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MORRISVILLE, NY—A Morrisville State College student recently diagnosed with a suspected case of mumps has been removed from isolation and is no longer considered contagious. Initial lab results are negative for any presence of mumps. The diagnosis remains a suspected case only, pending additional results.  The student arrived at the Matthias Student Health Center last Wednesday, Dec. 6, and was diagnosed with a suspected case of mumps. Per state health regulations, the student was in isolation and remained there until Sunday, Dec. 10. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—A Morrisville State College student arrived at the Matthias Student Health Center Wednesday morning (December 6) and was diagnosed with a suspected case of mumps. Per state health regulations, the student is in isolation and will remain there until Sunday, and samples are on their way to state laboratories in Albany.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Two new products produced by Morrisville students are on the market. Hemp granola and “On the Go” energy bites hit the shelves of Nelson Farms Country Store this week. The products will make their debut during a holiday open house and sampling Friday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a..m.-5 p.m. at Nelson Farms on Route 20 in Cazenovia. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College’s equine program shined during the 44th annual North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 5.    Morrisville equine manager Scott Seymour accompanied three Morrisville students to NAILE to compete with the college’s hitch and alluring draft horses. Morrisville is the only college in North America that competes with a six-horse hitch.   

MORRISVILLE, NY—Thirty years. Three thousand eggs. More than 4,000 pies. Those are some of the top tallies from the International Food Service Executives Association’s (IFSEA) pie sale throughout the years at Morrisville State College.  The annual tradition, timed around the holidays, is led by Morrisville State College professor Joan Johnson, who started the labor of love as a fundraiser for IFSEA and has guided its success through three decades.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College automotive students got a first-hand look at industry trends while networking with automotive professionals and potential future employers during the annual SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show held in Las Vegas Oct. 28-Nov. 3.  SEMA, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, new product launchings, educational events, and technical and business training. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—An exhibit showcasing art created by veterans, their friends and family, and their supporters will be on display Nov. 9 through Jan. 5 in the Donald Butcher Library Gallery at Morrisville State College.  The display, “Serving: Before, During and After,” highlights the work by Central New York veterans from a multitude of experiences, with their subject matter varied and unique. Pieces created by veterans’ friends and family will also be featured. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College student Justin Gibson took time out of his busy class schedule to make cards for military troops overseas. The sentiment behind his card was more than a thank you. It was a tribute to his late father who served in the Navy. “I want him to know, as I want them (troops) to know, how much I appreciate their service—for protecting our country and to let them know how important they are to us,” he said. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Community members from across the state joined the Morrisville State College campus community to engage with New York’s agricultural leaders during the 2018 Farm Bill Listening Tour hosted by the college Monday.  Morrisville State College President David Rogers provided the event’s opening remarks to the packed crowd, which included Morrisville students, faculty and staff in addition to various stakeholders from throughout New York. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College assistant professor Mike Gridley has made an active construction site a real-world classroom for students seeking experiential education.  Gridley is providing students in his masonry and estimating and planning classes with hands-on experience constructing a 3,600-square-foot raised ranch home in nearby Waterville.  “What the kids learn here is priceless,” Gridley said. “They’ll be able to walk away from Morrisville with the ability to put in foundations for homes.”