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Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is hosting two one-day workshops pertaining to solar and wind energy. Solar PV Site Assessment and Proposals—A Contractor's Perspective is scheduled for Jan. 29 and Small Wind Site Assessment and Proposals—A Contractor's Perspective is scheduled for Feb. 5. Both workshops are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the RETC located in Shannon Hall. Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Tim Penix, of Syracuse, was recently hired as vice president of the Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). Penix has worked at Morrisville State College since 1998, most recently as associate vice president for academic enrichment. Throughout his tenure, he served in a variety of capacities including director of multicultural affairs. He also worked as an admissions counselor at the college from 1992 to 1995.

Morrisville State College's Office of Workforce Development and Community Education is offering a class to help students prepare for the S.A.T. The eight-week course, S.A.T. Prep, meets Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, from Feb. 27 to April 24 (class will not be held on April 3) at the college's Norwich Campus, 20 Conkey Ave., adjacent to the Eaton Center in Norwich.

Morrisville State College will host an inspiring presentation, “Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” by award-winning author and actor, Barry Scott, on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities (STUAC) theatre. During the event, which is free and open to the public, Scott will discuss the Civil Rights Movement and will also portray King, recreating some of his most inspiring speeches.

As the Norwich Campus of Morrisville State College marks its 40th anniversary, the celebration will take on a special meaning for three of its alumni. Marsha Cornelius, Jeri O'Bryan-Losee and Brian Tefft all returned to the campus for a rewarding career.

Innovative minds, laptop computers, collaborative ideas and a 48-hour timeframe—these are just some of the components of a global event that's generating buzz on the Morrisville State College campus. The college will be part of the 2010 International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Global Game Jam (GGJ) that takes place all over the world Jan. 29-31, hosting teams on its campus for the first time. Registration is being accepted now for anyone interested in participating (must be 18 years and older) at the Morrisville State College site.

Deep velvet red, bright red mixed with baby whites, rich pink, white and peppermint—a hearty harvest has reaped a bountiful feast for the public eye. We're talking poinsettias, and they're plentiful at Morrisville State College where the Horticulture Institute is selling its annual colorful crop of the holiday decoration destined to stun tabletops, offices, mantles and friends.  

It was the first time he had lived away from home. Frank Malpigli packed a suitcase filled with clothes, a toothbrush and soccer ball and headed off to college. The Long Island native knew little about Morrisville State College, the place in Central New York where he would spend the next two years amassing a lifetime of unforgettable memories.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving in the village of Morrisville on Dec. 4 for the annual Christmas tree lighting and carol sing. The free event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Crouse Community Center on South Street. The campus and village are invited to participate in the event, which will be held regardless of local weather-related school closings.

They traveled from as far away as Spain, Denmark and Australia with a common goal—to advance the field of equine dentistry. Twelve candidates from all over the world spent four days at Morrisville State College performing testing on the college's horses to become certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry (IAED). Members of the IAED, veterinarians, equine dental technicians, officials and examiners hailing from all parts of the globe were also involved in the event which was conducted in the college's equine facilities.