Student Success Newsletter February 2023

February Welcome

Posted February 1, 2023

February is Black History Month, which is a month dedicated to celebrating the many contributions of Black and African American people. It is an opportunity to learn about and acknowledge the activists who bravely fought for basic civil rights and learn about the ways we can be supportive and continue the fight against injustice. ... MORE

Important Dates and Upcoming Events

Posted February 1, 2023

Check here for important dates and upcoming events happening at the college. Links to these events and more can be found at SUNY Empire Connects. ... MORE

Email Forwarding to End on February 22. Your action is needed!

Posted February 1, 2023

Effective February 22, 2023, your college email will no longer be automatically forwarded to your personal email account. Emails will only go to your college email. ... MORE

Student Government Association Elections

Posted February 1, 2023

It’s that time of year again, Bluebirds! The SUNY Empire Student Government Association is excited to announce the start of the SGA Election Season beginning this February!! ... MORE

Some Thoughts on Critical Reading from The Office of Academic Support

Posted February 1, 2023

As a SUNY Empire student, you do most of your work independently. While you communicate with and learn from your instructors you also acquire knowledge by doing the required reading, writing, and research on your own. Critical reading is necessary to comprehend the content of a course as well as being able to understand what questions to ask to better understand that content. ... MORE

Financial Aid Reminders for Future Terms

Posted February 1, 2023

If you plan to attend the summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024 term(s), please complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2023-2024 if you have not already done so. Part-time students may qualify for aid as well! Use your 2021 tax documents to complete. Our federal school code is 010286. The earlier you apply, the better since some federal funding is campus-based and first-come, first-served. ... MORE

How to Request a Specific Article Not Found or Available in Full-Text in the Library

Posted February 1, 2023

Any journal or newspaper article that you want that either isn't found when searching the library, or isn't available in full text, can be requested for free through Inter-library Loan (ILL). ... MORE

Spring Student Conference Registration Now Open and Accepting Proposals

Posted February 1, 2023

SUNY Empire is happy to announce that registration for this year’s Spring Student Conference is now open! The conference is open to all students, alumni, faculty, and staff — and there is no registration fee! ... MORE

Accommodations for Spring 2023!

Posted February 1, 2023

Are you a student that has difficulty attending to your studies due to a chronic invisible condition and/or temporary injury? You do not have to use a wheelchair, have vision or hearing loss, or have a learning disability to be eligible for accommodations. ... MORE

Cultivating Compassion for Myself

Posted February 1, 2023

February is known as the month of love and is the perfect time to exhale and embrace love and care for yourself and others. How do we cultivate self-love, or using a different term, self-compassion in ourselves? ... MORE

Seeking Nominations for the Bluebird Award

Posted February 1, 2023

Are you an outstanding example of volunteerism, community building, or leadership? If so, consider nominating yourself for SUNY Empire State’s Bluebird Award! ... MORE

AN ACTIVE MINDS EVENT

Posted February 1, 2023

Biochemistry of Trauma and Higher Education Learning ... MORE

SUNY Empire Student Places First in Esports Tournament

Posted February 1, 2023

This is the first time SUNY Empire has had students place in an Esports tournament since the institution introduced the collegiate program in 2020. CONGRATULATIONS! ... MORE

OPEN CALL FOR ARTWORK

Posted February 1, 2023

The Brain Week team cordially invites you to submit your original artwork in application for an exciting art exhibition taking place at the SUNY Empire State Livingston Gallery in Brooklyn, New York (March 9-April 12) Submissions will be juried by a panel of faculty and students. The gallery exhibition will be highlighted with an opening reception, to which the public is invited, free of charge on March 9, 2023. ... MORE

Meet Your Student Success and Development Team!

Posted February 1, 2023

The Office of Student Success and Development is here for you from the moment you register for your first class until you receive your diploma. When you get accepted, you are paired with a coordinator who can assist you with overcoming personal barriers or just answer your questions. We often help students with navigating SUNY Empire systems and procedures, getting connected to resources, and understanding how to work best with your mentor. We offer workshops throughout every term, which you can learn more about on our website. In addition to our coordinators, we want you to get to know some of our “behind the scenes” team members who keep our office running smoothly. ... MORE

Stock up on your SUNY Empire gear!

Posted February 1, 2023

For the month of February, you can receive 20% off of long sleeved tees at the SUNY Empire gear store. ... MORE

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Empire State University's 1Stop Student Services is a partner in your successful student experience. Visit www.sunyempire.edu/1stop or contact 1stop@sunyempire.edu.

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