The Student Connection

Issue 46, January 9, 2013

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Seattle-based Artist Presents “Citizen Collage” Workshop at Central New York Center

By Dru Nordmark, student, Central New York Center

Dean Nikki Shrimpton and Mentor Yvonne Murphy, of the Central New York Center, hosted “Citizen Collage,” a workshop featuring Seattle-based collage artist, Deborah Faye Lawrence as a guest speaker/teacher. Lawrence also discussed her own mentoring experiences with members of the new Women Mentoring Women pilot program, which was followed by a larger, group collage-making workshop for students, faculty and staff. ... MORE

Center for Distance Learning Digital Photography Exhibit: Share Your Images. Share Your World! — Submissions Due Jan. 14

By Joe Boudreau, coordinator for special programs and student retention, Center for Distance Learning

The Center Development Committee at Empire State College’s Center for Distance Learning will host the third Annual Digital Photo Exhibit and Social Hour on Feb. 14, 2013, noon-3:30 p.m., 113 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. ... MORE

Alena Foustkova, International Programs Faculty Member, Shows in New York City at Bohemian National Hall

By Francesca Cichello, director of student services, Center for International Programs

Alena Foustkova, an International Programs faculty member who teaches graphic design in Lebanon and Prague, had an exhibit opening Nov. 6 – 21 at the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association, Bohemian National Hall, 321 E. 73rd St., New York City. ... MORE

Morton Bahr Online Scholarship Recipients Named; Cross Section of CDL Students "Represents Middle Class"

By Hope Ferguson, senior writer

SUNY Empire State College has announced The Morton Bahr Online Learning Scholarship recipients for the 2012-13 academic year. They are Monique Y. Durant, of Buffalo; Kevin Eitzmann, of Ballston Lake; Michael B. Farrell, of Leander, Tex.; James E. Martin, of Sherrill; Diane Medick, of Clifton Park; and Eha Urbsalu, of Manhattan. ... MORE

Other News

Art Exhibit at 1 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs Spotlights Student Michael Cole, by Dareth McKenna, secretary, Office of Collegewide Academic Review

Inside Higher Ed: More Technology, Please, by Helen Edelman, manager, Exchange

Student Spotlight: Maria Jo Noble; CDL Student Crowned Dairy Princess in Pennsylvania, by Helen Edelman, manager, Exchange

Did You Know...

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Student/Alumni Profile

Meet Michelle M. Hagen, by Helen Edelman, manager, Exchange

Article Contributors
  • Sandra Barkevich
  • Joe Boudreau
  • Francesda Cichello
  • Helen Edelman
  • Hope Ferguson
  • Dareth McKenna
  • Dru Normark