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…
Fitness centers to hold Zumbathon
Oswego State’s first Zumbathon will be held on Oct. 23 to help reach a goal of $40,000 in funds to donate to the United Way. Campus staff and faculty have a $40,000 donation goal to help the United Way through…
SUNY Albany cuts five academic programs from campus
Severe SUNY-wide budget cuts led to the deactivation of five programs at SUNY Albany. The college’s Italian, French, Russian, classics and theatre programs will be phased out in the next two years. "It was totally unexpected," said Jean-Francois Briere, chair…
