Community Calendar

While cleaning out the attic of her family home, Canadian-American writer Naomi Guttman discovers bundles of love letters written during her parents’ transatlantic courtship. With those letters, plus home-movie footage, photographs, and surprisingly candid interviews about love, fidelity, and gender roles, Guttman weaves a poignant tale of a sixty-four-year marriage between two doctors whose love is tested by time and circumstance. Inspired by the films of Alan Berliner, Judith Helfand, and Sarah Polley, Guttman’s first film reveals a rare and intimate glimpse into the arc of a complex relationship.

The Art & Science of Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself

In this inspiring and practical session, cardiologist and well-being leader Dr. Jonathan Fisher explores how caregivers can offer deep empathy and connection—while protecting their own emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, mindfulness, and human connection, Dr. Fisher shares evidence-based strategies to strengthen presence, communication, and resilience.

Participants will learn how to align heart and mind in moments of care, navigate emotional challenges like burnout and moral injury, and rediscover meaning in the sacred act of caregiving. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, advocate, or family caregiver, this talk offers powerful tools to care for others without losing yourself along the way.

Tuesdays; August 5 and 19, September 2 and 16, starts at 5 p.m, ends by 7 p.m., held online

Breast cancer survivorship focuses on a person’s well-being after they complete treatment. This four-part series will address a variety of topics for survivors, including intimacy, long-term and late-term side effects, early menopause and self-care. The target audience for this series is for women with breast cancer, or who have completed treatment for breast cancer, who are under age 49.

Experts: Susan Tiffany, BSN, RN, OCN, Survivorship Navigator and Maureen Garvey, BSN, RNC, Patient Navigator, Breast Cancer Program, Upstate Cancer Center

SUNY Oswego's Living Writers Series is back again this year! Join the English and Creative Writing Department to hear from author Robin Wall Kimmerer on Wednesday, September 24, from 3-4:20 p.m.

Robin Wall Kimmerer’s widely acclaimed narrative nonfiction book “Braiding Sweetgrass” is a New York Times bestseller. She is also the author of “The Serviceberry” and “Gathering Moss,” which won the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing. She has been featured on NPR’s On Being and has addressed the United Nations on the topic of healing our relationship with nature. Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.

Wednesday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m., held online

In today’s stressful world, people may face conflicts or disagreements, both large and small. Learn how to use de-escalation and mindfulness techniques to reduce tension and improve relationships in all areas of life. These techniques provide practical ways to navigate workplace disputes, manage challenging situations and cultivate more positive, peaceful environments. Rehabilitation Psychology Registered Nurse Bettie Loughery will discuss how to apply techniques and practice mindfulness and enhance the quality of our lives and relationships.

Speaker: Bettie Loughery, RN, PMHNP-BC, Rehabilitation Psychology, Upstate Medical University

Tuesdays; August 5 and 19, September 2 and 16, starts at 5 p.m, ends by 7 p.m., held online

Breast cancer survivorship focuses on a person’s well-being after they complete treatment. This four-part series will address a variety of topics for survivors, including intimacy, long-term and late-term side effects, early menopause and self-care. The target audience for this series is for women with breast cancer, or who have completed treatment for breast cancer, who are under age 49.

Experts: Susan Tiffany, BSN, RN, OCN, Survivorship Navigator and Maureen Garvey, BSN, RNC, Patient Navigator, Breast Cancer Program, Upstate Cancer Center

SUNY Oswego's Living Writers Series is back again this year! Join the English and Creative Writing Department to hear from writer Stu Krieger on Monday, October 6, from 3-4:20 p.m.

Best known for the animated classic "The Land Before Time," Stu Krieger is also the co-writer for the Emmy award-winning mini-series "A Year in the Life" and was nominated for the Humanitas Prize for the Disney Channel original movie "Going to the Mat." Other writing credits include "Where the Boys Are," "Cow Belles," and "Harold and the Purple Crayon," among others. He has just retired as a professor of screen and television writing in the University of California, Riverside’s Department of Theatre, Film & Digital Media Production. He has also written popular Disney Channel Original Movies like "Smart House," "The Poof Point," "Gotta Kick It Up!," "Now You See It…," and "Zenon."

Tuesdays; August 5 and 19, September 2 and 16, starts at 5 p.m, ends by 7 p.m., held online

Breast cancer survivorship focuses on a person’s well-being after they complete treatment. This four-part series will address a variety of topics for survivors, including intimacy, long-term and late-term side effects, early menopause and self-care. The target audience for this series is for women with breast cancer, or who have completed treatment for breast cancer, who are under age 49.

Experts: Susan Tiffany, BSN, RN, OCN, Survivorship Navigator and Maureen Garvey, BSN, RNC, Patient Navigator, Breast Cancer Program, Upstate Cancer Center

Dirt is a one-man show that explores the challenges and decisions that young people face every day. By approaching things through the lens of mental health, Dirt gets to the heart of issues related to drugs, bullying, and self-esteem in a manner that resonates with audiences in a real and meaningful way. Through the portrayal of relatable and memorable characters, John Morello gives voice to those who sometimes feel as though they are not heard and reassurance to those who sometimes feel as though they are not understood. John does not preach, teach, or lecture; instead, he takes audiences on a journey that challenges them to think about the choices they make and how those choices impact their own lives and the lives of those around them.

SUNY Oswego's Living Writers Series is back again this year! Join the English and Creative Writing Department to hear from author Soma Mei Sheng Frazier on Monday, October 13, from 3-4:20 p.m.

Soma Mei Sheng Frazier’s debut novel "Off the Books" earned rave reviews from The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Publishers Weekly and others, and was included in Bustle’s Most Anticipated roundup. Her essays and interviews have appeared in People Magazine, Electric Literature, and Radio Free Asia. The author of three chapbooks, her fiction is also featured in a wide range of literary journals. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Subnivean, a Firecracker Award finalist, and teaches creative writing at SUNY Oswego.