Secretary of the Army John McHugh will not attend SUNY Oswego’s 149th Commencement on Saturday, May 15, to receive an honorary degree. He informed college President Deborah F. Stanley of his decision Monday.
Referencing objections by some members of the campus community to his appearance, he explained, “it is clear my presence at the ceremony might well have a disruptive effect.”
A new boxing club in the Port City teaches youngsters the basics of the sport – but also stresses the importance of a good education. Focusing on leadership and responsibility, the organizer hopes to curb some of the city’s troubles with youth.
The Oswego High School prom is Saturday night. However, this morning (May 7), juniors and seniors gathered to view a macabre demonstration of what could go wrong if alcohol and driving become part of the night.
On Saturday at 1:15 p.m., Harold Youmans will present a program on the 1814 British raid on Oswego at Fort Ontario State Historic Site. Youmans will use primary sources and present some new information and insights on the battle; he will discuss the strategies, available forces, execution, and results of the British efforts.
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