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Some would have considered the 1925 Fordson F tractor only for its scrap metal value.  But when Charles “Chip” Ax III, took a look at the vintage farm tractor—he saw an opportunity.  Ax, assistant professor of agricultural engineering and diesel technology at Morrisville State College, and four of his students set out to restore the tractor, donated to the New York FFA Foundation by retired agricultural educators Daryle Foster and Donald Farrand, as a class project. 

Morrisville State College will host prospective students and their families during an open house on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The college will offer a variety of activities designed to introduce students to Morrisville State College and assist them with their college search process.

Looking for a treat for your Valentine? Or a way to beat the winter chill? Stop by the Nelson Farms Country Store on Route 20 in Nelson. Awaiting consumers is an assortment of tantalizing chocolates and confections. Check out dark and milk chocolate drum sticks, chocolate pizza hearts and chocolate pizza slices (topped with colorful candies) from The Chocolate Pizza Company, Inc., in addition to cherry cordials, truffles and toffee from Saratoga Sweets.

The Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation (MAC) of Morrisville State College is hosting a day of events Jan. 26 in celebration of national skating month—January 2013. The events, which are free and open to the public, take place from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the college's IcePlex and include hockey games, speed skating races, skating relays, synchronized, ice dance and singles figure skating exhibitions, and more.

More than 900 high school students from 16 schools will have the opportunity to showcase a multitude of skills and talents in the Region II BOCES Skills USA competition being hosted Feb. 8 at Morrisville State College. Formerly SkillsUSA-VICA, the annual conference features high school students from technical schools and BOCES programs throughout Central New York competing in a variety of events.

Morrisville State College students will be among thousands of participants from all over the world taking part in the 2013 International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Global Game Jam (GGJ) Jan. 25-27 and the college will once again serve as a host site for the growing event. Amateurs, professionals, students, faculty, hobbyists and those with a passion for making games are invited to participate in the GGJ which challenges aspiring designers to brainstorm and build a game in a 48-hour time frame.  

Before he even graduates from Morrisville State College, Mike Filosi will most likely have already been recruited by an employer for his skills. The automotive technology bachelor degree student is among those in demand to fill a wave of positions in an auto industry craving seasoned and highly skilled technicians. A bulletin board posted in a lab filled with neatly stacked car parts and vehicles lined up for repair bears proof—a lofty list of jobs waiting to be filled by qualified professionals.

Kayla Walker's days and nights aren't like those of a typical college student. When her pager sounds, the 21-year-old Morrisville State College student springs in to action swapping her textbooks and class notes for a reflective jacket and rescue gear. As a member of the Morrisville Fire Department, Walker is on call waiting to save lives 24-hours a day, seven days a week, volunteering hundreds of hours to protect the Morrisville community while she's pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

The 2012 Morrisville State College Dairy Judging Team completed another successful year, placing in several competitions. Members of the judging team were: Adam Hill, of Corfu; Marshall Hinz, of Fillmore; Duncan Bailey, of Fillmore; (Paul) Mitchell Ruth, of Spring City, Pa., all animal science—dairy students; Katlin Smith, of South Plymouth, and Scott Smith, of South Plymouth, both agricultural business students. All are active participants in the college's Dairy Club. Below are team results:

The Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) at Morrisville State College is offering a one-day workshop on anaerobic digestion (AD), Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the RETC bioenergy lab in Galbreath Hall, room 148. This beginner-level course covers the status of AD in New York state, basic AD system components, AD biological and chemical processes, preventative and corrective maintenance of the engine-generator set and system, and future opportunities in the field.