:::Energy Education:::

MC HUGH SECURES $300,000 FOR CENTER
A $300,000 federal earmark secured by Congressman John M. McHugh will fund projects and help create the Center for Energy Education and Economic Solutions on the SUNY Oswego campus. The center is a collaboration of Oswego, Morrisville State, Cayuga Community College, the Institute for the Application of Geospatial Technology and other development groups... MORE

:::Metro Center Set:::

METRO CENTER TO OPEN AT ATRIUM IN SYRACUSE
SUNY Oswego has leased 11,700 square feet in the Atrium, 2 Clinton Square in Syracuse, with plans to open the SUNY Oswego Metro Center in late March, college officials announced.  "Now that the lease is settled, the landlord will start the renovation process for the build-out of our space,"said Vice President for Administration and Finance Nicholas Lyons... MORE

:::New School:::

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND THE ARTS ESTABLISHED
President Deborah F. Stanley has announced the establishment of a new School of Communication, Media, and the Arts at SUNY Oswego. The new school begins operation this month and initially will include the existing departments of communication studies, art, music and theatre. There will be an interim dean, as yet unnamed, and a search for a founding dean will begin in the fall... MORE

:::New Dean:::

SKOLNIK TO LEAD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dr. Richard Skolnik has been named dean of the School of Business. A faculty member at Oswego since 1998, Skolnik was chair of the accounting, finance and law department and MBA director, and has served as interim dean since July. "One of my main areas of focus will be external," the new dean said. "We will be bringing together local businesses and alumni... MORE

:::Discussion on Dish:::

SUMMIT TO AIR ON DISH NETWORK AND CABLE
Those who missed Oswego's third annual media summit — renamed in honor of beloved Communication Studies Professor Lewis B. O'Donnell — will be able to take in the discussion on two national broadcasts and a regional airing.  The panel discussion of "New Technologies + New Generations = The Media of the Future," will air on Dish Network's Universityhouse... MORE

:::Connections Count:::

ALUMNI SHARE CAREER ADVICE WITH STUDENTS
Oswego alumni as well as current students descended upon lower Manhattan Jan. 3, for the sixth annual New York City Career Connections. This networking event, sponsored by Oswego Alumni Association and supported by Career Services, allowed Oswego alumni to share their experiences and help current students who are looking to relocate... MORE

:::Cyber Sensations:::

OAA JOINS ONLINE NETWORKING TREND
With Oswego State alumni of all ages embracing the growing trend of online networking Web sites such as Facebook and MySpace, the Oswego Alumni Association has decided to make its mark on these sites as well. The OAA has an official MySpace page at www.myspace.com/oswegostatealumni. On Facebook search “Oswego AlumniAssociation” (alumni and association all one word) to find... MORE

:::Upcoming Events:::

FLORIDA HAPPENINGS SLATED
While the wind will be blowing and the snow will surely be falling in Oswego, regional alumni events will be held in the Florida sunshine March 11 to 13.  At 8 p.m. March 11, join Oswego State President Deborah F. Stanley for a performance of the Miami City Ballet’s Program III: Jewels, with Principal Conductor Juan Francisco La Manna... MORE

:::World Awareness:::

STUDY-ABROAD COURSE VISITS BENIN, PARIS
When developing SUNY Oswego's first short study-abroad foray into Africa, curriculum and instruction faculty members Marcia Burrell and Barb Garii hoped they could convince at least eight students to join. Instead, they reached the maximum of 15 — with a waiting list. They were also impressed with what attracted students to EDU 301/501 "Schooling, Pedagogy and Social... MORE

:::Good Sports:::

FOUR LAKERS NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK
The opening weeks of the winter athletics season saw successful starts for Oswego State teams and in turn; four Laker student-athletes have earned recognition from the SUNY Athletic Conference. Laker guard Tommy Downing '09 was named SUNYAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending Dec. 16. Downing led the Lakers at both ends of the court... MORE

:::Hockey Holidays:::

WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE COMMUNITY
The Laker women’s ice hockey team took a rest from practice and the books Dec. 8 to spread some holiday cheer with the greater Oswego community. They hosted “Take a Break with the Lakers,” and hundreds of fans of all ages attended to meet the players, participate in an open skate and sample refreshments. According to Coach Diane Dillon, this was the first event of this kind... MORE

:::Digital Delights:::

JOIN OSWEGOCONNECT AND WIN
OsweGoConnect, the exclusive online community for Oswego alumni, offers great features and the chance to win great prizes. Join by March 31 and be eligible for a grand prize of a free Dell laptop computer. First prize will be a digital camera; second prize is a $75 gift certificate... MORE

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