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Upstate Medical University names Lotkowictz physical plant director
SYRACUSE — Upstate Medical University announced it has appointed Robert Lotkowictz, director of physical plant, succeeding Gary Kittel, who has retired. As director of physical

OCC’s Academic II building wins national award for its “unique” design
ONONDAGA — Onondaga Community College (OCC) today announced that its newest building, Academic II, has won a national award for its “unique” design. The structure

SU group studies Carrier Dome backup options in case of roof failure
SYRACUSE — Two members of a workgroup that Syracuse University (SU) Chancellor Kent Syverud assembled to review options for a “Carrier Dome Backup Plan” provided an overview of its findings on June 19. Rick Burton, a sports-management professor and workgroup chair, and John Yinger, a trustee professor of public administration and economics, represented the group
Heath-care law update: Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program
New York state has been approved for up to $8 billion to fund the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program. This program seeks to provide incentives for Medicaid providers to create and sustain an integrated, high performing health-care delivery system. The goal is to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of Medicaid beneficiaries and
Research Foundation for SUNY, 21 others wins SBA FAST grants to support R&D
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY) is among 22 recipients of grants that total $2 million through the Federal and

Upstate, Fort Drum conduct medical-transport training exercise
SYRACUSE — Upstate University Hospital and the U.S. Army’s Fort Drum near Watertown today conducted a medical-transport training exercise on the roof of the Syracuse

Hillside Children’s Foundation appoints new board member
Hillside Children’s Foundation, an affiliate of the Hillside Family of Agencies, today announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Linn to its board of directors. Hillside
State approves OCC’s advanced-manufacturing certificate program
ONONDAGA — The New York State Education Department has approved a one-year certificate program in advanced manufacturing-machining at Onondaga Community College (OCC). The program is
St. Joseph’s raises more than $350K at annual gala dinner dance
SYRACUSE — St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation’s annual gala dinner dance raised more than $350,000, exceeding its goal for 2014. St. Joseph’s announced the fund-raising total

SUNY Oswego, SUNY Canton get $3 million for building upgrades
OSWEGO — State Senator Patty Ritchie announced she has helped secure $3 million in special funding to be divided between SUNY Canton and SUNY Oswego
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