Presidential Moments

Zambian Association Network of the U.S. Names Dr. Moono Educator of the Year

“DR. MOONO’S WORK AS AN EDUCATOR GOES BEYOND HIS LEADERSHIP ROLE AT SUNY SCHENECTADY. HE IS ALSO AN INSPIRATION TO THE ZAMBIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH HIS FAMILY AND PERSONAL PHILANTHROPY WORK IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR.”

-Fred Kazembe, Zanus President

Dr. Steady Moono, College President, was named Educator of the Year by the Zambian Association Network of the United States (ZANUS) during their 2021 Inaugural Biennial ZambiaU.S. Business Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. He was honored for his “mentorship and contribution to the global community, especially to underprivileged communities.”

Dr. Moono with Robert C. William, Founder and President/CEO of Pennsylvania Center for International Exchange and Partnership (PCIEP).

Dr. Moono and his wife Kelly at the 2021 Inaugural Biennial Zambia-U.S. Business Conference Gala.

Dr. Moono Appears on New York Now

Dr. Moono is shown while being interviewed by reporter Darrell Camp for the PBS program New York Now. He discussed how the College pivoted to virtual online instruction during the pandemic, the new Learning Commons, and the myriad ways in which faculty and staf have supported students during the return to campus.

Dr. Moono during a food distribution program for the College community.

Welcoming Dr. Merryl H. Tisch to Campus

Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chair of the SUNY Board of Trustees, visited campus in October 2021. Dr. Moono updated Dr. Tisch on the College’s Strategic Plan and the ways in which the College is supporting students during the return to in-person classes. Dr. Tisch was impressed with members of the Student Government Association as they each told her about what led them to SUNY Schenectady and their plans for the future including careers in aviation, criminal justice, and science.