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From the stage to the director's chair

Two SUNY New Paltz alumni returned to their alma mater during the 2024-2025 Department of Theatre Arts Mainstage Production Series as directors, lending professional experience and unique artistic voices to two new plays.

That includes Zach Gibson ’19 who is directing “Shrek the Musical,” cast pictured above, which will hit the stage between April 17 and 27. Get your tickets now.

How SUNY New Paltz’s Evolutionary Studies Program has set graduates up for success

Special events like the ongoing annual Evolutionary Studies Seminar Series provide students, alumni and faculty and staff with an opportunity to network and connect. Find out more about the next three lectures in April here.

One alumni's continued sustainability efforts

One alumnus continues sustainability efforts

Michael Hanson '24 (Environmental Studies), a former SUNY New Paltz Sustainability Ambassador, is now an educator in New York State's Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation department. Here's how his undergraduate career led to his continued success in the field.

Join us for the 2025 Spring Distinguished Speaker Series

In her empowering and engaging talk "How to Be Who You Are to Get What You Want," scheduled for April 22 at 7 p.m., Damali Peterman shows how everything is potentially up for discussion, whether negotiating in the boardroom or in day-to-day life. Refreshments and a book signing will follow the program. Watch the video above to learn about this long-running series' impact on the New Paltz community.

CLASS NOTES

Class Notes: Your Journey Continues

Candace (Cole) Bertino (Sociology) and Dr. Clifford Jean (Biology), both employees at Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres, Florida, recently discovered while working together that they were both 1987 graduates of SUNY New Paltz. Bertino was a nurse when she graduated with her BA in Sociology. Dr. Jean graduated in 1987 and went on to attend Medical School at Rutgers.

We want to hear from you. Share your story with fellow alumni and have a chance to be included in the 2025 edition of the New Paltz Magazine! Send us your professional milestones, life updates and memorable moments to keep our community connected.

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ORANGE and BLUE NETWORK

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Graduation season is upon us, and our soon-to-be alumni are looking to their alumni network to start their professional journeys. As a member of our alumni community, you have the opportunity to support them.

Post job openings and internships on the Orange and Blue Network Job Board to connect with talented candidates. Whether you're looking to fill a full-time position or offer a summer internship, our network is the perfect place to find the right fit.

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FEATURED PHOTO

Scholars’ Mentorship Program students traveled to New York City for an all-inclusive day of cultural enrichment to visit the American Museum of Natural History (including meeting its president Sean M. Decatur) and see a Broadway show, followed by an evening in Wappingers Falls spent with alumni sampling foods with global influences—the kind of experiential learning trip that will be replicated over time with increased support for SMP.

PLANNED GIVING

We are thrilled to share the success of our Orange & Blue Day of Giving!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our New Paltz alumni, friends and family, we surpassed our fundraising goal of $15,000—an amount that will be matched dollar for dollar by our amazing alumni — Jeffrey Korn '79, Dion Baccus '92, Renee Padmore-Baccus '91, and Fahad A. Ahmed '06. That brings our grand total to over $32,000!

Your support makes a profound impact, and we are deeply grateful for your contributions. Together, we are fostering opportunities and strengthening the future of our students. If you missed our annual Day of Giving and are interested in giving, visit here.