The Employee Assistance Program Committee will collaborat with the Discover Wellness worksite wellness program to offer SUNY Oswego employees a "Writing Away Stress" wellness session from 1 to 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.  

SUNY Oswego’s SEFA (State Employees Federated Appeal) and the United Way of Greater Oswego County are teaming up with the Oswego Elks Lodge as a dropoff point for this year’s Holiday Toy, Food and Pet Supply Drive.

The pandemic has disrupted a lot of the usual collection activities, but a large community need remains. 

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.