Snowmobilers head for Fulton
Despite frigid temperatures, fans of antique snowmobiles flocked to Fulton, N.Y., for the 12th annual Great Eastern Whiteout on Saturday. About 4,000 people from states as far as Wisconsin filled the Fulton War Memorial for a daylong event which, weather…
Canadian company considers factory purchase
The Canadian company, Spire Group Limited is considering a purchase of the recently closed Birds Eye Foods Plant in Fulton. Pinnacle Foods Group LLC announced last April that Birds Eye Foods would close its doors in December. Upon closing, it…
Haydee Salmun gives STEM lectures
Haydee Salmun presented as part of the women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) lecture series on Wednesday February 15 in Sheldon’s Hall historic classroom. Salmun’s presentation was called “A turbulent journey of doing science on a fluid earth.”…
SUNY Briefs – 02/17/2012
Canton The chemistry lab at SUNY Canton exploded on Feb. 10, setting all of Cook Hall ablaze and forcing the school to close the campus and send students home for this week. The explosion occurred just before noon; there were…
Changing campus’ face
The new Piez complex will not only provide a home to the sciences, but will increase usability for pedestrians, create an entirely new facade facing Washington Boulevard and kick off construction for the arts. Right now, what seems to be…
Updated Village room selection aims at fairness
The Village, which opened in 2010, has been a major success. “I think it’s a great way for students to get independent living experience while still having the convenience of living on campus,” said Rick Kolenda, Director of Residence Life…
Cuomo’s new plan changes pension formula
Oswego State students seeking teaching or state jobs after graduation could become part of the pension plan’s Tier VI, which would exclude bonuses from the pension formula. Lt. Gov. Duffy arrived in City Hall to announce how the mandate relief…
Fort Ontario prepares 1812 symposium
State Parks Department employees at Fort Ontario announced a symposium this week to highlight the fort’s role in the War of 1812. The conference is just one piece in a move to generate interest in the venerable military site. “We’re…
Students continue to find opportunity
The third annual Oswego State “Job-a-Rama” was held at Swetman Gym in the Campus Center on Wednesday, Feb. 8. “Job-a-Rama” is an event that is coordinated by the Sophomore Year Experience Committee with the collaboration of the Compass. Various departments…
Green grass, green products
Polymer clay pens, records melted into bowls and coats made from recycled sweaters make Colleen Brown’s Creative Outlet anything but ordinary. “I like to repurpose things,” Brown said, sporting what she refers to as an “up-cycled” green and brown sweater….
