Issue Number 17 April 25, 2005 The A publication for the campus community State University of New York College at Cortland

College Gets $10 Million School of Education Building with an Integrated Child Care Center The recently adopted 2005-06 New Center. The 45,000-square foot facility Bitterbaum. “SUNY Cortland expresses York State budget includes $10 million will serve the largest comprehensive its deep appreciation to Sen. James for the construction of the first new teacher education program in New York Seward, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton academic building on the SUNY Cortland State and the 22nd largest in the U.S. and College Council Chair Stephen Hunt campus in 38 years. “We’re excited about the positive for their strong support of the project.” The four-story, state-of-the-art School impact this will have upon our education The building will be located along of Education building will house a relo- majors as well as the children and their Prospect Terrace and adjacent to both cated, expanded and technologically parents wanting increased child care in Cornish and Van Hoesen Halls, which integrated SUNY Cortland Child Care Cortland County,” said President Erik J. currently serve the College’s education majors. “These are both 40-year-old struc- SUNY Names Anderson B. Young tures and the School of Education shares Distinguished Teaching Professor cramped office space with a myriad of other campus functions,” explained Anderson B. Young, a member of the Leisure Studies Department chair for the Bitterbaum. “Van Hoesen Hall was built, Recreation and Leisure Studies Depart- next 13 years. From 1983 until 2000, he with a cafeteria, auditorium and gymna- ment faculty for the past 24 years, has directed the department’s outdoor educa- sium occupying much of the space, as been awarded the title of distinguished tion practicum at the Outdoor Education the Campus School serving local school teaching professor by the SUNY Board Center at Raquette Lake. Promoted to children. When the Campus School of Trustees at their April 12 meeting in professor in 1989, he has been the depart- closed in 1981, the space was gradually Albany. ment’s graduate coordinator since 2003. converted, as best as possible, for other He becomes the 28th Cortland faculty He developed and taught courses in uses to meet campus needs.” member to be honored with a distin- research, recreation resource manage- Meanwhile, the SUNY Cortland Child guished professor title since SUNY ment, outdoor education, foundations of Care Center, which opened in 1993, began awarding the recognition in 1973. Continued on page 9 Continued on page 7 Distinguished teaching professor, a Inside rank above that of full professor, is Senate Defeats ROTC Referendum Proposal conferred for outstanding teaching at the The Faculty Senate rejected a motion in the early 1990s that banned the ROTC 2 Conservative to Discuss graduate, undergraduate or professional by its Steering Committee to hold a classes on campus. War in Iraq on May 3 levels. Teaching mastery is to be consis- campus-wide faculty referendum on Senator Bill Griffen, foundations and tently demonstrated over multiple years. whether to allow space for classes taken social advocacy, chaired the ad hoc 3 Honors Convocation In describing his teaching philosophy, by SUNY Cortland students enrolled in committee and again raised his concerns Award Winners Posted Young explained, “I teach with the belief the Cornell University Reserve Officers about conducting a second referendum that our profession makes a difference, Training Corps (ROTC). when the College hasn’t acted upon the 4 Conference to Address so I must prepare students to carry for- Senators defeated the proposal by a mandate of the first. Senator Joseph Educating Disabled ward that promise. I teach with the belief 10-9 vote, with the three student senators Governali, health, said he and other 5 Make a Difference Day in the transformational power of education all voting against the motion. The vote senators were unclear exactly what they Planned for May 4 — that somewhere inside every student was taken during the regularly scheduled approved with their most recent vote. there is a desire for a good mind and a Faculty Senate meeting on April 19 in the Senator John Cottone, exercise 6 Honor Society good heart, a will to understand and to Park Center Hall of Fame Room. science and sport studies, pointed out Inductees Listed be understood, a hope of making a The Steering Committee proposal that the ROTC classes are listed in the difference in the world around us, and an came on the heels of senators voting at College Catalog and have been since the 10 News Briefs their last meeting to accept the recom- 1990s. Furthermore, the current catalog ability to do just that. The task of educa- 11 Faculty-Staff Activities tors is to draw that out of students.” mendation of its ROTC Ad Hoc Committee states that ROTC classes will be offered Young joined the Cortland faculty in to not allow the classroom space. Senate on the Cortland campus. Provost 12 Coming Events 1981 as an assistant professor. In 1985, Parliamentarian David Kreh advised the Elizabeth Davis-Russell noted that the he was promoted to associate professor Steering Committee to hold a referendum classes were in the catalog and the inter- and also took over as the Recreation and on the topic because it was a referendum institutional relationship with Cornell Continued on page 9 2 The Bulletin Issue Number 17

Senate Reorganization Conservative Angela ‘Bay’ Buchanan Plan Receives Approval Will Discuss War in Iraq on May 3 A proposed Senate restructuring plan that was Angela “Bay” Buchanan, president of The 1996-97, Buchanan hosted a two-hour radio talk sent to a campus-wide referendum received American Cause, an educational foundation dedi- show program covering current events. approval by an 182-14 margin, according to the cated to advancing traditional conservative issues, Buchanan began her political career as the Committee on Committees. will discuss America’s future direction with the national treasurer of Ronald Reagan’s presidential In accordance with the bylaws, the referendum war in Iraq on Tuesday, May 3. campaign in 1980. President Reagan appointed requires a two-thirds vote to pass. There were Her lecture, titled the “The War in Iraq: Where her to be treasurer of the United States. At 32, 196 valid ballots cast, and two-thirds of that is Do We Go From Here,” begins at 7:30 p.m. in she was the youngest person to hold that position 131. There were also four invalid ballots. Old Main Brown Auditorium. Sponsored by the since it was established in 1775. Faculty and professional staff approved a College Republicans, the presentation is free and Reagan called on her again in 1983 to chair reconstruction of the Faculty Senate membership open to the public. his Commission on Women Business Owners. In that includes the following changes: Buchanan served as the campaign chairman 1988, she co-chaired the California delegation to • seven seats from the School of Arts and for all three of her brother Patrick J. Buchanan’s the Republican National Convention and served Sciences – four at-large and one each representing presidential campaigns. During the 1996 presi- as co-chair of the defense subcommittee of the the three sub-schools: mathematics and science; dential primary season, she emerged as a national Platform Committee. In 1990, she ran for treasurer social and behavioral science; and fine arts and figure steadfastly championing the right to life of the State of California. humanities; of the unborn child. In 1996, George magazine A native of Washington, D.C., she has a • four at-large seats from the School of Profes- recognized her as one of the top 20 political master’s degree in mathematics from McGill sional Studies; women in the nation. University in Montreal, Canada, and completed • three at-large seats from the School of Currently, Buchanan is a regular political additional studies at several universities, including Education; and analyst for “Inside Politics” on CNN, where she the University of New South Wales in Australia. • four at-large seats from the professional staff. debates Donna Brazile. From 1996-99, Buchanan In 1981, she received an Honorary Doctor of Law The others seats on the Faculty Senate will co-anchored “Equal Time,” a political talk show on Degree from Samford University in Birmingham, remain unchanged by the new policy. CNBC and then MSNBC. In addition, she worked Ala. She is the mother of three sons. The restructuring was prompted by the as a political analyst for “Good Morning America” For more information, contact College creation of the School of Education. Voters throughout the general election in 1992. From Republicans Member Scott Jeffers, at ext. 4816. opposed an initial restructuring plan by another committee last year. “The committee feels that its recommendation College, Teachers Centers and Local Educators is a fair compromise because it offers a balance Sponsor 16th Celebration of Teaching on May 4 between arts and sciences and the other two Area teachers, teaching assistants, school teachers and administrators who support the schools, increases representation for professional administrators and College faculty will entertain College’s teacher education programs,” Marty staff without significantly reducing the overall their colleagues and celebrate teaching with a said. “The Cortland Migrant Education Outreach majority vote of academic faculty, and redistributes variety show featuring music, storytelling and Program will also present the Outstanding rather than adds seats to the Faculty Senate,” comedy on Wednesday, May 4. Teacher Award to a teacher from the Cortland noted committee members in their final report. The 16th annual “Celebration of Teaching: An area who has been a strong advocate for migrant Evening of Humor, Reflection and Song” will children.” begin at 6:30 p.m. with a dessert buffet and Carolyn Hirst-Loucks, assistant superintendent social gathering in Corey Union Function Room. of Auburn City Schools, and Kim Loucks, a staff The variety show follows at 7 p.m. and features developer with School Quality Services at the area educators as entertainers celebrating the

The Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooper- joys of teaching and learning. ative Educational Services (BOCES), will emcee The Bulletin is published by the Publications and Educators may attend the celebration for free the ceremonies. Electronic Media Office at State University of New York but must register by Friday, April 29. Interested College at Cortland and distributed to faculty, staff and The entertainment lineup includes: students. The Bulletin contains official College announce- persons should contact the Center for Educational • Kristy Alberry, a teacher at Parker ments, news reports and notices of campus events. Exchange at ext. 4214. Elementary School in the Cortland City District, The Bulletin may be viewed online at www.cortland. The event, coinciding with National Teacher singing adaptations from “The Wizard of Oz,” edu/images/Bulletin.pdf. Appreciation Week, is co-sponsored by SUNY “Carousel” and “Camelot”; Information for The Bulletin should be sent to Cortland, the Cayuga-Onondaga Teacher Center, • Charles Drake, a teacher at Homer Wendy Brooks, editor, Publications and Electronic Central New York Teaching Center, Cincinnatus Media Office, Studio West, Room B-18, P.O. Box 2000, Intermediate School, performing on the piano; Teacher Center, Cortland-Homer-McGraw Teacher • Bill Hopkins, psychology, providing Cortland, N.Y. 13045. Center, Dryden Teachers Center and the Syracuse The Bulletin will next be published Monday, May 9. humorous commentary on education through Teacher Center. The deadline for copy for that issue is 4:30 p.m. on impersonations; and Past, present and future educators throughout Tuesday, May 3. Articles of more than 50 words should • Larry Thomas and colleagues in the the Central New York region are expected to be submitted on a diskette in PC or Mac format or by Marathon Central School District, entertaining attend, as well as SUNY Cortland faculty and e-mail to: [email protected]. with skits and songs. students, according to Virginia Marty, the Center SUNY Cortland is hosting the event with for Educational Exchange director. “Celebration of Teaching is one way for SUNY support from the President’s Office and the Cortland to thank the many talented and committed Center for Educational Exchange. April 25, 2005 3

Honors Convocation Award Winners Posted Klezmer Concert April 26 To Remember Holocaust Approximately 420 students were recognized Center for Aging and Human for their academic accomplishments at the annual Clarinetist Joel Rubin, an internationally Services respected ethnomusicologist and performer, and Honors Convocation, held April 16 in the Corey Academic Achievement in Aging Award: Karl Frei Union Function Room. the Cornell Klezmer Ensemble will perform an David Miller, geography, a SUNY Distinguished Chemistry evening of klezmer music in honor of Holocaust Teaching Professor and 1998 recipient of a SUNY Merck Award for Outstanding Student in Remembrance Day on Tuesday, April 26. Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Organic Chemistry: Kyle Weckesser Presented by the Jewish Studies Committee, delivered the keynote address titled “Floating at the Chemical Rubber Company (C.R.C.) Press Award “The Sounds of the Shtetl” begins at 7:30 p.m. in Edge of Human Endeavor: A River of Lessons.” for Outstanding Student in General Chemistry: the Interfaith Center on the corner of Prospect Students were recognized for a variety of James Phipps Jr. Terrace and Calvert Street. A brief memorial achievements, including a top five percent ranking Communication Studies service and reception will follow the presentation, all of which are free and open to the public. in their respective classes and for receiving College- Ann C. Allen Memorial Award: Allison Michael The presentation will recall, in words, song, wide and departmental awards and scholarships. Merritt and music, the rich culture that Yiddish-speaking The event began with an academic procession of Laura Horsman ’90 Memorial Award: Justin Jews had created over 1,000 years in Eastern faculty, followed by a reception for the honorees Thomas Sablich Europe. That culture was destroyed in Eastern and guests. M. Eugene Bierbaum Award: Ryan Joseph Caban Europe in the Shoah, or the Nazi genocide. The following students received awards for Outstanding Senior Award: Jessica Lynn McCune Rubin has specialized in Eastern European academic excellence at the event: Thomas O. Mwanika Award: Lisa Marie Marinaro Jewish klezmer and niggunim. A faculty advisor School of Arts and Sciences Computer Applications to the Cornell Klezmer Ensemble, which he African American Studies Computer Applications Academic Achievement formed in 2004 at Cornell University, he will Award: Jennifer Bell perform solos as well as lead the ensemble in James McKee Memorial Award: music and songs. Jermaine L. Pilgrim Economics In 1994, he founded the Joel Rubin Ensemble, Seth N. Asumah “Uhuru” Award: Latoya E. Paige Academic Excellence in Economics: the first group dedicated exclusively to interpreting Art and Art History Peter John Faben Academic Achievement and Service Award: the classical Jewish instrumental klezmer reper- Gerald N. DiGiusto Senior Scholarship for Jennifer Bell toire of Eastern Europe. The group has appeared Excellence in Studio Art: Beata Szoboszlai, Chair's Award for Academic Excellence: around the world, including the Berlin Philhar- Lauren Nels Kyle Harris Coletti monic, the Gewandhaus in Leipzig and the Cite J. Catherine Gibian Award for Excellence in Art Faculty Award for Academic Achievement: de la Musique in Paris. Rubin’s music can be History: Sandra Scholz Bobbie Marie Newman heard in several films and he is the author of Biological Sciences Fred Hanga Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence books Klezmer-Musik and Judische Aldo Leopold Award: Charlene L. Blackwolf in Economics: Joseph Daniel Alfieri Musiktraditionen. Dr. Norman B. Reynolds Memorial Award: The Wall Street Journal Award: Amanda While klezmer is often thought of as celebra- Jason W. Horr Catherine Tombari tory wedding music, it filled all the ritual niches of Continued on page 8 the shtetl. The selections for this Holocaust Remembrance will reflect the more meditative Community Roundtable on May 5 Will Feature mood of this occasion. Lecture on Birds by President Bitterbaum “Since the 1970s, a dynamic revival of this tradition has been taking place,” Rubin said. “It SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum, traveled extensively throughout South, Central has since become one of the most visible a noted expert on birds, will deliver a slide lecture and North America to study them. He will share transnational music and culture movements, about all things avian during a community round- some of his slides, knowledge and entertaining involving thousands of participants on five table on Thursday, May 5. stories about birds. continents. The recent popularity of klezmer Titled “The World of Birds: An Exploration of “In the rainforest, one finds male birds music has brought it far from its roots in Bird Communication, Behavior and Ecology serenading and, in some cases, strutting on medieval minstrelsy and Jewish ritual and Around the World,” the final roundtable of the the ground in their colorful breeding garments into the sphere of mainstream culture, reaching academic year takes place from 8-9 a.m. in the for future mates,” Bitterbaum said. “One can also as far as ‘Sex and the City.’” Park Center Hall of Fame Room. hear tropical woodpeckers drumming on dead The program is supported by the College’s Sponsored by the President’s Office and the trees, which attracts females from miles away. I Project on Eastern and Central Europe, the Clark Center for Educational Exchange, the event is free particularly enjoy watching tropical cranes and Center for International Education, the Center for and open to the public. Refreshments will be egrets performing the intricate dances that syn- Multicultural and Gender Studies, the Interfaith served at 7:45 a.m. chronize their breeding biology, laying of eggs Center and the Auxiliary Services Corporation. Bitterbaum will discuss what scientists have and raising of their young chicks.” For more information, contact Linda Lavine, learned about why some birds sing, dance and For more information about birds, visit psychology, at ext. 2040 or Henry Steck, political do the things they do. A question-and-answer www.ornithology.com. science, at ext. 4807. period will follow the presentation. For more information on the Community There are nearly 8,500 known species of Roundtable series, contact the Center for modern or recently extinct birds. Bitterbaum has Educational Exchange at ext. 4214. 4 The Bulletin Issue Number 17

Annual Teaching and Learning Conference May 9 Looks at Educating Autistic and Developmentally Disabled Individuals Human service professionals, teachers, parents, • Dennis Reid, director of the Carolina $20. Registration fees also include a continental students and others involved in the education of Behavior Analysis and Support Center, Ltd., will breakfast and refreshments. children and adults with autism or other develop- discuss behavioral intervention with adults with To see a preliminary program and obtain regis- mental disabilities will gather at SUNY Cortland mental retardation. tration forms, go to the Web site www.nysaba.org on Monday, May 9. Pre-registrations should be postmarked by or contact David Wissink at 756-9913. The 13th annual Conference on Improving Monday, May 2, to permit preparation of materials. The theme for this year’s conference is: Teaching and Learning in Central New York will Walk-in registration is offered, although lunch “Learning With Enjoyment Through Evidence- run from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in Corey Union. The cannot be guaranteed for walk-in participants. Based Teaching.” event will feature two nationally recognized The cost to attend a full day with a hot buffet “The autism track is intended for people who presenters in the field. lunch is $75 for professionals and $45 for parents, are interested in early intervention for young The featured lecturers and their topics are: direct care providers and students. The cost to children with autism, including speech and • Eric Larsson, executive director of the register for a half day without lunch is $35 for language pathologists, teachers, psychologists, Mid-West Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention professionals, $20 for parents and direct care occupational therapists, teaching assistants, (LIFE), will focus on early intervention with providers, and $15 for students, who may also direct care providers, administrators, parents children with autism; and register to attend the full day without lunch for and students,” said Paul D. Luyben, psychology, and a conference co-organizer. Gospel Choir Plans Spring Concert on May 1 “The second track is designed for adminis- trators and supervisors who provide staff training The SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir, under the The choir musicians are Andy Rudy, key- and programs for adult consumers who have direction of Robert Brown, will present contempo- board; Reginald Siegler, bass guitar; and Keith moderate or severe mental retardation,” added rary and traditional gospel selections and spirituals White, percussionist, all from Syracuse. Luyben. during its Spring Concert from 4-5:15 p.m. on Choir officers this year are President Howara Larsson’s talks will focus on language devel- Sunday, May 1, in Old Main Brown Auditorium. Markao of Callicoon, N.Y., a senior majoring in opment. He will present effective and enjoyable The concert is free and open to the public. early childhood education; Vice President Nicole behavioral approaches to language teaching and A reception will follow the concert. Felitto of Sauquoit, N.Y., a junior majoring in early will describe how these practices are being Among the choir’s featured selections will be childhood/childhood education; Treasurer Marcos applied in school-based programs. His two-part “God Be Praised,” by T. D. Jakes; “Total Praise,” Abad of Bronx, N.Y., a freshman dual major in program, at 9 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m., is titled “The by Richard Smallwood; “How Much We Can communication studies and business economics; Language Matrix and Dynamic Programming in Bear” and “I Need You To Survive,” by Hesekiah and Secretary Rose Graham of Central Islip, N.Y., Intensive Early Intervention for Autism (Part 1).” Walker; “My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord,” by a sophomore physical education major. Graham is Larsson has a doctorate in developmental O’Landa Draper; and “The Best Is Yet To Come,” also the tour manager. Serving as public relations and child psychology from the University of by Donald Lawrence. Spirituals include “Ride officer is Ashley Spiak, a junior childhood educa- Kansas and is recognized as an expert in early On King Jesus” and “Keep Your Lamp Trimmed tion major from Wynantskill, N.Y. Dot Thomas of intervention, inclusive communities, severe And Burning.” Teresa and Sarah Rhinehart, who Cortland serves as alumni officer. Samuel Kelley, behavior disorders, multiple handicaps, autism, are sisters, will sing the ever-popular “His Eye communication studies, is faculty advisor and the the rights of individuals with disabilities, non- Is On the Sparrow.” “Lovely Day” and “Perfect choir’s founder. Seth Asumah, political science aversive treatment, Applied Behavior Analysis Praise (How Excellent Is Thy Name)” will also and coordinator of the African American Studies and self-injurious behavior. He has been providing be performed. Program, is the choir director. intensive early intervention services since 1976, Brown, African American studies, is the Gospel choir performances this past year and has supervised such services since 1983. choir’s musical director. He is a music teacher at include Blodgett Elementary School and the New He has consulted with more than 200 Blodgett Elementary School in Syracuse, N.Y., Life Community Church, both in Syracuse, SUNY programs, including social service agencies, and a music director at the New Life Community Cortland 2005 Open House, and as the guest schools, vocational programs, residential Church in Syracuse. He has a Bachelor of choir for Christine Sinclair’s Nov. 13, 2004, concert programs, advocacy agencies and governmental Science in Music Education from the SUNY at the Homer Center for the Performing Arts. agencies worldwide. Potsdam Crane School of Music. He completed The Spring Concert is sponsored by the Larsson serves as associate research director his Master of Science in Music Education at African American Studies Program with support of the National Institute of Mental Health Multi- Syracuse University. He founded and directed the from the Center for Multicultural and Gender site Replication Study of the UCLA Young Autism Shea Middle School Gospel Choir in Syracuse, Studies, the Multicultural Life Office, the Project. The Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention which finished in first place at both the 2002 Mandatory Student Activity Fee and the Auxiliary Midwest, where he implements a program of Music Showcase Festival at Hershey Park, Pa., Services Corporation. intensive early intervention services for families and the 2003 Music Showcase Festival at Darien For more information, contact Howara Markao of children who suffer from severe behavior Lake, N.Y. at (845) 664-1821 or [email protected] or disorders, is an intensive early intervention The soloist for “Lovely Day” will be Marcos Asumah at ext. 2064 or [email protected]. program that serves numerous children in eight Abad. Information is also available on the Gospel Choir states. The program also provides follow-along Web site at web.cortland.edu/gospelc. consultation to older children with similar needs. Continued on page 10 April 25, 2005 5

Nicole Brooks Honored by National Make a Difference Day Association of University Women Planned for May 4 Members of the campus community as well The National Association of University Women and Vice President for Academic Affairs Elizabeth as alumni are invited to help plant trees, re-seed (NAUW) of Central New York recently honored Davis-Russell, a branch organizer and founding the lawns, rake, sweep and participate in general Nicole Brooks of Elmira, N.Y., a junior childhood member. spring cleanup on Make a Difference Day, set for education major, with its 2005-06 Student Award. “Chartered in 2003, the Central New York Wednesday, May 4. The NAUW of CNY recently created the award Branch of NAUW is building a strong membership The event, from 8-11 a.m., provides an to promote the education of African American representing Cortland, Ithaca, Syracuse and other opportunity to work alongside different College women. The scholarship is reserved for a black communities in the region,” Davis-Russell said. members in a relaxed setting. Grounds crew staff female student, age 22 years or older, who The award is open to students at SUNY will prepare the work sites and provide tools and resides and attends college in Central New York. Cortland, Ithaca College, Tompkins-Cortland assistance in all assigned areas. The award supports the student by providing Community College and Onondaga Community All participants will meet for the work assign- a stipend of $250 to buy college-related books or College. Consideration is given to a student’s ments at 8 a.m. at the front entrance to Moffett supplies, to offset the costs of transportation, commitment to attending college and preference Center on Graham Ave. Individuals who wish to parking, or dependent care while she pursues is given to adult students, those with family volunteer should call Sue Miller, physical plant, at her education. responsibilities, female heads of households, or ext. 2101 no later than Monday, May 2. The inaugural recipient for this award, Brooks those who are seeking education in order to Members of the Roots and Shoots student was described as “motivated, dedicated and bright, re-enter the work force. Candidates are judged service organization, the Employees Assistance a logical thinker with exceptional interpersonal on financial need and enrollment or acceptance Program and Auxiliary Services Corporation have skills.” into an accredited degree granting or certificate helped make this a very successful and produc- A volunteer reading tutor in an after-school training program. They must be in good academic tive annual event, according to Nasrin Parvizi, program at Randall Elementary School in Cortland, standing at their institution. facilities management. she serves as a role model and mentor to students. She is also an active member in Faith Temple Health Care Investment Professional to Speak Community Church in Elmira, where she sings in its choir. Brian G. Murphy, a graduate of SUNY Cortland Systems, Inc., a managed care company. He has “Nicole is taking Teaching Elementary School who is the founding general partner of the private served on the boards of CyberShift, TMG Health, and Language Arts I with me this semester and is equity fund family NewSpring Capital, returns to Othera Pharmaceuticals and RecoverCare. a delightful student to have in class,” said Sheila his alma mater on Thursday, April 28, to share Murphy earned his Bachelor of Science in Cohen, literacy. “She is always well prepared for his ideas as an experienced healthcare principal health education at SUNY Cortland in 1982. He class and has excellent interpersonal skills. Every investor, advisor and manager. is married to Patricia Rhubottom. The couple live time I have observed her working with her peers A participant in the College’s ongoing Execu- in Gulph Mills, Pa. or young children, I am impressed with how well tive-in-Residence Program, Murphy will speak For more information, contact John Mosser, she interacts with them. I predict she will be a to students in the Principles of Management vice president for institutional advancement, at truly outstanding teacher.” class taught by Timothy Phillips, economics. ext. 2518. Brooks transferred to the College this semes- The class, from 10:05-11:20 a.m. in Old Main, ter after earning an Associate of Science in Room 120, is free and open to the public. College Council to Meet Liberal Arts from Corning Community College. During his visit, Murphy will also meet with “I participated in CCC’s Education Club and President Erik J. Bitterbaum, faculty, staff and The College Council will hold its next regularly helped hold a Coats for Kids drive,” Brooks said. students. scheduled meeting at 4 p.m. on Monday, “I hope to join the Education Club and do volun- Founded in 1999 and based in King of May 2, in Miller Building, Room 405. teer work here, too.” Prussia, Pa., NewSpring Capital is a family of The agenda includes reports by Council Chair The 27-year-old worked in a children’s day- specific purpose private equity funds with more Stephen Hunt, President Erik J. Bitterbaum, care center, jewelry store and as a babysitter than $300 million currently under management. Faculty Senate Chair Ram Chaturvedi and before pursuing a college education. Murphy founded and chairs Acquisition Student Government Association President “I hope to get my bachelor’s and master’s in Management Services, a buy-side merger and Danielle Vegas. education,” said Brooks, a graduate of Southside acquisitions advisory boutique. He also founded Prior to the meeting, the College Council High School in Elmira. “My long-term goal is to two successful, venture-backed service compa- will meet at 3:15 p.m. in the same room to hear get my doctorate in education.” nies, WordWave, Inc., and Precyse Solutions. a presentation on wellness promotion by Louise Organized in 1910 by Mary Church Terrell, Murphy formerly served as the regional presi- Mahar, recreational sports for fitness; Cathy Sara Brown, Fairfax Brown and Mary Cromwell, dent for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Division of Smith and Amy LaPlant, health education/ NAUW brings together African American female NovaCare, Inc. He was president and CEO of student development. college or university graduates to promote educa- operating subsidiaries of Heritage Health tion and community service, explained Provost 6 The Bulletin Issue Number 17

Senior Ranks Among Freshman Honor Society Inductees Posted

Top 18 Percent on Sixty-seven students were inducted into the health; and Abby Thomas, advisement and National Math Test local chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the national transition. George Feissner and Theresa Peebles, SUNY Cortland senior Adam Kalman of freshman honorary, on April 16. Students qualify mathematics, also made contributions. The Ithaca, N.Y., was ranked among the top 18 by compiling at least a 3.5 grade point average student officers, Kelly LeTarte, president, and percent of participants in an extremely competi- either during their first semester of college or Elizabeth Credi, vice president, participated in tive national exam, the William Lowell Putnam over the complete freshman year. conduction of the ceremony, which concluded Mathematical Competition. The initiates for this year are: with closing remarks by President Erik J. Now in its 65th year, the Putnam Competition Emily A. Armstrong Patricia Catherine Lacey Bitterbaum. is offered annually in December by the Mathe- Carrie Jeanette Asher Eric H. Laine II ma-tical Association of America and attracts the Samantha Marie Axtell James P. Lazak Psi Chi Initiates Listed best and brightest students from colleges and Meghan M. Bangs Peter McCabe universities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Amanda Justine Booth Colleen R. McCarthy Thirty-seven students were inducted into Constructed to test originality as well as Christine Marie Booth Jacob Richard Monacelli Psi Chi, the national honorary in psychology on technical competence, the Putnam Exam is Laura Jane Bouschor Nicole Marie Moore April 14. notoriously difficult, said Bruce Mattingly, mathe- Kaitlyn Marie Boyes Melissa Morales The initiates for this year are: matics. For example, 54 percent of the more than Courtney Leigh Brown Nicole Muhs Robyn Blackmore Melissa Manning 3,700 participants in the most recent examination Elizabeth Ann Cornell Christine A. Natoli Amanda Borodzik Tina Mon earned a score of zero and nearly two-thirds Jena R. Crawford Julia Lynn Pahler Tracey Brunner Eileen Moore scored less than 10. Rene Marie DaSilva Derek J. Paulsen April Byers Jason Moran Kalman, who is majoring in adolescence Nicole DeLutio Julianne Pepe Jennifer Cahill Mary Jo Mortensen education-mathematics, earned a score of 20, Laura M. Denning Nicole M. Puleo Laura Denning Virginia Mosia placing him in the top 18 percent of students Dana C. Dicarlo Emily Michelle Reid Alecia Donahue Cassidy Noether participating nationally. Erin Sondra Donnnelly Lindsay Kristin Rourke Kelly Eger Melissa Oliver “To our knowledge, this is the highest ranking Marcy Lynn Farney Elizabeth Anne Ryder Jennifer Gaeta Jamie Prideaux ever for a SUNY Cortland student,” Mattingly Stephanie E. Figary Michael Scala Kelly Gilroy Victoria Puzo said. “To put this score into perspective, I earned Holly Fitzgerald Ashley M. Scouten Patrice Gordon Cassandra Rankin a score of 11 when I took this exam as an under- Meghan Marie Flood Robyn Shapiro Jennifer Hemedinger Lauren Rausch graduate.” Johanna Glory Gregory Shannon Sims Allison Henig Emily Raynor Two other SUNY Cortland students, senior Fredrickson Ashley G. Smith Sara Jaun Emily Schwytzer mathematics major Kosmas Diveris of Cortland, Diana Marie Gallagher Candace L. Steele Audra Kaczur Lindsay Timm and senior adolescence education-mathematics Zizwe Garai Grandison Jenise M. Soules Suzanne Karp Janet Tobiasz major Benjamin Java of Pittsford, N.Y., also took Christina M. Haley Kimberly Kristin Swan Tara Kelly Lacie Urban the exam as a team with Kalman. Scott B. Hausthor Ilona Maria Szotyori Elizabeth Kenney Kerri Wright “John Best, assistant professor of mathematics, Miranda S. Hendrickson Andrea M. Tamfer Margaret Lasicki served as faculty advisor for the Putnam team,” Emeline Mahar Himes Staci Beth Tedrow Paul Luyben, psychology, is the faculty Mattingly said. “We wish to congratulate Adam, Amanda Darcy Hubbard Trevor J. Tormey advisor to the local chapter. In addition to Luyben, Kos, Ben and Dr. Best for their participation.” Kathryn Hudy Stacey A. Vogan Leslie Eaton, Mike Toglia, Claire Payne and Teri Kalman is ranked academically among the top Alexander M. Khilnani Jessica Lynn Webb Wood, all members of the Psychology Depart- five percent of the College’s senior class. In mid- Andreea Elisabeta Stephanie Gail Wohlberg ment, were involved in planning the induction April, he received the College’s Senior Academic Kolbjornsen Caroline J. Woodhead events. Raymond Collings, psychology, delivered Achievement Award, reserved for the top five Kyle R. Kowalowski Tiffany D. Woodman the annual research talk. seniors in the School of Arts and Sciences, the Savanna Kucerak top five seniors in the School of Education and The ceremony was conducted primarily by the Michael Toglia, psychology, is the faculty the top five seniors in the School of Professional student officers, Joseph Ricca, president, and advisor. Committee members involved in the Studies. Jennifer Morrison, vice president. President Erik J. planning and induction events included Lori Begun in 1938, the Putnam Competition is Bitterbaum provided welcoming remarks, and Schlicht, advisement and transition; Mary designed to stimulate a healthful rivalry in mathe- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs McGuire, political science; Sarah Beshers, matical studies in the colleges and universities of Elizabeth Davis-Russell provided closing words. the U.S. and Canada. A member of the Harvard class of 1882, William Lowell Putnam had a profound conviction in the value of organized team competition in regular college studies. His widow, Elizabeth Lowell Putnam, created a trust fund known as the William Lowell Putnam Intercollegiate Memorial Fund, which after her death was placed under the administration of the Mathematical Association of America. For more information, contact Mattingly at ext. 4326. April 25, 2005 7

College Receives Funds for New School of Education Building Continued from page 1 faces similar space constraints. Presently located majors are taught, as well as model what they executive director. The center operates year- on the first-floor level of two student residences, can do in early childhood education programs,” round, Mondays through Fridays, using a creative Casey Hall and Smith Hall, the center serves 67 said Edward Caffarella, dean of the School of curriculum providing age-appropriate activities. children, ages six weeks to five years, but has a Education. “We can now take a more refined Bitterbaum noted that the new building will waiting list of 80 children. In its new location, the approach to addressing and solving contempo- give the School of Education an attractive visual center could accommodate 100-120 children rary teacher education concerns.” and physical focal point. with its eight classrooms and two 1,000-square SUNY Cortland will install Remote Audio- SUNY Cortland currently has 1,134 under- foot playgrounds. Visual Observation (RAVO) equipment to provide graduate and 816 graduate students pursuing More important than filling space needs, the education majors access to the Child Care Center majors in the School of Education’s four academic new building will integrate the academic and child operations as a learning environment. departments — childhood/early childhood, care operations with cutting-edge technology. “The Child Care Center expansion increases literacy, foundations and social advocacy, and “We’re going to add experimental classrooms, the possible number of SUNY Cortland student educational leadership. An additional 1,463 demonstration classrooms and research facilities internship experiences from 70 to more than undergraduate and 502 graduate students are that will impact the way SUNY Cortland education 100,” noted Johanna Hartnett, the center’s pursuing teacher education degrees in the Colleges’ other departments. “We hope to have an architect on board by Sports Schedule mid-summer and begin the design phase,” explained Nasrin Parvizi, associate vice president Capital Letters Denote Home Games for facilities management. “Optimistically, we will have the building occupied in Fall 2008.” Wednesday, April 27 Wednesday, May 4 The same architect will oversee the College’s WOMEN’S LACROSSE vs. William Smith, 4 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse – SUNYAC Semifinals, 4 p.m. $5.5 million renovation of Cornish Hall that is part Softball at Brockport (2), 3 p.m. (at top two regular-season finishers) of its most recent five-year capital plan, added Men’s Lacrosse at Geneseo, 4 p.m. Parvizi. Thursday, May 5 The last new academic buildings constructed Thursday, April 28 Softball – SUNYAC Tournament, TBA on campus, the Dowd Fine Arts Center and the Sperry Learning Resources Center, were both Baseball at St. John Fisher, 4:30 p.m. (at regular-season champion) completed in Fall 1967. Friday, April 29 Friday, May 6 Softball at Plattsburgh (2), 3 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse – SUNYAC Semifinals, Spring 2005 Women’s Lacrosse at Buffalo St., 4 p.m. 12:30 p.m. (at regular-season champion) Men’s/Women’s Outdoor Track and Field – Baseball – SUNYAC Tournament, TBA Bulletin Schedule SUNYAC Championships, TBA (at Oneonta) (at regular-season champion) Softball – SUNYAC Tournament, TBA Issue Date Deadline Saturday, April 30 (at regular-season champion) WOMEN’S TENNIS - Cortland Spring #18 Monday, May 9 Tuesday, May 3 Tournament, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7 Men’s Lacrosse at Plattsburgh, 1 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse – SUNYAC Finals, 1 p.m. Summer Bulletin Women’s Lacrosse at Fredonia, 1 p.m. (at highest remaining seed) Softball at Potsdam (2), 1 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse – SUNYAC Finals, TBA 2005 Schedule Baseball at RIT, 2 p.m. (at regular-season champion) Issue Date Deadline Men’s/Women’s Outdoor Track and Field – Baseball – SUNYAC Tournament, TBA SUNYAC Championships, TBA (at Oneonta) (at regular-season champion) #1 Monday, May 16 Tuesday, May 10 Softball – SUNYAC Tournament, TBA Sunday, May 1 (at regular-season champion) #2 Monday, June 6 Tuesday, May 31 Baseball at Hartwick, 2 p.m. Men’s/Women’s Outdoor Track and Field at Oneonta, TBA #3 Monday, June 27 Tuesday, June 21 Tuesday, May 3 #4 Monday, July 11 Tuesday, July 5 Baseball at Cazenovia, 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8 Baseball – SUNYAC Tournament, TBA (at regular-season champion) 8 The Bulletin Issue Number 17

2005 Honors Convocation Award Winners Posted Continued from page 3 English Physics School of Professional Del Ivan Janik Award for Excellence in Under- The H. Kendall Reynolds Memorial Scholarship: Studies graduate Shakespeare Studies: Gabriel Marcello Michael Vincent Ferraro Fr. Edward J. O’Heron MA ’79 Scholarship: Outstanding Senior Physics Major Award: Exercise Science and Sport Studies Stephen Morgan Adam Corey Benoit Outstanding Senior Student in Athletic Training: Kimberli Klenotiz Marion C. Thompson Memorial Scholarships: Political Science Natalie Datoush, Angela Hailey-Gregory, Outstanding Senior Student in Sport Management: Award for Outstanding Achievement in Law and Ben Martin, Stephen Morgan, MaryBeth Page, Kendra Hayle Justice: Raymond A. Grogan Susan Smith, M. Tye Wolf Outstanding Senior Student in Kinesiology: James Madison Award for Best Undergraduate Robert Rhodes ’53 Award: Rhea Gratton Jennifer Mayack Paper in Political Science: Casey T. Lorenz Timothy Chung ’76 Award for Excellence in Political Science Best Portfolio Award: Health American Literature: Natalie Datoush Ericka L. Green Charles N. Poskanzer Award: Lindsey Holzman Van Akin Burd Prize: Jennifer Bathke William Rogers Memorial Excellence in Political Katherine Allen Whitaker Award: Jodi Lake Geography Science Award: Katherine E. Ciraulo Gustave Timmel Award: Karen Fowler Leonard T. Gath Award: Christina Olevano Olive C. Fish Award: Ben Youngs Psychology Kendra Nelson Memorial Award: Melissa Moyer Ross L. Allen Award: Kristin Shiffer Junior Psychology Major Achievement Award: Geology Jennifer Morrison Physical Education W. Maxwell Hawkins Award: James N. Morgenthien Non-Traditional Student Major Achievement Bessie L. Park ’01 Award: Maureen Moffett W. Graham Heaslip Award: Adelina E. Primiano Award: James Davern Dorothy Arnsdorff Award: Hillary Hart Francis J. Moench ’16 Award: Matthew Bixby History Psychology Academic Excellence Award: Kristen Carpenter T. Fred Holloway Award: Jack Popper Frank A. Burdick Award for Outstanding Student Senior Psychology Major Achievement Award: Teacher: Michael Allen Burnett Recreation and Leisure Studies Kristy Curtin Leonard F. Ralston Award: Steven J. Dray Harlan “Gold” Metcalf Award: Chelsea DeMarco Psychology Research Award: Mary Jo Mortensen Walter Hanchett Award: Ashley D. Thomas Jay and Bettie Lee Yerka Award for Excellence Sociology/Anthropology in Recreation and Leisure Studies: International Communications and Anthropology Award for Outstanding Academic Mary Sinicropi Culture Achievement: Sharon Andrus John A. MacPhee Scholarship: Christine Dietrich Award for Excellence in French: Katie Bush Rozanne Brooks Sociology Award for Outstanding and Rachel LaMarre Award for Excellence in Spanish: Kimberly Card Academic Achievement: Tara E. Schum Speech Pathology and Audiology International Studies Women’s Studies Judith Smith Kelemen Awards for Excellence in Sidney R. Waldron Award for Academic Women’s Studies Award for Academic Speech Pathology: Excellence: Richard Levesque Excellence: Meaghan M. Connaire Senior – Kathryn Wilkinson Junior – Andrea Hutton Mathematics Women’s Studies Leadership Award: Vanessa Weinert Speech Pathology and Audiology Clinical David L. Pugh Award for Superior Achievement Promise Award: Kristen Marzello in Mathematics by a Junior: Paul Michael Voigtland School of Education William H. Reynolds Award for Outstanding Alumni Association Childhood/Early Childhood Education Scholarships and Awards Achievement in Mathematics by a Senior: Franklin E. Coolidge ’35 Education Award: Thomas John Heidt Julie Shearer Harriet Bentley Junior Memorial Award: Multicultural and Gender Studies Helen E. Smith Award for Excellence in Student Robyn Blackmore Award for Excellence in Understanding Teaching: Ines Magnosi James F. Casey ’50 Scholarship: Multicultural and Gender Issues: Priscilla Blowers Award for Excellence in Student Jeannette Luther John L. Sciera ’52 Memorial Scholarship: Jermaine L. Pilgrim, Joelle Scales, Jess L. Teaching: Michelle Mausteller Ashley Miller Smith, Vanessa Weinert, Kathryn Hudy Senior Award for Academic Excellence: Judson Taylor Community Service Scholarships: Monika Fridrich Performing Arts Candice Elliott, Raymond Grogan, Erin LaDue, Adams-Hill Theatre Award: Rori Nogee Foundations and Social Advocacy Danielle Vegas Andrew M. Banse Award: Jennifer Fusik Cortland’s Urban Recruitment of Educators Continued on page 9 Charles T. Griffes Award: Joshua Williams (C.U.R.E.) Award: Analy Cruz Philosophy Outstanding Special Education/Childhood Student Teacher: Lauren Frisch Outstanding Achievement in Social Philosophy: Karin Howe April 25, 2005 9

Honors Convocation Young Named Distinguished Teaching Professor Continued from page 8 Continued from page 1 Senior Academic Achievement recreation, wilderness and American culture, and sional or scholarly organizations since coming to Awards: camp administration. SUNY Cortland. Anastasia Elizabeth Bowman, Laura Ann Young has received many professional honors, He is the author of nearly 50 articles and Darling-Lapier, Monika Fridrich, Jaime including the prestigious Julian Smith Award research reports and is an editor of the seven- Noelle Hutchinson, Amanda Gail Sevey, from the Council on Outdoor Education, the volume series, Research in Outdoor Education, Marsha Marie Dean, Lisa D. Halpin, Reynold Carlson Distinguished Scholar Award a publication associated with an international Lindsey Ann Holzman, Lindy Rae Martin, from Indiana University, the New York State research symposium that Young has organized Susan Mary Thomas, Emily Kathryn Hopkin, Outdoor Education Association’s Leadership Award, and chaired since 1992. Adam Kalman, James N. Morgenthien, and Professional Service Recognition from the He has served on the Ohio Wesleyan Judd David Olshan, Donald Carl Unger New York State Recreation and Park Society. University Board of Trustees from 1971-74 and A native of Rochester, N.Y., Young earned a 1983-86. He served on the University’s Alumni College Foundation bachelor’s degree in religion from Ohio Wesleyan Association Board of Directors from 1974-80. Scholarships University, where he was an undergraduate fellow Young and his wife, Mary, have two daughters, and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the Elaine and Allison. They reside in Cortland. Alpha Delta Junior Scholarships: national leadership honor society. He received a David R. Connors, James Davern, master of divinity from Union Theological Senate Defeats ROTC Emily Fisher, Gabrielle Hajduk, Andrea Seminary in New York City and a Ph.D. in recre- Hutton, Liliana Kinback, Jessica Kruegger, ation and outdoor education from The Ohio State Referendum Proposal Sharon Mannix University, where he was inducted in the Phi Continued from page 1 Irmgard Mechlenburg Taylor Award: Ann E. Walck Kappa Phi honor society and received an Alumni ROTC in place when she arrived on campus Marilou B. Wright ’68 Memorial Scholarship: Research Award. In 1987, he was inducted as an and that she has never received documented Jamie Pokerwinski honorary member into the SUNY Cortland chapter authorization to remove them. Past Presidents Scholarships: Elizabeth of Phi Eta Sigma, the freshman honor society. President Erik J. Bitterbaum explained to the Buchser, Joseph Cooper, Sara Housworth, During summers between 1965-73, Young senators that the Cornell ROTC officers knew Jeannette Luther, Flor Ramirez, Staci Tedrow, remained affiliated with the YMCA of Rochester about the 13-year-old referendum that forbids Elizabeth Varland, Rebekah Widrick as a director at its Camp Cory and Camp their classes on the Cortland campus, but that Arrowhead. they asked him if they could re-address the issue. All-College Scholarships In 1974, Young joined Capital University in So, he asked the Faculty Senate to form an ad And Awards Columbus, Ohio, as a resident counselor. Over hoc committee to explore the idea. the next five years, he served at various times as He added that senators were within their Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence: a residence hall director, coordinator of living- rights to reject the referendum proposal and, in Pamela Doren, Raymond Grogan, Kendra learning programs, acting coordinator of housing doing so, would bring an end to the debate. Hayle, Meaghan Hearn, Heather Howland, and director of the Program on Wilderness, Following the vote, Provost Davis-Russell said Michael Witkowich Nature and Human Life. that the reference to ROTC courses being offered Donald Parish Brooks Scholarship Award: During the summers of 1982 and 1983, on the SUNY Cortland campus would be deleted. Shea Hall Young returned to The Ohio State University as In other action, the Faculty Senate voted to Honors Program Award: a visiting instructor in the School of Health, participate in the search for the newly created Katherine Benda, Jennifer Feretti, Alex Feulner, Physical Education and Recreation. position of associate provost for academic Sarah Johnson, Meghan Kellar, Kristen Young has kept abreast of the current trends affairs, but not to participate in the search for Marzello, Jennifer Mayack, Christina Perelli, within his discipline, having attended 116 confer- the admissions director. Provost Davis-Russell Erinn Rowland, Jared Tallman, Courtney ence and held 41 leadership positions in profes- is looking to fill the positions by July 1. Treacy, Paul Zalewski Pat Schaffzin Memorial Scholarships: Deanna Rose Hojnowski, Eric Herman Laine III, Kyle Richard Weckesser All-College Writing Awards All-College Excellence in Writing Award: Richard Leise Composition Portfolio Award: Jessica Webb and Nicholas Weekes 10 The Bulletin Issue Number 17

Educating Disabled Individuals Topic of News Briefs May 9 Conference Continued from page 4 One-Act Plays To Be Presented Geology Department Will Offer Reid will share how caregivers and service April 30-May 1 in Dowd Theatre Science Teachers Workshop April 27 providers can increase the happiness of individuals The Performing Arts Department will present a A hands-on workshop for teaching geology with disabilities while simultaneously addressing program of one-act plays at 8 p.m. on Saturday, and earth science will be held at 7 p.m. on challenging behaviors. He will begin at 9 a.m. April 30 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. Wednesday, April 27. with a discussion on “Preference-Based Teaching: The performances will take place in the Dowd Titled “DLESE (Digital Library for Earth Helping People With Developmental Disabilities Fine Arts Center Lab Theatre. Admission is free. Science Education): A Free Source of High Enjoy Learning Without Problem Behavior.” At Three featured plays will be performed: “The Quality Earth Science Resources,” the one-hour 1:30 p.m., Reid will address “Working with Staff New Miranda” by Joel Shatzky, English,will be workshop will take place in the Bowers Hall PC to Enhance Enjoyment and Reduce Challenging directed by graduate student Kristin Muller. The Lab, Room 119. Behavior Among People Who Have Developmental short playlets “Words Words Words” and “The The workshop will be presented by Michelle Disabilities.” Philadelphia,” both by New York City Playwright Hall, a Distinguished Lecturer with the National Reid, who has a Ph.D. in psychology with David Ives, will be directed by Barbara Jo Williams, Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT), a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis a local actress recently seen in “Anything Goes.” and president of Science Exact Solutions, Inc., and school psychology from Florida State For more information, contact the Performing from Los Alamos, N.M. Hall is active in teacher University, also currently is the executive director Arts Department at ext. 2811. preparation and professional development and of Habilitative Management Consultants, Inc., has developed curricula for high school and in Morganton, N.C. He has more than 30 years Athletics Department Golf Tourney college level courses. of experience in developmental disabilities as a Planned for May 6 at Elm Tree Sponsored by the Geology Department and manager, clinician and consultant in educational, NAGT, the workshop will include a hands-on look residential and community support settings. He The Athletics Department will hold its 2005 at the DLESE online data set library in the class- has consulted with more than 100 programs in Red Dragon Golf Classic on Friday, May 6, at the room. 27 states focusing on educational services, staff Elm Tree Golf Course in Cortland. For more information, contact Gayle Gleason, training and management, treatment of challenging In addition to the 18-hole tournament, the geology, at ext. 2816, or by e-mail to behavior, supports and services for people with $65 per person entry fee will include dinner and [email protected]. severe disabilities, and teaching functional skills a Cortland athletics baseball cap. Proceeds will to people with severe disabilities. His books help support the Athletics Department and College Store will Offer Special include Positive Behavior Support Training student-athletes. Hours for Textbook Buy Back Curriculum and Training to Teach in a Day: The A noon shotgun start will be used for the four- Teaching-Skills Training Program Instructor’s person, scramble format. There will be prize give- Textbook Buy Back hours will take place at the Manual. aways and all awards, including both men’s and College Store and at Smith and Casey Towers as During lunch at noon, Paul Luyben will discuss women’s team champions, will be presented follows: Headsprout, an online beginning reading program following the event. The College Store for children ages 4-7. To enter, or for more information, contact Tuesday, May 3 - The conference was also organized by Wissink, Event Coordinator Tom Spanbauer, athletics, Friday, May 6 ...... 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. who is executive director of Exceptional Family at ext. 4953. Saturday, May 7 ...... 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Resources in Syracuse, N.Y.; Michael Friga, coor- dinator of the Special Education Training Monday, May 9 - Resource Center (SETRC) at Tompkins-Seneca- Thursday, May 12 . . . . . 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tioga Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Smith and Casey Towers Services (TST BOCES); and Karen Fried, a Thursday, May 5 - psychologist at the Franziska Racker Centers. Friday, May 6 ...... 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The conference is sponsored by the College’s Monday, May 9 - Psychology Department, Exceptional Family Wednesday, May 11 . . . 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Resources, Mid-State Regional SETRC, TST BOCES SETRC and the Franziska Racker Centers. April 25, 2005 11

ASC Spring Semester Faculty-Staff Activities Closings Announced David Canaski, financial aid, is the president-elect Pete Ducey, biological sciences, has been Campus Corner C-Store of the New York State Financial Aid Administrators named as an associate editor for the Journal of Thursday, May 12 Closing at 3 p.m. Association. He will take office at the group’s Herpetology, the scientific journal for the Society conference on Long Island in October and will for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. He had College Store assume the presidency at the Lake Placid previously served on the editorial board for the Extended Commencement hours: conference in 2006. journal for six years. Ducey has also been Friday, May 13 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. informed that his collaborative manuscript, Saturday, May 14 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Elizabeth Davis-Russell, academic affairs, was “Reproductive ecology and evolution in the Summer hours begin: recently appointed to a two-year term on the invasive terrestrial planarian Bipalium adventitium Monday, May 16 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Board of Educational Affairs of the American across North America,” co-authored with Biological Psychological Association’s standing appeal Sciences Department graduates Lori-Jeanne The Colloquium panel. The panel is comprised of senior level West ’04, Gina Shaw ’03, and Jacqueline DeLisle Tuesday, May 3 Closing at 1:30 p.m. psychologists who hear appeals of programs ’03, has been accepted for publication by the Crossroads Cafe whose accreditation status is in jeopardy. She international journal of soil biology, Pedobiologia. was also recently appointed to serve as a program The manuscript analyzes experimental and obser- Tuesday, May 3 Closing at 1:30 p.m. reviewer for Middle States Association of vational data collected over five years concerning Dragon’s Court Colleges and Schools Commission. variation in the reproductive strategies of a Thursday, May 12 Closing at 6 p.m. In addition, Davis-Russell received an award hermaphroditic Asian flatworm that has invaded from the Central New York Branch of the National the U.S. and preys upon earthworms. Dragon’s Den Association of University Women for outstanding Wednesday, May 4- Closing at 3 p.m. service to the branch. She was the organizer and Angela Hailey-Gregory, English Master of Arts Friday, May 13 each day a founding member of the branch. student, had her essay, “Tragic Truth: Edna’s Mythic Journey in Chopin’s The Awakening,” Dunkin’ Donuts accepted for publication in The Mississippi Special exam hours: Library Hours Quarterly. The essay was originally written for Saturday, May 7 Opening at 7:30 a.m. English 672, Seminar in Literary Criticism, taught Thursday, May 12 Closing at 3 p.m. by Denise D. Knight. Extended Late Night Hours Neubig Dining Hall Through May 5 Gretchen Herrmann, library, presented a paper at Wednesday, May 4 Closing after midnight Entire Library Late Night the 45th annual meeting of the Northeastern breakfast for renovation Reading Room Monday-Thursday Anthropological Association, April 3-6, in Lake The Poolside Placid. The topic of the presentation, “Special 7:45 a.m.-3 a.m. Monies: Garage Sale Money and the Ithaca Barter Tuesday, May 3 Closing at 2 p.m. Friday 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. 6 p.m.-Midnight Currency in the Alternative Economy,” draws on Special exam hours: Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 6 p.m.-Midnight research she has conducted with participants Saturday, May 7 Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-3 a.m. using Ithaca’s barter currency, Ithaca HOURS, Finals Week Extended Hours and on the U.S. garage sale, and it articulates Raquette Pizza May 6-12 how the use of money in each venue is socially Wednesday, May 11 Closing at 11:30 p.m. Entire Library constructed. Friday, May 6 ...... *7:30-3 a.m. Saturday, May 7- Eunice Miller, academic affairs, was recently Sunday, May 8 ...... 8-3 a.m. commended for her service to the National Monday, May 9- Association of University Women of Central New Wednesday, May 11 ...... *7:30-3 a.m. York. Thursday, May 12 ...... *7:30-3 a.m. Kevin B. Sheets, history, had his article “Antiquity *Open 7:30-8 a.m. for study purposes only. Bound: The Loeb Classical Library as Middlebrow Culture in the Early Twentieth Century,” accepted for publication in the April 2005 issue of the Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. The article traces the history of the Loeb Classical Library (LCL), a collection of ancient Greek and Roman classics with facing page English transla- tions, whose publication began in 1912. The LCL was an effort by founder James Loeb to democratize the classics in the 20th century. 12 The Bulletin Issue Number 17 Coming Events

Tuesday, April 26 Sunday, May 1 Thursday, May 5 Faculty Recital: Performing Arts One-Act Play Festival: Dowd Fine Arts Community Roundtable: “The World Department members Ralph Dudgeon, Theatre, 2 p.m. of Birds: An Exploration of Bird trumpet, and Edward Moore, piano, Spring Concert: SUNY Cortland Gospel Communication, Behavior and Ecology Dowd Fine Arts Theatre, 8 p.m. Choir, directed by Robert Brown, Old Around the World,” President Erik J. Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Sounds Main Brown Auditorium, 4-5:15 p.m. Bitterbaum, Park Center Hall of Fame of the Shtetl” klezmer music performed Room, 8-9 a.m. Refreshments will be by Clarinetist Joel Rubin and the Cornell Tuesday, May 3 served at 7:45 a.m. Klezmer Ensemble, Interfaith Center on Textbook Buy Back: College Store, Textbook Buy Back: College Store, the corner of Prospect Terrace and 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Smith and Casey Towers, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Calvert St., 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Presentation: “The War in Iraq: Where The Bulletin Wednesday, April 27 Do We Go From Here,” by Angela ‘Bay’ Friday, May 6 contains official Buchanan, president of The American College Workshop: “DLESE: A Free Source of Cause, Old Main Brown Auditorium, Textbook Buy Back: College Store, announcements, High Quality Earth Science Resources,” 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Smith and Casey Towers, by Michelle Hall, National Association 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. news reports and Concert: Choral Union, Dowd Fine Arts of Geoscience Teachers Distinguished notices of Theatre, 8 p.m. $ Red Dragon Golf Classic: Sponsored Lecturer, Bowers Hall PC Lab, Room 119, campus events. by the Athletics Department, Elm Tree 7 p.m. Information for Wednesday, May 4 Golf Course, noon. The Bulletin should Thursday, April 28 Textbook Buy Back: College Store, Saturday, May 7 be sent to the 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Speaker: Healthcare principal investor, Publications and Textbook Buy Back: College Store, advisor and manager Brian G. Murphy ’82, Make A Difference Day: Campus-wide Electronic Media 10 a.m.-4 p.m. will speak at the Principles of Manage- cleanup, meet at Moffett Center, 8 a.m. Office, Studio West, ment class, Old Main, Room 120, Celebration of Teaching: “An Evening Room B-3, 10:05-11:20 a.m.; Open to the public. of Humor, Reflection and Song,” dessert P.O. Box 2000, buffet and social gathering, Corey Union Cortland, NY 13045. Saturday, April 30 Function Room, 6:30 p.m.; A variety One-Act Play Festival: Dowd Fine Arts show follows at 7 p.m. Register by Theatre, 8 p.m. calling ext. 4214 by Friday, April 29.

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