Kaleidoscope Summer 2008

College Magazine

Vol. 22, No. 2

Second Annual President’s Donor Recognition Dinner

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Summer ’08

Letter from the

President

Dear Alumni and Friends, As always, it’s a pleasure to reach out to you as we do frequently through not only this publication but also through many personal encounters from coast to coast.

As I often say, “It’s certainly not all about bricks and mortar,” as we continue to do much to advance the College, but about student success. This is why The College at Brockport makes this promise: To reveal to each student each day his or her capacity for intellectual, physical and creative accomplishment. And it was obvious that you share our commitment to student success as evidenced by the second annual President’s Donor Recognition Dinner. Our April event was certainly a festive, special evening — an opportunity to spotlight great things taking place at The College at Brockport and to thank our leading benefactors.

During the past decade, alumni and friends have given nearly $14 million to the Brockport Foundation to assist students and faculty, and build our endowment for the future, which continues to grow at an impressive rate. Contributions have increased an amazing 33 percent from the year 2004-05 to date. The names listed in the Donor Recognition Dinner program represented more than $7.5 million in lifetime giving to the College. That’s $7.5 million from 125 donors! I think it’s very clear that our major donors are making a tremendous difference in the life of the College; our April 25 Dinner was just one way to show our deep appreciation.

This level of giving — and more as we all stretch — will be even more critical as we prepare for a comprehensive campaign with the assistance of West Wind Consulting. Kathy Cole, principal of West Wind, already has provided a very positive assessment of our current internal fundraising practices and has found sound leadership as she is in the process of performing a feasibility study.

In the fall, our expert consultant will present a final report of findings and recommendations — a broad campaign framework, including a goal, timeline, structure, benchmarks, potential volunteer leadership, and donor cultivation strategies. All of you know full well the growing importance of private support to preserving and enhancing excellence for The College at Brockport.

Simply stated, Brockport would not be the outstanding College it is today without this external support — your investment in student success!

At the Donor Recognition Dinner, I told a number of stories about members of the Brockport family and alumni who are investing generously in our future. This past spring, our own Professor of Chemistry, Dr. J. Emory Morris announced a personal Challenge Grant of $100,000 to support fellowships for undergraduate summer research in chemistry. The College will work to raise $100,000 in gifts within a three-year period to qualify for this very generous match. Then there’s Bob and Nancy Marino, Class of 1969, who recently endowed a $100,000 scholarship in their names to benefit students in the Department of Business Administration and Economics. And my friend Scott Farrell ’89 and his wife, Sam, also have made a substantial pledge to the College.

As I looked out into a full house at our Donor Recognition Dinner, I had every reason to be optimistic about Brockport’s future — from the Marc and Ann Iacona family to Janie Hill ’85 from across the pond! But none more so than Emily Lottes, Class of 2008, who addressed our donors on behalf of all our grateful students. As Emily goes on to The Ohio State University to pursue graduate studies, I predict that someday she may be president of this College!

However, this is a time of some uncertainty for SUNY as we experience dwindling support for public higher education in New York. Nevertheless, each day I am buoyed by the vitality of our students, the endless dedication of our faculty and staff, and the generous spirit of our volunteer boards and donors. We will need that support even more in the tumultuous economic times we face.

The year ahead is full of possibilities and will no doubt bring new challenges as well. Thus, I personally thank you for all you do to advance our College.

Best regards,

John R. Halstead, PhD President

John Halstead with Dotty and Larry Humm

A celebration of philanthropy

Emily Lottes ‘08, Marion Schrank Student Leadership Award recipient

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nd annual President’s

Donor Recognition Dinner

Janie Hill ’85 and Kathy Halstead

Mary Worboys-Turner

Rosie Rich, George Rich ‘54, Jeanette D’Agostino Banker ‘53, Edward Banker, Janie Hill ‘85 and Aden Murcutt

Hanny Heyen ’62 and Arline Stephany

Roxanne Johnston and Monika Andrews

Ann and Joseph ’82 Robach and Scott Turner

An example of an award presented “for generous Jacques and Dawn Lipson support of The College at Brockport.”

Kaleidoscope

Contents

Summer 2008 Circulation-70,000

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Brockport Graduates Keeping it Real

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Prometheus, the Torch, and The College at Brockport

Executive Editor Michael Andriatch ’85 Managing Editor Virginia Campbell ’89/‘96 Photography James Dusen Graphic Design Sam Nicolosi Contributors Mark Ball ’98 Megan Donnelly ’08 Janet Roy Danielle Raymo ‘08 Kelly Vergin ’89

Today’s World Runs on Chemistry

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Vice President for Advancement and President of the Brockport Foundation Roxanne Johnston Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Major Projects Michael Andriatch ’85 Director of Development Brad Schreiber ’83 Director of Special Giving Tim Gilbert Associate Director, Finance and Advancement Services John Sapienza ’96

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Coordinator of Alumni Relations Betsy Standish ’00 Associate Director of Annual Giving Jamie Beers-Wilson Special Events Coordinator Kim Ehret ’05

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Foundation Accountant Rhonda St. Amant ’02 Send corrections or changes of address to: Division of Advancement 350 New Campus Drive Brockport, NY 14420 (585) 395-2451 alumni@brockport.edu

Sailing Through Life

Class Notes

2008 Alumni Award Recipients

Sports

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On the Cover Bryan Kent and Frances Moroney Whited celebrated the second annual President’s Donor Dinner in April where Professor Emeritus Moroney Whited received the Volunteer Service Award for her many contributions to The College at Brockport throughout the years. Kent received a scholarship in honor of the award.

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Broadcasting Goes Hi-Tech

My Name is Elizabeth My name is Elizabeth A. Olear, Class of 1986, physical education, and I’m an alcoholic and a drug addict.

While attending Brockport from 1983 to 1987 (including student teaching), my disease took over. I didn’t know I was an alcoholic or a drug addict until I entered a six-month outpatient rehabilitation program. That was February 8, 1988.

I, we — AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) — just celebrated 20 years of continuous sobriety.

I owe my start of recovery to one of my P.E. teachers, Dr. Eugene Orbaker ’53 (associate professor of physical education and sport, 1958–1995), who also was my supervising teacher for student teaching. During one of my meetings with Dr. Orbaker, I guess I was drunk or drinking. He asked me if I had a problem with alcohol. Of course I denied it! But he was the first teacher or person (Dad, Mom, friends, coworkers, other teachers) to confront me.

I owe Dr. Orbaker my life. I didn’t get sober or stop using until 1987, but I finally came out of denial and received help for my problems — addictions.

Thank you, Dr. Orbaker. I got my life back because of you!

Please, could you do me a favor and tell me if Dr. Eugene Orbaker is still alive and teaching or retired, and where he lives?

I would like to come to Brockport or wherever I need to and present him with my 20-year AA coin in person. He is the reason I’m alive and have a life today.

Letters Dear President Halstead, Vice President Huot and Dean Appelle I am a December graduate, writing to let you know that I have greatly appreciated my time at Brockport and my opportunity to complete my degree.

Five years ago, I returned to The College at Brockport as an adult part-time student in pursuit of a second baccalaureate degree in computer science. Kodak had just begun the final phase of its digital transformation. Though I had been successful — first as an analytical chemist and later as a systems program manager — I concluded that I needed “an upgrade” to make ready for my future (at Kodak or elsewhere). Beginning with admission and continuing through graduation, I have been impressed by the uniformly genuine and enthusiastic support of the Brockport faculty and staff. This made hitting the books again (after more than two decades) less daunting and much more enjoyable.

I convey my appreciation in particular to my professors: Dawn Jones (associate professor of mathematics), Kad Lakshmanan (professor and chair of computer science), Dan Rogers (lecturer in computer science), John Michaels (lecturer in computer science), Sandeep Mitra (associate professor in computer science), Vishal Anand (assistant professor in computer science), Joan Lucas (associate professor in computer science), Wan Huang (assistant professor), Charles Sommer (associate professor in mathematics), Thambrahalli Rao (professor in computer science) and Anthony Scime (associate professor in computer science) for their professionalism and encouragement.

My thanks to you all and best wishes for your future. I am looking forward to seeing you at Commencement!

Thank you, Elizabeth A. Olear ’86 Dr. Orbaker is “retired” from the Department of Physical Education and Sport. He continues to work with the physical education and sport student teachers as an evaluator statewide. He also continues to reside in Brockport. At the time Kaleidoscope went to press, a meeting between Olear and Orbaker was being arranged.

To Whom it may Concern I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed reading the profiles in the Kaleidoscope, Issue Vol. 21, No 1. Winter ’08.

I had tears in my eyes when I read the letter from Cambodia (“From Cambodia with Love,” Sandi Smith ’94) and of Sophia Charles’ ’04 courage and strength (“Out of Adversity Came Friendships That Last a Lifetime”). The profile of Mr. Glover ’87 (“Kenneth “Tiny” Glover, Child’s Play is This Man’s Full-time Job”) too, was very inspiring as was honoring a soaring Golden Eagle (“Honoring a Golden Eagle Who Flew to Great Heights”).

Kaleidoscope is extremely well written and inspiring. Thank you for including our family. I feel a part of my son’s education at Brockport thanks to this publication and the work of the faculty and staff at Brockport. Included is a donation. Thank you again.

Sincerely, Steve Miller (Chemistry ’81/Computer Science ’07)

Sincerely, Jeanie M. Bryan, Parent of Eric Morganstern ’11 3

From Politics to Sparrows Faculty publish high-profile works

It’s not unusual for Brockport faculty to publish their scholarship and research in books and professional journals, but the 2007–08 academic year witnessed the publication of an even greater number of high profile works by faculty on a variety of subjects.

Dena Levy, associate professor of political science and international studies, had her book become part of the Greenwood Biography Series with Hillary Clinton: A Biography.

The biography examines Clinton’s life from childhood to her recent bid for the US Presidency.

Students Take the Plunge The College at Brockport students made a big splash in February, braving the frigid waters of Lake Ontario and becoming the winners of the “Cool School Challenge” during the Eighth Annual Polar Plunge, raising money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and winning a free performance on campus from the Lady Antebellum rock band, compliments of WBEE 92.5 FM. Jeremy Becker, junior marketing major and Delta College student, spearheaded Brockport’s team, saying “The Polar Plunge brought our campus together in a way that is truly inspiring.”

Anne Macpherson, associate professor of history, celebrated the release early this year of From Colony to Nation, the first book on women’s political history in Belize.

Paul B. Moyer, professor of history, released in December 2007 his book, Wild Yankees: The Struggle for Independence Along Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary Frontier, in which he discusses the turbulent history of the Wyoming Valley during the mid–18th and early 19th centuries.

Hoops for Heart Tournament

Christopher Norment, professor of biology, shares his threeyear arctic study on the ecology of Harris’s Sparrow in Canada’s Northwest Territories in his book, Return to Warden’s Grove: Science, Desire and the Lives of Sparrows.

Michelle Russell, left, and Matthew Moses, members of the Physical Education and Sport Majors Club Executive Team, pitch in during the club’s fourth annual Hoops for Heart Tournament, which raised both hopes and donations for the American Heart Association.

Anne Panning, associate professor of English, released a collection of short stories about characters struggling to achieve the “American Dream” in Super America. The work received the Flannery O’Connor literary award.

Congratulations to these members of The College at Brockport faculty who have had books published this year, and to all Brockport faculty who published and presented their work in books, journals and other published materials, and at conferences and workshops across the nation and around the world. Well done! — DR

Soup’s On! The Newman Catholic Campus Center was at it again this year, serving 998 students soup suppers during finals week. On deck to help organize the annual event was Sue Donk ’75, ’77, library clerk at Drake Memorial Library, and her husband Jim Donk. Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics Richard Fenton and others also were on hand to help serve up some soup.

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Emmy Award-winning stage and screen actor

Anthony Zerbe in It’s All Done With Mirrors... an avalanche of E.E. Cummings “The art and craft of acting honed to a fine point.”

– The Los Angeles Times

“A delicious evening of theatre.”

–San Diego Union

Sunday, April 5, 2009 Memorial Art Gallery • 500 University Avenue, Rochester An informal showing of progress from the poet & painter restoration project will be available for viewing at the reception following the performance. Unrestored artworks will also be available for adoption.

With this performance, the audience gains joyous access to the art and energy of one of America’s most beloved poets. As Zerbe moves pell-mell through a parade of characters, accents and dazzling word play, he captures some of Cummings’ favorite subjects: Paris, New York, the moon, spring, first loves and the circus! Like Cummings, Anthony Zerbe is an accomplished raconteur and his asides and anecdotes recall a time when conversation was considered an art form.

For more information on the project, please see www. brockport.edu/cummings or call Michael D. Andriatch ’85, executive director of alumni relations and major projects, at (585) 395-5809.

Inspired by the Poet & Painter Christine Walker creates sculpture in honor of E. E. Cummings Senior arts for children major Christine Walker has dreamed of becoming an educator ever since she stepped foot in her first grade classroom. Today she is completing her bachelor’s degree and certification in childhood education. “My first grade teacher made me smile, gave me confidence, and made learning fun rather than intimidating,” said Walker, who wanted to do the same thing for students.

During her time at The College at Brockport, Walker has proven herself to be more than up to the task. “I have had the honor of winning 23 scholarships, and as a way for me to try to give back to the community for all that I have received, I play my violin weekly for Sunday Mass at my church, as well as at the annual Passion Play, at special holiday Masses and during the annual Teen Lenten Retreat. I am a Eucharistic Minister at Wedgewood Nursing Home in Spencerport, and I perform for various functions on campus, such as the President’s Donor Recognition Dinner, Homecoming Masses at the Newman Center, and the Benefactors and Scholars Brunch,” said Walker, who also is a member of Alpha Chi and has been on the Dean’s List, Dean’s List with Honors, and the President’s List of Honors.

This spring, Walker took Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Art Phyllis Kloda’s Ceramics I course, where she was inspired to create a work of art reflecting that of an artist of

her choice. She chose the work of E. E. Cummings, famous poet and lesser known painter, whose collection of 72 paintings are a part of the College’s permanent art collection. “I absolutely loved this course, not only because it sparked a love for a new form of visual art, but Phyllis taught me to let my mind’s eye look at art in a new light. After learning about all the College is doing to restore and promote the paintings of E.E. Cummings, I was moved to create my dinnerware set based on his untitled painting of the yellow rose. I decided to have all of the pieces of the sculpture stack and link together — the bread plate, dinner plate, bowl and drinking vessel — to form the flower and vase. It was a great learning experience for me and creating this piece helped me grow.”

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Brockport Graduates

Keeping it Real Meet three Brockport graduates who each have had an inside look at the nation’s latest entertainment craze — reality television. One creates real adventures, one won big, and one feels like a winner for losing a ton.

By Mark Ball ’98/’08 There isn’t too much that former Brockport Student Government President Ed Tommasi ’05 hasn’t done in front of a camera. Since moving to Los Angeles with his wife Kristin (Ecell), the Brockport theatre major has appeared in MTV’s Date My Mom; has had dinner on the set of Hell’s Kitchen; has cooked on Hot Guys that Cook; was selected as a contestant on Cowboy U, a western-style Survivor; he and Kristin competed on the Game Show Network’s Lingo, and on Bride Versus Bride; and he won $131,000 on Deal or No Deal. In winning big, Ed also gained the reputation as one of the craziest contestants in show history. After two separate five dollar bets, Ed wore high heels and a revealing dress, a copy of the one worn by the show’s models, for the remainder of the show.

When they’re not starring on reality television shows, Ed is producing his own movies (check out his latest documentary at www.myspace.com/hopeamongus) and Kristin is posing for the camera, like in her recent shoot for Rolling Stone magazine.

Ed credits Brockport for their reality sudden success.

“Going to Brockport really set me up for the rest of my life,” Ed says. “There are only two choices I’ve made that I appreciate more — marrying my wife and accepting Christ.”

Ed says the couple has put their reality television winnings to good use. The Tomassis serve as directors of Global Missions at the Oasis Christian Church in Los Angeles. They’ll be using some of their Deal or No Deal winnings soon to go on a mission trip to Uganda.

“We do reality television not because that’s what we want to be known for, but because it pays really well,” says Ed. “We found out real fast that reality might be the most scripted form of television out there.”

Ed ’05 and Kristen Tommasi, celebrities in their own right, pose with Will Farrell.

Ed ’05 and Kristen Tommasi have gone Hollywood, posing for the camera with Dustin Hoffman.

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Joel Klein ’85 has introduced people to their biggest fears. As the supervising producer of Fear Factor, Klein was responsible for creating stunts that push contestants to their limits.

Whether they were high in the air, or submerged underwater beneath an artificial sheet of ice, Klein has dreamt up challenges that make most people, on both sides of the television screen, shake.

“I prefer stunts that make contestants stop and recommit,” says Klein. For that he has designed unique contests like one that included a long, underwater tube built with air pockets every few yards. Contestants have to pick and choose the best time to catch their breath and the best time to swim on toward the finish.

Joel Klein has been producing reality shows since before the genre hit mainstream.

Klein, who has worked 22 years in television, has been producing reality shows since before the genre hit mainstream.

With a strong base in documentaries and studio game shows, he has been able to use his experience to become a key player in the reality show genre. His portfolio includes game shows, stunt shows, talk shows, dating shows and docu-soaps including: Hollywood Squares, Family Feud, Love Connection, E! Hollywood Hold ‘em, and Screamplay. As an executive producer for many projects he was directly responsible for the entire show, including every decision from how the show was written, directed and edited.

Joel Klein ’85 on the set of one of his newest Reality TV shows.

The College at Brockport graduate recently moved to Vermont with his wife Abby, and their two children Dani (13) and Josh (11). Klein teaches at Burlington University, continues to pitch shows, is writing a screenplay and is working on a joint writing venture with his wife.

For Amy (Flagg) Zimmer ’02, reality television introduced her to a reality that she never thought was possible. While watching season three of The Biggest Loser, Zimmer was intrigued by an advertisement for a casting call to be held in New York City.

Zimmer, a mother of two, had gained substantial weight with both pregnancies and was quite unhappy with her appearance at just under 300 pounds. Zimmer answered the ad and was selected for the show.

As part of the cast for the fourth season, Zimmer participated in five-hour-a-day workouts for three months before being voted off. She continued a strict diet and workout regimen for five more months and by the final weigh-in she had lost 126 pounds.

“I’m more comfortable in my skin,” Amy says. “This show really enhanced my life.”

The show opened up once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like appearing on The Today Show, and participating in the live television final episode, but it also opened up Amy to some unpleasant portrayals. During the show Zimmer garnered attention for a dispute with another contestant and for making a controversial move to switch trainers. “They didn’t show me at my most shining moments,” Zimmer says, but the positives far outweighed the negative. It opened doors and changed her life for the better. Today, Zimmer works as a fitness instructor for the Rochester Athletic Club, helping others achieve their own health goals.

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Video Documents Artist’s Creation In February, Virginia Bacheler, professor in the Department of Communication and associate dean of the School of Arts and Performance, debuted her video HeartWork, a 30-minute video chronicling the work of The College at Brockport Professor of Art Jennifer Hecker as Hecker planned, sculpted and erected Les Racines et Les Raisons.

Virginia Bacheler Installed in the Village of Brockport in August 2006, the sculpture, whose name translates to The Roots and Reasons, offers a spot for quiet contemplation in Remembrance Park, tucked in a triangle of grass, flowers and shade where Park Avenue meets High Street.

Working with Bacheler on the video were communication student Brett Giehl, Assistant Professor Ginny Orzel and Television Services Coordinator Jim Bareis. Also lending a hand were George Elyjiw from Media Services; Jeanne Sozio, who designed the cover art; and Greg Ketchum, faculty in the Department of Dance, who provided the musical score. In May, HeartWork received a Silver Telly award, the highest honor bestowed in the national competition.

This is not the first video Bacheler has produced about the process of creating art.

She previously produced a video about Talavera pottery in Puebla, Mexico (2002– 2003), and a half- Jennifer Hecker’s sculpture Les Racines et Les Raisons. hour piece about the public market in Rochester, NY, To Market To Market: 100 Years at the Rochester Public Market, which was awarded a Bronz Telly award in 2006.

“I like to show process in my work… Both of these works focused on what happens during that process. In the first video, I focused on how Talavera pottery is made; and in the second, the culture that is the Rochester Public Market,” said Bacheler, who is currently working on yet another video, chronicling the work of an artist who is producing a piece of art for public display.

The Cradle Project

Lisa Chentfant Jillian Yancy

Edmond Caputo

Brianna O’Bryan

In June, 1,000 cradles crafted from found objects, scrap, or throwaway materials by artists from around the world filled a warehouse-sized art exhibit space in Albuquerque, NM. Some of those cradles were the work of The College at Brockport art students.

The Cradle Project is an art installation designed to represent the plight and lost potential of the estimated 48-million children orphaned by disease and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, including the AIDS epidemic, which has devastated the population.

Twenty-five years after the discovery of AIDS, Africa still has no plan to save the children orphaned by the disease. According to UNICEF, by 2010, AIDS orphans will make up 20 percent of the African population. The Cradle Project’s mission is to promote awareness and raise financial support to help feed, shelter and educate these children. In addition to the cradles, the exhibit also will feature a wall of slowly falling sand, a symbol of lost time.

In fall 2007, students enrolled in Department of Art Professor Jennifer Hecker’s advanced-level sculpture courses were invited to participate in The Cradle Project. Six students took up the

Matthew Crane

challenge, creating a variety of cradles for the June exhibit.

The students whose cradles were included in the exhibition are Matthew Crane, Lisa Chentfant, Jillian Yancy, Edmond Caputo, Leah Derring and Brianna O’Bryan. Hecker also created a cradle, previously on display in the College’s Faculty Show, which will become a part of the Albuquerque exhibit.

The School of Arts and Performance, in support of student success, paid the shipping costs for the cradles. The participants donated $100 each to the charity event and also sought support from the College community.

If you would like to contribute to The Cradle Project and help relieve the suffering of the children of sub-Sahara Africa, make your checks payable to the New Mexico Community Foundation/The Cradle Project, and send them to Hecker. She’ll be sure they get to where they need to be. You also can contact Hecker for more information at jhecker@brockport.edu.

For more information about The Cradle Project, visit www.thecradleproject.org. — DR 8

Art Students Create for Public Art Project This semester, Jennifer Hecker, Professor of Art, required students in her advanced-level sculpture courses to submit proposals for the Parking Meter Totem Project, a public art competition sponsored by the Business Association of the South Wedge Area in Rochester. The project involves using the old posts from parking meters that have been removed as the starting point for sculptural “totems.”

Artists selected to participate in the project will receive a $500 commission each to create and install their sculpture on South Avenue.

Each totem will serve as both a piece of art and a functional bike rack or lock-up station in the South Wedge. The project is part of the commission’s goal to “enhance the commercial district while adding to the visual interest and functionality to the defunct parking meters along South Avenue. All this while giving the public an

opportunity to interact with the art,” according to the project’s Web site. A similar project was done in Syracuse, NY, when the city created 10 pieces of artwork they also called totems. They turned these pieces of art into parking pay stations as opposed to bike racks and lock-ups.

“I’m delighted that five Brockport students were finalists for these commissions. There were a total of 16 finalists from approximately 35 entries,” said Hecker. The students are Matthew Crane, Lisa Chentfant, Bruce Fernandez, Kenneth Harris and Edmond Caputo. On March 25 the students met with the BASWA Selection Committee which chose eight finalists, including Crane, Chentfant and Fernandez, to receive the award and the opportunity to display their work. The pieces were installed in May. — DR

2008 Commencement

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Prometheus, the Torch and The College at Brockport Celebrating the Brockport Brand of Education Faced with stiff competition for top students and high caliber faculty and staff, as well as the need to clearly communicate our value to potential donors and community leaders, the College turned to leading higher education consultants, Cognitive Marketing, to reveal and reenergize the Brockport brand and to help the College find compelling new ways to express what it means to “bleed green and gold,” as Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Major Projects Michael Andriatch ’85 likes to say.

know as Special Olympics Fountain) from the Soviet Union and Georgian artist Zurab Tseretli in honor of the International Special Olympics, which were hosted by the College in 1979. The International Special Olympics were incredibly successful and brought thousands of people to campus. The sculptures serve as lasting symbols of the twin themes of engagement and community outreach that are so characteristic of the College and the sense of profound gratitude felt by those who attended the games.

Dignity and compassion, wisdom and courage, a rich history and a bright future — and, of course, our traditional green and gold — all went into the making of the new logo. Now, when someone asks about the shield, you can tell them the Brockport story.

This article, first in a series on the College’s brand, focuses on our new logo.

Why a shield?

The shield is a classic symbol from heraldry. Hundreds of years ago, shields and the symbols they contained were used to describe families and their allegiances. At a glance, one could tell if a family was wealthy, had many sons or few, and whether they were skilled metal craftsmen, expert horsemen or royalty. Every shield told a story, and the Brockport shield is no different.

The Brockport shield features two key elements — the College’s date of founding and a torch. The date, 1835, references the year the Brockport Collegiate Institute first opened its doors to students. With land and money donated by Heil Brockway, a Baptist organization built the school for the citizens of the region.

Pre-dating the University of Rochester, the Brockport Collegiate Institute and its founders were true pioneers.

The torch in the center of the shield is borrowed from the statue of Prometheus, which stands in front of the Allen Administration Building. In Greek mythology, Prometheus is the patron of human civilization and is credited with bringing the “flame of knowledge” — and a literal flame of fire — to man. Prometheus is described in literature as wise, creative, compassionate and beautiful.

The sculpture itself, radiating rays of light and wisdom, is also important to the Brockport story. The sculpture was a gift, along with Happiness for All the Children of the World (also

Mugs, pennants and more now feature the College’s new identity.

Marketing Communications interns, Jaymie De Gaetano ’08 and Danielle Raymo ’08, model the latest apparel and display a throw available at The College at Brockport Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

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Today’s World Runs on Chemistry Emory Morris Loves a Challenge Most people don’t give much thought to the science of chemistry. But our lives are touched — perhaps hundreds of times each day — by products that have been created or enhanced by chemistry. Chemistry — called the central science, is the hub of all other sciences — medicine, food production, building and consumer materials, new plastics, flat screen monitors — and is fundamental to all of those kinds of developments.

Education and research are the driving force behind this important and fascinating field of study.

In 1988, the Morris Fellowships for Summer Research in Chemistry were developed and funded, thanks to a major gift by Professor of Chemistry Emory Morris. In the Summer Research Program, a student, collaborating with a professor, spends eight weeks working exclusively on a research project. This summer Randy Sabatini, a senior from Rochester, is studying ionic opportunity is important liquids and super critical fluids, looking for alternative, because it allows the environmentally friendly solvents. Sabatini is looking student to focus exclusively ahead to graduate school and a career in research on his or her research and teaching. He says, “The grant made this research without the additional opportunity possible for me. The benefits from this pressures of a full course program are tremendous.” load as would be the case during the academic year.

The fellowship also provides a stipend large enough to allow a student to forgo a traditional summer job. Brockport’s Summer Research Fellowship Program has been an unqualified win-win for both students and the field of chemistry.

In addition to the fellowships, The Department of Chemistry has been successful in securing funding from other sources for faculty/student research. These funds however are never guaranteed. But with the help of faculty, staff, students and friends of the College it is possible to guarantee regular support for these outstanding students and valuable research via the Morris Fellowships. “It’s imperative that we provide the opportunity and

challenge for more students to engage in this important research experience. For chemistry majors, sustained research opportunities are a key element to their academic program, creating a clear advantage for graduates when applying to graduate school or for their first job,” said Morris.

Vice President for Advancement Roxanne Johnston, agrees.

“A significant level of pride and recognition also is brought to the College when our students present the research they accomplished in collaboration with their professors at national conferences and symposiums.”

Morris understands the importance of hands-on research opportunities for students and also enjoys a good challenge. “As I enter my last year of full-time teaching, it seemed that now is the time to act on my appreciation for a challenge as well as my love of chemistry and commitment to the students who have made my 42 years at Brockport so meaningful,” he remarked.

“These are just some of the reasons I am proposing a $100,000 challenge to support summer chemistry research for students at Brockport. I will match any gift, over a three-year period, to either the Undergraduate Research Fellowships in Chemistry Endowment Fund or the restricted fund for Summer Research Fellowships in Chemistry.

If employers of our alumni have matching gift programs, I also will match the company’s Ashley Versaggi, a senior majoring in chemistry, researches the gift to either or synthesis of epoxides, a ground-breaking area of chemistry. She is both of these funds. making the most of her chemistry program, participating in summer By giving back to research that will enhance her credentials for future success thanks the College in this to an Emory Morris Summer Research Grant. way your gift will double in value and provide opportunities for even more students to participate in the important research endeavors that sustained summer research provides.”

To learn more about the Emory Morris $100,000 Challenge, contact Morris at (585) 395-5591 or jmorris@brockport.edu.

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Innovative Degree Programs Lead the Way in Curriculum Development

By Megan Donnelly ’08

many social service agencies, providing convenient access to these agencies for field study and internships. The strategic location demonstrates the program’s commitment to the community and simplifies the integration of community-based experiences into each student’s education.

Brockport students also are offered the opportunity to complete both their undergraduate and physical therapy doctoral degree in just six years by enrolling in the 3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). The 3+3 partnership with Upstate Medical University, in Syracuse, prepares students to become physical therapy professionals. Students complete the first three years of study at The College at Brockport and then transfer to Upstate Medical University where they finish the program. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, the DPT degree is considered the gold standard in physical therapy education and will drive the future of the profession.

And for business-minded students, The College at Brockport offers a convenient way for students to earn their MBAs. Teamed with the Rochester Institute of Technology, Brockport provides business students with the option to enroll in the 4+1 MBA program. After earning a bachelor’s degree from The College at Brockport, students complete their MBA in just one year. Students not only experience a customized program with integrated curriculum, but graduate from a department with international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The College at Brockport offers a variety of unique degree programs to increase our students’ academic choices. Innovative programs include the Department of Computational Science’s undergraduate/graduate programs, Brockport’s Master of Social Work, as well as the 3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy and the 4+1 MBA. The College is distinguished by offering the first-ever undergraduate program in computational science, in addition to a well-developed graduate program. Computational science is a recently formed discipline capitalizing on extraordinary advances in science, technology and education. The program merges several fields, including computer science, mathematics and application sciences. The combined BS/MS program in computational science offers our students the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years. Graduates of this program are well prepared for exciting careers in the many professional arenas seeking individuals possessing this unique combination of computational sciences expertise.

The College at Brockport has collaborated with Nazareth College of Rochester to create the Master of Social Work Program, one of the first public/private partnerships in social work education. The MSW program provides students with the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of new directions for social work practice. Classes are held at The College at Brockport’s MetroCenter in downtown Rochester and in close proximity to

An Emblem of Quality Metz, associate professor in the Department of Health Science and coordinator of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies Program, to facilitate the application package for submission.

The result of the collaborative effort was the 2007 Program of Excellence Award in Addictions Education and Training.

The statewide award brings recognition to the College, the Department of Health Science, and our students. In the words of the Executive Director for the Institute for Professional Development in Addictions Michelle Cleary, “We are very pleased to add the name of Brockport’s Addiction Education Program to the list of other fine institutions who prepare addictions professionals for the future.”

Metz accepted the award, stating, “I also would like to extend my sincere thanks to the administration at The College at Brockport, especially Chris Murray, dean of the School of Professions, for the continuous support of our program; to Doug Scheidt, associate professor and chair of the Department of Health Science, for his outstanding contributions to program planning and curriculum design; and Celia Watt, associate professor in the Department of Health Science, for designing new courses relevant to our student populations. This award is an ‘Emblem of Quality’ and truly an honor for our College and our students.”

Celia Watt, Gary Metz and Doug Scheidt with the Institute for Professional Development award

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Studies Program (ASAP) at The College at Brockport has been honored with an Institute for Professional Development award. The College was nominated for the award by Patrick Seche ’98 who worked with Gary 12

Sailing Through

Life

By Virginia E. Campbell ’89, ’96

teaching fifth grade. I loved it. I was making about $5,000 a year.

I taught for three years and decided to get down to the business of making $500 a week. It took a year or two.”

Sarbou started a janitorial service. “We had about 400 employees. To be successful in janitorial services, you need to know a little bit about cleaning and a lot about people. After 40 years, I gave the business to my two sons and semi-retired.”

Sarbou followed the sun… and the sea, and ended up in Islamorada, FL. “The fishing here is great.”

Sarbou leaves behind his boat in the Keys long enough to make visits north, visiting family and returning to Brockport for alumni reunions.

Remembering the people who helped him find his way as an underclassman at Brockport in the ’50s, Sarbou does all he can to help the College.

He is one of the first to support the College Paul Sarbou ’53 holds his catch of the day. through a Charitable Gift Annuity, which provides for fixed annuity payments after making a donation to the College. It is a great way to support any number of initiatives at the College. “I hope more of my classmates and other Brockport alumni step forward in this way. I can’t think of a better way to support my Alma Mater than by giving back.”

He also keeps an eye trained on the horizon. “Thinking of the steps my life has taken, and having met life’s challenges, one after another, I told my grandson — he’s my cruising buddy — that I’d like to travel to Cuba one day and be the first to visit the country if or when it opens up to Americans.”

Sarbou says he doesn’t think that his life is worthy of a great story. But giving back to Brockport and looking ahead to sailing the seas with his grandson are simple ways of celebrating a life well lived. Of course, he might just need another new boat for the journey.

For information on establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity, contact the Office of Development at (585) 395-2451.

Many people have a treasured interest all their own — some call it their passion. Paul Sarbou ’53 is one of those people. His lifelong passion happens to be all things nautical. “I am a very stable individual, but have this bad habit of ‘turning over’ boats.

I believe that cars are just a way to get around and telephones are a means for communicating, but boats are a whole different story,” said Sarbou from his home in the Florida Keys. “Today, I have a 40-foot, 25-year-old Defever trawler that I am restoring; although it’s already in very good condition. I primarily like boating and cruising, that’s number one, but secondary is my philosophy that, ‘You’re on the water anyway, so you might as well fish because you’re going to be hungry later.’ ” Sarbou’s love of boats led him to join the Navy following his time at The College at Brockport. “It was during the Korean War and all young males were obliged to fulfill military service.

I signed up with the Navy in ’52 and was allowed to graduate from college before reporting for duty in 1953.” Sarbou’s first assignment was Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI, where he graduated a commissioned ensign. “By the time I finished my officer’s training, the war was over, and I reported for duty aboard the USS Wisconsin, the only battle ship still in commission today. It’s on display at the Norfolk Naval Park,” said Sarbou.

Sarbou spent the next three years aboard ship, sailing the Atlantic, North Atlantic, Pacific, North Sea, Caribbean and Mediterranean, visiting about 20 countries. “When you’re in the Navy, you’re not on board a tour ship. It’s a fighting ship, which doesn’t stay in port for very long. Usually I would get just four days ashore. My five years in the Navy was the most valuable experience in my life.”

Sarbou attributes his lifetime of successes to having people around him who led by example. “In college, I didn’t have any specific goals, but have found that I have been helped by male friends and role models throughout my life. This was especially true at Brockport. The last of the WW II veterans were in college when I arrived. They were juniors and seniors, and excellent role models. “We didn’t have dorms at that time; instead we rented rooms in homes in the village. I was in Cassidy House with other students, including three of the WW II vets. They were like big brothers or uncles to us. I believe that God placed me in good company during my College years and beyond.”

When Sarbou was discharged from the Navy, he set a goal of making $500 a week. “In the ’50s that wasn’t the norm. My first teaching job was at the Jefferson Road School in Pittsford 13

Class Notes 1940s

C. Ann (Miller) Rasbeck ’48 had some of her written stories published in collaboration with a small group in Seven Women – Seven Lives.

1950s

Harvey A. Dorfman’s ’57 book, The Mental ABC’s of Pitching, was reviewed April 1 by David Brooks of The New York Times. See story at www.nytimes.com.

1960s

Barbara Geissler Bolas ’68 has been elected president of the National School Boards Association. She is an independent consultant with a focus on fundraising and development for nonprofits based in Upper St. Clair, PA. Barbara (Franco) Adams ’69 worked for the East Irondequoit Central School District in Rochester for 26 years, serving six of those as the middle school assistant principal. For an overlapping year and a half, she was the interim director of K-12 Health and Physical Education. For 20 years prior to this she taught Health and PE in the EICSD. She taught high school PE in the Niskayuna CSD in Schenectady and H & PE for the Middle Country Central School District on Long Island, and taught summer school for the Monroe BOCES #1 in Rochester. She has her own educational consulting and training business. Visit www.barbarafadams.com.

1970s

Nancyanne Munzert Carriuolo ’70 has been named president of Rhode Island College in Warwick, RI. She was previously the interim vice president for academic affairs at RIC and the deputy commissioner/chief academic officer for the Rhode Island Office of Higher Education.

Gerald D. Jennings ’70, in his fourth term as mayor of the City of Albany, was honored by the University of Albany with the establishment of an endowed scholarship in his name. He also was given the Medallion of the University for his extraordinary public service and leadership, U Albany’s highest award for distinguished service.

Jessie Marvin Lazeroff ’70 was honored by NYS Senator Joseph Robach with the 2007 Senate Woman of Distinction Award.

Michele (Bogner) Sojda ’71 was appointed director of academic services at Hilbert College.

Patricia (Berebko) Worthy ’72 taught physical education from 1972 to 1980 in the Buffalo Public School system. She married Malcolm Worthy in June 1980, and moved to Cherry Hill, NJ. In December 1988, she moved to Houston, TX, where she substitute taught in the Cypress Fairbanks School district for five years. She and Malcolm have raised two daughters.

In September 2006, they moved to Katy, TX. Marilyn (Cappadonia) Simons ’73 retired after a 33-year career at the Livingston County Department of Social Services. The last 29 years of her career were spent as the supervisor for Child Protective Services. She is married to Laird Simons ’74 and they have one son, Christopher.

Rosemary Callard-Szulgit ’73 announced the upcoming publication of her fifth book on gifted education/ children, released in March, TwiceExceptional Children: Assisting Kids Who Are Gifted and Learning Disabled.

Partners for Excellence, her consulting business, focuses on staff development for teachers and parents working with gifted children.

Arthur J. Quackenbush ’73 principal of Canton’s McKenney Middle School for the past 23 years, retired July 1 after nearly 34 years in education.

John M. Anderson ’74 has been named president of Alfred State College.

Since 2004, Anderson had served as executive vice president and provost of Hartwick College.

John N. Hamling ’74 has joined Karpus Investment Management as vice president. He brings to his client service responsibilities at Karpus a distinguished career of more than 30 years with JP Morgan Chase Bank.

His experience includes personal trust administration and new business development.

Thomas J. McKellop ’74, employment and career counselor associated with Westminster Presbyterian Church in Auburn, received his license March 12 to practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from the University of the State of New York Office of the Professions. McKellop is a credentialed National Certified Counselor and National Certified Career Counselor.

Preston Pierce ’74 /’75 is the regional archivist at the Rochester Regional Library Council. Working with the Documentary Heritage Program of the New York State Archives, he provides advice, assistance, training and networking opportunities to not-forprofit agencies and their employees and volunteers in Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston and Wyoming Counties.

Sister Christine Wagner ’74 was a 2008 Athena Award finalist in Rochester.

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Don Minderler ’75 is retiring after 35 years with the Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks and Recreation Department as assistant director of recreation.

and the printing industry. The award highlights developers of digital workflow software, document feeding and finishing solutions.

Kathleen A. Purcell ’75 was named new executive director at the Pittsburgh, PA, Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Tamara Denysenko ’79 was a 2008 Athena Award finalist in Rochester.

Iris Sulcer-Banister ’75 was a 2008 Athena Award finalist in Rochester.

Rocco Aiello ’78 a certified adapted physical education teacher serving students at Chopticon, Great Mills, and Leonardtown High Schools (MD), has been named by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) the Eastern District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. In addition to working with students, he is a resource to other physical education teachers in the system and is involved with community groups in preparing students with disabilities for an active lifestyle once they leave high school.

Paul A. DeCotis ’78 was named deputy secretary for energy for New York State.

Doug Johnson ’78 and Daniel Feldman ’80 have been friends since their Brockport days. Dan sent us a link to a story about Doug and his “dream life” that is a must read for everyone.

You can access it at http://www. lockportjournal.com/archivesearch/ local_story_115122619.html/ resources_printstory Bob Baden ’79, president of Rochester Software Associates, was honored with Xerox Corporation’s Production Systems Group Software Partner of the Year award. RSA was recognized for its continued contributions to Xerox, its customers

Les Judd ’79 is president of Green Boroughs, a company that helps people discover the greener side of NYC through the Green Boroughs Walking Tours, the Green Business School, Corporate Green Events, the Top Ten Lists of Green Businesses in New York City and much more.

1980s

David M. Jacobson ’80 has a new book out titled The 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Humorous People. It is already an award-winning finalist from USA Book News and is available on Amazon, http://www.humorhorizons.com/ and many other outlets.

Elliott M. Portman ’80, a partner since January 1, 2006, has been included in the re-naming of the firm to Roe Taroff Taitz & Portman LLP, effective January 1, 2008.

Valerie (Krandle) Gold ’81 is a certified substitute teacher at Minisink Valley Central School District and is finishing her certification for teaching at Orange County Community College and Empire State College. She has a full-time teaching position at Minisink Valley CSD waiting for her once her certification has been completed.

Caren E. Katz ’81 announced the launch of Autographicals (www. autographicals.com), a patent-pending design concept she created which allows people to add their “signature style” to their cars or homes through a unique collection of magnetic, interchangeable art forms. With Autographicals, people can now add “magnetic artistry” to any surface that can hold a magnet. These magnetic art designs can serve as a personal “autograph” to showcase individuality and style on the road, at home or in the office.

Marybeth Lamb ’81 received the Heights Award from the Massachusetts State Lottery and Boston College Athletics. The award recognizes Massachusetts residents who have made significant contributions to women’s athletics.

John P. McEntee ’81 has been named to the national listing of “The Top Attorneys in Business Litigation” in the 2008 Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers magazine. A Partner with Farrell Fritz PC, he is included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys published by LexisNexis MartindaleHubbell and was recognized by the New York Law Journal for having obtained the highest jury verdict in New York state in 2002. He has twice been selected by Long Island Business News in its listing of “Who’s Who in Law” on Long Island, and was named to the Super Lawyers list for the New York metropolitan area in 2007.

Nancy (Hull) Deavers ’83 was named as Oswego Health’s vice president/chief operating officer for Oswego Hospital.

Timothy D. Munn ’83 resides in Shortsville, with wife Nancy and son Daniel. Employed by the ManchesterShortsville School District since 1984 as a physical educator, he has coached 60 school athletic teams and currently is the varsity basketball and varsity track coach. He recently published his fourth book, Legends, Landmarks, Locals of Ontario County (2007). His previous publications include The Golden Age of Railroad and Baseball (1997), Transportation-Ontario County (2001) and From Back Yards to Big Leagues 150-year baseball history of Ontario County (2004). He wrote “many fond memories of Dr. Fellows, Dr. Connie Koenig McIntyre, Dr. Lefty McIntyre and Dr. Orbaker and Dr. Ireland who impacted life greatly, providing me with the wisdom and experience to become an educator, coach and author.”

James W. Boyce ’85 has been named an administrator of Visiting Nurse Signature Care with Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc.

candidate and Tampa business lawyer, the Scott Farrell Show aired previously on weekends on the Genesis Communications Inc. station.

Dianne E. Chamberlain ’85 obtained a master of arts in education/ adult education/curriculum design from the University of Phoenix, and has been hired to teach Developmental Reading at St. Petersburg (FL) College-Tarpon Springs Campus as an adjunct faculty member.

1990s

Joseph Pittman ’85 has published his fourth novel, the first in the crime fiction arena. London Frog is available through Five Star Publishing. Check out Joe’s Web site at www.josephpittman. net for more information.

Lana Limpert ’90 has been named a director to the senior management team of Observant LLC, a strategic market research partner to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries worldwide.

Michael Seinberg ’85 is the president of Seinberg & Son Macintosh Consultants LLC. He recently was awarded Second Place for humor writing in the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Competition.

Paul Scutieri ’85 has joined the Northeast sales team at M/A-COM as regional sales director.

NOTE: In the most recent issue of Kaleidoscope, the previous two entries for Seinberg and Scutieri were merged.

The error listed Seinberg working for M/A-COM. We are sorry for any confusion.

Lori Drescher ’86 was promoted to vice president of Business Process Improvement and Training at Transcat Inc. Susan J. Bixler ’87 earned a bachelor of art in French from Virginia Tech in December 2007 and will work as a tutor in Blacksburg, VA. John M. Mayer, DC, PhD ’87 was appointed as the endowed chair in biomechanical research in the College of Medicine and associate professor in the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences at University of South Florida. He started the position in October 2007 and relocated to Tampa with his wife, Debra.

James R. Karmel, PhD ’88 soon will have published his book Gambling on the American Dream: Atlantic City and the Casino Era. Scott Farrell ’89 has a nightly radio talk show on NewsTalk AM 1040 WWBA in Tampa, FL. Launched in May 2007 by the former Congressional

Jennifer Tomm DiPasquale ’90 has been named the 2008 Outstanding Elementary Classroom Teacher by the New York State Council for the Social Studies. She is a fifth grade teacher at School 20 in Rochester.

Lenore Neerbasch ’90 recently started her own private law practice with offices in Tompkins and Cortland counties. She will be focusing on matrimonial law, custody and family law, and collaborative law.

Mimi Bacilek ’96 was a 2008 Athena Award finalist in Rochester.

Liz Hoefner ’96 announced the premier of a new dance theater work she directed and choreographed. Fear of Drowning/Fear of Flying is a collection of stories, dialogues and dances that relate to actual and metaphorical fears of traveling, flying, drowning and dying in a post 9/11, tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina world. The piece uses autobiographical material from the performers’ lives to explore the roots of individual fears in humorous and poignant ways while trying to find solutions to abate unnecessary panic.

Langston D. McFadden ’97 is an associate attorney with Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. Christopher M. Scudero ’97 is a new manager at the New York City office of Rosenfarb Winters, LLC, a forensic accountant and business consultants firm.

Dawn Adler ’91 is now a legislative consultant for the California State Senate in the Office of Senator Ellen Corbett, where she works on health policy, public safety issues, and human services and education policy.

Reuven Wiezberg ’99 was named a full-time percussionist with the Lion King national tour.

Malinda Brent ’92 has been named editorial manager of the Media Department at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Washington, DC.

Janine Little ’00 has been promoted to assistant director of financial aid at Alfred University where she has been working since graduating from Brockport.

2000s

John D. Carlevatti ’92 has been named superintendent of schools for the Penfield Central School District.

Courtne M. Murphy ’00 has been serving with the US Army in Iraq since 2006 and hopes to be home in 2009.

Michelle Havich ‘93 has been named managing editor of Palm Beach Illustrated magazine.

Tara E. Buckley ’01 has been writing for the new newspaper in Copiague, the Copiague Weekly.

Coordinator for the outreach program, Copiague’s Extreme Christmas Makeover, she helped families in need have a merry Christmas.

Esco Buff ’94 has published his second book in the equine field, Limb Length Disparity - Equine Anisomelia.

He can be reached at www.escobuff. com.

Amber A. Spain ’94 has been hired

by MRA, a Syracuse-based marketing and public relations agency, as account executive in its Account Service Department. She will be responsible for account management, client relations, marketing strategy and project execution.

Justin Pascullo ’95 has been named program director for Z93.7, KWNZ in Reno, NV. His on-air name is Justin Tyme.

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Joshua A. Kirby ’01 received a master of science in educational psychology from Penn State University.

He will continue on at Penn State, completing his PhD in instructional systems.

Michael Nicholson ’01 joined Precision BioSciences in 2007 as director of cell biology.

Christine (Cody) Walterick ’01 married husband Daniel, has one son and is a hospital registration clerk in South Carolina.

James Borden ’02 owns two health clubs called SNAP Fitness, with two more opening in the future. He also scouts hockey (major junior/professional) for the Prince George Cougars in the Western Hockey League and coaches Junior A hockey for the Alexandria Blizzard in the North American Hockey League. He is developing his own hockey training center, summer hockey schools, and junior exposure camps, including a service to send graduating college hockey players to Europe to play semi pro.

Melissa Sacco ’04 recently earned tenure at Canastota High School for English 7-12.

Haley Schedlin ’05 was named the Association of Physical Education’s (APE) graduate student of the year.

Corey Moran ’06 is the assistant program director for WKKF Kiss FM 102.3 in Albany.

Lauren M. Stromer ’06 received her MPA from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and is an analyst at the New York City Office of Management and Budget.

Hazel Sloper ’07 has joined the accounting firm of Lumsden & McCormick LLP as a staff accountant responsible for compliance and tax planning services to individuals.

Marriages

Sarah Norrod ’99 married David Rosing June 17, 2006.

Ryan D. Fenton ’00 and Sara (Prince) Fenton ’02 were married in Saratoga Springs December 22, 2006.

Christopher O’Connor ’01 and Tabitha (Hitchcock) O’Connor ’02 were married in July 2005. They met on campus when Chris was the goalie for the men’s lacrosse team and Tabitha was the team manager. They have been together ever since.

Peter Apps ’06 and Shawna Pike ’06 were married October 28, 2006

Obituaries Alumni

Marguerite (Hill) Webster ’26 Edith (Scharett) Knapp ’32 Lillian (Rauber) Kuppinger ’34 Lucille (Kerber) Garvey ’36 Florence (Markham) Thayer ’43 Howard H. “Weasel” Whatford ’50 James DeBell ’51 and former baseball coach, instructor in physical education and sport and timekeeper for basketball games. See the obituary from the March 27 edition of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle at http://www. democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ article?AID=/20080327/SPORTS/803270362 Harold F. Addley Jr. ’53 James M. Sharkey ’54 Jean (Vogler) Graham ’59 Gordon L. Gauthier ’60 Milton J. Ryan ’64 Darvin F. Pegelow ’68 Edward Weiner ’71

Sheila (Kimball) Wagner ’79

Connie Seifert (1970-94)

Robert P. Riordan ’81

Susan Jane Small Long (1987-2002)

Margaret (Basinait) Mathes ’83

Samuel E. Pisaro

Bruce V. Dill ’84

G. Ann Uhlir

Kenneth “Tiny” Glover ’87 The obituary from the April 9 edition of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle is at http://www.democratandchronicle. com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080409/ NEWS01/804090357/-1/nletter01&source=nletternews.

Charles G. Welch Richard Incardona From the March 26 Emeriti “Update” produced by Richard “Bud” Meade: When first employed at Brockport, Richard Incardona was a key member of the staff of the Educational Communications Center. When restructuring eliminated that unit, Richard, along with Norm Frisch, Jim Dusen and others, moved to the Design and Production unit of Marketing Communications where they contributed to major improvements in the marketing materials used by Brockport to enhance its image. Following the restructuring of the former Educational Communication Center, the staff continued to make significant contributions to the Mission of the College in their new assignments. Richard is remembered for his contributions, including his design of at least one clever and memorable cover of a Student Handbook. We mourn Richard’s death and thank him for the memories.

Michael R. Penna ’91 Thomas G. Chubbuck ’95 Brian E. Harris Jr. ’99 Janice A. Serven ’01 Steven M. Zimmerli ’06

Friends

Sanford L. “Ted” Church

Former Faculty and Staff

Francis L. “Red” Caton (1950-81)

Emeriti

Sandy (Cloke) Hill, spouse of Derek Hill, deceased dean, natural science and professor emeritus, Department of Chemistry Donald Leffler, associate professor emeritus (Physics), 1958-85 From the April 3 Emeriti “Update” produced

by Richard “Bud” Meade: Sadly, Donald Leffler, associate professor of physics (19581985), faculty senator, and dedicated academic advisor, died at his home in Idaho the evening of April 1, 2008... I can say it no better than Don’s dear friend Jeanette D’Agostino Banker ’53: “Hate losing good friends. Blessed that they were part of our lives”! We are sad to hear of the death of Donald Leffler but happy to have known him. We are indebted to him for his many contributions to the College during its period of major transformation in the 60s, 70s and 80s. One friend has suggested that some people may be interested in remembering Don with memorial gifts to the Donald and Beatrice Leffler Scholarship at the College.

William H. Owens professor emeritus, Department of Communication (1962-77)

Joseph W. “Bill” Sarvey (1972-81)

On a regular basis, the Brockport Alumni Association provides its affinity partners, Liberty Mutual and Bank of America, with names and addresses of our alumni. We never provide more than names and addresses and our partners are legally bound to use these lists ONLY for correspondence with our alumni. They are not allowed to sell or use these lists in any other way. These partners then send marketing opportunities to our members. The Brockport Alumni Association earns valuable scholarship and programmatic dollars through these partnerships. Thank you to everyone who supports these programs. If you would like to have your name removed from these mailing lists, please contact us at alumni@brockport.edu and we will remove your contact information immediately.

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“I didn’t know much about Brockport when I came here but it didn’t take long for me to know that I was right where I was supposed to be.

“When I came to the United States from Nigeria, it was the first time I had been on an airplane. Now Brockport is like a second home.

The faculty here really do care about student success — and the personal attention is amazing. I want to teach and to do research because I want to work with people and find solutions that make things better.

It makes me happy to find ways to help other people.”

The nursing program at Brockport is amazing. The faculty are always there for you and there are so many opportunities. If somebody asked me if they should go to Brockport, I would say, yes, absolutely. Brockport is life changing.”

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2008Alumni Award Recipients

On Saturday, October 4, 2008 during the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony at Homecoming Weekend, the Brockport Alumni Association will honor the following individuals for their contributions and accomplishments.

Hall of Heritage

completing internships with the Greece Central School District.

She served as a consultant for the Brockport student teachers and their supervising teachers. Lynne received her bachelor’s in elementary education from SUNY Oswego (’72) and her master’s in education and reading from Brockport (’83).

Daniel Bernstein ’76 has served as president of Bel Fuse Inc. since June 1992 and as chief executive officer since May 2001. Dan has been a major proponent of the alumni soccer program at the College since his first days after graduation, organizing alumni participation in major national tournaments across the country.

Dan also was instrumental in helping fund the upgrading of the College’s soccer “pitch” as part of the naming of A. Huntley Parker Jr. Field in 2005. He earned his bachelor of physical education and elementary education at Brockport (’76).

Donal Stiner ’71/’75 has worked for the City of Rochester Department of Parks and Recreation for more than 36 years, during which he established the first co-ed softball leagues. In 2007, Donal created an Adult Recreation Association (ARA) Board of Directors to facilitate a Hall of Fame, established in 2007 with the first class of 14 members, at which time Don was elected to the ARA Hall of Fame as its founder.

Don is a proud alumnus of The College at Brockport. Three of his four children also are alumni with the fourth a current Brockport student. Donal received his bachelor’s in history and recreation (’71) and his master’s in history and recreation (’75) from Brockport.

Jane Clark ’68 has distinguished herself with extraordinary professional achievement and service to her Alma Mater. She currently serves as professor and chair of the department of kinesiology and professor in the Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences program at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has authored 22 books, co-edited 20 chapters and 46 refereed journal publications. Jane earned her bachelor’s in health and physical education from Brockport (’68), her master’s in physical education from the University of Washington (’70) and PhD in physical education (motor development) from the University of Wisconsin – Madison (’76).

Citation of Appreciation Cathy Pilliteri Catalino ’53 has served as teacher, day care and nursery school teacher and director, real estate agent and business owner over the years and still had time for her Alma Mater. Cathy is chair of the Class of 1953 Memorial Book Committee and has attended many class reunions, was a member of the Steering Committee for the 50th class reunion, chair of the reunion dinner, variety show and hospitality room at Alumni House. Cathy received her bachelor’s in elementary education from Brockport (’53).

James Jubilee Sr. ’57 is a retired teacher/ guidance counselor who served in the education field for 34 years, most recently at Woodland Senior High School where he was guidance counselor for junior and senior high school students and special education students (1970-1991). He also served as director of the Boys and Girls Club and supervisor of summer camp in Mamaroneck, counselor at the National Collegiate Athletic Program at Manhattan College and group counselor for women at the Bedford Correctional Center. James received his bachelor’s in education from Brockport (’57), a master’s in elementary education from Hunter College (’61) and a master’s in guidance (’57) and counseling from the Teacher’s College of Columbia (’64).

Recent Alumnus Lowell Wisdom ’00 has had a short but extraordinary start to his career with Barnes & Noble. He began his time at Brockport in 1995 as a campus leader, community builder and bookstore manager. Lowell served as a resident assistant, president of the Caribbean Club and member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Upon graduating, Lowell went to work in the corporate offices of Barnes & Noble, beginning his career in the Information Technology Department and has since received three promotions. He is currently supervisor of the Support Services Center, overseeing a staff of 12. He received his bachelor’s in business administration from Brockport (’00).

Honors for Outstanding Service

Lynne Keefer ’83 currently serves as literacy specialist, mentor teacher and teacher on special assignment for the Greece Central School District, and is an adjunct professor in the Graduate Literacy Program at St. John Fisher College. She has worked with The College at Brockport literacy graduate students 17

He’s at the Top of his Profession Dave Trembley ’73/’75 is manager of the Baltimore Orioles

baseball player dreams of — his opportunity to join “the big club” at the major league level. The Orioles asked Trembley to serve as bullpen coach and field coordinator, but an illness of the bench coach’s wife pushed Trembley up to the bench for the first 10 weeks of the year. When manager Sam Perlozzo was fired in mid-June, Trembley was named interim manager. Two months later, after starting his major league career with a 29-25 record, the interim tag was removed from his title, and he was rewarded with a contract for 2008 (and an option for 2009).

Trembley joined fellow Brockport graduate Stan Van Gundy ’81 (Orlando Magic of the NBA) as head coaches/managers at the highest level of professional sports. No other SUNY school has one graduate in these roles, let alone two.

“I was at Brockport when many young professors had just been hired (late ’60s and early ’70s),” Trembley said. “I learned about attention to detail. I went through Joe Winnick’s (adapted physical education) program where you got what you earned.”

That work ethic has trained him well for his time with the Orioles. “We are trying to do things the right way here. There is no substitute for attention to detail, and I learned that at Brockport.”

In June, Trembley hosted a group of Brockport alumni and friends when the Orioles hosted the Houston Astros. He consistently sees alumni, friends and even former professors – Winnick caught up with him in Toronto last year – at major league ballparks around the country. — MA

A group of Maryland-area alumni, joined Dave Trembley (middle) at an Orioles’ game in June.

Soon after he completed his bachelor’s of science in physical education from The College at Brockport in 1973, Dave Trembley made the decision to stay in school and get his graduate degree right away as part of Professor Joe Winnick’s adapted physical education program. A teaching career was in the offing. At least that is how it seemed.

In 1977, Trembley began teaching and coaching baseball at Daniel Murphy High School in Los Angeles. His success and a growing reputation as a baseball coach landed him an opportunity at the college level at L.A. area junior college Antelope Valley. After five years as a collegiate coach, another great break — an opportunity to join professional baseball as a scout in the Chicago Cubs organization.

From 1984 through 2002 Trembley worked in the Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres organizations, coaching and managing in their minor leagues. Then in 2003, he was named the manager of the Baltimore Orioles’ AA affiliate in Bowie (MD) and led his team for two years, earning rave reviews and honors for developing players in Baltimore’s system.

For the next two years, he managed Baltimore’s AAA affiliate in Ottawa, visiting Rochester often when the Lynx came to town to play the Rochester Red Wings.

After the 2006 season, he received the call that any young

“Doc” Day Declared at Brockport Head Coach Greg “Doc” Kenney honored at final home meet

By Kelly Vergin ’89

returned to his Alma Mater to teach and coach and did so until 1984. After an eight-year hiatus from the College, Kenney returned to the pool deck as head Greg “Doc” Kenney ’66 coach in 1992. Kenney also has served as a lecturer with the Department of Physical Education and Sport and aquatics director.

Kenney was additionally honored in March with a reception at Alumni House with several members of the faculty and staff in attendance, including nearly 50 alumni and friends of Brockport Swimming and Diving, part of a swimming and diving alumni weekend that featured the first of many alumni swim meets named in honor of Kenney.

The College at Brockport head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach, Greg “Doc” Kenney ’66, was honored on the day of the final home swimming and diving meet of the season as the Athletic Department declared January 30, 2008, officially “Doc” Day. The colleagues, students and friends of the coach wore badges throughout the day in his honor, and a special ceremony prior to the meet took place in the James B. Fulton Natatorium.

Kenney retired from coaching at the end of the season, but not before coaching more than 30 seasons at Brockport. While a student at Brockport, he competed under the tutelage of one of the College’s great coaches, Jim Fulton. In 1968, Kenney 18

Winter Sports Review The College’s first Conference Championship of the winter competitions was claimed by the women’s basketball team. The Golden Eagles hosted the SUNYAC tournament, where the team celebrated a 75-59 championship game victory over rival Cortland and a forthcoming berth to the NCAA Tournament on its home floor. Head Coach Michele Carron’s squad followed up that performance with the program’s first-ever NCAA tourney win. Senior Ashley Broadhurst claimed the SUNYAC and ECAC Player of the Year awards, earning All-America honors and walking away with the College’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year Award.

As strong as the women’s basketball team was in ’07-’08, the accomplishments of the gymnastics team were just as impressive.

The Golden Eagle gymnasts topped off a fantastic season by finishing second at the NCGA Championships. Sophomore Lauren Gildemeyer was the national champion in the floor exercise and one of the team’s four All-American performers.

Gildemeyer wasn’t the only national champion of the winter season, as junior Shannon O’Keeffe of the indoor track and field team won the triple jump at the NCAA Championships, held at Ohio Northern University in mid-March. O’Keeffe’s winning leap of 11.70 meters was enough to secure the first-ever individual national title for a female indoor track and field athlete at Brockport. Senior Josh Dupuis nearly matched O’Keeffe’s effort, but had to settle for third place in the shot put and took home his fourth All-America award in the process.

Another quest for a winter National Championship fell just a bit short as well – senior Shaheim Bradshaw placed third at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships to become the fourth four-time All-American in the history of Brockport’s storied wrestling Shaheim Bradshaw program. Bradshaw took home Brockport’s Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year Award.

The men’s basketball team polished off another impressive season by finishing with a 21-8 record and winning the ECAC Upstate New York Championship on its home floor under the direction of first-year head coach Greg Dunne. Seniors Sherod Harris and Brandon Williams completed brilliant careers by being named first team All-SUNYAC and All-Region. Some impressive accolades also were collected by ice hockey team members, as senior Chris Koras was named team MVP, second team All-SUNYAC, and Paul B. Hanks Award recipient, which goes to the most promising pre-law student in Brockport’s Department of Political Science and International Studies.

Meanwhile, teammate and fellow senior Steve Seedhouse was named the College’s Outstanding Male Scholar-Athlete, as well as the SUNYAC’s Best Defensive Forward. — KV

Spring Sport Review Brockport’s spring sports rose to the challenge of maintaining the level of success enjoyed during the fall and winter seasons, as two teams were crowned State Champions and three others were still in the hunt for a conference title on the last day of playoff competition.

For the first time in school history, the men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams both captured team titles at the New York State Championships, held at the University of Rochester in May. The men’s team was again led by Josh Dupuis, who captured individual titles in the shot put and discus and was named the meet’s Outstanding Field Athlete. The women boasted a freshman, Amanda Elias, who racked up team points by winning the 800-meter run and had a hand in two schoolrecord setting relays. Golden Eagle performers took first in a total of 10 events, and Coach Mark Krueger was named New York State Coach of the Year for both teams. At the NCAA Division III Championships in Oshkosh, WI, the trio of Shannon O’Keeffe, Dupuis and Dom Gonzalez all earned All-America honors with O’Keeffe taking second in the triple jump, Dupuis sixth in the shot put and Gonzalez seventh in the hammer throw. Additionally, O’Keeffe was named the Atlantic Region’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year and Krueger was named the regional Women’s Coach of the Year.

Meanwhile, the women’s lacrosse, baseball and softball teams wrapped up successful seasons by lasting until the final day of the SUNYAC Championships, all coming within a win or two

of earning an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The women’s lacrosse team dropped a one-goal decision in the closing seconds to host Cortland in the championship game. The team enjoyed its best season ever, collecting a school-record 14 victories (against four losses, Shannon O’Keeffe three of which were by single goals) and winning the ECAC Upstate New York Championship as the tournament’s host and top seed. A total of seven Golden Eagles were named to the All-Conference team, led by team Most Valuable Player Kath Villa and leading-scorer Lexie Goodhart.

Villa, Goodhart and Courtney Dean were tabbed as All-Region selections and Dean was named an All-American by the IWLCA as well as womenslacrosse.com.

The baseball team, under the direction of first-year coach Justin Beach, finished runner-up in both the SUNYAC and ECAC playoffs and racked up a total of 26 wins, the thirdhighest total in school history. Senior Rob Maxwell capped off an outstanding career by earning the league’s Most Valuable Player Award, as did his counterpart on the softball team, junior second baseman Courtney Turchan. Turchan led the conference in hitting while helping her team to a 24-14 record and a thirdplace finish at SUNYAC. — KV 19

Broadcasting Goes Hi-Tech The Department of Communication is going hi-tech, completing state-of-the-art upgrades to the campus television and radio studios.

Television Studio Goes Digital

studio into the new FM studio complete with a Wheatstone Evolution-6 digital audio console, new studio furniture and several other pieces of broadcast equipment.

Also part of the project is the installation of a digital RDS unit which will enable the station to broadcast song title and artist with other material on RDS-equipped radio receivers.

“When finished, our students will be working in a professionally designed and equipped broadcast Communication students enjoy new digital and HD equiptment, studio, which will which puts the College on the leading edge in broadcasting. enhance their career preparation even more than they now experience,” said Warren Kozireski ’82, WBSU station manager. “Our training facility also will be located in a more centralized part of the facility, which will help new members feel more integrated with the rest of the staff and encourage students to stay involved.”

The College’s Television Studio “A” is now a fully functioning high definition (HD) studio with three new full-resolution HD progressive camcorders converted to a studio configuration using the KA-D250U studio adapter and RM-P210U camera control unit. In layman’s terms, the camcorders are designed from the ground up as professional units, offering high picture quality suitable for mainstream HD production and newsgathering.

“The display system gives us the capabilities to customize our 37 HD LCD screen and offers a full choice of window resolutions, sizes, positions and ratio,” reports Virginia Bacheler, associate dean for the School of Arts and Performance, and associate professor in the Department of Communication.

Two LairdShareHD Instant Multi-stream HD over New Ethernet Plug & Play servers allows for editing and transferring edited video directly to the server and then calling it up in the control room. For field production the studio is equipped with Sony HD HVR-Z1U camcorders and Canon GL2 camcorders — all compatible with the HD studio equipment. “This is definitely cutting-edge technology and will give our students a very good experience with HD technology, both in the field and in the studio,” said Bacheler.

College Radio Keeps Pace with Technology WBSU (89.1 The Point) is undergoing a major studio renovation in another step to bring the College’s FM studio up to the new digital standard. The project — $35,000 in all — involves a complete overhaul of the training ground

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Homecoming Weekend Schedule of Events Visit www.brockport.edu/homecoming for the most up to date information.

Thursday, October 2 (Reunion Day) 8 am – 6 pm 9 am – 5 pm

2:30 pm Campus Tour (Undergraduate Admissions Lobby, Rakov Center) 3 – 8 pm Class of ’58 Gathering, Dinner & Music (Hamlin Beach State Park) 4 – 5 pm

Brockport Alumni Who Are Faculty & Staff Reception (Alumni House) 4 – 6 pm Art Exhibit (Tower Fine Arts Gallery) 6 pm

Class of ’68 Dinner (Presidential Dining Room, Cooper Hall) 7:30 pm Latina Dance Project Presents: “Coyolxauhqui ReMembers” (Hartwell Dance Theater)

Alumni Registration (Lobby of Allen Building) B arnes & Noble Bookstore Open (Seymour College Union) 11 am C lasses of ’58 and ’08 Tree Planting Ceremony (Alumni Walk) 11:30 am

Hartwell Society Reception and Luncheon (NY Room, Cooper Hall) 2 pm Class of 1958 History Project Presentation (Alumni House) 2 pm Class of ’53 Gathering (Presidential Dining Room, Cooper Hall)

Friday, October 3

Noon – 1 pm Open Classes 2:30 pm Campus Tour (Undergraduate Admissions Lobby, Rakov Center) 4 – 6 pm First Fridays at Alumni House (Alumni House) 6 pm Lobster Bake at Burlingame House (Burlingame House, Holley Street) 6 – 7:30 pm Open Skate (Tuttle North Ice Arena) 7:30 pm Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (Tower Fine Arts Theatre) 7:30 pm Latina Dance Project Presents: “Coyolxauhqui ReMembers” (Hartwell Dance Theater) TBD Evening Entertainment provided by the Homecoming Committee

8 am – 5 pm Alumni Registration (Lobby of Allen Building) 8:15 – 9:15 am Open Classes 8:15 am – 4 pm Career Connection — Career Networking Event (Seymour College Union) 9 am – 5 pm Barnes & Noble Bookstore Open (Seymour College Union) 9:30 – 10:30 am Open Classes 10 am – 5 pm Art Exhibit (Tower Fine Arts Gallery) 10:45 – 11:45 am Open Classes Noon 55th Class Anniversary Luncheon — Class of ’53 (Ridgemont Country Club) Noon Alumni Golf Open (Brockport Country Club)

Saturday, October 4

1 pm Tennis vs. SUNY Cortland (Tennis Courts, Behind Tuttle North) 3 – 5 pm Open Skate (Tuttle North Ice Arena) 3 – 10 pm Kids Night Out (Tuttle North) 4 – 6 pm Resident Assistant Alumni Reception (Townhomes Community Center) 6 pm Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner (New York Room, Cooper Hall) 7:30 pm Latina Dance Project Presents: “Coyolxauhqui Remembers” (Hartwell Dance Theater) TBD Evening Entertainment provided by the Homecoming Committee

8 am – 1 pm Alumni Registration (Lobby of Allen Building) 9 am – 5 pm Barnes & Noble Bookstore Open (Seymour College Union) 9:30 am Continental Breakfast and Tour of Alumni House (Alumni House) 10:45 am Class Photographs (Alumni House) 11:30 am Homecoming Parade (Main Street through Village and campus) 1 pm Football Game vs. Rowan (Bob Boozer Field) 1 pm Women’s Field Hockey vs. SUNY Oneonta (Field Hockey Field) 1 pm Men’s Soccer vs. SUNY New Paltz (A. Huntley Parker, Jr. Soccer Field)

Sunday, October 5 9 am Registration for 5K Run/Walk and Roll (Special Olympics Stadium) 10 am 5K Run/Walk and Roll (Special Olympics Stadium) 10 am Alumni Homecoming Mass (Newman Center, Kenyon Street) 11 am Alumni Baseball Game (Clark V. Whited Baseball Complex) 3 – 4:50 pm Open Skate (Tuttle North Ice Arena)

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