Campus News

Girish N. Bhat became the 52nd SUNY Cortland recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching during SUNY Cortland's Undergraduate Commencement on May 22.

Rachel Alexander was recently awarded the top scholarship of $1,500 from Alpha Sigma Lambda, the honor society recognizing the academic achievement of undergraduate students age 24 and older. The Willseyville, N.Y. resident graduated from SUNY Cortland on May 22 with a Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education:Humanities.

Ibipo Johnston-Anumonwo was honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities during the 2010 Undergraduate Commencement on May 22.

Louis Larson was honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service during the 2010 Undergraduate Commencement on May 22 in the Park Center.

The first day of classes for Summer Session I is Wednesday, May 26. Classes begin at 8 a.m.

The campus community is invited to participate in “Make a Difference Day,” an annual campus beautification event, on Wednesday, May 19.

Mike Urtz, interim director of athletics since January, was appointed on May 1 as the College’s full-time director of athletics.

Sarah Gentillon, one of several Haitian students at the College, joined the ranks of those on campus providing aid to the victims of the earthquake that struck her impoverished Caribbean island nation in early January.

Deborah Williams, a SUNY Cortland employee for the past 30 years, has been honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Staff.

Carol Van Der Karr, interim associate provost for academic affairs since November, was appointed to the permanent position.