Campus News

Retired biology teacher Michael J. O’Reilly ’58, of Chaumont, N.Y., has made a bequest of $1.24 million — the second largest individual gift in the College’s history — to his alma mater, SUNY Cortland, for the creation of a science education scholarship. Last month, SUNY Cortland received a $5.18 million bequest from another Class of 1958 alumnus, John Fantauzzi, in support of scholarships.

Integrative medical researcher and consultant Dawn Stranges will share her ideas about “energy medicine” during two lectures of the SUNY Cortland’s Spring 2010 “Wellness Wednesday" series, on Feb. 10 and Feb. 17.

Diane Gooding, a national speaker and author on the topic of schizophrenia, will discuss the relationship between race, ethnicity and this mental disorder on Thursday, Feb. 18, at SUNY Cortland.

Caroline Kaltefleiter, an associate professor of communication studies, will give a talk on “Riot Grrrl,” a girl-centered social movement, on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Marley S. Barduhn, who has served SUNY Cortland as interim assistant provost for teacher education since August, was permanently appointed to the newly created position following a national search, effective Feb. 1.

A panel of five talented women will share how their individual paths led them to SUNY Cortland during the second annual Women’s Paths to Success presentation on Wednesday, March 3, at SUNY Cortland.

The Gulf Coast musical quartet, Mithril, will offer its progressive, Celtic world sound to audiences on Saturday, March 6.

Nutrition therapist, author and speaker Evelyn Tribole will share her ideas on “Intuitive Eating” on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

SUNY Cortland has emerged as a leader among its sister institutions for the rate by which its incoming freshmen earn a bachelor’s degree.

Children’s educational programs on creating sock puppets and skits, exploring rockets and sampling the fine arts will be highlighted during the Spring 2010 Children’s Museum season.