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1 MAY 2019 YEAR END COMMENCEMENT ISSUE May 2019 Commencement Volume 31, Issue IV Chancellor’s Award lise McIntyre and Ryan Ali, two outstanding students at SUNY Delhi, have received the prestigious 2019 Chan- Ecellor’s Award for Student Excellence. The award rec- ognizes State University of New York students who have best demonstrated their integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, such as leadership, campus involve- ment, athletics, career achievement, community service, or cre- ative and performing arts. "Elise and Ryan Ali exemplify the very best of our student body," said SUNY Delhi President Michael Laliberte. "They have fully embraced what Delhi has to offer and, combined with their talents and interests, used it as an opportunity to grow into remarkable young professionals. I’m extremely proud of their accomplishments and thrilled to see their efforts honored with Chancellor’s Awards." Ryan Ali Major: Information Technology Management (BBA) Hometown: Queens, NY Ryan Ali is a well-known and respected presence at Delhi, ad- vocating for his fellow students in his many roles on campus. While excelling academically as a dedicated IT student, main- taining an impressive GPA, and achieving the Dean’s list every semester, some of his most impactful accomplishments have taken place outside of the classroom. Starting out as a Resident Assistant in his freshman year, Ry- Elise McIntyre munity, serving in the move-in crew for new freshmen, par- an’s ability to serve as a dependable leader and work with many ticipating in an anti-bullying fair at the elementary school, different students became evident. Ryan advanced to the role of Major: Architectural Design and Building (BT) and teaching dance classes at the local dance studio. Senior Resident Assistant in the largest residence hall on campus. Approaching each situation with empathy and understand- Hometown: Red Creek, NY; currently Wilmington, NC “I’ve watched Elise grow as a student, athlete, and person ing, he is a person others turn to when they need guidance. through her years at Delhi, and her willingness to work hard Elise McIntyre’s accomplishments at Delhi prove that you is an example of what all young students and athletes should Ryan has been actively involved in many clubs and organiza- can achieve great academic success while being a nation- aspire to,” said Robb Munro, Head Coach for Women’s tions on campus. As a native of Guyana and a member of the ally ranked student-athlete, and still find the time to make Cross Country. Black Student Union, he has committed himself to educate oth- your community and campus a better place to be. Professor ers about the cultures of indigenous people and celebrating the David Hultenius says that Elise's average is the one of the Elise plans to continue her education and pursue a Master's contributions of black students on campus. highest he’s ever seen in his teaching career in the demand- degree in Civil Engineering at the University of North Caro- ing field of architecture, and he relies on her assistance as lina at Charlotte. Her goal is to have a career in structural Aspiring to make an even bigger difference, Ryan serves as a dedicated peer tutor to her fellow classmates. Elise par- engineering, designing large-scale commercial buildings Vice President of the Student Senate. Described by John Pado- ticipated in the Study Abroad program and visited Italy in and bridges. vani, Assistant Vice President of Student Life, as someone who her sophomore year to deepen her understanding of classic “can make things happen and has the student body’s best inter- architecture. She is the recipient of the competitive Merrill Elise is thankful for the support she received at Delhi to est at heart,” Ryan is respected by his peers, faculty, and staff Scholarship every year, a member of the Architecture Club reach her potential. "Coach Munro helped me transition into alike. Ryan’s other roles on campus include being a Student on campus, and the winner of the Net Zero House design college and made me feel welcome on the team. Profes- Ambassador for SUNY Delhi as well as a Student Director on competition in her program. sor Hultenius introduced me to the engineering world and the Board of Directors for the College Association. pushed me to follow my dreams." Elise’s academic success is matched by her achievements “It has been a pleasure to know Ryan,” said Professor Barbara as an athlete. Starting out as an inexperienced cross-country Sturdevant. “I’m confident he will succeed in any of his future runner in her freshman year, Elise’s drive and determination endeavors.” eventually earned her the position of captain of her team Leadership Awards and, most notably, as the USCAA National Student-Athlete After graduation, Ryan plans to pursue further education for a of the Year for women’s cross-country. With her perfor- he Student Life Leadership Awards Recognition Cer- career in student life or college leadership. He expresses grati- mance, confidence, and leadership qualities, Elise has culti- emony was held on Monday, April 29. The follow- tude towards professors Sturdevant and Lynne Smith for seeing vated a culture of excellence within her team, leading Delhi ing were presented with a Barbara Jones Leadership his potential and pushing him to succeed, as well as President women to their best team finish since moving to four-year T Award: Dakota Baker, Heike Clarkson, Alexis Colasanti, Michael Laliberte, Vice President for Student Life Tomás Agu- athletics in the fall of 2018. Ryder Galvin, Daniel Hess, Lianna Hurtte, Ashley King, irre, and John Padovani for their role in his development into Tyreek King, Brandon Matias, Erica Prindle, Justin Rab- a leader. Elise is also highly involved on campus and the Delhi com- john, Tileeyah Rogers, Aaron Rosa, Sebastian Ruiz, Adam Spangenberg, Cade Stevens, Rose Suarez, Jagger Vera and Dr. David Brower (Faculty/Staff). These students and fac- Chancellor’s Awards, Leadership Awards 1 ulty member. Continued on page 11... Hands on Learning 2 Horticulture Club Wins, Scholarship Winners 3 Alumni Spotlight, Alternative Spring Break 4 Health & Counseling 5 Earth Day Community Service Day 6 Relay For Life 7 Greek Awards 8 Collegiate Cyber Defense 9 Athletic News 10 Career Services 11 WHAT’S INSIDE WHAT’S CADI News 12 2 MAY 2019 YEAR END COMMENCEMENT ISSUE Hands on Learning Habitat For Humanity Project n conjunction with Habitat for Hu- manity, SUNY Delhi Construction he students in Management students removed SUNY Delhi’s I an existing ramp from a home that TGolf and Sports no longer needed it. The ramp was Turf Management pro- then relocated to another family that gram are getting an op- did. Pictured below from left to right portunity to apply their is Instructor Blaze Cordaro, student knowledge and skills Matt Scavetta, Instructor Sarah Poole, to a real-life situation SUNY Delhi Electrician Jim Warren, at the American Legion and student Andrew So. Students, in Delhi this spring. Matt and Andrew are also members of The program has part- the Tri-Atelier fraternity. Nice work nered with the Dela- team! ware Academy Central School District to help Delaware Academy Superintendent Jason their grounds staff renovate the sports fields at Thomson calls the collaboration a win-win. the Legion, which are used by Delaware Acad- “SUNY Delhi students are getting a hands-on emy middle and high school students for soc- opportunity to learn in a real-life environment, cer, baseball, and softball games. and Delaware Academy students will benefit from improved sports field conditions at the SUNY Delhi Assistant Professor Ben Czyzews- Legion.” ki and SUNY Delhi’s Turf Club co-advisor Ju- lia Ward had initially planned to bring the stu- Anthony Roach, a graduate of Delaware Acad- dents to the Legion to repair parts of the fields emy High School and current SUNY Delhi as a form of community service, but the project Golf and Sports Turf Management major, adds, developed into something more. “We realized “It’s great to take what we have learned in the the field needed more work than expected, so classroom and apply it in the field to benefit the we thought it would be a good idea to tackle community.” the project with the help of Delaware Academy and Northern Nurseries. Our goal is to make the Czyzewski says the project is also a great way field safer and more playable for the kids.” to introduce the Golf and Sports Turf Manage- ment program to Delaware Academy students. In the first phase of the project, SUNY Delhi “We want them to know about our program and students will build a new home plate and pitch- what we do. Delaware Academy students can er’s mound on the baseball field. Darren Shu- take a class with us to try it for themselves. We man, a turf sales representative from Northern hope that this is the beginning of an ongoing Nurseries as well as a 2008 SUNY Delhi Land- collaborative relationship.” scape Contracting alum, is donating his time to Class Project show how to properly construct the mound. In SUNY Delhi offers both associate's and bach- the fall, when the work won’t interfere with the elor's level programs in Golf and Sports Turf t’s all about being able to give the customer options. Design-Build II stu- baseball season, the students plan to level out Management with a 100 percent job placement dents laid out potential redesigns for the SUNY Delhi entrance sign on a the baseball field and perform other field main- rate upon graduation. The bachelor's level pro- sunny Wednesday afternoon in April.

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