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New engineering degrees offered fall 2013 semester

With the opening of the new science and engineering complex next fall, Oswego State will offer a new electrical and computer engineering bachelor’s degree. Its intent is to increase the supply of professionals in bioinstrumentation, robotics, power systems as well…

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New store sells unique items

On Bridge Street sits a quiet store where dragons and fairies are a suitable topic of conversation, and where spell books containing witches’ secrets make their home. The Fey Dragon provides a sense of calm as you walk in with…

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Second annual PRSSA session

Public relations specialists from the Public Relations Society of America spoke to students on campus Tuesday as part of the second annual “What’s Next Session.” Guest speakers Patrick Spadafore and Amanda Slaver offered insight and helped students answer their questions…

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Part-time MBA program ranked nationally; first in program history

In its most recent ranking of college programs, U.S News ranked Oswego State’s part-time master of business ad- ministration program as one of the best in the country. The part-time MBA program was ranked 200 out of the 326 ranked…

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Economy plays large role in 2012 elections

A recent poll by the Pew Research Center revealed that the economy and jobs are the two issues that voters consistently view as most important in the upcoming election. When Oswego area voters take to the polls in November, it…

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Fundraiser at Bridie Manor

Lombardo’s Bridie Manor, an Italian restaurant in downtown Oswego, has been home to countless Oswego State events and parties over the years. Bridie Manor’s three party rooms have seen everything from alumni weekends and graduation parties to weddings and banquets….

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Premiere Living Suites offers new housing

Premiere Living Suites held its “Off-Campus Housing Party” at the American Foundry Tuesday night to show the company’s off-campus housing options while providing games and food to guests. PLS is operated by Greg and Pat Furlong, brothers and owners of…

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Improv comedy thrives

The Shaun Cassidy Fan Club brings a new spin on comedy for Oswego State, resembling “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and performing every Saturday on campus. Formed by Binghamton-based humor columnist Tim Mollen, the troupe started out as a way…

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Buerkle and Rozum debate at Granby Town Hall

Sitting on a table in the Grandby Town Center Thursday night were name tags for Congressional candidates Republican Ann Marie Buerkle, Democrat Dan Maffei and Green Party candidate Ursula Rozum. At around 6 p.m. Rozum and Buerkle each took their…

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Donations to study abroad program come from alum

A donation of $200,000, to be distributed over three years, was made to help fund international education at Oswego State. John Christian, class of 1987, is president and chief executive officer of CAPA International Education has pledged the amount along…