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SUNY Niagara at Night

SUNY Niagara at Night Informational Session May 15

By News Archive

May 9, 2023

SUNY Niagara at Night

Beginning this fall, SUNY Niagara will offer additional programs, courses, and support services during evening hours.

SUNY Niagara will keep the lights on later beginning this fall. To meet the needs of current and prospective students, the college will begin offering 16 degree and certificate programs as well as student support services and dining options throughout the evening. Various programs in education, liberal arts, business, accounting, STEM, and nursing will be included during nighttime hours.

To kick off this new initiative, the college will host a SUNY Niagara at Night Information Session on May 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons at the Sanborn campus, located at 3111 Saunders Settlement Road. Faculty and student support services will be present to chat with individuals who are interested in SUNY Niagara at Night. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit: niagaracc.suny.edu/ncccatnight.

SUNY Niagara will keep the lights on later beginning this fall. To meet the needs of current and prospective students, the college will begin offering 16 degree and certificate programs as well as student support services and dining options throughout the evening. Various programs in education, liberal arts, business, accounting, STEM, and nursing will be included during nighttime hours.

To kick off this new initiative, the college will host a SUNY Niagara at Night Information Session on May 15 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons at the Sanborn campus, located at 3111 Saunders Settlement Road. Faculty and student support services will be present to chat with individuals who are interested in SUNY Niagara at Night. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit: niagaracc.suny.edu/ncccatnight.

 

SUNY Niagara at Night

Beginning this fall, SUNY Niagara will offer additional programs, courses, and support services during evening hours.

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Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 09
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Mark Laurrie SUNY Niagara Keynote

SUNY Niagara Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker

By News Archive

May 9, 2023

Mark Laurrie SUNY Niagara Keynote

SUNY Niagara’s 2023 Keynote Commencement Speaker Mark Laurrie, Superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District.

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito announced today that Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie will deliver the keynote address at the college’s 59th annual commencement ceremony.

SUNY Niagara will host graduation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 in the main gym on the Sanborn campus. The college expects over 1,000 guests to attend in support of the more than 800 members of the Class of 2023. An outdoor reception will follow the ceremony.SUNY Niagara will livestream of the event at niagaracc.suny.edu/commencement/ .

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito announced today that Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie will deliver the keynote address at the college’s 59th annual commencement ceremony.

SUNY Niagara will host graduation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 in the main gym on the Sanborn campus. The college expects over 1,000 guests to attend in support of the more than 800 members of the Class of 2023. An outdoor reception will follow the ceremony.SUNY Niagara will livestream of the event at niagaracc.suny.edu/commencement/ .

Mark Laurrie SUNY Niagara Keynote

SUNY Niagara’s 2023 Keynote Commencement Speaker Mark Laurrie, Superintendent of Niagara Falls City School District.

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Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 08
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Regan and Meredith SUNY Niagara

Three SUNY Niagara Students Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

By News Archive

May 8, 2023

Regan and Meredith SUNY Niagara

Regan Lytle and Meredith Preve display their President’s Medallions.

SUNY Niagara students Alexander Minnehan, Meredith Preve and Regan Lytle recently earned awards for their unique contributions in the areas of academics, civic leadership, and athletics. The awardees were recognized by local and state leadership including: SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, Senator Rob Ortt, and State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr.

Sophomores Alexander Minnehan, a Biology and Chemistry major from Lakeville, NY, and Meredith Preve, an Environmental Studies major from Tonawanda, NY, earned the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor bestowed upon a student by SUNY. Presented by the SUNY Chancellor in Albany, John B. King said, “The SUNY family is incredibly proud of your accomplishments, your commitment to realizing your ambitions, and, most of all, of the person you are.”

Alexander Minnehan will graduate with two Associate degrees. In addition to earning the Chancellor’s Award, he was presented the President’s Cup at SUNY Niagara’s Thunderwolves Awards Night on May 3. This is the most distinguished award in SUNY Niagara intercollegiate

Alex Minnehan

Alex Minnehan smiles with his Chancellor’s Award and President’s Cup.

sports and recognizes both athletic and academic achievements. Alexander not only maintains a 3.7 GPA, he also leads an active campus life and has earned several prestigious baseball honors. He was proud to represent SUNY Niagara as a coach at the Livingston County Baseball Camp and serve as a tutor on campus. Alexander’s professors and coaches write that he is a “Remarkable, dedicated, intelligent student who has excelled in class and on the field while being a positive role model to his teammates and classmates.”

In addition to the Chancellor’s Award, Meredith Preve also earned the SUNY Niagara President’s Medallion. This recognition is given to graduating students who played a vital role in the development of co-curricular activities. Meredith’s passion and determination in reviving the SUNY Niagara Outdoor Activities Club through cultivating members and planning Earth Week activities is what led her to this prestigious award. Meredith is also responsible for working with college administrators to bring a composting program to the SUNY Niagara Dining Commons which will continue beyond her time as a student. She will deliver the student address at the 59th Annual SUNY Niagara Commencement ceremony.

Regan Lytle, a Business Administration student, is also the recipient of two prestigious awards: SUNY Niagara’s President’s Medallion and the All-New York Academic Award, given by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She oversees clubs and organizations on campus as vice president of SUNY Niagara’s Student Government Association. Additionally, she is vice president of the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, president of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and an Alpha Beta Gamma member. She has worked with Habitat for Humanity and raised money for animal shelters and organizations that fight against human sex trafficking.

The trio will graduate from SUNY Niagara on May 13 with honors.

SUNY Niagara students Alexander Minnehan, Meredith Preve and Regan Lytle recently earned awards for their unique contributions in the areas of academics, civic leadership, and athletics. The awardees were recognized by local and state leadership including: SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, Senator Rob Ortt, and State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr.

Sophomores Alexander Minnehan, a Biology and Chemistry major from Lakeville, NY, and Meredith Preve, an Environmental Studies major from Tonawanda, NY, earned the 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor bestowed upon a student by SUNY. Presented by the SUNY Chancellor in Albany, John B. King said, “The SUNY family is incredibly proud of your accomplishments, your commitment to realizing your ambitions, and, most of all, of the person you are.”

Alexander Minnehan will graduate with two Associate degrees. In addition to earning the Chancellor’s Award, he was presented the President’s Cup at SUNY Niagara’s Thunderwolves Awards Night on May 3. This is the most distinguished award in SUNY Niagara intercollegiate

Regan and Meredith SUNY Niagara

Regan Lytle and Meredith Preve display their President’s Medallions.

sports and recognizes both athletic and academic achievements. Alexander not only maintains a 3.7 GPA, he also leads an active campus life and has earned several prestigious baseball honors. He was proud to represent SUNY Niagara as a coach at the Livingston County Baseball Camp and serve as a tutor on campus. Alexander’s professors and coaches write that he is a “Remarkable, dedicated, intelligent student who has excelled in class and on the field while being a positive role model to his teammates and classmates.”

In addition to the Chancellor’s Award, Meredith Preve also earned the SUNY Niagara President’s Medallion. This recognition is given to graduating students who played a vital role in the development of co-curricular activities. Meredith’s passion and determination in reviving the SUNY Niagara Outdoor Activities Club through cultivating members and planning Earth Week activities is what led her to this prestigious award. Meredith is also responsible for working with college administrators to bring a composting program to the SUNY Niagara Dining Commons which will continue beyond her time as a student. She will deliver the student address at the 59th Annual SUNY Niagara Commencement ceremony.

Regan Lytle, a Business Administration student, is also the recipient of two prestigious awards: SUNY Niagara’s President’s Medallion and the All-New York Academic Award, given by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She oversees clubs and organizations on campus as vice president of SUNY Niagara’s Student Government Association. Additionally, she is vice president of the college’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, president of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and an Alpha Beta Gamma member. She has worked with Habitat for Humanity and raised money for animal shelters and organizations that fight against human sex trafficking.

The trio will graduate from SUNY Niagara on May 13 with honors.

Alex Minnehan

Alex Minnehan smiles with his Chancellor’s Award and President’s Cup.

 

Regan and Meredith SUNY Niagara

Regan Lytle and Meredith Preve display their President’s Medallions.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

May 02
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Career Opportunities Abound through SUNY Niagara Workforce Development

By News Archive

May 2, 2023

Beyond the traditional degree and certificate programs at SUNY Niagara, lies a unique educational experience for the community. SUNY Niagara’s Office of Workforce Development is a hidden gem for job-seekers and employers. The department offers a collection of short-term courses for long-term career goals. With a strong focus on training, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development instructors assist both individuals and businesses with the implementation of continuing education and the prospect of professional growth. Their upcoming summer schedule promises to deliver a variety of opportunities with something for everyone.

For the first time, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development program has partnered with the National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) to bring a Commercial Truck Driving School Licensure (CDL) to the Sanborn campus. The program provides a combination of hands-on instruction and classroom-based lecture as students are prepared to challenge the road test and exam to attain a Commercial Divers License (CDL). The College is also pleased to offer numerous scholarship opportunities to ensure enrollment is affordable for all. Interested, prospective students can visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/cdl/ or call SUNY Niagara Workforce Development at (716) 614-6236 to learn more about enrollment.

For those looking to gain an Emergency Medical Training (EMT) certification or recertification, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development program will offer the National EMS Education Standards course which replaces the previous New York State Department of Health criteria.  AEMT certification and recertification, and Paramedic recertification are also available for those who wish to advance in this field.

Similarly, the Basic Life Support class for healthcare providers and students meets the training requirements for the American Heart Association Certification in CPR, AED use, choking, and rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants. The course is up to five hours in length and participants can choose a session on select dates from June 14 through August 31.

Other popular programs through the Workforce Development Office include Sterile Processing and Pharmacy Technician. Both of these courses are tremendously helpful in obtaining employment as the healthcare industry is currently hiring in the Buffalo-Niagara region.

For the adventurous, the office also provides Motorcycle Safety and Driver’s Education courses which are available beginning this month. In addition, a Drone Operator course will begin in September 2023. This class prepares to students for the FAA Part 107 Exam. Students must pass this exam to obtain commercial licensure and employment in this industry.

For more information about these courses as well as our online catalog of career development opportunities, visit niagaracc.suny.edu/wd or call the Workforce Development Office at (716) 614-6236.

Beyond the traditional degree and certificate programs at SUNY Niagara, lies a unique educational experience for the community. SUNY Niagara’s Office of Workforce Development is a hidden gem for job-seekers and employers. The department offers a collection of short-term courses for long-term career goals. With a strong focus on training, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development instructors assist both individuals and businesses with the implementation of continuing education and the prospect of professional growth. Their upcoming summer schedule promises to deliver a variety of opportunities with something for everyone.

For the first time, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development program has partnered with the National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) to bring a Commercial Truck Driving School Licensure (CDL) to the Sanborn campus. The program provides a combination of hands-on instruction and classroom-based lecture as students are prepared to challenge the road test and exam to attain a Commercial Divers License (CDL). The College is also pleased to offer numerous scholarship opportunities to ensure enrollment is affordable for all. Interested, prospective students can visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/cdl/ or call SUNY Niagara Workforce Development at (716) 614-6236 to learn more about enrollment.

For those looking to gain an Emergency Medical Training (EMT) certification or recertification, SUNY Niagara’s Workforce Development program will offer the National EMS Education Standards course which replaces the previous New York State Department of Health criteria.  AEMT certification and recertification, and Paramedic recertification are also available for those who wish to advance in this field.

Similarly, the Basic Life Support class for healthcare providers and students meets the training requirements for the American Heart Association Certification in CPR, AED use, choking, and rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants. The course is up to five hours in length and participants can choose a session on select dates from June 14 through August 31.

Other popular programs through the Workforce Development Office include Sterile Processing and Pharmacy Technician. Both of these courses are tremendously helpful in obtaining employment as the healthcare industry is currently hiring in the Buffalo-Niagara region.

For the adventurous, the office also provides Motorcycle Safety and Driver’s Education courses which are available beginning this month. In addition, a Drone Operator course will begin in September 2023. This class prepares to students for the FAA Part 107 Exam. Students must pass this exam to obtain commercial licensure and employment in this industry.

For more information about these courses as well as our online catalog of career development opportunities, visit niagaracc.suny.edu/wd or call the Workforce Development Office at (716) 614-6236.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Apr 28
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Meredith Preve SUNY Niagara

Student Persuades SUNY Niagara Administration to Adopt Composting Program

By News Archive

April 28, 2023

Meredith Preve SUNY Niagara

Environmental studies student and 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award recipient, Meredith Preve, smiles next to SUNY Niagara’s first compost bin.

During the spring 2022 semester, several SUNY Niagara students from Professor Marc Pietrzykowski’s Writing for STEM class completed a group research project about waste management at SUNY Niagara. Inspired, one of the group members, Meredith Preve, lifted the words from their paper and molded them into a new, hands-on project at the College.

“With encouragement from Professor P, I decided to pursue making composting, which was a major focus of our paper, into a reality at SUNY Niagara,” said Meredith. Working with SUNY Niagara’s College Association, Dining Services, and Facilities departments to research potential partnerships that could bring this project to fruition, the team was able to draft a formal proposal and present it to the Vice President of Administration Wayne Lynch.

“We made the recommendation to stick with our current waste management company, Casella, to compost all organic waste from SUNY Niagara’s Dining Commons.” Given the green light by the College, the team ordered their first barrel to house food scraps, including meats and fats.

The first successful pickup was in early March. According to Meredith, all departments involved say the new composting program is going well. There are even plans to expand the program to the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI). The project has also inspired the Dining Commons and Operations staff to pursue more options like recycling programs to increase the sustainability of the campus.

“This was an easy issue to choose,” said Meredith. “Food waste is not a controversial issue.” When it comes to the environment, there are hundreds of things that we can all agree on that just makes sense. Apathy is silly and it weaponizes hopelessness. We can all make a difference.”

When Meredith isn’t incorporating sustainability programs at SUNY colleges, she is leading the SUNY Niagara Outdoor Activities Club. During Earth Week, the group of environmentalist students spent time making do-it-yourself “Seed bombs,” packed with wildflower seeds that can be grown to feed pollinating insects. The group also hosted a mushroom hunt where Professor Scott Sackett led a fungi foraging session with proper tools and instruction on finding delicious morsels across the 287 acre campus.

In addition to her green efforts, Meredith is active in SUNY Niagara’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Team Compost, Master Gardeners of Niagara County, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. An environmental studies major, Meredith plans to graduate next month with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Her impact at SUNY Niagara has made waves all the way to Albany as she is a 2023 recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the State University of New York higher education system. She will officially receive her award from the Albany Capital Center on Monday, April 24.

Homeschooled from middle through high school, Meredith states, “College is truly what you make of it. SUNY Niagara offered me a meaningful, interdisciplinary education. I was amazed by what I could achieve here in only two years.”

During the spring 2022 semester, several SUNY Niagara students from Professor Marc Pietrzykowski’s Writing for STEM class completed a group research project about waste management at SUNY Niagara. Inspired, one of the group members, Meredith Preve, lifted the words from their paper and molded them into a new, hands-on project at the College.

“With encouragement from Professor P, I decided to pursue making composting, which was a major focus of our paper, into a reality at SUNY Niagara,” said Meredith. Working with SUNY Niagara’s College Association, Dining Services, and Facilities departments to research potential partnerships that could bring this project to fruition, the team was able to draft a formal proposal and present it to the Vice President of Administration Wayne Lynch.

“We made the recommendation to stick with our current waste management company, Casella, to compost all organic waste from SUNY Niagara’s Dining Commons.” Given the green light by the College, the team ordered their first barrel to house food scraps, including meats and fats.

The first successful pickup was in early March. According to Meredith, all departments involved say the new composting program is going well. There are even plans to expand the program to the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI). The project has also inspired the Dining Commons and Operations staff to pursue more options like recycling programs to increase the sustainability of the campus.

“This was an easy issue to choose,” said Meredith. “Food waste is not a controversial issue.” When it comes to the environment, there are hundreds of things that we can all agree on that just makes sense. Apathy is silly and it weaponizes hopelessness. We can all make a difference.”

When Meredith isn’t incorporating sustainability programs at SUNY colleges, she is leading the SUNY Niagara Outdoor Activities Club. During Earth Week, the group of environmentalist students spent time making do-it-yourself “Seed bombs,” packed with wildflower seeds that can be grown to feed pollinating insects. The group also hosted a mushroom hunt where Professor Scott Sackett led a fungi foraging session with proper tools and instruction on finding delicious morsels across the 287 acre campus.

In addition to her green efforts, Meredith is active in SUNY Niagara’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Team Compost, Master Gardeners of Niagara County, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. An environmental studies major, Meredith plans to graduate next month with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Her impact at SUNY Niagara has made waves all the way to Albany as she is a 2023 recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the State University of New York higher education system. She will officially receive her award from the Albany Capital Center on Monday, April 24.

Homeschooled from middle through high school, Meredith states, “College is truly what you make of it. SUNY Niagara offered me a meaningful, interdisciplinary education. I was amazed by what I could achieve here in only two years.”

 

Meredith Preve SUNY Niagara

Environmental studies student and 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award recipient, Meredith Preve, smiles next to SUNY Niagara’s first compost bin.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Apr 28
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SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

SUNY Chancellor Recognizes Local SUNY Niagara Student

By News Archive

April 28, 2023

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

SUNY Niagara sophomore Gabrielle Kramer was one of 46 students across the state who were recognized with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence. Presented by the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr., this award identifies the achievements of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students who are in pursuit of their associate and bachelor degrees.

Students who demonstrate academic merit and perseverance are eligible for the award. Gabrielle’s determination to complete her degree at SUNY Niagara while overcoming personal triumphs was noted by EOP Director Angela Jackson. “Gabby is working, taking classes and taking care of her home. I am amazed by her tenacity, her inner strength and also her excitement for the next chapter of her life!”

Gabrielle is just as proud to be a SUNY Niagara student as the college is to have her enrolled. “EOP has helped tremendously. Without EOP Director Angela Jackson, I don’t think I would have succeeded in reaching my academic goals,” said Gabrielle.

Chancellor King noted, “When I visit our campuses, I am continuously awed and inspired by the dedicated, hardworking EOP students I meet. EOP is a ticket to upward mobility for New York students, which is why I am honored to recognize these students who stand as role models demonstrating what is possible.”

In the 2022-23 academic year, EOP will serve nearly 8,000 students on 54 SUNY campuses. The EOP serves a diverse student body and many students are first in their family to go to college. EOP students dream big and those selected for the program possess the motivation and promise to succeed in college. Since the program’s inception in 1967, more than 80,000 EOP students have earned SUNY degrees, participate in the workforce and contribute to the social and economic well-being of their communities.

SUNY Niagara sophomore Gabrielle Kramer was one of 46 students across the state who were recognized with the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence. Presented by the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr., this award identifies the achievements of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students who are in pursuit of their associate and bachelor degrees.

Students who demonstrate academic merit and perseverance are eligible for the award. Gabrielle’s determination to complete her degree at SUNY Niagara while overcoming personal triumphs was noted by EOP Director Angela Jackson. “Gabby is working, taking classes and taking care of her home. I am amazed by her tenacity, her inner strength and also her excitement for the next chapter of her life!”

Gabrielle is just as proud to be a SUNY Niagara student as the college is to have her enrolled. “EOP has helped tremendously. Without EOP Director Angela Jackson, I don’t think I would have succeeded in reaching my academic goals,” said Gabrielle.

Chancellor King noted, “When I visit our campuses, I am continuously awed and inspired by the dedicated, hardworking EOP students I meet. EOP is a ticket to upward mobility for New York students, which is why I am honored to recognize these students who stand as role models demonstrating what is possible.”

In the 2022-23 academic year, EOP will serve nearly 8,000 students on 54 SUNY campuses. The EOP serves a diverse student body and many students are first in their family to go to college. EOP students dream big and those selected for the program possess the motivation and promise to succeed in college. Since the program’s inception in 1967, more than 80,000 EOP students have earned SUNY degrees, participate in the workforce and contribute to the social and economic well-being of their communities.

 

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

SUNY Niagara President William J. Murabito, SUNY Trustee Eunice A. Lewin, and SUNY Niagara EOP Student Gabrielle Kramer at the fourth annual EOP Student Excellence Awards Ceremony.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Apr 26
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2023 SUNY Niagara Film & Animation Fest Brings Industry Stars to WNY

By News Archive

April 26, 2023

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The SUNY Niagara Film & Animation Festival will take place on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the college’s Sanborn campus, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road. The event features film and animation screenings, workshops, music, movie trivia contests, exhibits, food and refreshments. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.

The annual event brings together filmmakers, animators, actors, and enthusiasts from across Western New York and beyond. Guests will experience continuous screenings of finalists’ films, displays, exhibits, workshops, and more. This year’s keynote speaker is Gregory Lambersome, director of nine feature films, author of 15 published books, and co-founder of the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival.

In addition, the College will honor Chris Cosgrave of Cheektowaga, NY, recipient of the 2023 WNY Filmmaker of the Year award. Cosgrave directed, co-wrote, edited, acted, and coordinated stunts and special effects for the film, which won the award for best drama at the inaugural SUNY Niagara film festival in 1998, and first prize in the Videomaker Magazine/Panasonic filmmaking contest. Since then, he’s racked up credits for his visual effects work on such films as Gave Up the Ghost, Sepulcher, Dick Johnson and Tommygun vs. the Cannibal Cop, Killer Rack, The Mongolian Connection, Guns of Eden, and Widow’s Point.

Free workshops will take place throughout the day. Actor David Autovino will teach voice-over techniques for film & video from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in room E-107. He’ll provide a crash course for artists interested in voice over, either as a performer or as a content producer.

Improv acting and auditions will be taught by Bob Bozek, a graduate the prominent Second City Conservatory Program and the Upright Citizens Brigade. Bob will teach participants about improve games, techniques, connections, character development, and callbacks. Participants will have the chance to film a scene using these techniques. Bob’s workshop will run from 12 – 1 p.m. in room E-106.

Maria Friend, professional special FX makeup artist will host a shop about the design that goes into creating zombies, monsters, aliens, and other diabolical creatures for the big screen. Her lesson, “Special Effects Make-Up: Dark Fantasy, Gore & More” will run from 1-2 p.m. in room E-107.

Film industry veteran, Jay Vinitsky, will present “Making it in the Film Industry” from 2-3 p.m. in E-106. As Vice President of Post Production for New Line Cinema, Jay spent thousands of hours in editing rooms, theaters, mixing stages, and color timing sessions working with directors, editors, cinematographers, and supervising sound editors. His movie credits include: Elf, Final Destination, Hairspray, Horrible Bosses, Snakes on a Plane, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, Keanu, Sex & The City, and Wedding Crashers.

For more information or to register for free workshops, visit: niagaracc.suny.edu/ncccfilmfestival.

The SUNY Niagara Film & Animation Festival will take place on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the college’s Sanborn campus, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road. The event features film and animation screenings, workshops, music, movie trivia contests, exhibits, food and refreshments. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.

The annual event brings together filmmakers, animators, actors, and enthusiasts from across Western New York and beyond. Guests will experience continuous screenings of finalists’ films, displays, exhibits, workshops, and more. This year’s keynote speaker is Gregory Lambersome, director of nine feature films, author of 15 published books, and co-founder of the Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival.

In addition, the College will honor Chris Cosgrave of Cheektowaga, NY, recipient of the 2023 WNY Filmmaker of the Year award. Cosgrave directed, co-wrote, edited, acted, and coordinated stunts and special effects for the film, which won the award for best drama at the inaugural SUNY Niagara film festival in 1998, and first prize in the Videomaker Magazine/Panasonic filmmaking contest. Since then, he’s racked up credits for his visual effects work on such films as Gave Up the Ghost, Sepulcher, Dick Johnson and Tommygun vs. the Cannibal Cop, Killer Rack, The Mongolian Connection, Guns of Eden, and Widow’s Point.

Free workshops will take place throughout the day. Actor David Autovino will teach voice-over techniques for film & video from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in room E-107. He’ll provide a crash course for artists interested in voice over, either as a performer or as a content producer.

Improv acting and auditions will be taught by Bob Bozek, a graduate the prominent Second City Conservatory Program and the Upright Citizens Brigade. Bob will teach participants about improve games, techniques, connections, character development, and callbacks. Participants will have the chance to film a scene using these techniques. Bob’s workshop will run from 12 – 1 p.m. in room E-106.

Maria Friend, professional special FX makeup artist will host a shop about the design that goes into creating zombies, monsters, aliens, and other diabolical creatures for the big screen. Her lesson, “Special Effects Make-Up: Dark Fantasy, Gore & More” will run from 1-2 p.m. in room E-107.

Film industry veteran, Jay Vinitsky, will present “Making it in the Film Industry” from 2-3 p.m. in E-106. As Vice President of Post Production for New Line Cinema, Jay spent thousands of hours in editing rooms, theaters, mixing stages, and color timing sessions working with directors, editors, cinematographers, and supervising sound editors. His movie credits include: Elf, Final Destination, Hairspray, Horrible Bosses, Snakes on a Plane, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, Keanu, Sex & The City, and Wedding Crashers.

For more information or to register for free workshops, visit: niagaracc.suny.edu/ncccfilmfestival.

 

 

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Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Apr 25
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Live Music Returns to SUNY Niagara

By News Archive

April 25, 2023

The public is welcome to attend SUNY Niagara’s Audio Recording Production and Music Departments’ Spring Concert Series. Free of charge, guests can snap along to the jazz set directed by Josh Wagner, head bang to the rock band, directed by local musician Elliott Hunt, or lose themselves in an electronic music performance, directed by the legendary Buffalo Music Hall of Famer, David Kane. The music you will experience will be played by SUNY Niagara’s up-and-coming student musicians.

You can catch the performances on April 27 at 12:30 p.m., April 28 at 7 p.m. and April 29 at 2 p.m. All concerts will take place at SUNY Niagara’s Arts and Media Theatre, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn.

The public is welcome to attend SUNY Niagara’s Audio Recording Production and Music Departments’ Spring Concert Series. Free of charge, guests can snap along to the jazz set directed by Josh Wagner, head bang to the rock band, directed by local musician Elliott Hunt, or lose themselves in an electronic music performance, directed by the legendary Buffalo Music Hall of Famer, David Kane. The music you will experience will be played by SUNY Niagara’s up-and-coming student musicians.

You can catch the performances on April 27 at 12:30 p.m., April 28 at 7 p.m. and April 29 at 2 p.m. All concerts will take place at SUNY Niagara’s Arts and Media Theatre, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Apr 20
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SUNY Niagara TO HOST JOB FAIR

By News Archive

April 20, 2023

SUNY Niagara invites job seekers from across the region to its annual Spring Job Fair April 25. This open house-style event will be free and open to the public. Attendees will have the chance to meet with representatives from area employers from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Learning Commons on the college’s Sanborn Campus at 3111 Saunders Settlement Road.

“We look forward to welcoming community members who are planning to enter the workforce, looking for new opportunities or just exploring job options,” said Spring Job Fair organizer Shannon Stott of the SUNY Niagara Career and Transfer Services office. “Our aim is to help participants take the next steps in their careers.”

Employers that will be recruiting at SUNY Niagara’s Job Fair include:

  • Arrow Systems, Inc.
  • Chiavetta’s
  • Empower
  • Erie County Medical Center
  • Fresenius Kabi
  • Horizon Health Services
  • Hospice & Palliative Care
  • Intandem
  • Just for Kids
  • Kelton Enterprises
  • McGuire Group
  • Mount St. Mary’s Child Care Center
  • New Directions Youth and Family Services
  • New York Power Authority
  • New York State Police
  • Niagara County Employment & Training
  • Niagara Falls Country Club
  • Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
  • NY Army National Guard
  • NY State Office of Parks & Recreation
  • Revlet Sales
  • Seneca Gaming Corporation
  • Six Flags Darien Lake
  • Tops Markets
  • Turf Tec of WNY Inc.
  • United States Border Patrol
  • United States Marine Corps
  • Venture Forthe Inc.
  • Wegmans

For more information about the SUNY Niagara Spring Job Fair, contact Stott at 716-614-6268.

SUNY Niagara invites job seekers from across the region to its annual Spring Job Fair April 25. This open house-style event will be free and open to the public. Attendees will have the chance to meet with representatives from area employers from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Learning Commons on the college’s Sanborn Campus at 3111 Saunders Settlement Road.

“We look forward to welcoming community members who are planning to enter the workforce, looking for new opportunities or just exploring job options,” said Spring Job Fair organizer Shannon Stott of the SUNY Niagara Career and Transfer Services office. “Our aim is to help participants take the next steps in their careers.”

Employers that will be recruiting at SUNY Niagara’s Job Fair include:

  • Arrow Systems, Inc.
  • Chiavetta’s
  • Empower
  • Erie County Medical Center
  • Fresenius Kabi
  • Horizon Health Services
  • Hospice & Palliative Care
  • Intandem
  • Just for Kids
  • Kelton Enterprises
  • McGuire Group
  • Mount St. Mary’s Child Care Center
  • New Directions Youth and Family Services
  • New York Power Authority
  • New York State Police
  • Niagara County Employment & Training
  • Niagara Falls Country Club
  • Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
  • NY Army National Guard
  • NY State Office of Parks & Recreation
  • Revlet Sales
  • Seneca Gaming Corporation
  • Six Flags Darien Lake
  • Tops Markets
  • Turf Tec of WNY Inc.
  • United States Border Patrol
  • United States Marine Corps
  • Venture Forthe Inc.
  • Wegmans

For more information about the SUNY Niagara Spring Job Fair, contact Stott at 716-614-6268.

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Apr 18
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SUNY Niagara to Stage Comedic First Date: The Musical This Week

By News Archive

April 17, 2023

First Date

The SUNY Niagara Theatre department will present First Date: The Musical April 19-22 at the SUNY Niagara Arts & Media Theatre on the college’s Sanborn campus. The play follows, in real time, a date between Aaron, who is new to blind dating, with serial-dater Casey. Their casual meeting at a busy New York restaurant spins into a side-splitting, high-stakes dinner.

First Date: The Musical debuted on Broadway in 2013 after premiering in Seattle in 2012. It has since been staged in Toyko, Melbourne, Buenos Aires, London and Moscow.

Tickets, available at the door, cost $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors and veterans. Admission is free to students with student IDs. The performance schedule is as follows:

  • April 19, 7 p.m.
  • April 20, 12:30 p.m.
  • April 21, 7 p.m.
  • April 22, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

SUNY Niagara’s Theatre Arts curriculum prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate programs in performance and technical threat. It offers students opportunities to develop their potential through a combination of challenging coursework and practical theatrical training.

For more information about Blind Date: The Musical and other upcoming events at SUNY Niagara, visit the college’s performing arts website at http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/pa/.

The SUNY Niagara Theatre department will present First Date: The Musical April 19-22 at the SUNY Niagara Arts & Media Theatre on the college’s Sanborn campus. The play follows, in real time, a date between Aaron, who is new to blind dating, with serial-dater Casey. Their casual meeting at a busy New York restaurant spins into a side-splitting, high-stakes dinner.

First Date: The Musical debuted on Broadway in 2013 after premiering in Seattle in 2012. It has since been staged in Toyko, Melbourne, Buenos Aires, London and Moscow.

Tickets, available at the door, cost $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors and veterans. Admission is free to students with student IDs. The performance schedule is as follows:

  • April 19, 7 p.m.
  • April 20, 12:30 p.m.
  • April 21, 7 p.m.
  • April 22, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

SUNY Niagara’s Theatre Arts curriculum prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate programs in performance and technical threat. It offers students opportunities to develop their potential through a combination of challenging coursework and practical theatrical training.

For more information about Blind Date: The Musical and other upcoming events at SUNY Niagara, visit the college’s performing arts website at http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/pa/.

 

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: Dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu