Budget cuts continue for SUNY schools
Oswego State’s Campus Reserve Account will receive a $613,900 budget cut as part of a SUNY-wide mid-year adjustment. Oswego State will not be cutting any departments, because of the timing of the adjustment, which was effective immediately. The cuts will…
New initiatives increase campus voter turnout
Approximately 70 students turned out to vote on campus on Election Day, surprising campus officials and Board of Elections inspectors alike. Helena Harbert, an elections inspector with Oswego County Board of Elections, was pleasantly surprised by the turnout. She said…
Facing asbestos danger
Oswego State students live with asbestos every day. It’s in their rooms, their common areas and their classrooms. "There are many buildings all over campus that have asbestos because of the year that they were built," said Rick Kolenda, director…
Cuomo visits Oswego on latest campaign stop
Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to a crowd of approximately 70 people in Oswego at Bridie Manor on Thursday. The event started with acknowledgement of dignitaries, including Oswego Town Clerk Barbara Sugar and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman. Rob…
Students, staff march against female abuse
Over 300 Oswego State students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at Hewitt Union Wednesday night to participate in the Take Back the Night march. The Women’s Center put on the march which is meant to bring awareness to rape,…
Oswego named best winter weather
Oswego’s notorious winters attract meteorologists from all over the nation and recently Oswego was voted as having the "Best Climate for Winter Weather" in America by The Weather Channel. Scott Steiger, an assistant professor in the meteorology department, said that…
Negotiations continue between U.U.P., several key issues still to be addressed
The Oswego Chapter of United University Professions (U.U.P.) met to discuss a new contract on Monday. Budget cuts, tax increases and a decrease in raises given to faculty are just some of the concerns that were raised. Members voiced their…
Grant retires after years of service with Oswego State
After a career in health services that spanned nearly four decades, Director of Student Health Services Jean Grant retired in October. Grant said she decided to retire because her daughter is going to have a baby soon and she wants…
Psychology professor studies blinking in infants
An Oswego State psychology professor released a study about blinking that may become a research tool in identifying developmental changes in infants. Leigh Bacher’s study, which Oswego State psychology students worked on, was funded by the National Institutes of Health,…
Talk addresses role of women in education
Artist, professor and writer Theresa McCormick held a discussion on efforts for peace and progress for women educators with a group of students Wednesday during college hour in Wilber Hall. McCormick began her discussion with a brief overview of the…
