Going Green with a Feminist Edge
For the first time in approximately three years, the Women’s Studies program will host their 29th annual one-day conference on Saturday, April 30, titled “Green […]
Articles by Jaleesa Baulkman
Youths Helped by City Year Program
Deborah Walnicki, a first-year sociology major and alumnus of City Year program, said she decided to send in an application to City Year, a non-profit organization that offers full-time service to young adults, after hearing an advertisement for the organization on National Public Radio. “Volunteering and education are two things I’m very passionate about and when I heard that I could have the opportunity to make a difference I decided to apply,” said Walnicki. City Year is a government funded, Americorp organization that offers young adults between the […]
Dorsky to Deliver Address
When Noah P. Dorsky, the chair of the SUNY New Paltz Foundation, found out he would be the May 2011 commencement speaker from Interim President Donald Christian on March 3, he said he was blown away. “My exact words to Don were, ‘This isn’t what you want to hear from a person you’ve just asked to give a commencement address, but I’m speechless,’” said Dorsky. “I keep expecting Ashton Kutcher to jump out and tell me I’ve been punk’d.” With his speech, Dorsky said he hopes to convey his admiration for what the students, faculty and staff […]