plattsburgh Native Takes Reins of Plattsburgh State Museum

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:15:50 -0000

Martin D. Mannix Jr. Appointed to College Council at SUNY Plattsburgh

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:05:47 -0000

Martin D. Mannix Jr. of Plattsburgh, N.Y., has been appointed to the College Council at SUNY Plattsburgh by New York State Governor David Patterson.

Geography Institute to Feature Place-Based Learning

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:07:39 -0000

SUNY Plattsburgh's Educational Services Departments and the North Country Teacher Resource Center are sponsoring a Geography Summer Institute for teachers in grades K-6 from July 7 to 11.

Corigliano Promoted to Associate Dean at SUNY Plattsburgh Branch Campus

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:51:48 -0000

Effective July 1, 2008, Tom Corigliano, director for the SUNY Plattsburgh Branch Campus at Adirondack Community College, will assume the title and responsibilities of associate dean.

“A Double Bill of American Musical Theatre” Features Local Music and Theater Students

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:45:33 -0000

The department of music at SUNY Plattsburgh presents "A Double Bill of American Musical Theater" by the Lyric Scenes performance class on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, locat...

Sea Kayak Institute Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:32:19 -0000

SUNY Plattsburgh's Lake Champlain Kayak Institute is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with an additional Demo Day and a new, advanced, instructional program, where attendees will stay at Twin Valleys Outdoor Educational Center, take part...

Cathy Moulton Recognized for Outstanding Advisement of Sorority

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:58:02 -0000

Cathy Moulton, director of housing at SUNY Plattsburgh and faculty advisor to Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, received the Faculty Advisor of the Year Award at the 8th Annual Fraternal Awards Ceremony at the college.