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Vol. 64 Issue 20
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2018
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Commencement is Sunday, May 20th in Spartan Hall
ANNUAL BIRD HIKES THIS WEEK IN AUBURN
The 64th Annual Commencement of Cayuga Community College will be held at 11 am on Sunday, May 20, 2018, in the Spartan Hall, 197 Franklin St., Auburn. The ceremony lasts approximately two hours. Graduates should arrive no later than 9:30 am. Line up will begin at 10:15 A.M. and get underway slightly before 11:00 A.M. Tickets are not required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can also watch Commencement ceremonies in the air-conditioned Irene A. Bisgrove Community Theatre via a live video feed on a large screen at the front of the auditorium. Parking is available on the Auburn Campus lots. However, no parking is allowed along circular drives near the front and rear entrances.
Professor of Mathematics Paul Richardson is planning his end-ofsemester annual bird hikes this week. A walk was scheduled to be held on Monday and Tuesday. Bird hikes on Thursday (5/10) and Friday (5/11) will step off from the gazebo near the Nature Center on the Auburn Campus. Thursday’s event will be from 11:00 to 11:50 A.M. and Friday hike will begin at 8:00 - 8:50 A.M. The hikes are open to everyone. The hikes are weather dependent, so if there is a forecast of heavy rain, then the hike may be cancelled for that day. Richardson asks if you would let him know which hike you will be attending at richardsonp@cayuga-cc. edu. Notification of attendance is not required. Richardson says he will have a few extra binoculars available for hikers to use but it is best to bring your own.
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THE CAYUGA COLLEGIAN EARNS SECOND PLACE AWARD IN NATIONAL REVIEW ... PAGE 2 AERIAL DRONE CINEMATOGRAPHY TAKES OFF AT CCC ... PAGE 4 MPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR CAYUGA CUPBOARD ... PAGE 4
Cayuga Community College Humanities Division Chairperson, School of Media and the Arts Director and Professor Steve Keeler takes the stage at Auburn Public Theater last week to announce the awards honoring the outstanding achievements of this year’s Telcom students. PHOTOS AND AWARDS LIST PAGE 7
FULTON — A new certificate program launching this fall at Cayuga Community College will emphasize hands-on training and prepare students for a career in the burgeoning field of manufacturing.
Available exclusively at the college’s Fulton Campus starting with the Fall 2018 semester, the Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT) Certificate program will train students in mechanical and electrical installation and
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An important rehearsal for candidates will be held at 11A.M. on Friday, May 18 in the Spartan Hall Gymnasium. Rehearsal will take approximately one and a half hours, and individual questions about the ceremony will be discussed. All candidates are required to attend. Fulton Campus students are encouraged to coordinate rides together.
NEW PROGRAM AT CAYUGA’S FULTON CAMPUS TO FOCUS ON INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SKILLS
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Cayuga Community College will launch a new Industrial Mechanical Technology Certificate Program in the fall at the College’s Fulton Campus. Adjunct Professor Dennis Sullivan, pictured above with students in a physics course, said the idea for the new program started several years ago after conversations with local employers who said they were having difficulty finding local workers qualified in industrial maintenance technology. Pictured with Sullivan, from left to right, are Stephanie Hotaling, Kelsey Harroun, Brooke Sherwood and Malissa Woodard.
repair work, and students who complete the program will be prepared to work as a member of an industrial maintenance team. “There’s an intense demand for skilled employees who know how to repair and troubleshoot industrial equipment, and that’s why we decided to start our new Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate program,” said Cayuga President Brian Durant. “We developed this curriculum with a strong conFOCUS ON tribution from the local business community, and FULTON the program is a great opportunity our current and future students.” Christie Waters, College Chair of the Division of Natural and Health Sciences, Mathematics and Technology, said the certificate program was developed with significant input from leading Oswego County businesses, including Novelis Corporation, Huhtamaki Corporation and the Fulton Companies. Leaders from those companies discussed with college officials the necessary skills for industrial maintenance technicians, said Waters. Those skills included a foundation in basic electronics and manufacturing and the ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair motors, hydraulic systems, HVAC equipment and other industrial equipment. Students who complete the IMT program will be able to calibrate and configure process CONTINUED PAGE TWO
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OPINIONS HOW I SEE IT... Gabby Rizzo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Farewell... I can never get over just how quickly time flies. As I sit and write this, I only have 16 days left until graduation. My time at CCC has not only been the busiest portion of my life, but also one of the most joyous. I’ve made so many good friends, and I found my passion for video production. While I’ve really enjoyed being a student here, I’m very excited to graduate and continue my education. Next semester, I will be transferring to Fredonia University, majoring in Video Production. So this will be my final issue with The Collegian. I am very appreciative of all the opportunities that have been presented to me during my time here, and for those who have helped me along the way. I would like to thank my peers and closest friends, Juliette Zygarowicz, Michelle LaGreca, and Jake Stuck, my father, my teachers Jeff Szczesniak, Doug Brill, Mary Merritt, and Steve Keeler, all of whom have been very supportive and encouraging to me. I came into college not sure at all of what I wanted to do, and will leave with a very clear and definitive path for my future. I wish luck to my successor who will be taking over my position next semester, and hoping he or she will make it their own. So again, thank you to everyone for reading and for letting me tell stories.
THE CAYUGA COLLEGIAN EARNS SECOND PLACE AWARD IN NATIONAL REVIEW The 2017-2018 staff of Cayuga Community College’s only student-run newspaper, The Cayuga Collegian, earned second place in an annual national contest held by the American Scholastic Press Association. This year, judges were particularly impressed with The Cayuga Collegian’s coverage of Hurricane Maria. The story written by Collegian associate editor Richard Ducayne chronicled the worry of a Cayuga Community College student on the Auburn Campus trying to balance school responsibilities while worrying about what was happening at home in
Puerto Rico. For 17 years in a row, The Collegian staffs under the direction of faculty adviser, Mary G. Merritt, have placed first or second in this national review of college newspapers. “Many on campus are unaware of the amount of work and dedication these students demonstrate on a daily basis with the goal of cataloging the college’s history, as well as giving students a voice,” Merritt said.“The students who work on the The Collegian staff are talented people who work hard and eagerly take on challenges. I feel very fortunate to work
This is the November 7, 2017 issue of The Cayuga Collegian which American Scholastic Press Association judges particularly were impressed with, awarding the student-run newspaper a second place award of distinction in their annual review of two-year colleges of the same enrollment. with them.” Merritt says she is presently accepting application for paid positions on The Cayuga Collegian staff for Fall 2018. Email your interest to MerrittM@cayuga-cc.edu.
NEW PROGRAM AT CAYUGA’S FULTON CAMPUS TO FOCUS ON INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SKILLS CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
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—Gabby Rizzo, Cayuga Collegian editor-in-chief
instrumentation and control, test and evaluate AC and DC motor and generator operation, and maintain, diagnose malfunctions in and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment. Skills referenced by local businesses aligned with several courses already offered by the college, but also led to the development of two new courses, Industrial Maintenance Practices and Thermal Technology. Courses and training for the new certificate program will put a premium on hands-on training, with a strong focus on preparing students for industrial maintenance work that demands the ability to troubleshoot, said Waters. “The key to all technology programs is that they are hands-on, and the focus is on applying the skills,” said Waters. “The focus is on training people who are able to troubleshoot, and that’s a real critical thinking skill. Only practice makes you good at that.” Adjunct Professor Dennis Sullivan said the program will focus on “knowledge-based, hands-on problem solving.” Sullivan said the idea for the program started several years ago after conversations with local employers who said they were having difficulty finding local workers qualified in industrial maintenance technology. That need tied into what Sullivan said he and others believe is the primary goal for community colleges.
“It all started with the concept that our purpose as a community college is to help local people train for employment,” said Sullivan. “Our intent is to give them not only the knowledge but also the hands-on training to go with the knowledge.” Sullivan hoped the program would appeal to a wide range of students, from people already employed with local industrial companies or municipalities to current high school students or people who had yet to attend college. Credit from the Industrial Maintenance Technology Certificate program can be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree in the college’s Electrical Technology program. Waters noted that the Electrical Technology program focuses on digital electronics, while the IMT program emphasizes maintenance and repair of industrial power and equipment such as motors, motor control and high-voltage power. “The focus has been and always will be on troubleshooting. We know we’re preparing technicians who are going to have to troubleshoot, either during production or in industrial maintenance,” said Waters.
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GABBY RIZZO - EDITOR-IN-CHIEF PARKER HOWELL - FULTON CORRESPONDENT RICHARD DUCAYNE - ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAMES MCKEEN - STAFF WRITER YADIER RENE PENA-GOTIA - STAFF WRITER GAVIN ELLIS - THE COLLEGIAN REPORT
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VISITING AUTHOR WOWS STUDENTS ON BOTH CAMPUSES
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A visiting author wowed students with her fresh style of writing fiction last week. The much awaited, Lena Bertone, visited the Fulton Campus Wednesday, May 2nd. Bertone amazed the students with her pieces of flash fiction. Bertone explained flash fiction as “really short fiction.” She described her flash fiction as a surreal environment Lena Bertone “outside of realism.” Bertone read from her published works of “Behind This Mirror” and “Letters to the Devil.” The students loved her work. Eight students attended the reading, seven of the participants were part of the “Being Writers” writing group at the Fulton Campus. Besides reading her own work, Bertone gave the students the opportunity to write as well. She gave the students multiple writing prompts to get them working on their own fiction. She encouraged the students to write without censorship and to not cross out any of their words. Then Bertone encouraged the students to share what they wrote by reading aloud. The students seemed to enjoy this chance to share their own work. Bertone and they gave great feedback to those who read. After the reading and writing workshops, many students said they were thrilled with the experience and they didn’t want it to end.
CCC COLLEGE CHORUS HOSTS SPRING CONCERT The College Chorus presented their Spring Concert on Monday, May 7th on the Auburn Campus. The concert offerd a variety of traditional and contemporary pieces including familiar songs and music from recent blockbuster movies such as “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Greatest Showman.” Several chorus members were featured as soloists. The concert was accompanied by Sally Baily and was directed by Instructor of Vocal Music/Director Erica Walters.
PHOTOS BY DICK DROSSE
By Parker Howell, staff writer
RIGHT TO LEFT: Nathan Hutson, Elizabeth Vera, Hannah Willis, instructor Jean Siracusa, Zoe Shelton, Aaron Sotherden, Kenna Wallace, Michelle Kolek, Samantha Gass, Matthew Logan McGill, Jeff Terwilliger, Justin Johnsten and Joshua Wirts.
CCC FULTON STUDENTS CLEAN UP ON EARTH DAY IN OSWEGO COUNTY CCC’s Environmental Studies adjunct instructor, Jean Siracusa, coordinated the event which was featured in a local newspaper.
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Fulton CCC students helped in the Minetto Clean Sweep in honor of Earth Day in April. CCC’s Environmental Studies adjunct instructor, Jean Siracusa, coordinated the event which included volunteers from her CCC class as well as other local groups. The students did a roadside litter pickup on Route 57 by Great Bear Springs Recreation Area.
Fulton students Aaron Sotherden, Zoe Shelton and Michelle Kolek at the junction of Great Bear Road and Route 57.
Fulton students Mathew Logan McGill, Samantha Gass, Nathan Hutson and Kenna Wallace on Hawthorne Road showing their trove of treasures.
TWO CCC STUDENTS EARN 2018 CHANCELLOR’S AWARD Cayuga Community College student Glyn Davenport received the 2018 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Tuesday in Albany. Davenport will be transferring to Rochester Institute of Technology to study Applied Mathematics and American Sign Language Interpreting. Pictured with Davenport are, from left, SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and Cayuga Community College Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the Fulton Campus Dr. Keiko Kimura.
Cayuga Community College student Mitchell Phillips received the 2018 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence on Tuesday in Albany. Phillips has been accepted into SUNY Buffalo’s chemical engineering program. Pictured with Phillips are, from left, SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and Cayuga Community College Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the Fulton Campus Dr. Keiko Kimura.
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CCC’S MEDIA DEPARTMENT OFFERS UNIQUE COURSE IN DRONE CINEMATOGRAPHY Cayuga Community College’s Media Department’s new course in aerial drone cinematography provides an opportunity for students to become more ‘jobready’ in today’s fast changing world of new technology. “Training in drone aerial cinematography is necessary because it’s becoming an industry standard,” said Cayuga Community College Humanities Division Chairperson, School of Media and the Arts Director and Professor Steve Keeler. “Expanding a student’s
The drone used in the class is a DJI Mavic Pro, a quadcopter which is equipped with a Go Pro type camera which can capture professional-quality, high resolution, moving images or stills in full color which then streams a high definition live view feed to a monitor on the ground.
skill set means widening their window for job opportunities.” CCC’s Aerial Drone Cinematography course provides students with instruction in operating an aerial camera launched into flight by a remote-controlled drone. “This Aerial Drone Cinematography course is just the latest example of CCC’s Media Department being at the head of the pack when it comes to learning opportunities for its students,” said Keeler who trained to become an FAA Certified Drone Pilot. “With all the hands-on training available with the latest in media technology at CCC, students can expect their careers to take off.” The drone used in the class is a DJI Mavic Pro, a quadcopter which is equipped with a Go Pro type camera which can capture professional-quality, high resolution, moving images or stills in full color which then streams a high definition live view feed to a monitor on the ground. The drone’s sleek design has state-ofthe-art propellers to increase flight time and reduce noise. The drone has a stable flight mode which allows for hovering to capture continuous action. “It is exciting to watch students’ creativity soar as they learn to utilize all the tools media professionals are presently using,” said Keeler. “Cayuga’s Media Department is committed to providing its students with the broadest range of video production experiences so they can hit the ground running when entering the workforce.” Keeler says students are also instructed about federal regulations regarding the legal and proper use of drones and aerial cameras. “Aerial drone cinematography opens a whole new world of possibilities for students preparing them to pilot their future endeavors with a depth of training media professionals are looking for when hiring,” Keeler said.
Cayuga Community College Humanities Division Chairperson, School of Media and the Arts Director and Professor Steve Keeler trained to become a FAA Certified Drone Pilot to instruct the course.
CAYUGA CUPBOARD OPEN THIS SUMMER BY APPOINTMENT By Timothy Rouse, contributing writer Cayuga Cupboard will keep serving students over the summer and next fall. “Yes, we will be opening back in the fall, but also during Intersessions in the summer but by appointment only,” explained Cayuga Cupboard director Toni Giannettino. Giannettino says she has many plans to improve the free student food pantry. “We are looking into moving to a larger location. Also we are looking to purchase a refrigerator for dairy products and vegetables,” said Giannettino. Cayuga Cupboard’s last day of regular hours this semester is Thursday, May 17th. Food will be available to students during Summer Intersession by appointment only. Giannettino says the pantry had a good year and she is actively recruiting volunteers to staff the pantry in the fall. “It was very successful during the school year and I appreciate and thank everyone who bought in food for the students and supported any way they could have.”
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SPARTAN SPORTS
Coty Abraham at the Herkimer College Golf Invitational.
David Butler
SPARTAN GOLF FINISHES 10TH AT HERKIMER INVITE The Cayuga CC Men’s Golf Team finished 10th at the Herkimer College Golf Invitational on Friday, April 27th. Ryan Chalupnicki (Auburn, NY) led the way again for the Spartans posting a low round of 86. Coty Abraham (Port Byron, NY) shot a 90 to secure another qualifying
regional score. David Butler (Port Byron, NY) shot 96 and Bayley Raponi (Fulton, NY) finished with 109. The Spartans finish the regular season with a road trip to Niagara and Genesee the first weekend in May...before the NJCAA Region III Tournament on May 13-15.
SPARTAN SPORTS JUDO: THE GENTLE WAY
Coty Abraham
Bayley Raponi
Brady Slimmer
Ryan Chalupnicki
By John J. Elice, contributing writer
SPARTAN CROSS COUNTRY TO RETURN NEXT FALL By Damon Litzenberger, contributing writer schools who had 20 to 30 athletes running compared to our 4 or 5 runners, was nothing more than just a challenge. That will be the difference between last season and this season. There will be the opportunity to take it a step further to become better then before, no matter the challenges. The CCC team went up against four-year colleges like Alfred State, Geneseo, and RIT. These schools have year-long cross-country programs to help keep their runners in shape. For right now, Giannettino says CCC’s Cross Country Team will only compete in the fall but will begin their pre-season workout during the summer. The good news for the upcoming season, Giannettino says is that Cayuga is scheduled to compete this fall against other two-year colleges with similar enrollment numbers. As new news, Toni brings a couple of new recruits for this fall season with a hopeful and successful season this fall. Giannettino says she hopes to have at least two new recruits to join the team this fall. To find out more information or to join CCC’s Cross Country Team Contact Coach Giannettino at (315)-294-8563 or email: XC@ cayuga-cc.edu
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Interested in joining a fall sport at Cayuga Community College? Visit the Auburn Campus to sign up for cross country. Cayuga Community College has revived the sport after students expressed an interest in joining. The sport initially started in 1968 all the way up to 1986 according to the CCC’s records. So approximately it has been 32 years since CCC has had a Cross Country Team again. CCC’s Cross Country coach, Toni Giannettino, is actively looking for students to recruit for the team which will begin their second season in the fall. “We are reaching out to cross country coaches at local high schools about potential student-athletes for this upcoming season,” she said. Giannettino says she hopes the team won’t face the challenges of the inaugural season. “Didn’t always have a full team, somebody was always injured,” explained Giannettino. “Through all the struggles throughout the season, the team gave it their all.” Giannettino says last season’s team was put placed in a tougher league. The team went against many challenges whether it was raining, running at night under the lights, and sometimes the intense heat got to the runners. But to be compared to these huge
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The Fall 2017 Cross Country Team with Coach Toni Giannettino
hosted by Kin Tora in Buffalo, NY. The Judo Club has also hosted demos at the CCC craft fairs, at a local Karate dojo, and at Genesee Elementary School for their PBIS day (Positive behavior influences students). The CCC Judo program’s classes meet
every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:25PM (for college course credit) and the Judo club’s night class meets on Tuesdays and Thursday from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. (non-credit). The CCC’s Judo program’s Personal Defense (for college course credit) class meets from 9:30 A.M. to 10:55 A.M. All are welcome to attend class or to stop in for a visit. The judo dojo is located in Spartan Hall next to the old racket ball courts. EDITOR’S NOTE: John J. Elice is a CCC Mechanical Technology Alum and Judo Club Member
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The Japanese martial art of Judo is one of the most practiced martial arts in the world today. The CCC Judo Club and program, which was founded in 1968 by Sensei & Professor Peter Petrosino, offers many opportunities for practitioners of Judo (called judokas) of all levels, to improve upon themselves. The beauty of Judo is that it is endless, whether it’s physical, helping practitioners increase fitness levels, flexibility, and balance, or applying its principles in the classroom, or in everyday life. In the world of martial arts, Judo is very unique. It encompasses throws (Nage-Waza), grappling techniques involving hold-downs, chokes, and arm bars (Katame-Waza). In Judo, students do not need to be accomplished athletes in order to participate. All students of Judo start with learning basic break falls before learning how to throw an opponent or being thrown themselves to avoid injury. In groundwork, students learn better breathing techniques to escape from hold-downs and when to tap out when chokes or arm bars are applied. In an overall sense, students of Judo learn how to use their bodies more effectively whether they are a beginner or an accomplished black belt. The CCC Judo Club is under the Niagara Yudanshakai, which is the regional black belt association for Judo. The club has recently participated in developmental tournaments
The CCC Judo program’s classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:25PM (for college course credit) and the Judo club’s night class meets on Tuesdays and Thursday from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. (non-credit). The CCC’s Judo program’s Personal Defense (for college course credit) class meets from 9:30 A.M. to 10:55 A.M. All are welcome to attend class or to stop in for a visit. The judo dojo is located in Spartan Hall next to the old racket ball courts.
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VIVENZIO WINS BIDEN AWARD One of the CCC’s most prestigious scholarships, The Biden Journalism Award, is awarded this year to Telcom graduating sophomore Ed Vivenzio.
THE HISTORY OF THE NEILIA BIDEN JOURNALISM AWARD
BIDEN AWARD RECIPIENTS: Juliette Zygarowicz Caleb Slater Kelsey McLean Brittany Glassey Abigail Young Jamie Blumrick James P. Collins Natsha M. Lathrop Jessica A. Miles Christopher Peltz Joshua R. Cradduck Veronica Beverly Kimberly A. Adam Natalie Zajicova Mary R. Lovell Kiley A. Damick Catherine E. Maksymiw Rebecca L. Breeze Heather R. Otis Gerald E. Withers Christopher P. DeChick Sandra H. Kostrzewa Mary L. Woodman Thomas J. Fedor Susan D. Hearns Timan H. Nekritz Barbara Ann Homick Nagulinie Singanayagam Peter W. Lonsky Kristopher L. Russell
CCC’S RADIO STATION AND TELCOM STUDENT WIN A NYSBA BROADCASTING AWARD Cayuga Community College’s radio station, WDWN, has won an inaugural award from the New York State Broadcasters Association for a spot news broadcast highlighting the Excelsior Scholarship Program.
the Fall 2017 broadcast by Edward Vivenzio, a Cayuga graduate with degrees in audio production with a music production focus and video and digital film production. Cayuga’s student-operated WDWN was the only station at a community college to win an award in the statewide college division. “I originally chose to do pieces on the scholarship because it’s something that affects us here in Win89’s coverage area. I was taught to broadcast news to your audience, so that’s what I did. I was just doing my job as Win89’s news director at the time. I never thought this would go any further than that. I am very grateful to the NYSBA for such an honor,” explained Vivenzio. The Broadcasters Association has issued awards for more than 50 years and just launched the college division this year, said WDWN General Manager and Adviser Steve Keeler. “It’s a pretty big deal that the station won this award,” said Keeler. “We’ve won many awards for student work in the past in other contests, and very often we’re the only community college that won or was even nominated in some cases. In this Outstanding Spot News Award winner in the NYSBA instance, Ed did a series of spots College Division for the Fall 2017 Edward Vivenzio explaining the scholarship and how students could apply, and did The station’s “NYS Excelsior Scholarship a really good job.” Becomes Available” won the Outstanding Vivenzio compiled three separate news Spot News Award in the College Division for spots about the Excelsior Scholarship
Program, which provides New York residents within certain income restrictions free college tuition to attend SUNY or CUNY schools. Information in the spots included financial aid parameters, deadlines, application instructions and other Excelsior guidelines. “From my understanding, the award was open to all colleges in New York State. With all the famous broadcasting colleges in Upstate New York, such as Ithaca College and Syracuse University’s New House School, as well as all the colleges in the city, it’s truly great to know that I can hold an award in my hand that reads “WDWN” on its base, and I hope that in the future many other Telcom students can display their awards next to mine in the case by the radio booth,” he said. Vivenzio started at Cayuga in the Fall 2014 semester, and quickly became a pursued a major in the telecommunications field after wandering into the college radio station during his first weeks on campus. He ran news and music programs during his time with WDWN, and ended up working at WAUB. He credited his supervisors at WAUB and WDWN Program Director Jeff Szczesniak with preparing him to do a news report and helping him succeed with the news spots. “I don’t deserve all the credit for this though, not by a longshot. I owe debts of gratitude to Telcom Cayuga and its staff, Jeff Sez for getting me started in radio. Doug Brill for always encouraging me and helping me and Steve Keeler for making so much possible at CCC and Win89. I also can’t forget to mention Joe Nittler, formerly of WAUB/WGVA, to whom I was introduced during Cathy Tripiciano’s internship course. He taught me many lessons about writing broadcast copy, and Journalism in general.”
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WDWN Program Director Jeff Szczesniak, Outstanding Spot News Award winner in the College Division for the Fall 2017 Edward Vivenzio, CCC chief engineer Doug Brill at the NYSBA regional awards luncheon in Syracuse last week.
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December 18, 1972 was a tragic day for former Vice President Joseph Biden. It was the day he lost his young wife, Neilia, and 18-month-old daughter, Naomi, in a fatal car crash on their way home from picking out the family’s Christmas tree. Biden’s sons, Beau and Hunter, both just toddlers, were critically injured. The crash happened when the family’s car was broad-sided by a tractor trailer near their home in Delaware. To honor Neilia’s memory, a scholarship fund was started in the late 70’s to be awarded to Cayuga Community College graduating students who will be continuing their education in pursuit of a career in Journalism. Why at CCC? Biden met his wife, a native of Skaneateles, while they were both studying at the University of Delaware. Neilia’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter of Auburn. The couple previously owned the famous diner in downtown Auburn, Hunter’s Diner.
CCC graduate Jim Collins ‘11 of Auburn, a Neilia Hunter Biden Excellence in Journalism Scholarship Award winner, holds the plaque The Cayuga Collegian purchased in honor of all of the awards’ recipients dating back to 1983. PAGE SIX
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CAYUGA’S TELCOM DEPT GAVE OUT ITS ANNUAL STUDENT AWARDS AT THE TELCOM BANQUET ON MAY 2, 2018 AT THE AUBURN PUBLIC THEATRE.
TELCOM BANQUET PHOTOS BY CHRIS BENNETT
The event is co-sponsored by the Telcom Dept, Radio and Television Guild, the Cayuga Records Club, and the college’s School of Media and the Arts (SOMA). Five are permanent awards recognized by plaques in the Telcom Award Display area. MARK CASTIGLIONE COMMENCEMENT AWARD For outstanding and sustained contributions to the Telcom Dept. and to the college Gavin Ellis
BEST COSTUMES WINNERS: Pizza Scandal - Erica Perwitz and Joann Dyson. Winner Taylor Griffin not pictured.
TELCOM FACULTY AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE TELCOM DEPT (COMMENCEMENT AWARD) Established in 1994 by Telecommunications Professor Steven Keeler. This award is presented to graduates of the telecommunications degree programs who distinguish themselves by service to the department, excellence in production skills and/or exhibiting a willingness to serve as peer mentors. The recipients are selected by the telecommunications faculty and staff.
TELCOM BANQUET PRESENTERS: Steve Keeler, Jeff Szczesniak and Doug Brill
Gabby Rizzo Matt Lucas
Mark Feocco
RADIO ADVISORS AWARD FOR OUSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE RADIO STATION – WDWN This award was established by Telecommunications faculty serving as advisors to the Cayuga Community College radio station – WDWN. This award is presented to graduates of the telecommunications degree programs who distinguish themselves by service to the college radio station – WDWN. The recipients are selected by the telecommunications faculty and staff. Can be given as a commencement award or year-end award
TELCOM HOSTS ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief Last Wednesday, the annual Telcom Banquet was held in the Auburn Public Theatre. Friends and family of students, as well as alumni and faculty were present, providing a pretty big turnout. The first half hour had music provided by Telcom alum Rocko Dorsey. For food, there was a make it yourself burger slider bar, cookie bar, and pizza and subs. Awards were given out to graduating students by Steve Keeler. For Audio Production awards, Doug Brill gave the awards in place of Michael Cortese. The Excellence in Audio Production awards went to Brian Michael Thomas and Jordan Robinson.
Spencer Kenney
There were a number of radio awards given, which included the “Golden Voice” award, that went to Benzie Johnson. The new radio staff members were also announced for next semester. Commencement Awards are given to graduating students that include a scholarship. The Neilia Biden award was given to Ed Vivenzio, the Faculty Excellence Award went to Spencer Kenney, Mat Lucas, Mark Feocco, and Gabby Rizzo. The Mark Castiglione Commencement Awardwas given to Gavin Ellis. After all of the awards were announced, the video winners were shown. SEE THE COMPLETE LIST OF AWARDS AND WINNERS TO THE RIGHT.
Joel Stockton TELCOM AUDIO PRODUCTION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN AUDIO PRODUCTION (COMMENCEMENT AWARD) Established by Telcom faculty members Steve Keeler and Mike Cortese to honor the efforts of Telcom students in audio production Brian Michael Thomas
Jordan Robinson
NELIA HUNTER BIDEN JOURNALISM AWARD Ed Vivenzio 2017-18 WDWN RADIO AWARDS BEST PRODUCTION Chianna Boatman “Careers in Media Start Here” GOLDEN VOICE Benzie Johnson PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Marc Baan “Marc the Shark” TV PRODUCTION AWARDS Best Video – Video Production of the Year Winner - Nothing Now here – Spencer Kenney, Evie Oconner, Jarret Swasey Nominees: Work Shoes – Mike Lewchanin, Alex Gavras, Nathan Falasco Sports Report – Gabby Rizzo, Spencer Kenney, Jordan Robinson, Mike Lewchanin
TELCOM BANQUET PHOTOS BY BRIAN M. THOMAS
Best Music Video Winner - Work Shoes – Mike Lewchanin, Alex Gavras, Nathan Falasco Nominees: Nothing Now here – Spencer Kenney, Evie Oconner, Jarret Swasey Dude Looks Like a Lady – Gabby Rizzo, Brooke Dunn, Tim Pacholyk Growing Up – Erica Perwitz, Joann Dyson, Taylor Griffin
TELCOM students Brian M. Thomas, Erica Perwitz, Nick Rodriguez and Joann Dyson before the event.
Best Director Spencer Kenney Best Acting Mike Lewchanin – Work Shoes Alex Gavras – Guitar Etiquette Marissa Sorber – Registration Best Original Song in a video production Winners Erica Perwitz – Growing Up Jarrett Swasey – Nothing Now here
TELCOM students Zak Steele, Dan Kennedy, Ed Vivenzio and Jake Stuck
Best Narrative Video Winner – Grilled Cheese – Gavin Ellis Nominee – Pizza Scandal - Erica Perwitz, Joann Dyson, Taylor Griffin
TELCOM student Brian M. Thomas with 2017 CCC Telcom graduate Michelle LaGreca.
Best Scripted Video Winner – Registration – Marc Baan, Marissa Sorber Dodgeball – Derrick Allio, Chris Bennett, Nick Remaley
RAT GUILD HOSTS ANNUAL KICK BALL GAME By Gabby Rizzo, editor-in-chief
Best Comedy Winner – Pizza Scandal - Erica Perwitz, Joann Dyson, Taylor Griffin Nominee – Dodgeball – Derrick Allio, Chris Bennett, Nick Remaley Guitar Etiquette - Alex Gavras, Nathan Falasco
The RAT Guild held its second and final kickball game of the semester before its annual Telcom Banquet. Team Captains Gavin Ellis and Neil Boedicker picked their teams of about six people each. Unlike the last game, Gavin’s team dominated Neil’s by quite a bit. It was a good way to wrap up the semester and a good way to bond before the Telcom Banquet. After the game, all participating students went to T-117 for pizza.
Best Parody Sports Report – Gabby Rizzo, Spencer Kenney, Jordan Robinson, Mike Lewchanin Best Promotional Video Winner - Art Dept – Gavin Ellis, Jordan Wallace, Derrick Allio, Nick Remaley Nominees – SOMA Promo – Mark Feocco, Chris Bennett, Telcom Promo – Evie Oconner, Nathan Falasco, Spencer Kenney Best Instructional Video Winner – How to Take a Wrist Shot – Joe Spinosa Best Informational Video Winner – The World of the Reserves – Kayla Williamson
PHOTOS BY GABBY RIZZO
Best Costumes Winners Dude Looks Like a Lady – Gabby Rizzo, Brooke Dunn, Tim Pacholyk Pizza Scandal - Erica Perwitz, Joann Dyson, Taylor Griffin COMMUNICATOR AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO THE TELCOM DEPT Evie Oconner Derrick Allio Mekai Dare Nick Rodriguez Neil Boedicker Jordan Wallace Conner VanEpps Kayla Williamson Award for Excellence in Audio Production Nathan Falasco Alex Gavras Taylor Griffin BEST PIZZA TOPPING - Bacon
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