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Faculty Spotlight: Steven Boucher, Assistant Professor of Business June 4, 2021

Steven Boucher, Assistant Professor of Business Hiring Year: 2020 Education: B. S. , Economics - SUNY Oneonta | M. B. A.

Tags: Faculty Stories, Spring 2021

Softball coach connects nationwide thanks to new digital toolset May 14, 2021

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

Tags: Athletics, Campus Stories, Spring 2021

Softball team uses doubleheader to raise awareness and ‘strikeout’ leukemia May 12, 2021

The Herkimer Generals softball team decided to do something extra special with its Sunday doubleheader: raise awareness for leukemia.

Tags: Campus Stories, Spring 2021

Students, employees collect 28 bags of trash during highway clean-up event May 12, 2021

Herkimer College students and staff did their part to help clean up their community this past week.

Tags: Campus Stories, Spring 2021

In Person Instruction Planned for 2021-22 Academic Year May 8, 2021

Herkimer County Community College is planning to return to in-person instruction for the 2021-22 academic year.

Tags: COVID-19

Faculty Spotlight: Jason Brown, Assistant Professor of English May 7, 2021

Jason Brown, Assistant Professor of EnglishHiring Year: 2004 Education: B. A. SUNY Binghamton, M. A. Western Washington University Professional Affiliations/Board Memberships, Awards, etc.

Tags: Faculty Stories

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The General’s Cupboard donates over 100 boxes of goods to local food pantries April 26, 2021

With many students learning remotely during the fall semester, there was a decreased need for the ample food in the General’s Cupboard, Herkimer College’s on-campus food pantry.

Tags: Alumni and Friends, Campus Stories, Spring 2021

Herkimer College student newspaper becomes a melting pot amid pandemic April 26, 2021

Being online-only by design gave The General, the student-run news outlet at the College, an advantage when it came time to launch in Fall 2020, but Advisor Blake Pitcher was...

Tags: Alumni and Friends, Campus Stories, Spring 2021

New remote-learning tech leads to improved art course feedback April 26, 2021

After teaching art courses at Herkimer College for nearly 30 years, Professor Maryann Wrinn said the move to real-time remote for Fall 2020 forced her to be more creative and...

Tags: Alumni and Friends, Alumni Stories, Spring 2021

The Modern Monet: Milnalis Diese '17 never let near blindness cloud her vision April 23, 2021

Milnalis Diese ’17 made a name for herself at Herkimer College for being a good student, who was well-liked and excelled in the classroom.

Tags: Alumni and Friends, Spring 2021

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Powers, Instructor April 23, 2021

Matthew Powers, InstructorHiring Year: 2007 Education: M. A. English, The University of Rochester B. A. English, SUNY Geneseo A. A.

Tags: Faculty Stories

Faculty Spotlight: Blake Pitcher, Associate Professor of Digital Graphics & Design April 12, 2021

Blake Pitcher, Associate Professor of Digital Graphics & Design Hiring Year: 2006 Education: A. S. , Herkimer County Community College Professional and Technical Communication B. S.

Tags: Faculty Stories

Fall Semester Planning April 8, 2021

It is natural that we should be wondering what the start of the fall 2021 semester will look like, given that we recently marked a full year of precautions and...

Tags: COVID-19

Doing Something You Love: Herkimer alumna finds work family with Disney Magic April 6, 2021

Herkimer College prides itself on being a college that treats its students like family. It was this personal touch that brought Courtney Tasco ’14 to the campus.

Tags: Alumni and Friends, Spring 2021

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Herkimer College student publishes first fantasy novel, 'Darkness Rise' April 6, 2021

Herkimer College student Carynn Bohley, General Studies A. A.

Tags: Makers, Spring 2021, Student Stories

Herkimer High School sees first student to graduate with diploma, college degree thanks to P-TECH program April 6, 2021

Photo: Marietta Altieri '20 is joined by her uncle Ed Mamrosch, left, and father Mark Altieri, right, at her graduation from Herkimer High School (Provided photo).

Tags: Alumni and Friends

Current students, take advantage of Early Registration April 5, 2021

The weather is warming up, which means spring semester is nearly over — and it’s time for students to begin thinking about Fall 2021.

Tags: fall , registration

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility for 16 Years and Older April 5, 2021

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all New Yorkers 16-years-of-age and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting tomorrow (April 6).

Tags: COVID-19

Herkimer College English professor uses publishing experience to inspire in the classroom March 1, 2021

Christian Avis, Herkimer College assistant professor of English, chose to write his first novel during a surprising time—while house hunting in 2015.

Tags: Christian Avis, Faculty Stories, Makers, Spring 2021

Coping with the COVID Pandemic February 17, 2021

According to the Young People’s Mental Health Survey conducted by Mental Health America (MHA) in November 2020, seventy-one percent of college students reported that having a hobby helped their mental...

Tags: counseling

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Sending Kindness: Herkimer College honors student collects cards for hospitalized children February 16, 2021

Herkimer College student Victoria Borowski ’21 of Monroe, New York, is asking for the public’s help to bring a little light to those in need.

Tags: Spring 2021, Student Stories

Move-in Weekend Update February 3, 2021

We are pleased to report a successful move-in weekend for on-campus housing. As planned, all students and individuals accompanying them were tested upon arrival to campus.

Tags: Housing

COVID Surveillance Testing January 25, 2021

Dear Students: SUNY has mandated that any student who will be on campus for any reason during the Spring 2021 semester MUST participate in COVID Surveillance Testing.

Tags: COVID-19

Vaccination Distribution Site for Herkimer County January 19, 2021

We are pleased to inform you that the College has been selected to serve as a vaccination distribution site for Herkimer County.

Tags: COVID-19

New Students: Make sure to sign up for a Microsoft Teams training January 19, 2021

Dear Herkimer College Students: As we prepare for the start of the spring semester, we want to provide you with the opportunity to learn about Microsoft Teams.

Tags: Announcements, Spring 2021

Student Activities Update January 19, 2021

We are planning to continue virtual students activities and programs this semester.

Housing move-in info for residential students January 14, 2021

Residential students are scheduled to move into on-campus housing the weekend of January 30 & 31.

Tags: Spring 2021

Learn about FREE academic support services for ALL students January 13, 2021

Each new semester brings with it new challenges, many which can be handled by taking a proactive approach.

Adjustments made to Spring 2021 academic calendar December 21, 2020

Dear Students, I am writing to share important information with you regarding the Spring 2021 semester.

Tags: Announcements, COVID-19, Spring 2021

Act NOW to get the courses you need for Spring 2021 December 14, 2020

Students should be planning ahead for Spring 2021 now. Waiting may result in missing out on the classes you want or need.

Tags: registration

Prep for Finals with free virtual academic support services December 8, 2020

With the end of the semester upon us, there comes much anxiety over studying for exams, finishing up assignments, and preparing for the upcoming spring 2021 semester.

Competition cancelled for high-risk indoor sports December 8, 2020

After careful thought, consideration, and dialogue, 27 of the 30 SUNY Community Colleges that are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) have collectively decided to cancel intercollegiate...

Tags: Announcements, Athletics, COVID-19

This Giving Season, Consider Supporting our Students November 18, 2020

This holiday season, we’re taking a moment to think about what we’re thankful for.

Tags: Alumni and Friends

Herkimer College alumnus continues ‘They Call me Zombie’ comedy horror YA series with third book November 18, 2020

Herkimer College alumnus John Mercer ’84, of Fulton, New York, recently published the third book in his young adult series, They Call me Zombie.

Tags: Alumni and Friends, Fall 2020, Makers

Pandemic Spurs Innovation, Compassion and Resiliency November 17, 2020

While 2020 has been the most challenging year to be in higher education, it has also been one of great innovation, compassion and resiliency—not only for students, but for faculty,...

Tags: COVID-19

Follow up about positive COVID-19 cases November 3, 2020

Dear Campus Community, As a follow-up to the recent positive COVID-19 tests associated with Herkimer College, I would like to provide you with additional details to assure you that swift and...

Tags: COVID-19

November 2nd Update on COVID Testing November 2, 2020

The College received notification of a fourth positive COVID-19 test yesterday.

Tags: COVID-19

October 31st Update on COVID Testing October 31, 2020

As a result of our COVID-19 pooled surveillance testing efforts, at this time, we are aware of three positive test results.

Tags: COVID-19

Update on COVID Testing—Zero Positive Cases October 27, 2020

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Herkimer College is conducting pooled surveillance testing, developed by SUNY Upstate Medical Center.

Tags: COVID-19

It’s Never too Early to Start Working with Career Services October 22, 2020

Career development starts in the freshman year as students settle into their major and begin to picture their future.

Tags: career, careerservices

College admissions recruitment gets creative amid COVID-19 October 12, 2020

College prep time is a quintessential element to many high school students.

Tags: admissions update, campus visits

Provost Communication Regarding Upcoming Spring Semester October 8, 2020

Dear Campus Community, It is hard to believe we are approaching mid-October already and that registration for the spring 2021 semester is just around the corner! There has been some understandable...

Tags: Announcements

Virtual format is a blessing in disguise for annual Transfer College Fair October 8, 2020

We can all admit that life at Herkimer College isn’t what we expected.

Herkimer College baseball promotes unity with 2021 team shirts September 30, 2020

It’s not uncommon for the Herkimer College baseball team to show off a unique slogan on their practice clothes, but the phrase for 2021 is something that can extend beyond...

Tags: Athletics, Baseball, Campus Stories

Sanctions in Response to COVID-19 Student Violations September 29, 2020

Dear Students, Effective immediately, all SUNY colleges and universities, including Herkimer College, are required to enforce sanctions for student violations of COVID-19 safety protocols, including immediate academic and housing suspension, as...

Tags: Notice to Students

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COVID-19 Pooled Surveillance Testing Underway September 23, 2020

As part of Herkimer County Community College’s ongoing and evolving efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in our community, we will begin conducting pooled surveillance testing...

Tags: COVID-19, Fall 2020, Notice to Students

How the Counseling Center can help your Student September 22, 2020

Many reports have suggested that this generation of college students are experiencing more mental health challenges than any previous generation of college students.

Tags: counseling, tips

Talking with your Student about Alcohol September 21, 2020

Alcohol is the most misused and misunderstood drug in our society as Rob Turrisi states in “A Parent Handbook for Talking with College students about Alcohol.

Tags: tips

Student Activities for Fall 2020 September 21, 2020

Although campus life may look a little different this year, Herkimer College students can still find plenty of entertaining events, both virtual and socially distanced in-person to help make the...

Tags: Announcements, Fall 2020

Provost announces changes to Fall 2020 academic calendar September 16, 2020

Dear Campus Community: This is to inform you of an adjustment to the academic calendar for the Fall 2020 semester. Classes will be delivered through November 20 without breaks.

Tags: COVID-19, Fall 2020, Notice to Students

Recent grads reflect on completing degrees amid COVID-19 September 11, 2020

Ramazani Juma ’20 Criminal Justice For 20-year-old Ramazani Juma of Utica, NY, the most difficult part about the global pandemic has been staying away from people.

Tags: Connections Fall 2020, COVID-19, Student Stories

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Herkimer College officer receives lifesaving award September 11, 2020

Officer Shea Manley was recognized at a Board of Trustees meeting and an All-Campus meeting for his quick response during an incident on February 10, 2020 in the Campus Safety...

Tags: Campus Safety, Connections Fall 2020

Special visits to Project SEARCH grads September 11, 2020

Though it was not the ceremony we all had planned for, the Arc Herkimer and Herkimer College staff visited each of the Project SEARCH interns at their homes to congratulate...

Tags: Commencement 2020, Connections Fall 2020, Project SEARCH

Mario Roefaro makes a lasting impact on his Alma Mater September 11, 2020

This past January, Herkimer County Community College unveiled its state-of-the-art Electrical Technology Smart Grid Lab, designed to train students for careers in the utility industry.

Tags: Alumni Stories, Connections Fall 2020

Herkimer College to implement Surveillance Testing for COVID-19 September 8, 2020

Dear Campus Community, As part of Herkimer County Community College’s ongoing and evolving efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in our community, we will begin conducting pooled...

Tags: Announcements, COVID-19, Fall 2020

Herkimer College Update on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Accreditation Process and Team Visit September 8, 2020

Hello Herkimer Students, Welcome to a new year at college! As a point of information, Herkimer College has been in the Self-Study re-accreditation process for the past two years, during which many of you may have been a student here....

Tags: Announcements, Fall 2020, Middle States, Notice to Students

Additional Microsoft Teams training available to students September 4, 2020

Dear Herkimer College Students: We will be using Microsoft Teams for “real-time remote” classes, and also for many co-curricular activities and college services.

Tags: Announcements, Fall 2020, Microsoft Teams

Provost announces Microsoft Teams training for students August 26, 2020

Dear Herkimer College Students: As we prepare for the start of the fall semester, we want to provide you with the opportunity to learn about Microsoft Teams.

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