More than SUNY Oswego student-athletes are ready to rake leaves in the city of Oswego on Sunday, Nov. 3 -- and they want to hear from senior citizens interested in their assistance.

In its 19th year at SUNY Oswego, the project is part of an annual statewide community service project by Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) chapters at many SUNY Athletic Conference colleges. SAAC's mission is to generate a student-athlete voice among Oswego's intercollegiate teams and to enhance school spirit within athletics.

Faculty, staff, students and friends are invited to join alumnus Don Little '91 M'94 M'15, Syracuse City School District teacher, as he presents the fascinating life of SUNY Oswego's founder, Edward Austin Sheldon, and the impactful legacy he left on the world of education ... including shaping the way modern0day teachers engage.

As Inauguration Week begins, culminating in the Friday, Sept. 27, inauguration of the institution's 11th President Peter O. Nwosu, preparations for the ceremony and campus-wide celebration scheduled to follow will result in the following parking lot and road closures during the week.

Monday, Sept. 23, to Monday, Sept. 30:

• Lot 31 (between Marano Campus Center and Penfield Library) closed (placement of tent for outdoor events)

Tuesday, Sept. 24:

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), dedicated to raising awareness about staying safe online. This year, SUNY Oswego is continuing to take a proactive approach by launching several initiatives to enhance cybersecurity across campus.

These initiatives include educational campaigns on various cybersecurity topics, tools to help protect your SUNY Oswego account, and an engaging phishing identification contest to test and improve your online safety skills.

Penfield Library's newest exhibit, "Traditions at Oswego: Inaugurations," celebrates the historic inauguration of SUNY Oswego's 11th President Peter Nwosu. This exhibit, located on the first floor and the Barbara Palmer Shineman Research Room (Room 8), explores the historic ceremonies and unique celebrations honoring presidents at SUNY Oswego.

The Laker community is asked to help: This morning at 8 a.m., the clock started ticking in the 1861 Giving Challenge.

Organizers have less than 1,861 minutes to get 861 Lakers to make a gift to The Fund for Oswego.

If the drive meets that goal by the deadline of 3:01 p.m. tomorrow, Dr. Paul Vianco ’80 will give the university $70,000.

The Writing Center is excited to announce a new partnership with Lyn Blanchfield, a history faculty member, SUNY Oswego's Fulbright Program Advisor for the U.S. Student Fulbright Program, and an expert in writing compelling graduate school and scholarship essays.

A donation drive supporting the university's SHOP (Students Helping Oz Peers) campus pantry will start on Monday, Sept. 23, and run through Friday, Oct. 4.

Sponsored by SHOP, Career Services and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for Out-tober, the donation drive will focus on household items, hygiene products and gender-affirming care products such as trans-affirming shapewear, menstrual undergarments and unisex clothing, for example.

Drop-off locations include:

Students, faculty and staff are invited to a historic day featuring an inauguration ceremony and post-event celebration marking the official installation of SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu on Friday, Sept. 27.

The official inauguration will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall –- named for the president immediately preceding Nwosu.