Post written by: Matt Nuesell

This semester, 90 teams and almost 1000 students participated in one of the longest standing traditions at Cortland: intramural broomball. While our campus may not have some of the same age-old traditions that larger schools have, it does have a healthy history of this not-so-well-known sport. The late-night games, the bitter cold ice arena, the bumps, bruises, acrobatic wipeouts and the lingering question that inevitably follows the morning after your game: why did I sign up for this?!

Why? Because being a part of an intramural broomball team at Cortland is in essence being a part of our campus’s history. Because it’s fun, and it’s one of the few traditions that we have that a large majority of our population participates in willingly and with enthusiasm. And because playing broomball brings with it a feeling of connectedness to SUNY Cortland students who have gone before us. Ask any alumni you meet, or any faculty/staff member who is an alumnus of the college what they remember about playing sports during their time here, and they’re almost guaranteed to share their memories of nights spent playing broomball at 2:00am.

So if you weren’t one of the masses to have played this season, make sure you put it on your calendar for 2010. If you don’t play at least once in your time here, you’re sure to regret it, and you’ll be missing out on being a part of one of the coolest traditions on campus.

Midnight Breakfast!

A SUNY Cortland tradition…

This campus service program provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to work together to serve a hot breakfast for students during the late hours of study days to help get them energized for the exams and projects ahead of them! This program connects our students with our faculty and staff on a different level, in a different setting, and is enjoyed by all.

When: Friday, December 5th, 2009 from 10pm until 12 midnight

Where: Corey Union Function Room

Why the new location?: Neubig is closed for renovations

Cost: $1.00 cash donation only

Proceeds benefit the Cortland County chapter of the American Red Cross

Event sponsors include: Student Government Association, Student Acitivities Board, Vice President for Student Affairs, Institutional Advancement, Auxilliary Services Corporation, Residential Services

Named by Sports Illustrated as the “biggest little game in the nation”This year is being celebrated as the 50^th anniversary of the JugSportsmanship is the ability to:

Win without bragging

Lose without complaining or making excuses

Treat opponents, referees, and fans with respect

Good sportsmanship, no matter what the circumstances are, shows the level of integrity that you bring to the table.

Let’s show everyone what Cortland is all about. . . Keep the rivalry where it belongs and make this a game to remember for all the right reasons.

Post Written by: Sandra Wohlleber

One doesn’t have to look very far to see the impact of cancer on our lives and the lives of those we care about. For the fourth straight year, SUNY Cortland’s student organization Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) has sponsored a college Relay for Life event that has annually raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research and support services. To date, SUNY Cortland has raised more than $140,000 for cancer research, and the goal is to bring that total to $200,000 this year. Relay for Life is not your ordinary fundraiser! It is a fun and enjoyable overnight event that brings together students, faculty, and staff, to celebrate and honor lives, in some cases to grieve, and to pay tribute to survivors in our community and extended communities. Without a doubt, this SUNY Cortland tradition is a wonderful way to connect in a positive way with the campus and extended community.All members of the SUNY Cortland community are welcome to participate. This year’s event will be held beginning Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 7 p.m. through Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 7 a.m. at the SUNY Cortland Lusk Field House. To join a team, please visit www.events.cancer.org/RFLsunycortlandNY.Thus far at press time for this article, there are 400 registered participants, 60 teams, and more than $10,000 raised to date. The 2007 Relay for Life raised more than $55,000. Therefore, we have a long way to go to meet the 2008 goal!The community is invited to the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. on Saturday, 11/22, the Luminaria Ceremony later that evening at 10 p.m., and the closing ceremony at 6 a.m. (Sunday, 11/23). The event will feature live musical performances, activities, fun on-site fundraisers, and theme-based camping stations for teams. The theme this year is “Eras” from the past (1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s, etc.).”Life affirming and community affirming;” don’t miss the 2008 SUNY Cortland Relay for Life. For more information, please visit the Relay for Life web site at: www.events.cancer.org/RFLsunycortlandNY and/or contact Jillian Ladouceur , Jillian.Ladouceur@cancer.org, 607.766.6915. CAC Event Co-chairs are: Marie Bieber and Lauren Zuber. They may be reached at CortlandCAC@gmail.com. Relay for Life is sponsored by CAC and funded by the MAF.Submitted by Nan Pasquarello, co-advisor for SUNY Cortland Colleges Against Cancer

Post written by: Michele Baran

“The time I spent @ Cortland were the best years of my life. I received a great education & was provided with numerous opportunities. The life experiences & friendships are invaluable.”

2006 Graduate Response from Grad Survey

“Positive Connections” is a series of short features highlighting examples of ways students have felt connected to SUNY Cortland. Many of the posts will come directly from recent graduates, though any source is welcome!

Post written by: Cynthia LakeSUNY Cortland faculty and staff members, along with President Bitterbaum, will gather on Wednesday, May 7th, to serve hot breakfast to our students in Neubig Dining Hall from 10:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.Midnight Breakfast is a wonderful service tradition that allows the campus community to connect and have an “eggscellent time” while providing a delicious study break. If you are a faculty or staff member that would like to help out, or would like more information, please contact Mike Pitaro at pitarom@cortland.edu.We hope to see you in the kitchen!

Post written by: Michele Baran

“I had the most amazing far years of my life at Cortland. It helped me to be the person I am today.”

2006 Graduate Response from Grad Survey

“Positive Connections” is a series of short features highlighting examples of ways students have felt connected to SUNY Cortland. Many of the posts will come directly from recent graduates, though any source is welcome!

Post written by: Michele Baran

“Throughout the time I took EDU 255, Kathleen Howarth made me realize what kind of teacher I wanted to be. I cherished everyday that I was in that class and to this day find myself trying to mimic her teaching style during my own classes. Also, every time I walked into PER I was always welcomed by the warmth and compassion of Dr. Joellen Bailey. She made me feel like I belonged and was always willing to give me a helping hand or some sort of advice. These women were two of the most important teachers to me at SUNY Cortland and I hope I can be half the teacher they both are someday.”

2006 Graduate Response from Grad Survey

“Positive Connections” is a series of short features highlighting examples of ways students have felt connected to SUNY Cortland. Many of the posts will come directly from recent graduates, though any source is welcome!

Post written by: Michele Baran

“It was great being a student athlete because my professors congratulated me on athlete achievements along with academic achievement. They all showed interest in what I did at Cortland.”

2006 Graduate Response from Grad Survey

“Positive Connections” is a series of short features highlighting examples of ways students have felt connected to SUNY Cortland. Many of the posts will come directly from recent graduates, though any source is welcome!

Post written by: Michele Baran

Today is the beginning of a new weekly blog piece. “Positive Connections” will provide a short feature highlighting examples of ways students have felt connected to SUNY Cortland. Many of the posts will come directly from recent graduates, though any source is welcome!