Around the SUNY Oswego campus

The Sustainability Office sponsored the Clozet sale in Hewitt ballroom Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, making 1,800 pounds of donated goods available for bargain prices. The sale raised around $1,600 to support the purchase of trees to plant on this year’s Arbor Day, April 24. Pictured from left are Kate Spector, director of the Sustainability Office, with interns Spencer Johnson, Linden Merrill and Nicole Barry.

Several representatives of SUNY Oswego share a moment with SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson after her State of the State University address Jan. 23 in Albany. From left are communication studies faculty member Michael Riecke, physics major Jared Bouldin, broadcasting major Alexis Bruening, MBA/broadcasting major Joshua Holfoth, Chancellor Johnson, Student Association President Takeena Strachan, SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley, physics faculty member Mohammad Islam and political science faculty member Allison Rank.

During new international student orientation on Jan. 23, Steven Smith of the Office of Learning Services’ Writing Center talks with Rocio Beatriz Bresca Gomez-Martelo (left) and Rocio Clemente De La Torre, both from Spain. The 66 new incoming students for this semester bring the total to 254 international students attending Oswego.

Events like the Spring Student Involvement Fair on Jan. 27 give students a chance to check out long-established organizations as well as newer clubs like the Digital Music Association. Working with a field that is attracting an increase in student interest, the group focuses on providing an outlet to musically creative minds for all variety of musical genres. From left are Jason Tomlinson, vice president; Ubong Udofa, member; Jeffrey Johnson, president; and Jelani Miller, artists director.

Laker Leaders Benn Delisle and Olivia Harrington, at left, provide information about New Student Orientation during the Spring Student Involvement Fair, Jan. 29 in Swetman Gym. At right is Olivia Castaneda, a zoology major graduating in May, and Ryan Pimm, a biology major.

Rice Creek Field Station held its inaugural Celebrate Snow festival, a new entry into the Cruisin’ the Campus activities, on Jan. 18. The family-friendly event included hands-on crafts and science, outdoor explorations, a story hour, face painting and more. (Photo by Alan Harris)

Josephine Inzalaco enjoyed science in the Rice Creek Field Station lab, one of many activities during the Jan. 18 Celebrate Snow festival. (Photo by Mary Woods/iHeartOswego)

Jake Socol, a senior communications major, and Jasmine Gelsomino, a senior graphic design and public relations dual major, enjoy some skating time during a Jan. 27 open skate.

Stephanie Phipps (right), a senior psychology major, documents the fun during a Jan. 27 evening open skate with friend Caroline Hefferon, a senior human development major.

Oswego Laker sophomore forward Sara Cruise (#27) rockets the puck high past Potsdam's goalie in second-period action for the Lakers’ second score of the annual Pink the Rink game, which ended in a 3-3 tie on Feb. 1. The game raises awareness of and funds to combat breast cancer. Both teams skated away from the weekend tied for second place in their conference, with the Lakers (6-4-4 in conference, 9-6-4 overall( hosting a big NEWHL showdown with Morrisville tonight (Feb. 5).

Men's hockey forwards senior Michael Gillespie (#16) and sophomore Travis Broughman (#28) pressure Canton's defense during first period action Jan. 25 in Marano Campus Center. Gillespie and Broughman each went on to contribute goals in the second period which led to the Laker's ultimate 8-2 win over the Roos in front of new and returning students their first weekend back to campus. The men’s hockey team (8-2 in conference, 11-8 overall)  prepares for a huge conference matchup against Geneseo at home, with both teams vying for first place in the SUNY Athletic Conference.