The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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New Vice President of Student Affairs

Dr. Kathleen Kerr, who has a doctorate in educational leadership, has been hired as SUNY Oswego’s Vice President of Student Affairs after working in residence life and housing (Res Life) at the University of Delaware for over 30 years.  Kerr…

Renovations begin after Hewitt groundbreaking

The groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 1 marked the official start of the $80 million Hewitt Hall renovation project that will turn the former student union into a state-of-the-art home for SUNY Oswego’s School of Communication, Media and the Arts.  Funding…

Bookstore to relocate amid Hewitt closure

Hewitt Hall will become the new hub for the School of Communication, Media and the Arts once renovations are finalized by fall of 2023, but one question remains, what will happen to the businesses that were once housed in Hewitt?…

SA VP Hill focuses on pushing legislation

For SUNY Oswego Student Association (SA) Vice President Alanna Hill, this year provides a chance to be the bridge between SA President Takayla Beckon and the rest of the senators, by continuously pushing legislation that could help the student body. …

Oct. 1 recognized President Deborah F. Stanley day

The Marano Campus Center Arena and Convocation Hall was officially renamed the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall on Oct. 1 at a luncheon which had SUNY Oswego campus faculty and state leaders in attendance. SUNY Oswego President Deborah…

SUNY Oswego hockey arena gets new name

The renowned SUNY Oswego arena and event center was given a new name before this upcoming hockey season and graduation period.  In an unveiling ceremony on Oct. 1, the formerly known Marano Campus Center Arena and Convocation Hall is now…

Petition calls for dorm air conditioning

A petition launched online by a SUNY Oswego student calling for the school to install air conditioning units in most of its residence halls could soon see its verdict.  “For a while now since I moved in as a freshman,…

Great Lake Review names fall theme

The Great Lake Review (GLR), SUNY Oswego’s literary magazine, announced its fall 2021 theme “Restoration” as the deadline for submissions creeps closer.  Since the spring of 1975, GLR has offered a unique opportunity for students to publish literary works. SUNY…

SUNY Oswego recognized for sustainability efforts

SUNY Oswego has received a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) for sustainability efforts. The college joins the silver rating rank alongside SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Geneseo and 250 other colleges and…

Annual ‘Suit-Up’ event returns

SUNY Oswego Career Services announced on Sept. 22 via email their annual Suit-Up Event in collaboration with JCPenny.  The event, which will take place Oct. 1-3, offers students coupon codes and discounts on professional attire from JCPenny, including suits, belts,…