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Issue Number 18 • Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
Campus ChampionKevin Pristash ’85, M ’91 has devoted his entire 40-year career to improving student life at SUNY Cortland. The longtime director of campus activities and Corey Union has worked in many roles since he arrived on campus in 1980, from resident assistant to laundry room worker to student bartender at The Tannery, the university’s former hub for nightlife. Kevin’s institutional knowledge spans many topics, especially SUNY Cortland’s rich concert history. He’s an integral member of the Musical Legacy Committee and a go-to person when it comes to learning more about student interests across decades. Upcoming EventsFriday, June 19 Juneteenth Celebration: Food, music and family fun for everyone. Hosted by the Cortland County Community of Color. Noon to 3 p.m., Courthouse Park, Cortland, N.Y. Monday, June 29 Orientation: Transfer Session: Orientation session dates are based on major. Check the First-Year Orientation date or Transfer Orientation date webpages for more information. Corey Union. Tuesday, June 30 Orientation: Transfer Session: Corey Union. Monday, July 6 Orientation: First-Year Session: Corey Union. Wednesday, July 8 Orientation: Transfer Session: Corey Union. Thursday, July 9 Orientation: First-Year Session: Corey Union. Monday, July 13 Orientation: First-Year Session: Corey Union. Wednesday, July 15 Orientation: First-Year Session: Virtual. Thursday, July 16 Orientation: First-Year Session: Corey Union. Friday, July 17 Alumni Reunion 2026: Alumni return to campus to enjoy old friends and make new memories. More information online. Saturday, July 18 Alumni Reunion 2026 Sunday, July 19 Alumni Reunion 2026 Monday, July 20 Orientation: First-Year Session: Corey Union. Wednesday, July 22 Orientation: First-Year Session: Corey Union. Friday, July 24 Orientation: Transfer Session: Virtual. |
Yankee Stadium hosts Cortaca Jug promoThe Cortaca Jug game’s official promo video premiered on Yankee Stadium’s big screen on Sunday, June 7. read more New online master’s program helps career changers become teachersMultiple subject tracks will be offered to teach grades 7 to 12. read more Capture the MomentMusical theatre major Jenevieve Young delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem before the 2026 State of the University Address from SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. in Albany, N.Y., on June 3. Young, a senior from Methuen, Massachusetts, has performed in several campus productions and will play the role of Margaret White in the Fall 2026 production of “Carrie: The Musical.” She also will sing the national anthem at the Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14. Video of her recent national anthem performance is available online. In Other NewsStudent entrepreneurs gifted unexpected startup fundsMarie Lord Walsh ’74 earns College-Community Appreciation AwardCommissioning ceremony recognizes three ROTC graduatesMemorial Library TikTok earns national recognitionRed Dragon Reuse keeps dorm essentials out of dumpstersJuneteenth Celebration set for Friday, June 19Aphasia Month meeting joins students and community Suggest a feature story
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In MemoriamWilliam “Bill” Hopkins, professor emeritus of psychology, passed away June 1, 2026. Don Raymond Kirkendall, professor emeritus of physical education, passed away March 14, 2026. |
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