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Plattsburgh Student Receives $5000 Scholarship for Essay

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 9, 2009) - A SUNY Plattsburgh senior received grand prize winnings for his entry in the 2009 Hands Along the Nile Essay Contest.

Benjamin Pomerance, a Plattsburgh native who is a double major in journalism and political science with a minor in music, was one of five people to win in a competition against 850 students nationwide, both graduate and undergraduate. Not only did he win, but he won the top prize of a $5,000 scholarship.

Charles Pierce to Speak at SUNY Plattsburgh

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 6, 2009)- Charles Pierce, the renowned sports journalist, National Public Radio contributor and author of the best-selling book "Idiot America," will give a speech on media, ethics and the law at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 3 in Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

"There is only one Charles Pierce," said journalist Eric Alterman, according to Pierce's Web site. "His unique combination of gonzo, erudition, fearlessness, and eloquence -- help us make sense of a senseless world. I stand in awe, and appreciation."

Soccer Teams Both Receive NCAA Tournament At-Large Bids

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - SUNY Plattsburgh received word late Sunday night from the respective national committees that the Cardinal men's and women's soccer teams earned NCAA tournament berths. The brackets--a 59-team men's field and 63 for the women--will be unveiled Monday morning. This marks the ninth NCAA appearance and first since 2005 for the men's squad, and the first on the women's side since the Cardinals only appearance in 1995. 

UP Officer Bikes to Raise Awareness

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 5, 2009) - For SUNY Plattsburgh University Police Officer Robert Light, Washington, D.C., is just a bicycle ride away. He will journey there from northern New Jersey as part of the Police Unity Tour to honor fallen law enforcement officers.

Regular-Season Champions Land Five on All-SUNYAC Team

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Nationally NSCAA 20th-ranked and regular-season league champion SUNY Plattsburgh earned five spots on the State University of New York Athletic Conference men's soccer all-conference team, the SUNYAC released this week. Junior midfielder Chris Taylor along with junior backs John LoGuirato and Bart Misiak received first-team accolades, senior midfielder David Hickman placed on the second-team and senior back Mike Pinamonti made third-team. The Cardinals' five selections represents the second-most behind Oneonta--the No. 4 seed in this weekend's SUNYAC Tournament--which had eight all-conference players. Plattsburgh tied runner-up Brockport with three SUNYAC first-teamers.

Research Society Sponsors Week of Scientific Literacy

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 4, 2009)- Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, and continuing through Friday, Nov. 13, SUNY Plattsburgh's chapter of Sigma Xi, The Research Society, will be hosting Science Week.

"Science week, I believe, speaks to the heart of the entire campus community," said Tobiloba Oni, student senator and president of the SUNY Plattsburgh American Institute of Biological Sciences Student Chapter. Oni is helping to organize Science Week.

"Simply put, it's a week of scientific literacy, and we have devised events that appeal to the whole campus community," he said.

Music Department Presents Chamber Ensembles Concert

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 4, 2009)-The SUNY Plattsburgh music department will present a Chamber Ensembles Concert on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall. Free and open to the public, this program features four of the department's chamber ensembles.

Updated: SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Sampling of Public Events Through Early December

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 4, 2009) - The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to present this updated calendar of public events through the start of December. It contains a sampling of arts, workshops, talks and other events at the college, all of which are open to the public and many of which are free of charge.

For more information, visit the college's Web site at plattsburgh.edu or contact Michelle Ouellette, associate director of public relations and publications, at 518-564-3095 or michelle.ouellette@plattsburgh.edu.

Marketing Club Works to Expand Real World Knowledge

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 4, 2009) - SUNY Plattsburgh's American Marketing Association Collegiate Chapter hopes to foster an understanding of marketing and business outside the classroom by bringing professionals to campus for its Fall Speaker Series.
 
The series will include Michele Powers, vice president of marketing for the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce. Powers will present "Marketing the Adirondack Coast," where she will discuss the marketing of the Lake Champlain and Adirondack regions as tourist destinations. This event will take place Monday, Nov. 9, at 4:30 p.m. in the Cardinal Lounge of the Angell College Center.

Student Artwork to Help the Hungry at Empty Bowls

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Nov. 4, 2009) -The annual Empty Bowls Supper, a fundraiser for the Interfaith Food Shelf, will be held in SUNY Plattsburgh's Algonquin Dining Hall on Rugar Street, Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The cost of the supper is $8 for students and $10 for the general public. The admittance price includes soup, bread and refreshments provided by Chartwells, as well as a handmade ceramic bowl crafted by a student.

Contact Information

If you would like more information on any of the following news releases, please contact:

Brendan Kinney, Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations
SUNY Plattsburgh
Phone: (518) 564-2090
E-mail: news@plattsburgh.edu