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Two special guests to be honored at graduation with Presidential Medals

College President Steven Poskanzer will honor both State Sen. John Bonacic and State Assemblyman Kevin Cahill ('77) with a Presidential Medal at the undergraduate May Commencement Ceremony for their continued support and advocacy for SUNY New Paltz.

Recently, the college received a $10 million special legislative appropriation to fund the renovation of the Student Union Building. Bonacic and Cahill lead the effort for this appropriation, which is the largest of its kind in the college's history.

The Presidential Medal, which was designed by Myra Mimlitsch- Gray (Art), is bestowed upon recipients whose accomplishments and contributions to the college are significant.

The first Presidential Medal was awarded during the May 1996 Commencement Ceremonies to the late Selma Field. Field had served as College Council chair for 11 years. Subsequent recipients have been Vice President for Academic Affairs Emeritus, William W. Vasse (1999), Vice President for Student Affairs Emerita, Barbara Geider (2002), and Executive Assistant to the President Emerita, Gail Gallerie (2003).

New Paltz Foundation holds raffle to boost recruitment scholarships

In an effort to boost recruitment scholarships at New Paltz, the Foundation is holding a $10 raffle, where the grand prize winner will receive one year, in-state undergraduate tuition at New Paltz.

Tickets can be purchased in person in room 501 at the Haggerty Administration Building on campus. The proceeds from the raffle will be used toward scholarships. The grand prize also may be redeemed for the cash equivalent of $4,350. The second-place winner will receive $1,000 toward an on-campus meal plan. The meal plan, however, is not redeemable for cash. The drawing will take place at noon, Oct. 8, at the Foundation Scholarship brunch. Ticket holders need not be present to win.

For more information, call Eileen Bastien at x3240 or e-mail bastiene@newpaltz.edu, or visit www.newpaltz.edu/tuitionfor10.

Final faculty & staff meeting: May 13

The Faculty and Professional Staff will meet for the final time during the spring semester at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 13, in the Coykendall Science Building Auditorium. The agenda and minutes, along with any other pertinent material, will be sent by e-mail in advance. For information related to Faculty Governance, call x2891, or visit the Web site at www.newpaltz.edu/governance.