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Morrisville State College will host prospective students and their families during Saturday open house events Oct. 23 and Nov. 13. The college will offer a variety of activities designed to introduce students to Morrisville State College and assist them with their college search process.

Gain tips on how to conserve energy and save money, and learn about renewable energy technology during two open houses at Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC). Open houses will be held Oct. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Nov. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center located in Shannon Hall, room 104B.

Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is hosting two workshops on solar photovoltaic systems. Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Engineers and Architects will be held on Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Topics include the basic design and specification of PV systems, choosing PV modules and inverters, the basics of series string sizing, dealing with wind and weight loading issues, mounting, cost considerations and practical implementation.

Julian “BJ” Lovett is back on the Morrisville State College Mustang football roster. This time, he's on the other side of the gridiron, trading his pads and jersey for a whistle. The former Mustang NJCAA All-American wide receiver, who went on to a professional career as a player in the National Football League (NFL), has returned to his alma mater to coach the wide receivers. It's been quite the homecoming for Lovett who's kicking off an exciting season for the Morrisville Mustangs football team amid completion of a new athletic stadium.

The Morrisville College Equine Institute will hold its twenty-first annual Fall Yearling Sale Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at the college's Nancy Sears Stowell Arena on Swamp Road. More than 1,000 people from all over the Northeastern United States, Florida and Canada are expected to attend the sale, which is the largest of its kind in New York state. A total of 207 yearlings are up for sale. The sale will also feature a preview day, Sept. 26, beginning at 1 p.m.

When Liam DiCosimo and Tim Paige's hardcore rock and roll band broke up, they weren't ready to call it quits. They kept playing and writing new songs, this time focusing on a pop-punk sound like what they listened to and loved when they were kids, only with an added rock edge. The musical mix led to great things for DiCosimo, Paige and the listening world.

Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is offering two seminars on geothermal heat pump systems. Fundamentals of Closed-loop Geothermal Heat Pump Systems will be held Sept. 22 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This seminar covers the fundamentals of geothermal heat pump technology and will include discussions on water-to-air, water-to-water, and direct expansion heat pumps and ways to apply them in both forced air and hydronic systems.

The hours were long, but the payoff was worth every minute for six Morrisville State College equine students who traded their summer plans for experience in the western show arena. The students participated in the college's western (stock seat) summer internship program to gain valuable skills toward their future careers in the industry.

Morrisville State College is gearing up for Mustang Weekend 2010, Sept. 24-26. The weekend event is open to Morrisville State College students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and emeriti, and members of the community. A tailgate celebration is among the highlighted events planned as a kick-off for the opening of the college's new athletic stadium. Complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers will be served at 11 a.m. in the stadium parking lot before the Morrisville State College homecoming football game versus the Montclair State Red Hawks at noon.

Learn the basics when it comes to home heating and gain a better understanding of energy conservation during two energy sessions, Energy Conservation and Supply Options for Homes and Fundamentals of Energy Transfer for Renewable Energy Systems being held at Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) in Shannon Hall. Scholarships are available to offset costs. Full scholarships are being offered to the first 15 teachers, K-12, who register for the courses which cost $125 each.