University Police trains in preventing bias, brutality
After nearly 1,000 fatal police shootings in the U.S., the Oswego State Police Department plans to combat officer bias with fair and impartial policing. University Police Lieutenant Matthew Barbeau was one of 24 officers trained at the National Fair and…
Oswego State president answers student concerns
Oswego State faculty and staff want to be a part of the students’ world, the college’s president told students Wednesday night. Oswego State President Deborah Stanley held her first town hall meeting of the semester on Feb. 10. Stanley…
Study abroad program receives national level recognition for inclusive initiative
In January, Oswego State received a high-ranking national level recognition, The Institute Of International Education’s Heiskell Honorable Award for their new study abroad initiative titled “I, Too, Am Study Abroad.” Some students might consider studying abroad one of the most…
Three professors awarded fellowship grants to continue academic activities
Three professors at Oswego State have been awarded with Provost Faculty research and Creative Activities Fellowships. The goal of this study is to give professors extra time to work on their independent research. They will get to take off one…
Auxilary Services switches service to GET Food
Auxiliary Services made the switch to a new late night meal service called GET Food. On Jan. 24, a campus-wide email was sent out by Auxiliary Services discussing their new and returning services for the spring semester. In the…
Administration, students reflect on smoke-free first year
January 2016 marked the one-year anniversary of Oswego State’s transition to a smoke and tobacco free campus. According to the Smoke Free/Tobacco Free Policy that can be found on the Oswego State website, the policy is intended to “prohibit smoking…
Bernice A. King speaks at Oswego State MLK Celebration
Rev. Bernice A. King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., hopes Oswego State can build upon her father’s legacy. Since 1986 Oswego State has held more than a dozen Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. “It doesn’t require another Martin…
Penfield Library displays first floor renovations
With renovations over the winter session, Penfield Library opened their doors for the new semester displaying first floor renovations. Two major changes were the writing center being relocated and updating the lobby to have a open and more attractive look….
Administrators ban hover boards across campus after reports of fires, injuries in U.S.
Oswego State is one of over 30 college campuses and universities across the country that have banned the use and storage of hoverboards. A little over a week before classes for the spring semester started, students were notified by various…
Impact of Paris attacks felt at home
On Nov. 13, at least 129 people were killed in Paris, France in a series of terrorist attacks. Many communities are now showing solidarity toward France, including Oswego State. Landmarks around the world lit up in blue, white and red,…
