Brightspace has officially replaced Blackboard as of today, Monday Aug. 22. All SUNY Oswego courses taught or supplemented with Blackboard in the past will now be taught in Brightspace.

Brightspace logins

To login to Brightspace, head to oswego.edu/mylearning. There is also a Brightspace link under the profile icon next to the search button on the oswego.edu website.

As part of an ongoing effort to better serve student needs, the Office of Financial Aid has relocated to the west wing of Sheldon Hall, adjoining the Office of Admissions.

In the spring, Rodrick Andrews was named director of both admissions and financial aid, joining two key offices that connect student recruitment and retention. Earlier this month, the Office of Financial Aid completed this consolidation by moving from its former location on the second floor of Culkin Hall.

The State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) Fall Garden mums sale is now open, kicking off this year’s on-campus fundraising campaign that supports area charities.

Members of the campus community can purchase big, beautiful eight-inch potted mums provided by Oliver Paine Greenhouses in Fulton featuring colors that include yellow, white, lavender (purple), red (maroon) and bronze (orange). All proceeds from this popular event support SEFA’s 2022-23 campaign.

A colorful new tradition joining Laker Launch this week will showcase Oswego pride during Paint the Road Green and Gold, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18.

New students will take part in painting the traffic circle located in front of the Marano Campus Center. Paint the Road Green and Gold is one of the events proposed and organized by the College Opening Committee. 

Dear SUNY Oswego Campus Community,

It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Kate Wolfe-Lyga, LMHC, ACS, director of Counseling Services, has announced her departure from SUNY Oswego to pursue new professional opportunities. Her final day will be Sept. 6, 2022.

Kate joined SUNY Oswego in January 2016 and since that time has led the department in several initiatives and successes, including:

The Digital Learning Environment (DLE) team wants to remind faculty and students that the campus is migrating from Blackboard to Brightspace for the fall 2022 semester. All courses taught with or supplemented by Blackboard need to migrate.

The Department of Campus Recreation is pleased to announce updated access options to the Fitness Centers, Lee Hall and Swetman Gymnasium. These updates are a result of the continued institutional support to improve the campus health and well-being. 

Current SUNY Oswego students will continue to be granted access to all recreational facilities without an additional fee. Funding of Campus Recreation programs and services are supported through tuition dollars as well as the Student Activity fee. A student ID is required to gain access to the facilities. 

Memorial services are set for Daniel Griffin, the former director of admissions and longtime member of the SUNY Oswego family who peacefully passed away over the weekend at home with family after a courageous battle with cancer.  

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 4, at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany St. in Oswego.

The 33rd Annual Welcoming Torchlight Ceremony will be held on Friday, Aug. 19, at 8:30 p.m. in the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall in Marano Campus Center.

This ceremony is an honored tradition during which faculty, staff and current students pass the flame of the Torch of Learning to more than 1,000 incoming undergraduate and graduate students. The event serves as an official welcome to the newest members of the SUNY Oswego community.

The SUNY Washington Internship Program, housed through SUNY Brockport, is accepting applications now for spring 2023. The application deadline is Nov. 1, but SUNY Oswego students are encouraged to apply early.

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