News
Jul 27, 2010
Earning a bachelor degree moved closer to home for Chenango County residents.
The Norwich campus of Morrisville State College is offering classes this semester that will lead to a bachelor of technology degree in criminal justice, and technology management. Plans are to expand offerings into other degree programs in the future.
Jul 14, 2010
Dr. Christopher Scalzo added a little international panache to his entrepreneurial portfolio this summer.
The associate professor of business and entrepreneurship at Morrisville State College traveled to Kenya, East Africa, to share his entrepreneurial skills and help a soy and maize producing company enhance its operations.
Jul 09, 2010
Learn about microhydro renewable energy, generating power from sources of moving water, during a three-day workshop, July 23-25, at Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC).
The Microhydro Power workshop, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is for anyone interested in learning about microhydro electric systems, renewable energy installers/retailers and homeowners with a water resource.
Jun 18, 2010
Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is offering two one-day workshops.
Grounding for Solar and Wind Power Systems—a Contractor's Perspective, will be held July 16, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and Woody Biomass Markets and Wood Gasification will be held July 17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
May 25, 2010
Morrisville State College liberal arts students/graduates were recently honored for their achievements during the ninth annual Liberal Arts Tea. The event is part of the college's annual celebration of academic excellence.
May 20, 2010
Learn how to use the power of the sun to kiln-dry lumber during a 5-day workshop being held June 14-18, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Morrisville State College's Wood Technology Building.
During the workshop, Building a Solar Wood Drying Kiln, participants will construct a wood frame 700-board-foot capacity solar kiln using passive solar to heat the kiln and solar panels to power the air circulation system.
May 19, 2010
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.
May 12, 2010
Marsha Cornelius has been named dean of the Norwich Campus of Morrisville State College.
Cornelius, of Norwich, N.Y., who has served as interim dean since Sept. 2009, joined the Norwich staff in 1997, holding various positions including academic counselor and coordinator of community services. She also worked at the Morrisville Campus in the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
May 10, 2010
There's never been a question about either of them stepping out on his own.
Going through life as a team has always worked for Richard and Michael Borba.
The fraternal twins have shared everything from childhood farm chores, to bunk beds, secrets, college classes and a lifetime of ups and downs.
On May 15, they will share one of their greatest achievements together—graduating from Morrisville State College.
May 07, 2010
They'll work in teams of two. Their task is complicated—to diagnose and repair 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 Motor Company Student Auto Skills Competition being held at Morrisville State College on May 13.
May 04, 2010
Three Morrisville State College faculty/staff members were recently honored by the State University of New York and SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher.
Receiving the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching is:
William Snyder, of Morrisville, N.Y.
May 03, 2010
First it was a Mustang drag car. This time it's a Ford roadster.
Students at Morrisville State College are building a 1933 Ford hot rod from the bolts up.
They won't get to keep this shiny set of wheels though. The vehicle will be given away during a raffle at the Syracuse Nationals in 2011.
Apr 22, 2010
Morrisville State College student Richard Roberts, of Morrisville, N.Y., was recently honored with a 2010 SUNY-wide Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
The prestigious award is based on outstanding academic achievement and service and leadership on campus and in the community.
Apr 21, 2010
Rebecca Potter, a student at the Norwich campus of Morrisville State College, is the recipient of the college's Rays of Light Award.
The Rays of Light Award recognizes a student in sophomore class standing who has made significant contributions in his or her community through volunteering.
Apr 21, 2010
No matter what time of day or night, when he hears the sound of his ambulance pager going off, Jeremiah Piescik knows someone in the community needs his help.
Piescik is a volunteer EMT with the Smithfield Eaton Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SEVAC). He's also a full-time student at Morrisville State College majoring in Information Technology: Network Administration.
Apr 19, 2010
Matthew Whalen, GTECH Corporation senior vice president of Global Technology Solutions, will address Morrisville State College students during the college's 99th commencement ceremony on May 15.
Apr 14, 2010
Morrisville State College will host Ag Day on April 29.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most events will be held in the academic quad (in front of Marshall Hall).
Participants can learn more about agriculture, pet a calf, guess the weight of a horse, walk through a hay maze and sample Morrisville State College's homemade ice cream during the annual event.
Apr 09, 2010
It isn't the first time they've traded their laptops, calculators and books for matching shirts and yard tools.
Students at Morrisville State College are no strangers to rolling up their sleeves to help out in the community.
And they will be at it again on April 20 during a college-wide volunteer brigade, “Into the Streets.”
Apr 07, 2010
Nursing students at Morrisville State College are reaching beyond their regular textbook, classroom, clinical and laboratory lessons—participating in a community wide research project.
They've partnered with the Madison County Health Department and Madison-Oneida BOCES to study childhood obesity in Madison County.
Apr 05, 2010
Joan Dannenhoffer, of Morrisville State College, has been awarded the 2010 St. Lawrence Section Outstanding Educator Award by the St. Lawrence Section of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
The prestigious award recognizes excellence and commitment in teaching engineering, engineering technology or engineering science.
Apr 05, 2010
For nearly 20 years, Lewis “Spike” Holmes taught students in Morrisville State College's equine racing and management, western (stock seat) program, how to ride.
His inspiriting voice was a constant at the western indoor riding arena where he devoted endless hours and energy sharing his affinity for horses, teaching and riding.
Apr 02, 2010
Interested in learning more about the future of food production?
Morrisville State College will host a symposium covering different aspects of this topic during its fourth annual Science Technology and Society Symposium, Agricultural Acts: On the Futures of Farming and Food, April 22.
The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Morrisville State College campus and ends with a panel discussion at 4:30 p.m. at the Colgate University campus.
Apr 01, 2010
Two Morrisville State College wood products technology students recently received awards from the New England Kiln Dryers Association (NEKDA).
Receiving the J. Harry Rich Award ($500) was Carissa Oeser, of Fort Plain, N.Y. Oeser is the daughter of Deneen Strobel and Randy Oeser of Fort Plain, N.Y.
Mar 30, 2010
Auto enthusiasts are invited to Morrisville State College's Second Annual Bass Off and Auto Show Festival April10.
Events, which will be held in the automotive technology parking lot and F-lot, include a dyno challenge, a bass off audio competition and auto show. The public is invited to participate in all events.
Mar 24, 2010
Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is hosting two basic energy sessions.
Energy Conservation and Supply Options for Homes will be held April 12 from 6-10 p.m. at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica.