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Oswego Scholar in Residence to present 'Turning Life Experience into Lasting Impact'

April 17, 2026

SUNY Oswego Scholar in Residence Robert Simmons, vice president for U.S. social impact and community engagement and executive director of the National Grid Foundation, will talk with students about how to use their unique life experiences to build lasting impact in their own communities through meaningful work and career choices.

SEL invites students to Paint and Sip on April 20

April 17, 2026

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

Campus community invited to participate in Oswego Town survey

April 17, 2026

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. 

Science + technology

Faculty-student Quest presentation will detail lake microplastics research

April 17, 2026

As the only university in New York on the shores of Lake Ontario, SUNY Oswego has a special connection with the Great Lake. So a faculty-student interdisciplinary presentation on microplastics research at the Quest symposium is right at home.

Social celebrates first-generation students

April 17, 2026

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' runs April 23

April 16, 2026

"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.

Title II Accessibility how-to tips: Accessible multimedia and captioning

April 16, 2026

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.

BFA 1 Exhibition open; reception April 17 for artists

April 16, 2026

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 launches faculty and staff incentive plan for sponsored programs

April 16, 2026

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.

Research

Quest session explores AI use in university setting

April 16, 2026

At Quest, SUNY Oswego professor Barry Friedman, joined by current students and an alumnus, will explore how responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the university experience for both students and faculty.