State University of New York Brockport (also known as SUNY Brockport or Brockport State, and previously The College at Brockport) is a public university in Brockport, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY).

Clubs and organizations

Greek life

In 1869, with the assistance of Professor Charles Donald McLean, the principal of the school, Gamma Sigma fraternity was established at The Brockport Normal School. Gamma Sigma was the first fraternity to be formed at the high school level in the United States. On October 11 of that year, eighteen young men gathered in the chemistry room with the aim of enhancing their skills in debate, original composition, and other literary exercises. The founding members were: Edward L. Adams, John D. Burns, Charles Cunningham, William K. Dean, Martin L. Deyo, John Norris Drake, A. James Knox, S. E. Loomis, John M. Milne, A. Judson Osborn, Frederick Palmer, George T. Quinby, George Hebert Raymond, William H. Sybrandt, James W. White, Stephen D. Wilbur, Ara Wilkinson, and George F. Yeoman. Mr. Yeoman was elected as the first President, and James Knox served as the chairman of the constitution committee.

On a side note, in later years Mr. Yeoman took the oath of office as a justice of the Supreme Court for the Seventh Judicial District of the State on November 15, 1893. In the book "Notable Men of Rochester" published in 1902 by Dwight J. Stoddard, there is a mention of Mr. Yeoman's high level of respect and admiration.

Talon Television and Production (previously Brockport Television)
Funded by BSG, Talon Television is the official TV station club at The College at Brockport. This student-run organization is responsible for producing videos and covering a wide range of school programs and events. The club comprises different departments, including News, Sports, Entertainment, and Promotions.

Brockport Student Government (BSG)
The Brockport Student Government (BSG), funded by mandatory student fees, organizes a wide range of programming on campus. BSG encompasses the three traditional branches of government: legislative, judicial, and executive. The annual budget for BSG amounts to approximately $1,400,000. Among the programming events are the Spring Break Challenge, where five individuals have the opportunity to win $5,000 to fund their preferred spring break destination. Additionally, BSG arranges major concerts featuring artists such as Big Sean, Gym Class Heroes, Machine Gun Kelly, and Kesha, as well as lectures featuring notable speakers like Abby Wambach. These events are carefully planned and executed by the Brockport Student Government in collaboration with the Union Programming Team.

Harlequins Performing Arts Club 
The Harlequins Performing Arts Club (Harlequins) is a student organization dedicated to providing a professional theater experience for its members and the college community. Each semester, the club organizes a variety of student performances, workshops, and social events. These activities serve as a creative outlet for students and offer an opportunity to develop the skills they acquire in the classroom. The Harlequins aims to foster a vibrant artistic community and enhance the college experience for all involved.

The Stylus
The Stylus is the student-run weekly newspaper of The College at Brockport. It is financially supported by the BSG Mandatory Fee and reaches a circulation of 5,000 copies.

WBSU 89.1 The Point
89.1 The Point is a student-run radio station located in the Seymour College Union and funded by the Brockport Student Government. The Point broadcasts to a wide audience of up to 500,000 people across the Western New York region, spanning from west Rochester to Buffalo. While the station has several communications majors as members, it also welcomes students from other majors to join. The Point operates various departments, including FM, Sports, News, Production, Circuit, Public Relations, Website, Engineering, and Sales. Additionally, The Point actively participates in community initiatives such as the Hilton Apple Fest in the fall and Coats for Kids in the winter, among other local events. The station's primary goal is to provide students with a practical learning environment while fostering community engagement. The station is accessible to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Athletics

Brockport offers 23 athletic teams that compete at the NCAA Division III level.

Notable faculty
 Garth Fagan (emeritus), Founder of Garth Fagan Dance
 Anne Panning, writer, winner of the 2006 Flannery O'Connor Award and 2009 NY Professor of the Year
 Albert Paley, Professor Emeritus, American sculptor
 Mary Mortimer, "preceptress," i.e. head, of the "female department," 1841–1844. A pioneer of higher education for women, assisted Catherine Beecher in starting the Milwaukee Female Seminary.

Notable alumni
 George Boley, Liberian ex-warlord, former leader of the Liberian Peace Council
Wayne Cilento (B.S. in Dance, 1972): Tony Award-winning choreographer and director 
Scott Donaldson (2004): football coach 
John Faso, (B.A. Political Science and History, 1974) Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, from New York's 19th district
William Fichtner (B.A. Criminal Justice, 1978), actor, known for his roles in Prison Break and The Dark Knight
 Joseph Griffo, (B.A. Political Science, 1978) New York State Senator, former mayor of Rome, NY, and former county executive of Oneida County, New York
Delphine Hanna (teaching credential, 1874), physical education professor, Oberlin College
Nancy Hewitt (B.A. in History, 1974): Professor emeritus at Rutgers University and expert on gender history and feminism
 Joey Jackson (B.A. in Political Science, 1988): Attorney and legal analyst on CNN and HLN
 James Howard Kunstler (B.S. in Leisure/Recreational Activity, 1971): author, social critic, public speaker, blogger
 Christine Lavin (B.S. in English, 1973): Singer-songwriter and promoter of contemporary folk music
 Ryan Nobles (B.S. in Communication, 1998): journalist with CNN 
 Oliver North, later attended the United States Naval Academy, known for Iran-Contra Affair
 Paul Pape (B.A. in Theatre, Speech & Hearing, 1974): actor and voice actor known for role as Double J in 1977 film Saturday Night Fever
 Yendi Phillips (BFA in Dance, 2006): Jamaican TV host, model, and beauty queen 
 Gene Spafford (B.A. Mathematics and Computer Science, 1979), professor at Purdue University and leading computer security expert
 Elizabeth Streb (B.S. in Dance, 1972): choreographer, performer and teacher of contemporary dance 
 Joe Torres (B.S. Communications), news anchor WABC-TV in NYC
 Dave Trembley (B.A. Physical Education, 1973, M.A.), former manager of the Baltimore Orioles
 Stan Van Gundy (B.S. in Physical Education, 1981): Head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA
Al Walker (born 1959), former basketball player and college coach, now a scout for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA

References

Further reading

External links

 Official website

 
Brockport, New York
1867 establishments in New York (state)
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Universities and colleges in Monroe County, New York
Dance in New York (state)
Public universities and colleges in New York (state)