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Write Ways Series to discuss writing from models

March 17, 2021

Dr. Michael Murphy will present "Hey, I Like That: Writing from Models" at 3 p.m. Friday, March 26, in the next installment of the Write Ways Series.

Students and writers are often told to “be original,” to “write what you know,” and especially to “write in your own voice.” But people learn much about how to write from models — pieces of writing they find compelling. This workshop will explore how to find and use rhetorical models in your writing.

SUNY human resources self-service options available

March 16, 2021

As a reminder, SUNY Oswego employees can access the Human Resources Self-Service module which allows employees to update personnel information via the SUNY HR portal (same system used for time and attendance). It is a good time of year to take a look at your information and make any necessary updates.

SUNY Oswego to host Coaches Corner series

March 16, 2021

SUNY Oswego Athletics is proud to announce the 2021 SUNY Oswego Coaches Corner, a series of virtual seminars starting Monday, March 22.

The campus community is invited to join Laker Athletics coaches at their many seminars throughout the final weeks in March. Topics will include March Madness, coaching basics, practice planning, goal setting and other topics, with seminars providing participants an inside look into many parts of the athletics experience. Seminars are open to students, faculty and staff. 

College endowment outperforms national average for 14th consecutive year

March 16, 2021

For the past 14 years (17 out of the past 18 years), the SUNY Oswego endowment has outperformed the average rates of return among the 705 U.S. colleges and universities who responded to a 2020 survey by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) – Commonfund Study of Endowments.

Dates set for Assistant Chief of Police candidates open forums

March 16, 2021

Four candidates for the position of Assistant Chief of Police will visit our campus remotely beginning this week through next week. View the candidates schedule online. Resumes and electronic evaluation forms will be posted online prior to each candidate's visit. A valid LakerNet ID and password are required to view this material. Any change in the schedule will be communicated via an all-campus announcement.

Arts + culture

Student production ‘Dog Sees God’ navigates new conditions

March 15, 2021

Producing a play is not easy -- not for professionals, nor for busy college students and definitely not since the pandemic began. Yet the cast and crew of SUNY Oswego’s Blackfriars Student Production of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” opening March 18, have leaned on creativity and collaboration to bring this to the virtual stage.

Zoom recordings from spring and summer 2020 to be removed

March 12, 2021

Best practice for the use of recordings for campus lectures, meetings and events suggest that they be culled on a regular basis, Campus Technology Services noted. These recordings are generally only relevant in the semester in which they are created and utilized. 

Wind down Wellness Day with succulents, essential oils or sand art

March 12, 2021

Sign-ups are open for a set of three make-and-take events that are among the many offerings for the college's second Wellness Day on Tuesday, March 23.

Positive Plants: Pot Your Own Succulent will take place from 4 to 4:20 p.m. Live on Zoom, participants will follow the step-by-step assembly of their very own succulent, and discuss the benefits of greenery in indoor spaces.

Arts + culture

Free virtual concert to intertwine music of clarinet, electronics

March 12, 2021

Andrea Cheeseman will present a unique pairing of clarinet compositions with electronics in a free live virtual concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, as part of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-nekt’ Chamber Music Series.

Sustainability Office, Auxiliary Services partner on 'sweet' dining offering

March 11, 2021

Natural sap on campus will become maple syrup in dining halls thanks to a “sweet” partnership between the Office of Sustainability and Auxiliary Services.