Tag: donald christian
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Proposed SUNY Tuition Hikes Face Opposition
By Katherine Carroll “Raise hell, not tuition!” These were the chants heard by many as SUNY New Paltz students gathered to protest proposed tuition increases throughout the SUNY system. New York Students Rising (NYSR), New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), the Student Association, and student senators were some of the groups represented at the…
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Hot Chocolate with the President
By Carolyne Amaro New Paltz alumni and students gathered with President Donald P. Christian for a conversation about the College and SUNY System on Monday, March 9. The event called “Hot Chocolate with the President” was held in Esopus Hall, one of the newest student residence halls, giving the conversation a more relaxed and laid…
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Will The SUNY-Wide Smoking Ban Actually Work?
The SUNY Board of Trustees resolution to make all SUNY campuses tobacco-free in 2014 failed to pass through the New York Legislature during the 2013 legislative session. SUNY campuses, including New Paltz, have been preparing for a complete ban since the Board’s resolution was made in 2012. How to effectively enforce such a ban is…
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The Inauguration of President Donald Christian
The Inauguration of President Donald Christian on PhotoPeach The Inauguration of President Donald Christian on PhotoPeach Photo 1- The SUNY New Paltz Presidential Mace and Chain are positioned on stage prior to the inauguration. Photo 2- Terrell Coakley, SUNY New Paltz senior and president of the Student Association, shakes hands with President Donald Christian after…
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Can We Talk About It? Live Coverage
The SUNY New Paltz community is gathering in the Student Union Building’s multi-purpose room tonight, Nov. 30, to talk about issues of race and racism, and the Little Rebellion will be there bringing the discussion to you. Can We Talk About It? is a forum sponsored by College President Donald P. Christian and Student Association President…
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Incident Sparks Race Dialogue
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, racial epithets were found on the SUNY New Paltz campus. One was found on a water fountain in the Humanities Building and another one was posted on the elevator door in LeFevre Hall, according to police reports. SUNY New Paltz President Donald Christian issued a letter to all faculty, staff and…
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Donald Christian’s Letter Addresses Racially Offensive Signs on Campus
This letter was sent in a campus-wide e-mail on Nov. 9, 2011: Dear Members of the New Paltz Campus Community: Yesterday (Tuesday, November 8), a racially offensive sign was posted over a water fountain in a campus building. Other campus leaders and I join students, faculty, and staff in condemning such an act, which is…
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New Play Festival Premieres at SUNY New Paltz
The New Play Festival’s inaugural season premiered on April 8, and continued until April 10. For the weekend of performances, the audience was brought into a new world of theatre –one where actors are on stage with scripts, wearing basic costumes on a stage absent of props and scenery. The New Play Festival…
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SUNY Empowerment Act Revived as Alternative
The 10 percent reduction in state funding to the SUNY system in Gov. Cuomo’s state budget has sent a ripple throughout SUNY schools, particularly SUNY New Paltz. It has led to student walk-outs and a teach-in, as well as a state wide student protest in Albany on March 15. One possible solution to the SUNY…
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Carden’s Capitol Corner: The Budget That Inspired a Walkout
Every great movement has a sense of urgency and a complex story. The Student Walkout and Teach-in, set for Tuesday, March 8, comes in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed state budget for the coming fiscal year. The budget outlines dramatic cuts in Medicaid, education, and state operations, currently calling for a 10 percent reduction…
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Student Walk-Out and Teach-In Set for March 8
The Student Association at SUNY New Paltz is organizing a student walk-out and teach-in on Tuesday, March 8. The protest urges students to walk out of their classes and join demonstrations being held in the Student Union. “We are not walking out on our classes,” Caitlyn Ryan, vice president for academic affairs and governance said…
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New Paltz Reacts to Cuomo Budget Cuts
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed state budget for the coming fiscal year aims to plug the state’s $10 billion budget gap without a single tax increase. Instead, Cuomo is calling for dramatic cuts in funding for Medicaid, state operations and education. Among the most controversial of the proposed cuts is a 10 percent reduction…
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The Budget Debate Rages
The campus is buzzing with a budget debate which is sure to remain a hot topic all semester long. The budget cuts proposed by the SUNY New Paltz administration are poised to face intense opposition from students and faculty alike. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, SUNY New Paltz students are holding a forum to discuss the…
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SUNY Presidents’ Salaries Revealed
With the economy continuing to struggle, many colleges, both public and private, are being forced to cut their budgets significantly. The SUNY system has reallocated more than $400 million in the past two years, forcing the reduction of programs across several campuses. Despite this, one thing that has not taken much of a hit is…