Bridge (Spring 2001)

BridgeThe Contents of Table

Governor, Chancellor Make it 2 Official: Freshmen are Coming

State Senator Addresses 5 Class of 2001

Logging on to Politics: Faculty 6 Member Looks at the Web and the 2000 Election

Alum takes the “Millionaire” 9 Challenge

The The Bridge, published by the Office of College Relations and Development at the State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome, Coming Soon: Bridge is designed to keep you informed of campus VOLUME 1 NUMBER 2 SPRING 2001 14 Fall Fest 2001! activities and news. PUBLISHER: Peter J. Cayan EDITOR: John Swann WRITERS: Francine Cronin Tracy Pratt Dawna Smith John Swann Class Notes: Find out PHOTOGRAPHY: Tracy Pratt 17 about your fellow John Swann alums. Who’s working PRODUCTION: Peg Cognetto Patricia Sarner where? Who’s Michael De Cicco engaged (or recently Matt Kopytowski married)? PARENTS: If this issue is addressed to your son or daughter, who no longer maintains an address at your home, please send a current address to the Alumni Relations Office, SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome, P.O. Box 3050, Utica, New York 13504-3050. This publication printed on recycled paper. The Bridge 1 Governor, Chancellor Make it Official: Freshmen are Coming

juniors and seniors to meet the needs of graduates of two-year colleges who wanted to extend their professional and technical education. As the only public institution to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the It was “standing room only” in Rome to a four-year college also Mohawk Valley, SUNY Utica/ Café Kunsela on March 7, as represents the first time in Rome works closely with Gov. George Pataki and SUNY SUNY’s 53-year history that the nearby Mohawk Valley Com- Chancellor Robert L. King joined Mohawk Valley will be home munity College and Herkimer President Peter J. Cayan and the to a four-year State University. County Community College. area’s elected officials for the an- With officials from both Mo- Many students from the two nouncement: the expansion of hawk Valley Community Col- community colleges continue SUNY Institute of Technology at lege and Herkimer County their academic careers at SUNY Utica/Rome from a two-year col- Community College present Utica/Rome. lege to a four-year college. The for the announcement, Chan- The Governor and Chancel- move, Pataki told the gathering cellor King said the three insti- lor said SUNY Utica/Rome’s dis- of faculty, staff, students and tutions will work together to tinctive programs, integration of other members of the SUNY offer distinct and complemen- liberal arts education in techni- Utica/Rome family, will “allow tary degree programs. “This co- cal and professional programs, the Institute to become an even operation and diversity of edu- and state-of-the-art campus – greater asset for promoting high cational opportunity are perfect the newest in the SUNY system technology job growth and eco- examples of the University’s – make the Institute of Technol- nomic development in the Mo- commitment to world-class ogy an important part of the hawk Valley.” higher education in the 21st SUNY system and an economic The transition of the SUNY In- century.” asset for the region. stitute of Technology at Utica/ Chancellor King and Presi- dent Cayan recently signed a “Memorandum of Understand- ing” that details the procedures necessary for the mission change to occur. The Institute of Technology was established in 1966 as SUNY’s only school for college

2 The Bridge Alumni Reflections... Special Reunion Year for The Transition Begins Classes of ’80, ’81, ’96, ’97 Now that “the freshmen issue” is public knowledge, what How often do we find our- happens next? While some selves saying “I’ll make it back work has already been done, a to campus one of these days”? great deal more must be accom- Well, there’s no time like this plished before the first class of year: Fall Fest 2001 will be here Saturday evening’s Alumni incoming freshmen arrives in soon! Association Annual Awards fall 2003. This is an exciting time to be Dinner in Café Kunsela high- “The next couple of years will a SUNY Utica/Rome alumnus. lights a special cluster 20-year be a wild ride for all of us,” says With the announcement by reunion for the classes of 1980 Ron Sarner, Executive Vice Governor Pataki regarding the and 1981, and a 5-year reunion President for Academic Affairs. expansion of some programs to for the classes of 1996 and While freshmen will be a rela- four-year and the construction 1997. Alumni awards will be tively small factor in terms of of the new state-of-the-art li- presented to members of the overall enrollment—150 to brary now is the time to renew celebrating classes. 200 the first year out of 2,600 your ties with your alma mater. Saturday night’s entertain- full- and part-time students— Fall Fest 2001 is a great time to ment includes comedian Buzz Sarner says the move to four- return to campus to enjoy some Sutherland, voted “Comedian year programs is a milestone for of the activities we have of the Year” by the NACA in the institution, and one that planned for the weekend. 1998-2000, and Casino Night: will require significant research Friday night is Talent Nite, a chance to try your luck at real and planning. with alumni, students, staff, gaming tables with free chips To make the move a success, and faculty competing for cash and special prizes. Sarner, President Peter J. prizes. Saturday features the So, if you’ve ever said “I’ll go Cayan, and other members of Presidents’ Brunch, an alumni back to campus one of these the Enrollment Management baseball game, lacrosse and days,” mark your calendar now Committee have begun the pro- soccer for the kids, and a tour for Fall Fest 2001, Sept. 28-30. cess of choosing one or more of the F.X. Matt Brewery, along Hope to see you there! consultants to work with the with a 10-year reunion for Resi- Office of Admissions and other dential Advisors. Tracy Pratt offices on campus; the firms Alumni & Parent chosen by the Committee and Relations Officer Executive Council will do the market research and offer various other kinds of expertise necessary to make the transition. The firm or firms will work on and off campus with various groups (including the area’s community colleges) and individuals to help determine what four-year programs will be launched, with what level of se- lectivity, how the Institute of Technology can best recruit freshmen while continuing to at- tract transfer and graduate students, and what resources will be needed to ensure success. The Bridge 3 2001 Alumni Award Nominations Sought...

The SUNY Institute of Tech- nology at Utica/Rome Alumni The Alumni Association ex- Association traditionally recog- pects to recognize at least one nizes the outstanding achieve- graduate from the classes of ment of the Institute’s most dis- cision. Please submit your 1980 & 1981, and 1996 & tinguished graduates through nomination(s) by August 15, 1997 at the Alumni Association the Alumni Recognition Pro- 2001, to the: Annual Awards Dinner to be gram. These awards pay trib- held during Fall Fest 2001, ute to those persons who best Alumni Awards Committee Sept. 28-30. exemplify their alma mater’s College Relations & To nominate an individual high standards of excellence Development Office for one of these awards, please and service. Please assist the SUNY Institute of Technology complete the form below (you awards committee in identify- at Utica/Rome may nominate yourself). Upon ing individuals who qualify for P.O. Box 3050 receipt of your nomination, we the following awards. Utica, NY 13504-3050 will notify nominees and invite Distinguished Service them to support their nomina- Award: tions. Selection of award recipi- ents will take place before Fall The Distinguished Service Fest 2001; and, you will be Award is given to members of notified of the committee’s de- reunion classes to recognize extraordinary service to profession, community, and alma mater. Honorary Alumnus Award: 2001 Nomination Form The Honorary Alumnus Type of Award: Award grants honorary status to ❑ ❑ a non-alumnus of SUNY Insti- Distinguished Service Honorary Alumnus tute of Technology at Utica/ ❑ Alumni Humanitarian Rome who has made outstand- Name ______ing contributions to the Alumni Address ______Association and its members. It is awarded at the discretion of Phone (home) ______(work) ______the board when appropriate. E-Mail (home) ______(work) ______Employer ______The Alumni Humanitarian Award: Employer Address ______The Alumni Humanitarian Position/Title ______Award honors alumni whose SUNY Utica/Rome Degree(s) ______humanitarian involvements clearly set them apart. It is Promotions, Awards, Achievements, etc. ______awarded at the discretion of the ______board when appropriate. Community Activities, Service Club Membership(s), etc. ______

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______4 The Bridge Be a Part of Our Legacy If you’d like to be part of the Meier Addresses Class of 2001 SUNY Utica/Rome family for generations to come, please let Piped in by the Mohawk Val- us know when we are included ley Frasers, hundreds of gradu- in your estate plans. ates, faculty, and staff in regalia Our trained staff can help took part in the ceremony and you determine the most re- celebration of Commencement warding way for you to desig- 2001. The 27th annual com- nate your gift by matching your mencement ceremony took In addition to the degrees interest with our needs. We place May 5. State Senator conferred upon the class of may also share ideas that would Raymond A. Meier addressed 2001, the family of the late F.X. enhance the value of your be- the class of 2001, their parents, Matt II accepted a posthu- quest. family and friends at the Utica mously-bestowed Distin- We are sensitive to the feel- Memorial Auditorium. guished Service Award. The ings of many people who con- Meier represents New York’s DSA is presented annually by sider their estate plans confi- 47th State Senate District, com- SUNY Utica/Rome to a person dential. Whatever information prising most of Oneida County, in the community who has con- you share with us is kept in all of Lewis County, and parts tributed in extraordinary ways confidence, and we are happy of Herkimer and St. Lawrence to his or her profession and to to honor and respect your di- Counties. A native of Rome and society. Also, two employees of rectives if you wish to maintain a lifelong resident of Oneida the Institute of Technology re- complete anonymity. County, Meier was first elected ceived Chancellor’s Awards: Including SUNY Utica/Rome to the Senate in 1996. He was James H. Morey, associate in your estate planning is a Oneida County Executive from professor in health services meaningful way to sustain the 1991 to 1996; an Oneida management, for Excellence in SUNY Utica/Rome traditions County Legislator from 1986 to Teaching; and Edward A. you treasure most dearly and to 1991; Corporation Counsel for Hutchinson, director of finan- maintain your ongoing rela- the City of Rome from 1980 to cial aid for Excellence in Pro- tionship with the Institute and 1983; legislative counsel to his fessional Service. its students. political mentor, the late Sena- If you are considering includ- tor James H. Donovan, from ing SUNY Utica/Rome in your 1978 to 1980; and, Deputy will, please call us the College Onondaga County Attorney Relations and Development from 1977 to 1978. He holds a Office at (315) 792-7113, or bachelor of arts degree in po- send an e-mail message to litical science and a Juris Doc- [email protected], to re- tor degree from Syracuse Uni- quest printed information that versity. may help you plan. If you have already provided for SUNY Utica/Rome, please let us know so that we can thank you for remembering us by helping build a strong and vital future for the Institute and its students.

The Bridge 5 Logging on to Politics With Steven Schneider By Ellen Portnoy

Before driving an hour to campus, Steven M. Schneider, SUNY associate professor of po- abstract data and being the first litical science, begins his day in to know something,” he recalls a Cherry Valley farmhouse with during an interview in his his wife, Laura, and daughters: Donovan Hall office near new Addy, 7, and 3-year-old twins, computer labs. Combining his Marlise and Avery. Then, he love of research and politics, he feeds the animals: Baby, a Jer- chose an academic career in- sey cow; Barney, a Newfound- stead. land/Black Labrador mix; At the University of Monte, a Jack Russell terrier; Pennsylvania’s Annenberg the cats: Rosie, Sky, Spike and School of Communication, he Gaches; Pumpkin, a guinea pig; earned a master’s in 1989, writ- and seven geese. ing his thesis on the telegraph. Despite living on 58 acres In 1997, he earned a Ph.D. at in a Greek revival-style house Massachusetts Institute of Tech- the Schneiders had built to re- nology, studying American semble their 1860s barn, politics and communication Schneider is no farmer. Al- technology. At M.I.T.’s media though he relishes country liv- lab, he worked on emerging ing in his wife’s home town, his communication technologies, work life has propelled him examining how the Internet from Capitol Hill to CNN to fosters political participation. computer labs. Along the way, Schneider Born and raised in spent a summer as a White Levittown, Pa., Schneider, 41, House intern and worked for went to George Washington the Department of Energy, University as a journalism pitching conservation stories to major. “I was a Woodstein script writers. “It was govern- baby,” he explains, citing Wash- ment propaganda for a good ington Post reporters Bob cause,” he says. He also worked Woodward and Carl Bernstein, as a telecommunication con- who broke the Watergate story. sultant in Cambridge, Mass., After completing a sopho- for two years. more year internship in Con- In 1991, SUNY Utica/Rome gressman Peter Kostmayer’s of- hired Schneider as an assistant fice on Capitol Hill, however, he changed career direction. “In college, I had the joy of taking 6 The Bridge professor of political science. In 1998, he became a tenured associate professor. Typically, Schneider teaches three classes: batical: six months in Philadel- American public policy; Ameri- phia and six months at SUNY, can politics and communica- directing Megabyte Politics. tion technology; and a new Working with Helsinki- graduate course beginning this based colleague Kirstin Foot, fall: ethical and legal issues in Schneider and 20 undergradu- and Foot are also considering the information age. ate and graduate students stud- publishing a book or two. If the pace is slower here ied the role of the Web in 2000 Did the Web make a differ- than in Washington or Cam- elections. Using archiving, ence in election 2000? Accord- bridge, Schneider prefers it. “It’s observing, coding and inter- ing to Schneider, yes and no. a comfortable and collegiate viewing, the team amassed Web “It gives people an opportunity atmosphere here. It’s more re- data, organizing their observa- to participate in politics in a laxed,” he explains. tions into four categories: way they can’t in other media,” Although he no longer mobilization, persuasion, co- he said. In this capacity, the works in the epicenter of poli- production and carnival ele- Web was “a significant player,” tics, Schneider remains con- ments. he added. nected to it through teaching The last category Web site According to Schneider, and research. In 1992, his stu- jests and insults reveals the 90% of journalists work online, dents studied national political lighter side of politics. “Increas- producing Web-influenced sto- candidates. “That January, I got ingly, politics has become less ries. Although no one has been students interested in knowing fun than it ought to be,” elected yet based on Web in- the players,” he says. Former Schneider notes during a Feb- formation, Schneider doesn’t Governor Jerry Brown ap- ruary lunch hour slide talk on rule out the possibility in the peared at SUNY, addressing Megabyte Politics. future. “By the 2008 election, students in the auditorium and One less-than-fun moment we’ll see a very large proportion through studio hook up on occurred on election night of citizens using something that campuses across the country. 2000. The computer system resembles the Internet,” he “We had a great day,” Schneider crashed, wiping out three days’ says. recalls. coverage. Still, Schneider in- He also organized local po- sists, he amassed a mountain of Ellen Portnoy is a Utica-based litical debates, gathering candi- information. “We have plenty freelance writer. dates for State Assembly, State to talk about. We have a com- Senate, House of Representa- pelling story to tell,” he says. tives, district attorney and may- That telling began with his oral races. “It was a good ser- election night appearance on vice,” he says one he hopes to CNNfn, discussing politics and reactivate, focusing on candi- the Web. It continues with con- dates overlooked in local news ference papers in Strasbourg, coverage. France, Washington, D.C. and, That service may have to possibly, in Minneapolis. He wait. Schneider’s immersed in a bigger project. In January, he returned from a year-long sab-

The Bridge 7 My Contribution

this, you will have already ful- filled your pledge, but in case you haven’t let me urge you to Thank you for pledging your do so. financial support, during our Our goal is to minimize the annual Phonathon, to SUNY cost of repetitive “reminder” Institute of Technology at Utica/ mailings and to maximize the Rome for the 2000-2001 aca- potential of your gift. Also, we demic year. The annual support want to thank you for your sup- of alumni and parents makes a port and not barrage you with profound difference in the edu- unwanted mail. cation of our students. By fulfilling your commit- Gifts from alumni and par- ment today, you put your funds ents assist in furthering the mis- to work right away on behalf sion of SUNY Utica/Rome. Ad- of the students. With the end ditionally, the level of support of the fiscal year approaching, demonstrated by alumni and time is running out!!! Please parents is an important factor give this your immediate atten- in foundation and corporate tion. All gifts received by June philanthropic decision-making. 30, 2001 will be recognized in Your personal investment in the this year’s Honor Roll of Do- Institute makes possible the nors. high quality programs that have If you have already made been the hallmark of the SUNY payment on your pledge, please Utica/Rome experience. accept our sincere thanks! The money is used to: Once again, thank you for • fund emergency student demonstrating your belief in loans and scholarships; the ongoing mission of SUNY • purchase classroom and labo- Utica/Rome. Rest assured that Campus Hosts ratory equipment; you are investing in an Institute • support faculty initiatives and with momentum. The SUNY MVCC, HCCC technology upgrades; Utica/Rome of the future will • underwrite special academic owe a debt of gratitude to you Students lectures and programs. and the other alumni and par- This year, alumni have made ents who invest in the Institute. On April 6, more than 50 pledges totaling close to If you have any questions about MVCC and HCCC students $100,000 and parents have your commitment or our visited the SUNY-Utica/Rome made pledges totaling close to records, please call (315) 792- campus for Visitation Day. The $20,000. YOU’VE TAKEN 7113 or send an e-mail to annual event gives students THE FIRST STEP! Making a [email protected]. thinking about transferring pledge to invest in the students Thanks again! upon graduation a chance to of SUNY Utica/Rome is a great tour the campus and meet with start and we are very grateful Sincerely yours, representatives from the for your commitment. Francine A. Cronin Admissions, Financial Aid and It’s now time to turn all those Director of Development Career Services offices. generous pledges into cash! I Programs and services at SUNY- hope that by the time you read P.S. If your employer matches gifts Utica/Rome were highlighted to education, please let us know; along with a question/answer it can double or even triple your period for student concerns. gift’s value to SUNY Utica/Rome. The program was coordinated by the Admissions Office.

8 The Bridge Alumni Spotlight Pattie Mythen’s “Millionaire” Trip

“Two million Americans call every day the phone lines are up, in hopes of getting a chance to live out a dream,” according to ABC’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” Web Site. SUNY Utica/Rome Computer Inform- ation Systems graduate, Patricia (Patti) Mythen ’91, was one of those Americans who had tried for over a year to have her chance of becoming a millionaire. “I was hysterical when I got the call,” recalls Mythen, “I couldn’t believe I had been chosen and had to leave Wednesday.” Patti received the case, the show had four call-in was in for a long day. At 1 phone call one Friday night at dates; from those four dates ten p.m., they were allowed to work, “I knew no one else people were chosen. She was leave and unfortunately Patti would be calling me that late,” one in 160 people competing didn’t get in the “hot seat,” but said Mythen. She was right, a to make it to the “On-Air it was an experience she will representative from the show Program.” never forget. was calling to inform her that She didn’t have much time Patti is currently employed she had indeed been selected before leaving for New York with the Bank of New York, in to come to New York City for and tried not to “over-cram.” Syracuse, as a program analyst. her chance of becoming a She did read a lot of magazines She and her husband are millionaire. and newspapers to build her building a house in the She couldn’t believe she had knowledge about current event Syracuse area and hope to be

actually been selected on her issues and pop culture. She relocating later this year. first time making “Round Two.” also brushed up on her

In “Round One,” the potential geography skills. contestants call in and answer She and her husband, Patrick Mythen, a 1991 SUNY Utica/ “ three questions. Those who “ Rome graduate, flew to New answer them correctly are “I was hysterical when I got the call,” entered into a drawing and ten York that Wednesday and went people are selected randomly sight-seeing a bit before having “recalls Mythen. a relaxing dinner. Bright and “ for “Round Two.” “Round Two” winners must answer five early Thursday morning they questions correctly and must be were chauffeured off to the available on short notice to Manhattan studios for the appear on the program. If taping. Arriving at 7am, Patti selected for the “On-Air Program,” they fly you and a guest to New York. In Patti’s

The Bridge 9 Regional Roundup

Petronio, associate professor of Recent Events management. The program will explore investment terminol- Alumni Open Swim was held Career Services Alumni ogy, key stock market indica- on Sunday, January 21. Fifteen Week was held March 19-22. tors, planning techniques, and alumni and family members Alumni Week, a specially-de- strategies for portfolio manage- enjoyed an afternoon swim in signed, week-long series of ment. Please RSVP by May 25 the Olympic-size pool. workshops co-sponsored by by calling (315) 792-7113 or the Alumni Relations Office e-mail [email protected]. Defensive Driving Course and Career Services was held in was held on Saturday, Febru- an effort to address the career August New Role for ary 3. Twenty-seven alumni planning needs of SUNY Utica/ and family members attended Rome alumni. Workshops be- Albany-area Alumni Net- the six-hour training course Long-Time gan with an open house and working Night will be held which was conducted by the concluded with a workshop on August 14, 6-8 p.m., at the Al- National Safety and Training Faculty salary negotiation. Alumni bany Mariott, 189 Wolf Road, Institute. Members attending Week was so successful last Albany, N.Y. Join alumni and received a certificate for re- Member year, we hosted a similar event employers from the Capital duced insurance premiums or for alumni seeking career plan- District for an evening of social- Ronald Sarner was appointed a reduction of points. ning advice. izing and networking. Bring Executive Vice President for your business cards and re- Academic Affairs at SUNY In- Networking Night in the Big Spring Alumni Reception sumes to exchange. Please Apple was held at FIT (Fash- stitute of Technology at Utica/ was held at The Hook, Line & RSVP by August 10 by calling ion Institute of Technology) on Rome effective March 15, 2001. Sinker on April 2. Alumni the Alumni Relations Office, March 14. Forty-five alumni A member of the faculty gathered with members of the (315)792-7113 or e-mail enjoyed an evening of network- college community to celebrate [email protected]. We hope since 1974, Dr. Sarner was ap- ing with current SUNY Utica/ spring! Guests enjoyed light re- you can join us! pointed Interim Executive Vice Rome students and New York freshments. President for Academic Affairs City employers. Guests enjoyed September in August 2000. From 1994- tours of the Banak of New York Upcoming Events: and The Museum at FIT as part 2000, he was Director of Infor- Fall Fest 2001 will be held of the event. This event was mation Services, and in 1992- May September 28-30. Please join sponsored by SIAC (Securities 93 he served as Acting Dean of us as we celebrate a 20-year Industries Automation Corpo- Syracuse-area cluster reunion for the classes the School of Information Sys- ration, Brooklyn, New York Alumni/Networking Night of 1980, 1981 and a 5-year re- tems and Engineering Technol- Special thanks to Mark Lewis will be held on May 23 at the union for the classes of 1996 ogy. In addition to his admin- and Scott Hamilton for their Wyndham-Syracuse, located at and 1997. The weekend events istrative duties, Dr. Sarner con- help and dedication to the 6301 Route 298, East Syracuse, include a Talent Nite, Presi- success of this New York City tinues to teach in his capacity N.Y. Please join alumni and dents’ Scholarship Brunch, as a Distinguished Service Pro- event! employers from the Syracuse Alumni Baseball Game, Alumni fessor of computer science. area for an evening of socializ- Association Annual Awards ing and networking. Please Dinner and a 10-year reunion Dr. Sarner received both an RSVP by May 18 by calling the for Resident Advisors. We hope M.A. and a Ph.D. in political Alumni Relations Office, you can join us! science from SUNY-Bing- (315)792-7113 or e-mail hamton, and holds a B.A. in po- [email protected]. litical science from SUNY-Stony June Brook. A recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excel- Stocks, Bonds and Money lence in Teaching, he has also Talk 101 will be presented been active in the University June 7, 6-8 p.m., Café Kunsela, Faculty Senate, as a member, on by the dean of the School of its Executive Committee, and Management, Dr. Sanjay as co-chair of the University Varshney, and by Dr. Edward Operations Committee. Dr. Sarner also continues to be an active researcher and scholar. 10 The Bridge Alumnus Honored with 2001 Servant Leader Award

Michael Palmieri ’79 of Con- cord, New Hampshire, is the recipient of the Council for Health and Human Service Michael’s personal touch ex- Ministries 2001 Servant Leader tends to members of the staff, Award, the top award for whom he empowers to achieve CHHSM Member Chief Execu- excellence in their work. Cen- tive Officers. For the past three tral to this is a commitment to years, Palmieri has been Presi- the mission and goals of the or- dent and CEO of Havenwood- ganization, and development Heritage Heights, a ministry of a team approach. He has cre- that provides services to the ated an environment where aging. discussion of goals is open to Michael is a “hands-on” ad- all stakeholders, the annual ministrator, known for his per- budget process is an open fo- sonal interest in and involve- rum with all departments in- ment with all residents. For ex- volved in decisions and out- ample, using his office com- comes, and information is puter, Michael demonstrated shared freely with residents the power of technology to and staff. skeptical residents, persuading Michael serves on several many to use computers to con- boards of directors, including nect with family and friends. the CHHSM Board. He continues to be committed to personal and professional growth through participation in CHHSM’s Transformational Leadership Program. Annual Fund Pledge/Gift Form The Servant Leader Award is Institute of Technology Foundation at Utica/Rome, Inc. presented annually to a deserv- P.O. Box 3050 • Utica, NY 13504-3050 ing CEO chosen from among Phone: (315)792-7113 • Fax: (315)792-7266 the nearly 500 CEOs at more E-mail: [email protected] than 340 CHHSM member or- Yes, You have my strong support for SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome. Please ganizations across the country. accept my tax-deductible gift to the Annual Fund to help preserve and improve the distinctive features of the College’s educational programs. This year’s presentation occurred March 3, at an annual Method of Payment awards dinner. I hereby pledge to the Institute of Technology Foundation the sum of: $ In these ways and more, I intend to pay my pledge as follows: ❍ semi-annually ❍ quarterly ❍ other (please specify): Michael has contributed to the health and well being of persons at Havenwood-Heritage ❍ I have enclosed a check for $ payable to Institute of Technology Foundation. Heights and the wider commu- ❍ I prefer to charge my gift to my: ❍ VISA ❍ Master Card nity. Through his leadership, Account Number # Exp. Date facility has become a caring, Authorized Signature learning, giving and serving

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What Skills Do Recruiters • Rapid growth continues in Seek? service employment particu- What are the skills employ- larly in retail, financial ser- ers seek as they recruit new and • ability to learn; • Employer information vices, and food and lodging experienced professionals? • degree-specific knowledge; sessions on campus services. This question was asked in a • computer skills; • Newspaper ads survey of the 102 organizations • problem solving skills; • Networking • Manufacturing is more cau- represented at the October • team member skills; • Employment agencies tious but jobs are available in 2000 Career Fair. This survey, • personal characteristics (e.g., • Professional associations five major industries: print- designed with the help of Lisa honesty, motivation, ing and publishing, machin- Calongne, assistant professor in flexibility, work ethic), Mark Your Calendar! ery and equipment, electron- the School of Management, and enthusiasm. ics and electrical equipment, asked recruiters to rate the im- Career Fair instruments, and apparel. portance of academic skills, Moderate to Strong Labor SUNY Institute of Technology professional competencies, and Market Persists at Utica/Rome Suggested Resources for Re- personal characteristics in their Speculation over the future Thursday, October 11, 2001 searching Job Opportuni- organizations’ selection deci- of our economy has grown ties and Employers sions. Highlights of the survey rampant with the perceived results emphasize the impor- threat of a recession. The la- • Internet tance of the following skills and bor market, however, can still • Commercial career Web site characteristics: be characterized as moderate to strong. Recent surveys, con- • Job postings in Career ducted by the National Asso- Services ciation of Colleges and Employ- • Corporate Web site ers and Michigan State Univer- • Career/job fairs sity, indicate the following trends:

• The continuous introduction Annual Fund Pledge/Gift Form (CONTINUED) of new technology in the workplace has altered the Institute of Technology Foundation at Utica/Rome, Inc. staffing patterns of nearly all P.O. Box 3050 • Utica, NY 13504-3050 businesses by increasing the Phone: (315)792-7113 • Fax: (315)792-7266 E-mail: [email protected] demand for highly skilled, adaptable workers. PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT: ❍ Matching Gift Programs ❍ Gifts that pay me income (Charitable Trusts and Annuities) ❍ Gifts of Appreciated Assets including Stocks & Real Estate ❍ Creating a Named Scholarship or other Endowment at SUNY Utica/Rome ❍ Including the Institute in my Will or Trust ❍ I have already included SUNY Utica/Rome in my estate plans ❍ Other:

The fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30. Please send your gift by June 30 to ensure listing in the Foundation’s annual Honor Roll of Donors.

MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM If you work for a company that matches gifts to higher education, you can double or triple the value of your contribution by following your employer’s matching gift procedures. Many companies match the gifts of spouses, retirees, and surviving spouses of retirees in addition to gifts from current employees. Please contact your personnel or human resources office for eligibility information and to obtain a matching gift form. Enclose the completed form with your contribution. We will verify your contribution and return the form to your employer, who will send the matching gift directly to SUNY Utica/Rome. We appreciate your efforts to maximize the available resources to ensure a bright future for SUNY Utica/Rome and its students. 12 The Bridge Did You Meet Your Sweetheart at SUNY Utica/Rome?

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Friday, September 28 2:30 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m. Residential Life 10-Year Reunion (Tentative) Registration 9-11 a.m. “The Varick”, Varick Street, Campus Center, Upper Registration Utica, NY Lobby Campus Center, Lower 9:30 p.m. Join Residential Life Advi- Lobby Casino Night 6-10 p.m. sors in celebration of the 10th Campus Center, Upper & Anniversary of the Residential Kid’s Night Out 10 a.m. Lower Lobbies Life program at SUNY Utica/ Campus Center, Gymnasium Presidents’ Scholarship Bring your luck and have Rome. Re-live special “SUNY All kids ages 8-14 are in- Brunch* some fun at the tables where Utica/Rome Moments.” vited! A unique chance for Campus Center, Dining Hall you’ll play with free chips; you kids to have a great time in a The Presidents’ Brunch may use your winnings to get 6 p.m. big gym and pool, and for par- will kick-off the day with a prizes. It’s a risk-free evening Alumni Association Annual ents to have a terrific time at plentiful menu in the Campus playing on professional tables. Awards Dinner* Fall Fest 2001. Some of the Center Dining Hall. You are Try your luck… Kunsela Hall, Café Kunsela possibilities for the kids in- the guest of President Peter J. Highlights of the dinner in- Sunday, September 30 clude: basketball, volleyball, Cayan; Janet Ciccarelli, Presi- whiffleball, swimming, videos, clude a special 20-year clus- dent of the Alumni Associa- 11 a.m. dodgeball and more. Cost is ter reunion for the classes of tion; Jerry Talerico, President Residential Life Barbecue* $6 per child, $4 for each addi- 1980 and 1981, and a 5-year of the Utica/Rome Student As- Alumni Pavilion tional child from the same reunion for the classes of 1996 sociation. Join members of the Resi- family. Contact Kevin Edick at and 1997. Awards will be dential Life program as they 792-7520 to register your given to members of the cel- Noon “wrap up” the alumni week- child. ebrating classes. Alumni Baseball Game end. Stop by for good food and Athletic Field 8 p.m. good conversation. 8 p.m. Come watch SUNY Utica/ SUNY Utica/Rome* Comedian Buzz Sutherland Rome alumni entertain spec- Information will be available Talent Nite 2001 Campus Center, Dining Hall tators with an exciting game for the following attractions: Kunsela Hall, Auditorium Buzz Sutherland is a man of baseball. • Baseball Hall of Fame Join members of the SUNY whose smooth blend of home spun characters and outra- • Adirondack Scenic Railroad Utica/Rome community as 1 p.m. geous facial expressions keep • Boxing Hall of Fame contestants compete for cash Matt Brewery Tour* audiences rolling with laugh- • Turning Stone Casino prizes! Enjoy a tour of the brew- ter. Buzz has performed on • Utica Zoo ery, visit the Victorian recep- Saturday, September 29 hundreds of college campuses • And Much More! tion area and receive two across the country, in samples of Matt’s variety of 9 a.m. addition to HBO’s “Comic Re- * These events have limited seating. alcoholic and non-alcoholic Alumni Association Annual lief,” MTV’s “Half Hour Com- beverages. The tour takes ap- Meeting edy Hour,” KOTH radio’s in- proximately 40 minutes. Campus Center, Multipur- famous DUCK, and as the host Plenty of time will be allowed pose Room of Disney / KPLR’s Kids Con- for browsing at the Brewery All alumni are invited to at- nection. Buzz’s style of com- Gift Shop. tend this annual meeting of edy is contagious as he plays the governing board of the with the audience rather than How to Register SUNY Institute of Technology talking at them. Keep your (on opposite page) at Utica/Rome Alumni Asso- eyes and ears open! Buzz Please check the events you wish to ciation. Sutherland is one comedian attend, enclose your check payable you must see as well as hear. to the College Association and return this form to Conference NACA 1998, 1999, and 2000 Planning, SUNY Institute of Comedian of the Year. Technology at Utica/Rome, P.O. Box 3050, Utica, NY 13504-3050. Registration fee is $5 per person, $10 per couple or $15 per family. Registration fee includes admission to all campus events during Fall 14 The Bridge Fest 2001 weekend. Alumni Association Seeks Board Members The SUNY Institute of Tech- morning. The current board nology at Utica/Rome Alumni consists of: Association is seeking interested Officers alumni to serve on the Board of Janet Ciccarelli ’75 -President Directors. The Board of Direc- Annette Guido ’85-Vice President 2000-2001 tors is composed of dedicated Teresa Burton ’99-Secretary supporters of the college, who Scott Gorgas ’91-Treasurer offer assistance and suggestions Directors Phonathon Partners for alumni programming. Mem- Glenn Allen ’92 Chip Hadity ’84 bers of the board work with the SUNY Utica/Rome would Alumni Relations Office to keep Scott Nonemaker ’96 Gregorio’s Pizzeria like to thank the following mer- communications open with all Michelle Manning ’99 The Hair Caboose chants for their support of the constituent groups, create ben- Allen Styno ’84 Hannaford Food & Drug 2000-2001 Phonathon. These eficial programs, seek advice Dennis Coughlin ’95 Superstores local businesses generously from leaders among alumni, and Frank Mahar ’79 Hawaiian Holiday Tanning & work to further the college’s Bruce Carrozzi ’84 donated - gift certificates, Beauty goals. Jerry Talerico-URSA Representative movie passes, tickets, coupons, Hippo’s The House of Billiards The Alumni Association vouchers, gift baskets, etc. Holland Farms Bakery & Deli meets four times a year on the If you are interested in serving on These items were used as incen- J.C. Penney Styling Salon campus. Meetings are held on the Board of Directors, please con- tives for our student-callers Kathy’s Hair Designers Friday evenings at 5:45 p.m. tact Tracy Pratt at (315) 792-7110 during our Annual Alumni & Mc Donald’s Corporation The Alumni Association annual or e-mail [email protected]. Elec- Parent Phonathon. The prizes O’Scugnizzo’s Pizzeria - Utica tions take place during the annual meeting takes place during Fall were a welcome addition to this O’Scugnizzo’s Pizza & Pastaria- meeting which will be held this year’s program and helped us Fest Weekend, usually in the year on Saturday, September 29. Washington Mills to raise more than $100,000. Palm Springs Miniature and Par The money raised will be used 3 Golf to fund scholarships, emer- Parkway Pizza Registration Form gency student loans, faculty Pasquale’s Pizzeria Please make reservations by Sept. 14, 2001 and staff development and Royal T Day Spa many other valuable programs. I will be attending Fall Fest 2001 as an/a: (check one) Salvatore’s If you are interested in becom- Showbiz Video ❑ Alumnus ❑ Faculty/Staff ❑ Parent ❑ Student ing a “Phonathon Partner”, Wendy’s ❑ Other ______(please specify) please call (315) 792-7113 or e-mail [email protected]. Name ______This list includes all donors from July 1, 2000 through Name of guest(s) ______About Face Hair Design March 26, 2001. If we have Class ______Major ______Angel Hair Beauty & Tanning omitted, misspelled or mis- Salon Address ______placed your name, please ac- Babe’s Macaroni Grill & Bar cept our apology and notify the Phone Number: Home ( ) ______Blockbuster Video College Relations and Develop- Work ( ) ______Brookside Athletic Club ment Office, (315) 792-7113, E-mail address ______Campus Cutters so we can correct the error. Charlie’s Pizza Plus A limited number of seats are available for some events. Please indicate events you wish to attend and number attending. Chester’s Flower Shop, Inc. Number Attending Events: The Classic Look _____Talent Nite 2001 _____Presidents’ Scholarship Recognition Brunch Clifford Fuel Company, Inc. _____Matt Brewery Tour _____Alumni Association Annual Awards Dinner Clinton Car Wash _____Residential Life BBQ Crescenzo’s Registration fee: $5 per person; $10 per couple; $15 per family; free for Dunkin Donuts SUNY Utica/Rome students The Fitness Mill Total amount enclosed: $ ______Please register by Sept. 14, 2001 Charge Authorization ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard Card # ______Exp. Date ______Authorization Signature & Date ______Please make checks payable to the College Association The Bridge 15 WOMEN’S SOFTBALL SPRING 2001 MARCH Wildcat Sports March 9-17 Spring Trip A Sat. 3/31 New Paltz A DH 12 p.m. Sun. 4/01 Russell Sage A DH 1 p.m. APRIL Tues. 4/03 Potsdam A DH 2 p.m. WED. 4/04 HAMILTON H DH 3 p.m. FRI. 4/06 FREDONIA H DH 3 p.m. SAT. 4/07 BUFFALO STATE H DH 1 p.m. Tue. 4/10 Oneonta A DH 3 p.m. WED. 4/11 UTICA H DH 3:30 p.m. FRI. 4/13 OSWEGO H DH 3 p.m. SAT. 4/14 CORTLAND H DH 1 p.m. Wed. 4/18 Cazenovia A DH 3 p.m. Fri. 4/20 Brockport A DH 3 p.m. Sat. 4/21 Geneseo A DH 1 p.m. Thur. 4/26 Utica A DH 3:30 p.m. SAT. 4/28 PLATTSBURGH H DH 1 p.m. Head Coach: John Randall MEN’S BASEBALL SPRING 2001 MARCH 2000-01 Alumni Game Sun. 3/11 Claflin College A DH 1 p.m. Thur. 3/15 Voorhees College A (1) 2 p.m. The 2000-01 Wildcat alumni game pitted the “Blue Team” (above) against the Sat. 3/17 Morris College A (1) 2 p.m. “White Team,” (below) as 35 former Wildcats took part. White beat Blue, 114- Sun. 3/25 Vassar College A DH 12 p.m. 110. Alumni players attended a pair of Wildcat basketball games versus SUNY Tues. 3/27 Utica College A (1) 3:30 p.m. Fredonia, followed by a reception for current and former Wildcats. Wed. 3/28 Utica College A (1) 3:30 p.m. APRIL Sat. 3/31 Clarkson A DH TBA Sun 4/01 Clarkson A DH TBA Sat. 4/07 Oneonta A DH 1 p.m. Sun. 4/08 New Paltz A DH 12 p.m. TUE. 4/10 CAZENOVIA H DH 2 p.m. Fri. 4/13 Hilbert A DH 1 p.m. SAT. 4/14 BROCKPORT H DH 1 p.m. WED. 4/18 CORTLAND H DH 1 p.m. FRI. 4/20 MEDAILLE H DH 2 p.m. SAT. 4/21 FREDONIA H DH 1 p.m. Sun. 4/22 Oswego A DH 1 p.m. FRI. 4/27 KEUKA H DH 2 p.m. SAT. 4/28 HILBERT H DH 2 p.m. SUN. 4/29 ST. JOHN FISHER H DH 1 p.m. Head Coach: Kevin Edick MEN’S LACROSSE SPRING 2001 MARCH Sat. 3/17 Geneseo A 2 p.m. MEN’S GOLF SPRING 2001 Fri. 3/23 Keuka A 4 p.m. WED. 3/28 POTSDAM H 4 P.M APRIL APRIL Sat. 4/7 Utica College (Valley View GC) 11:00 a.m. Sun. 4/8 Hamilton Invitational (Yahnundasis GC) 2:00 p.m. Mon. 4/2 Utica College A 4 p.m. Mon. 4/9 Hamilton Invitational (Yahnundasis GC) 9:00 a.m. SUN. 4/8 OSWEGO H 2 p.m. Mon. 4/17 Colgate Invitational TBA Wed. 4/11 Oneonta A 4 p.m Sun. 4/22 LeMoyne Invitational (Sunset Ridge) 1:00 p.m. Tues. 4/17 Plattsburgh A 2 p.m Mon. 4/23 LeMoyne Invitational (Sunset Ridge) 9:00 a.m. SAT. 4/21 CORTLAND H 2 p.m. SAT. 4/28 UTICA COLLEGE (VALLEY VIEW GC) 11:00 A.M. FRI. 4/27 BROCKPORT H 4 p.m. Sun. 4/29 Hartwick Invitational (Oneonta CC) 2:30 p.m. Sat. 5/05 Medaille A 2 p.m. Mon. 4/30 Hartwick Invitational (Oneonta CC) 9:00 a.m. Head Coach: Bob Leary 16 TheHead Bridge Coach: John Randall Class Notes Class

Class Notes 1988 Peter Thayer is a reference and ac- James Hanna ’88 was part of the cess services librarian at Marietta 1977 Air Force Research Laboratory College in Marietta, Ohio. He was Connie Ostrander Delfino, who IFTC team winning two of four married to Anne Clarien, Oct. 16, is married to Thomas Delfino ’78, awards at the 2000 HPC Games 1999. is the assistant to the principal of Challenge in Dallas. The Challenge Newfield Central School. was to “build the fastest super- 1993 computer possible for $10,000 or Matthew Neuman is an attorney 1979 less.” The award was presented at at Loguidice & Kamrle, CPA’s PC. Patricia L. Martinson Newland, the IEEE Super Computing 2000 Matthew has graduated from Syra- a professor in nursing at Broome conference in November 2000. cuse University College of Law and Community College, is the recipi- was admitted to the New York bar ent of the SUNY Chancellor’s Brian Hoadley is president and on January 23, 2001. Award for Excellence in Teaching CEO of Four Mangos, Inc. 2000-2001. Joseph Oczkowski has estab- 1989 lished his own law practice special- 1983 Alfred Leonetti is employed at izing in Intellectual Property (Copyrights, Trademarks & Pat- Albert Brandenburg has been Edgecombe Department of Social Services. He supervises the adop- ents), Product Liability, Personal promoted to manager, manufactur- Injury, and other legal areas. ing engineering and production tion, foster care, and child protec- tive services unit. operations at Inficon, Inc. 1994 1984 Monique Syczyk is the director Eve Cullinan (Carricato) is the of surgical services at Northern administrator at Trinitas Hospital Leonard Popyack was this year’s Dutchess Hospital. in Elizabeth, N.J. recipient of the Basic Research Award of the Air Force Research 1990 1995 Laboratory Information Director- Angela Belmont has been ap- ate in Rome, N.Y. Melissa DeJohn has been appointed president of the Infection pointed community coordinator of Control Association of the Mo- Donna Robertson has joined the The Mohawk Valley Coalition for hawk Valley. She is employed by Utica School of Commerce faculty. Tobacco Concern. She will be re- Faxton-St. Luke’s as an infection- sponsible for media relations, pub- control coordinator. Douglas J. Rosenthal, a native of lic relations, marketing, organizing Verona, is a contracting specialist CTC meetings and programs and in the directorate’s Contracting 1991 communication with state field Division. He has received The Scott Campbell has accepted a representatives. Decker Award, which is presented position as director of administra- each year, to a member of the divi- tive services & operations for Ted Hannock is employed with sion for an outstanding achieve- ValueOptions in Boston, Mass. Cisco Systems, Inc. ment that contributed to the success of the laboratory’s mission. Kimberly S. (Cater) Hatzinger is Margaret O’Shea has been a human resource specialist in the named senior program officer at 1985 Team Relations and Benefits De- The Community Foundation of partment at Turning Stone Casino Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Annette Guido has been named Resort. sales and marketing supervisor at 1996 Coyne Textile Service in Syracuse, James Rafferty is employed by N.Y. Christa Ackerman is a pharmacy United Parcel Service. analyst at MVP Health Plan. 1986 Joseph Ruggiero was a candidate Tony Priest is employed at DART Scott Mahardy has joined for the 97th District Assembly seat. Communications as their opera- Herkimer County Trust as vice tions manager. president of operations. He is re- 1992 sponsible for leveraging technol- Robert Rosati is a AIEWS Soft- 1997 ogy and growth, and overseeing ware Project Manager at Lockheed several departments. Craig Townsend works for Martin NE&SS – Syracuse, N.Y. Compaq in the server QA testing area. 1987 Ellen Thomas has been hired by Wells Horton is employed at Warren Electric Supply’s Troy sales Procter & Gamble. team. The Bridge 17 Elizabeth Youngs has been Daniel Silverman ’91 and Judith at Rinehard & Fitzgerald, CPAs, named nurse manager for the in- Bloom. A June 3 wedding is PC. tensive rehabilitation unit on the planned. Daniel is a social worker Faxton campus. at Central New York Developmen- James Bednarczyk ’96 and tal Disabilities Service Office. Maura Cashman. An August wed- 1998 ding is planned. Jim is a civil en- Shelli Engesser ’92 and Peter gineer specializing in structural Dat Huynh is a junior engineer in Feisthamel. A summer wedding is design. He is associated with Almy the plumbing department at planned. Shelli is a correction and Associates, Consulting Engi- Robson & Woese, Inc. counselor at the Department of neers. Corrections. Adam J. Passalacqua has joined Joseph Pompeii ’96 and Susie the David C. Luck, CPA PC firm as Jodi Bravo ’93 and Eric West. A Ray. A Sept. 1 wedding is planned. a professional accountant. He will spring wedding was planned. Jodi Joseph is an engineer for Verizon serve the business community and is an accountant in accounts pay- Communications. will prepare various types of tax able at the Savings Bank of Utica. returns. Richard Woodland, Jr. ’96 and Theresa Buehler ’93 and Thad Kathleen Renwick. An April 7 Marion Walker has been ap- Adams. An Oct. 12 wedding is wedding was planned. Richard is pointed to the main campus day planned. Theresa is a technical a customer service representative faculty of the Utica School of Com- representative at Stedman and at United Healthcare. merce. Garger Associates. Luigi Fiorini ’97 and Carrie Clare Snow was named adminis- William DeMatte ’93 and Overocker. An Oct. 27 wedding trator of St. Joseph’s Home, Melanie Regan. A June wedding is is planned. Luigi is an engineer Ogdensburg, N.Y. St. Joseph’s planned. William is a business ana- with Plug Power in Latham, N.Y. Home is an 82-bed skilled nurs- lyst for Worldcom. ing facility and the only Catholic Antonino Randazzo ’97 and long term care facility in St. Robert Maggio ’93 and Michelle Shirley Graf. An August 18 wed- Lawrence County. Jacobs. The wedding is planned ding is planned. Antonino is the for June 9. Robert is employed owner of Capri Pizzeria, Yorkville, 1999 with SAS Institute Inc. in Cary, N.Y. Nicholas Laino has joined the N.C. Utica School of Commerce faculty. Amy Terenzetti ’97 and Edward Gregory McReynolds ’93 and Niles ’99. An Aug. 18 wedding is Gary McGuigan is employed at Denise Cooper. A June 2 wedding planned. Amy is an accounting MCI Worldcom as a network en- is planned. Gregory is employed analyst at Teligent, Inc., Reston, Va. gineer in Cary, N.C. at Trenton Technology, Inc. Edward is a senior network engineer at Alcatel, Inc., Chantilly, Va. 2000 Joseph Oczkowski ’93 and Charles Crawford is a junior en- Aimee Mallory. Jennifer D’Alessandro ’98 and gineer in the electrical department Daniel Phillips. A Sept. 29 wed- at Robson & Woese, Inc. Darryl Osborn ’94 and Kelly ding is planned. Jennifer is the Isom. A June 9 wedding is manager at McHarris Gifts, New Paul Finocchiaro was appointed planned. Darryl is employed at Hartford, N. Y. financial advisor with American The Arc of Oneida-Lewis Counties. Express Financial Advisors, Inc., a Michael Delahunt ’98 and nationwide financial planning and James Potter ’94 and Casey L. Mandy Kennedy. A Sept. 1 wed- service company. Hansen. An April 7 wedding was ding is planned. Michael is em- planned. James is employed as a ployed at Network Data Systems.

Class Notes Engagements golf professional by the Sagamore Golf Club. Tammy Croniser ’99 and John Appler. A May 18 wedding is Leon Koziol ’80 and Kelly Hawse. Elaine Blauvelt ’95 and Jason planned. Tammy is a service coor- A May 19 wedding is planned. Pauley. An April 21 wedding was dinator at Madison County ARC. Leon is a lawyer in Utica, N.Y. planned. Elaine is a computer pro- grammer at Naval Space Com- Megan Miller ’98 and Jason Laurence John Feasel ’91 and mand in Dahlgren, Va. Leone ’99. A February 2002 wed- Lori Froehler. An Oct. 27 wedding ding is planned. Megan is em- is planned. Laurence is employed Jennifer Thomas ’95 and Todd ployed with the New York State with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Wilson. A Dec. 31, 2000 wedding Cancer Registry and Jason works Office. was planned. Jennifer is employed for Einhorn, Yaffee and Prescott. 18 The Bridge Class Notes Class

Erik Gronowski ’98 and Jennifer Senesen ’92 and Michael Chapman ’96 and Jenay Cassandra Cooke. A July wedding Michael Sletten, Oct. 7, 2000. Jen- Mantle, Nov. 18, 2000. Michael is is planned. Erik is a crew chief nifer is employed with Hartford In- employed by PRIMUS Financial employed by Colorado State Uni- surance, Milwaukee, Wis. Services in their management pro- versity Archeologists at Fort Drum. gram. They live in Nashville, Tenn. Shari Acquilla ’93 and David Daniel Sovocool ’99 and Stacie Simon, Oct. 7, 2000. Shari is a Charles DiDonato ’96 and Gina Backus. A Jan. 6 wedding was blood donor specialist for Ameri- Kistner, June 30, 2000. Charles is planned. Daniel is an engineer at can Red Cross, Albany, N Y. a software engineer for Keane in Commodore Machine Co. in Albany, N.Y. Canandaigua, N. Y. Christopher Lange ’93 and Billie Sue Gillette, Oct. 7, 2000. Chris- Joseph Heintz ’96 and Andrea David Corrigan ’00 and Sarah topher is a manager at Old Navy. Keddell, Sept. 2, 2000. Joseph is Allred. A September wedding is an attorney in Hollywood, Fla. planned. David is employed by the Fernando DiLello ’94 and New York State Department of Rosangela Pitino, Aug. 19, 2000. Daryl Kellam ’96 and Kathryn Transportation. Fernando is a senior network en- Flannery, Sept. 9, 2000. gineer with Nextel Communica- Tonya Nill ’00 and Russell Miller. tion, White Plains, N.Y. Lisa Natarelli ’96 and Guy Julian An Oct. 20 wedding is planned. ’94, June 10, 2000. Lisa is em- Tonya is employed with Utica Na- Jennifer Hawes ’94 and Todd ployed by the MONY Group and tional Insurance Group. Roberts ’91, Sept. 23, 2000. Guy is employed with Computer Todd is employed with Hartford Science Corp. David Petteys ’00 and Jennifer Insurance, New Hartford, N.Y. Wilder. A Dec. 1 wedding is Michael Pytko III ’96 and Laura planned. David is employed by the Gene Ninestein ’94 and Andrea Downham, July 29, 2000. Michael New York State Police. Sweeney, Aug. 19, 2000. Gene is is a data network designer. employed at Applied Theory, Syra- Weddings cuse, N.Y. Jennifer Walsh ’96 and Christo- pher Pynn, Sept. 16, 2000. Jenni- Stacey Smith ’94 and Christo- fer is employed by Community Tina Cook ’87 and John Burns, pher Lally, Sept. 30, 2000. Stacey General Hospital. July 29, 2000. Tina is a quality is employed by Environmaster In- engineer at Xerox Corp., in ternational in Rome, N Y. Kristine Fisher ’97 and John E. Webster, N.Y. Jantzi, Aug. 5, 2000. Kristine is a Carlos Vargas ’94 and Anne network administrator at Harris Kelly Kohl ’88 and Lynn Winske, Davis, Aug. 25, 2000. Carlos is a Beach LLP in Rochester, N.Y. Sept. 3, 2000. Kelly is employed packaging engineer at Tyco by the State Unified Court System. Healthcare. Lisa Koniowka ’97 and Daniel Lewza, July 28, 2000. Lisa is em- Susan Burke ’90 and Thomas M. William Giglio ’95 and Jacqueline ployed by the Eddy Visiting Nurse LaFountain. Luhta, Oct. 27, 2000. William is Association in Troy, N.Y. a service technician lead. Catherine Drake ’89 and John Eric Zalatan ’97 and Wendy Mulcahy ’90. Catherine is an en- Kimberly Chuchey ’95 and Linder, Sept. 24, 2000. Eric is a gineer at Carrier Corporation and Steven Gibbs, June 20, 2000. Kim- network design engineer. They live John is an engineer at New Ven- berly is an assistant controller at in Pleasanton, Ca. ture Gear. Logical Net Corporation in Albany, N.Y. Daree A. D. Allen ’98 and Mark Douglas Beaupre ’91 and Jenni- A. Woodard, Aug. 11, 2000. Daree fer Gattari, Oct. 21, 2000. Dou- Danielle LaMontagne ’95 and is an information developer at Lu- glas is a mechanical engineer with Nicola Lamanna, Oct. 28, 2000. cent Technologies, Landover, Md. Orion Bus Industries, Oriskany, Danielle is employed at the Speci- N.Y. ality Surgery Center of Central Robert Morgan ’98 and Karen New York and Wegmans. Lenart, Sept. 23, 2000. Robert is employed by Follett Higher Edu- Karen Marie Montopoli ’95 and cation Group at Siena College. Heath Light, May 20, 2000. Karen is employed with the United States Postal Service in Utica, N.Y.

The Bridge 19 Amanda Cerrillo ’98 and Robert Eric Redner ’99 and Jessa Dylan Michael Rickert son of Tara Allison ’97, Sept. 2, 2000. Rollman. Eric is a financial ana- ’93 and Nathan ’93 Rickert, Janu- Amanda and Robert are employed lyst at the Bank of America. ary 25, 2001. 9lbs. 14 oz., and 22 at the Jewish Community Center, inches long. Utica, N.Y. Richard Roberts, Jr. ’99 and Nicole Cadieux, July 8, 2000. Ri- DEATHS Martha Zaida Harvey ’98 and chard is employed with Edgebrook Jeffrey Lucear, June 10, 2000. Construction. Julian Basualdo on February 21, Martha currently practices mid- 2001. wifery at Bassett Healthcare, David Dytman ’00 and Brenda Cooperstown, N.Y. Colleton, July 23, 2000. David is Marilyn Patricia McLiesh ’87 on a production engineer for General December 2, 2000. Robert Morgan ’98 and Kathryn Electric Power Systems. Kochan, Oct. 7, 2000. Robert is a machinist at Remington Arms, Paul Harvey ’00 and Kim Ilion, N.Y. Yacobelli, Aug. 19, 2000.

Melissa Murphy ’98 and Michael Suzanne King ’00 and Robert Thompson, Oct. 24, 2000. Mel- Shafer, Aug., 19, 2000. Suzanne issa is employed at PAR Technol- is a caseworker at Oneida County ogy in New Hartford, N.Y. Family Services.

Brian Briggs ’99 and Lisa Scholl, Nora Miller ’00 and Christian Sept. 16, 2000. Brian is a sales Hadlock ’00, Aug. 4, 2000. Nora engineer at Fairpoint Communica- and Christian are employed at St. tions. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, N. Y. Susan Cruz ’99 and Michael Chipman, Sept. 16, 2000. Susan Marianne Staggs ’00 and Eric is a registered nurse employed by Piekielniak, June 10, 2000. Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. Marianne is employed at United Cerebral Palsy. Shannon Lazarek ’99 and Kim- berly Spellman, Aug. 19, 2000. Rosanna Sticca ’00 and Eric Shannon is an accountant at Linder. Rosanna is a corporate ac- Barone, Howard, Hilton and countant at Basloe, Levin and Powers. Cuccaro, Ltd.

Michael McCaffrey ’99 and Tracy Sheldon, Aug. 12, 2000. Michael NEW ARRIVALS is employed by Carrier Corpora- tion in Syracuse, N.Y. Ryan James Creamer, Aug. 11, 2000, joining his brother Keegan. Melissa McSweeney ’99 and His parents are William ’92 and Markus Muckey, June 10, 2000. Koren Creamer ’92. Melissa is employed with St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Cal Richard Cullinan, February 23, 2000. His mother is Eve Cheryl Petty ’99 and David (Carricato) Cullinan ’94. Chomycz ’99, July 1, 2000. ClassCheryl Notes is a registered nurse at the Lovely Hill Nursing Home and David is an engineer with the New York State Department of Transpor- tation.

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