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The term “esports” may be unfamiliar to some, but it has quickly become a buzzword on the SUNY Morrisville campus. Esports (electronic sports), which has taken the nation and globe by storm over the past decade, is an organized sports competition featuring multiplayer video games, where gamers from around the world can compete individually or as a team. According to an analysis from Statista, the esports industry is booming, expecting to top $1 billion in worldwide market revenue for 2020. 

The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC), with whom SUNY Morrisville holds associate membership in the sports of field hockey and men’s ice hockey, issued a statement Monday evening, suspending fall sports competition.    In addition, the SUNYAC Presidents, in consultation with the SUNYAC Board of Directors, delayed winter conference and non-conference schedules until Jan. 1, 2021.  

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — She’s generally a jovial horse, but Lola is happier than ever these days. Poking her nose through a stall at the SUNY Morrisville Western barn, she nickers at two students on whose care she has come to rely the past few months. Equine students Kaitlin Renschen and Kendalle Booth are equally excited to see their four-legged friend, having a natural conversation with her as they lead her to the Western riding ring.

The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Presidents' Council issued a statement Friday, unanimously voting to not conduct intercollegiate athletic competition this upcoming fall semester due to the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   SUNY Morrisville competes in the NEAC in men's and women's cross country, men's golf, men's and women's soccer, and women's volleyball during the fall season.   The NEAC also announced that leadership will decide regarding winter and spring sports at a later date.

NORWICH, N.Y. — The SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus is offering a new human services certificate, which is available online and on campus. The 21-credit program provides education and training to individuals who are looking for a career helping others and for professionals already employed in the human services field who want to advance their careers. The campus also offers an A.A.S. degree in human services.

The Empire 8 Presidents Council issued a statement on fall sports Wednesday evening, unanimously voting to postpone all fall competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including football in which SUNY Morrisville is an affiliate member.

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — SUNY Morrisville has announced its plan to reopen campus this fall, after receiving approval from SUNY and meeting New York State Department of Health’s Reopening New York Higher Education Guidelines. Plans are subject to change due to new information, guidance and/or direction received from the State of New York and the Governor’s Office.

In the midst of so much upheaval, there is a great theme of progress. On our own campus, we are undergoing a lot of physical transformation on the path to realizing our Facilities Master Plan. Facilities are being renovated, a new Alternative Fuels Building has broken ground and new landscaping is taking root after extensive repair, replacement and upgrades to our utilities infrastructure.

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Six SUNY Morrisville faculty and staff members were recently honored for their dedication and contributions to students, the campus and their community.

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Jamie Cyr, of Chittenango, is the new chief financial officer at SUNY Morrisville, beginning July 1. Cyr comes to SUNY Morrisville with extensive experience in financial planning and forecasting and leading complex auxiliary services organizations in hospitality and higher education industries. “Jamie has impressive skills,” said SUNY Morrisville President David Rogers. “His unique blend of auxiliary services, hospitality, budget, accounting and financial management experience will be an asset to carry out the mission of the college.”