In fall 2022, Apple released macOS Ventura (macOS 13), its newest operating system. Campus Technology Services has been testing its compatibility with various campus applications and services.

At this point, faculty and staff can choose to upgrade to Ventura. Before doing so, please be aware of the following:

Various offices have submitted 2022-2023 winter break information as follows:

Penfield Library

This is a final reminder that Blackboard will be officially decommissioned today, Dec. 9. After today, Blackboard logins will no longer be available to campus members. 

Before the end of the day, faculty should do the following:

During the winter savings initiative period from Dec. 19 to Jan. 13, announced via email on Dec. 1, Penfield Library will remain open to support students who remain on campus and as a resource to the campus community. 

The Oswego State Intercollegiate Athletics Department announced that faculty and staff can claim two free tickets for each day of the Best Western Clarion Oswego State Hockey Classic at the end of December.

The men's hockey tournament begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, when the defending NCAA champions Adrian Bulldogs (ranked #3 in the nation) takes on Williams. The 10th-ranked Lakers will play St. Anselm at 7 p.m. that evening.

As SUNY Oswego closes the semester and begins to enter the holiday season, there are many things to be thankful for and holidays to enjoy. While understanding that not all members of our community observe these holidays, acknowledging them is a form of education. This piece highlights three cultural holidays: 

• Hanukkah (Chanukah): Dec. 18 to 26 
• Christmas: Dec. 25 
• Kwanzaa: Dec. 26 to Jan. 1

Hanukkah

Officer in Charge Dr. Mary C. Toale invites SUNY Oswego employees to the annual Campus Community Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall in Marano Campus Center.

No RSVP is required for this end-of-semester gathering of faculty and staff.

Campus Recreation will be open various hours over winter break. All facilities will operate with normal hours through Thursday, Dec. 8. Lee Hall will close on Friday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m. and Cooper/Glimmerglass Fitness Centers will close at 4:30 p.m.

Cooper Fitness center will be open:

The campus community is invited to celebrate and congratulate Mary Craw as she retires after more than 40 years with SUNY Oswego. The celebration will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14 in 114 Marano Campus Center.