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

As part of continuing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., SUNY Oswego's Office of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEL) will combat hunger during the MLK Day of Service on Saturday, Feb. 4.

For the event, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Marano Campus Center food and activity court, SEL will partner with Rise Against Hunger, the Student Association and Student Association Programming Board to host a meal packaging event.

Rise Against Hunger is a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.

To best meet the needs of students, the Centro bus schedule has been modified for this semester.

Class schedules, student feedback and usage data were utilized to consider what changes from the fall could be made to improve student experience and access to the two bus routes on campus, the Blue Route and the Green Route. Specifically, the university reviewed daily ridership in small time increments to determine traffic patterns aligned with spring course schedules. 

Those interested in learning more about the Disney College Program can attend one of Disney’s virtual sessions that run three days a week.

These include:

The Hubert B. Smith Diversity Scholarship will be awarded to up to four students for the next academic year, 2023-2024. Each recipient will receive a minimum of $1,000.

This award honors Hubert B. Smith, retired assistant provost and director of the Office of Learning Support (now the Office of Learning Services), for his many years of service in the promotion of human diversity and academic excellence at SUNY Oswego.

To be eligible to apply for this award, students must:

SUNY Oswego's Office of Facilities Services works to ensure campus roadways and walkways are clear and safe throughout the winter season. In an effort to support green campus operations, the university has adopted a liquid non-chloride de-icer around building entranceways.  

“This is not a black holiday; it is a peoples’ holiday. And it is the young people of all races and religions who hold the keys to the fulfillment of his dream.” -- Coretta Scott King 

The National Day of Racial Healing takes place annually on the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The observance grows year after year as people work to create connections and share a sense of belonging.

Taking place on Jan. 17 this year, the National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism.

Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring all people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world.