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Issue Number 1 • Aug. 27, 2019 |
Campus ChampionKevin Pristash ’85, M ’91 developed his passions at Corey Union as a student. Now, as director of the Campus Activities and Corey Union Office, his infinite knowledge of the university’s history combined with boundless enthusiasm to meet the appeals of today’s students has yielded a student union that offers unique dining and social experiences. The renovated lower levels feature three dining areas, new flooring and lighting and updated club facilities. Kevin recently played a major role in the year-long initiative to recognize an era when top performers played on campus, reconnecting alumni to Corey Union via a two-story musical legacy sculpture. Read more Tuesday, Aug. 27Open Mic Night: Student performers and speakers involved with Alumni Association's Musical Legacy Commemoration (1960-90) Project, Corey Union first floor, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28Student Employment and Volunteer Fair: Corey Union Function Room, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28Wellness Wednesday Series: A Taste of Rec Sports, Student Life Center, 6 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29Outdoor Pursuits Meet and Greet: Student Life Center, Outdoor Pursuits Center, 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29Welcome Week Event: Chocolate Fountain and Board Games, Corey Union Function Room, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30Study Abroad and International Student Welcome Party: Corey Union lower patio, noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30Cortland Nites: Hypnotist Michael C. Anthony, Corey Union Function Room, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31The Great New York State Fair: Buses will take students to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse and return, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31Cortland Nites: Mini golf at Shipwreck Golf, Route 13, Cortland. Buses will transport students to and from the event, 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1Welcome Week Event: Outdoor movie “Avengers Endgame,” Hendrick-Hayes Quad, 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2Labor Day: No classes; offices are closed Monday, Sept. 2Student Club Fair and Labor Day Carnival: Corey Union steps, noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4Community Roundtable: “Cortland Opportunity Community: Creating Opportunity for Everyone in the Community,” panel presentation, Park Center Hall of Fame Room, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4Wellness Wednesday Series: “Turning Conflict into Communication,” Corey Union Exhibition Lounge, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6Workshop: “Student Employment ‘How to’ Workshop,” Van Hoesen computer lab from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6UUP Member Welcome Picnic: Hosted by United University Professions for UUP members, Yaman Park, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6Cortland Nites: Silent Disco, Corey Union Function Room, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9Native American Studies Lecture: Steven Newcomb, Old Main Colloquium, 4:30 to 6 p.m. |
Musical theatre major earns B.F.A. distinctionCortland is only the third SUNY campus to offer a B.F.A. in musical theatre. read more SUNY Cortland a “Best College for Your Money”Money magazine lists the university among the nation's best for a third consecutive year. read more Capture the MomentJunior Janessa Factor, a member of the women’s soccer team, helped new students move in between Aug. 22 and 25. Volunteers from several sports teams and those who signed up to work with Blaze’s Opening Crew greeted students and their families and moved belongings into the residence halls. In all, nearly 7,000 students started fall semester classes on Aug. 26. SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum welcomed the students in this video. In Other NewsGet your tickets for Cortaca Jug at MetLife StadiumConcert sculpture offers new way to look at musicDowd Gallery showing permanent collectionCortland ranked No. 5 nationally for coaching master’sAlumna helps bring steampunk festival to Cortland‘Learning together’ focus of president’s opening addressStudents, faculty offered free global news briefingsRoundtable to focus on community improvementCortland named safest college town in New YorkFelton earns national professional awardsStudents build tool for bank customers with aphasiaBusiness majors test waters of European student “Shark Tank”Latest edition of SUNY Cortland Alumni magazine availableFall 'Wellness' series events announcedCortland in the newsASC announces new board membersCALS Lecture Grant Applications Due Sept. 5 Suggest a feature story
People on the MovePrihodova named Dowd Gallery directorFaculty/Staff ActivitiesKati Ahern co-authored a response article in the International Journal of Listening. read more John C. Hartsock learned that his book has been selected for conversion to an audiobook. read more Kathleen A. Lawrence recently had two poems and a photo published in Colorado Boulevard. read more Robert Spitzer had his article, “There’s No Second Amendment Right to Large-Capacity Magazines,” published in the New York Times. read more Brian Williams authored an article that was accepted for publication in The Social Science Journal. read more Submit your faculty/staff activity
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