Student Engagement and Leadership presents a spring themed Paint and Sip event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, in the Marano Campus Center Laker Landing (food court) with facilitator Emily Gushea.

All supplies will be provided. Complimentary snacks and drinks, including a cheese platter and spring mocktail, are provided by Auxiliary Services.

No experience is necessary to participate. Students are invited to come unwind and enjoy a night of fun.

-- Submitted by Student Engagement and Leadership

With most of SUNY Oswego’s lakeside location situated in the Town of Oswego, the campus community is invited to participate in the town’s Comprehensive Plan Survey.

The Town of Oswego is currently working with the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board and New York State Department of State for a comprehensive plan update. 

Did you know that 30 percent of SUNY Oswego undergraduates are first-generation college students? The campus-wide FirstLEAP Committee invites all to celebrate this sizable cohort of the SUNY Oswego community during a First-Generation Student Social from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, in 215 Penfield Library.

The event provides an opportunity to join faculty, students and staff for conversation and games plus pizza and popcorn generously provided by Auxiliary Services.

-- Submitted by the FirstLEAP Committee

"Letters That Last: Turning Your Chapter Story Into a Career Legacy" is a career readiness event designed for student members and leaders in Greek organizations to connect their chapter experiences to future professional success.

The program begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, in the Marano Campus Center auditorium (room 132) with networking, professional headshots,and light refreshments, creating a relaxed environment for students to engage with peers, alumni, and employers.

As campus efforts continue to meet Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, the digital accessibility team is providing weekly articles on how to create accessible content.

This week focuses on creating accessible multimedia content.

Accessible multimedia and captioning

Whether you are recording a lecture in Panopto, hosting a meeting in Zoom or sharing a video on YouTube, captioning is the most critical step in making your content accessible to everyone.

The first round of the spring BFA (bachelor of fine arts) exhibition is now open in Tyler Art Gallery, with a reception for the artists scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, in the main gallery in Tyler Hall.

The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The first BFA exhibition will run through April 24. A second exhibition with more of the BFA candidates' work will run May 5 to 15, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 8.

SUNY Oswego is implementing a new Faculty and Staff Incentive Plan for Sponsored Program Activity, designed to encourage and recognize engagement in externally funded research, scholarship and creative work.

The Oz Data Club will host a Technical Interview Workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, in 211 Marano Campus Center.

Organizers noted that the event will provide mock technical interviews for unique practice, as most mock interview sessions focus on "soft" leadership skills, while in data roles technical interviews skills are also essential)

The event also will include breakout sessions depending on role, as well as advice on preparation techniques such as what to study, resources and more.

-- Submitted by the Oz Data Club

As the campus prepares to celebrate its latest impressive round of graduates during three ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, the Public Ceremonies Committee again seeks volunteer ushers to help ensure a happy day for families and friends in attendance.

Ushers help with overall crowd management and seating people with special needs at the ceremonies in the Marano Campus Center's Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall, but moreover, they help make this joyous day run smoother for the many guests celebrating this important milestone.