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Reminder to staff: SUNY guidance on law enforcement interactions

September 17, 2025

During the last academic year, SUNY Central provided guidance to all employees regarding proper procedures for interacting with outside law enforcement officials. As the university begins a new academic year, it is important to review these protocols to ensure compliance and the safety of students, faculty and staff.

Oswego Math Circle brings interested teens to campus

September 17, 2025

SUNY Oswego's Department of Mathematics is proud to announce a new program called the Oswego Math Circle, which plans for a monthly gathering aimed at 7th-12th graders in Oswego County. At each session, the students will grapple with some problems and explore some mathematical concepts that are not typically included in the K-12 curriculum. 

Biological sciences seminar to discuss fishery, research, science communication

September 17, 2025

New York Sea Grant Fisheries Specialist Stacy Furgal will discuss "Great Lakes Fishes, Research, and Science Communication" at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 in 132 Shineman Center as a Biological Sciences Departmental Seminar.

Furgal will cover a range of topics, including career exploration, current research projects and what day-to-day life is like as an extension specialist working in the Great Lakes region.

-- Submitted by the Biological Sciences Department

Campus COVID update for fall 2025

September 17, 2025

Dear students, staff and faculty:

We wanted to provide you with an update about COVID-19 and new changes from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) that took place as of March 2024. The CDC has changed COVID guidance to mirror other respiratory virus guidelines, like the flu and RSV.  

Mahar Hall officially closed for entry

September 17, 2025

Effective immediately, Mahar Hall is closed and no entry is authorized as the building prepares for forthcoming renovations.

Individuals with keys for any space in Mahar are asked to drop them off at University Policy Dispatch, Attn: Brian Clyne, in Pathfinder Hall.

-- Submitted by the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Engineering

Final reminder: Panopto, Zoom retention policy running Sept. 19

September 17, 2025

As a final reminder, the retention policy for cloud storage with Panopto and Zoom will be completed Friday, Sept. 19. The policy is run annually on this day. The retention policy will do the following:

Green and Gold Day photo scheduled Sept. 26

September 17, 2025

Students, faculty, staff, family, friends and alumni are invited to show their Oswego pride on Green and Gold Day, Friday, Sept. 26, in conjunction with Founder's Weekend.

Arts + culture

Stu Krieger, 'Land Before Time' screenwriter, to visit Oct. 6

September 16, 2025

Stu Krieger, who wrote the beloved animated classic "The Land Before Time," will appear on campus as part of the Living Writers Series at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, in the Marano Campus Center auditorium (Room 132).

Student life

‘Becoming the Best You’ theme to guide this year’s ALANA Conference

September 16, 2025

This year’s 39th annual ALANA (African, Latino, Asian and Native American) Conference will run from Sept. 20 to 28 offering a series of programs and workshops emphasizing cultural diversity, student leadership, and campus community.

Fire Safety Day, mock room burn slated Sept. 17

September 15, 2025

A Fire Safety Day event -- including a mock burn demonstration of a residence hall room -- will unfold from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Parking Lot E-17 (north of the Poucher Wing of Marano Campus Center).

Attendees can see how quickly fire can spread and how smoke alarms and safe practices can make all the difference, organizers said. The first burn will take place at 12:30 p.m., the last burn at 4:30 p.m.