Issue Number 10 • Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025  

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Tuesday, Jan. 28

Trivia Tuesday: Presented by Cortland Nites, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge, 9 to 10 p.m.  

Wednesday, Jan. 29 

Yoga and Meditation: Try out yoga from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and meditation from 7 to 8 p.m. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing. Mats are provided and the class is free. Open to first 40 participants. Student Life Center Mind Body Room.  

Thursday, Jan. 30 

Resource Fair: Learn about the many support offices on campus, hosted by Cortland Nite. Corey Union, 1st floor, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.   

Friday, Jan. 31 

Learning Center Carnival: Immerse yourself in the fun of learning with the staff of the Learning Center. Participate to be entered to win prizes. Chance to see tutoring center, meet the staff and learn about services. Free, light refreshments provided. Van Hoesen Hall, Room B-205, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.   

Snow Tubing: Get out and enjoy some tubing at Greek Peak Mountain Resort. Departs from Corey Union, transportation provided. $10 cash fee. Session 1: 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Session 2: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Must sign up in Corey Union, Room 406 during first week of classes.  

Hillel Pizza Party: First meeting of the semester. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Corey Union Voice Office.  

International Welcome Celebration: Join the International Programs office in welcoming back new and returning international and Study Abroad students. Talk about travel, learning and Study Abroad. Noon to 1:30 p.m., Corey Union, first floor. Hosted by International Programs Office.  

Saturday, Feb. 1 

Uplifting Voices: The Profound Impact and Importance of Black Sororities at PWIs of Higher Education. A panel representing the Divine Nine will share their experiences and efforts to maintain their organizations’ presence on campus.9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Student Life Center. Hosted by SUNY Cortland NAACP.  

Demond Day Ceremony: Honors Abraham Lincoln Demond, SUNY Cortland’s first black graduate. 6 to 8 p.m., Jacobus Lounge in Brockway Hall. Keynote address given by Faith Hester ’88. Hosted by the Student Government Association.   

Tuesday, Feb. 4 

Karaoke: 7 to 9 p.m., Corey Union, first floor. Hosted by Student Activities Board.  

SGA Club Fair: Meet with more than 70 campus clubs and explore the opportunities offered.  6 to 8 p.m., Student Life Center. Hosted by Student Government Association.  

Wednesday, Feb. 5 

Outdoor Winter Wellness: Explore outdoor activities and mental health. Choose your own adventure(s) of snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. Dress warm. Raffle. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Student Life Center, Outdoor Pursuits Center. 

Thursday, Feb. 6  

Dowd Gallery Opening Reception: Exhibits Parts & Labor and From the Vault will have an opening reception at 5 p.m. in Dowd’s Main Gallery.

Safer Sex Express: Ask questions about safer sex, getting tested, abstinence and more. 2 to 3:30 p.m., Neubig Hall lobby.

Friday, Feb. 7 

Cody Woods Comedy Night: A night of fun and exciting comedy featuring comedian Cody Woods. 7 to 8 p.m., Corey Union, first floor. Hosted by the Student Activities Board. 

University hosts third DeMond Day

Inspirational teacher Althea “Faith” Shaw-Hester ’88 will deliver the keynote address on Feb. 1. read more

President’s talk highlights student needs

President Bitterbaum shared achievements, challenges and reasons to be hopeful entering the spring semester. read more

Capture the Moment

The spring semester began like it often does — with a decidedly winter feel. If you’ve already had enough of ice and snow blanketing campus, remember that the days are getting longer and warm temps and green days are only a matter of time. Until then, welcome back students, staff and faculty! 

In Other News

SUNY Cortland educator named SUNY Accessibility Fellow

SUNY Cortland academics to lead literacy journal

Denise DuBrava honored for outstanding service

Black History Month 2025 events at a glance

Dowd Gallery to exhibit art by Mara Baldwin

Conley Wellness Wednesday series begins Jan. 29

New accreditation begins for the School of Education

Remembering Regina Grantham

Auxiliary Services announces program grant application deadline

Faculty/Staff Activities

Alexandru Balas has written a chapter in the edited volume European Union Governance in Central Asia. A Sectoral Approach (Routledge, 2025). read more

Teagan Bradway published Unaccountably Queer, a special issue of differences: a Journal of Feminist Cultural Studies (vol. 35, no. 3, Duke UP), which she edited and that includes her introductory essay and her article. read more

Katie Ducett is a co-author of a published article in the British Journal of Learning Disabilities - Wiley Online Library. read more

Steven Gabriel has had his paper appear in the SUNY Journal of the Scholarship of Engagement. read more

Christina Knopf gave an invited talk to the New York Society for General Semantics on Jan. 17 at the historic “Players” club in Gramercy Park, New York City. read more

Kate McCormick co-authored an article published in the Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education. read more

Kristine Newhall presented a paper at the 99th Annual Conference of the Western Society for the Physical Education of College Women, which included research by current graduate student Kate Jensen ’23. read more

Chelsea Stinson was recently appointed as a co-editor of Multiple Voices - Disability, Race, and Language Intersections in Special Education. Stinson also recently had articles published in The Urban Review, the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education and Equity & Excellence in Education. read more

In Memoriam

John J. Langan Sr., a lecturer in the Science and Math departments, died Dec. 7, 2024. 

Sue Lehr, associate professor emerita of foundations and social advocacy, died Dec. 22. 

Susanne Mahler, a lecturer in the School of Education, died Dec. 31, 2024. 

Arthur P. Young, a reference librarian while at SUNY Cortland, died Oct. 15, 2024.