:::Graduation Day:::
CLASS OF 2009, DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS RECOGNIZED AT COMMENCEMENT
About 1,400 graduates received diplomas and Dr. Ban-An Khaw '69 received an honorary doctorate of science from the State University of New York at this year's Commencement May 16. "The solid education that I received here in Oswego enabled me to compete head-to-head with graduates of renowned educational institutions," Khaw said... MORE
:::Lighting the Way:::
TORCHLIGHT CELEBRATES GRADS, NEW AND PAST
Several hundred seniors, friends, family, faculty members, college leaders and alumni passed around candlelight May 15 at the 74th annual Commencement Eve Torchlight Ceremony, hosted for the first time in the Campus Center convocation area. The Oswego Alumni Association also honored the Outstanding Senior and recognized the Class of 2009 gift... MORE
:::Zip It:::
COLLEGE ADDS ZIPCARS TO SUSTAINABILITY DRIVE
SUNY Oswego and Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, launched a new program that brings two of the vehicles to campus. The service benefits the college by helping to reduce demand for parking and associated congestion while offering students a convenient, economical and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car... MORE
:::Upcoming Event:::
LAST CHANCE TO RSVP FOR MUNOZ BOOK SIGNING
Heraldo Muñoz '72 will read from his critically acclaimed The Dictator's Shadow, which chronicles his experience as an activist during the rule of notorious dictator Augusto Pinochet. The Chile ambassador to the United Nations will have a book signing afterward. Attendees must RSVP today, June 5, to reserve a space at the Instituto Cervantes in New York City... MORE
:::Head of the CLAS:::
INTERIM LEADER NAMED DEAN OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Rhonda Mandel was appointed dean of Oswego's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences beginning June 1. Mandel was interim dean for two and a half years after former Dean of Arts and Sciences Sara Varhus left to become vice president of academic affairs at Nazareth College in January 2007. A member of Oswego's psychology faculty for more than 25 years... MORE
:::Extra Innings:::
MORE BASEBALL ALUMNI SHARE THEIR STORIES
Late one night at Oswego, Jon Sherman '04 submitted an online application to work for his favorite baseball team. Two weeks later, he had a job with the New York Mets. Marc Beck '93 calls Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig boss while Jessica Scott '08 is happy to be full-time sports fan in Oakland, Calif. The popularity of the "Play Ball" magazine feature inspired another behind-the-diamond look at the front office... MORE
:::Hiroshima Speaks:::
EXHIBIT INSPIRES DISCUSSION, PEACE
If Hiroshima spoke, it would say "peace." That was the consensus of a panel of faculty members and a Japanese student gathered for an April 28 program entitled "Hiroshima Speaks and We Respond," as part of the "Hiroshima Speaks" exhibit at the Penfield Library. The panelists suggested the exhibit of photos and DVDs featuring survivors of the atomic explosions in Hiroshima is about peace, not war... MORE
:::Harborfest Guests:::
REGISTER TO STAY ON CAMPUS BEFORE JULY 17 AND SAVE
Make reservations for the Oswego community's biggest party of the year and stay with us. On-campus housing will be available for alumni who wish to relive their favorite Oswego memories by attending this year's Harborfest, July 23 to 26. Alumni will be housed in Hart Hall, according to class year, with a maximum of two adults per room. Alumni may begin checking in Thursday, July 23... MORE
:::Head of Hoops:::
NORTH COUNTRY NATIVE WILL REPLACE WINNINGEST BASKETBALL COACH BRODERICK
Clarkson University coach Adam Stockwell will be the 15th person to lead Oswego State basketball. A five-year veteran of the Clarkson men's basketball program, Stockwell replaces the winningest coach in Laker hoops' 86-year history, Kevin Broderick M '92. Nazareth College in Rochester named Broderick head coach following the 2008-09 season that included the hardwood general's 200th career W... MORE
:::Equestrian Success:::
CLUB TEAM RIDES ITS WAY TO A NATIONAL TITLE
The equestrian team took first place in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association English and Western National Championship in May. "It was huge," Meghan Milewski '10 said. "We were shaking and crying." The equestrian team's national event, hosted by Middle Tennessee State University, was their first national win in about three decades... MORE
:::Big Finish:::
STATE CHAMP RUGBY TEAM TAKES SECOND AT NATIONALS
The state champion men's rugby club team fought their way to second place at the national tournament in April and elevated their status for next season. The success at the National Small College Rugby Organization tournament hosted in Cherry Hill, N.J., promoted the team from Division III to Division II. In Myrtle Beach, the players were greeted by a crowd of alumni and the smiling faces of Oswego State's... MORE
:::Insurance Assurance:::
ALUMNI SAVE WITH LIBERTY MUTUAL
Since 1999, the Oswego Alumni Association has endorsed Liberty Mutual's Group Savings Plus® program, and the response from members has been tremendous. Oswego alumni greatly value Liberty Mutual's competitive, discounted rates, and exceptional service and claims handling. SUNY Oswego alumni receive an additional 10 percent discount on car insurance and 5 percent on home or renters insurance... MORE
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