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Rockefeller ready for its close-up A new era begins in the fine and performing arts at Fredonia

SAVE THE DATE Homecoming Weekend u u Living legend Not just child’s play Oct. 21-23 Rita Moreno launches Convocation Series Music alumnus honored for creativity of events with the theme, “Creativity and in toy development New York State Perseverance” Alumni Reunion Tour u Exclusive club College of Education program one Sept. 12-15 of the first in the U.S. to receive full accreditation from CAEP THE MAGAZINE FOR FREDONIA ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

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SEPT. 12 - 15 Utica-Rome Area ADMISSIONS EVENTS Monday, Sept. 12 NEW YORK ALUMNI Utica Centre Radisson, 6 p.m. Open House Dates REUNION TOUR Albany Saturday, Sept. 17 Tuesday, Sept. 13 Monday, Oct. 10 Capital Lounge, 6 p.m. Utica/Rome Columbus Day Brooklyn Saturday, Nov. 12 Buffalo Wednesday, Sept. 14 Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 Albany Alma Mexican, 6:30 p.m. Presidents Day Fredonia Ithaca Ithaca Saturday, April 8, 2017 COVER4 STORY Thursday, Sept. 15 Accepted Student Reception Poughkeepsie Ithaca Ale House, 6 p.m. (by invitation only) Rockefeller ready Students and families can also visit any day during the academic year. Just contact for its close-up Admissions to arrange an appointment. A new era begins in the fine and performing Brooklyn To learn more, visit: fredonia.edu/visit 10 14 arts at Fredonia or call 1-800-252-1212. ALUMNI AND CAMPUS EVENTS CALENDAR HOMECOMING PREVIEW Fall Preview: Events and Performances Please check alumni.fredonia.edu as details are confirmed. 8 Homecoming 2016 Schedule and Highlights 17 COLLEGE BEATS | COLLEGE OF EDUCATION YOUTH IS SERVED 18 Exclusive club For event registration and OCTOBER President’s Award for Excellence Family Weekend payment, go to http://alumni. Friday – Sunday, Oct. 28 – 30 10 Not just child’s play College of Education program one of the first in the Robert W. Kasling Memorial Lecture by Dr. Ivani Vassoler- fredonia.edu/Events.aspx or Campus Music alumnus honored for creativity in toy U.S. to receive full accreditation from CAEP Lecture by Dr. Jonathan Titus, Froelich, “Americans in Brazil, contact the Alumni Affairs office Brazilians in the U.S: A Two- development at (716) 673-3553. “The Forest, Not Just the Trees” Scholar’s Breakfast Century Long Relationship” COLLEGE BEATS | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. (by invitation only) Marletta elected as Resident member of the Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m. 19 SEPTEMBER Rosch Recital Hall Saturday, Oct. 29 VITA program returns big dividends for Accounting Rosch Recital Hall 11 American Philosophical Society Steele Hall Arena students, local residents Maytum Convocation Lecture/ Freedonia Marxonia Homecoming Weekend Alumnus cited as top entrepreneur by U.S. Small Williams Visiting Professor Annual Marx Brothers Festival They mean business Friday – Sunday, Oct. 21-23 NOVEMBER Business Administration Rita Moreno Thursday – Friday, Oct. 6-7 Fredonia’s Enactus chapter earns high honors; See full schedule on page 8. “If You Quit, You Can’t” Reed Library Exhibit: Oct. 6-23 Fredonia Chamber Singers’ McNamara feted Fredonia quartet receives Chancellor’s Wednesday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m. Freedonia Marxonia activity on Reunion 12 Awards for Excellence King Concert Hall Friday, Oct. 7, with playwright, Friday – Sunday, Nov. 4 – 6 20 ATHLETICS Tickets are free, but required, and Thomas Dudzick, ’73; noon, Reed Campus Rising through the ranks A track and field legacy with its roots available at the Fredonia Ticket Library. See page 32 for more information. 13 Feit named SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the ’70s Office in the Williams Center. See page 29 for more information. Alumni Board of Directors Meet the Accountants Night Eva Saulitis Memorial Events Annual Meeting COLLEGE BEATS | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES 14 22 Commencement Thursday, Sept. 22 Oct. 17 and 18, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. Medical Technology graduates shine in the 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Fenton Hall Room 105 Nashville, Tenn., Alumni Alumni House marketplace Williams Center With Craig Matkin, executive Gathering Spring Wrap-up Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. 1980s Reunion Jazz Karafa named new Dean of the 24 For more information, contact director of the North Gulf Ensemble Concert Oceanic Society, and Elizabeth UP-A Rooftop Lounge, located 15 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences [email protected] Sunday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. Professional Accolades Bradfield, naturalist-poet and at the top of the Fairfield Inn & 26 Washington, D.C. Reunion Rosch Recital Hall co-director of Creative Writing Suites, 901 Division Street (across COLLEGE BEATS | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 – 8 p.m. at Brandeis University. Free and from Yazoo Brewery in the Gulch). Class Notes Old Ebbitt Grill 16 Music man 28 open to the public. Convocation Complimentary valet parking. Kringer places second in national musical 675 15th St., NW Appetizers provided. Cash bar will Career Corner Series events. theatre competition Washington, D.C. 20005-5702 be available. Free event. 33 The Power of the FREDnetwork $25/person alumni.fredonia.edu 1

Living legend THE MAGAZINE FOR FREDONIA ALUMNI AND FRIENDS VOLUME 45, NO. 1, FALL 2016 Rita Moreno launches EDITOR Jeff Woodard Convocation Series

ASSISTANT EDITOR u Lisa Eikenburg, APR CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Roger Coda DESIGNER Erin Ehman PHOTOGRAPHERS Kevin Cloos, Roger Coda, Lori Deemer, Enactus, Mark Joseph Hanson, Mark Hill and Todd Proffitt. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Roger Coda, Tracy Collingwood, Patricia The Convocation Committee 2015 and was honored by her Feraldi, Doug Osbourne-Coy, Brianna Price is pleased to announce peers as the 50th recipient of and Jerry Reilly. trailblazing performer Rita the Screen Actors Guild Life CLASS NOTES Donna Venn Moreno as the Maytum Achievement Award. Moreno COLLEGE COUNCIL Convocation Lecturer and recently released her first ever Frank Pagano (Chair), Cynthia A. Ahlstrom, Williams Visiting Professor. Her all-Spanish language album, Richard Alexander, Michael Robert Cerrie, presentation in King Concert “Una Vez Mas,” produced by Esq.; Russell E. Diethrick Jr., Joseph C. Johnson, Stephen W. Keefe, JoAnn Niebel Hall on Wednesday, Sept. her good friend, Emilio Estefan, and Jason Burgos (student member). 21 at 3 p.m. will focus on the and her first book in 2013, “Rita FREDONIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION 2016-2017 Convocation theme, Moreno: A Memoir,” instantly BOARD OF DIRECTORS “Creativity and Perseverance.” became a New York Times Dennis Costello, (Chair); Phillip Belena, Diane Burkholder, David H. Carnahan, Ms. Moreno’s legendary bestseller. Robert E. Coon, Joseph Falcone, Jeffrey career spans six decades. She is In 2011, she premiered L. Fancher, Dr. Greg Gibbs (ex-officio), Dear Alumni and Friends, Carla Giambrone, Betty (Catania) Gossett best known for her movie roles her one-woman show, “Life (ex-officio), Walter J. Gotowka, Karl Holz, as Tuptim in “The King and I” Without Makeup,” an original This is an exciting time for the College of Performing and Visual Arts at Fredonia. This issue’s Dr. Virginia S. Horvath (ex-officio), Deborah with Yul Brynner and Deborah stage production about her cover article illustrates the latest example of the ways Fredonia is continuing to modernize the Kathman, Richard Johnson; CPA, Dr. Jeffery Rita Moreno Photo credit: Mark Hill Kerr, and for her Academy life. Her long stage career has campus and increase opportunities for students’ learning and career preparation. W. Kelly, Louann Laurito-Bahgat, Cathy Marion, Dr. Michael A. Marletta, Rachel Award-winning performance included starring roles on both The renovation and expansion of the Rockefeller Arts Center will better meet the training Martinez-Finn, Kurt W. Maytum, Judy as Anita in the film version of sides of the Atlantic. In London, and performance needs of today’s students. Existing spaces have been renovated and Metzger, Charles Notaro, Charlotte Passero Leonard Bernstein’s musical, she appeared in the Hal Prince Moreno has torn down barriers re-purposed, and a two-story addition now enhances the west side of the building. These (student member), Michael Patrick, Dr. John series, Nina’s World, which airs (Bob) Quatroche, Daniel Reininga, Dr. Susan “West Side Story.” A generation production of “She Loves Me,” for women and the Latino changes will allow for all music and theatre programs to be connected, as the addition includes on NBC-TV’s Sprout Network. O. Schall, Michael Schiavone, Elizabeth Star, of children also grew up with and in the 1997 West End run community. As one of only 12 direct access to Mason Hall. Until now, some programs, such as Dance and New Media, were James J. Stroud, Clifton Turner and Thomas She has served on the H. Waring Jr. Honorary Members: Dr. Rocco Moreno during of “Sunset people to win all four American being taught in other buildings around campus. Acting studios were located in basement National Endowment for the R. Doino, Gileen W. French, Dr. Richard A. her role on Boulevard.” Arts and as a Commissioner for entertainment awards, and a areas, and students had to rehearse scenes with support posts in the way. With this renovation, Gilman, Amos Goodwine Jr., Stan Lundine, the children’s She is among only In New York, recipient of the Presidential Fredonia students will train and perform in spacious, well-lit, state-of-the-art facilities, giving Jean M. Malinoski, Douglas H. Manly, Robert The President’s White House A. Maytum, James H. Mintun Jr., Dr. J. Brien television series Moreno’s Medal of Freedom and many them a distinctive competitive advantage as they begin their careers in music and theatre. a few performers Fellowship, as well as a member Murphy, Edward C. Steele, Dr. Jeffrey J. The Electric many roles of The President’s Committee other lifetime achievement There is also an aesthetically-pleasing change to the exterior of the building. Rather than Wallace Sr., Henry K. (Mike) Williams IV Company. She to have won included star- awards, she is a role model for seeing a large, plain concrete wall, visitors who park in the adjoining lot will see a more and Nancy L. Yocum. on the Arts and Humanities. is among only a ring opposite all. During a time when our contemporary facing with a single clear entrance to all venues in the RAC and Mason Hall. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION all four major Moreno’s appearance at BOARD OF DIRECTORS few performers Robert Shaw country is fighting political A multi-purpose room that will overlook a reflecting pool will be used for community events, Fredonia comes during Latino Dr. Greg Gibbs (President), Ida Boyd, to have won entertainment in “Gantry,” History Month, and the city battles, struggling to fully presentations, and pre- and post-event receptions. Large windows will allow observers to see Shellonnee (Baker) Chinn, Robert Egan, all four major with Jimmy embrace diversity, and working into dance, sculpture, and acting studios, making the learning spaces’ association with the Heath Forster, Betty (Catania) Gossett, Dr. awards: an of Dunkirk is ready to roll out Virginia S. Horvath, Carl Lam, Patrick Newell, entertainment Coco in “The the red carpet. “I am honored to find the best way forward, arts even more visible. Darrin Paschke, Thomas C. Priester, Tammy awards; in Emmy, a Tony, Last of the Moreno will inspire students to I hope you will join in a weekend-long celebration during Homecoming to unveil the (Wilson) Prior, Christopher P. Reybrouck, to welcome Rita Moreno to Robert J. Smith, Dawn Spicer-Dake, Stash C. addition to Red Hot follow their dreams and tear renovations and expansion. Plan to be part of the grand opening on Friday, Oct. 21, and stay a GRAMMY our area,” said Dunkirk Mayor Stanley, Christine Starks, James Sturm and the Oscar, she Lovers” and a Wilfred Rosas. “She has been a down barriers.” for a weekend filled with a wide variety of Homecoming events. Karen (Shaw) Williams. won the Emmy, and an Oscar. Tony award- pillar of strength and inspira- The lecture is free, but tickets Fredonia’s Maytum Convocation lecturer this fall is part of the celebration of the RAC Published biannually by the Marketing twice, for roles nominated are required, and are available renovations and Latino History Month. Legendary actress and singer Rita Moreno will give a and Communications Office at the State tion to me, my generation and University of New York at Fredonia, 272 on The Muppet performance my fellow members of the at the Fredonia Ticket Office in presentation on creativity in King Concert Hall on Sept. 21. Ms. Moreno is one of a handful of Central Ave., Fredonia, NY 14063, (716) 673-3323. Periodical postage paid at Show and The Rockford Files; a in “The National Health” in the Williams Center. There is a people to have won the “big four” entertainment awards: Oscar, Emmy, GRAMMY, and Tony Hispanic Community. Fredonia, NY and at additional mailing GRAMMY for her performance 1974. limit of four tickets per commu- awards. Her address, funded primarily through the Williams and Maytum funds, will focus on offices. The Statement is mailed to alumni, Her contribution to the parents, graduate students, faculty and on “The Electric Company Moreno recently began nity member, and one ticket perseverance and creativity. performing arts is unmatched, staff, and friends of the university. Articles Album,” and a Tony for her production in the Latino per student (ID required). This will be a great academic year at Fredonia. Please visit when you can! may be reprinted without permission. and her work with the Hispanic comedic triumph in “The Ritz” remake of Norman Lear’s community has been on Broadway. She received the classic sitcom, One Day at a phenomenal!” Presidential Medal of Freedom Time, which will premiere on Fredonia student Zach in 2004, the Kennedy Center Netflix in 2017. She also lends Beaudoin, one of two student Dr. Virginia S. Horvath Dr. Greg Gibbs Honors for her lifetime contri- her voice to the character members on the Convocation President, Fredonia President, Fredonia Alumni Association butions to American culture in “Abuelita” in the animated Committee, noted, “Rita

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(left): Floor-to-ceiling windows in the James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre, located on the second floor of the addition, provide dramatic views of the campus between Steele Hall and the woodlot.

Robert Booth, chair of the Department of Visual Arts and New Media, stands next to a large gas-fired kiln. Rockefeller is now equipped with six state-of-the-art kilns.

“Compartmentalization of theory and practice is now often The addition — extending along the west side of the original seen as a hindrance to creative expression and growth in most building and beyond — contains spaces that will perform double areas. The establishment of a department almost exclusively duty. The Costello Community Room, adjacent to the new under one roof, where people, work and ideas can freely interact, Marvel Theatre entrance, can serve as a classroom by day and allows us to anticipate exciting new synergistic possibilities,” Mr. as a gathering spot by night for pre-concert talks and post- Booth said. performance receptions. The second-floor Merrins Dance Theatre Computer labs for animation and illustration, formerly in will function as both a large dance classroom and performance McEwen Hall, are right next door to the theatre scenic and lighting space, equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound design labs. Graphic design resides one floor above. The theatre equipment and retractable seating that can accommodate nearly paint shop is next to the ceramics and sculpture studios and 80 audience members. acting classrooms are next to the dance studios. Also housed in the expansion are two additional dance studios, “It’s that cross-pollination that is really exciting,” as well as offices and locker rooms for Dance program faculty Blasting remarked. and students; spacious art studios for ceramics and sculpture, Rockefeller ready for its close-up Thomas Loughlin, outgoing chair of the Department of and a dedicated shop for painting theatre drops and set pieces. A new era begins in the fine and performing arts at Fredonia Theatre and Dance, senses the dawn of a new era in the visual Two large acting classrooms with high ceilings can accommodate and performing arts at Fredonia. “Over the past 30 years, the most any acting activity — even stage combat classes in groundwork has been laid by developing first-class education and weapons such as broadsword and single sword, Loughlin noted. training programs in theatre, dance, the visual arts and music,” “These studios are also large enough to allow us to use them Not since the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center opened more designer and chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, Mr. Loughlin said. “The new addition will be the culmination of as rehearsal rooms that are the actual size of both our stage than four decades ago has Fredonia unveiled such a bold state- Professor Emeritus Stephen Rees was the ideal choice to guide the all the previous work that has gone into making Fredonia the footprints,” he added. Rehearsals for two different shows can take ment that strengthens how the visual and performing arts are Rockefeller expansion as project shepherd. premier fine arts school in the SUNY system, capable of attracting place simultaneously in two different rooms. taught and experienced in Western New York. Mr. Rees was intrigued at the prospect of having a hand in students at the national level. The shuffle from Dods Hall to Rockefeller will be a boon for the With an addition that creates approximately 40,000 square improving the building and serving on behalf of faculty who have “We are beyond excited, and look forward to raising the curtain Dance program. A three-fold increase in dedicated program space feet of functional space and renovation of a majority of the worked diligently to successfully maintain academic programs in on this new era,” Loughlin added. will enable Dance to expand course offerings and accommodate original complex, the first major upgrade of Rockefeller will greatly a challenging physical environment. Institutional memories and As a student at Fredonia in the 1960s, retired Faculty Student more majors. Additional students from other disciplines can also enhance Fredonia’s arts programs that have thrived and, in some experiences that he and a team of 17 faculty members, adminis- Association Executive Director Chuck Notaro witnessed the be more easily accommodated. cases, outgrown their existing spaces. trators, facilities planners and technical staff possess were vital in construction of Rockefeller and remembers the profound impact Fredonia had a long history of a Dance minor, but no major, When Rockefeller opened in 1969, Fredonia’s undergraduate identifying the needs and anticipated outcomes of the project. the new fine arts center had on the campus. when Professor Helen Myers arrived on campus in 2005 to create degrees in the arts were limited to Music, Applied Music, Art and Like the new Science Center, opened just two years ago, the “What a magnificent structure it was,” Mr. Notaro said. “I and coordinate the B.F.A. program in Dance. What began as a Speech/Drama. Likewise, the number of graduates each year in Rockefeller project has been designed to reflect how students remember thinking it was our version of Lincoln Center,” he said. handful of Dance majors in 2007 has grown to approximately 30; those disciplines was small, usually around 100. Today, there are learn today by facilitating an intermingling of the arts. The “It really gave a physical presence to the programs that already there are also another 300 to 400 non-majors enrolled in dance more than 1,000 majors — out of an enrollment of about 4,800 project coincides with the founding of the College of Visual and existed. It opened up a world of opportunity.” courses every year. students — within a growing number of fine and performing arts Performing Arts that combined the School of Music with the A short “phase-in” of the move into Rockefeller will take place Relocation to Rockefeller, the anticipated debut of a B.A. in programs. More than 200 degrees are awarded in these disciplines departments of Theatre and Dance, Visual Arts and New Media, during the fall semester; all spaces in the addition along with Dance in 2017 and a recent new dance faculty hire are expected every year. Rockefeller Arts Center and the Marion Art Gallery. scene and costume shops in the original structure were open for to spur even more growth, Ms. Myers explained. “With the new Over the years since the facility first opened, new majors have “This project addresses the current needs of our visual and the start of classes. Work in all renovated spaces in the second facilities, curriculum and faculty, we will be able to expand our been added in Musical Theatre, Design and Technical Production, performing arts programs for more and better space, allows us to and floors and Marvel Theatre entrance will be finished in time class offerings and anticipate growing to 50 Dance majors, while Sound Recording Technology, Music Therapy, Dance, Animation/ grow and brings nearly all of the arts programs into one complex,” for grand opening ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 21. All spaces will be serving 500 students taking dance classes each year.” Illustration, Graphic Design, and Film and Video Art. said Ralph Blasting, dean of the College of Visual and Performing fully occupied by January 2017. “It’s an exciting time for Dance at Fredonia,” Myers added. “The new spaces in Rockefeller Arts Center showcase what is Arts. “Yes, students will have better studios and equipment. But Samantha Kenney, associate professor of Dance and the distinctive about studying the arts at Fredonia: the quality of the more importantly, visual artists, actors, dancers, designers and incoming chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, believes professional training for those who perform on stage and those musicians will literally be crossing paths in the building, mirroring Under the same roof that these substantial changes in the program will clearly The project enables Fredonia to relocate Dance and all Visual who work behind the scenes,” said President Virginia Horvath. The the crossing of disciplines which now defines the arts industry.” illustrate to prospective students how important the arts are at Arts and New Media programs that were previously scattered in new acting and dance studios, sculpture and ceramics studios and Robert Booth, chair of the Department of Visual Arts and New Fredonia, and will encourage them to pursue their studies here. other buildings into Rockefeller. That, Blasting remarked, “puts the other spaces will attract students in all aspects of theatre, dance, Media, expands on Dean Blasting’s observation, indicating that Since its inception, the Dance program has been based in ‘center’ back into Rockefeller Arts Center.” visual arts, and new media and music, she added. many conceptual and process barriers between disciplines in the Dods Hall, so it’s always been physically isolated from other A host of glowing adjectives could easily describe the project, With nearly 30 years of duty, as technical director, lighting visual arts no longer exist. arts programs. but versatility would have to be near the top of the list.

4 Statement | FALL 2016 alumni.fredonia.edu 5 Naming Gifts COVER STORY Location Donor Marvel Theatre Vestibule/Foyer Carol, ’95, and Dr. Gordon Baird In memory of Doris Pattie Rees (bottom of stairs) “The completion of the connector will be a blessing to all of points out features of the Gordon and Carol Baird Carol, ’95, and Dr. Gordon Baird us who move equipment and to the safety of the equipment,” Technical Director’s Office In appreciation for excellent new atrium to Fredonia Stonefelt said. “Other students, and their instruments, who graduates (from left): support services provided by the Jonas Barranca, ’11 staff of Rockefeller Arts Center schlepped through the muddy area between the buildings, in all (Acting); Marisa Caruso, of the Fredonia weather(s), will be healthier and happier for the Woodcliffe Connector Drs. Irene and James Strychalski ’13 (Theatre Arts and Arts In memory of Woodcliffe connector; I am sure that (technical director) Eric Hadley will be Administration); and Mike Orchestra, Tony Strychalski, joyful at the lack of mud on his King Concert Hall stage.” Benoit, ’14 (Theatre Arts). Hank Ebert, Jack Barnes, Bill In general, students and faculty will be able to move more Ebert and many others freely between buildings. Tom Castellana Scene Shop Stephen and Mary Rees Dr. Unger says it’s always been his desire to see more Supervisor’s Office Gift honoring Tom Castellana’s integration of the visual and performing arts at Fredonia, and a service to the Department of physical connection between the two buildings is an important Strong horizontal lines of the west exterior elevation of the Theatre and Dance — 1986 to step in this direction. Student leaders in the School of Music 2006 addition blend nicely with the north elevation of the original and Department of Visual Arts and New Media are currently building in terms of line and massing, Rees explained, while the Fredonia Beaver Club Fredonia Beaver Club spearheading an initiative to exhibit student art work in Mason, Stephen Rees has drawn upon his experience as a former chair of the Department strong vertical elements of the glass curtain wall in the west Community Rain Garden he noted. of Theatre and Dance to guide the Rockefeller expansion and renovation as Dennis, ’72, and Kathryn Costello Dennis, ’72, and Kathryn Costello “This is just one example of how we can demonstrate the project shepherd. elevation are strongly related to the verticality of the King Concert Hall glazing. South Plaza interpenetration of the arts — the potential of the creative arts to inspire one another. As the relevance of the arts comes under To “individualize” the design statement of the addition, Rees Dennis, ’72, and Kathryn Costello Dennis, ’72, and Kathryn Costello increased scrutiny, our role in demonstrating their intercon- “I think that having all of our arts programs under one roof will said the architect chose to run the form boards diagonally, Community Room nectedness and importance in society becomes increasingly go a long way toward fostering a deeper sense of community instead of vertically, as was done in the original building, in many Gail and Ted DeDee Ted DeDee, ’71 important,” Unger said. and shared purpose across the disciplines,” said Ms. Kenney. above-grade areas of the new structure. Administrative Offices In recognition of Gail (Andrews) “Being in the same space will give both students and faculty Rees also noted that the first- and second-floor promenade and Ted DeDee, ’71 in the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Department of hallways that run the length of the addition, between the old Grand opening at Homecoming James and Marcia Merrins Dance James and Marcia Merrins Rockefeller’s rebirth will take center stage during Homecoming Visual Arts and New Media and the School of Music, a clear and new buildings, feature the unaltered original exterior wall Theatre and more immediate window into each other’s educational of the Pei building. “This will complete the visual and structural weekend on Oct. 21-23. Over the past year-and-a-half, the Paul Mockovak, ‘77 marriage of the two buildings,” Rees said. Harry John Brown and Paul W. Opening Ceremony Committee, co-chaired by Blasting and and creative processes, which will undoubtedly lead to greater Mockovak Dance Studio Lobby interest in, and opportunity for, collaborative work.” The general contractor for the $39 million project, under- June Miller-Spann of the Fredonia College Foundation, met For Visual Arts and New Media, new spaces in Rockefeller written by the SUNY Construction Fund, is Northland Associates, Visual Arts and New Media Office Dr. Daniel D. and Janet (Madej) regularly with artistic chairs to develop and plan the festivities. Reiff, ’73; Nicholas A. and will yield opportunities for new methods and materials to be Inc., of Syracuse, N.Y. Construction management has been The formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, Michael C. Reiff. Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. at the new west entrance near Marvel Theatre. introduced, as well as enhanced flexibility in course scheduling, provided by Campus Construction Management Group, Inc., In honor of Dr. Daniel D. Reiff Booth noted. “The sculpture and ceramics studios in the new of Pittsford, N.Y. An open house of Rockefeller, with individual ribbon-cuttings addition are significantly bigger than what we’ve had. Well New York State Senator Catharine Young played a key role Albert E. and Lillian Uprichard Carolyn and Edward Uprichard, at named spaces and student-led tours of the addition, will get Lobby, King Concert Hall ‘64 equipped, these new spaces will provide students a safe and in securing capital funding for the project, while added support underway at 12:15 p.m. Tours continue until 3 p.m. functional facility in which to work and learn,” he said. was provided by New York State Assemblyman Andy Goodell The current 16 named spaces recognize generous support of Portions of the original building have been renovated and and Regional Director of Design Anne Garrity of the SUNY Theatre and Dance Department Brian Usifer, ‘03 the arts at Fredonia by donors through a naming opportunities Chair Office In honor of Dr. John L. Cogdill re-purposed and now house new digital design labs and drafting Construction Fund. initiative led by Ms. Miller-Spann in her role as foundation liaison studios for Theatre and Visual Arts and New Media depart- Building design and construction techniques will bring the Theatre and Dance Department Dr. John A., ’57, and Joan L. to the College of Visual and Performing Arts. A graduate of the ments. There’s also a much more welcoming entrance for Marvel building and renovation to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Office Glenzer Visual Arts department in 1994, Miller-Spann commented that Theatre, as well as new administrative offices. Environmental Design) Silver designation. LEED-certified Paul and Mary Joyce Schaefer Family and friends of Paul and the RAC addition is a masterpiece and how fortunate Fredonia buildings are resource-efficient, using less water and energy, Acting Studio Mary Joyce Schaefer students are to have access to the state-of-the-art facility. “It makes me want to be a student again!” she remarked. Honoring I.M. Pei’s vision and reduce greenhouse gas emission. They also save money. Visual Arts and New Media Fredonia College Council, 2016 The Homecoming Excellence Gala, celebrating the Rockefeller Deborah Berke Partners, a New York City-based firm noted A bio-retention area collects storm-water runoff and channels Chair Office project and honoring two alumni, Allan Dennis, ’70, and for public, institutional, and commercial work, was tasked to it to an underlying filter bed material, situated beneath native Christopher Mirabelli, ’71, as Outstanding Achievement Award design the project. Its impressive client list includes Bard College plants and shrubs, so rainwater doesn’t overburden the storm Music students will gain easy and comfortable access to recipients, will be held in the Williams Center Multipurpose Conservatory of Music, Yale University School of Art and the water system. Rockefeller — even in challenging Western New York weather — Room on Friday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 a person with limited Richardson Olmsted Complex in Buffalo. through an enclosed temperature-controlled walkway that links seating capacity. Eastman School of Music piano professor The firm successfully integrated the original design created by Cusp of an exciting era Mason Hall to Rockefeller. Tony Caramia, ’73, will perform at the gala. Miller-Spann, who the renowned I.M. Pei and Partners. “The project was undertaken not so much to allow us to “The connecting corridor will allow us to move instruments is overseeing the design and organization of the gala dinner, Rockefeller and four structures (Maytum Hall, Reed Library, do more (academic) programs, but to allow us to do what we securely from Mason to King Concert Hall without having promises the experience will heighten all of the senses. McEwen Hall and Williams Center) comprise what’s known as currently do, better,” said Jefferson Westwood, longtime director to brave the elements,” said School of Music Director Melvin President Horvath has had the opportunity to be a part the modern campus core and are distinguished by distinctive of Rockefeller Arts Center. “The original building was not really Unger. “We will be able to handle percussion instruments more of two exciting capital projects, the Science Center and now, geometric shapes and (Fredonia Buff) beige poured-in-place designed to accommodate the level of activity we’ve had for the efficiently by storing them in Mason and then moving them to Rockefeller. “In some ways, each reflects a proud tradition at board-formed concrete. last 20 years.” Westwood anticipates a boon in instructional and King for performances without the need for a delivery truck.” Fredonia, now strengthened through designs to support learning The addition, attached to the west side of the original co-curricular programs in the fine and performing arts. Chair of Percussion Karolyn Stonefelt was introduced to the in the 21st century,” she said. building — the former loading dock space — reflects an inversion Even with three performance venues, Rockefeller was percussion “commute” between Mason and Rockefeller as a “When I became Fredonia’s 13th president in 2012, I felt of Rockefeller’s existing material design of long concrete walls equipped with only one “green room,” which Mr. Westwood says sabbatical replacement for Professor Theodore Frazeur in 1989. privileged to continue this vision set by Dr. Dennis Hefner in his by presenting metal and glass walls with accents of concrete creates very crowded conditions backstage on the evenings Back then, students hauled massive amounts of equipment presidency. It will be an honor to join him at the RAC dedication, details, with zinc and glass serving as the dominant building having multiple events. Bartlett Theatre now has its own green back and forth, oftentimes several days a week, in all kinds of as in the Science Center dedication, to celebrate this new era of materials. room, and School of Music ensembles will be able to utilize the weather. That method of portage took a toll on the instruments, Fredonia’s history,” President Horvath said. spacious Robert and Marilyn Maytum Music Rehearsal Hall as Dr. Stonefelt said. Campus trucks were used later to transport its own green room on nights that Rockefeller’s green room is the instruments. dedicated to a Marvel Theatre show. 6 Statement | FALL 2016 alumni.fredonia.edu 7 HOMECOMING PREVIEW HOMECOMINGSPOTLIGHT FEATURE PREVIEW

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL GRADUATE DEGREE ALUMNI ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME Sunday, Oct. 23 Homecoming 2016 Schedule 12:30 p.m. RECEPTION INDUCTION DINNER Dods Gymnasium 3-4 p.m. 6 p.m. cocktail hour; dinner and ALUMNI ORCHESTRA CONCERT Global Student Lounge, S226, program at 7 p.m. REHEARSAL Oct. 21 – 23 WOMEN’S SOCCER GAME Williams Center. Complimentary Cranston Marché 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. light refreshments. Free. Reservations recommended. King Concert Hall Register online for events at University Stadium. $30/person KAHN AND SELESNICK: ALUMNI ORCHESTRA CONCERT COLLEGE SYMPHONY http://alumni.fredonia.edu/ MEN’S AND WOMEN’S “TRUPPE FLEDERDAUS” REHEARSAL CLASS OF 2006 10-YEAR ORCHESTRA ALUMNI REUNION Events/Homecoming SWIMMING AND DIVING MEET Noon-8 p.m. 3- 5 p.m. REUNION HAPPY HOUR CONCERT 1 p.m. Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts King Concert Hall 7 p.m. 2 p.m. Tickets will be mailed for Natatorium. Alumni event to Center. Free. Old Main Inn, 24 Water St. King Concert Hall. Free. reservations received prior follow. VARSITY MEN’S HOCKEY BLUE/ Complimentary munchies and to Oct. 19. After this date, REGISTRATION AND TICKET WHITE GAME For the events below, see Friday FAMILY SKATE cash bar. tickets may be picked up at PICK UP 3:45 p.m. for more information. 1-2 p.m. 1-8 p.m. Steele Hall. Alumni Reception to HILLMAN OPERA Alumni House, 286 Central Steele Hall. Nominal rental charge “FREEDONIA MARXONIA” Alumni House, 286 Central Ave. follow. 7:30 p.m. Ave., Monday through Friday, for skates. EXHIBIT (see Friday for information) 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.; on BIOLOGY RECEPTION FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Noon-5 p.m. RADIO STATION PANEL Friday, Oct. 21 until 8 p.m., CHRISTOPHER MIRABELLI, ALUMNI RECEPTION “GODSPELL” DISCUSSION KAHN AND SELESNICK EXHIBIT PH.D., ’77 4-6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. and at Saturday’s registration 1 p.m. Noon-6 p.m. 3-4 p.m. Alumni House, 286 Central Ave. (see Friday for information) from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the McEwen Hall Room G24/G26. Science Center Atrium Saturday, October 22 ALUMNI ORCHESTRA Light refreshments, cash beer/wine “GODSPELL” Williams Center. Tickets for DOWNTOWN MEETINGS 2 p.m. CONCERT REHEARSAL ALUMNI HOCKEY GAME bar. R.s.v.p. to Katie Szwejbka at the opera and theatre events WOMEN’S SOCCER GAME A free shuttle bus will continuously 9 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. [email protected] are available at the Fredonia 3 p.m. circulate the parking lots and Look for location assignments at HILLMAN OPERA King Concert Hall Steele Hall $5/person Ticket Office at (716) 673-3501. University Stadium campus for your convenience. Homecoming Registration Booth. 4 p.m. CAMPUS TOUR ALUMNI PICNIC DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY REGISTRATION AND TICKET HONORED CLASS MULTI-YEAR All honored classes (1966, 1971, 1976, 11 a.m. 2-4 p.m. Locations and times may be sub- For more information, contact KEYNOTE SPEAKER PICK UP RECEPTION 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 Meet at Information Booth, Dods Grove/Tent/DJ. Nominal ject to change. Changes will be the Office of Alumni Affairs at 4 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 4-6 p.m. and 2011) will have opportunities Williams Center charge for food, beverages and posted at the Alumni House and (716) 673-3553. Christopher Mirabelli, Ph.D., ’77 Williams Center Honoring all members of the to convene at designated beer. Please bring ID. the Williams Center throughout Kelly Auditorium. Free. BOOKSTORE OPEN Classes of 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, establishments downtown. BIOLOGY ALUMNI BREAKFAST the weekend, and at www.fredonia. For lodging information, go to 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2011. Tim WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL 9-10:30 a.m. edu/alumni. alumni.fredonia.edu/AboutUs/ University Commons Hortons, Williams Center 5 p.m. Major Alice Conference Room, 321 WheretoStay.aspx. Includes light refreshments. Cash Dods Gymnasium Science Center. Free. FREDONIA RADIO SYSTEMS wine/beer bar. $5/person RECEPTION PEP RALLY BLUE DEVIL HOCKEY TEAM Friday, Oct. 21 11 a.m. 5 p.m. PRACTICE McEwen Hall. Free. “FREEDONIA MARXONIA” Indoor Track, Steele Hall. 9 a.m. EXHIBIT Theme, “Fredonia Around the Steele Hall DEDICATION OF PHILLIPS- Homecoming ’16 Highlights 8 a.m.-9 p.m. World.” Crowning of Homecoming An opportunity to see this ULRICH COMMUNITY TRAIL Homecoming marks the outstanding achievement, along Phillips-Ulrich Community Trail, Inductees include Timothy Reed Library. Free. King and Queen. year’s team. 11 a.m. (approximate, after the official opening of the Rockefeller with members of the classes of special exhibits and an Alumni Gebauer, ’98 (Men’s Basketball); GOLDEN ALUMNI BREAKFAST 5K run) Arts Center addition. To mark 1956, 1961 and 1966. Orchestra Concert. The Hillman Casey (Mazurek) Hennessy, HOMECOMING EXCELLENCE ALUMNI ORCHESTRA 8:30 a.m. Entrance to trail on Ring Road. the occasion, there will be a full Also planned is the 40th Opera will feature “Dido and ’07 (Women’s Softball); Scott GALA DINNER CONCERT WELCOME COFFEE/ Horizon Room, lower level of day of events on Friday, Oct. anniversary celebration of the Aeneas” and “The Medium,” and Horsington, ’08, and Kelly 5 p.m. REGISTRATION “FREEDONIA MARXONIA” Williams Center 21, culminating with a special Music Therapy program (featuring the Department of Theater and Sponholz, ’09, (Diving); Julia Williams Center. Celebrating 9:30-10:15 a.m. EXHIBIT For graduates of 1966 and before. Homecoming Excellence Gala founder Dr. Constance Willeford Dance is offering the musical, (Hopson) Williamson, ’09 (Track the Rockefeller Arts Center, Mason Hall Lobby. Interested 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Dinner, during which Allan W. as the keynote speaker), the “Godspell.” and Field); and honorary inductee, recognition of Alumni Outstanding participants should contact Carl (see Friday for more information) $10/person Dennis, Ph.D., ’70, (Music) and Inaugural Fredonia Mini Maker Six new members will be James Polvino, ’67. Achievement Award recipients and Lam,’14, concert coordinator, at FREDONIA VARSITY MEN’S ICE Christopher K. Mirabelli, Ph.D., ’77, Faire, the Ruterbusch 5K Run, inducted into the Athletic Hall BOOKSTORE OPEN all honored classes. Reservations [email protected] HOCKEY ALUMNI GATHERING (Biology) will be honored for their the dedication of the new of Fame on Saturday evening. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. recommended as seating is RUTERBUSCH 5K RUN 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. University Commons limited. $50/person 10 a.m. Bob Steele Room, 111 Steele Hall. MICHAEL C. ROCKEFELLER ARTS HILLMAN OPERA Meet at Indoor Track, Steele Hall. Refreshments will be served. 8 p.m. For more information, contact CENTER ADDITION OPENING KAHN AND SELESNICK EXHIBIT Dedication of the Phillips-Ulrich Community Trail “Dido and Aeneas” and “The CEREMONY [email protected]. Noon–8 p.m. 11 a.m. Medium,” Marvel Theatre When it came to developing support from President Virginia said Neil Moore, ’80, a Phillips- WOMEN’S ALUMNI (see Friday for more information) Main entrance doors to the new Tickets: $20 a project to honor legendary Horvath and current head men’s Ulrich Community Trail organizer. SOCCER GAME addition facing Steele Hall. ROCKEFELLER ARTS CENTER Fredonia track and field and cross and women’s track and field “They enhanced the lives of “GODSPELL” 10 a.m. ADDITION OPEN HOUSE/ country coaches Everett (Doc) and cross country coach Tom countless students, not just 8 p.m., Bartlett Theatre University Stadium OPEN ICE FOR ALL HOCKEY TOURS Phillips and Jim Ulrich, a group of Wilson, over a dozen former student-athletes. They were also ALUMNI Tickets: $25 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Noon–3 p.m. alums who will forever “bleed blue” Blue Devil track and field and well-respected members of the 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 1970s REUNION JAZZ ENSEMBLE 10 a.m. has struck gold. The Phillips-Ulrich cross country athletes and team university and local communities.” MUSIC THERAPY 40TH CONCERT Dods Gymnasium Community Trail, a 1.5-mile loop supporters raised the initial funds “RIBBON CUTTINGS” FOR ALL ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON NAMED SPACES IN THE NEW 8 p.m. with a variety of running surfaces for the trail, which begins and INAUGURAL FREDONIA 12:30 p.m. ROCKEFELLER ARTS CENTER Rosch Recital Hall. Free. so it’ll appeal to distance runners, ends in the campus woodlot and MINI MAKER FAIRE Cranston Marché trail enthusiasts and casual encompasses parts of the former ADDITION ALL ALUMNI GET TOGETHER 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Noon-4 p.m. walkers, will be formally dedicated cross country course. 9 p.m.-midnight Williams Center, Science Constance Willeford. Informal lunch for benefactors during Homecoming. “One thing that jumped out at White Inn, 52 E. Main St. Center and Jewett Hall. Free. Reservations recommended. from noon–1:15 p.m. Working through the Fredonia us was that Doc and Jim were, Informal opportunity to mingle and For more information: www. $15/person; $8 for children 12 Tours of the new building. College Foundation and with first and foremost, educators,” relax. No cover charge, cash bar. makerfairefredonia.com and under 8 Statement | FALL 2016 alumni.fredonia.edu 9 YOUTH IS SERVED u

Marletta elected as Resident member of the American Philosophical Society

Alumnus Dr. Michael Marletta, ’73, was recently elected as one of 28 new Resident members at the American Philosophical Society’s Annual Spring Meeting in Philadelphia. Dr. Marletta is the CH and Annie Li Chair in the Molecular Biology of Diseases, Professor of Chemistry, and Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He received his Ph.D. at the University of California, San Francisco, in 1978, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from Fredonia. He also serves as vice chair of the Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors. Working on the interface of chemistry and biology, Dr. Marletta has made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of an essential cellular control system, nitric oxide signaling. Nitric oxide functions as a regulator in numerous biological processes, including blood vessel homeostasis, immune defense, and a broad range of neural functions. He has discovered the key nitric oxide Dr. Michael Marletta Photo credit: Mark Joseph Hanson producing enzyme, nitrogen oxide synthase and the critical cellular target of nitrogen oxide, soluble guanylate cyclase. His work has research and discovery through grants and fellowships, lectures, revealed essential mechanistic features of heme and nitric oxide publications, prizes, exhibitions and public education. It serves binding proteins and of S-nitrosation. A guiding principle of his scholars through a research library of some 13 million manuscripts research has been his astute use of evolutionary relationships and other collections internationally recognized for their enduring Not just child’s play and of structural analysis to discover and illuminate molecular scholarly value, and it maintains a small museum for public mechanisms. His studies on prokaryotic nitrogen synthase and displays relating to work and collections of the society. by Brianna Price, ‘16 Music alumnus honored for creativity in toy development bacterial guanylate cyclase have yielded important insights into Early members included George Washington, John Adams, function and specificity of their mammalian counterparts. Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, James Madison, Alexander The American Philosophical Society, the oldest learned society Hamilton and John Marshall. In the 19th century, John James Fredonia alumnus Chris Alan Grabar, a Sound Recording are assigned to different projects, but Grabar saw the BeatBo in the United States, was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin Audubon, Robert Fulton, Charles Darwin, Thomas Edison, and Technology and Applied Music (Guitar) major from the Class of sketch and immediately had an idea for the music and where for the purpose of “promoting useful knowledge.” The American Louis Pasteur were among those elected. Albert Einstein, Robert 2009, was part of the team which received the 2015 Infant Toy of he wanted to take it. Creating the audio content took over two Philosophical Society’s current activities reflect the founder’s spirit Frost, and George Marshall hint at the scientific, humanistic, and the Year award from the Toy Industry Association for the Fisher- months to perfect and match the character image. of inquiry, provide a forum for the free exchange of ideas, and public accomplishments of 20th century members. The first Price toy, Bright Beats Dance and Move BeatBo. Many toys today focus around the millennial generation. “Being convey the conviction of its members that intellectual inquiry and woman was elected in 1789 — the Russian Princess Dashkova, What exactly is a “BeatBo”? The multi-colored, robot-like a millennial myself, it was easy to incorporate the modern edge to critical thought are inherently in the public interest. The society president of the Imperial Academy of Sciences of St. Petersburg. interactive creature helps strengthen toddlers’ gross and fine the music of the time because this is the kind of music my friends sustains its mission in four principal ways. It honors and engages Today, the society has 1,025 Elected members, 858 Resident motor skills, while introducing them to colors, letters, counting, and I rock out to on a daily basis!” said Grabar. distinguished scientists, humanists, social scientists, and leaders members and 167 International members from more than two music and cause-and-effect concepts. Buttons throughout his He credits much of his success in the music industry to what he in civic and cultural affairs through elected membership and dozen foreign countries. Only 5,573 members have been elected body produce songs, light patterns and dance moves that both learned during his years at Fredonia. opportunities for interdisciplinary, intellectual fellowship, particu- since 1743. Since 1900, more than 240 members have received entertain and educate small children. “I attribute many of my morals and work ethic to professors larly in the semi-annual Meetings in Philadelphia. It supports the Nobel Prize. “This futuristic friend even allows mommy or baby to record a Bernd Gottinger, Dave Fridmann and Nathan Fisher. This rock phrase, and he’ll remix it into his favorite song,” according to the star-staff really prepared me to handle one of the most chal- Fisher-Price website. lenging industries today: music,” explained Grabar. Alumnus cited as top entrepreneur by U.S. Small Business Administration The award was presented at a Toy Industry Association Another influence was SUNY Distinguished Professor Jim ceremony in New York City in February. Mr. Grabar received the Piorkowski, who saw Grabar’s potential and has followed his early Eversound co-founders presentations and meetings University. The company, young entrepreneurs leap into honor for his musical styling as the project audio engineer. He career with great interest. Fredonia alumnus Matt Reiners, with a proprietary wireless which has since moved to business ownership with no created a modern sense of music that strays away from the “I remember Chris as a Mason Hall ‘rat,’” Professor Piorkowski ’11, and Jake Reisch were named listening system specifically Woburn, Mass., provides wireless fear and adapt technologies traditional nursery rhyme genre to fit the hip little character that said. “He was always in the music building — either practicing the as 2016 Young Entrepreneurs tuned to the needs of seniors. headphone systems for unique for previously undeveloped is BeatBo. guitar, working long sessions in the recording studio, or creating of the Year by the U.S. Small The SBA pointed to Reisch’s and silent disco parties where music markets. Serving both younger Grabar’s main responsibilities at Fisher-Price are to create and original music. It was a lot of intense work, but Chris seemed to Business Administration (SBA). Reiners’ hard work, innovative is played only to the wireless and older clientele, they are well engineer music for toys. He has worked there for three years and enjoy all of it.” The announcement comes as ideas and dedication to the headphones. positioned to build and expand been a part of other notable projects such as the Bright Beats In addition to Fisher-Price, Grabar writes music through his artist the pair expands its newest community as reasons contrib- Greta Johansson, district upon their early success. The Play Pods, pop-star Shakira’s First Steps line and the Disney moniker, Passion in Constellation. To listen to his music and learn venture, Eversound, with some uting to their selection for this director of the Concord New SBA is pleased to have been Princess line. more, visit www.passioninconstellation.com. of the largest senior living honor. Hampshire Office of the SBA, able to help them access capital BeatBo can be considered a special project for Grabar because chains. The pair founded Party commented on the accomplish- in their early days of operation.” he requested to work on it. Normally at Fisher-Price, employees Eversound helps older adults Headphones in 2012 while ments of Reisch and Reiners, hear clearly during movies, Reisch was a student at Cornell stating, “It is impressive to see 10 Statement | FALL 2016 alumni.fredonia.edu 11 Relocating into the new Science Center may rank as the most anniversary celebration of the department. With the retirement notable achievement in the department during Hunt’s tenure, of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry department but there have been many other events where she made notable secretary, Hunt has assumed additional duties and responsibilities contributions. These include five successful faculty searches, entry and, as a result, is considered the “glue” that holds the Science of Exercise Science into the Department of Biology and the 50th Center together.

Rising through the ranks Feit named SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor

The State University of New York Board of Trustees recently approved the appointments of 29 faculty to the Distinguished Faculty Rank (DFR), including Dr. Neil Feit of the Department of Philosophy, who was named a Distinguished Teaching Professor. All distinguished faculty in active service within SUNY are also Fredonia quartet receives SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence members of the SUNY Distinguished Academy. SUNY Board Chairman H. Carl McCall said, “The SUNY distin- Gathering outside of University Commons (from left): Markus Kessler, Dawn Hunt, and Drs. Shannon McRae and Iclal Vanwesenbeeck. guished professor rankings are the highest honors our board of trustees has the opportunity to convey to faculty, making them a tremendous point of pride for us all. These individuals are leaders Two highly regarded English professors, the adept planner problems, while also encouraging the intellectual, emotional and and innovators in their field, serving as excellent mentors for our behind an impressive inventory of capital projects and a key professional growth of each student. students while advancing groundbreaking research and discovery front-line staff member at the Science Center have been chosen Vanwesenbeeck teaches courses in Renaissance literature, in New York and around the globe. Congratulations to all of the as recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence, a SUNY- Shakespeare, Greco-Roman literature, literary theory, women’s faculty receiving this distinction.” wide honor that recognizes consistently superior professional studies and Middle Eastern literature, as well as study abroad “The SUNY distinguished faculty are truly the best of the best,” achievement. courses. She has created new courses and reframed existing said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. “Through innovative Shannon McRae, professor of English and coordinator courses in Renaissance studies, in addition to bringing numerous instruction, unique research opportunities, and engaging applied of American Studies and Film Studies programs, and Iclal speakers to campus, mentoring 13 students who pursued graduate learning opportunities, they deliver a top quality higher educa- Vanwesenbeeck, associate professor of English, have earned the degrees and nominating two students who received Chancellor’s tion for our students that is second to none. Many thanks and Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Director of Facilities Awards for Student Excellence. congratulations to this most recent class of distinguished faculty.” Planning Markus Kessler has been given the award in Professional Markus Kessler began to build a reputation for robust leader- President Virginia Horvath added, “I congratulate Professor Feit Service. Dawn Hunt, Department of Biology secretary, has ship, innovative design and impressive construction and renova- on his achievement of this distinguished rank.” received the award in Classified Service. tion projects at Fredonia before being appointed assistant director The Distinguished Teaching Professorship recognizes and Distinguished Teaching Professor Neil Feit “This is an impressive group of Fredonia faculty and staff, who of Facilities Planning in 1999. He had become intimately familiar honors mastery of teaching. Candidates must have demonstrated exemplify the institution’s commitments to teaching and service,” with the design of many campus projects through his position as consistently superior mastery of teaching, outstanding service to overseeing several student clubs and working independently said President Virginia Horvath. “I congratulate all of them on an architectural project captain/manager with Wendel Architects students, and commitment to their ongoing intellectual growth, with students who seek his guidance. In nomination materials, receiving this recognition and thank them for the ways they make and Engineers of Buffalo. scholarship and professional growth, and adherence to rigorous it was noted that he has high expectations of students and his Fredonia better.” Fredonia promoted Mr. Kessler to the new position of Director academic standards and requirements. Further, a faculty member rigorous standards bring out their best. In addition, his professional Dr. McRae, who specializes in 20th century literature and culture, of Facilities Planning in 2001, and also named him Building Code must have attained and held the rank of full professor for five development, as judged by scholarly activity, has been ongoing joined the English department as a visiting assistant professor Compliance Manager. Kessler provides direction, assistance and years, have completed at least three years of full-time teaching and robust: he has published two books and 20 articles in the in 2002. She has had a lasting impact on the campus through recommendations on capital, residential and renovation projects on the nominating campus, 10 years of full-time teaching in most prestigious forums in philosophy, including the Oxford American Studies and Film Studies programs and as a faculty at all stages of development and construction. Notable construc- the SUNY system, and must have regularly carried a full-time University Press. His recent work on the concept of harm has advisor to many student groups, chair of several departmental tion projects that Kessler has guided include the Science Center, teaching load as defined by the campus. resulted in two publications in leading journals in the past two and campus committees and a Humanities-at-Large representa- University Commons, natatorium, Campus and Community Dr. Feit has been a member of the Department of Philosophy years, and invitations to participate in international conferences tive on University Senate. Children’s Center, University Stadium, Fredonia Technology faculty since 1999 and was promoted to the rank of Professor in Syracuse, N.Y., and in Uppsala, Sweden. In recognition of his In her tenure, McRae has proven to be an invaluable member in Incubator and the University Village Townhouses student housing. in 2009. His expertise in the philosophy of mind, philosophy of accomplishments, Dr. Feit earned the SUNY Chancellor’s Award the English department, in part for her ability and willingness to Dawn Hunt joined the campus 13 years ago, and has served as language, and ethics animates his teaching and scholarship. Dr. for Excellence in Teaching in 2005, the William T. and Charlotte N. teach a wide range of courses. She has led undergraduate courses Secretary 1 and “face of the office” in the Department of Biology Feit earns extremely positive evaluations from his students. Many Hagan Young Scholar/Artist Award in 2009, and was selected to in American literature, British and Irish literature, film, literature since 2009. The department is comprised of seven academic of the students with whom he has worked closely have achieved present the campus’ Kasling Lecture, which recognizes excellence and theory and ancient world and, at the graduate level, theory, programs that encompass 340 majors, serves another 400 great success in business, law and philosophy after graduation. in research and scholarship, in 2011. Modernism and modern poetry. non-majors, and is staffed by 13 full-time faculty, one part-time He is renowned for his unique, effective style of teaching, which Since the program’s inception in 1963, SUNY has appointed Starting in her first year at Fredonia in 2005, Dr. Vanwesen- adjunct, four graduate teaching assistants and two work-study combines active lecture-discussion, slide presentations, frequent 1,062 faculty to the distinguished ranks, as follows, including these beeck has demonstrated superb performance in the classroom students. quizzes, online videos, and a philosophical method of strongly most recent appointments: 371 Distinguished Professorships; 310 and mastery of multiple teaching techniques. Student testimonies Ms. Hunt has compiled an impressive record for exemplary defending conflicting positions in turn. In addition, Dr. Feit is Distinguished Service Professorships; 376 Distinguished Teaching commend Vanwesenbeeck for her ability to customize her customer service to students, staff and members of the campus known to be generous with his time outside the classroom, Professorships, and five Distinguished Librarian Professorships. instruction and mentoring to meet their needs, interests and community. Her skills, work ethic, flexibility and commitment to Fredonia make her a highly valued employee.

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Medical Technology graduates shine in the marketplace by Brianna Price, ‘16 u u

Fredonia have prepared and given me Department of Biology. “Many of these the confidence I need as I enter the programs are going to hire a large clinical internship,” says Whitney Athoe, percentage of the students they are a Medical Technology major. Ms. Athoe training, which is a benefit for both the is the winner of a Medical Technology student and the hospital,” she adds. scholarship and will be at WCA Hospital Students are prepared when finishing next year for her senior clinical intern- the Medical Technology program at ship. She has also been a speaker at the Fredonia. Graduates taking the Board of Biology Open Houses, and is a member Registry Examination have a 97 percent of Beta Beta Beta Honor Society and passing rate on their first try, compared Golden Key International Honour to the national average of 76 percent. Society. Fredonia provides its students with all In the final year, students are the necessary resources needed to be required to apply to the one-year, successful. highly-competitive internship program. “The Med Tech program is something Fredonia has three different clinical special because of the large amount affiliates: WCA Hospital in Jamestown, of clinical experience that comes along Rochester (N.Y.) General Hospital and St. with it. Being exposed to the career and Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa. working alongside medical professionals “The internship could be considered for 51 weeks is something unique to the a professional apprenticeship; these Medical Technology major and provides programs prepare students to pass a student with great experience prior to the accredited exams.” according to obtaining a job,” adds Williams. Patricia Astry, director of the Medical Technology program and chair of the

Whitney Athoe (left) is holding a slide with stained bacteria, and Allison Williams is looking at a similar slide under a microscope. This is one part of a Matt Kronert, in an effort to identify bacteria, has placed some onto the surface of a special growth medium in a process used to identify a type of bacteria. Petri dish. The bacteria will grow and cause changes in the media that will further help to identify the bacteria.

Many different degree programs in the and laboratories, research and public health certainly prepare you for the challenges Department of Biology lead to a career departments. faced in the clinical internship year,” explains in the medical field, but one stands out, All medical technologists need to take Allison Williams, a third-year Medical Medical Technology, because of its 100 national or state exams to gain accredita- Technology major. Ms. Williams is the Karafa named new Dean of the percent job placement rate. All who gradu- tion. New York is one of 12 states that winner of a Medical Technology scholarship College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ated in 2015 were offered jobs soon after require its own licensure. The Fredonia and will be interning at Rochester General receiving their Fredonia degrees. Medical Technology program is approved as Hospital. She has been a speaker at Biology Joseph “Andy” Karafa, Ph.D., is Psychology from Kansas State University. With a Medical Technology degree, a licensure qualifying program by the New Open Houses and is a member of Beta Beta Fredonia’s new Dean of the College of He began his professional career as graduates can become full-time medical York State Department of Education. This Beta National Honor Society in Biology. Liberal Arts and Sciences, the largest an instructor in the Department of technologists in a hospital laboratory. puts Fredonia students on the fast track for Fredonia’s new Science Center provides college within the Fredonia campus. Dr. Marketing and International Business at They perform a variety of tests on blood employment. students with new and advanced equip- Karafa will report to Provost and Vice Kansas State in 1999. and body fluids to assist physicians in Job prospects for Medical Technology ment, making their laboratory experience President for Academic Affairs Terry “My family and I are very excited to be the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and are very attractive, but the program requires similar to what they will encounter in the Brown and oversee a college with 16 joining the Fredonia community,” Karafa prevention of disease. a lot of work, time and dedication to field. It also enhances the learning experi- distinct academic departments as well added. “I look forward to working closely What’s behind the full placement rate? complete. To major at Fredonia in Medical ence on campus to prepare students for as a variety of interdisciplinary programs with the faculty, staff and students of the and initiatives serving roughly 2,500 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Medical technologists or clinical laboratory Technology, students are required to spend what’s to come in the clinical internship. undergraduate and graduate students. the university. In particular, I am eager scientists are looking to retire, leaving three years at Fredonia and one year in a “Fredonia has allowed me to have indi- Dr. Karafa’s entire career has been to begin conversations with everyone to positions open all over the country. The clinical internship at a hospital. vidualized one-on-one attention through within public higher education. He earned discuss their aspirations for the college.” Medical Technology degree can be used “The academic classes and course load small class sizes as well as supportive his bachelor’s degree in Psychology in multiple professional settings including; are rigorous because of the shortened professors who have contributed to helping from Grand Valley State University, forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical sales amount of time on campus, but these me achieve my goals. My experiences at before continuing on for a Ph.D. in Social

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COLLEGE BEATS | College of Visual and Performing Arts FALL PREVIEW | Events and Performances

Music man FOR TICKETS, CONTACT THE TICKET OFFICE AT (716) 673-3501 (1-866-441-4928), www.fredonia.edu/tickets, Kringer places second in national musical theater competition OR IN PERSON. FOR A FULL LIST OF CAMPUS EVENTS, VISIT DEPARTMENT WEBSITES AT www.fredonia.edu. u ROCKEFELLER ARTS CENTER/ members are brought on stage to SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 ROSCH RECITAL HALL play roles. Faculty Recital: James Welch THEATRE AND DANCE EVENTS MONDAY, OCT. 10 AND A Kaleidoscope Family Series sponsored and Friends SATURDAY, NOV. 5 by The Observer. WESTERN NEW YORK CHAMBER MONDAY, SEPT. 26 Fredonia Student Composers* ORCHESTRA Guest Artist Recital: Dr. Andrea “THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER” “MERCURY MAGNIFICAT” Cheeseman, clarinet FRIDAY, OCT. 21 Sunday, Sept. 18, 4 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec.1 and 2, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 3 1970s Fredonia Jazz Ensemble King Concert Hall, General Admission and 4, 2 and 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 Alumni Concert* Tickets: $20.00 (students free with ID) Marvel Theatre Fredonia Wind Quintet TUESDAY, OCT. 25 Faculty members Dr. David Colwell Tickets $20 (other student/child, $15; SUNDAY, OCT. 9 Fredonia Woodwind Chamber (violin) and David Rose (viola) and the SUNY student, $12) Faculty Recital: Dr. Natasha Farny, cello, Ensembles Set during Christmas in the 1930s, this Fredonia Chamber Choir are featured in and Jitka Folwer Frankova, piano. a concert with works by Mozart, Vivaldi classic comedy deals with famous radio WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 and Hayden. personality Sheridan Whiteside, who is TUESDAY, OCT. 11 Fredonia Clarinet Ensemble* (Seigel) invited to dinner at the home of a rich Guest Artist Recital: Harry White, factory owner. Before Whiteside enters saxophone, and Todd Sisley, piano. SATURDAY, OCT. 29, 4 P.M. “PIANO MEN – A TRIBUTE TO ELTON Fredonia Chamber Choir, Fredonia the house, he falls and hurts his hip and JOHN AND BILLY JOEL” SUNDAY, OCT. 23, 6 P.M. College Choir and Fredonia Women’s Friday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. ends up staying at the home to recover Faculty Recital: Faculty Composers Choir* (Huff/Rose) King Concert Hall and consequently terrorizes the lives of everyone in the house. Tickets: $35, $30, $25 and $20 ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES MONDAY, OCT. 31 A Walter Gloor Mainstage Series event. Fredonia Curricular Jazz Ensemble* Featuring the piano stylings of Elton Free, open to the public, and all at 8 p.m. (Bacon) John and Billy Joel with Broadway unless noted. veterans Craig A. Meyer and Donnie “POINSETTIA POPS” *Indicates live streaming of event TUESDAY, NOV. 1 Kehr, with the six-piece Rocket Band. Thursday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. (subject to change) through the School Fredonia Bassoon Ensemble* (Koepke) King Concert Hall A DFT Communications Pops of Music website. For the link, go to Tickets: $35, $30, $25 and $20 Series event. www.fredonia.edu/music. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 The Western New York Chamber Fredonia World Music for Mallet Orchestra joins forces with Fredonia’s Ensemble* (Nicely) Conductors/directors include talented student vocalists and local Jeff Kringer won a $7,000 award from The Kringer (center) as Professor Harold Hill with the cast of “The Music Man in Concert.” Dr. Raymond Stewart, Carl Mazzio, high school choirs for this festive holiday THURSDAY, NOV. 3 Dr. Paula Holcomb, Dr. David Rudge, Fredonia Flutasia* (Royal) National Society of Arts and Letters at its pops concert. Dr. Katherine Levy, Dr. Vernon Huff, Musical Theatre competition. A DFT Communications Pops Patrick Rose, Dr. Andrew Seigel, Dr. FRIDAY, NOV. 4 Series event. Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble* Susan Royal, John Bacon, Laura Koepke, (Nicely) Fredonia sophomore Jeff Kringer, a to perform two competition pieces at the in fact, was the faculty member who had Tiffany Nicely, Dr. Kay Stonefelt, Dr. ART EXHIBITS Bachelor of Fine arts Musical Theatre event’s awards dinner, with the winners urged him to participate in the NASL Wildy Zumwalt and James Piorkowski. SUNDAY, NOV. 6, 4 P.M. major from Skaneateles, placed second in announced afterwards. competition. Kringer also performed “The CATHY AND JESSE MARION ART Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles I GALLERY, MICHAEL C. ROCKEFELLER KING CONCERT HALL The National Society of Arts and Letters’ When asked how his Fredonia experi- Streets of Dublin” and monologue at his SUNDAY, NOV. 6 ARTS CENTER THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 AND Fredonia Percussion Ensemble* (NASL) Musical Theater ence impacted his ability to recent sophomore departmental barrier Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday TUESDAY, NOV. 8 (Stonefelt) competition held May 19 to perform at such a high level, exam at the end of the spring semester in and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; Friday and “My classes and Fredonia Concert Band* (Stewart) 22 in Phoenix, Ariz. Kringer said, “At Fredonia I order to get additional feedback. “GODSPELL” Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Free. MONDAY, NOV. 7 Oct. 21, 8 p.m.; 22, 27, 28 and 29, 7:30 FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 AND Fredonia Latin Jazz Ensemble* (Bacon) The placement earned Mr. professors value was given the tools required When the semester ended, Kringer KAHN AND SELLSNICK: TRUPPE p.m.; Oct. 23, 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 Kringer a $7,000 cash prize. to perform authentically and returned to home to continue working on FLEDERMAUS TUESDAY, NOV. 8 vulnerability and Bartlett Theatre Fredonia All College Band* (Mazzio) Sept. 6 to Nov. 18 Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles II He qualified for the NSAL honestly as well as display the selections with his local voice teacher, Tickets: $25 (other student/child: $17; Opening reception: Sept. 6, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 6 AND NOV. 17 national event by winning the full commitment, my strength in instincts to Bill Daugherty, and local accompanist, SUNY student: $12) Fredonia Wind Symphony* (Mazzio) THURSDAY, NOV. 10 regional competition held in which I found to set myself apart from other Anna Egert. Christ and his followers tell different SENIOR SHOW Fredonia Saxophone Ensemble New York City in March. His performers. My classes and At Fredonia, Kringer has performed in parables by using a wide variety of Dec. 2 to 9 SATURDAY, OCT. 8 AND and Quartets* (Zumwalt) games, storytelling techniques and Opening reception: Dec. 2, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 be what gave SUNDAY, NOV. 13, 1 P.M. most recent leading stage professors value vulnerability several Department of Theatre and Dance hefty dose of comic timing in this hit Fredonia Wind Ensemble* (Holcomb) 1980s Fredonia Jazz Ensemble role was as Professor Harold me the most and full commitment, which Walter Gloor Mainstage Series produc- Broadway musical. SCHOOL OF MUSIC SUNDAY, OCT. 23, 2 P.M. Alumni Concert* A Walter Gloor Mainstage Series event. To learn more, visit Hill in Fredonia’s Michael I found to be what gave me tions, including “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Alumni Concert: College Symphony confidence.” www.fredonia.edu/music C. Rockefeller Arts Center’s the most confidence. I firmly Radio Play,” “HAIR: The Tribal Love-Rock Orchestra (Rudge) SUNDAY, NOV. 13, 4 P.M. Commencement Eve Pops believe the judges responded Musical,” and “The Laramie Project/The “DIDO AND AENEAS” Fredonia Brass Chamber Ensembles AND “THE MEDIUM” RECITALS MONDAY, NOV. 7, 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY, NOV. 15 event, “The Music Man in Concert.” well because they could tell I love what I Laramie Project: 10 Years Later.” THE HILLMAN OPERA All are free, open to the public, at 8 New Horizons Band of Western New Fredonia Guitar Ensemble and The national competition, held at the do, and have been taught to do it for no Regionally, he has performed with The Oct. 21, 8 p.m.; Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.; p.m., and in Rosch Recital Hall unless York (Levy) Quartets* (Piorkowski) Oct. 23, 4 p.m. otherwise noted. All events subject to Phoenix Opera house, began with an adju- other reason than that.” To prepare for Finger Lakes Musical Theater Festival, SATURDAY, NOV. 12 Marvel Theatre change. TUESDAY, NOV. 29 dicated dance call. Following this, Kringer the national finals, Kringer worked on the Auburn Players, Skaneateles Summer Fredonia College Symphony* (Rudge) Tickets: $20 (students with ID, $10) Fredonia Chamber Made Guitar was judged as he performed, “The Streets songs with his Fredonia voice professor, Theatre and the Syracuse Shakespeare FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 Two dramatic operatic pieces are SATURDAY, DEC. 3 Faculty Recital: Dr. Ji Hyun Woo, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 of Dublin” from the musical, “Man of No Daniel Ihasz of the School of Music, and Festival. This summer, he was at Rehoboth brought together, celebrating opera Holiday Choral Concert with Fredonia organ, with Dr. David Colwell, violin; Dr. Fredonia Chamber Orchestra* (Rudge) from the 17th to the 20th century. Importance,” and “If I Loved You,” from accompanist and recent Fredonia B.F.A. Beach in Delaware performing in the Natasha Farny, cello; Dr. Sarah Hamilton, Chamber Choir, Fredonia College Choir, “Carousel,” as well as a monologue, “The graduate, Steven Saelzler, to perfect his company of Clear Space Theater as Billy English horn; and Dr. Andrew Seigel, Fredonia Women’s Choir and Fredonia TUESDAY, DEC. 6 “THE THREE MUSKETEERS” WITH Fredonia Improv. Collective (Rudge) Future is Not What it Was,” by Michael singing and acting choices. He performed Flynn in “Chicago,” Tick in “Priscilla, Queen clarinet. University Chorus* (Huff/Rose) DUFFLEBAG THEATRE King Concert Hall Rabe. He was contestant number 14 out of the package of selections for one of of the Desert,” and the Big Bad Wolf and Friday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. 16 from NASL chapters across the U.S. The his professors from the Department of Lord Farquaad in “Shrek: The Musical.” Marvel Theatre MONDAY, SEPT. 12 next day, Kringer was selected as one of Theatre and Dance, Ted Sharon, who gave Kringer is the middle son of Janet and Tickets: $12 Faculty Recital: ExSTRINGvaganza III The “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag the top final four contestants and asked him critical feedback. Professor Sharon, Michael Kringer of Skaneateles. MONDAY, SEPT. 19 Theatre returns with its unique take on Faculty Showcase Concert a swashbuckling tale. An interactive production in which random audience 16 Statement | FALL 2016 alumni.fredonia.edu 17 COLLEGE BEATS | College of Education COLLEGE BEATS | School of Business u u

Exclusive club VITA program College of returns big Education dividends for program one of Accounting the first in the students, local U.S. to receive full accreditation from residents

CAEP More than two-dozen Accounting students made filing 2015 income tax returns less “taxing” for a Dr. Linda Hall (third from right), coordinator of Fredonia’s VITA program, joins her team of program advisors growing number of local (from left): Amber Borkowski, Molly Kassirer, Ryli Chmiel, Jessica Bolsei and Charlotte Passero. residents — while sharpening skills they’ll utilize in their Fredonia recently received In the final CAEP Site Visit Fredonia’s College of College of Education, “Believes professional careers — through individuals at no charge, sets of returns processed technology, said Accounting full accreditation for seven Report, Fredonia was praised Education — Professional that all children can learn and the Volunteer Income Tax according to Accounting through the Chautauqua Associate Professor John years through the Council for for its willingness to be an Education Unit (COE-PEU) that they can learn best by Assistance (VITA) program. Professor Linda Hall. The 2015 County Earned Income Tax Olsavsky, who directed the the Accreditation of Educator early adopter of the new CAEP includes 20 percent of the teachers who are responsive.” In A record 238 sets of federal tally was 205 and the year Coalition’s north county program for 28 years. All Preparation (CAEP) as the first standards and accreditation university’s undergraduate addition, to become responsive and state tax returns were before that 167 returns were partners. Students collectively returns are filed electronically, institution of higher education process and enthusiasm to be students and 80 percent of the educators, candidates must prepared by these students filed, “so we’ve been steadily logged 748 volunteer hours and on IRS-provided laptop in the State of New York a critical friend in forging the graduate student population, continue to learn throughout through the Internal Revenue increasing our impact each generated more than $375,000 computers, at the end of each to meet all five of the 2013 way for a new and rigorous enrolled in educator prepara- their professional careers. Service program that provides year,” Dr. Hall noted. in refunds. The biggest change client session. Council for the Accreditation of national accreditation tion programs. It has an enroll- To learn more about the basic tax preparation services Students accounted for in the program’s 36 years at Educator Preparation (CAEP) process. Fredonia’s Educator ment of 856 undergraduate outstanding programs and to low- and moderate-income nearly a quarter of the 1,047 Fredonia has been the use of Standards. It is also one of the Preparation Program (EPP) and 223 graduate students, distinctive learning oppor- first institutions in the nation has ensured that courses and offers 15 initial teacher tunities for future Fredonia to be fully accredited through are aligned with college and preparation programs (those educators go online to: www. CAEP, the single specialized career-readiness standards leading to a first-time teaching fredonia.edu/coe/about. accreditor for educator and provides evidence that the certificate) and 14 advanced The CAEP Standards, They mean business preparation in the United unit is attending to providing educator preparation programs adopted in 2013, reflect the States. candidates with developmen- (those leading to additional voice of the education field on Fredonia’s Enactus chapter earns high honors; McNamara feted “Our CAEP accreditation is a tally appropriate experiences certificates). Candidates what makes a quality teacher. seal of national approval that to acquire the knowledge and are served by 44 full-time, CAEP accreditation ensures There was no shortage of you had to beat schools like Year. Only two chapter advisors organization are so honored assures that educator prepara- skills to impact P-12 learning tenured or tenure-track faculty, that there is solid evidence accolades bestowed upon Cornell, University of Illinois at who have done the most to each year. tion at Fredonia is of the within a framework of college- approximately 22 part-time that a provider’s graduates are Fredonia’s Enactus team at Urbana-Champaign and the advance the entire Enactus highest quality,” noted College and career-ready standards. faculty and seven support staff competent and caring, and the 2016 National Exposition, a University of South Florida,” Dr. of Education Dean Christine The College of Education members. Fredonia graduates that there is solid evidence competition that drew teams McNamara explained. Givner. “This external account- also documented evidence of and recommends for certifica- a provider’s staff have the from over 100 private and Fredonia was also a finalist ability ensures that Fredonia strong partnership relationships tion close to 300 educators capacity to create a culture public universities to St. Louis in another category, Uncap continues its long history of with 60 school districts. The annually across all 29 of its of evidence to be used for in mid-May. It was a fitting Opportunities for Women, for rigorously preparing the very EPP presented college-wide undergraduate and graduate continuous improvement. More culmination to a banner year. its support of women-owned best teachers and educational plans and goals to recruit programs. information about CAEP go Led by School of Business businesses. That netted a leaders. This accreditation and support completion of The mission of the COE is to to http://caepnet.org/. The Assistant Professor Susan plaque and $1,000 that will help also provides a framework in high-quality candidates from challenge, educate and inspire Council for the Accreditation McNamara, Fredonia advanced fund a partnership with local which our educator preparation a broad range of backgrounds. teacher and leader candidates of Educator Preparation to the quarterfinals and was Girl Scout troops and the Boys programs enact a continuous As well, Fredonia implements to become skilled, connected, (www.CAEPnet.org) advances awarded a trophy as one of the and Girls Club in Dunkirk, and improvement cycle — contin- a comprehensive and sound creative, and responsible global excellence in educator top 32 programs out of over also help purchase software for ually self-assessing and quality assurance system that citizens and professionals preparation through evidence- 450 from across the country. a local business. conducting evidence-based is used regularly and system- capable of impacting P-12 based accreditation that “Being in top 32 truly takes us In the spotlight, too, was analysis of their programs and atically for improvement of student learning, and meeting assures quality and supports a giant step forward because McNamara. She was named efficacy.” candidate, program and unit the challenges of diverse continuous improvement to it was really competitive to one of two Sam M. Walton Dr. Susan McNamara (center) was named a Sam M. Walton Free performance. student needs. Fredonia’s strengthen P-12 student learning. get into the top 32 because Free Enterprise Fellows of the Enterprise Fellow of the Year.

18 Statement | FALL 2016 alumni.fredonia.edu 19 ATHLETICS A track and field legacy with its roots in the ’70s ATHLETICS WINTER/SPRING RECAPS SWIMMING AND DIVING: Four-time All-America by Jerry Reilly, Sports Information Director springboard diver and 2016 national runner-up Meghan MEN Bartlett (Johnstown, N.Y.) was Fredonia Athlete of the Year. She was second in the 1-meter and third in the 3-meter at the It was also at that time Ulrich learned that Lawrence, he set a meet record in the long “We finally had gotten some people,” BASEBALL: The Blue Devils swept a three-game series from NCAA meet. Named SUNYAC Diver of the Year, Bartlett was “Do the difficult things while they are Plattsburgh on the final weekend of the regular season to the conference 3-meter champ, was second in the 1-meter, easy and do the great things while they Fredonia was looking for a men’s track and jump (winning the event by more than a foot) recalled Ulrich, “who could compete, kids who earn their third SUNYAC appearance in the last four years… made First Team and Second Team, and was SUNYAC Diver field coach and head athletic trainer. With and ran the opening leg on the mile relay team started to believe in themselves and weren’t Quinn Danahy (Buffalo, N.Y.) and Kyle Sherman (North Collins, of Week four times…Samantha Rokos (Delanson, N.Y.) was are small. A journey of a thousand miles N.Y.) were All-SUNYAC… Danahy and Liam Kelly (Buffalo, SUNYAC Swimmer of Week twice and set the school 200-yard must begin with a single step.” Ruffer’s guidance, Ulrich landed the job. It was a — it also included Tom Heinrich, Steve Scott, intimidated by the bigger schools.” N.Y.) won SUNYAC Player of the Week awards…Zachary individual medley record… Danielle Dembrow (Lockport, bonus that his new job would take him back to and Keith McFayden — which won the event The journey of a thousand miles had begun. Jordon (Akron, N.Y.) was a SUNYAC Pitcher of Week winner… N.Y.) was Second Team All-SUNYAC…Samantha Kowalewski — Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher Ben Atkinson (Syracuse, N.Y.) flipped a no-hitter April 16 over (Cowlesville, N.Y.) was also named SUNYAC Diver of Week. Western New York. and set a state meet record. Ulrich said the key to the three champion- Bethany…The Blue Devils claimed the I-90 Cup from Penn “Ulrich has the proper credentials for his Carroll also set a state half-mile record, high- ships in 1977 — and all of the others that State Behrend for the second straight season. TRACK AND FIELD: Indoor All-American Brittany Feldman Forty years ago this fall, the tilt of power in (Jamestown, N.Y.) finished seventh in the 400 meters at the SUNYAC Men’s Track and Field underwent a work,” Bob Lowe of the Tonawanda News wrote jumper Jeff Roberson cleared 6-7 and qualified followed — was roster balance. “Everybody had BASKETBALL: Ian Helps (Bronx, N.Y.) was named Second NCAA meet. She was 11th in the 400 at the Outdoor meet and at the time. “After his Kenmore West days for the NCAA meet, Ruterbusch set a school good runners,” he said. “The reason we won Team All-SUNYAC…A buzzer-beating game-winning shot dramatic westward shift. set school records in the 300 meters (indoors) and the 400 he was an All-American at Indiana State in record in the weight throw, and the distance a lot of meets was because our field athletes Jan. 16 vs. Brockport by Dante Williams (Buffalo, N.Y.) was meters (outdoors)…Laura Morrison (Wethersfield, Conn.) was The conference held nine championship chosen as Play of the Year as announced at the annual an 800-meter qualifier at both national meets (10th indoors, meets prior to 1977, all of them of the outdoor the javelin, was a three-time state champion medley relay team of Scott, Greg Miller, Pierre were better than their field athletes. We had Fredonia Athletics Gala. 11th outdoors). She held nine school records upon graduation… there and also won his school’s outstanding Vavoules, and Tim Zintel set yet another school good people in all events.” Sarah Couperus (Marion, N.Y.) won the SUNYAC indoor high variety (the first indoor championship wasn’t Bobby Polacek (Kingston, Pa.) was Fredonia HOCKEY: jump to earn First Team status…Stephanie Wojnowski (Roch- athlete award in 1969. He also competed in the mark. The end result was Fredonia’s first team He also had good helpers. His wife, Linda, Rookie of the Year. He was also SUNYAC Rookie of the Week held until 1981). Brockport won three times, ester, N.Y.), Samantha Ruszczyk (Hamburg, N.Y.), Morrison, on Feb. 8…Luke Rivera (Pacific Palisades, Calf.) was SUNYAC decathlon and the pentathlon. title of any kind, an improvement from 10th played a clerical part. “She did all my recruiting and Hannah Kurbs (Lockport, N.Y.) were SUNYAC distance Cortland three times, and University at Rookie of Week Nov. 2…Taylor Bourne and Ryan Wilkinson, medley relay champs…Julia Schreier (Lockport, N.Y.) tied the “Following graduation he served as Lockport place the year before. letters,” he said. “She was basically my both of Calgary, Alberta, joined Southern Professional Hockey Buffalo and Plattsburgh — fresh off its title the school record in the indoor pole vault…Feldman and Morrison League teams after their collegiate seasons ended…All-time High’s head coach, compiling a record of 21 were USTFCCCA All-Region indoors and All-SUNYAC Second previous spring — once each. Pink The Rink proceeds exceeded $60,000 following the 2016 Team outdoors. Morrison was also Second Team indoors wins against three defeats. He won two Section event. For the next 20 years, none of those teams and three-time SUNYAC Track Athlete of Week…Schreier would win again. In fact, no other school with VI AAA crowns in that time before returning to SWIMMING AND DIVING: Arron Carlson (LeRoy, N.Y.) and Annaliese Bienko (Clarence, N.Y.) made Second Team Indiana State…(then) Fredonia beckoned and All-SUNYAC indoors. men’s track and field — save one — would was Fredonia Athlete of the Year. He earned two All-America the rest is now history.” diving certificates, including a second-place finish off the earn the right to pose with the championship 1-meter NCAA board. He was the NCAA zone and SUNYAC FALL PREVIEWS banner. Ulrich relied on his Western New York 3-meter champ, First Team All-SUNYAC, 2016 SUNYAC Diver connections to recruit his early Fredonia teams. of the Meet, and SUNYAC Diver of Week eight times…Rafael CROSS COUNTRY, MEN AND WOMEN: The Fredonia That lone exception — the Fredonia Blue Santiago (Middletown, N.Y.) won two Honorable Mention All- Invitational will be held on campus Sept. 3…Letchworth State Devils. “I knew the coaches,” he said. “They wanted America awards, was second in the 1-meter at zones, Second Park is the site of the SUNYAC championship meet Oct. 29… their kids to go to a school that had a good Team All-SUNYAC, and SUNYAC Diver of Week once…Jake Fredonia won 20 straight SUNYAC outdoor The NCAA Atlantic Regional is Nov. 12, hosted by Rowan program and where they were going to get Favret (Watertown, N.Y.) and Adam Clouthier (Fairport, N.Y.) College in Glassboro, N.J. championships from 1977 to 1996. That incred- were Second Team All-SUNYAC…Record-setters were Carlson good coaching.” MEN’S SOCCER: The season opener is Sept. 3 vs. U.S. Mer- ible run of success still stands as the longest off both boards, Will Baker (East Amherst, N.Y.) in the 200 free, The success was immediate. Ulrich’s first and the 200/400 medley relay team of Favret, Baker, Troy chant Marine at the Johns Hopkins Classic in Baltimore, Md. winning streak by a SUNYAC school in any …The Blue Devil Classic is Sept. 9-10 at University Stadium Lubanski (Leicester, N.Y.) and Bill Bradley (Dunkirk, N.Y.). sport. It is also among the longest champion- two Blue Devil teams were undefeated in dual and includes the second Fredonia Soccer Cancer Awareness meets (a win streak that continued for several TRACK AND FIELD: All-American and First Team All- Day…Brockport visits on Sept. 23, the first SUNYAC game ship winning streaks in NCAA Division III. SUNYAC Collin Mulcahy (Batavia, N.Y.) was fifth in the NCAA after seven straight non-leaguers…Senior Day is Oct. 15 vs. And the Blue Devils were no horse for a more years). In addition, the program produced indoor mile after winning the race at SUNYACs. He was Plattsburgh…The regular season draws to a close Oct. 22 two SUNYAC individual champs — and its first SUNYAC 1,500 champ outdoors and competed in the event at Oneonta. course. During their outdoor winning streak, nationally…The SUNYAC Track Athlete of the Week on Feb. 1 they also won 14 SUNYAC indoor titles — once All-American in Fred Ruterbusch, a thrower and an USTFCCCA All-Region performer indoors, Mulcahy WOMEN’S SOCCER: Glassboro, N.J. is the locale and York from Pittsford, N.Y., who finished fifth in the joined Chase Towse (East Northport, N.Y.), Nick Watson (Roch- College the opponent when the 2016 season kicks off Sept. 2 it finally was held — and numerous indoor and ester, N.Y.), and Zakk Hess (Newark, N.Y.) to win the SUNYAC on the first day of the Profs Soccer Classic hosted by Rowan… outdoor New York State Collegiate Track & javelin at the 1976 NCAA Division III outdoor distance medley relay team…First Team All-SUNYAC and The Blue Devil Classic on Sept. 9-10 will include the second championship meet. USTFCCCA All Region Kyle Collins (Suffern, N.Y.) won the Fredonia Cancer Awareness Day…A Sept. 23 trip to Brockport Field indoor and outdoor championship meets, SUNYAC outdoor 5,000 meters…Sawyer Bell (Middletown, starts the SUNYAC portion of the season…The regular season a feat not lost on the architect of it all. Ruterbusch was also one of the program’s N.Y.) and Hsin Chin (Pleasant View, N.Y.) were All-SUNYAC ends Oct. 22 with a visit from Oneonta on Homecoming most endearing athletes. Ulrich recalls how the Second Team. Weekend. The day will include the annual Alumnae Game at “Everybody likes to talk about the SUNYAC 1977 TRACK AND FIELD TEAM (left to right): (top row) Dennis McGrath, Dave Rieman, Greg Miller, 10 a.m. and Senior Day festivities. championships,” Fredonia Hall of Fame Coach strongman — who passed away in 2003 and is remembered by track and field alumni with Eldred Stephens, Keith McFayden, Tim Zintel, Pierre Vavoules, Tim Donovan, Ron Elsman and Mike WOMEN SOFTBALL: Alumni game is Sat., Sept. 24. Jim Ulrich once said. “But we always pointed an on-campus 5K run — was a team-builder Keppler; (second row) Andy Urchenko, Mark Monti, Dan Martin, Jeff Roberson, Steve Reilly, Steve Scott, BASKETBALL: Won a school-record 19 games, two more toward the state meet. That meant a lot more SWIMMING AND DIVING, MEN AND WOMEN: Three at a time when Ulrich was getting his fledgling Mark Phillips, Fran Hornung, Head Coach James Ulrich and Assistant Coach Everett Phillips; (third row) than the 2005-06 team…Hosted Fredonia’s first post-season straight home meets open the season, starting Oct. 7 vs. to us.” home game in the sport – an 89-81 SUNYAC First Round Tom Sylves, Walter Robertson, John Tighe, Dan Denison, Tom Heinrich, Steve Ferris, Fred Ruterbusch, Niagara…The Alumni Meet is Oct. 22 to coincide with the Ulrich arrived in Fredonia in the fall of 1974 program started and leadership was needed. overtime win over Brockport…Sabrina Macaulay (Newark, N.Y.) Fredonia Athletics Hall of Fame induction of two divers…This Keith Paulk and Dave Fountaine; (bottom row) Dave Rechlin, Brit Richardson, Chuck Ward, Jim Herzog, became the ninth Fredonia woman to surpass 1,000 points. “He boosted everybody, rooted for every- year’s Blue Devil Invitational is Dec. 2-4…Divers make their already flush with success both personal and Bob Carroll, Mark Laufer, Rick Kozlowski and Ray Cudney. She was SUNYAC Player of the Week three times, made annual trek to Trinity (Texas) on Jan. 20-21…Senior Day is Jan. communal. A schoolboy standout at Kenmore body” Ulrich said. “He wasn’t just a thrower. Second Team All-SUNYAC, led the conference in field-goal 28 when Allegheny visits to help close out the home slate. Even after he graduated, he kept coming back percentage, and made the D3Hoops.com Team of the Week West High School, and later at Indiana State, on Jan. 5. She graduated No. 2 in FG percentage and No. WOMEN’S TENNIS: The regular season starts Sept. 3 at his first coaching job came at Lockport High to meets and team functions. He was always 3 in total rebounds on Blue Devil career lists…Jenna Einink D’Youville and ends Oct. 5 with a visit from Medaille, followed the life of the party.” The first of 20 straight SUNYAC outdoor secretary without the pay.” Bud Carpenter, then (Mayville, N.Y.) was SUNYAC Rookie of the Year and Fredonia by the team-format SUNYAC Tournament…All three regular- School — where he coached for three years, Rookie of the Year. She was SUNYAC Third Team, SUNYAC season conference matches are at home – Sept. 10 vs. Brock- the last coming in 1972. In the spring of 1976, Ulrich’s second as head titles came next. The Blue Devils won seven the intramural director (now Director of Athletic Player of the Week, and blocked 54 shots to break the single- port, Sept. 14 vs. Geneseo, and Sept. 24 vs. Oswego. coach, Ruterbusch and then-freshman Bob individual events: three by Stephens (100-yard Training Operations with the Buffalo Bills), took season school record…Second Team All-SUNYAC Alexis He returned to Indiana State in 1973 to Cheatham (Lockport, N.Y.) broke Fredonia single-season and WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: The traditional season-opening complete work on his master’s degree and Carroll from nearby Forestville, N.Y., became dash, long jump, triple jump), and one each by on some of the athletic training work. That career records for three-point baskets. She heads into her Cortland Red Dragon Classic starts Sept. 2 with matches vs. SUNYAC individual champions — a harbinger of Carroll (mile), McFayden (440), Heinrich (120 high freed up Ulrich to spend more time coaching. senior season with 926 career points. Union and Stockton…A busy home schedule at Dods Hall help coach field events. One of his grad school consists of stand-alone matches Sept. 6 vs. Allegheny and professors was Dr. William Ruffer, a former team success one year in the offing. Carroll won hurdles), and Roberson (high jump). Stephens Dr. Everett Phillips — Ulrich’s predecessor as CHEERLEADING: Julie Foster (Rochester, N.Y.) won the 2016 Oct. 11 vs. Houghton, the Blue Devil Invitational on Sept. the 880 in a then-school record of 1:55.71 while again joined Scott, Heinrich, and McFayden to head coach — stayed on to coach the distance Lanford Presidential Prize. She was also Fredonia Scholar- teacher and administrator in the Fredonia 30-Oct. 1, and the third round of SUNYAC Pool Play on Oct. Ruterbusch shattered the meet and school win the 440 relay. There were school records set runners. Athlete of the Year for maintaining the highest grade-point 21-22 …Final weekend of the regular season is Oct. 28-29 at Department of Health, Physical Education, average among seniors on a Blue Devil team…Tatianna Baker the Brockport Golden Eagle Invitational. Athletics, and Dance. “That’s when I first heard javelin record with a throw of 207 feet, 11 inches. up and down the lineup. “Ev’s expertise in distance was a big help,” (Perry, N.Y.) received the 2016 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for The Blue Devils finished fourth. Fredonia completed its Triple Crown by he said. “He worked with (the distance runners) Student Excellence. of Fredonia,” Ulrich said. The fall of 1976 bought a new class of winning the 1977 New York State Track & Field while I ran around practice and tried to get to The run into the 2015 NCAA quarterfinal round WINTER PREVIEWS LACROSSE: freshmen — and one key transfer student. A championship meet, then in its 30th season. everyone else. We really didn’t have another was voted the Performance of the Year, announced at the MEN’S BASKETBALL: After three road games to open the 2016 Athletics Gala…Audrey Yokopovich (Webster, N.Y.) and season, the Blue Devils meet D’Youville in the home opener MEN’S HOCKEY: The puck drops on 2016-17 when Utica College sprinter and jumper from Niagara Falls, Eldred Roberson won the high jump (with a then coach until we brought on (sprints coach) Paul Katie Miller (Hamburg, N.Y.) were Second Team All-SUNYAC; Nov. 22…Dec. 2 marks the start of the SUNYAC portion of visits Oct. 28…That’s one of eight home games in the first semester… Stephens had grown disenchanted at the school-record 6 feet, 7 ¼ inches) and Carroll Csont.” Kristie Kleine (Cazenovia, N.Y.) was Third Team…An 11-10 win the season with a visit from Potsdam…Geneseo visits Feb. 11 The annual Pink The Rink celebration is Jan. 21 vs. Post University… April 26 over Buffalo State enabled Fredonia to defend its before the regular season closes Feb. 18 at Buffalo State…The Senior Day is Feb. 10 vs. Geneseo…A trip to Cortland closes out the University at Buffalo. He contacted Ulrich and won the mile. Stephens finished second in the Bob Lowe, again in the Tonawanda News, season-long Battle By The Lake with their Western New York men will play the first game of all SUNYAC doubleheaders regular season Feb. 18…Two alumni events are planned. Founders’ signed on at Fredonia with only one year of triple jump, the 100-yard dash, and the long must have had a crystal ball when he wrote rivals. (5:30 p.m., except for 2 p.m. on Saturdays). Weekend is Oct. 21-22 to recognize the 30th anniversary of Fredonia eligibility remaining. “He was sort of introverted, jump, and third in the 220. Despite no wins, about the 1977 championship team: “Ulrich has varsity hockey. The 2007 SUNYAC championship team will be SOFTBALL: Alyssa Morgan (Homer, N.Y.) graduated with a Penn State Behrend comes to WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: honored Dec. 10. not an outgoing leader like Fred was,” Ulrich he was named Outstanding Performer of the developed that winning habit to perfection at .381 batting average, second on Fredonia’s career list. She fin- Steele Hall to kick off the new season Nov. 15…Dec. 2 marks ished second in on-base percentage, tied for third in hits, and the start of the SUNYAC portion of the season with a visit TRACK AND FIELD, MEN AND WOMEN: The 2016-17 schedule said. “Yet his ability and work ethic made him a meet. In addition, Ruterbusch was second in Fredonia and, with the nucleus of this year’s third in assists…Lindsey Forness (Allegany, N.Y.) finished third from Potsdam…Like the men, a visit from Geneseo on Feb. has yet to have been finalized. leader in that respect.” the javelin and Dave Rechlin second in the team being undergraduates — aside from in career batting average (.359) and fifth in slugging percent- 11 followed by a trip to Buffalo State on Feb. 18 closes the age…Freshman third-baseman Cassidy Herman (Maybrook, regular season…SUNYAC tip-offs are 7:30 p.m., except for It turns out Stephens was very talented. pole vault. The Blue Devils were first among the irreplaceable Stephens and the steady N.Y.) shattered the school’s single-season assist record with 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Competing at the 12th New York State Indoor 18 teams. Ruterbusch — the dynasty seems destined to 121. The previous-best was 84. Track & Field championship meet at St. continue on and on.”

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1. Lanford Presidential Prize recipient Julianne Foster receives congratulations from President Virginia Horvath, while Vice President for Student Affairs David Herman looks on. 2. Dr. Jeffery Kelly, Class of 1982, delivers the Commencement address. 3. President Virginia Horvath presents a Fredonia sweatshirt to singer, actor and teacher Judy Kuhn, recipient of a SUNY Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree conferred during the morning ceremony. 4. Dr. H. Joseph Straight served as mace bearer during the morning ceremony, leading the procession into Steele Hall, followed by Commencement speaker Dr. Jeffery Kelly and President Horvath. 5. Senior Class President Stephanie Willis receives a gift of a crystal camera from President Horvath, in recognition of the graduate’s FredLast 8 photo/blog series. 6. Tanisha Morrison celebrates her big day at Fredonia with her mother, Zenere, and brother, Craig. 7. Kayleigh DeBrine, who sang the National Anthem during the afternoon ceremony, with Zachariah Willmart, didn’t let overcast weather dampen her enthusiasm at Commencement. 8. Dr. Horvath welcomes students, family members, staff and guests to her fourth Commencement as President of Fredonia. 9. In the Dods Hall Grove, newly-minted graduates Meghan Johnson, Audra McDonald and Bryan Williams gather for a photograph at the conclusion of Commencement. 4 10. The Fredonia Chamber Choir sings, “To You,” featuring music by Sean Doyle, ’04, ’06, and text by Langston Hughes, conducted by Dr. Gerald Gray. 11. Dylan Hoerner (left) and Ibrahima Toure march down the center aisle after being awarded their degrees. 12. Student Marshals pose prior to leading graduates into Steele Hall. 13. Graduate Lucille S. Horn sings the “Star Spangled Banner” at the morning ceremony. 9

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SPRING WRAP-UP SPRING WRAP-UP The Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance presented “The u Four Fredonia seniors — including three who Laramie Project” and “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later” in shared the same major of Communication February and March as part of the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series. CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Disorders and Sciences — were the It was a special event intertwining two staged documentaries about recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s u the killing of Matthew Shepard. Shepard was a college student Award for Student Excellence. The honor at the University of Wyoming who was murdered in 1998 because recognizes a student’s ability to integrate of his sexual orientation in a hate crime case that drew national academic excellence with accomplish- attention. In addition, Judy Shepard, Matthew’s mother, visited ments in leadership, athletics, creative or campus and discussed civil rights, equality and hate crimes at an performing arts and community service. event in King Concert Hall. Directing the productions was Theatre The award recipients — Tatianna Baker, of and Dance faculty member Paul Mockovak. Perry, N.Y.; Kearstin Derrenbacher, Dansville, N.Y.; Olivia Kaltenbach, Brocton, N.Y.; and Caeli Faisst, Morrisville, N.Y., pictured with Vice President for Student Affairs u ‘THE LARAMIE PROJECT’ IN SPOTLIGHT David Herman and SUNY Chancellor

u Nancy Zimpher — were among 15 Fredonia students nominated for the award. The awards were presented in Albany at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

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Award-winning Syracuse newspaper columnist Sean Kirst, ‘81, shared his expertise as an accomplished journalist and professional writer with students at two intriguing campus/community presentations and numerous class- room visits as part of Fredonia’s new alumni writers-in- residence series, Writers@Work. The series was sponsored ‘ST. MATTHEW PASSION’ u by the Carnahan Jackson Humanities Fund, Fredonia PRESENTED REGIONALLY Alumni Association, Fredonia College Foundation, Department of History and the Mary Louise White Fund. In February, writer/communicator Randy Cronk, ’72, former Director of Choral Activities Gerald Gray directed J.S. Bach’s Hill and Knowlton vice president-turned-entrepreneur masterwork, “St. Matthew Passion,” featuring the Buffalo who founded his own Boston-based marketing firm, Philharmonic Orchestra, Fredonia Masterworks Chorus, Chancel greatwriting, LLC, kicked off the series and participated in Choir of Holy Trinity Lutheran (Buffalo) and Chautauqua Youth the campus’ Professional Development Day. Senior Chorus, at performances held in March at King Concert Hall and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. It was believed to be the first time that what is considered Bach’s grandest and, arguably, ‘JAMES AND THE GIANT greatest work, had been performed in Western New York in more than 20 years. Guest soloists included William Hite, tenor, PEACH’ OFFERED u and Aaron Engebreth, baritone, and guest Baroque specialists FAMILY FUN Michael Beattie, Patricia Halverson and Christopher Haritatos.

The Department of Theatre and Dance concluded its Walter Gloor Mainstage Series WADE DAVIS PRESENTS MAYTUM with six performances of the Roald Dahl u classic children’s fantasy piece, “James and CONVOCATION LECTURE the Giant Peach,” which tells of young James Henry Trotter, an orphaned boy who escapes The former Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic life with his two cruel aunts when a magic Society delivered the Maytum Convocation Lecture, “The potion turns a peach tree into a portal to Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modern World,” in a world of adventure. Six magically altered April. Mr. Davis’s visit to Fredonia capped off a year of Convocation garden bugs serve as guides for James’ surreal events at Fredonia centered on the theme, “Rediscovering the travels in the new found realm. The classic Diversity of the Human Spirit.” The lecture was sponsored by children’s tale was adapted for the stage by the Maytum Lecture Endowment and the Williams Visiting David Wood, and was directed at Fredonia by Professorship Endowment, both of the Fredonia College Ted Sharon, associate professor and head of Foundation. Accompanied by stunning photography, the talk performance for the department. led the audience on a journey to celebrate the wisdom of the world’s indigenous cultures.

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Howard named Vice President Rockefeller Arts Center addition. Mr. Seitz held several adminis- Reese co-authors study on iPads developed and shepherded all entries from the period 1945 to the for Student Affairs trative positions at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and their impacts on music present. The two-volume set recasts generally accepted views of U.S. history and world history, contending that neither the United including Controller and Vice President for University Services, dur- education Dr. Cedric B. Howard has been named ing a 30-year tenure there, and also worked in the field of Finance States nor the world can be understood without appropriate at- Fredonia’s new Vice President for Student and Administration at East Carolina University and the University Music Education faculty member Dr. Jill tention being given to the other. History department colleague Affairs, assuming his duties at Fredonia on of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Reese co-authored a case study, “Field Peter McCord contributed six entries. Aug. 1 following the retirement of Dr. David experiences using iPads: Impact of experi- Herman. He most recently served as Vice Staples co-authors book ence on preservice teachers’ belief,” that Barneva co-edits Springer journal Chancellor for Student and Enrollment that tracks impact of appeared in the Journal of Music Teacher issue that explores image analysis Services at the University of Washington at Tacoma, a position he Prussian Mennonites in 19th Education. The case study gathered data on the experiences pre- held since 2007. Dr. Howard holds a B.S. in Psychology from Geor- service music teachers using iPads had when engaging secondary Department of Applied Professional gia College and State University, M.Ed. in Educational Administra- century southern Ukraine general music students in creating and performing music during Studies Chair Reneta Barneva served as a guest co-editor, along with Valen- tion from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Ph.D. Department of History Professor John field teaching experiences. Two graduate students, Rachel Biche- tin Brimkov of SUNY Buffalo State, of a in Higher and Adult Education from the University of Memphis. Staples co-authored, “Transformation on ler and Callan Robinson, assisted Dr. Reese in the study. special issue, “Combinatorial and Discrete In accepting the position, Dr. Howard noted, “During my visit to the Southern Ukrainian Steppe: Letters and Geometry Problems in Image Analysis,” of campus, I was consumed by the warmth and kindness demon- Papers of Johann Cornies,” published by Caviedes co-edits Journal of Contemporary the Springer journal Annals of Mathemat- strated by members of the Fredonia family. The visit showcased the University of Toronto Press. By utiliz- European Research issue ics and Artificial Intelligence. Comprised of 12 papers that span the passion of faculty and staff toward students and the greater ing reports written by Johann Cornies, an ambitious leader of the Politics and International Affairs profes- over 220 pages, the issue is devoted to image analysis — which Fredonia/Dunkirk communities. After visiting Fredonia, I was left Mennonite colony of Molochna, Dr. Staples was able to document sor Dr. Alexander Caviedes served as a provides the theoretical foundation for solving problems related to with a resounding, affirmative impression of the promising work the experiences of Prussian Mennonites who were recruited by the guest co-editor of a special issue, “Sixty- health, robotics, security and various aspects of natural sciences being accomplished across campus and the university’s commit- Russian empire to bring progressive agricultural methods to newly five Years of European Governance,” of and technology. ment to excellence. Both were very appealing to me.” opened grasslands in southern Ukraine during the 18th and 19th the Journal of Contemporary European centuries. Staples, co-author Harvey Dyck and translator Ingrid Research. The issue presented 12 articles Trio of faculty Epp provide a resource for scholars of all aspects of life in Tsarist Deemer named American Council that examined the way certain institutional members receive Ukraine as well as others interested in Mennonite history. on Education Fellow roles and the governance of particular Fulbright awards The American Council on Education (ACE) Belliotti’s newest book, his 18th, policy areas (the Euro, energy policy and English Professor Iclal Van- foreign affairs) have evolved since the creation of the original announced that Dr. Rob Deemer of the wesenbeeck, Biology Pro- explores role of power in daily life European Coal and Steel Community in 1951. Dr. Caviedes also co- School of Music has been named an ACE Fellow for 2016-17 academic year, and fessor William Brown and Distinguished Teaching Professor Ray- authored the introductory chapter with York University (Toronto) he will spend his fellowship at Baldwin- Paul Chambers, an adjunct mond Angelo Belliotti has written, “Power: professor Willem Maas and contributed a single-author research Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. faculty member in the Oppression, Subservience and Resistance,” article, “European Integration and the Governance of Migration.” Deemer is associate professor and head School of Music who has published by SUNY Press. In his 18th book, of Composition at Fredonia, and for several years served on the undergraduate and gradu- Belliotti analyzes and evaluates the func- Klein, Magiera composition faculty at the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in ate degrees from Fredonia, received Fulbright awards to teach, tion of power in everyday life. The concept have peer- Michigan. He is a founding member of the National Association study or conduct research abroad. Aleksander Xhuvani University of power has proven to be both uncom- for Music Education (NAfME) Composition Council, serves as the in Elbasan, Albania, will be the destination of Dr. Vanwesenbeeck, monly intriguing and maddeningly elusive, he noted. By tackling reviewed article chair of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) recipient of a Teaching/Research Award for the U.S. Core Fulbright critical questions surrounding the accumulation, distribution and published in Composition/Improvisation committee and was selected to be a Scholar Program. Beginning in July, Dr. Brown, who received the exercise of personal and social power, the book enables readers mathematics member of the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards Com- Fulbright Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship, to confront fundamental questions of who they are and how they journal position/Theory Standards Subcommittee. Deemer also holds has been engaged in research at the Indian Institute of Science might live better lives. in Bengaluru, India, and Mr. Chambers received a U.S. Student Curriculum and the position of composer-in-residence with the Buffalo Chamber Program Study/Research Award and will be immersed in African Jabot appointed to sustainability- Instruction faculty Players and Harmonia Chamber Singers. members Drs. Ana Maria Klein and Kathleen Magiera had “Deal- music and literature for nine months in a traditional research focused Peer Educator Network program in South Africa. ing with APPR: Living in Effective Land and Vacationing in Highly Zlotchew inducted into Sigma Delta Pi’s Science Education Professor Michael Jabot Effective Land,” their fourth peer-reviewed article on their partner- Order of Don Quijote Seitz named Interim Vice has been named to the Peer Educator ship with Silver Creek (N.Y.) Elementary School, published in the Network for Facing the Future, an associa- Distinguished Teaching Professor Clark President for Finance and New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal. The magazine tion devoted to creating curricular materi- serves K-12 teachers as well as faculty in higher education. Their Zlotchew was inducted into Sigma Delta Administration als that help students see and engage with work was also presented at American Council of Rural Special Pi’s Order of Don Quijote, the National Col- Veteran SUNY administrator Kevin Seitz the world through the lens of sustainability. Education Conference in Las Vegas in March. legiate Hispanic Honor Society’s highest was appointed Interim Vice President Sustainable energy and application of award that is conferred annually upon only for Finance and Administration in March technologies to meet growing demand Kinkela contributing editor of two to three people worldwide each year. following the sudden passing of Elizabeth will be the focus of Dr. Jabot’s work with the organization. He will two-volume ‘America in the World’ In presenting the honor it was noted that “Liz” Praetorius, who held the top-level also offer professional development to teachers to support the Dr. Zlotchew’s exemplary record of scholar- History Professor David Kinkela served as a Cabinet position since August 2014. integration of education for sustainability into their classrooms. ship and professional contributions earned contributing editor of “America in the World, The interim appointment continues through the 2016-2017 him the international distinction. Past inductees include renowned 1776 to the Present: A Supplement to the academic year and provides for a smooth transition through the literary figures such as Carlos Fuentes, Carmen Laforet, Fernando Dictionary of American History,” 1st Edition, budget process, summer facilities projects and completion of the Arrabal and Camilo José Cela, among other highly accomplished published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, part literary artists and scholars. of Macmillan Reference USA. Dr. Kinkela 26 Statement | SPRINGFALL 2016 2016 alumni.fredonia.edu 27 CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

The Class of 1966 met for its 50th reunion in June. Attendees included (front row, left to right): Florence “Janet” (Duran) Hayes, Robert Brown, Mary (Matthews) Brown, Elaine (Zielinski) Zielin, Barbara Oakes, Donald Rogers, Michele (Finnegan) Notte, Carole (Jarzynski) Reid and Carol (Hepp) Adragna; (back row, left to right) Elizabeth “Libby” (Bailey) Segerdahl, Kathleen (Stapleton) Ludwig, Maxine Knisley, Robert Barnes, Christian Granger, Michael Grammatico, Douglas Kreider and Nancy (Bonin) Steffan.

Members of the Class of 1966 Steven Kast, ’79 Brian Moore, ’80 Melanie (Richardson) Johnson, ’81 Jeffrey High, ’90 Theresa Hartl, ’95, (second from the left in the top row) with first lady Michelle Obama at the White House.

1960s Paul Maloney, ’75, (soc. studies) Lisa (Pirrone) Vanderbrook, Dr. Lisa Scrivani-Tidd, ’82, (music Mike Kaupa, ’86, (applied music) Robert Mead-Colegrove, ’91, Kimberly Moritz, ’94, (elem. ed.) selected as the State of Florida and Lynn (Levandoski) Maloney, ’77, (speech and hearing hand.) ed.), a professor of music at G. Beverly Wells, ’62, (speech and has joined the music faculty at (math.-sec. ed.) was named As- was named Superintendent at representative to attend the ’75, (English) celebrated their reports that her husband, Barry, Jefferson Community College, hearing hand.) has two books Finger Lakes Community College. sistant Dean for Campus Life at Springville (N.Y.)-Griffith Institute White House recognition ceremo- 40th wedding anniversary. Paul passed away in 2012. She has a performed seven international or- published that are available on Daemen College in Amherst, N.Y. School District. ny and gala. She is a counselor at sold insurance and is now retired, new job as a speech pathologist gan recitals of Felix Mendelssohn’s Kevin Kane, ’87, (math) was Amazon: “Falling Leaves: Selected Seminole Ridge High School and Lynn retired from 25 years of with the Buffalo (N.Y.) City Schools. literature (Op. 65 and Op. 37) while appointed Vice President of Cus- Bethany Fancher-Herbert, ’92, Theresa Hartl, ’95, (psych.) of West Poems and Prose” and “Pieces in Loxahatchee. teaching elementary school. They on a recent sabbatical leave. She tomer Strategy and Solutions at (account.) was promoted to Group Palm Beach, Fla., received the 2014 of Three: A Psychological Study Bud Carpenter, ’79, (elem. ed.) enjoy spending time with their also delivered conference presen- Dassian, Inc., in Scottsdale, Ariz. Vice President of Credit Risk Florida School Counselor Associa- Jamie Lissow, ’96, (math) is co- of Three Classic Films (Mamet’s was promoted to Director of Ath- grandchildren, Shannon and Ryan. tations at national and regional Management and Administration tion High School Counselor of the staring with Rob Schneider in the ‘House of Games,’ Weir’s ‘The Last letic Training Operations with the Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, ’87, ’93, conferences, among them the at M & T Bank. Year Award. She applied for the “Real Rob” series. Wave,’ and Hughes’ ‘The Breakfast Jamie Greenfield, ’76, (art) com- Buffalo Bills. He has been Head (English) was featured in the Sum- 57th National Conference of the 2015 American School Counselor Club’).” pleted a commissioned triptych Trainer for the last 21 of his 32 mer 2016 issue of Duke (University) Jordan Silver, ’92, (commun.) is College Music Society in St. Louis, Assocation Counselor of the Year painting, “Cathexis,” for the Fredo- seasons with the Buffalo Bills. Magazine in the article by Barry working as a Marketing/Media Margaret Nagel, ’64, (English) Mo. Lisa continues to serve as award, and while did not win, was nia Science Center, which was in- He will be inducted into the Yeoman, “This Professor is his own Consultant and Project Manager has a new Kindle book available Director of Music and Organist stalled in the Marletta Conference Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of MAN.” for his firm, Ag Media Solutions, on Amazon. “The Adventures of at the Church of St. Lawrence in Inc. (www.agmediasolutions. Room for the building’s opening Fame this fall. Gayle (Ljungberg) Hardick, ’88, Brother Arcadius and Pangur Ban,” Northern New York State where com). He launched an apparel line, ceremonies during Homecoming (bus. admin.) was appointed to Di- a dark ages romp for readers 12 Steven Kast, ’79, (elem. ed.) rep- she resides with her husband and Mondo Monster Wear, in 2015, and weekend in 2014. rector of Alumni Engagement and and up, features an exceptional resented Fredonia and President two sons. is a partner and co-creator of Life cat and his rescuer, scholarly James Kabel, ’77 (theatre); Kirt Virginia Horvath at the inaugura- Annual Giving at Hilbert College Linda (Carter) Galbato, ’84, Portfolio, LLC. young Brother Arcadius. Margaret Burcroff, ’90 (theatre); Chris May, tion of the College at Brockport’s in Hamburg, N.Y. (psych.) represented Fredonia and now lives in Evanston, Ill. ’91 (theatre); and Jon Reilly, ’10, seventh President, Dr. Heidi Karen Volpe, ’93, (musical theatre) President Virginia Horvath at the (theatre prod. and design) who all Mapherson. 1990s is a part of a comedy singing Joseph Delorenzo, ’65, (music inauguration of Cayuga Commu- work at the Metropolitan Opera group, “The Boobé Sisters,” which ed.) represented Fredonia and nity College’s eighth President, Dr. Jeffrey High, ’90, (account.) joined in New York City, gave a back- appeared on television’s “Ameri- President Virginia Horvath at the 1980s Brian M. Durant. Lumsden McCormick CPAs as a stage tour to a group of Fredonia ca’s Got Talent” show. The group inauguration of Herkimer County Kathleen (Purple) Ziegler, ’80, Tax Manager, serving commercial students during the changeover Dan Bauer, ’85, (theatre) was ap- performs ‘60s-inspired covers of Community College’s new Presi- (elem. ed.) retired after 34 years businesses and individuals. between “Anna Bolena” into “La pointed Senior Director of Public classic songs and song parodies dent, Dr. Cathleen C. McColgin. of teaching — four years in San Boheme” in January. and Media Relations at the New with a “diva dose of sass.” Alumni from across the country joined members of the ‘72-’73 Men’s Basketball Team Antonio, Texas, and 30 years in her Reunion at a dinner party at the home of William, ‘73, and Rosemary Wood in Sarasota, Fla., Lewis Strumpf, ’68, (math) is a Jersey Performing Arts Center. Vicki (Greene) Schmidt, ’76, (elem. hometown of Canandaigua, N.Y. on March 12, as part of a golfing weekend. retired math teacher of 34 years ed.) retired in 2010 from teaching Numa Saisselin, ’85, (music ed.) and has been a tax preparer for H Brian Moore, ’80, (pol. sci.) is a elementary computers and high is President of the historic Florida & R Block for 16 years. He also is a partner at Roetzel’s Akron, Ohio, school earth science at Portville Theatre in Jacksonville, Fla., Hahn Family Freedonia Marxonia Friday, Oct. 7 There is also a Freedonia Marxonia grandfather of a baby girl. office and has been named a (N.Y.) Central School. ranked by the concert industry Fund of the Fredonia College Art Contest, open to the campus 2016 Ohio Super Lawyer in the ​Noon, Reed Library – Tom magazine Pollstar as one of 2015’s Foundation. Activities, all free and and community. Please submit Roy Benasaraf, ’77, (music ed.) field of Real Estate by Ohio Super Dudzick, ‘73, will discuss his 1970s Top 50 concert venues worldwide open to public, are coordinated by entries to Ms. Yochym at Cynthia. was one of 12 volleyball officials Lawyers magazine. experience at Fredonia, career as according to attendance. The the- Cynthia Yochym of Reed Library. [email protected] in Reed Patricia Foley, ’72, (art) had a from the U.S. selected to officiate a playwright, and his passion for Melanie (Richardson) atre recently hosted a live national Library by Monday, Oct. 3. Every- new book published, “Life Style, Sitting Volleyball at the 2016 Invic- the Marx Brothers. This is also Johnson, ’81, (bus. admin.) was broadcast of the National Public one, regardless of age or skill level, Elegant Simplicity at Home.” tus Games in Orlando, Fla. He was Thursday, Oct. 6 a featured event in the 2016-17 promoted to Director of Talent Radio show “Whad’Ya Know?” and is welcome to participate in the Bill Thackaberry, ’72, assigned as a scorer. The Invictus 3 p.m., Reed Library - Exhibit Convocation Series, “Creativity Management at SRC, Inc., a two nights with the classic rock Freedonia Marxonia art con- (geology) and his wife Chris, ’72 Games were established two years Freedonia opening (running until Oct. 23), and Perseverance.” Mr. Dudzik’s not-for-profit research and band Lynyrd Skynyrd, broadcast test. All entries will be included as (math) are enjoying retirement, ago in London by Prince Harry annual group photo, and cake in appearance is supported by the development company. on the music TV channel Palladia part of the Reed Library exhibit. international travel and restoring and is based on the U.S. Warrior Marxonia honor of Groucho Marx’s 126th Carnahan Jackson Humanities and released as a DVD. old motorcycles. They are expect- Games competition. David Sluberski, ’81, (special slated for birthday. The year’s exhibit theme Fund and the Convocation studies) got married in April 2015 Sue (Lawall) Cortese, ’86, (bus. will be “Creative Contemporaries Committee. ing their fifth grandchild. Ardell (Wolfer) Olin, ’77, (elem. ed.) and was promoted to Senior admin.) received the Director’s of the Marx Brothers.” Douglas Joyce (Slaight) Zsembery, ’73, retired from Akron (N.Y.) Elemen- Oct. 6 and 7 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera Lecturer at Rochester Institute Award in the Regional Exhibit at Canham, ‘87, student founder of (music ed.) retired from the Prince tary after 37 years. She spends her House - Screening of “Duck Soup,” of Technology. the Muskegon (Mich.) Museum Freedonia Marxonia, which Freedonia Marxonia, will be in William County (Md.) School time helping her daughter Kristina the 1933 Marx Brothers film set in of Art. celebrates the link between the attendance. Division on June 30, 2015. She was Olin, ’06, (childhood ed.-English) John Mazur, ’82, (busin. admin.) village of Fredonia and the 1933 “Freedonia.” supervisor of the arts for the and her husband Andrew Soltiz, represented Fredonia and Sally (Aubertine) Fancher, ’86, Marx Brothers’ film, “Duck Soup,” is 7 p.m., McEwen Hall Room G24 - previous nine years. ’06, (math) with their new twin President Virginia Horvath (elem. ed.) was promoted to head slated for Oct. 6 and 7 on campus. Screening of 1930 Marx Brothers boys. She also helps her daughter, at the inauguration of Schenect- of children’s services at the Glov- The event is supported by the film, “Animal Crackers.” Cassandra Olin, ’08, (music ed.) ady County Community College’s ersville (N.Y.) Public Library. 28 Statement | FALL 2016 with her musical in Schoharie, N.Y. new President, Dr. Steady Moono. alumni.fredonia.edu 29 CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

Ken Sawada, ’97, (bus. admin.) 2000s Darryl Colling, ’03, (visual arts- years ago, starting as a kindergar- create the greatest travel content Scott Ebert, ’14, (biology) was Rob Sweeny, ’12, (geology), assis- Emeritus was hired as an Associate Direc- graphic design) was promoted to ten teacher and moving to second known to human kind!” Target hired as a Field Technician at tant swimming coach, completed tor of Admissions at Syracuse Yartish Bullock, ’01, (English) is Creative Supervisor at Crowley grade three years ago. customers are medium to large- Cornell Cooperative Extension a 2,663-mile hike on the Pacific Marvin Bjurlin, (art-sculpture) and University. currently a Senior Account Ex- Webb of Buffalo, N.Y. sized visitors’ bureaus, tourism Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Crest Trail, which spans from the Christina Rausa, ’77, (theatre) Jenna Devitt, ’06, (commun. -TV ecutive at Ethnic Technologies, a boards, destination marketing Regional Grape Program. Mexican border to the Canadian were featured in the magazine, Craig Harris, ’98, (commun.) was Michelle (Nichaus) Ogborne, ’03, and Digital Film) works in TV and global leader in multicultural mar- agencies, cities, regions, etc. He border in Washington State. He American Craft, in an article titled hired as Vice President for Institu- (psych.) was named one of the “10 film casting in the Atlanta, Ga., Jordyn Holka, ’15, (commun. - pub. keting, research, data enhance- is also a client at the Fredonia also completed a through hike of “Labor of Love.” A link to the story, tional Advancement at Daemen best” Attorneys in Arizona for 2015 area , recently on season four of rel.) was named a Public Relations ments and analysis. She is also Technology Incubator. the Appalacian Trail. which also includes photos, is at College in Amherst, N.Y. finishing up her MBA in General for her work by the American Insti- Netflix’s “House of Cards” series. Assistant Account Executive at http://craftcouncil.org/ tute for Family Law Attorneys. Nicole Hutton, ’11, (visual arts) Crowley Webb. Keri (Griffith) Klein, ‘98, ’01, (Eng- Management at Metropolitan Christopher Abramo, ’07, (physics) magazine/article/labor-love. was promoted to Art Director at lish) teaches high school English College of New York. David Reed, ’03, (elem. ed.) was was named Associate Principal at Christina Kennison, ’15, (English) Crowley Webb. at Fairport (N.Y.) High School and Scott Ciesla, ‘01, (music ed.) selected for the Kings Moun- Wendel. had her graduate paper from just launched her wedding offici- tain (N.C.) Intermediate School’s Katie Tyczynski, ’11, (child. inclus. Fredonia published in the Journal received the 2016 National Band Andrew Reading, ’07, (account. ant business, Flower City Nuptials. Teacher of the Year award. He is a ed.-math) was named the 2016 of Literacy Innovation, http:// Director of the Year Award from and finance) was promoted to Language Arts teacher. Rookie Teacher of the Year by journalofliteracyinnovation.weebly. Sean MacKenzie, ‘98, (bus. admin.) the U.S. Army All-American Bowl General Services Senior Manager the South Carolina Council for com/issues.html. She is a part- was appointed a partner at Maga- Selection Committee and the Na- Lindsey Sack, ’03, (commun.) is at Dopkins & Company. Exceptional Children, teaching time adjunct teacher at Erie Com- vern Magavern Grimm. tional Association for Music Edu- Head of Marketing Operations for Andrew Stewart, ’07, (bus. admin.) at Muller Road Middle School in munity College, substitute teaches cation. He is the Director of Bands Asia Pacific, for CBRE, based in Matthew May, ‘98, (theatre) was accepted the position of Assistant Blythewood, S.C. in West Seneca and Hamburg, at Oswego (N.Y.) High School. Hong Kong. a co-creator of a play, “Diego & Professor of English at Hanseo N.Y., schools, and is a part-time Victoria Cuva, ’12, (bus. admin./ Drew Say I Do,” on stage at the Anne (Barr) Martinez, ‘01, (acting) Dr. Kimberly Harvey, ’04, (math) University in Seosan, South Korea. editor at the Roycroft Print Shop in account.) was promoted to As- Broward Center for the Performing a singer, dancer and actor cur- earned a Doctor of Education East Aurora, N.Y. Lindsay Varga, ’07, (commun.- surance Service Senior at Dopkins Arts in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., in the rently working in Las Vegas, was degree in Educational Leader- pub. rel.) was appointed Marketing & Co. , (commun.- spring. on campus as a visting artist. She ship (higher education) from the Lauren Orlowski, ’15 and Communications Manager at pub. rel.) was hired as an intern offered a dance call, a singing Warner School of Education at the Steven Gangloff, ’12, (biology) Walsh Duffield. with Disney. Lauren is working with workshop and a question and University of Rochester. Kim is the received his first match choice for Fredonia alumni and friends joined President Virginia Horvath for an afternoon riverboat the Talent Acquisition Market- excursion aboard the River Explorer at Vero Brach, Fla., on March 5.

Anne (Barr) Martinez, ’01 Emily Palumbos, ’02 Gina Smith-Murphy, ’08 Nick Gunner, ’11 Katie Tyczynski, ’11 Steven Gangloff, ’12 Alicia Porack, ’15 Joseph Stearns, ’15

ing team at the corporate office Ben Berghorn, ‘99, (music ed.) was answer session for all Theatre and Executive Director of Retention Gina Smith-Murphy, ’08, (bus. a residency and will be training and her two big accounts are the invited to perform on a new music Dance majors. and Student Success at Gannon admin.) was hired as Accounting at the University of Pittsburgh Disney Cruise Line and the Disney recital at the 2016 International University. Director at the Just Buffalo Liter- Medical Center as a neurologist. Timothy Dickey, ’02, (bus. admin.) College Program. Trumpet Guild Conference in ary Center. It is a four-year residency and he was named President and Chief Paul Nandzik, ’04, (English) has Anaheim, Calif. is thinking of a fellowship for a , (account.) was Executive Officer at the Bank of written, produced and directed a Adam Frisbee, ’09, ’11, (math) Alicia Porack, ’15 subspecialty. hired as a Staff Accountant at R.A. Michele (Pannuzzo) Meyer, ’99, Holland (N.Y). TV pilot, “Forever Young,” a satire was named “Math Teacher of (commun.) represented the Year” at Thomas Stone High Mercer & Co., P.C. Mark Graves, ’02, (music comp.) is featuring a very bored vampire Kyle Sackett, ’12, (music ed.) Fredonia and President Virginia School in Waldorf, Md. a Communications Specialist for who enrolls in high school to en- reported that Travis Smith, ’12, Joseph Stearns, ’15, (public Horvath at the inauguration of Alumni Relations at the University tertain herself. For more informa- (bus. admin/market.) and Jordan account.) was hired as a Staff Ac- Rollins College’s 15th President, of North Carolina at Greensboro. tion and to watch official trailer, 2010s Kinne, ’12, (sound rec.) produced countant for R.A. Mercer & Co., P.C. Dr. Grant H. Cornwell. visit: http://www.foreveryoung- an album, “Wildness,” which is on Jessica Goodell, ’10, (psych.) Melissa Travis, ’15, (public ac- Emily Palumbos, ’02, (pol. sci.) was show.com/wp-content/uploads/ Spotify and iTunes. Dr. Lauren (Mirabella) Ormsby, hired by MRB Group as a Senior received the 2016 Distinguished count.) has joined Chiampou , (econ.) received the Award of file/FYMediaKit.pdf ’99 Planning Associate. Alumnus Award from Jamestown Erik Coler, ’14, (pol. sci.) was Travis Besaw & Kershner LLP as Distinction for a School Admin- Aubrey McCoy, ’05, (early child.- Community College, where she recognized by The Big Brothers/ a Staff Accountant. istrator from the New York State Melanie (Rossucker) English) has received National served as the Commencement Big Sisters of New York City for Association for Health, Physical Witkowski, ’02, (elem. ed.) is the Board recognition in her kin- keynote speaker. getting President Barak Obama to Faculty/Staff Education, Recreation and Dance. Director of Program Services at dergarten teaching position in send a special encouraging mes- Nick Gunner, ’11, (commun.-audio/ Dr. Markus Vink (history) had a She is the Superintendent and the Chautauqua Alcoholism and Raleigh, N.C. sage to his “little brother.” President Emeritus Dennis and Jan Hefner hosted an alumni gathering radio and TV and digtl. film) has Pre K-6th grade Principal for the Substance Abuse Council (CASAC) new monograph published by Brill at their home in Cary, N.C., on May 25. Attendees included (left to right, Lacey (LaForce) Unger, ’05, (early started the company, Orbitist , (sport Ripley (N.Y.) School District. and provided training at the First Matthew Cummings, ’14 Academic Publishers, “Encounters seated): President Virginia Horvath and Interim Vice President for University Presbyterian Church of Fredonia child.-English) was chosen as LLC at orbitist.com, which mixes mgmt.) was hired as a baseball on the Opposite Coast: The Dutch Advancement Betty Gossett, ’76; (left to right, front row): Mrs. Hefner, Donald on “Current Trends in the Drug Teacher of the Year at Austin multimedia storytelling with his coach at Jamestown Community East India Company and the Barnes, ’01; Joanne Andrews, ’82; Ida Boyd, ’85; Martha Rodgers, ’82; Kym Orr, ’85; World.” Elementary in Dunwoody, Ga., for home-brewed digital mapping College. Nayaka State of Madurai in the Toby Vandemark, ’71; Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, ’87, and Development Associate 2016-2017. She has been at the technology in an “attempt to Seventeeth Century.” Rich Ryan, ’04; (left to right, back row): President Emeritus Hefner, Professor school since leaving Fredonia 11 Emeritus Philip Morse, John Murphy, Jim Sliwa, ’81, and Neil Moore, ’80.

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Births Arlene (MacDavid) Stoll, Richard W. Quinn, Richard P. Gaffney, Class of 1947 Class of 1970 Class of 2001 A daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, to Jean (Price) Mahaney, ’91 (elem. Jeanne (Shoemaker) Corbit, Barbara (Snyder) Heinrich, Laura Nicholson, ed.). Class of 1948 Class of 1971 Class of 2001 A son, Matthew John, to Michael Evelyn (Crowe) Carlson, John J. McCarthy, Cindy A. (DePasquale) Krebs, and Rebecca (Glogowski) Saban, Class of 1949 Class of 1972 Class of 2002 ’00 (psych.). Donald E. Bemus Sr., Eugen Volgert Nelson, Thomas E. Johnson, Twins, Alexa and Brett, to Janine Class of 1950 Class of 1972 Class of 2009 and Luke Fioretti, ’03 (criminal Harold “Hal” N. Langlitz, Karen (Randle) Clements, STUDENT justice). Class of 1950 Class of 1974 — coming — Howard P. Jones A son, Maxyn Salvatore, to Shirley (Bock) Testi, Janice D. (Down) St. George, Christina (Castro) (psych.) and Class of 1950 Class of 1974 Christopher Kensy (math. middle FACULTY/STAFF John Czyrny, Peter P. Jenkins, child. cert.), ’06. Elizabeth Darling, Professor, Class of 1952 Class of 1975 Health, Physical Education, Marriages Marvin Hausman, Elaine (Michael) Ruff, Athletics and Dance; Women’s Class of 1953 Class of 1976 Athletic Director, Athletic Director, Mark Graves, ’02, (music comp.) to Jennifer Raiford. Gene E. Beckwith, Rebecca J. (Hesse) Todd, 1967-1985 Class of 1955 Class of 1976 Dr. Walter S. Hartley, Associate Marcy Bates, ’02, (theatre prod. by TRACY COLLINGWOOD, ’94 Professor/Professor, School of and design) to Ryan Fitzpatrick. Maxine F. (Crouse) Dowler, David K. Pike, Class of 1977 Director, Engagement and Career Development Class of 1956 Music, 1969-1991 Kaela Altman, ’06, (acting) to Da- Stephen “Swandog” Swanson I, CAREER CORNER , Cleaner, vid Stokes, ’06 (graphic design). Theodore E. Kurtz, Classes of 1979, ‘90 William Hunt Class of 1957 1994-2010 Leslie Pritchard, ’02, (elem. ed.) to Carl V. Luca, The Power of the FREDNetwork , Instructor/ Kevin Conroy, ’00 (bus. admin.). Kathleen (Hirt) Karl, Class of 1980 Dr. Charles Lincoln The Career Development Office (CDO) provides Fredonia alumni Class of 1959 Associate Professor, Physics, Anthony J. Trippi, 1964-1979 with lifelong career development and worldwide networking Deaths Betsy (Elizabeth) Northrup, Class of 1980 opportunities at all stages of their careers. Whether you are Class of 1960 Dr. Tibor Machan, starting or negotiating career challenges and opportunities, ALUMNI Catherine (Kochanowski) Assistant/Associate Professor, Bernie J. Kolacki Jr., Cappiello, Class of 1981 the CDO can help you plan your next move. Mildred (Wright) Hathaway, Class Philosophy, 1976-1983 How Alumni Can Give Back of 1933 Class of 1961 Robert “Bob” Cortright Sr., Dr. Raymond McLain, Advance Your Career Maybe you are satisfied with your career, but want to stay John Krestic, Class of 1937 Gary L. Sprague, Class of 1983 Instructor/Associate Professor, Let the CDO help you take your career to the next level. With connected and contribute to the growth of other Fredonia Class of 1961 Department of Sociology and Svea Hjalmarson, Cindy Alvarado, helpful career tools, expert resources and motivating success graduates and students. Here are some ways that you can Anthropology, 1976-2007 Class of 1939 Catherine (Daley) Hanley, Class of 1985 stories, you can get started today on the path to success. Talk make a difference: Class of 1962 Rose Elizabeth “Liz” to a career counselor to develop your job search strategy, apply Phyllis (Ellis) Willson, Brian R. Perdue, • Post internships and job opportunities Praetorius, Vice President for to graduate school, and take an online career assessment to Class of 1939 Hilda M. Burrichter, Class of 1987 Class of 1965 Finance and Administration, clarify your interests, skills, values and personality. You can also • Hold interviews for jobs or internships on campus, at your David N. Payne, Lorene (Sliker) Jones, 2014-2016 access a suite of over 4,600 videos on the CDO website on a organization, or via video conferencing Dr. Marie (Rotella) Johnson, Class of 1991 Class of 1941 range of topics from utilizing social media in your job search to Class of 1966 Sara Jane Schmidt, • Participate in the Job & Internship Expo held every spring, or Anastasia “Ann” (Polasik) Sipko, Mark J. Colmerauer, Cleaner, 1999-2010 developing strategies for career networking. other career and job fair events offered throughout the year Class of 1942 Ralph I. Whitney, Class of 1992 Class of 1966 Betty J. Sharp, The CDO works closely with recent graduates, experienced , • Volunteer to be a mentor through the Fredonia Career Jean E. (Morse) Eddy, Ronald D. Richards Jr. Cleaner, 1976-1993 professionals and industry experts to connect, create and share Class of 1944 Dr. Christopher T. Phelps, Class of 1995 Connection online professional mentoring program Class of 1967 Patricia D. (Malkowski )Tofil, in new and innovative ways. Here are a couple of strategies Sarah Blotner, Donald A. Robbins, Janitor, 1980-2001 to get started. • Apply for the Employer-in-Residence program, bringing Class of 1945 Lucie McNulty, Class of 1998 recruitment professionals from a variety of industries to Class of 1968 *Memorials may be directed to a Ruth (Harkness) Hosley, William E. Struble, Build Your Network campus for a morning or afternoon of one-on-one resume, scholarship established with the Social media opportunities allow you to build meaningful rela- Class of 1946 Christine (Skorupa) Marshall, Class of 1999 Fredonia College Foundation. See cover letter, job search or interviewing consultations Class of 1969 www.fredonia.edu/foundation tionships and make valuable new connections from wherever you are. The Fredonia LinkedIn group, Facebook, Twitter, and • Connect with students through social media and offer Instagram are all great ways to stay connected and grow your your support Fredonia Chamber Singers Reunion slated for November network. • Join a FREDConnect Group coordinated by Alumni Affairs A special weekend-long reunion the College Lodge on Saturday, munication for the concert reper- will be an open forum session and stay in touch with your classmates or special interest for Fredonia Chamber Singers and a “Town Hall” meeting on toire, among other things). Alumni where alumni can tell stories, Community Engagement and Innovation groups (e.g., SUNY Fredonia Teachers, U.S. Patent Inventors, alumni is scheduled on campus for Saturday evening. who have not completed the give remembrances, and have Get involved in community-university collaborations or develop departmental groups, etc.) Nov. 4 -6. The event will bring to- There is a Facebook group for survey are asked to at http://goo. small ensembles from years past new partnerships that enhance the intellectual, cultural, artistic, gether alumni to honor Dr. Donald the reunion: “Chamber Singer gl/forms/vaABDHA1aRPm6XOp1. perform. The small groups must and economic vibrancy of our region. Explore service-learning • Refer a student to Fredonia through the Alumni Admissions Lang and Betsy Dixon-Lang, to Reunion.” Alumni are urged to Those who would like to be added be coordinated ahead of time by opportunities to help you meet your organization’s needs work- Ambassador Program reminisce, and to participate in a join the group to get day-to-day to the email distribution but do alumni. There will be time on Fri- ing with Fredonia’s talented students, faculty and staff. Have • Get involved by attending Homecoming Weekend and Reunion Concert on Sunday, Nov. updates, share stories and post not have a Facebook account are day after registration and before an entrepreneurial idea? Connect with the Fredonia Technology reunion gatherings (both on- and off-campus), providing 6, at 1 p.m., in Rosch Recital Hall. pictures. A survey ran earlier in the asked to email: chambersinger- the opening address/pizza party Incubator and see your ideas grow. Other events include a reception year on the Facebook page and [email protected]. for access to practice rooms. scholarships, or participating in networking opportunities at the White Inn on Friday eve- email addresses were collected The “Town Hall” meeting on ning, an afternoon and evening at (which will be the means of com- Saturday night at the lodge Remember the Career Development Office is here as long as you need. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss your career plans, contact the CDO at (716) 673-3327 or email [email protected]. You can also visit the 32 Statement | FALL 2016 CDO’s website at www.fredonia.edu/cdo to schedule an appointment. alumni.fredonia.edu 33 NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID BUFFALO, N.Y. PERMIT NO. 367

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Alumnus donates outdoor sculpture “Cutter,” a painted steel sculpture created by Eric Stein, ’74, has found a permanent home at Fredonia in the Science Quad as part of the Department of Visual Arts and New Media’s In Sight/On Site program. The formalistic, geometric sculpture, which features two thin discs and diagonal square rods, reflects an industrial design, with the rods cutting the discs into two pieces. Previously on display at East River State Park in Brooklyn and SUNY Oswego, “Cutter” was donated to Fredonia by Mr. Stein, who returned to campus with his wife, Roberta, to install and re-paint it. “We are grateful not only for Mr. Stein’s donation of his sculp- ture, but for Eric and Roberta’s work installing and re-painting it over two days,” said Ralph Blasting, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. “We are happy to give this work a permanent home between our new Science Center building and the more traditional Houghton Hall and Reed Library.” “Cutter” marks the second sculpture that Stein, who is based in Huguenot, a small town outside of New York City, has brought to Fredonia. His “Cloud Stop,” made of timber, steel and fiber- glass, was the inaugural piece of In Sight/On Site. The program was established in 1998 to present developments and directions within contemporary sculpture and advocate for an apprecia- tion of art as an integrated concern within public spaces.

Eric Stein with his sculpture, “Cutter.”