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As a New York Sea Grant Community Engaged Fellow, SUNY Oswego student Aileigh Ray spent her summer working at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego, where she created her own exhibit on Lake Ontario recreation and tourism

Sea Grant seeks undergraduates for Summer Science Fellowship Program

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New York Sea Grant (NYSG) is looking for undergraduates to take part in the Community Engaged Fellowship (CEI), a nationwide program that provides unique opportunities to work with scientists, community groups and government agencies.
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SUNY Oswego's Triandiflou Institute for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Transformative Practice proudly announced the appointment of Celinet Duran Jimenez as its newest Faculty Fellow.

Institute names Celinet Duran Jimenez as newest Faculty Fellow

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SUNY Oswego's Triandiflou Institute for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Transformative Practice proudly announced the appointment of Celinet Duran Jimenez as its newest Faculty Fellow.
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Kimberly Cicero ’25 returned to school as a single mother to pursue her passion for criminal justice, finding renewed confidence and purpose through SUNY Oswego’s flexible online program and supportive advising. Her journey demonstrates that with determination and the right support, it’s never too late to redefine your future and chase big dreams.

From self-doubt to strength: How one mother found her path at SUNY Oswego

The SUNY Oswego Department of Criminal Justice will present "Power, Policy and Progress: Criminal Justice in Conversation with Chesa Boudin" at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, in 129 Hewitt Union.

‘Power, Policy and Progress’ conversation slated Oct. 6

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The SUNY Oswego Department of Criminal Justice will present "Power, Policy and Progress: Criminal Justice in Conversation with Chesa Boudin" at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, in 129 Hewitt Hall.
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Matthew H. McLeskey, an assistant professor of criminal justice, was selected for a two-week summer project funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), focusing on the importance of regional storytelling in fostering a sense of place.

Faculty member named editor of journal’s contemporary social problems section

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The American Sociological Association’s Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology (TRAILS) has named Matthew McLeskey, assistant professor of criminal justice at SUNY Oswego, as the editor of the contemporary social problems section.
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Matthew H. McLeskey, an assistant professor of criminal justice, was selected for a two-week summer project funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), focusing on the importance of regional storytelling in fostering a sense of place.

Faculty member Matthew McLeskey selected for NEH institute on Rust Belt

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Matthew H. McLeskey, an assistant professor of criminal justice, was selected for a two-week summer project funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), focusing on the importance of regional storytelling in fostering a sense of place.
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Damien Nguyen receives congratulations for his EOP award

Oswego student earns statewide EOP honor

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Damien Nguyen, a senior double majoring in human development and criminal justice, recently earned the statewide Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for outstanding student excellence. This award recognizes Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students who overcome obstacles to go above and...
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ongtime journalist Mark Follman is the national affairs editor for Mother Jones and the author of Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America (HarperCollins)

Journalist, author to discuss efforts to stop mass shootings

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Journalist and author Mark Follman will discuss ongoing efforts against mass shootings when he visits SUNY Oswego for a talk at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Marano Campus Center auditorium (room 132).
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SUNY Oswego criminal justice major Gabrielle Roubanian (at left) had an outstanding opportunity to present research to an international conference at Lisbon, Portugal, in cooperation with faculty member and mentor Marthinus Koen (center)

Criminal justice student presents at conference in Portugal

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Over the summer, SUNY Oswego criminal justice major Gabrielle Roubanian had an outstanding opportunity to present research to an international conference at Lisbon, Portugal.
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Faculty member looks to provide reason, research in wake of school shooting debates

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In the wake of the tragic deaths in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and other recent mass shootings, Jaclyn Schildkraut of the criminal justice faculty has provided her expertise to international, national and regional media outlets, bringing reason and...
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Kyaw Klay Jr., the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence, with nominator Joey Tse

Resilience, excellence earn senior criminal justice major SUNY-wide award

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For SUNY Oswego senior criminal justice major Kyaw Klay Jr., the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence recognizes a road of overcoming obstacles, current excellence and transformative plans for the future.
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Yadira “Yadi” Aranda Burgos and Helena Buttons were selected to receive the Oswego Alumni Association's 2022 Outstanding Senior Awards.

Two earn Outstanding Senior Award for campus contributions

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Yadira “Yadi” Aranda Burgos and Helena Buttons were selected to receive the Oswego Alumni Association's 2022 Outstanding Senior Awards.
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Awa Dembele, a double major in public justice and sociology and a Diversity Study Abroad Mentor, shown during her time studying in the Czech Republic

Video podcast joins efforts to support return of studying abroad

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As more international experiences become available, SUNY Oswego’s Office of International Education and Programs focuses on encouraging abroad experiences for all students who want them, exemplified by December 2021 graduate Awa Dembele’s “Being Abroad” podcast.
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Jaclyn Schildkraut named interim director of Rockefeller Institute Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium

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This week, the Rockefeller Institute of Government announced the appointment of SUNY Oswego Associate Professor Dr. Jaclyn Schildkraut as new interim executive director of the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium. Schildkraut will lead the consortium and its more than 50...
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Screenshot of map of locations of human trafficking situations in the U.S. from the 2019 Polaris Project Data Report indicating reports of human trafficking throughout upstate New York and the United States.

Criminal justice course takes lessons into the real world

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When assigned an action project for CRJ300 this semester, senior criminal justice major Nicolle Aponte knew just where to teach the material -- the classroom she teaches in every day.
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George Brauchler was district attorney prosecuting Aurora, Colorado, mass shooting

‘Anatomy of a Mass Shooting Prosecution’ presentation set for Oct. 11

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George Brauchler, the former district attorney for Colorado's 18th Judicial District, will draw from experience in presenting “Anatomy of a Mass Shooting Prosecution” at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, in the Marano Campus Center auditorium (room 132), as part of...
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Penfield Library employees applaud Awa Dembele for winning outstanding student award

Student research assistant wins library award

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Awa Dembele, a Peer Reference Assistant at Penfield Library, has been selected to receive SUNY Oswego’s 2021 Northern New York Library Network Outstanding Student Employee award.
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Activist, filmmaker and speaker Bree Newsome

Speaker to bring message about racial equity, heroism to Oswego

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Bree Newsome will bring an impassioned message about racial equality and how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference when she provides a virtual talk for the SUNY Oswego campus community at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25.
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A memorial in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida

Oswego faculty member co-launches criminology journal

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When SUNY Oswego faculty member Jaclyn Schildkraut and colleague Sarah Daly of Saint Vincent College saw existing publications not providing enough articles on an important topic, they decided to start their own journal
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Jayvana Perez, a junior dual major in communication and social interaction and in criminal justice, talks about being president of the Latino Student Union, helping organize the ALANA Conference and a special 2019 project in Puerto Rico.

Jayvana Perez

Jayvana Perez and Yadi Aranda Burgos won the Eugenio Hostos Scholarship

Two students win Eugenio Maria de Hostos Scholarships

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The Latino Student Union is proud to announce that Jayvana Perez and Yadi Aranda Burgos are this year's recipients for the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Scholarship.
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A table full of cards for those impacted by mass shootings

Faculty member again collecting cards for mass shooting victims, families

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Jaclyn Schildkraut, an associate professor of criminal justice at SUNY Oswego who specializes on the topic of mass shootings, is again collecting holiday cards in support of families impacted by these tragedies.
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Cover of web magazine with text including schools remain among the safest places to be, how is this possible: what role does the media play in making us believe otherwise

‘Choose your own adventure’ for class leads to creative research projects

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The shift from face-to-face to virtual learning in the spring semester often forced faculty members to adapt and get creative with their students’ big projects.
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Political science class with holiday cards

Faculty member again coordinates holiday card drive for kids impacted by mass shootings

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SUNY Oswego criminal justice faculty member Jaclyn Schildkraut is once again coordinating an effort to send thousands of holiday cards to children impacted by mass shootings.
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Marlon Peterson advocates for justice and ways to prevent violence

Advocate to discuss ‘What Does Justice Look Like?’ on Sept. 18

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Marlon Peterson will discuss a way forward to combat violence and promote justice during his talk titled “What Does Justice Look Like?” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom at SUNY Oswego.
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Elisa Descartes (right), founder of Minorities Meet

Minorities Meet conference: Student project to offer career advice, networking

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lisa Descartes, a SUNY Oswego senior public justice major, last summer thought about the need for faculty and alumni connections among students of color seeking to move on to graduate school or careers -- daunting frontiers for any student near...
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Award-winning Lt. Brian Murphy, who responded to a 2012 mass shooting, will relay his experiences

Award-winning retired officer to recount responding to mass shooting

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Award-winning Lt. Brian Murphy, who responded to a 2012 mass shooting, will relay his experiences in “What You Do Every Day: A Conversation on Safety and Preparedness” on March 11 at SUNY Oswego.
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Jackie Schildkraut with book on 20th anniversary of Columbine, with quote from healing wall on screen behind her

Professor’s book looks at legacy of Columbine shooting, 20 years later

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For her latest book, which looks at the legacy of the Columbine school shootings two decades later, SUNY Oswego criminal justice faculty member Jackie Schildkraut said the foundation comes from a quote in the Wall of Healing at the Columbine...
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Criminal justice faculty member listening to student presentations

Modernized criminal justice major debuts

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SUNY Oswego has begun transitioning its public justice major to criminal justice, a move that modernizes the program, boosts its rigor in alignment with national standards and makes its name more recognizable to graduate schools and employers.
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Stack of holiday cards

Faculty member coordinates holiday card drive for kids impacted by mass shootings

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SUNY Oswego criminal justice faculty member Jaclyn Schildkraut coordinated an effort that sent more than 9,000 holiday cards to children impacted by mass shootings.
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Jaclyn Schildkraut with mass shootings resource book

Faculty member Jaclyn Schildkraut publishes resource book on mass shootings

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SUNY Oswego public justice faculty member Jaclyn Schildkraut, a national expert on mass shootings, recently published a reference book that she hopes will prove helpful for anybody researching the topic.
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John-Michael Keyes, founder of the I Love U Guys foundation and the Standard Response Protocol

Spring School Safety Symposium to discuss preparedness

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SUNY Oswego's Spring School Safety Symposium on Wednesday, March 28, will feature John-Michael Keyes, founder of the "I Love U Guys" foundation and the Standard Response Protocol, to discuss the question, "How do we keep our students, faculty and staff...
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Stack of holiday cards

'Avalanche of support' as faculty member collects cards for children of Las Vegas shooting victims

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What started as a modest way to help young people impacted by tragedy has continued to grow into a kind of holiday miracle.
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Michele Gay, who founded the non-profit Safe and Sound: Securing Our Schools, shown speaking on campus

Cutler Fund boosted to $1 million to expand student opportunities

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Donations by 1974 SUNY Oswego alumnus David Cutler have brought a fund to support the college's public justice program and student experiences to $1 million.
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Kristina Anderson speaking

'Lessons from Tragedy' to discuss school safety, preparedness

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"Lessons from Tragedy: A Conversation on School Safety and Preparedness" will feature the retired principal of Columbine High School and a survivor of the Virginia Tech shooting who then created a national support foundation, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1,...
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Sheldon Hall facade

College honors 2 with academic advisement awards

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SUNY Oswego faculty members Diane Brand of the public justice department and Christopher LaLonde of the English and creative writing department will receive the 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Advisement. The honorees will be recognized at the college’s...
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Professor co-authors book exploring myths, realities of mass shootings

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Through years of research and consolidating lessons learned from rampages in schools, movie theaters and malls, Jaclyn Schildkraut of SUNY Oswego’s public justice faculty has co-authored a book that probes myths and hysteria provoked by mass shootings.
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