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Harborfest announces headlining act Kenny Loggins

From July 26 to the 29, the 25th Annual Harborfest will be held in Oswego. Kenny Loggins will headline the event. He is a 12-time platinum recording artist known for his popular movie theme songs like “Footloose” (from “Footloose”), and…

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Museum preserves the story of World War II refugees

“Sometimes things just stay with you,” Mary Hess, a professor in the history department, said in her office last week. “And I think this has stayed with some of my students.” Hess was referring to the students in her History…

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“Click It or Ticket” comes to Oswego

The University Police will have patrols dedicated to the Buckle Up for Safety program, which started on April 23 and will conclude on May 6. Oswego State University Police Lt. Kevin Velzy coordinates nationwide “Click or Ticket” campaign on campus…

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SUNY creates programs to battle hate crime

The questionable racial-motivated shootings of five African-American men in Tulsa, Okla., over Easter weekend have left a curious question at hand: Is racially motivated violence a problem on Oswego State’s campus? “Nothing like that has actually happened [at Oswego State]…

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Four Oswego professors have received 2012 Chancellor Awards

Sarfraz Mian, a professor in the School of Business, was award the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities. Mian completed two national studies for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, which is active in more than 60 countries,…

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Finding a quiet place

With finals week quickly approaching, students are searching for the perfect place to study in a quiet environment. The library is one of the most popular choices for its large space, with plenty of room for students to quietly work….

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Another meth lab uncovered in Scriba

The Oswego City Police Department Anti-Crime team arrested Andrea L. Losurdo after discovering several key components and equipment used in the manufacturing of Methamphetamine. Losurdo, 26, of 10 Robins Lane in Scriba, N.Y., was charged with fourth degree conspiracy, a…

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SUNY BRIEFS 4/27/2012

Cortland Two SUNY Cortland students will present their final art projects to local exhibits in the Cortland area. Lindsay Wilson and Sarah Lampke will hold receptions for their thesis exhibitions as part of their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Wilson…

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Surveying takes first steps in renovating Tyler Hall

A program study has recently been completed to map out the space needs and program needs for the renovations to Tyler Hall, home of the arts, music and theatre departments, as well as art galleries and Waterman Theatre. Associate Vice…

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Growing a community

“You guys are really building a garden here?” asked a boy in his early teen years, as he approached Tom Collette at the Oswego community garden’s East Schuyler street location. “Yea,” Collette said. “I wonder how long that’s gonna last,”…