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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.  

Morrisville State College will host prospective students and their families during an open house on Saturday, April 14. The college will offer a variety of activities designed to introduce students to Morrisville State College and assist them with their college search process.

After nearly a decade of planning and fundraising, the Morrisville State College Equine Rehabilitation Center (MSCERC) recently welcomed its first horses. A public open house is scheduled for April 28, from noon to 3 p.m., at the modern facility which offers equipment and rehabilitation techniques to keep healthy horses conditioned and to help injured equine athletes recover, post-injury or post-surgery.

Morrisville State College's Office of Workforce and Development will host a job expo, A Pathway to Success, in the Hamilton Hall gym on March 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. During the expo, representatives from various companies will be available to answer questions about their organizations, hiring practices, and potential part- and full-time positions and internships they have available. The event is free and open to the public.

Jean Boland, vice president for administrative services and information technology at Morrisville State College, has been named to the AT&T College & University Advisory Council.

The Morrisville State College Theatre Department and Student Government Organization (SGO) will present the musical, Cole, in the Little Theatre of the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities (STUAC) on the Morrisville State College campus. Show times are: March 16, 17, and 22-24 at 8 p.m. A matinee performance will be held March 18 at 2 p.m.

Two Morrisville State College organizations are teaming up to help the VA Medical Center in Syracuse. The Morrisville State College Student Nurses Association (SNA) and the Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) are cosponsoring “Ice Skating for the Veterans Hospital” on March 3, from 1-2:30 p.m., at the Morrisville State College IcePlex.

You've heard about performance bars that give you energy and boost endurance. How about one that'll keep you warm too? Introducing the Thermal Bar—an edible performance energy product that enhances circulation to combat the cold. It's the mastermind of Cazenovia resident Bob Rose, an avid outdoorsman who came up with the idea to help him stay warm while enjoying his favorite activities.

Morrisville State College professor Sheila Marshman will give a presentation during the fifty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women being held at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York Feb. 27- March 9.

Jerry Dowling's new desk is better than anything he could buy in a store. Not just because it's sturdy, sleek, and one-of-a-kind, but because it's been crafted with tender loving care—his own. Dowling, of Oneida, helped design then built the desk in wood technology classes at Morrisville State College along with five other students in the college's wood products technology associate degree program.

Jelly's sidekick, peanut butter, is churning up some chatter. The popular sandwich staple is debuting six new flavors at the Nelson Farms Country Store. Just in time for the holidays, consumers can now feast their palates on Dashing Thru the Dough (cookie dough), Jungle Apeel (banana), I Want Smore (smore), I Think My Flax Are Sexy (flax-seed butter), The Dark Side of Things (dark chocolate), and I'm a Sap for Peanuts (all-natural maple).

The number nine glowing through the side of Justin Larmon's project drew towering attention to the neatly four-tiered, red and white shelter he built to the likeness of a wedding cake. The digit was a daunting reminder of the massive devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans that left thousands of people homeless, and a reference to actor and film producer Brad Pitt's “Make it Right Foundation” to help rebuild the hard-hit Lower 9th Ward.

Professional football hall of famer and Syracuse University superstar Floyd Little will give a presentation at Morrisville State College Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. in the STUAC theatre. His speech is free and open to the public.