Lights at the SUNY Oswego main entrance sign will glow orange starting at sunsets, running through Dec. 10, as part of the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence program.

Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with pursuing an advanced degree, Graduate Studies is excited to offer a virtual information session about CoJourn, a groundbreaking platform designed to enhance the graduate journey, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

CoJourn is not just a tool; it's a transformative experience tailored for graduate students. Those attending can expect to gain the following from this information session:

Penfield Library, the Office of the Dean of Students and Auxiliary Services invite all students to fuel up for finals at the library. Free snacks and beverages will be available on the first floor of Penfield Library starting at 4 p.m. each day on Monday, Dec. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 12. Refreshments will be available while supplies last.

The library also offers extended hours during finals week:

The campus community is invited to celebrate and officially welcome the newest graduates, the December Class of 2023, into the Oswego Alumni Association at a Commencement Eve reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Sheldon Hall ballroom.

Advance registration is required by Dec. 8. See more details about the event and register online at alumni.oswego.edu/decemberreception23.

CTS Cyberbits is a monthly column on cybersecurity that contains information on how to protect yourself online and new emerging threats to be aware of. In this month’s edition, Campus Technology Services will cover break and vacation awareness.

Breaks between semesters are, for many, a time to take a vacation to relax and regroup. However, during this time of rest and relaxation, many cybercriminals will spring to action. With cybercrime at higher-than-usual levels during holidays and the start of a semester, it is important to keep the following in mind:

December is the final month of the year and the time to welcome the winter season. December can be a time of reflection on past experiences and, for others, it is a time of celebration. While everyone will have different emotions about this season, acknowledging this allow everybody to seek a better understanding of one another.

The Fall 2023 round of the Faculty Scholarly and Creative Activity Grant application/review process resulted in seven proposals selected for funding by members of the Scholarly and Creative Activity Committee, and ultimately approved for funding by Provost Scott Furlong. The funded proposals added up to nearly $19,000.

The funded proposals are as follows:

The fall 2023 round of the Student Scholarly and Creative Activity Grant application/review process has concluded, with eight proposals approved for a combined total of nearly $7,900 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:

Subnivean, SUNY Oswego’s globally popular digital publication, has opened two literary competitions. Poet Major Jackson, recipient the 2023 Academy of American Poets Fellowship for distinguished poetic achievement, will serve as final judge of the 2023-24 Subnivean Awards in Poetry, open to writers around the world. Gish Jen, praised in Oprah Magazine and recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, will judge in fiction.

The Public Ceremonies Committee is seeking volunteer ushers to welcome graduating students' families, friends and other supporters to the December Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Ushers help with overall crowd control and seating people with special needs at the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. in the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall in Marano Campus Center. Ushers are asked to arrive by 8:30 a.m. because doors open at 9. The ceremony is expected to end around noon.