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SUNY Delhi Culinary Team is New York's Finest

January 01 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … SUNY Delhi’s culinary team won the American Culinary Federation’s New York State Junior Hot Food Championship at Erie Community College on Saturday, February 3, making this the seventh year for Delhi to earn this title in the last eight years.  SUNY Delhi’s state champions now advance to the ACF’s Northeast Regional Championship to be held in Pittsburgh, Penn. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Hosts its 17th NJCAA Men's Basketball Championship

March 12 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Tickets are now on sale for the 2007 NJCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship March 15, 16, 17 in the Floyd L. Maines Arena, Clark Field House, on the SUNY Delhi campus. In its 17th consecutive year, the tournament has been held at SUNY Delhi under the sponsorship of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.  Game times are 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. each day. The tournament will culminate with the national title game set for Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Student Restaurant Signatures By Candlelight Offers Unique Dining Possibilities

January 25 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Enjoy an unparalleled dining experience in Delaware County at Signatures by Candlelight on the SUNY Delhi campus. The student-operated restaurant is open for the spring semester, serving dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Hospitality Center on the following Fridays: February 9, 16; March 16, 23, 30; April 27; and May 4. 11. A complete meal of soup, fish course, salad course, intermezzo, main course, dessert, and beverage is offered at $23.95 (plus tax).  Menus highlight classical French and American regional cuisines. Read the full story

Community Leaders Honored

March 14 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. …SUNY Delhi’s Center for Business and Community Services is proud to announce the graduates of the first class of the Leadership Institute of Delaware County. A graduation ceremony was held March 14 at SUNY Delhi to honor graduates Sharon Cutting from Wilbur National Bank, Tanja deMauro and Glenda Roberts from SUNY Delhi, Lisa Favret from Sidney Federal Credit Union. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Celebrates "A Taste of New York" with Fundraising Dinner 

March 21 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Dale L. Miller, CMC, AAC, a 1979 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, will prepare a four course gourmet dinner with the assistance of SUNY Delhi’s award-winning culinary students for “Celebrating a Taste of New York” on Thursday, April 5, at 6 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Hospitality Center on the Delhi campus. This fund-raising dinner is held each year to support the college’s Kevin Zraly Scholarship Endowment. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi;s Education Day for Healthcare Professionals

March 23 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … SUNY Delhi’s Nursing and Allied Health program presents its 2007 Education Day for Healthcare Professionals on Wednesday, April 18, on the college campus. This year’s focus is bariatric surgery, its treatments and care. “The purpose of this workshop is to provide information from health care professionals to enrich and enhance their knowledge in order to assist their clients and communities,” says Dr. Mary Pat Lewis, nursing and allied health department chair at SUNY Delhi. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Students Receive Top Honors at New York State Skills USA Competition

April 23 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … SUNY Delhi students ranked among the top competitors in three categories at the New York State Skills-USA Post-Secondary competition at SUNY Alfred in Wellsville on Saturday, March 31. SUNY Delhi electrical students took the top three medals in the residential wiring contest. Bryce Talbert, an electrical construction/controls major from Oneonta, won his second consecutive residential wiring title. Chris Martin of Marcy and Mike Naccarato of Kingston, freshmen enrolled in SUNY Delhi’s electrical construction program, placed second and third respectively in Saturday’s competition. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Faculty and Staff Honored with Chancellor's Awards

April 24 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Three faculty and staff members at SUNY Delhi have received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence, the State University’s most prestigious honor. Dr. Marsha S. Stock, associate professor of biology, Alan Franks, associate professor of veterinary science technology, and Robert H. Backus, head coach of men’s and women’s cross country and track and field. Read the full story

Senator John J. Bonacic to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Commencent

May 14 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … New York State Senator John J. Bonacic will deliver the keynote address at SUNY Delhi’s 90th annual commencement exercises on Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m. in the Clark Field House on the college campus. “Senator Bonacic is a tremendous friend of SUNY Delhi and our students,” said SUNY Delhi President Candace S. Vancko. “His support of SUNY Delhi has significantly improved educational opportunities for our students, and we are thrilled to have him serve as our keynote speaker.” Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Professor Honored for Extraordinary Faculty Achievement with SUNY Distinguished Service Professorship

June 01 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Joseph Greenfield, professor of computer-aided drafting and design at SUNY Delhi, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Professorship. This is the first time in SUNY Delhi college history that a faculty member has received the honor, which recognizes extraordinary faculty achievement. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Announces New Scholarship For January Transfer Students

January 06 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Students who are looking to transfer to SUNY Delhi this January will have the opportunity to apply for the college’s new Delhi January Transfer Scholarship. Students who have enrolled for at least one semester (or the equivalent of 15 semester hours) at an accredited college or university may receive a scholarship to attend SUNY Delhi worth up to $1,500.  Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average and have completed the scholarship application including the necessary transcripts. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi First to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Completely Online in New York State

July 18 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … SUNY Delhi is poised to become the first college in New York State to offer a bachelor’s degree in nursing completely online. The college received approval from the State University of New York system and is awaiting approval from the New York State Education Department to offer an online BSN program beginning January 2008. According to Dr. Mary Pat Lewis, SUNY Delhi nursing department chair, there are no other institutions within New York State that offer an upper division RN to BSN program completely online. Read the full story

New Head Men's Basketball Coach Announced

July 25 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … SUNY Delhi has announced the hiring of Robert Schoener as head men’s basketball coach.  “I am very excited that Rob has joined our department and the college. His past success at the junior college level will be a huge asset to our men’s basketball program,” said SUNY Delhi Athletics. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Names Presidential Honors Scholars

July 31 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Eleven of the area’s leading high school graduates have been named Presidential Scholars at SUNY Delhi by President Candace S. Vancko. These select graduates will be admitted this fall into the college’s honors program, which is designed to recognize, reward and inspire the best and the brightest local students, and help them receive their degree close to home. Each scholar will receive a full-tuition scholarship by attending SUNY Delhi. Read the full story

August 01 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Eight of the area's leading high school graduates have been named Presidential Scholars this fall at SUNY Delhi by President Candace S. Vancko. These select graduates will be enrolled into the college's honors program, which is designed to recognize, reward and inspire the best and the brightest local students, and help them receive their degree close to home. Each scholar will receive a full-tuition scholarship by attending SUNY Delhi. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi to Host Open Forum on the U.S Constitution

September 13 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … SUNY Delhi will host a campus open forum on the United States Constitution, Monday, September 18, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Back Alley Lounge, Farrell Hall. The program is free and open to the public. The forum, “The Constitution and Civil Liberties: A Campus Open Forum on the U.S. Constitution, Civil Liberties, and Contemporary Life,” will be a roundtable discussion on the function of the Constitution and its impact on our daily life and our civil liberties. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Student Restaurant Signatures By Candlelight Offers Unique

September 27 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … Enjoy an unparalleled dining experience in Delaware County at Signatures by Candlelight on the SUNY Delhi campus. The student-operated restaurant is open for the fall semester, serving dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Hospitality Center on the following dates: September 29; October 13, 27; November 3, 17; and December 1, 8. Read the full story

Kenny Rogers to Make Concert Appearance at SUNY Delhi

October 06 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … The SUNY Delhi Student Programming Board, in association with Millennia Entertainment and Big Cat Country, is proud to present Kenny Rogers Greatest Hits and Christmas concert on Monday, December 18, at 8 p.m. in the Clark Field House. “This is the first time we’ve brought a music artist of this stature to the SUNY Delhi campus,” said Marty Greenfield, student activities director". Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Students Earn Gold Medals

November 11 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … All of the SUNY Delhi culinary students who competed in this year’s International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show earned gold medals. The competition was part of the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique’s 138th Annual Salon of Culinary Art at the Javits Center in New York City November 12 and 13. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Partners with Barnes & Noble to Provide Expanded Book Store Services

December 05 , 2007, Delhi, N.Y. ..DELHI, NY … SUNY Delhi will partner with Barnes & Noble College Booksellers to operate the college’s campus store and to provide improved used textbook selections, services, online sales, and merchandising to the campus community, beginning January 1, 2008. “Barnes & Noble has much to offer with its ability to provide expanded service, greater efficiencies, and increased support for student scholarships, faculty development, and the community.” Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Students Reach Out to Colchester Flood Victims

December 06 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. ..SUNY Delhi students are making this holiday season a little brighter for those who suffered in the Town of Colchester from this summer’s flooding. Student groups are working together to raise funds that will help families in the area recover from the devastation. The SUNY Delhi fraternity Tau Delta Chi (TDX) is taking the lead on the fundraising through the O’Connor Center for Community Service. The group initially helped with the recovery efforts as part of the college’s Community Service Day. Read the full story

SUNY Delhi's “Delaware Holiday” Tops Gingerbread House Competition

December 11 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … SUNY Delhi culinary students won the grand prize at the fifth annual “Gingerbread on Broadway” competition hosted by the New York Marriott Marquis on December 4. Seven East Coast culinary schools contended to win a four-night, five-day externship at the New York Marriott Marquis. SUNY Delhi won the grand prize for their entry, “Delaware Holiday.” In addition to the externship, the Delhi team won a $100 Marriott gift certificate and a cookbook.  Read the full story

SUNY Delhi Partners with Ibew to Offer Electrical Construction Degree 

December 21 , 2007 , Delhi, N.Y. … SUNY Delhi and IBEW Local 236, the Tri-City Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee of Latham, NY, have partnered to offer an associate degree in Electrical Construction and Instrumentation to journeymen electricians. Recognizing the five-year electrical apprenticeship is equal to what is taught in the traditional college setting, the partnership between SUNY Delhi and IBEW makes it possible for a journeyman electrician to obtain an associate degree, thereby opening up future employment possibilities. Read the full story