horizonsWinter 2020 The Magazine of SUNY Delhi

Taking the Industry by Storm President’s Welcome In November, the campus community enjoyed a special visit by world-renowned animal behavior expert, autism spokesperson, and author Dr. Temple Grandin. Her extraordinary life and insights as an ‘autistic savant’ have made a lasting impact on how both autism and animal behavior are understood today.

At Delhi, Grandin talked to a full audience about her unique perspective into veterinary science, drawing parallels between the sensory-based way that both ear friends, animals and individuals with autism think. Because of their difficulty deciphering D vagueness and subtlety, Grandin stressed the importance of clear and specific communication as well as more rigid training on life skills and manners. She also As we enter the year 2020, I’m excited for everything the new decade has in store talked about the unique strengths of the autistic mind such as its tremendous for SUNY Delhi. The world keeps changing, and we change right along with it. capacity to store information. Our institution’s history has proven that SUNY Delhi is consistently able to evolve Grandin had an opportunity to tour Delhi’s veterinary science facilities and see the department’s new canine simulator, ultrasound machine, and dental x-ray and adapt to the developments and demands of the world around us. We remain machine. Grandin was pleased to hear that Delhi uses fear-free treatment methods secure in our position as a leading instructional institution, offering extraordinarily with animals, remarking that the way medical tools are used is as important as the equipment itself. relevant degrees to prepare our students for successful lives and careers. Temple Grandin Grandin’s message resonated deeply with veterinary technology major Cory Palmer who shares not only Grandin’s passion for animals but the experience of growing In this issue of Horizons, you’ll meet Brooke LaTourette, a talented young Inspires up on the autism spectrum. soon-to-be graduate who is in high demand in the job market because of her at SUNY Delhi “Seeing Grandin has been the highest point of my college career so far,” Palmer cutting-edge education from SUNY Delhi. You’ll learn about the innovative said. “After a stressful semester, it gives me so much confidence to see someone who has gone through similar experiences.” new programs we’ve created to meet industry needs. You’ll also read about alumni that make us proud. School of Nursing Recognized as Center of Excellence As the world changes, you can count on the core values of a SUNY Delhi SUNY Delhi’s School of Nursing has earned the designation education staying the same. We are a community that works, learns, and grows of 2019–2023 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by together, determined to use all the tools at our disposal to transform our the National League for Nursing (NLN). With this prestigious honor, Delhi joins an elite group of institutions that also students’ lives. includes Duke University School of Nursing and Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Thank you for staying connected and engaged with your Alma Mater. As According to NLN, Centers of Excellence help raise the bar for graduates, you are a critically important part of our college community. We all nursing programs by role modeling visionary leadership and environments of inclusive excellence. value you and hope SUNY Delhi always feels like home. “Receiving the designation of Center of Excellence is an honor that reflects our vision of being a frontrunner in delivering outstanding, cutting-edge nursing education for today’s health- care industry needs,” said Dr. Susan Deane, Dean of the School of Nursing at SUNY Delhi. “Thanks to the tremendous efforts Dr. Michael R. Laliberte of our faculty and staff who collectively create and support President, SUNY Delhi innovative learning environments, our nursing students are exceptionally well-equipped to enjoy successful careers as healthcare providers, educators, and leaders in a global and diverse society.” With a dynamic blend of theory and hands-on lab work and practicums, SUNY Delhi’s holistic approach to nursing is highly ranked among nursing programs at both state and national levels. Small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and personalized support services further promote student success.

2 Winter 2020 delhi.edu 3 Brooke LaTourette: Taking the Industry by Storm

When automation industry employers look for the perfect hire, they expect great technical aptitude, a tremendous work ethic, and an ability to adapt to situations on the fly. They want a natural leader and a jack of all trades. They want someone just like SUNY Delhi student Brooke LaTourette.

Brooke LaTourette, 21, is set to graduate from SUNY Delhi’s mechatronics bachelor’s program in May 2020. Right out of the gate, she is taking the industry by storm. When MDI Multi-Dimensional Integration, an automation services giant based in Shrewsbury, PA, took a chance on hiring their first-ever intern from a SUNY school to work alongside engineering students from big universities, they were amazed by her job-ready skills and professionalism.

“Brooke was definitely one of our top interns from that batch,” says Kevin Morabito, business developer and LaTourette’s internship coordinator at MDI. “She really impressed us with her abilities and analytical mindset. She is excellent with our customers.” Brooke LaTourette comes from a family of SUNY Delhi graduates. “My parents, With so much potential to tap into, LaTourette was given the lead role on a project and a a couple of my siblings, uncles, and permanent position at MDI upon graduation – a job that will include frequent travel to client many other relatives went to Delhi for sites around the country. different majors. I’m proud to be part of that tradition.” LaTourette is humble and modest about her quick advancement in the automation field. The youngest of five children, the Downsville, NY, native followed her passion for robotics and enrolled in the mechatronics program after spending a day shadowing Professor Michael Miller, one of the founders and biggest champions of the program, at Delhi.

“It looked like the perfect blend of design and hands-on experience with technology,” LaTourette says. “Coming from a somewhat challenging, small-town background, I wanted What is Mechatronics? According to the a degree that would get me a well-paying job and a stable, independent life. Delhi has helped me achieve that.” Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that melds all major technological Manufacturing Institute, disciplines including mechanical, electrical, technical controls, there will be 4.6 million Miller says that LaTourette was a top student from the beginning—a perfect storm of natural automation, and computer systems. The field has applications in every ability and drive. industry. skilled manufacturing jobs to fill between 2018 “While Brooke is an outstanding student, all our students graduate with one or multiple job “Mechatronics is innovative automation,” says Professor Michael Miller. offers on the table,” Miller points out. “We teach a combination of engineering and technical “We take a concept from design to fabrication, testing, implementation, and 2028. Due to a skills skills that makes our students highly employable.” troubleshooting, and maintenance—everything from soup to nuts. When shortage, more than half a piece of equipment malfunctions, a company loses a lot of money. Our will lie vacant. “Delhi taught me everything I needed to be successful,” LaTourette affirms. “Going into students are trained for a wide skill set and know how to fix problems.” employment, I didn’t have to be handheld or have things explained to me. I was able to approach each situation with the information given and run with it.” Delhi’s mechatronics program was the first in New York State and the first 4-year technologist degree in the country. It was born out of an industry LaTourette is happy that more women are entering the industry. need to hire employees with a versatile skill set instead of a single area of competency. “We’re good at our jobs. Having a better gender balance brings different views and strengths to the job,” she says. “I’ve never had issues being treated differently as a female, but I think the industry needs more of us.”

4 Winter 2020 delhi.edu 5 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Programs Grow to Students and Alumni KRISTINE “SQUITIERI” FITZPATRICK ’88 Meet Industry Needs Connect on Campus

Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management SUNY Delhi introduced new academic majors and Kennedy Lounge in Alumni Hall served as the tracks last fall in response to industry needs and setting for the Fall 2019 SUNY Delhi Student- Professional position: Account Manager developments. Added this year were an associate Alumni Networking Night on October 3rd. at C.H. Robinson Logistic Services degree in Electrical Construction and Utility Operations, a bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Twenty-one students joined College President Residence: Long Island, NY; proud mother of and new tracks for the bachelor’s degree programs Michael Laliberte and other campus leaders to Peter and Wade Fitzpatrick in Business and Technology Management. engage with successful SUNY Delhi alumni to hear About Kristine: Kristine began her SUNY Delhi is committed to providing students about their experiences going from students to top educational journey at SUNY Delhi in with the most up-to-date and relevant educational level managers, executives, and leaders in their 1985. She excelled in track and field and experience possible. “Through our extensive network professional lives. The event, sponsored by the was an inaugural member of SUNY Delhi of industry connections, alumni, and advisory boards, SUNY Delhi Alumni Association, was designed to Athletics Hall of Fame. Kristine was then we closely follow industry trends and demands and give students the confidence and skills to jumpstart recruited by St. John’s University with a full strive to create cutting-edge curricula with strong John Hobika ’88 their careers by beginning to build their professional athletic scholarship. She earned a bache- hands-on components. Our students graduate with networks. While the setting was warm and lor’s degree and became one of the most the versatile knowledge and skills that employers are welcoming, it was the alumni presence and accomplished track and field athletes in the looking for,” said College President Michael Laliberte. participation that made the evening such a success. University’s history. Additionally, the Veterinary Science department at Alumni attendees spanned class years from 1966 to In 2010, Kristine founded the League of YES, an organization focused on SUNY Delhi has signed an articulation agreement with 2013, and represented small and large companies the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program creating opportunities for people of all ages who have disabilities to from both the public and private sectors. SUNY Delhi at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. experience the joy and benefits of the game of baseball—our national and the SUNY Delhi Alumni Association gratefully pastime. Through play, the League of YES helps players to become Kitts. With this agreement, graduates of SUNY Delhi’s Veterinary Technology bachelor’s program who meet recognize this fall’s alumni participants: Amy involved in their communities, build self-esteem, and develop skills while Brown ’03, Gary Crisalli ’80, John Doerrier ’79, experiencing new friendships. pre-requisite requirements with a GPA of 3.2 or higher will be able to transfer seamlessly to Ross University Nancy Heimbuecher ’04, John Hobika, Jr. ’88, Subhash In 2019, Kristine received the One in a Million Award by Marcum Workplace and pursue careers as veterinarians. “This is an excellent Modasra ’13, Paul Moyer ’66, and Frank Russo ’85. and the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Dennis Bligen Kidney option for our bachelor’s program graduates who want Foundation. to continue their studies all the way to vet school,” said Dr. Bret Meckel, Dean of the School of Veterinary and Words to live by: What good have I done today? – Ben Franklin Applied Sciences at SUNY Delhi. “Ross University’s DVM program offers a versatile, hands-on education Upcoming How my Delhi education benefited me: In so many ways, acclimating from that pairs well with the experiential learning offered teenager to young adult is not always an easy process. The professors at Delhi.” Alumni Events and staff at SUNY Delhi made the transition easy. Everyone was very Nancy Heimbuecher ’04 shares advice with Ryan James ’20. helpful in guiding you in the right direction. The first year of college can Catch up with fellow alumni, feel like being a deer in headlights. My life took a turn in the right direction because the people at SUNY Delhi that saw more potential in me than I celebrate Delhi traditions saw in myself at that time. and make personal and professional connections with Delhi Why I stay connected with Delhi today: The college will always be like family to me. I made amazing connections and lifelong friends. graduates from around the country.

Favorite course/Delhi memory: My favorite course was the management For the most current event class. We had to plan a banquet from start to finish: pick the menu, order information, please visit the food, hire the staff, and decide the location. I had my project at the local nursing home. It was Halloween and we dressed up in costumes and www.delhi.edu/alumni/events served our clients an amazing lunch. That was a very proud moment, and or contact the Alumni Office I enjoyed seeing the smiles and gratitude on the seniors’ faces. at 607-746-4600 Advice for today’s students: Take advantage of every bit of learning while you are at SUNY Delhi. Get involved on campus as much as possible as these will be your first steps in networking that will last a lifetime.

Utility operations students showcase their skills at the John Doerrier ’79 annual Linesmen Rodeo event. 6 Winter 2020 delhi.edu 7 Our October 2019 Homecoming was a blast! Sunny skies made for beautiful weather to walk around campus, catch up with friends, and see all that is new at SUNY Delhi. Alumni were able to get a first look at Bluestone, the new pub and restaurant at the College Golf Course at Delhi, talk about Woodstock, get travel tips, watch cooking demonstrations, learn about craft beer, and celebrate the 2019 Alumni Association Award winners. Thank you to the hundreds of guests, alumni, family, and friends who joined us for a beautiful weekend in Delhi. Homecoming 2020 is sure to be even bigger and brighter!

ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS SUNY Delhi’s Alumni Association proudly recognizes four outstanding alumni for success in their chosen fields and for exemplary service and support of the college. The 2019 Alumnus/Alumna of Merit awards were presented to Subhash Modasra ’13 (Hotel and Resort Management), John Nolis ’16 (Mechatronics), and Tina Molé ’93 (Business Administration). SUNY Delhi Professor Alan Franks ’74 (Animal and Plant Sciences) received the Exemplary Service Award.

“SUNY Delhi is fortunate to have a powerful network of more RECAP than 30,000 alumni who accomplish amazing things and are leaders in their fields and communities,” said Michael Sullivan, Vice President for College Advancement at SUNY Delhi. “The recipients of this year’s alumni awards are an inspiration to Alumni from across the county reconnected following the us all and something our current students can look up to and Harvest Dinner. learn from.” Save the Date homecoming 2020 Sept. 18–20

New this year Car Show Alumni Golf Tournament Men’s & Women’s Homecoming Soccer Games Downtown Harvest Fest

Valerie Campbell ’74, Barbara E. Jones–Vice President Emeritus, Edith & much more! Bermudez ’08, Marty Greenfield–Director Student Life (retired), and Rosly Guerrero Davis ’08 at the Homecoming welcome reception. Alumni Association Awardees Subhash Modasra ’13, Tina Molé ’93, John Nolis’16, and Professor Alan Franks ’74. 8 Winter 2020 delhi.edu 9 Athletics Fall Review: Broncos Shine with

More Than 100 Awards! 2019 SUNY Delhi’s athletics had a memorable Fall semester Athletic Hall of Fame filled with many new accomplishments and unforgettable moments. The Broncos excelled in each of the eight fall Welcomes New Class programs: men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s tennis, SUNY Delhi held its 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame induction and women’s volleyball. at the College Golf Course at Delhi ceremony on Saturday, November 16. This year’s inductees Men’s and women’s cross country and men’s golf were named were Shanay Bradley ’10 (basketball), Christopher Mason ’09 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) champions, then followed (cross country), and Anibal Nieves ’86 (wrestling). The three with top performances at the United State Collegiate Athletic A New Home standout athletes were recognized at a brunch and reception Association (USCAA) Championships. Men’s cross country Seth Bywater ’23 and Abshir Yerow ’20, members of the Men’s at the Bluestone at the College Golf Course. won their fourth consecutive USCAA national title, while the cross country championship team. for Applied Learning The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes student athletes, coaches, men’s golf team finished second and women’s cross country faculty, staff, and friends who have brought distinction, third. Men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball Bluestone, SUNY Delhi’s brand new, multi-million dollar excellence, or success to SUNY Delhi Athletics. qualified for the NAC Tournament in their first seasons as progressive learning lab opened to students and the public conference members. in the fall of 2019. Located at the College Golf Course at For more on SUNY Delhi Athletics, and for information on Delhi, Bluestone features a pub, restaurant, banquet facility, the Athletics Hall of Fame, visit www.delhibroncos.com. The athletic department recognized all its fall athletics and state-of-the-art kitchen. At Bluestone, students, faculty awards recipients in a special ceremony. The Broncos’ and Certified Executive Chefs work side by side to develop fall student-athletes were responsible for more than 100 hands-on skills in every aspect of restaurant operation awards based upon athletic, academic, and sportsmanship and event management. The facility has quickly become a achievements. SUNY Delhi President Dr. Michael R. tremendous resource to students studying Culinary Arts, Laliberte, Vice President for Student Life Dr. Tomás Aguirre, Hotel & Restaurant Management, and Event Management and Director of Athletics Bob Backus were on hand to and other programs at Delhi. recognize the recipients. The new facility will be open year-round, joins the College Golf Course as one of SUNY Delhi’s valuable learning laboratories. Bluestone was made possible through the collaborative efforts of SUNY Delhi, the College Association at Delhi (CADI), and the College Foundation. Juan Velez ’22 (left) celebrates with Denzel Monexant ’23 following a goal.

Hall of Fame Inductees Shanay Bradley ’10, Christopher Mason ’09, and Anibal Nieves ’86. For the latest Broncos News, visit www.delhibroncos.com

Midfielder Alexa Acaglione ’22 battles for the ball.

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CLASSNOTES

1953 1987 2010 William J. Misnick and his wife Gloria David McKean has been appointed industry” with a “strong educational Baz Misnick have retired. William worked Executive Vice President of Business background.” Paul has over 20 years of as a plant engineer for Ingersoll Rand, Development at Truck-Lite Co. David experience working in HVAC services, Dresser Rand, and Siemens Corporation. began his career with General Motors in including large, landmark projects in This summer, William and Gloria will be 1983, and most recently served as executive New York City such as 1 World Trade celebrating 63 years of marriage! Veterinary Technology alumni who studied together in the late 1970s got together director of global purchasing and supply Center. Paul currently works for KSW for a reunion in Harpswell, ME, at Dr. Susan Matteson’s beautiful home. Left to right: chain before leaving the company in 2013. Mechanical LLC. 1960 Barb Nichols ’78, Dr. Luba Drouin ’80, Dr. Susan Matteson. ’80, Karen Shuptar ’80, He later served as Vice President and Chief 2005 Francine Boxer Sklar ’79, and Kathy Corcoran ’80. Procurement Officer at Navistar. Dave brings more than 35 years of expertise in Matt Jaynes 1971 the transportation industry to Truck-Lite, won the 2019 Jim McClow retired last year after 32 years Joel Feigenheimer has worked in the where he will be responsible for the CNY PGA as Head Wrestling Coach at Waverly High hospitality industry for 40 years. He is a development and maintenance of strategic Championship School in Waverly, NY. For fifteen of those nationwide restaurant and food service partnerships for the Road Ready business at Shenendoah years, he also served as Director of Athletics expert witness, specializing in contract division. Golf Club at at Waverly. In recognition of Jim’s many issues, food service management, liquor Turning Stone efforts and accomplishments in athletics, Jim liability/dram shop, slip and fall, and other 1999 Resort Casino was named Section IV Coach of the Year restaurant related issues. In 2010, Joel Gina DaBiere-Gibbs has been the Director last August. Daniel Smith and Melissa Felix ’11 met in seven times and New York State Wrestling founded realEats.org, a resource for sustain- of Tourism at Fulton Montgomery Matt, who the Farrell Hall Cafeteria in spring of 2009. David Stensland and his wife Ruth visited Coach of the Year twice. He was elected able restaurant foods. He earned a Ph.D. Regional Chamber of Commerce for the finished fifth They dated for 10 years and married on SUNY Delhi last summer from their to the National Junior College Athletic from Northcentral University in 2017 and past seven years. Her work includes last year, said the win felt “surreal” and is the 10-year anniversary of the day they home in Monroeville, IN, on July 29. Association Hall of Fame in 1985, and to the teaches at Florida International University. managing the tourism program for the going to take a little while to set in. met. Melissa was a Travel and Tourism Dave brought along his classmates, Tony county as delineated by I Love New York Waverly High School Hall of Fame in 1999. 2007 major and Daniel studied Computer Aided Ottomano ’61 and Don Jesuele. The three He was given the Lifetime Service Award by Paul Newcomer was inducted into the guidelines and coordinating advertising Drafting and Design (CADD). Chris Winkler is the co-owner of Twisted men all hail from Teaneck, NJ, and attended The New York State Chapter of the National Wayne Area Sports Hall of Fame. Paul campaigns and budgets. Carrot, a new eco-friendly eatery in Delhi at the same time. Don’s wife, Pam, Wrestling Hall of Fame. Jim and his wife Newcomer was a star wrestler at Paupack in Ali Hawthorn received the 1970s. He continued his mat career at 2000 Plattsburgh, NY. The restaurant serves a and sister, Nancy Hazelgrove, also enjoyed Cindy own and operate McCloe’s Storage her DVM from Ross SUNY Delhi where his teams won a record After completing her LPN degree from diverse menu from buttermilk fried rabbit the tour given by summer intern and business in Waverly. In 2005 Jim obtained University School of 92 straight dual meets. Paul has been active SUNY Delhi, Debra Turner earned her RN to cast iron seared Atlantic salmon and a nursing student Aneisha Pierre. his recreational pilot’s license. Veterinary Medicine locally for many years as a volunteer coach degree from Finger Lakes Health College bevy of signature cocktails. and currently owns 1962 1977 for football, baseball, and wrestling. of Nursing and her BSN degree from St. Highland Animal Douglas Okun was recently featured in a Dave Hamilton was John Fisher College. She currently oversees Sara Jo Barnes works at Gilbertsville- Hospital in Central 1982 retrospective, showing selected works from recently appointed Prime Medical in Geneva, Finger Lakes Mount Upton Central School District as Square, NY. Her Robert George has his own design and his collection of paintings and sculptures as Director of Business Medical Associates’ Geneva Internal an aide. Before that, She was a cook for ten passion lies in animal welfare and surgery, architecture company, Robert George well as his architectural projects. Douglas is Development at Medicine Department, and FLMA’s Penn years. She is looking forward to spending making sure that each patient is treated as Design Group, in Red Hook, NY. He Principal of Douglas Okun & Associates, MMI Hotel Group. Yan Family Practice office. more time with her children, baking and her own. She loves spending time with her recently ran for a seat on the Town Board. located in Cambridge, MA. He has done Before that, Dave decorating cakes, and giving back to her dogs Charlie, Chester, and Walter. Robert has a teenaged daughter, Lilly. Tim Clarke works at Tanto Irrigation in residential and commercial projects served as Senior former high school. Elmsford, NY, as part of the management throughout the Greater Boston area for over Vice President and 2011 1986 team. He previously worked at Wykagyl 2009 40 years, including multiple projects for company principal Ben Boswell is married and has a daughter. Mike Robinson has joined the Board of Country Club and spent 11 years at Augusta Carolyn Cole works as a hospice and Harvard University. His work has been for Signature Worldwide, working with the He was promoted to project manager at Directors of Xavier Society for the Blind. National, specializing in irrigation. palliative nurse at Catskill Area Hospice featured in Boston Magazine and Better world’s most respected hotel brands and AOW Associates, Inc., in Albany, NY. His interest in working with the blind stems & Palliative Care. She is also a community Homes & Gardens. Douglas received an gaining a wealth of hospitality knowledge. from his own personal journey as a legally 2003 mental health nurse working for the Office Honorary Doctorate from SUNY Delhi Dave is also a prominent industry speaker blind individual. In his work, Mike educates Paul Cornale was featured on PlanGrid’s of People with Developmental Disabilities. in 2010. and educator. the public about blindness, striving to list of “30 Construction Superintendents She was awarded the Heroes Award by the empower all blind persons with the tools Who Are Changing the Industry.” The list American Federation of Teachers for her and attitudes necessary to live life fully. credits him for being “a skilled veteran in disaster relief efforts in hurricane-ravaged Mike has been married to his wife Angie for the commercial and industrial construction Puerto Rico. 30 years and they have two sons together. 12 Winter 2020 delhi.edu 13 CLASSNOTES continued TELL US Stay Connected with Horizons Magazine 2012 In Memoriam WHAT’S Caleb Blass has been appointed to Golf SUNY Delhi notes, with sorrow, Horizons Magazine Winter 2020 The Magazine of SUNY Delhi Operations Professional at the Broadmoor the deaths of the following horizons Golf Club, a five-star resort in Colorado alumni, faculty, and staff. keeps you connected NEW! to SUNY Delhi. 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SUNY Delhi Day at Yankee Stadium Saturday, July 11, 2020

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