New York City, known as one of the busiest cities in the United States and the world, is now at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative that could revolutionize transportation and reshape the city’s landscape. This initiative is an attempt to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions with public officials planning on changing […]
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Campus Title IX Incidents
There have been several Title IX incidents on the SUNY Cortland campus since students arrived for the fall semester. What is Title IX? The Title IX office states, “Title IX provides federal civil rights that prohibit sex discrimination in education programs and activities including, but not limited to: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis […]
Anti-LGBTQ+ Vandalism on Campus
In recent months there has been an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism on the SUNY Cortland campus. The most common sites for these vandalizations are the men’s bathrooms in Old Main. The stalls are defaced and homophobic and transphobic graffiti litters the walls. Impact on Students Simple things like going to the bathroom invoke fear in […]
Van Hoesen and Cornish Hall Improvement Project
Cornish Hall and Van Hoesen Hall, multi-wing buildings are currently undergoing significant renovations, with a $27 million project aiming to complete the renovations by January 2026. About the Halls Cornish Hall and Van Hoesen Hall, built in 1962, spans 124,176 square feet and was recently renovated in 2009. The building, named after William Cornish, former […]
Campus Event: A Chickadee’s Guide to Gardening
This October Doug Tallamy will share some of his expertise in wildlife with us over a zoom call. Who is Doug Tallamy? Doug Tallamy is a scientist at the University of Delaware. Tallamy is also a podcaster and a best-selling author. Tallamy wrote the books Nature’s Best Hope, The Nature of Oaks, and Bringing Nature […]
Study Abroad this Winter or Spring!
Students have until October 1st to apply to study abroad this Winter or Spring. About the Study Abroad Program The International Programs department allows students to learn and understand cultures across the globe with the help and support of the office. The Office of International Programs addresses the College’s mission to, instill within students … […]
Welcome International Students!
Starting off the new semester, we are sure to see many new faces. This fall 2023 semester brings us many new international students from around the globe! We have students from countries such as Korea, Spain, Japan, France, Sweden, and more. I have been given the pleasure to meet a few of them myself and […]
Fall Sorority Recruitment 2023
The 2023 fall sorority recruitment differed from previous years. A complete listing of adjusted sorority recruitment events can be found on the school’s website. The big shock is that Sandra Wohlleber left out two main sororities on campus. Associate Director of Campus Activities and Greek Affairs Sandra Wohlleber, states, “Alpha Phi and Delta Phi Epsilon […]
Solar Eclipse Showcase at Dowd Gallery
Starting Tuesday, September 5th, through Wednesday, October 20th, Willie Binnie’s “Black Sun” exhibition will be showcased at Dowd Gallery. A captivating total solar eclipse inspired an entire collection of work that reflects on both the grandeur and simplistic aspects of the cosmos. The exhibit is currently on display at the gallery and open to the […]
2023 SUNY Cortland’s Academic Convocation
On Sunday, August 27th, 2023, the newest Red Dragons participated in Academic Convocation. A week after freshman and transfer students got to campus. Each year one of the first events SUNY Cortland does is the academic convocation introducing Welcome Week. What Is an Academic Convocation? The idea for an academic convocation, which took place after a […]