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MORRISVILLE, NY—More than 1,000 of the best high school students and future NYS agricultural leaders will converge on the Morrisville State College campus as it hosts this year’s State FFA Convention May 14-16. Local chapters attending the event include, the Madison, Stockbridge Valley, DeRuyter, Cazenovia, VVS, and Hamilton. 

MORRISVILLE, NY— The best and brightest eleventh- and twelfth-grade student automotive technicians from across the state will race against the clock to correctly identify and fix vehicles that have been “bugged” on purpose.  When it is all said and done, one team will drive away the winner of the FORD/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition being held at Morrisville State on May 8.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College students showcased their talents as future business leaders during the New York State Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) Conference hosted recently at the college.  Participants in the conference were able to sharpen their core business skills, expand their networks, and partake in business and business-related competitive events. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—A team of Morrisville State College students took first place in the prestigious Bistro Challenge at the International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA) Conference 2015 held recently in Orlando, Fla. 

MORRISVILLE, NY–Five Morrisville State faculty/staff members were recently honored with Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence by the State University of New York and SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. Receiving the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service is: Timothy W. Gerken, of Garrattsville The SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service recognizes faculty members for excellence in teaching techniques, scholarship and professional growth, student services and academic standards. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—A four-time national champion, a former NFL wide receiver, and a first-team All-American will be inducted into Morrisville State College’s Wall of Fame on Saturday, June 13. Inductees are: 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College students, Shannon L. Greene, of Sauquoit, and Gilroy Alvarez, of the Bronx, were recently honored with the SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence. The prestigious award is based on outstanding academic and career achievement, as well as service and leadership. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Roberta H. Sloan, of Utica, has been named Morrisville State College’s 2015 Distinguished Faculty Award winner. The award is presented annually to a faculty member who displays professional growth, personal and professional achievement, and has provided outstanding service to the college. She will be recognized during the college’s 104th commencement ceremony on May 9 at 1 p.m. in the recreation center. 

DATE: Saturday, May 9 TIME: 1 p.m. LOCATION: Morrisville State College Recreation Center  APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF GRADUATION CANDIDATES: 725 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Ithaca Mayor Svante L. Myrick 

MORRISVILLE, NY— Morrisville State College will host Ag Day on April 30. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Most events will be held in the academic quad (in front of Marshall Hall).  Participants can see horses and dairy cows, learn more about agriculture and maple syrup, take a hay ride around campus and sample Morrisville State’s homemade ice cream during the annual event.