Report to the Community Fall 2011 by SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton

2011–12

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SUNY Canton

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College President Dr. Joseph L. Kennedy Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Carli C. Schiffner Vice President for Advancement David M. Gerlach ’83 Vice President for Student Affairs/ Dean of Academic Services and Retention Dr. Molly A. Mott Vice President for Administration Christine D. Gray ’93 Dean of Students Daniel J. Sweeney ’75 M aga z i n e

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MagazinE

The SUNY Canton Magazine is an annual publication produced by the Office of Public Relations, part of the SUNY Canton Advancement Division, with support from the SUNY Canton Foundation.

14 News from the Roos 15 Honor Roll of Donors

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Assistant Vice President for Advancement Randy B. Sieminski Director of Publications Joanne Thornhill Media Relations Manager/Photographer Gregory E. Kie Web Designer/Contributing Designer Travis G. Smith Public Relations Coordinator Megan S. Bernier Assistant Director of Athletics/ Sports Information Director Matthew G. Metcalf Administrative Assistant Ellie M. Prashaw O t h e r

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Djibril Ba ’11, Stacey L. Basford ’07 & ’08, Penny L. Devins ’09 & ’11, Elizabeth F. Irvine ’02 & ’08, Julie A. Parkman, Amanda D. Rowley, Anne C. Williams ’78, Brianna M. Warren ’12, Michaela J. Young ’11 C oll e g e C o u n c i l Chairperson Ronald M. O’Neill ’63 Student Representative Daynelle N. Richards ’12 Dr. Grace Y. Burke Chloe Ann R. O’Neil Richard C. Callan Thomas R. Sauter ’81 Timothy J. Currier Roger J. Sharlow Cecily Morris

9 New Venues 20 Alumni News

10 Inaugural Hall of Fame Please consider using the enclosed envelope to send a gift to the SUNY Canton Foundation.

COVER PHOTO: Media Relations Manager/Photographer Gregory E. Kie spent a beautiful October morning flying over the College, photographing the stunning fall colors throughout campus. His pilot was David Cole of Richardson and Sons, a construction company in Ogdensburg.

C oll e g e Fo u n da t i o n Chairperson Bernard C. Regan ’65 Vice Chairperson Edward N. Coombs ’86 Secretary Karen M. Spellacy Treasurer Michael J. Perry Past Chairperson Ronald L. Woodcock ’59 Executive Director David M. Gerlach ’83 Directors Jon A. Richardson ’67 Dr. D. Anthony Beane Carli C. Schiffner Joel W. Canino ’87 Marilyn D. Scozzafava Thomas F. Coakley Carl W. Trainor ’77 Lisa E. Colbert ’97 Rosella Todd Valentine ’68 Dr. John F. Conklin ’82 Michael L. Varley ’85 William D. Demo ’57 Thomas V. Walsh ’96 Daniel G. Fay James W. Wert ’57 Kevin Fear ’87 Guilford D. White ’68 David A. Frary ’70 Barbara R. Wilder ’53 Walter J. Haig ’89 Honorary Directors John L. Halford, Sr. ’49 Walter M. Armstrong, Jr. ’56 Dr. Joseph L. Kennedy D. Edgar Cloce ’59 Sylvia M. Kingston ’78 Dr. Solomon Cook Marti K. MacArthur ’74 & ’78 Charles F. Goolden Dale D. Major ’70 Theo O. Howe Richard W. Miller Dr. Earl W. MacArthur Dr. Kasheed Mohammed ’60 Robert A. Noble, Jr. Michael A. Noble ’85 Jean M. Parker Chloe Ann R. O’Neil Jay F. Stone ’62 Robert B. Raymo ’58 A l u m n i A ssoc i a t i o n President Dale D. Major ’70 Vice President Cynthia Young ’85 Secretary Elizabeth F. Irvine ’02 & ’08 Ann Marie Brewer ’85 Bryan R. Mallette ’87 David M. Gerlach ’83 Richard W. Miller Christopher A. Kirkpatrick ’11 Kelly C. Obermayer ’79 Peggy S. Levato Grace J. Vesper ’88 Frederick C. Liebi ’66 Steven F. Wozniak ’09 Marti King MacArthur ’74 & ’78

Campus highlights

SUNY Drops Plan to Merge Canton-Potsdam Presidents

President Kennedy Featured in Higher Education Publication People have taken notice of SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy’s successes over the last 18 years. His numerous accomplishments earned him a feature article in a higher education publication designed to inform and educate industry experts and executives. The article in Education Executive magazine’s July edition gave Kennedy the chance to discuss the difficult task he faced when he arrived in 1993, and why he said yes to the role when most people wouldn’t have entertained the notion of taking on the challenge. “I say yes all the time,” Kennedy said. “Want to know why? Because you have to be open to new ideas and willing

to take risks if you want to keep moving forward. What we’ve achieved didn’t come from my efforts alone. It came from the hard work of our faculty and staff to develop new programs and come up with new ideas. I just had to be willing to support them.” Throughout the article, Kennedy discussed the reason why he’s enjoyed the work he’s done and continues to do it: he is always looking for ways to improve the learning experience for students. Education Executive covers topics such as management, new technologies, marketing programs, security, facilities and operations, as well as financial and legal issues.

SUNY Canton Earns Bragging Rights

SUNY Canton students, faculty, staff, and alumni recently celebrated a big milestone! The College was ranked among the Top Regional Colleges in the 2012 edition of “Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. “As far as I know, this is the first time SUNY Canton has been included in these prestigious rankings, and we are extremely happy and proud to be among the select colleges honored,” said President Kennedy. “This recognition reflects the perennial dedication of our faculty and staff members who provide outstanding opportunities for all of our students. We’ve seen our successes play out in our classrooms, in our student groups and organizations, and on our athletic fields. It’s encouraging to know those successes are being acknowledged by others, too.” The 2012 rankings include fewer than half of all colleges in the country. U.S. News & World Report has been compiling rankings and publishing them for 28 years, grouping schools based on categories created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Colleges are compared against their peer institutions on a variety of factors including graduation and retention rates, class size, and selectivity. www.canton.edu

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced in early December that SUNY administrators have pulled the plug on a controversial plan to eliminate one of two president’s positions at either SUNY Canton or SUNY Potsdam. SUNY officials notified Senator Ritchie of the decision just days prior to her appearance on campus.. “I am pleased that SUNY has dropped this idea, which threatened the identity and independence of both the Canton and Potsdam campuses,” Senator Ritchie said, as she announced the decision to a group of faculty and staff. “This move will go far to relieving the uncertainty and anxiety that overshadowed the colleges’ futures.” Senator Ritchie helped lead the effort to preserve separate identities for the two colleges by ensuring that each maintained independent leadership. She introduced legislation (S.5581) that would require a president at each SUNY campus. “There is a need to continue to cut costs and expenses throughout state government— including SUNY—and I strongly support efforts to increase collaboration and shared services between campuses to make sure that more tuition and tax dollars stay in the classroom, so that students get the quality instruction they need, and employers demand. But preserving both colleges’ unique identities and independence requires strong, local and accountable leadership that only separate presidencies can provide. Senator Ritchie immediately rejected the shared presidents plan when it was unveiled last spring, calling it a threat to the colleges’ independence that would have unraveled much of the progress and growth that had occurred in recent years, particularly at SUNY Canton.

College Welcomes New Provost

Both SUNY Canton and the North Country community recently welcomed back a familiar face in Carli C. Schiffner, Ph.D., who once served as President Kennedy’s Chief of Staff but returned to the College in July as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Both Carli’s prior work with our campus community as well as the leadership experience she’s gained since is serving her well in this high-demand role,” President Kennedy said. “The College has grown drastically in recent years and we have placed our trust in Carli to continue that growth by creating more indemand four-year programs and supporting our exponential increase in online offerings and international programs, all while encouraging the continued academic excellence of our students and faculty.” Schiffner came to SUNY Canton in 2003 as an assistant professor in the History department. In May 2005, she assumed the role as Chief of Staff for President Kennedy but also maintained her faculty position at the College. She continued to work as a faculty leader in the areas of distance learning, institutional strategic planning, curriculum development, and accreditation. Schiffner served as the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Yakima Valley Community College after leaving SUNY Canton in August 2007. Schiffner received her bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., in 1996, her master’s degree in 1998 from Drew University in Madison, N.J., and her doctorate from Washington State University in 2004. The new Provost keeps people informed and uses her new blog (http://www. canton.edu/provost/blog/) and Twitter (@CantonProvost) to do so.

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SUNY Canton’s ’Friendliness’ Recognized Across the Country

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters know about the friendly and inviting atmosphere on campus, and this year two outside sources agreed. Petside.com recently named SUNY Canton to its “2011 Top 10 Pet Friendly Colleges” list because of its dedication to small animals and its well-known Pet Wing housing option for students. The College was featured on the company’s website with the accolade, noting the nice environment and the opportunity for “pet lovers to live together and bond and forge friendships over the animal companions that become the conversation-starters between new students.” SUNY Canton was also recognized as

a military-friendly campus for the second year in a row. The College was among only 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools throughout the country to be recognized as a 2012 Military Friendly School, announced by G.I. Jobs in September. The list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.

Outstanding Awards and excellence College Council’s 2011 Distinguished Faculty Award. n Dr. G. Michael Maresca, the chief of medical staff and chief of radiology at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, and his wife, Barbara, were the recipients of SUNY Canton’s Distinguished Citizen Award. n Justin C. Martin, a 2011 Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems graduate, was a recipient of the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. He was also a recipient of the 2011 Chancellor’s ScholarAthlete Award. n Michael R. McCormick, Director of Facilities, received the 2011 President’s Meritorious Service Award from SUNY Canton Michael R. McCormick ’85 at the College’s Recognition Day.

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2011 graduate of the Criminal Investigation program, was the recipient of the bachelor’s degree-level Outstanding Graduate Award at Honors Convocation. n Tammy L. Carr, a member of the Physical Plant staff, was the recipient of the 2011 SUNY Canton Employee Recognition Award. n Daniel G. Fay, Professor of Accounting, received Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon SUNY faculty members. n Arthur G. Hurlbut, former Dean of the Canino School of Engineering Technology, was recognized for his years of extraordinary dedication and service when the 2011 Honors Convocation was named in his honor.

Early Childhood graduate, won the College’s associate degree-level Outstanding Graduate Award at Honors Convocation. n Peggy J. Jenkins, Associate Professor of Accounting, won the College’s 2011 Northstar Award. n Maureen P. Maiocco, Professor and Director of the Early Childhood program, was the recipient of the

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Learning Art Cives Steel of Gouverneur recently gave the College a new steel sculpture to help students learn advanced modern construction and engineering concepts. The piece was designed by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) to highlight all of the different connections used to join or connect steel. The eyecatching piece compositionally resembles modern art, but is much more practical as a learning tool. “We’re certainly very pleased to be able to contribute the AISC sculpture,” said Ted Totten ’73, President and General Manager of Cives Steel. Although it already fits perfectly in its setting between Nevaldine Technology Center and the Grasse River Suites, students plan to paint the work in the school colors. Pictured are (l to r) Industrial Technology Management major Briana K. Fosher ’14, and Civil and Environmental Technology majors Ralph L. Alfano ’12 and Daniel R. Jones ’13. All three students are also members of SUNY Canton’s AISC/ASCE Student Steel Bridge Team.

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Counseling, won the College’s 2011 Excellence in College Service Award. n Teresa Minckler, Associate Director of Athletics, was given the 2011 StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Award, voted on by the student-athletes. n Carolina Olivares, a 2011 graduate of the Graphic and Multimedia Design program and co-captain of the softball team, was named the 2011 Female Student-Athlete of the Year. Olivares also earned Player of the Year honors from the Sunrise Confer-

ence and was a 2011 AllAmerica Honorable Mention. n Junior Justin Richardson, an Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems student, was a recipient of the 2011 Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award. n Angeline D. Waryasz, a 2011 graduate of the Veterinary Science Technology program, received the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. n Guilford ’Gil’ White, a 1968 graduate of the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of SUNY Canton’s 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Campus highlights Professors Earn Recognition for Research Investors today are more likely to put their money and trust in companies that demonstrate corporate social responsibility, according to two of the College’s professors. A research paper written by Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Brian K. Harte, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Finance Umesh Kumar was recently awarded “Southern Journal of Business and Economics Best Paper in Economics.” Their paper titled, “Corporate Social Responsibility and Investor Response in the Post-SOX Era” was recognized at the Academy of Business Research Fall International Conference in Atlantic City, N.J.,

in September. The paper examines Corporate Socially Responsible (CSR) behavior within convicted Fortune 500 companies and how it has become a cornerstone in corporate America, particularly in the post Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act era. CSR policy encourages companies to take responsibility for their actions and have a positive impact on the environment, Student Leader Appointed to consumers, employees, communities, stakeholdSUNY Student Assembly ers, and beyond. The SUNY Canton community often turns to Nafeesa A. “Corporate Social Johnson to help promote student involvement across campus. The Responsibility became senior Law Enforcement Leadership student from Brooklyn is wellincreasingly imporknown for her outgoing spirit and is highly regarded on campus by tant for investors after her peers, faculty members, and staff. companies such as Enron Her reputation and hard work earned her a prestigious role came under fire,” Harte representing the College in Albany. In May, Johnson was appointed said. “The SOX Act was to the Executive Committee of the SUNY Student Assembly where enacted to try and create she currently serves as a representative for the agricultural and transparency for investechnical colleges within the entire SUNY system for the 2011-12 tors and curb unethical academic year. corporate behavior by “Nafeesa is the providing severe punishfirst student from

SUNY Canton to be elected to this position that we know about,” said Michael J. Perry, the executive director of the SUNY Canton College Association. “She’s done a wonderful job as president of the College Activities Board and I’m certain that she will lend her charisma and enthusiasm to her post with the SUNY student governing body.” The SUNY Student Assembly is purported to be the only statewide student government organization and works on behalf of the over 435,000 students who attend school at one of the sixty-four SUNY campuses. Students are elected by their peers to work on issues that concern the entire SUNY system including tuition, budgets, textbook affordability, and transfer and articulation policies. “I’ve wanted to be on the executive committee since I found out about it,” Johnson said. “I have a feeling that I can help students from other campuses. I’m hoping we can inspire the more open lines of communication between students and administration, much like the ones we have here at SUNY Canton with President Kennedy.” www.canton.edu

ments for both criminal offenders and the firms they represent. Before it was enacted, responsibility did not fall on single individuals within companies, but rather on the Boards within those companies. Now, many CEOs and CFOs have taken on the individual responsibilities if something goes wrong so there is a tangible person to assign blame to if need be.” “Our research shows that companies who demonstrate social responsibility are being rewarded by investors,” Kumar noted. “Convicted firms adopting high levels of CSR behavior garner more positive investor response in the Post-Sox era.”

CSTEP Program to Kick Off in 2012

SUNY Canton has received a grant that will greatly impact students interested in pursuing science, math, technology, and health-related fields. The $150,000 grant from the New York State Education Department was awarded to the College in order to start the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) on campus. SUNY Canton joins 48 other colleges and universities throughout New York State in having the program as an additional resource for students. CSTEP is a scholars program designed to prepare minority and economically-disadvantaged students for careers in scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical, health-related, and licenses professions. The program emphasizes academic preparation and achievement as well as career awareness. The program is free for students since costs are covered by the Education Department and SUNY Canton. The program will help fund trips for students to do tours of businesses, attend conferences across the state, and hold and host workshops. Some of the funding will also be used to buy laptops, eBooks, and textbooks, offer stipends for internships and research opportunities, and hire students as tutors. The grant will also cover the costs of licensing fees, graduate school exam preparation costs, and admission application fees. For more information, contact Program Director Stacia R. Dutton at cstep@canton.edu.

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Fay Receives High Honor from SUNY

A faculty member with more than four decades of service to SUNY Canton and numerous ties to the Town and Village of Canton received one of the highest recognitions possible from the State University of New York. Accounting Professor Daniel G. Fay was a recipient of Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher’s

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Award for Excellence in Faculty Service at SUNY Canton’s 103rd Commencement Ceremony. “Professor Fay has an indelible love for accounting and business education,” President Kennedy said. “Within the SUNY Canton Community, he’s embraced and helped shape our College as it stands today and his commitment will be recognized for years to come. I’m proud SUNY chose to bestow this award for his unwavering support and service to our College.” As a faculty member, Fay has influenced generations of students who have become among the most prominent alumni at the College. He is well-known and highly regarded as an outstanding educator and community leader. According to letters of support from faculty members and students, he strives to provide every opportunity to increase scholarship, diversity, and positive relationships. His unwavering dedication has been described as

Nearly 100 children from across New York State let their creative sides run wild at SUNY Canton in July as part of a week-long day camp focused on innovation and hands-on learning. Camp Invention, a program of Invent Now, included themed modules where participants worked in teams and explored, discovered, and created solutions to certain problems. Participants had a chance to present their findings and inventions to family and friends at an Inventors’ Showcase at the end of the week. Participants hailed from at least 12 local school districts including Canton, Clifton-Fine, Gouverneur, Hermon-DeKalb, Heuvelton, Lisbon, Madrid-Waddington, Norwood-Norfolk, Parishville-Hopkinton, Ogdensburg, Massena, and Potsdam. Students traveled from as far away as Buffalo to take part in the program.

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“amazing” and “unsurpassed.” Fay has been an active board member of the SUNY Canton College Foundation for more than 20 years. He has helped create student scholarships through the George and Eileen Fay Endowment and the Linda Lahey Fay Nursing Award. Additionally, he’s helped create the SUNY Canton Investment Club, which provides the opportunity for students to get hands-on experience managing a portfolio. Fay is a Town of Canton Councilman, an area business owner, and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He’s served as a St. Lawrence County Legislator and a member of the Canton Highway, Audit, and Recreation Committees.

SUNY Canton Begins Partnership with Local High Schools

Area high school students will have the opportunity to earn college credits through a new partnership with SUNY Canton. The College received one of the 16 grants awarded by the New York State Education Department enabling them to work with Ogdensburg Free Academy, Massena High School, and St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES as part of the Smart Scholars Early College High School (ECHS) program. The Smart Scholars ECHS program is a newly implemented program designed to give students the opportunity to accelerate the completion of high school studies while earning college credits at the same time, according to a recent press release from the New York State Education Department. Students receive additional academic support from school and college partnerships to ensure they are at grade level and ready to par-

ticipate in rigorous collegiate courses. This ’dual enrollment’ program serves to increase high school graduation and college completion rates among those historically left in the gap, while reducing college tuition costs as a result of the more than 20 college credits earned in high school. Teachers from participating high schools will teach the college-level credit-bearing courses. Students will learn in a variety of formats in addition to the traditional face-toface classroom experience, including online, video-conferencing, and distance learning. In 2009, eleven Smart Scholars ECHS partnerships were initiated with private funding, in part by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Campus highlights

Inaugural ’5K with Dr. K’ a Huge Success

Nearly 120 runners and walkers joined President Kennedy in May and took part in the College’s first ever President’s 5K Run/Walk Challenge. Participants competed on SUNY Canton’s 3.1-mile cross country race course which is comprised of trails behind the campus and along the Grasse River, an uphill battle near the new apartment-style residence hall, and a finish down near the soccer fields and Roos House. The race was one of many events taking place at the College last year as part of the campus-wide Wellness Initiative, sponsored by the Student Affairs division. The initiative has been put in place for students, faculty, and staff to help encourage healthy habits that allow the mind, body, and spirit to perform at their highest level.

Criminal Justice Students, Professor Shine at Regional Competition The evidence has been collected and the verdict is in: SUNY Canton’s Criminal Justice program is one of the strongest in the country. Junior Don Milos of Poestenkill, sophomore Dacia S. Arokium of Brooklyn, and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Brian K. Harte were among the top finishers from the College’s American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) Chapter, Beta Psi Delta, at the ACJA’s Lambda Alpha Epsilon Region IV conference. In addition to Milos and Arokium, freshmen Emily R. Murphy of Colonie and Katie E. Hornbeck of Geneva, as

well as sophomore Gilberto J. Gonzalez of Brooklyn, joined them at the competition, held at the University of New Haven in New Haven, Conn., where they competed against other colleges and universities throughout the Northeast. Arokium earned a first place trophy in the Lower Division: Police Management and Operations category while Milos earned third place in the Upper Division of the same category. Harte, who is the chapter’s advisor, placed first in the Over 36 Physical Agility category, where he competed against professors as well as law enforcement officials.

SUNY Canton Going TobaccoFree in 2013

SUNY Canton will soon join the growing list of more than 300 U.S. colleges and universities to adopt a tobacco-free campus policy as the College continues its efforts to provide a healthy environment for its students and employees. Over the next two semesters, the College will implement an informational campaign to educate the community on the policy, which will be implemented in phases with full enforcement to begin in the Spring 2013 semester. President Kennedy appointed a committee to determine the College’s readiness to adopt a tobacco-free policy and to gauge public opinion. Committee members met to discuss the current SUNY Canton tobacco policies and potential changes during this planning and assessment period. Earlier this year, an internal campus survey was completed to garner further information from the campus community. The College will establish a series of programs to assist those who wish to break tobacco addictions between now and the implementation date. In Spring 2013, the entire campus will be tobacco free. www.canton.edu

Watertown Daily Times Photographer Jason Hunter captured the excitement in the moments leading up to SUNY Canton’s 2011 Commencement, the first event ever held in the College’s new Roos House Athletic Center. Pictured (from left to right) are Early Childhood graduates Lindsey L. Lee, Erin M. McKeever, Morgan J. Massey, and Christina M. Michielsen.

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Physical Growth to Continue Over Next Decade The College is preparing for even more construction that will accommodate its in-demand degree programs and the projected enrollment growth between now and 2023. Some of the largest changes to campus in the most recent Facilities Master Plan include new dorms, a gateway building at the top of the campus entrance, and a reorganization of the College’s ring road. The plan was put together by Perkins Eastman and prime contractor Architectural Resources, which also designed Roos House Athletic Center. Described as one of the most entrepreneurial institutions in New York State that they’ve worked with, the presenters stressed the tremendous need for space to mirror the College’s overall growth. “The intent was to look at not only the facilities, but also the academic missions and the space needs,” said Peter C.

Murad of Architectural Resources. “It’s a comprehensive, holistic approach.” The plan was developed over the past year with input from across campus and was designed to provide guidelines and offer ideas for renovations and new construction, while also prioritizing those projects. Under the proposed changes, many hallways and other spaces would be repurposed and made into more active and flexible learning environments such as collaborative work spaces, common study areas, and media-enriched group study rooms. The plan for two new dormitories is already in motion, with discussions under way to fund again through private resources instead of using taxpayers’ money. The College’s Grasse River Suites, which opened in August, were built independent of state funding as well.

Southworth Library Checks Out iPads Five Apple iPad 2 devices are now part of Southworth Library’s expanding permanent collection of technological resources for students, faculty and staff. “We adopted the iPads primarily as an e-book reader,” said Director of Southworth Library Michelle Currier. “Within a month of starting the program, we loaned them out nearly 200 times.” Currier said the iPads supplement the College’s current textbook loan program, which holds many course texts on reserve at the circulation desk. The digital e-texts can be installed on up to five devices, making them cheaper, more portable, and more readily available for students than a traditional bound book. “Students are more likely to check out an iPad or a laptop than a book,” Currier said. “We are always looking for ways to propel ourselves

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forward, and the future of library services is coupled with mobile technologies.” The library staff members also use iPads as a mobile reference resource to better assist students with their research. “We are actively engaging our students by promoting the use of new technologies in the library,” said Molly A. Mott, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Academic Services and Retention. “I believe that we are the first College in the area to put these devices directly in the hands of our students.” The iPads were purchased through the SUNY Student Computer Access Program. The digital textbooks were purchased through a federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act grant, administered by the New York State Education Department and obtained through the SUNY Canton Grants Office.

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SUNY Canton Adds Four-Year Veterinary Technology Degree

sciences field that hasn’t been offered before,” said President Kennedy. “Graduates of this program will have their choice of job opportunities locally, regionally, and nationally because they are in such high demand in a variety of fields.” SUNY Canton’s veterinary science technology program has been in existence since

SUNY Canton is now one of about 20 schools in the country to offer a Bachelor’s of Science in Veterinary Technology degree and one of only three schools in New York State with the program. “We now provide Northern New York with a level of education in the veterinary

1978, making it one of the oldest accredited programs in the state. The new four-year degree complements the College’s associate’s degree program but will not replace it. It is designed to offer an alternative for students seeking a bachelor’s degree. The program will expand a student’s education in veterinary science, physical sciences, public health issues, and occupational safety, and will also include other electives. The program offers the potential for students to take the courses required for entrance into most veterinary colleges. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment outlook for veterinary technology graduates is expected to grow 36 percent over the next decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The anticipated growth is due to the continued increase in demand for veterinary care.

Online Classes, Programs Gain Popularity More people today are looking for ways to work, spend time with family, and tend to other commitments, all while trying to get a degree. It wasn’t long ago that meant a schedule of long night classes at a local college, but SUNY Canton OnLine (OL) has helped education that a lot more accessible. The College’s online course offerings have become wildly popular over the last several years. Eleven years ago, SUNY Canton offered just four online classes and had 99 enrollments. Today, to meet the demands of

the students, the number of online courses offered is close to 200 and more than 4,000 students are scheduled to be enrolled in at least one course this year. SUNY Canton’s experience with online learning is well-known throughout New York but reaches far beyond that. In addition to its online offerings during the academic year, SUNY Canton offers one of the largest winter and summer class sessions in the state. Close to 75 percent of students who take classes during either session each year are from other institutions from across New York and the country. “Winterterm and Summer Session are so popular because they don’t require students to 4,077 travel to campus or not work over their breaks,” said Director of Information Services and Online Learning Kyle Brown. “Online courses provide students with the flexibility and accessibility to educational 192 opportunities they might not have otherwise been able to do.” The College’s reputation in online learning is aided by the faculty’s extensive experience in providing this

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Looking to Get Your Four-Year Degree?

Many SUNY Canton alumni have turned to their alma mater in recent years to get their bachelor’s degrees in their respective areas of interest. Online degree programs give students the opportunity to finish a degree without having to come to campus or interfere with work and family commitments. Online Bachelor’s Degrees: • Dental Hygiene (2+2) • Emergency Management • Finance • Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Leadership • Legal Studies • Management • Nursing (2+2) • Veterinary Services Management (2+2)

type of educational experience. “The faculty members embrace online education and value the flexibility of learning online,” Brown said. “Teaching online courses isn’t for everyone. We select our faculty based on their ability to engage students in the online learning environment. They do incredible work.”

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The newsroom SUNY Canton was featured in numberous regional and national media sources over the last year. Here are a few examples:

Rev Your Engines: www.Offroadmotorcycles.ca featured an article about the SUNY Canton Powersports Performance and Repair program’s partnership with the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) National East Hare Scramble series of races. Joining the NCAA: YNN spent time on campus learning more about the College’s exploratory status with the NCAA as it makes strides to become a member in the coming years. In-Demand Degrees: U.S. News highlighted SUNY Canton’s new Veterinary Technology degree as one of the colleges and universities now offering more veterinary programs. Overall employment of veterinarians is expected to increase by 33 percent through 2018, which is nearly triple the average rate for all other occupations. Online Offerings: Director of Information Services and Online Learning Kyle Brown’s expertise was featured in an article on Yahoo! Education about the popularity of summer classes. Brown attributed much of the College’s Summer Session growth to 90 percent of its summer classes are available online. In a separate article, Yahoo! Education also quoted Legal Studies Program Director Jondavid S. DeLong about online degree programs that can help advance careers and save people time. Rapid Growth: YNN did a special feature on SUNY Canton’s continued enrollment growth and its impact on the local economy. Inventions Galore: WWNY-TV spent time with Camp Invention in July and broadcast a feature on the projects and work that went into a week-long, hands-on, on-campus learning day camp. Military-Friendly Accolades: The College’s military-friendliness was mentioned both in regional and national news. In addition to local coverage, the Wall Street Journal

and the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle noted SUNY Canton’s accomplishment. Going Green: A SUNY Canton student-run organization with a connection to the U.S. Green Building Council earned the College a mention in the Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges. North Country Coverage: The Watertown Daily Times covered a variety of events and news from SUNY Canton over the last several months. Highlights of their coverage included: • A feature story about Gouverneur Middle School students utilizing In June, SUNY Canton’s Public Relations office the College’s ropes course as a received a Judges’ Citation award for their 2010part of team-building exercises. 11 television advertising campaign from the SUNY Associate Professor of Heating Council on University Advancement. The commerand Plumbing Martin F. Clarkcial campaign titled, “Great Majors, Great Careers” Stone was quoted in the article has received close to 2,500 views on the College’s describing how the course helps YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/pr. teams build communication skills Pictured above are Daniel R. Grant ’12 (left), and problem-solving abilities. Instructional Support Assistant Kamal Turner, Gary • SUNY Canton’s International Dunkelberg ’13, and Amanda Janack ’12 demonSummer Program was highlighted strating what they’ve learned in their Graphic and in the Times in late July. The Multimedia Design (GMMD) classes. This session College hosted students from was featured as part of the College’s new television Russia’s Kazan State Finance and commercials. GMMD is one of the most popular Economics Institute and Lomonomajors among students. sov Moscow State University, as well as Guangdong Women’s Polytechnic • The SUNY Canton ASCE-AISC Student College in China. Steel Bridge Team was featured in an article • A feature story about the thousands of jobs about their regional successes. They were and people who have left the North Country profiled before heading off to the National in the last decade. Associate Professor of Student Steel Bridge Building Competition in Business Charles C. Fenner was quoted in May, where they finished third in the country. the article, attributing the domestic migration • The College’s new Veterinary Technology to being a jobs issue. program was highlighted in the newspaper • A report released in the spring found that the when it was announced the program would SUNY system was responsible for providing begin in Fall 2011. 6,700 jobs and $604 million in annual eco• SUNY Canton was featured in a story about nomic activity in the North Country. SUNY the 2011 Youth Energy and Environmental Canton was recognized for providing training Expo. Michael J. Newtown, associate profesand workshops tailored to the needs of the sor and director of the College’s Alternative community and for working with employand Renewable Energy Systems departers and residents to improve their technical ment, discussed the importance of introducskills. ing students to environmental and energy issues at an early age.

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GMMD Students Learn On-Location Several Graphic and Multimedia Design students took a four-day trip to New York City to learn from professionals in thier fields of study. According to GMMD Assistant Professor Matthew Burnett, one of the most valuable portions of the trip was an on-location visit with Robert M. Hughes ’75, executive producer for Carr-Hughes Productions, who filmed the Adidas Grand Prix track and field competition. The unique learning opportunity was partially funded by a SUNY Canton College Foundation grant. Pictured are the GMMD students with Hughes (center).

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Joey’s is open during lunch and most home athletic events, where it offers soups, snacks, and small meals.

New places to eat - The College Association opened a KFC Express and a Taco Bell next to Jreck Subs in the former Rendezvous eatery in the College’s Campus Center, adding a tasty complement to the campus. The College also welcomed Joey’s, a new eatery in Roos House, to campus in the fall. The new restaurants were an instant hit.

SUNY Canton’s Grasse River Suites gave new and returning students independent apartment-style living on campus for the first time this fall. The new building has more than 300 beds grouped in 83 suites with a mini-store, multi-purpose classroom, and an open courtyard for recreation and outdoor activities. Remarkably, the massive, beautiful new building was built without any New York State taxpayer resources through an arrangement with the SUNY Canton Foundation and Grasse River, LLC. Pictured (l to r): Canton Town Supervisor David T. Button, Dine D. Kennedy, Roody the Roo, Student Government Association President Daynelle N. Richards ’12, SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy, State Senator Patty Ritchie, June F. O’Neill, SUNY Canton College Council Chairperson Ronald M. O’Neill ’63, and Ronald M. Woodcock ’59 former SUNY Canton College Foundation Board Chairperson and Co-Chair of the Centennial Campaign.

INAUGURAL H Honoring the Hall of Fame

During the 2011 Alumni Weekend held in June, the College celebrated the accomplishments of 25 individuals by inducting them into the inaugural Hall of Fame class. The class is just one quarter of the Hall of Fame Century Club, which will include the College’s first 100 inductees who are all scheduled to be inducted by the end of 2013. President Joseph L. Kennedy was unable to attend but addressed the more than 200 guests via video. “It is because of you that we have made many leaps to get to where we are today. We are so thankful for the energy you have all put in to making SUNY Canton a great place for our students. You are the people our students look up to, appreciate, and aspire to be.” The pictures of the Hall of Fame inductees will be on display in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center.

Inductees Leon E. Bagley ’48 William Brown ’61 Barbara A. Burnham ’46 Alden C. Chadwick Elaine Claxton Pidgeon ’39 Stanley W. Cohen Evan M. Dana ’31

John L. Halford, Sr. ’49 Herman W. Kalberer Harry E. King ’40 Earl W. and Joyce A. MacArthur

Terry L. Martin Virginia M. McAllister Richard W. Miller Peter Nevaldine Ronald J. O’Brien Jean M. Parker Robert C. Rogers ’60

Emma D. Rose Louis H. Saban Lottie E. Southworth Wesley J. Stitt Margaret P. Vining Erich L. vonSchiller John H. Wells ’51

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John Halford, Sr. ’49, Scott Halford, Sr. (son), Scott Halford, Jr. (grandson), and great-grandson David Halford

President Kennedy addresses guests at the Roos House grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration. Kennedy said the new athletic center would benefit both the community and the College and thanked the individuals who had made the building a reality.

More than 150 people attended the event, which featured children’s games and activities, athletic events, tours, and refreshments. rey fo Hock e io g Ic ig Men’s obert J. L adR n o d t r wa . f Can ’12 o ience e aud e an h t s se er dres you w n, or ther a “Whe a Northm now , ie w g g – e A star os h t r R o f o o aN part ok a lo ll we are a e and icipatt Hous r o pa r ard t g ou forw tchin a e w r r u e fut ing o creat .” s s e m s a es te succ

Roos House Grand Opening Inspires Teams, Supporters College Council Chair Ronald M. O’Neill ’63 expressed his excitement for the opening of Roos House by departing from his usual formal remarks and instead offered a poem to the audience, which was one of the highlights of the event. WHO KNEW IT WAS ROO? (With Deepest Apologies to the Late Dr. Seuss) The sun did not shine… There was NOWHERE to play… So he sat at his desk, on that cold, cold wet day. He sat there alone, Dr. Kennedy did – Then he had an idea – an idea really BIG! “No point in lamenting – Our gym is UNFIT! We have to accept it But do MORE than sit, sit, sit.”

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The men’s ice hockey team celebrates a goal during their first game in the new athletic center. The team earned an 8-0 shutout in front of a packed house.

Roos House ceremonial ribbon cutting: Pictured are (l to r) Dine D. Kennedy, Margaret S. Aubertine ’75, Darrel J. Aubertine, SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy, Robert J. Liggio ’12, a senior forward from the men’s hockey team, Roody the Roo, SUNY Canton College Council Chair Ronald M. O’Neill ’63, SUNY Canton College Foundation Board Chairman Bernard C. Regan ’65, and SUNY Canton Athletic and Public Relations Director Randy B. Sieminski cutting the ceremonial ribbon at Roos House.

“We’ll build a brand new one! For ALL of our teams Gym, pool, track, and ice rink – The place of our DREAMS!” “I KNOW we can do this” – Dr. Kennedy proclaimed. “TOGETHER we’ll build it But what SHOULD it be named?” And when it was finished – and finished it was, We knew right away what had given us pause. The answer apparent – a bolt from the blue Roody needed a home, and we knew what to do. Today we all celebrate And HOP up and down And welcome you here To the NEW spot in town. Right here in Roos House Many champions will be crowned. And to cheer on our athletes – We’ll make a GREAT sound! So if someone should ask… Well, we’re counting on YOU! Just tell them it’s AWESOME – In the HOUSE OF THE ROOS!

News from the Roos Men’s Golf n Kevin Mag-

inn, a PGA Certified Golf Professional and director of golf at the Partridge Run, was named head coach.

Baseball n Tom Darling ’13 (Oswego), Thomas

Fearon ’14 (Ajax, ONT), Michael Zelyez ’12 (Brasher Falls), Evan Hammond ’13 (Ottawa, ONT), and Josh Soffer ’12 (Ottawa, ONT) were selected to the all-conference team.

Head Coach Joe Carbone was named

Softball n Won the 2011 Sunrise Conference regular season and playoff titles, advancing to the national tournament in Alabama.

Carolina Olivares ’11 (Adelanto, Calif.)

was named Sunrise Conference Player of the Year and All-America Honorable Mention.

the Conference Coach of the Year.

The team advanced to the Sunrise

Head Coach Diane Para was named

Conference Coach of the Year.

Conference Championship game.

The team

placed 10th at USCAA Nationals in their inaugural season.

Six players were selected to the all-con-

ference team: Olivares, Lyndsay Coppola ’15 (Lindenhurst), Tina DeLuca ’14 (Fresh Meadows), Victoria Lynch ’12 (Howard Beach), Jenifer Shaw ’11 (Helendale, Calif.), and Heather Lottie ’13 (Canton).

Dave Parker ’14 (Canton)

This past summer, SUNY Canton joined the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and was awarded exploratory status in the NCAA. The College hopes to make the jump to NCAA provisional status this coming summer. Joining the NCAA as a full-fledged active member is a five-year process.

Women’s Cross Country n Placed 11th at the USCAA National Megan Mydosh ’15 (Warwick) led

the team at Nationals finishing 19th out of 111 runners. Mydosh also earned weekly conference honors during her first season.

Volleyball n Former Syracuse

Heather Byron ’12 (Merrill)

University assistant volleyball coach Carol LaMarche was named head coach.

Dine Kennedy served as the starter at the North Country Cross Country Invitational in early September.

In their first season,

the squad celebrated a 19-14 overall record, including wins over SUNY Cobleskill, Morrisville State College, and Utica College.

Mackenzie Mynter ’15

(Churchville, N.Y.) was twice named USCAA Setter of the Week and classmate Jessica Reynolds (Oakville, ONT.) was selected as USCAA Player of the Week in October.

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Tina DeLuca ’13 (Fresh Meadows)

Championships in Lake Placid.

Men’s Cross Country n Placed fifth at the USCAA Na-

tional Championships in Lake Placid.

Jon Flint ’14 (Queensbury)

earned All-America honors after finishing in seventh place at Nationals, while teammate Justin Richardson ’13 (Pavilion) placed ninth.

Richardson and Timothy Messina

’15 (Queensbury) both earned weekly conference honors.

New Sports: In addition to adding men’s golf and women’s volleyball this past fall, the SUNY Canton athletic department will add men’s and women’s lacrosse this spring. Women’s ice hockey will be added next year, bringing the total number of varsity sports to 14, up from nine just a year ago.

Eric Whitcombe ’14 (Ogdensburg)

On the move

Men’s Soccer n Shane Powell ’15

(Yonkers) was named a USCAA All-America Honorable Mention. He led the squad with nine goals and two assists.

The team finished

with an 11-7-3 record, including wins over SUNY Oswego, Morrisville State, and Lehman College, who went on to the NCAA national tournament.

Women’s Soccer n Hosted “Kick for a

Cure” in support of breast cancer awareness in October.

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Honor Roll of Donors

Canton College Foundation Acknowledging all gifts and pledges received between July 1, 2010–June 30, 2011 *deceased

Chancellor’s Council $100,000 or more Robert C. ’60 & Margaret T. Rogers

Director’s Council $50,000 - $99,999 Alfred L. Sovie ’58 SUNY Canton College Association, Inc. Betty J. Evans

President’s Council $25,000 - $49,999 Frederick S. & Barbara R. ’53 & ’70 Wilder Bernard C. ’65 & Jane M. Regan Institute for Ethical Behavior, Inc. The John and Jayne Summers Foundation Richard W. Miller

Founder’s Club $10,000 - $24,999 John L. Halford, Sr. ’49 R. Peter ’51 & Apryll Heffering William D. ’57 & Kathleen Demo Frederick C. ’66 & Karen Liebi Peter & Katherine M. ’77 Wyckoff Anonymous A. W. Collins Corporation Canton-Potsdam Hospital Hanover Hill Agri Consultants, Inc. G. Michael & Barbara Maresca Renzi Bros. Inc. Sergi’s Italian Restaurant SUNY Canton Student Government Association

Empire Club $5,000 - $9,999 Glenn C. Werlau ’57 Sylvia M. Kingston ’78 Joan M. Eurto ’82 Kevin Fear ’87 Anonymous Mort Backus and Sons David Brown Preston C. & Joan Carlisle Clyde Crouch C&S Engineers, Inc. Massena Memorial Hospital Foundation Rosanna M. Moser Trackside 21, Inc. Werlatone, Inc.

Dean’s Club $1,000 - $4,999 Ronald T. Bow ’48 D. Edgar ’59 & Clara Cloce Ronald L. ’59 & Blanche K. ’06 Woodcock Earl J. Connolly ’61 Ronald M. ’63 & June F. O’Neill Stanley J. Riordan, Sr. ’64 John & Rosella T. ’68 Valentine David A. ’70 & Linda Frary Michael C. Chrys ’75 Mark A. Filardi ’75 Loren M. Evory ’76 Joan Hubbard ’76 Cynthia G. Nicoloff ’79 Kelly C. Obermayer ’79 David M. ’83 & Lisa K. ’83 Gerlach

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Joel W. ’87 & Adrienne Canino Walter J. ’89 & Elizabeth ’88 Haig Edward D. Letham ’89 Eric M. Dana ’91 John & Christine ’93 Gray Thomas V. Walsh ’96 Alesco Advisors, LLC. American Dental Hygienists Association American Society of Civil Engineers Anonymous Burnham New York Thomas F. & Nellie Coakley Cross Connection Controls Leo J. & Katherine Curro David Puccia and Company Dennie’s Ultimate E. J. Noble Hospital Guild William & JoAnne Fassinger Daniel G. & Linda L. Fay FCL Management, Inc. Terrence M. & Jane E. Gilbride Haas Automation, Inc. Joseph & Dawn M. Holynski International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. Catherine M. Kelly Joseph L. & Dine Kennedy Key Bank, N. A. Barbara J. King Irene V. Krenceski Gordon & Jeanne Dana Lewis Diane L. Muehl NBT Bank NY State Steel Fabricators Association, Inc. Carolyn K. Nevaldine Allan P. Newell North Country Savings Bank Chloe Ann O’Neil Passero Associates Michael J. Perry Morris Pinto Phillips Memorial Home, Inc. Gail R. Powers William & Marilyn D. Scozzafava Karen M. Spellacy Wesley L. & Janet Stitt John Sullivan David J. Wells St. Lawrence Gas Company Stone Bridge Iron

Faculty Club $500 - $999 William H. Swart ’51 Robert B. ’58 & Kathryn Raymo Robert H. Woolf ’58 James C. Parks ’60 Lewis S. ’61 & Janice ’61 Badura Raymond G. Modell ’62 Anthony S. ’63 & Jean Bouchard Charles Rapalje ’65 Edward S. Mucenski, Jr. ’68 Guilford D. White ’68 Dale D. ’70 & Sharon Major David P. Ramsey ’72 Jessie L. Atkinson ’73 Harlan ’91 & Debra A. ’73 Lowry Jill Ruitberg ’73 Thomas P. Sullivan ’73 Peter & Martha K. ’74 & ’78 MacArthur Martin J. Landry ’79 Charles A. Alexander ’80 Joseph L. Thesier ’80 Patricia A. Todd ’81 John F. ’82 & Dawn ’84 Conklin E. Charles Samar ’82 Eric A. Paulding ’84 Elizabeth M. Demo ’85 Michael A. ’85 & Kelly Noble Daniel J. Morgan ’90 Susan D. Law ’92 Elizabeth Connolly ’95 Corey J. Jordan ’95 Lisa E. Colbert ’97 Nancy A. Rowledge ’97 Bradley Winters ’99 Christopher J. Denny ’04 Kevin Albern Alcoa Primary Metals

Rachael Bagley Kelly Barnes Bemis Company Foundation Courtney B. Bish Susan Buckley Canton Area Zonta Club Carlisle, Carrothers & Clough Jeff Clark John & Donna Clark Kathryn Del Guidice Robert L. Edwards Kenneth Erickson George K. Baum & Company Anthony H. & Kathryn Dana Gibson Charles F. & Linda Goolden Harry E. & Theo O. Howe IBM International Foundation Kohl’s Excavating and Hauling Mary A. Krenceski Angela J. Nevaldine Linda J. Nevaldine Robert A. Noble, Jr. Lawretta Ononye Harry D. & Peggy Podgurski Sigrid S. Reichert John G. Reilly Eric Richard Keith Rosser

Century Club $100- $499 Hollis Deming ’38 Alice M. McGovern ’38 Mary Scalise ’41* Clarence A. Hansen ’43* Carl F. ’44 & Merilyn F. ’44 Jumps Barbara Burnham ’46 John T. Cowdery ’47 Sherman Baumel ’48 Ernest L. LaBrake ’49 Donald E. Murphy ’49 Charles H. Ryder ’49 Mary Jane Donovan Downs ’50 Alan Fitch ’50 Robert D. Green ’50 Douglas M. Simon ’50 David D. Dunn ’51 Richard J. McCormick ’51 John L. McNamara ’51 Ronald R. Carbino ’52 John T. ’52 & Lorraine L. ’52 Henderson Barbara A. Lang ’52 Charlotte A. Oates ’52 Edith A. Pearson ’52 David A. Dumont ’53 Jane C. Fallon ’53 Joel C. ’53 & Betty ’54 Merriman Robert C. Davis ’54 Robert E. Green ’54 Vernon E. King ’54 Richard C. Billings ’55 Neil E. Bourcy ’55 Jerry D. Hobbs ’55 Audrey S. Kimmel ’55 Joseph L. Rebeor ’55 E. D. Drake ’56 Beverly B. Grant ’56 Robert M. Mucica ’56 Louis A. Hodgson ’57 James W. ’57 & Nancy G. ’57 Wert Cole F. Hartley ’58 Arthur E. Myers ’58 John L. Quackenbush ’58 Walter J. Tennyson ’58 Harvey J. Hewitt ’59 Warren E. Lizette ’59 R. J. Sinclair ’59 Kathryn G. Stone ’59 John S. Bingel ’60 Richard A. ’60 & Ellen C. ’61 Bush Louis Z. Coombe ’60 Wayne A. Cordwell ’60 Gary C. Lanphear ’60 William N. Riggs ’60

Philip P. Scalia ’60 Patricia M. Johnson ’61 Royal R. Richardson ’61 Carmen E. DeLuca ’62 Francis J. Hall ’62 Marcia J. Osborne ’62 Ronald H. Van Allen ’62 Russell Wilcox ’62 Dale I. Bush ’63 Marcia Morris ’63 Thomas A. Powlin ’63 John H. Williams ’63 Roger A. Hart ’64 William Olin ’64 William Rowe ’64 Dennis E. Yaddow ’64 Lawrence K. Boyle ’65 Peter M. ’65 & Patricia L. ’66 Brower Daniel Brownell ’65 Donald J. Daniels ’65 Gerard Desormeau ’65 William E. ’65 & Melinda Fisher Noreen B. Helmer ’65 Arthur G. Hurlbut ’65

Carl J. Adams ’66 Herbert V. Bullock ’66 Richard D. Harrica ’66 Maurice B. & Sheila ’66 Harrington Stephen A. Lamont ’66 Elaine H. Weisner ’66 Thomas P. ’66 & Claire Woodside Gary L. Bushaw ’67 Gary T. Kohler ’67 John R. Wiehl ’67 David F. Blair ’68 Samuel J. Carrera ’68 John J. Reap ’68 Chester A. Armellino ’69 Ronald R. Bolster ’69 Betty J. Carroll ’69 Gail H. Gurney ’69 William J. Pacacha ’69 Richard D. Smith ’69 Robert Q. Bessette ’70 David Stapler ’70 Edwin E. Hoar III ’71 David B. Lee ’71 Stephen F. Marschke ’71 James M. Adams ’72 Peter A. Chiavetta, Sr. ’72 Bernard C. Chilton ’72 Jeffrey L. Eastman ’72 Claire F. LaGarry ’72 Frederick C. Paris ’72

Sharon E. Amyotte ’73 Raymond J. Belanger ’73 Wayne Currier ’73 Thomas J. Curry ’73 Gary Onyan ’73 Daphne A. Pickert ’73 Carol R. Scotton ’73 Theodore R. ’73 & Jeanice M. ’76 Totten Sharon A. Warren ’73 James R. Lesperance ’74 Robert ’74 & Kathy L. ’77 Liggio William Paradise ’74 David R. Peggs ’74 Thomas G. & Dianne M. ’74 Proulx Kenneth L. Thiele ’74 Joseph L. Viau ’74 Antonette Viscomi ’74 Hubert Wilcox ’74 Paul J. ’75 & Debra M. Backus James C. Cox ’75 Robert M. Hughes ’75 Ronald J. Radimak ’75 Thomas J. Sexton III ’75 Rebecca L. Somers ’75 William P. Spooner ’75 Daniel J. ’75 & Margaret C. Sweeney Glenn R. Tabolt ’75 Barry A. Wells ’75 William U. Blodgett ’76

Former Coach Honored by Alumnus’ Gift

Future SUNY Canton student will benefit from the generosity of an alumnus who wanted to recognize the accomplishments of his former basketball coach, mentor, and friend. Robert C. Rogers, class of 1960, recently made a $100,000 gift to honor Stanley Cohen, who served as an instructor, a coach, and an athletic director throughout his 39-year tenure with the College. Cohen came to SUNY Canton in 1957 and started out as the basketball coach and an accounting instructor. He eventually became the College’s athletic director and served in that capacity until 1972. He expanded the sport offerings by adding hockey, wrestling, cross country, and baseball. Under his leadership, the Canton Aggies became the Northmen as a way of differentiating themselves from the other agricultural and technical schools. He retired in 1996 from the physical education department. For Rogers, honoring Cohen through an endowed scholarship was the perfect tribute to his coach, who emphasized the importance of students achieving both their athletic and educational goals. “Stan instilled a work ethic in each of us that we knew we needed to be successful,” he said. “He had a steadying effect on the squad and was a dynamic and energetic coach who helped us grow and develop as players and people.” Rogers majored in electrical technology and was an integral part of the basketball squad’s success thanks to his impressive rebounding and defensive skills. He helped guide the team to a 34-6 overall record in his two years on the squad.

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Honor Roll of Donors Valerie A. Diaz ’76 James M. Duggan ’76 Bryan E. Duquette ’76 Todd R. Earl ’76 Mary O’Horo Loomis ’76 Richard A. ’76 & Deborah A. ’76 Morgan Susan B. Shortell ’76 David W. White ’76 Jeanmarie J. Church ’77 Mary E. Clary ’77 Mark J. Falvo ’77 Linda M. Flavin ’77 Susan J. Garcia ’77 Steven L. ’77 & Sandra J. ’78 Livernois William F. Mason ’77 Cheryl A. Ames ’78 Vanessa M. Baxter ’78 Scott G. Burns ’78 Theodore F. Cook ’78 Theresa C. Corbine ’78 Anthony ’78 & Shelly K. ’79 Darcangelo Linda Everett ’78 Keith D. ’78 & Kathleen Pierce Alan L. ’78 & Brenda ’84 Rexford Robert J. Street ’78 Anne C. Williams ’78 Mary Ann Ashley ’79 John H. Forsythe ’79 Christopher Henry ’79 Paul D. Hitchman ’79 Debra S. King ’79 Rose-Marie Missert ’79 Richard M. ’79 & Susan T. ’79 Morse Andrew M. Seaton ’79 Thomas G. Sheelar ’79 Steven H. Slate ’79 Darren C. Tracy ’79 Donna Trimm ’79 David J. Weatherwax ’79 Darlene Chorman ’80 Keith D. Gonyo ’80 Kathy A. Limoges ’80 Wendy S. Schneider ’80 James A. Snyder ’80

Thomas G. Sullivan ’80 Jeannie C. Henderson ’81 James H. Hyde ’81 Steven A. Jackson ’81 Bernel G. Kempney ’81 Robert D. Martz ’81 Janet Reid ’81 Thomas R. Sauter ’81 Robert C. Hastings, Jr. ’82 Daniel D. McClory ’82 Stephen B. Pinkerton ’82 Timothy S. Stewart ’82 Kerry D. Streeter ’82 Charles C. VanVleet, Jr. ’82 Shannon G. Whalen ’82 John D. ’82 & Monica E. ’83 Zalewski David J. Chasse ’83 Donald O. Coon ’83 Daniel J. Miller ’83 Andrew J. Ross ’83 Ellen S. Baxendale ’84 Daniele L. D’Aquila ’84 Jeffrey J. & Donna Marie ’84 Doyle Mark J. Zagrobelny ’84 Timothy J. Bagley ’85 Jay A. ’85 & Anja K. Bouchard Michael ’85 & Amy B. ’88 McCormick Cynthia L. Young ’85 Amy P. Coulter ’86 Julie A. Cruickshank ’86 Brian Granger ’86 Brad A. Pfluger ’86 Donna L. Whitelaw ’86 Mark A. Harris ’87 Paul F. Langtry ’87 Michael Quenneville ’87 James T. Sprock ’87 Kyle N. Black ’88 Daniel S. Croft ’88 David & Grace ’88 Vesper Todd A. Kreuzburg ’88 Andy Nadeau ’88 John F. Paddock ’88 Don P. Ashley ’89 Geoffrey P. Co ’89 Patrick G. ’90 & Karen A. ’89 Hanss

Cloce, Toyota Donation Benefits Automotive Program

A prominent area business owner and Toyota Motor Corporation recently made matching gifts to the SUNY Canton College Foundation that will benefit the automotive program and honors President Kennedy. Ed Cloce, president of TJ Toyota in Potsdam and a1959 Automotive Technology alumnus, recently presented President Kennedy with a check following a donation to the College by his parent company. TJ Toyota recently expanded their business and completed a major facility upgrade. In recognition of the achievement, the New York regional offices of Toyota Motor Sales USA made a donation on behalf of Cloce to the SUNY Canton College Foundation to benefit the College’s automotive program. Cloce then matched the gift with an unrestricted donation to the SUNY Canton Foundation in honor of Kennedy. Combined, the donations totaled approximately $3,000. Cloce previously donated a Toyota Prius during the SUNY Canton Centennial Campaign in addition to establishing the Ed and Clara Cloce Scholarship in 1989 and the T.J. Toyota Scholarship. The family’s scholarship provides

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James M. McNamara ’90 Stephen M. ’91 & April L. ’93 Bingel Thomas J. ’91 & Rene L. ’98 Burl Phoebe N. Rogerson ’91 James L. Akins ’92 Anne M. Ryan-Ruud ’92 Shane Brisson ’93 Anthony Caracciolo ’93 Andrew L. ’93 & Nicole M. ’94 LaPlante Steven S. Savidge ’93 Brian S. Fetcie ’94 & Sophia Theodore ’95 Judith Longshore ’94 Daniel J. Williams ’94 Janet E. Livingston ’95 Elizabeth M. Madlin ’95 David P. Taylor ’96 Linda D. Pellett ’97 Scott R. Bishop ’98 Christopher R. Vance ’99 Denice Button ’00 Kevin C. Heldron ’01 Elizabeth F. Irvine ’02 Kirk K. Jones ’02 Nicholas C. Kocher ’02 Garrick W. Monroe ’02 Blake A. Starner ’02 Dennis E. Tuper ’02 Tod & Tina M. ’03 Flanagan Todd A. Gutmann ’04 John C. Krusper II ’04 Caleb T. LaGarry ’04 Terry L. Waldruff ’08 Rashid Aidun Joseph P. Allen Kathleen M. Arbuthnot Brandon J. Baldwin Danielle L. Barendt Caroline Batterson D. Anthony Beane Joel E. Bixby Sabel Bong Gail K. Bongiovanni Emily J. Boyce Edward G. Boyd Robert G. & Karen M. Bromley Grace Y. Burke . Peter C. & Martha J. Burt

A Pitch for Dugouts The SUNY Canton baseball team has begun a campaign to finance new dugouts, and they’re hoping alumni and community members pitch in. Spring in the North Country can be cold and wet. Please consider assisting these dedicated athletes with a donation of any size to the SUNY Canton College Foundation – Baseball Dugouts. The Softball Team has begun a campaign to renovate and expand their dugouts. A gift to the Foundation with ’softball dugouts’ in the memo will assist them in their goals. There are also naming opportunities associated with both the baseball and softball dugouts and field renovations. If you are interested in affixing your name, your family’s name, or honoring someone close to you, please call Associate Director for Advancement Julie Parkman (315-386-7446). Lynda M. Carney Patrick W. Casas Patricia M. Cassara Roger E. & Barbara Catlin Chelsea Chase Varick A. & Judy Chittenden Walter R. & Marie Christy Joseph M. & Angela M. Commisso Kerrie L. Cooper Timothy Currier Ryan Deuel William M. Duskas Mark D. Eichelberger Elizabeth A. Erickson Charles R. Fenner Marela Fiacco William C. Foster Robert & Betty Fraser Stephen E. Frempong James A. Gabriel Larry & Joy Girczewski John A. & Anne Goetze

Brenda Hargrave Patricia M. Harrison Denise Heater Roberta Heer Nicole A. Heldt Jane Henry Amanda E. Highers Donald & Shirley Hitchman Kurt Hitscherich Kathleen M. Horton Chengru Hu Timothy W. Hutchison Robert E. & Nadine N. Jennings Christa Kelson Gregory E. Kie William J. Kingston & Anne Moss Theresa Kistner Ralph L. & Joan Klicker Umesh Kumar Jerilyn P. Langlois-Krag Douglas S. LaRose, Jr. John & Anneka Larrance Thomas W. Lascell Erin Lassial Stephen F. Ledoux M. Veigh Mehan Lee Peggy S. Levato John G. Lewis Edouard K. Mafoua David R. Mager Stephen E. & Jeanne E. Mager Maureen Maiocco John N. Maisonneuve John J. & Mary P. Maroney Christopher P. Marquart Terry L. & Jill Martin Karen McAuliffe Eric McCambly Jennifer A. McDonald Pamela M. McDonald-Tilson James W. McInnis William J. Mein Mark J. Miller Deborah Molnar James I. & Joyce Monroe Eleanor M. Morgan Roger L. & Cheryl R. Morgan Molly A. Mott annual funding for one student enrolled in Anne Nevaldine the College’s Canino School of Engineering Bruce D. Nicholson Technology. Joyanna Nickel David Norenberg “We made this donation because of the William M. & Virginia O’Brien extraordinary accomplishments the College has Diane J. Para Jean M. Parker achieved under the guidance of President KenJulie A. Parkman nedy,” Cloce said. “It is my hope that my donaEllen Prashaw tions help SUNY Canton students remember Charlotte C. Ramsay James B. Rattray and value their education.” Robert J. Reddick Cloce is an honorary member of the SUNY Marie C. Regan Amber Riordan Canton College Foundation Board of Directors Stanley P. & Janet L. Robert and a member of the Automotive Technology Kristen Roberts Janice C. Robinson program’s advisory board. He received the Amanda D. Rowley Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Randall F. & Lynn M. Roy Award at the College’s 101st Commencement Dennis A. & Evelyn Rucks Gary E. Sambrook, Jr. Ceremony in 2009. Gerald O. Sawyer

Roger J. Sharlow Winnie Shaw Bryan P. Shea Patricia Shinn Randy B. Sieminski Judith R. Singh Raymond J. Smith Meredith L. Spuck Clarence F. Stephens Donald Strock & Doris E. Do Matthew P. & Margaret M. Talamo Jane A. Tarbell Jessica A. Thaler Lin Tian Eileen Turner Kamal A. Turner T. Urling & Mabel B. Walker Alan C. Warner Barbara N. Webber Douglas B. Welch David B. Wiest Harold W. & Barbara Wilder Kenneth C. Wurster Jeffrey S. Yost Annette Zacco-Palomino Jillian R. Zick Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. Best Western University Inn Boyden Brook Body Works Carey White Photography Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Community Bank, N. A. ConocoPhillips Company Constellation Energy Group, Inc. D.I. Bush Fuels, Inc. General Electric Foundation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation HAC Memorial In Motion Physical Therapy, LLC Ingersoll Rand J.C. Merriman, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Knights of Columbus Lockheed Martin Matching Gift Program LUNCO Corporation McCormick & Company Mountain Mart #106 National Grid Newaire, Inc. North Country Window Fashions Northrop Grumman Foundation NYSCOPBA Partnership Properties, Inc. Pat Collins Real Estate Penski, Inc. Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers Pfizer Foundation Premier Coach R.E. Burns & Sons SeaComm Federal Credit Union Seaway Cruisers Car Show Siemens Building Technologies St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Textron Inc. The Muckers Town and Country Vet Clinic United Technologies Verizon Foundation W. W. Norton & Company Woodchop Shop, Inc.

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Honor Roll of Donors Friends Less than $100 Beryl V. Welch ’36 Virginia V. Brodbeck ’41 Lyle W. Hall ’41 Paul E. Kellam ’41 Carol Flick ’42 Joseph W. Hughes ’42 Edward H. Warren ’42 Leland F. Kerr ’43 Velma R. Snyder ’44 Paul J. Landor, Sr. ’46 George C. Ranous ’47 Robert H. Bradley ’48 Harold G. Chambers ’48 Charles H. ’49 & Margaret ’50 Alexander Timothy J. Kenefick ’49 Mayfred G. McClelland ’49 Robert F. Sementelli ’49 Dennis C. Ambrose ’50 Wayne E. Barkley ’50 Jay V. Borst ’50 Richard D. Brown ’50 Paul D. De Palma ’50 Sara M. Hanley ’50 Kenneth G. Hughes ’50 Shirley Light ’50 Lura J. McElhearn ’50 David J. McKnight ’50 Joy G. Parsons ’50 Chesley L. Sayer ’50 Raymond W. Stafford ’50 James C. Taylor ’50 Kenneth E. ’50 & Mary Louise ’51 Teetsel John O. Boyd ’51 Mary I. Delawyer ’51 Roger E. Green ’51 Carl W. ’51 & Nancy ’51 Lange Anita Piedimonte ’51 Valery Taylor ’51 Gerald A. Ballou ’52 Eleanor N. Bellows ’52 Jacqueline B. Fox ’52 Eleanor J. Goldacker ’52 Esther C. Namian ’52 James B. Norton ’52 Walter L. Theobald ’52 Merle H. Doud ’53 Janet Pike ’53 William A. ’53 & Lorna ’52 Webb William H. Jaquis ’54 Constance McLaughlin ’54 John W. Mitchell ’54 Roger Sturgen ’54 Owen F. VanBrocklin ’54 Norman H. ’54 & Elaine Widrig Keith Williams ’54 David A. Dingler ’55 Ronald D. Haven ’55 Jerome A. McCarthy ’55 John Quirk ’55 Glen F. Thomas ’55 Lynn C. Thompson ’55 Walter M. ’56 & Jeanne ’55 Armstrong Dale A. Farrington ’56 Robert P. Hurley ’56 Harold J. Kirschner ’56 James T. Plumb ’56 Oswald V. Blow ’57 Jean T. Bolognesi ’57 Thomas D. ’57 & Burnita ’56 Ewing Louis Harmin ’57 William G. Hart ’57 James P. Sayer ’57 Charles M. ’58 & Sandra J. ’58 Barrows Kenneth G. Bates ’58 Dale J. ’58* & Judy Bennett Donald A. Blount ’58 Joseph Dematties ’58 Frederick Easton ’58 David T. Hall ’58 Harold F. Jaquis ’58 Ronald H. Lassial ’58 John A. Peters ’58 John R. Phippen ’58 Richard E. Seguin ’58 Diane F. Timmons ’58 Robert L. Belleville ’59 Roger M. Bennett ’59 Keith ’59 & Grace P. ’60 Brignall

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Lloyd Wright ’63 Leon L. ’64 & Susanne R. ’65 Bilow Ann Dlugozima ’59 Roody the Roo leads several hundred students and fans during “InLarry D. Carpenter Donald W. ’59 & Jean A. ’58 Donah ternational Roo-vuzela Night.” The crowd, armed with their vuvuzelas, ’64 David W. Freiman ’59 made enough noise to be heard all the way into the Village of Canton. Michael Cinanni ’64 Donald L. Pepp ’59 Steven Harter ’64 Irwin J. Waite ’59 Donna Infield ’64 James A. ’60 & Donna R. ’60 Alfieri William McAdoo ’64 Leroy D. Bennett, Jr. ’60 Alan S. Messie ’64 Wayne V. Brignall ’60 Lura J. Raymo ’64 Bernard A. Cox ’60 Harley A. Simmons Lynn A. Dammeyer ’60 ’64 Henry L. Dominy ’60 Robert L. Swartz ’64 Diane Z. Herder ’60 Robert F. Atwood ’65 Elizabeth S. Jones ’60 Thomas A. ChrzaPaul C. Mason ’60 nowski ’65 Roger C. Trick ’60 James ’65 & Joanne William Waldruff ’60 Danehy Grant G. Badger ’61 Bartolo N. Dimento Kenneth N. Cooke ’61 ’65 Alfred Derouchie ’61 Rene P. Hart ’65 Richard Harmer ’61 D. Richard Lambert William Hauck ’61 ’65 Merrily Ross ’61 Paul W. Malone ’66 Catherine A. Dalton ’67 Samuel Martin ’65 Janice A. Shoen ’70 Sandra Ryder ’61 Charles R. ’66 & Judith ’66 Miller Timothy D. Dana ’67 William V. McFall ’65 James A. Vinch ’70 Phyllis Shimmel ’61 Michael D. O’Brien ’66 Paul S. DeLand ’67 Kathleen S. Schlotzhauer ’65 Donna J. White ’70 Sharon L. Burke ’62 Vincent J. O’Brien ’66 Charles S. ’67 & Ladis P. ’68 Linden T. Snyder ’65 Thomas E. Whitmarsh ’70 Lawrence E. Burnett ’62 Peter C. ’66 & Mary Ellen ’66 Oppelt Duncan Charles A. Storrin ’65 Roger N. Willard ’70 Ernest Lapine ’62 Kenneth G. Parnapy ’66 Ronald E. Everleth ’67 Noel T. ’65 & Barbara ’82 Whitman Gayle A. Wray ’70 Lowell C. Newvine ’62 David A. Sandle ’66 Richard J. Harper ’67 Oliver N. Blaise, Jr. ’66 Timothy J. ’71 & Shannon ’86 Baker Carol Tredo ’62 George Sommerfield ’66 Bernard J. Lagrave, Jr. ’67 Donald C. Bristol ’66 Richard C. Bassett ’71 James K. Tuggey ’62 Rex A. Spicer ’66 Harvey B. Morse ’67 Ronald G. Calhoun ’66 Richard D. Brooks ’71 Gerald L. Wood ’62 Thomas M. Sweet ’66 Joseph E. Ott ’67 William Carman ’66 Albert Buse ’71 Thomas W. ’63 & Patricia ’64 Baker Silas Vincent, Jr. ’66 Alan S. ’67 & Carol C. ’68 Parkinson Clark H. Carvel ’66 Duane G. Carson ’71 Reginald F. Chester ’63 Edward F. Wilkes ’66 Jeffrey L. ’67 & Ann M. ’68 Parkman Robert S. ’66 & Linda L. ’67 Castle Martha A. Ellinger ’71 David M. Gibson ’63 Charles M. ’67 & Lynda ’68 Bankey Peter Weeks ’67 Ann M. Crandall ’66 Deborah A. Fleury ’71 John J. Griffin ’63 Roger J. Bilow ’67 Lorraine E. Wilbur ’67 Neil Garner ’66 Jack M. Furgison ’71 Lyle Hotis ’63 Terry L. Champney ’67 Paul W. Wilkes ’67 Bonnie J. Hutchins ’66 John B. ’71 & Christine H. ’73 Gamble Joseph T. Karkut ’63 Peter A. ’67 & Wanda L. ’79 Chase Charles A. ’68 & Anne E. ’67 Cline David P. Irish, Sr. ’66 Judy A. Guyette ’71, ’77 & ’79 Julie Lanphear ’63 Wayne M. Chase, Sr. ’67 Robert K. Dumas ’68 Lawrence Keller ’66 Claire A. Henderson ’71 Jack A. Rase ’63 & Jean W. White Charles C. Church ’67 Ronald J. Eddy ’68 Ruth Kernan ’66 Steven J. Hoock ’71 ’65 Frank E. Clark ’67 Patrick J. ’68 & Barbara ’68 Farnan Joseph J. Lychalk ’66 Barbara T. Kellogg ’71 William K. Stark ’63 Russell Fritz ’68 Raymond E. LaVoie III ’71 Carl J. Gregware ’68 Dale H. Loucks ’71 Kathleen A. Hazel ’68 Susan E. MacKenzie ’71 David J. Hockey ’68 Anthony Makuch, Jr. ’71 Michael Houser ’68 Stuart Marquart ’71 Stanley J. Kaminski ’68 Diane L. McHale-Mix ’71 Robert B. LaBelle ’68 John T. Miller ’71 William A. LaBonte, Jr. ’68 Harold R. Polle ’71 Catherine G. Lee ’68 Richard H. Snell ’71 Patrick Mackay ’68 Lois J. Tank ’71 Peter M. Morford ’68 Karen A. Turner ’71 Rodney L. Rabideau ’68 John W. Whitbeck, Jr. ’71 Gregory J. Reid ’68 Eugene A. ’71 & Faye W. White Byron R. Rutherford ’68 Roxanne G. White ’71 Robert L. ’68 & Linda’68 Shepard Charles R. Alexander, Jr. ’72 James R. Slosek ’68 Janice E. Barnes ’72 Richard F. Smith ’68 Cynthia M. Bernhardt ’72 Joseph A. Synowski ’68 Joellen M. Chase-Kuhl ’72 Michael Trembley ’68 Claire D. Cummings ’72 Ronnie M. VanHouse ’68 Diane L. Doyle ’72 Paul A. Whatman ’68 Travis C. Field ’72 Nancy L. Wolf ’68 Wayne J. Fitzpatrick ’72 Paul M. Achtziger ’69 Shelley S. Gallagher ’72 Clifford G. Akey ’69 Andrew L. Giacomini, Jr. ’72 Judith Austin ’69 Garth B. Griffin ’72 Darlene S. Balfoort ’69 David E. ’72 & Constance L. ’72 Nancy Bateman ’69 Griswold Halsey E. ’69 & Anne M. ’68 Betters Michael V. LaVare ’72 Stephen Bond ’69 Joyce A. Lilholt ’72 Kenneth S. Bulson ’69 Lori D. Lorraine ’72 Janis M. Cianfarano ’69 Francis S. Mantell ’72 Stuart A. Clees ’69 A recent gift made to SUNY Robert C. Olrich ’72 succeed,” said President KenJon P. ’69 & Karen E. ’67 Constance Gregory B. Popeck ’72 Canton recognizes the signifinedy. “Having her name on the Nancy Dennicort ’69 David ’72 & Patricia ’73 Ragan cant impact a two-time alumna Frances Hodgson ’69 suite will remind our students John A. Saucier ’72 Bonita J. Keefe-Layden ’69 Lois C. Shorten ’72 has had on both the College of the kind of professional and James A. Kenny ’69 Clifford Steenberge ’72 and local communities. person they should aspire to Gretchen S. Liebi ’69 Deborah L. Stolte-Richter ’72 Cher L. Rooney ’69 Roderick Turnbull ’72 Barbara Theobald Rich be. We appreciate her leaderLaura E. Rozell ’69 Pete Valade ’72 Wilder, class of 1953 and 1970, ship and guidance as a donor, William N. Russell ’69 Larry D. Wood ’72 Tim Shoen ’69 was honored at the dedication Elizabeth Balduzzi ’73 volunteer, and advocate.” Alexander T. Sleeman ’69 Marilyn Constantine ’73 of ’The Barbara Rich Wilder Wilder, who has served as a Roslyn S. Winston ’69 David C. ’73 & Nina C. ’92 Cook Nursing/PTA Study Suite’ in director on the Canton College Allen S. Woodward, Jr. ’69 Joanne Dickerson ’73 Douglas L. Beachard ’70 Richard Downs ’73 August. The suite features Foundation since 2009, was Mary Day ’70 Steve C. Ferency ’73 a lounge area for nursing unaware of the gift being made Robert J. Dibble ’70 Kenneth Gould ’73 Connie L. Gagnon ’70 students as well as a computer Steven D. Gribnau ’73 by her husband Frederick who Sally E. McPike ’70 Michael A. Hartson ’73 and study room. wanted to surprise her. The gift Thomas L. ’70 & Brenda M. ’79 Gerald R. Humes ’73 “We’re thankful for BarO’Brien was unveiled at a recent CanEllen M. Jordan ’73 Richard L. Paro ’70 Cathy S. Kanclerz ’73 bara’s constant efforts to help ton College Foundation Board Cathleen Schultze ’70 David A. Leavitt ’73 SUNY Canton and our students meeting. Patricia A. Schutt ’70 Michael S. Maguire ’73 Joseph B. Shea ’70 Craig Peets ’73

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Honor Roll of Donors Jeff W. ’73 & Sara ’76 Platt David J. Seymour ’73 Susanne B. Smith ’73 Timothy D. Solan ’73 Michael Swiecki ’73 Lawrence E. Vaughn ’73 Marsha M. Zehr ’73 Timothy M. ’74 & Mary Lou ’81 Ashley David V. Baildon, Jr. ’74 Margaret H. Bartolotta ’74 Stephen M. Becker ’74 Carol W. Butkiewicz ’74 Barbara A. Clauss ’74 Betsy L. Comeau ’74 Richard A. ’74 & Nancy ’76 Deno Paul F. Duffy ’74 Thomas E. Forbes ’74 Robert D. Forsythe ’74 Patrick Germain ’74 Joseph A. Homola ’74 Michael W. Jasinski ’74 Wanda L. Jock ’74 Andre T. LaCombe ’74 Brenda L. LaLonde ’74 Garry W. Lanthier ’74 Mary Maroney ’74 William C. Mayers, Jr. ’74 Garth Murray ’74 Joan L. Nagy ’74 Philip K. Nuffer ’74 Susan Nye ’74 John P. O’Donnell ’74 Joseph Parrotta ’74 Stephen L. Paulding ’74 Linda J. Perrigo ’74

Molly A. Poleto ’74 Warren E. Powell ’74 Ronald W. Ritchie ’74 Paul J. ’74 & Marlene E. ’75 Smith Joan V. Solnick ’74 Gary J. Speer ’74 Philip G. Thompson ’74 Marcia Zach ’74 Philip M. Alvaro ’75 Robert A. ’75 & Debi L. ’76 Amadon Christopher Bedford ’75 Nancy J. Braaten ’75 Donna M. Dawson-Digirolamo ’75 Thomas A. DeCilles ’75 Kathryn A. Ferraro ’75 Jerry S. Harrington ’75 Glenn R. Hider ’75 Norman J. Hirschey ’75 Marijane S. Hynes ’75 Martin R. Knapp ’75 J. Robert LaBelle, Jr. ’75 Joseph C. Lawler ’75 Clara MacDougall ’75 Susan A. McAvoy ’75 Terrance J. McGuire ’75 Thomas M. Mitchell ’75 Jean A. Pavone ’75 James L. Phillips ’75 Timothy H. Robbins ’75 Vanessa E. Robert ’75 Terry M. Sykes ’75 Deborah J. Abel ’76 Steven M. Ackerknecht ’76 John H. Aronowitz ’76 David J. Barron ’76 Mary L. Beckmann ’76

Michael J. Cartini ’76 Jeffrey S. Clough ’76 John W. Embser ’76 James L. Hans ’76 Fredrick M. ’76 & Linda A. ’76 House Geoffrey G. Illian ’76 Arlene T. Jourdan ’76 Barbara J. Kenney ’76 Thomas W. Lane ’76 Philip W. LaVallee ’76 Louis Longo ’76 George A. Lundin III ’76 Richard E. McCormick ’76 Robert D. McLoughlin ’76 Ronny G. Miller ’76 Will W. Potter ’76 Ronald S. Roberts ’76 Thomas H. Smith ’76 Richard A. Ten Eyck ’76 Roxanne E. Vasquez ’76 John R. Zappala, Jr. ’76 Allison Aldrich ’77 Blane H. Allen ’77 Cynthia L. Baker ’77 Leah I. Barrett ’77 Bruce M. Bezanilla ’77 Thomas C. Biedenbach ’77 Eve L. Bisnett ’77 Amy L. Burke ’77 Virginia M. Burnham ’77 Timothy R. Cameron ’77 Bonnie S. Collins ’77 Brian V. Corry ’77 Donald J. Demarse ’77 Patricia M. Dooley ’77 William G. Dunn, Jr. ’77 Darcy A. Durfee ’77 Michael J. Elliott ’77 Jeanne Farchione ’77

Local Entrepreneur Named Distinguished Alumnus A successful entrepreneur who has made profound contributions to the AkwesasneSt. Regis Mohawk Reservation and SUNY Canton was the recipient of the College’s 2011 Distinguished Alumnus award. Guilford ’Gil’ White, class of 1968, received the prestigious honor at the College’s President’s Gala in May. White graduated from Massena Central High School in 1956 and was an ironworker on the St. Lawrence Seaway as well as in Washington, D.C. and Boston. In 1966, he came to SUNY Canton where he pursued a degree in Construction Technology. While attending the College, he worked during vacations and helped build what is today’s campus. After graduating from SUNY Canton, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Utica College of Syracuse University in Construction Management. He returned to the Akwesasne-St. Regis Mohawk Reservation in 1983 after realizing the significant economic potential high stakes bingo could have on the community. He and his partners operated the Mohawk Bingo Palace until 1995 when he diversified his business to real property and development holdings and construction projects. His efforts helped bring Class 3 Casino Gaming to the Reservation. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Mr. White and his family published a nationally-recognized Native People’s newspaper called the People’s Voice. He joined the Foundation Board of Directors in 2010 and soon after established a scholarship in memory of Professor Ross C. Hudson, who inspired him to continue his education and prepare him for a successful career.

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Laura L. Gagne ’77 Debra R. Goodman ’77 Michael W. Greaves ’77 James S. ’77 & Karen E. ’78 Halliley Sandra M. Harrison ’77 Sandra A. LaPage ’77 Merri L. Lomax ’77 Richard L. Merrill ’77 Kevin ’77 & Debra Lee ’89 Mousaw Rhonda L. Pancoe ’77 Timothy P. Parisian ’77 Michael J. Richards ’77 Reid E. Saxton ’77 Joanne M. Simon ’77 Erwin H. Smith ’77 Nancy M. Stone ’77 Dennis J. Taskey ’77 Ronald L. Trombley, Jr. ’77 Harry E. Turnbull ’77 Larry A. ’77 & Mary R. ’77 Walldroff Paul R. Wetzel ’77 Kathleen A. Baker ’78 Edward A. Bus ’78 John T. ’78 & Catherine J. ’77 Carr Robert J. ’78 & Kathleen M. ’96 Christy Bert A. Corey ’78 Michael J. Cotey ’78 Donna R. Cottrell ’78 Katherine B. Forbes ’78 William H. Kench ’78 Cindy K. LaBarge ’78 Clifford J. Mason ’78 Phyllis R. Muir ’78 Susan N. Murrock ’78 Cynthia E. Niles ’78 Marilyn L. Oliver ’78 Nancy E. Orologio-Besaw ’78 Mark Rice ’78 Joseph A. Rinaldi ’78 David J. Robbins ’78 James J. ’78 & Lynn M. ’79 Ryan James ’78 & Debra ’78 Steen Emily J. Stevenson ’78 William C. ’78 & Meaghan ’77 Street Jennifer L. Theiss ’78 Wayne S. Thompson ’78 Joseph V. Tyo ’78 Catherine P. Woodworth ’78 Mary E. Worsh ’78 William R. Yount ’78 Carmine A. Aliffi ’79 Darrell T. Boadway ’79 Anne H. Boulter ’79 Kristin B. Brigham ’79 Mark J. ’79 & Cynthia J. ’78 Buckley Patricia M. Cambareri ’79 John J. Corson ’79 Daniel V. Cunningham ’79 Craig J. Feltz ’79 William George ’79 Frederick J. ’79 & June M. ’79 Jaquish Neil F. LaBrake, Jr. ’79 Thomas D. ’79 & Susan L. ’85 Little Catherine B. Locke ’79 Willis G. ’79 & Julie A. ’80 McIntosh Christina I. Mullen ’79 Brenda S. Obrist ’79 Jeffrey Rixon ’79 Gregory A. Russell ’79 Arthur P. Shaw ’79 Paul H. Sibbitts ’79 Daniel T. Snyder ’79 Robin D. Sullivan ’79 Gordon S. Theisen ’79 Myrna F. Thomas ’79 Ernest W. ’79 & Amy M. ’74 Tresidder James E. Vianco ’79 Jared L. Wells ’79 Thomas J. Arnold ’80 Michael J. Bimonte ’80 Edward A. Choiniere ’80 Renee M. Davis ’80 John R. Dumas ’80 Doreen K. Dygert Warren ’80 Peter D. Early ’80 Mark D. Fessenden ’80 Cheryl B. Fletcher Miller ’80 Kathryn A. Hall ’80 Allen W. Hargrave ’80 Daniel R. Hickey ’80 Philip V. Kaszuba ’80 Arlene L. Meyer ’80 Susanne B. Osterberg ’80 Leslie P. Palmer ’80 Margaret H. Reilly ’80 David G. Schraven ’80 Manola D. Sherman ’80 Penny R. Snow ’80

Dawn M. Turcotte ’80 Bobbi A. Wohlschlegel ’80 Nick A. Zangari ’80 Kimberley J. Augliano ’81 Cynthia J. Barry ’81 Sherryl A. Burlee ’81 Rena T. Chambers ’81 Kurt D. Cooper ’81 Scott H. Fraser ’81 William S. ’81 & Deborah L. ’82 Frye Michael Geitner ’81 Beverly E. Gover ’81 Helen M. Jemison ’81 Sheldon B. ’81 & Helen M. ’81 Jenne Theresa L. Kellogg ’81 John G. King ’81 Joan A. McGrath ’81 Stephen D. Murray ’81 Thomas A. ’81 & Nancy A. ’81 Oksa Bruce L. Pellerin ’81 Steven B. Sadlik ’81 Scott P. Segretto ’81 Penny M. Slate ’81 Donald W. Steinberg ’81 Ronald E. Towne ’81 Gerald Turybury, Jr. ’81 Barbara Wolf ’81 Richard F. Zweifel ’81 John J. Cootware ’82 Anthony J. Crupi ’82 Daniel G. Dobrovosky ’82 Dwayne P. Foley ’82 Sharon A. Gaines ’82 Debra C. Graff ’82 Donna Hammond ’82 Christine A. Herzig ’82 William J. ’82 & Teresa D. ’82 Huggins Thomas A. Hunter ’82 Warren J. Martineau ’82 Leon A. Massenzio ’82 John T. McCauley ’82 Mary Beth McConnell ’82 Mary A. McGreevy ’82 Nora J. McLaughlin-Lantry ’82 Christopher Mowry ’82 S. Mark Parent ’82 Joan K. Puritz ’82 Jamie L. Race ’82 Susan C. Smeby ’82 Sheila K. Smith ’82 Peter G. ’83 & Cynthia T. ’84 Ames Carolyn M. Barkley ’83 Mark O. Crane ’83 Andrew B. Depan ’83 Jack J. Donovan, Jr. ’83 Steven J. Fetcie ’83 Wendy S. Finn ’83 Jill M. Flack ’83 Ricky L. ’83 Gary & Sherry F. Palmer-Gary ’82 Mary E. Giglio ’83 John E. Jenner ’83 Laurie A. Kapfer ’83 Joanne M. Monnet ’83 Joseph T. Picciott ’83 Jeffrey A. Reynolds ’83 Mark J. Riedmueller ’83 Lindalee Sawyer ’83 Scott M. Schmidt ’83 Bonnie Staring ’83 Craig S. ’83 & Karen ’97 Wood Kathleen M. Wright ’83 Brian D. Backus ’84 Barbara J. Baker ’84 Susan D. Bald Woods ’84 Barbara A. Conover ’84 David P. Cordone ’84 Lynn M. Dabrowski ’84 Christopher W. Derby ’84 James A. Field II ’84 Janice H. Fulton ’84 Clinton D. ’84 & Barbara E. ’86 Gillett William H. Glass ’84 C. B. Green ’84 Peter G. Habeeb ’84 Susan L. Haggett ’84 Philip H. Hart, Jr. ’84 Bridget L. Koban ’84 Thomas M. Kotwica ’84 Gary W. ’84 & Dawn E. ’73 Mourick Michael J. Newtown ’84 John J. Puccia ’84 Stanley M. Remancus ’84 Nancy V. Stroz ’84 Katrina T. Toth ’84 Timmy J. Tremblay ’84 Douglas P. Witherell ’84 Brandon C. Amo ’85 Anthony M. Blair ’85

Paul Dickson ’85 Colleen Grant ’85 Paula A. Helfter ’85 David H. Lombardi ’85 David P. Murphy ’85 Catherine D. O’Brien ’85 Peter J. Petrashune ’85 Solveiga E. Putman ’85 Stephen P. ’85 & Susan E. ’85 Sherlock Charles ’85 & Ann Marie ’85 St. George Amy L. Stappenbeck ’85 Steven M. Tingley ’85 Michael G. Town ’85 Susan R. Williamson ’85 Ronda M. Augustus ’86 David F. Butler ’86 Jennifer D. Gilbert ’86 Rebecca A. Haydock ’86 Richard T. Hazzard, Jr. ’86 Sheila D. Mehaffy ’86 Penny J. Pitts ’86 Lawrence ’86 & Linda Seeger Libby F. Stanton ’86 Clifford J. Young, Sr. ’86 Susan B. Barkley ’87 Gordon Cameron, Jr. ’87 Joanne Cameron ’87 Donna M. Collins ’87 David S. Curry ’87 John D. Durling ’87 Scott R. Kerr ’87 Todd D. Sample ’87 Jose R. Avila ’88 Ronald A. Clouthier ’88 Steven W. Cox ’88 Jerry E. Fregoe ’88 David W. Hartle ’88 Ross W. Kraft ’88 Lisa M. Slate ’88 Thomas P. Sweet ’88 Darren J. Wilson ’88 James S. & Katherine F. ’89 Allott Brett E. Cary ’89 Roger ’89 & Julie M. ’89 Cooke Linda C. Crowner ’89 Brian H. Jones ’89 Alicia M. LaPierre ’89 Sandra Walker ’89 Shirley J. Ward ’89 Robert B. Winter ’89 Martha D. Ford ’90 Elizabeth C. Jeffery ’90 George Johnson ’90 Larry H. Nichols ’90 Regina M. Randall ’90 Beth Robinson ’90 Charles P. Washburn ’90 Christy L. Barcomb ’91 Darren J. DeCoste ’91 Thomas P. LePage ’91 Kelli A. Newman ’91 William A. Rivet ’91 Roderic O. Roca ’91 Mary H. Shatraw ’91 Kristen M. Vaccaro ’91 Clarence F. Richards, Jr. ’92 Robert Zehr ’92 Vito A. Biondo, Jr. ’93 William P. Collins ’93 Carol S. Compo ’93 Suzanne M. Houmiel ’93 Janice E. Johnson ’93 Ronald F. Lamandia, Jr. ’93 Carolann A. Longshore ’93 Claude A. Shippee ’93 Suzanne M. Beldock ’94 Steven D. Thompson ’94 Robert C. Edgar ’95 Christopher Lanthier ’95 Scott Marciszewski ’95 Michael Marino ’95 Michele M. Montroy ’95 Raeleen M. Willard ’95 Michael V. Green ’96 Suzanne M. Kelly ’96 Ann M. Lasher ’96 Andrew Morzillo ’96 Scott C. Shipley ’96 Barbara Turner ’96 Chad H. Deans ’97 Connie J. Kavanagh ’97 Johanna M. Lee ’97 Douglas V. Rose ’97 Jennifer Brady ’98 James Donnelly ’98 Ronald G. ’98 & Janice Meshurel Thomas Snow ’98 Tina Demo ’99

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Honor Roll of Donors Rebecca Fairchild ’99 Ruth W. Hyde ’99 Jodie M. Spadaccini ’99 John M. Kennedy ’00 Nellie Lucas ’00 Patricia L. Murray ’00 Michael J. O’Connor, Jr. ’00 Todd E. Bates ’01 Denise Hobkirk ’01 Deborah R. Keith ’01 Angie M. Lancor ’01 Deborah C. McAloon ’01 Bryan M. O’Connor ’01 Bethany A. Martin ’02 Elizabeth P. Smith ’02 Stacia R. Dutton ’03 John T. Johnson ’03 Matthew A. McQuinn ’03 Ryan S. ’05 & Michelle ’99 Young Denise A. Burrows ’06 David W. Hubbard ’06 Claire Timko ’07 Stacey L. Basford ’07 & ’08 Jamie L. Sovie ’08 Amanda L. Deckert ’09 Stephen Conard ’10 Robin Glass ’10 Susan M. Adams Adirondack Heifer AES Cayuga Bruce F. Alexander Michael G. Alzo Mary B. Ames Slip & Kelly Amo Elizabeth J. Barr James Barrick Dennis Barringer Ryan P. Barry Leigh F. Bartlett Stacey L. Basford ’07 & ’08 Susan Batchelder William F. Beauvais Harriett A. Beggs Wayne & Heather Bender Marsha L. Benware William Benware Megan S. Bernier Diana N. Black-Treumer Robert R. Blickwedehl Betty Bonfante Avis J. Bonno John G. Boyden Evelyn R. Brayton Joseph Briggs Kyle Brown Mary L. Bucher Thomas W. Buckman

Matthew D. Bullwinkel John R. Burgey Matthew J. Burnett Elliot Bush Danielle Campbell Harold C. Campbell Renee L. Campbell Suzanne W. Campbell Nancy Cappellino William B. & Dorothy Carkner Craig Carriero Charles A. & Mary Ellen Carvel Emily M. Catillaz Floyd J. Chandler Judith Chase Douglas & Doreen Chiacchiaro Joan E. Chiovarou Elaine Chiovarou-Brown Teresa L. Clemmo Daphne J. Cohen John L. & Janet M. Coloton Eric T. Cook Mary C. Coppola Corning Inc. Foundation Bruce J. Cox Michael C. & Kathleen A. Crowe Kismet Crump Sharlyn Crump Anthony J. * & Rose Marie Crupi Timmy J. Currier Shani Y. Curry Ronda L. Curtis Craig U. Dana, Sr. Mary Ellen Danehy Michael J. & Suzanne Danehy Thomas J. Darling David E. Dickinson Jondavid S. DeLong Anthony M. Delzotto Tom G. Dempsey Kimberley M. Depuy Cheryl Dicob Bern Dodard Cheryl A. Douglas Courtney Drake Marion Driscoll Thomas W. Duda Thomas E. & Anne DuPre Peter J. Durant Sandy Eaves Michael R. Ellis Ellis Automotive, Inc. Carson Emhof Linda J. Endreson Victoria Esposito-Shea Gwendoline E. Farrell David J. Fenlong

Floyd A. Firman Allen J. Fisher Lawrence P. Fleury Rick Fleury John L. & Michele T. Fodero Jane Frank Angus J. Fraser Dan Freitas Jeff & Gonda Gebhardt Cynthia P. Gerold Christopher R. Giczewski Cory Giczewski Lucella J. Gionet Derek J. Gladding Gary L. Gladding William Glebus Charles Godreau Lynn Gray Martha L. Grimes Daniel J. & Tracy J. Gyoerkoe Lisa A. Hammond Douglas H. & Karen A. Hanna Tammy L. Harradine Brian K. Harte Thomas G. & Cynthia W. Helmer Mark D. Henry Sherri Hess Eva Hibbard Donald B. & Rhonda L. Hilts Reginald W. Hoch Joshua A. & Carrie L. Hogue Feng Hong Agnes B. Hudson Lashawanda Ingram Paula B. Jacques Peggy J. Jenkins John P. Coakley & Sons, Inc. Kenneth W. Johnson Johnson Controls Foundation, Inc. Jennifer A. Jones Lynda S. Jones Jreck Subs Julian’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Kent Key Bank Foundation Allen T. King Veronica B. King Raymond G. Krisciunas Robert E. Larrabee Edward C. Lautenschlager Carol R. Lawrence George R. Lawrence Marilyn Lawrence Carolyn C. Leavitt Kevin A. Lobdell Colleen Luckie Donald C. Lynch Kathleen H. Lynch Sally E. MacDonald Thomas F. MacDonald

Rock Concert Reopens Dana The College’s former Dana Athletic Center reopened to the roar of hundreds of fans. The Student Government Association helped coordinate a multi-band rock concert that included music from local favorite Tyrade, and featured the nationally known up-and-coming band Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.

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Duncan MacKay Joseph Margrey, Sr. Benjamin A. Marmon Janet Marsden Nancy M. Marshall Barbara A. Marten Belinda J. Martin Catherine L. Martin Patrick Martin Paul J. & Mary L. Martin Robin M. Martin Karen A. Martinchek Sally Martinchek Elizabeth McCormick Gordon L. McCormick McDuff’s Tavern Charles J. McNulty Baez Merovil Sandra J. Metz Melinda Miller Wilfred F. & Jean L. Miller Teresa Minckler Ramona Molina Kelly S. Monette Paul Monnat James F. Montanye A St. Lawrence County doctor and his wife Laura Montanye received an award honoring their philanthropy and Paul S. Montanye civic involvement from the SUNY Canton College E. Allan Mooney Kermit Morgan Council. Mary E. Morgan Dr. G. Michael and Barbara Maresca received Cecily Morris Kevin Nelson the College’s Distinguished Citizen Award at the Stephen I. Newkofsky 103rd Commencement Ceremony in May. Christopher Nouryeh In 2007, the Marescas issued a challenge Nicki L. O’Donnell Isabel Ohanlon to SUNY Canton’s alumni and friends to raise Luigi Panicola $100,000 to bolster the educational needs of the Ronald J. & Marilyn R. Para nursing program and its students and pledged Bryan D. Parker matching donations to help continue the support. Louise M. Parks Eduardo M. Paulino “Their efforts have led to nearly $500,000 in addiJohn Payne, Sr. tional scholarship or program support benefiting the John Payne, Jr. nursing program,” former College Council Chairman Amanda J. Pignone Michael G. Pinckney Wesley L. Stitt said. Jose Pineda Dr. Maresca is the chief of medical staff and Michael W. Pittman Mr. and Mrs. James A. chief of radiology at Canton-Potsdam Hospital and Pocchiari the president and founder of St. Lawrence RadiolPonderosa Steakhouse ogy Associates. He is a champion of pioneering Evan W. & Janice A. imaging technology, according to David B. Acker, Poole president and CEO of Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Barbara N. Porter Cathryn F. Porter Beyond their support for the health of North Price Chopper Country residents, the Marescas are avid motoAdam J. & Kelly M. Puccia cross enthusiasts. They recently sponsored a round James M. Purvis of the American Motorcycle Association’s National William G. Reddick, Jr. Hare Scrambles series in Pavilion, and sponsored Erin E. Reed Francis J. & Myrtle I. AMA rider Nathan A. Kanney. Both sponsorships Regan were created in collaboration with SUNY Canton’s Laura L. Richards Edward G. & Barbara Powersports Performance and Repair program and A. Richardson have led to high levels of visibility for the College. Christopher J. & Stacy C. Riley Janet L. Robert Vicki Rogers Scott B. Springstead Andrew R. Urbanek Emma D. Rose* Corey Spuck Linda A. Vachon Pamela G. Rowe Jill Standinger Peter E. & Elizabeth B. Van de Narelle F. Rufa Tom Stanford Water Adrienne C. Rygel State Farm Companies Foundation Victory Promotions Frederick Saburro Clifford Streit Jesus Villanueva Marion Scibor Keith W. Sullivan Doucette Vixama Scoopuccinos Daniel A. Swarts Luc Vixama Christine Scuderi Bruce C. Tallon Tyson Vixamar Erwin A. Selleck Gerard & Coleen Tardif Votypka Farms Kathryn Seweryniak Gilles P. & Monique G. Tardif Brian Washburn Memorie L. Shampine Sharon Tavernier Joyce Washburn Nancy Shane Jeffrey H. Taylor Barry F. & Yvonne M. Webb Steven R. Shane Martin R. Taylor Fay H. Weber Mary Shantie Bridget TeRiele John P. & Kerry L. Weber Cheryl Shatraw The Pear Tree Doris G. Wheaton Adnun Sheikh Kathleen Thomas-Moody Patricia White Kimberly A. Sherwin Corinne C. Thomson White’s Flowers, Inc. Robert D. & Carmen J. Sherwin Thousand Island State Park Region Cori L. Wilhelm Thomas M. & Joan J. Sherwin Flower Fund Clifford Young, Jr. Anne M. Sibley Tisdel Associates Michaela J. Young Kenneth C. Sicke Michael J. Tooley George Zacco James S. Sigler Linda Townson John-Louie & Danielle Zacco Joyce Simpson E. J. & Janet F. Treadway Ali S. Zaidi Betty Slack Stanley C. & Lori A. Tulip John R. & Lauretta Zelyez Christopher Sovie United Way of Northern NY, Inc. Ann Zumpano Spicy Iguana N. Allen Unroe Steven Zyzik

Marescas Recognized for Dedication to College

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Alumni News

A Sweet Trip Back to Campus The millions of people who add Splenda to their coffee or other everyday items have a SUNY Canton graduate to thank for that. Dr. Kasheed ’Kas’ Mohammed ’60 was one of three researchers to obtain a patent for liquid sucralose concentrate compositions, commonly known as Splenda. Since its approval by the United States government in 1998, the product has overtaken Equal and Sweet’N Low in the artificial sweetener market and is the only one of the three without precautionary and warning statements. A graduate of SUNY Canton’s General Agriculture program, Mohammed went on to warmer climates and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson and graduated in 1967. He then attended the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago before beginning his work on the compositions, which were first developed in 1976. Mohammed’s first experience in the United States was coming to SUNY Canton and it happened by both accident and fate. “I wanted to come to America to study so I went to the American Embassy in India and the woman told me to research the colleges and universities in a book. All we knew about America was New York,” he said. “I saw Canton, the name sounded good to me, and that’s how I ended up here.” He flew into Florida and took a Greyhound bus to the College, a trip that lasted nearly a week but one he is still so grateful for. “This is the school that made me,” he said.

Lifelong College Supporter Passes Away Among SUNY Canton’s inductees into the Hall of Fame was Emma D. Rose, who is considered by many as the biggest supporter of SUNY Canton Athletics in the history of the College. She was a favorite among coaches, players, and other fans, traveling the world with the hockey team and housing a number of players until the late 1980s. Her commitment to the hockey program earned her the right to drop the first puck at the Junior College National Tournament when it was held in Canton. Emma worked at

the College as a stenographer in the Division of Arts and Sciences from 1966 until her retirement in 1979. She continued working at the College on a temporary basis until 1986, working in several departments on the campus including the President’s office. Emma passed away in August 2011 at the age of 98. She was honored by SUNY Canton during the hockey team’s first game in Roos House with the College’s flags across campus being flown at half-staff throughout the weekend and with a moment of silence prior to the first game.

Bartlett Builds Bright Bullet Bike Jerry J. Bartlett ’05 wants to try and eliminate his own personal dependency on oil by riding a tricycle to work. The SUNY Canton Online Learning technician retrofitted a recumbent racing trike into a hybrid-electric vehicle when gas prices hit $4 a gallon. His finished creation resembles a bright-yellow bullet and can easily and quietly breeze by the gas pump and other cyclists alike. He added an electric assist motor and batteries to a European-designed 27-speed human-powered trike. It’s exceedingly efficient and contains most of the dashboard accessories available in a small car, including a stereo, state-of-the-art instrumentation, and onboard closed-circuit television to increase visibility. “You can pedal it yourself, you can pedal it with the electric motor, or you can go solely electric,” he explained. “It will also regenerate the batteries when you are coasting down a hill or as you pedal.” On paper and assuming perfect conditions, the 125-pound vehicle’s top speed is theoretically just less than 60 miles per hour when using both human and electric power. Top twowheeled bicyclists can achieve speeds of about 30 miles per hour on much lighter cycles. Much of the efficiency comes from the vehicle’s aerodynamic shell. Bartlett generates his own electricity at his house using a wind turbine, solar cells, and a high-efficiency generator. “I recharge the batteries from excess solar power, so it doesn’t really cost anything to drive. Using a small self-maintained system to power the house and provide commuter transportation brings all of this to a whole new level. “ “I would recoup my initial investment if I drove it for eight months this year,” he said. “A lot of people think this kind of project is impossible because of the North Country climate. I did this to illustrate that it is possible.”

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President Kennedy Named Hero of the Year

When President Joseph L. Kennedy was being introduced as a 2011 St. Lawrence County Hero of the Year, emcee Dawn Merz quoted Benjamin Franklin to help describe the impact he has had on SUNY Canton over the last 18 years: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” The Jules of Life Foundation and St. Lawrence County recently honored Kennedy at the annual St. Lawrence County Hero of the Year celebration held at Lisbon Central School in November. He was one of five heroes chosen from more than 20 nominations. The event raises awareness about pediatric cancer with inspiring stories of real-life, local heroes. The nomination commended SUNY Canton’s incredible growth and progress since Kennedy became the College’s President in 1993. A video tribute was put together to honor Kennedy and his many accomplishments. “There is not an aspect of life in St. Lawrence County President Kennedy has not touched,” the nomination read. “His innovations and willingness to go above and beyond what is expected of him, both as a college president and community member, should serve as inspiration to all of how much one person can accomplish and change the lives of others.” President Kennedy addressed the crowd and thanked them for their support. “It shouldn’t be me standing up here receiving this award; it should be each and every one of you because you are the true heroes. I don’t deserve an award for doing something that I love and I’ve loved every second of it.”

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