Issue 99, May 5, 2016

Remembering a Revolutionary Hero

By Pamela Moore, student, SUNY Empire State College

Countless Revolutionary War stories are filled with instances of honor, bravery, patriotism, heroism and even personal sacrifice by soldiers whose names aren’t as recognizable as those of Washington, Jefferson, Adams or Franklin ... MORE

SUNY Empire State College Signs on with Lynda.com for On-demand Learning and Training for Faculty, Staff and Students

By Joshua Gaul, director, Educational and Emerging Technologies

We are happy to announce that, after an extended trial period, Empire State College has officially signed an agreement with Lynda.com to provide on-demand learning and training to all faculty, staff, and students ... MORE

Statewide Open House for Prospective Graduate and Undergraduate Students

By Clayton Steen, vice president, Enrollment Management

The college will host a statewide open house for prospective undergraduate and graduate students from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, at most SUNY Empire locations ... MORE

Other News

2016 Student Service Awards Highlight Achievements, By Suzanne Lazar, student, SUNY Empire State College; editor, The Student Connection

REVIEW: Restoring Courtesy, Professionalism (C.P.R.) and Respect Through the NYPD’s Transit Bureau Canine Unit, By Mike I. Bailey, student, SUNY Empire State College

“Thrillumentary” – The Reading of an Original Script, By Suzanne Lazar, student, SUNY Empire State College; editor, The Student Connection

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Article Contributors

Mike I. Bailey

Suzanne Lazar

Pamela Moore

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