Student Life

On March 28th, from 1:00–4:00 PM, the SUNY Westchester Peekskill Center for the Digital Arts buzzed with excitement as five creative students competed in our first-ever Peekskill Influencer Challenge!

Armed with just their phones and our brand, each contestant collaborated with Chester the Viking, our spirited mascot, to produce bold, engaging, and on-the-spot social media content—highlighting their digital skills, creativity, and unique voice.

A big congratulations to all of our participants for their incredible work and energy! Their videos will be shared soon on TikTok and YouTube—stay tuned for the official links.

We’re excited to announce that this fun, fast-paced event will return next year! In the meantime, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for updates and future opportunities to get involved.

Historic Preservation Lecture Series

Each year, the Historic Preservation Certificate Program presents a dynamic lecture series featuring experts in historic preservation and cultural conservation, with a focus on the Hudson Valley region of New York State.

This year’s lineup includes Lynn Briggs, Chairman of the Yorktown Preservation Commission; Susan Wilmink, President of The Angel Nyack is Taking Flight: Arts & Celebrations in a Historic Church; and Jonathon Benjamin, Farm Director at Katonah’s Muscoot Farm.

Join us to explore how history, heritage, and community come together through preservation. For more information, contact [email protected].

Center for the Digital Arts Gallery and Artist Lecture Series

The Center for the Digital Arts hosts rotating exhibitions of both professional and student artwork in its vibrant storefront gallery throughout the year. Focused on the intersection of art and technology, the gallery highlights contemporary works that reflect our relationships to technology in the 21st Century. We actively collaborate with the community to present thought-provoking and relevant exhibitions, along with an ongoing artist lecture series. To learn more about current and upcoming shows, visit: https://centerforthedigitalarts.gallery or contact us at [email protected].