SUNY Oswego's department of human development welcomed five new initiates into the Nu Alpha Nu Chapter of Kappa Omicron Nu, the national honor society for human sciences.

The mission of Kappa Omicron Nu is to promote empowered leaders through excellence in scholarship, leadership and research in the human sciences.

The virtual initiation ceremony was held on Nov. 10, and welcomed these SUNY Oswego students into the chapter:

Before students head off campus for Thanksgiving break, the members of Her Campus will host a Friendsgiving Banquet on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Her Campus will host a potluck with all different types of Thanksgiving foods. Attendees can sign up to make their own dish or bring something like a canned side or refreshment. 

The college's Field Placement Office is preparing for the start of field experience sign-ups for the Spring 2022 semester. These in-person events will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Tuesday, Nov. 16, and Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the 208 Park Hall computer lab.

These sessions are designed to accommodate all curriculum and instruction candidates entering a Field Experience ( Block I, II, or III) in spring 2022.

The first-ever Oz Got Talent showcase will take place at 6 p.m. tonight in the Marano Campus Center auditorium (Room 132).

The campus community is invited to see all the talent that Oswego has in store -- from dancing to stand-up comedy to singing and more. 

Oz Got Talent is sponsored by the Student Association, Del Sarte Dance Club, Vocal Effect and WNYO.

On Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, all campus veterans and active duty military are welcome to a Veterans Luncheon between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the college's new dedicated Battle Buddy Center in 110 Lee Hall.

Guests are invited to a grab-and-go lunch with assorted wraps, cookies, and beverages.

SUNY Oswego is celebrating National Distance Learning Week through Nov. 12 in recognition of the important campus community members who use this flexible avenue to thrive as students.

The annual vacation accrual cap has been extended for all bargaining units and management/confidential employees. Normally, any vacation accruals in excess of 40 days at the close of business on Dec. 31 are forfeited to bring vacation leave credits down to 40 days on Jan. 1. However, unused annual leave can now be carried over for an additional year through Dec. 31, 2022.

These changes will automatically be reflected in the SUNY Time and Attendance system. No action on your part is necessary.

Viewing and voting are open for the popular Baskets of Caring event, sponsored by SUNY Oswego's State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) campaign in support of the United Way of Greater Oswego County. 

Baskets of Caring will run virtually via online sales through Friday, Nov. 12. The following week, sales will take place in person on the Marano Campus Center concourse from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 17 and 18.