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Morrisville State's dairy judging team recently took home honors from the 46th annual Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, held during the 2014 All-American Dairy Show, in Harrisburg, Pa. The contest included dairy cattle evaluation and the delivery of oral reasons in defense of those evaluations. Awards were given to individuals and teams in each division for oral reasons, breed-specific results and overall results.

An assortment of colossal mums and pie pumpkins are just a sample of seasonal items now available at the Nelson Farms Country Store on Route 20 in the Town of Nelson. A cornucopia of delights beckons customers inside the quaint store brimming with scents of seasonings, sauces and fall. The charming, multi-room shop offers a warm and inviting environment and a unique shopping experience.

Kim Smith, of South Plymouth, has been named associate dean in the School of Science, Technology and Health Studies at Morrisville State. Smith, who recently served as interim associate dean in the School of Science, Technology and Health Studies, has worked at Morrisville State since 2006. Throughout her tenure, she has also served as assistant professor of nursing and nursing department chair.

Morrisville State College will welcome potential college students to open houses on Sept. 27 and Nov. 15 for a preview of the campus and what it has to offer.

Margaret Hoose, assistant professor in MSC's Early Childhood program at the Norwich Campus, gives local radio personality, Big Chuck, an update.

Morrisville State students were among more than 1,800 of America's best and brightest college students who showcased their talents as future business leaders during the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) National Leadership Conference held recently in Nashville, Tenn.

Morrisville State has been ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North in the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2015 issue, a publication renowned for its higher education rankings. The college climbed a spot in this year's round of rankings from No. 44 (in 2014), to No. 43. Morrisville State also reclaimed its No. 14 spot in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2015 Best Colleges rankings.

Morrisville State's thirty-second annual Autumn Review Sale will be held on Sept. 20. The sale, run by the Morrisville State Dairy Club, will start at 11 a.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building on Eaton Street in Morrisville. One hundred and one lots will be sold on consignment at the sale. The majority for sale are Holstein (calves, cows, embryos, and picks), in addition to two jerseys and two milking shorthorns.

Morrisville State will hold its twenty-fifth annual Fall Yearling Sale Sept. 21 at noon at the college’s Nancy Sears Stowell Arena on Swamp Road. The preview day for the sale, the largest of its kind in New York State, is Sept. 20. A total of 135 yearlings are up for sale. Eleven of them are being sold by the college: two yearlings of Cash Hall; four yearlings of RC Royalty; four yearlings of Conway Hall; and one of Crazed.

The work of CNY artist Lisa Iannello, of New Berlin, is on display at the Morrisville State Donald G. Butcher Library Gallery through Sept. 25. Iannello's exhibit, “CNY Landscapes,” features 12 works ranging from representational to abstract images which are tempered with a deep appreciation of the natural wonder unique to the CNY region.

Morrisville State student, Vanessa Connally, of Morrisville, was recently awarded the Skål Albany Hospitality Scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship is based on academic achievement and campus involvement.

Sarah Bjork, of Cazenovia, is the new center director at ONCAMPUS SUNY at Morrisville State. Bjork joined ONCAMPUS SUNY, an international program delivered in partnership with Cambridge Education Group (CEG) and operating under MSC's governance, from Upper Iowa University where she was the founding director of their Intensive English Program (IEP). In addition to administering the IEP, Bjork also taught and recruited students overseas.

Reunions, a 5k run and a carnival will be a few of the featured events during Mustang Weekend at Morrisville State Sept. 26-28. Activities begin Friday night, Sept. 26, with a 50-year reunion dinner for the class of 1964.

Morrisville State men's lacrosse is making its mark in the global arena. Head coach Jason Longo and assistant coach Tim Barth took their expertise to Scotland this summer to lead an American team in an international sports tournament. Three Morrisville State lacrosse players also represented the USA in lacrosse competition during the 10-day visit to Scotland which was arranged through USA Athletes International (USAAI).

Morrisville State will have a vast presence again at this year's New York State Fair, which runs Aug. 21-Sept. 1.

Jason Zbock has been named executive director at the Norwich Campus of Morrisville State College. Zbock, of Bouckville, will take the helm Sept. 2. In his new role, he will be responsible for the daily operations at the Norwich Campus. Zbock has an extensive career in higher education, most recently serving as the dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Enrollment Planning at Broome Community College.

The Morrisville State campus will be a flurry of activity as it welcomes a new class of freshmen, transfer and returning students during Welcome Weekend Aug. 21-24. Classes begin Aug. 25 at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses.

The Morrisville State campus will be a flurry of activity as it welcomes a new class of freshmen, transfer and returning students during Welcome Weekend Aug. 21-24. Classes begin Aug. 25 at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses.

Morrisville State recently touted its culinary talents to Congress. The college showcased an array of food samples during New York Farm Day, an annual event held in Washington, D.C., which boasts a buffet of New York State agricultural products.

Morrisville State is involved in a new effort to help train high school students in the renewable energy field.

Faculty, staff and New York State University Police at Morrisville State are reaching out today to assist the Smithfield community that was ravaged last night by a severe storm that claimed at least four lives and whose heavy winds toppled trees and wreaked widespread damage in the small, rural town.

The Children's Center at Morrisville State will hold its sixth annual ChildRUN 5k race on Saturday, July 19. The event will also include a one-mile Fun Run/Walk. Registration for the race begins at 8 a.m. the day of the event. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at Bailey Hall, located on Route 20 in Morrisville.

Morrisville State professor Kim Smith has been selected to participate in the National League for Nursing (NLN) LEAD Institute, a yearlong program for faculty who have been fast-tracked to leadership roles at their academic institutions. Smith, assistant professor, has worked at Morrisville State since 2006 and was recently named interim associate dean for nursing.

Morrisville State Professor Kerry Beadle, of Hamilton, recently received the Chef Professionalism Award from the Syracuse Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Beadle, assistant professor and chair of the college's Hospitality Technology Department and executive chef at the Copper Turret, a college-run restaurant, has worked at Morrisville since 1992.

Morrisville State will host more than 1,000 high school junior boys and staff at this year's Boys State government camp June 27-July 3. Classified as a Leadership Action Program, Boys State accepts young men with outstanding qualifications in leadership, character, service and citizenship who reflect on the image of the youth of America.