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New Student Orientation goes virtual, fosters connections

July 27, 2020

The shift of New Student Orientation to a virtual welcome has changed the nature of this tradition, but also offered some benefits, organizers said.

New webcam offers live lakeside view

July 24, 2020

A new college webcam atop Hart Hall will offer the world views of the famous Lake Ontario sunsets and other opportunities to see campus beauty in real time.

Deadline Friday for scholarship supporting non-trad SUNY Oswego Syracuse campus students

July 24, 2020

The SUNY Oswego Syracuse campus invites applicants for a scholarship opportunity offered by Visions Federal Credit Union. The scholarship offers $500 for the fall 2020 semester to Syracuse campus non-traditional students. The Syracuse campus student applicant must be a matriculated, non-traditional undergraduate junior or senior student with financial need.

Nutritional counseling added for employees via EAP

July 22, 2020

The opportunity for free nutritional counseling is the newest benefit added by the college's Employee Assistance Program.

Kelly's Choice, a virtual nutritional counseling company and Empire Plan participating provider, will offer services for free during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's goal is for clients to put their health first and chronic health conditions in the past.

Nutritional counseling services from Kelly's Choice include planning a weight loss regimen, reversing and preventing Type II diabetes, preventing chronic illness and supporting one's immune system.

Awards + honors

Juan Perdiguero receives Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities

July 22, 2020

In addition to being a world-renowned artist, educator and Fulbright Scholar, SUNY Oswego art professor Juan Perdiguero can add another honor: earning the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities.

SUNY to host virtual 'Celebrating Diversity Through Disability' discussion

July 21, 2020

The State University of New York will host a virtual conversation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. "Celebrating Diversity Through Disability: In Search of Common Values" will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, with online online registration now open.

Undergraduate research assistantships available

July 17, 2020

Faculty and students are encouraged to consider applying to host or become a student worker via the Undergraduate Research Assistantships (URA) program.

The Research and Individualized Student Experiences (RISE) Office in partnership with the Financial Aid Office supports 12 URA positions through the federally funded Work-Study program. This program allows faculty from across the university to request an eligible student as a research assistant to advance their research/scholarship.

Awards + honors

Ampalavanar Nanthakumar earns Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

July 15, 2020

SUNY Oswego mathematics professor Ampalavanar Nanthakumar recently earned the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, recognizing his exemplary skills as an educator, dedication to students and contributions to the field of statistics.

Science + technology

Rice Creek offering live online Exploring Nature, research programs

July 14, 2020

Rice Creek Field Station staff and associates are finding creative ways to connect with the public this summer, including a weekly online Exploring Nature Live and programs on the station's research.

Campus

New alumni podcast series tells stories spanning decades of graduates

July 14, 2020

A new monthly Oswego Alumni Podcast, a partnership between the Oswego Alumni Association and WNYO, collects stories and recollections from alumni spanning the decades.