I had never heard of creator Jonathan Larson, of the critically acclaimed and hugely popular musical Rent. I was familiar with the show, having seen the film adaptation when I was 12 years old and off-Broadway production a few years later. I enjoyed the catchy tunes and melodic showstopper “Seasons of Love,” but the heavier […]
To the Campus Community: The electrical infrastructure of the campus will undergo maintenance today, February 18. The physical plant will shut down service at 5:00 a.m. and restore service before office hours begin this morning. Please be advised that campus personnel should save all work and shut down computers and other systems before leaving to avoid potential […]
Global Cosmetics Leader to Fill Vacant Space at Broad Hollow Bioscience Park for Research & Development Farmingdale State College (FSC) and The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) have signed a strategic alliance to drive innovation and support for emerging STEM talent across Long Island, it was announced today. As part of the collaboration, ELC has leased approximately 40,000 sq. […]
Violet Adair (’59), mother, grandmother, accomplished plant scientist, and beloved wife of Academic Dean Charles Adair of the School of Arts and Sciences, became the inspiration behind a $100,000 donation to Farmingdale State College this fall. When she passed away in May 2020 due to the novel coronavirus, Charles, her longtime partner of 57 years, […]
Farmingdale State College has been remarkably successful in dealing with the ongoing public health crisis. We continue to ask for your cooperation to safely proceed with a more normal and extensive campus experience. COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and regular testing are effective ways to contain Coronavirus transmission and protect your fellow students. Please review the […]
To the Campus Community: Black History Month focuses on the struggles and contributions of African Americans over the history of the United States. It is appropriate to highlight African American leaders who have a connection to Farmingdale State College. FSC is rightly proud of its place in recognizing diplomat and civil rights leader Ralph Bunche and a […]
To the Campus Community: The State University of New York directed its campuses to continue with the indoor masking mandate. Therefore, FSC will adhere to the current policy of requiring masks in all indoor settings until further notice. SUNY and its campuses will continue to review compliance with vaccination and testing while monitoring COVID positivity […]
There is a very strong stigma amongst teenagers that we are young and dumb so much so that pop singer Khalid, released a song called “Young Dumb & Broke.” The song bursted with popularity and I can certainly attest to the lyrics being true. Although we teenagers would love to be autonomous individuals, we are […]
As I drive my car down the road, it moves towards the apex of a hill. Not a grassy hill, but a hill of black and white striped lines. Other cars surround me, but not enough to make my route guideline on my GPS go red for heavy traffic. Not that I need that GPS […]
I made my way towards the front, but not too close because I know how crazy it gets up there from experience. I found my place and waited for the show to begin. Just a week before the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, where 10 people were killed, I attended a Travis Scott concert at […]
