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There won't be any textbooks in Morrisville State College Professor Roberta Sloan's Systems Analysis class this semester. They've been replaced with a lightweight computer tablet that's putting learning within students' touch. The new Apple iPad2 tablet device is enabling them to access eTextbooks—a savvy new way to view text and other educational resources electronically without the bulk or cost of a textbook.
The Morrisville State College Baccalaureate Nursing Program will host a site review for initial accreditation of its RN to BS nursing program. The public is invited to meet the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) visit team and share their comments about the program in person at a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 2-2:30 p.m. in room 130 Charlton Hall, on the Morrisville campus. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted by September 16, 2011 directly to: Dr.
Morrisville State College professor Dr. Christopher Scalzo took his vast entrepreneurial expertise overseas this summer to help several companies in Kenya and Lebanon. The associate professor of business and entrepreneurship first traveled to Kenya, East Africa, for three weeks to continue his efforts in helping a soy and maize producing company enhance its operations.
It's been an entertaining summer for Cletus, Chief, Jay, Tarzan, Mac and Cap. The alluring athletes of Morrisville State College's six-horse Belgian hitch have been traveling throughout the nation performing in competitions and exhibitions, dazzling crowds and earning their share of kudos along the way.
The following School of Business students/graduates were awarded scholarships at Morrisville State College. The Bert Hundredmark Memorial Scholarship was awarded to gaming and casino management students, Boyce Neff, of Dryden and Rebecca Barlow, of Groton. The Bill Jones Scholarship was awarded to Elise Rinehart, of Ellington, a resort and recreation service management: technology management bachelor degree student.
Morrisville State College won three Judges' Citation awards from the SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence program for the 2010-2011 academic year. MSC received Judges' Citations in the categories of: Visual Design in Print: Specialty Pieces category – “Social Media Campaign” brochure; Fundraising: Publications Category – “Stadium Campaign;” and the Advertising: Television category, for its new commercial called “In Motion.” For each category, the judges award a Best of Category and two Judges' Citations.
Morrisville State College will be hosting more than 1,100 high school junior boys and staff at this year's Boys State government camp, sponsored by the American Legion, June 26 to July 1. Classified as a Leadership Action Program, Boys State accepts young men with outstanding qualifications in leadership, character, service and citizenship, who reflect on the image of the youth of America.
Morrisville State College's Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC) is hosting a five-day workshop on the Fundamentals of Wind Systems and Wind Site Assessor Training, July 18-22, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the RETC, Room 104B in Shannon Hall. The 40-hour workshop, taught by national wind energy expert, Mick Sagrillo, focuses on both site assessment and small wind system (defined as up to 100 kW in capacity) installation considerations for professionals in the industry and those looking to enter the small wind job market.
The School of Science and Technology at Morrisville State College awarded the following scholarships to students, graduates. The School of Science and Technology Award, based on academic excellence and campus involvement, was presented to Tiffany Sullivan, of Sidney, Olivia Kasprzyk, of Oriskany, Christopher Wisdom, of Brooklyn, and Nicole Geier, of Mayfield.
Put on your running shoes and join the Children's Center at Morrisville State College for its third annual 5k race for ChildRUN Saturday, July 16. The event will also include a 1 mile fun run for children and their family and friends.

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