The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the premier worldwide Human Resources professional organization, has recognized that SUNY Oswego's School of Business human resource management curriculum aligns with the competencies and subject knowledge required for graduates to succeed in the field.

SHRM defines human resource education standards taught in university business schools. SUNY Oswego completed a comprehensive review process that demonstrated that courses align with 29 critical HR competencies and subject matter areas.

SUNY Oswego's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will host its final salad bowl luncheon of the spring semester from noon to 1 p.m. on April 9 in 114 Marano Campus Center.

Organizers noted the event represents a healthy break from having lunch at one's desks, and to meet with others in a friendly environment.

In addition to the healthy meal, the salad bowl luncheon lets colleagues enjoy some social connection. Use this link to register.

The Oswego Reading Initiative (ORI) selection for will be “Which Side Are You On” written by Ryan Lee Wong.

Rameen Mohammadi, the associate provost and convener of the ORI committee, announced the selection and that Wong will visit campus for a 7 p.m. talk on Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Marano Campus Center auditorium.

SUNY Oswego communication studies faculty member Katherine S Thweatt recently earned the Distinguished Service Award from the Eastern Communication Association (ECA), which honors members for contributions to the field of communication in general and to ECA in particular.

Thweatt earned this honor during ECA's 2024 annual conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts, last week.

The spring 2024 round of the Student Scholarly and Creative Activity Grant application/review process has concluded, with five proposals approved for a combined total of more $4,700 in funding. 

Members of the Student Subcommittee of the Scholarly and Creative Activity Committee reviewed all the proposals and ultimately approved the following for funding via Provost Scott Furlong:

1. Title: "Positivity Through Art; 2D Mural Project"
Students: Dan Rafferty and Miranda Smith
Faculty Mentor: Cynthia Clabough, Art and Design

College Republicans and TPUSA at Oswego will host Cherise Trump, the executive director of Speech First, to speak at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, in The Space, Marano Campus Center.

The Office of Learning Services and the Writing Fellows Program will offer two professional writing workshops during the first week of April.

On Monday, April 1, attendees will learn more about writing professional emails to employers or professors. This workshop will be held in room 215 of Penfield Library from 1:50 to 2:45 p.m.

A session on Thursday, April 4 will discuss how to write letters for jobs or internships students are interested in. This workshop will be held in room 215 of Penfield Library from 2:20 to 3:15 p.m.

The student-run Rich 'N' Pour cafe, based in Rich Hall, has recently begun offering catering services.

Rich 'N' Pour offers small bites like bagels, sandwiches, muffins, cookies and a wide variety of drink options from coffee, teas and lemonades for small events and gatherings. The cafe has catered events like Mock Interview Palooza, alumni networking events and more.