THE MAGAZINE FOR FREDONIA ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

FALL 2015

A DAILY DOSE u Pharmaceutical expert Chris Mirabelli, ’77, makes a difference every day on Fredonia’s scientists

u ‘ELEGANT VIOLENCE’ An inside look at the culture — and the benefits — of Fredonia’s Blackhorse Women’s Rugby

u A WELL-EARNED OVATION School of Music’s Karl Boelter ends 12-year run as director SAVE THE DATE u FROM SELMA TO FREDONIA An alumna reflects on her role in bringing the Homecoming Weekend Civil Rights discussion to campus 50 years ago. Oct. 23-25 New York State Traveling Alumni Reunion Tour Sept. 13-17 NEW YORK ALUMNI REUNION TOUR

ELMIRA AREA Sunday, Sept. 13 — 6 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 35 Arnot Rd., Horseheads - Ernie Davis Lounge THE MAGAZINE FOR FREDONIA ALUMNI AND FRIENDS BINGHAMTON Monday, Sept. 14 — 6 p.m. Doubletree by Hilton, 225 Water St., Binghamton - River Bistro and Bar

COVER STORY POUGHKEEPSIE Tuesday, Sept. 15 — 6 p.m. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, 40 Civic Center Plaza - A DAILY DOSE Market St. Bar and Grill Pharmaceutical expert Chris Mirabelli, ’77, ALBANY Wednesday, Sept. 16 — 6 p.m. 4 makes a difference every day on The Capital Lounge, 55 N. Pearl Street, Albany Fredonia’s scientists 20 SYRACUSE Thursday, Sept. 17 — 6 p.m. ADMISSIONS EVENTS 12 Genesee Grand Hotel, 1060 E. Genesee St., Syracuse - 1060 Restaurant Open House Monday, Oct. 12 Columbus Day Saturday, Nov. 14 (bilingual track available) Monday, Feb. 15 Presidents Day Saturday, April 9 Accepted Student Reception Saturday, June 11 June Preview Day Saturday Visit Dates Saturday, Sept. 26 Saturday, Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 31 Saturday, March 5 Saturday, March 12 Saturday, April 23 Students and families can also visit any day during the academic year. Just contact NEW YORK ALUMNI Poughkeepsie Admissions to arrange an appointment. REUNIONS To learn more, visit: fredonia.edu/ admissions/visiting.asp or SEPT. 13 - 17 call 1-800-252-1212. 7 8 4 22 ALUMNI AND CAMPUS EVENTS CALENDAR Please check alumni.fredonia.edu as details are confirmed. YOUTH IS SERVED 16 COLLEGE BEATS | COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 7 Graphic Designer Brendan Prince, ’11, College of Education expands student support AUGUST OCTOBER NOVEMBER ‘sports’ impressive career start at NBC Expanding their Horizons: Fredonians go beyond Fall Semester Begins Annual Alumni Board of 17 the classroom to help Central American children Monday, Aug. 24 Directors Meeting SPOTLIGHT FEATURE Wednesday, Nov. 4, 4 p.m. 8 Elegant Violence: An in-depth look at COLLEGE BEATS | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SEPTEMBER Alumni House Fredonia’s Blackhorse Women’s Rugby Team 286 Central Ave. 18 Executive-in-Residence program brings President’s Award for Excellence real-world expertise to students Lecture by Professor Tim DECEMBER HOMECOMING PREVIEW Frerichs, “On Paper: Creativity and Transformation in Florida Alumni Reunion at 10 Homecoming 2015 Schedule and Highlights STELLAR STUDENTS Education” Freedonia Marxonia “West Side Story” performance Alumni seek help in honoring two 19 Service over Suntans: Students choose alternative Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Annual Marx Brothers Festival Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m., performance 11 Fredonia pioneers spring break program to broaden their education Rosch Recital Hall featuring originator Douglas featuring orchestra musicians John Canham, ’87. Cooley and Tom Ellison, ’73, and back ATHLETICS Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Thursday–Friday, Oct. 1-2. stage tour. COLLEGE BEATS | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. 20 Relationships vs. Championships: Reed Library Exhibit: Oct. 1–25 Asolo Repertory Theatre (adjacent to 12 A Well-Earned Ovation: Boelter ends 12-year “An Evening of Ella and Ellington,” Sponsored by the Hahn Family the The Ringling museum campus) An interview with Diving Coach John Crawford run as School of Music Director featuring student/alumni vocal group, Freedonia Marxonia Endowment in 5555 N. Tamiami Trail “The Fredonia Voices,” with soloist the Fredonia College Foundation. Homecoming Weekend Sarasota, FL 34243 Visual and Performing Arts Fall Events Nia Drummond and faculty jazz artist Spring Wrap-up Friday–Sunday, Oct. 23-25 Please contact Karen West at 14 22 Bruce Johnstone. Kasling Memorial Lecture by See full schedule on page 10. [email protected]. COLLEGE BEATS | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Hanna Theatre Dr. Ziya Arnavut, “How Do You $35/person 2067 E. 14th St. Compress Data, such as Text Family Weekend Please check the Alumni website 15 Iovannone, ’04, encourages students to Professional Accolades Cleveland, OH 44115 and Images?” Friday–Sunday, Oct. 30–Nov. 1 26 for more information as details are explore ‘Scholar-Activism’ $15/person Tuesday, Oct. 6, 12:30 p.m. Campus confirmed and added at alumni. Reception Rosch Recital Hall Biology’s Wigdahl-Perry receives Scholars Breakfast fredonia.edu. For reservation 28 Class Notes Immediately following concert information, visit alumni.fredonia.edu/ SUNY research grant Bin 216 Restaurant (by invitation only) Saturday, Oct. 31 Events.aspx or contact the Alumni 1515 Euclid Ave. Affairs Office at (716) 673-3553. Cleveland, OH 44115 Steele Hall Arena Reception free to alumni and guests. alumni.fredonia.edu 1

50 years later, an alumna reflects on her role in campus’

THE MAGAZINE FOR FREDONIA ALUMNI AND FRIENDS 1960s Civil Rights movement

VOLUME 44, NO. 1, FALL 2015 u

EDITOR Michael Barone ASSISTANT EDITOR Lisa Eikenburg, APR DESIGNER Erin Ehman PHOTOGRAPHERS Roger Coda, Lori Deemer, Maggie Gilroy, Nicholas Gunner, Todd Proffitt and Jerry Reilly. Cover story photos: Kent Dayton Photography CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Roger Coda, Tracy Collingwood, Pamela Colon, Patricia Feraldi, Francesca Gerace, Diane Kricheldorf, Ryan Maloney, Kara Murray and Jerry Reilly. CLASS NOTES Donna Venn COLLEGE COUNCIL Frank Pagano (Chair), Cynthia A. Ahlstrom, Richard Alexander, Michael Robert Cerrie, Esq.; Russell E. Diethrick Jr., Joseph C. Johnson, Stephen W. Keefe, JoAnn Niebel and Jefferson Dedrick (student member). FREDONIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fredonia students march in front of Old Main on Temple Street 50 years ago on their way to Barker Commons to hear speakers call for Civil Rights legislation Richard Johnson, CPA (Chair); Phillip following the “Bloody Sunday” beatings of marchers in Selma, Ala. Belena, David H. Carnahan, Robert E. Coon, Dennis Costello, Joseph Falcone, Jeffrey L. Fancher, Dr. David Fountaine A small but resolute group of stu- letters and poster information along any of my friends complain in that that they pass legislation to prevent (ex-officio), Carla Giambrone, Betty Catania dents in 1965 didn’t let the 950 miles with copies of newspaper articles regard,” she said. blacks from being denied the right Gossett (ex-officio), Walter J. Gotowka, Karl that separate Fredonia from Selma, to Fredonia Alumni Affairs Director Their protest call was heeded by to vote in the South. Holz, Dr. Virginia S. Horvath (ex-officio), Deborah Kathman, Dr. Jeffery W. Kelly, Ala., prevent them from enlisting Patty Feraldi. more than 300 students, faculty Other speakers included Phys- Dear Alumni and Friends, David Mancuso, Cathy Marion, Dr. Michael the campus — and surrounding “So many life-changing events and administrators on a chilly Sun- ics Professor Willard Gaeddert, as A. Marletta, Rachel Martinez-Finn, Kurt community, for that matter — in the took place in our nation during day afternoon, March 15. Coordinat- well as Michael Stauffer, president W. Maytum, Charles Notaro, Charlotte escalating push for civil rights for the 1960s while I was at Fredonia,” ed with college administrators and of Student Government Associa- We hope you enjoy this issue of The Statement, from the cover story about alumnus Chris Passero (student member), Dr. John (Bob) Mirabelli (’77) to the articles about current students and faculty. In May, nearly 1,400 new Fredo- Quatroche, Daniel Reininga, Dr. Susan O. black Americans a half-century ago. said Shufelt-Scott, pointing to the village officials, the march adhered tion, who read a telegram sent to nia graduates celebrated earning their degrees, and we hope they will aspire to have careers like Schall, Michael Schiavone, Debra Horn These five Fredonians — all assassination of President John F. to Dr. King’s philosophy of passive President Johnson that urged swift Stachura, Elizabeth Star, James J. Stroud, female — initiated their own grass- Kennedy and the rise of the South- resistance and non-violent protest. and decisive action by the federal those of Dr. Mirabelli or James Douglas, who spoke at Commencement about his decades of Dr. David M. Tiffany (ex-officio), Clifton roots campaign days after the na- ern Christian Leadership Conference Students marched silently, in pairs. government to prosecute those work at the Smithsonian Institution. Turner, Carol Ward and Thomas H. Waring Jr. Honorary Members: Dr. Rocco R. Doino, tion was shocked by the beatings, under the direction of Dr. Martin Beneath the headline, “Students responsible for the Selma brutality. This is a time of tremendous change in public higher education, as the cost of education shifts Gileen W. French, Dr. Richard A. Gilman, dealt by Alabama state troopers, Luther King Jr. The Selma marches, United to Protest Discrimination,” A singing of “The Battle Hymn of from the state to students and families, and as more reporting and compliance become part of Amos Goodwine Jr., Stan Lundine, Jean M. of unarmed marchers on their way she recalled, were widely discussed the Evening Observer reported that the Republic” and “We Shall Over- our regular work. At Fredonia, we remain focused on providing access for talented students, of- Malinowski, Douglas H. Manly, Robert A. to the state capital to advocate across the campus. the march itself was “surprisingly come” concluded the program. Maytum, James H. Mintun Jr., Dr. J. Brien fering rigorous academics and vibrant campus life, and encouraging and supporting students to Murphy, Edward C. Steele, Kenneth W. for voting rights. Newspaper front In their open letter to fellow stu- uneventful” and not marred by signs “Looking back now, I am so very graduate on time. Strickler, Dr. Jeffrey J. Wallace Sr., Henry K. pages and evening newscasts dents, the five students wrote that or catcalls. proud of the faculty and adminis- When you visit campus, you’ll see the ways a Fredonia education is enhanced by new spaces. (Mike) Williams IV and Nancy L. Yocum. documented the event, which a 5-cent stamp “is a very small price Once in the village square, tration who responded with such The Science Center shows the attention to hands-on and collaborative learning, commitment ALUMNI ASSOCIATION became known as “Bloody Sunday,” to pay in comparison to the bodies marchers listened to prayers offered respect and support for our efforts,” BOARD OF DIRECTORS to student research opportunities, and effective uses of technology. The Rockefeller Arts Center through riveting images. being injured and beaten in Ala- by local clergy and speeches from Shufelt-Scott said. “I don’t recall any Dr. David Fountaine (President), Ida Boyd, “When we actually saw what bama for a peaceful protest for the faculty. opposition; it seemed we were all on addition — expected to open in 2016 — will feature similarly transformative spaces for learning Shellonnee Baker Chinn, April Diodato, Heath Forster, Dr. Greg Gibbs, Dr. Virginia was going on in Selma, we were same rights we enjoy and so laxly “We are here to show that our the same page and everything went in visual and performing arts. Partnership with EC English, a global company providing language S. Horvath, Nicholas Koziol, Bradley Nagel, so appalled that we met to pray appreciate.” Shufelt-Scott, a junior campus is not in intellectual rigor forward smoothly.” instruction, is bringing international students to campus and supporting English-language learn- Patrick Newell, Darrin Paschke, Thomas C. and decided we just had to do Education major, believed a march mortis, but rather, committed to An editorial in The Leader ers on campus and beyond. The Fredonia Technology Incubator in Dunkirk is one of many places Priester, Tammy Wilson Prior, Christopher something more,” recalled Rose from Gregory Hall to Barker Com- equal rights for Negros. We are recounted President Johnson’s as- P. Reybrouck, Robert J. Smith, Dawn Spicer- where students have meaningful internships, bridging classroom instruction with the professional Dake, Stash C. Stanley, Christine Starks, Shufelt-Scott. The centerpiece of mons would bring further attention deeply involved in what is now sessment of Selma as “an American experiences that will help them be successful in their careers. James Sturm, Kevin Sylvester and “something more” formulated by to the injustices being committed happening in Selma, Alabama,” Dr. tragedy” and presented its own In addition to the spaces, there is innovation in faculty research, approaches to the curriculum, Dr. David M. Tiffany. Linda Bennett, Joeritta Jones, Net- against blacks in the South. Daniel Roselle, a history professor, observation, calling what happened student support services, and community engagement. When you’re here for Homecoming (Oct. Published biannually by the Marketing and tie Atkins, Sandra Gabbriellini and The five were a racially diverse was quoted in a report filed by the in Fredonia “one of the proudest 23-25), you’ll be able to see this for yourself. Please connect with departments and others, as Communications Office at the State University of Miss Shufelt was a peaceful protest group, with two whites, two African Dunkirk bureau of Buffalo’s Courier- moments” in Fredonia’s history. “For New York at Fredonia, 272 Central Ave., Fredonia, march to downtown Fredonia. Americans and one first-generation Express newspaper. the first time, members of the col- today’s students would benefit greatly from hearing about your experiences and perspectives. NY 14063, (716) 673-3323. Periodical postage paid Students were also urged to write Italian/Puerto Rican, who resided in “In my 15 years of teaching at this lege and the community marched We hope to see you on campus soon. In the meantime, best wishes for the fall season! at Fredonia, NY and at additional mailing offices. The Statement is mailed to alumni, parents, letters to President Lyndon Johnson, Hillman House. Fredonia provided college, I have never been prouder of together to protest a denial of graduate students, faculty and staff, and friends of the university. Articles may be reprinted Gov. George Wallace of Alabama Shufelt, who grew up in Ripley, N.Y., our students than I am this day,” he constitutional rights — of others, not without permission. and federal lawmakers. with an introduction to students remarked with pride. their own.” The nationwide release earlier of other racial and ethnic back- Dr. Roselle didn’t confine his mes- Students, faculty and administra- this year of “Selma,” a historical grounds. sage to students, but summoned tors can reflect with pride on this Dr. Virginia S. Horvath Dr. David Fountaine, ’79, ’89 drama based on the 1965 Selma to “We all got along and became dozens of townspeople observing chapter of Fredonia history, Shufelt- President, Fredonia President, Fredonia Alumni Association Montgomery voting rights marches, close friends right from the start. the gathering to join the movement, Scott added. spurred Mrs. Shufelt-Scott to for- There didn’t appear to be any ‘racial’ too. He urged everyone to write ward a booklet containing copies of issues on campus and I never heard letters to lawmakers demanding 2 Statement | FALL 2015 alumni.fredonia.edu 3 COVER STORY COVER STORY

Mirabelli, ’77, makes a daily difference on today’s — and tomorrow’s — scientists he wanted to do, so he returned home to Long Island — but kept his research interests alive through a position with Brookhaven Not a day goes by that Fredonia FREDONIA’S INFLUENCE National Laboratory while he figured that out. doesn’t benefit from Christopher So how did he go from the He found his answer, surprisingly, in North Carolina — in a ran- Mirabelli. laboratories of Jewett Hall to dom hallway at Duke University. Two Fredonia friends had been In fact, he’s positively impacted those of health care’s biggest accepted into graduate school there, and Chris had helped them its students and faculty every and brightest? He credits a va- move. day for the last six years. That’s riety of mentors and fortunate “I was just walking around the hallways of Duke’s biochemistry when this member of the Class of circumstances for leading him department, and I saw a flyer for the Molecular Pharmacology 1977 stepped forward to fund a down his rewarding path. program at Baylor College of Medicine,” he says. “It looked inter- much-needed Syngene imager for He grew in up in Bellport, esting, so I applied.” the biology department. The gel N.Y., on the south central Long That would be the first of a number of fortunate circumstances documentation system, which was Island shore. After completing that Chris would take advantage of throughout his career. state-of-the-art when the $20,000 a degree at Suffolk Community When he arrived at Baylor he quickly formed a bond with his tool was purchased in 2009, allows College, he knew he wanted advisor, an oncologist named Dr. Stanley Crooke, who directed faculty and students to photo- to get involved in the sciences a sizable portion of the oncology research efforts for pharma- Dr. Mirabelli with his HealthCare Ventures collegues in his Boston office. graph DNA and protein samples. in some way at a four-year ceutical giant Bristol-Myers. One of Crooke’s initiatives included “It’s used by almost every facul- university, but he wasn’t exactly establishing a Bristol-Myers lab on the Baylor campus, so that president for research and preclinical development, Chris became ty member in the department and sure of the specifics yet. its graduate students could be involved with the development of involved in many of the tactical operations, including human figures prominently in no fewer “I thought I might like being various Bristol-Myers drugs and the university’s research efforts resources and facilities and laboratory build out. They went from than five different laboratory a dentist,” he recalls of his deci- would, in turn, benefit from the company’s funding. being three people to roughly 100 in just over two years. They courses,” attests Biology Assistant sion to choose Fredonia as his formed partnerships with many U.S., European and Japanese Professor Scott Ferguson. “It’s used next step, even though it was OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS pharmaceutical companies, and were ready to file the first Investi- on a daily basis by our students on the other side of the state. Toward the end of Mirabelli’s time at Baylor, Crooke was recruit- gational New Drug (IND) application for an oligonucleotide drug. and faculty to meet a variety of “Fredonia was intriguing,” he ed to Bristol-Myers rival Smith Kline & French (SK&F), opening a Mirabelli and the team then took the company public, and the learning and research goals. With- says, because it wasn’t a large door for Chris immediately after he finished his Ph.D. Mirabelli was NASDAQ-listed company just celebrated its 25th anniversary. out Chris’ generosity, this wouldn’t university, he had some friends hired to help Crooke start the Molecular Pharmacology depart- have happened.” who were already attend- ment inside SK&F in 1981, eventually becoming head of a depart- FAMILY TIES WIN OUT That sentiment is echoed even ing, and it had good science ment within the Philadelphia-based company’s R&D division. However, after Catherine gave birth to their son, Gabriel, the louder by Kaitlyn Crossan. The programs. “It was an exciting time, because while pharmaceutical compa- East Coast natives began missing their families back home in 2015 graduate just started medical He expanded his career pos- nies had R&D departments for a long time, the advent of mo- New York and Philadelphia. It wasn’t long before they realized they school, thanks to a scholarship Dr. sibilities shortly after he arrived, lecular biology was changing everything,” Chris recalls. “We had wanted to move back east. Mirabelli established. thanks to the influence of two a chance to now study diseases at the molecular level. The idea As luck would have it, another opportunity presented itself. An “I cannot tell you how grateful key faculty members. was to create a department inside of SmithKline that would marry executive with Boston’s HealthCare Ventures, a venture capital I am,” says Ms. Crossan, one of The first was SUNY Distin- the more ‘classic’ pharmacology departments with the molecular firm specializing in the pharmaceutical industry, gave Chris a call three Fredonia students to earn guished Teaching Professor biology and genetic engineering that was just now being intro- in 1993. the 2015 SUNY Chancellor’s Award Kevin Fox, whom Chris credits duced to the industry.” “They were searching for someone to be the founding Chief for Excellence. “It allowed me to for “really getting (me) excited Mirabelli’s time at SK&F was mostly focused on the areas of on- Executive Officer of a new company that they were starting with receive a top-notch education at about science” during his first cology, inflammatory disease, and infectious disease, not only on a Harvard University professor who specialized in immunology,” Fredonia and enter medical school animal behavior course. the discovery side of things, but also as they transitioned into de- Mirabelli explains. debt free.” But it was Dr. Wayne Yunghans who turned Chris on to the velopment. One of his biggest projects on the discovery side that The company, LeukoSite, went public in 1997 and would see As impressive as his impact on Fredonia has been, it pales in world of scientific research, allowing him the chance to explore he worked on was a drug that became known as Topotecan, used several white-blood-cell-targeted drugs in its pipeline eventually comparison to the numbers of people Dr. Mirabelli has helped and gain some intellectual independence. Dr. Yunghans quickly to treat ovarian and lung cancer, as well as other cancer types. make it to market, following its merger with Millennium Phar- throughout his 35-year career in pharmaceutical research and recalls the transformation he witnessed within Mirabelli. maceuticals in 1999. Mirabelli looks back on that experience with development (R&D). “Chris was an excellent student who just needed some direc- STARTING UP A START-UP great satisfaction. Mirabelli has played a meaningful role, from a variety of as- tion and incentive,” he explains. “He took on the undergraduate His relationship with Crooke remained strong throughout his “I tell people it’s kind of the ‘trifecta’ in our business,” he says. pects, in the development of ground-breaking medicines to treat research work in my lab and enjoyed the challenge. He worked well tenure at SK&F, and when Crooke began considering a leap into “You make drugs that have a very positive impact on people’s such debilitating or deadly diseases and conditions as leukemias with the other friends in the lab and was a great person to have entrepreneurship in the late 1980s, Mirabelli was a natural partner. lives; you make money for your investors, which is what fuels the and lymphomas, multiple myeloma and other cancers, as well as doing experiments. I enjoyed having him as a research student They added a third colleague and in 1989 formed Isis Pharma- pharmaceutical industry; and you get the chance to do really inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and familiar amy- and I am really happy that he has had such a successful career.” ceuticals, named after the Egyptian goddess of magical healing. good science.” loidosis. Along the way, he’s directed an R&D department within Dr. Fox also remembers the extraordinary focus Chris developed Chris and his wife, Catherine, relocated to San Diego with the team, which raised money through venture capital firms, despite pharmaceutical “A-lister” Smith, Kline & French (now GlaxoSmith- at Fredonia. TRADING LAB COATS FOR SUIT COATS Kline), co-founded and led his own pharmaceutical companies, being relatively uninformed about what it took to be a successful “As an undergraduate, Chris exhibited remarkable comprehen- Today, Mirabelli sits on the other side of the table that he was and helped dozens of next-generation pharmaceutical start-ups entrepreneur. sion of scientific content,” he says. “He immersed himself in his so often at as a researcher and developer, serving as managing in their quest to save and improve lives. “I didn’t even know what the heck a venture capitalist was until studies to the extent that he spent much of his non-class time director for HealthCare Ventures — the same Cambridge, Mass. Yet, like his attitude toward his generosity, any discussion with I was introduced to one,” Mirabelli laughs. “If I had known what I visiting with our faculty and graduate students, discussing their firm which recruited him to Boston over two decades ago. He says him about his career accomplishments are met with great humility. didn’t know at the time, I probably would not have done it (started research and current science. When Chris graduated from Fredo- his experience in the lab and in recognizing the kinds of people “No one can really take credit for any one drug, because it’s such the business).” nia, it was clear that he had prepared himself exceptionally well for who have what it takes to succeed has proved invaluable. a long process, and so many people are involved to bring each one Nonetheless, the company quickly gained financial backers and a career in science.” “We’re not reactive or passive investors; we go out and find to market,” Mirabelli insists. a great deal of traction as they worked in novel areas of phar- Despite that preparation, Mirabelli still wasn’t sure exactly what those next success stories,” he says, adding that having the proper maceutical development. In addition to being the executive vice

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u Graphic Designer Homecoming Preview their Fredonia connection! They recruited Chris to join the council Brendan Prince, ’11, as well, and the trio played a key role in the design of Fredonia’s long-awaited Science Center, which opened last fall. ‘sports’ impressive career start at NBC MAKING AN IMPACT

Kelly and Marletta had already established scholarships on u campus, which inspired Mirabelli to do the same. However, he wanted to create a scholarship that also gave credit to the man who helped him launch his career. He established the Yunghans/ Mirabelli Scholarship. It provides $8,000 to a high-achieving biol- ogy major, renewable for up to four years as long as the student maintains a 3.25 grade point average. Today’s faculty members are delighted to see their former col- league remembered so fondly. Biology Professor Scott Ferguson shows Dr. Mirabelli the new Syngene imager “I truly appreciate that Chris’ scholarship includes Wayne which he donated to the department. Used daily, the imager photographs DNA Yunghans’ name,” says Dr. Ted Lee, who served as Crossan’s and protein samples, allowing students and faculty to conduct research which they could not consider previously. advisor and manages Fredonia’s Health Professions Advising Program (Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, etc.). “Wayne was a quiet management team in place is often more important to a com- faculty member who always put the needs of our students and pany’s success than the science itself. the department first. It’s great that his name is on this impressive In addition to the financial support Chris gives to the many sci- scholarship.” If you watched Sunday Night football last season — or were industry and from Rochester to New York City, and invited him back entific hopefuls who walk through his doors, he also offers lessons “Wayne had such a positive impact on my career, and really among the record 114.4 million people glued to Super Bowl XLIX in to Rockefeller Arts Center in April to speak with students. learned when he was in their shoes. was the one who got me excited about research,” Mirabelli ex- February — Brendan Prince had a “hand” in your experience. “At this time of year I like to find alumni who can come in and “Because it (drug development) is such a long and complicated plains. “I just felt this was a nice way to say, ‘thank you.’” As a graphic designer at NBC Sports, the 2011 Fredonia gradu- speak to students about what they are doing now and what the process, it requires a lot of really smart people from different But it’s Crossan, one of the first three students* to receive ate saw some of the hand-lettering art work he created for process was like after graduation. Brendan was a clear choice disciplines,” Mirabelli advises. “One of the things I was able to take the award in 2011, who is most thankful. The Dunkirk native has Sunday Night Football broadcasts translated into on-air graphics because he had done a great job refining his craft, promoting his advantage of, starting when I was at SmithKline, was the ability to entered Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and is consid- that were seen throughout the regular season, the playoffs, and work online. He has developed an outstanding creative process,” go out and find mentors. ering becoming a pediatrician to practice medicine in an under- ultimately, the 2015 Super Bowl — the most-watched television Mr. Dilworth explained. “That’s something I knew our current stu- “Go some place and identify the two or three people that you served area. Without Chris Mirabelli, her Fredonia experience program ever. dents would really enjoy.” really want to learn from, and find ways to interact with them to would have been drastically different. It was quite an accomplishment for Prince, who initially sought Attention to detail and precision, Dilworth noted, made Prince give you some of their experience,” he adds. “Obviously there’s a “The scholarship allowed me to focus on my academics without a temporary design position at NBC Sports for the 2014 Sochi stand out among an exceptionally talented group of peers. lot of time that goes into this business, and a lot of experience is the worry of finances and working a job. It enabled me to play Winter Olympics, but was instead hired as a full-time designer. Prince enjoyed returning to “where it all started,” and indicated needed — and one great way to speed that collegiate softball and have a After earning his B.F.A. in Visual Arts and New Media, with a that it was a great honor to be asked back just four short years process up is by learning from others.” balance between academics and concentration in Graphic Design, Prince honed his design/illustra- after graduation. He shared his own process of hand-lettering athletics,” she says. tion skills as a freelancer before being selected as an associate and logo development, and discussed life after Commencement. THE FREDONIA FACTOR “I was enabled to enjoy the col- art director with Partners + Napier, a Rochester, N.Y., advertising Accompanying him to Fredonia was Laura Georger, a Fredonia Chris’ path back to Fredonia was the result lege experience by joining clubs, agency. There he served new business clients and continued free- classmate now with Partners + Napier. of another fortunate — and downright funny sports and getting active in the lance hand-lettering work. “Students seemed to be mostly interested in what our average — coincidence. He hadn’t stayed in contact community,” she expounds. “All of Starting out as a Fine Arts major at Monroe Community day is like as designers working for an agency and large company,” with his undergraduate alma mater since these activities made me not just College, Prince was always intrigued with logo design and brand- recalled Prince, who lives in New York City and works at NBC his days in Western New York. However, that more of a well-rounded individ- ing, and thought those fine art skills would be applicable to Sports headquarters in Stamford, Conn. changed in 2005 when he began work- ual, but also a better candidate graphic design. Prince credits several Fredonia professors for sound career ing with fellow Fredonian Jeffery Kelly, ’82, for medical school. Dr. Mirabelli “I transferred to Fredonia because I had a lot of friends who preparation. to provide funding for Dr. Kelly’s company, gave me the invaluable gift of went there, it has a great reputation for the arts, and I was inter- “I learned a great amount from (associate professor) Megan FoldRx. The initiative led to the discovery of education, so I feel as though it ested in playing (club) hockey,” he explained. His appreciation for Urban, who opened the door for me and taught me fundamental a drug that cures a rare amyloid liver disease, will be my turn one day to pay hand-lettering also blossomed here. skills and how to carry myself as a designer.” part of a class of diseases that includes it forward with the gift of health Now a lead in-house designer at NBC Likewise, Prince credits Dilworth’s “un- Alzheimer’s. The drug was so full of potential care to those in need.” Sports, Prince’s creations find homes in print orthodox way of teaching” for enabling him that pharmaceutical giant Pfizer acquired You might think that Mirabelli and digital platforms – everything from to approach projects in a fresh, new way. In FoldRx in 2010. wouldn’t mind sharing just a little magazine ads and billboards, to social media the course, Design Realities, Prince indicated Kelly and Mirabelli had worked together for bit of that credit — but he likens it posts and web banners. The National Foot- former adjunct faculty member Marc O’Brien about 18 months before they realized their to the drug discovery process. ball League, National Hockey League, NAS- bestowed upon students, “the sails we connection. “Ms. Crossan’s success is CAR, Formula 1 and the Triple Crown, among needed to pursue a career in graphic design “I finally took a closer look at his CV (cur- undoubtedly due to the efforts — others, utilize his current projects. Prince’s after graduation.” riculum vitae) before a talk he was about to for over two decades — of many hand lettering was also seen in Esquire Prince’s freelance work and personal proj- give, and I saw it,” Mirabelli laughs. “I guess it just never came caring and dedicated people,” he insists. “Most notably, her own.” magazine’s “Best Bars in America” feature ects can be viewed at brendanprince.com up before.” published in the June/July 2014 issue. and through Instagram, as well as Behance Kelly had already re-engaged with Fredonia, joining the cam- *The other inaugural Yunghans/Mirabelli Scholarship recipients were Scott Such a successful career trajectory didn’t and Dribble, both show-and-tell websites for pus’ Natural Science Advisory Council along with Dr. Michael Gergelis, currently enrolled in the University at Buffalo dental school, and Zach- surprise Visual Arts and New Media Assistant designers. ary Eklum, the first Fredonian in SUNY Upstate Medical Center’s early assurance Professor Jason Dilworth, who pegged Prince Marletta, ’77, another Fredonian whom Mirabelli knew — except for program. In all, six students have received the award to date. early on as an excellent designer. Dilworth An example of Prince’s hand-lettering for NBC Sports followed Prince’s transition, from school to for a Triple Crown commercial.

6 Statement | FALL 2015 alumni.fredonia.edu 7 SPOTLIGHT FEATURE SPOTLIGHT FEATURE “I’m proud of the way I look after a

game: hair messed up, scratched, “Rugby has such a powerful impact on our team that getting Elegant Violence bruised…covered in mud. You can to teach young girls how to feel that same exhilaration and power is touching to us,” says Blackhorse Social Chair Marie Scime, a An in-depth look at Fredonia’s Blackhorse Women’s Rugby Team By Kara Murray, ’17 literally see how hard I’ve worked. Our u sophomore public relations major from Tonawanda. bruises are our beauty marks — constant This year, Fredonia’s women’s and men’s teams completed 289 combined hours of community service and received the campus’ Rugby is one of the fastest growing-sports in the United States. Another attractive feature of Fredonia’s team is that it does reminders that we put up the best fight Outstanding Service Award for exemplary commitment to improv- It has made its way into high schools all over the country, includ- not hold try-outs. Its players believe that anyone who wants the ing the local community through volunteer work. ing many in Western New York. Much of rugby’s attraction has opportunity to play this insane sport, whether they have experi- that we could.” — Team Captain Katerina Koutsandreas “It is never hard to rally a group of our girls together to take part to do with its authenticity. All societal norms and stereotypes ence or not, deserves to have a spot on the team. It brings together in a community service event. Often times we actually have more are eliminated when you step on the pitch. The game does not friends who otherwise may not have met. volunteers than needed,” says Scime. “Rugby has given us so many include scientifically engineered AstroTurf like football, or special “The benefits of such a diverse team of players are endless,” This spring, the Blackhorse women excitedly took part in a gifts, and we want to share them with those who are in need.” face cages like hockey. There are no fancy strategies or equipment adds McHugh, a native of South Buffalo. “When there are differ- nationwide campaign started by Emory University’s women’s club One Fredonia alumna knows exactly what gifts Scime is referring involved to enhance performance. Rugby is 100 percent genuine ent ages, skill levels and majors, so many more people are repre- called “Because of Rugby…” The campaign promotes strength and to. Danielle Miano, ’07, is a current member of the USA Women’s human aggression, strength and ability. It is often referred to as sented on the team. Each player is like a different puzzle piece, and positivity, while encouraging other women to play the sport. Eagles rugby team, which is in the process of qualifying for the 2016 elegant violence. Man versus man — or in this case, woman of course as people graduate the puzzle starts to change, but it “The number-one reward of playing rugby is the newfound Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. versus woman. always remains whole.” self-confidence,” says Koutsandreas. “It makes you feel strong, “Blackhorse is responsible for allowing me to find my dream,” Its popularity has grown tremendously, especially among women, Matching bruises, daily practices, long car rides to away games, powerful, and even beautiful. I’m proud of the way I look after a attests Miano. “If I never went to Fredonia and had such an inviting a trend that has been visible on the Fredonia campus for nearly and grueling battles every weekend build a bond so strong that game: hair messed up, scratched, bruised…covered in mud. You can group of girls welcome me to the sport, I wouldn’t be where I am. 20 years. the team instantly becomes family. literally see how hard I’ve worked. Our bruises are our beauty marks Blackhorse taught me how to play, how to love a game, how to de- Established in 1996, Fredonia’s Blackhorse Women’s Rugby Club “Every week we play 80-minute games of getting knocked down — constant reminders that we put up the best fight that we could.” velop an honest work ethic, and how to be leader with true integrity. is comprised of diverse young women from a variety of majors and and literally picking each other up,” says Team Captain Katerina Blackhorse women’s rugby not only focuses on benefitting its Every time I take the field in my USA jersey, I play for Blackhorse grade levels. Whether they joined Blackhorse to learn a new sport, Koutsandreas, a sophomore English Adolescence Education major own players, but also on bettering the Fredonia community. Each and the people in my life that believed in me along the way.” make new friends, or just release the daily stresses of college, these from Hamburg, N.Y. “We fight the battle together, with each other, year the club takes part in community service opportunities on The benefits of playing women’s rugby are endless. Blackhorse “ruggers” have all stayed because of the love and passion they’ve and for each other. I think that’s what makes us all so close.” campus by volunteering at various Spectrum events and Fall has given decades of Fredonians the opportunity to gain friend- developed for the game, their teammates, and the excuse to get Fredonia’s rugby clubs participate at the Division II level. The Sweep. In February, the club’s original annual fundraiser, Kisses for ships, confidence, and new skills. Most importantly, it teaches them down and dirty. regular fall season consists of eight games against other Division Pups, raised money for the Chautauqua Humane Society. However, that it is okay to get knocked down — literally — even if it’s by a girl Perhaps the biggest reason for its increasing popularity among II collegiate teams. Blackhorse trains throughout the winter and the team’s favorite community service event is “Get in the Game,” twice their size, and right into a giant mud puddle. What counts is women is that it’s so empowering to them. Their version and that attends many away tournaments in the spring. This year, because during which team members spend a day teaching local young that they get back up and continue, even stronger. of their male counterparts are exactly the same. Women have very of its budget, Blackhorse could not afford a full-time coach, yet still girls how to play rugby.

Fredonia’s Danielle Miano, ’07, is now a member of the USA Women’s Eagles rugby team — and working to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games. “Because of Rugby… I’ve learned to push against societal expectations, and I feel more like myself than ever before.”

The women’s rugby team joined the national campaign, “Because of Rugby…,” last year, to promote the benefits of the sport, such as the attributes 2015 Social Work graduate few opportunities to play contact sports that do not limit them finished its fall season in third place due to the sheer commitment Paige Heagerty (above) says here. through modifications that make the women’s sport different — and passion of its players. and often safer than the men’s. The rules of women’s and men’s Through rugby, women not only get the chance to learn a new rugby, however, are identical. In fact, Blackhorse’s women’s and sport and make new friends, but more importantly, they gain valu- men’s teams occasionally scrimmage each other and frequently able traits that come into play when they step off the pitch. help one another by offering tips and support at their matches. “Being a part of rugby for four years has encouraged me to take “Having the same rules as the guys puts us on a completely on leadership roles, like team president,” McHugh explains. “Seeing equal playing field. We tackle, score, and scrum the exact same how much this team has done for me, for others, and for the good way. We wear the same uniforms, have the same amount of of the school is very important to me. I want to give others the padding, and play on the same sized field for the same amount same things I was given when I first joined rugby: friends, a boost of time. And the best part about it is that there are even some of confidence, and ‘a chance.’” women that can do it better,” says Blackhorse Women’s Presi- Rugby also encouraged McHugh to take a leadership role in the dent Shannon McHugh, a senior Political Science and Psychology Student Association. She has since become a senior class repre-

double major. “If that’s not empowering, I don’t know what is.” sentative and a member of the student relations committee. Photo Credit: USA Rugby/KLC Fotos

8 Statement | FALL 2015 alumni.fredonia.edu 9 HOMECOMING PREVIEW HOMECOMING PREVIEW

Homecoming 2015 Schedule Oct. 23 – 25 Homecoming ’15 Highlights Homecoming ’15, slated for Oct. 23-25, promises to be the best one 5K Run, sponsored by the cross country team, and the traditional Register online for events at Saturday, Oct. 24 DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS AND yet! It marks the 40th anniversary of our School of Business. There Men’s Alumni Soccer game. The Mens’ Hockey Team has a Blue- http://alumni.fredonia.edu/Events/ NEW MEDIA FACULTY EXHIBITION Homecoming.aspx A free shuttle bus will continuously Noon- 6 p.m. will be a special reception marking this momentous occasion – in White Intrasquad Scrimmage scheduled for 12:30 p.m., and at 1 p.m., circulate the various parking lots and Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts addition to a Department of Communication panel discussion and the Men’s Soccer Team plays New Paltz. Don’t miss the action! There Tickets will be mailed for reserva- campus for your convenience. Center. Free. networking event, spectacular concerts, great athletic contests and a are also several free musical performances to enjoy. The Fredonia tions received prior to Oct. 16. After host of other special activities. Reunion Jazz Ensemble will once again perform on Friday at 8 p.m. this date, tickets may be picked up at REGISTRATION AND TICKET PICK UP MEN’S HOCKEY BLUE-WHITE Alumni House, 286 Central Ave., Monday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. INTRASQUAD SCRIMMAGE Two alumni will be recognized for outstanding achievement in in Rosch Recital Hall. On Saturday at 8 p. m., the Wind Ensemble through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Williams Center. Parking available in 12:30 p.m. their respective fields on Saturday, Oct. 24. Perla Hewes Manapol, ’71, will perform in King Concert Hall. If you can stay the entire weekend, on Friday, Oct. 23 until 8 p.m., and at Nixon, Fenton and Thompson lots. Steele Hall. Free. (History) and Allan H. Wilson, ’75, (Music Performance) will be honored there will be a public concert Sunday at 10 a.m. in Rosch Recital Saturday’s registration from 9 a.m. to FALLEN STARS MEMORIAL COMMUNICATION DEPT. ALUMNI at the Alumni Awards Brunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Williams Center Hall to begin Double Reed Day, and at 2 p.m. the Western New York 5 p.m. at the Williams Center. A limited On the second floor of the Williams PANEL DISCUSSION Multipurpose Room (formerly known as the Campus Center/Student Chamber Orchestra will perform with the Women’s Chorus in King number of awards brunch tickets will Center, near the Veterans’ Office display 1 p.m. be available for purchase during the Union). Rounding out the program will be special recognition of all of Concert Hall to round out the weekend. case, view the “Fallen Stars Memorial,” Fredonia Radio Systems Station. Free. registration times. our Golden Graduates (alumni from the Class of 1965 and before) and Featured in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery at Rockefeller a traveling mural depicting the names MEN’S SOCCER VS. NEW PALTZ all honored classes. Arts Center will be a free Department of Visual Arts and New Media For more information, contact the and faces of veterans who gave their 1 p.m. Office of Alumni Affairs at lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ray Lenar- The Williams Center will host the “Fallen Stars Memorial,” a travel- Faculty Exhibition, open all three days. University Stadium (716) 673-3553. cic, ’65, brings this tribute to Fredonia. ing mural depicting the names and faces of veterans who gave their The Classes of 1955, ’60, ’65, ’75 and 2005 will celebrate with special Alumni reception to follow at 3 p.m. lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ray Lenarcic, ’65, brings this tribute events. For all of the other honored classes — the Classes of 1970, ’80, For lodging information, go to ALUMNI 5K RUN FREE SHUTTLE OFFERED OCTOBERFEST GATHERING alumni.fredonia.edu/AboutUs/ 10 a.m. SATURDAY EVENING to Fredonia. ’85, ’90, ’95, 2000 and 2010 — there will be an Honored Multi-Class 2-4 p.m. WheretoStay.aspx. Sponsored by Men’s and Women’s Cross Note: A free shuttle service will be Also on Saturday, the Graduate Studies Office will hold its first Reception held in Tim Horton’s in the Williams Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Dods Hall Grove Country Teams available from the following area Alumni Gathering at 3 p.m. in S226 Williams Center. All alumni, friends on Saturday. Complimentary light refreshments and a cash beer/wine Tickets for beverages available on Meet at end of Steele Hall Fieldhouse. motels/hotels to downtown Fredonia premises. You must be 21 to enter beer and faculty are invited to attend. To learn more, please contact bar will be available. Look for your respective area. Specific downtown Friday, Oct. 23 $10/per alumni $20/per non-alumni. (in front of the police station on Temple area, please bring photo ID. Megan Kane at (716) 673-3808 or [email protected]. establishments will be designated for further opportunities at which Current students are free. Street) and back from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.; Food available in lower level of Williams Please plan to attend the many wonderful athletic contests to gather later that evening. Look for location assignments at the REGISTRATION AND TICKET PICK UP Days Inn, Comfort Inn, Best Western, 1-8 p.m. MEN’S ALUMNI SOCCER GAME Center. Dunkirk Motel, Clarion Hotel and scheduled this year. On Saturday at 10 a.m. there will be an Alumni Homecoming Registration Booth. Alumni House, 286 Central Ave. 10 a.m. GRADUATE DEGREE ALUMNI campus. Bus schedules will be available Please park at two-tiered lot to the right Grass Soccer Field RECEPTION at respective lodgings. of the stop sign. ADMISSIONS CAMPUS VISIT/ 3-4 p.m. BOOKSTORE OPEN CAMPUS TOUR: Global Student Lounge Alumni seek help in honoring two Fredonia pioneers By Diane Kricheldorf, ’54 5-8 p.m. This visit allows guests to meet with an S226 Williams Center Sunday, Oct. 25 University Commons admissions counselor in a group setting Networking reception for all alumni from FALLEN STARS MEMORIAL for general information about Fredonia. all Fredonia graduate degree programs. On the second floor of the Williams PEP RALLY Guests will also have the opportunity to Complimentary light refreshments. Free. 5 p.m. take a walking tour of campus. Register Center, near the Veterans’ Office display TH Williams Center. through the Admissions Office SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 40 case, view the “Fallen Stars Memorial,” Theme: “Fredonia Through the [email protected] ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION a traveling mural depicting the names 4-6 p.m. Decades.” Crowning of the Info Session: 10 a.m. and faces of veterans who gave their Alumni House, 286 Central Ave. Homecoming King and Queen. Room 209 McEwen Hall lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ray Lenar- Food/drink/networking/door prizes. Campus Tour: 11 a.m. cic, ’65, brings this tribute to Fredonia. PRESENTATION: “LISTEN BEFORE Free to all School of Business alumni. TALKING: A JOURNEY OF 4,000 BOOKSTORE OPEN Reservations recommended. CLASS OF 1990 BRUNCH KILOMETERS ACROSS THE NORTH 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m. AMERICAN INTERIOR” University Commons HONORED CLASSES RECEPTION Cranston Marché 6 p.m. FOR THE CLASSES OF 1970, 1975, 1980, Tickets: $10.75 per person Marvel Theatre COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 AND 2005 Pay at the door. Jason Dilworth, assistant professor of TOURS AND RECEPTION 4-6 p.m. DOUBLE REED DAY art and Marion International Fellow for 11 a.m. Tim Horton’s, Williams Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the Visual and Performing Arts. Free. Fredonia Radio Systems Station. Free. $5 per person, refreshments cash bar. Mason Hall Reservations recommended. DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS AND FREDONIA CHAPTER, PUBLIC DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS AND NEW MEDIA FACULTY EXHIBITION RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY FREDONIA RECREATIONAL PUBLIC NEW MEDIA FACULTY EXHIBITION 7-9 p.m. OF AMERICA (PRSSA) ICE SKATING Barbara Polacek’s science class Dr. Agnes Michaels Noon-4 p.m., Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 7:30-9 p.m. 1-4 p.m. For all Department of Com- Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center. Free. Steele Hall Rink When the Fredonia Normal School became a part of the State During this same time period, construction began on buildings that munication Public Relations grads. Center. Free. FREDONIA RECREATIONAL PUBLIC CLASS OF 1990 25-YEAR REUNION University of New York in 1948, it brought many changes to Fredonia. would join Mason Hall at the “new campus.” Ten years later, the move to Heenan’s, Main St., Fredonia. WESTERN NEW YORK CHAMBER ICE SKATING 8 p.m. Elementary teachers possessing two-year teaching certifications had to the new campus began and, regrettably, materials with informal informa- Nominal charge for refreshments. ORCHESTRA WITH WOMEN’S 7:30-9 p.m. Old Main Inn, 24 Water St. CHORUS continue their education to acquire a bachelor’s degree. Additional faculty tion about campus history and faculty like Polacek and Michaels were not Steele Hall Rink ALUMNI AWARDS BRUNCH. WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT members were hired who taught at “Old Main” as well as other locations recognized for their importance and discarded, as Dr. Mackie, the voluntary RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING 2 p.m. 8 p.m. around Chautauqua County. guardian of the papers, had died unexpectedly before the move. 1970s REUNION JAZZ ENSEMBLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS King Concert Hall. Free. King Concert Hall. Free. ALUMNI CONCERT 11:30 a.m. Two of the new associate professors who began their work at Fredonia While attending the dedication of Fredonia’s New Science Building 8 p.m. Locations and times may be subject to Multipurpose Room, Williams Center. DOWNTOWN MEETINGS State in 1948 were Barbara Polacek and Dr. Agnes Michaels. Because of during Homecoming 2014, I thought of the two women who had given so Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall. Free. change. Changes will be posted at the Honorees are Perla Hewes Manapol, ’71, 9 p.m. their interests and studies, they became active with the College Camp much of themselves to Fredonia in earlier days. I believe they deserve to be Alumni House and the Williams Center ALL ALUMNI GET TOGETHER (History) and Allan H. Wilson, ’75, (Music Look for location assignments at Home- (now, College Lodge) which was being expanded and improved under Dr. publicly remembered for their devotion to the university as members of the throughout the weekend, and at 9 p.m.–Midnight Performance). Classes of 1965 and coming Registration Booth. All honored Herbert Mackie. Both women promoted the use of the camp in Outdoor science department with a named study alcove in the new Science Center. www.fredonia.edu/alumni. White Inn, 52 E. Main St. before will be recognized. classes (1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, Education, Winter Carnivals, Freshman Camp, Halloween Dance, and Fredonia College Foundation guidelines require an amount of $5,000 for An informal opportunity to mingle Tickets: $18 per person and reservations 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010) will have Science and Nature Studies — all of which were part of my freshman such naming rights, with the donated resources used to support today’s and relax. are recommended. opportunities to convene at designated introduction in 1950. science programs. Won’t you join me and send a contribution to honor Miss Musical entertainment provided by Ron establishments downtown. No cover charge. Cash bar available. Miss Polacek was a biologist who shared her knowledge in classrooms Polacek and Dr. Michaels? To learn more, contact Senior Development Corsaro, ’61, and Co. and community groups. Dr. Michaels was involved in physical, outdoor Director Karen West at (716) 673-3321 or [email protected]. and health education. Both advised and wrote curriculum guides in their respective fields for public schools and college levels. 10 Statement | FALL 2015 alumni.fredonia.edu 11 COLLEGE BEATS | College of Visual and Performing Arts COLLEGE BEATS | College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean Blasting said. “He is completely focused on the students, so all the complicated decisions that a director has to manage — about finances, programming, curriculum, staffing facilities — are driven by what we think will be best for them. Karl is a collaborator, a diplomat and a great supporter of other people’s success.” Blasting added that Boelter has also helped Fredonia increase its international recruiting and supported similar initiatives among the faculty. “We have an internationally capable faculty and a diverse student body in the arts; Karl has been a big part of making that happen.” Boelter has been a strong proponent of community outreach, getting Fredonia more widely known beyond Western New York. Student ensembles — which now number more than three dozen — tour New York and beyond each spring, giving concerts and conducting workshops. Members of the Fredonia Festival Chorale, Dr. Melvin Unger became under the direction of Dr. Gerald Gray, performed in Carnegie Hall Fredonia’s School of Music in 2014. Director on July 1. At the international level, Fredonia ensembles have performed in Dr. Unger previously served China, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, among other countries. as director of the Riemen- Expanding student touring was a major objective identified at schneider Bach Institute at the 2010 Alumni Leadership Conference. The conference gave Baldwin Wallace University in birth to an endowment fund dedicated exclusively to supporting Cleveland, Ohio. He has been ensemble tours. part of Baldwin Wallace’s highly Dr. Allan Dennis, ’70, co-founder of the Midwest Young Artist regarded Conservatory of Music youth orchestra near Chicago, was impressed by the meticulous since 1998. Throughout this span Among the highlights of Karl Boelter’s Fredonia he has led the Bach Institute, student evaluations that Boelter compiled while serving as a judge tenure were the opening of the Rosch Recital Hall whose mission is to preserve and A Well-earned Ovation at the Walgreens Concerto Competition that his organization in 2004, the new Sound Recording suite in 2007 and the new large ensemble Maytum Rehearsal enhance the university’s distinc- Boelter ends 12-year run as School of Music Director sponsors. tive and internationally recog- “I was taken with his ability to diagnose the students’ strengths/ Halls in 2010. Their collective investment tops $15 million. nized tradition of cultivating the music of J. S. Bach, and to pro- weaknesses concisely and then tactfully make excellent sugges- “Karl likes big ideas.” vide students with exemplary models of musicological research tions to address what each student needed to work on in the next That’s what Ralph Blasting, dean of Fredonia’s College of Visual and scholarly resources needed for their academic development. step of their musical development,” said Dr. Dennis, the School of “I was aware that this was the result of decades of development and Performing Arts, says about Dr. Karl Boelter, who stepped At Fredonia, Unger will oversee a total enrollment of approxi- Music’s 2011 Convocation speaker. — a sign of ongoing commitment,” he recalled. “I could tell then down as director of the School of Music in June and will join its mately 600 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Community Relations Assistant Jennifer Darrell-Sterbak has that this faculty likes what they do, and they really are for the more than 100 faculty and staff in the School of Music. teaching faculty this fall. worked with Boelter on major public performances, guest artist students and their success. The administration made it very clear In addition to his leadership at Baldwin Wallace, in 2012–2013, A crescendo of big ideas resonated through Mason Hall with Dr. residencies, ensemble touring and marketing. She has witnessed that the School of Music was a point of pride for the campus,” he as a Fellow with the Emerging Leaders Program of the American Boelter at the helm. Some were already in their formative stages his ability to see the potential in any given situation. added. “All these factors drew me in.” Council on Education, Unger worked at Roosevelt University in when he arrived in 2003. Others he led. “He listens and values the opinions of those around him, and I Students are Fredonia’s greatest assets, Boelter said. “There is Chicago, assisting with the university’s strategic planning process. Just how big were they? believe his foremost motivation in decision making is doing what no question that some students come in with monstrous skills and Highlights of Unger’s conducting experience include leading the In the bricks-and-mortar category are the openings of Juliet J. he believes is best for the students,” she said. readiness, but this faculty is very effective at getting the student all-male Singers’ Club of Cleveland (founded in 1892) since 2001, Rosch Recital Hall in 2004; its adjoining sound recording suite in Prior to joining Fredonia, the Milwaukee native taught at Auburn with good, core talent to develop and grow and blossom.” and the 80-member Baldwin Wallace Singers, which he founded, 2007, and the acoustically outstanding Robert and Marilyn University at Montgomery, Ala.; the University of Michigan; Ken- While the School of Music has remained loyal to its core from 1999 to 2011. Maytum Rehearsal Halls in 2010. Their collective investment nesaw State College in Georgia; and Oakland University in Michi- programs of Music Education, Composition, Performance, Sound In addition to his administrative and teaching work, Unger has tops $15 million. gan. Fredonia was identified as an “aspirational model” by Boelter Recording Technology and Music Therapy, Boelter expanded authored five books as well as numerous first editions, articles Among Fredonia’s guest artists, none was more recognizable and his Oakland colleagues, who were in the midst of studying community outreach. and book chapters. He has also delivered presentations at a vari- than Yo-Yo Ma. The campus and community savored the interac- ety of professional conferences, workshops and festivals in North colleges that were succeeding in some initiatives that they were “We have probably doubled the number of concerts, recitals tive master class and scholarship gala with the College Symphony America and Europe. imagining for themselves. and faculty and guest events,” he said. “The opening of Rosch is Orchestra that the world-famous cellist presented. Prior to joining Baldwin Wallace, Unger led the music depart- “It was then that I learned that Fredonia was searching for a new probably the major cause of this. It is a wonderful place to perform Other internationally known artists included pianist Richard ment of North American Baptist College in Edmonton, Alberta, director,” Boelter remembers. “I had to apply.” and hear music, and everyone knows it.” Goode, who performed at the new Steinway piano dedication; from 1980 to 1998. He also served as a Visiting Professor at the During his interview, he marveled at Fredonia’s facilities — its At the same time, the school has become more oriented toward American soprano Dawn Upshaw, accompanied by pianist Gilbert University of Hawaii-Hilo from 1996 to 1997. He began his career concert hall, a proscenium theatre, an intimate recital hall and performance and a broader variety of performance and styles, Kalish; violin/fiddle virtuoso Mark O’Connor; and jazz trumpeter as a music teacher in the Toronto Public School System in 1975. Rosch’s construction. from classical, jazz, and Latin music to African and Arabic styles, Unger is a recipient of the American Bach Society’s William Arturo Sandoval, who also performed with the Fredonia Latin Jazz along with ventures into Indian and Balinese. Ensemble. H. Scheide Fellowship, two American Choral Directors Associa- Another community initiative, Musical Journeys, offers private tion Research Awards and the Association of Canadian Choral Boelter’s tenure also included the return of successful alumni to lessons taught by Fredonia students and early childhood music Conductors Book Award. He is a member of the advisory board of campus. Roberta Guaspari, ’69 — the violinist and music educator classes at the Campus and Community Children’s Center. The the American Bach Society. whose herculean efforts saved Harlem’s string music programs New Horizons Band enjoins community members of all musical “Dr. Unger brings a wealth of educational, professional and — spoke at the 2008 School of Music Convocation. Her story was abilities and Fredonia students. administrative experience to this key position at Fredonia,” said celebrated in the film, “Music of the Heart,” in which Meryl Streep “It’s a feast, you might say, and the students are better off for it,” Dean Ralph Blasting of Fredonia’s College of Visual and Per- portrayed Guaspari in the lead role. Tony Caramia, ’73, an Eastman he added. forming Arts. “He has inspirational ideas and solid experience in School of Music professor of piano, played at the Sorel Steinway Blasting was disappointed, of course, that Boelter has stepped planning and management. I am confident that he will continue Dedication in 2007 and has returned several times since. down as director, but he is happy to have him remain as a profes- our tradition of excellence, and am very excited about working These artists and a host of other initiatives are linked by a sor of Composition, and for the year-long transition notice he with him.” common motivation: to enhance the educational experience of gave. After playing a key role in establishing the College of Visual Unger earned a doctoral degree in Musical Arts (Choral Music) Fredonia’s students and raise the stature of the school that serves and Performing Arts, Boelter will continue to shepherd some cur- from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also nearly 600 undergraduate and graduate students. ricular changes already underway. holds a Master of Music (Choral Conducting) from the University “Karl is one of the best administrators I’ve ever worked with,” “It doesn’t get any better than that for a dean,” Blasting assured. of Oregon, as well as a Bachelor of Music (Choral Music Educa- tion) with minors in German and English from the University of Dr. Boelter shares a moment with legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma following his 12 Statement | FALL 2015 unforgettable on-campus performance in 2011. Saskatchewan. alumni.fredonia.edu 13

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FOR TICKETS, CONTACT THE TICKET OFFICE AT (716) 673-3501 (1-866-441-4928), www.fredonia.edu/tickets, Iovannone, ’04, encourages students OR IN PERSON. FOR A FULL LIST OF CAMPUS EVENTS, VISIT DEPARTMENT WEBSITES AT www.fredonia.edu. By Francesca R. Gerace, ’16

to exploreu ‘Scholar-Activism’ ROCKEFELLER ARTS CENTER/ “ROCKY MOUNTAIN RV ADVENTURE, SCHOOL OF MUSIC ROSCH RECITAL HALL PART TWO” WITH JOHN HOLOD To learn more, visit THEATRE AND DANCE EVENTS MONDAY, OCT. 12 AND Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. www.fredonia.edu/music At the 2015 Fredonia Women’s time he received his undergraduate of English, who coordinated the WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 King Concert Hall Student Union annual Paper Plate degree in English in 2004 to when program from 1996 to 2000, and WESTERN NEW YORK CHAMBER Student Composers Tickets: $8 RECITALS awards ceremony, its faculty he returned as a faculty member Dr. Carmen Rivera of the Depart- ORCHESTRA All are free, open to the public, “MOZART THE HERO, MOZART THE Shot in high-definition, wide-screen TUESDAY, OCT. 27 advisor received a very special in 2011. ment of Modern Languages and at 8 p.m., and in Rosch Recital Hall Bassoon Ensemble LEGEND” format, and includes stops at Glacier recognition: The Janet Mock “As a queer person from a really Cultures, to reform the program in National Park, Red Rock Canyon, unless otherwise noted. award. An author and transgender small, rural high school, coming a way that addresses conventional Sunday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 29 King Concert Hall Radium Hot Springs, Spiral Tunnels, FRIDAY, AUG. 28 Flutasia activist who has contributed to here was a completely different disciplines that are learned though Tickets: $22 (students free with ID) Emerald Lake and many more sites. Faculty Recital: ExSTRINGvaganza the greater social commentary environment that was much more a social advocacy lens, connecting SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 4 p.m. Clips from the 1984 film “Amadeus” A World Travel Series event. regarding transgender issues, Mock open-minded,” says Iovannone. “I learning with practice and class- Choral Showcase: Chamber Choir, will be included with narrative in the THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 represents the creator of a support was so surprised and encouraged room with community. Guest Artist: Tetraphonics Saxophone College Choir and Women’s Choir overarching presentation of Mozart’s system that challenges others to that, when I came back to teach, “He has brought a particularly Quartet brilliant life. FRIDAY, NOV. 6 grow into activists and advocates the awareness of gender and LGBT important focus for the program World Mallets Ensemble for social justice. issues on campus just exploded right now by focusing on queer FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 Dr. Jeffry Iovannone exemplifies and was even more prevalent than studies,” says Dr. McVicker. “The “AN EVENING OF ELLA AND Guest Artist: Dr. David Leung, violin TUESDAY, NOV. 10 all of these qualities. when I was a student.” advisory board agreed that we ELLINGTON” WITH THE CLEVELAND Chamber Made Guitar MONDAY, SEPT. 14 Dr. Iovannone, visiting profes- Iovannone attributes his initial wanted to move more toward gen- JAZZ ORCHESTRA Faculty Recital: Dr. Andrew Seigel, sor and coordinator of Fredonia’s interest in the field to a number der inclusive and sexuality studies, by the project that the trio began Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 clarinet, and Friends, “Three is a Magic Clarinet Ensemble Women’s and Gender Studies of professors from whom he took but it’s a process because not all working last spring to investigate King Concert Hall Number” (WGST) program, takes pride in classes as a student. These include professors automatically come Fredonia’s policy on public identity, Tickets: $35, $30, $25 and $20 MONDAY, NOV. 16 something that not every professor Dr. Adrienne McCormick, a previous with expertise in this particular helping campus administrators Featuring Fredonia student Nia Drum- Latin Jazz Ensemble “SNOW WHITE” WITH DUFFLEBAG TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 likes to admit: he learns from his WGST coordinator and current discipline. That’s been his strongest explore more socially progressive mond and The Fredonia Voices, a mixed THEATRE Faculty Recital: Maureen Yuen, violin TUESDAY, NOV. 17 AND students. dean of the College of Liberal Arts contribution, taking the program in options. octet including alumni, with the Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. and Margaret Evans, piano THURSDAY, NOV. 19 As coordinator of an interdis- and Sciences at SUNY Oswego; those directions.” “When I talk about scholar-ac- orchestra led by Paul Ferguson. Marvel Theatre String Chamber Ensembles ciplinary program such as WGST, Dr. Najia Aarim of the Department Since Iovannone became coor- tivism, I’m talking about imparting A DFT Communications Pop Series event. MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Tickets: $12 which came out of various social of History, and Dr. Joy Bilharz of dinator, students have grown not upon students skills, techniques Faculty Showcase WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 A humorous take on a classic take in justice movements throughout the Department of Sociology and only as academic scholars but as and an overall philosophy of think- “CABARET” Guitar Ensemble and Quartets which random audience members are THURSDAY, OCT. 15 history, Iovannone continues to Anthropology. advocates for social justice. In all of ing of how academic knowledge Oct. 14, 15, 16 and 17, 7:30 p.m.; brought on stage to play pivotal roles. Guest Artist: Dr. Edward Neeman, piano TUESDAY, DEC. 1 prioritize the importance of obtain- “Jeff was in my ‘Sex and Gender’ his classes, he incorporates what’s can be used to work toward social Oct. 17 and 18, 2 p.m. A Kaleidoscope Family Series event. Chamber Orchestra ing social justice for a variety of class years ago, and what I most known as “scholar-activism,” a change,” says Iovannone. “It’s not Marvel Theatre FRIDAY, OCT. 16 marginalized groups by intertwining remember is that he wrote the term used by black lesbian feminist bound by a classroom or a test, and Tickets: $25 Faculty Recital: James Welch, piano, TUESDAY, DEC. 8 WHITE CHRISTMAS WITH M-PACT, activist ideals with academic prac- best paper ever submitted for that author and activist Alexis De a student’s personal experiences — In this musical, aspiring writer Clifford and Friends Improv Collective MALE A CAPPELLA GROUP tices. Ever since the re-formulation class,” recalls Dr. Bilharz. “He is Veaux, whom Iovannone says was especially experiences of oppres- Bradshaw meets aspiring cabaret per- Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 of the WGST program in 2013, smart, creative and innovative, and his most influential professor during sion — can be a really powerful former Sally Bowles during the waning MONDAY, OCT. 19 King Concert Hall African Drumming Ensembles when the word “gender” was added, students will greatly benefit from graduate school at UB. catalyst toward academic research years of Berlin’s notorious cabaret scene Fredonia Wind Quintet Tickets: $35, $30, $25 and $20 Iovannone has gone above and his perspectives.” One example began as a group and social betterment.” when the Nazi Party was rising to power. SPECIAL EVENT The smooth soul of Stevie Wonder, the WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 beyond to expand on core feminist While serving on the WGST project in his ‘Transgender Lives’ As his time at Fredonia pro- A Walter Gloor Mainstage Series event. percussive power of Stomp, the funk and Faculty Recital: String Faculty Trio with principles by incorporating issues of advisory board as an adjunct and class, in which students investi- gresses, Iovannone will continue to

drive of Earth, Wind & Fire, the hip licks Dr. David Colwell, violin; David Rose, gender and sexuality on a broader, completing his doctoral disserta- gated the issue and importance work side-by-side his students to “CUBA’S SECRET SIDE” of Take 6 and the brass bite of the Harry viola; and Natasha Farny, cello more inclusive scale. tion at the University of Buffalo of “primary names” to many become co-creators of knowledge, WITH KARIN MULLER Connick Jr. Big Band – all created by the Iovannone has watched Fredo- (UB), Iovannone worked diligently transgender students. Students reaching beyond his own experi- Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 23 human voice in the holiday showcase. nia develop in combatting issues with fellow board members Dr. Jea- Graham Caufield, Dean Bavisotto, ences and fighting for the social King Concert Hall Fredonia 1970s Alumni Jazz A DFT Communications Pop Series of gender and sexuality from the nette McVicker of the Department and Ronan Cichelli were so inspired justice of others along the way. Tickets: $8 event. SUNDAY, NOV. 8, 1 p.m. The film uncovers a truth about this vi- Fredonia 1980s Alumni Jazz brant and often misunderstood country ART EXHIBITS that is not what many would expect. MONDAY, NOV. 16, 7:30 p.m. Biology’s Wigdahl-Perry receives SUNY research grant A World Travel Series event. New Horizons Band THE SHANGHAI QUARTET CATHY AND JESSE MARION ART King Concert Hall Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. GALLERY, MICHAEL C. ROCKEFELLER treatment, air quality, smart grid Ecological Observatory Network to conduct research that directly “SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF King Concert Hall (general seating) ARTS CENTER solutions, and conservation efforts, (GLEON) to connect with other addresses state needs,” said Alex- AN AUTHOR” Concert only: $35 general/$12 students Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES among others. Her research group, sensor buoy collaborators in the ander N. Cartwright, interim provost Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14, 7:30 p.m.; with ID and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; Friday and Free, open to the public, and all including Co-principal Investiga- Northeast and around the world. and executive vice chancellor for Nov. 8, 2 p.m. Concert and Dinner: $75 Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Free. at 8 p.m. unless noted. tors David Richardson of SUNY “The SUNY Networks of Excel- SUNY, and interim president of Bartlett Theatre A weeklong residency includes lectures, New Paltz and Devin Castendyk of lence have positioned our university the Research Foundation. “The Tickets: $20 KING CONCERT HALL master classes and a public concert. SUNY Oneonta, received its grant system to take an already flourish- connection of SUNY scholarship An acting company in rehearsal is ALBERT PALEY: “HUMANIZING THE THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 AND NOV. 5 A pre-concert dinner with alumna to apply high-resolution sensors ing research portfolio to the next to the needs of specific communi- interrupted by the arrival of six strange MATERIAL” Sept. 1 to Oct. 18 (Gallery closed Oct. Concert Band Roberta Guaspari-Tzavaras will begin at to monitor water quality issues level, supporting collaboration ties and the state as a whole is people – who turn out to be unfinished 8 – 11 for fall break). Opening reception: 6 p.m. The quartet includes Weigang Li in lakes across New York State as by our faculty and students not evident in each one of the awards characters in search of an author to MONDAY, OCT. 5, AND Sept. 11, 7 p.m. and Yi-Wen Jiang, violin; Honggant Li, part of a SUNY Lakes Ecological only with others across SUNY but announced today.” finish their story. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 viola, and Roberta’s son, cellist Nicholas Observatory Network. with leading experts in a variety SUNY 4E is one of six SUNY A Walter Gloor Mainstage Series event. Wind Symphony DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS AND Tzavaras. Biology faculty member Court- The group will establish a col- of fields,” said SUNY Chancellor Networks of Excellence. Each net- NEW MEDIA FACULTY EXHIBITION TUESDAY, OCT. 6 AND NOV. 17 ney Wigdahl-Perry is the principal laborative working team across Nancy Zimpher. “We are proud to work assembles scientists, scholars “THE MERRY WIDOW” The event is sponsored by Stanley and Oct. 23 to Nov. 20. Opening reception: All College Band investigator for a project receiving the three SUNY comprehensive offer participating students and and external partners from SUNY THE HILLMAN OPERA Elizabeth Star and the Williams Visiting Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Professorship endowment through the a grant funded by the SUNY 4E universities. Each campus partner faculty an opportunity be a part campuses to conduct collabora- Nov. 13 and 14, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, 2 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 24 AND Network of Excellence, supporting has its own research program at a of these truly ground-breaking tive research in high demand areas. Marvel Theatre THURSDAY, NOV. 19 Fredonia College Foundation. SENIOR SHOW campus research collaborations in nearby lake (Chautauqua, Mohonk projects, all of which are contribut- The others are SUNY Health, SUNY Tickets: $25 Wind Ensemble The quartet is also the featured guest Dec. 4 to 11. Opening reception: Energy, the Environment, Education and Otsego), providing a unique ing to SUNY’s economic impact on Brain, SUNY Materials and Ad- The vivacious operetta with music by at the high school string players’ String Dec. 4, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 31 and Economics. opportunity to explore water qual- New York State and increasing the vanced Manufacturing, SUNY Arts Franz Lehar tells of the search for the College Symphony Experience on Oct. 3. For registration, Dr. Wigdahl-Perry’s project is ity issues at important economic vibrancy and sustainability of our and Humanities and SUNY Teach- right husband for a rich widow and fea- go to: www.fredonia.edu/music/com- one of eight collaborative proj- and ecological sites spanning the communities.” ing, Learning and Assessment. tures some of the most famous music SATURDAY, DEC. 5 munity/string.asp. ects involving 14 SUNY campuses state. Eventually, they hope to gain “Given the size and scope of in opera. University Chorus, Women’s Choir, advancing research in waste water membership within the Global Lake SUNY, we are uniquely positioned and College Choir 14 Statement | FALL 2015 alumni.fredonia.edu 15 COLLEGE BEATS | College of Education COLLEGE BEATS | College of Education

YOU MAY THINK THAT YOU ARE u “ JUST GOING TO TEACH, WHEN IN FACT YOU WILL LEARN MORE FROM THESE KIDS THAN YOU THOUGHT College of Education POSSIBLE. Senior Sara Bartz, expands student Communication Disorders and Sciences major support u ” Buoyed by the success of its Committee of Friends a n Y o u ! J alumni scholarship program, T h k Expanding their the College of Education is Horizons writing a new fundraising chapter to benefit students Fredonians go beyond the classroom to help Central who have chosen Fredonia American children to prepare them to become the best teachers possible. By Pamela Colon, ‘15

More than $50,000 raised by the when they step inside their own classroom of future teachers prepared at Fredonia. It is often said that travel is the only ex- lack school supplies. This year the group a College of Education professor. “It is a Committee of Friends since its formation for the first time. Another 280 education graduates earned pense that makes you richer. For the past brought approximately 800 pounds of privilege to be part of this program and in 2012 has been allocated to specifi- “The new fund’s goal is to create an en- degrees this past May. 10 years, many Fredonia students and school supplies as well as four iPads to represent Fredonia. Belize is a beautiful cally fund much-needed scholarships for vironment within the College of Education The foundation reached out to Col- faculty have found truth in this adage. donate to the schools, students and country with a rich culture, but it is the students. This unique program pools that provides students with cutting-edge lege of Education alumni in June with a Students from various undergraduate and teachers. Throughout the academic year, people we have met, worked and played individual gifts from multiple donors so technology as well as classroom space letter introducing the new program as well graduate degree programs have had the Friends Across Borders (FAB) volunteers with that make this experience so special.” that individual, $2,000 scholarships can that models research-based instructional as a brochure that describes how their opportunity to travel to the eastern coast make it a mission to raise money to pur- Not only did the trip cover educational be awarded to a variety of deserving practices,” Dr. Givner explained. donations will assist students. Alumni are of Central America and visit the beauti- chase school supplies such as notebooks aspects, but volunteers were also able students. Greater access to innovative technol- encouraged to become a Committee of ful country of Belize to teach math and and glue sticks to bring to Belize class- to come together as a group and go “Every dollar that alumni have given has ogy is needed so students can practice Friends member by giving at the $200 literacy to Belizean school children. rooms. In addition, they donate money to on various excursions. During the first gone directly to a student whose dream using it to create powerful learning level or higher, and designating a recipi- The two-week stay throughout J-term the schools to help fund their educational Sunday, students went snorkeling at the is to become a teacher,” said Christine environments through the use of rehears- ent: either the Initiatives or the Scholarship significantly changes students’ outlook programs. world’s second-largest barrier reef and Givner, founding dean of the College of ing, video recording, critique lessons and program. Those who have already given on life, exposing them to situations they Senior Sara Bartz, a Communication then enjoyed lunch at a local café. Other Education. instructional techniques that are con- to the Scholarship program are welcome aren’t familiar with on a daily basis. The Disorders and Sciences major minoring in excursions included zip lining and tours of Now, the College of Education is ex- ducted within small, collaborative peer to continue that support, or make an ad- trip allows volunteers to establish new Leadership, described the 2015 experience the Belize Mayan ruins, a baboon sanctu- panding its fundraising scope by creat- group settings. ditional gift to the new Initiatives program, relationships, make life-lasting memories, as, “truly eye opening.” ary and the Belize Zoo. The trip concluded ing a new giving option. This will enable Through these program enhance- if they like. and above all, help a developing country “You may think that you are just going with an endless night of karaoke, dancing, Fredonia alumni donations to enhance ments, students will be well positioned “We’re reaching out to engage alumni move forward. to teach, when in fact you will learn more spectacular food and memories they will academic programming for students, pur- for success as they begin their teaching so they can learn about the exciting things This past January, 27 students repre- from these kids than you thought pos- never forget. chase new equipment on which they can careers. that are happening in the College of senting a variety of majors across campus sible,” she said. The Belize Service Learning Project, cel- be trained, and expand the professional “We know that it’s especially important Education, and have the opportunity to be joined three College of Education profes- “Be thankful for what you are given, ebrating its 10th anniversary, was original- development opportunities available to our practicing P-12 educators that the part of our success,” said Heather Mc- sors and a VISTA volunteer on the educa- and even more for what you can give,” she ly founded by former College of Education on the Fredonia campus, to ensure that next generation of Fredonia graduates en- Keever, associate director of Development tional journey. added. “The students did not have a lot Professor Ellie Reddy. Today the program today’s teachers are being taught via best tering education is ‘classroom-ready’ and at the Fredonia College Foundation. Upon their arrival, students applied in their possession. Most of them barely is led by Dr. Janeil Rey and Dr. Michael practice models. able to promote student learning,” Dean For more information about the College concepts they learned at Fredonia in their owned more than one pair of shoes that Jabot. It is open to Fredonia students in Specifically, donations to the new Givner explains. of Education’s Initiatives program and/ work with teachers and children in the fit, let alone a lunch to bring. The teachers good academic standing in all majors. A College of Education Initiatives program, The new initiatives will enhance Fredo- or the Committee of Friends fund, please Belize classrooms. Students were placed had even less to work with to teach their one-credit course (INED 499.01) is required made through the Fredonia College Foun- nia’s ability to do exactly that, by ensuring contact Ms. McKeever at (716) 673-3321 or in one of three schools where they devel- pupils, but they still were master teachers to participate. Informational meetings are dation will (1) support professional devel- access to the latest classroom technolo- [email protected]. oped daily lesson plans and taught chil- without the use of advanced technologies scheduled each spring semester regarding opment for P-12 teachers that expands gies and best-practice approaches to dren literacy skills, basic math, sight words and the unlimited amounts of craft sup- the trip. All who are interested are invited their pedagogical repertoire; (2) sponsor learning. and colors. Some students also taught plies [that] we have.” to become part of the journey. professional development for faculty for The College of Education offers 29 music and led sing-alongs, which resulted “Each year I am enormously proud of To learn more, contact Dr. Rey at increased student learning; and (3) expand programs — 15 at the undergraduate in ear-to-ear smiles on everyone. the work students do in the schools and [email protected] or Dr. Jabot at opportunities for clinical practice of inno- level and 14 at the graduate level — so a The children in Belize City, the largest their openness and generosity of spirit,” [email protected]. vative pedagogy for teacher candidates, donation to the newer Initiatives program population center in Belize, have dedicat- explained Dr. Janeil Rey, the current Belize so that they are more effective educators represents an investment in thousands ed teachers and principals, but sometimes Service Learning Project Coordinator and

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Executive-in- Service over Residence Suntans program brings Students choose real-world Habitat for Humanity expertise to alternative spring break students program to broaden their education.

The School of Business Many college students recruited two top-tier profes- choose to flee their still-chilly sionals to its Executive-in- campuses in March and flock Residence program. Kenny Koblitz Thomas Dujenski to Florida’s beaches and other Kenny Koblitz, a retired vice warmer regions for a well-de- if he’d like to join the Executive- of creating a regulatory struc- rector of its Atlanta and Dallas president of sales in industrial served respite from academia. in-Residence program. ture comprised of two branches operations. He has extensive cleaning products, will deliver It’s called Spring Break. “They all cheered when he – one for community banks knowledge of bank regulation, specialized sales management This year, a small contingent said he would be honored to and another for large banks strategic planning, program for Humanity retail outlet. myriad of social topics — such ing their Habitat for Humanity training to students enrolled in of Fredonia students went do that,” Dean Boisjoly recalled – for their capstone research management and business Lodging was provided at the as poverty, homelessness, experience. the BUAD 446 Senior Seminar south at the tail end of an es- of the students’ reaction to project. performance improvement. Isle of Palms Baptist Church. discrimination, education, Dr. Ward, who had partici- this fall. Thomas Dujenski, in pecially brutal winter, but they Koblitz’s acceptance. Dujenski conducted weekly Following a 31-year ca- Students, who also had the use family units, community-based pated in numerous ABP trips the spring term, guided select eyed a different destination Fredonia seniors will benefit Skype meetings with the reer with the FDIC, Dujenski of a kitchen there, were respon- resources and political involve- prior to joining Fredonia, would students in the ECON 450 and were motivated by a far by gaining specialized sales pair, corresponded through became managing director of sible for all grocery shopping ment — and explore how they like the ABP to be expanded Senior Seminar, taught by greater goal. training, which Boisjoly says is email and telephone calls and the Financial Industry Advisory and meal preparation. Every- are connected to activities of at Fredonia so it can reach Economics Professor Amar K. Twenty-one students, led by an underserved area in busi- reviewed their draft reports. He Services division of Alvarez and one took turns cooking, clean- each day. programs in all departments Parai, in studying impacts of Social Work Professor Rolanda ness schools. Koblitz, of Cleve- also gave a talk to the full class Marsal, a prominent global ing and doing dishes. Through this eye-opening and provide a safe alternative new financial regulations on Ward and two student program land, will be on campus each on job opportunities in financial professional services firm, in Students were also respon- experience, Galbraith, now college experience as well as regional community banks and managers, served as volun- week to work with students. services. Atlanta. sible for funding program costs, a senior majoring in Social service learning opportunity financial institutions. teers during the third week of Now an independent mar- “Students liked the whole In addition to his Fredonia such as housing, food and Work and Psychology, believes for students. She is espe- Both executives have ties to March with the East Cooper keting consultant, Koblitz re- experience a lot and some of degree, Dujenski earned an mileage. To their credit, the students gained valuable cially proud of Gailbraith and Fredonia. Mr. Koblitz is a gener- Habitat for Humanity near tired as a senior vice president them had successfully estab- M.B.A. from St. Bonaventure program recorded an unex- knowledge about Habitat for Galusha, who were critical ous supporter of the Friends of Charleston, S.C., in Fredonia’s of sales at Zep Manufacturing, lished a working relationship University and graduated with pected surplus of nearly $180 Humanity and populations the components of the inaugural Rockefeller Arts Center. Mr. Du- first annual Alternative Break which makes industrial clean- with him for networking op- distinction from the University after all expenses were tallied. agency serves. “Students will program’s success. jenski earned a Finance degree Program (ABP). Their mission ing products. He earned a de- portunities in their future career of Delaware’s Stonier Graduate Jeannie Galbraith, one of the take away strong friendships, “Students, with mentoring, at Fredonia in 1981. was to heighten social aware- gree from Ohio State University path,” said Dr. Parai. School of Banking. student program managers, a new-found sense of service, are capable of great feats,” In Koblitz’s seminar, students ness, enhance and encourage and is a U.S. Air Force veteran. “All in all, the seminar was believes the experience gave and what it really means to Ward beamed. will examine how modern sales personal growth, and advocate In presentations to students extremely helpful and eye- students a sense of fulfillment. serve,” she added. Participants in Fredonia’s managers employ state-of- for lifelong social action in a last fall, Dujenski examined the opening to me personally,” “They have an opportunity Social Work was the most ABP seek to learn about and the-art technology to identify, unique educational experience impact of federal regulations said Ms. Pandich, a Business to be part of something that common major among the comprehend the underlying process and solve sales man- Business Alumni! outside of the classroom. on regional banks since the Administration/Finance and is greater than themselves,” students, although many other causes of social problems, and agement problems. Class as- Teams of students toiled on 2008 financial crisis. He indi- Economics major from Endwell. she explained. “When we had majors participated and plan in doing so seek social change signments and discussions will Don’t miss our 40th anniversary a variety projects. They tore off cated that community banks, “It encouraged me to get out reflections at the end of each to work in the human service and social equality, according cover new and existing territory reception during this year’s an old roof and installed new which dominate the banking of my comfort zone and pick day, students all agreed that sector. to the mission statement. development, product launches Homecoming Weekend! It’s shingles, mounted shutters, industry in Western New York, up a phone, but also opened they felt they had accom- Gailbraith suggests that If you would like to support and brand management and taking place Saturday, Oct. 24 wielded paint brushes and are struggling with the volume my eyes to the world of bank- plished something and that it being exposed to different future ABP endeavors, please also reveal contradictory per- from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Alumni made landscaping improve- of regulations, and some may ing. That will definitely be a was a life-altering and hum- social service agencies, cultures donate to their fund, estab- spectives to complex market- House on campus — and it’s ments that included planting close due to the heavy burden path that I will consider when I bling experience to be a part of.” and diverse populations may lished through the Fredonia ing problems. FREE to all School of Business shrubs and flowers. They also of regulations that make it im- graduate next May because of Group discussions led each influence career goals or College Foundation, at So engaging was the sales alumni! To join us for food, performed numerous merchan- possible for them to compete this project.” evening by Galbraith and fel- pursuit of an advanced degree www.fredonia.edu/abp. talk Koblitz gave to over 100 drink, door prizes — and of dising tasks — cleaning, stock- with larger institutions. Dujenski brought impressive low program manager Daniel among some students, who students in February that course, networking — just ing displays, sorting donations Two juniors, Heather Pandich credentials to the seminar, hav- Galusha were a forum for also learned about AmeriCorps School of Business Dean Russ contact the School of Business and loading items into custom- and Kevin Federation, worked ing worked in all regions of the students to recount activi- through two of the agency’s Boisjoly asked him on the spot at (716) 673-4813 or Business. ers’ vehicles — in the Habitat as a team to analyze benefits FDIC and also as regional di- [email protected]. ties of their day and discuss a representatives they met dur-

18 Statement | FALL 2015 alumni.fredonia.edu 19 ATHLETICS ATHLETICS

Relationships vs. Championships stopped to ask questions. Here’s someone ing to become a better person. you develop are more important than the by Ryan Maloney, ’09 who’s been coaching for close to 30 years RM: So what is it that motivates you right wins or losses, the testing, or anything like asking questions to a recent college graduate. now? Has it changed over time? that. The college experience for students has Graduate Assistant, Sports Information JC: There’s no doubt that I’m a better coach There’s so much humility in that. JC: It’s definitely changed. I think it’s changed quite a bit. now than I was back in the ’80s. I would JC: For my whole career I’ve never been changed into serving others. There’s a busi- RM: How so? John Crawford is one of the best coaches expect that, as a lifelong learner. I think afraid to ask questions. Part of coaching is ness concept called, “Servant Leadership.” I JC: I think it’s less personal. We have great Fredonia has ever seen. After serving as Head there’s a tendency in younger coaches to put that you want to compete and you want to can summarize it as this: “How can I help you facilities now but I think what’s lasting to kids Swim Coach from 1980-88, he returned as Div- more emphasis on emotion, shouting and win. But if you really want to be a good coach today?” is the personal aspect. I’ve been blessed in ing Coach in 2003 to immediate success. Since enthusiasm. As an older coach, you learn that you need to continue to learn to help your ath- RM: How can you help? my life with these kids. Today I had a phone then, his divers have won 28 SUNYAC titles what’s really important is that you prepare letes, and if you can convey that passion you’ll JC: Right. I’ll often ask it to the divers: call about (former athletes) Sarah Ficarro and and 11 All-American honors, including Kelly the athlete. find winning will be the by-product. “How can I help you today? Is there anything Emily Ginty. They’re getting an apartment Sponholz’s NCAA Division III Championship RM: How did you prepare Kelly (Sponholz) RM: In terms of winning, does it keep you that I can do for you?” Did I have that at the together down in Binghamton. The land- in 2009. In 2015, four divers went to the NCAA to win a national title in ’09? up at night? Trying to win? age of 22 when I started? No. But eventually if lord was asking me about them and I said, Championships — the most in program history. JC: Kelly was afraid of the reverse two and JC: No. What keeps me up at night is, you’re a good teacher you find yourself going “They’re exceptional people, they’ll leave the I sought Crawford out to learn the meth- a half. It’s a very difficult dive. I told her that “What can I do to help Meghan Bartlett do into that mode. apartment better than when they found it.” ods behind his success. Before the interview as we were preparing for nationals we would a better two and a half,” or, “How can I help RM: Say a particular department on this She said, “Anything else?” and I said, “Yes, tell we chatted candidly about the divers he’s work on each fundamental skill separately: Heather Colby stay positive coming back campus wanted you to come give them advice. them I said hello and give them a hug for me coached over the years. The level of depth he taking off, creating the rotation of the som- from an injury?” or “How can I help Arron What would you tell them? (laughs).” told me about each one was surprising: family ersault, and the entry. But in each practice lent coaches there are who have never done Carlson not be so tough on himself?” The best JC: Get to know the people that you work histories, triumphs and struggles, and current we only did the full dive once. When she got that? I mean excellent coaches. Yeah, I have updates from their lives. He even gave me moments aren’t necessarily when you win, but with. Get to know the people you teach. Show to nationals she was ready to do the dive just a girl who won an NCAA Championship, Ryan Maloney, left, talks with Diving Coach John Crawford those intimate moments when you see them that you care. Show that you have their best a detailed biography of a diver he recruited the one time, and she did it extremely well. and I know I’m blessed. You may never win a about the many students he has guided to tremendous grow. interests in mind. The personal relationships success over the past decades. from Long Island two years ago who ended up Everybody has different fears and frailties national championship. It’s great if you do — RM: Is this a constant process of needing to taking a Division I scholarship instead. He still and as a coach you have to help them through but if you don’t, it’s not going to change the put aside the striving for accomplishment? keeps in touch with her. that process. opinions of the kids you coach. If they have JC: Human relationships last longer than Before the interview started, Crawford RM: I hear older coaches bemoan the lack an excellent opinion of what you did for them the accomplishment. Some of the Coach of the revealed the secret behind his success: he loves of teaching ability in younger coaches. Do in their formative years, I think that’s more Year awards I got back in the ’80s, I don’t even his athletes unconditionally. you see that as a big problem? long lasting than the national championship. know where they are anymore. Maybe they’re JC: I think the big problem is coaches get- RM: That’s good stuff. Ryan Maloney: You know so much about in the basement somewhere. ting caught up in results. It’s not about the JC: But I understand why you’d want to your divers even before they walk on campus RM: How do you get these divers to come results. It’s about the process and focusing on win a championship. I do, too. But with Kelly, for the first time as freshmen. to school here in the first place? the preparation. That was the key: we should I never thought of winning the national John Crawford: Right. JC: I try to show right away that we’re prepare for success and expect success. I championship as a goal, I just wanted her to RM: Because you seem to care. interested in the growth of the young person. expected success this year, and look what do well. JC: Well, I do care. That’s the first thing I really think that if they know they’ll have a happened. RM: My first memory of you was when I (the athletes) need to know, is that you care. coach who cares about them rather than how RM: In the back of my mind, I would love was 22 years old. I was training a few athletes RM: When you came back in ’03-’04, it many points they’ll score in a meet, they’ll to win a national championship. and you saw us doing an exercise that you didn’t take you long to find success. come. Surround them with good people. If JC: But do you know how many excel- thought might help your divers, and you you’re surrounded by good people, you’re go-

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WOMEN’S SOCCER Season opens Sept. 1 at home vs. Al- MEN’S BASKETBALL Following his first weekend of regular- WOMEN’S LACROSSE Qualified for the NCAA D-III Tourna- SOFTBALL A team-record five players made All SUNYAC after 3,000-meter indoor title – the event for which he was a na- FALL PREVIEW legheny … Capital tournament in Columbus, Ohio, precedes the season games, freshman forward Ian Helps (Bronx, N.Y.) was ment for the second straight year and the third time in four the Blue Devils appeared in the conference tournament for the tional qualifier and 14th-place finisher – and was second in the MEN’S BASKETBALL A 12-game home schedule begins Nov. Blue Devil Soccer Classic and games vs. Penn State Behrend selected SUNYAC Player of the Week (Nov.17). His initial success years … advanced to quarterfinal round with wins over Denison first time since 2011. Senior pitcher Kelsey Gannett (Endwell, 5,000 meters. He was also SUNYAC Track Athlete of the Week 17 vs. Lycoming … both semesters end with home stands – three (Sept. 11) and Grove City (Sept. 12) … SUNYAC Tournament carried through the season as Helps went on to be named at home and Washington & Lee at neutral site. Regional host N.Y.), senior catcher Jess Lauck (Buffalo, N.Y.), and junior second on Dec. 1 … junior Collin Mulcahy (Batavia, N.Y.) was Second straight games in December and four straight in February … the starts Oct. 31. SUNYAC Rookie of the Year, D3Hoops.com All East Rookie of Franklin & Marshall eliminated the Blue Devils, who were baseman Lindsey Forness (Allegany, N.Y.) made First Team. Team All-SUNYAC each season. He was second in the indoor Blue Devils will participate in the Allegheny College tourna- the Year, and Fredonia Athletics Male Rookie of the Year. appearing in the quarterfinals for the first time … finished the Two juniors, shortstop Alyssa Morgan (Homer, N.Y.) and desig- mile and in the outdoor 1,500 meters … junior Kyle Collins (Suf- Season-opener ment Nov. 20-21 … SUNYAC Tournament starts Feb. 23. MEN’S/WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING season with a 17-4 mark, a program record for most wins … nated player Madeline Medina (Hamburg, N.Y.), made Second fern, N.Y.) was Second Team All-SUNYAC after finishing second Oct. 3 at Allegheny is earliest in years … Nov. 7 vs. Geneseo first MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DIVING Sent four divers to NCAA D-III ranked No. 11 in the final NCAA D-III poll by the Intercollegiate Team … Forness was chosen Third Team Northeast Region by in the 5,000 meters outdoors … school records set: Hess in the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Season opens Nov. 20-21 at the of six straight home dates, including Blue Devil Invitational Championship meet in Shenandoah, Texas, including sopho- Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. The Blue Devils were the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Her .446 batting 3,000 meters; and the distance medley relay team of Hess, Penn State Behrend tournament … a trip to St. John Fisher (Dec. (Dec. 4-6) … divers return to Trinity, Texas (Jan. 22-23) … SUNYAC mores Meghan Bartlett (Johnston, N.Y.), Jeff Matter (East Au- in the Top 20 all season … defeated Geneseo in the SUNYAC average in 2015 was the second highest in program history … Mulcahy, senior Jonmichael Knapp (Rochester, N.Y.), and junior 11) is the only other first-semester road game … six home games meet is Feb. 17-20 at Flickinger Center. rora, N.Y.) and Arron Carlson (LeRoy, N.Y.) … Bartlett earned two Tournament semifinals, earning the program’s first SUNYAC Gannett was SUNYAC Pitcher of the Week (April 6) … senior Nick Watson (Rochester, N.Y). are slated in the first semester, seven in the second semester … All-Americas: sixth in the 3-meter and seventh in the 1-meter WOMEN’S TENNIS Twelve matches – six home, six away – are Championship appearance. Lost title game to host Cortland, outfielder Kaitlyn Crossan (Dunkirk, N.Y.) earned two academic SUNYAC Tournament starts Feb. 23. … Matter finished fourth in the 3-meter, the best 3-meter finish the eventual NCAA champ … senior midfielder Katie Kleine honors – the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Senior Nicole Desens scheduled prior to SUNYAC championships Oct. 9-11 … season ever by a Fredonia male, to earn All-America status … Carlson (Hopewell Junction, N.Y.) finished 13th in the discus at the opener is Sept. 5 at Brockport … home opener is Sept. 7 vs. Thiel. (Cazenovia, N.Y.) and senior attacker Marissa Cussins (Corning, and Fredonia Scholar-Athlete of the Year. MEN’S/WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Tentative schedule was ninth in the 3-meter and in the 1-meter, earning Honorable N.Y.) made IWLCA All-American Second Team, the first time NCAA D-III Outdoor Championship meet. She won two SU- includes the season-opening Blue Devil Invitational on Sept. Four tournaments, three rounds of Mention All-America status, as did Matter with a 16th place two Fredonia teammates were selected together. Kleine and MEN’S SWIMMING Junior Adam Clouthier (Fairport, Pa.) NYAC titles: the discus and the indoor shot put, setting school 5 at Lake Erie State Park and the Ruterbusch Run on Oct. 24 … WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL SUNYAC Pool play, and five stand-alone matches make up the finish in the 1-meter … Heather Colby (Owego, N.Y.), the lone Cussins were also named IWLCA Empire Region First Team. won SUNYAC championships in the 100-yard and 200-yard records in both. Desens was SUNYAC Field Athlete of the meets at University of Rochester (Sept. 19), Roberts Wesleyan season slate … a trip to Allegheny kicks off the season Sept. senior, earned Honorable Mention All-America for finishing It was fourth straight year for Kleine and the third straight for breaststroke and set school records in both events … freshman Week (April 27) … other SUNYAC titles: junior Laura Morrison (Sept. 26), and Geneseo (Oct. 3) are slated … SUNYAC meet is 1 … Blue Devil Invitational is Oct. 2-3 at Dods Hall … pool play ninth in the 1-meter … on the conference level, Matter and Cussins … Kleine became the first Blue Devil named First Team Jake Hewitt (Duanesburg, N.Y.) won the SUNYAC 200-yard (Wethersfield, Conn.) in the indoor 800 meters; and junior Oct. 31 at Plattsburgh, Atlantic Regional on Nov. 14 at Geneseo. sites are Buffalo State (Sept. 25-26), Potsdam (Oct. 9-10), and Bartlett were each named SUNYAC Diver of the Year in their All-SUNYAC all four years. She graduated as Fredonia’s career butterfly. He also set a school record in the event ... junior Will Lauren Kotas (Lancaster, N.Y.) in the indoor 3,000 meters … Geneseo (Oct. 23-24) … conference tournament starts Nov. 6. gender … Bartlett won both boards at the SUNYAC champion- leader in points, assists, draw controls, and caused turnovers Baker (East Amherst, N.Y.) broke the 200-yard freestyle record Morrison competed at nationals in the indoor 800 meters, MEN’S ICE HOCKEY Oct. 30 at Buffalo State is the season ship and NCAA zone qualifying meets. Her dual success at the … Clouthier and Hewitt made All SUNYAC First Team ... Hewitt one of three events in which she set school marks (the others: opener … home opener is Oct. 31 vs. Southern New Hampshire … First-Teamer Cussins also earned her fourth all-conference Softball Alumni Game: Sept. 26. SUNYAC meet earned her Women’s Diver of the Meet honors was thrice the SUNYAC Swimmer of the Week. 800 meters outdoors, 600 meters indoors) … Olivia Kurbs … first semester includes first-ever two-game series with Daniel OTHER ALUMNI EVENTS award (2 Firsts, 2 Seconds). She set a single-season scoring — the 10th straight year a Fredonia woman has won the award. record in 2015 and finished third all-time in points and first in (Lockport, N.Y.), a junior, set indoor and outdoor school pole Webster (Dec. 11-12) at home … second semester opens at home She was also SUNYAC Women’s Diver of the Week four times … WOMEN’S SWIMMING SUNYAC First Teamer Larissa Dobson vault records. Her outdoor mark is shared by two freshmen, vs. Neumann (Jan. 8-9) … all told, 12 of last 15 games are at games played … sophomore midfielder Kristie Kleine (Cazeno- (Hamburg, N.Y.), a senior, won SUNYAC 100-yard and 200-yard SPRING REVIEW Matter, in the 1-meter, finished fourth at the SUNYAC meet and via, N.Y.) and freshman goalkeeper Nicole Burrows (Baldwins- Kristin Sawyer (Lockport, N.Y.) and Julia Schreier (Lockport, home, including Pink The Rink game Feb. 6 vs. SUNY Canton … first at NCAA zone qualifier. He was also SUNYAC Men’s Diver breaststroke titles, setting school records in both ... Dobson, se- N.Y.) … other school records: freshman Brittany Feldman BASEBALL Qualified for the SUNYAC Tournament … won in- ville, N.Y.) made Third Team All-SUNYAC. Burrows also gained Feb. 24 is start of SUNYAC Tournament. of the Week four times … Carlson, second off both SUNYAC nior Stephanie Rosa (Phillipsburg, N.J.), senior Rachel Morgano (Jamestown, N.Y.) in the 400 meters, indoor and outdoor; augural I-90 Cup over Penn State Behrend … junior catcher Dan distinction by being named SUNYAC Defensive Player of the boards, and junior Rafael Santiago (Middletown, N.Y.), third off (West Islip, N.Y.), and senior Ellie Brion (Canandaigua, N.Y.) Kotas in the 3,000 meters indoors and the 3,000-meter MEN’S SOCCER Seven straight non-conference games pre- Cecilia (Utica, N.Y.) made First Team All SUNYAC, and senior Week three times … Katie Kleine twice was SUNYAC Offensive both, made Second Team All SUNYAC … Colby was twice the combined for the school record in the 200-yard medley … Rosa steeplechase outdoors; and the 4-by-400 relay, indoors and cede the SUNYAC opener Sept. 25 at Geneseo … non-confer- right fielder Kenny Johnston (Buffalo, N.Y.) made Second Team Player of the Week; Cussins was chosen once … the Kleines and SUNYAC Women’s Diver of the Week … first-year diving coach (Dec. 15) and junior Sam Rokos (Delanson, N.Y., Oct. 27) won outdoors. The indoor quartet consisted of Morrison, Feldman, ence at Houghton (Sept. 1) is season-opener … Blue Devil Soc- … senior first baseman Ricky Mendiola (Williamsville, N.Y.) was sophomore attacker Emily Polizzi (Rushville, N.Y.) made the Ryan Fuller, a past Blue Devil champ, was the inaugural recipi- SUNYAC Swimmer of the Week awards. junior Anna Dambacher (Divernon, Ill.), and sophomore Bon- cer Classic foes are Penn State Behrend (Sept. 11) and Baldwin SUNYAC Player of Week (April 13). 2015 SUNYAC All-Tournament Team … at the annual Fredonia Wallace (Sept. 12) … Oneonta (Oct. 23) and New Paltz (Oct. 24) ent of the SUNYAC Diving Coach of the Year Award. Athletics Award Gala, Katie Kleine was named Female Athlete MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Zakk Hess (Rose, N.Y.) was chosen nie Binggeli (Walworth, N.Y.) … outdoors it was Dambacher, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Junior center Sabrina Macaulay Feldman, Morrison, and senior Kim Foltz (Elbridge, N.Y.). are Homecoming Weekend opponents … annual Alumni Game : Pink The Rink raised over $8,000, to up of the Year and freshman defender Audrey Yokopovich (Web- Fredonia Male Athlete of the Year following appearances in (Newark, N.Y.) was All-SUNYAC Third Team as well as SUNYAC MEN’S ICE HOCKEY morning of Oct. 24 … SUNYAC Tournament starts Oct. 31. the all-time total to over $60,000. Proceeds benefit The Ameri- ster, N.Y.) Female Rookie of the Year. the NCAA’s 2014 Cross Country and 2015 Indoor Track and Player of the Week (Feb. 2). can Cancer Society … junior Jeff Flagler (Owen Sound, Ont.) was Field championship meets. 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1. Senior Antonio Regulier receives the Lanford Presidential Prize from President Virginia Horvath and Vice President for Student Affairs David Herman; 2. Cellist and honors graduate John J. Chatterton serves as the soloist during the Fredonia Women’s Choir performance of “Today” with music by Dr. Rob Deemer, conducted by Dr. Vernon Huff; 3. Maya Mills (left) and Eunna Huh pose for a shot following Commencement; 4. Graduate student Fawaz Al Rouqi celebrates a Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction Inclusive Education; 5. A dedicated grad decorates a mortarboard in Fredonia style; 6. Happy undergraduates Faith Leone, Casey Leibesberger and Morgan Pullen;

8 7. Class President Anthony Mercedes presents President Horvath with a photo of the Senior Class gift; a fountain, which is already installed adjacent to the Williams Center; 8. Capturing a moment for the cameras are (from left) Jamie Pcionek, Sara Bartz, Marissa Tomczak and Quinn Patton; 9. From left, John Beiter, Kevin Donk and Andrew Walsh celebrate together; 10. Rachael Tschari is all “thumbs up;” 11. Honors graduate Justin Cunningham with (from left) his mother, Monica, grandmother, Rosa, and twin sister, Jada Cunningham; 12. Vaughn Faison, who graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. 4 in Applied Music, sings the national anthem; 13. Keynote speaker James D. Douglas, ’71, shares his wisdom with the graduates.

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“HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical,” was presented as TRACY MARTIN part of the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series. More than 100 students u were involved, including a cast of 24 and a 13-piece stage band. The SPEAKS show frequently breached the “fourth wall,” with characters venturing out among the audience. Director Jessica Hillman was joined by musical director Raymond Stewart, associate professor of music, As part of the observance of Black History while student Colin Braeger was sound designer. Scenic designer was Month, Fredonia hosted “The Trayvon Czerton Lim, assistant theatre professor; student Noel O’Day was Martin Story,” by Tracy Martin, Trayvon’s costume designer, and student Justin Petito, lighting designer. father. King Concert Hall was nearly filled to capacity for the event, which was free to the campus and community. Mr. Martin

u shared a message of how important it was to let children know how much they are u “HAIR” WAS GROOVY valued and loved, no matter how they were

u depicted in society. He also emphasized the importance of proper conflict resolu- tion techniques, suggesting tools that his audience might employ in both their personal and professional lives.

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Three-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn conducted a master class on campus in February. Participants included, left to right (front row): Maggie Austin, Anna Chicco, Ms. Kuhn, Michaela Tramuta and Shannon Cun- ningham; (back row) Kiernan Matts, Justin LADIES FIRST u Burr, Mark Montondo, Jordan Fischer and Alex Kosmowski (photo by Maggie Gilroy). Sponsors included the Carnahan-Jackson Singer/songwriter Savannah King, ’14, (seated left) Fund for the Humanities in the Fredonia and former Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland College Foundation. Coordinators were (seated right) joined students and faculty from Paul Mockovak of the Department of Fredonia’s Music Industry program in March to Theatre and Dance and James Welch announce a hunger relief initiative. King and of the School of Music. 10,000 Maniacs vocalist Mary Ramsey, ’95 (not pictured) — part of Fredonia’s not-for-profit musician collective ‘Ladies First’ — came together under its student record label, Hail! Fredonia, RECORD SETTING to record their own rendition of the classic u Badfinger hit, “Sweet Tuesday Morning,” RECYCLING released exclusively on iTunes. All proceeds go to WhyHunger, a global organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty. As part of its April-long Earth Month activities, Fredonia held its annual electronics recycling day on Saturday, u CHANCELLOR’S AWARD WINNERS April 18. State Senator Cathy Young (second from left) joined representa- tives from Time Warner Cable, Sunnking, Three seniors followed different academic paths within the College Inc. and dozens of Fredonia student and of Liberal Arts and Sciences, but Meghan Devine (center), Kaitlyn employee volunteers. In all, nearly 1,200 Crossan and Courtney Loiacono shared a prestigious SUNY-wide vehicles were unloaded, filling eight trac- honor, the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. Chancellor tor trailers with outdated electronics. Nancy L. Zimpher (left) presented the awards on April 2 with It marked the highest number of vehicles Fredonia Provost Terry Brown (right) in attendance. The award at the event since the campus began recognizes students who have best demonstrated, and have the annual endeavor in 2008. In fact, it been recognized for, the integration of academic excellence with represented a more than 71 percent accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community increase over the previous record. service, creative and performing arts, campus involvement, or career achievement.

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Rieks named Chief Information Officer Three Fredonians earn Johan Huizinga. In a 2009 essay included in the Booth’s sculptures featured in solo Fredonia has selected Stephen J. Rieks to be SUNY Chancellor’s Award volume, William Gaddis: The Last of Something, exhibition in Buffalo its Associate Vice President and Chief Informa- for Excellence Dr. Vanwesenbeeck first drew attention to the Sculptures by Distinguished Teaching Pro- tion Officer. He previously served as Director The SUNY Chancellor’s influence of Huizinga’s work on late modernist fessor Robert Booth, chair of the Department of Administrative Computing Systems at Syra- Award for Excellence was American writers such as William Gaddis. The of Visual Arts and New Media, were featured cuse University, where he steadily advanced awarded to history profes- fellowship allowed Vanwesenbeeck to further in a solo exhibition in March at the Burchfield beginning in 1997. He began at Fredonia in sors Ellen Litwicki and David chart this influence by investigating how Penney Art Center in Buffalo. In the exhibi- May and will manage a multi-tiered, complex Kinkela, and Grounds and Huizinga’s own interest in lateness was in part tion, Professor Booth explored familiarity Information Technology Services staff of 34 Landscaping worker Brent shaped by his exposure to literary symbolism of and the understanding of place, purpose or and an operational budget of $4.4 million. He will provide coordination Kawski (left), in recognition of consistently superior professional the fin de siècle during his youth. His findings will be integrated into his function. Booth received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture and leadership over several critical, campus-wide projects, including the achievement. Dr. Litwicki was honored for Excellence in Teaching. book-in-progress on American late modernism. from the Massachusetts College of Art and his Master of Fine Arts transition to new learning and content management systems. He will She is credited with helping to revitalize Fredonia’s American Studies degree from Syracuse University. He has presented his work in more also develop resources and structures that will enhance learning and program, while earning praise for blending digital technology, experi- Singh publishes scholarly article on than 90 solo and group exhibitions over the past 30 years. He has been teaching in Fredonia’s liberal arts environment. Rieks holds a Master ential learning and community engagement with traditional classroom pattern-recognition in charge of the Sculpture curriculum at Fredonia since 1978. of Business Administration degree from Syracuse’s Whitman School of instruction. Dr. Kinkela was honored for Excellence in Scholarship and Gurmukh Singh, visiting assistant professor Management, and a Master of Science in Information Management, also Creative Activities, recognizing his record of sustained scholarship in the Department of Computer and Informa- Campus ticket office manager elected from Syracuse. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the SUNY Institute in the sciences, humanities and professional studies. He is a founding tion Sciences, recently published a research pa- to international board of Technology at Utica/Rome (now SUNY Polytechnic Institute). member of Fredonia’s Sustainability Committee and directs its Honors per on pattern recognition in the peer reviewed Alison Barry, ticketing and audience ser- Program. Mr. Kawski was cited for Excellence in Classified Service, international journal, Physica A: Statistical vices manager for the Campus Ticket Office, Baldwin leads Office of recognizing superlative performance within and beyond the recipient’s Mechanics and its Applications. The article, has been elected to the board of directors International Education position. Over a span of 28 years at Fredonia, he has a proven record of “Multifractal detrended fluctuation analysis for the International Ticketing Association Dr. Naomi Baldwin has been named director providing exemplary customer service to students, staff and members of particle density fluctuations in high-energy (INTIX). Barry began a three-year term on of Fredonia’s Office of International Education. of the campus community. The system-wide award demonstrates the nuclear collisions,” was featured in Vol. 424, the board on Jan. 15. INTIX is a nonprofit She serves as Fredonia’s Senior International pride SUNY has in the accomplishments and personal dedication pp. 25–33 of the April 15 issue. The research is by Dr. Singh in an inter- membership organization that represents Officer and oversees all programs, leading the of its instructional faculty, librarians and professional staff at all 64 national collaboration with Dr. A. Mukhopahyaya, of North Bengal more than 1,000 ticketing, sales, technology, campus in implementing its comprehensive campuses. University (NBU) in Siliguri, India. finance and marketing professionals from internationalization plan. She also oversees more than 25 countries. Its members work in the world of arts, sports all study abroad and exchange programs, Deemer has choral work premiered Rogers named SUNY Distinguished and entertainment, including a full range of public venues and institu- develops and oversees all international at Carnegie Hall Teaching Professor tions. In addition to serving as manager of the ticket office, Barry is academic partnerships and agreements, and “Eulogy,” a composition by School of Music Dr. Robert Rogers, who has taught the instructor for the ticket office practicum course for Fredonia’s Arts works collaboratively with the Office of Admissions, Graduate Studies, Associate Professor Rob Deemer, premiered at Mathematical Sciences at Fredonia for Administration program. the Office of Campus Life, and EC English Fredonia. She earned her nearly 30 years, was promoted to SUNY Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall on March 13. Finance’s Fitzpatrick has paper doctorate with two areas of focus in Curriculum and Instruction and Distinguished Teaching Professor by the SUNY “Eulogy” is based on Iraq War veteran Brian published in business journal Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Board of Trustees. The system-wide designa- Turner’s narrative of a soldier who takes his Finance Professor Julie Fitzpatrick co-au- Missouri-Kansas City. Prior to her appointment at Fredonia, she lived tion recognizes faculty for exceptional teaching own life on the battlefield in Iraq. Dr. Deemer thored a paper, “Estimating the Link between and taught in South Korea for nearly six years. and instruction, innovative research opportu- is a composer, conductor, educator, author and QE3 and Business Investment,” published nities and engaging community service. Rogers columnist who advocates for composers of all in a spring edition of The Business Research Bezek named Admissions Director previously earned the Fredonia President’s ages and explores the role that contemporary Consortium Journal of Business. It explores the Cory Bezek, ’02, has been named Director Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has served as editor of the New concert music plays in today’s society. Deemer’s extensive and unique effectiveness of Quantitative Easing (QE) in of Admissions. During his 10-year career at York State Mathematics Teachers’ Journal, president of the Association career has seen his music performed at the Kennedy Center, Cannes stimulating business investment. QE is a tool Fredonia, he has served as Interim Director of Mathematics Teachers of New York State, and chair and governor of Film Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ralph Wilson Stadium, Joe’s used by the Federal Reserve to increase the of Admissions, Associate Director, Assistant the Mathematical Association of America’s Seaway Section. He earned Pub in New York City, Jazz Showcase in Chicago and on the steps of the amount of money in the financial markets. In Director, Admissions Counselor and Acting his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University at Buffalo, a M.S. in U.S. Capitol. turn, it is expected that this additional money will be invested by busi- Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs. Mathematics from Syracuse University and a B.S. in Mathematics, with nesses in projects such as new plant construction or new equipment Following the completion of his master’s Professor’s poem featured in certification in secondary education, from SUNY Buffalo State. degree at Vanderbilt University, he worked at The Best American Poetry 2015 purchases. The paper proposes a new development called the “Invest- the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement English Professor Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s Short film and documentary selected for Niagara Film Festival ment Realization Ratio” that can be used to estimate the amount of in- vestment produced. The goal of this new ratio was to develop a model of Postsecondary Education. He is currently poem, “Upon Hearing the News,” was selected Communication Assistant Professor Roslin Smith was honored at which could illustrate the relationship of funds put into the financial completing his doctoral work in Higher Education Administration at the by award-winning author Sherman Alexie for the Niagara Film Festival for her 30-minute documentary, “Priscilla’s market and the amount of money spent on business investments in a University of Buffalo, and recently co-authored his first book, “College inclusion in the volume, The Best American Legacy.” After shooting in Sierra Leone, Rhode Island and South clear, straightforward manner. Counseling for Admissions Professionals: Improving Access and Poetry 2015. Since its debut in 1988, The Best Carolina over a seven-year period — and an additional two years to Retention.” Bezek also served as the President of the State University of American Poetry has been called a mainstay edit — “Priscilla’s Legacy” captures the life of a 10-year-old girl sold New York Admissions Professionals Organization from 2013-14. Marketing Communications for the direction and spirit of American po- into slavery in the late 1700s from her Sierra Leone home. As cargo on team honored for new brand etry. Each volume in the series presents 75 of an American slave ship, she endured a treacherous, 10-week voyage Theatre and Dance’s Loughlin enjoys two Fredonia’s Marketing and the year’s most extraordinary new poems and across the Atlantic to Charleston, S.C. She was purchased by Elias Ball, successes in Buffalo Communications team earned writers. Guest editor Alexie’s picks for The Best American Poetry 2015 owner of the Comingtee Plantation. For the Department of Theatre and Dance Chair and the Best of Category honor for its highlight the depth and breadth of the American experience. Ms. Ne- next 55 years, she worked as a slave in the SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Tom advertising campaign in support zhukumatathil teaches creative writing and environmental literature. plantation rice fields. The brave little girl was Loughlin appeared in “The Odd Couple” in the of the university’s newly launched Recent honors include a poetry fellowship from the National Endow- given an English name: Priscilla. Thomalind role of “Oscar Madison” at the Jewish Repertory brand identity at the 2015 ment for the Arts and the Pushcart Prize. Martin Polite, Priscilla’s seventh generation Theatre in Buffalo in April and May. In addition, SUNYCUAD (Council for Uni- granddaughter, journeyed to her ancestral he directed a production of “Romeo and Juliet” Vanwesenbeeck receives Scaliger Fellowship versity Advancement) Awards for Excellence. In addition, the rebrand- homeland to bring the spirit of the stolen child for Buffalo’s Shakespeare in Delaware Park this Associate Professor of English Birger Vanwesenbeeck received a ing campaign earned a silver award at the 2015 Excalibur Awards of home. The film received the Best Regional summer, which included performances by five prestigious Scaliger Fellowship from Leiden University in the Nether- the Public Relations Society of America’s Buffalo Niagara chapter. Short award at the 2014 Charleston Film Festi- alumni and two current students. lands. It enabled him to spend two weeks this summer at Leiden’s Scaliger Similarly, the Ad Club of Buffalo honored the new logo with a silver val and was screened in April at the Buffalo Institute to research the archival collection of the Dutch art historian 2015 Addy award for its design and creativity. Suzuki Strings Theater. 26 Statement | FALL 2015 alumni.fredonia.edu 27 CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

Members of the Class of 1965 gathering for its reunion in June included, left to right: (bottom row) J. Donald Lynne, Thomas Fischer, Eleanor “Ginger” (Barbari) Hobart, Michelene (Ricotta) Pucci, Arlene (West) LoGuidice and Susan (Summerlee) Persch; (second row) Ronald Duschenchuk and Richard LoGuidice; (third row) Roger Quinn, Philip Dusenbury, Janet (Mulkin) Vandette, Margaret (Thomas) Henssler and Marjorie (Karl) Geise; (fourth row) Martin Zavadil, Michael Hobart, Charles Ohlinger, Carol Hornung and Kenneth Reid; and (top row) Burt Dunlap, Bruce Hampshire and William Geiben.

Members of the Class of 1965 Thomas Ellison (left) and John Cooley, ‘73 Michael Riegel, ’82 Kellie Martin and Wendy (Corsi) Staub, ’86 Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, ’87, ’93 Dr. Monique (Robichaud) Drucker, ’93 Christina (Ponticello) Orsi, ’93

1960s Thomas Ellison and John Cooley, tive of America’s gun past is not only Curt King, ’82, (special studies) is in September as a Hallmark channel Lon Knappenberger, ’88, (biology) ment at The University of Rhode Is- Joseph La Manna, ’92, (English) ’73, (music ed.) appeared in “Luck Be mythologized, but wrong. Within the Chief Information Officer for movie, starring Kellie Martin. She’ll received the New York State School land since 1998 and recently received is a third grade teacher at Albany Dottie Rexford, ’60, (elem. ed.) re- A Lady” in May at the Asolo Reper- the volume, he examines the Second the Massachusetts College of Liberal be back on campus this fall to pro- Music Association’s (NYSSMA) Dis- a promotion from Associate to Full Avenue School in Lindenhurst and ceived first place in the 22nd annual tory Theater in Sarasota, Fla. As part Amendment, the assault weapons Arts. mote two new novels, “Blood Red,” tinguished Service award at the New Professor. He is a company member of just received the PTA Teacher of the Writer’s Digest self-published book the Sandra Feinstein GAMM Theatre of the six-member band on stage controversy, “stand your ground” the launch title for “Mundy’s Land- York State School Music Association’s Year Award. awards in the inspirational category. Michael Riegel, ’82, (psych., coop. ing,” a suspense trilogy coming from annual winter conference. in Pawtucket, R.I., where he designs during the entire performance, John laws and the “right of rebellion.” Dr. Thomas Quartroche, ’92, (bus. Her latest book, “Cora Pooler,” is a eng.) has been promoted to Executive Harpercollins, and “Nine Lives,” the scenery and costumes. comprised the brass section and Tom, Spitzer is a SUNY Distinguished Dr. Thomas Millioto, ’88, (music admin.) was named President of the story of a young Amish woman who Vice President/Chief Operating Of- launch title for “Lily Dale,” a mystery the woodwind section. Both alumni Service Professor and Chair of the perf.) has joined Brown Harris Susan (Herbst) Soto, ’90, (elem. ed.) Erie County Medical Center (ECMC). was shunned from her community ficer at Belmont Housing Resources series published by Crooked Lane. was named as one of Houston’s Top will be performing again at the Asolo Political Science Department at Stevens as a licensed Real Estate after she’d adandoned a newborn for WNY. Lawyers in the May 2015 issue of Karen (Madej) Russ, ’92, (history) during the run of “West Side Story” in SUNY Cortland. He is the author John Eichner, ’87, (account.) was Salesperson in Brooklyn. child. H Texas magazine. Through client has been appointed to the Depository November and December. of 15 books, including five on gun John DeTolla, ’83, (commun.) hired as Director of Finance at TLC Leonard Gregorio, ’64, (elem. ed.) policy. received a Sports Emmy Award for Allen Pisani, ’88, (commun.) works and peer nominations, the publica- Library Council at the U.S. Govern- Irene (Reynolds) Guerriero, ’73, Health Network. retired to North Carolina after 48 his work as a Digital Replay Operator for News12 Long Island. tion finalized the list of honorees after ment Publishing Office. Karen is (music ed.) and her husband Fred Terrie (Benson) Murray, ’76, (pol. what it termed “rigorous background years of teaching and counseling at with NBC Sports for it’s coverage David Wentland, ’87, (bus. admin.) currently a Research and Community Guerriero, ’71, (biology) are retired sci.) was elected recording secretary Tammy (Marren) Hyzy, ’89, (bus. checks.” Soto is the only lawyer listed Suffolk Community College. of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic was appointed Vice President at Outreach Librarian/Associate Profes- and enjoying a new granddaughter. of the Philanthropic Education admin.) was promoted to Adminis- in the “School Law – Education” Games. It is his sixth Emmy won with NOCO Fuels division. sor at the University of Arkansas at Bruce Woods, ’69, (English) will have Organization’s local Chapter CM for trative Vice President at M&T Bank. category on this year’s list. Rhea (Godemann) Webb, ’73, the network. Little Rock. his book, “Royal Blood,” published a two-year term. Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, ’87, ’93, (speech and hearing hand.) retired Marilyn Niebauer-Smith, ’89, (read- Beverly Sutton, ’91, (econ.) was by Knox Robinson Press of London, Greg Meadows, ’84, (arts) has been (English) who is a professor of Afri- Dr. Monique (Robichaud) Drucker, from Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Bud Carpenter, ’79, (elem. ed.) serves ing) has published an autobiography, promoted to Vice President of Banking on Oct. 17. The novel is the first in a appointed Creative Director at Tele- can and African American Studies ’93, (psych.) has been promoted to Board of Cooperative Educational as the Buffalo Bills’ head athletic “The Heart Remembers Home,” Operations and Enterprise Risk Man- three-book series. More information sco Creative Group in Tonawanda. at Duke University and author of Vice President and Dean of Students Services (BOCES) as a speech thera- trainer. He and the training staff available on Lulu.com and Amazon. agement at Lake Shore Savings Bank. is available at: http://www.knoxrobin- “New Black Man,” was one of three at Quinnipiac University in Con- pist after a career that began in 1973. received the NFL’s Athletic Training James Duckham, ’85, (pol. sci.) has David Zeplowitz, ’89, (account.) was sonpublishing.com/ guest panelists on a June broadcast of Mark Washo, ’91, (bus. admin.) was necticut. Her husband retired in 2014 and their Staff of the Year Award for 2014 from been selected as the Director of Public “On Point,” heard on National Public named General Manager at Hyatt hired as a Team Manager for Celeb- Christina (Ponticello) Orsi, ’93, (pol. Phil Zimmer, ’69, (history) was twin grandsons were born the day the Pro Football Athletic Trainer’s Safety at Ball State University. Radio. “Race and Hate and Guns Still Place Buffalo/Amherst. rity Cruises in Washington, D.C. instrumental in bringing historian after he retired. Their future plans Society and the Ed Block Courage sci.) has been named Associate Vice Dan Meyers, ’85, (commun.) is the Haunt Us,” was the title of that edi- Michael Conroy, ’92, (bus. admin.) Stan Weintraub to Fredonia last fall include traveling and spoiling their Award Foundation. Bud is a 30-year President for Economic Development Marketing and Promotions Director tion of the program, and dealt with 1990s joined M&T Insurance Agency as to speak to a history class about the grandchildren. veteran of the Bills. at the University of Buffalo. at WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, N.Y. the aftermath of the shooting of nine Adminstrative Vice President and Christmas Truce of 1914. Dr. Wein- David Howard, ’90, (theatre) has Mary McDonnell, ’74, (theatre), was African Americans at a Bible study in been a member of the theatre depart- Director of Group Benefits. traub’s latest book, “A Christmas Far Numa Saisselin, ’85, (music ed.) is the featured in a production of Anton 1980s a South Carolina church. From Home,” was dedicated to Mr. President of the historic Florida The- Chekov’s, “The Cherry Orchard,” at Zimmer for his assistance in locating Business First’s 2015 25 Teachers of atre in Jacksonville, Fla. In 2013 and the People’s Light Theatre in Malvern, and interviewing Korean War veter- Merit include three Fredonia alums: 2014, the venue was one of the concert Pa. A Philadelphia Fredonia alumni ans for the book. Cheryl (Hanney) Beichner, ’80 (elem. industry trade journal Pollstar Maga- Freedonia Marxonia slated for Oct. 1-2 and friends brunch was held prior to ed.); Amy (Trisket) Caldwell, ’89, zine’s Top 100 concert venues in the the Feb. 22 performance. ’93 (elem. ed., reading); and Marnie country, as ranked by attendance. Freedonia Marxonia, which cel- 7 p.m., location TBA - Screening of 1970s Kozielski, ’90 (Spanish/sec. ed.). George Naumann, ’74, (chem.) Mark Simshauser, ’85, (commun.) ebrates the link between the village Marx Brothers’ movie, “Duck Soup.” Michon Stuart, ’70, (elem. ed.) retired after 40 years of teaching high Ellen (Owen) Ditonto, ’80, (English) was hired as Northeastern Region of Fredonia and the 1933 Marx received the School Board U Recogni- school in Westchester and under- was named executive director of the Manager at Triumph Commercial Brothers’ film, “Duck Soup,” is slated Friday, Oct. 2 tion Program Board Achievement graduates at SUNY New Paltz. Faculty Student Association at James- Finance. for Oct. 1 and 2 on and off campus. Noon, Reed Library - “Lunch with Award from the New York State John Vecchio, ’74, (elem. ed.) was town Community College. The event is supported by the Hahn The New York Times,” featuring School Boards Association. He taught Lisa Brigantino, ’86, (music theory) Family Freedonia Marxonia Fund Douglas Canham, 1987 Fredonia appointed Relationship Manager and James Knapp, ’80, (music ed.) is in the Vestal School system from released a new Christmas song, “It’s of the Fredonia College Foundation. alumnus and founder of Freedonia Major Gift Officer in the Advance- the Artistic Director of the Rocky 1970 until he retired in 2003. He Christmastime,” available from iTunes. Activities, all free, open to the public, Marxonia. Mr. Canham will discuss now serves as president of the Vestal ment Services Division at The Foun- Mountain Arts Association, a non- Wendy (Corsi) Staub, ’86, (English) and coordinated by Cynthia Yochym the creation of the event. Board of Education. dation of the Roman Catholic Diocese profit choral organization of over 300 returned to Fredonia’s University of Reed Library and Executive Direc- of Buffalo. singers in three different choruses. 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera The Jamestown Community College Commons to sign the third and final tor Rick Davis of the 1891 Fredonia In addition, he adjudicates regularly, House - Screening of the Marx Broth- Alumni Association welcomed three Dr. Robert Spitzer, ’75, (pol. sci.) installment of her social network- Opera House, include: The Reed Library exhibit of Marx [email protected] in Reed teaches private voice and presents ers’ movie, “A Night at the Opera,” new members to its board: is the author of a new book, “Guns ing thriller series. A New York Times Brothers’ materials will run through Library by Wednesday, Sept. 23. First choral workshops throughout the supported in part through a grant John Bauer, ’73 (sociology); Matt across America: Reconciling Gun bestselling author of more than 80 Thursday, Oct. 1 Oct. 25, Homecoming Weekend prize is $75; second prize, $50; and U.S. He lives in Denver, Colo. with his from the Northern Chautauqua Kindberg, ’07, ’10 (soc. stds./adol. Rules and Rights,” published by books, Wendy also recently visited 3 p.m., Reed Library - Exhibit open- There is also a Freedonia Marxonia third prize, $25. All entries will be partner of 13 years in the beautiful Community Foundation. It is the ed., literacy); and Juanita Rublee, ’95 Oxford University Press. Spitzer Toronto for the on-location TV shoot ing, Groucho Marx’s birthday cake, Art Contest, open to the campus displayed as part of the Reed Library Rockies. 80th anniversary of the first screen- argues that the all-to-familiar narra- annual group photo. Groucho glasses and community. Please submit exhibit. (bus. admin.). of her novel, “Hello, It’s Me,” airing ing of the classic film. provided. entries to Ms. Yochym at Cynthia. 28 Statement | FALL 2015 alumni.fredonia.edu 29 CLASS NOTES CLASS NOTES

Christopher Schoepflin, ’93, (bus. Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood, the sum- edited sound for film and television, Amy (Barrass) Beaulieu, ’03, tion’s School Music News Journal. Her Brent Titus, ’13, (account.) joined Births Salvatore “Sal” Randazzo, admin.) has been named Regional mer home of the Boston Symphony including ITVS’ “Town Hall,” many (English) has been named Assistant article was based on her master’s de- Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner Class of 1953 A daughter, Sophia Diane, to Dale, Director of Empire State Develop- Orchestra in Lenox, Mass. episodes of PBS’ “American Experi- Director of Alumni Communications gree research project, a survey inves- LLP as a Staff Accountant. ’07, ’09, (biology, adol. sci. ed.) and Elaine M. (Donner) Bird, ment Corp. ence,” and the mini-series “We Shall at the University of Mary Washing- tigating younger adults’ perceptions Randy Mallaber, ’99, (pol. sci.) was Amanda Bottoms, ’14, (music perf.) Jessica (Suraf) LaChausse, ’08, ’10, Class of 1954 Remain” and “The Supreme Court.” ton in Fredericksburg, Va. of their experiences participating in Carrie (Sprague) Whitcher, ’94, named associate attorney at Hogan- participated in the Buffalo/Toronto (speech lang. disab., speech – lang. Mary Helen (Rutherford) Kilpatrick, As an educator, Briggs has taught community instrumental ensembles. (health serv. admin.) was promoted Willig law firm. Mike Brown, ’06, (vis. arts/graphic district division of the Metropolitan path.) in 2012, and a son, Trevor Dale, Class of 1954 sound, radio and music production to Vice President Clinical Quality at design) has been promoted to Senior Katie (Hite) Sard, ’09, ’10 (biology, Opera’s National Council Auditions. in 2014. Scott Niebauer, ’99, (music ed.) courses at The New School since 2007. Mildred (Lindsey) Peterson, Excellus Health plans. Art Director at SKM Group, a Buffa- adol. sci. ed.) was chosen to join has published a book, “How to be Jim, his wife Jenny Berggren, ’01, (in- Larissa Garofola, ’14, (bus. admin.- Class of 1954 lo-based marketing communications NASA’s global education team as a Daniel Ljiljanich, ’95, (soc. stds./sec. a Successful Regional Performing terdis. stds.) and their two daughters finance) was hired as an Employee Virginia (Pino) Barone, agency. He has been with SKM since Master Teacher through the Global Marriages ed.) was hired as Superintendent for Musician,” available on Lulu.com or recently moved to Berkeley, Calif. Benefits Service Representative for Class of 1956 2008, originally hired as a graphic Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Allen Pisani, ’88, Niagara Wheatfield School District. Amazon. Niagara National Insurance. Shirley (Elwell) Cuff, Lindsey (Briggs) Williams, ’01, designer and most recently art direc- program. She is one of just 25 GPM (commun.) to Nancy Leib. Class of 1956 Eileen Messana, ’95, (account.) has (media arts-theatre) just had her sixth tor. Mike works in the agency’s Direct Master Teachers in the world and a Grace Gerass, ’14, (commun.-pub.rel.) Janice Wittig, ’88, (sound rec. tech.) been hired as the Director of National 2000s anniversary of working her dream job Marketing Center of Excellence. He teacher in the Lincoln County School has been hired at Quinlan and Co. as a to Benjamin Luce, ’89 (physics). Devere “Tom” McCann, Client Services for ProNexus, LLC. Digital Content Coordinator. Class of 1956 as Foundation Manager for the Jim lives in Hamburg, N.Y., with his wife District in Newport, Ore. Lindsey Briggs, ’01, (media arts- Marcus Goldhaber, ’00, (mus. the- Jeff Woodard, ’95, (commun.) is the Hensen Foundation. and two children. Holli Morrison, ’14, (account.) was theatre) to Chad Williams, ’03 Lucille J. (Crino) Newell, atre) performed at the Metropolitan News Director at WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, Elizabeth (Meder) Starks, ’02, ’07, Blake Dawson, ’08, (media arts) hired as a Staff Accountant at John- (media arts). Class of 1956 Room for a special holiday edition of 2010s N.Y. (elem. ed.-Spanish, curric. and compiled “Movin’ on Up: See Buffalo son, Mackowiak & Associates, LLP. Frank J. Sacco, Laurie Krauz’s Jazz Soup, “Be Care- instruc.) has been recognized as an From Above,” an exhibit of drone Bryan Hodgson, ’10, (sport mgmt.) Class of 1957 Jennifer (Ryan) Herrmann, ’96, ful - Contents May Be Hot!” Marcus Deaths Exceptional Emergent Leader by the photography, in June in conjunction was hired as an Assistant Basketball Peter Hasselriis, (psych.) was appointed to Assistant also just released his latest cd, “A international organization, Child with The Public, an alternative city Coach for the University of Buffalo. Faculty/Emeritus Marian (Lundberg) Congdon, Class of 1958 Dean of New Students at Canisus Lovely Way to Spend An Evening,” Care Exchange. She is now on the newspaper. Dozens of his photo- Dr. Robert Heichberger (Educa- Class of 1930 College. (Fallen Apple/The Orchard) which Alexandria Lugo, ’10, (psych.) was Thelma (Floyd) Seaburg, faculty of Jamestown Community graphs of the city, many taken from tion) is the author of a new book, Telleta (Bourne) Atwell, premiered on “Jazz After Hours” on hired as an Associate Attorney by Class of 1958 Jamie Lissow, ’96, (math) is headlin- College and she continues to serve as 400 feet in the air, were featured. “Treasured Gilt-Edged Memories Class of 1931 public radio. Harter Secrest & Emery LLP in Charles R. Hawkins, ing at the Laugh Factory at the New the Executive Director of Chautauqua with Today’s Reflections,” based on Rochester, N.Y. Antoinette (Barlow) Harris, Class of 1960 Tropicana Resort on the Las Vegas Class of 1938 strip in Nevada. Robert F. Yacano, Nellie (Bassinger) Kasbohm, Class of 1960 Marc McClure, ’96, (bus. admin.) Class of 1939 was promoted to Vice President of Dr. Thomas J. Quatroche Sr., Aurelia (Muresan) Holloway, Class of 1961 Field Sales, Eastern U.S. at Tech Data Class of 1939 Corporation. Maria G. (Cappella) Stewart, Ruth E. (Isaacson) Ostrander, Class of 1962 Sean Quinn, ’96, (bus. admin.) was Class of 1939 promoted to Administrative Vice Arthur F. Clever II, Ellen J. (Talbot) Neamon, Class of 1965 President at M&T Bank. Class of 1940 Kay (Congdon) Panek, Stacy (Kraus) McDonald, ’97, (pol. Donna (Cooper) Dort Miller, Class of 1968 sci.) is serving as the treasurer for the Class of 1944 Northeast Greek Leadership Associa- Joseph Spereno, Julius Sherwood Dunham, Class of 1968 tion, overseeing programming and Class of 1946 development for fraternity/sorority Jack C. Easton, Rita M. Fisher, members in the northeast. Eileen Messana, ’95 Mike Brown, ’06 Katie (Hite) Sard, ’09, ’10 Alexandria Lugo, ’10 Grace Gerass, ’14 Class of 1970 Class of 1949 Melanie (Honan) Morse, ’97, (elem. Bruce “David” Ullem, Eric Hohenstein, ’00, (English) was Lake Child Care Center, the program Alexandra Orchard, ’08, (biochem.) his precious memories of years past. Joanne C. (Huntley) Cave, ed.) published her first book, “sey- Melissa Widzinski, ’10, (sound rec. Class of 1970 promoted to Chief Internal Auditor she founded in 2006. joined Cal State Fullerton as an As- It was released by Xulon Publishers Class of 1950 mourandhau,” available at Amazon tech., music perf.) accepted a new Gail E. (Andrews) DeDee, for Lake Shore Savings Bank. sistant Professor of chemistry and and proceeds from the book will go to Joseph A. Delpopolo, and Barnes & Noble online or at Jennifer VanLaeken, ’02, (commun.) position as an Audio Preservation Class of 1971 biochemstry. Her research focuses on the Wounded Warriors Fund and to Class of 1950 http:seymourandhau.com/products. Ben Kirst, ’00, (English) was promot- is Director of Graduate Student Engineer as a part of the Media Digi- Peter Aleksandrowicz, developing drugs to treat viruses, and Shriners Hospitals for Children. He ed to Director of Content Marketing Services for the University of Buffalo tization and Preservation Initiative at C. Glenn Goodrich, Class of 1972 Brad Preston, ’97, (bus. admin.) is on mentoring students. was honored in May by the Fredonia at Quinlan and Co. in Amherst, N.Y. School of Nursing. Indiana University. Class of 1950 the owner of Advanced Event Systems College Foundation with its Distin- Marjorie J. (Gadra) Clement, CPA Amanda Ornowski, ’08, Beatrice (Greenwald) Rininger, LLC and has developed an event Jim Briggs, ’01, (sound rec. tech.) Brad Waldron, ’02, (bus. admin.- Megan Carroll, ’11, (social work) guished Service Award. Class of 1972 (psych.) was promoted to Manager at Class of 1950 management system for scheduling, joined the Center for Investigative marketing) was promoted to the joined the Peace Corps Health Vol- Carolyn M. (McNamar) Hull, Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner Dr. Kevin Kearns (Engagement and registration and hotel management Reporting (CIR) as Lead Sound Western New York Senior Branch unteers and works in a health center Donna (Sharrow) Young, Class of 1972 LLP in Amherst, N.Y. Amanda joined Economic Development) was named for the business end of travel volley- Design Engineer for “Reveal,” CIR’s Manager for Liberty Mutual Insur- in southwestern Uganda, where she Class of 1950 the firm in 2008. to the board of directors for Insyte Natalie (Kraft) French, ball tournaments through its website new investigative reporting radio ance. focuses on maternal and child health Helen Johnson, Consulting. Class of 1973 at https://www.advancedeventsystems. show produced with PRX. He has Briana Popek, ’08, (interdisc. stds.) education and supervises a rain water Class of 1952 Kim Geis, ’02, (commun.-pub. rel.) a Elizabeth (Britton) Zakowicz, com/splash.aspx. worked for many of public radio’s was hired by Via Evaluation as a collection project. Daniel O’Rourke (Human Resources) Traffic Manager with Pegula Sports LaVergne McMurray, Class of 1973 finest programs and podcasts, includ- Grant Writer. is the author of the new book, “The Jeff Russo, ’97, (commun.) has been and Entertainment, was recently Jack Weigle, ’12, (bus. admin.- Class of 1952 ing “Selected Shorts,” “Death, Sex Very Last Word,” a compilation of Carl A. Faso, named news anchor for WKBW selected as a Rising Star honoree by Christopher Reybrouck, ’08, finance) was hired as a performance Walter S. Proper, & Money,” “The Longest Shortest columns he wrote for the Dunkirk Class of 1974 Channel 7 News in Buffalo. the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of (English) was promoted to Director analyst at Lodestone Banking in Class of 1952 Time,” NPR’s “Ask Me Another,” Observer. It was published by Deborah J. (Kling) Boyer Graff, Western New York, recognizing and of Development at Evergreen Health Jamesville, N.Y. Charlie Post, ’98, (sound rec. tech.) “Radiolab,” “Freakonomics Radio,” i-Universe and is available on Amazon Sheila (Callahan) Boston, Class of 1975 honoring her leadership, passion and Services in Buffalo. was named the Audio Engineer for “Here’s the Thing” with Alec Baldwin Lisa Carlson, ’13, (English) finished and at Barnes & Noble. Class of 1953 commitment to her career and her James K. Nealer, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. and “Soundcheck.” He was part of Ramona Abrahams, ’09, ’13, (music her Master of Library Science pro- Frank Doino, community. Class of 1975 In this new position, he records the team that won the Dart Award for ed.) had an article, “Benefits of Par- gram at the University at Buffalo, and Class of 1953 Barbara J. Settzo, concert performances and edits and Excellence in Coverage of Trauma in Christopher Babbage, ’03, ’07, (music ticipating in Instrumental Commu- was hired as the new School Library Erwin L. Knowlton, Class of 1975 mixes the CSO Radio Broadcast. He 2012 for their work on WNYC’s hour- ed.) is the Music Director/Conductor nity Music: Perspectives of Younger Media Specialist at Sherman Central Class of 1953 will still continue with his seasonal long documentary special “Living of the national tour of the Broadway Adults,” published in the April 2015 School in Chautauqua County. Mark S. Sheline, job as Chief Engineer at the Seiji 9/11.” Jim has mixed, recorded and musical, “Sister Act.” New York State School Music Associa- Class of 1975

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Timothy C. Guinnane, Kevin R. Copperwheat, Michael N. Grasso, Faculty/Staff Class of 1976 Class of 1992 Chair, Physics; Director, Cooperative 2016 Alumni Directory Peter C. Galardo, Douglas A. Medley, Engineering, 1959-1994 If you haven’t already been contacted by Eleanor E. Magner, Facilities Services, 1974-1994 Class of 1976 Class of 1993 David C. Kasper, Harris Connect, you may be soon. The Barbara (Milani) Shalkowski, Christopher Carlson, Student Activities Director, 1969-1998 Fredonia Alumni Association is working with Donna Marie (Allen) Finn, Secretary I, Student Affairs Office, Class of 2000 the company to collect accurate information Class of 1977 Dr. Philip Kumler, 1973-1997 Carrie A. Sprague, Chair/Professor Chemistry, about graduates. This information will then be John J. Bobay, Nancy (Loup) Woleben, Class of 2003 1976-2006 published in a directory that will be available Class of 1978 Facilities Services, 1977-2007 Amir Billups, Dr. John P. Malcolm*, for purchase. You may receive a postcard, email Katrina “Tina” (Hinderer) Fisher, Dr. Marvin C. Zastrow, Class of 2013 Director, Instructional Resources or phone call requesting you to contact the Class of 1979 Mathematics/Mathematics and Center; Communication, 1963-1998 Hazel L. (Engdahl) Conti, Computer Science, 1964-1998 company to update your information. After Class of 1982 Emeritus Dr. Daniel Roselle*, the first of the year, you may contact Harris History, 1950-1968 David Donlon, Alvin B. Aubert, Connect with your current information or to Class of 1983 English, 1970-1979 Dr. A. Cutler Silliman, reserve your copy of the directory, at Fredonia hosted the Ying Wa College in July during its 2015 North American Tour, bringing 100 of Hong School of Music, 1949-1985 Kong’s elite high school music students to campus for lessons with School of Music faculty and a free Michelle A. Lindsley, Dr. John E. Connelly, 1-866-874-7479. Thanks in advance for Education; Coordinator, Hamburg Dr. Alan H. Wheeler, *Memorials may be directed to a your support of this project! public performance of their band, choir, string and Chinese orchestras in King Concert Hall. Appearing Class of 1985 in the center of this group photo are Fredonia President Virginia Horvath and School of Music Wind Student Internship Program; Direc- Dean for Educational Studies, 1988- scholarship established with the Janet B. (Gassner) Burns, Ensemble Director Paula Holcomb. tor, Reading Clinic, 1963-1993 1995 Fredonia College Foundation. Class of 1990

by TRACY COLLINGWOOD, ’94, SHADES OF IRELAND 700-foot Cliffs of Moher CAREER CORNER Director, Career Development Office Experience the Magic of the Emerald Isle with the Fredonia Alumni Association and AAA Member Choice LOOKING FOR A JOB? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT Vacations from July 23 to Aug. 1, 2016! Job seekers are no longer confined to laptops or desktops location, desired salary and more. Indeed aggregates listings anymore when they are looking online for openings. Today, from thousands of sources, including other online job boards, From vibrant and history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills you can search for jobs in a coffee shop, airport, relaxing at company career pages, and newspaper classifieds. Save jobs, to the dramatic coast, experience all of the charms of Ireland home or wherever you are, at any time. Whether you prefer a attach your résumé to your account, and set up e-mail alerts on this magical tour of the Emerald Isle. Live like royalty during smartphone or a tablet, your job search can go with you, giving to be notified when new jobs are listed. an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle and experience old you more opportunities to quickly find and apply for jobs. LINKEDIN (www.linkedin.com/mobile) Ireland at its finest. Visit the new House of Waterford Crystal There are a variety of job search apps available for mobile LinkedIn is a powerful and popular professional networking factory. Enjoy a rousing night of traditional Irish entertainment devices. You can download apps that search for jobs by tool. This app features an impressive search function that accompanied by a hearty dinner. See the Atlantic from the keyword and location (using the GPS function), email job lets you search for open positions (and contacts) in your stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. Experience the world-famous listings, and keep track of your contacts. beauty of the Ring of Kerry. Meet an Irish family during a visit to industry and sort them by date posted, salary and other Here are a few free mobile apps (for Android, iPhone and iPad) a working Irish farm. Sample homemade tea and scones while criteria. that will help you get started: they explain their everyday life. See beautiful Killarney from your LINKUP JOB SEARCH ENGINE (www.linkup.com/mobile) seat on an Irish jaunting car. Journey to historic Blarney Castle, CARDDROP (www.carddrop.com) When you are searching for positions on open job boards, you lean back and kiss its famous stone! Travel the Ring of Kerry, one Exchanging business cards is a smart networking strategy. run the risk of applying to a fake or scam job. LinkUp’s listings of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes and much more! Trip CardDrop lets you easily share your contact information. are pulled directly from company websites, so the jobs you cost: $3,899 for double occupancy (with early booking incentive Just drop your card with the app or carddrop.com (on mobile find through the app are always current and legitimate. This until 1/26/2016). Price is air-inclusive from Buffalo (other gateways browser), and let the people you meet pick it up any time with app lets you save favorite listings, view your search history available), with 13 meals and first class accommodations. the app or on the web. and receive alerts for relevant jobs. For more information, contact Kathleen Wheeler at AAA Orchard CAREERBUILDER.COM MONSTER (http://career-services.monster.com/ Park at 716-362-7731 or [email protected]. See the complete (www.careerbuilder.com/s/CBMobile) mobile-apps/home.aspx) itinerary at: http://gateway.memberchoicevacations.com/ Search and view jobs by keyword, location, or company. You The Monster app is a mobile companion to one of the big- link/702203 can also browse recommended jobs and see your application gest online job boards. Search for job openings, filtering your history, save your favorite jobs or e mail them to yourself or results based on your needs and preferences. Sign in to your friends, and apply to jobs directly through the app. Monster account to access your uploaded résumé, cover let- ter and previously submitted job applications. You can also (www.glassdoor.com/apps.htm) GLASSDOOR receive job alerts when new positions are listed. Search millions of jobs from thousands of websites. Research companies and stay up-to-date on the latest company SIMPLY HIRED (www.simplyhired.com) reviews, salary reports and interview questions, shared by This app is an aggregation tool that gathers job listings from those who know the company the best — its employees. a variety of sources, including other job boards and company websites. You can set up email alerts for new listings based INDEED JOB SEARCH (www.indeed.com/mobile) on your search criteria. Save jobs you like so you can apply One of the largest online job boards, this mobile app lets you later, or apply in-app if you already uploaded your résumé. search for jobs and filter results based on your target industry,

Remember, the Career Development Office is always here for you. If you would like to discuss your career plans, contact us at Blarney Castle Dublin, Ireland (716) 673-3327 or [email protected]. You can also visit www.fredonia.edu/cdo to schedule an appointment.

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Blue Devils ‘cap-off’ best year ever on ‘cap-and-gown’ day

Rarely, if ever, does a Fredonia president report a sports score while wearing academic regalia, but that was exactly what Dr. Virginia Horvath did at 2015’s Commencement — and with good reason. Her surprise announcement during the May 16 afternoon ceremony that the women’s lacrosse team defeated Washington & Lee in the third round of the NCAA Division III (D-III) Tournament was quickly met by cheers and applause from the audience of thousands that filled Steele Hall Fieldhouse. That 9-5 victory over the No. 10-ranked school in D-III was just one of many highlights in a memorable season, heralded as the best ever in the team’s 20-year history. In her inaugural season as head coach, Amy Simon, ’12, led the Blue Devils to their first appearance in the NCAA quarterfinals and cemented the stellar season with a lofty No. 11 ranking in the final NCAA D-III rankings. It’s the highest ranking in program history. The Blue Devils racked up 17 wins — four more than the previous average of more than three per game). Her 90 points set a single-season high — to finish with a 17-4 mark. Three of their four losses were to teams school record and gave her 273 career points, third on the all-time list. that advanced to the NCAA final four. A 16-9 loss to Franklin and Marshall, Kleine and Cussins were named to the 2015 Empire All-Region Team by the two-time national champion which was ranked No. 3 nationally, ended the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. It was a case Fredonia’s season on May 17. of “been there, done that” for the pair who, along with fellow seniors Shelby A week earlier, Fredonia hosted an NCAA Second Round game against DePew and Katie Glagolev, chose to miss their graduation ceremony Denison, which the Blue Devils won impressively, 10-5. It was the team’s in exchange for a shot at the national title. Kleine was named to the third NCAA home game in the past four years. All-Region First Team in four consecutive seasons — the first Fredonian so As remarkable as its team accolades were, individual performances honored — and Cussins was a three-time selection. were the icing on the cake. Coach Simon clearly knows what it takes to be a winner. She took over Katie Kleine, a senior and Second Team All-American, picked up four the program from Chris Case, ’01, who successfully guided the team during assists in the final game to raise her career scoring to 291 points, a new the previous 12 seasons and recruited Simon, then a senior at Amherst school record. She also set three more school marks: 197 draws, 132 caused (N.Y.) High School, to Fredonia. Simon is considered by some to be the best turnovers, and 138 career assists. player in Fredonia history; she finished her Blue Devil playing career as Fellow senior and Second Team All-American Marissa Cussins picked up the all-time leader in goals, 242, and points, 286. Kleine and Cussins were two more goals in the finale to give her a team-best 64 for the season (an freshmen and teammates of Simon’s during her senior year.