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the Medaille Student Experience

“Whether it is providing financial aid and scholarships, enhancing campus facilities, expanding student programming, or purchasing new athletic equipment and uniforms,

Medaille has always put students first.”

– MARK STEINEL ‘07 BA

More than 88% of Medaille students receive financial support.

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2004-05 saw the addition of 12 new faculty members.

I am proud to be a student at Medaille College, one of the fastest growing colleges in Western New York. During my four years at Medaille, I have seen significant growth in the physical campus, the number of students, and the academic and extracurricular programs offered.

I have been very impressed that Medaille keeps adding new academic

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The number of students at Medaille has increased more than 200% over the past nine years, with a current enrollment of over 3,000 students.

Growing Medaille College’s endowment through the Medaille Fund is a significant way to ensure financial strength for the College’s future.

programs, expanding internship opportunities, and improving classroom and lab technology. While it will be sad to leave, I am very excited to be earning my degree in Business Administration and I look forward to putting my skills to use after graduation.

Beyond academics, though, I am very grateful for attending a school that gives its students every opportunity to be a part of things. I have been very involved in the Student Government Association, even serving as President, as well as the men’s volleyball team. Being involved has really made me feel at home as part of the larger Medaille community.

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ALL YEARS REUNION INFO PAGE 27

CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . . . . . .PAGE 2 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS UPDATE . . . . .PAGES 3-4 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PROFILE . . . .PAGES 5-8 TRUSTEE PROFILE . . . . . . . . . .PAGES 10-11 NEWS AND NOTES . . . . . . . . .PAGES 12-13 WHO’S NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGES 14-15

WINTER SPORTS RECAP . . . . .PAGES 16-17

MEDAILLE MEN’S SOCCER 2005 AMCC CHAMPIONS PAGES 18-19 FEATURE STORY:

FEATURE: MEN’S SOCCER . . . .PAGES 18-19 SPRING SPORTS REVIEW

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CAMPUS KUDOS . . . . . . . . . . .PAGES 22-23 BRANCH CAMPUSES . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 24 MEDAILLE ARCHIVES . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 25

ALUMNI NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGES 26-27 ALUMNI PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . .PAGES 28-29 CLASS NOTES TRUSTEE PROFILE WILLIAM COLLINS PAGES 10-11

SPRING SPORTS REVIEW 2006 PAGES 20-21

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M E DA I L L E COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2006 The Medaille College magazine is published for alumni, students, and friends of Medaille College. Address changes, comments, article and photo submissions, and class briefs should be directed to the Editor, c/o the Office of Institutional Advancement.

Medaille College, Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY 14214 716.880.2000 716.880.2978 fax www.medaille.edu

Editor: Jonathan Gill, Director of Editorial Services, jgill@medaille.edu Design: sansSerif design Contributors: Keith Koch ’00 LS, Alumni Officer; Dr. Ted Pelton, Associate Professor, Humanities; Tom Burns, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement; R.J. Kruszynski, Lori DeGroff

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MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT

Just a few weeks ago, we held our two commencement ceremonies for 2006. Yes, for the last several years we have had to hold two ceremonies to accommodate all of our graduates and their guests. In the afternoon, we hold the ceremony conferring graduate degrees and in the evening ceremony, we confer all undergraduate degrees.

The growth of our graduate programs has been one of the most significant and remarkable recent developments at Medaille. In May 2001, just five years ago, the College awarded 23 Master's degrees. This year we awarded 486. In fact, for the first time in the College's history we awarded more graduate degrees than we did undergraduate ones.

By far, the largest of our graduate programs is Education. This year, we awarded 291 Master's degrees in Education. However, impressive numbers of degrees were also conferred on students completing the Master's in Leadership and the Master's in Business Administration. In addition, the first cohort of students completing the Master's program in Mental Health Counseling and the first group of students completing the Master's program in Psychology also received their degrees. As you will read later in this issue, we are currently completing our Doctoral Readiness Self-Study in preparation for launching our first doctoral program.

While maybe not as impressive an increase, the number of degrees conferred on students completing their undergraduate studies was also larger than it was five years ago. In 2001, there were 395 undergraduate degrees awarded. This year, 478 students received undergraduate degrees. Of course, the total number of students graduating more than doubled in the past five years. A total of 418 degrees were conferred in 2001, while this year the total was 964.

A second area of tremendous growth and improvement at Medaille has been the day undergraduate program, what we now call the Undergraduate College. Not only has enrollment in the Undergraduate College increased over the last few years, but the success of its students, at least as measured by graduation rates and time to graduation, has improved significantly.

This year, about 42% of the graduates in the Undergraduate College completed their degrees in four years and over 52% graduated in five years or less. Our numbers compare favorably with national data for all private colleges that indicate graduation rates of 48% in four years and 59% in five years or less.

When speaking of changes at Medaille, it is easy to refer to enrollment growth and to point to all of the new construction on campus. Unfortunately, we do not as readily speak about the increase in the number and diversity of our academic offerings and about the quality of those academic programs. A careful look at the "numbers" related to our most recent commencement ceremonies should make us proud of the fact that the increases in enrollment and physical facilities have been accompanied by corresponding growth in our academic offerings, and by a continued commitment to the success of our students.

Sincerely yours,

Joseph W. Bascuas, Ph.D. President

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Academic Affairs Update The division of Academic Affairs has launched an array of initiatives to promote student learning and to meet the academic goals set forth in Medaille’s  Strategic Plan.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES In order to better serve the needs of its varied student populations, the College has, in accordance with the 2005 Strategic Plan, divided into two instructional units: the Undergraduate College and the School of Adult and Graduate Education (SAGE).

The Undergraduate College, under the leadership of its Dean, Dr. Norman Muir, is housed on the Main Campus at Agassiz Circle. SAGE offers programs at Medaille’s locations on Essjay Road in Amherst, and at Corporate Woods in the Rochester suburb of Henrietta.

Along with this organizational change has come new academic leadership.

Dr. Douglas Howard joined the College on June 1, 2005, as Vice President for Academic Affairs. At the same time, Dr. Judith Horowitz, Associate Professor of Social Science, was named Interim Dean of the School of Adult and Graduate Education. (See Academic Affairs profiles on page 5.)

NEW PROGRAMS IN THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE Besides organizational changes, the 2005 Strategic Plan also calls for innovation in existing programs and the addition of new programs to meet the needs of our eclectic mix of students. All programs in the Undergraduate College just completed a year-long program review to help align offerings with student demand and to promote program effectiveness. This initiative builds on the development last year of an assessment plan for student learning outcomes, which was highly commended by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges in its July, 2005, letter reaffirming Medaille’s accreditation.

By the end of the academic year, the College also expects to complete a proposal for BS/MBA in Accounting. This program will allow students in a 4+1 program to earn both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as complete the 150 credit hours required to sit for the CPA exam.

Other ventures focused on aligning academic offerings with student needs include a new certificate program in Computer Crimes Investigation and recently developed articulation agreements with a number of area two-year schools, including Erie Community College, Niagara County Community College, and Genesee Community College. These agreements ensure that students who graduate with an Associate’s Degree can transfer to Medaille and complete their studies in approximately two years.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IN THE SCHOOL FOR ADULT AND GRADUATE EDUCATION (SAGE) In the Adult Learning Program, a new Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM), as well as certificate programs in Public Relations and e-Business, have received NYSED approval and recruitment has begun for the two certificate programs.

Additional certificate programs in Educational Technology and Management Information Systems are in the development phase.

The addition of the College’s first programs for certification in Secondary Education will also expand the reach of our undergraduate offerings. Secondary certification programs in Biology, English, Math, and Social Studies have been developed and are being submitted to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for approval. The College is also seeking NYSED approval for certification in Special Education at both the Childhood and Secondary levels. This will allow students to graduate with dual certification, a competitive edge in the job market, and thus a boon for recruitment.

The Master’s in Mental Health Counseling is moving from a 48 to a 60 credit program, in compliance with changing New York State requirements. Additionally, the College is seeking NYSED approval to offer this program in Rochester as well as Amherst.

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Finally, the College is nearing completion of its Doctoral Readiness Self-Study in preparation for offering its first doctoral program, the Psychology Doctorate (Psy.D.), pending approval by NYSED.

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ADULT EVENING PROGRAMS In an effort to better serve the needs of adult undergraduate students, the College and its faculty engaged, in Spring 2006, in a semester-long study of current evening programs on the main campus. Under the leadership of Dr. Douglas Howard, Vice President for Academic Affairs, a group of faculty, staff, and students formed EPIC (Evening Program Improvement Council), which undertook an in-depth strategic review of the twelve majors currently offered in the evening on the main campus.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Another significant goal in the 2005 Strategic Plan that the College has begun to address is to “nurture the whole student through an array of activities and services targeted to each population.” To ensure that we have nationally-benchmarked data on student engagement and student satisfaction, the College has administered the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) to students in the Undergraduate College. We have also collected responses to the Adult Student Priorities Survey (ASPS) for our adult learners.

Noting the significant decline in evening program enrollments over the past ten years, EPIC undertook a SWOT analysis, surveyed area competition, and explored alternative delivery models for adult undergraduate programs.

Based on data from these instruments and follow-up focus groups, we will be able to fine-tune services and tailor activities in ways that meet the needs of all our students.

The result of EPIC’s deliberations was the recommendation that the College develop a sixteen-month teach-out plan for the existing adult evening programs and that a smaller number of majors be offered for adult students, with an emphasis on cohorted, degree-completion programs.

Already the College has embarked on important collaborative projects involving admissions, academics, and student life, in an effort to promote student engagement and student satisfaction. For example, the new Medaille Emerging Leaders Program is intended to recruit and retain students for

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Dr. Norman Muir, Dean of the Undergraduate College, has worked with department chairs and faculty to orchestrate the teach-out, which will conclude in August 2007, allowing as many evening students as possible to complete their programs. The Academic Advising Center is meeting with all evening students individually to plan to complete their programs during the teach-out period, transfer to the Undergraduate College during the day, or identify other opportunities to finish their degrees.

As Medaille looks toward more robust alternatives to the current main campus evening program, Dr. Judith Horowitz, Interim Dean of the School of Adult and Graduate Education, will take the lead in adult program development, with the expectation that any new programs will be under the umbrella of the Adult Learning Program.

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whom participation and service are high priorities.

In addition, under the leadership of Dr. Howard and Holly McCarthy, Dean of Students, a group of faculty, student life, and admissions staff have begun meeting to develop collaborative programs focused on creating an “involving” college, one where learning within and beyond the classroom reinforce one another and promote student success.

As part of the student engagement initiative, a cross-divisional group has already developed a new, one-day summer orientation program for all incoming freshmen, called CONNECTION 2006.

New freshmen will choose from one of five summer dates to come to campus, meet faculty, staff, and other students; choose their fall schedule of classes; and get connected to the vibrant campus life at Medaille. Parents and guardians are invited as well and will be offered special programming to address their questions and concerns.

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profile: Academic Affairs

DR. DOUGLAS W. HOWARD, DR. JUDITH M. HOROWITZ, AND DR. NORMAN MUIR LEAD THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Dr. Norman Muir DEAN OF THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE LATEST BOOK READ -

Leonardo’s Swans by Karen Essex, historical fiction set in Milan, Italy, in the 1490’s.

It deals with culture issues, history, art, and literature in the High Renaissance.

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Dr. Norman Muir joined Medaille College in June 2004, and he is responsible for many areas of academic affairs. They include working with the faculty on academic matters such as curriculum, policy, and assessment of student learning. He also addresses issues related to academic advising and trying to enhance experiential learning outside the classroom through internships and field experiences.

room, they will often find their way to me.

Often times the best way to deal with their concerns is to try to get them to talk directly to the faculty member. Most of the time their concerns arise from misperceptions and honest misunderstandings.”

He has an opportunity to work directly with students, but not always under ideal conditions.

“I really enjoy working with the faculty, trying to make things better,” Muir says.

“To improve educational quality, improve teaching, and enhance student learning.

I think we work collaboratively and have made great progress.”

Muir finds great satisfaction in working with the faculty to improve the academic offerings available to Medaille students.

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The Producers, Mel Brooks’ 1968 original WHO IS ONE PERSON, DEAD OR ALIVE, THAT YOU WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET?

Shakespeare HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT WEEKEND?

A Red Sox - Yankees series, at Yankee Stadium with my family.

“Often times, the students I work with are put on academic probation and they receive letters and respond to me,” Muir says.

“If students have concerns about a faculty member or something going on in the class-

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Muir describes his time at Medaille with one word — change.

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experiential education, such as internships and field experiences, we can continue to create a stronger institutional identity and give students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practice.”

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Thai Food (the spicier the better) Muir earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English from Keene State College in Keene, NH, an MA in English from Northeastern University in Boston, and his Ph.D. in English from SUNY-Stony Brook.

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“In the short time I’ve been here, we went from having one Dean for the entire college to having a Vice President for Academic Affairs, two Deans, and a Founding Dean of the School of Education beginning in June,” Muir notes. “Now that there is a Dean of the ALP and SAGE programs, we are more formally changing the College’s structure to reflect the implementation of the strategic plan.

“The ALP and SAGE programs allow the College to sustain its historic mission in terms of its commitment to full-time working adults and students that can only come in the evening,” Muir continues. “It’s reflective of how our mission is being delivered while the school is changing. The reviews and the studies that have been done will allow us to create programs that are student sensitive and meet the needs of that adult population.”

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Muir sees great promise in the College’s new structure, and the undergraduate college is a big part of Medaille’s future.

“We are moving more towards becoming a residential college,” Muir says. “We are taking action as the result of a program review to make some curriculum changes that we think will update, strengthen, and make several majors more marketable. Through

His first full-time teaching position in 1984 was at a small women’s college in New Jersey called Centenary College. He was hired to teach Writing and Literature courses and became Chairperson of the Liberal Arts and Science Division in 1986, beginning his transition into administration. In 1992, he moved on to Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY, as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, before moving on to Keuka College in 1994.

While he enjoys his current role, he does have moments where he misses teaching.

“I miss the immediate interaction with the students,” Muir says. “I miss the intellectual engagement with students, dealing with ideas, reading texts, and trying to help students become more critical readers. I don’t miss the preparation time and the time that goes into reading a lot of papers.”

Muir would offer the following words to the Medaille College Class of 2006.

“You are entering an increasingly diverse, multicultural, global community. Embrace and respect human differences. Be openminded and adapt to change.”

Muir lives in Williamsville with his wife of almost 30 years, Donna, and his daughter Alexa, whom the Muirs adopted from China at 16 months in 1997. Alexa takes up most of his free time, but he also enjoys bike riding, reading and following the New York Yankees.

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THAT YOU WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET?

I would love to meet Charles Darwin, to tell him he was right.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT WEEKEND?

A long weekend with lots of time to go out for breakfast, read, and be a homebody.

Dr. Judith Horowitz has been an esteemed member of the Medaille College faculty since joining the Social Sciences Department in 1997. This past fall, she accepted a position that would involve her with a much larger body of students.

The College is currently broken into a twoschool structure: the traditional undergraduate piece that consists primarily of day programs; and the School of Adult and Graduate Education (SAGE), which is tailored to adult students who may be working full-time and have families.

As Interim Dean of SAGE, Horowitz oversees the academic component of the graduate programs at Medaille’s Main Campus as well as the Amherst and Rochester campuses, including the four graduate programs in Education, the two Psychology graduate programs, and the Accelerated Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Organizational Leadership programs. She also is responsible for the undergraduate evening programs and the Accelerated BBA program. With these new responsibilities come new challenges.

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“There are no typical days,” Horowitz says.

“I talk to my Dad every morning and he asks, ‘What’s on your agenda today?’ When the days have lots and lots of meetings scheduled, those are the days when I know what I will be doing. My days typically involve dealing with student issues, fielding faculty needs, all things academic, program development, scheduling on campus...making the trains run on time — that’s what I do.”

Horowitz, who earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology and Ph.D. in Biopsychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, is a member of the Women in Neuroscience and Society for Neuroscience professional organizations.

She lives in Lockport with her husband Tom. She likes to read, putter in the garden, go antiquing, and try new restaurants.

Beyond a hectic schedule, Horowitz finds a great deal of satisfaction in her job.

Dr. Douglas W. Howard VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

“The thing that I like most about my job is that I have a sense that I can make a difference in this position that I couldn’t have made in my other position,” Horowitz says.

“I think I was able to make a difference for my students when teaching was my primary responsibility. In this position I have an opportunity to bring my experience as a faculty member, plus my concern for students and academics, and blend that into an administrative role to serve a much larger population.”

Fortunately for Medaille and for Horowitz, she has enough freedom to remain involved in the classroom.

“I still teach a class a semester in the psychology program; it’s important to me to be able to keep my hands in it and have interaction with students,” Horowitz says. “It’s great because we have a number of students at the graduate level who are ready to springboard to the doctoral level, and it is a lot of fun to work with them.”

Horowitz is very proud of the progress Medaille has made in the last decade, and calls the College a progressive, contender institution. She echoes Vice President Howard’s feelings that Medaille is in the right place at the right time.

“Medaille is seated very comfortably among other colleges in WNY and is really developing a known fingerprint in the area,” Horowitz says. “We have been here a long

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DR. JUDITH M. HOROWITZ

time and I think people are starting to sit up and take notice. I think in 5-10 years, when you see someone in your doctor’s office or grocery store and tell them that you work at Medaille College, that they will say, ‘Oh that’s great—my son, cousin, daughter, whoever, goes there.’”

The Guermantes Way: The Remembrance of Things Past, 3rd Volume, by Marcel Proust.

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Despite Medaille’s current strengths, she understands that the College must continue to adapt in order to thrive.

“If Medaille is going to stay competitive we’ll need to be flexible enough to meet the needs of our students and our community,” Horowitz says.

To be proactive in meeting the needs of Medaille’s adult population, SAGE recently completed a survey of its adult students at Amherst, Rochester, and the Main Campus using the Noel-Levitz Adult Satisfaction Survey.

“We’ll be able to see how our students feel about all of the services we provide such as financial aid, registrar, and academic services, plus how they feel about their experiences in the classroom,” Horowitz says. “So we will be able to use the results as we format our new programs, to see what we are doing well and really maximize this — we also have the opportunity to identify and target areas that need improvement.”

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Children of Paradise, a French film from 1945. More recent? Hanif Kureishi’s My Beautiful Laundrette (1985), an EnglishPakistani film.

WHO IS ONE PERSON, DEAD OR ALIVE, THAT YOU WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET?

Sister Parish (born Dorothy May Kinnicutt, 1910-1994), a great American interior designer.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT WEEKEND?

Dinner with friends on Friday night. Visiting galleries and junk stores, and shopping for art on Saturday. On Sunday, sitting in my chaise longue with my dachshund and lap top doing things that will make the next week manageable.

Dr. Douglas W. Howard, Vice President for Academic Affairs, describes his days as Thoreau did in Walden, trying “to save on the low levels in order to spend on the high.”

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“I like to start each day with a clear desk and a clear head,” Howard says. “I try not to let days spill into one another in terms of busy work, so I have time to think about the big picture, such as implementing programs; dealing with issues relevant to faculty development, productivity and effectiveness; and concentrating on academics and student learning. These are the things I try to carve out time to work on by staying organized and focused when it comes to the little stuff.”

Howard really enjoys the interaction he has with the faculty.

“I like to sit down and talk to faculty individually and in groups about what they are doing with students, about academic programs and learning, and about what they are excited about,” Howard says. “If I am really lucky, I will think of some way I can help or make a difference.”

Howard has made a difference since he came to Medaille in June of 2005 from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Originally from Kentucky, Howard attended Miami University in Ohio where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English. He went on to earn his Doctorate in English from the University of Rochester. While completing his doctoral dissertation, he found a teaching job at St. John Fisher, where he spent 25 years. He started as the Writing Program Director, taught Shakespeare for a number of years, chaired the English Department, developed Fisher’s First-Year Program, and served as Associate Provost.

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“I’m not sure I was meant to be an academic, as I don’t like studying or doing one thing forever,” Howard says. “I consider myself a five-year person – I retain enthusiasms for five years and then I need something fresh.”

Timing worked out perfectly, as Howard was looking for a change and saw significant opportunity at Medaille.

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“One of the reasons why this job and place appealed to me is the potential that is here,” Howard says. “Looking to the future of higher education in upstate New York, or probably anywhere in the United States, I think that Medaille’s basic configuration in terms of academic programs and students is one that makes us poised well to meet the challenges of the next couple of decades.

“It’s kind of easy to explain,” Howard continues. “We have roughly 3,000 students, with about 1,000 each in traditional undergraduate, adult accelerated, and graduate programs. Colleges that have depended on the traditional age population are going to face difficulty in the next ten years as we see a decline in the number of eighteen-yearolds and an increase in the diversity of the population.”

Howard also sees other changes that have him excited about Medaille’s future.

“Getting the Faculty Handbook completed was really important,” Howard says. “It involved a lot of collaboration, back and forth, give and take. There is better communication than there has ever been between faculty and administration. There may still be some bumps in the road, but we achieved a lot of consensus by communicating and collaborating.

“Implementing the 2005 Strategic Plan, especially in regard to new programs, is very exciting,” Howard continues. “We have developed four Secondary Education programs and a Special Education program at the undergraduate level. We have an Accounting major coming down the pike and we are working on our first doctoral programs.”

He’s also pleased by change happening in other divisions.

“With the new Vice President of Institutional Advancement (Richard Davis, CFRE), we will have the pleasure of finding out who our alumni are and working on getting to know them better,” Howard says. “Emerging col-

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laborations between student life and academics are very important. They give us a chance to work together to have student learning within and beyond the classroom work together and complement one another instead of competing.”

Off campus, Howard is very interested in modern art, specifically studying and collecting upstate regional artists who worked from roughly 1930-1970. He is a patron of the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, is a member of Rochester Contemporary, and has served on the Board of Directors of Writers and Books. He enjoys cooking and entertaining friends.

As he sees another Medaille graduating class, he would offer these words of advice.

“Be daring while you’re young enough to do so,” Howard says, “because you probably will not regret anything you try, you’ll probably only regret what you didn’t try.

One shouldn’t underestimate the flexibility that you have when you are first out of school, and you should use that opportunity to follow your passion and see where it leads you.”

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tionship going and I knew if I moved away from Bonaventure, that it might go up in smoke. That was another reason that I wanted to stay in the Greater Buffalo area.”

William Collins

It was a good decision, as the girl turned out to be his future wife, Donna Collins, who is a Senior Editor with Buffalo Business First. Together, they reside in Williamsville with their four children Elena (18), Will (15), Julia (12), and Charlie (5).

William Collins is the current ChairmanElect of the Medaille College Board of Trustees. Collins has served on Medaille’s Board since 1997, he is the co-owner of a very successful business, and has chosen to live and raise his family in Western New York.

His choice to remain in WNY worked out well personally and professionally.

Collins was born in Snyder and lived there his whole childhood. One of six children, he attended St. Benedict’s Elementary School and went to high school at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. He attended St. Bonaventure University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism in 1976.

“IT STARTED DAWNING ON ME

He learned an entrepreneurial spirit at home, one that would serve him well in future years.

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“My father was in the boat business,” Collins says. “He sold boats and marine supplies on Niagara Street – Collins Marine was the name of the company. After he sold the business, the new owners moved it right under the first Grand Island Bridge and kept the name. So Collins Marine lives on.”

Following completion of his degree, Collins looked to find a copy position with a newspaper. He had interned at The Buffalo News Copy Desk, but found no positions available with the daily. He came close to landing positions with other papers, but after finding little opportunity, he reevaluated his choices.

“It started dawning on me that if I wanted to pursue journalism, I was going to have to really step down to a smaller market, and start at the bottom and work my way up,” Collins recalls. “After having interned

THAT IF I WANTED TO PURSUE JOURNALISM, I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO REALLY STEP DOWN TO A SMALLER MARKET, AND START AT THE BOTTOM AND WORK MY WAY UP...”

a few summers at The Buffalo News and working in that environment, I was spoiled by the big metropolitan daily experience.

“I started thinking about what else I could do, and a friend who went to Bonaventure a year ahead of me landed a job with an agency here,” Collins continued. “I had worked very hard, was the editor of the paper, worked at the radio station, and I had a pretty good resume. I figured if he can do it, I can do it.”

While a Western New Yorker at heart, another matter of the heart convinced Collins to stay local.

“There was a girl in the picture too,” Collins says. “I was trying to keep that rela-

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“I was hired in 1976 as a writer for advertising and public relations by Weil Levy & King, which later became Levy, King and White, which later became Eric Mower and Associates,” Collins recalls. “Eventually, I was placed in charge of the public relations practice, and in 1982 we merged with another agency and decided to create a public relations division and set it up as its own profit center.”

His success in building a strong practice and team allowed him to branch out on his own.

“We left Levy, King and White in March of 1990, about the time the agency was going to be purchased,” Collins says. “Bob Travers and I found another opportunity and the entire public relations division decided to come with me. We went to the Schutte Group and started all over again.”

Following five successful years as Schutte, Travers, Collins and Schutte, Collins decided it was time to follow the entrepreneurial spirit imparted to him by his father.

In October of 1995, Travers Collins & Company was incorporated as a separate entity, and they moved into offices at 120 Delaware in February of 1996. In 2004, the company moved to spacious new offices in the Larkin Building on Exchange Street.

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BILL COLLLINS

Today, Travers Collins & Company is one of the largest integrated communications agencies in Western New York, employing about 40 people. Collins likens the agency to a four legged stool, with advertising, public relations, investor relations, and interactive and creative services supporting success in all areas of the agency. Collins’ typical day involves a little of everything: new business, community involvement, internal issues, and brainstorming, consulting, and working with colleagues on client matters.

“Bob Travers and I own the agency 50-50; he runs the advertising end of the business and I am responsible for the public relations and the investor relations piece,” Collins says. “We collaborate and run the whole thing with the help of a lot of good senior people.

“The best part of my job is the endless variety of opportunities that I get to help clients or help the community,” Collins continues. “It is something different everyday and it never ceases to amaze how in an hour from now, a life-changing event can result from a phone call I get.

Incredible variety, different everyday.”

Collins has had great success in Western New York and is very active in making Buffalo a better place. In addition to his role on the Medaille Board of Trustees, he is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the YMCA, Vice Chairman of the Board at People Inc., and a Board Member of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp., which was recently formed to oversee the development of the waterfront.

“I’m a believer that you get out what you put in. If we all pull together we can make this community a great place,” Collins says.

“We’ve managed a growing business here and believe that community is what you make it. We are optimistic people by

COLLINS WITH PARTNER BOB TRAVERS

“I’M A BELIEVER THAT YOU

nature and we think there is potential around every corner. I personally think that the quality of life here – what it has to offer in terms of housing, schools, recreation, sports, culture, and it’s a good place to raise kids – it has everything I want.

There are other places with stronger economies, but this works for us.”

Collins began his service to Medaille College when he became a Board Member in 1997.

“I was approached by a friend, Fred Dentinger, who was a long-time Board Member and friend of Kevin Sullivan,” Collins recounts. “I thought being on the board of a college would be interesting, something a little different and more challenging than the typical board. I was looking forward to a great experience and was very interested in what was going on at Medaille.”

While Collins’ tenure has come during tremendous growth for Medaille College, it has not always been easy. He believes the Board’s strongest contribution came in the face of tragedy.

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GET OUT WHAT YOU PUT IN. IF WE ALL PULL TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THIS COMMUNITY A GREAT PLACE.”

“I believe our greatest accomplishment as a Board came in our response to the untimely death of Kevin Sullivan, and the process embarked upon that resulted in hiring Dr. Bascuas as President,” Collins says. “I chaired the search committee, and every day that passes reaffirms that we made an excellent choice. I am very proud of that.”

Collins clearly believes it is an exciting time at Medaille.

“Look at where the College was 9-10 years ago, compared to where it is today,” Collins says. “It is an institution on the move with lots of good things happening.

There’s great promise and optimism at Medaille, and anyone who is part of it feels the excitement and the energy. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future.”

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NEWSand NOTES Media/Communications Professionals Visit Campus On Monday, April 3, 2006, over 100 students, faculty, administration, and members of the local media attended the Medaille College Media/Communications Department’s first annual Media Internship Awards Ceremony, in the Kevin I. Sullivan Campus Center.

The Awards Ceremony was designed to recognize the individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to our internship program over the past year, as Media Communications internships are the best way for students to network and develop real life skills leading to career opportunities.

Awards were presented to the following people by the Media/Communications Department faculty and senior students: OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD

MEDIA AWARD RECIPIENTS

Ellen Crooke, News Director - WGRZ-TV Mylous Hairston, News Anchor - WIVB-TV John Murphy, Sports Director - WKBW-TV Mike Randall, Meteorologist - WKBW-TV Bruce Corris, News Manager - WB49 Sue O’Neil, Program Director/Operation Manager - KISS-FM/Entercom Communications DJ Anthony, Radio Personality - KISS-FM Val Townsend, Radio Personality - WEDG-FM Jennifer Parker, Director of Public Relations - Gelia, Wells and Mohr Roger Puchalski, Editor - American Polish Eagle APPRECIATION AWARD RECIPIENTS

Claire Jordan, Promotions Director - KISS-FM Sue Durwald, Promotions Director - WYRKFM Ryan McCrohan, Promotions Director WEDG-FM

Mayor Byron Brown, Buffalo, NY

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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD

Bill Ransom, President/General Manager WKBW-TV

James Williams, Ed.D., Superintendent, Buffalo Public Schools

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS FACULTY LOU POZANTIDES, MSEd. (LEFT) AND LISA VAN VALKINBURGH, MSEd., STAND WITH STUDENT CHRIS MARRA ‘07 MC, WHO RECEIVED AN APPRECIATION AWARD FROM HIS INTERNSHIP WITH GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS IN SYRACUSE, NY

In November, the Medaille College Media Communications Department hosted their annual fall internship coordinators luncheon. 54 students, as well as professionals from all areas of the media, had a chance to meet and discuss internship opportunities and entry level positions that might exist within an organization. The visiting professionals also talked about the importance of networking, as well as strong writing and communications skills, to the job search process.

Participating organizations included Artvoice, 98.5 KISS-FM, 103.3 The Edge, WB49, Music is Art Foundation, SPCA of Erie County, Veterans Health Care System, Phenomenon Sound, and WBEN AM 930.

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On January 17, 2006, Medaille College Anatomy and Physiology students from the Math and Science Department, accompanied

by Sara Dolph, Assistant Laboratory Manager, and Lynn Kozinski, Science Lab Manager, traveled to Toronto, Ontario to visit the Ontario Science Center and see the Body Worlds 2 exhibit.

The exhibition features mostly human anatomy and physiology by Dr. Hans von Hagens. Von Hagens is a German anatomist who specializes in preserving human bodies with plastic so they can be displayed for learning purposes. The students saw many excellent displays of human musculature and organs in healthy and disease states, providing a great opportunity for students to enhance their human anatomy and physiology knowledge.

MEDAILLE STUDENTS AT THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTER

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Larracuente Drafted by MISL’s Milwaukee Wave Andrew Larracuente ‘06 SM, a defensive player on the Medaille College men’s soccer team, was selected 29th overall in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) College Draft on March 8, 2006. As the highest level of professional indoor soccer in the United States, the MISL attracts players from across the country and around the world. The Milwaukee Wave selected Larracuente after watching him play in the professional soccer combine for college seniors in January. The Milwaukee Wave were league champions in 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2005.

ANDREW LARRACUENTE WILL TAKE HIS GAME TO THE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

STAR SEARCH 2006 On March 29, 2006, Medaille College and WMCB, The Lizzard, presented the 2nd Annual Star Search talent show in the Main Building Lecture Hall. Star Search 2006 was open to amateur singers throughout the Medaille community.

Alyssa Sicoli was crowned the 2006 Star Search winner, claiming a cash prize of $500.

Medaille College was fortunate to have Mike Randall, Meteorologist from WKBWTV, as a special guest judge, as well as Don Tomasulo ‘79 MC, from Entercom Communications. The College and WMCB are looking forward to making this an annual event held at the school each spring semester.

THE PINK SHIRTS PAID TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR LOU POZANTIDES WITH THEIR RENDITION OF “WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU” CONTESTANTS IN STAR SEARCH 2006 RECEIVED PLENTY OF AUDIENCE SUPPORT

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“We’re excited about the group of players that we drafted,” Milwaukee Wave Vice President of Soccer Operations and Head Coach Keith Tozer, said. “I think all of these athletes have tremendous potential and I look forward to having them in camp next season.”

Larracuente is the first Medaille College athlete to be selected in a professional athletic draft. He was a strong contributor to the men’s soccer team which won the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference championship and compiled an overall record of 18-2-2 in the 2005 season.

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WHO’S

Medaille College Trustee Named President-Elect of American Psychological Association Sharon Stephens Brehm, Ph.D., a member of the Medaille College Board of Trustees, was recently elected as the President of the American Psychological Association (APA), the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. The APA is the world's largest association of psychologists with over 150,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students in its membership.

NEW HIRES

as a faculty member at the University of Kansas, Dr. Brehm was selected as an IntraUniversity Professor at the University of Kansas, inducted into the University of Kansas Women's Hall of Fame, and appointed as a Fulbright Senior Research Scholar at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales.

Photo Courtesy of Indiana University

Dr. Brehm is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical and Social programs at Indiana University, Bloomington. She earned a BA and Ph.D. from Duke University, and an AM from Harvard. During her fifteen years

Dr. Joseph Bascuas Named to NCAA Division III Presidents Council Medaille College President, Dr. Joseph Bascuas, has been elected to a four-year term on the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division III (D-III) Presidents Council.

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The Presidents Council is composed of chief executive officers of member colleges and universities and is the highest governing body in D-III. It is charged with developing and directing policies of D-III, as well as establishing its strategic plan. It also approves regulations for D-III championships, approves the use of D-III funds, and makes budgetary recommendations to the NCAA Executive Committee.

Among other duties, it sponsors D-III legislation, and assures gender and ethnic diversity in the D-III administration.

SHARON BREHM, Ph.D.

Medaille College is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Marton as the Director of Operations. Martin will be responsible for overseeing Campus Enhancement, Public Safety, and Purchasing. Marton holds an undergraduate honors degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a former Project Manager and Marketing Leader for Lauer-Manguso & Associates and Cannon Design.

Kari Longin joined the Office of Academic Affairs in January as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Kari recently completed her MA in Literature and Publishing at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), and she holds a BA in English literature from SUNY Buffalo, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her work experience includes serving as editor and layout coordinator of the ROPES Review of Post Graduate Studies at NUIG; as assistant editor and staff write for Pulse, the entertainment section of Generation Magazine; and as station music director for WRUB Amherst 770 AM.

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS FOR THE 2005-06 ACADEMIC YEAR BUSINESS

GENERAL EDUCATION

MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS

James O’Donnell

Seana Logsdon

Lisa Van Valkinburgh

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

HUMANITIES

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Dr. Brad Hollingshead

Dr. Todd Riniolo

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

Dr. Elizabeth Lucyszyn

Dr. Joseph Savarese

John Michaels EDUCATION

Dr. Karen Selby

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ENROLLMENT management As Medaille continues to grow, the College has made a number of changes within the Enrollment Management Division to meet the exciting challenges that lie ahead. Those changes include hiring outstanding new staff, moving other staff into new positions, and relocating some of our recruiting personnel.

The Division has restructured the recruiting function into two distinct units, one targeting our traditional day undergraduate students and the second to recruit students to the School for Adult and Graduate Education (SAGE), which recruits for all other programs.

As Medaille grows, the day student population will grow modestly in numbers but will show a dramatic increase in quality.

Many of the additional students we bring on board will be at our Amherst and Rochester campuses. In preparation, the Enrollment Division has hired the following new staff.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

DAY STUDENT RECRUITING

Catherine Buzanski, Director of Financial Aid Catherine earned a BS in Business Administration and an MS in Education at Alfred University. For the past 12 years, Catherine served as the Director of Financial Aid at Cleveland State University.

She began her career in financial aid at Trinity College in Connecticut, where she worked for five years.

Todd Kane ‘03 MC, Admissions Counselor Todd is a 2003 graduate of Medaille College and earned his degree in Media/Communications. Todd played basketball for the Mavericks, and served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee.

After completing his BS Degree he served as a Graduate Assistant in the Medaille College Athletic Department while earning his Master’s Degree in Sport Administration from Canisius College. In addition, Todd is in his third year as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Medaille College.

SAGE Mary Conboy, Assistant Director of Admissions for SAGE Mary has an MS in Student Personnel Administration from the State University College at Buffalo. Mary previously worked with Medaille as the Evening and Weekend Coordinator.

Joshua Gilbert, Associate Director for Admissions for SAGE - Rochester Josh has his Bachelor’s of Literature from Castleton State College, VT, and his Master’s in Education from Elmira College.

He comes to Medaille from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he served in the Admissions Office as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission.

Kristen Pizzuto, Assistant Director Kristen has her MBA from Canisius College. She also worked in the Canisius Admissions Office where her focus was on recruiting MBA students.

Stephanie Menth, Admissions Counselor Stephanie is a graduate of Buffalo State College where she earned a BS in Health and Wellness and a Master’s of Student Personnel Degree. Stephanie played softball for the Bengals and served on the Intercollegiate Athletic Board.

She is in her third year as Medaille’s Assistant Softball Coach and in her first year as Assistant Coach for the Lady Mavericks Basketball team.

Danielle Mordino, Admissions Counselor Danielle spent three years studying communications at the University of Pittsburgh before transferring to Buffalo State College where she earned her BS in Business Studies. She was a member of the Pittsburgh Women’s Lacrosse Club, and is currently a member of the Buffalo Jills NFL Cheerleading Squad. Danielle also has a professional membership to The Golden Key International Honor Society.

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Golf Classic

The Medaille College Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2006 at Transit Valley Country Club in East Amherst.

Last year, over 130 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day while raising over $60,000 for student scholarships.

A special thanks to the 2006 Golf Classic Chairperson, Larry Quinn, Managing Partner of the Buffalo Sabres.

If you would like more information on golfing or providing a sponsorship, please contact Keith Koch '00 LS, '05 MBA, at (716) 880-2146 or kkoch@medaille.edu.

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women’s basketball Following the success of a young team in 2004-05, the Medaille College Women’s Basketball team had lofty expectations for 2005-06. Those expectations were met and the bar set even higher for next season.

The Lady Mavericks cruised through the regular season, suffering only a road loss at Buffalo State College. This run included a perfect Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) season and an 18game winning streak.

Winning the AMCC regular season title earned Medaille the right to host the AMCC Conference Tournament (see photos on page 16), with the winner earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III

WINTER SPORTS RECAP

Tournament. The Lady Mavs enjoyed the home court advantage as they defeated Penn State-Behrend in the semi-finals, and claimed the championship with a victory over #2 seed Pitt-Greensburg. It was the 17th consecutive victory for Medaille and stretched their record to 25-1 overall.

The win earned the team a trip to its first NCAA Tournament, where they faced Washington & Jefferson College on Friday, March 3, 2006, at the University of Rochester. The Lady Mavs extended their winning streak with an 18-point victory, and earned a showdown with the host team. Unfortunately, the team's incredible season ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament as the University of

Rochester proved to be too much to handle in a 57-44 loss.

The postseason was filled with accolades for individual team members. Amanda Baker earned All-American recognition, as well as AMCC Player of the Year and AMCC First Team All-Conference honors for the second consecutive year. Marisa Clark also earned First-Team AllConference Honors, and Pete Lonergan was named AMCC Coach of the Year for a second straight year.

With many returning starters and support players, Medaille fans can look forward to more playoff excitement from this group.

men’s volleyball After two consecutive trips to the Molten Invitational National Tournament Final Four, faithful Medaille Men’s Volleyball fans knew it would be difficult to continue that level of success. Despite a rocky start in which they lost six of their first seven matches, the Mavericks regained their form and went 11-6 down the stretch, including a 5-1 mark in the NECVA West Division.

The team used a well-earned victory over rival Nazareth College to advance through the NECVA Western Division Playoffs into the NECVA Championships. Unfortunately, national title hopes were dashed with a

first-round loss to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Despite several key injuries and the target on their back that comes with success, the Medaille Men’s Volleyball team came within a few games of going the national final four for a third consecutive season.

This consistent success has been led by senior captain Erik Hartman and junior captains Brett Wood and Jake Beiter. Each played in more than 70 games this year and averaged over 2.5 kills per game.

Hartman and Wood were named SecondTeam All-Americans.

JAKE BEITER ’07 SETS UP HIS TEAMMATE

With several players returning and a bumper crop of new recruits eager to wear a Medaille uniform, we should expect to see Medaille in a familiar place next year – playing for championships.

men’s basketball Coming off of an injury-filled 2004-05 season, the Medaille College Men’s Basketball team was looking for an improvement in the record column this year. After going winless in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference play last year, the Mavericks improved to three conference wins that included a win on LaRoche College’s home court. The team also beat D’Youville College during the Holiday Inn Classic,

before losing to host Buffalo State College in the final. The team took several other games down to the wire, including an overtime loss against Frostburg State in February, proving the Mavericks were pushovers no longer.

A trio of sophomore leaders gives the Mavericks a bright outlook on the future.

James McNeil emerged as a team leader

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this season, and was the top scorer with an average of 25 points per game, including 48 points against Frostburg State. Dennis Milford led the team in rebounding and Brandon Beers led the team in assists. The Mavericks finished with a 4-21 record overall and a 3-15 record in AMCC games.

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The Medaille College Men’s Soccer team was looking to turn around its fortunes and did so in a big way. In 2004, the Mavericks entered their first year of play in the tough Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and just missed out on a playoff spot.

With several returning starters, including captains All-American Cory Cwiklinski and All-Conference player Andrew Larracuente, and with a promising crop of recruits, the team had reason to expect good things from the season.

“Last season we had a bit of an off year, especially with some key injuries to starters,” Dan Krzyzanowicz ‘03 MSEd, Head Coach, Men’s Soccer, says. “I knew that we were a better team than the .500 winning percentage we had, and so did the players.

“Right away in the off-season, the players seemed focused and started hitting the weight room. With our veteran leadership, the recruiting class we had, and the return to health of some key players, I knew that the team was going to be strong and I had high expectations.”

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Krzyzanowicz, or Coach K as he is known, challenged his players from the beginning.

The team started out strong, going 7-1-1 through a difficult non-conference schedule designed to prepare the team for the rigors of conference play.

MEDAILLE COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER TEAM

2005 AMCC CHAMPIONS “Going into the season, our main goal was to be in the top six and make the playoffs,” Coach K says. “But by the time we were ready to begin our conference schedule, I was starting to expect we should be strong enough to compete for one of the top four positions.”

The team won its first six AMCC games before tying Penn State-Altoona. It was during this run that Coach K recognized this team might be special.

“The real turning point was defeating Frostburg State at home,” Coach K recalls.

“We beat them 3-0 and it was a pretty impressive game for us that was noticed by people around the league. They were the second-ranked offensive team and we

did not allow them a shot on goal. I think we knew at that point that we could compete with anyone in our conference, and it gave us a lot of confidence going forward.”

The team continued its strong play and won the AMCC regular season title with an undefeated conference record. That earned Medaille the right to host the AMCC Conference Tournament, with the winner earning an automatic birth in the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Tournament.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2005, the team defeated Frostburg State in an exciting semi-final, double-overtime home game, 1-0. Approximately 400 Medaille faithful turned out for the finals on a cold November 5, 2006, afternoon and saw their Mavericks defeat Lake Erie College 2-1 and earn a birth in the NCAA Tournament.

“Only about 36 teams in the country get to call themselves conference champions in NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer, and it was truly a moment of a lifetime,”

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Woods is great on individual skills, Lou Vitello is fantastic when it comes to defensive strategy, and I handle the offense. We also have an outstanding goaltending coach in Matt Andrews, and contributors like Jon Gill who helped prepare players at the Junior Varsity level that were called up later in the year. It is a great combination that, when combined with our captains, provided the leadership and knowledge to help us play like a champion.”

Coach K says. “I’ll never forget holding up that trophy in front of all the alumni, staff, and students that supported us. Holding it high with pride at a total team effort.”

The team traveled to St. Lawrence University for their first round game to face a team that had made eight straight appearances in the tournament since 1998. The Mavericks fell behind early and were not able to catch St. Lawrence, who advanced with a 4-0 victory.

Despite the loss, the season was a spectacular success. In addition to winning the conference championship, the Mavericks ranked #1 in every offensive statistic in the AMCC for both team and individual stats.

The team finished eighth in all of NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer for scoring, and finished the season ranked #7 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America rankings for the Northeast region.

“One of the things that made this season so special is that we had to overcome a lot of adversity,” Coach K says. “We pulled together as a team, we never broke. For example, we lost Mike Rhodes for the season, who was one of our top scorers before he hurt his ankle. Chris Griffis moved from mid-field to Mike’s forward spot and performed really well.

A TEAM EFFORT LED TO OUTSTANDING RESULTS

With the core of the team returning, Medaille is hoping the upcoming season will see them go one step further towards a national title.

“...We were not receiving a lot of credit in the national polls, and some people were saying that we were getting lucky. But we fought through all the doubt, showed our character when we fell behind.”

“There also was a little bit of the respect factor,” Coach K continues. “We were not receiving a lot of credit in the national polls, and some people were saying that we were getting lucky. But we fought through all the doubt, showed our character when we fell behind, and the whole team stepped it up when they needed to.”

In addition to team honors, Juniors Cory Cwiklinski and Ryan Mangano ranked #1 and #2 collectively in the AMCC conference in scoring, and both in the Top 15 in the nation. Cwiklinski earned All-American recognition for the second consecutive year, and Ryan Mangano and Larracuente were named regional All-Americans.

Cwiklinski, Larracuente, Mangano, Jeremy Watson, Steven DeGroff and Chris Griffis were named to the All-Conference teams.

“Going undefeated in the conference was unexpected, especially considering the strength of our conference,” Coach K says. “But we had a lot of young players who really stepped it up this year, and I anticipate that they will not be satisfied with simply making it to the NCAA. “I hope the players know how proud of them I am,” Coach K continued. “Not only for their hard work on the field, but as young men and as representatives of Medaille College. They did things the right way and deserved the rewards they earned.”

Coach K was also quick to credit his staff with the team’s success this year.

“I have to say that I think I have one of the strongest coaching staffs for Division III in the country,” Coach K says. “Charlie ...WHILE JEREMY WATSON (4) LOOKS FOR RUNNING ROOM

MICHEL MENDEZ (22) EYES A LOOSE BALL...

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baseball HEAD COACH: RON NERO The Medaille baseball team finished with an overall record of 13-29 in 2006, symbolic of a difficult non-conference schedule. However, a stronger 8-10 record in conference play earned the Mavericks the #5 seed and an invitation to the AMCC Tournament. The team’s season ended on the road at Penn State-Behrend as the team fell in the double elimination playoffs.

Smooth hitting middle infielder Kurt Hauser ’07 led the team in virtually every offensive category, finishing first with 119 at-bats, 15 runs, 35 hits, and 18 runs batted in. Kevin Voelker ’09 led the team with a .342 batting average in only 16 games.

The Mavericks were a terror on the base paths this year, successfully swiping 56 of 69 stolen base attempts.

Kevin Maluchnik ’07 led a balanced pitching staff this year, posting a 5-5 record with seven complete games in 12 appearances. Taylor Sekuterski ’09 led the defense, posting the highest fielding percentage on the team (.974) for players with more than 100 chances.

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HEAD COACH: ROBYN VENTURA The Medaille softball team saw its season end in the quarterfinals of the AMCC tournament, as the Lady Mavs dropped a double elimination round to Lake Erie College.

The team finished their season with an 18-25 record, which marks the most victories in team history. The Lady Mavs also finished 7-11 in AMCC play, earning them sixth place and the final spot in the AMCC Playoffs.

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3.08 earned run average. With an overall record of 17-19, Peruzzini started 35 games and completed 34, five of them shutouts. She also recorded 217 strikeouts and held opposing batters to a .235 average.

For their outstanding play, Wilcox and Peruzzini earned Honorable Mention All-AMCC honors.

First baseman Maggie Wilcox ’06 led the Lady Mavs in 2006, finishing first on the team in batting average (.328), hits (44), walks (15), and on-base percentage (.397).

Amanda Baker ’08 led the team with 30 runs scored and was a perfect 20-20 in stolen base attempts. Sara Vertalino ’06 led the team with 32 runs batted in.

On the defensive side, Michelle Peruzzini ’07 led the pitching staff, throwing 248 of the Lady Mavs’ 286 innings, and posting a

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Captains Chad Gingerich ’06, Pete Schwab ’06, Bill Barnack ’06 , and Steve Lachut ’07, led an improved men’s lacrosse team in 2006, as they posted two wins to finish with a record of 2-7 overall.

Bill Barnack (14 goals, 9 assists) and David Bennett ’09 (13 goals, 7 assists) led the Maverick’s offense. Ben Dlugosh ’09 was a workhorse in net, playing 492 of the Mavericks’ 540 game minutes this year.

Dlugosh recorded a .529 save percentage with 110 saves.

PAUL THOMPSON ’07 PUTS HIMSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ACTION

women’s lacrosse HEAD COACH: DANIEL J. KRZYZANOWICZ

The Medaille College women’s lacrosse team matched the men’s team by posting an identical 2-7 record in 2006. The Lady Mavs beat Wells College twice, once at home and once at Wells.

MICHELLE PERUZZINI ’07 CONTEMPLATES HER NEXT PITCH

From a team standpoint, the Lady Mavs showed improvement and proved to be more competitive as they averaged 31 shots a game, three more than their opponent’s average. One factor in sustaining offensive pressure was they way the team protected the ball, committing 27 fewer turnovers during the year than their opponents.

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Melyssa Tollar ’09 led the Lady Mavs offensively, with 34 goals on the season. Lisa Aunger ’09 and Kim Coleman ’07 also made significant contributions, Aunger with 21 goals and 11 assists, and Coleman with 16 goals and 10 assists. Defensively, goalie Bridget Helak ’09 was in the crease for all but thirty minutes of the season, posting 65 saves and 14.0 goals against average.

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CAMPUSkudos Dr. Virginia A. Batchelor, Assistant Professor, Education, was selected to participate in the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History seminar Slavery: Scholarship and Public History, at Columbia University, June 26-28, 2006.

Dr. Ilana R. Lane, Assistant Professor, Education, presented at the International Symposium on Urban Education and Intercultural Learning at D’Youville College on April 22, 2005. The title of the paper was “Good Teaching: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy.”

Dr. Gerald J. Erion, Assistant Professor, Humanities, presented his paper “‘Everything is Relative?’ Cross-Disciplinary Lessons From the Scholarship of Philosophical Pedagogy,” at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference in Vancouver, BC, on October 15, 2005, and delivered an invited presentation, “The Philosopher Takes on The Simpsons,” to the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council in Batavia, NY, on November 15, 2005.

Mark Lavatelli, MFA, Professor, Humanities, is having his work displayed in a show at the Burchfield-Penney Art Center entitled “Trees Interpreted: Charles Burchfield and Mark Lavatelli,” that began on April 22, 2006, and runs to October 22, 2006, in the Tony Sisti Gallery. It will include selected works of Burchfield that deal with trees as subject matter, and selected Lavatelli works that have trees as subjects from 1997 to 2005, including recent paintings from last fall.

Erion also published “Engaging Student Relativism” in the British journal Dialogue: Learning and Teaching in Philosophical and Religious Studies, and his paper “Relativism and the Teaching of Value Inquiry,” was selected for presentation from April 6-8, 2006 at the 33rd Conference on Value Inquiry at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY.

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Dr. Brad Hollingshead, Chairperson and Associate Professor, Humanities, had his manuscript, ‘The Political House that Jack Built’: Romanticism and Marxist Kritik, solicited by Routledge Press.

Adam Kaul, Assistant Professor, General Education, attended the American Anthropological Association Conference in Washington, D.C., in December 2005.

He also published two articles, “American Cultural Anthropology and British Social Anthropology: Connections and Differences” (with Bob Layton), Anthropology News, 2006, and “Between Tradition and Innovation: Fiddling in Pub Sessions in a Western Irish Village,” Strings, 2005.

Robert E. Nesslin, CME, Assistant Professor, Amherst Campus, recently led a day-retreat for the Board of Directors for the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus.

The Board Members identified the major objectives and ideas for the formulation of a new marketing plan. Long- and shortterm marketing plans were presented, with the primary objective to build a brand image of the Chorus, which is a separate entity from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The short-term plan addresses the observation of the Chorus’ 70th

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anniversary in 2007. A special inaugural event in the fall of this year will launch a year-long celebration, a part of which includes a European tour in 2007.

Dr. Theodore W. Pelton, Associate Professor, Humanities, had his novel Malcolm and Jack (and Other Famous American Criminals) published this Spring

by Spuyten Duyvil Books of New York.

Pelton supported the release with readings and book parties, including the South Street Seaport Museum in Manhattan on March 29, 2006, and the St. Mark’s Poetry Project Series in New York on May 10, 2006. Other dates included the University of Colorado on April 15, 2006, Univeristy of Illinois - Chicago, April 4, 2006, and April 7, 2006, at Lake Forest College. In Buffalo, Pelton read at Buffalo State College on March 15, 2006, and at Medaille’s Huber Hall as part of the Write Thing Series on Monday, April 10, 2006.

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Pelton also is the director of Starcherone Books, which recently published an anthology of prose-poetry/flash-fiction/inbetween-genre writing called PP/FF. PP/FF has 61 contributors, including many of the country’s foremost innovative writers, and a heavy WNY contingent. PP/FF debuted at the Associated Writing Programs conference in Austin, Texas, in mid-March, with an evening mega-reading with 20 of the contributors participating, including Pelton and fellow Medaille faculty member, Ethan Paquin.

Dr. Ross T. Runfola, Professor, Social Sciences, co-authored the Sociology textbook Understanding Sociology, Horizon Publishing, 2005, which has been adopted at several colleges and universities including Notre Dame, the University of Michigan, and the University of California, Los Angeles. His contribution to the poetry journal Bottle of Smoke Press-Six Pack # 2, was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, the highest award for a small press publication.

In 2006, Runfola was named as one of the 2,000 outstanding intellectuals of the 21st Century by the Cambridge, England, International Biographical Centre. He also was re-nominated to the City of Buffalo’s Commission on Citizen Rights and Community Relations, led a Sports Sociology roundtable discussion in Kiev, Ukraine, and wrote an article criticizing the image and health of Buffalonians as it relates to chicken wings, “Chicken Wings Not a reason for Buffalo to be Talking Proud,” which appeared in The Buffalo News on November 20, 2005.

Dr. Haydar Badawi Sadig, Associate Professor, Media Communications, has given several recent speeches, including “Sudan in America: One Family’s Flight and Plight,” during the Medaille Family Weekend in September 2005; “War and Peace,” at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in January 2006; and “Challenge Seminar: Communication at Medaille,” sponsored by Erie Boces, Buffalo, NY, also in January 2006.

Sadig served as a Core Planning Committee member for the Annual Peace Conference at Buffalo State College in October, 2005; was the main organizer of a conference in Charlotte, NC, “Training for Reconciliation, Peace, and Development in the Sudan,” in November, 2005; delivered a paper solicited by the U.S. Institute of Peace entitled, “The Sudanese Republican Movement and Islamic Reform in a Post 9/11 World,” in January, 2006, at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.; and was elected to the Board of Directors of Ustadh Mahmoud Mohamed Taha Center for Islamic Transformation, a new U.S. based “Think-Tank,” during the U.S. Peace Institute and Georgetown University conference on Ustadh Mahmoud Mohamed Taha and Islamic Reform in January 2006.

Sadig also had his name engraved in “Wall of Tolerance,” in 2005 in Montgomery, AL, for being an activist in “Promoting Tolerance, Monitoring Hate, and Seeking Justice,” and his name will also be engraved in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to be built in 2006 in the core of the National Mall in Washington for his activism in civil rights advocacy.

HAYDAR BADAWI SADIG, Ph.D.

Dr. Robert Guang Tian, Associate Professor, Business, published, “Anthropological Approach to Consumer Behavior: A Marketing Educational Case of Teaching and Learning,” in the Journal of Advancement of Marketing Education, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2006, and Perspectives in Consumer Behavior: Anthropological Approach, a reading book co-edited with Dr. Z. S. Demirdjian and Dr. Turan Senguder, Fellows Press, 2006. Tian also presented his paper, “The Cross Cultural Strategies of Marketing Competitive Intelligence,” which was co-authored with Byron G. Tobar, at the COE/JEPA Joint International Conference, December 18, 2005, at Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.

Lisa Van Valkinbrugh, MSEd, Chairperson and Assistant Professor, Media Communications, and a group of ten Media Communications students recently finished shooting, editing, and starring in a training video for AIDS Community Services of WNY. The project gave the group a chance to use the new digital video cameras which were part of the Palisano Foundation grant last year. The piece is a training tape for volunteers who will be working at Dining Out for Life, where local restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds for an evening in April to AIDS Community Services.

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The Medaille College Accelerated Learning Program at the Amherst Campus had several cohorts that have managed to crack the Global Top 20 of the Business Strategy Game, a global business simulation competition.

In September of 2005, Number One (Cohort BBA 48) earned a Global Top 20 ranking for the performance criteria “Earnings Per Share” – their earnings per share of $6.80 was the 20th best earnings per share performance of the week in the world.

In notifying the College, the BSG-Online Author Team said, “You should be quite proud of your students for such an excellent performance – a performance that reflects quite well on you and the caliber of instruction that students are receiving in your course.”

Also in September 2005, How We Run (Cohort BBA 48) earned a Global Top 20 ranking in three categories, including “Earnings Per Share” where their earnings per share of $8.28 was the 10th best performance, “Return on Average Equity,” which earned them 17th best in the world with 30.6%, and “Stock Price,” where their price of $154.10 was the 9th best stock price performance in the world that week.

Students who are engaged in their Capstones courses for the Bachelor of Business Administration program participate in the Business Strategy game as part of the curriculum.

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In October 2005, the co-managers of All Pro (Cohort BBA 49) earned a Global Top 20 ranking for the performance criteria “Stock Price” – their stock price of $257.06 was the 14th best stock price performance of the week, worldwide.

“This is a great culmination for the bachelor program because it demands solid team dynamics and challenges students to apply content from each of their courses in a real-life, highly competitive global corporate environment,” says Bob Nesslin, Assistant Professor in the BBA program and an instructor in the Capstone experience.

In December of 2005, the co-managers of Crusin (Cohort BBA 50) earned a Global Top 20 for the performance criteria “Return on Average Equity” – their return on equity of 55.9% was the best return on equity performance of the week, worldwide.

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The Business Strategy Game is a completely online exercise where teams of students run an athletic footwear company in headto-head competition against companies run by other class members. Company operations parallel those of actual athletic footwear companies. Just as in the realworld, companies compete in a global market arena, selling branded and privatelabel athletic footwear in four geographic regions – Europe-Africa, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

Company co-managers must make decisions relating to plant operations, distribution and warehouse operations, work force compensation, online sales at the company’s Web site, sales and marketing, and finance.

The challenge is to craft and execute a competitive strategy that results in a respected brand image, keeps your company in contention for global market leadership, and produces good financial performance as measured by earnings per share, return on investment, stock price appreciation, and credit rating.

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The Medaille College Main Building was originally built as Mount St. Joseph’s School for Boys. ■ ■ ■ In this 1957 photo, we see the intricate architectural detail of the Main Building foyer. We also see Ora and Labora, two inspirational statues dressed in attire similar to the students of that era. ■ ■ ■ Ora (right side), which means ‘pray’ in Latin, was to serve as a reminder to the boys about the important role that prayer can play in our daily lives. ■ ■ ■ Labora (left side), which means ‘work’ in Latin, reminded the students that a strong work ethic is necessary to accomplish goals in life.

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Dear Medaille Alumni: 2005-06 has been a very significant year for the Medaille College Alumni Board of Directors. Newly elected officers joined the Board last July, and their energy and commitment have helped make the current Alumni Board one of the most active in the College’s history. During the past year: • Updates and revisions were made to the Alumni Association By-Laws to reflect the changing needs of the College and the Association.

• Members of the Alumni Board joined current students in attending a Career Planning lecture in March, 2006.

• The Alumni Board of Directors participated in an Alumni Board Challenge Match that will raise a total of $10,000 for this year’s Medaille Fund. Two anonymous donors will match dollar-for-dollar all contributions made by the Board, up to $5,000.

KEITH KOCH ‘00 LS, ‘05 MBA, ALUMNI AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

ALUMNI BENEFITS The Medaille College Alumni Affairs Office is always looking to improve the services we offer our alumni. As such, the College is currently working to prepare an updated alumni benefits package. You will hear more about it as we approach 2006-07, but some of the highlights for alumni include: ■

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Use of the College’s gym and fitness facilities Use of the Huber Hall Library and the College’s computer labs Access to Career Planning resources Invitations to networking/social events Reduced Tuition Rates Discounted Insurance Rates through Liberty Mutual Discounted Mortgage Services through Gateway Funding Discounted Dial-Up Internet Service through Hybeam, Inc.

For more information on these and other exciting benefits for graduates of Medaille College, please contact Keith Koch, ‘00 LS, ‘05 MBA, Director of Alumni Affairs, at (716) 880-2146 or kkoch@medaille.edu.

As we round out the academic year, your Alumni Board has been involved in the planning of three major events: a Senior Banquet, held on May 13, 2006, at Coles Restaurant; Senior Night at the Ballpark, held on May 16, 2006, at Dunn Tire Park; and Reunion ‘06, scheduled for June 24, 2006, at Medaille College.

The Alumni Board is only successful because of the hard work of dedicated Medaille graduates, and we are always looking for enthusiastic alumni to serve on Alumni Board Committees. The External Relations Committee (Networking/ Social Events) and the Development Committee (Fundraising and “Friend-raising” Activities) provide opportunities for alumni to reconnect with Medaille and help shape the future of the College.

To volunteer or for information on any Alumni activity, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing you at our upcoming events.

Sincerely,

Keith Koch ‘00 LS, ‘05 MBA, Alumni Relations Director (716) 880-2146 kkoch@medaille.edu

ALUMNI BOARD NOMINATIONS The Office of Alumni Affairs is always looking for members to serve on the Medaille College Alumni Board and its committees. If you know someone, or are interested in participating yourself, please send an e-mail to kkoch@medaille.edu or submit the form in this section with the enclosed business reply envelope.

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In June 2006, Medaille College will once again be holding our annual Reunion activities. Last year, more than 250 people came to the Medaille Campus to reconnect with the campus, socialize with faculty and fellow students, and enjoy a trip down memory lane. Don’t miss it this year!

On June 23, 2006, the College is hosting a grand slam evening at the ballpark.

Alumni, faculty, students, staff, and administration are all invited to Dunn Tire park to catch a Buffalo Bisons game and celebrate our graduates.

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The 2006 Medaille College Alumni Awards will be presented at the 2006 Reunion Dinner on June 24, 2006.

This year’s Awards will be presented to Education Alumni who have made a difference in our community.

2006 YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD

Jen Ratka ‘02 M.S.Ed. Second Grade Teacher Hillview Elementary The 2006 Young Alumni Award is presented to Jen Ratka, a Medaille College Education graduate under the age of thirty, in recognition of significant personal and professional accomplishments.

2006 DISTINGUISHED CAREER AWARD

Amber Dixon ‘90 ED

2006 DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD

Executive Director for Project Initiatives Buffalo Public Schools

Marcia Swiatek

The 2006 Distinguished Career award will go to Medaille College Education graduate Amber Dixon in recognition of her outstanding career.

2006 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Lisa Benn ‘95 ED

Look for your invitation in the mail, or visit www.medaille.edu/reunion for more details. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to relive the Medaille experience!

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On June 24, 2006, graduates are the only focus as Medaille will host a reunion dinner in the Kevin I. Sullivan Campus Center.

Following dinner, the winners of the 2006 Alumni Awards will be announced, followed by a cocktail reception.

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The Alumni Board of Directors reached 100% participation and demonstrated their commitment to the future of Medaille College by contributing over $5,000 to a fundraising challenge issued by two anonymous benefactors.

The total donation, which exceeded $10,000, is the largest gift ever made by the Alumni Board of Directors to the Medaille Fund. Alumni Association President John Barry presented the check to Medaille College President Dr. Joseph Bascuas at the annual Medaille College Awards Banquet held on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at the Statler Hotel.

The 2006 Distinguished Faculty Award will be given to Marcia Swiatek, Guest Lecturer at Medaille College, for displaying outstanding accomplishments in teaching and a superior commitment to the students of Medaille College.

Family Service/Mental Health Coordinator Madison County Head Start The 2006 Community Service Award will be awarded to Medaille College Education graduate Lisa Benn for her outstanding service in the community.

JOHN BARRY ‘95 ED (FAR RIGHT), PRESENTS A CHECK TO MEDAILLE SGA PRESIDENT MARK STEINEL ‘07 (FAR LEFT) AND PRESIDENT BASCUAS.

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James Heaney ‘77 MC INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER, THE BUFFALO NEWS Being a reporter requires the ability to communicate well with the subjects of your story. Being an investigative reporter, however, often means digging into areas that people don’t want to discuss.

During his career as a journalist, including the last 20 years as a reporter at The Buffalo News, James Heaney ‘77 MC has uncovered significant amounts of information that government, civic, and business leaders were interested in keeping behind closed doors, and shared it with the entire Western New York Community.

Heaney grew up in the Town of Tonawanda and graduated from Kenmore East High School in 1973. He went on to study journalism at St. Bonaventure for two years before transferring to Medaille as a junior in 1975.

“Medaille was starting a very good Media/Communications program.

It was very hands on, especially with the internship program,” he said.

While at Medaille, Heaney had an opportunity to learn from legendary Western New York broadcasters such as Irv Weinstein, who taught at Medaille. Heaney worked as an intern at WKBW Radio News and WKBWTV, and remembers those days fondly.

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“It was a great experience,” he said.

Heaney was part of the team that launched the Medaille Perspective student newspaper, and he served as both a reporter and editor. In 1977, he graduated from Medaille with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media/Communications.

“I feel I got a good education,” Heaney says. “I had some great professors like Ross Runfola, Roger Bonenfant, which is a legendary name, and Kevin Ransom. Ransom was the most influential – he taught me how to think for myself.”

Following college, Heaney worked as a landscaper for a little while as it was difficult to find a full-time job in the print media. He worked for several weekly newspapers. In 1979, while working for a small weekly paper, and doing everything from journalism to advertising sales, he decided to go into business for himself.

“I started a weekly newspaper in the Bailey/Kensington area called The First Amendment,” Heaney says. “I put an ad in The Buffalo News classifieds looking for investors. I found someone to give me $20,000 in exchange for a piece of the company.

“It was a lot of work, but I loved it, there’s nothing like running your own newspaper and being your own boss. But after six months the well ran dry. If I had $40,000, rather than $20,000, I would have made it.

I folded the paper on Christmas Eve, 1979.

Talk about a depressing holiday.”

The following spring Heaney took a job at The Orlando Sentinel in 1980, working first as a copy and layout editor, then suburban reporter, before moving on to cover trans-

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portation, which was a major beat because of Florida’s explosive growth.

“The Sentinel was a growing paper working hard to get better and had a great group of journalists. We were young, we were hungry, and we worked really hard.”

Heaney and his wife, also a Buffalo native, were eager to return to their hometown, and in 1986, The Buffalo News offered him a reporting job. Among his initial assignments was the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, which was, at the time, a journalistic backwater.

“The housing authority had horrible patronage, waste, and racism. You name it, it was there,” Heaney says.

“I spent five years covering the Authority, and in time, Senator Moynihan got involved, the mayor forced out the executive director, a suit was brought to end the discriminatory practices, and the place finally started to clean up.

For a while, anyway.”

“That is where my career really started to take off. The Sentinel was a growing paper working hard to get better; we were young, we were hungry, and we worked really hard.”

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Heaney then launched an investigation into slum housing that was published in 1992.

It led to a number of reforms and most of the dozen slumlords identified as the worst in the city eventually got out of the business, many because of bankruptcy or prison sentences.

“Frank Sedita was the Housing Judge and he threw the book at a lot of slumlords.

He really made a difference,” Heaney said.

The series was one of three finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting in 1993. Over the years he has won numerous reporting awards, including those issued by the New York State Associated Press and the New York State Publishers Association.

Heaney covered the Buffalo school system in the mid to late ‘90s, producing a number of investigations in addition to beat coverage.

In 1999, he earned a promotion to Computer Assisted Reporting Editor. He put together a training program to teach the newsroom staff how to use spread sheets, databases, and online search techniques and helped reporters develop stories.

After three years, he went back to reporting and focused on economic development. He was appointed to the paper’s first investigative reporting team in 2003 and a year later wrote a series detailing waste in the city’s Community Development Block Grant program. The series recently won a national reporting award from Governing Magazine and Stateline.org.

Heaney is pleased with the career path he chose.

“I really like investigative reporting because you get to tackle a subject and master it,” Heaney says.

“I view Medaille today as much larger, with much more diverse academic offerings than when I went there... Colleges that can find ways to partner with business and industry, to utilize a collective intelligence, will be the ones to succeed and make a difference here.”

“You get to really sink your teeth into subjects of importance and tell readers in-depth stories, and if you do it well, there is a pretty good chance you are going to be able to change things. The world is full of injustice and journalists are in a position to expose that and hopefully change it.

“Holding the bad guys accountable is a good thing. And there are plenty of bad guys out there.”

During his years as a reporter, Heaney has seen firsthand the issues that have hampered the region.

“I love Buffalo because it’s home,” Heaney says. “But I also consider the region dysfunctional in many ways.

“We’ve got some things working against us that are out of our control, but much of what ails us is the result of self-inflicted wounds caused by poor leadership and a terrible self-image.

“We have a fear of the unknown at a time when the known is killing us.

“Buffalo is a good place to live if you have a good job. But it’s a tough place to live if you don’t have a good job and want to get one. And it’s very tough for young people trying to start their careers. But I do think the potential is there.”

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In Heaney’s opinion, colleges like Medaille can play a key role in revitalizing Western New York.

“I view Medaille today as much larger, with much more diverse academic offerings than when I went there,” Heaney remarks. “The primary job of any higher ed institution is to prepare students to go out into the community and the workforce and make a difference. Colleges that can find ways to partner with business and industry in order to utilize their collective intelligence will be the ones to succeed and make a difference here.”

Heaney is active with the Buffalo Newspaper Guild, the largest union at The News. He has served on the Guild’s bargaining team for the last two contract negotiations.

When he is not writing for The Buffalo News, Heaney runs a successful hockey business, HockeyBuff Inc. The company operates adult hockey leagues, youth hockey schools, and a Web site, hockeybuff.com. His leagues include 32 teams and about 500 players and his hockey school features instructors with pro and college coaching experience.

“I enjoy running a business. It can get hectic at times, on top of a full-time job, but I’ve learned how the other half lives, so to speak.”

Heaney has been married to the former Sandy Mardino for 25 years and the couple lives in North Buffalo. They have three children, Erin (19), Jimmy (16), and Lauren (13). Erin attends Swarthmore College, and Jimmy and Lauren attend City Honors school. In addition to spending time with family and hockey, Heaney enjoys listening to music and reading, especially about the American Civil War.

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CLASS ALUMNInews Sister Sally Maloney, a graduate of Mount St. Joseph’s Teachers College, was named as a Distinguished Alumna of Mount Mercy Academy.

Sister Mary Ann Schimscheiner, a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph’s Teachers College and Vice President of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Regional Community of Buffalo, was recently appointed to the New York State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the Twenty-First Century for the Western Region.

1970’s Rita Eisenbeis ‘71 ED recently retired from the Buffalo Public Schools. At the time of her retirement, she was the Associate Superintendent for Instruction.

Richard C. Jones ‘74 ED is a Supervisor at Fredonia State University.

1980’s Amy (LaPenna) Coddington ‘87 MC was promoted to Marketing Specialist at Software Solutions Group, an East Amherst Microsoft Business Solutions Partner.

1990’s Linda Blake ‘90 LS is a Guidance Counselor at the 66th Street School. She recently won Educator of the Week presented to her by WGRZ-TV and the NYS Lottery.

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Michael Budzich ‘90 CIS is a Partner at GEMKO Information Group, serving as Director of Operations.

Deborah Haenggi ‘90 HS was promoted to Director of Memory Care Services at the McGuire Group, an operator of five health

care facilities in Western New York. She resides in North Buffalo with her husband Robert.

Kathy (O’Keefe) Pomeroy ‘92 HRD is a Partner/Owner of Noah’s Ark creative play store in Lockport.

Judith (Anticola) Leasure ‘95 MPA has spent 11 years at Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Clinical Research Associate.

Daniel Burgess ‘96 GS was hired with the New York State Police and now is a State Trooper in Syracuse, NY. Rick Forgione ‘98 MC recently celebrated his fifth anniversary as a Reporter with the Niagara Gazette, and received Employee of the Month recognition in August 2005 for his work on the “Buried Secrets” series.

Rebecca Barcy ‘99 LS was recently appointed as the Executor Director of I Need An Angel, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, and celebrated her one-year anniversary with Non-Medical Home Care.

Dennis Stupski ‘02 SM is an Administrative Director at the Jim Kelly Football Camp and Kelly for Kids Foundation.

Kristen Alyse Todtenhagen ‘02 VT is a Veterinarian Technician at Georgetown Animal Clinic.

Leah E. Spurling ‘03 VT is a Veterinary Technician with Coldwater Animal Hospital in Gates, NY. Aaron Q. Burch ‘04 ED is a Fifth Grade Teacher at Pembroke Middle School.

Jetaun S. Jones ‘04 MBA opened a ladies clothing boutique called Be Youtiful on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.

Brian J. Swann ‘04 BA was named as a Mechanical Designer with Watts Engineering and Architecture.

Jenna Alaine (Oldenburg) Sybert ‘00 AS, ‘04 MSEd. is an Elementary School Teacher with the Newfield Central Schools.

David Terry ‘04 MC was recently appointed to a weekend TV Anchor position at the NBC affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota.

2000’s Mary Anne (Kenny) Konieczny ‘00 ED is a Third-Grade Teacher at South Buffalo Charter School.

Maria Ann Ribaulo ‘01 FS is an Internal Auditor for International Business Machines (IBM) in Endicott, NY. Dana (Grabski) Wodowski ‘01 MC is an Addiction Counselor for Horizon Health Services at Lockport Outpatient Addiction Services.

Maria Teresa Marcello ‘02 BA is a Medicare Sales Representative with Univera Health Care.

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Krystal Centinello ‘05 MSEd. is a Customer Assistance Representative at Bank of America and a Substitute Teacher with the Cheektowaga Central Schools.

Debra Geddes ‘05 LS was appointed as a Program Assistant with the Junior Achievement League of Western New York. Geddes will be responsible for the coordination, recruitment, and recognition of volunteers, database management, and training.

Jessica Jones ‘05 BA is a Mail Carrier with United States Postal Service.

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David Mendlewski ‘05 MSEd. has been named Director of Campus Life and School Counselor at the Gow School, an international boarding college-preparatory school in South Wales, NY. Justin D. Raybeck ‘05 MBA is a consultant with Troy and Banks.

Stephanie L. Skrobacz ‘05 MSEd. is a Staffing Coordinator for the Durham Companies in Depew.

Gretchen Ann (Hiller) Pratz ‘00 CYS became the bride of Frank Lee Pratz as the couple were united in marriage on October 22, 2005.

Mary Anne (Kenny) Konieczny ‘00 ED married Daniel Joseph Konieczny on October 7, 2005.

Dana (Grabski) Wodowski ‘01 MC married James Wodowski on October 8, 2005.

Maria Ann (Ribaulo) Stella ‘01 FS and Giovanni Stella III exchanged nuptial vows on October 7, 2006.

Daniel Keem ‘02 SM married Kelly Peczynski on October 15, 2005.

Ronald M. Lojacono, CFP®, ‘90 BRD has joined WNY Asset Management, LLC, as a Financial Advisor and Investment Manager.

A Certified Financial Planner® certificant, Lojacono has NASD registrations for Series 7, 63 and 65, as well as Life, Health and Disability, Long-Term Care, and Variable Life licenses. As a Financial Advisor and Investment Manager with WNY Asset Management, LLC, he works with members of the firm’s CPA Financial Network to help them provide financial planning and investment management solutions for their clients.

Maria Teresa (Marcello) Schenk ‘02 BA became the bride of John Carl Schenk on Novemebr 5, 2005.

wedding bells Michelle (Jusko) Long ‘77 HRD and Steven Long were united in marriage on August 27, 2005.

Kim Marie (Mingle) Pirson ‘02 ED became the bride of Mark Will Pirson on September 24, 2005.

Jennifer J. (Haines) Adams ‘04 MBA married Scott D. Adams on March 12, 2005.

Sarah (Pearce) Quezada ‘02 BIO married Scott Quezada on September 25, 2005.

Jenna Alaine (Oldenburg) Sybert ‘00 AS, ‘04 MSEd. became the bride of Douglas Scott Sybert on March 25, 2006.

Justin D. Raybeck ‘02 BA married Ann M. Gorenflo on August 27, 2005.

Kristen M. (Clar) Ballister ‘95 BA married Mark J. Ballister on September 17, 2005.

Dennis Stupski ‘02 SM married Michelle Ferrucci on April 8, 2006.

Anthony J. McHugh ‘95 CYS and Carrie A. Force were married on October 8, 2005.

Kristen Alyse (Todtenhagen) Pitirri ‘02 VT married Timothy Alexander Pitirri on October 8, 2005.

Michelle (Burr) Washington ‘00 CYS exchanged vows with Michael Washington on December 17, 2005.

Leah E. (Spurling) Burch ‘03 VT and Aaron Q. Burch ‘04 ED were married on October 8, 2005.

Jennifer (DiPietro) Kirkby ‘04 BA and Heath W. Kirkby ‘05 BA were united in marriage on February 18, 2006.

AM BA BIO CIS CJ CW CYS

Arts Management Business Administration Biology Computer Information Systems Criminal Justice Creative Writing Child and Youth Services

ED FS GS HR HS LS LIT

Education Financial Services Government Services Human Resources Health and Human Services Liberal Studies Literature

MBA

Nicolette M. (Abramo) Wilson ‘05 MBA and Michael L. Wilson were married on October 8, 2005.

Krystal (Centinello) Scime ‘05 MSEd. and Craig Scime ‘98 MC were married on March 25, 2006.

Jessica (Jones) Anderson ‘05 BA is engaged to marry Eric Anderson in July 2006 at St. Louis Church in Buffalo.

Stephanie L. (Skrobacz) Wilkinson ‘05 MSEd. was united in marriage to Robert W. Wilkinson on November 11, 2005.

Masters in Business Administration MSEd Masters in Education MA MHC Masters in Mental Health Counseling MA PSY Masters in Psychology MA OL Masters in Organizational Leadership

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MC MNP PSY PW SM SS VDA VT

Media Communications Managing Non-Profits Psychology Professional Writing Sports Management Social Sciences Video and Digital Arts Veterinary Technology

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Medaille College lost a member of its family on December 13, 2005, when Darren Gietz passed away as a result of a tragic automobile accident. The third-year student, who was seeking a degree in Elementary Education, was very active on campus, serving as a Resident Assistant and a member of the Resident Student Council.

The Main Building Lecture Hall was at capacity a few days later as students, faculty, staff, administration, and members of the Gietz family gathered for a memorial service to honor him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time, as the Medaille community joins them in mourning the untimely loss of Darren Gietz.

birth announcements in memoriam Daniel Burgess ‘98 GS and his wife Mary had a baby girl, Abigail Diane, on August 9, 2005.

Melanie (Marczak) Whitney ‘98 VT, ‘00 BIO and Kurt Whitney recently celebrated the birth of their baby girl Ella Reese on December 28, 2005.

Jennifer J. (Haines) Adams ‘04 MBA and her husband Scott D. Adams had a baby girl, on January 17, 2006.

Sister Mary Sanctia Chotkowski, FSSJ, who earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Mount St. Joseph’s Teacher’s College, died on March 15, 2006, at the age of 89.

Sister M. Assumpta Czech, FSSJ, who earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Mt. St. Joseph’s Teacher’s College, passed away on November 27, 2005, at the age of 96.

Sister Mary Colette Fox, CSSF, a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph’s Teacher’s College and a Felician Sister for 50 years, died on December 18, 2005.

Sister Mary Sulpicia Harenda, CSSF died on December 5, 2005. She earned two bachelor’s degrees from Mt. St. Joseph’s Teacher’s College.

Sister Mary Gregory Wilemski, CSSF, who earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education from Mt. St. Joseph’s Teacher’s College, passed away on July 12, 2005.

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Sister Elizabeth Ann Harding, SSJ, ‘44 ED, ‘53 MSEd. passed away on August 28, 2005.

John D. DiPasquale ‘71 ED died on November 3, 2005. He taught at Casey Middle School for ten years and Williamsville North High School for 18 years.

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Kathleen M. Romance ‘71 ED passed away on February 20, 2006, at the age of 75.

Donna A. Philipps ‘76 ED died on September 10, 2005. She was a Principal of SS. Peter & Paul School in Hamburg for six years before becoming Principal of the Resurrection School in Lancaster, PA. Mildred Harrison ‘82 ED passed away on January 16, 2006.

Allison Watt Jimerson ‘82 GS died on September 27, 2005. She was a member of the Turtle Clan of the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Robert L. Figueroa ‘85 ED passed away on September 25, 2005, in Camden, NJ. Miriam E. Wood ‘85 LS died on August 8, 2005, at the age of 87.

Brenda MacDonald-Wythe ‘94 BA, a former Senior Accountant at Intertech Digital in Lockport, died on December 23, 2005.

Stacey A. Scott ‘01 MBA died on September 17, 2005.

Ann Marie Smith ‘03 MBA died on December 13, 2005. She was a Supervisor at Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services, Family Outpatient Services in downtown Buffalo.

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What will be your legacy?

Through donating gifts of assets, life-income, retirement plans, life insurance, or by naming Medaille in your will, you can help generations of Medaille students by:

   ■    ■    ■      ■   ■   ■   

Allow Medaille to be part of your legacy.

At the same time, you may reduce your own income taxes, avoid capital gains tax, increase your spendable income, retain payments-for-life, and achieve no-cost, worry-free asset management, depending upon your arrangements.

We can facilitate your decision to maintain your Medaille connection and benefit future generations. Please call Troy Schneider, Medaille Fund Officer at .. or email tschneider@medaille.edu.

Don’t put this off. Get the financial benefits in the present, help students in the future.

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ALUMNI NIGHT AT THE BUFFALO BISONS

June , 

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2006 ALUMNI REUNION

June ,  Alumni Awards, Dinner and Reception CONNECTION 2006 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Tuesday, June ,  Saturday, July ,  Friday, July ,  Saturday, August , 

MEDAILLE COLLEGE GOLF CLASSIC

Monday, September ,  Transit Valley Country Club

JOIN THE MEDAILLE COLLEGE

MAVERICK BOOSTER CLUB TO ENCOURAGE and SUPPORT the ACADEMIC and ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS of the MAVERICK STUDENT-ATHLETES The Maverick Booster Club plays a vital role in achieving our goal of athletic excellence. With your support, we can expand our funding base to meet the many challenges ahead and turn more dreams of our teams into realities.

We encourage you to visit one of the many athletic events taking place throughout the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Medaille College Director of Athletics, Dick Hack at ₍₎ - or Associate Director of Athletics, Laura Edholm at ₍₎ -.

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