Student life

The college’s first-ever Wellness Day -- a break in the compressed spring semester calendar on Wednesday, Feb. 24 -- will offer a day to relax, but also to take advantage of mental and physical wellness activities, ranging from fresh air at Rice Creek to arts and crafts to enjoying yoga and music.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has altered countless typical activities, the SUNY Oswego eSports Association continues to foster community and competition for its many members.

The college’s new Imagine 2021 career development program, which began early this month and runs through mid-February, has helped students and recent graduates find solid footing toward their futures.

The Latino Student Union is proud to announce that Jayvana Perez and Yadi Aranda Burgos are this year's recipients for the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Scholarship.

Singer, songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter will present an exclusive virtual concert for the campus community at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, as a fundraiser for the Student Emergency Fund and SHOP pantry.

While the 34th edition of the ALANA (African, Latino, Asian and Native American) Student Leadership Conference, Sept. 23 to 30, will take place virtually, it will continue a long tradition of celebrating and promoting diversity, unity and understanding.

SUNY Oswego’s award-winning student media organizations The Oswegonian, WNYO 88.9 FM and WTOP-10 TV are adapting in response to the pandemic while still offering students hands-on experience.

Move-in days had a different look and schedule for students and families this fall. Staff and student volunteers worked hard to adapt to how COVID-19 impacted new and returning students moving into their SUNY Oswego homes.

All students are invited to take part in the first-ever Virtual Student Involvement Fair, running 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. via the college's Laker Life website.

The shift of New Student Orientation to a virtual welcome has changed the nature of this tradition, but also offered some benefits, organizers said.