Events in October 2019
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Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
All day
October 2, 2019 – October 6, 2019The Woodstock Film Festival will celebrate their 20th anniversary from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 6. The festival will take place at local theatres and venues in Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Rosendale, Saugerties, Kingston and Boiceville. Tickets start at $10. For more information, email info@woodstockfilmfestival.org.
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Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
All day
October 2, 2019 – October 6, 2019The Woodstock Film Festival will celebrate their 20th anniversary from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 6. The festival will take place at local theatres and venues in Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Rosendale, Saugerties, Kingston and Boiceville. Tickets start at $10. For more information, email info@woodstockfilmfestival.org.
Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
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October 3, 2019 – October 6, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will showcase “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a play directed by Estefania Fadu based on the bestselling novel by Julia Álvarez. The play will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 to 6 and Oct. 17 to 20 in Parker Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Sept. 23. Prices range from $10 to $18. For more information, contact the Parker Theatre box office at (845)-257-3880 or boxoffice@newpaltz.edu.
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Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
All day
October 2, 2019 – October 6, 2019The Woodstock Film Festival will celebrate their 20th anniversary from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 6. The festival will take place at local theatres and venues in Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Rosendale, Saugerties, Kingston and Boiceville. Tickets start at $10. For more information, email info@woodstockfilmfestival.org.
Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
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October 3, 2019 – October 6, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will showcase “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a play directed by Estefania Fadu based on the bestselling novel by Julia Álvarez. The play will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 to 6 and Oct. 17 to 20 in Parker Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Sept. 23. Prices range from $10 to $18. For more information, contact the Parker Theatre box office at (845)-257-3880 or boxoffice@newpaltz.edu.
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Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
All day
October 2, 2019 – October 6, 2019The Woodstock Film Festival will celebrate their 20th anniversary from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 6. The festival will take place at local theatres and venues in Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Rosendale, Saugerties, Kingston and Boiceville. Tickets start at $10. For more information, email info@woodstockfilmfestival.org.
Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
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October 3, 2019 – October 6, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will showcase “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a play directed by Estefania Fadu based on the bestselling novel by Julia Álvarez. The play will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 to 6 and Oct. 17 to 20 in Parker Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Sept. 23. Prices range from $10 to $18. For more information, contact the Parker Theatre box office at (845)-257-3880 or boxoffice@newpaltz.edu.
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Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
Woodstock Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary
All day
October 2, 2019 – October 6, 2019The Woodstock Film Festival will celebrate their 20th anniversary from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Sunday, Oct. 6. The festival will take place at local theatres and venues in Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Rosendale, Saugerties, Kingston and Boiceville. Tickets start at $10. For more information, email info@woodstockfilmfestival.org.
Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
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October 3, 2019 – October 6, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will showcase “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a play directed by Estefania Fadu based on the bestselling novel by Julia Álvarez. The play will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 to 6 and Oct. 17 to 20 in Parker Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Sept. 23. Prices range from $10 to $18. For more information, contact the Parker Theatre box office at (845)-257-3880 or boxoffice@newpaltz.edu.
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Survivor Support Event
Survivor Support Event
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October 8, 2019Ulster Crime Victims Assistance Program will host a survivor support event on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. in the courtyard outside the Sojourner Truth Library. The event aims to create a safe space to discuss challenging topics and to provide resources to survivors. The event is free to the public. For more information, contact Shelby Genualdo at 845-401-0345 or shelbygenualdo@yahoo.com.
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Student Panel: The Ins & Outs of Coming Out
Student Panel: The Ins & Outs of Coming Out
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October 9, 2019SUNY New Paltz will host a student panel and discussion recognizing LGBTQ+ identities on National Coming Out Day on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Honors Center in College Hall. Student panelists will share their stories and discuss various themes relating to coming out. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, email Emma Morcone at morconee@newpaltz.edu or visit https://www3.newpaltz.edu/events/view/191753-1?origin=week%2F2019%2F10%2F6.
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Open Greenhouse
Open Greenhouse
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October 10, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Biology Department welcomes all students to the campus greenhouse outside the Coykendall Science Building every Thursday beginning Oct. 10. Students can attend between 1-4 p.m. until Thursday, Dec. 5. The event is open to the public. The department aims to educate students and the community about various exotic plants the campus has to offer. For more information, contact Laura Wyeth at wyethl1@newpaltz.edu.
Coykendall Science BuildingIn Conversation with Congressman Antonio DelgadoIn Conversation with Congressman Antonio Delgado
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October 10, 2019The Benjamin Center will host a discussion panel with Congressman Antonio Delgado on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Multipurpose Room. Village of New Paltz Board Member and Associate Director of the Benjamin Center KT Tobin will interview Delgado about his experience in Congress and his priorities moving forward. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://www.newpaltz.edu/benjamincenter/events/upcoming-events/.
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Migration and Mental Health: Gender, Place, and Identity Conference
Migration and Mental Health: Gender, Place, and Identity Conference
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October 11, 2019Athena Network, in collaboration with SUNY New Paltz, will host a gender, place, and identity conference on Friday, Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m in the Student Union multipurpose room. The conference will feature exhibitions of migration-themed paintings and sculptures, over 50 experts from numerous countries and other special guests. The event is free to the public. For more information, visit https://www3.newpaltz.edu/events/view/191749-1?origin=%2F or contact Anne Roschelle at 845-257-3502, or roschela@newpaltz.edu.
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Continental Divide: Borderlands Wildlife, People and The Wall
Continental Divide: Borderlands Wildlife, People and The Wall
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October 16, 2019“Continental Divide: Borderlands Wildlife, People and The Wall” is a photo exhibition examining the effect of the Southern border wall on the native people, land and wildlife. The Hudson Valley Writing Project at SUNY New Paltz will host a walking photo tour of the exhibition in the McKenna Theatre Lobby on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. A panel discussion will follow from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in College Terrace. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition opened on Oct. 1 and is currently on display. For more information, visit https://www.newpaltz.edu/hvwp/seminars/, or contact Maryellen Whittington-Couse at 845- 257-3950 or whittinm@newpaltz.edu.
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“Locations 101” Film Workshop
“Locations 101” Film Workshop
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October 17, 2019The Governor’s Office of Motion Picture and Television Development will host “Locations 101,” a workshop for film students, on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Honors Center in College Hall. Laura Berning, the organization’s location manager, will present a lecture followed by a Q&A session. The workshop will introduce students to location scouting and management, scouting tools and other resources. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://esd.ny.gov/industries/tv-and-film.
Honors CenterOpen GreenhouseOpen Greenhouse
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October 17, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Biology Department welcomes all students to the campus greenhouse outside the Coykendall Science Building every Thursday beginning Oct. 10. Students can attend between 1-4 p.m. until Thursday, Dec. 5. The event is open to the public. The department aims to educate students and the community about various exotic plants the campus has to offer. For more information, contact Laura Wyeth at wyethl1@newpaltz.edu.
Coykendall Science BuildingProduction of “In the Time of the Butterflies”Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
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October 17, 2019 – October 20, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will showcase “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a play directed by Estefania Fadu based on the bestselling novel by Julia Álvarez. The play will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 to 6 and Oct. 17 to 20 in Parker Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Sept. 23. Prices range from $10 to $18. For more information, contact the Parker Theatre box office at (845)-257-3880 or boxoffice@newpaltz.edu.
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Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
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October 17, 2019 – October 20, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will showcase “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a play directed by Estefania Fadu based on the bestselling novel by Julia Álvarez. The play will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 to 6 and Oct. 17 to 20 in Parker Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Sept. 23. Prices range from $10 to $18. For more information, contact the Parker Theatre box office at (845)-257-3880 or boxoffice@newpaltz.edu.
Parker TheatreCommemoration of Pauline UchmanowiczCommemoration of Pauline Uchmanowicz
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October 18, 2019The SUNY New Paltz English Department will host a reception to honor the life of poet, scholar and professor Pauline Uchmanowicz. The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coykendall Science Building auditorium. The event is open to faculty, staff, alumni and students. Former students will read a selection of poetry. To reserve a spot, email english@newpaltz.edu.
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Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
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October 17, 2019 – October 20, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will showcase “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a play directed by Estefania Fadu based on the bestselling novel by Julia Álvarez. The play will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 to 6 and Oct. 17 to 20 in Parker Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Sept. 23. Prices range from $10 to $18. For more information, contact the Parker Theatre box office at (845)-257-3880 or boxoffice@newpaltz.edu.
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Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
Production of “In the Time of the Butterflies”
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October 17, 2019 – October 20, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts will showcase “In the Time of the Butterflies,” a play directed by Estefania Fadu based on the bestselling novel by Julia Álvarez. The play will run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3 to 6 and Oct. 17 to 20 in Parker Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase online starting Sept. 23. Prices range from $10 to $18. For more information, contact the Parker Theatre box office at (845)-257-3880 or boxoffice@newpaltz.edu.
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White Supremacy, Racism, and the Appropriation of Ancient History
White Supremacy, Racism, and the Appropriation of Ancient History
October 21, 2019The SUNY New Paltz history department, and co-sponsors ancient world studies program and the Campus Auxiliary Services will present “White Supremacy, Racism, and the Appropriation of Ancient History” on Monday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in room 181 of Science Hall. Dr. Curtis Dozier, assistant professor of Greek and Roman Studies from Vassar College, will discuss the ways modern hate groups have misappropriated Greco-Roman culture and history in order to advance their agendas of hate. The event will be followed by a panel discussion with New Paltz faculty. For more information, contact Andrea Gatzke at 845-257-3523 or gatzkea@newpaltz.edu.
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Our Planet, Our Future Lecture by Sonali McDermid “Food Production in a Climate, Changed”
Our Planet, Our Future Lecture by Sonali McDermid “Food Production in a Climate, Changed”
October 22, 2019On Tuesday, Oct. 22, climate scientist and Assistant Professor of environmental studies at New York University, Sonali McDermid, will give a lecture highlighting how agricultural land management can disrupt regional climates and environments. The event is open and free to the public, and will begin at 6 p.m. in Lecture Center 102. The lecture is sponsored by the political science department, Environmental Geochemical Science, Environmental Taskforce and United Nations Association Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter. For more information, contact Ilgu Ozler at 845-943-9616, or ozleri@newpaltz.edu.
Lecture CenterInnisfree MUSICONCERTInnisfree MUSICONCERT
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October 22, 2019The Studley Theatre presents Innisfree Plays Mozart on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The group members are Carole Cowan on violin, Susan Seligamn on cello and Sylvia Buccelli on piano. They will be accompanied by flutist Marcia Gates. General admission tickets start at $8, $6 for faculty/staff/seniors and $3 for students. Tickets can be purchased online here, or at the door. For more information, visit https://www.newpaltz.edu/music/concertseries.html.
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Louis and Mildred Resnick Institute Lecture Series “Jewish Communities and the Uneasy Future”
Louis and Mildred Resnick Institute Lecture Series “Jewish Communities and the Uneasy Future”
October 23, 2019Carolyn Dean, Professor of History at Yale University, will present the sixth and final lecture in the Louis and Mildred Resnick Institute Lecture Series, “Jewish Communities and the Uneasy Future” on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Lecture Center Room 104. The lecture topic will cover the cultural impact of genocide in relation to war and imperial conquest. Dean is the author of five other books focusing on the historical and cultural representation of victims. Her most recently published piece was “Aversion and Erasure: The Fate of the Victim after the Holocaust and The Fragility of Empathy after the Holocaust.” The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information visit https://www.newpaltz.edu/resnickinstitute/.
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Open Greenhouse
Open Greenhouse
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October 24, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Biology Department welcomes all students to the campus greenhouse outside the Coykendall Science Building every Thursday beginning Oct. 10. Students can attend between 1-4 p.m. until Thursday, Dec. 5. The event is open to the public. The department aims to educate students and the community about various exotic plants the campus has to offer. For more information, contact Laura Wyeth at wyethl1@newpaltz.edu.
Coykendall Science BuildingFree Narcan TrainingFree Narcan Training
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October 24, 2019On Thursday, Oct. 24 and Nov. 21, the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department is hosting a free Narcan training. Participants will receive a free Narcan kit and learn how to administer Narcan to reduce the risk of an opiate/heroin overdose, as well as learn rescue breathing and tips on overdose prevention. The training will take place in the Student Union Building, Room 418 from 6-8 p.m. The sessions are open to the public, but require an RSVP. For more information and to secure a spot, contact Jackie Cirello at 845-257-3028, or cirelloj@newpaltz.edu.
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Volunteer Day for The Phillies Bridge Farm Project
Volunteer Day for The Phillies Bridge Farm Project
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October 26, 2019The Phillies Bridge Farm Project will host a volunteer day on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help them build their high tunnel at 45 Phillies Bridge Rd. The event is free and open to the public. You can register by emailing your name and phone number to info@philliesbridge.org. In case of rainy weather, the project will be postponed to Oct. 27.
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Ridge String Fling at SUNY New Paltz
Ridge String Fling at SUNY New Paltz
October 27, 2019Mike Block will be hosting the Ridge String Fling on Sunday, Oct. 27 at SUNY New Paltz. The string workshop will start at 1 p.m. in Shepard Recital Hall. The workshop is open to all students (8th grade and older) who play the violin, viola, cello and bass. A chamber music master class will begin at 2:45 p.m. in Shepard Recital Hall. Block’s performance will start at 4 p.m. in McKenna Theatre. The event will cost $20 (including a free t-shirt). If you’re just attending the concert, it’s $8 for the public, $6 for faculty/staff/alumni and $3 for students. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.newpaltz.edu/music/mikeblock/.
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Fund SUNY Rally
Fund SUNY Rally
October 28, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Chapter of United University Professions (UUP) and Radical University Professionals (RUP) will hold a rally on Oct. 28 at noon outside of the Student Union Building. This rally will discuss increasing the funding for SUNY in the 2020 state budget. The rally will precede a public hearing held by the New York State Senate Higher Education Committee in the Student Union multi-purpose room from 1-4 p.m. The committee plans to discuss rising tuition and other challenges to the accessibility of higher education. For more information, contact bwilson@uupmail.org.
NYS Senate Higher Education Committee HearingNYS Senate Higher Education Committee Hearing
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October 28, 2019The New York State Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education is holding a public hearing on Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. in the Student Union multipurpose room. The committee plans to discuss rising tuition, and other challenges to accessibility of higher education. Student organizations such as New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) will be testifying. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://www.nysenate.gov/calendar/public-hearings/october-28-2019/public-hearing-examination-cost-public-higher-education-and.
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“Isle of Dogs” Film Screening and Discussion
“Isle of Dogs” Film Screening and Discussion
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October 29, 2019The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Campus Auxiliary Services will be screening Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Lecture Center 102. This is the first event in the annual “Without Limits: Interdisciplinary Conversations in the Liberal Arts” series. “Isle of Dogs” is rated PG-13. Professor Jed Mayer will lead a discussion of the film immediately following the screening. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit: https://www.newpaltz.edu/collegelas/without-limits/.
Lecture CenterMusic Concert SeriesMusic Concert Series
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October 29, 2019SUNY New Paltz is hosting a music concert series of vocal and instrumental chamber music under the direction of Christiana Fortune-Reader, Alex Peh, and Edward Lundergan, including music by Palestrina, Monteverdi and Barber. The concert is on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 7:30-9:30 p.m in Studley Theater and open to the public. The cost is $8 for general admission, $6 for faculty/staff/seniors, and $3 for students. To find out more information, check out:
https://www3.newpaltz.edu/events/view/191525-1?origin=week%2F2019%2F10%2F27
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Adventures in Grant Writing
Adventures in Grant Writing
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October 30, 2019The Faculty Development Center will offer “Adventures in Grant-Writing with Ben Junge and Melissa Rock,” a writing panel and workshop where Junge and Rock share their personal experience with writing grants on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in College Hall 113. Any questions or ideas you have about the process are welcome. The discussion will be geared towards faculty in the liberal arts, but all are welcome. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, check: https://www3.newpaltz.edu/events/view/191759-1?origin=week%2F2019%2F10%2F27.
College HallGraphic Design Alumni Q&A PanelGraphic Design Alumni Q&A Panel
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October 30, 2019Four alumni of the SUNY New Paltz Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design program will return to campus for a Q&A Panel on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 1- 2 p.m. in The Honors Center in College Hall to discuss their careers and answer questions from current students. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Amy Papaelias at (845)-257-2785 or papaelia@newpaltz.edu.
Honors Center"The Borders of Chinese Architecture""The Borders of Chinese Architecture"
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October 30, 2019Professor Nancy Steinhardt from the University of Pennsylvania will be giving a lecture on Chinese architecture on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. in Science hall 181. This lecture will go into depth of the structures of the Chinese buildings, tomb structures from Gansu to Korea, paintings of Chinese buildings inside the tombs for non-Chinese occupants and decorative motifs found in murals and textiles across Asia. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Elizabeth Brotherton at brothere@newpaltz.edu or at (718)-619-9660.
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Open Greenhouse
Open Greenhouse
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October 31, 2019The SUNY New Paltz Biology Department welcomes all students to the campus greenhouse outside the Coykendall Science Building every Thursday beginning Oct. 10. Students can attend between 1-4 p.m. until Thursday, Dec. 5. The event is open to the public. The department aims to educate students and the community about various exotic plants the campus has to offer. For more information, contact Laura Wyeth at wyethl1@newpaltz.edu.
Coykendall Science Building