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Saranac Review poems nominated for Pushcart Prize
Plattsburgh, NY, May 22, 2012 — The Saranac Review is a literary journal published at SUNY Plattsburgh. Since 2004, the journal has slowly built a name for itself in the literary community. And this spring it received a big honor: two poems featured in the journal were nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize. Sarah Harris has our story. Go to full article
SUNY Plattsburgh celebrates international education, awareness
Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 16, 2011 — SUNY Plattsburgh is celebrating International Education Week with a series of workshops, lectures, debates and the "Night of Nations" cultural showcase on Saturday. Todd Moe talks with Student Association president, PJ Shah, an international student from Nepal, about the lure of attending college in Plattsburgh. Go to full article
The recital featuring Ann Ellsworth, Katharine Dain, Ranate Rolfing and Alicia Choi is Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall.
Preview: Plattsburgh recital features rare horn
Plattsburgh, NY, Feb 02, 2011 — A rare brass instrument will be a part of a concert at SUNY Plattsburgh Friday night. SUNY Plattsburgh's Ann Ellsworth and her guests will take the stage for a faculty recital that will feature music by Mozart, Wagenseil, Eberlin and others. Ellsworth owns one of only eight soprano horns in the world. It's a rare instrument made by German horn maker Alexander Mainz. She told Todd Moe that it was designed specifically for playing the extremely high register found in certain Bach cantatas. Go to full article
Plattsburgh celebrates International Education Week
Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 18, 2010 — SUNY-Plattsburgh is celebrating its annual International Education Week. Activities include lectures, music, films, literature and food. The week culminates with the "Night of Nations" event on Saturday night. Evan Mills, International Student Advisor at SUNY Plattsburgh, tells Todd Moe that the events help foreign students share their cultures with the local community. It's also part of Plattsburgh's long tradition as an international gateway for trade, immigrants, visitors and ideas. Mills says the school has a large international student body. Go to full article
Preview: "She Loves Me"
Dec 30, 2009 — The Book and Blanket Players' production of the romantic comedy, She Loves Me opens New Year's Eve in Jay and continues this weekend in Keene Valley. She Loves Me is the tale of a couple who feud in real life, but unknowingly become pen pals and fall in love. Jack Cassidy won a Tony for Best Actor in the original 1964 Broadway version. The North Country production features a talented community theater cast and SUNY Plattsburgh students. Todd Moe spoke with two of the local cast members about the show. Go to full article
SUNY Plattsburgh celebrates global diversity
Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 11, 2009 — International Education Week kicks off Monday at SUNY-Plattsburgh. The week's activities include lectures, music, films, literature and food. Jackie Vogl, Director of the International Student Services Office at SUNY-Plattsburgh, tells Todd Moe that the events help foreign students share their cultures with the local community. It's also part of Plattsburgh's long tradition as an international gateway for trade, immigrants, visitors and ideas. Go to full article
NY-23 Congressional candidates debate in Plattsburgh (complete audio)
Plattsburgh, NY, Oct 29, 2009 — Yesterday, two of the three candidates for New York's 23rd congressional district House seat took part in a public forum in Plattsburgh, hosted by SUNY Plattsburgh's Chapter of United University Professions and its Student Association, and by the League of Women Voters of the Plattsburgh Area. The Democratic and Republican candidates, Bill Owens and Dede Scozzafava, participated. Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman declined. NCPR's Brian Mann and Lindsey Lyons, president of the Student Association were co-moderators. Go to full article
Candidates in 23rd district race meet in Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY, Oct 28, 2009 — This evening, two of the three candidates for the 23rd congressional district house seat will take part in a debate in the E. Glenn Giltz auditorium. That's in Hawkins Hall at SUNY Plattsburgh. The forum begins at 5 pm and North Country Public Radio will broadcast the program beginning at 7 o'clock, following All Things Considered. Martha Foley talks with NCPR Adirondack bureau chief, Brian Mann, who is one of the debate co-moderators. Go to full article


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