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  Issue Number 8 • Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025  

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Campus Champion

For Jackie Morse, dining services supervisor, her positive outlook comes down to one simple thing: love. Love for the campus community, love for her job and a strong belief that giving love will eventually brings it back to you. That mindset has made Jackie a warm, welcoming presence while she’s serving coffee and kind words at Sawubona in Moffett Center or working elsewhere on campus. For anyone in need of a pick-me-up, Jackie provides a burst of energy, encouragement and enthusiasm. Every day shines brighter because of her smile.

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Upcoming events

For the most up-to-date information, check online.

Tuesday, Dec. 2 

December Karaoke: A night full of music, laughter and unforgettable performances. 7 p.m., Corey Union First Floor. 

College-Community Orchestra Concert: Music arranged and directed by Max Buckholtz includes Arcangelo Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” Romanian folk-song suite and more. 8-9 p.m., Rose Hall, 19 Church St., Cortland. 

Wednesday, Dec. 3 

De-stress Pop-Up: Stop by to grab free goodies and test prep supplies to help you through final exams. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Corey Union First Floor. 

Sandwich Seminar: Direct Democracy Issues and the Voter Turnout Gap in Florida: Does direct democracy promote civic engagement?: Do ballot measures stimulate peripheral voter turnout, helping to equalize rates of electoral participation? 12:30-1:30 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220. 

Study Abroad 101: Learn about study abroad opportunities. 3-4 p.m., Old Main Colloquium, Room 220. 

Friday, Dec. 5 

Classes end 

Monday, Dec. 8 

Finals Week: Monday, Dec. 8, to Friday, Dec. 12.

PAWS for Stress Relief: Relax with furry four-legged friends. Noon-4 p.m., Student Life Center, Three-Court Gymnasium.

Teaching, Research and Service Awards Ceremony: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Corey Union Function Room.

Moonlight Breakfast: Enjoy a free late-night meal to help make it through finals week, open to all students regardless of meal plan status. 10-11:30 p.m., Student Life Center, The Bistro Off Broadway.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

PAWS for Stress Relief: Relax with furry four-legged friends. Noon-4 p.m., Student Life Center, Three-Court Gymnasium.

Friday, Dec. 12 

Move-out Day: Residence halls close at 9 p.m. Visit the Residence Life and Housing Office webpage to learn more. 



Google credentialing coming to SUNY Cortland

The English Department won a grant to embed professional credentials in writing intensive courses. read more


Professor’s idea brings county together for Crown Table Feast

The grassroots effort provided warm meals and groceries for community members. read more



Capture the Moment

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In celebration of International Education Week, the International Programs Office and International Club hosted a sushi making, origami and game night on Friday, Nov. 21. Students learned to roll sushi with Chef Mizuho of Cortland Auxiliary Services. They also sampled a tasty selection of veggie, tuna and California rolls, miso soup and karaage, a type of Japanese fried chicken.


In Other News

SUNY Cortland adds AI-powered recycling assistant

Cortland chosen for green campus partnership grant

Senior’s B.F.A. exhibition focuses on nightmares

SUNY Cortland takes big steps to fight hunger

Cortland leads SUNYAC Commissioner’s Cup standings

Red Dragons beat Bombers in Cortaca Can Collection

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Faculty/Staff Activities

Lisa Czirr and Jenifer Sigafoes Phelan published a chapter in Teaching Information Literacy by Discipline: Using and Creating Adaptations of the Framework. read more

Kent Johnson co-authored a paper in the journal Nature Anthropology. read more

Kent Johnson recently completed an Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility. read more

Kent Johnson was selected to participate in a workshop. read more

Tisa Loewen had a textbook review published that she wrote with two students. read more

Dianne Wellington recently published a co-authored article in the journal Intersections: Critical Issues in Education. read more

Submit your faculty/staff activity

The Bulletin is produced by the Communications Office at SUNY Cortland and is published every other Tuesday during the academic year. Read more about The Bulletin. To submit items, email your information to bulletin@cortland.edu

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