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MORRISVILLE, NY—The Morrisville State College Theater Department and Student Government Organization (SGO) are teaming up to present Beth Henley’s award-winning play, Crimes of the Heart.
The three-act, six-cast dramedy will be performed in the Little Theater of the college’s Student Activities Building Oct. 20-21 at 8 p.m., Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 26-28 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door. General Admission is $8 and $3 for students.
MORRISVILLE, NY—The sounds of glasses clinking together filled the Copper Turret Restaurant & Brewhouse as enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the new brewery’s opening.
“This is an exciting day to be affiliated with Morrisville State College and we congratulate everyone involved,” said Senator David Valesky, one of many who attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility Oct. 13.
MORRISVILLE, NY—The Copper Turret Restaurant & Brewhouse will celebrate the official opening of its new brewery with a “Brewhouse Bash” Saturday, Oct. 14.
The establishment, operated by Morrisville State College’s auxiliary corporation, will hold the all-day bash in its tasting room through its normal business hours of 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College University Police, the Student Government Organization and AT&T educated students about the dangers of smartphone distracted driving.
As a result of their successful collaboration last spring, AT&T again brought their virtual reality simulator to campus, allowing students and faculty to experience firsthand how dangerous it is to take their eyes off the road and look at their smartphone. The simulator demonstrates true life hazards of all smartphone activities while driving in 3D virtual reality.
MORRISVILLE, NY—More than 1,500 attendees are expected to grace campus to celebrate agriculture during Morrisville State College’s annual Ag Day, being held Thursday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Academic Quad.
The event, free and open to the public, features a pedal tractor pull, hayrides, hay maze, face painting and seed-planting activities.
A petting area with a variety of farm animals will also be available, as will samples of ice cream produced by the college.
MORRISVILLE, NY—During one of her first visits in the 64 SUNY campus circuit, SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson spoke with Morrisville State College faculty and staff about energy and environmental goals and the importance of small business innovation and entrepreneurship.
“I’ve never been to a college like Morrisville State,” Johnson said. “It’s applied learning on steroids.”
MORRISVILLE, NY—Hundreds gathered at Morrisville State College’s second annual Harvest Dinner, “Food for Thought,” to recognize the achievements and contributions of four community members who share the college’s values and mission.
Honored during the event, held at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, in Cazenovia were:
Community Achievement Award:
David J. Valesky, New York State Senate District 53
David Katleski, Founder and President of Empire Brewing Company
MORRISVILLE, NY—Robbie Robinson waited patiently as bidders started nodding and raising their hands over a sleek bay colt standing in the sale ring.
“I took my time and then when it was right, I made that one bid.”
And with that, Rockstar Rebel was his. The yearling went for $26,000 during Morrisville State College’s Annual Fall Yearling Sale.
MORRISVILLE, NY—Brittney Noto is learning a lot about the dairy industry—like how to run a cattle sale.
For the second year, Noto, an animal science-dairy student from Delevan, served as a chair of Morrisville State College’s Autumn Review Sale.
This year’s sale grossed $168,500 with 95 total live lots, 25 milking lots and five embryo lots.
MORRISVILLE, NY—A variety of laughs, food, fun and excitement are once again on tap to celebrate Morrisville State College’s annual Mustang Weekend Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30.