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His interest in business and economics began at an early age. By the time he was 18, Christopher Scalzo was hatching ideas, examining investment strategies and conjuring up plans to run his own company. His first big business plan was a home run—financing for a tool and die company. Others followed. As news of his business and entrepreneurial savvy spread, friends and colleagues turned to him for advice about finances and marketing.

MORRISVILLE, NY— Morrisville State College visitors can now explore the campus up-close through a new virtual tour hosted by YouVisit, a leading virtual reality technology provider.  Prospective students and parents can take a virtual walking tour of the campus that includes a 360-degree view and virtual reality component. Users can explore various campus stops along the tour through videos and pictures.

MORRISVILLE, NY— An exhibit showcasing art created by veterans and their supporters is on display now through Jan. 10 in the Donald Butcher Library Gallery at Morrisville State College. The display, “Serving,” highlights the work of artists from Central New York, including veterans who served in various wars.  An opening reception will be held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the library gallery.

MORRISVILLE, NY—An audience of community members and faculty, staff and students from Morrisville State College gathered on a bridge over Callahan Brook to celebrate a project that’s been years in the making.  Spectators were there to laud the completion and official opening of a bridge on the Callahan Brook Nature Trail, which runs through Morrisville. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College has been honored for its sustainability efforts by Sustainable Upstate Network (SUN).

MORRISVILLE, NY — A Morrisville State College alumna is the first female member from New York to be elected as a national FFA officer.  Ashley Willits, a 2016 agricultural business graduate, was elected Eastern Region vice president for the National FFA Organization by delegates at the 89th annual National FFA Convention and Expo held recently in Indianapolis, Ind. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College has numerous events planned to commemorate Founders’ Day.  Each year, the college celebrates community service on or around Oct. 26, Founders’ Day, which coincides with the first day of classes at Morrisville in 1910. Activities this year will be held on Oct. 25. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—There was something special about the 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix Matt Heckerman was eyeing at the dealership where he once worked. Despite its doors touched up with Wite-Out and in need of some TLC, it piqued his interest enough to buy it.  Years later, with an improved look and faster engine, the car is turning heads. Recently, Heckerman’s car was featured in the October issue of Car Craft, a national automotive performance magazine.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College’s annual Autumn Review Sale grossed $206,025 with 106 live lots, 43 milking lots, five embryo lots and one semen lot. The average per live lot was $1,897. The high lot went for $6,100. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—The Morrisville State College Theater Department and Student Government Organization (SGO) will present Neil Simon’s comic classic “The Odd Couple Female Version,” Oct. 21-22 at 8 p.m., Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 27-29 at 8 p.m. in the STUAC theatre.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Butter making and a pedal tractor pull for kids are some of the attractions lined up for Ag Day at Morrisville State College Oct. 6, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. More than 1,000 students from area schools are expected to attend the event which is free and open to the public.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Assemblymember Donna A. Lupardo visited the Morrisville State College campus where she hosted a forum on the enormous economic potential of industrial hemp for New York State.  “The crop can become a full-scale industry with agricultural, processing and economic potential in our own backyard,” said Lupardo, who sponsored legislation to allow hemp to be grown in the state. 

MORRISVILLE, NY— Morrisville State College’s annual Autumn Review Sale will be held on Sept. 24.  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. 

MORRISVILLE, NY— Another successful annual yearling sale is in the books.  Morrisville State College held its annual yearling sale Sept. 17 at the college’s Nancy Sears Stowell Arena on Swamp Road.  Once again, the highly anticipated event drew a crowd of potential buyers, sellers, trainers and owners from across the Northeast. MSC’s sale is the only one of its kind in New York State held on a college campus. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—It was the perfect setting—festive flowers, succulent fare—even a harvest moon.  Hundreds gathered at Morrisville State College’s inaugural Harvest Dinner, “Food for Thought,” held at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, in Cazenovia, to recognize the achievements and contributions of six community members who share the college’s values and mission. Honored during the event were:  Morrisville Lifetime Achievement Award:

MORRISVILLE, NY—Reunions, a 5k run, walk, and a carnival are some of the featured events during Mustang Weekend at Morrisville State College Sept. 30-Oct. 2.  Activities begin Friday night, Sept. 30, with a 50-year reunion dinner for the class of 1966 and a men’s alumni lacrosse game at 8 p.m.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College has made the grade again. The college has moved up 12 spots from last year to No. 21 among the Best Regional Colleges in the North in the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2017 issue, a publication renowned for its higher education rankings. Morrisville State College remains at No. 12 in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2017 Best Colleges rankings. 

MORRISVILLE, NY— Morrisville State College will hold its annual Fall Standardbred Yearling Sale Saturday, Sept. 17 at noon at the college’s Nancy Sears Stowell Arena on Swamp Road. The sale preview day is Friday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The highly anticipated event draws a crowd of potential buyers, sellers, trainers and owners from across the Northeast. MSC’s sale is the only one of its kind in New York State held on a college campus. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College will host “Serving: Standing Down,” an innovative reading discussion program designed for military veterans to reflect on the transition from active duty to civilian life.

MORRISVILLE, NY – The Copper Turret Restaurant has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence.  Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. 

MORRISVILLE, NY— Morrisville State College showcased its business savvy, taking home several accolades from the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference held recently in Atlanta, Ga. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College will have a strong presence again this year at the New York State Fair, featuring a car, horses, chair massages, renewable energy—even ice cream. The fair runs Aug. 25-Sept. 5.  Fairgoers can learn about horses and horsepower inside the MSC building, located near Gate 4 by the Coca-Cola Coliseum and the Iroquois Indian Village. Horses from various equine programs will be housed in the building throughout the duration of the fair. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Morrisville State College will welcome a new class of freshmen, transfer and returning students during Welcome Weekend Aug. 25-28. Classes begin Aug. 29 at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Robert Blanchet, of Cazenovia, is Morrisville State College’s new dean of admissions. Blanchet is responsible for all aspects of the college’s enrollment program including recruitment, admissions, financial aid and matriculation activities. Some of his initial objectives are to develop and implement recruitment and marketing strategies to meet enrollment targets, and to provide effective data analysis to support marketing and enrollment decisions.

MORRISVILLE, NY—Barry Spriggs, of DeRuyter, has been named provost of Morrisville State College. In his new position, Spriggs will take on all aspects of Morrisville’s academic and budgetary affairs, and set academic priorities. He will also supervise athletics and student services.  Spriggs has more than 29 years of experience in higher education and has worked at five universities.