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Innovative minds, laptop computers, collaborative ideas and a 48-hour timeframe—these are just some of the components of a global event that's generating buzz on the Morrisville State College campus. The college will be part of the 2010 International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Global Game Jam (GGJ) that takes place all over the world Jan. 29-31, hosting teams on its campus for the first time. Registration is being accepted now for anyone interested in participating (must be 18 years and older) at the Morrisville State College site.

Deep velvet red, bright red mixed with baby whites, rich pink, white and peppermint—a hearty harvest has reaped a bountiful feast for the public eye. We're talking poinsettias, and they're plentiful at Morrisville State College where the Horticulture Institute is selling its annual colorful crop of the holiday decoration destined to stun tabletops, offices, mantles and friends.  

It was the first time he had lived away from home. Frank Malpigli packed a suitcase filled with clothes, a toothbrush and soccer ball and headed off to college. The Long Island native knew little about Morrisville State College, the place in Central New York where he would spend the next two years amassing a lifetime of unforgettable memories.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving in the village of Morrisville on Dec. 4 for the annual Christmas tree lighting and carol sing. The free event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Crouse Community Center on South Street. The campus and village are invited to participate in the event, which will be held regardless of local weather-related school closings.

They traveled from as far away as Spain, Denmark and Australia with a common goal—to advance the field of equine dentistry. Twelve candidates from all over the world spent four days at Morrisville State College performing testing on the college's horses to become certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry (IAED). Members of the IAED, veterinarians, equine dental technicians, officials and examiners hailing from all parts of the globe were also involved in the event which was conducted in the college's equine facilities.

Eight students from the Norwich Campus of Morrisville State College have been recognized for their participation in a community service project. The students were all part of a food drive to benefit Roots and Wings, a non-profit organization that helps the needy in the local Norwich community. Receiving a Student Initiative Award from the Association of Council Members and College Trustees (ACT) of the State University of New York for their participation in the food drive were:

MORRISVILLE, N.Y.—Morrisville State College’s Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is hosting a two-day workshop on Small-Scale Biodiesel Production and Diesel Vehicle Veggie Conversion, June 11-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Morrisville State College RETC in Shannon Hall.  The workshop is an introduction to small-scale batch biodiesel production and diesel automobile modifications for all-season use of waste vegetable oil and biodiesel.