October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year the college's SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) campaign is raising funds to support Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services Program.

SEFA will continue its annual Pink Month activities, as anybody making an online donation of $5 or more will receive a gift of three pink disposable face masks. 

First-year residential students now have the option to add an additional face-to-face class to their schedules during this fall semester.

A set of one-credit class options will begin on Oct. 26 and will meet in-person until Nov. 25. Instruction will continue online after the Thanksgiving recess, concluding on Dec. 11. These could be beneficial for students looking to make more connections with peers and who want to gain more classroom time in their schedules.

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The Oswego Alumni Association will present a free virtual Edward Austin Sheldon presentation, featuring alumnus Don Little '91 M'94 M'15, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Little is a social studies teacher in the Syracuse City School District. His master's thesis focused on college founder Edward Austin Sheldon’s life and legacy, and is available for review at Penfield Library.

All members of the Oswego Lakers family -- faculty, staff, alumni, parents and students -- are invited to share messages of hope and positivity, via an online message board on Kudoboard.

"Let's fill this board with videos, photos and messages to inspire our students to persevere, feel connected and stay the course," said Laura Pavlus Kelly, executive director of the Oswego Alumni Association and a 2009 graduate. "Share your message today!"

Do you have the desire to improve your overall well-being but can never quite figure out how or struggle with sustaining change? Let a wellness coach assist you in your journey to a higher quality of life.

October is National Retirement Security Month (NRSM), a national event to promote the benefits of saving for retirement. 

This month, the college's Office of Human Resources encourages everyone to think about their retirement plans and to review all available options, including employer-sponsored offered by SUNY. Online information is available on the retirement plans and supplemental retirement savings plans available to SUNY Oswego employees.  

Campus Recreation has a range of engaging programs for students this October and November.

Campus Recreation will kick off October with an "Eat Well - Be Well" cooking demo program, which includes an online way for students to find quick healthy recipes to make along with tips on eating healthy in the dining halls.

Nominations have been received for the open seats on the SUNY Chancellor's Awards and Distinguished Faculty Selection Committee. You can vote on the nominees for these seats via Google Forms. Although the numbers of nominees within each category is low, a vote for these positions still must be held. Please submit your votes by 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2020.

Each year the State University of New York recognizes outstanding faculty service, teaching, librarianship, scholarship and creative activity through the conferral of Chancellor's Awards for Excellence and the promotions to the Distinguished Faculty ranks.

SUNY Oswego is authorized to submit up to four nominations for each of the following Chancellor's Awards:

Today (Oct. 1), the non-partisan civic engagement initiative Vote Oswego will sponsor a series of events for Vote Oswego Day.

Events will include a variety of efforts supporting students as they register to vote and request absentee ballots, trivia games related to the voting process and educational sessions about what to expect when it comes time to fill out an absentee ballot or go to the polls.