State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and United University Professions (UUP) President Frederick E. Kowal announced on Friday (Nov. 20) an agreement to extend mandatory, free COVID-19 testing for all UUP-represented employees through the end of the spring semester. In September, SUNY reached agreements with UUP, The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), and the Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBANYS) to conduct routine testing of all union-represented employees.

As part of the campus’ ongoing commitment to safety during the pandemic, Cooper Dining Center will remain closed for the rest of the fall 2020 semester and the remainder of 2020.

As you prepare to leave campus in the coming week, SUNY Oswego is reminding you to schedule your COVID-19 test prior to your departure. We have provided a few highlights below to assist you.

With the fall semester's face-to-face classes wrapping up on Wednesday, Nov. 25, the Sustainability Office and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety remind the campus community to power down before ceasing 2020 activities. 

A virtual campus-based webinar will explore "Intercultural Communication and its Importance for Effective Leadership" at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

Oswego alumnus Lee Candela '08, executive sous chef of North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington, will present a virtual cooking session -- preparing a Thanksgiving-inspired meal -- at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Advance registration is required via this link to receive login instructions.

This event is presented by the Oswego Alumni Association, with support from The Fund for Oswego.

The Office of Learning Services in Penfield Library has resumed limited in-person tutoring appointments. Online tutoring will also continue. Below is a list of courses that now have both in-person and online tutoring appointments.

New York State updated its guidelines related to travel outside of New York state* on Nov. 4, 2020. For travelers who were out-of-state for more than 24 hours:

Apple will release macOS Big Sur (10.16), its latest operating system, today -- Thursday, Nov. 12.

Campus Technology Services is currently testing the new release for compatibility with campus wireless and wired networks and compatibility with specific campus software.

At this point, CTS urges you not to upgrade within the campus network until they are confident it works. CTS will send an update on testing results as soon as they can.