Simon & Shuster Publishes First Novel, ‘Maya,’ By Hartwick College Professor ONEONTA – Hartwick College Professor of Religious Studies Sandy Huntington’s debut novel, “Maya,” has just been published by Wisdom Books/Simon & Schuster. “Maya,” which means “illusion” in Sanskrit, is filled with rich observations and arresting reflections, mining the porous border between memory and imagination, dealing with themes of sex, loss, and redemption. It is set in India in 1975, and is an extended meditation on the unraveling of identity.…
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Artist Charles Hartley, Oneonta, Wins Coopertown’s 80th National ONEONTA – Charles Hartley, the Hartwick College physicist who turned to art in his retirement, was awarded the grand prize for “Wave for Hokusai” this evening at the Cooperstown Art Association’s 80th annual National Juried Art Exhibition. The grand prize came with a $500 award; in all, $3,200 in awards were announced at 6 p.m. on the steps of 22 Main St. during the opening reception. “His handling and awareness of light…
Brandy, of Buffalo & Brandy Combo, Honored By Her Hometown Friends LISTEN TO BUFFALO & BRANDY’S “THE SOCK MONSTER”…
HARTWICK REDUCES WORKFORCE BY 18 Editor’s Note: This is a new version of the story, revised to correct errors in the first posting. ONEONTA – Hartwick College is eliminating 23 non-faculty positions – five that are vacant and 18 that are filled – to close an estimated $1.68 million shortfall in the 2015-16 academic year, college President Margaret L. Drugovich announced. Also, five year-’round employees are having their positions reduced to nine, 10 or 11 months, the announcement said. Eliminating…
Due To Demand, Hartwick Professor’s ‘Freedom Journey’ Out 6 Weeks Early ONEONTA – Hartwick College Professor of History Edythe Ann Quinn’s “Freedom Journey: Black Civil War Soldiers and The Hills Community, Westchester County, NY,” has just been published. It is the story of 36 African American men who drew upon their shared community of The Hills for support as they fought in the Civil War. The work was published by SUNY Press, and released six weeks ahead of schedule due…
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Biggest Manhattan Landlord Hartwick Graduation Speaker ONEONTA – Hartwick College has announced its 2015 Commencement speaker: Stephen L. Green, the founder and chairman of SL Green Realty Corp., New York City’s largest office landlord. The company holds interests in 96 Manhattan buildings totaling 44.1 million square feet of space, as well as properties in New Jersey. Manhattan has amazing properties up for sale for people who would love to live in one of the most famous areas. Some are looking…
Hartwick To Honor Brooks By LIBBY CUDMORE • HOMETOWN ONEONTA Edition of Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 When John Brooks got home one night earlier this fall, there was a note from his wife, Joan, next to the phone. “It said ‘Hartwick wants you’ with a little smiley face,” he said. Brooks, the retired second-generation owner of Brooks’ House of BBQ, had been named the 2014 Hartwick Citizen of the Year by the college’s Citizen Board. The award will be presented…
Hartwick Citizen Board Picks John Brooks As Citizen Of Year ONEONTA – The Hartwick College Citizens Board has named John W. Brooks, retired owner of Brooks’ House of BBQ, as its 2014 Citizen of the Year. He will be honored during the College’s Community Holiday Gathering on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, at Thornwood, the home of Hartwick College President Margaret L. Drugovich. For more information and to register for the event by the Tuesday deadline, visit www.hartwickalumni.org/holiday or contact Carrie…
Hilbert College’s Gregg Fort Named Hartwick’s VP, College Advancement ONEONTA — Gregg Fort has been named vice president/college advancement at Hartwick College, President Margaret L. Drugovich announced today. The appointment, effective Jan. 12, concludes a six-month national search after Fort’s predecessor, Jim Broschart, joined SUNY Binghamton on July 1 as vice president for advancement. Fort joins Hartwick following a position as vice president for Institutional Advancement at Hilbert College in Hamburg, outside Buffalo. As a member of Hilbert’s senior leadership…
