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Matthew Morse from Stephentown was named to the Dean’s List at the State University of New York at Geneseo for the fall semester 2013. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours.
SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college recognized nationally for excellence in undergraduate education.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Scott Iwanicki of Stephentown, a freshman majoring in engineering, was named to the University’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2013 semester.
The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differ from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean’s List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.
“WPI’s academic programs are remarkably rigorous, so being named to the Dean’s List is a testament to hard work, a sharp mind, and a commitment to excellence,” said Provost Eric Overstrom. “Some of this nation’s best and brightest students come to WPI to learn subjects ranging from engineering to science to business and the humanities, and through our innovative project-based curriculum they conduct professional-level research and solve important problems all over the world.
Shaylah Morris a SUNY Canton Nursing major from Berlin made Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Morris is a 2011 graduate of Berlin Central High School.
Dean’s List requires full time students to achieve a grade point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
About SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton is Northern New York’s premier College for career driven bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs. The College delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management and public service to students in the North Country, New York State and beyond. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as eight exclusively online bachelor’s degrees. The College’s 14 athletic teams compete in state of the art facilities as provisional members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA.
The following students were named to the University at Albany’s fall 2013 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement:
Emily Olson of Berlin
Heidi Pedersen of Berlin
James Taylor-Shaw of Petersburgh
Gabriel Montgomery of Petersburgh.
Mihael Gerkman of Petersburgh was recently named to the President’s List at the State University of New York at Potsdam. Gerkman, whose major is chemistry, was among 851 SUNY Potsdam students who were honored for academic excellence in the Fall 2013 semester.
To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Brittany N. Dickhaus of Petersburgh has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2013. Dickhaus is majoring in Pre-Pharmacy. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
Western New England University is a private, independent, co-educational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215 acre suburban campus in Springfield, MA, Western New England University serves 3,700 students, including 2,550 full time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy and School of Law.
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Nicole Hensler of Petersburgh was named to the Dean’s List.
To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average.
The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the University’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. In May 2013, more than 3,200 undergraduate and about 770 graduate degrees were awarded.
Monday, February 17 – Backyard Bird Count at Grafton Lakes State Park at 10 am – Be-A-Bird, Bird Bingo and Bird Watching Fun! Pre-register please. The cost is $2 each or $5 for the family.
Wednesday, February 19 – Animal Tracking with the family at 1 pm at Grafton Lakes State Park. Who has been out in the Park overnight – fox, weasel, squirrel or deer? You’ll see signs of many furry neighbors. Pre-registration is required – space and snowshoes are limited. The cost is $2 each or $5 for the family.
Saturday, February 22 – Cherry Plain State Park Outdoor Day from 11 am to 3 pm – snowshoe outings and fun in the Park for all ages, sponsored by Friends of Cherry Plain State Park. Call 279-1155 for more information.
Snowshoe Outings In February
Saturday, February 8, Wednesday, February 12, and Thursday, February 27 – Snowshoe Outing at 10:30 am starting from the GLSP Office. Try out snowshoeing and see what wonders winter has to share on the Park’s trails. Pre-registration is required as space is limited; call 279-1155. The cost is $2 per person.
February 9, Sunday – tracking with a focus on fishers will be offered from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The cost is $20. Both programs offer a $5 discount for members, students and seniors. Winter is more enjoyable when you can discover movements of the animals around you. Common tracks found include red and grey fox, fisher, otter, porcupine and weasels. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Tuesday, February 18 – School Break Kids Snowshoe Fun, 1 to 3 pm. Put on a pair of snowshoes, play Eskimo games and have winter fun! There will be hot chocolate for all at the end of the day. The cost is $1 per person. Snowshoe rentals available for $5.
February 14, Friday – Valentine’s Day Full Moon Trek. Enjoy Valentine’s Day at a free guided cross-country ski and snowshoe trek at the Center from 7 to 9 pm. The trek will cover two miles and is designed for the intermediate skier or snowshoer. No beginners, please. Snowshoe rentals are available for $5. Hot cocoa and chocolates will be shared around a campfire following the trek. Please contact the Center for updated snow conditions.
February 16, and March 16, Sundays – Nature Writing Workshops.Paying Attention Among the Trees: A Winter Walk and Nature Writing Experience will be held from 1 to 3 pm. Diane Kavanaugh-Black will lead participants on a meditative woodland walk followed by writing with intention in a cozy wood stove heated cabin. This workshop will inspire the creative process whether you are a novice or already working on your own writing project. Sign up for one or both sessions. The cost is $15, $12 for members. Pre-registration is required for both workshops and space is limited, so register early.
February 18, Tuesday – School Break Kids Snowshoe Fun, 1 to 3 pm. Put on a pair of snowshoes, play Eskimo games and have winter fun! There will be hot chocolate for all at the end of the day. The cost is $1 per person. Snowshoe rentals available for $5.
February 20, Thursday – School Break Winter Survival, 1 to 3 pm. Could you survive in the cold if you had to, start a campfire, build a survival shelter and learn how to survive? The cost is $1 per person.
The Dyken Pond Center, located at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Visit www.dykenpond.org for directions and a complete schedule of our winter events. Call 658-2055 or visit the website www.dykenpond.org.
Llewellyn Palmer, of Berlin, is heading for the 2014 U.S. Snowshoe Association national championships after an impressive finish in a qualifying race in January. Palmer, a Paul Smith’s College student majoring in parks, recreation and facilities management, locked up the spot at the national event after qualifying at the Empire State Snowshoe Racing Association Championships, held in Fabius, NY, on January 26.
Despite the extremely cold conditions the past few weeks, Palmer has been training and racing in the United States and Canada to prepare for some major races, including the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival snowshoe races at Dewey Mountain on Wednesday, February 5, the International Snowshoe Championships in Granby, Quebec, on Saturday, February 8, and the Empire State Winter Games snowshoe races at the Paul Smith’s College VIC on Sunday, February 9.
Palmer will compete at the 2014 U.S. Snowshoe Association National Championships from Friday, February 28, through Sunday, March 2, in Woodford, VT.
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Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
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