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Vibrancy of manufacturing celebrated at grand opening
By: Lauren Alford News Editor Students, staff and faculty gathered at the grand opening of the Gene F. Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Skills on Tuesday, August 27. The building is part of an expansion initiative for Hudson Valley Community College’s advanced manufacturing technology program. “This is a bold statement that American manufacturing is alive, well and growing,” said United States Congressman Paul Tonko. “The vibrancy of manufacturing is what this is all about.” Designed by Mosaic Associates, the $14.5 million structure is seven times the size of the original home of the advanced manufacturing technology program. This allows the program’s enrollment to double from 144 students to 288 students. Gene Haas, founder and president of Haas Automation Incorporated, donated $1 million dollars to the construction. The machines inside of the building are all from his company. “This building is going to be here for a long time and it’s really an honor to have my name on it,” Haas said. The rest of the building’s funding is the result of other manufacturing firms, in addition to federal and state grants. “This accomplishment is a perfect example of the things we can achieve when we work together as partners for the betterment of our community,” said Roger Ramsammy, president of Hudson Val-
ley Community College. As stated by the New York Department of Labor Commissioner, Roberta Reardon, Haas Center is a perfect example of government, business and education coming together to create solutions. “Not only did government come through with the State of New York, but our friends in manufacturing made significant contributions and donations so we’re very thankful for that,” stated David William Davis, president of Simmons Machine Tool Corporation. Davis’ company is a local business that will benefit from the Haas Center. After contributing to Hudson Valley Community College’s advanced manufacturing program, Simmons Machine
Tool is projecting nearly double the profit for the next year. “We view this program as the single most transformative investment we have ever made,” Davis stated. “It changed the corporate culture completely,” he continued. “The contribution to our bottom line has been stunning.” Although New York State’s Capital Region has a rapidly expanding manufacturing sector, a shortage of skilled workers and 40% retirement rates have limited economic growth. Companies can’t deploy the right people to operate their machines. “The skills gap is real, it’s not invented,” said Reardon. “Employers across New York State have jobs that they simply cannot fill because there aren’t enough
workers with a specific set of skills that they need.” According to New York State Assembly District 109 Representative, Patricia Fahy, the manufacturing skills gap is estimated to cost $2.5 trillion over the next decade. There’s a need for about 4.6 million manufacturing skilled workers. As said by Davis, skilled people are the key to improving productivity. Without a corresponding increase in productivity, problems will eventually occur. “So if we want a wealthy community for all then we have to invest in productivity skills for ourselves,” he stated. With the help of expansion initiatives, manufacturing firms and government workers are fighting
this issue. Hudson Valley Community College plans to help drive economic growth by anticipating and meeting the demands of the regional workforce. “We now find ourselves very well-positioned to be the folks who take one of the leading roles in that process,” said Neil Kelleher, chairman of the Hudson Valley Community College Board of Trustees. Michael Yevoli, regional director for Empire State Development, said “[Hudson Valley Community College’s] experience coupled with the program’s expansion and modern facilities, will help ensure regional companies have the skilled recruits they are looking for.” COURTESY OF TWIPU.COM
President Ramsammy addresses the crowd at the grand opening . Hudson Valley Community College officials were there along with Gene Haas
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Students, welcome to Hudson Valley – or, if you’re a returning student, welcome back! A letter from College President Ramsammy to the students
A new academic year is an exciting time, but it can also bring some challenges, especially for our new students. As a former college professor and, before that, a first-generation college student myself, I’d like to give you a few pieces of advice to help you make the most of this new opportunity. Here are my top five recommendations to help you start off Investment Club strong and have a successful seMeeting mester. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1) Take advantage of the acVoter Registration ademic services that Hudson Drive Valley has to offer. The academic All Day workload in college is often a surLeadership Donors prise for many students. You may Reception find that you could use a little ex5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. tra support. The good news is that there are many resources here at the college to help you meet your Voter Registration academic goals. Free tutoring and Drive mentoring is available through All Day CASDA Fall Regional the Learning Assistance Center (Marvin Library Learning ComCollege Fair mons), the Collegiate Academic All Day Support Program and the Center Hot Club of Saratoga for Academic Engagement (secPerformance ond floor, Siek Campus Center). 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Librarians in the Marvin Library Collage City: Artist Talk with Peter Dudek are also eager to help you start a writing or research project. The 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Opening Reception for Science Center has a dedicated Collage City: Sculpture space for science tutoring, and we’ve even started directing tutors and Installation by Peter Dudek and Susan to engage with academic departments in Williams and Cogan Meyer Halls to make it more convenient 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for students who are generally in the upper part of campus. WhatVoter Registration ever your academic needs may Drive be, you’ll find support staff who All Day want to help you achieve your best. Seek them out early in the semester!
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2) Establish some “study buddy” relationships with your fellow classmates, especially in classes that you feel will be challenging. You will be astounded at what teamwork and forming a study group can do for your confidence and your grades. So, seek out classmates to study with - the social aspect can make all the difference in turning studying from a chore into something you can enjoy. Plus, talking through the subject matter with people who are learning alongside you can make it more interesting and enjoyable. 3) Find out when your professors’ office hours are and visit during those times. This is one of
the best pieces of advice I can give you. All of your professors want to help you succeed, but they can’t offer that extra help unless you ask! Establishing good relationships with professors is also a great way to find a mentor who can help you understand more about the career field you’re interested in. In that same vein, stop by the Center for Careers and Transfer, where you’ll find professionals who can help you discover the right career or find a transfer school. 4) Whether you are just out of high school or returning after several years, it’s natural to feel a little nervous in a new academic
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environment. Throughout your time at Hudson Valley, you will be expected to push yourself academically, but you will also need to balance your responsibilities to maintain your mental and emotional health. That’s why it’s a good idea to get to know the college’s other support services before you need them. The Wellness Center on the second floor of the Campus Center offers both free health services and counseling services, and the Campus Ministry provides a welcoming place for all students to practice their faith. 5) Finally, I encourage you to get involved on campus in something outside the classroom. I know many of you may be working or taking care of family responsibilities, but please consider joining a club, athletic team or student activity, if your schedule allows it. This is an excellent way to make friends on campus and to enrich your college experience. Welcome Week activities can help you meet your fellow students and also provide information on the more than 30 clubs and student activities and 18 intercollegiate sports on campus. You’ll discover that college life at Hudson Valley is vibrant inside and outside the classroom. I want you to make the most of this college experience, and one sure way to do that is to get involved. Of course, these are just a few ways to set yourself up for success. If you take advantage of the opportunities you’ll find here, I’m confident that you will have a great semester and a strong start to your academic career. I look forward to meeting each of you this semester and I congratulate you on taking this exciting step toward your future.
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Welcome everyone to Fall 2019 at Hudson Valley A letter from Student Senate President Sherin to the students
A letter from the Hudsonian By: Kevin Waltz Editor-in-Chief
Hello fellow Vikings! I hope everyone is adjusting well to the new school year! For those of you who don't know me, my name is Kevin Waltz, and I have been given the honor and privilege of serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The Hudsonian this year. I am proud to be a part of one of the best two-year school newspapers in the country. On behalf of The Hudsonian, I would like to welcome all students to Hudson Valley. This will be The Hudsonian's 75th volume, and we promise to make it a good one! Last semester we placed third in the country for best twoyear school papers, and plan to do even better this year. For me personally, being a part of this paper has been one of the biggest sources of pride in my life, and I consider it a blessing to have been given the opportunity to give back to the newspaper after it has done so much for me. In my experience, one of the most rewarding things you can do during your time here at Hudson Valley is to get involved on campus. Hudson Valley has over 50 clubs and organizations that you can join. Getting involved
on campus not only looks good when you transfer, it also looks awesome on a resume, especially if you take an E-board position. Believe me, I understand the appeal of wanting to ditch campus as soon as your classes are over. I was the same way when I first started here. After I started getting involved with the school paper, I can honestly say that I began to enjoy being on campus, and even started to enjoy my classes more. As Editor-in-Chief of The Hudsonian, I can tell you that if you join the paper, you will develop the skills and experience needed to succeed in any professional environment. From meeting new students, networking with faculty, getting tuition reimbursed or even meeting famous celebrities, our writers have the opportunity to experience things most college students would only dream of. What you decide to do with your time here as a Viking is up to you and you alone. Whatever you choose to do, try to make the most of it. We won't be here for all that long, so I urge you all, as a fellow student, to take some of the countless opportunities that Hudson Valley provides for us. So welcome to Hudson Valley, everybody! Let's make this a great year!
Welcome everyone to Fall 2019 at Hudson Valley. I am Zion Sherin the student president and your voice. This semester is filled with opportunity as new students come and others return. All with a goal of learning new and useful information, and getting a degree or credits needed for their future endeavors and hopefully have a great time doing it. Now for a little hard-core truth. During these first couple weeks try to get your grades as high as you can to reduce stress. The more work you put in the better you will do. That being said, it is important to remember why you are here. One bad bump in the road should not throw you off. A bad grade will pass. What you are here for is so much more important. So, when you have some difficulty in a class, which we all do at some point, remember to take a deep breath and move on. At Hudson Valley we have some great clubs. These clubs are a great way to make new friends and meet our peers while learning something in a more relaxed environment than a traditional classroom setting. This creates a network that is every important to academic success and future success in our professional life. If you are interested in what clubs we have, come up to the second floor of the campus center to the Student Life offices and we can help you find a club that fits your interests.
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- 9/10 Director: Ava DuVernay Starring: Callel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez, Jovan Adepo, Reginald L. Barnes, Asante Blackk By: Jacob Freehart Layout Editor Netflix has pumped out many great TV shows and movies, all with their own special qualities, but one of their newest pieces of content, ‘When They See Us,’ stands out in a remarkable way. Releasing on May 31 of this past year, Netflix’s ‘When They See Us’ is a dramatized documentary following the events of the infamous case dubbed the “Central Park Five.” The show closely follows the truth through eyewitness reports and the testaments of the many people involved, putting together a stunning and moving piece that touches the heart and acts against racial injustices in America. In the show, and in real life, five unsuspecting teenagers are accused of raping and brutally beating a female jogger in Central Park, New York, on April 19, 1989. Kevin Richardson, Anton McCray, Yusef Salaam, Ray Santana Jr., and Korey Wise, the five main characters of the show, were all out in the park, hanging out with a large crowd of kids and teenagers, simply trying to enjoy some late night fun. They were
each their on their own, havingnever met each other before in their lives, but little did they know, they would meet each other real soon. Later into the night, they each realized that the crowd they joined was not their type, as many of the older kids started harassing and yelling at random people in the park, causing some violence. They each tried to escape before anything else happened, but they were too late as they crowd was chased and taken in by the cops. They were all released the next day, but soon a raped and nearly dead female jogger is found in the park and the cops immediately thought that it was the kids from the night before.
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Out of the dozens of kids that were there that night, these five were chosen and brought in for interrogation, quickly becoming victims of racism and many injustices. Having not participating in any of the acts that they are accused of, the boys were thrusted into a scandalous situation, being targeted because they’re minorities. The detectives and head prosecutor Linda Farstein were in charge for deliberately obstructing justice in many ways, only seeking to get what they wanted, a quick end to a case. Director Ava DuVernay adds
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juvenile detention like the rest of the group. His experiences are brutal to say the least, but they bring out the deepest emotions of sympathy and sorrow as he shows courage with everything he faces. Overall, Netlix’s ‘When They See Us’ is a must watch for all of the phenomenal performances, scenes, and themes that it offers. The many interesting aspects of the story never ceases to captivate you and will always keep you wanting to know what’s going to happen next.
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Hudsonian Diversions Ask the Economist In this column every week, readers ask their most private questions and get advice from an economics perspective. Q. Dear Economist, I am planning a vacation and am wondering whether to be part of a tour group. Should I go it alone? - Indy A. Dear Indy, The people make the party. Everyone who you interact with can add to, or take away from, a trip. Their energy-level, the perspectives everyone brings and the priorities you share as well as the differences meld together to make the experience unique. Your decision on whether or not to go solo has to do with three economic principles. Risk aversion, consumption complementaries and game theory. You have many choices available as you plan your trip, but will have less control over the circumstances once your tickets are booked, reservations are made and the vacation is in full swing. It is understandable for you to have a sense of the risks you are taking as you plan. You hope the people you meet on your vacation will have compatible ideas of what makes for a great time so you will enjoy yourself too. Game theory reminds us that you can change your strategy if necessary during your trip to shape the experience and outcomes. Have a good time!
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New head coaches bring new promises By: Kevin Waltz Editor-in-Chief Two new head coaches for the colleges men's baseball and women's tennis teams were named to Hudson Valley Community College. Hudson Valley Community College Director of Athletics Justin Hoyt named Joshua Parrow as head of the men's baseball team. Parrow, who has worked with 37 student athletes later to be drafted to Major League Baseball, comes to Hudson Valley Community College from the University of Bridgeport. An alum, Parrow held the positions of assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Bridgeport for the past nine seasons. Parrow holds a bachelor's degree in social science and a masters degree in counseling. Director Hoyt also named
Anne Clobridge as head coach for the women's tennis team. Clobridge, who has worked for 20 years as an infectious disease research scientist for NYSDOH, began playing tennis after college and has played club tennis for the past several years. Most recently, she assisted coaching sessions with athletes for the Special Olympics. “The opportunity to play tennis at HVCC is not only about learning a lifetime sport but also capitalizing on an institution that will provide an employment opportunity that cannot be obtained elsewhere.” said Clobridge. "I am looking forward to coaching the Hudson Valley team and returning to the game of tennis as a mentor to young women who wish to achieve, she said. "I believe that when athletics are paired with academic excellence a door is opened to a work/life balance that lasts a lifetime."
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31-27 vs Ithaca JV L
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1-0 vs Fulton-Montgomery Community College W
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3-0 vs Suny Adirondack W
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