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John and Sally Sodemann Sroka, successful 1966 SUNY Oswego graduates, pose with 2018 graduate Trevor Wilcox, recipient of the scholarship the Srokas established for a student with financial need who wishes to pursue a career in teaching. The couple also reached out to the college and its marketing faculty and students to explore ways to better recruit younger generations to become volunteer firefighters, a cause to which the Srokas are very devoted.
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SUNY Oswego Marketing Students Helping NYS Firefighters Recruit Younger Volunteers

June 28, 2018 Contributor
As president of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, 1966 SUNY Oswego graduate John Sroka understands firsthand how important volunteer firefighters are to the safety of New York State. Of the state’s 1,665 registered fire departments, more than 90 percent rely solely on volunteers, so he turned to his alma mater to address falling numbers of recruits.

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Freshman Harley Wakeman works on a classical civilization quest assignment in Eileen Murray’s blended learning classroom.
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Mexico To Offer 1:1 Laptop Program For Students

June 28, 2018 Submitted article
The Mexico Academy and Central School District is embarking on a 1:1 student laptop program to help its students increase their digital literacy and core competencies. MACS Director of Technology Steven Roux said the district will roll out laptops for students in grades two through 12 at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year.

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