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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.

Morrisville State College students are reaching out to raise awareness about hunger and homelessness. Some will gain a sense of what it feels like to be homeless when they sleep out overnight in handmade shelters while others will spearhead a campus-wide brigade to collect items for the needy.

The 2011 Morrisville State College Dairy judging team completed another successful year, placing in several competitions. Members of the judging team were: Tyler Clark, of Cambridge; Mike Laspada, of Clymer; Patrick Sweatman, of Sherman, all animal science—dairy associate degree majors; and Courtney Furst, of Moravia, a dairy management, bachelor degree major. All are active participants in the college's Dairy Club.

Morrisville State College's Office of Workforce and Development is offering a free Building Analyst course at the Morrisville campus. The five-day course will be offered Nov. 7-11 and again Jan. 9-13, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tables brimming with vibrant-colored bouquets, boutonnieres and floral-crafted pumpkins filled a production room in Morrisville State College's horticulture complex—the work of horticulture students diligently transforming stems of miniature Calla Lilies, roses and other blooms into stunning showpieces.

Morrisville State College's Office of Workforce and Development is offering a free course in Basic Air Sealing and Insulation (BASI), Oct. 21 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Morrisville campus. The one-day overview of BASI will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of Building Science and Building Performance, in addition to the “systems approach” and techniques for air sealing and insulation.

LEED® green training is among the free community education courses being offered through Morrisville State College's Office of Workforce and Development. The three-day course, LEED® Green Associate, will be held Oct. 3-5, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Morrisville campus. The same course will be offered again April 16-18, 2012.

The Morrisville College Equine Institute will hold its twenty-second annual Fall Yearling Sale Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. at the college's Nancy Sears Stowell Arena on Swamp Road. The preview day for the sale, the largest of its kind in New York state, is Sept. 24.

There won't be any textbooks in Morrisville State College Professor Roberta Sloan's Systems Analysis class this semester. They've been replaced with a lightweight computer tablet that's putting learning within students' touch. The new Apple iPad2 tablet device is enabling them to access eTextbooks—a savvy new way to view text and other educational resources electronically without the bulk or cost of a textbook.

The Morrisville State College Baccalaureate Nursing Program will host a site review for initial accreditation of its RN to BS nursing program. The public is invited to meet the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) visit team and share their comments about the program in person at a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 2-2:30 p.m. in room 130 Charlton Hall, on the Morrisville campus.

Morrisville State College professor Dr. Christopher Scalzo took his vast entrepreneurial expertise overseas this summer to help several companies in Kenya and Lebanon. The associate professor of business and entrepreneurship first traveled to Kenya, East Africa, for three weeks to continue his efforts in helping a soy and maize producing company enhance its operations.

It's been an entertaining summer for Cletus, Chief, Jay, Tarzan, Mac and Cap. The alluring athletes of Morrisville State College's six-horse Belgian hitch have been traveling throughout the nation performing in competitions and exhibitions, dazzling crowds and earning their share of kudos along the way.

The following School of Business students/graduates were awarded scholarships at Morrisville State College. The Bert Hundredmark Memorial Scholarship was awarded to gaming and casino management students, Boyce Neff, of Dryden and Rebecca Barlow, of Groton. The Bill Jones Scholarship was awarded to Elise Rinehart, of Ellington, a resort and recreation service management: technology management bachelor degree student.

Morrisville State College won three Judges' Citation awards from the SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence program for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Morrisville State College will be hosting more than 1,100 high school junior boys and staff at this year's Boys State government camp, sponsored by the American Legion, June 26 to July 1. 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.

Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is hosting a five-day workshop on the Fundamentals of Wind Systems and Wind Site Assessor Training, July 18-22, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the RETC, Room 104B in Shannon Hall.

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 Tiffany Sullivan, of Sidney, Olivia Kasprzyk, of Oriskany, Christopher Wisdom, of Brooklyn, and Nicole Geier, of Mayfield.

Put on your running shoes and join the Children's Center at Morrisville State College for its third annual 5k race for ChildRUN Saturday, July 16. The event will also include a 1 mile fun run for children and their family and friends.

Morrisville State College is partnering with local agencies to present a career and job expo at the Howard Johnson Hotel on Route 12 in Norwich, June 8. During the expo, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., job seekers can meet with local employers about part-time and full-time positions, summer jobs and internships.