Suny New Paltz Foundation Inc

SUNY NEW PALTZ FOUNDATION, INC. WAS ORGANIZED TO ENHANCE AND ENLIVEN THE ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OF SUNY NEW PALTZ. THE FOUNDATION'S ROLE IS TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE PUBLIC IMAGE OF SUNY NEW PALTZ IN THE REGION, FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONS WITH SUNY NEW PALTZ ALUMNI AND INCREASE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SUNY NEW PALTZ AND ITS PROGRAMS BY FOSTERING PROGRAMMATIC EXCELLENCE, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ONE OF THE MOST DIRECT WAYS A DONOR CAN IMPACT THE LIVES OF NEW PALTZ STUDENTS AND INCLUDE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID FOR TUITION AS WELL AS APPLIED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS STUDY ABROAD, RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS AND HONORS THAT ADD A MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE TO THE NEW PALTZ STUDENT EXPERIENCE.IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022, 415 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS FROM THE FOUNDATION AND TWENTY NEW ANNUAL AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS WERE ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE COLLEGE'S RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.INCLUDED IN THESE 415 STUDENTS WERE 14 WHO RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE STUDENT CRISIS GRANT FUND, WHICH SERVES TO ASSIST STUDENTS FACING UNPREDICTABLE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE INTERFERE WITH THEIR EDUCATION. WITH COVID-19 STRUGGLES CONTINUING THROUGHOUT THIS SCHOOL YEAR, WE MAINTAINED THE INCREASED MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT FROM $500 TO $1,000 AND EXPANDED THE ALLOWABLE SUPPORT TO INCLUDE HELP ACCESSING FOOD.

THE SAMUEL DORSKY MUSEUM OF ART IN 2021-2022, OFFERED EIGHT WELL-RECEIVED AND WELL-ATTENDED MAJOR EXHIBITIONS OF CONTEMPORARY AND HISTORICAL WORK THAT RECEIVED MEDIA PLACEMENTS IN A NUMBER OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL OUTLETS INCLUDING ART IN AMERICA, CHRONOGRAM AND HUDSON VALLEY ONE, AMONG OTHERS. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EXHIBITION PROGRAM INCLUDED LIFE AFTER THE REVOLUTION: KATE MILLETT'S ART COLONY FOR WOMEN, SOMEWHERE IN ADVANCE OF NOWHERE: FREEDOM DREAMS IN CONTEMPORARY ART, FOLLIES AND PICTURESQUE TOURISM, THE DORSKY AT 20: REFLECTIONS AT A MILESTONE, MADONNA AND CHILD: A JOURNEY FROM CONSERVATION TO RESTORATION, AND MARY FRANK: THE OBSERVING HEART.WE PUBLISHED TWO EXHIBITION CATALOGS FOR MARY FRANK: THE OBSERVING HEART AND FOR LIFE AFTER THE REVOLUTION: KATE MILLETT'S ART COLONY FOR WOMEN DISTRIBUTED BY SUNY PRESS. FOR THE LATTER WE ALSO COMMISSIONED A FILM ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE ART COLONY THAT WAS SCREENED IN THE EXHIBITION AND OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY WE CREATED A FILM CELEBRATING THE COMMUNITY AROUND THE DORSKY, WHICH IS ON OUR WEBSITE HOMEPAGE HTTPS://WWW.NEWPALTZ.EDU/MUSEUM/. THE MUSEUM ALSO DOCUMENTED EVERY EXHIBITION WITH 3D VIRTUAL TOURS, WHICH YOU CAN SEE HERE HTTPS://WWW.NEWPALTZ.EDU/MUSEUM/PROGRAMS/DIGITAL-DORSKY/. ANNUAL ATTENDANCE AT THE MUSEUM THIS YEAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 5025. WE HOSTED MANY VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, WHICH INCLUDED ARTISTS' TALKS, SYMPOSIUMS, WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, AND CURATOR GALLERY TOURS. BELOW ARE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS:- STUDENTS FROM THE CAMPUS' DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER TOURED THE EXHIBITION MARY FRANK: THE OBSERVING HEART AND, INSPIRED BY MARY'S ART, PRODUCED PAINTINGS ON BLUESTONE ROCKS OF THEIR OWN SPIRIT ANIMALS.- WE PARTNERED WITH THE EDDY AND THE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO HOST A PRESENTATION BY PROFESSOR MYRON T. STRONG, AN AWARD-WINNING SOCIOLOGIST, TITLED AFROFUTURISM: THE IMAGINATION TO CHANGE. FOLLOWING THIS, ALMOST 70 STUDENTS TOOK PART IN AN EVENING OF ARTMAKING AND CONVERSATION IN THE EXHIBITION SOMEWHERE IN ADVANCE OF NOWHERE: FREEDOM DREAMS IN CONTEMPORARY ART.- OUR LGBTQ STUDENT COUNCIL ORGANIZED A FUN TREE-TRIMMING PARTY WHERE STUDENTS CRAFTED PERSONALIZED HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXHIBITION LIFE AFTER THE REVOLUTION: KATE MILLETT'S ART COLONY FOR WOMEN. - TWO EDUCATION CLASSES CAME TO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM AS A SITE OF ALTERNATIVE LEARNING AND A PLACE TO USE AN EDUCATION DEGREE BEYOND CLASSROOM TEACHING. WE ALSO WELCOMED ATTENDEES FROM THE MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND THE NEW YORK STATE ART TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE THAT WERE HELD ON CAMPUS.- WE WELCOMED THE RESIDENCE HALL STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR AN EVENING OF GAMES AND ARTMAKING WHERE MEMBERS OF EACH STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL WERE ABLE TO MEET, MINGLE, AND BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THEIR MUSEUM AND EACH OTHER.- WE CONTINUED STRENGTHENING OUR BONDS WITH THE EXCELLENT ART HISTORY DEPARTMENT AND WELCOMED TEN CLASSES FOR TOURS, VISUAL ANALYSIS, AND DISCUSSION.- TWO CLASSES FROM THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT VISITED TO FIND INSPIRATION FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS, RESULTING IN SOME BEAUTIFUL POETRY, AND TWO COMMUNICATION CLASSES CAME FOR AN EXCELLENT ASSIGNMENT ABOUT PERCEPTION, WHICH IS BUILT INTO THEIR SYLLABUS.NATURALLY, AUDIENCES FROM ACROSS THE HUDSON VALLEY ENGAGED WITH THE MUSEUM AS WELL, FROM K-12 SCHOOL VISITS AND ARTIST WORKSHOPS, TO LIFETIME LEARNING INSTITUTE CLASSES.

DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022, THE DIGITAL MEDIA AND JOURNALISM (DMJ) DEPARTMENT WORKED ON INCREASING THEIR OFFERINGS TO STUDENTS. THEY PURCHASED SUPPLIES FOR ON-SITE AND ONLINE BROADCASTING TO COMPLETE THE TV STUDIO, INCLUDING AN INTERCOM SYSTEM, A PROMPTER, MICROPHONES, AND SPEAKERS. THIS EQUIPMENT IS VITAL TO STUDENT LEARNING AND EXPERIENCES IN THE TV STUDIO. ON-SITE TRAINING WAS GIVEN TO FACULTY ON STUDIO EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE THEM TO EFFECTIVELY INSTRUCT STUDENTS ON EQUIPMENT USE IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS.WITH THE RISE IN POPULARITY OF PODCASTING, SUPPLIES WERE PURCHASED FOR THE NEW PODCASTING COURSE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW MICROPHONES, HEADPHONES, AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT. THIS COURSE WILL GROW INTO A REQUIREMENT FOR DMJ CURRICULA. THE HOPE IS TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE COURSE TO BE PART OF POTENTIAL MINORS AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS TO ATTRACT MAJORS ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES AT SUNY NEW PALTZ TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY PODCASTS RELATED TO A VARIETY OF FIELDS. THE POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT FACILITATED A TRIP FOR 20 STUDENTS TO WASHINGTON DC. THIS THREE-DAY TRIP ENABLED STUDENTS TO SEE CAPITOL HILL, MEET WITH SUNY NEW PALTZ ALUM AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AS WELL AS TO ATTEND AN ALUMNI GATHERING, ALLOWING FOR INVALUABLE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESSTHE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS' HUDSON VALLEY VENTURE HUB CONNECTS THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM, ENABLING COLLABORATION AMONG ENTREPRENEURS, INVESTORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. IT OFFERS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMMING, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, AND HUDSON VALLEY MENTORS, A FREE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR GROWTH-ORIENTED ENTREPRENEURS. ENTREPRENEURS ARE MATCHED WITH VOLUNTEER MENTORS TO HELP WITH STAFFING ISSUES, BUDGETING, STRATEGIC PARTNERING, OBTAINING FUNDING, NEW PRODUCT/SERVICE EXTENSION, EXPANDING TO NEW LOCATIONS, TARGETING NEW MARKET SEGMENTS, INCREASING SALES CAPACITY OR EFFECTIVENESS, AND IMPROVING OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS AND EFFICIENCY. THE HUB HOSTS A QUARTERLY VENTURE FEST, AN INFORMATION SHARING COLLABORATIVE MODEL THAT ENABLES ECOSYSTEM MEMBERS TO LEARN AND FIND ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES. THESE EVENTS FOCUS ON VARIOUS GROUPS INCLUDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATORS, SPECIFIC INDUSTRY MEMBERS, INVESTORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND STUDENTS. THE HUB IS ADDRESSING TWO SPECIFIC NEEDS. FIRST, ENTREPRENEURS NEED CONNECTIONS TO EACH OTHER, TO INFORMATION AND TO SERVICE PROVIDERS. THEY SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT ENTREPRENEURS AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THEM IN OUR REGION, PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR LINKING SERVICES, SHARING BEST PRACTICES, AND COLLABORATING. SECOND, ENTREPRENEURS NEED MENTORS AND JUST-IN-TIME EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. HUDSON VALLEY MENTORS LINKS GROWTH-ORIENTED ENTREPRENEURS WITH EXPERIENCED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, FREE MENTORING. THIS PROGRAM IS HIGHLY FOCUSED, MATCHING ENTREPRENEURS WITH EXPERTS TO HELP THEM SOLVE THEIR IMMEDIATE PROBLEMS IN A SHORT-TERM ENGAGEMENT OF NO MORE THAN 8 HOURS OF SERVICE. DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTSTHE HITZ FOUNDATION PROVIDED THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS WITH FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM WITH A STUDENT INTERNSHIP STIPEND, AND PROGRAM EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PLAY ON! PRODUCTIONS AND READINGS. THIS SUPPORT ALLOWS FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND TO YEARLY DEPARTMENTAL DEMANDS WHILE ALSO MAKING A COMMITMENT TO PLAY ON! SHAKESPEARE AND THE HITZ FOUNDATION. FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED FOR HONORARIA FOR CLASS VISITS FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, OBTAINING RIGHTS AND LICENSES FOR PERFORMANCES AND MUSIC, AND PAYMENT FOR CONSULTANTS SUCH AS CHOREOGRAPHERS, GUEST DIRECTORS, STAGE MANAGERS, AND SET DESIGNERS. THIS YEAR'S PERFORMANCES INCLUDED UNNATURAL ACTS: HARVARD'S SECRET COURT OF 1920, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, AND MACBETH.ATHLETICS, WELLNESS & RECREATIONTHE ATHLETICS, WELLNESS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PUT FORTH IMMENSE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS THIS YEAR, THE RESULTS OF WHICH WERE EXTRAORDINARY. THE ATHLETICS GIVING WEEK INCREASED DONATIONS BY 43% FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ALSO INCLUDED THE INAUGURAL FIRST PITCH RECEPTION AND "PEER-TO-PEER" FUNDRAISING WHICH ALLOWS DONORS TO SHARE THE SOLICITATION WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO INCREASING DONATIONS. FUNDS RAISED WERE USED TO ENHANCE STUDENT-ATHLETES' EXPERIENCE THROUGH TEAM TRAVEL, EQUIPMENT, MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY, AND TEAM BUILDING. THIS ENABLED THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE ITS MISSION OF SPONSORING A BROAD-BASED ATHLETIC, WELLNESS AND RECREATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TRANSFORMATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GROW, TO DEVELOP AND TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE BY COMPLEMENTING AND ENHANCING ITS DIVERSITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERINGTHE HUDSON VALLEY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CENTER (HVAMC) PROVIDES EXPERT ADVICE ON 3D PRINTING PROCESS AND MATERIALS AND DESIGNING FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TO THE SUNY NEW PALTZ AND THE HUDSON VALLEY BUSINESS COMMUNITY. OUR COLLECTION OF 3D PRINTERS CONSTITUTE SOME OF THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AT ANY ACADEMIC LAB IN THE COUNTRY AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE CAMPUS AND WIDER COMMUNITY TO PRINT ON.THE HVAMC HAS COLLABORATED WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TO DESIGN AND PRINT TRUE-TO-LIFE REPLICAS OF THE INVASIVE INSECT, THE SPOTTED LANTERNFLY, TO HELP FARMERS IDENTIFY AND REPORT SIGHTINGS OF THE SPECIES. ACCORDING TO DEAN FREEDMAN, "THIS COLLABORATIVE PROJECT IS HELPING TO SPREAD AWARENESS AND DEVELOP GAME-CHANGING SOLUTIONS TO REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS. IT'S ALSO A GREAT PROJECT TO SHOWCASE THE CAPABILITIES OF THE STRATASYS 3D PRINTER." BEFORE THE REPLICAS CAN BE PRINTED, THEY NEED TO BE DESIGNED USING DIGITAL MODELING SOFTWARE. KATHERINE WILSON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE HUDSON VALLEY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CENTER AND A NEW PALTZ ALUMNA, CREATED A MODEL OF THE SPECIES USING ZBRUSH ANIMATION IN SEVEN COMPONENTS ; THE HEAD, THREE SETS OF LEGS, WINGS, UPPER AND LOWER TORSO TO CREATE DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY.