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Cutler Fund raises grant to Oswego State

One million dollars in total has been awarded to the public justice department through generous donations from alumnus David Cutler. “The fund, created in 2004, started with $100,000, and today in 2017 has increased to $1 million,” said Jaclyn Schildkraut,…

Honors program to perform “Boeing, Boeing”

Nov. 29 through Dec. 3, the student honors production of the French farce “Boeing, Boeing” will portray a comedic take on stereotypes and changing expectations. The play, written originally by Marc Camoletti in the 1960s, is produced by Blackfriars, a…

Ke-Nekt hosts acclaimed jazz performer

On Nov. 29, an acclaimed jazz drummer led a quartet of performers in a concert as part of the Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series. Hosted by Oswego State faculty member Eric Schmitz, drummer Matt Wilson played alongside Chris Lightcap on bass,…

Oswego State University Police officers commended for life-saving actions

The SUNY Police Chiefs Association awarded three Oswego State University Police officers for saving the lives of two people on separate occasions. During the SUNY Police Chiefs Association fall conference and statewide award ceremony at Saratoga, New York, Nov. 13…

Mumps outbreaks on rise in Upstate New York

Thirty seven confirmed cases of mumps loom over Syracuse University’s campus and with 74 probable cases, the total is over 100 students with mumps, proving the illness is back with vengeance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

Start Now partnership allows test run for college

A 2016 partnership, Start Now, has been created between Oswego State and Jefferson Community College to help students make the academic and personal transition from high school to college easier. The goal of the program is for high school students…

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President Stanley hosts town hall meeting to address campus concerns

Oswego State students voiced their concerns with sustainability, student health insurance and discrimination to President Deborah Stanley during a town hall meeting held Thursday night in the Marano Campus Center auditorium. Omar van Reenen, director of diversity, equity and inclusion…

Vocal Effect spreads good vibes to Oswego

The sound of 25 blending voices can be heard pouring from Lanigan Hall at Oswego State every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Vocal Effect, a show choir consisting of students from all majors, performs anywhere between three and six times per…

Baskets of Caring raises donations for United Way

The latest fundraiser put on for the United Way and State Employees Federated Appeals was Baskets of Caring, held at the Marano Campus Center on Nov. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oswego State employees Judy Roik…

Author of “Eragon” video calls in to Living Writers Series

On Nov. 13, in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium, the Living Writers Series brought in its latest author to speak to Oswego State. The Living Writers Series is a program created 20 years ago by the English and creative writing…