College Presents Sampling of Public Events Through Early January

For more information, visit the college's Web site at www.plattsburgh.edu or contact Michelle Ouellette, associate director of public relations and publications, at 518-564-3095 or [email protected] .

December

Monday, Dec. 1

SUNY Plattsburgh College Council meeting, 1 p.m. Videoconferencing Room 416, Sibley Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh campus.

"Gossip in the Workplace," 1 p.m. Room 203, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Part of a series of workshops hosted by business and professional communication students geared toward improving the workplace. Free and open to the public.

World AIDS Day Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4 p.m., Angell College Center Lobby, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Members of the campus and community are invited to take part in the annual ceremony in honor of the victims of AIDS. The event will include some brief remarks from Dr. Jerimy Blowers, director of health education services and Nick Strange, member of ONE. The brief ceremony will conclude the lighting of the AIDS Memorial Tree and music by Alex Newman. The event is hosted by the Center for Student Involvement and ONE. For more information, contact Michael Cashman, coordinator of student activities at 518-564-4830.

SUNY Plattsburgh Sinfonia Concert, 7:30 p.m. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Elizabeth Gorevic, director. Free. Call 518-564-2283 for more information.

"Marketing for Profit: Marketing 5 P's," 5:30-8:30 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension in Malone. This presentation is designed to help new and beginning entrepreneurs to identify and plan their rural and farm enterprises. Rick Leibowitz, the regional director of the North Country Small Business Development Center, and other presenters will discuss the ins and outs of marketing, including Internet marketing techniques. They will also conduct product Web site evaluations. For more information call 518-483-7403.

Poetry Reading with Jazz Combo, 8 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Visiting poet and recording artist Barry Wallenstein will perform with the SUNY Jazz Combo. Wallenstein has three labels with Cadence Jazz Records: "Euphoria Ripens," "Tony's Blues," and "Pandemonium." Sponsored by the Visiting Poets and Writers Series and coordinated by Alexis Levitin, the performance will feature music and vocals, hip poetry and improvised jazz.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Women's Studies Forum: Men as Allies in the Struggle to End Violence Against Women, 12:30-1:15 p.m., Room 153 C, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. For information contact Dr. Simona Sharoni, 518-564-3002.

"Business Etiquette," 1 p.m. Room 203, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Part of a series of workshops hosted by business and professional communication students geared toward improving the workplace. Free and open to the public.

"Voices of Men," 7 p.m. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. "Voices of Men" is a one-man play, working to end men's violence against women. It is a funny and provocative educational comedy that uses multimedia and celebrity impersonations to engage the audience in reflection about positive transformation. Please be aware that the performance has a few scenes depicting violence against women. Free. For information, contact Dr. Brian Klocke, 518-564-3305.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

"How to Become More Productive," 1 p.m. Room 203, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Part of a series of workshops hosted by business and professional communication students geared toward improving the workplace. Free and open to the public.

SUNY Plattsburgh Guitar Concert, 7:30 p.m. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Michael Angelo Fratino, director. Free and open to the public. Call 518-564-2283 for more information.

Ringing Down the Curtain, 7 p.m. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. A showcase of student theater works from the semester including student dance performances. Directed by Phillip Cole. Free and open to the public. Call 518-564-2284 for more information.

Thursday, Dec. 4

Ringing Down the Curtain, 7 p.m. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. A showcase of student theater works from the semester including student dance performances. Directed by Phillip Cole. Free and open to the public. Call 518-564-2284 for more information.

Friday, Dec. 5

Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Opening, 3-5 p.m. Myers Lobby Gallery, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. An exhibition of current work by SUNY Plattsburgh students enrolled in art department studio classes. Free. For information, contact Marjorie Quesnell, museum secretary, 518-564-2474 or [email protected] .

History Senior Project Presentations, 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:15-5 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Senior history students will present their capstone research projects. For more information contact Wendy Gordon, the history department chair by phone at 518-564-5212 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Saturday, Dec. 6

Champlain Valley Voices and SUNY Plattsburgh Choral Union perform G.F. Handel's "Messiah" for chorus, soloists and orchestra, 8 p.m. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. Dr. Karen Becker, artistic director. This program features Margaret Meyer, soprano; Jo Ellen Miano, alto; James Benjamin Rodgers, tenor; and Matthew Anchel, bass. Tickets sold at the door. Advance tickets sold at Myers Pharmacy and Corner-Stone Bookshop in Plattsburgh or from CVV members. $17 general admission; $12 senior citizens and students; $5 children under 12; and $2 for SUNY Plattsburgh students when purchasing at the Angell College Center desk. Call 518-564-2283 for more information or go the Web site www.champlainvalleyoratorio.com.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Soulful Christmas Celebration, 4:30 p.m. E. Glenn Glitz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. The Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir's annual Christmas concert will feature works by James Cleveland, Richard Smallwood, Joe Pace, Donald Lawrence, Kirk Franklin and much more. The group will also perform Christmas songs with a little taste of gospel. Favorites like "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Joy to the World" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" will be sung at the concert.

Saturday, December 13

Winter Commencement, 11 a.m. Field House Gymnasium. An estimated 500 students will graduate. Angel Acosta, president of the Student Association, will be the student speaker.

January

Monday, Jan. 5

Marketing for Profit: Your Identity, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension in Malone. This presentation will help new and beginning entrepreneurs identify and plan their rural and farm enterprises.  Rick Leibowitz, the regional director of the North Country SBDC, along with other presenters, will discuss how to be customer focused and market driven, in addition to looking at branding, whole strategies and pricing.  For more information call 518-483-7403.

Ongoing

"People and Politics," An Exhibition of work from the Plattsburgh State Student Association Collection, through Jan. 11, noon-4 p.m., daily, except legal holidays and  Dec. 24-Jan. 1, Burke Gallery, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh. A selection of work from the Plattsburgh State Student Association Collection. Free. For information, contact Marjorie Quesnell, museum secretary, at 518-564-2474 or [email protected].

Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, Nov. 7-March 22, noon-4 p.m., daily, except legal holidays and Dec. 24 - Jan. 1, Myers Lobby Gallery, Myers Fine Arts Building. An exhibition of current work by SUNY Plattsburgh Students enrolled in art department studio classes. Free. For information, contact Marjorie Quesnell, museum secretary, 518-564-2474 or [email protected].

"Rockwell Kent: This Is My Own," Nov. 22-May 17, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, New York State Museum, Albany, N.Y. Exhibition of fine art from the Plattsburgh State Art Museum, Rockwell Kent Collection. The exhibition chronicles the life and work of Rockwell Kent; included are paintings, drawings, prints, books, bookplates, photographs, dinnerware, advertising art and more. To contact the New York State Museum, call 518-474-5877. To contact the Plattsburgh State Art Museum, call Marjorie Quesnell, museum secretary at 518-564-2474 or e-mail her at [email protected].

"Andy Warhol: Portraits from the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy," Jan. 23-March 29, noon-4 p.m. daily, Burke Gallery, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh. This exhibit features a selection of original Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints given to the Plattsburgh State Art Museum by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in honor of the foundation's 20th anniversary.

Free income tax preparation and electronic filing, Jan. 26-31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 5139 North Catherine St., inside the Senior Citizens Council building in Plattsburgh. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Free for all ages. For more information call 518-335-8036 or email [email protected].