The Fall 2023 schedule of classes is now live on newpaltz.edu under the academics tab. Make sure to create your schedule for next semester and meet with your major advisor prior to your time assignment to boost your chances of securing your preferred classes. Always research lots of classes and have several back-up schedules in case you don’t get your first or second choices. Continue reading
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The Art Effect in Poughkeepsie is Looking for Interns Every Semester and Have a Volunteer Position Open for this Spring
The Art Effect, located in Poughkeepsie, is a non-profit arts organization empowering young people to develop their creative voice to shape their futures and bring about
positive social change. The Art Effect helps youth explore, experience, and excel in the arts, introducing them to visual arts and media, giving them the opportunity to develop real skills in these fields, and guiding them towards achieving their academic and career goals. Continue reading
DMJ and Comm Students of Greek Heritage Have the Chance to Earn a Grant of $5,000
Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships is holding its 30th annual awards for DMJ and Comm students of Greek Heritage. The careers of 141 aspiring journalists have been supported by grants totaling almost three-quarters of a million dollars over the last thirty years through the partnership initiated by the Alpha Omega Council and the Agris Family to honor the memory of Peter Agris, the founder of the Council and the publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle newspaper. Continue reading
Firelight Films and Firelight Media is Looking for Interns for Spring 23
Firelight is two separate organizations with one mission: to support communities of color in front of and behind the camera.
Firelight Media, a non-profit artist support organization, is the premier destination for non-fiction cinema by and about communities of color. Firelight Media produces documentary films, supports filmmakers of color, and cultivates audiences for their work. Firelight Media’s key programs include the Documentary Lab, the Groundwork Regional Lab, and the William Greaves Fund. Firelight Media also produces digital short films series in partnership with public media organizations. To learn more, visit firelightmedia.tv. Continue reading
Journalism & PR Interns Needed in Poughkeepsie
Hair on Hudson Academy (HOHA) is looking for PR/Journalism students who are looking to create engaging content and write articles for our monthly magazine. Located in the downtown City of Poughkeepsie, Hair on Hudson Academy is at the forefront of the beauty industry for the Mid-Hudson Valley, training tomorrow’s stylists and estheticians since 2017. Continue reading
New Application is Open– We are now accepting applications for internship eligibility!
The new internship eligibility application is easier and better than ever before! First, before you apply, make sure you are qualified to apply for eligibility. Here is the check list:
- 60+ total credits
- 30+ credits at New Paltz (1 year residency)
- 18+ credits in the major
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Fall 2022 Advising Memo to Students — Please Read About Important Dates, etc.
Welcome to the Fall semester!
Just a quick note with some important dates and advising tips.
First, September 4th is the LAST DAY to add or drop a course to your schedule without an electronic permission of instructor (and a late fee). September 11th is the last day to add/drop a course but you will need electronic permission from the instructor and $20 course change fee. Instructors generally will NOT add students after the first week of classes, so it’s wise to check your Fall class schedule NOW and make any adjustments as soon as possible. Continue reading
Woodstock Film Festival Seeks Interns
The Woodstock Film Festival is currently searching for interns in ALL departments, including but not limited to Operations, Press, Public Relations, and Administrative. General experience includes database management, film entry screening evaluations, fundraising, public relations, press, community outreach, event planning, equipment optimizing/organization, and more. Of course, the internship will be custom tailored depending on the intern’s individual experience and skills. Interns will have many opportunities to meet and network with well-connected and promising industry members while enjoying responsibility in a fast-paced and team-based environment. Continue reading
Congratulations to 2022 Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society Inductees
On Sunday, May 1 this year’s Lambda Pi Eta members were inducted into the national honor society in a ceremony in the Coykendall Science Building Auditorium.
Congratulations to the new members:
Michelangelo Amendola – Digital Media Production
Jordan Armoogan – Public Relations
Maggie Baer – Digital Media Management
Shannon Brosnan – Interpersonal Communication
Arlyn Cabral – Digital Media Production
James Cammarata – Public Relations
Jake Carapella – Journalism Continue reading
Have Federal Work Study? Apply to Join Our Editorial Team for Fall 2023
The Digital Media and Journalism and Communication departments are looking for an Editorial Assistant to the Department Advisor. As an editorial assistant you will help with writing and maintaining our blogs, designing newsletters, posters and fliers and posting to social media. You will also help maintain spreadsheets, send emails and announcements and other clerical/administrative work. Continue reading