"One City. One Campus. One Community." -- a project supported by SUNY Oswego, the City of Oswego Mayor's Office and the joint Campus-City Relations Committee -- unveiled student photojournalism promoting features and connections around the community on May 1 in Oswego's City Hall.

The project is a series of photos and short essays that explore the vital partnership between SUNY Oswego and the community through portraits and narratives that highlight the internships of students with local employers and the professional experiences of recent graduates who work in Oswego. 

The portraits and narratives featured in the 2024 project were completed by SUNY Oswego visiting assistant professor Peter Cardone’s spring 2024 intermediate photography class in partnership with student members of Alpha Sigma Eta, the SUNY Oswego chapter of the International English Honor Society, advised by SUNY Oswego associate professor Doug Guerra. 

“This project is more than just a class assignment or an opportunity to apply and showcase skill,” SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu said at the ceremony. “It is a testament to the collective efforts we are undertaking to enrich, support and advance our shared community as we work together to reach new heights. Oswego holds a special place in our hearts, and this project reflects our pride in calling it home.”

Nwosu acknowledged the contributions of Assistant Vice President for Workforce Innovation and External Relations Kristi Eck and Tina Cooper, internship and student employer coordinator, as well as staff in the Office of Communications and Marketing and Campus Technology Services’ Digital Services operation. Nwosu also offered thanks to Oswego Mayor Rob Corradino and the city’s staff for their ongoing partnership.

Celebrating participants, partners

The reception provided the opportunity to recognize and celebrate all who are featured in, and who contributed to the photojournalism project.

Community sites featured in this year’s project are:

  • Bishop’s Commons at St. Luke
  • Fort Ontario State Historic Site
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton
  • Ontario Center for Performing Arts, Inc. 
  • Oswego City School District
  • Oswego County Sheriff’s Office
  • Oswego Health
  • Riverwalk Oswego
  • Robert Berkley Physical Therapy
  • Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort

“Your generosity in welcoming our student interns and our graduates as professionals speaks volumes about your commitment to our community and its growth,” Nwosu said to the community sites. “Each of you plays a vital role in shaping the fabric of Oswego, and we are honored to showcase your contributions.”

This project is among the initiatives that aim to put the institution in a favorable position to advance Vision 4040, increase educational attainment in the region and provide experiences such as the CCRC project to more students.

“I am confident that initiatives like the ‘One City, One Campus, One Community’ project will continue to foster collaboration and enrich our lives in countless ways,” Nwosu said. “Together, we will continue to document, celebrate, and cherish the vibrant tapestry of Oswego, ensuring that our community remains a vibrant and vital one for centuries to come.”

For more information, visit the “One City. One Campus. One Community” website.