About CALS

The Campus Artist and Lecture Series (CALS) is coordinated by a college committee comprised of students, faculty, and staff charged with enriching the cultural life of the College and the surrounding communities. CALS sponsors an annual performing artist series that coincides with the traditional academic year.  Invited artists have included professional dance companies, musicians, and off-Broadway performances.  Through these events, CALS strives to present its patrons with a wide variety of genres and experiences.

CALS also provides SUNY Cortland students with the opportunity to take semesterly trips to New York City.  Broadway tickets are available to enrolled students at a reduced rate.  These trips are especially valued by the College's international students.  Recent shows seen include Sweet Charity, The Producers, Spamalot, Legally Blonde, Boeing-Boeing, and Chicago.

In addition, the Campus Artist and Lecture Series sponsors a campus-wide lecture grant program that features both regional and national speakers.

The Campus Artist and Lecture Series is funded by the Mandatory Activity Fee, grants from the Auxiliary Services Corporation, the Cortland Fund, and the Cortland College Foundation.