NEW PALTZ - On June 18 noted astronomer Bob Berman will deliver a talk, "Observing the Universe's Cataclysms", at SUNY New Paltz. The event will take place at the Coykendall Science Building auditorium at 8 p.m., following the regular meeting of the Mid Hudson Astronomical Association at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend both at no charge.Berman is one of the world’s most widely read astronomers.