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  Issue Number 5 • Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025  

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Campus Champion

Senior social philosophy and psychology major Alex Jackson offers evidence of the dedication that transfer students demonstrate at SUNY Cortland. Since arriving on campus in 2023, Alex has been active with the Disability Resources Office, Campus Safety Committee, Student Government Association and the local New York Public Interest Research Group chapter. Alex, who identifies as disabled and transmasculine, also has presented at the TransAction Conference and he will speak at the upcoming Student Conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice. Always an advocate for his peers, Alex’s service has touched many corners of campus while improving the student experience. 

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Oct. 21 

Ducks for Donuts: Catch a rubber duck out of our pond, and win a free apple cider donut. 2-4 p.m., Corey Union Snack Bar Hallway.

National Transfer Student Week: Game Night: Hang out with other transfer students, enjoy cookies and lemonade, and play board games. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge.

Trivia Tuesday!: Prizes are awarded for the top 3 winners and all attendees have the chance to win a raffle prize. 9-10 p.m., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge. 

Wednesday, Oct. 22 

Language, Mind and Space: All human languages describe motion through space.  Join us to observe how different languages describe this phenomenon and to learn how language, culture and thought are deeply connected. 12:30-1:30 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220.

National Transfer Student Week: Donuts and Cider Celebration: 11 a.m.-2p.m., Newmark Pavilion (between Sperry and Van Hoesen).

Study Abroad 101: Transfer Edition: A specialized session on how to get started with studying abroad. 3 to 4 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220. 

Empowerment Self-Defense: Join UPD to learn basic self-defense techniques. Please wear clothes you can move in and athletic footwear. Pizza and wings will be available post-event. 5:30-6:15 p.m., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge.

The Ethics of Mandated Reporting: This workshop targets preservice teachers and asks participants to think critically about the impact of child welfare and child protective services on children and families. Participants will learn strategies from practitioners and family advocates about culturally competent approaches to supporting parents and what is in the best interest of the children in different situations. 7-9 p.m. Register through Zoom to attend.

Take Back the Night: Join the It’s On Us Committee and our campus partners at an bringing awareness to and honoring survivors of domestic violence: 7 p.m., Corey Union steps.

Thursday, Oct. 23

National Transfer Student Week: Rock Painting and Record Decorating: Transfers and non-trads can decorate an old record or a rock and turn it into art. All materials will be provided.5-7 p.m. Corey Union, Room 204-205

Friday, Oct. 24

Bond Science Symposium: Highlights undergraduate research, shows how to build a foundation for a professional career and gives students an opportunity to network with alumni. 4-9 p.m., Bowers Hall.

The Rocky Horror Show: A performance of the cult classic rock musical that’s outrageously fun and delightfully twisted.  Intended for mature audiences only. 7:30-10 p.m., Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown.

Saturday, Oct. 25 

The Rocky Horror Show: 2-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m., Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown.

Plant Your Pride: Enjoy a Drag Show performance from Skarlet Killz and Queen Tessential. Stay for a meet-and-greet and DIY mini-air terrariums. Desserts and a coffee bar provided. Collaboration with the PRIDE Club. 6-8 p.m., Corey Union Function Room.

Sunday, Oct. 26 

The Rocky Horror Show: 2-4:30 p.m., Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown. 

Monday, Oct. 27

The Fall 2025 Transformative Text Panel: Monstrous Texts: Not only are monsters very well represented in transformative texts but a text can itself feel monstrous. 2-3 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

One Love Workshop: Learn to recognize the signs of and prevent abusive personal relationships. 2:30 p.m., Corey Union Fireplace Lounge.

Ally Development Workshops: Gender and Sexual Orientation: learn to better understand injustice based on sexual orientation and gender and how to be better allies to the LGBTQ+ community. 4-6 p.m., Corey Union Fireplace Lounge. 

Van Burd Memorial Lecture: "Authoritarian Landscapes, Imperial Times, Insurgent Feminisms” will be presented by Dr. Chandra Talpade Mohanty. 4:30 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220. 

Halloween Karaoke: Karaoke Night just got even better! This is your chance to shine on stage and show off your singing skills and have some fun. Bring your friends for free food, a chance to win Cortland apparel and more. 7-9 p.m., Corey Union, First Floor. 

Wednesday, Oct. 29 

Sandwich Seminar: Designing a Meaningful and Accessible Online Course: Explore and learn strategies for designing engaging and accessible online courses that foster active and meaningful learning. 12:30-1:30 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220. 

Mini Moves for Wellness: Short activities to boost your energy, reduce stress and build community. Please wear athletic clothes and sneakers. All fitness levels are welcome. Students are entered for a chance to win prizes. 1-3 p.m., Student Life Center. 

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

Thursday, Oct. 30 

The Rocky Horror Show: 7:30-10 p.m., Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown. 

Friday, Oct. 31 

Trick or Treat Pop-Up: Stop by for a quick dose of Halloween fun and grab some candy! Costumes encouraged but not required. 3-5 p.m., Corey Union, first floor.

The Rocky Horror Show: 6-8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown. 

Saturday, Nov. 1

The Rocky Horror Show: 7:30-10 p.m., Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown. 



‘The Rocky Horror Show’ comes to Cortland

The late-night cult classic will debut on stage just in time for Halloween. read more


Stanley Cup marks start of alum’s career on the ice

Gianna Simbari’s job as an ice technician has already given some unexpected wins. read more



Capture the Moment

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Family Weekend welcomed Red Dragon parents, siblings and even four-legged best friends. A Saint Bernard dressed for the occasion joined its family for a stroll outside the Stadium Complex leading up to Saturday afternoon’s football game. Cortland ran past Alfred University, 65-12, in front of a season-high crowd of 6,381 fans.


In Other News

Student tickets for Cortaca go on sale Sunday, Oct. 26

Cortland ReUse partnership earns statewide award

Professor takes part in Special Olympics study

75th Recreation Conference marks diamond jubilee

College employees share their transfer experience

Transfer and non-trad student week 2025 is Oct. 20 to 24

Fourteenth conference on diversity set for Nov. 1

Alumni scientists share faculty connection spanning decades

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Faculty/Staff Activities

Genevieve Birren gave two presentations at the Play the Game conference in Tampere, Finland. read more

John Foley was co-author on a research article published in PLOS Global Public Health. read more

Nancy Kane will lead a session for the International Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Dance, and Sport Virtual Roundtable. read more

Rhiannon M. Maton was co-editor of the 1st edition of a Routledge Handbook. read more

Jose Ortiz published two articles in academic journals. read more

Jose Ortiz and Maria Timberlake will be presenting at the upcoming American Educational Studies Association. read more

Dianne Wellington recently published a co-authored article in the academic journal Teachers and Teaching. read more

Tiantian Zheng was invited to deliver two upcoming talks and also organized a conference panel. read more

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