:::Torchlight Tradition:::

ANNUAL CEREMONY ATTRACTS 370 GRADUATES, FAMILIES
“Let us lift our glass in tribute,” Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Susan Coultrap-McQuin said, offering a toast to the class of 2007 during SUNY Oswego’s annual Commencement Eve Dinner, May 18... MORE

:::Honored Guests:::

THREE RECEIVE PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS AT COMMENCEMENT
As Oswego graduates of the class of 2007 moved their tassels from right to left during the first-ever Commencement held in the new Campus Center May 19, the audience of more than 2,000 families and friends also recognized three individuals for their bravery, volunteerism and loyalty to SUNY Oswego... MORE

:::Outstanding Senior:::

KIMPLAND RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE
During Oswego’s annual Commencement Eve dinner May 18 the Oswego Alumni Association presented Lacey Kimpland ’07 with the class of 2007 Outstanding Senior Award... MORE

:::Kudos:::

“Tom is a leader, an innovator and a consummate professional,” President Deborah F. Stanley said. ... MORE

:::New Leader:::

GRIFFIN JOINS OSWEGO'S ADVANCEMENT TEAM
Gregory J. Griffin has been named associate vice president for development and alumni relations at SUNY Oswego.

In his new position, he will lead the efforts of the offices of alumni and parent relations, alumni and development communications, and annual giving... MORE

:::Going Green:::

SUNY OSWEGO SIGNS PLEDGE TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE
SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley has pledged to take a leadership role in tackling global warming and helping society re-stabilize the earth’s climate.

She signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, a pledge to develop a long-range plan to reduce and ultimately neutralize greenhouse gas emissions on the campus... MORE

:::Giving Goal:::

TELEFUND EXCEEDS SEMESTER GOAL BY $11,000
After 50 days of calling more than 60,000 SUNY Oswego alumni, family and friends, the annual Telefund finished the semester $11,776 over the anticipated goal of $220,000. As part of SUNY Oswego’s annual fund... MORE

:::Generous Givers:::

SILVER CLASS GOES GOLD
The class of 1982 will go down in Oswego State history as the most generous 25th reunion class to date. Under the leadership of Greg Adams ’82 and Peter McCarthy ’82 the Silver Anniversary class has surpassed its goal of $100,000... MORE

:::Genetic Grant:::

GRANT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PERFORM GENETIC RESEARCH
Two students and two professors at SUNY Oswego will conduct meaningful research on the genetics of local species under a Student/Faculty Collaborative Challenge Grant.

Students Kyle Pursel ’08 and Matthew Volny ’08 will work... MORE

:::Sports:::

WINNING SEASON LEADS TO INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION FOR BASEBALL TEAM
The Oswego State baseball team finished the season with a winning record against a very strong schedule and a return to the postseason. In turn, three individuals were recognized with all-region or all-conference honors.

Second baseman Brett Shaffer ’08 was named to the 2007 Rawlings Gold Glove Team for the New York Region in... MORE

:::Upcoming Events:::

VISIT OSWEGO FOR HARBORFEST
It’s that time of year again. Come enjoy Harborfest, stay on campus and relive your favorite Oswego memories! SUNY Oswego is offering alumni on-campus housing for Harborfest in Hart Hall, July 26 to 29. Rooms are available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights... MORE

:::Survey Winner:::

HEILBRONNER WINS E-NEWSLETTER SURVEY CERTIFICATE
Oswego received many Lake E-ffect e-newsletter surveys from alumni across the country and Kevin Heilbronner ’89 of Aldie, Va., was picked at random as the winner of the $35 gift certificate to the College Book Store, sponsored by the Oswego Alumni Association. Thanks to all of you who participated in the survey... MORE

:::Extra Credit:::

CELEBRATE YOUR OSWEGO EXPERIENCE AND EARN GREAT REWARDS
Choose the only credit card that gives back to SUNY Oswego and the Oswego Alumni Association in addition to the rewards you receive as a cardholder.

Each time you use the credit card... MORE