What's New?

Friends of the Library donate funds for prestigious research database

This fall, research capabilities at the Sojourner Truth Library (STL) on the campus at New Paltz have been enhanced through the addition of JSTOR, a prestigious electronic research database typically found at large research universities. JSTOR offers approximately 400 journal titles in six subject areas: arts & sciences, business, ecology & botany, general science, language & literature, and music. The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library donated the $14,000 JSTOR annual subscription fee, which is the largest single item ever supported with the Friends contributions. To date, this association of parents, alumni, community and business members has made it possible for the library to purchase more than 1,600 books, reference sets, audio and video recordings, musical scores, and electronic information media. Since inception, the Friends has raised more than $125,000, contributions which enable the library to enrich its collection of books and other materials essential to learning and inquiry. For information on joining the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library, contact Chui-chun Lee, director of the library, at (845) 257-3719. JSTOR is available on the STL Web site at http://lib.newpaltz.edu. For more information about JSTOR, go to www.jstor.org/resources.

Maya Angelou on campus Dec. 3

Dr. Maya Angelou will visit the New Paltz campus at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the Elting Gymnasium. Angelou is a well-known poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director. She has authored 12 best-selling books, including "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and her current best-seller, "A Song Flung Up to Heaven." Tickets are on sale in the Student Union Building Information Center. Tickets for SUNY New Paltz students are $5; faculty and staff $10; all others $20 and front row seats are $30. Tickets will be on sale from 9 to 11 a.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Residence Hall Student Association, CAS and College Activities. For information, contact the SUNY New Paltz Information Center at x3000.

December Commencement update

You must register online by Dec. 1 for your name to appear in the December Commencement program. Members of the campus community who plan to march, or who would like to marshal at the ceremony, must complete the form found on the Commencement Web site at www.newpaltz.edu/commencement. If you have questions, please e-mail the Commencement Office at commencement@newpaltz.edu.

Toys For Tots Campaign

The Purchasing Department will once again collect new, unwrapped toys for local children via the “Toys for Tots Campaign.” This annual event is in cooperation with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW in New Paltz. Please bring any contributions to the Purchasing Department (HAB 307) between 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 12. Call the Purchasing Department at x3190 with any questions. All staff, faculty and students are encouraged to participate.

Student evaluation packet pick-up

Student Evaluation of Instruction Packets may be picked up in the Student Union Building Lobby across from the Information Desk (Old Book Return Window). Packets may be picked up by the instructor, but must be returned by a student to the SEI Desk. Dates: Dec. 1-5, Times: Monday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Felipa Biamonte at x3228 or Mary Ann Landolina x3227.

Sojourner Truth Library used book sale

The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library will hold a used book sale from Dec. 1-12 during all library hours. Hardcover books will sell for $1 and paperbacks are priced at 50 cents each. All proceeds benefit the college library. Books at the sale cover all subjects, and additional books are added to the sale each day. All books sold have been donated to the Friends of the Library “Books for Books” program by college faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Since 1998, “Books for Books” has raised more than $19,000 for Sojourner Truth Library. For more information about the book sale, about donating used books for future sales, or about joining the Friends, please contact Barbara Petruzzelli, assistant library director, at (845) 257-3677. Sojourner Truth Library is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and on Sunday from 1 to 11:30 p.m.

Newly signed articulation agreements

Articulation agreements were recently signed by SUNY New Paltz and three two-year colleges: Adirondack Community College, Bergen Community College and SUNY Cobleskill. The agreements include departmental agreements in the schools of Fine Arts, Business, Education, Science and Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Science. These agreements add to an already strong partnership with our regional two-year institutions: Columbia-Greene, Dutchess, Hudson Valley, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster community colleges.