Day 1 Update – Sept. 2018

Day 1 Update – Sept. 2018

Dear Paul Smith’s community, Welcome to Fall Semester 2018! As I write this, new students are arriving on campus under blue skies and a perfect move-in temperature. Next week we will welcome back the remainder of the student body. It will be great to see everyone. For...
Day 1 Update – April 2018

Day 1 Update – April 2018

Dear Paul Smith’s community, Last month I wrote about the importance of backing the continuation, if not expansion, of federal and state financial aid programs. As of this writing, it appears that NYS support for students at colleges such as Paul Smith’s will remain...
Day 1 Update – March 2018

Day 1 Update – March 2018

Dear Paul Smith’s community, In last month’s Day One I alerted you to government proposals that if adopted, would result in reduced funding to our students as well as to the college. Some of you asked for more information on how to make your voice heard. At the state...
Day 1 Update – Dec. 2017

Day 1 Update – Dec. 2017

Dear Paul Smith’s Community, It’s hard to believe we are almost at the end of the fall semester. Many of you have mentioned how nice it was to return from the Thanksgiving break to see the beautiful white lights on the gazebo and the trees around the main campus!...
Day 1 Update – November 2017

Day 1 Update – November 2017

Hang on to your hat with that autumn wind (and gulp, snow flurries)! October is one of our busiest months. We welcomed prospective students with an open house event and even more one-on-one tours, hosted sporting games and won championships, club activities are...
Day 1 Update – October 2017

Day 1 Update – October 2017

Dear Paul Smith’s Community, Who knew summer would show up in late September! I hope everyone has been able to find some time for a summer hike or a paddle on the lake. We were thrilled to welcome 256 new students to campus shortly before Labor Day. There are 21...