New orchestra debuts
On Friday, April 27th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Auditorium, students and community members of Oswego will have the opportunity of seeing the first performance of a new musical legacy at Oswego State. The Lab Orchestra, which is…
Future multi-million donation promised
An anonymous alumnus has told the school that he is bequeathing $5 million to the Possibility Scholars Program, a statement released by Oswego State said. It is the largest planned gift in the school’s history and will affect the lives…
Unemployment, drugs, alcohol perpetuate mental illness
The bus was vacant, except for the man. His wife stood on the curb, unable to board and go to their couple’s counseling session because while he had Medicaid, she did not and the bus refused to transport her. “The…
Over half a million dollars saved after welfare fraud arrests
Oswego County had a string of welfare fraud cases in 2011, as a total of 117 cases were investigated which saved county taxpayers over half a million dollars. Of the 117 cases, eight of the offenders were arrested and charged…
Harborfest announces headlining act Kenny Loggins
From July 26 to the 29, the 25th Annual Harborfest will be held in Oswego. Kenny Loggins will headline the event. He is a 12-time platinum recording artist known for his popular movie theme songs like “Footloose” (from “Footloose”), and…
Museum preserves the story of World War II refugees
“Sometimes things just stay with you,” Mary Hess, a professor in the history department, said in her office last week. “And I think this has stayed with some of my students.” Hess was referring to the students in her History…
“Click It or Ticket” comes to Oswego
The University Police will have patrols dedicated to the Buckle Up for Safety program, which started on April 23 and will conclude on May 6. Oswego State University Police Lt. Kevin Velzy coordinates nationwide “Click or Ticket” campaign on campus…
SUNY creates programs to battle hate crime
The questionable racial-motivated shootings of five African-American men in Tulsa, Okla., over Easter weekend have left a curious question at hand: Is racially motivated violence a problem on Oswego State’s campus? “Nothing like that has actually happened [at Oswego State]…
Four Oswego professors have received 2012 Chancellor Awards
Sarfraz Mian, a professor in the School of Business, was award the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities. Mian completed two national studies for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, which is active in more than 60 countries,…
Finding a quiet place
With finals week quickly approaching, students are searching for the perfect place to study in a quiet environment. The library is one of the most popular choices for its large space, with plenty of room for students to quietly work….
