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Two space-age, state-of-the-art manufacturing laboratories and a new classroom opened Aug. 27 to SUNY Oswego technology students for fall classes in a $5.8 million addition to Wilber Hall.

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County.

SUNY Oswego will formally launch the Institute for Global Engagement this fall, though the organization already has been active in a world of ways promoting international awareness among students, faculty, staff and community.

State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced her “Women of Distinction” exhibit is now on display at the Central Square Library, located at 637 S. Main St. in Central Square. The display is available for viewing during regular library hours.

The 2012-13 school year has arrived and five new teachers were  in place at the Oswego High School.

As part of the Child Advocacy Center’s (CAC) 9th Annual Blue Ribbon Ride Against Child Abuse, community members are invited to attend the post-ride picnic.  Scheduled for Sept. 8, the Blue Ribbon Ride picnic will be held at Wheel-A-Way Motorsports, Route 57 in Fulton.

The grant will enable the college to increase support services — especially in math and chemistry — and research opportunities for all science, technology, engineering and math majors, with a particular eye to helping younger students avoid academic disqualification, switches to non-STEM majors and other departures from science and math disciplines.

There will be a half dozen new faces at the Oswego Middle School complex this year.
Recently, Superintendent of Schools Bill Crist (left) welcomed the teachers as they participated in professional development and orientation at the Education Center.