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Morrisville State College's Norwich campus will host a public speaking program by alumnus and well-known powerful speaker, Fred Ashforth, on Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in Roger Follett Hall.

David Rogers has been named vice president for academic affairs at Morrisville State College. Rogers, of Nelson, N.Y., has served as dean of the college's School of Business since June 1999. During that time, he has been instrumental in providing leadership for curriculum and program development and has provided strong guidance for the department.

Lucy and Michael Kessler's maroon Chrysler PT Cruiser is much more to them than a set of wheels. It represents the effort and work of many hearts and hands. The Kessler's are one of 75 working families who have received a vehicle through the Keys to Work program, a partnership with Morrisville State College, Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Madison County, and Alliance Bank.

Morrisville State College Professor Dr. Emad Rahim was recently recognized for his entrepreneurial endeavors. Rahim, of Syracuse, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and small business management, received a 2010 Entrepreneurship Teaching Excellence Award from the Experiential Classroom XI Program and has also been named a 2011 Beyster Institute Scholar Fellow.

Mark Ashton has seen and performed his share of car repairs as an automotive instructor at Morrisville State College and through his work in the auto industry. But none have had the profound impact as what he has been a part of through the Keys to Work Initiative with Madison County Community Action Partnership (CAP).

Enrico D'Alessandro, University Police chief at Morrisville State College, is the recipient of the 2010 Oneida County Arson Task Force Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to D'Alessandro, of Frankfort, N.Y., during the organization's annual fall arson seminar which gathered insurance personnel, fire and police investigators from around the area.

Whether you're a maple syrup lover or a chocolate or coffee connoisseur, Nelson Farms Country Store has the holiday fix or gift idea for that person who has everything. Again this year, the store, which is the retail arm of Nelson Farms, Morrisville State College's small-scale food processing plant, is tailoring gift baskets filled with savory delights to tempt any palate.

Morrisville State College President Raymond Cross announced today that he will resign in February 2011, after 13 years as head of the college, to become chancellor of University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin Extension. In an e-mail letter to the college community, Cross wrote poignantly about his memories, the people and his time at Morrisville.

Eleven Morrisville State College students were among those who participated in the Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge held recently in Batavia, N.Y. The Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge is an innovative three-day event, designed by a team of industry and university professionals, to promote the future of the dairy industry.

The Norwich campus of Morrisville State College will hold its Annual Open House on Dec. 1, from 5-7 p.m. in Roger Follett Hall. The festive, holiday event will feature hors d'oeuvres from area eateries and musical entertainment from the Norwich High School Jazz Band.

Morrisville State College students are among volunteers who will gain a sense of what it feels like to be homeless when they sleep out overnight in handmade shelters.

From pink taffeta trimmed in sequins, to sleek beaded, ruffled, plain, long, or short—a collection of dresses and gowns are looking for dates for upcoming holiday and winter school dances. More than 200 dresses, stocked at Cinderella's Closet with the help of Morrisville State College faculty, staff and students, hope to dazzle their way to area teens in time for holiday frolics and festivities.

Ricky DeMers pulled out a pair of gloves, grabbed a small brush and proceeded to lift fingerprints off of a mirror. Nearby, Justin DeLaMothe was photographing scattered evidence—an ax, littered coins, glass, and multiple contusions on a female victim's arm. The mock park crime scene was just one created in assistant professor Clare Armstrong-Seward's Introduction to Criminal Justice class to provide students with a learning experience in collecting evidence.

Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) will hold a workshop on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at four different locations from Nov. 6 to 17. The first workshop will be held on Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), with video conferencing taking place at the Rochester and Buffalo EOC locations.

Morrisville State College will host “Field to Fork in Central New York,” a public educational event on food systems and how they impact our health. The event, Nov.- 11-16, includes presentations, a writing contest, meals made with local foods, a panel discussion and a film viewing. The event is free with the exception of the Mustang Alley local cuisine meal, which costs $4.75 plus tax, and is open to the public.

A Learn and Serve initiative is giving Morrisville State College Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) students an education outside of the classroom.

Morrisville State College is hosting the New York Nut Growers Association (NYNGA) fall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 23. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the John W. Stewart Activities Center (STUAC), and includes presentations, student posters, a chestnut roast, and tree planting. The cost to attend is $18 and includes breakfast, lunch and handout materials. Morrisville State College students may attend all presentations at no charge.

A popular exhibit featuring the work of the famed “Magic of Macabre,” Lee Brown Coye, is on display at the Donald G. Butcher Library at Morrisville State College through Nov. 5. In addition to the display, a reception honoring the work of Coye, who died in 1981, will be held in the library on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. The display and reception are free and open to the public.

Morrisville State College held its twenty-first annual standardbred sale, taking in approximately $1.6 million. A total of 186 yearlings were sold for an average of $8,563, including 19 yearlings consigned by the Morrisville State College Equine Institute.

Morrisville State College will host prospective students and their families during Saturday open house events Oct. 23 and Nov. 13. The college will offer a variety of activities designed to introduce students to Morrisville State College and assist them with their college search process.

Gain tips on how to conserve energy and save money, and learn about renewable energy technology during two open houses at Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC). Open houses will be held Oct. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Nov. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center located in Shannon Hall, room 104B.

Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is hosting two workshops on solar photovoltaic systems. Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Engineers and Architects will be held on Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Topics include the basic design and specification of PV systems, choosing PV modules and inverters, the basics of series string sizing, dealing with wind and weight loading issues, mounting, cost considerations and practical implementation.

Julian “BJ” Lovett is back on the Morrisville State College Mustang football roster. This time, he's on the other side of the gridiron, trading his pads and jersey for a whistle. The former Mustang NJCAA All-American wide receiver, who went on to a professional career as a player in the National Football League (NFL), has returned to his alma mater to coach the wide receivers.

The Morrisville College Equine Institute will hold its twenty-first annual Fall Yearling Sale Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at the college's Nancy Sears Stowell Arena on Swamp Road. More than 1,000 people from all over the Northeastern United States, Florida and Canada are expected to attend the sale, which is the largest of its kind in New York state. A total of 207 yearlings are up for sale.

When Liam DiCosimo and Tim Paige's hardcore rock and roll band broke up, they weren't ready to call it quits. They kept playing and writing new songs, this time focusing on a pop-punk sound like what they listened to and loved when they were kids, only with an added rock edge. The musical mix led to great things for DiCosimo, Paige and the listening world.