Oswego County administrator chosen first vice president of NYSAC organization
Provided by the Oswego County Administrator’s Office Oswego County Administrator Philip Church was elected First Vice President of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) by county leaders from across the state. The Sept. 14 vote came during NYSAC’s…
Penfield Library unveils banned, challenged books through nation
SUNY Oswego held Oz Reads Banned Books, an educational event seeking to educate students about banned books and what they can do to influence the issue. The event took place outside of Penfield Library on Oct. 3, and was a…
President Nwosu addresses university, announces plan for increased equity
Beginning his first term at SUNY Oswego on Aug. 15, President Peter O. Nwosu marked his first semester at the university with an inaugural State of the University Address. This address highlighted both recent accomplishments by students and faculty and…
Ceramicist writer duo visits Oswego, shines spotlight on Chicano artistry
Writer Josie Méndez-Negrete and ceramicist Verónica Castillo have worked to make Chicano art more visible, including to SUNY Oswego students. Méndez-Negrete and Castillo both appeared as guest speakers on Oct. 2 for the fourth webinar in the creative writing department’s…
Poet Otoniya Juliane Bitek describes newest project, pushes representation
In a recent event organized by Artswego and the English and creative writing department, the audience at 106 Lanigan Hall had the privilege of engaging with renowned poet, Juliane Okot Bitek, whose literary prowess has resonated with large audiences. Bitek,…
RIT professor Evan Selinger discusses surveillance, application of technology
On Sept. 29, approximately 25 students, faculty and staff sat diligently inside Sheldon Hall’s historic classroom for the annual Warren Steinkraus Lecture on human ideals. This year’s Steinkraus Lecture celebrated its 35th anniversary and was organized by the philosophy department….
Writer strike’s long-awaited end happens 148 days later
The writer’s strike officially came to an end at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 27 after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) West and East voted to end the strike, which allows writers to return to work. This was announced on…
Founder’s Weekend commemorates Sheldon’s birthday 200 years later
SUNY Oswego recently celebrated its 3rd annual Founder’s Weekend, an occasion that paid tribute to the bicentennial birthday of Edward Austin Sheldon and honored the institution’s remarkable 162-year history. The university orchestrated a diverse array of activities, catering to alumni,…
Hollywood joins Oswego in annual networking summit
SUNY Oswego will be hosting the 18th annual Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit this semester with the exciting theme of “Behind the Scenes in Hollywood.” This year’s Media Summit will touch on underrepresentation within the film industry. Students and…
Fire safety day teaches participants proper procedures, information to follow
When arriving on campus, you might have been handed an extensive list of items that are prohibited in the residence halls. Perhaps you found yourself confused about what the harm of such items could be. What could be the problem…
