B INNEKILL Vol. XXIX No. 17
a monthly publication for students, faculty, staff and friends
Ice carving is back! Ice carving returned to the Garde Manger class in a big way this week.
Smart pen makes huge difference for visually impaired student By Beth Smith, Teacher Education Transfer
Michael Stamets, Instructor, and Michael Niccoli, Adjunct, taught students how to transform a solid block of ice into a frosty work of art. (Left) With chain saw in hand, Tyrell Edge begins the first part of his carving. He and his teammate for the project, Tony Walton, created a harp. Tom Blau uses an angle grinder while Heather Chestnut uses a six-prong chipper as the swan they are carving begins to take shape. Their swan (below) was used as a banquet centerpiece that evening.
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Through the efforts of Riggs and ADA Transition Services Coordinator Dr. Ellen Wertlieb, the Carl Gage is a typical Human smart pen entered Carl’s life. The Services major, weighing whether pen aids in notetaking by simultato transfer to another college or to neously recording audio and gain meaningful employment after linking it to written notes through SCCC. But first, he had to take a a special notebook. During his class he had been dreading: lectures, Riggs uses the pen and algebra. special paper to write down notes which His reason are for the projected dread onto a wasn’t just screen because he behind had not him for taken math the entire in years class. At and wasn’t the end sure how of class, he would he gives do; for Carl the Carl it was pen and much notebook bigger so that than that. Carl Gage (right) with Don Riggs, Assistant he can Carl has Professor. The smart pen has made learning been algebra much easier for Carl, who is legally blind. keep track of legally the lecture. If Carl didn’t catch a blind since the age of 5 and while particular equation, he simply taps he’s done fairly well getting the notebook paper twice and the through his classes, this one pen picks up that part of the proved to be the most difficult. lecture and plays it for him. “I’m trying to put x’s and y’s and “I would be lost without it,” letters together,” Carl said. “It’s Carl said. hard to keep all of those signs in your head. You have to memorize Carl wants other students to know so much.” about the benefits of using a smart pen. “I use it because of my eyes,” Carl signed up for algebra taught he said. “People with short-term by Assistant Professor Don Riggs memory, hearing problems, this summer. He struggled to keep attention deficit and other issues up with the lessons and do well. could use it also,” he said. Eventually the weight of the class was too much for him and Carl The library has five smart pens and decided to take it again this fall. notebooks available to be checked But toward the end of his time in out as easily as books. The only the class this summer, he requirement is that you have to be discovered a learning tool that registered with the ADA Transition changed everything. Services Office to use them.
Faculty, staff Development Daniel McCrea, Director of TRIO, wrote an article that has been published in Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, the academic journal published by the New York College Learning Skills Association. It is aimed at developmental studies educators and student support professionals. His article, “Exhausted, Inglorious and Victorious” is in Volume 29, Issue 1, the Fall 2012 edition of the journal. It’s a review of the work done by Malcolm Gladwell that highlights the importance of hard work, and the sometimes strange reasons people have problems with it. Dan’s piece also touches on the work of Carol Dweck and how beliefs about intelligence and talent can affect us for good or ill. Both educators and students may find the article informative and useful. It is available on reserve in the library. Librarians Sarah McFadden and Caitlin Sheldon recently delivered two presentations, “If You’re Prepared for Zombies, You’re Prepared for Anything” and “Begley Library Trading Card Game of Awesomeness” at the New York Library Association annual conference in Saratoga Springs. Sandra Gonzalez, Associate for Continuing Education, began her two-year term as President of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) during the organization’s national conference in Seattle, Wash., in October. NACEP accredits concurrent enrollment programs at postsecondary institutions across the country, based on 15 standards of excellence. Sandy manages the College in the High School program at SCCC. She is also active in New York Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NYCEP), which is comprised of SUNY two-year institutions offering concurrent enrollment programs.
Networking with international vendors The Hospitality Club took a trip to the (IHMRS) International Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Show held at the Jacob Javits Center on Sunday, Nov. 11. This show brings together over 700 vendors from all over the world, showcasing the products/services they offer the hospitality industry. Students were able to network with the vendors and learn about new trends and technology in the industry. Pictured (l. to r.): Wilhelmina “Rose” Johnson, Rebecca Wolf, Kenette Webster, Kevin Moshier, and Ingrid C. O’Connell, Professor Co-Advisor. Photo taken by John O’Connell, Co-Advisor.
Dr. William Meckley, Dean of the School of Music, participated in the Workshop for Experienced Evaluators at the annual conference of the National Association of School of Music in San Diego, Calif., on Nov. 16 and 17. The invitation-only workshop is designed to provide advanced training for team leaders who carry out accreditation site visits for the association.
1750s map of Fort Hunter and the Mohawk Village Save the Date
BINNEKILL Publication Schedule Fall 2012 This is the last issue of the BINNEKILL for the Fall 2012 semester. The next BINNEKILL will be published in January 2013. Deadline is Monday, January 7, 2013. Please e-mail submissions to meaneyhl@sunysccc.edu.
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Monday, Feb. 7, 2013 Schenectady’s Colonial Festival Dinner at the Glen Sanders, fundraiser for the Community Archaeology Program Featuring Michael Roets, NYS Historic Sites Archaeologist, speaking on archaeology at Fort Hunter as revealed by Hurricanes Irene and Lee
Leadership Award Congratulations to Michael Mastrella recipient of the December Recognize Everyday Leadership Award presented by Student Affairs. Michael was chosen because of the appreciation he received from a student for always being willing to assist students and making sure they are set up for success.
Student Trustee Corner by Thomas D. Bambury, Student Trustee Hello and happy holidays everyone! For those of you I have not yet met, I am Thomas D. Bambury and I’m very proud to serve as your Student Trustee. My position serves as the direct liaison between the student body and Board of Trustees. I’m in my final year at SCCC with a double major in Chemical Dependency Counseling and Human Services. I have also been busy this semester with many activities related to your Student Government Association (SGA).
Not your grandmother’s Brussels Sprouts by Rocco Verrigni, Professor, School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism/ Slow Food Club Advisor
Recipe
Brussels sprouts are a cultivar of the same species that includes cabbage, collard greens, broccoli, kale, and kohlrabi; they are cruciferous (they belong to the Brassicaceae family; old name Cruciferae). They contain good amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid and dietary fiber. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, and may have originated there.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Peak growing season: Although readily available virtually yearround, the peak season for Brussels sprouts is from September to mid-February.
I am Chairman of SGA’s Sustainability Committee and serve on SGA’s Executive Board. I’m active in many clubs and committees. I’ll be bringing this column to you on a regular basis next semester, discussing many facets of our experiences as students and my perspective as Student Trustee.
Health benefits: Like other cruciferous vegetables, Brussels sprouts are full of phytonutrients (natural plant compounds), which may help protect against cancer. They’re also a good source of:
Being the Student representative on the Board of Trustees is definitely a very active position, but as the voice of the students I am proud to advocate for the very diverse needs that we share. I couldn’t be more excited about how this semester has been progressing and I applaud the many accomplishments of our student body.
• Vitamins A and C, which help fight against such ailments as heart disease, cancer, and cataracts (one half cup of sprouts provides more than 80% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C)
I plan to have more to feature in my future columns, but until then, I want to wish all my best as you prepare your final assignments and get ready for finals week. I hope all of your efforts will result in all the success you were hoping for. Please do not forget to register for the spring semester. Enjoy your break. Peace.
• Potassium, which helps lower blood pressure and maybe even cholesterol • Folate, which is necessary for normal tissue growth and may protect against cancer, heart disease, and birth defects • Iron, necessary for maintaining red blood cell count • Fiber, which aids in digestion and helps lower cholesterol
Serves 4
2 1/8-inch slices pancetta, chopped (see note 1) 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced cup fresh bread crumbs (see note 2) 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, fresh 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (good quality) Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Note 1: bacon can be substituted or omitted for vegetarian version Note 2: day old or older bread is best; process in food processor to make fine crumbs.
Method: 1. Clean Brussels sprouts; strip dried outer leaves, trim stem and cut an X in the bottom of the stem. 2. Blanch the sprouts in plenty of salted boiling water until just fork tender. Shock in ice water. Drain. Cut each sprout lengthwise into halves or thirds depending on size. Reserve. 3. Heat oil in skillet; add pancetta and sauté until crisp. Add the garlic and sauté until just golden. 4. Move mixture to sides of pan; add the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and sauté until golden brown. 5. Add the sliced Brussels sprouts and cook until tender and heated through. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil and enjoy. Recipe Origin - Although my grandmother and mother were great home cooks, I can’t attribute this recipe to either of them. Nor can I attribute it to a particular holiday tradition. With that said, I can attribute my great passion for food, cooking, and sharing the fruits (in this case, vegetables) of my labor to both my grandmother and my mother. To them I dedicate all my holiday activities and celebrations. I was looking for a different way to prepare what has become my favorite fall/winter vegetable, the maligned Brussels sprout. As a result, I have converted many a Brussels sprouts avoider into a true fan of the smallest member of the cruciferous family. BINNEKILL, Dec. 12, 2012
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Calendar of Events Friday, December 14, 2012 Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Taylor Auditorium. Free.
Monday, January 14 - Friday, January 18, 2013 Faculty Institute Week
Monday, December 17, 2012 Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Lally-Mohawk Room
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Bowling vs. CGCC, 3 p.m., Away
Monday, December 17-Friday, December 22, 2012 Finals Week
Women’s basketball vs. ACC, 5 p.m., Away
Tuesday, December 25, 2012 College closed - Christmas Day Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Final Grades Due Friday, December 28, 2012 Late Start Classes end Tuesday, January 1, 2013 College closed - New Year’s Day
Men’s basketball vs. ACC, 7 p.m., Away Sunday, January 20, 2013 Women’s basketball vs. SUNY Delhi, 1 p.m., Home Men’s basketball vs. SUNY Delhi, 3 p.m., Home Monday, January 21, 2013 College closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Classes Begin
Saturday, January 12, 2013 Women’s basketball vs. HVCC, 1 p.m., Away
Women’s basketball vs. Word of Life, 5 p.m., Home
Men’s basketball vs. HVCC, 3 p.m., Away
Men’s basketball vs. FMCC, 7 p.m., Home
Monday, January 14, 2013 Women’s basketball vs. Davis College, 5 p.m., Away
Tuesday, January 22 - Monday, January 28, 2013 Late Registration/Add
Men’s basketball vs. Davis College, 7 p.m., Away
What’s going on during break?
Kenneth Kemble, Business Administration, Men’s Basketball Team I’ll be working out, preparing for big games that are coming up, and getting ready for my next semester.
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Livija Wells, Nutrition I’m going to see the tree at Rockefeller Center and spend times with my friends and family.
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Joseph Windle, Hotel and Restaurant Management I’m going to play with my puppy and visit high school friends and hang out with them while they’re in town.
Talon McLaughlin, Music I might do some more student observations - going to schools and observing the music teachers and how they handle the classrooms. I might observe at my old elementary school Montessori Magnet School of Albany. And I’ll be practicing, practicing, practicing of course.
Campus Resources (hours through December 21) Academic Advisement
The Commons Elston/ext. 1330
Elston 222/ext. 1277 Monday 8:30 Tuesday, Wed. 8:30 Thursday 8:30 Friday 8:30
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-8 pm Friday 7:30 am-2 pm
am-7 pm am-4:30 pm am-7 pm am-4:30 pm
Academic Computing Lab Elston 529, 530/ext. 1213 Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-10 pm Friday 8:30 am-4 pm Saturday 9 am-3:30 pm
Accounting/CIS Tutor Lab Elston 330/ext. 1041 Check lab for hours.
ADA Transition Services Elston 222/ext. 1345 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Counseling (Career, Transfer and Personal) Elston 222/ext. 1365 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
College Central Network SCCC’s career management system
Elston 212/215 381-1348, 381-1349/ext. 1148 Monday 8:30 am-7 pm Tuesday, Wed. 8:30 am-4:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am-7 pm Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Student Affairs, Vice President
Elston 222/ext. 1344 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Student Government
www.sunysccc.edu/ces
Elston 220/ext. 1388 By appointment or walk-in
Financial Aid
Testing Center
Elston 221/ext. 1352 Monday 8:30 Tuesday, Wed. 8:30 Thursday 8:30 Friday 8:30
am-7 pm am-4:30 pm am-7 pm am-4:30 pm
Gateway Montessori
Admissions
Registrar’s Office
Elston 427/ext.1293 TestingCenter@sunysccc.edu Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 8 pm Friday 8:30 am-3 pm Saturday 10 am-2 pm
Gateway 124/ext. 1455/1295 Monday-Friday 9 am-11:30 am (Call for program information.)
TRIO Student Support Services Elston 328/ext. 1465
Elston 222/ext. 1356 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Language Lab
Tutor Services
Elston 520/ext. 1373 See lab for hours.
Elston 328-C/ext. 1461 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Begley Library/ext. 1239
Learning Center Writing Lab
Veterans Affairs
Stockade 120/ext. 1166 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Athletics
Monday-Thursday 8 am – 9: pm Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm Saturday 10 am – 2 pm Closed Sundays
Business Office, Student Elston 219/ext. 1346, 1347 Monday 8:30 am-7 pm Tuesday, Wed. 8:30 am-4:15 pm Thursday 8:30 am-7 pm Friday 8:30 am-4:15 pm
Career and Employment Services
Elston 523/ext. 1246 Monday-Thursday 8 am-7 pm Friday 8 am-4 pm Saturday 10 am-3 pm
Math Lab Elston 518/ext. 1435 Monday-Thursday 8 am-7 pm Friday 8 am-4 pm Saturday 10 am-3 pm
Multicultural/Educational Opportunity Programs
Monday-Friday
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Elston 223/ext. 1284 Open daily. See office for hours.
Workforce Development Stockade 120/ext. 1315 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
YWCA Children’s Center
Gateway Bldg./ext. 1375 or 1389 Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm (Evening hours available depending on enrollment.)
Elston 222/ext. 1279 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Elston 222/ext. 1365 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
The College Store Elston 109/ext. 1332 Monday-Wednesday Thursday Friday
8 am-6 pm 8 am-4 pm 8 am-2 pm
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