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CAYUGABRIEFS CCC’S FOOD PANTRIES ARE READY TO HELP HUNGRY STUDENTS By Kaitlyn Diego, Editor-in-chief The Cayuga Cupboard is an on campus food pantry for students to obtain food and personal care items. Open to all students, the only thing that must be presented is a student ID. Students are able to take up to five items per visit, and are asked to check their emails daily to see when the cupboard is open. Hours typically run from 11 AM to 1 PM on both the Auburn and Fulton campuses, however, hours may vary depending on the help received from volunteers. The Cupboard takes donations regularly, and is currently looking for any kind of food or personal care products. Toni Giannettino, advisor for the Cupboard says donations for the Auburn Campus can be dropped off in M213 or SH 26, and at the Library Circulation Desk for the Fulton campus. If anyone would like to volunteer to work at the Cupboard, please contact Kelsie Pierce at atkpierce8@cayuga-cc.edu.
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THE TEAM HAS WON ITS FIRST FOUR CONTESTS
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Children are already enjoying the many activities offered at Cayuga Community College’s new Childcare Center. The renovated facility officially opened September 12th with a ribbon-cutting.
RIBBON CUTTING MARKS OPENING OF CAYUGA’S NEW CHILDCARE CENTER Cayuga Community College formally celebrated the opening of its new Childcare Center on Thursday, Sept. 12, with leaders saying the renovated facility will help answer the Auburn community’s need for greater childcare options.
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CCC President Brian Durant (left) got out the big scissors for a big event last Thursday. The new facility at 81 Wall Street in the City of Auburn will house Cayuga’s existing childcare services and will allow for additional classrooms and expanded enrollment in certain programs. Overall, the enrollment in the College’s childcare program will expand by approximately 40 children. “Cayuga Community College is proud to create a stronger childcare program with the opening of our new Childcare Center. For a long time Cayuga has provided outstanding childcare services that offer education benefits and social opportunities for local children, and a secure, reliable option that parents and guardians can trust. We’re excited to see this program expand to meet the need
of the Auburn community,” said Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant. “This new Childcare Center offers a fortunate confluence of Cayuga Community College supporting families in our community while at the same time fulfilling its mission of providing academic and training opportunities for Cayuga students in programs like Early Childhood and Psychology,” said College Board of Trustees Chair Marian Brown. “With the opening of this new facility, following the completion of our Falcon Park renovations, the college is expanding its community-support efforts well beyond the bounds of our campuses.” Cayuga is already a local leader in childcare services. The College offers year-round, curriculum-based programs operated by the Faculty-Student Association. Programming is available for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, including a young toddlers program, 3PK and Universal Pre kindergarten for the Auburn Enlarged City School District. The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is in excellent standing with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The new Childcare Center underwent an extensive modernization effort before opening this semester. Renovations included HVAC and roof replacement, a remodeled playground, refurbishing the building’s interior and exterior and enhancing the building’s security. The Childcare Center will maintain its partnership with related academic programs at Cayuga, including Early Childhood, Psychology, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Nursing. College students will continue internships, coursework and field placement opportunities with the childcare program. For more information about Cayuga’s childcare services, visit https://www. cayuga-cc. edu/students/childcare/. —CCC staff report
Sophomore forward Matt Devlin (Belfast, Northern Ireland) tallied the Spartans first three goals before adding a fourth late in leading Cayuga to an opening 6-0 win on the road at North Country on Saturday 8/31. Fellow sophomore Kent Meier (Farmington, PA) scored once and added two assists ... while freshman Owen Ware (Grimsby, England) score the last goal. Goalkeeper James Hogan (Newcastle, England) stopped five Saint shots in putting up his first career clean sheet. On Sunday, September 1st, the Cayuga CC men’s soccer team was led by a pair of threegoal performances by Dennis Bates (Oswestry, England) and Matt Devlin (Belfast, Northern Ireland) .. .in a convincing 8-1 win over Clinton. Devlin was coming off a 4-goal CCC Sophomore forward Matt Devlin performance in the team’s opener the was recognized previous day. Kent by the NJCAA as Meier (Farmington, the National Men’s PA) and Oran Grigg Division Ill Player-of- ( B i r m i n g h a m , the-week for August England) netted 26-September 1. the Spartans other two goals. Meier also assisted on two of the Spartan goals. Clinton did manage to get on the board in the first half on a long shot from about 40 yards out. The team then scored two decisive wins over SUNY Adirondack (7-1) on Sunday, September 8th and SUNY Broome County (3-0) on Wednesday, September 11th. MORE SPORTS ON PAGE 5
CCC’S FRAME RECEIVES HONOR
Cayuga Director of Theatre Operations Bob Frame was recognized for 5 years of service with the American Association of Community Theatres at this summer’s National Festival! Bob is on the AACT Board of Directors and served as the technical liaison, coordinating production efforts with 18 companies vying for awards before a national audience. He also led the festival’s National Design Exhibition and Competition, which presents awards to theatrical designers. Congratulations Bob!
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OPINIONS HOW I SEE IT... Kaitlyn Diego EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Diego, I am a second year student here at Cayuga Community College, and I am the Editor in Chief of the Cayuga Collegian this semester. This is my last semester at CCC, and I will be transferring to Le Mayne College in January to continue my education in psychology. In my free time, I love being with my family and friends, I am a long distance runner, and a photographer. I am so excited to show the talents I have to everyone here, and to be the best person I can, to motivate the people around me at CCC!
Dr. Brian Durant CCC President PHOTO BY COLLEGIAN PHOTOGRAPHER EMILY LANE
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At Cayuga Community College, we believe in our students and their future. Their success is what we devote ourselves to each day, and there’s no greater moment for us than seeing our students reach their goals. We are proud of our student-centric, affordable approach to higher education. The focus at Cayuga is always on you. Your education. Your goals. Your future. Every part of a Cayuga education - from the diverse programs and flexible scheduling to the small classes and great professors - is designed with your success in mind. That focus on students is what makes Cayuga special, and it has helped our graduates succeed since our founding in 1953. Between academics, athletics, family, friends, clubs and more, our students never stand still. So we know that we can’t, either. We believe in thinking ahead, exploring new academic avenues and part nerships that create opportunities for our students. Sometimes it might be forming a partnership with the City of Auburn, like we did to make Falcon Park the home of our athletic teams. Other times it might be studying local industries and trends, looking for a new program to help our students break into the next growing field. Right now, the next field that has captured the imagination of students and our local communities is Culinary Arts. That’s why in 2020 we’re opening
The ninth president in the history of Cayuga Community College, Dr. Brian Durant previously served at SUNY Adirondack as vice president for Academic and Student Affairs and dean for Student Affairs. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science from SUNY Plattsburgh and a Master of Science in education from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, Dr. Durant completed his doctorate in higher education administration from Northeastern University. He was officially named the president at Cayuga Community College in August of 2015.
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My name is Emily but most people just call me Em. I’m a Liberal Arts major here at CCC. I have a serious passion for photography and I even run my own company while I’m attending school. I am 26years-old and my husband and I have a beautiful 2-year-old little girl that’s always keeping me on my toes. When I’m not running around with the family or doing school work I like to spend my time taking hikes and just being in nature with my camera. I also do quite a bit of cos play photography and take part in local conventions in the CNY area. My long term goals are to eventually make my way to becoming a freelance worker for National Geographic. Everyone starts off somewhere and I’m thankful to be getting my foot in the door with The Collegian.
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the Cayuga Community College Culinary Center in downtown Auburn, where our students can begin training for a culinary career. It’s an exciting devel opment, one that encapsulates our commitment to our students and the Auburn community. So to our students and alums, welcome back to Cayuga. We’ve missed you over the summer, and we’re looking forward to seeing how you’ll amaze us again this year. To parents and potential students, and any other newcomers to our website, please don’t hesitate to ask questions. We’re here to help you find answers to your future. I’m confident that once you experience Cayuga Community College, you will realize it is exactly where you want to be. -Dr. Brian Durant President, Cayuga Community College
My name is Aiden Crandall, I’m a sports junkie. I will talk your ear off about baseball, basketball, and football, but I also love to learn about any other sport. Soccer actually piques my interest, I just don’t have an understanding of the different leagues and teams. I’m open to anyone coaching me about soccer and any other sport for that matter. Back to myself, I love sports and I hope writing for The Collegian will help me along my path to devel oping a career in Sports Journalism. I hope everyone you reads the paper enjoys it and please come to me about any topics you would like me to explore.
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BOTH CAMPUSES HOST NEW STUDENT WELCOME EVENT WITH HOT DOGS AND HAMBURGERS By Kaitlyn Diego, Editor-in-chief
Thanks to the more than 60 students who stopped by our Fulton Campus this week to meet our STEM faculty and enjoy some pizza! We had a great time getting to know all of you and handing out Cayuga gear with our great new STEM logo!
FULTON CAMPUS STUDENTS HONOR MEMORY OF LIVES LOST ON 9-11-01
Students and faculty gathered around the Auburn and Fulton campuses on Wednesday, September 4th for the Welcome Back Festival. Burgers, hot dogs, and lots of fun games and activities were available for all students, all put together by the Auburn and Fulton Student Government Organizations. CCC finds it very important to give back to students on campus, and this is one of many events held every year. First year student Andrew Boglione says that college is a major adjustment from high school, but he has really enjoyed it so far, and looks forward for what is to come.
Brandon Neagle, also a first year student at Cayuga Community College this semester, says college comes with challenges, but he really likes the way the classes are set up, and is excited for this semester. Both boys are excited for the baseball season, and to continue their journey through the first year of college. CCC holds many different events all over campus each semester, for students interested in all different things. Stay tuned through posters, TV screens and professors of the upcoming events happening all semester long.
CAYUGA’S SECOND CULTURAL SPEAKER SERIES FOCUSES ON LOCAL HISTORY Cayuga Community College’s popular Cultural Speaker Series will resume this fall with a renewed focus on exciting chapters of local history, including sessions about Thomas Mott Osborne and the Erie Canal. Started in the fall of 2018, Cayuga’s Cultural Speaker Series highlights the rich local history and cultural contributions of Cayuga County and the surrounding regions. The initial year saw a blend of presentations focusing on local breweries and wineries and discussions about veterans, historic painters and famous local criminals. This fall, the Cultural Speaker Series will resume with presentations about two historic Cayuga County figures and a discussion about legendary tales of the Erie Canal. Series organizer and Cayuga Assistant Director of Community Education and Workforce Development Emily Cameron said she’s excited for the upcoming presentations, and pleased that they keep the series’ focus on local history and culture. “Many people who attended our series last year really embraced the topics on local history and culture, and we’re excited to keep the same focus for our upcoming presentations. This fall we’ve scheduled three great discussions that will remember some of the most exciting chapters and unique personalities of Cayuga County,
and shed light on some new or lesser-known topics,” said Cameron. On Sept. 23, Cayuga Adjunct Instructor David Connelly will discuss the life of Thomas Mott Osborne, an Auburn native and former mayor who devoted much of his career in the early 20th century to prison reform and his belief in fair treatment for prison inmates. The next presentation on Oct. 21 will mark the first discussion that features live music. “The Evening on the Erie Canal” will feature Jon Anderson and Merry Mischief, who will devote their presentation to stories and songs about the history and legends of the Erie Canal in Cayuga County. The final presentation for the fall semester, on Nov. 4, will remember Weedsport native Madame Malvina Guimaraes. Guimaraes was a 19th century entrepreneur who survived a shipwreck and spousal abuse to amass her fortune, only to have it stolen by her spouse. Ann Allen, a former reporter, editor and professor at Le Moyne College who authored “The Madame’s Business: The remarkable life and tragic death of Malvina Guimaraes,” will lead the discussion. All fall presentations run from 4-5 p.m. at the College’s Auburn Campus at 197 Franklin Street. There is a $5 admission fee. Cayuga students are granted free admission. Light refreshments will be provided.
“We will always remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror ist attacks. This exhibit set up today at our Fulton Campus honors their memory, and the Flag of Honor includes the names of everyone who perished. We will always remember you:’ The memorial display at the Fulton Campus encouraged all who passed by to take a moment and reflect on the horrible tragedy.
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SING, SING, SING AT CCC! SOMA PHOTOS BY MARC BAAN
The College Chorus is seeking new members to join us for the Fall 2019 semester. MUSIC 100 meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 PM-1:20 PM in room M157 on the Auburn Campus. Students earn 1 credit per semester and may take the course up to 4 times for credit. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us. No audition is required and no experience is necessary. Each semester ends with a concert of the pieces we prepare during class. Concerts are free to attend and are open to the college community as well as the public. In addition to chorus, the music department offers a variety of other music courses, ensembles, and lessons to suit the interests and needs of CCC students. — Erica Walters, Instructor of Vocal Music and the Director of the College Chorus
Media and Telecommunications Programs Director and Humanities Division and School of Media and the Arts Chair, Professor Steve Keeler, welcomes new students to the SOMA program with some free swag.
CCC’S SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND THE ARTS (SOMA) KICKS OFF SEMESTER WITH CONVOCATION By Marc Baan, Associate Editor and Aidan Crandall, Staff Writer
D.C. EXPERIENCE STRENGTHENS CAYUGA STUDENTS’ PASSION FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREERS Exploring law enforcement-related museums this summer in Washington, D.C. further strengthened the passion and resolve of Cayuga Community College criminal justice students to pursue careers dedicated to helping their local communities. Current Cayuga students and recent graduates trekked to the nation’s capital this summer to visit the National Law Enforcement Museum and other historic locations, gaining valuable experience and information from national experts as they prepare for criminal justice careers. “These trips offer students the chance to gain hands-on experience and to hear directly from professionals about their experiences. Education and learning should go well beyond the classroom, and this trip is a prime example of that,” said Professor Theresa Misiaszek. “Here they can see legislation debated in the Senate, or a case argued in the U.S. Supreme Court. These experiences are indelible and irreplaceable.” On this year’s trip, students toured the United States Capitol Building, the International Spy Museum, the Holocaust Memorial Museum and the National Law Enforcement Museum, plus the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in Alexandria, Virginia. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in particular made a strong impact on the students. Dedicated to working with families and law enforcement, the Center helps find missing children and prevent abductions. The Center was founded in 1984, with Cayuga alum John Walsh and his wife Revé helping to start the organization. Touring the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children gave students a chance to learn more about crimes against children in the United States, including that in 2018 United States law enforcement received more than
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424,000 reports of missing children. Alexa Smalley and Taneka Moton, both Spring 2019 Cayuga graduates who earned degrees in Criminal Justice: Police, said the Center was a devastating, informative experience. “It’s just unbelievable how many children go missing each day, and so many of them seem to disappear without enough people realizing it,” said Smalley. “It doesn’t receive enough publicity to help solve the problem.” Smalley said learning about efforts to reunite missing children with their families strengthened her conviction to pursue a career in law enforcement. “The Center showed us how much work goes into finding missing children, but also how much that work benefits other people and how you can help people every day, sometimes without even realizing it,” said Smalley. The National Law Enforcement Museum offered students a chance to experience emergency scenarios first-hand. Open since the fall of 2018, the Museum allows visitors to explore the development of law enforcement and features simulators for hands-on learning opportunities. Visitors can enter decision-making training simulators, experience a simulated 9-1-1 emergency dispatch, or collect evidence. Moton said practicing collecting evidence at a fictional crime scene or working with a partner in an emergency situation were essential opportunities to take classroom lessons and put them into practice. “Everything we learn we want to put into action, which is a good thing that helps us understand techniques and learn from our mistakes,” said Moton. “That’s one of the things I love about community colleges — we are taught by professors who have actually practiced in the field, and they can help you learn from their experience and gain field experience of your own.”
Last Wednesday Cayuga Community College’s future directors, writers, producers and musicians all came together for the first SOMA meeting of the semester. You could feel the energy in the air as all the new students had their ‘meet and greet’ with all the retuning students and the heads of each of the disciplines. SOMA, School of Media and the Arts, is the most active program on campus and this semester seems to be even more active then any in the past. A whole list of future events were being planned which includes a haunted house in October and many more after that. Media and Telecommunications Programs Director and Humanities Division and School of Media and the Arts Chair, Professor Steve Keeler, broke the ice and kicked it off. Melissa Johnson, Art Coordinator, talked about the Art Club and the positives of an art degree. The Writing Coordinator, Mark Montgomery, spoke about the new Creative Writing concentration and plugged his Creative Writing Club that meets once a week. English Professor Greg Sevik spoke on behalf of the Literature Program and included how helpful it is to have an English degree later in life. Whether someone is focused on poetry, non-fiction, or anything in between, he says the Literature Program is where students should be headed.
Music Professor Michael Cortese presented all the aspects the Music Program including its diversity. He teaches group and private lessons on bass, acoustic, piano, and drums, and teaches the recording aspect of music as well. Finally, English Professor Mary Bulkot and Theater Professor Bob Frame detailed the theatrical aspects of SOMA. Bulkot ran down the literature and writing side, while Frame focused on the stage side. He announced the auditions for this year’s play, and how he helps students with technology to acting and everything in between. Remember if you are in SOMA, you must come to T111 every Wednesday at 11:00 AM to find out what is going on in your department and while you’re there, you can grab a slice of pizza as well.
English Professor Mary Bulkot and Theater Professor Bob Frame run down the details of their programs during The School of Media and The Arts (SOMA) recent convocation welcoming new students to the program.
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MEN’S SOCCER RANKED #7 IN NATION IN UNITED SOCCER COACHES POLL SPARTAN SPORTS
Second year head coach Chris Davison has his Spartans ready for the upcoming 2019 season! The Cayuga roster sports five returners from last season’s NJCAA National Semi-final appearance. The Spartans upset national power Herkimer in the Region III Finals 3-1…ending Herkimer’s 28-year regional championship and nationals run. Cayuga adds 18 new players to this year’s roster in hopes of reloading and repeating in 2019. They open the season this weekend on the road at North Country and Clinton.
NJCAA HONORS CCC STUDENT ATHLETES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) honored more than a dozen Cayuga Community College student-athletes this week for their prestigious work in the classroom during the 2018-2019 academic year. A total of 13 Cayuga student-athletes were named NJCAA Academic All-Region III, which lauds students for their academic success completing a rigorous course load while still competing on the field or court. To qualify for NJCAA Academic All-Region status, students must complete at least 24 semester hours with a minimum grade-point average of 3.5. “This recognition of our student-athletes by the NJCAA is a tremendous honor, one that appreciates the time and effort students dedicate to succeed academically while competing athletically,” said Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant. “We are proud of how hard our student-athletes work, and are happy they received the recognition they deserve.” “Being named NJCAA Academic AllRegion is an amazing accomplishment. I’m always impressed when I see how hard our student-athletes work to compete athletically, but knowing that they’re working just as hard to succeed in the classroom is fantastic,” said Athletic Director Pete Liddell. “Congratulations to these 13 student-athletes for their hard work and success.” Here are the Cayuga student-athletes named Academic All-Region, the high
schools where they graduated and the sports they played at Cayuga: • Brittney Alton, G. Ray Bodley High School, Women’s Soccer; • Loren Clifford, East Syracuse Minoa Central High School, Women’s Basketball; • Allyson Dennis, Cato-Meridian High School, Women’s Volleyball; • Pedro Fanhani, Colegio Platao High School, Men’s Soccer; • Andrew Giannettino, Auburn High School, Men’s Cross Country; • Erica Helzer, Dana West Junior- Senior High School, Women’s Basketball; • Michael Lynch, Auburn High School, Men’s Cross Country; • Michaela Millhoff, Cato-Meridian High School, Women’s Soccer; • McKayla Murray, Weedsport Junior-Senior High School, Women’s Cross Country and Women’s Softball; • Alexa Smalley, Auburn High School, Women’s Soccer; • Megan Swartwood, Auburn High School, Women’s Cross Country; • Maeghan Westmiller, Dana West Junior-Senior High School, Women’s Soccer; • Michaela Withers, Moravia High School, Women’s Soccer and Women’s Softball.
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Coming off one of the best seasons in program history, the Cayuga Community College Men’s Soccer Team is hoping a few veterans and a cast of new players can again push the team to new heights. The Spartans closed the 2018 season with a 14-3-1 record, winning the Region III title and advancing to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Semifinal before falling 1-0 to eventual runner-up Nassau Community College. The team set a College record for win-loss ratio and tied the program’s best finish in the NJCAA Division III poll, where they landed in the fourth slot. That’s a tough act to follow, but Coach Chris Davison believes the Spartans have a chance for another special season, and he’s not alone in that thought. Voters in the United Soccer Coaches Poll also have a strong opinion of the Spartans’ potential in 2019, ranking them 7th nationally to start the season. “I think we’re going to do well, and we’re definitely going to try to follow-up and emulate the success we had last season. We have some talented players returning from last year’s team who will guide our younger players. It should be another strong year,” said Davison. Returning for the 2019 Spartans are Kent
Meier, who finished second on the 2018 team with 13 goals and was named second-team All-American, first-team All-Conference and first-team All-Region, striker Matthew Devlin and captains Lorenz Behrendt and Dennis Bates. Behrendt was named to the Tournament All-Region team in 2018, while Devlin tallied six goals last season. While there’s plenty of returning talent for the Spartans, the roster is primarily comprised of new faces. Cayuga has six returning players for the upcoming season and 17 new players. Davison said a large part of the preseason has been devoted to building the teamwork that made last season’s team so successful. “We have more freshmen than last year, but we’ve responded with a back-to-basics approach to the season to get everyone on the same page, and I think that’s got our team moving in the right direction,” he said. Davison said he expects the team to again compete for a conference title, with its primary challenge coming from perennial rival Onondaga Community College, whom the Spartans play at OCC on Oct. 2. Cayuga topped OCC 4-0 in 2018. “We’re going to take the season one game at a time, step-by-step, but I do expect that the game at OCC will be a big factor in determining the conference this season. They’ll have the home field advantage this time, so we’ll have to overcome that,” he said.
Congratulations to our 2019 Men’s Golf Team! MSAC champs, and the team just finished 8th at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament! Individually, Hunter Hubel finished 7th and was named a second-team All-American! Great job everyone!
NEW COACH EXCITED FOR CAYUGA VOLLEYBALL REBUILD With a roster primarily comprised of new players, Cayuga Community College Volleyball Coach Katie Byrnes said she’s excited to see what the team can do when the season starts in September. A Cayuga alum from the Class of 2014, Byrnes took over as the volleyball coach early in 2019. Though a first-time coach on the collegiate level, Byrnes has spent the past two years coaching varsity softball at Jordan-Elbridge High School and coaching modified volleyball. Returning as the head coach to her alma mater where she was an outside hitter and a setter during her two years leading the Spartans as a player is an exciting opportunity, said Byrnes. “I’m looking forward to rebuilding the volleyball program, and bringing my knowledge and passion for the game to my old stomping grounds. We have a young roster, but I think we have some talent. I can’t wait to see where the players take us this season,” said Byrnes. The 2019 Spartans will feature two returning players from the previous season and
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eight new players. Byrnes noted that most of the roster is comprised of students from local school districts. Byrnes said she’s looking forward to seeing how this year’s team stacks up against the rest of the Mid-State Athletic Conference, and is excited to hit the reset button for the program and build it back up. The 2018 Spartans finished the season without a victory. “The team struggled last year, so we’re focusing on building from the ground-up. The primary lesson we’re focusing on is working hard. I don’t want them to think about it. Just work hard, and good things will happen,” said Byrnes. Byrnes said the Spartans have set their sites on improving in all aspects of the game, along with building and growing as a team. Nadia Edley, Allyson Dennis and Tatiana Raymundo were named captains for the 2019 Spartans. The next time the team plays at home is Sunday, October 6th at 9 AM against North Country Community College, Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Adirondack.
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STATE SUPPORTS CAYUGA’S CULINARY CENTER IN DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that Cayuga Community College will receive $800,000 for its new Culinary Center as part of the state’s 2019 Downtown Revitalization Initiative award to the City of Auburn. Opening in 2020, the Cayuga Community College Culinary Center strengthens the College’s connection with the Auburn community, creating new educational opportunities for college students and local residents. The Culinary Center will be located in the Plaza of the Arts at 161 Genesee Street in Auburn. “Partnerships between colleges and communities are important to provide opportunities for students, and this new Culinary Center at Cayuga Community College will strengthen that connection and create new educational pathways,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who made Tuesday’s announcement. “Building on our investments in the city, these Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects will transform Auburn’s historic city center and downtown, drawing visitors and enhancing quality of life for residents. We are focused on revitalizing Central New York with strategic investments to attract businesses and boost the economy for generations to come.”\ “We appreciate the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council for our new Culinary Center,” said Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant. “Our new Culinary Arts Program will offer essential career training to those interested in the culinary industry, but it also promises exciting opportunities for anyone interested in expanding their culinary skills. Thank you to everyone who helped develop our proposal, and to the leaders of the City
of Auburn for developing the city’s successful comprehensive proposal.” Cayuga’s Culinary Arts Program promises to be a near-exclusive local opportunity for those looking to enter the culinary field or brush up on their home cooking. The program will provide trending culinary methods and techniques, mainstream production standards of scratch foods, industry-leading artistic plate design, and proper operations of production kitchens, including safety and sanitation. The Culinary Center’s downtown location also creates strong possibilities for future collaborative efforts between the College and local industries. Several local restaurants submitted letters of support for the program’s development, and the region’s strong agriculture and hospitality industries could lead to future partnerships. Chef Mark Fitzgerald will lead Cayuga’s Culinary Arts Program. Fitzgerald has a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts Service Management from Paul Smith’s College, and received accreditation from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Paris. He spent multiple years as an executive chef in Lake Placid and seven years as a chef at the Aurora Inn. He is also currently the Culinary Arts instructor for Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES. While it will primarily serve as the home of Cayuga’s Culinary Arts Program, the Culinary Center’s convenient downtown location will also host College and community events. Cayuga already hosted one outdoor concert at the Center, and future plans may include student readings, screenings, guest lectures and other presentations. For more information about Cayuga and for future announcements about the Culinary Center and Culinary Arts Program, visit www. cayuga-cc.edu.
CAYUGA LAUNCHES PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM This fall Cayuga Community College is starting a Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, designed to help people build the skills to enter the plumbing field and provide local businesses with highly qualified employees. Partnering with Auburn-based Donofrio Mechanicals, Cayuga’s Plumbing Apprenticeship Program is a four-year, State Department of Labor-approved program focusing on skills needed for careers in residential and commercial plumbing. The program is open to anyone already employed in the plumbing field or those interested in entering the field.
This fall the program will focus on the introductory National Center for Construction Education and Research core curriculum, with modules covering basic safety, hand and power tools, handling materials and more. Completing the core curriculum modules gives students the necessary skills to continue their education in the apprenticeship program. Anyone interested in the program is encouraged to contact Emily Cameron, Cayuga’s Assistant Director of Community Education and Workforce Development, at 315-294-8527 or email emily.cameron@cayuga-cc.edu.
SAFE HAVEN STORY STARTS CCC’S HOMETOWN HISTORY SERIES The first presentation in Cayuga Community College’s new Hometown History Series illuminated the story of the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter, the only location in the United States to accept refugees fleeing the Holocaust during World War II. “Safe Haven: Where the Holocaust Came to America,” discussed the incredible story of how the United States in 1944 welcomed 982 refugees fleeing Nazi persecution, and housed the refugees at Fort Ontario in Oswego for almost two years before allowing them to remain in the country. The presentation shares its name with this year’s 75th anniversary commemorations of the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter in Oswego. Noted local historian Rev. George DeMass led the presentation, which was held on Sept. 17 at Cayuga’s Fulton Campus. “Oswego County is an area full of historic moments and events, but the entire story surrounding the refugees, the shelter and the local community is probably the most important in its history,” said Cayuga Associate Vice President and Dean of the Fulton Campus Keiko Kimura. A past president of Oswego’s Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, DeMass discussed the entire Safe Haven story, from the refugees’ flight from Europe to their eventual permanent welcome in the United States. He also devoted additional time to the Oswego area’s compassion
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for the refugees and the refugees’ vast societal and cultural contributions. DeMass believes that the Oswego area’s response to the European refugees represents one of the finest hours in Oswego’s history. “The response from the majority of people living in the Oswego area was just incredible, especially once they realized what the refugees had gone through, how poor their health was and how little they had,” said DeMass. “Oswego showed just how deep their compassion ran and their ability and willingness to help those in need.” For DeMass, the Safe Haven story has been a passionate interest for decades. Now the Oswego Town historian, he first learned about the refugee shelter when he was five years old, when his grandmother would walk him to Fort Ontario. “She brought me to the fort, and told me the story of the refugees, or as much as I could understand when I was only five years old,” he said. “But the fence that encircled the refugee shelter was still there, and I could touch the fence. That was my first encounter with their story, and it’s something I’ve never forgotten.” The story of the refugees and the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter is remembered at the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, which this year marked the 75th anniversary of the refugees’ arrival.
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