SUNY Oneonta

Fashion research conducted by SUNY Oneonta senior Victoria Panyu has been accepted for presentation at the 2014 International Textiles & Apparel Association (ITAA) conference. Panyu, a fashion and textiles major/business communication minor from Staten Island, conducted research on online-only fashion retailers in collaboration with Dr. Hyejune Park, assistant professor of Fashion & Textiles.

50 SUNY Oneonta student athletes earned Academic Honors from the State University of New York Athletic Conference for their performance in the classroom during the spring semester. These student athletes were named to both the All-Academic Team and Commissioner's List.

74 SUNY Oneonta student athletes were named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for the spring 2014 semester. To be eligible, a student must be a varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 for the semester in which they competed. The following SUNY Oneonta students were named to the All-Academic Team for the spring 2014 semester:

The following students were named to the SUNY Oneonta Provost's List for the spring 2014 semester. Of the more than 5,800 undergraduates enrolled at the college, 143 qualified for the spring 2014 Provost's List by earning a perfect GPA while carrying a course load of at least 12 semester hours.

The following local residents are among the 904 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2014 semester. The college's commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17.

The following local residents are among the 1474 students who earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2014 semester at SUNY Oneonta. To qualify for the Dean's List, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 semester hours or more.

SUNY Oneonta recognized 29 outstanding seniors during an Academic Achievement Awards reception this spring. One student was chosen from each of the college's academic departments and programs to receive the 2014 Academic Achievement Awards. Each student selected a faculty guest to accompany them at the recognition event.

Recent SUNY Oneonta graduate Lauren Zimmardi of Middle Island, NY, has received a national award for excellence in geography. Zimmardi, who graduated with honors in May, majored in Geography and Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6). She was one of 21 students from colleges and universities across the country chosen by university faculty as the best all-around undergraduate student geography scholars in an awards program sponsored by the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE).

SUNY Oneonta junior Marvin Rodriguez is one of 13 SUNY students selected to participate in the first SUNY Brain Summer Scholars Program, part of the SUNY Brain Network of Excellence. Research conducted by students this summer will support President Obama's Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, which aims to increase understanding of how the brain works in order to develop new ways to treat, cure, and even prevent brain disorders.

SUNY Oneonta recently awarded scholarships to 283 freshmen and transfer students who will enroll at the college in the fall 2014 semester.

SUNY Oneonta recognized 39 members of the Class of 2014 who completed at least 350 hours of community service through the college's Center for Social Responsibility and Community.

SUNY Oneonta inducted 13 students into its chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, on May 4. Invitation to apply for membership is based on recommendation, junior or senior standing, and an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or better. Selection is based on a demonstrated record of scholarship and leadership activity on campus.

13 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta softball team during the 2014 season.

23 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta baseball team during the 2014 season.

35 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta men's lacrosse team during the 2014 season.

20 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta women's lacrosse team during the 2014 spring season.

11 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta men's tennis team during the 2013-14 year.

13 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta women's tennis team during the 2013-14 year.

David D'Antonio has been named a SUNY Oneonta Honorary Alumnus by the college's Alumni Association. This distinction is bestowed upon individuals who are not graduates of SUNY Oneonta and who have demonstrated continued and exceptional commitment and service to the college and the programs of the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association. D'Antonio, the sole recipient of the Honorary Alumnus Award, is one of five individuals who will be honored during a Reunion Weekend ceremony on June 7.

SUNY Oneonta recently recognized 72 students who achieved certification in the college's Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program during the spring 2014 semester. LEAD@Oneonta is a comprehensive leadership program based on current research and guidelines from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. There are three levels of leadership certification: Silver, Gold and Platinum.

Four SUNY Oneonta graduate students were selected to receive Best and Brightest Awards during the 2013-2014 academic year. The awards recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and engagement in activities related to their field of study, such as internships, research, leadership and volunteer service. Students are nominated for the awards each semester by faculty and staff.

A total of 59 SUNY Oneonta undergraduate students were selected to receive Best and Brightest Awards during the 2013-2014 academic year. The awards recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic engagement, co-curricular engagement, and service to the college and/or local community. Students are nominated for the awards each semester by faculty and staff.

Three student athletes were selected to the SUNYAC All-Conference Team in the sport of lacrosse.

Two student athletes were selected to the SUNYAC All-Conference Team in the sport of track & field.

Three student athletes were selected to the IWLCA All-Region and All-SUNYAC Teams in the sport of lacrosse.

Twelve SUNY Oneonta students were selected to receive the 2014 College at Oneonta Foundation Awards and Honorable Mentions for Excellence in Student Research & Creative Activity.

Nearly 200 SUNY Oneonta students presented original research and creative projects at the college's annual Student Research and Creative Activity Day on March 26.

Three SUNY Oneonta students presented papers at the college's 19th annual Undergraduate Political Science Conference from April 11-12. A total of 22 students from colleges across the country were selected to present papers at the conference, which featured keynote lectures titled "Mitosis & Abortion" by Dr. Douglas Lackey of Baruch College and "Remembrances: Cultural Memory as a Form of Resistance" by Dr. Taine Duncan of the University of Central Arkansas.

Seventeen SUNY Oneonta students received awards for artwork displayed in the college's Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition, featuring more than 100 works by student artists, opened April 14 and runs through May 17 in the college's Martin-Mullen Art Gallery.

Three student athletes were selected to the SUNYAC All-Conference Team in the sport of baseball.