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Name change program used to reflect identity

Students and faculty members at Oswego State who use a different first name than on their official records can now apply to have that name recognized in on-campus communication systems. Title IX, with system management by the Dean of Students…

Applications, students accepted to fall semester break records

Oswego State had a record number of new student and transfer applications for the fall 2017 semester. Over 11,700 students applied to join the Oswego State Class of 2021 and 2,300 students applied as transfers, a total of more than…

Freshmen escape from boredom diverse on campus groups offer a cure

The first semester living on campus can be a hectic time for a college freshman, but it is essential that students use their free time to get involved with an on-campus student organization or club. It will be very easy…

College among best in Northeast

Beginning a college search is exciting, yet stressful. It is the start of a new chapter, but it can be overwhelming and tedious work. Recommendations come from family and friends, or perhaps from a teacher, a college fair, a childhood…

What’s up Doc? Remain professional

While our broader culture is gradually growing more informal, there is still great value in communicating with faculty in a respectful, traditional manner. Everyone has been there, staring at an unsent email for an unhealthy amount of time wondering just…

Look at OZ: Judith Ann Benedict Exhibit

Oswego State is proud to call Tyler Hall home of the art, music and theatre programs that enable creativity to thrive within the newly renovated facilities. The Tyler Art Gallery, located on the middle level of Tyler Hall, showcases traveling art…

Oswego State community mourns loss of friend, faculty member

The Oswego State community was recently saddened to hear of the death of another faculty and community member this year. Mary Gosek, known at Oswego State for her efforts toward the Totally Teal campaign, which raises awareness for ovarian cancer,…

Philosopher, author speaks about book on war

Philosophers such as Homer and Sophocles have studied the effects of war on soldiers, their moral injury and their psychological response to the aftermath and threat of battle throughout time. Nancy Sherman, a philosophy professor at Georgetown University, said about…

OzFest 2017 photo gallery

Students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the last day of classes on May 5 for the third annual OzFest. The office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Student Association Programming Board and the Student Association organized the daytime activities for…

Communications professor appointed to Dean of graduate studies position

Oswego State announced the appointment of Kristen Campbell Eichhorn, a professor of communication studies and President Faculty Fellow, as the new dean of graduate studies, starting July 1. Eichhorn has a distinguished record of teaching, research and service in her…