Changing campus’ face
The new Piez complex will not only provide a home to the sciences, but will increase usability for pedestrians, create an entirely new facade facing Washington Boulevard and kick off construction for the arts. Right now, what seems to be…
Updated Village room selection aims at fairness
The Village, which opened in 2010, has been a major success. “I think it’s a great way for students to get independent living experience while still having the convenience of living on campus,” said Rick Kolenda, Director of Residence Life…
Cuomo’s new plan changes pension formula
Oswego State students seeking teaching or state jobs after graduation could become part of the pension plan’s Tier VI, which would exclude bonuses from the pension formula. Lt. Gov. Duffy arrived in City Hall to announce how the mandate relief…
Fort Ontario prepares 1812 symposium
State Parks Department employees at Fort Ontario announced a symposium this week to highlight the fort’s role in the War of 1812. The conference is just one piece in a move to generate interest in the venerable military site. “We’re…
Students continue to find opportunity
The third annual Oswego State “Job-a-Rama” was held at Swetman Gym in the Campus Center on Wednesday, Feb. 8. “Job-a-Rama” is an event that is coordinated by the Sophomore Year Experience Committee with the collaboration of the Compass. Various departments…
Green grass, green products
Polymer clay pens, records melted into bowls and coats made from recycled sweaters make Colleen Brown’s Creative Outlet anything but ordinary. “I like to repurpose things,” Brown said, sporting what she refers to as an “up-cycled” green and brown sweater….
Show love, buy local
This year, Americans are expected to buy 58 million pounds of chocolate and close to 200 million roses for Valentine’s Day. Americans spend upwards of $17 billion dollars to woo their special someone. They are left to choose between the…
SUNY Briefs – 02/10/2012
SUNY Six SUNY schools were mentioned in Princeton University’s annual “Best Value Colleges” list. The six schools were SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Stony Brook, Oswego State, SUNY Geneseo and SUNY New Paltz. Binghamton was the highest-ranked public SUNY school,…
Friar to visit Oswego
People in need of insight, guidance and perspective need look no further than the Lord, according to a release from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. “During this time of instant gratification and “what’s in it for me,” it’s good to some…
Lakers swept by rival Tigers
The Oswego State women’s ice hockey team fell twice to top-ranked Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) last weekend in a two-game series that was both emotional and intense. RIT shut out the Lakers 4-0 in game one, Oswego State’s “Pink…
