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College Council renamed University Council

March 28, 2025

The oversight body previously known as SUNY Oswego’s College Council was officially renamed University Council at the group’s Feb. 26 meeting.

The University Council at SUNY Oswego serves as an oversight and advisory body to the campus and to the president and senior cabinet of SUNY Oswego.

A resolution notes the reasoning relates to Oswego’s upgraded institutional status from a college to a university.

Research

Expert analysis: Why is lake-effect snow so hard to predict?

March 27, 2025

On Feb. 19, meteorology faculty member Scott Steiger and SUNY Oswego students correctly predicted that lake-effect snow bands would blanket the campus and surrounding communities, but most forecasters said the heavy snow would hit 20 miles further south instead. Why is lake-effect snow so hard to predict? Steiger, who has been interested in the phenomenon since elementary school, explains.

Awards + honors

Oswego student earns SUNY EOP award for excellence, persistence

March 27, 2025

For Mary Kwofie, news of winning SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence was an emotional moment.

'Know Before You Go: GYT' event set April 9

March 26, 2025

The “Know Before You Go: GYT" event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 9 on the Marano Campus Center concourse is a different Get Yourself Tested (GYT) event from past years.

Instead of holding testing and tabling inside the Dr. Mary Walker Health Center, organizers are bringing this informational event to a more central location to make sexually transmitted infections (STI) education and resources even more accessible to students.
Awards + honors

Oswego theatre students earn recognition at Kennedy Center festival

March 26, 2025

A group of SUNY Oswego theatre students traveled to the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 2 Conference earlier this year. Students were able to present their work to peers, educators and professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Poetry and prose event to feature Linda Loomis, Laura Donnelly

March 26, 2025

Two members of the SUNY Oswego family, authors Linda Loomis and Laura Donnelly, will read from their work, discuss their writing, and engage with the community in a Q&A session at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at Oswego Public Library.

Inclusive Access book adoptions due today

March 26, 2025

Today (March 31) is the last day to submit your Inclusive Access book adoption for the fall 2025 semester.

SUNY Administration requires adherence to a new reporting schedule to ensure Inclusive Access (IA) costs are reflected on students' tuition bills in compliance with the Board of Trustees policy. Meeting this deadline is mandatory for any course or section to be included in the IA program. 

Community

Grant connects university’s Great Lakes Institute with programs for community

March 26, 2025

The university’s Great Lakes Institute will connect schoolchildren and other community members with educational opportunities tied to the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary through a recent $100,000 grant.

‘5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’ comedic production runs this week

March 25, 2025

The Blackfriars student honors theatre organization will bring comedy to campus this week for its admission-free production of “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche,” with 7 p.m. showtimes Thursday, March 27, through Sunday, March 30 in Tyler Hall’s lab theatre.

The 1950s-stylized performance that invites audience participation came about when Blackfriars “realized that all of the theatre performances for this year were extremely heavy and very emotional,” said Elizabeth Mann, who directs the production. 

'What’s Going On?' session will facilitate campus conversations on changing political landscape

March 25, 2025

The university will host a series of conversations in the near future titled "What’s Going On?: Informal but Informed Conversations to Make Sense of a Rapidly Changing Political Landscape." 

The discussions will be facilitated by Political Science Department Chair Dr. Allison Rank and Director of Counseling Services Lynn Braun, sponsored by the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs.

Light snacks will be available.

Sessions for students will include: