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Black Student Union members gather in an early photo. The student organization, founded in 1968, has thrived at SUNY Oswego for five decades.
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Black Student Union at SUNY Oswego To Celebrate ‘Remarkable’ 50 Years

February 5, 2018 Contributor

As a centerpiece of Black History Month activities, the 50th anniversary observance of one of SUNY Oswego’s most enduring and active student organizations, the Black Student Union, will celebrate an illustrious history of generations of student leaders raising awareness of issues, doing community service projects, arranging campus appearances by such global luminaries as Muhammad Ali and much more. “We really wanted to make the BSU annual dinner and variety show special so alumni would come back,” said Keonna Wren, the Black Student Union’s current president.

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Kestner Retires After Distinguished Career

February 5, 2018 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Human Services Committee presented Donna Kestner with a certificate of appreciation on her retirement after 19 years of service. Kestner is the director of the Oswego County Veterans’ Services Office. In July 2015, the State Commander of the American Legion named her Veterans Service Officer of the Year at the group’s annual convention.

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Thom Benedetto and his faithful Labrador retriever K9, Philip, have been actively training toward certification as a Search and Rescue team.
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Benedetto Advances in K-9 Search and Rescue Training

February 5, 2018 Contributor

Thom Benedetto and his faithful Labrador retriever K9, Philip, have been actively training toward certification as a search and rescue team. They have attended numerous local, state and regional training programs, including a four-day national training conference in North Carolina, and most recently a two-day Human Remains Detection seminar in Pennsylvania under the direction of Matt Zarrella and Scott Carlsten, master trainers for the International Police Work Dog Association in search and rescue.

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In a concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, in St. Mary of the Resurrection Catholic Church, classical ensemble New York Polyphony -- often performing High Renaissance sacred music as well as contemporary compositions that explore the boundaries between ancient and modern music -- will perform as part of SUNY Oswego's Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.
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Acclaimed Vocalists New York Polyphony To Blend Ancient, Modern In Concert

February 5, 2018 Contributor

Twice Grammy-nominated in classical music categories and hailed for “superb musicianship and vocal allure,” chamber ensemble New York Polyphony will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church as part of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.

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