What's New?

The circus is coming

The annual circus camp on the SUNY New Paltz campus is expanding its program this summer to include adult participants ages 18 and over and will offer a 15 percent faculty and staff discount. The camp accepts participants ages 8and up, but this year The National Circus Academy's "Circus Project" will be available to everyone. The circus camp will take place under a big top circus tent located on the Parker Quad for a two-week camp session from July 11-22. Skills that will be taught include, but are not limited to, juggling, unicycling, tumbling, clowning, stilt and tight wire walking and aerials. If you are interested in registering, contact Jennifer Piren (Conference Services) at x3033.

Commencement deadlines approaching

If you would like to register to march in the faculty procession or serve as a marshal at the May 2005 Commencement ceremonies, log into my.newpaltz.edu and complete the online registration form. You may register to participate in one or both of the May ceremonies. Faculty seating will be limited to 250 seats at each ceremony. Please register by April 16 for your name to appear in our May programs. Marching faculty are expected to wear academic regalia. For information about purchasing or renting academic attire, contact Pam Dembicki (Campus Bookstore director), at x3053 by April 20. For complete information about May Commencement, visit www.newpaltz.edu/commencement.

Library to install new management system

The Sojourner Truth Library will implement a new library management system called "Aleph" during spring break. It will replace the current system "Dynix" installed in 1988. The library will be closed to the public on March 30 and 31 for the transition. Aleph will provide a state-of-the art Web-based online catalog with expanded functionality and a variety of search options. In addition to bibliographic records, it contains direct links (URLs) to e-books and other resources. In addition to the library catalog, the circulation, reserve and serials systems will also be migrated to Aleph.

Earth Day celebration set at Ashokan

The Ashokan Field Campus will celebrate Earth Day with an Environment Weekend on April 22-24 at the field campus 12 miles west of Kingston. Workshops and activities include: Native American encampment villages, featuring fire-making, food prep, tools, cordage, toys and games; a geology hike; canoeing; slate pendant making, blacksmithing; animal track casting and more. Only adults 18 and over may register. Packages range from $35-$149. Call (845) 657- 8333 or e-mail afcsprog@newpaltz.edu for more information.