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Do you love country music and have been waiting to see some of the biggest artists live? If so, then now is your chance, at the NY Country Jam 2012. The Country Jam will take place on July 13 from 2 to 11 p.m. and July 14 from noon to 11 p.m. on the home field of the Madison-Bouckville Antique Festival, located on Route 20 in Bouckville. There will be an impressive lineup of today’s top country music artists, followed by firework displays after the last performances.

Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) will be offering a two day hands-on workshop, Renewable Energy Beyond the Classroom, designed for K-12 teachers. The workshop, which will explore renewable energy and assembling real systems, will be held on July 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Shannon and Galbreath Halls. Sessions include: Solar Overview and Solar Thermal Installation, Biodiesel, Microhydro Installation and Wood Gasification.

Want to find a renewable energy system that is more reasonable for the location you live in? Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is offering a work shop that will focus specifically on just that.

The School of Science and Technology at Morrisville State College awarded the following scholarships to students, graduates. The School of Science and Technology Award, based on academic excellence and campus involvement, was presented to Amber Jones, of Rome, Joshua Young of Sherburne and Daniel Cleveland, of Sherburne.

Race your way to the finish line at the Morrisville State College Children's Center's fourth annual 5k race for ChildRUN Saturday, July 14. Also, a Fun Run that consists of one mile will be available for younger children along with their family and friends.

Morrisville State College liberal arts students were honored for their achievements during the 12th annual Liberal Arts Tea. The event is part of the college's annual celebration of academic excellence. The Liberal Arts Theater Participant-of-the-Year Award, given to a student who excels in theater productions on campus or assisting with productions, was presented to Billie Gadway, of Tupper Lake, N.Y., a human performance and health promotion student.

Morrisville State College will host more than 1,100 high school junior boys and staff at this year's Boys State government camp, sponsored by the American Legion, June 24 to 29. Classified as a Leadership Action Program, Boys State accepts young men with outstanding qualifications in leadership, character, service and citizenship who reflect on the image of the youth of America.

A sea of green decorated the Morrisville State College recreation center during the college's 101st commencement exercises held today. Graduates donned green caps and gowns and celebrated alongside family and friends amid a stage adorned with a lavish display of flowers, grown by students in the college's horticulture program and arranged by graduating seniors from the program.

Three Morrisville State College faculty/staff members were recently honored by the State University of New York and SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. Receiving the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching is: Dr. Anne Schaper Englot, of Fayetteville

Considering attending Morrisville State College? Let one more visit help you decide. The college will host a Summer Showcase on June 2 packed with everything there is to know about and see at the college.

Not a day goes by that Morrisville State College equine student Katrina McAllister doesn't think about her best friend, Laura Janson. She remembers most her driving spirit and how much she loved animals. The promising Morrisville State College student, who naturally connected with everyone, was a role model to McAllister who was four years younger and boarded her horse at the Janson home in North Chittenango.

May 19 will be one of the brightest days in Samantha Wackford's life. The 27-year-old Guyana native will cross the stage with fellow Morrisville State College classmates and receive her diploma during the college's commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. in the recreation center. She will receive an associate degree in human services from the college's Norwich campus. Wackford views graduation like every other journey in her life—with bold optimism.

Two Morrisville State College faculty/staff members have been recognized by their colleagues for their years of distinguished service. Receiving the Morrisville State College Distinguished Faculty Award is Patricia Elko, of Clinton, formerly of Syracuse. 

The best and brightest eleventh- and twelfth-grade student automotive technicians from across the state will race against the clock to correctly identify and fix vehicles that have been “bugged” on purpose. When it is all said and done, one team will drive away the winner of the FORD/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition being held at Morrisville State College on May 15.

Two Morrisville State College students were recently recognized for their volunteer efforts. Receiving the Rays of Light Servant Leadership Award was Thomas Longland, of Dunnville, Ontario, a human performance and health promotion bachelor degree program major. Longland also has an associate degree in sports, nutrition and fitness management from Morrisville State College.

Once a day, Pretty Lopin Machine, “Purdie,” gets a 20-minute workout in the large underwater treadmill in Morrisville State College's equine rehabilitation facility. As she walks in a relaxed motion against the resistance of the water, her ears perk in the direction of students coaching her with words of encouragement. “Good girl. You're doing a great job,” said equine student, Cassie Clark, of Rochester, N.Y.

Morrisville State College will host Ag Day on April 19. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most events will be held in the academic quad (in front of Marshall Hall). Participants can learn more about agriculture, pet a calf, guess the weight of a horse, walk through a hay maze, take a hay ride around campus, and sample Morrisville State College's homemade ice cream during the annual event.

Morrisville State College students Thomas Longland, of Dunnville, Ontario, and Adam Houck, of Vernon Center, were recently honored with 2012 SUNY-wide Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence. The prestigious award is based on outstanding academic achievement and service and leadership on campus and in the community.

The relationships between society, technology and transportation will be the focus of Morrisville State College's sixth annual Science Technology and Society Symposium, “Alternative Futures: Transportation,” taking place Thursday, April 19.

A team of Morrisville State College students brought home a third-place finish from the 11th Annual North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) held recently in Roanoke, Va. The NAIDC is a two-day competition that enables students to apply theory and learning in a real-world situation. It also facilitates an exchange of ideas among students and dairy producers to help maintain and develop the industry.

The founder of Greek yogurt giant, Chobani, will address Morrisville State College students during the college’s 101st commencement ceremony May 19. Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and president of Chobani, Inc., the parent company for the Chobani brand, will give the keynote address during the ceremony which will take place at 1 p.m. in the Recreation Center.

Morrisville State College is hosting a lecture by renowned Canadian architect, Douglas Cardinal, on April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre of the James W. Stewart Center for Student Activities (STUAC). In 1993, Cardinal was awarded the commission for the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., which resulted in an outstanding design.

When Karl Driesel was turned down for a bank loan to help start up his own custom woodworking business, he refused to close the door on his idea. The aspiring entrepreneur hit the streets and wouldn't stop applying for loans, despite the number of times he was denied.

Five young, local entrepreneurs will share their business success stories during Morrisville State College's Entrepreneur's Jam March 22. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 1 p.m. in the Little Theatre of the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities (STUAC). Speaking are:

For the second year, Morrisville State College has received national recognition for its commitment to community service. The college was among colleges and universities recently named by President Barack Obama to the 2012 Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its campus/community partnership.