Quad renovations set to start in 2013
The Hewitt Quad will be the third part of campus renovated in recent years order to make the buildings more relevant to students’ needs. The Campus Concept Committee, which includes students, faculty and administrators, made the decision to renovate the…
Student charged with felony for damage to police car
"Oswego State student Colby C. Nortz was arrested on the morning of Sept. 11 for damaging a police car while being arrested for knocking down barriers surrounding the construction project near Piez and Lee halls. "Nortz, 21, was charged with…
Construction to re-route College Hour
"Faculty Assembly vote on May 3 suspended College Hour, beginning Spring 2011. " College Hour was instated in the spring of 2007 as a time period where no classes were scheduled so that students could attend a number of co-curricular…
Losing sleep over bedbugs
"As cases of bedbugs have been confirmed all over the Northeast, fear of bedbugs at Oswego State has increased. ""I don’t think there’s ever been a case of bedbugs [on campus]," Jean Grant, director of Student Health Services, said. "There’s…
Students explore different textbook purchase options
"Starting this semester, students may have noticed a significant change involving textbooks. Due to a provision to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, students now have access to textbook information prior to course enrollment. "With this information, students now have the…
Oswego among top public schools
"U.S. News and World Report ranked Oswego State among the top 50 public universities in the Northern region of the U.S.,tied for 18th place with SUNY College at Brockport and Millersville University in Pennsylvania. Oswego State was ranked after being…
Antique Show and Sale pays visit to Oswego
"On Sept. 10 the Heritage Foundation of Oswego County will hold the 21st Annual Antique Show and Sale. The Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that has been running since 1969. The event raises money to preserve the last of…
Wind turbine brings green energy to Lee Hall
"What is that green, spinning contraption on top of Lee Hall? "Over the summer, the Department of Facilities Design and Construction introduced a new project for Oswego State that uses wind power to generate energy to produce electricity on campus….
Two floors of Mackin converted to doubles to house transfer students
"The Mackin Complex, including Lonis and Moreland Halls, has been converted to doubles to house transfer students this year. ""There were a number of spaces in Mackin Hall that were vacant, we believe because of The Village," said Rick Kolenda,…
Utica Street bridge under construction
"Construction on the Utica Street Bridge may cause backup for commuters and local residents, although the police department does not see it as a major issue. ""We haven’t been doing anything, they [Department of Transportation] rerouted the traffic and reprogrammed…
