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Today’s Quest includes new features, traditional favorites

April 21, 2026

This year's Quest on Wednesday, April 22, will feature a number of new features to complement popular returning traditions.

Quest's keynote speaker will be Maria Murray, president and CEO of the Reading League and a former SUNY Oswego faculty member. Murray will present "From Ten to Tens of Thousands: How Evidence, Courage, and Community Changed the Conversation About Reading" from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Marano Campus Center auditorium (room 132). 

Wireless network maintenance early tomorrow in Hewitt

April 21, 2026

On April 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Campus Technology Services (CTS) will perform network maintenance affecting access to the wireless network in Hewitt Hall. During this time period, the wireless campus network will be intermittently unavailable from the Hewitt Hall south basement.

Further updates will be posted to the CTS status page.

OzFest volunteers still needed; sign-up deadline this week

April 20, 2026

As SUNY Oswego prepares to celebrate the end of the 2025–26 academic year, the university still seeks volunteers to help sustain the campus tradition of OzFest on Friday, May 8.

This annual celebration brings the campus together for a full day of engaging activities, entertainment, and community-building for students.

This year, organizers are enhancing our daytime experience with updated and expanded activities, and are seeking volunteers to help ensure a safe, fun and memorable event for everyone involved.

Lessons in Leadership series to empower regional professionals

April 20, 2026

The SUNY Oswego Division of Extended Learning is proud to announce the return of its premier professional development program, the Lessons in Leadership series, for 2026. Designed for both emerging and established leaders, this series provides actionable insights into the rapidly shifting dynamics of the modern workplace.

Starting in May 2026, the program will feature four immersive, three-hour workshops held every other month through the end of the year. The curriculum is specifically curated to address contemporary business challenges, including:

Campus

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.