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CDC declares end to COVID-19 public health emergency, new variant sparks concern

Three years after the commencement of the global pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the end of the global Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 on May 5 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) closely…

Environmental director urges hazardous waste disposal, deadline approaching

Reopening its doors on May 1 of this year, the Household Hazardous Waste Facility located in the town of Volney, New York, acts as a drop-off point for potentially dangerous household products, including materials such as degreasers, disinfectants, household cleaners,…

Haley Mae Campbell takes center stage, Deborah F. Stanley Arena

Country singer Haley Mae Campell brought her original music and covers, including the debut of a new song, to the Deborah F. Stanley Arena in a free concert for students on Aug. 26. According to Vanessa Taylor, interim director of…

Oswego hosts Aux Cord Wars at OzFest

It is not often that the audience chooses the opening music to a concert. But at OzFest 2023, Aux Cord Wars handed the show to SUNY Oswego students. For each round of the Aux Cord Wars, hosts Jay Dukes and…

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Commencement speakers announced

Provided by the Office of Communications and Marketing SUNY Oswego’s three May 2023 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, will feature keynote speakers with a variety of leadership perspectives and experiences. Dr. Juhanna Rogers, Senior Vice President of Racial Equity…

Saxophonist Alexa Tarantino to give concert May 3

Provided by the Office of Communications and Marketing Award-winning jazz saxophonist Alexa Tarantino will wrap the season of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Music Series with a performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom. Tarantino is known…

“After the Lake” panelists provide insight on navigating life after graduation

On April 26, students enrolled in the public relations (PRL) 318 class hosted guest speakers in a panel discussion detailing the potential different paths students can take after graduation.  This event, called “After the Lake,” took place in the Marano…

Student saves birds with window stickers

Provided by the Office of Communications and Marketing SUNY Oswego senior zoology student Brooke Goodman is working toward saving the lives of birds by adding window stickers to buildings around the large lakeside campus and other activities to divert feathered…

Event highlights educational career alternatives to classroom teaching

Does having a teaching degree and relevant experience limit you to the classroom alone? The short answer is no, according to highspeedtraining.co.uk.  Teachers usually possess outstanding interpersonal skills transferable to other fields such as human resources and diversity, equity and…

Streaming services leapfrog theaters during pandemic

Due to COVID-19 and the convenience of it, streaming services are being utilized to watch films and television shows over traditional forms of viewing them. What began with Netflix has turned into a huge phenomenon. Today, there are over 200…