Dennis Pullen shows Palermo kindergarteners how he has learned to paint, following an accident when he was young that changed his life.
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Palermo Elementary Guest Teaches Perseverance Through Painting

Palermo Elementary students learned a valuable lesson from guest presenter Dennis Pullen: we all can be different and the same. Noticeable differences with Pullen and the students in grades kindergarten through four included his wheelchair, breathing device and lack of mobility. But, similarities far outweighed those three.

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SUNY Oswego Names Rodmon King Chief Diversity, Inclusion Officer

SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley has announced the appointment of Dr. Rodmon King as the college’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, effective July 2. In this position, King will be responsible for implementing the college’s strategic diversity and inclusion goals, while leading the cultivation, enhancement and promotion of an environment of equity and inclusion for all at SUNY Oswego.

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OCO honored Services to Aid Families coordinator of Community Response Stacie France with the prestigious Amelia Whelahan Leadership Award during the agency’s annual meeting held recently at The American Foundry. From left are: OCO Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier, Director of Crisis & Development Services Cristy King, Stacie France, and OCO Board President Holly Carpenter.
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Stacie France Receives OCO’s Whelahan Award

Oswego County Opportunities Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier announced that Services to Aid Families Community Response Coordinator Stacie France is the recipient of the agency’s prestigious Amelia Whelahan Leadership Award. Presented annually and selected by the board of directors, OCO’s Amelia Whelahan Leadership Award recognizes a staff member who has made outstanding contributions to OCO and the Human Services profession.

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