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MORRISVILLE, NY — Morrisville State College University Police, the Student Government Organization and AT&T partner to educate students about the dangers of smartphone distracted driving.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College will host its fourth annual Milk Run on Friday, April 21, to benefit the experiential learning activities of the agricultural business and dairy science programs.  The family-friendly event is a five-kilometer (5K) run, walk or crawl open to all skill levels. The race begins at 6 p.m. in front of Marshall Hall, with race-day registration and packet pick-up open from 4:30-5:45 p.m. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College is hosting a free workshop for those interested in learning about nutrient management in pastures.  The workshop, scheduled April 12 from 3-5 p.m. in Bicknell Hall, will address questions about managing soil fertility in the pasture and interpreting soil test reports as they relate to forage production. It will also cover soil phosphorus management and ideas for the next grazing season.

MORRISVILLE, NY—The Morrisville State College Theater Department and Student Government Organization will present the award-winning musical, “Avenue Q,” on March 24 and 25 at 8 p.m.; March 26 at 2 p.m.; and March 30, 31 and April 1 at 8 p.m. in the STUAC theatre.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College professor and Hamilton resident Kerry Beadle has been honored with the Chef of the Year Award from the Syracuse Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF).  “There are some incredible chefs with an unbelievable amount of talent and knowledge in our chapter,” Beadle said. “This group of professionals compels me to continually push myself. To have them recognize me as one of them is a fantastic honor.” 

MORRISVILLE, NY— It was a chance for nine Morrisville State College students to check out the actual operations of a major hotel corporation.  John Felton took his Hotel Operations class away from their books to hold class at the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton in Cazenovia for part of the semester. The trip was an educational capstone for his students who are aiming at careers in the hospitality industry. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College has been honored again for its commitment to sustainability. The college received 2016 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to effective urban forest management.  Tree Campus USA®, a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation and sponsored by Toyota, honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and engaging staff and students in conservation goals. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College students will join the local community to celebrate the 11th annual Winter Fest on Saturday, Feb. 25.  Winter Fest, an event that brings the college together with members from the local community, offers a variety of activities. Free and open to the public, this year’s event will be held from 2-7 p.m. at the Morrisville-Eaton Elementary School located on Eaton Street.  

MORRISVILLE, NY—Nearly 900 students from 18 different high schools will gather on the Morrisville State College campus as they showcase a variety of talents during the SkillsUSA Area II Regional Conference on Friday, Feb. 10.   

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College President Dr. David Rogers will be a guest speaker at The College Connection: Making CNY Better on Feb. 9, from 5-7 p.m., at the National Grid Auditorium, 300 Erie Blvd. West, Syracuse.  Organized by Leadership Greater Syracuse, the event begins at 5 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and networking followed by a program at 6 p.m. Rogers will be among five local presidents who will share their vision for their institution and their community programs.