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Launch It finals today; campus invited to help choose Fan Favorite award

November 3, 2022

The finals of the annual Launch It student entrepreneur competition take place at 3 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 4) in the Marano Campus Center auditorium (Room 132) and virtually via this Zoom link.

After the semifinal round of the competition featuring 24 student teams, judges completed the difficult process of whittling the field to six finalists. The ideas and their student leaders are:

EAP sponsoring OzGiving Luncheon on Nov. 14

November 2, 2022

On Monday, Nov. 14, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., the SUNY Oswego Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will sponsor an OzGiving Luncheon.

EAP will provide a baked turkey, and asks anyone who would like to join the luncheon to bring a seasonal side dish to share (and to bring copies of the recipe) and a non-perishable food item to be donated to the SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) Food and Pet Drive (donations will be given to Salvation Army and Human Concerns food pantry).

Baskets of Caring event virtual through Nov. 4, in-person next week

November 2, 2022

The annual Baskets of Caring event, the largest fundraiser for SUNY Oswego's State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) campaign, offers opportunities to win themed baskets virtually through this week and then in person next week. 

Internationally read, student-staffed Subnivean opens local scholarship competition

November 2, 2022

Subnivean — a literary publication staffed by SUNY Oswego students and celebrated by the national Community of Literary Magazines and Presses — is offering a special opportunity to recognize some of Central New York’s talented high-school-aged writers.

Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Shineman Endowed Fund at SUNY Oswego, the magazine’s New Writers Award will recognize five young writers living in the seven-county region of Oswego County, Onondaga County, Oneida County, Herkimer County, Madison County, Cayuga County and Cortland County.   

Certain CTS services unavailable from off campus on Nov. 10

November 1, 2022

On Thursday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to noon, Campus Technology Services (CTS) will perform an upgrade to the VPN (virtual private network) service. During this time, some technology services will be unavailable for employees and student employees.

VPN is commonly used to connect to on campus services while off campus. These services include but are not limited to:

Event invites conversations with off-campus, commuter students

November 1, 2022

The Office of the Dean of Students staff will host conversations with off-campus and commuter students in quick chats about their experiences from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, in Marano Campus Center, outside the Compass and just below the Chu Atrium. 

Off-campus and commuter students are welcome to drop by to say hello and engage in quick convesations. The first five students for each hour will receive a coupon for a discounted beverage on campus.

SEFA Talent Showcase lineup taking shape; slots still available

November 1, 2022

The lineup for the second annual State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) Talent Showcase -- starting around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Oswego's Bridie Manor -- is starting to come together, with additional applications welcome through Monday, Nov. 7.

Deadline approaching for Productivity Enhancement Program for CSEA, UUP

November 1, 2022

The 2023 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees represented by the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and United University Professions (UUP) to exchange vacation leave for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance premium. The enrollment period for the 2023 calendar year is open through Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.

For those who enroll, the PEP Credit will be applied to biweekly paychecks issued between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 in 2023.

ASAP session promotes services of Writing Center and Penfield Library

November 1, 2022

SUNY Oswego's ASAP (Adult Student Assistance Programs) will present on the many valuable services available through the university's Writing Center and Penfield Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

Flex Spending enrollment open with Dec. 12 deadline

November 1, 2022

The open enrollment period for 2023 Flex Spending Account is open through Dec. 12, 2022. The Flex Spending Account (FSA) includes the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount) and the HealthCare Spending Account (HCSAccount).

State employees may contribute anywhere from $100 to $3,050 per year on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction to an HCSAccount for eligible healthcare expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance, and up to $5,000 per year per household to a DCAAccount for elder care, disabled dependent care or child care expenses.