News from SUCORT

SUNY Cortland Child Care Center Reaccredited By National Association For Education Of Young Children

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:04:59 -0000

The SUNY Cortland Child Care Center earned reaccreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. “We’re proud to hav...

SUNY Cortland Alumna to Serve As Visiting Faculty-in-Residence Oct. 20-24

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:56:40 -0000

Suad Joseph, a professor of anthropology and women and gender studies at the University of California, will visit SUNY Cortland as a Faculty-in-Residence from Monday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 24.

Advocate for World's Poor to Speak at SUNY Cortland on Oct. 16

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:57:55 -0000

Earl Shorris, a pioneering educator, author and activist who founded a program that teaches the humanities to the world's poor, will lecture on Thursday, Oct. 16, at SUNY Cortland.

Film on Historic Meeting of Indigenous Grandmothers to Receive Premiere Screening on Oct. 10

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:49:20 -0000

The premiere screening of a documentary on a landmark gathering of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers four years ago in upstate New York, will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY Cortland to Hold Fall Open House on Oct. 13

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:11:24 -0000

More than 800 prospective college students are expected to spend a day visiting academic departments, touring the campus and talking to faculty and students during the SUNY Cortland Fall Open House on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 13.

SUNY Cortland Plans Family Weekend Oct. 10-12

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:50:24 -0000

Brazz Tree, a New York City-based violin and guitar duo performing their new brand of music called New World acoustic rock (Music NWAR), will headline SUNY Cortland's Family Weekend at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Corey Union Exhibition Lou...

World Music Duo Brazz Tree to Perform on Oct. 11 at College

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:38:17 -0000

The New York City-based violin and guitar duo, Brazz Tree, will present their new brand of music called New World acoustic rock (Music NWAR) on Saturday, Oct. 11, at SUNY Cortland.

Dennis Farnsworth Appointed to SUNY Cortland School of Education

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:59:31 -0000

Dennis Farnsworth of Oswego, N.Y., joined SUNY Cortland on July 7 in the newly created position of teacher education coordinator in the School of Education.

SUNY Cortland Community Roundtable on Oct. 2 to Focus on 2008 Elections

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:10:23 -0000

SUNY Cortland Distinguished Service Professor Robert Spitzer, a nationally known author and scholar on presidential politics, the laws relating to gun control, and the U.S. Constitution, will discuss the upcoming elections at a community roundtabl...

Robert S. Gold, Health Education Technology Expert, to Deliver 2008 Poskanzer Lecture on Sept. 25

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:05:16 -0000

Robert S. Gold will deliver the 2008 Charles N. Poskanzer Lecture, titled "Emerging Trends on the Future of Technology in Public Health," on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge.

SUNY Cortland Student Designs Beaver Trail at Lime Hollow

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:42:19 -0000

SUNY Cortland senior Elizabeth Hensel of Romulus, N.Y., will see months of her hard work come to fruition during the grand opening of the Beaver Tail Trail at the Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Author of 'Jesus Land' to Speak at SUNY Cortland Sept. 25

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:56:59 -0000

Julia Scheeres, author of the memoir, Jesus Land, will speak on Thursday, Sept. 25, at SUNY Cortland.

Panel to Discuss U.S. Health Care as Presidential Election Issue on Sept. 24 at SUNY Cortland

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:27:35 -0000

A panel of medical experts, academics and community advocates will assess the political condition of America's health care system in light of the upcoming elections, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at SUNY Cortland.

Children's Museum Saturday Series Planned During Fall 2008

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:47:20 -0000

Children's educational programs on celebrating families, fire safety, art and the upcoming elections will be highlighted during the Fall 2008 Children's Museum season starting on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Fundraiser at SUNY Cortland Alumni House Set for Sept 28

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:27:22 -0000

Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of SUNY Cortland will come together on Sunday, Sept. 28, in Cortland to celebrate and support a scholarship to benefit students from families in Cortland County.

Online Journal 'Wagadu' Honored By European Science Foundation

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:03:23 -0000

The European Science Foundation (ESF) recently categorized SUNY Cortland's four-year-old electronic scholarly journal, Wagadu: A Journal of Transnational Women's and Gender Studies, among the top research journals for gender studies in Europe.

Rozanne Brooks Lecture Series for 2008-09 Unveiled

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:02:23 -0000

Kevin Dunn, an associate professor of political science at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, will open the 2008-09 Rozanne M. Brooks Lecture Series at SUNY Cortland with his talk, "Sons of the Soil: Autochthony and Political Violence in Africa, "...

Gun Rights to be Featured During Sandwich Seminar at SUNY Cortland

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:57:14 -0000

Two SUNY Cortland faculty members will conduct a Constitution Day Panel during a Sandwich Seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at SUNY Cortland.

Advice Columnist to Discuss College Drinking, Relationships on Sept.17

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:42:50 -0000

Harlan Cohen, best-selling author, speaker and nationally syndicated advice columnist, will present "Tapping the Keg of Truth: The ‘Why' Behind College Drinking" on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at SUNY Cortland.

Philosopher Ann Ferguson to Discuss Feminist Solidarity on Sept. 11 at SUNY Cortland

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:28:50 -0000

Ann Ferguson, a feminist philosopher, will speak about a new feminist framework for global justice, on Thursday, Sept. 11, at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY Cortland College Council to Meet September 12

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:44:56 -0000

The SUNY Cortland College Council will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m. in Miller Building, Room 405.

'SiCKO' Star to Discuss Health Care in America on Sept. 9 at SUNY Cortland

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:09:10 -0000

Donna Smith, an ordinary American who starred in Michael Moore's 2007 documentary film, "SiCKO," will present a "Health Care Road Show" at SUNY Cortland on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Dowd Gallery Print Exhibition 'Paper Politics' to Open on Sept. 9

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:37:32 -0000

"Paper Politics," an important international survey of recent politically motivated printmaking that includes more than 200 handmade prints, will be on exhibition from Sept. 9-Nov. 6 in the Dowd Fine Arts Gallery at SUNY Cortland.

Public Education, Poverty Expert to Speak on Sept. 9 at SUNY Cortland

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:11:07 -0000

Jonathan Kozol, an activist and author, will speak about the imbalances in public education, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY Cortland Offers Fall 'Wellness' Series for Campus, Community

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:29:22 -0000

SUNY Cortland will host the Fall 2008 "Wellness Wednesday Series" featuring speakers, exhibits, self-help workshops and other programs intended to help students adjust to college life.

AmeriCorps Job Fair Set for Sept. 9 at Main Street SUNY Cortland

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:20:28 -0000

SUNY Cortland and 10 community partners in the Cortland-based AmeriCorps project will hold a job fair from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Main Street SUNY Cortland building located downtown at 9 Main St.

SUNY Cortland to Hold Series of Lectures on Inequality

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:44:14 -0000

Beginning this fall, SUNY Cortland will focus a yearlong series of lectures and cultural events on the theme of inequality.

SUNY Cortland Staff Member Wins E-Learning Award

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:59:32 -0000

Blackboard Inc. presented its 2008 Blackboard Community Collaboration Award to Bryant Withers of Cortland, N.Y., a computer information specialist at SUNY Cortland.

Philip J. Buckenmeyer to Chair Kinesiology Department at SUNY Cortland

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:01 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed Philip J. Buckenmeyer of Liverpool, N.Y., as chair of the Kinesiology Department in the School of Professional Studies.

Michelle Kelly to Chair Foundations and Social Advocacy Department at SUNY Cortland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:20:31 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed Michelle Kelly of Cortland, N.Y., as chair of the Foundations and Social Advocacy Department in the School of Education.

Andrea Lachance to Chair Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department at SUNY Cortland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:17:25 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed Andrea Lachance of Ithaca, N.Y., as chair of the Childhood and Early Childhood Education Department in the School of Education.

Brice Smith to Chair Physics Department at SUNY Cortland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:13:31 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed Brice Smith of Ithaca, N.Y., as chair of the Physics Department in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Robert Spitzer to Chair Political Science Department at SUNY Cortland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:12:33 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed Robert Spitzer of Cortland, N.Y., as chair of the Political Science Department in the School of Arts and Sciences.

David Neal to Chair Performing Arts Department at SUNY Cortland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:35:39 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed David Neal of Groton, N.Y., as chair of the Performing Arts Department in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Peter Ducey to Chair Biological Sciences Department at SUNY Cortland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:35:32 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed Peter Ducey of Cortland, N.Y., as chair of the Biological Sciences Department in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Sheila Cohen to Chair Literacy Department at SUNY Cortland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:30:06 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed Sheila Cohen of Cortland, N.Y., as chair of the Literacy Department.

Charles Heasley to Chair Art and Art History Department at SUNY Cortland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:28:26 -0000

SUNY Cortland has appointed Charles Heasley of Cortland, N.Y., as chair of the Art and Art History Department in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Stephen Burwood Directs Clark Center for International Education

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:03:50 -0000

Stephen Burwood of Geneseo, N.Y., the assistant provost for international affairs at SUNY Geneseo, has been appointed as director of the James M. Clark Center for International Education at SUNY Cortland.

Jewish Literature Reading and Discussion Series to Begin on Aug. 27

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:29:44 -0000

The Memorial Library at SUNY Cortland will host a five-part reading and discussion series called "Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature - Identity and Imagination" starting on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

SUNY Cortland to Begin New Year with Academic Convocation on Aug. 24

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:06:57 -0000

SUNY Cortland will open its 2008-09 academic year with an Academic Convocation on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 24, in the Park Center Alumni Arena.

CORRECTION: SUNY Cortland Schedules Plays, Musicals, Concerts for Fall

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:35:42 -0000

Note to Editor: A correction has been made to the time of the fall concert of Broadway music on Nov. 9.

CORRECTION: SUNY Cortland Students Return to Campus; Classes Begin Aug. 25

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:06:58 -0000

Note To Editor: Corrections have been made on the date of the President's opening address and the date of the Academic Convocation.

SUNY Cortland Students Return to Campus; Classes Begin Aug. 25

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:07:41 -0000

Students begin returning to SUNY Cortland on Thursday, Aug. 21, when the campus will open its 16 residence halls to approximately 100 new residential students who did not attend the summer orientation program.

SUNY Cortland Schedules Plays, Musicals, Concerts for Fall

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:39:58 -0000

Editor Note: SUNY Cortland has scheduled the following events through the end of the Fall Semester.

Michael P. Toglia to Retire from SUNY Cortland

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:50:39 -0000

Michael P. Toglia, who has served on the SUNY Cortland faculty for 30 years and is considered to be at the forefront on research in the fields of human cognition and information processing, will retire on Aug. 31.

SUNY Cortland Names Alumni House in Honor of College's First One Million Dollar Individual Donor

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:58:28 -0000

The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association has named its alumni house, an elegant and historic 15,000-square-foot mansion in Cortland, in honor of the College's first-ever individual $1 million donor - Lynne Parks Hoffman, a 1968 alumna who resides in P...

Joy Mosher Named Interim Director of Graduate Studies at SUNY Cortland

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:49:40 -0000

Joy Mosher of Cortland, N.Y., the interim chair of the Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department, has been appointed interim director of graduate studies at the College. She began her duties on July 1.

SUNY Cortland Professor Researches Infant Learning, Memory

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:38:30 -0000

A SUNY Cortland associate professor of psychology is making house calls to help parents and scientists better understand babies.

SUNY Cortland Lecturer of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies to Retire

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:30:44 -0000

Dale Anderson, who served as a lecturer on the SUNY Cortland Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies faculty since 1998, will retire on Aug. 31. He has been designated lecturer emeritus of recreation and leisure studies.

Richard M. Wheeler to Retire from SUNY Cortland

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:42:50 -0000

Richard M. Wheeler, who has served on the SUNY Cortland faculty for 35 years, will retire on Aug. 31. Wheeler, who was honored with a 1986 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, will earn the designation of professor and chair emeritu...

SUNY Cortland Seeks Volunteers for New Federal AmeriCorps Program

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:55:11 -0000

Thirteen AmeriCorps volunteers will be recruited from across the country to spend a year in Cortland County helping with a variety of community revitalization and improvement initiatives.

Lynn Couturier to Chair Physical Education Department at SUNY Cortland

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:25:58 -0000

Lynn Couturier, head of the Health and Physical Education Department at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, will join SUNY Cortland on Monday, Aug. 4, as professor and chair of the Physical Education Department.

Jerome Casciani to Retire from SUNY Cortland

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:02:55 -0000

Jerome Casciani, who during his 38 years of service at SUNY Cortland has fulfilled the roles of teacher, coach, department chair and College administrator, will retire on Aug. 30. He has earned the designation of associate professor emeritus of ph...

Vicki Johnson Appointed Protestant Campus Minister at SUNY Cortland

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:32:36 -0000

Vicki Johnson of Binghamton, N.Y., was appointed SUNY Cortland Protestant campus minister and executive director of the Cortland County Council of Churches on July 1.

Don Sawyer III to Direct Multicultural Life at SUNY Cortland

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:53:33 -0000

Don Sawyer III of Syracuse, N.Y., who is completing his doctorate in sociology at Syracuse University, joined SUNY Cortland on July 14 in the newly created position of director of multicultural life.

SUNY Cortland's Newest Building Wins 'Green' Certification

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:09:40 -0000

A cutting-edge residential facility at SUNY Cortland was recently awarded a prestigious designation by the nation's leading evaluator of environmentally sustainable and energy efficient buildings.

CORRECTION: SUNY Cortland Senior Receives Scholarship from Archaeological Association

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:07:08 -0000

NOTE TO EDITOR: THIS RELEASE IS A CORRECTION OF THE ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT OUT ON JULY 2, 2008. INFORMATION CHANGED OCCURED IN A PORTION OF THE AWARD NAME AND THE AWARD VALUE.

SUNY Cortland Alumni Reunion Weekend Planned for July 18-20

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:57:23 -0000

Nearly 650 alumni and friends are expected to enjoy class get-togethers, parties and other activities on the SUNY Cortland campus during the 2008 Alumni Reunion Weekend from July 18-20.

SUNY Cortland Alumni Association to Honor 'Distinguished Alumni' on July 19

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:41:01 -0000

The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association will present its highest honor, the Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus Award, to three graduates during the Alumni Reunion Weekend luncheon in Corey Union on Saturday, July 19.

SUNY Cortland Senior Receives Scholarship From Archaeological Association

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:44:32 -0000

Angela Wilde-Johnson, a student at SUNY Cortland will receive the 2008 Daniel H. Weiskotten Supplementary Scholarship Award given by the William M. Beauchamp Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association.

R. Bruce Mattingly Named Interim Dean of SUNY Cortland School of Arts and Sciences

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:47:45 -0000

R. Bruce Mattingly, a member of the SUNY Cortland faculty since 1999 and chair of the Mathematics Department, became the interim dean of the College's School of Arts and Sciences on July 1.

Mary Kate Boland Named Assistant Director In SUNY Cortland Campus Activities Office

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:30:33 -0000

Mary Kate Boland of Cortland, N.Y., was named assistant director of leadership and community involvement in the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office at SUNY Cortland, on May 15.

Thirteen SUNY Cortland Students Participate in Education Conference

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:55:27 -0000

Thirteen SUNY Cortland students exhibited posters, materials and current curriculum projects at the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Conference (NYSAEYC) in Buffalo, N.Y., from May 1-3.