The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Oswego County is thrilled to announce the award of a $30,000 grant spread over three years from United Way of Greater Oswego County. These funds will contribute to RSVP’s ongoing work of engaging seniors aged 55 and up in volunteer service that meets critical needs in Oswego County.

The grant will support recruitment, volunteer tracking and retention, as well as marketing efforts, allowing RSVP to benefit more Oswego County residents over the next three years.

The second-to-last on-campus flu and COVID Moderna vaccine clinic will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Swetman Gym. Organizers encourage people to sign up to secure a spot and to help keep themselves and the campus safe.

If unable to make it today, an additional opportunity exists for a clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

As the end of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) approaches, Campus Technology Services (CTS) wants to remind the campus about the initiatives below related to required password changes by today (Oct. 31) and a phishing identification contest.  

Interested in learning more about student fees? All students are invited to attend an open forum to learn more about the technology, transportation, health and athletic fees.

Employees are invited to join Voya Rep Aaron Cahill and local Oswego attorney Nicole Reed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 in 205 Marano Campus Center to learn about improving individuals' and families' knowledge and experiences with estate planning in a way that is intended to be natural and comfortable. This workshop is not limited to Voya contract holders and is open to all.

The SUNY Oswego chapter of the Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honors Society will host a Halloween Horror Trail on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the university's Hidden Fields (near The Village).

Admission is $5 per person for those seeking this frightful fun.

-- Submitted by the Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honors Society

The Health Promotion and Wellness Department announced the upcoming HPW Alumni Panel Discussion, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7, where wellness management graduates will share their work-site experiences, career tips and advice on navigating the field.

The event is hybrid, taking place in 315 Park Hall or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 996 9410 9319).

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

Each year, the State University of New York recognizes outstanding professional service through the conferral of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service.