2009 Commencement May 16, 2009 137th Baccalaureate Ceremonies Master’s Hooding and C.A.S. Ceremony Buffalo State College Alma Mater

OUR FINEST HOUR A toast to State, to all the days, All the laughter, all the tears. You have made our friendships great, We’ll triumph through the years. With hope anew we’ll face the storm Beyond which stands your lofty tower – That will be our finest hour.

In years to come we’ll look to thee, Yearning for your guiding light. You’ll not fail us, Alma Mater, D. Bruce and Gail Keep us through the night. Johnstone Endowment When darkness comes and all hope dies, You will give us strength and power – The D. Bruce and Gail Johnstone That will be our finest hour. Endowment, established in 2003, supports Buffalo State’s Commencement L. Harry Ray, ’51 ceremonies. D. Bruce Johnstone, with the support of his wife, Gail, served as president of the college from 1979 to 1988 and as chancellor of the State University COMMENCEMENT GARDEN of New York from 1988 to 1994. The president of Buffalo State College and the entire college community honor the Class of 2009 by continuing the tradition of the Commencement Garden. Inaugurated in 2000, the permanent garden is located outside the main entrance to the Sports Arena. The garden represents the messages of environmental awareness, growth, and continuity, all visions embraced by the graduating class. Please enjoy the garden and use it as a backdrop for taking pictures of your graduates.

ALUMNI AMBASSADORS In honor of the 137th anniversary of the college, alumni ambassadors representing Buffalo State’s more than 75,000 BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE successful graduates are here today to celebrate the achievements 1300 Elmwood Avenue of the Class of 2009. They can be identified by the flowers and Buffalo, New York 14222-1095 ribbons they are wearing. www.buffalostate.edu Today’s undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies at Buffalo State College will resonate in the memories of us all for the rest of our lives. Earning a college degree is a great accomplishment—for the graduates, for their friends and families, and for the faculty and staff who have mentored them.

The college years are years of hard work, a time for late nights of study, examinations, and grueling deadlines. For some of you, your years at Buffalo State have been your first years of independence. Some of you transferred from other institutions, seeking the culmination of years of study. Others have had to balance college work with jobs or with family respon- sibilities. Some have come seeking opportunities for professional advancement possible only through an advanced degree. Many of you are from the Western New York region, but others have come from across New York State or across the globe.

For each of you, however, whatever your individual story, I hope these years of sacrifice and hard work have also been a time of great joy. Learning, creating, working, serving others —these are the activities that give meaning to life itself, and I urge today’s graduates to remember that life itself is education. The days of formal schooling may be over, but true education should continue for as long as we live. We fully expect that our graduates’ greatest accomplishments are still to come.

Today certainly marks a momentous occasion, but as Susan B. Anthony once said, “Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced…amble in…and simply never leave. Our lives are measured by these.”

May the lives of today’s graduates be filled with such moments when they realize, retrospec- tively, that their days at Buffalo State College have been days well spent, that the friendships they have made here have endured, and that the lessons they have learned have served them well.

For me, today’s ceremony has special significance as well, for this is my last Commencement day as president of Buffalo State College after 13 years. Like today’s graduates, this moment marks a great beginning for me, as well as the culmination of years of work. I, too, expect that in the years to come, I will recall my days at Buffalo State as some of the happiest and most important of my life.

I offer all the graduates congratulations and best wishes for future success and happiness. We are proud to call them alumni, and we remind them that Buffalo State College will forever be a part of their lives.

Sincerely,

Muriel A. Howard, Ph.D. President CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Muriel A. Howard, Ph.D.

Dr. Muriel A. Howard has served as the president of Kaleida Health, Niagara University, the Buffalo Niagara Buffalo State College since 1996. Under her leadership, Partnership, the King Center Charter School, and the the college has increased and enhanced academic Buffalo Public Schools Foundation. She is also a member programs and services. A new general education program, of the Judicial Merit Selection Panel for the United States Intellectual Foundations, was instituted in 2006. In District Court, Western District of New York. addition to teacher preparation, the college has become Her service to the State University of New York includes known for its leadership in arts and culture, inaugurating membership on the SUNY Chancellor’s Search Committees the new $30 million Burchfield Penney Art Center at both in 1996 and 2007–2008, the Chancellor’s Advisory Buffalo State College in November of 2008. Including the Group on Leadership, the University Council of Presidents, new art center, the college is investing over $350 million the Advisory Council on Teacher Education, and the board in new capital construction projects. This summer, a new of the Center on Russia and the United States. She is also science and math complex and a new 503-bed a member of the H. H. Richardson Preservation Board, a apartment-style residence hall will be under construction. gubernatorial appointment. The main academic quad will be completely renovated, and a project is under way to provide access to Internet2. President Howard has been honored with various The School of the Professions, one of the fastest-growing awards and recognitions for her contributions to public schools on campus, will begin construction on a new higher education, service to the community, and technology building in the fall of 2010. commitment to diversity. Last year, she received the Dr. Howard’s professional and scholarly interests Am-Pol Eagle Citizen of the Year Community Leader include educational leadership and the representation of (Non-Pole) Award. Other selected awards include the State women and minorities in the academy. She is involved in University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence the leadership development of students through course in Professional Service; the honorary doctorate of humane instruction and seminars. In addition, Dr. Howard letters from the City University of New York; the University mentors new college presidents and trains those aspiring at Buffalo Distinguished Alumna Award; the American to become college presidents through her affiliation with Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations Award; the American Association of State Colleges and the Black Educators Association of Western New York, Universities (AASCU) New Presidents’ Academy and Educator of the Year Award; and the Cardinal Newman Millennium Leadership Initiative. Award from the Newman Center, Buffalo State College. President Howard is the former chair of the AASCU She is a past recipient of the Governor’s State Division board of directors. The organization’s mission is to open of Women Award for Excellence in Education, and a the door of opportunity of higher education to all citizens charter inductee into the Western New York Women’s Hall and to embrace students who traditionally have been of Fame. She was also honored as the 2006 recipient of underrepresented in American colleges and universities. the Athena Award. Buffalo State College emulates this mission under the A graduate of the City University of New York’s leadership of President Howard. In 2007, she was Richmond College, President Howard holds a master’s appointed by the U.S. secretary of defense to the Air degree in education and a doctor of philosophy degree in University Board of Visitors. Her other national board educational organization, administration, and policy from commitments include the Coalition of Urban and the University at Buffalo, as well as a certificate from the Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), the American Institute for Educational Management at Harvard Academic Leadership Institute (AALA), the National University. Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Advisory Board, and the Voluntary System of Accountability Commission Prior to coming to Buffalo State, Dr. Howard was the (VSA) Presidential Advisory Committee. vice president for public service and urban affairs at the Throughout her career, President Howard has devoted University at Buffalo, where she served in various her time and professional service to numerous local and leadership capacities over a 23-year period. regional boards and organizations. Currently, she serves She is the seventh president of Buffalo State and the on the boards of directors of Merchants Insurance, college’s first female president.

2 MORNING BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY 10:00 a.m.

PRELUDE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD The Rockwell Brass Karen E. Penfold, ’69 Ricky L. Fleming, Director Community Leader Associate Professor, Music Todd W. Brason, ’85 Health Care Executive

PROCESSIONAL Presenters The Rockwell Brass Manus “Chris” O’Donnell, ’77 Bryan W. Boyce, Accompanist President, Buffalo State College Alumni Association Assistant Professor, Music Muriel A. Howard Melvin J. Hoffman, Mace Bearer Professor Emeritus, English PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Gary M. Brost CONVENING Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Investments & Holdings Inc. Howard A. Zemsky Vice Chair, Buffalo State College Council Presenter Muriel A. Howard

NATIONAL ANTHEM CONFERRING OF THE HONORARY DEGREE Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir SUNY Doctorate of Letters Thomas E. Witakowski, Director Marsha Norman Associate Professor, Music Playwright, Screenwriter, Novelist

Presenters WELCOME Muriel A. Howard Muriel A. Howard Howard A. Zemsky President, Buffalo State College

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Marsha Norman Lai Sze Wan, Class of 2009 Bachelor of Science, Forensic Chemistry PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Dennis K. Ponton Presenter Provost Muriel A. Howard Benjamin C. Christy Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD Ronald S. Rochon FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Dean of the School of Education PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING Mark W. Severson UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences Jenelle N. Orosz, Class of 2009 Gary W. Jones Bachelor of Science, English Education 7–12 Dean of the School of the Professions

Presenter Muriel A. Howard CONFERRING OF DEGREES Muriel A. Howard STUDENT ADDRESS Jenelle N. Orosz BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE ALMA MATER Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir

RECESSIONAL Please join the campus community in celebration at a reception in the Campbell Student Union.

Capturing the Moment Commencement is an important day and one that our graduates will long remember. As a courtesy, a professional photographer will capture each graduate’s special moment during the ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be sent to each graduate’s e-mail address following commencement. You are also invited to use the Commencement Garden, in front of the Sports Arena, as a photo backdrop. The 137th Commencement video order forms are available in the Alumni tent in front of the Sports Arena and online at www.buffalostate.edu/commencement/x550.xml.

3 AFTERNOON BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY 2:00 p.m.

PRELUDE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD The Rockwell Brass Anthony J. Baynes, ’79 Ricky L. Fleming, Director Chief Executive Officer, A. J. Baynes Group Associate Professor, Music Ronald James Kelley, ’86 Physicist, Entrepreneur

PROCESSIONAL Presenters The Rockwell Brass Manus “Chris” O’Donnell, ’77 Bryan W. Boyce, Accompanist President, Buffalo State College Alumni Association Assistant Professor, Music Muriel A. Howard Peter S. Pawlik, Mace Bearer Professor Emeritus, Technology PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Benjamin M. Zuffranieri, ’80 CONVENING Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP James Brandys, ’71, ’73 Member, Buffalo State College Council Presenter Muriel A. Howard

NATIONAL ANTHEM COLLEGE COUNCIL MEDAL Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir Dominique Z. Gabriel, Class of 2009 Thomas E. Witakowski, Director Student Representative, Buffalo State College Council Associate Professor, Music Presenter James Brandys WELCOME Muriel A. Howard President, Buffalo State College COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Marsha Norman Playwright, Screenwriter, Novelist SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Gertrude B. Antwi, Class of 2009 PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Bachelor of Arts, Biology Dennis K. Ponton Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry Provost Benjamin C. Christy SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Ronald S. Rochon Dean of the School of Education PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING Mark W. Severson UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences Huewayne A. Watson, Class of 2009 Bachelor of Arts, History Gary W. Jones Dean of the School of the Professions Presenter Muriel A. Howard CONFERRING OF DEGREES Muriel A. Howard STUDENT ADDRESS Huewayne A. Watson BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE ALMA MATER Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir

RECESSIONAL Please join the campus community in celebration at a reception in the Campbell Student Union.

Capturing the Moment Commencement is an important day and one that our graduates will long remember. As a courtesy, a professional photographer will capture each graduate’s special moment during the ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be sent to each graduate’s e-mail address following commencement. You are also invited to use the Commencement Garden, in front of the Sports Arena, as a photo backdrop. The 137th Commencement video order forms are available in the Alumni tent in front of the Sports Arena and online at www.buffalostate.edu/commencement/x550.xml.

4 MASTER’S HOODING AND C.A.S. CEREMONY 6:00 p.m.

PRELUDE SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD The Rockwell Brass FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Ricky L. Fleming, Director PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATE Associate Professor, Music STUDENT Diego E. Uribe Larach, Class of 2009 PROCESSIONAL Master of Science, Creative Studies The Rockwell Brass Presenter Bryan W. Boyce, Accompanist Muriel A. Howard Assistant Professor, Music John E. Mack, Mace Bearer STUDENT ADDRESS Associate Professor Emeritus, Earth Sciences and Science Education Diego E. Uribe Larach

CONVENING COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS William J. Bissett Alan November Member, Buffalo State College Council Senior Partner and Founder, November Learning

NATIONAL ANTHEM PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir Dennis K. Ponton Provost Thomas E. Witakowski, Director Associate Professor, Music Kevin Railey Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School

WELCOME CONFERRING OF DEGREES Muriel A. Howard President, Buffalo State College Muriel A. Howard

SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE ALMA MATER FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir Aimee M. Levesque, Class of 2009 Master of Arts, English RECESSIONAL Presenter Please join the campus community in celebration at a reception Muriel A. Howard in the Campbell Student Union.

Capturing the Moment Commencement is an important day and one that our graduates will long remember. As a courtesy, a professional photographer will capture each graduate’s special moment during the ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be sent to each graduate’s e-mail address following commencement. You are also invited to use the Commencement Garden, in front of the Sports Arena, as a photo backdrop. The 137th Commencement video order forms are available in the Alumni tent in front of the Sports Arena and online at www.buffalostate.edu/commencement/x550.xml.

5 HONORARY DOCTORATE OF LETTERS State University of New York BACCALAUREATE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Marsha Norman Marsha Norman is a Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Play Contest. It also won her the Oppenheimer Award, the and co-chair of the Lila Acheson Wallace American John Gassner Playwriting Medallion, and an American Playwrights Program at the Juilliard School. This season, Theatre Critics Association citation. she is also teaching the Master’s Thesis Playwriting class at Ms. Norman won a Pulitzer Prize for the gripping New York University and writing the “Gina” episodes for the drama ’Night, Mother (1983), in which Jessie, a divorced HBO series In Treatment. Her passion stems from a personal woman who lives with her widowed mother, announces belief that “our need for stories is all-consuming. It’s how her intention to commit suicide. Ms. Norman was we learn, how we remember, how we order our existence, playwright in residence for the Actors Theatre, which decide what to do, and figure out what’s in store for us.” produced her plays Third and Oak (1978) and The Circus Ms. Norman was awarded Tony and Drama Desk Valentine. She is a frequent lecturer and essayist and has awards for the musical version of Frances Hodgson written one novel, The Fortune Teller. Burnett’s children’s classic, The Secret Garden. She has Other dramatic works include The Pool Hall (1978), also received a Tony nomination for Best Book of a Traveler in the Dark (1984), Sarah and Abraham Musical for The Color Purple. The Color Purple, which (1988), The Red Shoes (1993), Last Dance (2003), and opens next month at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, has Trudy Blue (2005). Most recently, at the Kennedy Center, received 11 Tony nominations. she premiered a full-length narrative symphony based on Ms. Norman was educated at Agnes Scott College and at E. B. White’s The Trumpet of the Swan. the University of Louisville. After graduating from Agnes She was formerly the vice president of the Dramatists Scott with a degree in philosophy, she worked as a journalist Guild of America and is a member of the Fellowship of for the Louisville Times and wrote for Kentucky Educational Southern Writers. She serves on the boards of Agnes Scott Television. Her first play, Getting Out, explores a woman’s College and the Writers Guild of America, East reentry into society from prison. It was presented by the Foundation. Actors Theatre of Louisville in 1977 and a year later in New York. Getting Out was a co-winner of the Great American

6 MASTER’S AND C.A.S. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS 6:00 p.m.

Alan November Alan November is an author and international leader Learning magazine. In 2001, he was listed as one of in education technology. He has written two books, eight educators to provide leadership into the future by Empowering Students with Technology and Web Literacy the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse. In 2007 he was for Educators. Mr. November was co-founder of the selected to speak at the Cisco Public Services Summit Stanford Institute for Educational Leadership through during the Nobel Prize festivities in Stockholm, Sweden. Technology and was selected as one of the original five His areas of expertise include planning across national Christa McAuliffe Educators. curriculum, staff development, new school design, Mr. November began his career as an oceanography community building, and leadership development. He teacher and dorm counselor at an island reform school has delivered keynote speeches and workshops in all for boys in Boston Harbor. He has been the director of 50 states, across Canada, and throughout Europe, Asia, an alternative high school, a computer coordinator, a and Central America. Each summer, Mr. November leads technology consultant, and a university lecturer. He the Building Learning Communities summer conference has helped schools, governments, and industry leaders with world-class presenters and international participants. improve the quality of education through technology. Mr. November holds a master’s degree in education Mr. November was named one of the nation’s 15 most from Harvard University. influential thinkers of the decade by Technology and

COLLEGE COUNCIL MEDAL

Dominique Z. Gabriel Dominique Gabriel has served as student representative to than 65 student organizations, and overseeing an the Buffalo State College Council, which is just one of her operating budget of $1.8 million. As USG president, she many leadership roles on campus. Today she graduates was also responsible for providing leadership training to with a bachelor of arts degree in political science and a executive and organizational board members. She also minor in public administration. served on a number of campuswide committees including Ms. Gabriel has shown an interest in leadership and student affairs, strategic planning, and budget and service since she came to Buffalo State in 2005. She was priorities, bringing the concerns of students to college invited to apply for the position of resident adviser, which administration. she held for two years. She also became active in the As a political science major and an officer in student Caribbean Students Organization, serving as treasurer. government, Ms. Gabriel has demonstrated her Her interest in student affairs led her to become commitment to helping others understand the nature of involved with United Students Government (USG), and politics and how it affects people in their day-to-day lives. she ran successfully for treasurer in 2007. In 2008, she She lives by a principle Gandhi espoused: “The best way was elected president. Her responsibilities included to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” managing USG’s daily operations, interacting with more

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Gary M. Brost Gary Brost, chairman of Strategic Investments & He is currently serving on the boards of the Buffalo Holdings Inc., started his career in the financial industry Niagara Partnership and the Buffalo Club. He is an active as an accountant. After progressing to numerous and engaged philanthropist who has demonstrated a deep management positions at a major bank, he founded commitment to the community. Strategic Investments & Holdings. Since its inception in When he became a member of the Burchfield Penney 1983, Strategic Investments has made approximately 100 Art Center Board of Trustees in 2001, he embraced the acquisitions while investing more than a quarter-billion idea of building its new museum. As chairman of the board dollars of equity capital. from 2004 to 2006, he spent hundreds of hours raising In addition to holding a bachelor’s degree from money, advocating with elected officials, and working Allegheny College and an M.B.A. from the University at with the college to produce the first new freestanding Buffalo, Mr. Brost is a graduate of Harvard Business museum to be built in Buffalo in more than 100 years. School’s Program for Management Development. Mr. Brost is also a member of the Buffalo State College He serves on the boards of directors of several Foundation and its Executive Committee. In addition, businesses, including Microcision LLC and Merchants he serves as chair of its Nominating and Governance Mutual Insurance Company. He is also a board member Committee, and his many business contacts have been and past chair of the YMCA’s Camp Weona, and he serves invaluable in securing new members for the foundation’s on the board of directors for Gateway-Longview, a child board of directors. He is dedicated to the unique place and family services organization. He serves in various Buffalo State holds in the Western New York community. volunteer capacities at his alma mater, Allegheny College.

Benjamin M. Zuffranieri, Class of 1980 Benjamin Zuffranieri is a partner in the law firm of Hodgson advice on the insurance subcommittee. Russ LLP, which is among the nation’s oldest law firms. He Mr. Zuffranieri is a longstanding supporter of Buffalo chairs the firm’s Construction Law Practice Group and State College. His first term on the Buffalo State College serves as the litigation representative for the firm’s Foundation board of directors began in 1986, and he International/ Cross-Border Practice Group. Mr. Zuffranieri is served as chair from 2001 to 2004. Currently he chairs the also a member of the American Arbitration Association’s Finance and Audit Committee, and he is a member of the National Roster of Neutrals, and he is a frequent author and Nominating and Governance, Executive, and Fall Event lecturer on a wide range of litigation topics. Before joining committees. He is always ready to assist the college and is Hodgson Russ in 1985, Mr. Zuffranieri was confidential law unfailingly generous with his time and expertise. clerk to the Honorable Reid S. Moule, justice of the State In addition to providing outstanding leadership, he Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial has shared his business knowledge, legal expertise, and Department. financial acumen with Buffalo State in countless ways Mr. Zuffranieri’s professional honors include a listing during his tenure. His thoughtful, thorough analysis and in The Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation. advice have benefited Buffalo State and the foundation on He is a past winner of the Charles S. Desmond Moot Court issues ranging from finance administration to oversight Competition and the Albert R. Mugel National Tax Moot and governance. His steady leadership and deep Court Competition, and he received the Judge Matthew J. commitment to the well-being of the institution have Jasen Appellate Practice Award for academic achievement. been an inspiration. In the community, Mr. Zuffranieri has been a member Mr. Zuffranieri is also a past member of the board of of the Literacy Volunteers board of directors, the Burchfield directors of the Buffalo State College Alumni Association. Penney Art Center Council, and the Burchfield Penney Art He has been instrumental in securing the support of his Center Board of Trustees. He served as a member of Erie firm as a corporate sponsor for numerous Buffalo State County Executive Chris Collins’s transition team, providing College and Burchfield Penney Art Center events.

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Anthony J. Baynes, Class of 1979 Anthony Baynes is a successful entrepreneur, a respected From 2006 to 2008, he chaired the Erie County Fiscal community leader, and an enthusiastic supporter of Buffalo Stability Authority, gaining community-wide acknowledgement State College. for his ability to unify and strengthen the control board and contribute to the well-being of Erie County and its residents. Mr. Baynes is the chief executive officer of the A. J. Baynes Group, which he founded in 1980. The A. J. Baynes Group, His dedication to the community has been recognized by headquartered in Buffalo, has become one of the leading many awards, including the 2008 Leadership Buffalo Values third-party transportation and logistics providers in the Award, the 2007 Buffalo News Outstanding Citizen of the Year, country. It includes A. J. Baynes Freight Contractors Ltd., the 2006 Italian American of the Year Award for outstanding contribution to the Buffalo community, and the Burt P. Extra Mile Transportation, and Evolution Development. Flickinger Jr. Volunteer of the Year Award from Women and The Baynes companies have an outstanding record of Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. success as measured by customer satisfaction and corporate Mr. Baynes joined the board of directors of the Buffalo financial performance. Extra Mile Transportation was named State College Foundation in June 2007 and immediately the fastest-growing company in 2002 by Business First of accepted a leadership role in the foundation’s largest Buffalo in its Fast Track 50 competition. The company was fundraising event. As co-chair of the 2008 Foundation also named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing Scholarship Gala, Mr. Baynes, along with co-chair Eunice companies in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Lewin, presided over the most successful gala in the event’s Many community organizations have benefited from history, attracting nearly 550 guests and surpassing its Mr. Baynes’s expertise. He is a member of the Roswell Park fundraising goal of $250,000. Alliance Community Advisory Board and a board member Mr. Baynes is also co-chair of the Development Committee of the Bison Scholarship Fund, a privately funded tuition- of the board of directors of the foundation, and serves as a assistance program for low-income families. He previously member of the Executive Committee. Both he and his served as treasurer of the board of Women and Children’s companies are generous financial contributors to the college. Hospital of Buffalo. He and wife, Eileen, have two children, Katie and Anthony.

Todd W. Brason, Class of 1985 Todd Brason exemplifies professional accomplishment, a former and current board member of various other community service, and support for Buffalo State College. community organizations as well. He is very active with, As chief executive officer of the highly successful and has held leadership roles in, several professional and Willcare, Mr. Brason has excelled in his profession. Willcare service organizations on the state and national levels, and is a home health care company employing about 800 has provided guidance on human service issues. He is a people in Western New York. Its philosophy is to provide committed advocate for seniors and long-term health care. personalized service while building beneficial relationships Mr. Brason was elected to the board of directors of the with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physicians; and to be Buffalo State College Foundation in 1998. During his recognized for reliability, rapid response, and ease of use. tenure as chair from 2004 to 2007, he presided over three Overall, the company has 1,600 employees and annual successive years of increased fundraising and growth in revenues of more than $50 million. Willcare was named foundation assets. Areas of focus during his chairmanship to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most included improved board recruitment and development, successful home health care providers in the United States. promoting the college and its students as important It has been ranked among Buffalo’s top private and fastest- community assets, and increasing support for the Buffalo growing companies by Business First. State All College Honors Program. In the community, Mr. Brason serves on the board of Both Mr. Brason and Willcare have been very generous directors, as a former trustee and current chair, of the and consistent financial contributors to Buffalo State College Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross. He is and the Burchfield Penney Art Center for more than a decade.

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Ronald James Kelley, Class of 1986 Ronald Kelley is both a physicist and an entrepreneur In 2009, he became COO of Transmediair, a New Jersey with notable achievements as a scientist and innovator. biofuel company. After earning a bachelor’s degree with majors in both Dr. Kelley is a United States Air Force veteran. He is a mathematics and physics from Buffalo State College, Dr. member of the board of directors of India Inspire Fund, a Kelley earned a Ph.D. in physics and materials science nonprofit organization that raises money for special from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He also served projects aiding children and families in India. He is a as a postdoctoral research associate in the Applied member of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Superconductivity Center at the same university. New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC), and the NJTC He later joined Motorola as a lead engineer and Energy, Environment, and Engineering Industry Network, program manager, where he was named a Distinguished which promotes the development and implementation of Innovator, holding 27 patents. He has written 48 papers new technology solutions for the state’s environment. He that have been published in refereed scientific journals. is also a member of the Materials Research Society, IEEE, He has been certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt by and the American Society for Quality. Motorola and the American Society for Quality. Throughout his career, Dr. Kelley has maintained close In 2005, Dr. Kelley left Motorola and co-founded Gecko ties with Buffalo State College. He spoke with students and Energy Technologies, which commercialized portable fuel faculty on campus in April 2007 about his research and his cell technology licensed from Motorola to power portable experience in turning laboratory technology into successful electronic devices. He has since founded Green Gap market-driven products. He has extensive experience in the Solutions LLC, an alternative energy development development and commercialization of advanced technology, company that has been working on proprietary off-grid including fuel cells, electronic materials, nanotechnology, lighting using solid state LED and fuel cell technologies. sensors, decorative coatings, and LED lighting.

Karen E. Penfold, Class of 1969 Karen Penfold is an outstanding community leader whose School, Canisius College, Immaculata Academy Parents support of Buffalo State has been generous and inspirational. Guild, the Sisters of Mercy Development Council, For more than 20 years, Ms. Penfold has been championing Kenmore Mercy Hospital, the Foundation of the Roman Buffalo State. She has served as an alumni ambassador, a Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, and the Hamburg Rejuvenation member of the Buffalo State College Foundation board of Project. She has received the Woman of the Year Award from directors, and a member of the steering committee for the the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pioneer Investors foundation’s successful $10 million Endowing the Future Award from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, campaign, to which she contributed generously. and the Elaine Mack Community Service Award from Hopevale Inc. Other community awards include the Red Ms. Penfold, who earned her bachelor’s degree in Jacket Award from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical elementary education from Buffalo State, has a long history Society and the Sister Mechtilde Memorial Award from the of service to the Western New York community. After raising Kenmore Mercy Hospital Foundation. a family and selling their business, C.I.D. Group Inc., an environmental and solid waste services company, she and At Buffalo State, she has established the Karen Kostecky her husband, Richard, have continued their commitment Penfold All College Honors Program Scholarship. When to philanthropy throughout the community. Buffalo State celebrated its 125th anniversary, Ms. Penfold made an unrestricted leadership gift to the college. She also Ms. Penfold has served as a trustee for St. Bernadette has supported numerous other projects at Buffalo State, Parish and as a volunteer for the American Heart including the Great Lakes Center and the new Burchfield Association, Vive La Casa, the Kenmore Mercy Hospital Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College. With her Foundation, the Buffalo and Erie County Historical husband, she sponsored the new museum’s gift shop, the Society, and many other local organizations. She has served Museum Store. on the boards of St. Mary’s High School, St. Francis High

10 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADDRESS SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE THE PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT

Jenelle N. Orosz Jenelle Orosz earned a bachelor of science degree in She also excelled as a scholar. She was admitted to the secondary English education (honors designation) with a Buffalo State All College Honors Program and received the cumulative GPA of 3.95. Her outstanding academic work associated scholarship. She also received the Brigitte V. is even more remarkable because she has been involved Kallen Scholarship Award in 2006. She is a member of in many aspects of student life at Buffalo State. Kappa Delta Pi, the national honor society for educators, Ms. Orosz competed on the college’s varsity women’s and of the National Council of Teachers of English. indoor and outdoor track and field team, and served as its Her presentation “Creating a Schoolhome in the Age captain for three years. She made Buffalo State history as of No Child Left Behind” was accepted by the American the first female track and field athlete to become an All- Educational Studies Association, and she presented it American by placing sixth in the high-jump competition at the 2007 AESA Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. She also at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field National presented a research project, “Where Did You Read That? Championship Meet in 2007. She made the all-SUNYAC Social Engineering in Beowulf,” at the Buffalo State (State University of New York Athletic Conference) track Student Research and Creativity Celebration in 2007. and field team three times. She extended her athletic Ms. Orosz plans to earn her master’s degree in English skills into the realm of community service by education at Buffalo State. volunteering as a high-jump coach at North Tonawanda Senior High School, from which she graduated.

Huewayne A. Watson Huewayne Watson earned a bachelor of arts in history conquer ignorance. He has achieved academic excellence and a minor in African and African American studies with as evidenced by the many conferences at which he has a cumulative GPA of 3.58. Mr. Watson, who immigrated to presented his research, including the New York State the United States from Jamaica with his family, plans to Sociological Association’s 56th Annual Meeting in 2008. pursue graduate studies in history. He has also been a student leader on campus, serving In recognition of his academic abilities, Mr. Watson as executive vice president of United Students Government received several scholarships including the All College and a student representative on the President’s Council on Honors Program Scholarship, the Ross B. Kenzie Family Equity and Campus Diversity, the Commencement Presidential Scholarship, the Bernard and Nancy Belfer Committee, and the College Senate Budget and Staff Endowed Scholarship, and the Dr. Anna P. Burrell Allocations Committee. He served as a research intern for Scholarship. He was accepted into the Ronald E. McNair the Buffalo Common Council North District Office, where Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, from which he he studied the Erie Canal and learned that historical received the outstanding junior award. He also is a member research could have an impact on communities by of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society. affecting public policy. Mr. Watson credits his parents with instilling in him Mr. Watson also participated in many volunteer the value of education; he believes that knowledge can activities, including tutoring and peer mentoring.

The President’s Medal is the highest honor the college awards to its graduating students. It recognizes excellence and distinction in scholarship, service to the college and community, and overall achievement.

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Diego E. Uribe Larach Diego Uribe Larach earned a master of science degree in Mr. Uribe Larach also led two significant initiatives on creative studies with a GPA of 4.0. He plans to pursue a behalf of the Creative Studies Department. Through an doctoral degree. independent study, he created an International Center for Mr. Uribe Larach, a citizen of Chile and a Fulbright Studies in Creativity in the virtual world known as Second scholar, carefully considered his options before choosing Life, designing classroom and meeting space within to attend the International Center for Studies in Creativity Buffalo State’s virtual space. To support faculty use of this at Buffalo State. He worked in international business space, he wrote a manual for the department. The before deciding to pursue a graduate degree. resulting use of the space captured the attention of Tufts University’s Visual Understanding Environment’s software His academic work was outstanding, reflecting great team, and he has been invited to contribute an article to a depth of thought. The combination of intellectual special issue of Creativity and Innovation Management, giftedness and experience in the business world made his a European refereed journal. participation in class a valuable asset. He identified his own research topic for his thesis, which is a quantitative While in graduate school, Mr. Uribe Larach served as a 2009 President’s comparison between the effects of emotional and factual creativity and innovation trainer and consultant to clients Medal for Outstanding information on artistic creativity. that include Xerox, IBM, and Universidad del Desarrollo Graduate Student Finalist in Santiago, Chile. Aimee M. Levesque

The President’s Medal is the highest honor the college awards to its graduating students. It recognizes excellence and distinction in scholarship, service to the college and community, and overall achievement.

SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE

Gertrude B. Antwi Gertrude Antwi earned a dual bachelor of arts degree with College Honors Program. Her awards include the Biology majors in biology (GPA 3.95) and chemistry (GPA 3.86). Honors Research Award; the C-STEP Recognition Award She plans to attend medical school. for achieving the highest GPA in 2006–2007; and the Ms. Antwi immigrated to the United States from Greatbatch Enterprises Inorganic/Physical Chemistry Ghana, where she attended boarding schools while her Award. She served as a senator in United Students parents, who were already in the United States, prepared Government and as a student host for the Buffalo State to bring their children here. She completed her senior College Foundation Scholarship Gala. year of high school in the United States and applied to In addition, Ms. Antwi published three poems in Elm Buffalo State. Leaves, a college literary publication. She is a member of Ms. Antwi conducted research into genetic variations Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honor society for among Daphnia minnehaha and presented her work at chemistry students; Iota Sigma Pi, the national honor the Buffalo State College Ronald E. McNair Scholars society for women in chemistry; and the Ronald E. Research Symposium and the Student Research and McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. Creativity Celebration. She also was a member of several She has also been active as a volunteer and took part campus organizations, including the Pan African in the Alternative Spring Break program sponsored by the Students Organization, the Chemistry Club, and the Newman Center, traveling to Chicago and Pittsburgh to Buffalo State College Newman Center. She also served as help the needy during spring breaks as well as doing an enthusiastic ambassador for the college and for the All community service work locally.

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Aimee M. Levesque Aimee Levesque earned a master of arts in English and Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Graduate Student achieved a GPA of 3.89 after completing her undergraduate Caucus and helped found Buffalo State’s English Club and studies at Buffalo State College magna cum laude in 2006. Sigma Tau Delta. She also works as assistant to Dr. Lisa Since childhood, Ms. Levesque has been passionate about Berglund, associate professor of English, who is executive literature, and she is developing a specialization in the secretary of the Dictionary Society of North America. relatively new field of disability theory. She plans to earn Ms. Levesque, whose daughter has been diagnosed with her doctorate in English. an autism-spectrum disorder, is an advocate for special- Ms. Levesque is interested in eighteenth- and nineteenth- needs children and their families across Western New York. century literature, especially travel narratives, disability Her extensive efforts have been recognized with several theory, print culture, and gender issues. Her academic awards, including the National PTA Healthy Lifestyles accomplishments include participating in Buffalo State Award, the PTA Advocate in Action Award, and the College’s 2009 Women’s Studies Research Symposium National PTA Unit Achievement Award. and serving as chair of the panel “African and American She has integrated this issue into her scholarship by Transatlantic Slave Trades and Travel Narratives” at the exploring themes and ideas in literature that have a 2009 American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies disabled character or characters. She plans to present a conference in Richmond, Virginia. At the Child and the Book Conference in Buffalo in 2008, she chaired the panel paper related to this topic, “Dwarfed Expectations: Cultural “Picture Books and Identity” and also presented the paper Perception of the Disabled in Fairy Tales for Children,” “Yanked from the Closet: The Implications of Outing at a conference in Frankfurt, Germany, this summer. Dumbledore.” She participated in the 2008 American

Lai Sze Wan Lai Sze Wan earned a bachelor of science in forensic Ms. Wan, who immigrated to the United States from chemistry with a cumulative GPA of 3.92, while taking Hong Kong with her family, attended high school in New full advantage of research and leadership opportunities. York City, where she developed an interest in science. She She served as a research assistant in the Chemistry chose forensic chemistry so that she could combine a Department, where she conducted research into the career as a scientist with hands-on work. preparation and characterization of organosilane-based Following the advice of her academic adviser, Ms. Wan self-assembled monolayers on silicon wafers. She also became active in extracurricular activities. She served as received two Undergraduate Summer Research treasurer of the Chemistry/Forensics Club and took part in Fellowships. She presented her research at several community volunteer work. conferences, including the American Chemical Society She received a number of awards, including the Northeast Regional Meeting, the Buffalo State Student Greatbatch Enterprises Organic Chemistry Award for Research and Creativity Celebration, and the outstanding performance in organic chemistry and a Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University at certificate of recognition for outstanding job performance Buffalo. She has also coauthored articles that appeared in during her internship at the New York Police Department. scientific journals, including “Formation, Structure, and Reactivity of Amino-Terminated Organic Films on Silicon Ms. Wan intends to pursue graduate work in her Substrates,” which appeared in the Journal of Colloid and discipline. Interface Science.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS Derrick A. Jackson Lindsay M. Volk Maggie E. Carroll Juan Jesus Thomas J. Walogorsky Dylan E. Carrow December 2008 Rachel L. Johnson Matthew C. Wargin Aaron E. Carter Jamie A. Abbott† Matthew A. Jowsey Ana M. Weig Jacob W. Casler Lauren M. Adydan David A. Kelting Carl R. Wheaton Michael C. Cerroni Nicholas Ananiadis James Z. Kolb Melissa S. Whipkey Sandra Chappell Leonard L. Anderson Benjamin A. Kugel Brittany R. Wilkinson Abigail R. Charles Laura F. Atti** Natasha N. Lee Rhonda L. Williams Anna B. Chechak* Stephen C. Barker Monique D. Leo Christine Witryk Krystina M. Clabo Aaron M. Barnett Katie A. Lickert Jordan M. Wolf** Jacqueline L. Cleary Kathleen E. Becher Hang Li Lin** Alexis S. Yaeger Charise I. Cobbs Samantha M. Bergum** Allison K. Lusk Joshua Young Jenna M. Cochran Saralyn M. Berta Stephen R. Maier† Sarah E. Young Jessica L. Colin Shelbey C. Bidell* Marinos Maroulis Denise M. Zdon Alicia D. Crockett Marcia L. Bohn Don A. Martinez*** Jacob M. Cronyn Claire E. Brady** Aleksandr Matskevich Shanna R. Cudeck May 2009 Benjamin P. Brock Daniel R. McEntire Jalil Abdur-Rahman Christina M. Cultrara Antoinette L. Brown Michael P. McGee Tamika C. Adams* Anthony M. Custode Jr. Philip D. Buffone Lisa M. Muscato Michael R. Adolf Jr. Mitch R. D’Agostino Kevin M. Buisman John C. Nicholson* Nabeela A. Ahmed Dominic P. D’Orsaneo Samantha L. Butler Kelly A. O’Brien*† Amanda L. Allard Sontia T. Daniels Catlin L. Cain Jennifer K. O’Donnell* Rachel Alvarez Daneshea N. Dantzler Jessica C. Carroll Joseph R. Oliver Christie F. Andrle Colette Davenport** Sisi L. Chen*** Anthony A. Orlowski Johnny L. Anthony Jr. Tynesha J. Davis Jessica W. Chilicki** Edward J. Pavone Gertrude B. Antwi***† Kyle T. Deluca Holly P. Clabeaux David A. Pawlak* Mollie B. Astran** Michelle E. Depasquale Michael Costello Lauren M. Pelczynski Jessica A. Bakert Melanie K. Derblich** Christopher R. Coughlin Julian Perez Elizabeth E. Balbuzowski Andrea DiMarco Sarah E. Craver Brian Pimm Anthony C. Balestrieri** John C. Dicairano Megan C. Crowley Kandice L. Prentice Samantha K. Barter Ronald J. Docalavich Matthew M. Cutolo Jacqueline V. Pritchard Jennifer A. Barton Angela J. Doll Robert J. Czuba Toni M. Quagliana** Anthony M. Basileo Katie A. Doll* Stephanie E. Dahlgren** Timothy C. Radigan Nicole M. Bayldon** Matthew P. Donaldson Eric M. Damasiewicz Treena S. Rawlins* Brittany H. Bennett Amanda G. Dory Jill E. Daugherty Mary B. Renkas Michael T. Benz Diane A. Dory Zack B. Davis Terric Richardson Johanna Berlin Tammi L. Dossett Chad J. DeMarche*** Tate A. Roraback Jodie L. Beszczynski Michael W. Downie Jr. Marc L. Deschamps Amber M. Rosekrans Jacob D. Bett Christa L. Doyle* Michael C. Dixson*** Nicole C. Ross Nicole M. Bishop*** Zachary W. Edwards Angela N. Eisen Rachael M. Rotella Colin D. Bittner Blaine C. Ellis** David S. Enderton Bryana Salcido Holly A. Bloom Julie M. Eppolito* Brenden P. Farrell*** Jason E. Sandman Fiona A. Bourke Heather M. Estep Chelsie M. Foley Christopher M. Santiago Jonathan J. Bova Eve C. Everette*** Neil Folnsbee*** Kira L. Sarko Christina M. Boyer Pamela E. Farr Yaheiry M. Galan Kristen M. Scheffold Kathleen M. Brannagan Joshua T. Fehskens Barivure Gbaraba Eric P. Schlau Yusef M. Bravo Gregory T. Ferlito Brooke Genter** Kristen L. Scott Yan Carlos Brito Farah C. Fields Joanna C. Gerwitz John D. Slocum Holly L. Brosius Phillip J. Figueroa Amber E. Goppelt Michael P. Smith Brent A. Brown* Rachel M. Figueroa Nathan T. Goss Jonathan Splett John W. Brown*** Kate E. Filbert Diane E. Green*** Jennifer A. Starkey Katrina M. Brown Melissa A. Filock Brian A. Greenberg Sarah J. Stevens Sara M. Brunetto* Vicki M. Fitt Heather A. Gring** Emily R. Sullivan Alison Buckley Lindsey W. Fitzgerald Carissa M. Grisanti Nicole J. Swallow Rachael L. Buczynski Martine Fleurisma Jonathan M. Gromek Brianne M. Taylor Brittany L. Bukoski Jaime L. Flor** David R. Hall Zaneta A. Taylor* Tim Bulmer Jewell E. Ford Thomas E. Harris Nicole A. Thomas Jessica M. Burnham Gina L. Foster Jessica C. Hazen* Frank A. Tomasello Christopher F. Burns Jr. Laura N. Freeburg Sabrina L. Heckroth Allison R. Torsell Johanna M. Cage Dominique Z. Gabriel Christopher D. Herbeck Eric T. Umphreyville** David Garcia Keith R. Hurt Chrissy Calixte

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Andrew E. Garrigan Jason L. Klinger** Bethany E. Murray Brett J. Smith Jennifer M. Giambra Nicole M. Kmiotek Bailey R. Muto Dana L. Smith Kristen A. Giancarlo Michael V. Knapp** Noel C. Narchus Danielle C. Smith Lindsey M. Gilels Lauren Koons Chelsea L. Neff John J. Solazzo III Dana L. Ginter Jonathan M. Korta Laura L. Nemmer* Sonya A. Sopp*** Christina M. Golab Robert E. Krause Jr. Cassandra A. Neuner Karen M. Stachowski Jenna S. Goldfarb Alexis D. Krieger Selena A. Nicholson Amanda L. Stanley Katima N. Gomillion Andrew G. Krug Kathryn M. Niederpruem Jennifer L. Stauffer Christopher A. Goodell Christina L. Kruzer** Lindsay R. Nikisher* Ryan V. Stearns Ashley C. Goodwin Megan E. Kunecki* Stephen C. Nowak David J. Striker Heather L. Gorman** Robert A. Kupiec Ashley Nuccie*** D. Hattie Strnad** Andrea M. Green** Jennifer M. Kus Anthony R. Nunez Ryan M. Szymanski Santina M. Gregori Jillian A. Kushniruk Heather A. O’Donnell Nada M. Taher Joseph A. Gregorski II Christina M. Lachina Shannon E. O’Sullivan*** Maribeth A. Tamsen Michael R. Gregory Amy L. Laemmerhir *** Zachary H. Olds Africia T. Tarrant Bindu R. Gross*** Daniel H. Laemmerhirt*** Emmanuel Ovwigho Lindsay N. Tebo Christopher M. Gullo Bakari M. Lake-Sample Judith A. Padilla Jazzmyn J. Thannie Fawn R. Hacker Krystal M. Lapree Jason J. Pantano* Aubrey H. Thompson Lindsay M. Hall Julie A. Larkin Abigail J. Pardue** Jon C. Thompson Angela A. Hamel Thomas M. Latacki Sean D. Parker Nicholas S. Tiedemann Darryl L. Hamilton Natalie A. Latchford Eva T. Pellegrino-Young Erica Tong Jessica M. Hamm Darryl V. Lesh Ashley E. Peters Donia D. Torre* Sharese D. Hardaway David T. Lewandowski Carolyn M. Petko** Emily T. Toy Holly Ann Harp* Chanelle L. Lewis Michael R. Pfonner** Matthew S. Trumbull Ian M. Hathaway Ryan E. Lewis Jacob O. Platt Michael A. Turner Christopher M. Haymes Kathryn D. Liarakos* Ana A. Pope Stephanie M. Turner Charles K. Hellebush IV Adam J. Licastro Heather S. Poppy Omosede A. Uzamere Corinne E. Henderson Jennifer Lillis Kathleen M. Porter Algenis Valentin Andrew E. Henesey Alexis L. Luttrell*** Amber L. Posey Samantha J. Veach Keith G. Henry Melissa A. Lutz Michael C. Prestidge Jennifer A. Villa Melissa Herr*** Jarrel Lyon Kimberly A. Pugh Kevin M. Villareale Mario L. Hicks Kimberly A. Machelski Ian C. Rappaport Tchen Vilsaint Jose Hidalgo Aungalique D. Mack Donna D. Reed*** Richard N. Wade II Clifford Hill IV Emily A. Mackay** Christopher L. Roberts Bethany M. Wagner*** Wendy R. Hilleren* Marcus Maghran Alex T. Robinson Courtney T. Walker Ashley Hodge Renee T. Maillet Scott Rodriguez Cassandra M. Wark James C. Hoinski Ryan E. Marchant Elyssa J. Rookey Justin A. Washington Matthew J. Holla* Tina L. Marrano** Christine M. Rosati Huewayne A. Watson* Joanne Holland Elizabeth L. Marschner Sukanya Roy Heather M. Watt Laura A. Hoover Cherifa I. Martin Christina A. Rua Karen M. Weaver Kendra N. Horton Daniel E. Masecchia Julie A. Ruppel Matthew A. Weaver Sara R. Howard** Talisha A. Mason Joe R. Russell Gregory Webster Brittany Jackson-Machmer Michael T. Matisz Shantell R. Russell Jason H. Weixelbaum*** Mallory C. Jaeger Jennifer L. Mazurek Miri Salamone-Burnett Tashara M. White Awo A. Jama Amy L. Mazurkiewicz Katherine E. Sanok Amber R. Williams Ashley N. Johnson Jason W. McIntire* Laudelina D. Santiago Jeffrey L. Williams Star N. Johnson* Raisa Y. Mendoza Roy V. Sawh Jessica R. Wilson Darla-Jo M. Joyce Rosalyn C. Menefee Dixon Joseph W. Sayers Hallie E. Winter Steven A. Julian April A. Metz Michael F. Scalisi Bonnie D. Wistner* Amanda R. Julyan Lindsay E. Meyers Amber M. Scheck Emily J. Wopperer*** Paige A. Kaiser Jacob L. Mikler Christopher M. Schmitt Michael R. Wydysh** Youngjin Kang Caroline H. Miller Timothy J. Schopf Rebecca Yiengst** James R. Kenna Brian D. Milone Carlene Schwartz Jared C. Zastrow Adam D. Kessler** Theresa R. Mingo Kelly V. Schweitzer* Renee M. Zehler Gregory V. Keydel Allison T. Minto Sara C. Serafin Amy L. Zielinski Nefertiti Khalfani Bryan T. Mitchell Kelly M. Sickler Daniel J. Zimmerman Katie A. Kilhullen Stacey A. Monaco* Andrew J. Silvestri Robert M. Zinni Andrew Kiliszek Lindsay M. Morgan Jeffrey T. Simmons*** Edward F. Zurek Jason A. King Tafik A. Muhammad* Bikramjit Singh Shawn Kline Stephen J. Mulhollen Rajiv Sinha

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August 2009 Cortney Morrison-Taylor** Rachel K. Berg** Tracy L. Decker Ellen Ampofo Patricia L. Parnell Laura E. Bernard Laura L. Delaney Kyle R. Baker Katie L. Perusich Sarah R. Bernsdorf Heather M. Deming Samantha L. Bonner Daniel R. Pheilshifter Nicole D. Bielowicz Fritz Yasutaka Deura Alexander M. Byrne Kaixin Rao Shawn P. Billi Cindy M. Diem Hasan E. Davis Hilary W. Salmon* David M. Bixby Nicholas P. Dimatteo Kyle C. Doty† Casie A. Seier Samantha M. Black Jill D. Dipasquale Jessica L. Ebert Megan R. Stull Amanda O. Boeckel Kathryn Domagala Andrew T. Federick** Dana M. Szuromi Jonathan D. Bond John E. Domres Karl D. Gee Sarah S. Tyler Stephanie L. Borkowski* Patrick C. Donaldson Clare E. Gollwitzer Kristin L. Wiepert Joshua F. Bosy Stacy M. Donohue Whitney J. Heath Danielle L. Woods Jennifer M. Bracco Winifred D. Douglas Amanda Hernandez Cindy Yau Carl D. Breindel Janyl N. Drozek James Holt Catherine M. Brennan** Jenelle B. Dumais Jeremy D. Kellogg Brian N. Brewster Joshua G. Dumais August 2009 Michelle D. Lane Erica J. Brodfuehrer Katelyn L. Ebling Karissa M. Bordin Melinda N. Lucas Conrad W. Bush Ashley N. Brown Brittani M. Edwards Jennifer Lynn Macey Deanna L. Clohessy Nicole L. Brown Danielle A. Edwards Jazzlyn Martinez Joseph P. Kewin Kevin M. Budelewski** Jerin Edwards Melinda Rae Mizell Stephanie A. Miller Amy L. Burger Kristina M. Emblidge Amanda M. Rafanowicz Francis Montoya Jason E. Buzak Justin U. Emma Shawn A. Reece Brien A. Shores Maryann Byrwa* Elise J. Endelman Emilio A. Savina Jenna M. Calorico Derek J. Endres Chieh-Lun Shih Kristen N. Calvello* Kathryn A. Engel Jaclyn P. Smith Melinda D. Camus* Matthew T. Engl BACHELOR OF Olabusayo A. Soetan Chris Cangialosi Mary C. Ernest* MUSIC Brittney N. Stokes Ryan J. Caprio Thomas J. Fare Quishara N. Williams December 2008 Jena C. Carlin Meghan C. Ferrando* Karie C. Bugenhagen** Alan D. Carter-Fambo Peter J. Fichter* Thomas R. Carveth Timothy A. Fiegl Kristin M. Casper Allyse M. Fischer** BACHELOR OF May 2009 Nanette E. Cervi Kevin D. Foley** FINE ARTS Ashley M. Smith Adam M. Cesar** Shannon M. Friel December 2008 Richard R. Chaffee Ramon A. Fyffe Nicholas D. Domiano Isaac D. Chapman Tim G. Gallien BACHELOR OF Kristie L. Dubaj Diana Chastek Lannette M. Garcia SCIENCE David R. Fiorello Craig L. Chatman Sherice M. Garcia Melissa J. Gebhardt December 2008 Sharon L. Christopher Michael D. Gates Justin E. Jerge Jamie A. Abbott † Joshua M. Cimbak Matthew D. Gausebeck Lauren A. Nobile Mohammad M. Abdallah Jaclyn Clare* Jamarr L. Gearlds Kelly A. O’Brien*† Bianca M. Acevedo*** Elizabeth A. Clark Alex A. George Sachiko Okutani Negede Alemayehu Jodie L. Clark*** Jennifer L. Gillotti† Amber Sharlow Jacqueline V. Allen Cindi E. Clarke Cheryl A. Glogoza Jodi C. Wroblewski* Jennifer J. Anstadt† Christopher H. Clayton Patrick E. Goatseay*** Florresy E. Aristilde Kirby J. Colling Peter Gollnau** May 2009 Keriann M. Armusewicz** Katie E. Concialdi Anthony R. Gonzalez Laura M. Conley Gina A. Baldassarre Lauren A. Convertini Kimberly M. Gosciak Dale R. Curtin Matthew P. Banach* Maria T. Coppola Gary E. Grant*** Andrew C. Dumpleton** Jeffrey S. Barber Christopher A. Craine Melvin Griffin Lauren M. Ellie Julieanne E. Barber Kayley M. Croff** Noelle C. Haines John P. English*** Laura L. Barnack Raymond Cruz Edana R. Hall Sarah A. Fekete Brittney Q. Barnes Krystal D. Cunningham Selvin L. Hammick Laura J. Gielski Danielle M. Barrett Amy M. Cuonze Tahirah A. Harbin Thomeray O. Hulbutta Melissa A. Barrett Sara A. Cusick** Megan Harf** Kristy L. Husband Erin K. Bastian David R. Cuviello* Ronald E. Hargrove Anthea R. Iatridis Kelly A. Batchen Molly K. Dachauer* Ashley A. Harrington** Margaret A. Kamholz* Michele L. Beers*** Bridget Daley Alyson N. Harris Heidi M. Kloesz* Katherine M. Beicke Philip J. Davis Chaz J. Harris Mallory Kozakiewicz Timothy M. Bek*** Carl F. DeFranco Hannah M. Harris*** Wai Hoe Loh*** Johna M. Bellet Christine M. DeLellis Lindsey K. Harris Travis A. Mills

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Jamie L. Haseley Katelyn M. Mackey Jeanette C. Pecoraro Rebecca L. Stroka Neal P. Heary Stephen R. Maier† Robin M. Pedone Colleen M. Szymanski Lisa M. Heide Jesse P. Mank*** Jomar A. Pena Kelly A. Taggart Gina E. Heinzinger Timothy A. Mapes Shannon L. Petrusek*** Stephan D. Taplin Jonathan M. Hertendy Augostino J. Marfoglia David M. Piechowiak Joshua D. Tarasek Charmaine B. Hess Antoine Martin Adam J. Pieczynski Patrick D. Tarnowski Jessica A. Hicks Katie L. Martin Stephanie N. Pierce* Israel U. Taveras Michael D. Higgs Joanne K. Matuch* Darcie A. Podniesinski Jessica L. Thieme** Christine Hill Denise M. McCadden Jesse V. Porter** Erin M. Thompson Kirsten M. Hoermann Elissah M. McCann** Kaitlin A. Povinelli*** Michaela M. Thompson Jennifer L. Hogan Mitchell A. McCormick Kimberly C. Pulhamus Steven A. Townes Jenna A. Holbok Jennifer L. McGowan Sarah L. Puskar Danielle L. Tracy† Cassandra M. Holloman Kristine M. McGuire Rachelle L. Ramage** Chasity E. Truman Allen M. Hou Jennifer L. McKinley*** Latisha A. Randle Brandi M. Turner*** Alan E. Howard III Jason P. McMahon** Janelle R. Reed Tetsuma Ueda Joshua A. Hutchings Thomas P. McMorrow Patrick D. Reilly Joy Valley Thomas C. Jacob Latoya M. McRae Robert J. Rein III Robert F. Vesona Lukas P. Jafari Amanda B. Meinke Rachel A. Reiss Tanishae J. Vishion* Nicholas A. Jarmusz Kimberly A. Meinl Ashley A. Remmes Ashley A. Waldorf Anne E. Johnston Clifford A. Meister* Arthur D. Rhodes Jr. Robert A. Wallace Pamela M. Joksimovic Linda Mejia Alicia A. Rich Clifford L. Washington II Nicholas Kalczynski Scott Meogrossi Diana L. Riker Joyce C. White Karen J. Kalisz Robert E. Merkle*** Maegan D. Rinallo Jacquelyn R. Whitenight Candace L. Kaminska Corinne E. Meyer Nichole L. Ritzenthaler Grant M. Wigmore Raj Karan** Sarah L. Mika Jonathan D. Rivera Brenda L. Wilcox Kristin E. Keefe Christopher J. Milazzo*** Brandy L. Robinson Kimberly B. Wilder* Kara A. Kelly*** Amy E. Miller* Jillian R. Roeser* Keith N. Wilson Leah K. Ketzer* Brittany E. Miller Tavia A. Rogers Danielle Witka** Cory K. Kinal Denee M. Miller James F. Rojecki Kacey B. Wodowski Megan A. King James L. Miller Lakeshia D. Ross Adrienne L. Wojcik Lindsey A. Kisloski*** Melissa R. Misnik*** Daniel P. Rossiter Meghan K. Woodley Kimberly M. Klein Andrew M. Montante* Joelle Rozier Matt J. Wylucki Robin L. Kolb Tessa S. Monterville Krystal M. Rozycki Amanda N. Wyzykowski Steven R. Konieczek Kelly A. Moore Jordan M. Rubin Maiko Yoshida Joseph D. Kourt Shannon P. Moore*** William K. Rudick Jillian M. Youngman Brian R. Krawczyk Scott A. Morabito Camille M. Ruestow Heather M. Zebulske William A. Krayss Madeline M. Morosey* Martelisha D. Rufus Tracey M. Ziemczonek Rebecca A. Krull* Deshaun M. Moses Joanna L. Rush Jason A. Zona Adam D. Kush Jamilah Mulkey Ebony F. Rutledge Thomas F. Kuster Erica S. Nadler Steven J. Sarkees May 2009 Monica R. Lanzetta** Megen L. Schiffler Steven J. Nalbone*** Kelly M. Abad Noel L. Lardeo** Maegan M. Schnaufer* Lisa M. Neary Nadiya I. Abbass Gennine S. Lee Christine M. Schultz Joshua A. Nichols Fausto Abreu Nathan A. Lee Harvey L. Schwartzmeyer Nicole E. Nichter Carmen E. Acevedo* Brian R. Lelonek Felicia B. Scott Michael C. Nortz Amanda D. Achmad Eric J. Lesinski Kelly L. Shanahan** David H. Nowaczyk*** Rosangel Acosta Chanel N. Lewis Robert R. Shanahan† Amanda L. Nutty Samuel Kwabena Adusei Christopher A. Liddell Elizabeth M. Sheedy Mark J. Olenick Caroline M. Alagna Nicko Lionard Gregory R. Sheppard Rachel M. Olinski Amelia F. Alessi*** Jing Jing Mei Liu* Marla K. Sherwood Megan M. Olmstead** Shaheedah A. Ali Michael J. Lobuzzetta Anna L. Sisson**† Suzana Opacic Omar A. Aljuwani William R. Locher Burcu Sivrikaya Jaclyn A. Orlando Elisa A. Allen** Ryan L. Lockie* Kristen D. Snyder Jenelle N. Orosz*** Dana J. Alviti*** John D. Logal Marilyn S. Sohan Matthew A. Pacana Julian O. Amoah Ashley G. Loncar Cheryl L. Stafford** Elizabeth I. Paccione Stella Amoako Joseph N. Loncar Heidie J. Stauffer*** Terra M. Paddock Andrea A. Anderson Heather R. Longfritz Ashley E. Steinbroner Juanito A. Pagan Casey R. Anderson Jennifer N. Lopez Rachel Stewart Michael Palka*** Lindsey K. Anderson Kayla E. Lorigo Kevin P. Stohlberg Jonathan R. Palmer Russell J. Andolina Susan E. Lountchenko Joseph F. Strasser*** Aurora G. Park*** Lynda C. Andrews

17 2009 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Adrianna E. Anzalone Lindsey J. Broom Salvatore A. Curella David J. Fenski Richard M. Arnone* Angela M. Brown Brendan T. Curry Elyse Fernandez David C. Atkinson Brittany J. Brown Joseph M. Curry Julie P. Fetterman Eric A. Augustyn Christopher P. Brown Clayton J. Cutler II Gabrielle M. Filipski* Paula J. Bachman Jason R. Brown Matthew L. Daggett Catherine E. Fill Brandin U. Bailey Krista L. Brown* Sara D. Danheiser** Laura A. Fish** Andrea S. Baize Rasheda Brown** Ashley M. Dauphin** Aaron C. Fitch Jessica M. Baker*** Ryan S. Brown Joshua B. Davidson Carrie A. Fitzpatrick*** Alexander C. Baldauf Anna A. Bruce Vanderpuije Sharene L. Davidson Rebecca A. Fix Katarzyna J. Baltaziuk Jordan Buck Andre L. Davis Libby D. Fladd Jolene C. Banach Kathryn M. Buell* Diane M. Deacon*** Joshua M. Fleissner Christopher J. Banas Michael P. Bukowski Matthew G. Dealy Jafrica Fleming Nicole L. Banas Shantaya Burnette*** Daniel P. Deck Chazity C. Fluellen Kimberly D. Barber Goldie N. Burton Michael J. Demars* Kelli L. Follendorf Brian C. Barnard Evelyn K. Cabantog Ginger M. Demita*** Amie L. Foringer Melissa D. Barnum Claudette Cade Erica C. Dennis Laura Foutz Anthony J. Barone Courtney E. Callari** Brittany M. Dentico James E. Franc* Amanda L. Barr Carlo Cammilleri Kelly E. Depauw Zacharee R. Franczyk Jeanne M. Barrett Kristen M. Campise Elizabeth L. Depue** Matthew K. Frank** Daniel S. Barry Ashley M. Capozzi Colin P. Derue Michael P. Frank Ashley J. Bartee* Hannah E. Caraotta* Jenna M. Deyarmin Marion B. Franks Sharonnda L. Baxter Brian T. Caraway Souleymane Diakite Samantha R. Freer Jimmie J. Beaty Richard L. Carhart William R. Dickerson Emily A. Frischholz Christopher R. Beauvil John R. Carlton Takeyla M. Dingle James A. Frost*** Katelyn R. Becker* Michele Caronia* Kim M. Dinicolantonio** Maria C. Fusco** Brian C. Belcher Cherrell D. Carter Ashley L. Dlugosz** Ashley M. Gaiser*** Nicole M. Bell** Joseph W. Castanza Keisha D. Dobney Jesse Galan Kyle R. Benedict Jonathan W. Castillo Ronald Dolcine Ebony Garner Tina M. Benedict Emily L. Caulfield Jennifer L. Dombrowski*** Carisma L. Garrett Melissa R. Benham Jacob L. Ceglia Jessica L. Dominesey* Bobby Gates Alexander C. Benns John D. Ceretto II Megan E. Donovan Tiffany C. Gawne Lauren M. Bensley Tara L. Chapman Dean M. Drago*** Melinda M. Gebhardt Sarah E. Bensley*** Michael B. Chase Nicole M. Dranger Joylyn Geisendorfer Jenna R. Berg* Anthony M. Chirico Teri M. Drennan Brianna G. George Kristen N. Berryman Dexter Y. Chow-Yuk Shannon L. Driscoll* Kamil S. Gerald-Jordan Nicole R. Berwick Holly A. Christiano Marie-Ruth Dubuisson*** Michael C. Giancarlo Brian J. Bidell Alexandra P. Chudnovsky Olha V. Duerr-Clark** Monya E. Gibbs Ashley E. Bielec Kaitlyn M. Cieri Karrie Sue Duffett* Callista A. Gifford Eric R. Biggie Cheryl D. Clark Kelsey A. Dugan Ronald G. Giza* Daevon L. Bing Eric R. Clark Jennifer M. Dumovich Karen M. Glassman** Caitlin M. Bird Jennifer L. Clark Jo A. Dunn Jonathan A. Glosser Peter R. Blain Jacqueline E. Clemons Danielle M. Dwyer Nathanial A. Gold David M. Blatt Michelle J. Cloen William C. Eadie Jr. Nandani D. Goolsarran Westin A. Blidy Janelle D. Clontz Steven Edwards Megan C. Gorman Joseph Blocho Shawn M. Coffey** Jonathan M. Eisenberg Lawrence R. Grace* Jennifer Blood Rachel C. Coffield*** Michael T. Ejbisz Megan E. Graham Melanie K. Bobbett Andrew R. Cole Chantell S. Elliott* Jennifer M. Grasso Michael C. Bogdan* Candace D. Coleman Erin Ellman Andrew J. Greco Jason A. Bonno Benjamin B. Cooper Michael E. Emilianowicz Allie R. Green*** Laura J. Boots** Raymond J. Cooper** Ashley R. Engle* Robin R. Gregory Sara E. Boots Melinda S. Corathers Joe Englehart Kelly A. Griffin*** Lynn M. Borgogelli Daniel J. Corti Lynn L. Ernst Benjamin D. Grisanti Jamil M. Bourne Alysia R. Cottom Joanna M. Esquilin Craig W. Grochowski Robert W. Boyle Santana L. Crawford Marlene J. Evans Grethe Gruarin Dayna S. Bracy Kelly M. Cray Millage Evans Brandon M. Gruttadauria Margaret A. Brady Kenneth A. Crofton Shirley D. Evans Steven J. Grzelewski Joshua N. Brant Jill Crosby** John O. Everett III Ernest G. Guardarramas Andrew P. Breier Karen M. Crosby Angela M. Fabbiano Drew P. Gugliuzza Lisa A. Broniszewski* Talethia M. Cunningham Paige M. Fagan Chong U. Ha Snejana P. Brooks* Maria L. Cuomo Eric A. Farrell*** Tamera Ha Timothy P. Curcione Raquel T. Feilhardt Tony C. Hackle Jr.

18 2009 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Darryl L. Hamilton Michelle A. Jacob Christine L. Larock Megan R. McCormack Jaslyn C. Hamilton Amy E. Jagord Junko Larson Jacob R. McCormick Jessica Han Lana D. James Sarah B. Lasher Michael P. McCrea Jammie A. Hannah Chelitta M. Jamison Brent R. Laspada Ericka A. McGlothin Thema J. Harbin Emily R. Jansson** Christopher F. Laub Stephanie A. McGowan Rachel M. Harcrow** Cruzmery Javier Brian E. Lavis Jr. Daneil S. McIntosh Rio-Fay Harden* Derek D. Jaworek Toni M. Lazore Nancy L. McKelvey Charles M. Harding** Melissa A. Jeckovich Phuong T. Le** Meghan E. McKenney Christie M. Hare Tyrell J. Jenkins Allison C. Le Castre* Emily A. McLaughlin Amanda J. Hargreaves Kelli L. Johnson* Jessica M. Legette Susan M. Meckes** Amanda M. Harig Leatrice M. Johnson Justin J. Lehner Michelle I. Melendez Robert P. Haug Jr. Rishard I. Johnson Stephanie A. Lehsten*** John M. Melino Janet F. Havel Rohan R. Johnson Anthony L. Lelito*** Ronald F. Melville Darlene Hawkins Patti A. Johnston*** Melanie A. Lerner Robert J. Merii Denese Hazel Adrianne Jones Lavonya C. Lester Greg Meyer Kaitlin A. Head*** Candice L. Jones Kristan B. Lettiere Timothy L. Michaels** Caitlin R. Heckeler Nicole L. Jones*** Jessica R. Levenson* Stephane L. Michalet Amber R. Heider*** Sandra N. Jones Matthew J. Levine Jennifer L. Mikoll Bradley J. Heim Melisha A. Joseph Stephanie L. Lewandowski Amanda M. Miller Stephanie R. Heinen Sejma Kadic Chevaun N. Lewis Kristin A. Miller Katherine L. Hendee*** Hadeel Karzoun Joshua D. Lewis** Mark J. Miller Awa D. Henderson Abdulkarim Kassim Christopher M. Liberti Matthew J. Miller*** Corinne E. Henderson Yuki Kato* Amy S. Lis Jonathan H. Minazzi Jennifer C. Herbeck Jillian G. Kelly Shalese D. List Ian G. Mirsky Liana R. Herlan Kristina D. Kelly Lauretta L. Little** Jenna R. Misell Cesar A. Hernandez Elaine M. Keppler** Katherine M. Lock*** Jamie L. Mitchell Jacmel Hernandez Sarah E. Kiehl William O. Logan* Nicole M. Mitchell Michelle L. Hess* Kristine M. Killeen** Angela K. Lombardo Brittany S. Mitchum Rachel M. Higley Cordero A. King** Nicholas W. Loncto D’Anna J. Mock Jamie L. Hill** Kimberly E. King Bryana J. Loos*** Elizabeth A. Monette Jason R. Hill Larry D. King Jr. Caralyn M. Lopez*** Andrea L. Montuori John C. Hill Jr. Korin L. Kirk Mayra Lopez-Perez Rachel E. Mooney*** Maya G. Hinds Jillian M. Kirsch Danielle E. Lorenz Jason M. Morath Davon J. Hines Caitlin A. Klauk** Anne E. Lounsbury Anna M. Morgan Bryan A. Hinterberger*** Jennifer N. Kline Abbey K. Love Valerie M. Mortellaro Meghan C. Hirnle Meaghan D. Klipfel Richard A. Lovria David A. Mortimer Toria D. Hodge Kelly L. Knickerbocker* Dana M. Lovullo Micheal P. Mosgrove Jacob K. Hodgson Timothy C. Knisely Daniel S. Lynch Veronica M. Motten Christopher M. Hoefert Robert H. Kohout Greg M. Maciejewski Vontella D. Moye Hanna M. Hoffmann Ashley L. Konka** Tomicka Madison Kristin T. Mruk Anita H. Hogan Michelle L. Kostek Nicole A. Maher Juliana K. Mullen Alen Hojka Karen S. Kozlowski Crystal L. Mailloux Jason A. Mundy Stephen D. Holder Nicole L. Kracker Janiqua D. Mansfield John P. Munzel Marquita M. Holmes Kaitlin B. Kraengel Edward A. Manz** Cortnie F. Murphy Alana M. Horbowicz Daniel E. Krajewski Jr. Christopher J. Manzella Brian M. Najuch Christine Horey Jessica M. Krasicki** Laila Marchini Nicole R. Nawrocki Sara A. Hotchkiss David D. Kribs* Krystyna M. Markut Brendan M. Neill* Justin A. Huber Melissa L. Kringer** Shannon M. Martek Amy B. Neswadi David M. Hudson Stephanie A. Kryst*** Jody K. Martorana* Amanda J. Neuland* Margaret R. Hughes* Rachael Krzysiak Cheryl A. Maslanka*** Daniel F. Nevins Erica Hunt David L. Kudla Lindsey A. Mastropietro Shirley A. Newland Tamika Hunter Megan E. Kunecki* Jomini P. Mathew Mary N. Newman Jennifer E. Hymers*** Laura A. Kurtis Jessica Matos Paul M. Newman** Justin M. Ignasiak*** Meredith C. Kurtzhalts Rose M. Max Duong T. Nguyen Sara Irajizadeh Raymond Kwakye-Mensah Colleen A. Mayer*** Vincent M. Nichtern Sara L. Irwin*** Alexander A. Labbate Deborah R. Mayer Kerrin E. Nikiel Daniel J. Istas Heather A. Laforme Jonathan H. Mayfield Cara L. Nisbeth** Michelle Ivansitz Natalia M. Land Joshua Mazurkiewicz John J. Noonan** Robert S. Jackman*** Joseph C. Lankes Danielle G. Mazzu Katharine A. Noonan* Ashley D. Jackson Ashlee T. Lapier Sara E. McCaffery*** Popnen H. Nordee Derrie M. Jackson Elizabeth N. Larocca Aisha R. McCarley Matthew B. Nosich

19 2009 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Todd J. Nowak Annmarie C. Rivera Jessica P. Smith Kara L. Tornquist* Kristal R. Nowatchik Crystal L. Robbins Jill M. Smith Ashley L. Toy*** Kelly J. O’Bine Donna S. Robbins Justine N. Smith** Ibrahim Traore Mark O’Connor Jillian M. Robertson*** Malene A. Smith William G. Travis Jr Peter J. O’Connor Jessica E. Roches Saralyn R. Smith Sarah K. Traylor Beata T. Oles Michele Rodas Tina D. Smith Laura J. Tripi Lori J. Olivieri Melitza C. Rodriguez James P. Smith III Stafford C. Trueheart Brian R. O’Malley Kelly A. Roessler Amanda K. Smith-Walters* Bethany N. Tucker*** Sonya M. O’Neal Ryan M. Roetzer** Justin J. Smolinski Tiffany Tucker Emily A. Orbank Elizabeth M. Rogan* Candace Snachkus** Rita Y. Turner Keegan Ordway Kyle Root Jennifer N. Snyder* Stephanie M. Turner Brenda Ortiz Jessica K. Rosage Marcelle S. Sohan Johanna A. Turnwall Erick Osei-Mensah Jonathan Rosas Sonya A. Sopp*** William S. Tyler Jasmine Otero Joshua A. Ross David R. Spagnolo James M. Tyndal Philip B. Overton Tamara L. Rowh** Matthew J. Spencer Zachary Tyo Yaw A. Owusu David A. Roy Robert M. Spencer Chinedu Uche Kyle E. Palmer Jeffrey P. Rubel Arthur Spina IV Catherine A. Udrea Shanikqua R. Palmer** Theresa M. Ruggirello Ashley A. St. Onge* Julia R. Vacanti Michael J. Parana Amanda L. Russell* Christy L. Stachura Joseph P. Valentini** Marcie L. Parezo Amy C. Salzyn*** Lindsey N. Stalnecker Rebecca K. Vallon Ariel Parra Manuela T. Sanabria Jeffrey J. Staniszewski Joseph Van Slycke* Omar Parra Aminah Sanford* Amanda L. Stanley Kelly A. Van Slycke* Melissa A. Pearson Nicholas A. Santaniello Amy Stark** Thomas Vandy Amee M. Pecoraro Ilich E. Santos Amber M. Stearns Sara M. Vega Amy M. Pedlow Emily A. Sarsfield Elise M. Stegall Andres A. Velez John M. Pepio Travell T. Scales Anthony R. Stephen Katlin Velez Jose L. Perez** Megan M. Schlienz Heather M. Stevenson Jenna M. Vilardo** Maricel Perez Angela Schultz Ola R. Stewart Takima C. Vinson Sonia I. Perez Randi L. Schwartz Stephen R. Stewart*** Tiffany M. Vollmar James M. Perkins Traci E. Schwartz* Danielle R. Stiegler Michelle A. Wachowski Michael V. Phillips** Sarah S. Schwegler Matthew Stone Meghan P. Waggoner Dana C. Picone Eric M. Scotch Kirsten A. Sturges Stacey M. Wagner* Joseph A. Pignatora Joshua D. Seeley Wendy M. Styn Sharayah L. Walker Jessica L. Pilat Christina Semertzides Mary Sugorovskiy Matthew R. Walter Laura Pino Maria Semertzides Vladimir Sugorovskiy Jr. Lai Sze Wan*** Sarah A. Piontkowski* Melody A. Semp Sheena S. Sukhai Mallory K. Ward Alex S. Pittner Robert R. Sessum Kathleen M. Sullivan John R. Warden Jaclyn K. Pizzuto Ray N. Shadowens Jr. Timothy S. Sullivan Jr.*** Alexander W. Warejko* Trisha A. Podlaski Jennifer A. Shane*** Kim M. Sultana*** Ashley V. Warren Jessica Poland Rebecca L. Shank** John T. Summerson Katherine C. Warrington Joseph F. Polimeni Lindsay N. Shedd Kim C. Suy Desmond C. Watson Ana A. Pope Krista J. Sheer* Cassandra Swan Justin J. Wayne Daniel Porzio* Heidi C. Shepard Shawn S. Sweet** Megan E. Weaver Lindsey J. Postoll Elizabeth K. Sherlock Brenden M. Switzer* Andrew P. Weick Erica M. Potter James M. Sholley Heather L. Szaflarski Anthony K. Weisel Kendolynn M. Powell Arron W. Simon Shannon M. Szymanski Monica M. Wells* Ryan J. Powell Patrick J. Simon Joseph N. Tagliarino Rachel M. Welsted* Jeffrey Przepasniak Marissa J. Sims Kristy M. Tartaglia** Andrew J. Wesner Brendan T. Quinn Tarin L. Singer Maria K. Tasner Megan L. Westenfield** Celia J. Quintana Greg D. Sipes Rebecca N. Tasner*** Shannon M. Whalen Brian J. Quintilone*** Brian R. Size Jeanine J. Taylor Maria A. White Mary K. Raichel*** Jonathan E. Skender*** Monica Taylor Nicole M. White Nicole A. Ramirez Pamela J. Slazak Jolene E. Terwilliger Travis M. Whitehead Adam R. Ramos Joseph M. Sleap Lisa M. Thatcher Allison L. Whittingham*** Omayra E. Ramos** Kayleigh A. Small Nedra L. Thomas Kristin L. Wiepert Michelle L. Ramsey Amy M. Smalter** Anthony P. Thompson Sherece N. Wildman Barry A. Rebholz Wendy B. Smiley** Bernadette M. Thompson Perri J. Wilkin*** Kelly A. Reeves Ashley A. Smith** Deborah A. Thomson Jonathan R. Williams Kristen L. Reilly* Jason T. Smith Le’Nee A. Threats Gentle O. Willis Michael M. Rice Jessica A. Smith Primerra R. Timmons Margaret A. Willis Mary R. Rico Jessica L. Smith Angela M. Tobey Travis M. Winters

20 2009 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Kelly C. Wipperman** Crystal A. Hall-Cirillo*** Francesca S. Sylvester Kevin C. Hausmann* Kelly E. Wischnewski Tamara A. Hamilton Kate M. Szymanski Emily R. Homberger*** Jordan T. Woleen Stephen V. Hart Darnisha K. Tarver* Leah J. Klahn Robyn L. Wolfberg Courtney M. Hayes Shanita O. Thomas Danielle E. Lajudice Grazina Wolfe** Jason A. Hernandez Nikita N. Thompson Lauren B. Lipiecki*** Troy M. Wood Chayde M. Hill Tovah T. Thompson Meghann D. Loncar* Dina N. Worley Nobuyuki Hirasaka Beverlyn Torres Michael H. Luther Imyn K. Wright Megan R. Hoag* Kristina L. Torres Amy M. Manley* Greg M. Wroblewski Faith E. Hoffman Nathalie I. Uwera Brittany M. McCarty Rhianna B. Wyatt David R. Holloway Sade Walker Courtney L. Osmanski Karen J. Yacos Sarah J. Homanich Wendy S. Walker Kara L. Rawluszki Anthony J. Yates Brian S. Hubacher Lori A. Walter Melissa C. Reyome** Kazuhiro Yoshibayashi Dominique S. Hutcherson Dan M. Walters Patrick J. Schunk Kaoru Yoshida** Tiffany S. Jackson Shawn E. Wesley Dawn E. Spider Susanna Zhang Ileana Jesus Willie Williams Sara J. Thoman** Ti Zhou Chastity M. Johnson Jessie J. Wuetschner Carolyn J. Warren Carly A. Zimbardi** Paula S. Johnson-Oliver Daniel R. Zimdahl Melissa S. Werth*** Amanda L. Zimmermann Ashley M. Jones Michael A. Zulawski Christopher J. Zienski Kaylee M. Zingaro Robert J. Kozakiewicz** Amod R. Lackey Frank T. Laudico* August 2009 BACHELOR OF BACHELOR OF Tiffany P. Aaron Patrick M. Lee SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY Nichole M. Lis EDUCATION Jennipher Acheampong December 2008 Lisseth M. Alcivar Benjamin G. Lorenz Nicholas J. Maloney December 2008 Shawn A. Foti* Ashlee M. Amoia Candyce D. Adams Bridget M. Hamilton** Ronald J. Anton Marissa B. Mariano Stephen D. Mastropaolo Nicole E. Austin Ryan C. Jones Anthony J. Avallone Suzanne Coniglio Kenneth D. Matela* Matthew Baio DeMar W. McClain** Shelly Ann M. McGregor Nicole M. Coon Naisha Balay Stacy M. Eisenhauer* Triana V. Mena May 2009 Katie M. Bartkowiak Angela M. Geelan* Margrit K. Mensah Daniel H. Butch** Dallas R. Bell III Kristen M. Genovese Koji Minamikawa Edward J. Dutton Dashaun J. Bohanna Shannon N. Henning Jeff A. Mok Michael S. Gugliuzza Corey M. Bourkney Kristin A. Lozinsky Faith Moore-Rhodes Caleb A. Hamlin Lashawn M. Brunson Trisha A. Mackellar** Paul K. Nguyen Ronald G. Hostler Shaughn K. Bruton Matthew W. Martinen Kendra M. Ochal Kristopher R. Konopa Thomas G. Buckingham III Michael D. McCabe Kyere I. Ofori Garrett R. Nimmo Rashida A. Dacosta Karri A. McDaniels Cheryl Osborne** Amauris Rodriguez Eric Davidoff* Jacquetta C. Nalls Daniel P. Palumbo Daniel E. Rupp Betty L. Donaldson Russell M. Nixon* Jacob S. Pauli Caleb N. Session Kyle C. Doty† Sheila M. O’Brien Suleyka Perez David A. Skierczynski Shannon J. Dunn Kristan E. Rudolph*** Wendy M. Enoch Frank A. Perna Andrew L. Quigley Kymberly D. Venditti Adam R. Fenske August 2009 Ricardo L. Quiros Jaime L. Warren* Kevin S. Fitzpatrick Chantal A. Wiedemann*** Turron D. Daly Kristina L. Flippen Shavonne M. Rivera Kyle S. Forsberg Julie T. Rodland Michael Gautier Porshia L. Rogers May 2009 Christine M. Gefert Welma K. Russell Catherine E. Barrick Jonathan Giomundo Arturo Santiago* Norit Blecher Tanya E. Gleason Pedro Santiago Meaghan E. Brach Jamar T. Gray Takeharu Sato David M. Broom Nathaniel Griffin Caitlin A. Shriber Mari-Jo Brunetto* Angela D. Gualtieri** Mark A. Smalls Jeffrey M. Buss Alyssa K. Guley*** Andrew H. Smalt Jessica Z. Case Kevin M. Hachey Jessica L. Snyder Justin H. Celmer Mary P. Stanton Jason E. Curtis Daniel J. Stock Michael S. Ekstrom Kariann M. Frew

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ALL COLLEGE HONORS ROSS B. KENZIE PROGRAM GRADUATES FAMILY PRESIDENTIAL Gertrude B. Antwi***† SCHOLARSHIP Keriann M. Armusewicz** GRADUATES Ashley M. Dauphin** Gertrude B. Antwi***† Kim M. Dinicolantonio** Darryl L. Hamilton Ashley L. Dlugosz** Nicole L. Jones*** John P. English*** Cordero A. King** Eve C. Everette*** John J. Noonan** Catherine E. Fill Aurora G. Park*** Heather A. Gring** Nicole A. Thomas Janet F. Havel Huewayne A. Watson* Jessica C. Hazen* Wendy R. Hilleren* Kelli L. Johnson* Nicole L. Jones*** List compiled March 13, 2009

Cordero A. King** May 2009 graduate listings are anticipated Phuong T. Le** based on successful completion of courses in progress. Honors citations are anticipated based Caralyn M. Lopez*** on successful completion of courses in progress and maintenance of current grade point average. Emily A. Mackay** August 2009 graduate listings are anticipated Rachel E. Mooney*** based on successful completion of courses in Russell M. Nixon* progress and successful completion of degree requirements during summer 2009. Honors Jenelle N. Orosz*** citations are anticipated based on successful completion of courses in progress, successful Kristan E. Rudolph*** completion of degree requirements during summer 2009, and maintenance of current Shannon E. O’Sullivan*** grade point average. Amy M. Smalter** Ashley A. Smith** * cum laude ** magna cum laude Sonya A. Sopp*** *** summa cum laude Kristy M. Tartaglia** † dual degree Jessica L. Thieme** Bethany M. Wagner*** Lai Sze Wan*** Megan L. Westenfield** Huewayne A. Watson* Emily J. Wopperer*** Carly A. Zimbardi**

MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM GRADUATES Gertrude B. Antwi***† Nicole M. Bayldon** Tynesha J. Davis Jennifer M. Grasso Darryl L. Hamilton Sara R. Howard** Juan Jesus Jessica R. Levenson* Tomicka Madison Marilyn S. Sohan Huewayne A. Watson* Jessica R. Wilson

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ALL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY COLLEGIATE SCIENCE DESIGN HONORS PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY ENTRY Jamie A. Abbott Kristie L. Dubaj PROGRAM Eve C. Everette Margaret Dupre Memorial Award (2008) Hyatt Design Award for Excellence in Metal/Jewelry Paul T. Orrange Memorial Award (2008) Edward M. Schulman Award Gertrude B. Antwi Design (2008) Excellence in Academic Achievement Award Gertrude B. Antwi John P. English Rachel E. Mooney American Chemical Society Distinguished Student Arts and Humanities Creative Associate (2008) Paul T. Orrange Memorial Award (2008) Award American Chemical Society Polymer Education COMMUNICATION Award (2008) Melissa J. Gebhardt ANTHROPOLOGY Greatbatch Enterprises Inorganic/Physical Chemistry John W. Brown Hyatt Design Award for Excellence in Award (2008) Outstanding Student in Media Production Communication Design (2008) Laura N. Freeburg Iota Sigma Pi Collins/Tomashevich Award Minority Student Award (2008) Outstanding Performance in CHE 301 Anna B. Chechak Amanda J. Hargreaves Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society (2008) Outstanding Student in Communication Studies Hyatt Design Award for Excellence in Wood/Furniture Stephen J. Mulhollen Design (2008) David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award Jennifer Blood Sanford I. Nusbaum Award for Excellence in Christina L. Kruzer Furniture Design Lewis Henry Morgan Award Dr. Richard Chrzanowski Analytical Award (2009) Outstanding Student in Public Communication Margaret A. Kamholz ART EDUCATION Nadiya I. Abbass Arts and Humanities Creative Associate (2008) Minority Student Award (2007) COMPUTER Hyatt Design Award for Excellence in Ceramics Jillian R. Roeser INFORMATION SYSTEMS (2008) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Art Education Kyle C. Doty Linus Pauling Award (2008) David H. Nowaczyk Cara L. Nisbeth Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society (2008) Excellence in Computer Information Systems Award Ceramics Program Special Award (2008) BIOLOGY Starks Associates Award (2008, 2009) Aurora G. Park Sachiko Okutani Amelia F. Alessi Rachel C. Coffield Excellence in Computer Information Systems Award John J. Jauquet Student Award for Creative Excellence David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award to an Buffalo State College Forensic Chemistry Award in Fibers Outstanding Biology Senior (2008) (2008) William C. Schefler Memorial Award for Outstanding Iota Sigma Pi (2008) Perri J. Wilkin Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society (2007) Excellence in Computer Information Systems Award Daniel R. Pheilshifter Biology Secondary Education Senior (2007) Arts and Humanities Creative Associate Ashley M. Dauphin Wendy B. Smiley BUSINESS Chemical Rubber Company Award (2007) Excellence in Computer Information Systems Award Amber Sharlow Dr. Richard Chrzanowski Analytical Award (2008) Arts and Humanities Creative Associate Bianca M. Acevedo Iota Sigma Pi (2008, 2009) International Business Concentration Award Linus Pauling Award (2008) Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society CRIMINAL JUSTICE Kristin L. Wiepert Starks Associates Award (2007, 2008, 2009) Arts and Humanities Creative Associate (2008) Melinda D. Camus Darryl L. Hamilton Dean’s Award for Excellence in Design GEICO Achievement Award (2008) Nandani D. Goolsarran Donald J. Griffin Memorial Scholarship John J. Jauquet Student Award for Creative Excellence in Metal/Jewelry Design (2007) Minority Student Award (2009) John E. Domres Alexander A. Labbate Travis M. Winters Kratus Entrepreneurship Award Janet F. Havel Looseleaf Law Certificate of Merit Hyatt Design Award for Excellence in Ceramics Starks Associates Award (2007) Dean M. Drago Jodi C. Wroblewski Outstanding Student—Wall Street Journal Award Kyle E. Palmer John J. Jauquet Student Award for Creative Excellence American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Communication Design (2008) John D. Logal (2007) Alan Korn Marketing Award—Marketing Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society (2007) Concentration Candace Snachkus DIETETICS AND Iota Sigma Pi NUTRITION Susan M. Meckes Nicholas Jonmaire Forensic Chemistry Award Management Concentration Award Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society Laila Marchini Mildred Sipp Scholarship Lai Sze Wan American Institute Award Saul Barron Memorial Award Excellence in Analytical Chemistry (2008) Greatbatch Enterprises Organic Chemistry Award (2008) Iota Sigma Pi Noel Simmons Memorial Award Linus Pauling Award Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society Kathrine C. Warrington Constance Milliner Outstanding Service Award

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ECONOMICS AND Kristin A. Lozinsky HEALTH AND WELLNESS INTERCOLLEGIATE FINANCE Paul Thoms Council for Exceptional Children ATHLETICS Membership Award (2006) Megan E. Kunecki Anthony C. Balestrieri Outstanding Health Public Relations Award Joseph M. Curry Outstanding Student Award Sara J. Thoman Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2008, 2009) Horace Mann Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Ashley A. St. Onge SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2007, 2008, 2009) Rasheda Brown Student in Exceptional Education National Undergraduate Major of the Year Award SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2008, 2009) Outstanding Student Award 2008 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Outstanding Major Margaret R. Hughes Carolyn T. Warren Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) Anthony L. Lelito Paul Thoms Council for Exceptional Children SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) Membership Award (2007) Outstanding Student Award HISTORY AND SOCIAL SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2006, 2007, 2008) STUDIES EDUCATION Jody K. Martorana Jaime L. Warren Melissa A. Jeckovich Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2007, 2008, 2009) David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award Paul Thoms Council for Exceptional Children Jessica M. Burnham SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2006, 2009) Membership Award (2006) Thomas G. Powell History Award Caralyn M. Lopez EDUCATIONAL Daniel H. Laemmerhirt Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2008, 2009) OPPORTUNITY FINE ARTS Dr. Manny T. Koginos U.S. History Student Award SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2007, 2008) (2008) SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2008, 2009) PROGRAM Marcia L. Bohn Hyatt’s Award for Excellence in Printmaking (2008) Stephanie A. Lehsten Phuong T. Le Nicole A. Maher Buffalo State College Alumni Association Award Eric Brunger Award of Merit (2008) Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2008, 2009) Karissa M. Bordin SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2008) Fine Arts Award for Excellence in Painting Hang Li Lin Shannon E. O’Sullivan Marissa B. Mariano Buffalo State College Alumni Association Award Bernard and Nancy Belfer Scholarship Fund Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2009) Karen M. Glassman David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award in History Fine Arts Award for Excellence in Pleine Aire Painting (2008) William O. Logan Madeline M. Morosey Arthur O. Eve Distinguished Student Achievement Shannon L. Petrusek Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2006, 2007, 2008) Award Thomeray O. Hulbutta SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) Fine Arts Award for Excellence in Photography G. Allen McFarren Award for Excellence in Student Teaching SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2005, 2006, 2007) Anthony Sokolowski Scholarship Award (2008) ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Joseph P. Kewin Jenelle E. Orosz AND READING Hyatt’s Award for Excellence in Sculpture Huewayne A. Watson Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2006, 2007, 2008) Eric Brunger Award of Merit SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2006, 2007, 2009) Ginger M. DeMita Kelly A. O’Brien Alice Stielow Whrung Schmidt ’41 Endowed Fine Arts Award for Excellence in Sculpture Jason H. Weixelbaum Scholarship in Elementary Education Matthew A. Pacana Donald D. and Barbara J. Leopard Memorial Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2008, 2009) Donia D. Torre Scholarship Fund Award (2008) SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2006, 2007, 2008) Kaitlin A. Povinelli Hyatt’s Award for Excellence in Art History SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2008, 2009) Norma Sutter Award for Excellence in Student Teaching (Fall 2008) HOSPITALITY AND Laura Pino Emily J. Wopperer Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2007, 2008, 2009) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Fine Arts TOURISM SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2008) Isreal U. Taveras Fine Arts Award for Excellence in Art History Excellence in Urban Education Award Olha V. Duerr-Clark Pano’s Scholarship Kristen L. Reilly Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2007, 2008, 2009) GEOGRAPHY AND SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2006, 2007, 2008) ENGLISH PLANNING Chatell S. Elliott SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2007, 2008) Hart Hotel Scholarship Jesse P. Mank Jessica A. Bakert Joe R. Russell Dean’s Award for Excellence National Center for Geographic Education William O. Logan Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2009) (Geography) SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2006, 2007, 2008) Hospitality and Tourism Department Scholarship Don A. Martinez New York Restaurant Association Scholarship (2008) English Department Award for Excellence in English James A. Frost Rebecca L. Shank Katheryne T. Whittemore Award Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Daniel Porzio SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2006, 2007, 2008) Hospitality and Tourism Department Scholarship SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2007, 2008, 2009) EXCEPTIONAL Bryan A. Hinterberger EDUCATION National Center for Geographic Education Kristy M. Tartaglia (Planning) David R. Spagnolo Pano’s Scholarship Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2007, 2008, 2009) Stacy M. Eisenhauer SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) Paul Thoms Council for Exceptional Children Brent R. Laspada SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2006, 2007, 2008) Membership Award (2006) Western New York American Planning Association INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES Travis M. Whitehead Buffalo State Scholar-Athlete (2008, 2009) Meghann D. Loncar Jason J. Pantano Johna M. Bellet New York State Association of Regional Councils SUNYAC All-Academic Team (2007, 2008, 2009) Katheryne T. Whittemore Award Outstanding Student Award Joseph T. Weingold Scholarship (2008) SUNYAC Commissioner’s List (2008, 2009) Christina A. Rua Updraft Meteorology Award

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INTERIOR DESIGN Yaheiry M. Galan STUDENT AFFAIRS Camille M. Ruestow Special Political Science Award (2008) Epsilon Pi Tau (2007) Laura M. Conley Adrianna E. Anzalone Arts and Humanities Creative Associate Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year (2008) Star N. Johnson Kayleigh A. Small Raymond P. Stone Memorial Award Epsilon Pi Tau (2006) Wai Hoe Loh Jonathan J. Bova Arts and Humanities Creative Associate (2008) Luis M. Antonetti Student Humanitarian Award Nicole J. Swallow (2008) Andres A. Velez Special Political Science Award Epsilon Pi Tau (2008) Cortney Morrison-Taylor Dean’s Award for Excellence in Interior Design Angela M. Brown Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year Sharayah L. Walker PSYCHOLOGY Carleton Technologies Inc. Scholarship (2008) Glenn O. Sallack Scholarship (2008) MATHEMATICS Sara R. Howard David Vernon Bullough Outstanding Senior in TECHNOLOGY Anthony K. Weisel Jeffrey T. Simmons Psychology Award Epsilon Pi Tau (2006) Ruth E. Heintz Award in Mathematics Laura E. Bernard Epsilon Pi Tau (2007) Bethany M. Wagner Rhianna B. Wyatt Dr. Esther McGinnis Award in Psychology Epsilon Pi Tau (2008) MODERN AND CLASSICAL Laura J. Boots LANGUAGES Carleton Technologies Inc. Scholarship (2007) Curtis Screw Co. Scholarship (2007) Holly A. Harp SOCIAL WORK Epsilon Pi Tau (2007) THEATER Dean’s Award for Excellence in Foreign Language Melanie K. Bobbett Shawn M. Coffey Eve E. Everette Excellence in Social Work Award Glenn O. Sallack Scholarship (2007) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Theater MUSIC Stephanie A. Kryst Raymond J. Cooper Excellence in Social Work Award Melissa Herr Epsilon Pi Tau (2006) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Music Sarah B. Lasher Timothy P. Curcione Excellence in Social Work Award Epsilon Pi Tau (2007) WHO’S WHO AMONG PHILOSOPHY AND STUDENTS IN AMERICAN HUMANITIES Cheryl A. Maslanka Salvatore A. Curella UNIVERSITIES AND Excellence in Social Work Award Epsilon Pi Tau (2008) COLLEGES Darla-Jo M. Joyce Victor Balowitz Scholarship Gertrude B. Antwi Mary K. Raichel Kristina L. Flippen Excellence in Social Work Award Epsilon Pi Tau (2007) Marie-Ruth Dubuisson (2008) Robert E. Krause Jr. Outstanding Religious Studies Student Nandani D. Goolsarran Ramon A. Fyffe Darryl L. Hamilton SOCIOLOGY Carleton Technologies Inc. Scholarship (2006, 2007) Marinos Maroulis Glenn O. Sallack Scholarship (2007) Jason L. Klinger Outstanding Philosophy Student (2008) Cheryl D. Clark Richard P. Seibert Sociology Internship Award (2008) Gary E. Grant Angela R. Lambrix Jacob O. Platt Epsilon Pi Tau (2001) Gliset Lebron Victor Balowitz Scholarship Raymond Cruz Conrad Vogler Promising Sociologist Award (2008) Christopher M. Hoefert Bryana J. Loos (2008) Eric T. Umphreyville Epsilon Pi Tau (2008) Caralyn M. Lopez Outstanding Philosophy Student Andrea M. Green Neumann-Clement Scholarship in Sociology (2008) Latoya M. McRae (2007, 2008) Elaine M. Keppler Epsilon Pi Tau (2006) Rachel E. Mooney (2008, 2009) Wendy R. Hilleren PHYSICS Russell M. Nixon Neumann-Clement Scholarship in Sociology (2008) Benjamin G. Lorenz Alexander C. Benns Epsilon Pi Tau (2006) Jenelle N. Orosz Dewayne A. Beery Scholarship Award (2007) Anna L. Sisson Om P. Rustgi Award for Physics Research (2008) Heidie J. Stauffer Neumann-Clement Scholarship in Sociology (2008) Greg M. Maciejewski Epsilon Pi Tau (2008) Jenna M. Vilardo Megan E. Weaver Bethany M. Wagner POLITICAL SCIENCE Herbert Auerbach Social Action Award (2008) Jesse V. Porter Sharayah L. Walker (2008) Brenden P. Farrell Epsilon Pi Tau (2008) David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award (2008) Lai Sze Wan SPEECH-LANGUAGE Kimberly C. Pulhamus Huewayne A. Watson Andrew T. Federick PATHOLOGY Epsilon Pi Tau (2008) Chantal A. Wiedemann Raymond P. Stone Memorial Award Jennifer L. Dombrowski Laura Ann Wells Award (2008) Crystal L. Robbins Dominique Z. Gabriel Epsilon Pi Tau (2006) David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award Caralyn M. Lopez Alumni Association Scholarship (2008-2009) Melitza C. Rodriguez Burrel Diversity Scholarship (2007-2009) Epsilon Pi Tau (2006) All awards listed were granted in 2009 unless otherwise stated.

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MASTER OF ARTS Shannon L. Fuller Marisa Flores Legorreta Nora I. Sierra Robert S. Krueger Jennifer K. Fortune Kristin Spencer December 2008 Yinghui Li Matthew J. Foster Shannon M. Stalikas Garret C. Bentham Elizabeth A. Nunan Irelda Galvan Garza Sunita Thakur Natalie A. DiBiase Ariel K. O'Connor Sandra E. Garcia Selvidge Myo Thant Caroline N. Hagood Stephanie E. Porto Monica G. Gochicoa Lera Sandra M. Trevino Reyes Gina M. Neureuther Christopher J. Quail Maria De Lourdes Gonzalez Morales Leonardo Trias John C. Perrelli Jimy Rosemberg Patricia A. Granville Beatriz Valdes Perez Nicholas J. Richter Josiah W. Wagener Martha M. Guerra Vega Lourdes M. Vides Dianna K. Walkowski Jacqueline R. Walters Alejandra Guerrero Sosa Francisca D. Vilchis Flores Vicki A. Zambito Dawn L. Walus Cynthia A. Hedge Gay S. Weaver Wendy L. Henry Paul J. Witman May 2009 Shelly A. Inniss-Jackson Dawn A. Woods Kripa Asrani MASTER OF SCIENCE Scott A. Jamieson Carol Yeager Joseph A. Bess Leslie M. Johnson Perla B. Zamora Gonzalez Matthew R. Braun December 2008 Alma E. Juarez Salazar David L. Zeiters Kurt B. Carlson Judith Acevedo de la Garza James R. Judge Mariot Colin Gabriela Aguilar Fernandez Christelle M. Khalife May 2009 Francis A. Drakes Martha A. Aguilar Morales Katharine E. Kirchmeyer Marcela Aguiluz Nadia Abougoush Michael B. Gifford Sarah J. Klooster Valerie Akauola Rachel Griffo Dinora L. Agurcia Diaz Anastasia M. Knight Jamila I. Al Himri Khalid M. Al Amri Justin M. Herald Mary I. Kren Naila M. Al Belushi Daniel M. Human Alia J. Al-Fahad Irina Kurenkova Silvia Albo Olvera Said Z. Al-Abri Elizabeth M. Jenks Melany G. Kusumawati Ghania M. Al-Hinai Confianza M. Joseph Lola Alvarez Esther H. Loo Mark R. Anding Ibrahim S. AlMadsary Christopher E. Kelly Maite Lozano Minchaca Ali A. Alhatmi Julius J. Kiss Sergio N. Andino Sierra Felecia Marrero Melanie M. Baehre Ruth M. Allen Timothy D. Knisley Reina C. Martinez Elvir Gareth J. Allum Heather A. Kowalewski Robert J. Battista Monica M. Martinez Lam Jeffrey R. Bauda Hamdan S. Almaziadi Aimee M. Levesque Dana K. Minkara Mary C. Almquist Aron S. Meyer Saima F. Bhatti Maria O. Morales Miret Rebeca L. Blanco Carias Asma M. Aloufi Megan E. Meyer Michelle J. Motz Alex A. Altamar Brandon L. Moran Iris B. Borjas Patricia A. Motz Deja Elena P. Borjas Ferrera Jennifer J. Anderson Michael P. Nichols Silvia E. Ocampo Figueroa Angie S. Anggari Laura J. Nightingale Ronald A. Brooke Aisha P. Oduwole Jeanita S. Brooks Gladys E. Arias Kacey M. Page Martina U. Ojo Nelsy N. Artunduaga Valle Susan Randaccio Edwin C. Bywater Maria F. Organista Cardenas Helene A. Cahen Prisca E. Baity Jacquetta S. Ransom Jodi L. Page Peterson Emilee K. Ballaro Brandon J. Schmitt Kimberlee A. Cambio Francis C. Palisano Gabriela Castro Saldana Lugarda R. Ballestas John A. Sebold Maria A. Pearl Celis Margarita Blanca Barragan Mujica Glenn A. Spoth Richard T. Chu II Monica C. Perez Oviedo Bertha E. Coll Castro Gary Bartolina Robert J. Stasio Michele R. Pesiri Gina L. Beam Teri L. Tobola Jennifer P. Cooper Christian J. Peterson Gabriela R. Cruz Dominguez Sarina M. Beccari Adrienne L. Watz Claudia S. Pineda Miranda Brenna L. Belardinelli Nichole T. Williams Ma. Rosaura Cruz Martinez Colette R. Portocarrero Patricia M. DeLeon Palomino Stephanie Belhomme Marcela Pozo Pier Joel D. Bernosky Lee Ann M. Dickerson Eman A. Qendah August 2009 Kristen L. Brock Lauren M. Dickson Diah S. Rajasa Ana M. Alba Sara B. Brown Gretalyn M. Donato Laura A. Ramirez Cavazos Cynthia M. Albertson Monica I. Cabrera Jimenez Valencia M. Duron Jerez Terence A. Reding Ryan S. Barrett Dinorah M. Callejas Gonzalez Eric Egan Yvonne Rodriguez Katrina A. Bartlett Michele A. Carlson Nkechi W. Emenike Marielyn Santiago Angela B. Campbell Peter A. Chidichimo Rania G. Estephan James M. Shea

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Melissa M. Chieffo Michael E. Johnston Christi N. Rattle-Hinman August 2009 Mei-Chih Chu Sirena L. Jones Kristiana M. Reinsmoen Tennille M. Anderson Lee M. Clagnaz Charles J. Karaga Resmiatin Resmiatin Maisha R. Drayton Angela Cruz Craig R. Karnitz Kimly Reth Ryan D. Easttum Gigi M. Davis Barbra A. Kavanaugh Shelaine E. Rigby James P. Fox Lorena M. De la Ossa Michael W. Kawa David B. Rivas Tiffany L. Hamilton Christina M. Demarco Sara Riaz Khan Esther M. Robles Gonzalez Justyne J. Harris Scott J. Dickerson Angela M. Koenig Juan C. Rodriguez Elissa M. Mittendorf Christine M. Dipiano Lauren A. Krogh Lee E. Rosky Brandi M. Moses Bonnie A. Doliszny Amy M. Krueger Emily M. Roth Stephanie K. Norrod Marcia E. Drennan Paul J. Kwiatkowski Louis R. Russo Jessica L. Ograbisz Karen R. Dyroff Richard E. Lake Nestor Salazar Morris W. Suttles Michele Dyroff Anthony H. Langrish Maria C. Sanchez Sybille R. Ecroyd Mark J. Lawniczak Amanda L. Sauter Deborah L. Ehrenreich-Hansen Paul A. Leising John D. Schunk MASTER OF SCIENCE Erliza Erliza Richard T. Lepkowski Nathan L. Schwagler IN EDUCATION Silvia L. Esguerra Espinosa Elizabeth O. Lipdo Rashone D. Scott-Williams Nina Faso Jennifer E. Lobaugh Amy B. Sherman December 2008 Joellen Fell Madelene Lundholm Reba S. Sidell Jennifer L. Alderfer Milagro Ferrer Sherri L. MacKenzie Latia S. Sinclair Bonnie A. Aschenbrenner Derek B. Fisher Karen A. Maloy Tewogbola O. Solanke Jeanine M. Babcock Jameelee S. Ford Brian M. Mamizuka Christol S. Sorrell Rachel L. Bagel Diane C. Foudy April R. Margarella Michael W. Spence Daniel J. Bass Gerardo L. Franco Amanda Martinez Campos Rebecca L. Stevens Elizabeth A. Bell Ezequiel Gale Esther M. Mason Jennifer W. Swinehart Mary C. Bellanca Michael E. Galluch Maria E. Matamoros Elvir Christopher R. Sylvester Timothy J. Bender Sara N. Garrison Amorita S. McClam Sara L. Tatham Tanya M. Blachowicz Camilly Geigel Shimika M. McClam Damali A. Thomas Melissa A. Blamire Ghada Ghantous Mary E. McCune Marta L. Tome Caitlin M. Bondanza Aaron M. Gilbee Theodore A. McDuffie Maria E. Trimino Sarah K. Borawski Manuel G. Gonzalez Manrique Mabel C. Mejia Robin S. Truesdale Todd M. Bosworth Joseph J. Gould Alvaro M. Mendoza Omar Ugalde Sanchez Melissa M. Bowman Mark J. Guasteferro Wladimir Merard Diego E. Uribe Larach Donald J. Brodhead Raymond M. Haley Harvey L. Miles Jr. Catherine L. Van Remmen Jamie L. Brooks Yustina R. Handoko Ronna S. Mink Kenneth Vargas Kristen V. Budney Septiana Hanikusumaningtyas Tatiana E. Modrisan Marina C. Vega Amanda C. Buscemi Carol J. Hansen Amber L. Morczek Leslie A. Viveiros Andrew J. Buscemi Meredith J. Harbord Russell G. Morgan Sudha A. Warrier Olga E. Camacho Renee L. Harns Denise L. Morkis Danielle A. Weaver Gina M. Caporicci Amanda L. Hartin Mary B. Murgatroyd Matthew A. Weist Sarah A. Cardinal Darren T. Hartt Adrian L. Nolin Noorjahan E. Wells Christina S. Carr Rasheeda A. Hatten Bridgette E. Norton Teneathia L. Wesolowski John D. Carroll Dorothy J. Hawkins Andri Nurcahyani Warih Wijayanti Lauren J. Cave April L. Hepburn Isoken J. Okundaye Renee L. Williams Muhammet M. Cetin Mariana Hernandez Naufal Barbara T. Olivieri Christy M. Wyzykiewicz Anthony D. Chabala Daniel R. Herrmann Perla Leticia Ortiz Martinez Qiong Xia Carilyn A. Chauby Shawn A. Hess Jorge A. Pastoriza John W. Yeo Monique L. Collier Malcolm J. Hicks Rosa Payan Nathaniel T. Zappala Sean F. Connors Amy L. Hoffman Basil H. Peoples Mindy S. Zemla Sarah B. Cornwall Jacqueline R. Internicola Antonella Phelps Sarah B. Zimmer Sheri L. Crangle Clifford Jackson David M. Phillips Jonathan W. Dalbo Eric Jackson Sarah J. Phillips Karen L. Dasaro Melissa J. Janis Telma Polo Amber M. Dauphin

27 2009 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES AND C.A.S.

Sherri L. Degrood Heather L. Lloyd Kimberly D. Tomczak Dawn M. Degraff Mary E. Delgaudio Meghan H. Long Courtney E. Townsell Michelle L. Delmonte Maria D. DiCarlo Virginia A. Mackmin Daniel J. Tracz Corey J. Dobbins Frank A. Dichristina Willis E. Macmillan Katherine M. Turski Laura A. Donnelly Janet E. Dolce Jacquelyn R. Malinowski Melanie A. Uhteg Rossana K. Droz Steven R. Duncan Jr. Erika J. Marranca Desiree L. Van Alstine Kara L. Egan Jennifer A. Dunwoodie Jessica M. Masocco Richard C. Walton Jr. Mary C. Eichelberger D'lynn M. Dustin Seamus P. McCarville Jill E. Waz Crystal A. Elias Patricia L. Enfield Jamie L. McCrossan Shelly L. Wilkinson Tara M. Ernst Christina S. Fettes Margaret J. Michaels Barbara A. Williams Bushra Faisal Jamie L. Filips Amy E. Milbrand Megan M. Woodward Robert D. Falk Christine L. Fina Lisa M. Milleville Amy L. Zelasko Raymond J. Farrell Danielle M. Fisher Jennifer V. Mis Rachel L. Zielinski Sarah E. Foels Heather D. Flores Melissa A. Moore Dara Zigrossi Lisa J. Foit Joshua D. Gabel Keith M. Murphy Kelly A. Zimmerman Elizabeth A. Ford Pamela L. Garabedian Michelle L. Nero Nicholas A. Zona Heather M. Fowler Kristen A. Gawrys Scott F. Noah Lindsay M. Fraley Alisha L. Gaynor Lori L. O'Rourke Catherine R. Frandina May 2009 Meagan M. Onions Richard A. Gearns Kathryn M. Achtyl Jennifer S. Freeman Nicole L. Owens Kevin W. Geiger Jeanette D. Anderson Michelle A. Galvez Lynda K. Pacer Melissa L. Glosek Christina M. Andrejcak Crystal R. Garrett Colleen A. Pazderski Courtney B. Gormley April A. Aumick Linda M. Gefert Christel S. Peacock Kimberly M. Gray Curtis J. Bachek Allison P. George Michelle S. Peruzzini Nicholas D. Grew Bridget A. Baker Danielle M. George-Gonzalez Anthony P. Piccolo Lindsey E. Hall Brooke L. Baker Shaunna M. Ginnane Susan Z. Pittas Michael E. Hammann Deborah E. Bang Amy M. Glowacki Susan M. Podlewski Kristen M. Hamner Maria J. Barbopoulos Jennifer A. Glowny Doreen A. Powell Mark M. Hanes Mary E. Barrett Nicole M. Gordon Moire A. Puccio Matthew L. Heidemann Katina M. Bass-May Nicole R. Gravino Margaret M. Pugsley Lisa L. Helmbrecht Elizabeth M. Bauer Maximillian L. Grundy Shaun K. Quinn Colleen B. Herman Carrisa Beaudoin Stephanie L. Gugino Kathie S. Regan Valerie A. Hoffman Joyce C. Beers Ashley N. Habesch Hannah Pilar Reyes Amanda S. Holland Erin R. Bell Robert M. Halter Collett R. Reynolds Crystal L. Holzman Maria C. Bennett Pamela A. Harig Michelle T. Ricotta Duncan E. Hughes Janell P. Bethelmy Richard A. Harris Kristen M. Rogers Jessica C. Hulshoff Jason R. Bingel Amy L. Harrison Molly F. Roy Kristi L. Jacobson Stephen R. Blask Laura M. Hayden Jamie J. Rozek Melissa A. Jenkins Michelle D. Botkins Erica A. Heberling Diane Salverson Ashley M. Jones Marie E. Boyer Kyle J. Heberling Donald A. Schmitter Michael J. Kanick Melissa A. Breeden Caitlin M. Herbert Donald M. Schwagler Haniffa A. Khan Courtney N. Brown Kevin M. Hibbard Tara R. Schwendner Andrea L. Kramarz Parke R. Brown James R. Hill Kim M. Schwenkbeck Lisa A. Kraska Anthony G. Bruno Alicia M. Holland Catrice D. Shaw Traci A. Kujawa Jeffrey W. Byrnes Jessica J. Holler Laquida R. Shedrick Tiffany A. Kulpa Shaun J. Canaski Sara C. Holler Melissa R. Signor Stephen K. Ladley Deanna L. Celej Leif J. Johnson Maria L. Simone Michele C. Lalayanis Pratibha Chopra-Sukumaran Nancy A. Johnson Kathleen J. Stadler Amanda D. Laurin Lindsay M. Coate Lori A. Jonas Joy L. Stoldt Andrea R. Laux Nadine M. Coffey Kristen L. Jusiak Kara A. Stworzydlak Shannon E. Lawson Katherine W. Coppola Cassandra M. Kestel Keri M. Tangelder Gliset Lebron Sean D. Curran Joseph R. Kester Amber C. Tempest Brenda F. Lee Kaitlin A. Danzi Maria E. Kilmer Angela M. Leone Kristine M. Todaro Morrow Kimberly R. King

28 2009 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES AND C.A.S.

Jeannine M. Klock Jennifer L. Sienkiewicz MASTER OF WHO’S WHO AMONG Melissa S. Krone Dawn E. Simano PROFESSIONAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN AMERICAN Kathryn E. Kundl Tammy M. Skora UNIVERSITIES AND December 2008 Jennifer M. Kurcsics Danielle L. Slayton COLLEGES Chelsea M. Aichinger Holly C. Labrake Adria Sortino Heather M. Cronin Muhammet M. Cetin (2008) Sandra J. Leffler Ashley M. Spada Daisy T. Darling Christopher M. Logalbo Catherine A. Stojanovich Diego E. Uribe Larich Jenessa W. Kornaker Samuel D. Lojacono Angela E. Stranahan Aimee M. Levesque Kathryn J. Sarzyniak David E. Long Kelly M. Szlabonyi Diane Salverson Rachael M. Lucca Jillian M. Tardif Brooke R. Salzman (2008) Meghan O. Maher Elizabeth C. Theriault May 2009 Kenneth G. Martin Jamie L. Tinch Andrew I. Hashey Jennifer L. Sienkiewicz Kathleen S. Maycock Michelle S. Tintor Emilie L. Sears Michael W. Spence Karen E. Tower Gina M. McCartney Angela E. Stranahan Sandra L. McCoulf Tamarra J. Turner Michelle L. McNaughton Lori E. Vaylen CERTIFICATE OF Noorjahan E. Wells (2008) Indu C. Menon Nicole R. Vento ADVANCED STUDY Melissa S. Meola Shanahan Anthony Vitiello December 2008 Jennifer L. Mergler Jayne S. Walker Lance A. Fertig Cheri E. Mirowski Sarah E. Waltz Diandra E. Ghirsig Joseph D. Molfese Richard J. Weber Gwendolyn E. Myers Melissa M. West Heather M. Nace Erich Wheeler May 2009 Arwa S. Nasser Gary M. Wilcox Anne Marie Biddlecom Rebekah M. Neisen Kelly M. Wilczynski Jeffrey N. Clift Shenuka S. Nesarajah Michelle D. Wurzer Gregory B. Heer Melissa J. Nie Amy E. Zakes Ronald M. Perry Marcia L. Nigro Ann T. Zasowski Tyler W. Rinker Tracy M. Olsen Jonathan G. Zasowski Mae L. Urban Joshua J. Ostroff Rebecca A. Zdrojewski Stacy E. Pacanowski Thomas R. Zinteck Amanda J. Paolucci David T. Papke August 2009 Laura R. Piechowski Kate E. Bagley Kimberly Popiela-Saia Pamela M. Dedla Maria A. Postolese Chelsea R. Fehskens Monica L. Radowsky John H. Fehskens Kelly J. Remington Jessica A. Fininzio Amanda N. Reuter Rachael L. Fraser Marcy L. Reynard Amy L. Glomb Nicholas Risch Sheri L. Greenauer Deanna J. Rizzo Adam J. Hamilton Douglas A. Roberts Juan A. Hernandez Cynthia M. Robinson Amber C. Holahan Dawn C. Rodgers Paul D. Karre Monica M. Rountree Stacey M. Lyford Anna P. Rowley Kristie L. Martzolf Becky A. Ryan Kristina M. Miles Brooke R. Salzman Ronald W. Moats John A. Sandecki Andrea L. Pecori Colette C. Scherrer Amy M. Redmond Michelle Schultz Mary Ellen Ryan Michael J. Segal Stacey C. Simmons

List compiled March 13, 2009

May 2009 graduate listings are anticipated based on successful completion of courses in progress.

August 2009 graduate listings are anticipated based on successful completion of courses in progress and successful completion of degree requirements during the summer 2009.

29 2009 GRADUATE AWARDS

ART CONSERVATION Stephanie E. Porto Margaret and Charles Balbach Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Ana Maria A. Alba Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Bandrowski Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship (2008) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2008) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2007) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2007) Josiah W. Wagener Cynthia M. Albertson Brost Family Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Brost Family Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007, 2008) Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship (2006) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2007) Gerald and Sandra Lippes Art Conservation Fellowship (2008) Keith and Charlotte Otterbein Fellow (2008) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2007, 2008) F. Christopher Tahk Fellow (2008) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2006, 2007) Dawn L. Walus Katrina A. Bartlett Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) Garman Family Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Gerald and Sandra Lippes Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2006) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2007) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2007) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2007) Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship (2008) Margaret L. Wendt Foundation Fellowship (2006) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Angela B. Campbell Andrea L. Pecori Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Career and Technical Education Graduate Student of the Year Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship (2008) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2008) CHEMISTRY National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2007) Fannie Kestenbaum Paull Memorial Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Michael W. Kawa Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship (2006) Buffalo State College Chemistry Alumni Award for Outstanding Chemistry Graduate Student Greatbatch Enterprises Graduate Assistant Award Robert S. Krueger Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) CREATIVE STUDIES Gordon and Gretchen Gross Family Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Tania A. Plascencia Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship (2008) Mary Murdock Award for Creative Spirit Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2007) Diego E. Uribe Larach Margaret L. Wendt Foundation Fellowship (2008) Mary Murdock Award for Creative Spirit

Elizabeth A. Nunan Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) CRIMINAL JUSTICE Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Amber L. Morczek Hoskins-Smith Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Morgan Award for Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduate Student Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007, 2008) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2007)

Ariel K. O’Connor ENGLISH Buffalo State College Tuition Grant (2008) Amber M. Dauphin Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2006, 2007) English Department Outstanding Graduate Student Award Leo and Karen Gutmann Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007) Hoskins-Smith Art Conservation Fellowship (2007) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2006, 2007, 2008) Caroline N. Hagood National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2006, 2007) English Department Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Daniel M. Human English Department Outstanding Graduate Student Award

30 2009 GRADUATE AWARDS

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Caitlin M. Herbert Elizabeth M. Bauer Bernard Yormak Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Exceptional Education Clinical Excellence Award

Diane Salverson Katherine W. Coppola Judith Bondurant-Utz Early Childhood Scholarship (2008) Academic Excellence Award Clinical Excellence Award Jennifer L. Sienkiewicz Richard C. Towne Graduate Student Scholarship Kara L. Egan Academic Excellence Award Clinical Excellence Award HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION Allison P. George Susan Randaccio Academic Excellence Award E. O. Smith Jr. Endowed Scholarship Award (2007) Clinical Excellence Award Norman F. Weaver Award for Excellence in Historical Research and Writing Melissa J. Nie Academic Excellence Award (2008, 2009) LITERACY SPECIALIST Clinical Excellence Award Jennifer L. Alderfer Alpha Upsilon Alpha Action Research Award Finalist Angela E. Stranahan Academic Excellence Award Carilyn A. Chauby Clinical Excellence Award Alpha Upsilon Alpha Action Research Award Finalist Deborah Moll-Richmond Foundation Scholarship (2008)

Lisa L. Helmbrecht Alpha Upsilon Alpha Action Research Award Finalist STUDENT AFFAIRS Justyne J. Harris Kathryn J. Sarzyniak Graduate Student Employee of the Year Alpha Upsilon Alpha Action Research Award Finalist

Emilie L. Sears STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION Alpha Upsilon Alpha Action Research Award Brenna L. Belardinelli Outstanding Academic Performance OUTSTANDING MASTER’S PROJECT Justyne J. Harris Caroline M. Aungst Outstanding Academic Performance Geographic Literacy and Second Language Acquisition: How to Connect LOTE Students to Their World (August 2008) Eliane McKee, Professor of Modern and Classical Languages, Project Adviser Amanda L. Sauter Outstanding Academic Performance

OUTSTANDING MASTER’S THESIS Michael Spence Awatif Z. Abu-Ahmed Robert A. Davis Scholarship Evaluation of Foreign Aid as an Effective Policy Option for Economic Growth in Developing Countries (August 2008) Outstanding Academic Performance Victor Kasper Jr., Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, Thesis Adviser

Dekasset L. Drabo The Impact of Political Instability on Per Capita Income: Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (May 2008) Victor Kasper Jr., Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, Thesis Adviser

Christine L. Fina I Am Not a ‘Spook’; I Am a ‘Lost Boy’: Learning to See the Underachieving Boy in High School English Classes (December 2008) Aimable Twagilimana, Professor of English, Thesis Adviser

All awards listed were granted in 2009 unless otherwise stated.

31 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS

SUNY HONORARY 2003 1979 1980 DOCTORATE Susan Schmidt Bies J. Stephen Sherwin—English Gerhard Falk—Sociology G. Peter Jemison Francis Lestingi—Geosciences, 1985 1982 Physics, Interdisciplinary Sciences William Cruickshank 2004 Ruth B. Noller—Center for Studies Vern L. Bullough in Creativity 1981 1986 André De Shields Ann L. Egan—Consumer Studies B. F. Skinner 1985 and Home Economics Horace Mann—Exceptional Education Willard Genrich 2005 Deborah Oppenheimer 1982 1987 1986 Nancy B. Belfer—Design Milton Glaser Thomas C. Perry Joseph A. Fekete—Geography and Planning John Patrick Montague 1985 2006 Marvin LaHood—English Katherine Dunham Ruben Santiago-Hudson 1992 Hank Nuwer Nuala M. Drescher—History and 1988 1988 Social Studies Education Howard M. Reid—Psychology Paul G. Bulger 2008 Tom Calderone, ’86 1997 1989 1989 F. Christopher Tahk—Art Conservation Donald D. Leopard—History and Tom Wicker Lorene Cary Social Studies Education 1999 1991 Edward O. Smith Jr.—History and Frank J. Pascarella—Health, Carl T. Rowan SUNY DISTINGUISHED Social Studies Education Physical Education, and Recreation PROFESSOR 1992 2002 1990 Mary Futrell 1973 Betty J. Cappella—Educational William E. Engelbrecht— Harold F. Peterson—History Anthropology A. R. Gurney Foundations 1983 2003 1991 1993 Irene M. Hulicka—Psychology Janet E. Ramsey––Communication James Palermo—Educational David Maybury-Lewis Foundations 1987 2005 Richard P. Seibert—Sociology 1994 Vern L. Bullough—Dean, Faculty of Diane English Sharon F. Cramer—Exceptional Natural and Social Sciences Education 1994 Milton Rogovin Victor H. Balowitz—Philosophy and 2002 Religious Studies 1995 Francis R. Kowsky—Fine Arts SUNY CHANCELLOR’S Charles Rand Penney Donald L. Birdd—Earth Sciences AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE and Science Education IN TEACHING 1996 SUNY DISTINGUISHED Thomas J. Quatroche—Educational Robert Guthrie TEACHING PROFESSOR 1973 Foundations Laura Rankin Arthur P. Ackerman—Learning and 1973 Behavioral Disorders 1995 Cornel West Fraser B. Drew—English Eileen M. Schoaff—Mathematics Eric Brunger—History 1997 1978 Thomas S. Weinberg—Sociology 1996 Elaine Wingate Conway Joseph F. Wincenc—Music Scott G. Isaksen—Center for Studies Tom Fontana 1974 in Creativity 1995 John C. Carbonara—Philosophy Horace Mann Marvin J. LaHood—English Bradley A. Lown—Psychology 1997 Robert Pokelwaldt Virginia E. Grabiner—Sociology 1997 Richard C. Towne—Learning and 1998 George T. Hole—Philosophy and Behavioral Disorders James O. Grunebaum—Philosophy Avery Brooks Religious Studies and Religious Studies Colin Powell 1975 Andrea Guiati—Foreign Language 1998 Stanley A. Czurles—Art Education 1999 Dan A. Kushel—Art Conservation John B. Morganti—Psychology 1998 Katherine B. Hartman—Art Education Barry Callaghan Antoinette M. Paterson—Philosophy 2000 Eliane McKee—Foreign Language Allen Tinney James D. Haynes—Biology 1976 Kerran L. Sanger—Communication 2000 M. Virginia Wyly—Psychology Robert Kresse SUNY DISTINGUISHED 1999 Christopher Newton SERVICE PROFESSOR 1977 David A. Carson—History and Social Robert Davitt—Geosciences Studies Education Oscar Arias Sanchez 1975 James R. Orgren—Geosciences M. Katherine C. Sacca—Exceptional Maurice Sendak John Urban—Biology John A. Palmer—Behavioral and Education Humanistic Studies 2001 1977 2001 Monroe Fordham Richard Brown—History and Social Norman F. Weaver—History Frederick C. Howe—Educational Rita Moreno Studies Education Foundations 1978 Thomas Murphy Stanley A. Czurles—Art Education John E. Mack—Geosciences Walter B. Greenwood—English 2002 2002 Rex Miller—Industrial Michael Johnson—Modern and Ross B. Kenzie Arts/Vocational Education Classical Languages Darlene Clark Hine Kay Johnson-Gentile—Elementary Education and Reading

32 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS

2005 2004 SUNY CHANCELLOR’S Francisco A. Lopez—Bachelor of Arts Theodore F. Byrley—Economics and Linda K. Gleckel––Faculty of Applied AWARD FOR STUDENT Mary Jane Masiulionis—Bachelor of Finance Science and Education EXCELLENCE Arts Mary E. Greene––Institutional Laticia G. McNaughton—Bachelor 2006 Advancement and Development 1998 Barbara T. Bontempo—English Karen Edmond—Bachelor of Science of Arts 2006 Eugene Harvey—Bachelor of Science Chantz B. Miles—Bachelor of Science SUNY CHANCELLOR’S Gail F. Maloney—Intercollegiate Richard Paige—Bachelor of Science Crystal C. Rodriguez—Bachelor of AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Athletics in Education Science IN FACULTY SERVICE Alex Perry—Bachelor of Science in Pamela R. Shannon—Bachelor of 2007 Education Science 2005 Dennis M. McCarthy—School of Arts Sarah E. Wilson—Bachelor of Arts Howard M. Reid—Psychology and Humanities Theresa Varney—Bachelor of Science in Education Zhang Jie—Sociology Roswell Park IV—Academic Support 2006 Programs 1999 Scott S. Bindemann—Bachelor of Craig Dana—Bachelor of Science Science in Education SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE SUNY CHANCELLOR’S 2000 Jennifer M. Breier—Bachelor of IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Clare M. Cavanaugh—Bachelor of Science IN LIBRARIANSHIP Science in Education Jessica A. Bryant—Bachelor of Arts 1977 Ayanna Sholá Perrin—Bachelor of Nicole G. Maiorana—Bachelor of Arts William Troy—Financial Aid 1983 Science in Education Susan P. Besemer—E. H. Butler Library Nija D. Marshall—Bachelor of Arts 1978 2001 Pamela B. Szefler—Bachelor of Joyce E. Fink—Public Affairs 1987 Jonathan C. Litwin—Bachelor of Arts Daniel R. Hunter—Financial Aid Sr. Martin Joseph Jones—E. H. Butler Science in Education Library Carol Szalach—Bachelor of Science H. Gene Steffen—Instructional in Education Jude M. Jayatilleke—Master of Resources Science 1989 Kelly van Hoeckel White—Master of Robert A. Sweeney—Great Lakes Shirley A. Posner—E. H. Butler Library Science in Education Laboratory 2007 1990 2002 Leah C. Bernal—Bachelor of Science 1981 Bruce K. Andrew—E. H. Butler Library Pooja Tivary—Bachelor of Science Joel A. Capellán—Bachelor of Arts Minerva J. Goldberg—Instructional Paulette M. Wydro—Bachelor of Resources 1992 Katherine W. Coppola—Bachelor of Mary K. Delmont—E. H. Butler Science Science 1987 Library Julie Ann Reszczenski—Master of Megan M. Hoak—Bachelor of Arts Jack C. Brueckman Jr.—Small Science in Education Business Development Center 1994 Kate E. Norwalk—Bachelor of Arts David A. Burdette—Budget Office Carol J. Richards—E. H. Butler Library 2003 Leah L. Pratt—Bachelor of Science Sheetal Anand—Bachelor of Science in Education 1996 1997 Kwabena Boakye—Bachelor of Arts Levirn Hill—E. H. Butler Library Sarah H. Smith—Bachelor of Wendy A. Paterson—Academic Skills Julie A. Dils—Bachelor of Science Center Science 1999 Lorraine J. Gammack—Bachelor of Steven E. Shaffer—Facilities Planning G. Charles Newman—E. H. Butler Science in Education LaShante M. Thomas—Bachelor of Science Library Viktoriya Magid—Bachelor of Arts 1997 Ruoqiu Wu—Master of Arts Scot R. Eckert—Campus Services 2002 Craig Reynolds—Master of Science Albert F. Riess—E. H. Butler Library in Education 1998 2008 Roslyn Berkovitz—Educational 2004 LaToya E. Codner—Bachelor of Arts Opportunity Program SUNY CHANCELLOR’S Tiffany D. Ciolek—Bachelor of Arts Brian D. Dubenion—Master of Richard J. Lee—Associate Dean, AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Jude M. Jayatilleke—Bachelor of Science Faculty of Applied Science and IN SCHOLARSHIP AND Science Education Nayrobi M. Rodriguez—Bachelor of CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Brian R. Kramer—Bachelor of Arts; Arts Bachelor of Science 2000 2004 Natale R. Sciolino—Bachelor of Stephen S. Mangione—Instructional Harish C. Sikka—Great Lakes Center Siobhan K. McCollum—Bachelor of Science Technology Arts 2005 Kevin A. Reynolds—Bachelor of Matthew R. Tarasek—Bachelor of 2001 Kevin Railey—English Science Arts Karen L. Johnson—STAR Program William F. Wieczorek—Center for Carol J. Shaw—Bachelor of Science Adrienne L. Watz—Master of Arts 2002 Health and Social Research in Education Kristen M. Weisel—Bachelor of Stephanie B. Zuckerman-Aviles— 2008 Andrew D. Verity—Bachelor of Arts Science in Education Career Development Center Jill K. Singer—Earth Sciences and Krista L. Wierzbicki—Bachelor of Arts 2003 Science Education 2005 Rebecca J. Schenk––Budget Office Nalini D. Goolsarran—Bachelor of Science William N. Hoffman—Bachelor of Arts Awards, names, and titles listed were current at the time awards were given.

33 BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS

COLLEGE COUNCIL 1968 1976 1986 MEDAL John P. Walsh, ’39— Helen Bickel Wolfe, ’55— Daniel R. Idzik, ’56— President Emeritus, The Dean, Western Maryland Senior Vice President, General 1994 William Hood Dunwoody College Counsel, and Secretary, Booz, D. Bruce Johnstone Industrial Institute Allen, and Hamilton Inc. Stanley H. Witmeyer, ’39— 1977 1996 George F. Budd, ’42— Director, School of Art and 1987 Donald P. Quinlan, ’53 President Emeritus, Kansas Tom Fontana, ’73— Design, Rochester Institute of State College of Pittsburg Television Writer/Producer Technology 1998 (Oz, St. Elsewhere, and Ross B. Kenzie G. Wesley Ketcham, ’34— Homicide: Life on the Street) 1969 Former Education Consultant, Olivia Smith-Blackwell Evelyn G. Bell, ’27— Bureau of Elementary and Director of Personnel, City of Secondary Education, 1988 Thomas Y. Hobart Jr., ’60— 2000 Buffalo School Department Connecticut State Department President, NYS United Arnold B. Gardner of Education George R. Sherrie, ’37— Teachers AFT/AFL-CIO Vice President Emeritus for 2001 1978 Administration, Buffalo State 1989 Walter B. Holland Jr. Albert N. Abgott, ’47— College Robert L’Italien, ’50— Chairman, Erie County General Manager, Teledyne 2002 Legislature; President, Hanau Division Inc. Brenda Williams McDuffie, ’74 1970 Partners’ Press Inc. Rev. Laman H. Bruner Jr., ’39— 2007 Chaplain, New York State 1990 1979 Thomas L. Clark Jr., ’70— Matthew A. Levin-Stankevich, ’07 Assembly Margaret Goff Clark, ’36— President, Carver Federal Children’s Novelist Jody B. Ulrich, ’82 A. Marie Murphy, ’32— Savings Bank Faculty Member, Lockport 2008 Senior High School 1980 Thomas F. Higgins, ’71— Arlene F. Kaukus, ’75 William E. Lawson, ’72— Erie County Sheriff 1971 Executive Director, Veterans Howard S. VanHoff, ’26— Federal Coordinating 1991 DISTINGUISHED Assistant Superintendent for Commission Alden F. Schutte, ’63— ALUMNUS AWARD Elementary Education, President, The Schutte Group Buffalo Public Schools 1981 1965 Edward T. Hunt Jr., ’52— Nancy Walker Volkert, ’57— David O. Cooke, ’41— Jack Wolsky, ’55—Associate General Manager, Western Former President, Volkert Assistant Secretary of Defense Professor, SUNY College at Area, New York Telephone Meeting Planners Inc. Brockport William J. Fairlie, ’52— 1992 Principal, Woodlawn Junior 1982 1972 Kathleen A. Moskal, ’65— High School, Buffalo Kenneth J. Braun, ’75— Mildred Keller Campbell, ’28— Erie County Sheriff President, Hue Legwear Community Volunteer and Company 1966 Philanthropist Michael J. Fenello, ’38— Donald G. Brossman, ’36— Deputy Administrator, Federal Randolph Smith, ’71— Former Associate Director, NYS Hartford Hellcats Head Coach; 1973 Aviation Commission Schools Boards Association Former Player, Buffalo Braves Martin Fried, ’28— and New York Knicks Veronica E. Connor, ’35— Professor of English, 1983 Buffalo State College Lenora Cole-Alexander, ’57— Supervising Principal, Grand 1993 Island Public Schools Director for Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor Susan Bring Tobe, ’71— 1974 Assistant County Attorney for 1967 Edward W. Sontag, ’64— Richard M. Cooke, ’52— Erie County Margaret A. Grant, ’29— Department Head, University Major General, U.S. Marine Director, Home Economics of Wisconsin School of Corps Education 1994 Division, Buffalo State College Diane English, ’70— Marion G. Olsen, ’22— 1984 Television Writer/Producer 1975 Donald P. Quinlan, ’53— (Murphy Brown) Principal, Buffalo Public Dr. Eldene Cook Woellhof, ’45 School 84 CEO and President, Graphic —Director, Psychology Controls Corp. Department, Topeka State 1995 Mary Lou Rath, ’56— Hospital Eugene T. Reville, ’53— New York State Senator Superintendent, Buffalo Public Schools

34 BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS

1996 2002 2007 1983 Linda Duch, ’76—Buffalo District Marion Cañedo, ’74, ’81— Richard C. Auerbach, ’52, ’55— Charles G. Blaine President, Key Bank Superintendent, Buffalo Public Educator, U.S. Naval Reserve Captain Paul G. Bulger Schools Margaret J. Barr, ’61—Vice President (Retired), Philanthropist 1984 for Student Affairs, Northwestern Norma Munger Sutter, ’42, ’59— David Lazerson, ’77—Author, U.S. Rep. Jack Kemp University Educator and Volunteer Educator, Musician 1985 1997 2003 Stan Szymanski, ’78—Senior Vice Hon. William B. Hoyt Robert Ian Bruck, ’73—Director, Susan Schmidt Bies, ’67—Member, President Digital Production, Sony 1986 Institute for Environmental Federal Reserve System Board of Pictures Imageworks Mario M. Cuomo Technology Education, North Governors Carolina State University Robert J. Lamendola, ’72— 2008 1987 Byron W. Brown, ’83—Mayor, City of Murray Light Lynne M. Shuster, ’68—Volunteer Executive Vice President, The St. Paul Buffalo Coordinator, Alliance for the Mentally Ill Companies; President and CEO, The 1988 St. Paul Companies Global Surety Brian M. Higgins, ’85—United States Herbert F. Darling Jr. 1998 and Construction House of Representatives, 27th William Murabito, ’66—Associate 1990 Howard S. Muscott, ’77—Professor Congressional District of New York Margaret Wendt Foundation Vice Chancellor for University Life, of Education, Rivier College SUNY System Administration Leonard S. Sikora, ’50—Educator 2002 Anne Rogovin, ’40, ’62—Educator, and Advocate Edna M. Lindemann Kevin O’Connell, ’71—Emmy Author Award–Winning Broadcaster and 2003 Meteorologist, Channel 2 News Paul A. Tokasz, ’71—Majority PRESIDENT’S Rev. Msgr. John C. Weimer Leader, New York State Assembly DISTINGUISHED 2006 1999 SERVICE AWARD William J. Magavern II James Brandys, ’71/’73—First Vice 2004 President - Investments, Merrill Rita Argen Auerbach, ’54, ’74—Artist 1971 2008 Lynch Private Client Group and Educator Frank Sedita Eunice A. Lewin Tom Calderone, ’86— Marcia Mulé, ’81—Television 1972 Hon. Perry B. Duryea Jr. Vice President for Music Producer PRESIDENT’S AWARD Programming and Talent, MTV E. Jeannette Ogden, ’77—Buffalo 1973 FOR EXCELLENCE IN Hank Nuwer, ’68—Author City Court Judge Ersa Poston TEACHING 1975 1985–1986 2000 2005 Robert Millonzi Francis S. Lestingi—Physics Ernestine R. Green, ’59—Educator Harry Ausprich, ’54—President and Volunteer Emeritus, Bloomsburg University of 1976 Howard M. Reid—Psychology Pennsylvania William Donaldson Evelyn S. Lieberman, ’66— Lackey E. Dent 1993–1994 Undersecretary of State for Public Robert J. Kaupelis, ’51—Artist and Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. Marianne C. Ferguson—Philosophy Educator 1977 and Religious Studies Department of State Katheryne Thomas Whittemore Theodore G. Sturgis, ’53—Educator Christine N. Thrun, ’81—President and Civic Leader 1978 1994–1995 and CEO, Thrun Manufacturing Florence Baugh Robert P. Delprino—Psychology 2006 Kathleen Mallea—History and Social 2001 1980 Sylvia L. Rosen, ’71—Ceramic Artist, Mildred K. Campbell Studies Education Scott A. Baxter, ’84—Founder and Philanthropist CEO, Vesta Technologies Stephen R. Greco Diane L. Ryndak—Exceptional Edwin F. Rosinski, ’50—Founding Education Kathleen Gaffney, ’71—Playwright Director, Office of Research in 1981 and Actress; President, Artsgenesis Inc. Medical Education, Medical College Kate B. Wallis of Virginia 1995–1996 Deborah Oppenheimer, ’75—Film 1982 M. Katherine C. Sacca—Exceptional and Television Producer; President, Hon. Arthur O. Eve Education Mohawk Productions Whitworth Ferguson

Awards, names, and titles listed were current at the time awards were given.

35 BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS

1997–1998 1987–1988 2004–2005 PRESIDENT’S AWARD Joseph R. Piccillo—Art Education Pamela Schuetze—Psychology FOR EXCELLENCE IN Geraldine E. Bard—English SERVICE TO THE Sharon L. Raimondi—Exceptional 1990–1991 2005–2006 COLLEGE Education Ann C. Colley—English Richard J. Herdlein—Student Personnel Administration 1989–1990 Karen L. Jurewicz—Space Management 1999–2000 1994–1995 Lucy Andrus—Art Education Robert L. Wood—Design 2006–2007 Gerard J. Puccio—Creative Studies 1992–1993 Deborah L. Hovland—Modern and 1995–1996 Patricia A. Sullivan—Lifelong Learning Classical Languages Joseph M. Kelly—Business Zhang Jie—Sociology 1993–1994 2000–2001 F. Christopher Tahk—Art Conservation 2007–2008 Gussie Cranford—Custodial Services Susan M. Leist—English Jozef Bajus—Design Jurgis Karuza Jr.—Psychology Thomas Laudico—Maintenance Equipment Building System 2001–2002 1996–1997 Zhang Jie—Sociology Kimberley N. Irvine—Geography PRESIDENT’S AWARD Marianne R. Savino—Academic and Planning FOR EXCELLENCE IN Skills Center 2002–2003 LIBRARIANSHIP Scott L. Johnson––Criminal Justice P. Rudolph Mattai—Educational Frank Wenske—Physical Plant Foundations 1985–1986 Jill M. Norvilitis––Psychology Mary C. Hall—E. H. Butler Library 1994–1995 Charles Mancuso—Performing Arts Judith L. Janus—Exceptional 2004–2005 1986–1987 Education James R. Maxwell—Business 1997–1998 Sr. Martin Joseph Jones—E. H. Butler H. G. Parsa—Nutrition, Hospitality, Library Florence D. Johnson—Academic Skills Center 2005–2006 and Fashion Andrew J. Kahn—Theater Gregory W. Ebert—Chemistry 1994–1995 Diane E. Salvamoser—Art Education Albert F. Riess—E. H. Butler Library Gary S. Solar—Earth Sciences and Ann C. Colley—English Alice H. Sullivan—Weigel Health Center Science Education 1995–1996 1998–1999 Marilyn C. Kihl—E. H. Butler Library 1995–1996 2006–2007 Stephen F. Phelps—Elementary Janice D. Mazurek—Geography and R. Bruce Baum—Exceptional Education and Reading Hilary I. Sternberg—E. H. Butler Planning Education Library Scot R. Eckert—Physical Plant James F. Hamm—Art Conservation 1999–2000 Maria Assad—Modern and Classical 2000–2001 Mae F. Moses—Physical Plant Languages Donna J. Davidoff—E. H. Butler Library 2007–2008 Jerrold J. Richmond Jr.—Physical Plant Jean M. DiPirro—Psychology Harish Sikka—Great Lakes Center for Environmental Research and PRESIDENT’S AWARD 1996–1997 Nanci M. Monaco—Educational Education FOR EXCELLENCE IN Joseph W. Ball—Campus Services Foundations PROFESSIONAL SERVICE John D. Lysek—Campus Services 2000–2001 William F. Wieczorek—Center for 1986–1987 Angeline M. Price—Weigel Health PRESIDENT’S AWARD Health and Social Research Jack C. Brueckman Jr.—Small Center FOR EXCELLENCE IN Business Development Center RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, Gail V. Wells—Minority Student Services 2001–2002 David A. Burdette—Budget AND CREATIVITY James L. Palermo—Educational Foundations 1997–1998 1985–1986 1988–1989 Donna L. Brooks—Registrar’s Office Sidney J. Parnes—Creative Studies Thomas J. Reigstad—English Edward O. Smith Jr.—History and Education Social Studies Education Carolyn S. Fusco—Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Dean’s Office Edward M. Schulman—Chemistry 2003–2004 Gerhard J. Falk––Sociology Stephen S. Mangione—Instructional James R. Spotila—Biology Carol B. Kirby––Modern and Resources Center 1986–1987 Classical Languages Stephanie Zuckerman-Aviles— Hadar Isseroff—Biology Career Development Center

36 BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS

1998–1999 2005–2006 1995–1996 PRESIDENT’S AWARD Debra A. Heisler—Faculty of Natural Stephen A. Chris—Counseling Center Proves R. Banks—Technology FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE and Social Sciences, Dean’s Office Warren J. Hoffman—Financial Aid Roslyn A Berkovitz—Educational ADVANCEMENT OF Gay E. Hardoby—Human Resource Office Opportunity Program EQUITY AND CAMPUS Management DIVERSITY Samuel Lunetta—University Police Emile C. Netzhammer III— Carole E. Schaus—Registrar’s Office Communication 1999–2000 Lucy Andrus—Art Education 2006–2007 Ottilie M. Woodruff—Educational 1999–2000 Debra B. Howard—Sociology Opportunity Program Nadine P. Carvelli—Elementary 2000–2001 Education and Reading Sean D. Hudson—Registrar’s Office Geraldine E. Bard—English 1996–1997 Kaylene D. Waite—Instructional John J. Freidhoff—Great Lakes Lily M. Bink—Educational 2002–2003 Center Resources Opportunity Program Kevin J. Railey––English Nancy Terreri—Dean of Students’ Office Barbara Ann Sherman—Computer 2003–2004 PRESIDENT’S AWARD Information Systems 2000–2001 Hilary I. Sternberg––E. H. Butler FOR EXCELLENCE IN Library Thomas E. Coates—Events Management ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT 1997–1998 Robert W. Brock—Fine Arts Beverly J. MacKenzie—Human 1985–1986 2005–2006 Resource Management Richard J. Foster—Geosciences 1998–1999 Lori V. Quigley—Elementary Education and Reading Tim G. Ngo—Copy Center S. James Jakiel—English Ronald D. Smith—Communication 2006–2007 2001–2002 2000–2001 1987–1988 Wanda M. Davis—Student Personnel Jerry S. Boyes—Intercollegiate Athletics Thomas A. Donovan—Chemistry Michaelene M. Meger—Exceptional Education Administration Susan P. Kendt—Faculty of Arts and Raymond W. Waxmonsky—Geography Humanities Dean’s Office Evelyn Rosario—Educational Opportunity Program PRESIDENT’S AWARD Therese M. Locher—Purchasing Office 1988–1989 Linda K. Gleckel—Exceptional FOR EXCELLENCE AS AN Diana M. McNerney—Art Conservation Education 2002–2003 UNDERGRADUATE Department Maureen A. Smith––Exceptional RESEARCH MENTOR James D. Haynes—Biology Education 2002–2003 2006–2007 Judith A. Miller––Registrar’s Office 1990–1991 2003–2004 Howard M. Reid—Psychology Sarah Slavin—Political Science Leslie K. Day––Elementary Karen Sands-O’Connor—English David J. Ross––Instructional Education and Reading Resources Center 1991–1992 Jill K. Singer—Earth Sciences and Richard L. Saddleson––Campus Roswell Park IV—Lifelong Learning 2006–2007 Science Education Services and Facilities Dwight D. Hennessy—Psychology 1992–1993 2007–2008 Gwendolyn Veira––SABRE Project Robert Clark—Computer 2007–2008 Robert P. Delprino—Psychology Information Systems Emma J. McFayden—Educational 2003–2004 Opportunity Program Gail F. Maloney––Intercollegiate Sharon F. Cramer—Exceptional Athletics Education Lori L. Till—Hospitality and Tourism Marianne C. Ferguson—Philosophy 2004–2005 and Religious Studies Kathleen M. Babcock—E. H. Butler Library Karen L. Johnson—Academic Skills Center John L. DeNisco—Business Joan L. McCool—Counseling Center 1993–1994 Shirley Bennett-Fenty—Academic Peter J. Sowiski—Fine Arts Skills Center Robert N. Spaner—Center for Linda Chalker-Scott—Biology Development of Human Services George T. Hole—Philosophy and Kathryn A. Ward—Alumni Affairs Religious Studies Stephen F. Saracino—Design

Awards, names, and titles listed were current at the time awards were given.

37 ACADEMIC TRADITION

Academic Procession The Gold Tassel The processional begins with the entrance of the seating marshals. After all Graduates wearing gold tassels on their mortarboards have completed the degree candidates have been directed to their seats, the faculty members Buffalo State’s All College Honors Program. Students must maintain a march to their places preceded by the head marshal. The mace bearer leads minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average overall and take a number the platform party, which includes dignitaries, honorees, and the college of honors courses to remain in the program. Qualified students enter the administration. program as freshmen from high school, sophomores already attending Buffalo State, and juniors transferring from community colleges. All College Honors Program students receive an academic scholarship of The Mace and Medallion By tradition, seals of office and tools of authority have been incorporated $2,000 per year. Scholarship funds are provided by private donations and in the ceremonies that invest individuals with the responsibilities and power administered by the Buffalo State College Foundation. of official leadership. Today purely symbolic, these objects once effected control themselves, the mace having been originally an iron club capable Academic Attire of breaking armor. Academic attire—cap, gown, and hood—is higher education’s link with its About the middle of the thirteenth century, the mace was adopted for civic long and illustrious past. Like judicial dress, it originated in the twelfth cen- purposes. Much earlier, seals, from which the college medallion was derived, tury with the medieval clergy, whose ecclesiastical dress probably derived, in constituted the official signatures of heads of church and state. Today, the turn, from civilian attire at an earlier age. Medieval scholars were almost academic seal, representing the office of college president, and the mace, all clergymen, and the earliest illustrations available show gowns that some- standing for order and authority, have become part of the pageantry of what resemble cassocks. Universities of the period were primarily education symbolism involved in formal academic ceremonies. guilds, the term “bachelor” denoting an apprentice, “master” a full For Buffalo State, both mace and medallion are enhanced by their being member of the guild, and “doctor” one who had attained the highest degree the design and work of faculty members. The gold medallion was designed of learning in a particular field. by the late Earl W. Wolfgruber, a member of the Design Department faculty In the United States, academic attire began to be used extensively at the for 20 years. A gift of the Class of 1968, it was first used that year for the end of the nineteenth century. It has given America a beautiful and impres- inauguration of President E. K. Fretwell Jr. and has been worn on official sive method of signifying academic honors. college occasions since. A neck piece was added in 1987, designed and craft- The bachelor’s gown is black and worn closed, distinguished by its long, ed by Stephen F. Saracino, professor of design. pointed sleeves; the master’s is designed to be worn open and has long The 1968 inauguration was also the first occasion for the use of the sleeves with square base and arc cut; the doctor’s, worn open or closed, rosewood and silver mace, designed and built by Douglas E. Sigler, at that has velvet panels down the front and three bars on the round, full sleeve. time an assistant professor of design. The flaring silver flanges that circle The color of the velvet may signify the field of study. the crown of the mace carry the engraved names of each president of the The hood is the most distinguishing feature of academic attire. Its colors college. Incorporated in the total design are abstract concepts of flame, dove, indicate the degree of the wearer and the institution attended. The bache- and hands, used by the college to signify learning and aspiration. All formal lor’s and the master’s hoods are similar in design, but the bachelor’s is 3 academic processions are led by a mace bearer with this staff of authority 1 feet long while the master’s is 3 ⁄2 feet long. The colors of the silk lining in hand. exposed in the center of the hood are those of the institution conferring the degree, for example, blue and gold for the State University of New York. The edging of the hood indicates the academic discipline. The Gold Honors Cord Graduates wearing gold cords at commencement have achieved the Since the hood no longer serves as a head covering, the mortarboard, distinction of graduating with academic honors. An honors citation is which originated in English universities, is worn. A long tassel of black or of given to students who have maintained a minimum 3.50 grade point a color appropriate to the degree is fastened in the middle of the top of the average for all work completed at Buffalo State. Graduates who have cap. The doctor’s cap may have a gold tassel. Recently, soft velvet tams have completed a minimum of 54 credit hours at Buffalo State with an average become popular for holders of advanced degrees. of 3.80 to 4.00 are designated summa cum laude, 3.65 to 3.79 magna cum Academic attire serves two purposes: It gives a sense of dignity and laude, and 3.50 to 3.64 cum laude. tradition to the ceremony, and it links those who wear it—students, faculty, and professionals—to all the men and women who have sought learning over the past centuries.

38 African Kente Cloth ACCREDITATIONS The red, black, and green hood, relatively new on college campuses, is Buffalo State is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of traditionally worn during important ceremonies by the leadership and elders the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, of countries that include the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria. Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher In this country, the Kente cloth is worn as a stole on important occasions. Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. secretary of education and the Commission on Recognition of Degree colors are as follows: Postsecondary Accreditation. Buffalo State also is accredited by the agriculture ...... maize Board of Regents, University of the State of New York. In addition, the arts, letters, humanities ...... white following professional organizations have determined that Buffalo State business ...... drab programs meet their accreditation requirements: dentistry ...... lilac Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (Weigel Health economics ...... copper Center) education ...... light blue Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)* engineering ...... orange fine arts ...... brown Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration forestry ...... russet Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass journalism ...... crimson Communications (ACEJMC) law ...... purple American Association of Museums (Burchfield Penney Art Center) library science ...... lemon American Chemical Society medicine ...... green American Dietetic Association** music ...... pink nursing ...... apricot American Speech-Language-Hearing Association pharmacy ...... olive green Council for Interior Design Accreditation philosophy ...... dark blue Council on Social Work Education physical education...... sage green International Association of Counseling Services (Counseling Center) public administration ...... peacock blue National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) public health ...... salmon pink science ...... golden yellow National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) social science ...... cream National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) social work ...... citron National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) speech ...... silver gray National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)*** theology ...... scarlet veterinary science...... gray *Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, (410) 347-7700. **The didactic program in dietetics at Buffalo State is currently granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-5400. **The coordinated program in dietetics at Buffalo State is currently granted continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-5400. ***The professional education programs at Buffalo State are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, 2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 466-7496. The accreditation includes the initial teacher preparation and advanced levels of pro- fessional education offered at the college.

39 HEAD MARSHAL COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Jill Powell Senior Assistant to the Vice President, Institutional Advancement Lee Ann Grace Raquel J. Rezara Schmidt Assistant Dean, International and Exchange Programs Commencement Chair William E. Raffel Associate Professor, Exceptional Education Associate Professor, Communication

SEATING MARSHALS Patricia A. Alessandra Kevin Railey Commencement Director for Academics Liaison to the Commencement Committee Lawrence G. Flood Sr. Staff Associate, Academic and Student Affairs Office Professor, Political Science Associate Provost and Dean, Graduate School

Mark T. Bausili Jean Marie Salisbury Andrea Guiati Registrar, Registrar’s Office Professor and Director, All College Honors Program Commencement Committee Secretary Secretary 2, University College Nancy A. Chicola Deborah M. Insalaco Associate Professor, Elementary Education and Reading Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology Ibrahim Traore Student Member Heather D. Maldonado Thomas E. Coates Vice President, Caribbean Students Organization Assistant to the Dean, Academic Standards Office Director, Events Management Office Amitra A. Wall Karen O’Quin Robert P. Delprino Immediate Past Chair Associate Dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences Associate Professor, Psychology Associate Professor, Sociology

Lori V. Quigley Bonita R. Durand Huewayne A. Watson Executive Assistant to the President, President’s Office Associate Dean, School of Education Student Member Executive Vice President, United Students Government Kerran L. Sanger Dominique Gabriel Associate Dean, School of Arts and Humanities Student Member Gail V. Wells United Students Government President Director, Student Life Office Amitra A. Wall Associate Professor, Sociology Lee Ann Grace William L. White Assistant Dean, International and Exchange Programs Assistant Professor, Modern and Classical Languages

ANNOUNCERS Joy A. Guarino Rita M. Zientek Assistant Professor, Theater Associate Dean, School of the Professions Marian T. Deutschman Interim Director, College and Community Partnerships Deborah M. Insalaco Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology Roger L. Firestien Buffalo State College is deeply grateful to Associate Professor, Creative Studies the members of the college community who Melaine C. Kenyon volunteered their time as marchers, hooders, and Associate Director Instructional Technology, Instructional Resources Thomas R. McCray ushers during the Commencement ceremonies honoring the Class of 2009. Please visit Associate Professor, Communication Lydia Kawaler Manager, Human Resource Information Systems, Human Resource www.buffalostate.edu/commencement/x543.xml William E. Raffel Management for a list of participants. Associate Professor, Communication Marsha L. Moses Ronald D. Smith Assistant to the Dean, Graduate School Chair and Professor, Communication

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40 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE COUNCIL EMERITI STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Charles G. Blaine JoAnn M. Mikulec Carl T. Hayden, Chair Sylvia Callistein Walter E. Moxham Jr. Aminy I. Audi Mildred K. Campbell* Matthew J. Murphy Jr.* Robert J. Bellafiore Louis P. Ciminelli Jesse E. Nash Edward F. Cox Paul P. Cohen* Donald P. Quinlan, ’53 Stephen J. Hunt Peter D. Corson Olivia Smith-Blackwell H. Carl McCall Pasquale Greco Richard H. Speranza* Pedro Noguera Walter B. Holland Jr. Margaret G. Swift* Michael E. Russell Edward T. Hunt Jr., ’52 Paul A. Tokasz, ’71 Linda Sanford Arlene F. Kaukus, ’75 Timothy J. Toohey Carl Spielvogel Ross B. Kenzie Jody B. Ulrich, ’82 Kay Stafford David Laub* Ruth Urban Harvey F. Wachsman Yvonne Leftwich-Scruggs Raymond Weil Jr. Gerri Warren-Merrick Randolph Marks Kate Butler Wallis Wickham Brenda Williams McDuffie, ’74 *deceased Carl P. Wiezalis, Faculty Senate Melody Mercedes, Student Trustee

Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor-Elect BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Muriel A. Howard, President BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION Dennis K. Ponton, Provost EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Voldemar A. Innus, Vice President and Chief Information Officer Linda A. Dobmeier, ’71, Chair Stanley Kardonsky, Vice President for Finance and Management Ross B. Kenzie, Vice Chair Susanne P. Bair, Vice President for Institutional Advancement; James F. Dentinger, Secretary Executive Director of the Buffalo State College Foundation Gary R. Bichler, Treasurer Hal D. Payne, Vice President for Student Affairs Susanne P. Bair, Executive Director Dolores E. Battle, Senior Adviser to the President for Equity and Anthony J. Baynes, ’79 Campus Diversity Todd W. Brason, ’85 Benjamin C. Christy, Dean, School of Arts and Humanities Gary M. Brost Ronald S. Rochon, Dean, School of Education; Associate Vice President for Teacher Education Allen F. Grum Mark W. Severson, Dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences Muriel A. Howard Gary W. Jones, Dean, School of the Professions Benjamin M. Zuffranieri, ’80 Kevin Railey, Associate Provost; Dean, Graduate School BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE Scott L. Johnson, Interim Dean, University College ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Manus “Chris” O’Donnell, ’77, President Matthew E. Ryan, ’99, Vice President Belle Montree, ’77, Secretary William H. Graser, ’69, Treasurer Buffalo State College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE COUNCIL veteran status. Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. It is the policy of Buffalo State College that no otherwise qualified John T. Hoskins, Chair person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the disability, be excluded from participation in employment Howard A. Zemsky, Vice Chair or access to programs of the college. William J. Bissett Produced by the College Relations Office James Brandys, ’71, ’73 4/09 0809-22 Anne Laura Koessler Brosnahan Robert D. Bulman, ’84 Charles J. Naughton, ’85 Alphonso O’Neil-White Gerald C. Saxe Dominique Gabriel, Student Representative