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  Issue Number 2 • Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025  

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Campus Champion

Cortland’s students — and the planet — are better off thanks to Megan Swing, energy and sustainability engagement coordinator and one of the major figures that brought the Cortland ReUse sale to life. The back-to-school event brought donated rugs, trash cans, desk lamps, mirrors and more to students who needed them. Swing credited a team effort of volunteers on and off campus. Growing up near the forests and lakes of Central New York, Megan has worked hard to protect the natural world. She’s happy to showcase the benefits of a circular economy and bring life to student-focused sustainability efforts.

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Sept. 10 

Study Abroad 101: Learn how to get started with studying abroad. 3 to 4 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220. 

Relaxing Sounds: A Mind Body Reset: Immerse yourself in a deep relaxation experience. No experience needed, just bring something to lay on. All participants are entered for a chance to win yoga mats. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge. 

Thursday, Sept. 11

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony: Campus community members are invited to a short ceremony remembering the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, which included seven Cortland alumni. 7 p.m., Corey Union steps.

Friday, Sept. 12 

Goat Yoga: Beginner-friendly yoga with playful interaction with goats. Please bring own yoga mat. It is recommended that you wear a shirt that covers your back and put your hair into a tight bun. 8 to 9 p.m., Student Life Center, Multi-Activity Court 

Saturday, Sept. 13 

Hall of Fame Weekend: All day event. Seven new members will be inducted into the SUNY Cortland C-Club Hall of Fame during its annual ceremony. 

Monday, Sept 15 

Starfish Learning Opportunity: Online: 2:30 p.m. 

Tuesday, Sept. 16 

Starfish Learning Opportunity: Online: 3 p.m. 

Wednesday, Sept. 17 

Constitution Day 2025: Celebrating the US Constitution and Declaration of Independence: President Erik Bitterbaum, Legislator Cathy Bischoff and Mayor Scott Steve will describe the importance of participating in civic decision-making. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Corey Union Fireplace Lounge. 

The Mental Hit: Nicotine and Mental Health: Learn the impact of nicotine and coping strategies. Leave with resources to make informed choices. Owala water bottles will be raffled off. 1 to 3 p.m., Corey Union steps. 

What Can You Say on Campus at a Public University or College?: Panelists describe Higher Ed’s civic role. Participants in this SUNY-wide event will discuss specific considerations in break-out rooms, then share ideas in a full-group debrief. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Online session through Zoom. 

Study Abroad 101: Learn how to get started with studying abroad. 3 to 4 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220. 

Write the Wrong: Student participants will be educated on composing email advocacy messages to elected officials. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Corey Union, Room 209. 

Thursday, Sept. 18

Fall 2025 Ally Development Workshops:Learn how to better understand racial injustice and how to be better allies and advocates for people of color. 4 to 6 p.m., Corey Union Fireplace Lounge.

Saturday, Sept. 20 

Virginia Levine Second Language Educators' Conference: The Modern Languages Department, will host its thirty-third annual conference: The Virginia Levine Second Language Educators’ Conference: A Conference for Teachers and Teachers in Training. 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Sperry Center.

Paint and Sip: A night of creative fun. We'll supply the art supplies and you get crafty with paint. 8 to 9 p.m., Corey Union Function Room. 



Four faculty members earn SUNY fellowships

The SUNY Academic Affairs Fellows Programs includes a $10,000 stipend to advance the system’s general education efforts. read more


Student archaeologists explore Alaska, Türkiye

SUNY Cortland launched a record half-dozen undergraduates on archaeological forays in Türkiye and Alaska. read more



Capture the Moment

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Representatives from campus offices and community organizations shared more about their wide-ranging services during the early semester Resource Fair held Aug. 29 outside Corey Union. A part of the university’s Welcome Week, the fair helps students learn more about many areas that can support their academic success and overall well-being.


In Other News

Sport management majors shine on international stage

Cortland strengthens ties in Germany

Cortland C-Club Hall of Fame to add seven new members

Brooks lectures explore “The Culture of Turmoil”

Cortland ready to step up for CROP Walk

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Faculty/Staff Activities

Kevin Dames and Cabel McCandless '21 published an article in the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. read more

Karen Downey attended the fall national meeting of the American Chemical Society. read more

Karen Downey and Julius Green presented their work at the American Chemical Society national meeting. read more

Dan Harms published an article and traveled to give three presentations. read more

Bonni C. Hodges was recently named a Fellow of the American School Health Association. read more

Caroline Kaltefleiter has been appointed to the board of trustees of WSKG Public Media. read more

Nancy Kane had the second of edition of her textbook released and will have a chapter published in College Sport Ethics, read more

Kent Johnson and a team of international collaborators were awarded a grant to host a design workshop. read more

Kent Johnson presented a paper at the 14th International Congress on the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East. read more

Kent Johnson presented a paper at the 11th International Symposium on Biomolecular Archaeology. read more

Kent Johnson had an essay published in Anthropology News. read more

Rhiannon Maton is co-editor for the leading international handbook on teachers' work, published by Routledge. read more

Jared Rosenberg was first author on an article published in online resource PubMed. read more

Lauren Scagnelli was selected to attend the SUNY Sail Leadership Retreat. read more

Robert Spitzer is the author of the new, tenth edition of his book “The Politics of Gun Control.” read more

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