Native American Heritage Month (also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month) is celebrated in November to honor the contributions indigenous people have made in the United States, to increase knowledge around their history and culture and to better understand the truth and reconciliation needed to repair the trauma. 

On Friday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 7:30 a.m. Campus Technology Services (CTS) will perform network maintenance in Lanigan Hall. During this timeframe:

• All wireless network connections and hallway phones in Lanigan will be unavailable during this time.
• All phones, wireless and wired network connections in the “Supplies in Lanigan” store will be unavailable

For further updates, please refer to the CTS technology status page.

As part four of national cybersecurity awareness month, Campus Technology Services will cover cloud storage, some considerations when storing data in the cloud and how to protect your data while using it

Cloud storage has become one of the greatest data management tools in recent years especially as the workplace and classroom become more mobile. With the use of campus services such as Google Drive and personal services such as Dropbox and Onedrive, it is important to understand where your data goes and how to protect it.

The Theatre Department Costume Shop in Tyler Hall is clearing out old costumes this week, just in time for Halloween. The sale will run daily from 3 to 5:30 p.m. through Thursday, Oct. 28, or until sold out.

The sale will take place in 101C Tyler Hall, the first office door at the south entrance of the building.

The sale is first-come first-served, with everything priced to move and affordable, organizers said. Offerings include a wide range of costumes, wigs, masks and hats.

SUNY Oswego campus community members are invited to perform in the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) campaign’s 2023 Talent Showcase, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Bridie Manor in Oswego.

Organizers noted that the event, a fundraiser for Peaceful Remedies in Oswego, is not a competition but an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to show their performing talents while supporting a good cause. 

Students, do you have suggestions, questions, or thoughts you want to share with campus leadership in the Division of Student Affairs? If so, sign up to attend the November Laker Chat lunch on Friday, Nov. 18, at 11:30 a.m.

As the campus continues to move forward using Brightspace for the fall semester, the Digital Learning Environment (DLE) transition team would like to provide some updates in regards to where we currently stand with the migration and what lies ahead.

Of special note: Blackboard will be officially decommissioned on Dec. 9. Campus members will not be able to login to Blackboard after this date. Faculty should prepare for this by:

The college's 16th annual SUNY Oswego Global Awareness Conference seeks presenters for breakout sessions during the event, Nov. 1 and 2.

The Advisement Center will continue holding registration workshops throughout the end of the week.

During this time, Advisement Guides will help students understand how to review their degree requirements, use Registration and Planning, as well as browse courses and add them to registration plans.

Seats will be available at each workshop on a first-come first-serve basis; no sign-up is required.

Registration workshops will take place at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.; noon; 1 and 2 p.m. on the following days and locations:

As the end of the semester gets closer and writing assignment deadlines approach, the Office of Learning Services (OLS) Writing Center reminds students that their services are free and available.

Those looking for help with writing are welcome to make an appointment via the OLS website by clicking the TracCloud link from that page.