Members of the campus community are invited to take a break and recharge at Destress Fest on Wednesday afternoon. 

As the semester wraps up, the Triandiflou Institute will host a relaxing afternoon with games, snacks, music and good company from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 3 in 213A Penfield Library.

Whether people attend for the free food, the care packages or just to unwind, organizers said there will be something for everyone.

-- Submitted by the Triandiflou Institute

SUNY Oswego's SHOP (Students Helping Oz Peers) is seeking help from the campus community in keeping fellow Lakers warm this winter.

All donations of new and/or gently used jackets, hats, gloves, scarves and more are welcome at SHOP, located in the basement of Penfield Library. With winter and the holiday season approaching, people looking to support this worthy cause while shopping or cleaning out closets are encouraged to donate what they can. SHOP also supplies other essentials like food, toiletries and professional clothing — all for free.

Virtual study halls are available to help you designate time to study and do your schoolwork. Tonight (Dec. 4), the last virtual study hall of the semeseter is offered from 7 to 9 p.m. via this Zoom link.

Tyler Art Gallery's Fall BFA Exhibition, running Dec. 2 to 12, celebrates graduating bachelor of fine arts students making the journey from emerging artists to professional creatives.

The campus and community are invited to an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, in the gallery on the main level of Tyler Hall.

BFA exhibitions are a celebration of the students' dedication, creativity,and vision as they make their mark in the art world. Visitors can  experience the diverse and innovative works that display their unique perspectives.

Dining Services - Cash Operations 

• All eateries in Marano Campus Center and the Shineman Center will close Friday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m.
• Crossroads will be open Monday to Wednesday, Nov. 24 to 26, from 8:30 a.m.

This Thanksgiving Break, a variety of food resources will be available for students staying on campus.

On Friday, Nov. 21, the Office of the Dean of Students and Auxiliary Services will host a Fresh Food Giveaway from noon to 2 p.m. in the Marano Campus Center's Laker Landing (the food court).

SUNY Oswego's SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) has started its 38th annual Toy Drive, with information, boxes and contacts in buildings across campus through Dec. 9 to help make spirits bright for local children in need.

The Toy Drive asks members of the campus community to consider bringing in an unwrapped toy, which will be distributed by the Oswego County Children’s Fund to kids in need around Oswego County in early December. Look for trees and wreaths around buildings with a little more information on children in the program, and what presents they want. 

With the end of the semester approaching, students can look forward to bundling up for a cozy night of festive fun at Winter Wonderland Late Night Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, at Cooper Dining Hall.

Attendees can enjoy their favorite comfort foods like chicken and waffles, cinnamon rolls, tater tots, pancakes, eggs and a parfait station— plus a decadent hot cocoa bar to keep them warm.

"Strength in Solidarity" is an interactive panel presentation from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, led by members of the Rural and Migrant Ministry (RMM) and the Workers’ Center of Central New York. The discussion in 315 Park Hall focuses on the federal ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raid that occurred in nearby Cato, examining its deep and lasting effects on individuals, families and the broader community.

SUNY Oswego's MLK Day Committee is proud to share the details for this year’s commemorative events, focusing on celebration, reflection and community action.