:::Powerful Connections:::
ANNUAL PROGRAM GATHERS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN, ADVOCATES
The third annual Women's Connections symposium will bring a varied group of alumni to campus next month. Speakers will discuss challenges and entrepreneurship opportunities for women in business among other topics during the daylong event. Jill Consor Beck '93, Rosemary Cardamone Crane '81 and Robert Feinberg '78 are expected to appear Oct. 7... MORE
:::Marking a Milestone:::
WOMEN'S STUDIES TO CELEBRATE 30th ANNIVERSARY
The women's studies program at SUNY Oswego will celebrate an important milestone this year. The program will mark the 30th anniversary of its founding with a year-long series of events focusing on women and gender issues. The celebration will kick off Sept. 17 with a reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Chu Atrium at the Campus Center... MORE
:::Political Party:::
SENIOR EXPERIENCED REPUBLICAN CONVENTION UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
While many of his Oswego classmates settled in on campus, Tim Farnsworth '09 was getting his first lessons of the fall semester at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota. The Washington Center's Presidential Seminar drew together students from more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide... MORE
:::Help Wanted:::
COLLEGE SEEKING ALUMNI DIRECTOR
Enjoy the relationship building and camaraderie of college without all those finals. If you loved Oswego State as a student, consider coming back - as an employee. SUNY Oswego is accepting applications for director of alumni relations, a key college position responsible for managing and engaging a national network of more than 72,000 alumni... MORE
:::Volunteers Wanted:::
HELP MAKE REUNION 2009 A SUCCESS
Reunion 2008 was the one of hottest events of the season and the Oswego Alumni Association's most successful gathering to date. Reunion 2009 is slated for June 5 to 7, but we need the help of class volunteers to gather another record-breaking crowd. Support as an organizer for the biggest annual Oswego State alumni event is a crucial part of keeping our campus community vibrant and our graduates engaged... MORE
:::On the Road:::
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HEADS WEST, EAST, PLACES IN BETWEEN THIS MONTH
Oswego graduates in Rochester, Seattle and Washington, D.C., will all have a chance to connect with their alma mater and old friends at regional events in September and early October. There's still time for Upstate New York alumni to join fellow Oswego grads on a "Welcome to Rochester" sunset cruise Sept. 18... MORE
:::Global Outreach:::
COLLEGE HOSTING FOUR CHINESE STUDENTS IN SUNY-WIDE EFFORT
Four students from the earthquake-ravaged region of China arrived at SUNY Oswego in August under a New York humanitarian initiative that will bring a total of 150 Chinese students to State University campuses for 2008-09. "We are delighted to take part in this initiative ... which ties in so well to our mission and our desire to work for solutions to the challenges of our time," said President Deborah F. Stanley... MORE
:::Laker Pride:::
OSWEGO RANKS WELL AGAIN
SUNY Oswego is one of the best colleges and universities in the region and country, according to the Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Oswego is one of 212 institutions the Princeton Review recommends in its book, The Best Northeastern Colleges: 2009 Edition. Oswego also earned a top ranking in the 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report, appearing in the Sept. 1 issue... MORE
:::Be Green:::
'ECO-STYLIST' OFFERS TIPS TO CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Self-proclaimed "eco-stylist" Danny Seo helped give a green start to the academic year with a presentation to students, faculty and others Aug. 25 in the Campus Center. The book author, magazine contributor, television personality and entrepreneur gave plenty of tips for green living as part of programming in support of this year's Oswego Reading Intiative... MORE
:::Roster Moves:::
OSWEGO STATE ATHLETICS WELCOMES NEW STAFF FOR 2008-09 SEASON
The Oswego State athletic program has three new head coaches, one promoted assistant and a new sports information director to start 2008-09. Brandi Ostrander will coach both field hockey and women's lacrosse and Brian Cole '97, '06 will take the reins of the men's tennis program. Erin Skaradek will handle interim head coaching duties for women's tennis and serve as women's basketball assistant coach... MORE
:::Great Play:::
OSWEGO STATE MEN'S LACROSSE TO HOST 'COACHES vs. CANCER' EVENT
As part of Family and Friends Weekend Oct. 17 to 19, the Oswego State men's lacrosse team will be wearing pink this fall when they host their annual intersquad scrimmage. Previously know as the "Green/Gold" game, head coach Dan Witmer '82 and his squad will conduct the first "Green/Gold/Pink" game as part of their "Coaches vs. Cancer" fundraiser at 3 p.m. Oct.18 at the South Athletic Fields... MORE
:::GOLD Gifts:::
RECENT GRADS CAN WIN GREAT PRIZES
Hey, Graduates Of the Last Decade, tell the Oswego Alumni Association where you are now and you could win great prizes. The OAA wants to stay in touch with its most recent graduates, our GOLD alumni. Visit www.oswego.edu/alumni/gold/info to update your information and you'll be entered to win prizes including a Nintendo Wii, $100 Visa gift card, College BookStore gifts and much more... MORE
Oswego Alumni Association, Inc.
King Alumni Hall - SUNY Oswego - Oswego, NY 13126
315-312-2258 - 315-312-5570 (fax)
Email: alumni@oswego.edu
Web site: www.oswego.edu/alumni
