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The School of Science and Technology at Morrisville State College awarded the following scholarships to students, graduates.
The School of Science and Technology Award, based on academic excellence and campus involvement, was presented to Tiffany Sullivan, of Sidney, Olivia Kasprzyk, of Oriskany, Christopher Wisdom, of Brooklyn, and Nicole Geier, of Mayfield.
Put on your running shoes and join the Children's Center at Morrisville State College for its third annual 5k race for ChildRUN Saturday, July 16. The event will also include a 1 mile fun run for children and their family and friends.
Morrisville State College is partnering with local agencies to present a career and job expo at the Howard Johnson Hotel on Route 12 in Norwich, June 8.
During the expo, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., job seekers can meet with local employers about part-time and full-time positions, summer jobs and internships.
Information on community services including childcare, transportation and other vital services will be available in addition to resources to build job skills.
The Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) at Morrisville State College is hosting a workshop to help home, farm and business owners decide which renewable energy system is right for them.
The workshop, Wind or Solar – Which Renewable Energy System is Right for Me? will be held June 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 104 B of the RETC in Shannon Hall.
Dr. Emad Rahim, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and small business management at Morrisville State College and assistant professor in the Morrisville Venture Connects Program, has been awarded the Certified Manager (CM) of the Year Award by The Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) of James Madison University.
Medallions hanging from graduates' regalia told the story behind the added pomp and circumstance that was visible throughout Morrisville State College's commencement ceremony today.
The keepsakes, embellished with the number 100, were among elements throughout the decorated ceremony that signified graduates were celebrating more than their accomplishments—they were also making history as the 100th graduating class.
Morrisville State College and the New York Society of American Foresters, Iroquois Chapter are hosting a “woodswalk” in celebration of the International Year of Forests.
The walk will be held May 21 at 10 a.m. at the college's Galbreath Farm in Morrisville. It will be led by Brendan Kelly, a Society of American Foresters certified forester, and assistant professor of environmental science at Morrisville State College.
Two Morrisville State College students were recently recognized for their volunteer efforts.
Receiving the Rays of Light Servant Leadership Award was Marguerite Whaley, of Smyrna, N.Y., a human services major at Morrisville State College's Norwich campus.
Thomas Longland, of Dunnville, Ontario, a sports, nutrition and fitness management major at Morrisville State College, received the college's Rays of Light Award.
The awards recognize students who show initiative, leadership and selflessness through community service.
Three Morrisville State College faculty/staff members were recently honored by the State University of New York and SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher.
Receiving the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching is:
Alfred P. Muss II, of Fayetteville, N.Y.
The SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes professors who show outstanding skill in the classroom, scholarship and professional growth, commitment to students and high academic standards.
Morrisville State College faculty member Brian McDowell, of Hamilton, N.Y., has received the Morrisville State College Distinguished Faculty Award.
The award is presented to faculty members who display professional growth, personal and professional achievement, and have provided outstanding service to the college.
He will be recognized during the college's 100th commencement on May 14 at 1 p.m. in the new athletic stadium.