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  Issue Number 17 • Tuesday, May 20, 2025  

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Campus Champion

Lieutenant Frank Cullen ’06 was a part of the University Police Department even before he graduated — working part time as a student since 2003. Joining the UPD officially in 2007, Frank now is an invaluable part of campus as its emergency manager. He works to prepare, prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from any possible emergencies that could impact SUNY Cortland. He believes that planning today can put the university into a better place tomorrow. And when students, faculty, staff and parents enjoy an event like Commencement, it’s Frank who’s behind the scenes making sure everyone can feel safe and have fun.

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Wednesday, May 21 

Summer Session I: May 21 to June 26. Term A: May 21 to June 9; Term B: June 10 to June 26. No classes or assignments will be due in observance of Memorial Day on May 26 or Juneteenth on June 19. 

Wednesday, May 28 

New York State Envirothon: Cortland hosts a hands-on environmental education competition — testing knowledge and understanding of the state's natural resources. 

Thursday, May 29 

New York State Envirothon

Saturday, June 7 

Football Golf Classic 2025: Enjoy a day at Elm Tree Golf Course in Cortland, NY celebrating the SUNY Cortland Red Dragon football team! All alumni are welcome to join. Don't forget to wear your red to show off your Cortland spirit. Register online or call Alumni Engagement at 607-753-2516. Registration ends Tuesday, June 3. 1 p.m. start time. 

Monday, June 30 

Summer Session II: June 30 to Aug. 4. Term C: June 30 to July 15;  Term D: July 16 to Aug. 4. No classes or assignments will be due in observance of Independence Day on July 4. 

Thursday, July 17 

Alumni Reunion 2025: Red Dragon alums make their annual return to campus! 

Friday, July 18 

Alumni Reunion 2025 

Saturday, July 19 

Alumni Reunion 2025 

Sunday, July 20 

Alumni Reunion 2025 



Cortland athletes celebrated for valor

Runner Liam Boyd is just the latest Red Dragon to earn the statewide honor. read more


Staten Island women launch flag football club

Three Staten Island former high school players took the growing sport to a new level at SUNY Cortland. read more



Capture the Moment

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When the caps go flying, it's a happy end to years of hard work at SUNY Cortland. This excited group of new graduates received a total of 1,568 bachelor’s degrees and 399 master’s degrees and certificates of advanced study during this year’s Commencement ceremonies on May 16 and May 17. There were 217 summa cum laude graduates, and 11 students who ended their time on campus with a 4.0 GPA.


In Other News

Red Dragon athletes make school history in SUNYAC rankings

From maximum security to university commencement

A timely repair brings Brockway clock back to life

New webpage showcases best of SUNY Cortland

High school scientists to meet for New York State Envirothon

Laura Gathagan honored for dedicated teaching 

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Faculty/Staff Activities

Josh Peluso gave an online lecture at the Cybersecurity in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, Edition II Program. read more

Danica Savonick had her students create a new journal of literary and cultural analysis called Emblaze. read more

John Suarez co-developed and co-facilitated an active listening activity at the SUNY Civic Education Community of Practice Convening. read more

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In Memoriam

Charles H. Spink, professor emeritus of chemistry, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 89. A SUNY Cortland faculty member for 34 years, Spink's research on nucleic acid cationic lipid interactions studied the basic science that led to the development of mRNA vaccines decades later.

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