149th COMMENCEMENT May 15, 2021 0Baccalaureate Ceremonies |22 Graduate School Ceremony 1 D. BRUCE AND GAIL JOHNSTONE COMMENCEMENT SUPPORT ENDOWMENT FUND Recognizing Global Diversity at Buffalo State College

Buffalo State College embraces international diversity and welcomes students from many parts of the world. This ideal is supported by the

SUNY BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE generosity of the D. Bruce and Gail 1300 Elmwood Avenue Johnstone Commencement Support Buffalo, New York 14222-1095 Endowment Fund. www.buffalostate.edu Dr. Johnston, with the support of his wife, Gail, served as president of Buffalo State from 1979 to 1988 and as chancellor of the State University of New York from 1988 to 1994. The Johnstones’ values emphasize global education as well as the importance of student diversity to enhanced learning.

BUFFALO STATE 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, Keep us through the night. When darkness comes and all hope dies, You will give us strength and power – That will be our finest hour.

L. Harry Ray, ’51 WELCOME TO BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE’S 2021 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES!

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! The completion of My greatest wish is that each graduate finds personal happiness, your degree is an important milestone in your academic contributes positively to his or her community, and pursues a career and marks the beginning of a new chapter in career doing what he or she loves. your life. Finally, I encourage every graduate to stay connected—in Although pandemic restrictions prevent us from convening person or online—with Buffalo State. You are a member of in person, we are proud to honor the individual and collective the Buffalo State alumni family and will forever be welcome accomplishments of this year’s graduating class in a virtual here. We know that the best is yet to come, so please keep us celebration today. In the face of historic challenges, each informed about the big and small accomplishments in your life. member of the Class of 2021 has earned a degree from this Roar on, Bengals! great college through purpose and determination.

Of course, life’s greatest successes are often realized with the Sincerely, assistance of others. We take time to thank the family members and friends who have helped encourage their sons, daughters, husbands, wives, partners, and loved ones to earn a degree. Your support is a vital part of the educational process. We also thank our devoted Buffalo State faculty and staff, who play a pivotal Katherine S. Conway-Turner, Ph.D. role in preparing our students to reach their full potential. President

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Katherine S. Conway-Turner, Ph.D. Katherine S. Conway-Turner, Ph.D., began her tenure as the Before coming to Buffalo State, President Conway-Turner ninth president of Buffalo State College on August 3, 2014. was provost and vice president for academic affairs at Hood As president of SUNY’s largest and only comprehensive college College in Frederick, Maryland, from July 2010 until July located in an urban setting, Dr. Conway-Turner oversees and 2014. From 2004 to 2009, she was provost and vice president manages more than 1,500 faculty, staff, and administrators who for academic affairs at SUNY Geneseo. She was the dean of provide more than 200 academic degree and certificate programs the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Georgia to 8,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students each year. Southern University and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware, where she also President Conway-Turner’s vision for Buffalo State to served as director of the women’s studies program and graduate become “Buffalo’s College” through engagement, excellence, program coordinator. She was an American Council on Education and social responsibility has been embraced and is paying off (ACE) fellow at the College of New Jersey, and she has held in dividends for both the college and the community. The teaching positions at Santa Clara University and California college’s commitment to service has been recognized nationally State University, Long Beach. under President Conway-Turner’s leadership. In 2016, Buffalo State was among five colleges and universities from across the President Conway-Turner is married to Dr. Alvin L. Turner, country chosen to share in the Washington Center’s annual a psychologist licensed in New York and Delaware, who is Higher Education Civic Engagement Awards. The college has engaged in the independent practice of psychotherapy, also earned the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of supervision, training, and forensic psychological services. Teaching’s Community Engagement Classification under They have three adult daughters, and in 2016 they became President Conway-Turner, as well as accolades from the first-time grandparents. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

President Conway-Turner earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in social psychology, and her B.A. in microbiology, all from the University of Kansas. BACCALAUREATE CEREMONIES

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNY HONORARY DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Drew J. Kahn COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, Theater Joy Harjo Director, Anne Frank Project United States Poet Laureate

NATIONAL ANTHEM DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir Linda R. Appleby, ’80 Music Educator Victoria J. Furby, Director Chair and Associate Professor, Music Michael J. Garner, ’83 Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, State of New York CHANCELLOR’S ADDRESS Jim Malatras Chancellor, State University of New York YOUNG ALUMNUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Raven P. Baxter, ’14, ’17 Science Educator and Molecular Biologist CONVENING • PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Katherine S. Conway-Turner Nathan E. Mroz, ’16 President, Buffalo State College Owner and Founder of the BFLO Store

“LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING” PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES James Mayrose 44 Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

School of Arts and Humanities Ceremony SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Kelly E. Glowny, Class of 2021 Julian C. Cole Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education and Mathematics Education Officer in Charge, School of Arts and Humanities

Lila M. Rollo, Class of 2021 School of Education Ceremony • Individualized Studies Ceremony Bachelor of Science, Social Work Wendy A. Paterson, ’75, ’76 Dean, School of Education

PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE School of Natural and Social Sciences Ceremony STUDENT BACCALAUREATE STUDENT ADDRESS M. Scott Goodman Gabriella J. McKinley, Class of 2021 Officer in Charge, School of Natural and Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts, Theater School of the Professions Ceremony Rita M. Zientek, ’90 PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Interim Dean, School of the Professions Byron W. Brown, ’83 Mayor, City of Buffalo, New York Lecturer, Political Science and Public Administration, Buffalo State College CONFERRING OF DEGREES Katherine S. Conway-Turner Ross B. Kenzie Former Chairman and CEO of Goldome Bank Buffalo State College Council Chair Emeritus ALMA MATER • FINALE Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir GRADUATE SCHOOL CEREMONY

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNY HONORARY DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS Drew J. Kahn COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, Theater Joy Harjo Director, Anne Frank Project United States Poet Laureate

NATIONAL ANTHEM DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir Linda Appleby, ’80 Music Educator Victoria J. Furby, Director Chair and Associate Professor, Music Michael J. Garner, ’83 Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, State of New York CHANCELLOR’S ADDRESS Jim Malatras Chancellor, State University of New York YOUNG ALUMNUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Raven P. Baxter, ’14, ’17 Science Educator and Molecular Biologist CONVENING • PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Katherine S. Conway-Turner Nathan E. Mroz, ’16 President, Buffalo State College Owner and Founder of the BFLO Store

“LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING” PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir James Mayrose 5 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Kevin J. Miller, ’91 Matei Schwartz, Class of 2021 Dean, Graduate School Master of Science, Creativity and Change Leadership

CONFERRING OF DEGREES SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE Katherine S. Conway-Turner SPECIAL AWARD: OVERCOMING THE ODDS Victoire-Grace D. Karambizi, Class of 2021 Master of Arts, Biology ALMA MATER • FINALE Members of the Buffalo State College Chamber Choir

PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT GRADUATE STUDENT ADDRESS I’Jaz J. Eberhardt, Class of 2021 Master of Science, Multidisciplinary Studies: Data Science and Analytics

PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Byron W. Brown, ’83 Mayor, City of Buffalo, New York Lecturer, Political Science and Public Administration, Buffalo State College

Ross B. Kenzie Former Chairman and CEO of Goldome Bank Buffalo State College Council Chair Emeritus SUNY HONORARY DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to her most recent, Wings of Night Sky, Wings of Morning Light the United States Library of Congress, is serving her third (Wesleyan Press), which she toured as a one-woman show. consecutive term as U.S. poet laureate. She is the first Native American to hold the position and only the second poet She is the executive editor of the anthology When the Light laureate ever to be appointed to an exceptional third term. of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton (Two consecutive terms is considered the maximum length Anthology of Native Nations Poetry and the editor of Living of a poet laureate’s tenure.) Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry. The latter is the companion anthology to her signature Poet Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ms. Harjo is a member of the Laureate project featuring a sampling of work by 47 Native Muscogee (Creek) Nation (Mvskoke) and belongs to Hickory Nations poets through an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap and Ground (Oce Vpofv). She left home to attend high school at a newly developed Library of Congress audio collection. the innovative Institute of American Indian Arts, which was then a Bureau of Indian Affairs school. She began writing Ms. Harjo’s awards for poetry include the Poetry Foundation’s poetry as a member of the University of New Mexico’s Native Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize for lifetime achievement, the Academy student organization, the Kiva Club, in response to Native of American Poets’ Wallace Stevens Award, the New Mexico empowerment movements. She went on to earn her M.F.A. Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, the PEN USA at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and to teach English, creative Literary Award, the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Writers’ writing, and American Indian studies at UCLA; the universities Award, the Poets & Writers’ Jackson Poetry Prize, a Rasmuson of New Mexico, Arizona, Arizona State, Illinois, Colorado, United States Artist Fellowship, two National Endowment for Hawaii, and Tennessee; and her alma mater, the Institute the Arts fellowships, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. of American Indian Arts, while performing music and poetry nationally and internationally. As a musician, Ms. Harjo performs with her saxophone 6 and flutes, solo and with her band, theArrow Dynamics Ms. Harjo is the author of nine books of poetry, including Band, and previously with Joy Harjo and Poetic Justice. her most recent, the highly acclaimed An American Sunrise She has produced seven award-winning albums, including (2019), which won the 2020 Oklahoma Book Award; Conflict Winding through the Milky Way, for which she was awarded Resolution for Holy Beings (2015), which was shortlisted for the a Native American Music Award (Nammy) for Best Female Griffin Poetry Prize and named a Notable Book of the Year Artist, and her newest album, I Pray for My Enemies. She has by the American Library Association; and In Mad Love and toured across the United States and in Europe, South America, War (1990), which received the American Book Award and India, Africa, and Canada. the Delmore Schwartz Memorial Award. Her first memoir, Crazy Brave, was awarded the PEN USA Literary Award in In addition to serving as U.S. poet laureate, Ms. Harjo is a Creative Nonfiction and the American Book Award, and chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. She holds a her second, Poet Warrior: A Call for Love and Justice, is Tulsa Artist Fellowship; directs For Girls Becoming, an arts forthcoming from W. W. Norton this fall. mentorship program for young Mvskoke women; and is a founding board member and chair of the Native Arts and She has published two award-winning children’s books, The Cultures Foundation. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Good Luck Cat and For a Girl Becoming; a collaboration with photographer and astronomer Stephen Strom; an anthology of Ms. Harjo’s Commencement address is made possible through North American Native women’s writing; several screenplays the generous support of Lee Ann Grace, Ph.D., associate professor and collections of prose interviews; and three plays, including emerita of modern and classical languages. PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Byron W. Brown, Class of 1983

The Honorable Byron Brown is serving his fourth consecutive $900 million Solar City/Tesla Project at Riverbend, creating term as the 62nd mayor of Buffalo, New York, the second- employment opportunities for up to 3,000 people. Tesla has largest city in New York State. partnered with Panasonic to operate the solar panel facility, the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Since taking office in 2006, Mayor Brown has put in place a bold set of strategic plans that have resulted in high-profile economic development projects and job growth in the region. Mayor Brown also guided the sale of a city-owned parking Throughout his tenure, Mayor Brown has championed Buffalo’s lot for the purposes of development, which has since been remarkable revival. The city has experienced significant progress transformed into the Buffalo Sabres organization’s popular under his leadership, resulting in nearly $6.5 billion in new $200 million HarborCenter. economic development activity that is expected to create over 12,000 new jobs. Mayor Brown’s career in public service is marked by many historic achievements. A lifetime member of the NAACP, he Major initiatives include the $100 million Northland Corridor is the first African American to serve as mayor of Buffalo. Redevelopment Project, which is transforming an idle industrial As a founding member of the “Racial Equity Roundtable,” site on the city’s East Side into a state-of-the-art workforce he continues his vision for a thriving, healthy, and innovative training center, combined with new business operations. The Buffalo—a city that embraces inclusiveness, equity, and project will also enhance the neighborhood’s streetscape, creating opportunity for all. an attractive, walkable, bikeable corridor with inviting greenspace. He has won dozens of awards for his public service, including Mayor Brown’s administration also spearheaded the creation national recognition for his role in Say Yes Buffalo and breaking of the Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center, on East Utica new ground in community policing. Street, infusing $2.3 million in city funds into the former library 7 to create a one-stop center to assist minority- and women- Mayor Brown is one of the 13 members of Governor Andrew owned businesses. Cuomo’s New York Works Task Force. He also serves on the governor’s Regional Economic Development Council. He was With the city-led remediation and sale of land along South named one of 2015’s most influential people in Western New Park Avenue, 88 acres that were once home to a Republic York by Buffalo Business First. Steel manufacturing facility have been rehabilitated as the PRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Ross B. Kenzie

Ross Kenzie is a former chairman and chief executive officer of State and the business community. He is an emeritus director Goldome Bank, from which he retired in 1989. He is also the of the Buffalo State College Foundation Board of Directors and former director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York a past member of its Finance and Investment committees. He and served on the boards of the National Council of Savings also serves on the council of the Burchfield Penney Art Center Institutions, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Buffalo and on its Executive Committee. Branch, and the Savings Banks Association of New York State. Before joining Goldome, the 1953 West Point graduate was Mr. Kenzie established the Ross B. Kenzie Family Presidential executive vice president of Merrill Lynch and Co. and a Scholarship at Buffalo State College in 1998 to foster and member of the Merrill Lynch & Co. board of directors. recognize the academic achievement, leadership development, and community service of underrepresented minority students. The son of a physician, Mr. Kenzie has long been active in hospital affairs. He is a director of Millard Fillmore Hospitals Mr. Kenzie serves on the boards of several companies, and chairman emeritus; serves on the board of the Kaleida including many entrepreneurial ventures that are privately Health, Education, and Research Foundation and its Investment held. The Greater Buffalo Chamber of Commerce named Committee; is a director of the Health Systems Agency of Mr. Kenzie Western New Yorker of the Year in 1985. He was Western New York; and is a member of the Western New York named 1987 Business Executive of the Year by the Canisius Commission on Health Care Reform. College School of Business Administration, and he received a Citation Award from the National Conference of Christians Mr. Kenzie has built a remarkable legacy as an advocate for and Jews. Additionally, the Greater Niagara Frontier Council Buffalo State College and the State University of New York. of Boy Scouts of America chose him to receive the Distinguished

8 Having served as a gubernatorial appointee to the Buffalo Citizen Award for 1988. He received an honorary doctorate State College Council for 19 years—as chairman from 1982 from the State University of New York at Buffalo State to 1998—he worked to develop strong links between Buffalo College’s Commencement ceremonies in 2002. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD

Linda R. Appleby, Class of 1980

Linda Appleby has taught music and has served as the musical of Les Misérables, which won a Kenny Award for best musical director for countless theatrical shows, both professionally and in Western New York. She has served as a minister of music for for school districts throughout the area, over her 40-plus-year area churches and is currently music minister for SS Columba- career. She has taught at numerous schools, including Buffalo’s Brigid Church in Buffalo. She serves on the board of directors Frederick Law Olmsted 56, City Honors, and South Park High for Ujima Theater and as secretary for the historic Colored School. Students under her direction have enjoyed a wide and Musicians Club. varied list of accomplishments, including performances at Kleinhans Music Hall, Rockwell Hall, and Shea’s Theater; in Ms. Appleby received a bachelor of arts in music education three professional Broadway shows; and for Buffalo Mayor from Rosary Hill College in 1974, with a concentration in Anthony Masiello’s inauguration and heads of state in Albany. classical piano performance, and a master’s degree in student personnel administration from Buffalo State College in Ms. Appleby has been an adjunct instructor of music at Villa 1980. She also accumulated over 30 hours beyond her Maria College since 2011 and was the director of the citywide master’s in various courses offered throughout the city, Buffalo Select Chorus for six years, which brought together with a concentration in special education, advanced teaching over 30 students representing various high schools throughout practices, and psychology. the city. The chorus was accompanied by some of Buffalo’s finest musicians, including Joseph Wooten of the Steve Miller In 2008, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown presented Ms. Appleby Band. She also curated the Artist in Residence Program that with an Executive Chamber Proclamation for services rendered serviced over 40 public and charter schools in Buffalo from to the children of Buffalo. She is also the 2009 recipient of the 2009 to 2014. National Federation of Just Communities Community Leader Award in the Arts. She was inducted into the Buffalo Music Before the pandemic, she worked as music director for the Hall of Fame in 2015. Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts production

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Michael J. Garner, Class of 1983

Michael Garner, chief diversity and inclusion officer for the New York State and City certified MWDBEs and MTA New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority, is a certified DBEs. champion of the diversity market, making it his personal and professional mission to create a more diverse business industry He and his team have designed and implemented workforce by empowering minority-owned and women-owned businesses strategies that have increased ethnic minority and women hires throughout the state. by 20 percent, which has further diversified the MTA’s 70,000­ plus employee workforce. Since joining the MTA in 2009, Mr. Garner has designed the country’s leading business development program for minority, Mr. Garner is an active member of the Canaan Baptist Church women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBE) in Harlem. He is the immediate past president and former based on dollars paid. Overall, through the MTA’s programs, chairman of the board of the founding chapter of One Hundred New York State certified MWDBEs have been awarded more Black Men of New York City, an organization that provides than $6.5 billion. scholarship, mentorship, and inspiration to hundreds of youths in the New York City area. As the architect of the MTA’s Small Business Mentoring Program, Mr. Garner has transformed the largest transportation A frequent speaker on effective MWDBE programs across the system in North America with a results-driven construction nation, he has served on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s MWBE mentoring program. The program continues to break barriers Team, Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s MWBE Advisory Committee, NYC for NYS certified MWDBEs that otherwise would not have Comptroller Scott Stringer’s MWBE Advisory Council, and former contract opportunities in the transportation industry. To date, Governor David Paterson’s Small Business Advisory Council. under Mr. Garner’s direction, the MTA’s Small Business Mentoring Program has awarded 451 contracts totaling Mr. Garner often serves as an adviser to public agencies and the $486 million to program participants. private sector. He is a former treasurer of the New York/New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council and has served Before joining the MTA, Mr. Garner held positions at the New on the boards of Harlem Hospital and USA Rugby. In addi­ York City Housing Authority and the New York City School tion, Mr. Garner advises numerous U.S. cities and states on Construction Authority. Over the course of his tenures there their minority business development and inclusion programs, and at the MTA, Mr. Garner and his teams have been responsible including the City of Buffalo, the City of Chicago, the Chicago for more than $13 billion in contracts and payments made to Transit Authority (CTA), and the State of New Jersey. YOUNG ALUMNUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Raven P. Baxter, Class of 2014 and 2017

Raven “the Science Maven” Baxter is an award-winning, As the founder and lead organizer of Black in Science internationally acclaimed science educator and molecular Communication, a group that works to build relationships in biologist who works to advance science culture by creating the science community, she equips others with the knowledge spaces for learning that are inclusive, educational, and and resources necessary to share science with the world in their accessible. As an entertainer and content creator known for own way. She also owns and operates Smarty Pants, a clothing her unique style of combining science and music to teach and company that sells whimsical and stylish STEM-themed empower those in the STEM disciplines and beyond, she uses apparel and accessories, while donating a portion of its sales innovation in science education as a catalyst for social change. to scholarships for STEM students.

Ms. Baxter is the founder of Science Haven, an organization Ms. Baxter has quickly developed a reputation as a strong voice that operates at the intersection of science, education, and the in the science community. She has been recognized as a global public sphere. Science Haven houses STEMbassy, a live web influencer in several publications, includingFortune magazine’s series that connects the public with science and technology 40 Under 40 list for 2020. A recipient of the prestigious Arthur professionals. She has reached more than 4 million viewers with A. Schomburg Fellowship, she will complete her doctorate in over 200,000 followers, sharing best practices in science and science education at the University at Buffalo in May 2021, education. Through her viral hit rap song “Wipe It Down,” receiving the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence she has been instrumental in educating the community about in honor of her public service. myths and facts related to COVID-19.

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YOUNG ALUMNUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Nathan E. Mroz, Class of 2016

Nathan Mroz, owner and founder of the BFLO Store and uniqueness of Buffalo Niagara through his photography, BFLO Event Center, graduated from Buffalo State College artistry, and vision. with a bachelor of science in urban and regional planning. Already a successful entrepreneur in high school, he launched a At Buffalo State, Mr. Mroz published his senior thesis on the photography business, Buffalo Scenic Prints, in 2007, selling redevelopment of the Eastern Hills Mall, and in 2019, took his work online and to local gift shops. Upon graduation in control of the site’s former Sears department store. He then 2012, he opened a stand-alone kiosk in the Eastern Hills Mall, embarked on a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project of where he sold his award-winning photos of the Buffalo Niagara the 154,000-square-foot building, creating the BFLO District, region. By 2015, his business had expanded to a brick-and­ a “lifestyle center” housing his flagship BFLO Store and BFLO mortar enterprise, the BFLO Store at Eastern Hills Mall. Event Center, a high-end salon, décor retailer, bakery café, bar, restaurant, and soon-to-be state-of-the-art fitness center. Since then, the BFLO Store has grown to become the largest locally themed retailer in Western New York, specializing in Mr. Mroz was awarded the Community Beautification designer apparel, home décor, gifts, and more. By 2020, Mr. Excellence Award from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce Mroz had stores in the Eastern Hills Mall, the McKinley Mall, in 2019, and was named the chamber’s Young Entrepreneur the Boulevard Mall, Walden Galleria, and Canalside Buffalo. of the Year in 2020. He also received the Key Bank Sponsor’s In 2019, he fulfilled a lifelong dream when he signed with Award from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce in 2019 and Kim and Terry Pegula, principal owners of the Buffalo Bills, was included on the Business First 30 Under 30 list in 2021. to become the team’s official retailer. Mr. Mroz is committed He is a member of the Clarence Chamber of Commerce board to Western New York and to promoting the beauty and of directors. BACCALAUREATE STUDENT ADDRESS PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT

Gabriella J. McKinley

Gabriella McKinley has earned a bachelor of arts in theater, acting roles in productions at Buffalo State and professional attaining a 3.95 GPA while participating in the rigorous theaters in the Buffalo area. She thrilled audiences on campus as Dean’s Honors Program and minoring in legal studies. Shug Avery in The Color Purple and Emilia in Othello and earned Eminently talented, she aspires to use theater and storytelling praise for professional roles at the Kavinoky Theater and Torn for justice and to lift up at-risk youth and the formerly Space Theater. incarcerated through the art of theater. She was selected for a highly competitive Hamilton company Ms. McKinley’s leadership in and beyond the department is management internship at Shea’s Theater in Buffalo, working inspiring to her peers, the organizations she is involved with, and alongside the company manager to conduct daily office activities, the faculty and staff with whom she works. She has not only met plan future trips, and organize documents. She served as treasurer the expectations of the department but has also helped redefine for Casting Hall Productions, Buffalo State’s student-operated them, going beyond her own needs to advance the prospects of theater production company, and is a volunteer and intern with peers and future Buffalo State College students. As an Honors the Anne Frank Project. She has been inducted into Alpha Psi Program ambassador and a member of the Bengal Experience Omega, the national theater honor society, and Alpha Lambda and Transition (BEAT) Team, she provides mentorship and Delta, the honor society recognizing academic excellence among introduces others to opportunities for personal growth. first-year students.

Ms. McKinley has completed academic work in dramaturgy, In her hometown community of Staten Island, New York, company management, administration, and drama-based education. Ms. McKinley has volunteered her talents as a youth liaison and Her independent capstone project focused on designing four theatrical coordinator for the Institute for the Development of lesson plans based on her coursework, performances, internships, Adolescents and Teenagers, an organization she built with her and leadership. On stage, she has earned lead and supporting mother to create programming and advocate the needs of youth.

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GRADUATE STUDENT ADDRESS PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT

I’Jaz J. Eberhardt

I’Jaz Eberhardt has earned a master of science in multidisciplinary populations if users of all abilities and levels of expertise in studies (data science and analytics track), attaining a 3.73 GPA technology are not considered. in a discipline that varies greatly from her prior academic and professional experiences in journalism. A former weekend As part of the Data Strategy and Governance course, Ms. anchor at WBFO-FM, Ms. Eberhardt currently works as Eberhardt helped develop a data governance plan for Buffalo a multimedia journalist and video producer for Spectrum State College that was presented to the administration for in Buffalo. consideration. During a summer internship with the Civic and Community Engagement Office, she collected and Throughout her collegiate career, Ms. Eberhardt has incorporated analyzed data relating to the college’s anchor mission and key values outlined in Buffalo State College’s mission statement how the Career Development Center has helped women- into her personal, academic, and professional endeavors. As an and minority-owned businesses. active undergraduate student leader, she received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence in 2019. Committed to improving her campus and community, Ms. Eberhardt helped develop student and faculty handbooks As a graduate student, she has excelled in applying academic for the multidisciplinary studies program in her role as a SUNY research to real-world situations. While working in a professional graduate diversity fellow. As a graduate assistant in the Marketing lab in developing an application for Amherst Senior Transportation and Communications Office, she wrote numerous news stories, Services, she has been doing extensive research into user interface coordinated media campaigns, and contributed to the college’s and user experience (UI/UX) design considerations for senior social media platforms. She has also conducted independent citizens. Learning how to integrate inclusive and accessible reporting on local social justice movements to provide individuals designs and technologies has allowed her to develop a better of diverse backgrounds with a way to share their perspectives on understanding of how the digital age can marginalize specific important topics. SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE

Kelly E. Glowny

Kelly Glowny has earned a bachelor of science in childhood This led to subsequent research on opportunities and access education with a mathematics extension, attaining a 3.97 GPA local children have for play. while participating in the rigorous Muriel A. Howard Honors Program. She cofounded and serves as president of the Future Teachers Club at Buffalo State College, a student-led group that provides An aspiring mathematics teacher, Ms. Glowny is an active and networking, professional development, volunteer, and leadership engaged student leader. She continually pursues opportunities opportunities. She has participated in the International Professional to build her skills, participate in new experiences, and contribute Development Schools (IPDS) programs in Chile and Italy and to her community. Her insatiable curiosity and passion about shared her experiences as an IPDS student ambassador. She became both science and the art of teaching and her joy in engaging a face of the program, attending all events and assisting with with colleagues and children is evident every day. programming. In addition, she is a fellow in Sophia’s Legacy, the social justice fellowship of the college’s Anne Frank Project. Ms. Glowny has conducted numerous research projects that she has presented on campus, locally, and nationally. The first, The recipient of numerous merit-based scholarships, she has supported by an Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship, also earned an Undergraduate Travel Award, an Early Under­ examined access to opportunity for students across Western graduate Research Opportunity, and an Undergraduate Small New York. She presented her findings at the Student Research Grant Award. She has been inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, an and Creativity Conference, the Professional Development international honor society in education, and has participated Schools (PDS) annual conference, and the National Association in numerous service-learning experiences that benefited the for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) conference. community.

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SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE SPECIAL AWARD: OVERCOMING THE ODDS

Victoire-Grace D. Karambizi

Victoire-Grace Karambizi has earned a master of arts in biology, An intellectually mature student, Ms. Karambizi leads by example. attaining a 4.0 GPA while serving as a model student in terms of She learned scientific techniques in a resoundingly short time and academic standing, community service, and leadership experience. is meticulous and painstaking in her work. Her final reports and She has overcome tremendous obstacles—fleeing violence in scientific writing were much admired by her mentors in the Rwanda, growing up in refugee camps, and resettling in Buffalo Biology and Chemistry departments. as a first-generation immigrant. A SUNY graduate diversity fellow and a recipient of a SUNY Ms. Karambizi has participated in numerous research opportunities Summer Research Incentive, Ms. Karambizi aspires to be a at the college and has been successful in synthesizing a series of psychiatrist. She plans to work with those who have been affected new peptidomimetics, small synthetic molecular chains designed by the tragedies of violent conflict, such as refugees, active soldiers, to mimic natural proteins. As a student researcher in the Roswell and veterans. Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Pathology Department, she is testing the efficacy of these compounds in heart cells Outside the classroom, Ms. Karambizi is a board member, alongside professional scientists. blogger, mentor, and analyst with Femmes d’Espérance, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, With a B.A. in chemistry and an M.S. in medicinal chemistry, empowering, and promoting women, specifically racial she served as a senior research aide in the Buffalo State College minorities. In addition, she is very active in church activities Chemistry Department. She shows her compassion and shares and has worked as a caregiver and care coordinator for Touching her knowledge as a chemistry tutor and mentor for fellow Hearts at Home and Catholic Charities, and as president of the students, and she has guided three undergraduate students in Buffalo Immigrant Leadership Team. completing research projects. She has a deep interest in making public education more accessible and equitable for English language learners, which she herself once was. SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE

Lila M. Rollo

Lila Rollo has earned a bachelor of science in social work, community. Her field practicum with Catholic Charities attaining a 3.95 GPA while having worked in her chosen field Domestic Violence Program for Men is one example of her as the integration program coordinator at the International ability to offer support and connect with diverse populations. Institute of Buffalo. Her department has been recognized as a best practice site for affiliate resettlement programs. On campus, she helped start a study group for Arabic-speaking students to offer general peer support, interpretation, and skill Ms. Rollo combines her academic acumen, community development. She also traveled to Rwanda with the college’s involvement, and strength of character in pursuit of a Anne Frank Project and was a presenter at the 2019 AFP greater good beyond personal recognition. Academically, Social Justice Festival. she demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding analytical abilities, and continual growth Ms. Rollo works with refugee and immigrant families affected in knowledge and application of social work theories on by poverty, mental health issues, homelessness, and special the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Despite her many needs. Recently, she assisted in the creation of policies and accomplishments, she remains humble in her interactions case management procedures for the Center for Refugee and with peers, sharing her time and skills without pretense. Immigrant Services Inc., a nonprofit group dedicated to serving the East African immigrant community. She also teaches English Ms. Rollo has a passion for macro and political social work, and civics to elderly immigrants to help prepare them for the including police reform, anti-racism efforts, and refugee citizenship test. Her accomplishments were recognized with resettlement. She applies this passion to her coursework the prestigious 30 Under 30 Award from Buffalo Business First and actively engages in local and state-level movements in 2000. and initiatives to bring about substantive change in her

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SUNY CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE

Matei Schwartz

Matei Schwartz has earned a master of science in creativity and Mr. Schwartz has also served as a graduate assistant in the change leadership, attaining a 4.0 GPA, as a Romanian citizen Creativity and Change Leadership Department and as a project who paused the professional life he had started to relocate to lead in the department’s marketing and rebranding initiative. Western New York to fully immerse himself in his studies. He guided the faculty through a branding process that resulted He has endured through the pandemic, making significant in a new name for the department, a new name for the master’s contributions to the college. degree, and completely new content for its website. His presence, preparation, and leadership as a graduate assistant were critical in Noted for his intellectual ability, leadership, and community securing a $100,000 planned gift in support of a new Innovation service, Mr. Schwartz is highly motivated and committed to Suite in E. H. Butler Library. excellence. He has excelled at serving the international community, including representing Europe on the World Creativity and Mr. Schwartz is applying his research to numerous professional Innovation Day and Week global advisory board. and volunteer consulting opportunities in Romania. He has served as a presidential campaign consultant for candidate Widely read and with an impressive breadth of knowledge, Mr. Theodor Paleologu, project lead for a new Center for Creativity Schwartz is a key driver of class discussions and an inspiration to and Innovation and annual creativity conference in Romania, his peers. He is able to use his experience to make theories and brand and innovation consultant for the accounting firm RSM research findings more relevant for others. He has concentrated Romania, and workshop facilitator for a creative thinking event his academic research on the intersection of branding, leadership, for Romanian schoolchildren. and creativity and is partnering with a faculty mentor to produce a scholarly paper on the topic for publication. The President’s Medal 2021 PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FINALISTS is the highest honor Emily E. Barger Cassandra L. Lewandowski the college awards to Kelly E. Glowny Khalil A. Malcolm Julie M. Klein Sheana S. Ramcharan its graduating students. Julianna O. M. Kraft Lila M. Rollo

It recognizes excellence

and distinction 2021 PRESIDENT’S MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING 2021 award information is listed at in scholarship, service GRADUATE STUDENT FINALISTS https://commencement.buffalostate.edu/ current-student-awards. to the college and Emily N. Hannel Katlyn M. Keane Victoire-Grace D. Karambizi Matei Schwartz community, and

overall achievement.

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Childs Farhanul Islam Santana Sireika John Addeo Lauren Cicero Briana J. Jackson Myasia Smiley ** Erin V. Adderly Enya D. Cirillo *** Monet Z. Jiles Dillon St Albord Nurto S. Ahmed Awa D. Cisse Kathryn M. Johnson Deborah L. Stamm Fakhri Y. Alameri David A. Clemons Hunter S. Juico Miah G. Taylor Reem N. Albakri Dontay D. Cox * Ana R. Justoso Ezana E. Tefera * Cyle A. Alcorn Ashley P. Crane John Karnes Soemoe Thein Ali Aldossary Matthew Crane Saddam Khan * Stephanie A. Tineo Laureen H. Alger *** Eric Cronert * Chandra Kharel David C. Tomasello Halah M. Alhuraibi Malika A. Cuffie Jade E. Kiszewski Michael Tona Mohammed N. Alhuraibi Jeru M. Dade-Simpson Rachel M. Kostelny Emily N. Tricarico * Ismail M. Ali Durga Dahal ** Brandon Koszuta Jonathan M. Utech ** Magane A. Ali Benjamin Dalmeida Amanda P. Krulisky Ashley M. Vaccaro Naveen N. Ali Ashley M. Damico Joshua Kujawinski Brigette N. Voisinet Tauheed Ali Jensen A. Daniels *** James J. LaBruna Sannese T. Walker Abdullah Alibadi Titricia T. Dasher Chase R. Laderer Oneika S. Webb *** Laniece Allen Kayla M. Davidson *** Nikolas S. Lantzas ** Nicholas J. Weiser *** Christian J. Alleyne Brandon K. Davis David Lauer Keaira L. Wells Maakeya Allston Davonte D. Davis 2021 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Keishla J. Leon ** Anh T. Nguyen Rayven D. Lewis Nancy Nguyen Zelei Li So Nia Ryan E. Lincourt Dan Nugent Abrahani H. Liranzo Christina J. Nunn * Tori A. Dawkins Jada Y. Harrison Mary Lithiluxa Michael I. Nwachukwu Keiry D. Defrank † Dakota C. Harvey Sheryl L. Little * Ifunanya P. Nwokedi ** Shayan Dehghani David Hashimi Christopher D. Lonczak Joel D. Okine Alexander J. Hellert ** Andrea’H De Jernett Desire M. Lopez Channce I. Olivacce Tynasia Hendrix Freddy R. De La Rosa Helen I. Lora Sean P. O’Neill Devin M. Delmont Brianna A. Henry Joseph R. Lotempio Michael A. Orego ** Drew E. Deren Kamali Henry Reign Louis-Gene Tierney J. O’Shea Som Dhital Madison R. Hermida Kayla J. Louisy Anuoluwapo D. Oyenola * Kadiatou Diallo Kyndal E. Hetzel Allie M. Lucci Kalp A. Patel Ryan J. Dinnocenzo Stephon J. Hinds Robert P. Lukaszonas Adalis E. Paulino ** Tashana Dixon Ryan D. House Jazmin Lynch Ba Blut Paw ** Karl Dorcelian Mu Htoo *** Tymier Lyons Carrie A. Penepent * Jennifer J. Duarte-Portillo Andrew R. Hulpiau Scott Mackey Philip Perez * Latasha P. Dunbar Gabrielle M. Ieraci * Nadem Mahabir Monte J. Perkins Jayron Z. Dunton Shakeena E. Jackson Anisa Mahmood ** Joshua M. Peterson Lawrence F. Durski † Zachary M. Jacob ** Malunde S. Maiseke *** Lillian R. Pfeiffer * Nakia Earle Kevin Jalloh James Q. Pham Aaron A. Ervin Demba Jallow Krisoyne Maitland Aaliyah C. Phillips Rebba D. Evans-Woods Jaydan R. Janes Bernadette R. Malcolm Grace L. Farley Matthew Jeffries Michael W. Mansfield Jessica D. Pierce * Samuel P. Feneziani Colby Jerome Bronte L. Mantell Wilanekah Pinder David Figueroa Bertha Johnson Michael P. Marinaccio Sydney M. Pittner *** Sara C. Flaherty *** Mac J. Johnson *** Alyssa M. Markowski *** Aram Pogosyan Erica L. Fleming ** Yu-Neek K. Johnson Lorin E. Marmion *** Nicholas J. Poleto Michael N. Forster Kevonna D. Jordan Taylor A. Marquis Leanne E. Poltowicz Raeanne Fredericks *** Maurice L. Jordan Yennifer Martinez Benedith Tek Powdyel Samantha E. Fruscione Luis A. Juarez Eddie A. Mas Damani Powell Malanna J. Fuentes Maxeen Julien Courtney K. Massias Jared D. Powell Zachariah Mayo Joshua E. Johnson Pratcher 20 Joshua A. Furlani Prem Kafley Cesar O. Galarza *** Brandon M. Kamholz Hawa S. Mberwa Zaria Prim Jean-Marie Galvam Kimberly M. Kane Glenford D. McCallum Samia Pritchard Keanu P. Gamory N. F. N. Kanietahare Kaden P. McNamara Paul A. Privat Brisa K. Garcia Julia A. Karabinas Meagen M. Mc Namee Kaylee Jo E. Przybysz Nyelah V. Gayle Karisma Karim *** Garrett Meegan Anukul Rai Lauren N. Gensel Brett T. Kashuba Ko Meh * Claritza Reyes *** Bailey L. George Shoe Kay Oo Meh Melisha P. Rhone Tanner Ghosen Lyndsey A. Kaznowski ** Shomari K. Melhado Kaylee A. Richard *** Matthew J. Gibbs Alexander P. Kelley Crystal Mena William L. Richardson Niezja A. Gibbs Kayla M. Kennedy Taleea Mena Deondra S. Richens Austin C. Gifford Md R. Khan Elton Mensah-Selby Kyle A. Ricotta * Joshua A. Gill Adam Z. Kiewe Faith V. Meyers *** Kate E. Riniolo *** Karanveer S. Gill ** Charliees N. King Tania Miah *** Selina Roberson Travis J. Girard Deandra C. King Yanira J. Michaud Brian M. Roberts Maria K. Glomb *** Janelle G. King Adam J. Mikolajczyk Amber Y. Rodriguez Alzubair N. Gobah * Rickey L. King Kaitlin A. Milks Dante A. Rodriguez Brittany R. Goldson Talib Kingwood Erin E. Miller David M. Rodriguez ** Brionne M. Gottlieb Julie M. Klein *** Kendall E. Mills Gabriel Rodriguez Juanita W. Grant Jania Knight Abby A. Miranda Jonathan A. Rodriguez Justice Grant Christian J. Knightner Yadu R. Mishra ** Jose L. Rodriguez Lashawnda Grant Marcel Kosmider † Ensuf H. Mohammad Alyssa A. Rojas Kameelah A. Green * Julianna O. M. Kraft *** Mark J. Morgano *** Kalani M. Rollins Christopher A. Grenzy Kyle J. Krause Antoinette D. L. Motley Lila M. Rollo *** Thomas J. Grimaldi Larry C. Krueger II Patrick Moyer Nayka M. Rosado Davita D. Grundy John M. Kuschke ** Brian P. Muehlbauer Adarlyn Rosario Katherine A. Grzymala Kenny Y. Lam Ervin Muminovic Travis T. Rosario Lauren M. Gulczewski Karlisha A. Lamothe Kayla A. Munford Kayla M. Rose Janely P. Gumbs Parinya Laokhukhan Joshua A. Mungal Miguel Rosso Alphonsina Habiyambere * Danielle E. Larsen *** Catherine Munich ** Jada T. Royes Tori-Nicole D. Hackett Derrick D. Lecounte Benjamin Murphy Rebecca N. Rozicki Adam W. Haentges ** Jada N. Lee Kailyn Muschaweck ** † Daniel R. Ruger Estefany J. Hall Miranda L. Lefebvre Mya Nash * Maria S. Rumph Armoni E. Harper Cassandra A. Lenihan Johnathen T. Nelson Casey M. Russ 2021 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Karina O. Stachowiak Brianna M. Gawronski *** Corrine Stanisclaus Sarenity Gibbs † Isael Tejada Mariah Gladden Alissa M. Tulino Amira D. Graham Alexis Ubiles Essence J. Gray Mikah J. Rutledge Lisa A. Unger Zion T. Guzman Milton Khalil Saadiq Deore M. Urena Jammie Hatcher Conner J. Saeli Jonathan J. Valentin DECEMBER 2020 Oleksandr A. Hawkins Zachary S. Sajdak Krystalynn J. Vargas Fatumo K. Abukar Daniel Sakona Julia K. Vasconez Epaphras Adu Jhada D. Hutchinson Nathanael D. Salmon Vadim Vasjonkin Supo P. Aung Janate M. Ingram Tatiana M. Salvodon * Paw H. Wah Sarah Billingham Lena Joseph Victoria L. Sample Andrew M. Walkowski Anderson Burgos Devine J. Joseph-Benjamin Thomas P. Sayles Gatlin J. Walters Lovenia Chead Paterne L. Katako Christopher P. Scanlon Olivia Watson Natalie P. Cieszynski Dy-Asya D. Kebreau Briana Kyei-Mensah Andrew J. Schalberg ** Sydney L. Watters *** Stephanie Colas Sydney G. Schnaars Kaitlyn M. Wawrzyniak ** Trevor A. D’Amico Franciesca LaFleche Charmaine D. Schulze *** Jheon D. Webb Linay Daniels Paul C. Landwehr * Jacob R. Schumacker ** Meghan A. Wehner ** Arva A. David Samuel T. Maddox * Jennifer M. Schuster Zachary A. Wertz ** Sangam Dhungel Katherine N. Manna Brittany J. Seabrook * Ashley N. Wesolowski Nicole A. Diaz Taylor A. March Jonathan C. Shaffer Tyrese White Kimone M. Hall Dairyona C. Mitchell Aseel Shaibi Benjamin Wilamowski *** Odessa E. Hunter Ashleigh Mohammed Ali A. Shawish Nina T. Williams Ketrice Jean Damian Mora Samantha A. Sherry Shania A. Williams Rushon S. John Kimberly A. Mossburg Jordan K. Short Tia L. Williams Justuana Jordan Tarra A. Naeher Josue S. Sierra Toni A. Williams Mukesh Khadka Maria A. Nickens Essence Simms Mia I. Willis Jessica McNair Racheal A. Nyarko Victoria L. Singleton Christopher M. Wojtowicz Vida Owusu Jaquoria D. Oliver Taylor A. Skieresz Tiana Woods Richard E. Roberson Atheena N. Padmore Madison Skinner Rosa J. Wooley ** Nellie Sieh Elijah K. Person Destiny U. Sligh Jamaal Works Shawn D. Starks Nicolette L. Peters Cassandra Sloma Derrick A. Wright Adam G. Wilk Kevin Prum Casey A. Smalls Terrina J. Wright Jared A. Wlodarczyk Ashley A. Rackley * 21 Timothy M. Smietana Alexis R. Wyatt Nareleen Ramirez Brianna R. Smith Yolanda Wyatt JANUARY 2021 Elliott J. Repka Meghan E. Shaffer *** Serena L. Smith Katelynn D. Yanowiak Michael A. Frazier Clarence E. Shepard Amadu Sow Armand Yao David L. Hall Naeemah H. C. Wilson Simmons Ethan J. Special Garrett T. Youker * Daniqua R. Humphrey Daniel K. Somuah Glen A. Spence Brittney Younglove Eilis Johnson Tasnesshade T. Stone Cameran Z. Starkes Brendon Zack ** Spencer A. Stewart Tywana T. Thomas Sidney K. Stein Jamie D. Zagarrigo Maria A. Wieworka Erika M. Stevens Nora L. Zagranichny ** Katie Willis Tyler R. Stickels Salah Zahran ** Hamdi Yakub Bradley J. Straw Rachel A. Zak MAY 2021 Robert Stuff Cristina M. Zamora Lisa A. Addane Ni T. Sung * Gregory A. Zielinski * Myra H. Ahmed Stacey S. Suriel * Amer A. Alhassan MURIEL A. HOWARD HONORS Pittaya Surivong Lauryn G. Mundy Ashwood PROGRAM GRADUATES Alexis Jenna Szopinski Hillary P. W. Aumiller * A. Abramo *** Amanda N. F. Szymanski *** INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES Josephine M. Avarello Genna R. Baldassarre * Connor J. Tanevich Justin H. Boucher Kirsten N. Brady *** Samantha L. Tatarski ** Christina S. Brooks Lauren R. Burch * Kevin Taylor BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Lara P. Buckley Melissa A. Camp *** Gianna Teixeira AUGUST 2020 Jade E. Calvin-Nau Chloe C. Carr Alou Terera Deborah E. Bonney Sam J. Caridi Thomas P. Carr ** Claire Termini Nyshieka I. Cardoza Chassity Carrion Evan M. Cody *** Ashley Thomas Lakeram Jairam Seland H. Chaplin Lauren R. Cox *** Britny S. Thomas Taylor Jones Julie A. Cheman Brianna M. Gawronski *** Kyionna C. Thomas-Bradley Quashawn Olds Dedria S. Coleman Kyle R. Glenn * Netanya L. Thompson Katelin A. Pericozzi Matthew M. Cortijo Kelly E. Glowny *** Frank J. Torres Jiovonni C. Peter Cheyenne C. I. Demps Ashlea P. Green *** Jasiah G. Toussaint Michael J. Pollina Jadelynn Diaz Alexander J. Hellert ** Alyssa H. Townsend Cristina A. Puccia Michael S. Digiacomo Kira L. Herkey *** Anthony D. Tulipane Jennifer B. Rodriguez Victoria Everett Mu Htoo *** Susu Tway Marlin A. Santana Chris-Ashley L. Fogo Julianna O. M. Kraft *** Megan M. Tweed Olamide E. Soda Nathalyn Freeman Amelia R. Liuzzi *** 2021 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES 2021 BACCALAUREATE AWARDS

Faith V. Meyers *** ROSS B. KENZIE ANTHROPOLOGY Kaitlynn M. Grevell Sabina H. Mogavero *** FAMILY PRESIDENTIAL Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Award Zoe A. Greenberg Ifunanya P. Nwokedi ** SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2020) Sophia C. Osmond *** Madeline S. Amoamah Collins/Tomashevich Award Ba Blut Paw ** Clarimar Galarza *** Jennifer N. Hanson Amelia R. Liuzzi Meghan L. Putman Ashlea P. Green *** Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Award Kate E. Riniolo *** Dawn A. Jones Lewis Henry Morgan Award Barbara L. Czurles-Nelson and Donald J. Tatiana M. Salvodon * Sheana Ramcharan *** Nelson Scholarship in Fine Arts (2019) Sheana Ramcharan Victoria L. Sample David M. Rodriguez ** Fine Arts Student Award (2019) David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award Michele L. Schultz *** Rosa J. Wooley ** Ruth M. Flock Award Andrew C. Sisson *** Amanda N. F. Szymanski *** Jenna B. Huntington Rosa J. Wooley ** ART AND DESIGN Barbara Schillawski Mautz Art Education RESERVE OFFICERS’ Scholarship (2020) TRAINING CORPS Jennifer G. Alvarez GRADUATE Richard Kaltenbach Art Education Krystina S. Kagan Graduate Student Scholarship (2020) DEAN’S HONORS Tori-Nicole D. Hackett Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Award (2020) PROGRAM GRADUATES Natalie Anthone Kimberly Adames * Barbara L. Czurles-Nelson and Donald J. Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Nelson Scholarship in Design (2020) Ismail M. Ali Award (2020) Madeline S. Amoamah Dean’s Creative Associates Award (2020) Shelbymarie Amos * Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award Fine Arts Student Award (2020) Keyona K. Bellony ** John J. Jauquet Student Award for Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2020) Liberty S. Darr *** Creative Excellence (2019) Davonte D. Davis Johnathan E. Kegler Shannon M. Denz * Madeline T. Brown Dean’s Creative Associates Award Megan E. Evers Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Award (2019) Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2018) Mariah J. Faulkner * Dean’s Creative Associates Award (2019) Madeline T. McIntyre 22 Karly A. Glowny ** Maya L. Gooding *** Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award (2019, 2020) Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award Adam W. Haentges ** Bruce Elliott Award (2019) Ignite IESNA Buffalo Section Lighting Teddi J. Hastreiter *** Design Scholarship (2019) Elsie M. Herold ** Fine Arts Student Award (2019, 2020) Kaniya C. Hines Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2020) Laurie McMurray Hannah N. Hoebener *** Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award Connor Chadderdon Emmitt J. Horvatits ** John J. Jauquet Student Award for Creative Ryan J. Huard Fine Arts Student Award (2019) Excellence (2020) Dawn A. Jones Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2020) Sabina H. Mogavero Julie M. Klein *** Robert C. and Marilyn Wilson Painting Marcel Kosmider † Scholarship (2020) Anthony and Mary Hubbard Caccamo Art Lauren A. Krug ** Education Scholarship (2019) Samantha L. Kurdziel * Lauren R. Cox Stanley A. Czurles Award for Excellence in Art Education Julianna M. Lashomb ** Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Cassandra L. Lewandowski *** Award (2020) Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award (2020) Jayde A. Lucas ** Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2019) Anisa Mahmood ** Samantha D. De Leon Ignite IESNA Buffalo Section Lighting Barbara Schillawski Mautz Art Education Katherine N. Manna Scholarship (2017, 2018) Madeline T. Mcintyre ** Design Scholarship (2019) Gabriella J. McKinley *** Kevin Dong Brian C. Moore Gracie F. McNamara ** Ignite IESNA Buffalo Section Lighting Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2020) Taylor M. Morris *** Design Scholarship (2019) Catherine Munich ** List compiled April 1, 2021. May 2021 Clarimar Galarza Jessica E. Nowak graduate listings are based on successful Nicole M. Ovak Anthony and Mary Hubbard Caccamo Art Shenese K. Patterson * completion of courses in progress. Honors Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Award notations are anticipated based on successful Education Scholarship (2020) (2020) Ashley A. Rackley * completion of courses in progress and Barbara L. Czurles-Nelson and Donald J. Dean’s Creative Associates Award (2020) Sheana Ramcharan *** maintenance of current cumulative grade Nelson Scholarship in Art Education (2020) David M. Rodriguez ** point average. Peter A. Salamone * Dean’s Creative Associates Award Julia R. Pacer Alyssa M. Smolinski *** Barbara Schillawski Mautz Art Education Dr. Harry and Lorraine Ausprich Endowed *** summa cum laude Scholarship (2019) Michaela C. Sugg * Scholarship (2019, 2020) ** magna cum laude Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award (2020) Oneika S. Webb *** * cum laude Sylvia L. Rosen Award for Excellence in Gillian P. Worrall ** † dual degree Ceramics (2020) Bruce Elliott Award (2019) 2021 BACCALAUREATE AWARDS

Sabrina R. Parsons Khalil A. Malcolm Dr. Richard Chrzanowski Analytical Award COMMUNICATION (2020) Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2019) Honors in Biology Ayanna S. Anderson Margaret Dupre Memorial Award (2020) Sylvia Garofalo Miller ’43 Art Student Award Outstanding Senior in Media Production Kalina A. Rice Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society (2020, 2021) Gertrude Angert Victor Art Education Honors in Biology (2020) Scholarship (2020) Minority Student Award (2019, 2021) Evan J. Atkins David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award to Outstanding Senior in Public Relations and Andrew J. Peek an Outstanding Biology Senior Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society Advertising Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Award Edward M. Schulman Memorial Award (2019) Brianna L. Saylor (2020, 2021) Jake A. Broffman William C. Schefler Memorial Award for Dean’s Award for Excellence Noel Simmons Memorial Award (2020) Outstanding Senior in Public Relations and Excellence in Biometrics Advertising Dean’s Creative Associates Award (2019) Dr. Surjit Singh Memorial Physical Chemistry Award Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award (2020) Liberty S. Darr BUSINESS Sanford Nusbaum Award (2020) Sheana Ramcharan Outstanding Senior in Journalism Michael J. Gambino American Chemical Society Undergraduate Alexis M. Graham Alain Pierre-Lys Outstanding Student in the Business Analytical Award (2020) John J. Jauquet Student Award for Creative Department—Management Concentration Outstanding Senior in Media Production Excellence (2019) Gillian P. Worrall Danielle E. Larsen Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society Katelyn T. Kardaman Joseph A. Savastano Outstanding Student in the Business Outstanding Senior in Communication Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2020) Administration Program Linus Pauling Award (2020) Studies Dr. David Starks Memorial Award Miranda R. Schiller Kyle A. Ricotta Ryan M. Kirkpatrick John J. Jauquet Student Award for Creative Outstanding Student in the Business Outstanding Senior in Communication Excellence Department—Marketing Concentration CIVIC AND COMMUNITY Studies ENGAGEMENT Stephen J. Shackelford Amadu Sow Samantha L. Pangborn Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Best of Studio Award Business Department Intern of the Year Lauryn G. Mundy Ashwood Dean’s Award for Excellence in (2019) Certificate of Recognition for Community Communication 23 Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award (2018) Engagement: Neighborhood Advocate (2020) CHEMISTRY John J. Jauquet Student Award for Creative Gianna M. Brigante COMPUTER INFORMATION Excellence (2018) Dakotah M. Caughill Certificate of Recognition for Community SYSTEMS Riveting Creativity Award for Metals/Jewelry American Chemical Society Distinguished Engagement: Neighborhood Advocate (2020) Student Award Yousef N. Abdulrahman Kimberly G. Buehlmann Margaret Dupre Memorial Award (2019) Excellence in Computer Information Systems Caspar M. Snyder Certificate of Recognition for Community Award Dean’s Creative Associates Award (2018) Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society (2020, 2021) Engagement: Community Supporter (2020) Ismail M. Ali Hyatt’s Award for Excellence (2018) Nicholas Jonmaire Forensic Chemistry Award Matthew Crane Ron Brown ITEC Scholarship Award (2020) Constance Milliner Outstanding Service Caitlin E. Waldron Award Certificate of Recognition for Community Engagement: Neighborhood Advocate (2020) Dean’s Entrepreneurship Award (2020) Mohammed A. Alzuwayyid Outstanding Performance in CHE 301 Excellence in Computer Information Systems Award (2020) Anna M. Wilson Justin G. Glose Award Outstanding Service-Learning Student Barbara L. Czurles-Nelson and Donald J. Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society Nelson Scholarship in Interior Design (2019) Michael Balon Sarah C. D’Amico Hannah E. Kalmeyer Excellence in Computer Information Systems Ignite IESNA Buffalo Section Lighting Award Design Scholarship (2019) American Chemical Society Undergraduate Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow Analytical Award (2019) (2020) Casey Cecere Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society (2020, 2021) Certificate of Recognition for Community ARTS AND LETTERS Engagement: Neighborhood Advocate Excellence in Computer Information Systems Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society (2020) Award Salvatore Giangreco-Marotta Courney K. Massias Mahmuda Rahman Durga Dahal Arts and Letters Dean’s Award Certificate of Recognition for Community American Chemical Society Distinguished Engagement: Community Supporter Ron Brown ITEC Scholarship Award (2020) Student Award

BIOLOGY American Chemical Society Organic Elliot J. Repka Abigail R. Evans Chemistry Award Certificate of Recognition for Community USB Excellence in Computer Information Nneoma Anyaso American Chemical Society Undergraduate Engagement: Community Supporter (2020) Systems Award David Vernon Bullough Memorial Award to Award in Physical Chemistry an Outstanding Biology Senior Georgia Shaw Mac J. Johnson American Institute of Chemists Award Certificate of Recognition for Community Excellence in Computer Information Systems Saul Barron Memorial Award Engagement: Community Supporter (2020) Award 2021 BACCALAUREATE AWARDS

Saddam Khan Matthew Rayburg Naeemah H. C. Wilson Simmons Kyla Pecora Robert A. Clark Scholarship (2020) The Irving Tesmer Award for Excellence in Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline Horace Mann Award for Outstanding Geology Residency Undergraduate Program Undergraduate Student in Exceptional Joshua Kujawinski Scholarship Education (2020) Excellence in Computer Information Systems (September 2019–May 2021) Horace Mann Endowment for Exceptional Award ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Education Scholarship (2020–2021) Individualized Studies Major Horace Mann Scholarship for Exceptional Malunde S. Maiseke Troy C. Button Education Students (2019–2020) Excellence in Computer Information Systems Vernon Bullough Award Award ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Lara M. Reece Genevieve B. Kraft Lara F. Bannister Paul Thoms Council for Exceptional Eddie A. Mas Outstanding Student Award Children Membership Scholarship (2019) Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society Excellence in Computer Information Systems for Professions in Technology (2019) Gustave and Geraldine Werner Award Undergraduate Award (2020–2021) EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Daniel Sakona Aldo M. Mazariegos De Leon PROGRAM Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society Excellence in Computer Information Systems for Professions in Technology (2018) FASHION AND TEXTILE Award Karisma Karim TECHNOLOGY Buffalo State College Alumni Association Glenn O. Sallack Scholarship (2019) Ezana E. Tefera Award Enya D. Cirillo USB Excellence in Computer Information Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society Systems Award (2020) Ko Meh ENGLISH for Professions in Technology (2019) Arthur O. Eve Distinguished Student Michael Tona Achievement Award Hannah J. Bachwitz Cassidy J. Demons Excellence in Computer Information Systems Excellence in Writing Award $7,500 YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Award Tania Miah (2020) Buffalo State College Alumni Association Elizabeth J. Croop Oneika S. Webb Award Excellence in English Award Drew E. Deren Ron Brown ITEC Scholarship Award (2020) Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society ShyTimber J. Mitchum for Professions in Technology (2019) 24 Excellence in Computer Information Systems Danae B. Floyd Award Theresa A. Shepard Advocacy Award Excellence in English Education Award Brisa K. Garcia Nicholas J. Weiser Naheema H. C. Wilson Simmons Lindsey C. Supparits Marion Thomas Swenson ’39 Scholarship (2020) Excellence in Computer Information Systems Martha Pierce Student Recognition Award Excellence in English Education Award Award Desiray S. Slaughter Shakeena E. Jackson Runway 14 Best Use of Color Zhengli Zhu Educational Opportunity Program Director’s EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION Ron Brown ITEC Scholarship Award (2018) Award Ashley R. Bohne Adeline B. Kijsiravej Excellence in Computer Information Systems Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society Award Gustave and Geraldine Werner EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE Undergraduate Award (2019–2020) for Professions in Technology (2019) INITIATIVES Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Megan E. Buseck Society in Family and Consumer Studies CRIMINAL JUSTICE Marc D. Adams (2019) Horace Mann Scholarship for Exceptional Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline Education Students (2020–2021) Victoria L. Sample Residency Undergraduate Program Julie M. Klein Donald J. Griffin Memorial Award Scholarship Paul Thoms Council for Exceptional Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society Children Membership Scholarship (2019) for Professions in Technology (2018) Kyionna C. Thomas-Bradley (September 2019–January 2021) Gustave and Geraldine Werner Undergraduate Elaine Polvinen Endowed Scholarship (2019) Looseleaf Law Certificate of Recognition Career and Technical Education Major Award (2018–2019) Award Runway 13 Best Use of Color (2020) Josephine M. Avarello Kelly L. Gandt Runway 13 Third Place Senior Designer Julia K. Vasconez Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline Dorothea and Mildred Seegler Endowed (2020) Criminal Justice Faculty Certificate of Merit Residency Undergraduate Program Scholarship Award (2018–2019) Scholarship Marcel Kosmider (September 2019–May 2021) Jesse E. Govola-Geritz Runway 14 First Place Senior Designer EARTH SCIENCES AND SCIENCE Individualized Studies Major Dr. Bernard Yormak Award for Outstanding EDUCATION Undergraduate Student in Exceptional Cassandra A. Lenihan Education (2020) Dedria S. Coleman Genna R. Baldassarre Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline Madison E. O’Brien Society in Family and Consumer Studies The David Vernon Bullough Memorial Residency Undergraduate Program (2018) Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship Dorothea and Mildred Seegler Endowed Scholarship Award (Mildred) (2020–2021) Rayven D. Lewis (September 2019–May 2021) Gerald C. Harlach Paul Thoms Council for Exceptional National Retail Federation Student The Carl Seyfert Memorial Award for Geology Individualized Studies Major Children Membership Scholarship (2019) Ambassador Scholarship (2020) 2021 BACCALAUREATE AWARDS

Taylor Michalski Calista M. LeGault Melissa A. Camp MATHEMATICS Eastman Foundation Scholarship (2020) G. Allen McFarren Award for Excellence in Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Student Teaching 2021) Michael D. Capestrani Bernadette R. Malcolm Calculus Award in (Fall 2018, Runway 14 Third Place Senior Designer Taylor M. Morris Lawrence F. Durski Spring 2019) Kathleen Mallea Award for Excellence in Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2020, 2021) Douglas R. King Award Taylor A. Skieresz Social Studies Education (2020) Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Peterson Scholarship (2017–2021) Brianna M. Gawronski Tiffany A. Howe Society in Family and Consumer Studies (2019) Kevin Shea Memorial Scholarship Fund Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Mabel D. Montgomery Award (2019) 2021) Abigail C. Webb Kira L. Herkey GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING Achievement in Mathematics Award HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, (2019, 2020) Anthony L. Capizzi 2021) Katheryne T. Whittemore Award for Benjamin Dalmeida Calculus Award (Spring 2018, Fall 2018) Outstanding Graduate in Geography and Hospitality and Tourism Department Award Kaniya C. Hines Planning Ruth E. Heintz Award Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Michael A. Ferraro 2021) Jennifer N. Hanson Hospitality and Tourism Campus House Geography Intern of the Year (2020) Members Award David Lauer MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES Katheryne T. Whittemore Award for Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Outstanding Graduate in Geography and Julianna O. M. Kraft 2021) Keiry D. Defrank Planning Hospitality and Tourism Department Chair’s Award Anisa Mahmood National Nu Iota Chapter Sigma Delta Pi Kevin M. Harper Honor Society Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2020, 2021) National Center for Geographic Education Wilanekah Pinder Excellence of Scholarship Award (Geography) Genesis Laboy Hospitality and Tourism Campus House Kendall E. Mills Members Award Professor Arthur L. Bradford Scholarship Ryan R. Jasinski Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, (2020) 25 Geography and Planning Chair’s Discretionary Sydney L. Watters 2021) Award International English Honor Society, Sigma Hospitality and Tourism Department Award Julia N. Moore Tau Delta (2017) Nicholas Ruth Benjamin Wilamowski Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, National Nu Iota Chapter Sigma Delta Pi Western New York American Planning 2021) Honor Society (2019) Association Student Merit Award Hospitality and Tourism Department Chair’s Award Jessica E. Nowak Psychology Honor Society, Psi Chi (2017) Victoria L. Sample Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Transfer Student Honor Society, Tau Sigma David Bullough Memorial Award for 2021) Academic Excellence INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (2019) Alexis R. Andres Zachary S. Sajdak Emily A. Lewis HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Arts and Humanities Dean’s Award for DIETETICS 2021) 2021) Excellence in Foreign Language Emily A. Lewis Mallerie E. Belles Paul N. Tonic Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship (2016–2021) Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Buffalo State Scholar Athlete Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, (2016–2021) 2021) Folds of Honor Scholarship (2018–2021) Carli N. Bogue Folds of Honor Scholarship (2018–2021) Heroes Legacy Scholarship (2017–2021) Buffalo State Scholar Athlete Anthony D. Tulipane Heroes Legacy Scholarship (2017–2021) Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, National Nu Iota Chapter Sigma Delta Pi Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Alexandra Bone 2021) Honor Society (2021) Society (2019–2021) Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor 2021) Sydney L. Watters Society (2019–2021) Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES Gianna M. Brigante 2021) Giuliana L. Nojaim EDUCATION Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2020, 2021) Ernest Falbo Foreign Language Award Delilah L. Abraham Brendon Zack Samantha Burlow Bernard and Nancy Belfer Scholarship Award Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, National Nu Iota Chapter Sigma Delta Pi (2020) Buffalo State Scholar Athlete 2021) Honor Society Troy C. Button Connor A. Zak Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member Brandon S. Adkins (2017–2018) Donald D. and Barbara J. Leopard Memorial Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Buffalo State Scholar Athlete (2019, 2020, Scholarship Fund Award (2019) 2021) 2021) Charles Stewart Scholarship (2016–2021) 2021 BACCALAUREATE AWARDS

MUSIC Lauren A. Capluzzi SOCIOLOGY Amber C. Greer Kirsten N. Brady Excellence in Social Work Award Maya J. Jacob Alpha Psi Omega (2019) Lenore Rollett-Wright Award Miranda Celestino David Bullough Memorial Scholarship Award Michael Dominico Jr. Performing Arts Award in Sociology (2020) Amanda L. Ruiz Excellence in Social Work Award Shenese K. Patterson Malik T. Jones Music Department Dean’s Award Ashley P. Crane Gary Welborn Service Award Marie Dellas Creative Achievement Award Excellence in Social Work Award Alysa T. Urbanczyk Jennifer A. Kiener PHILOSOPHY Raeanne Fredericks Conrad Vogler Award Lucille and Jack Yellen Scholarship for Dance Thomas P. Carr Excellence in Social Work Award (2020) Rennel I. Williams Dean’s Award for Excellence in Philosophy Social Work Intern of the Year Gabriella J. McKinley Neumann Clement Award Outstanding Major in Philosophy Samantha E. Fruscione Alpha Psi Omega (2019) Teddi J. Hastreiter Excellence in Social Work Award Dean’s Award SPEECH-LANGUAGE Victor H. Balowitz Scholarship Prize Dr. Joseph A. Grande and Marguerite R. Cesar O. Galarza PATHOLOGY Grande Theater Scholarship (2020) Excellence in Social Work Award Crystal Mena Horace Mann Theater Arts Student Scholarship (2020) POLITICAL SCIENCE AND Maria K. Glomb Laura Ann Wells Memorial Scholarship PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (2020) Excellence in Social Work Award Donald Savage Scholarship for Actors of Promise (2018) Siti Khadijah B. Abdul Salam Katherine A. Grzymala Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society STUDENT AFFAIRS Elijah K. Person Excellence in Social Work Award Special Political Science Award Outstanding Dance Student Dance Minor, Hannah E. Kalmeyer ALT Major Mu Htoo Kyle J. Gruber Minnie and Joe Engel Student Humanitarian Lucille and Jack Yellen Scholarship in Dance Excellence in Social Work Award Award Raymond P. Stone Memorial Award 26 Kimberly M. Kane Phillip Santa Maria Student Humanitarian Yenessa L. Rodriguez Award Jayde Ashanti Lucas Excellence in Social Work Award Dr. Joseph A. Grande and Marguerite R. Grande Theater Scholarship David Bullough Memorial Award Renae C. Marten Karisma Karim Terence McDonald Theater Scholarship Isabella Moo Mildred Keller Campbell Student Leadership (2020) Excellence in Social Work Award Award David Bullough Memorial Award Tania Miah Halena L. Torres Coltrane J. Plaia Horace Mann Theater Arts Student Excellence in Social Work Award TELEVISION AND FILM ARTS Scholarship (2020) Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Ensuf H. Mohammed Alexis A. Abramo Elizabeth M. Rakowski Arts and Humanities Dean’s Award Excellence in Social Work Award WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES Outstanding Student in Political Science INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT Award Ba Blut Paw Excellence in Social Work Award THEATER Shenese K. Patterson Women and Gender Studies Graduating PSYCHOLOGY Sydney M. Pittner Mariah J. Faulkner Senior Award Mina S. Goossen Award for Excellence in Theater Hannah N. Hoebener Excellence in Social Work Award Horace Mann Theater Arts Student Dr. Esther McGinnis Award for Exemplary Scholarship (2020) Academic Achievement in Psychology Claritza Reyes Excellence in Social Work Award McCarthy-Eskew Scholarship for Theater Hannah E. Kalmeyer Production (January 2020, May 2020) Lila M. Rollo Dr. Jack Morganti Award for Excellence in Service National Association of Social Work BSW Salvatore Giangreco-Marotta Student Award National Honor Society for Dance Arts (2020) Cassandra L. Lewandowski Casey M. Russ Lucille and Jack Yellen Scholarship for Dance David Vernon Bullough Outstanding Senior (2020) in Psychology Award Excellence in Social Work Award Corey R. Gorski Charmaine D. Schulze Alpha Psi Omega (2019) SOCIAL WORK Excellence in Social Work Award Michael Dominico Jr. Performing Arts Award Laureen H. Alger Cristina M. Zamora Horace Mann Theater Arts Student Awards listed were granted in 2021 unless Excellence in Social Work Award Excellence in Social Work Award Scholarship (January 2020, May 2020) otherwise noted. 2021 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND AUGUST 2021 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Kimberly J. Reynolds HUMANITIES Ruth H. Gifford Danielle A. Romanini Jessica Safe MASTER OF SCIENCE Katlin N. Smith MASTER OF SCIENCE MASTER OF ARTS AUGUST 2020 Kaylee Sumeriski AUGUST 2020 AUGUST 2020 Munirah A. Ali Angela M. Syracuse Nicole Alvarado Atiana L. German Gregory D. Garrett Jr. Yordan Y. Tachev Melissa A. Amundsen Mariela Mejias Scott W. Tinney Tamia Anaya DECEMBER 2020 Tabitha Torres Clara L. Bailin Emily T. Callaghan Amy N. Wheeler MAY 2021 Rachel M. Childers Rachel D. Ciszewski Breann M. Zabawa Anna R. Ersenkal Evelyn Ezquerro Liam V. Doherty Nicole A. Flam Jennifer M. Haun Jeffery L. Dugan DECEMBER 2020 Perrine A. M. Le Saux Elizabeth Ogundeko Jessica L. Martin Amber A. Amato Elizabeth O. Sjoblom Chasity S. VanEvery Stephanie L. Ross Ann C. Beyer Grace Walters Christian Wheatley Kimberly A. Bing Sarah M. Braun DECEMBER 2020 Shatie K. Brown MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MAY 2021 Christina Housler Gabrielle C. Burke EDUCATION Tyler Alimonti Christopher T. Nightengale Corey L. Gasparini Jeffrey D. Cifelli DECEMBER 2020 Tracie L. Groves Michael T. Cook Matthew R. Jarembek Shiyu Cui MAY 2021 Petrina M. Scaglione Natalee G. Culbert Lauren Maynard Brooke E. Christopher Richard J. Davila Margaret M. Mitchell Brendan McCabe JANUARY 2021 Michael Doscher Brittany P. Michalek Rebecca C. Moshier Peter Flanagan Philip S. Peluso Kimberley M. Stahl Brittani Mroz Jacquelyn K. Golanka-Wittcop Cynthia Travers Laura Lee Tingley Yuqiao Gong Julio M. Valentin MAY 2021 Hayley A. Gonzalez Andrew Alterio AUGUST 2021 Emily N. Hannel Jaime R. Annarino Melissa M. Eloff Justin J. Herkey 27 AUGUST 2021 Laurie McGuire Alysia J. Holtz Anita Dey Katheryn Jean-Baptiste Stephanie A. Guidera AUGUST 2021 Danielle J. Kabel Heather B. Hodge Ja’Quona Renfro Alexandra R. Kenyon Rio D. Lopez MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Karen Kreppenneck Christine M. Manwiller EDUCATION Jeness Legters Elena M. Mars Emily A. Lehner Barbara A. Nosek CERTIFICATE OF AUGUST 2020 Kayla M. Lewandowski Nicole M. Schmidt ADVANCED STUDY Kara Andrews Amanda L. Long Allison Slenker Tori N. Aronica Kaixin Ma Colleen L. Watkins AUGUST 2020 Emily C. Baker Marissa A. Marfurt Nicole Alvarado Kimberly M. Beaton Shannon M. McCooey Melissa A. Amundsen Elaina M. Blenk Colette S. McDonald Tamia Anaya Makeesha C. Booker Hannah M. Mosher Clara L. Bailin Lauren K. Buchholz MASTER OF MUSIC Rachel M. Childers Alexandria Motz Anthony J. Buono Madalyn R. Mueller AUGUST 2020 Anna R. Ersenkal Elizabeth A. Burgess Perrine A. M. Le Saux Patrick J. Mulcaire Angela L. Carriero Kali C. Compise Dominique M. Murawski Rose T. Couchon Elizabeth O. Sjoblom Grace Walters Carmen DeAngelo Andrea Navis Marissa L. DeVoe Amanda J. Doster Julia N. O’Connor Brianna M. Jenkins Roberta A. Duffy Laura E. Opalinski Kristine C. Murnieks AUGUST 2021 Wynter E. Dumont Alexandria M. Pace Danielle Murray Anita Dey Samantha Duttry Brianna E. Price Mitchell R. Tellerday Stephanie A. Guidera Christine J. Garas Kayla R. Pyc Stacey Yazo Heather B. Hodge Gina M. Hall Elizabeth R. Santacrose Elizabeth Zehr Rio D. Lopez Meaghan A. Hayes Carlie E. Scime Christine M. Manwiller Alexandra Hoegel Yutong Shao Elena M. Mars DECEMBER 2020 Steven J. Hummel Janeen R. Sullivan Barbara A. Nosek Ryanne G. Kaminski Lauren E. Supples Ellen Aroune Nicole M. Schmidt Monica Huntz Danielle M. Kelly Gina M. Szczodrowski Allison Slenker Kathryn Layer Joy Thompson Austin Matson Colleen Lynn Watkins Gabriel J. Lewis Rebecca E. Tintor Brittany L. Miller Siqi Wang Amanda Pepe Daniel R. Wendt Gwyneth A. Powers Sarah M. Weyman Jenna M. Reinard Barrett D. Whitmore 2021 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

Colleen T. Wilkie Nicole E. Strawder JANUARY 2021 DECEMBER 2020 Donna L. Wilson Jessica J. Szabo Kayla R. Pyc Isabelle C. Bateson-Brown Khyvana Q. Wilson-Dowell Julia L. Taboni Carla A. Feller Grace M. Wisner Pepper E. O. Thomas MAY 2021 Evan B. Kennedy Han Zhang Katie T. Tobia Amanda M. DiRe Olivia A. Weixlmann Ziteng Zhao Wilmary A. Torres Mary E. Fial Robert F. White Alexis M. Trice Callie E. Georger Daniel Zielinski Amber N. Wagstaff JANUARY 2021 Leanne Wills Claribel Gonzalez Abigail A. Vivian Melissa A. Zakrajsek Rose L. Kowalski JANUARY 2021 Tingting Zhang Heidi L. Lipka Ashtin O. Ashbrook MAY 2021 Michael J. Lobuzzetta Jonathan C. Meyers Kayla M. Abramowski Erin E. Myers AUGUST 2021 Sara F. Qureshi James D. Bachman Miranda A. Aikin Lawrence J. Ramos Miranda MAY 2021 Kayla B. Ballard Bethany M. Bregy Marc Arthur L. Barthelemy Melissa J. Sullivan Anna G. Bargnesi Kristy P. Canales Padilla Clarence Jacob Boatman Kristen Baumgartner Brittney L. VanGorden Madison E. Coburn Katie L. Bryant Angela J. Bieger Angela Curto Shiva Czuba Emma Bowitch April L. Czarniak Damien S. Boyd Michelle Dachs AUGUST 2021 Sarah G. Drozda Brianna Browne Victoria D. D’Amaro Kristy P. Canales Padilla Madeline B. Friedler Izeal Bullock Taylor J. DiNieri Madison E. Coburn Anthony E. Gil Alexis M. Caci Jason M. Fitzner Ji Kang Kim Victoire-Grace D. Karambizi Mikayla N. Capestrani Kimberly A. Grazen Kirsten L. Krug Kaitlyn Cichocki Julia H. Helfman Yuchao Li Rachel L. Cirocco Samantha C. Herrmann Mitchell B. Moore Onnika Clarey Liam J. Kelly GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Brett A. Seese Renee E. Copperthite Ji Kang Kim Brianna E. King DECEMBER 2020 Cohen A. Sulzbach Samantha M. Cottrell Lyle C. Wagner Whitney L. Coventry Kelsey R. Martin Abby C. Bardanis Kelsi M. Curran Marissa N. Mergler Anwiya Youkhanna 28 Jonathan A. Cruz Colon Teresa Donisi Shannon Meyers Jorge Degro Jr. Allison M. Eckstein Danielle M. Milbrand Danielle D. Gates Angela S. Ferrentino Madeline A. Mitchell Lindsey T. Moskal Dinorah Morales-Cruz MASTER OF PUBLIC Joseph C. Fisher Betzayda Rivera Cynthia E. Ford Heather M. Neuburger ADMINISTRATION Samantha M. Pellicano Stephanie J. Stoll Kristina L. Frausto AUGUST 2020 Kaitlyn D. Good Julia C. Reesor Tabitha Torres Joshua Goodman Cailin B. Regan Patricia O. Patton Elizabeth G. Rich Allison M. Gunkler MAY 2021 Sarah Halpin Lauren M. Roetzer Janessa N. Sheridan Anna R. Campbell DECEMBER 2020 Ebone J. Hennings Joshua Curry-Bascome Kara M. Hinkley Melanie A. Smits Maressa W. Claudio Erica A. Stoeckl Ashley M. Colon Laura M. Hoehn Kylene Holmes Taylor S. Johnson Selina B. C. Iozzo Rebecca M. Thrush Eleanor M. Coonce Phyllis A. Walker Shelly A. Inniss-Jackson Stephanie A. Perez Nicole M. Jaszczak Brianna M. Ware Alyssa M. Klaffka William E. Langer Domonique J. Whitted Peng Liu Monica R. Young Karina Loera Barcenas MAY 2021 Katie Manges Donna M. Nowak Jamila M. Ball Myles E. Marshall Emil A. Rivera Kaley M. Donaldson Anthony J. Martorana Ericka L. Rivera Shiana D. Eve Gabriella S. Mas CERTIFICATE OF Sharellee Rosario Rondon Nicole J. Golias Julie A. Mayer Morgan T. Miecznikowski ADVANCED STUDY John D. Sanchez Lopez Katlyn Keane Taylor C. Miller AUGUST 2020 Kimberley M. Stahl Ginger Lillis Cynthia Travers Abdullahi Mohamed Rebecca Moran Christina E. Boody Jenelle M. Nyitrai Emilyrose Conforti Elda A. Pichardo Brianna R. Oryszak Maria L. Defeo Jessica Jo Trainor Dylah M. Pantlin Coral Gama Jared D. Voelker Kittiya Pichejkulbordee Hannah T. Kinz SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND Stephen M. Piotrowski Bree N. Knight SOCIAL SCIENCES Morgan M. Pulliam Christopher J. Quail Jenna L. Rivera Molly E. Rutter MASTER OF SCIENCE Emma E. Ruggiero MASTER OF ARTS Silvana R. M. Salomone AUGUST 2020 John D. Sanchez Lopez DECEMBER 2020 AUGUST 2020 Jeremy R. Garson Anna L. Smolka Jessica Belous Benjamin Szczygiel Kristopher W. Hoyt Alissa K. Snyder Lisa A. Putrelo Alexa R. Templeton Lauren E. Martinek Samuel T. Stirk Montaha N. Uddin Lin Wang Breanne R. Steimle 2021 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

DECEMBER 2020 MAY 2021 Douglas P. Woolever Heidi Matthee Zachary S. Adams Thomas M. Bax Kimberley G. Zanti Diana P. Paez Sandoval Zaheer Amlani Makenzie R. Docteur Jacinthe Proctor Matthew J. Bergey Zhenya Doolan AUGUST 2021 Jane Proudlove Thomas J. Bidney Jacob Kavanaugh Thomas A. Pleto Cynthia M. Sepulveda Janelle K. Franasiak John P. Maley Kirk Young Stephanie A. Hanson Kimberley G. Zanti

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MAY 2021 SCHOOL OF THE PROFESSIONS EDUCATION DECEMBER 2020 Oluwademilade Adeniji Mary R. Brown Uwasota E. Ayanru AUGUST 2020 Elisabeth F. Barone Madeline Burns MASTER OF SCIENCE Kristen A. Cabana Mairead S. Murray Sarah A. Burke Marcelina DeCarolis Ashleigh M. Coggins-Block AUGUST 2020 Meredith Rutherford Sarah M. Fronczak Djonnique M. Devone Donald J. Capers Tamika D. D. Davis Rebecca Haber Abdulkhaliq A. Edan JANUARY 2021 Elisabeth M. Good Tom R. Gannon Bethany L. Nemmer James A. Gravas Eric J. Leffler Julia M. Santangelo Margaret T. Letzelter Emily Hsu Juliette M. Ripley-Dunkelberger Xianglin Kong DECEMBER 2020 MAY 2021 Thomas J. Mariano MAY 2021 Ran Ning Rebecca G. Bateson-Brown Sartu Abdukadir Cecilia M. Pershyn David C. Evans Sherri-Lyn L. Bauer Mirza N. A. Baig Joseph M. Skowronski Shavin M. Fung Lauren N. Begin Dwight P. Heine Helen F. Toledo Sade N. Garcia Lucas R. Cole Shelly A. Inniss-Jackson Hongmei Wang-Lin Maleek Mc Kenzie Jennifer Cooperdock Alexus S. A. Laster Lewen Yin Stephanie Montas Heidi R. Cowen Tabatha D. McNab Natalie A. O. Neilsen Alexia M. Crutchfield Effie Michailidis Zhe Ran Anna M. Demartin Anthony J. Polito Amanda Wasieczko Jordan L. Eisel MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Heather M. Williams Katie L. Hale EDUCATION Yousef T. Hassan 29 Sarah E. King MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES AUGUST 2020 MAY 2021 Megan Kramer Hannah R. Chilberti Ernee ten Anscher Mary C. Landahl Erik G. Corrie Malik L. Albert David A. Brodzinski Karli Leggett MASTER OF ARTS Mary R. Brown Morgan Mann DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 Philip Brunner Sarah McLaen Stephanie Kroneiss Tessa Adamec Roberta A. Caswell Emily M. Nelson Summer P. Cruz Andrea N. Nicosia Brandon J. DeFilippis Olamide A. Eruja Gabriella N. Green Clarissa N. Ott William O. Fogarty Meghan Pilkington Anna M. Hartinger Wilfried J. Folaranmi MASTER OF SCIENCE Courtney Provost Elizabeth R. Hashem Ada C. Garcia-Poll Brooke C. Rackley AUGUST 2020 Kalie Pfohl Keira O. Grant Marsha M. Huber Kendall L. Skuse Banan M. Aiash Ethan J. Salem Marjolein K. Hutting Victoria R. Sokolovskiy May H. AlANdary Mykala C. Wojtaszczyk-York Zachary Jones-Butler Melissa C. Wing Lilia M. AlSarabi Alyssa L. Krawczyk Lamia O. Birjawi Amanda Lohiser Alejandra Cantu MAY 2021 Paula S. Love AUGUST 2021 Mary L. Casillas Christine E. Colson Heidi Matthee Brittany M. McArdle Tyler N. Draper Kailee Defranks Tabatha D. McNab Amanda M. Edenfield Matthew T. Glosek Morgan L. Meheran Shanda J. Edwards Kimberly J. Kruder Danyel E. Nocito Luciana A. Fernandes Tia M. Owens Amanda Mertowski GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Monica Garcia Garza Jacob A. Rachwal Dania Hamandi Michael T. O’Connor Jamersin T. Redfern Peter E. Schaber Mia S. Rich AUGUST 2020 Anna E. Lemen Keith A. Stoerr Richard D. Roberts Ernee ten Anscher Diana P. Medina Amani A. Moh’d Hasan Patrick J. Weir Katy Rodriguez Keriann M. Armusewicz Eduvijez C. Sanchez Luciane Bonamigo Valls Jason P. Montgomery Cassandra L. Sanzotta Roberta A. Caswell Brendan A. Newman Daniel J. Scanlon William O. Fogarty Allysa R. Pantano Anissa R. Scharborough Joseph Grande Audra Phelps GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Perry D. Schultz Paola Ruiz Matei Schwartz Marsha M. Huber Kyle S. Sosnowski DECEMBER 2020 Allyssa Sievers Marjolein K. Hutting Maimuna Tahir Joi Patterson Mariah T. Swari Nicole S. Jones Rebeca Varela Rachel C. Voelkle-Kuhlmann Naghma S. Khan Michael A. Wood Tamona K. Williamson Tanya M. Knudsen Sahar B. Yousef 2021 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

DECEMBER 2020 Shanna M. Griffus Camilo L. Almeida Rosana N. Guenka Hanan S. Alshawa Alfred D. Hammonds Kris M. Augustine Chinatsu F. Hirayama Caroline de Azevedo Rocha Allison M. Hughes Victor G. Baird Hasti Khoshnammanesh Shannon M. Casterline Trevor Kruis Sarah K. Crowley Lindsey M. Kundel I’Jaz J. Eberhardt Hannah C. Lautner Patricia C. Guimaraes Jesica T. Lindquist Margaret L. Harold-Rauch Aline G. Lira Chantel M. Kulhoff Solan R. Magalhaes Michelle D. Mayo Joseph T. Mancuso Vanessa Miller Ana M. Matamala Nadia Pradieu Stephen P. Mc Curdy Fabiana R. Ravagnani Raquel G. Melito Brenda Rodriguez Tommy R. Meyer Jr. Stephanie L. Ross Angie M. Miyano Lauren Santiago Salma Motala Priscilla P. da Silva Sanam M. Nagji Franketta S. Willoughby Yasmeen A. Negm Jeremy R. Wilson Hikabasa B. Nkolola Corey R. Zagst James K. Nyirenda Tahirah Y. Ojumu JANUARY 2021 Debora Bianca de Oliveira Elizabeth A. Graziano Blenda Batista de Oliveira Viviane Costa de Oliveira Uyi Omogun MAY 2021 Laurel A. Parr Samah A. Abdel Wahhab Mackenzie A. Peters 30 Mohamed O. Abdi Juan P. Proano Alaa AbdulAzim Madeline G. Raaflaub Yasmeen F. Abunasrieh Elizabeth M. Ray Nada R. Albordini Keith R. Ray Latifa N. Aldousarii Courtney E. Rieman Sarah T. Alessa Courtney L. Rivera Amany O. Al jundi Nayara G. Rodrigues Mohamad Al-Shammari Maria L. Rodriguez Claudia M. Alvarez Aguilar Yulia S. Rosales Iman I. Ammar Sharellee Rosario Rondon Janke Anamela Khloud S. Sabra Sarah Y. Bahbahni Kenna M. Schacht Mailess Banda Ana Paula C. Serejo Amel O. A. Bashir Tatiany da Silva Carvalho Serafina M. Breslawski Mayuri Singh Diego R. Cabrera Lunyunge A. Sinyenga Manuela I. Camara Rania A. Sirhan Olivia M. Campbell Denise M. Skyers Asdrubal Casanova Caruajal Bianca Stoffels Rocco L. Ceci Francisco J. Suarez Monique Chapman Maria D. Suros Shadequa M. Coad Mohamed M. Tolba Johannes H. Coetzee Heather A. Townsend Diego G. Considera Edlynne S. Venkataya Paulo Assumpcao da Costa e Silva Meissa Vieira Emy E. De lilla Carolina M. Vilalva Jodie E. Dref Cheryl T. Vogler Melissa S. P. Duque Nell B. Weber Shadi M. Elbadawy Cristina B. Wolff Fatima M. El-Hasan Jenny van der Vinne Salwa El Herbawi Marie Karen Q. Yong-Rojo Philip J. Farris Daniella M. Filice Fabiola M. Freitas List compiled April 1, 2021. May 2021 graduate Katherine E. Gabriel listings are based on successful completion of courses in progress. August 2021 graduate listings Paola B. Garcia Delgado are based on successful completion of courses in Jiayuan Gong progress and successful completion of courses Rislene das Gracas Silva during summer 2021. 2021 GRADUATE AWARDS

ART CONSERVATION Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities Perrine A. M. Le Saux (2017–2019) Fellowship (2017, 2019) Nicole E. Alvarado Bandrowski Art Conservation Fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship (2017) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Fellowship (2017, 2019) (2018–2019) (2017–2019) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship (2017–2019) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2018–2019) Nicole A. Flam (2017–2019) Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Margaret and Charles Balbach Art (2018–2019) SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Rachel M. Childers Conservation Fellowship (2017) Bruce and Gail Johnstone Art Conservation (2018–2020) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2017–2019) Fellowship (2018) Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship (2017–2019) Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship (2019) (2018–2019) Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Garman Family Foundation Fellowship (2018–2019) (2018–2019) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Melissa A. Amundsen (2017, 2019) Hoskins-Smith Art Conservation Fellowship Gross Family Foundation Fellowship Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2018) (2018) National Endowment for the Humanities (2017–2019) Fellowship (2017, 2019) Caroline K. and Sheldon Keck Fellowship Kontos Art Conservation Fellowship Garman Family Foundation Fellowship (2018) (2018) Fannie Kestenbaum Paull Family Art (2019) Conservation Fellowship (2018) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Hoskins-Smith Art Conservation Fellowship (2017–2019) (2017, 2019) Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship (2017) (2018–2019) National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship Fellowship (2019) Fellowship (2017, 2019) (2018–2019) Rio D. Lopez Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Marks Family Foundation Fellowship (2018) (2017) Margaret and Charles Balbach Art (2018–2019) Conservation Fellowship (2018) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship (2017–2019) (2018–2019) Stephanie A. Guidera Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2018–2020) National Endowment for the Humanities Bandrowski Art Conservation Fellowship Fellowship (2018–2019) Anita Dey (2019) Garman Family Foundation Fellowship (2019–2020) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship, Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship (2018–2020) (2018) (2018–2020) Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship (2020) 31 Garman Family Foundation Fellowship, Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship (2019–2020) Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2018–2019) (2019) (2018–2020) Allan Kenzie Family Art Conservation Fellowship (2019) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities Tamia Anaya (2018–2019) Fellowship (2018–2019) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Fannie Kestenbaum Paull Family Art Conservation Fellowship (2019) National Endowment for the Humanities Saxe Family Art Conservation Fellowship (2019) (2017–2019) Fellowship (2018–2020) Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Evelyn Lieberman Art Conservation Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Fellowship (2020) Linda Joan Levy Paull Family Art (2018–2020) (2018–2019) Conservation Fellowship (2019) Hoskins-Smith Art Conservation Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Christine M. Manwiller (2017) (2018–2019) Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship (2018) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities (2018–2020) (2018) Fellowship (2018–2020) Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship, (2018–2020) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Marks Family Foundation Fellowship (2018) Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship (2018–2020) (2018) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Heather B. Hodge Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship (2017–2019) Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Brost Family Foundation Fellowship (2019) (2018–2020) (2018–2020) National Endowment for the Humanities Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Fellowship (2019) (2018–2020) Elena M. Mars Anna R. Ersenkal Margaret and Charles Balbach Art Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship Margaret and Charles Balbach Art Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Conservation Fellowship (2018) (2018) Conservation Fellowship (2017) (2019–2020) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Hoskins-Smith Art Conservation Fellowship (2018–2020) (2017–2020) (2017–2019) (2018) Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship (2019–2020) (2018–2019) (2018–2019) (2020) Gross Family Foundation Fellowship (2019) Caroline K. and Sheldon Keck Fellowship Evelyn Lieberman Art Conservation Clara L. Bailin (2018) Fellowship (2019) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Brost Family Foundation Fellowship (2018) (2018–2020) Allan Kenzie Family Art Conservation Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Fellowship (2018) (2018–2020) National Endowment for the Humanities (2017–2019) Fellowship (2018–2020) Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities Garman Family Foundation Fellowship (2019) Fellowship (2018–2020) Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship (2019) (2018–2019) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Lippes Family Foundation Fellowship (2018) (2017–2019) (2018–2020) (2018–2020) 2021 GRADUATE AWARDS

Barbara A. Nosek Grace Walters Ashleigh M. Coggins-Block Kylene Holmes Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Alumni Tuition Scholarship (2018–2019) American Institute of Chemists Award (2019) Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline (2018–2020) Residency Graduate Program Scholarship Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society (2018, 2019, 2021) (2019–2021) Garman Family Foundation Fellowship (2017–2019) (2019–2020) Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society (2018, Garman Family Foundation Fellowship 2021) Jenna L. Rivera Hoskins-Smith Art Conservation Fellowship (2018–2019) Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline (2019) Elisabeth M. Good Samuel H. Kress Foundation Fellowship Residency Graduate Program Scholarship Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2019) Graduate School Graduate Assistant Award (2019–2021) (2018–2020) (2020) Evelyn Lieberman Art Conservation Wilmary A. Torres National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2018) Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society Fellowship (2019–2020) Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society Residency Graduate Program Scholarship Stockman Family Foundation Fellowship (2017, 2019) (2019–2021) (2019) Emily Hsu National Endowment for the Humanities Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Fellowship (2017, 2019) Buffalo State College Chemistry Alumni Award Phyllis A. Walker (2018–2020) Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline Linda Joan Levy Paull Family Art Graduate School Graduate Assistant Award Residency Graduate Program Scholarship Nicole M. Schmidt Conservation Fellowship (2018) Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society (2019–2021) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Marianne Vallet-Sandre Art Conservation Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society (2018–2020) Graduate Fellowship (2018) Brianna M. Ware SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Colleen L. Watkins (2020–2021) (2019–2020) CIVIC AND COMMUNITY Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship ENGAGEMENT Hoskins-Smith Art Conservation Fellowship (2018–2020) (2019) ENGLISH Garman Family Foundation Fellowship Tessa Adamec Ross Kenzie Family Art Conservation (2019–2020) Certificate of Recognition for Community Brendan McCabe Fellowship (2018) Engagement: Neighborhood Advocate (2020) Bruce and Gail Johnstone Art Conservation Excellence in English Award Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Fellowship (2019) (2018–2020) Elda A. Pichardo 32 Ja’Quona Renfro Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Frederick Howe Outstanding Student National Endowment for the Humanities (2018–2020) Excellence in English Education Award Fellowship (2019–2020) Volunteer National Endowment for the Humanities Marianne Vallet-Sandre Art Conservation Fellowship (2018–2020) Jamersin T. Redfern Graduate Fellowship (2019) Saxe Family Art Conservation Fellowship Certificate of Recognition for Community EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship (2018) Engagement: Neighborhood Advocate (2018–2020) Kristen Baumgartner Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Horace Mann Endowment for Exceptional (2018–2020) Elizabeth O. Sjoblom CRIMINAL JUSTICE Education Scholarship (2020–2021) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship (2017–2019) Olamide A. Eruja Joseph C. Fisher BIOLOGY Morgan Graduate Award Dr. Bernard Yormak Award for Outstanding Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Graduate Student in Exceptional Education (2017–2019) Victoire-Grace D. Karambizi (2020) SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS (2018–2019) (2020–2021) INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT Allison M. Gunkler Graduate Student Association Merit-Based Allison M. Slenker Oluwademilade Adeniji Scholarship (2019) CAREER AND TECHNICAL Bandrowski Art Conservation Fellowship SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Horace Mann Award for Outstanding (2018) EDUCATION (2019–2021) Graduate Student in Exceptional Education (2020) Buffalo State College Tuition Scholarship Joy Thompson (2018–2020) Uwasota E. Ayanru Dorothea and Mildred Seegler Endowed SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Scholarship Award (2019–2020) Garman Family Foundation Fellowship (2020–2021) (2019–2021) (2019–2020) Katheryn Jean-Baptiste Bruce and Gail Johnstone Art Conservation Fellowship (2019) CHEMISTRY Joseph and Mary Daly Varga ’43 Graduate ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, Award (2019) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship LITERACY, AND EDUCATIONAL (2018–2020) Elisabeth F. Barone LEADERSHIP SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Graduate School Graduate Assistant Award (2019–2021) National Endowment for the Humanities (2016, 2017) Cynthia E. Ford Fellowship (2019–2020) Alyssa M. Klaffka Iota Sigma Pi Honor Society (2016, 2020) Buffalo Urban Teacher Diversity Pipeline Linton Vincent Tuition Scholarship Residency Graduate Program Scholarship Horace Mann Scholarship for Exceptional (2018–2020) Phi Lambda Upsilon Honor Society (2016) (2019–2021) Education Students (2020–2021) 2021 GRADUATE AWARDS

Julia N. O’Connor PHYSICS Karli Leggett Joseph and Mary Daly Varga ’43 Graduate Award for Academic Excellence in Award (2019) Christine E. Colson Speech-Language Pathology Dewayne and Cindy Beery Scholarship (2020–2021) Deborah Moll-Richmond Foundation Kittiya Pichejkulbordee Scholarship (2020) Dr. Judith Bondurant-Utz Early Childhood Kevin M. Gee Award (2019) Brittany M. McArdle Mary Kirsch Boehm, B.S., ’56, Endowed Scholarship Fund (2020) Award for Academic Excellence in Alissa K. Snyder Speech-Language Pathology Ron Brown ITEC Scholarship (2019) Award for Clinical Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology Barrett D. Whitmore POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Horace Mann Endowment for Exceptional Sarah McLaen Education Scholarship (2019–2020, Joshua Curry-Bascome 2020–2021) Award for Academic Excellence in SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Speech-Language Pathology Paul Thoms Council for Exceptional (2020–2021) Children Membership Scholarship (2020) Emily M. Nelson Award for Academic Excellence in SPEECH-LANGUAGE Speech-Language Pathology GRADUATE SCHOOL PATHOLOGY Andrea N. Nicosia I’Jaz J. Eberhardt Sartu Abdukadir Award for Academic Excellence in SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Award for Academic Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology (2019–2021) Speech-Language Pathology Award for Clinical Excellence in Award for Clinical Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology GREAT LAKES CENTER SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Meghan Pilkington Helen F. Toledo (2020–2021) Award for Academic Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship 33 (2020–2021) Lauren N. Begin Award for Academic Excellence in Courtney Provost Speech-Language Pathology Award for Academic Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology HIGHER EDUCATION Lucas R. Cole ADMINISTRATION Award for Academic Excellence in Kendall L. Skuse Zachary Jones-Butler Speech-Language Pathology Award for Academic Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology Thomas J. Quatroche Memorial Scholarship Jennifer Cooperdock Award for Clinical Excellence in Award for Academic Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology Daniel J. Scanlon Speech-Language Pathology Robert A. Davis Endowed Scholarship Cynthia Steiger Beery Speech-Language Melissa C. Wing Pathology Graduate Scholarship (2020) Award for Academic Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR Heidi R. Cowen STUDIES IN CREATIVITY Award for Clinical Excellence in Award for Academic Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology Mirza N. Baig Speech-Language Pathology Firestien Family Creative Achievement Award Anna M. Demartin Fund SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL Award for Academic Excellence in FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION Mary Murdock Creative Spirit Award Speech-Language Pathology Christian L. Wheatley Parnes Noller Scholarship Fund (2019) Yousef T. Hassan SUNY Graduate Diversity Fellowship Keira O. Grant Award for Academic Excellence in (2019–2021) Speech-Language Pathology Parnes Noller Scholarship Fund (2020) Megan Kramer Marsha M. Huber Award for Academic Excellence in Mary Murdock Creative Spirit Award (2020) Speech-Language Pathology Matei Schwartz Mary C. Landahl Mary Murdock Creative Spirit Award Award for Academic Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology Kimberly G. Zanti Award for Clinical Excellence in Awards listed were granted in 2021 unless Mary Murdock Creative Spirit Award Speech-Language Pathology otherwise noted. AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS

PAST AWARDS For a historical listing of State University of New York award recipients, Buffalo State award recipients, and Buffalo State Distinguished Alumnus Award recipients, please visit http://commencement.buffalostate.edu/ previous-award-recipients.

ACCREDITATIONS Buffalo State is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. secretary of education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. Buffalo State is also accredited by the Board of Regents, University of the State of New York. In addition, the following professional organizations have determined that Buffalo State programs meet their accreditation requirements:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)* Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) (Weigel Wellness Center) Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) American Alliance of Museums (AAM) (Burchfield Penney Art Center) 34 Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)** Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)*** Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC)**** Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) International Association of Counseling Services (Counseling Center) National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

*SUNY Buffalo State’s didactic program in nutrition and dietetics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; (312) 899-0040, ext. 5400; www.eatright.org/ACEND. *SUNY Buffalo State’s dietitian education program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; (312) 899-0040, ext. 5400; www.eatright.org/ACEND. **The initial and advanced level education programs at Buffalo State College are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 223-0077. ***CAA is the accrediting body of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). ****The electrical engineering technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. ****The mechanical engineering technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. Accreditation papers may be reviewed in the Provost’s Office, Cleveland Hall 519. 2021 COMMENCEMENT

ANNOUNCERS Clairissa D. Breen Victoria J. Furby Peter W. Loehr Assistant Professor, Criminal Chair and Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Elementary Justice Department Music Department Education, Literacy, and Educational GENERAL ANNOUNCER Leadership Department Drew J. Kahn SUNY Distinguished Service Lisa A. Brosnick Keli A. Garas-York Steve M. Macho Professor, Theater Department Lecturer, Earth Sciences and Professor, Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership Chair and Associate Professor, Career Director, Anne Frank Project Science Education Department Department and Technical Education Department

Joaquin O. Carbonara SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES David R. Henry Camilo Maldonado III Aaron Daniel Annas Professor, Mathematics Department Associate Professor, Elementary Associate Professor, Speech-Language Associate Professor, Communication Director and Chair, Data Science and Education, Literacy, and Educational Pathology Department Department Analytics Multidisciplinary Unit Leadership Department Director, Television and Film Arts Andrew D. Nicholls Program Atta A. Ceesay Jevon D. Hunter Chair and Professor, History and Chair and Associate Professor, Woods-Beals Endowed Chair, Social Studies Education Department Drew J. Kahn Political Science and Public School of Education SUNY Distinguished Service Administration Department Chair, Social and Psychological Christopher M. Pennuto Professor, Theater Department Foundations of Education Professor, Biology Department Director, Anne Frank Project James E. Cercone Department and Adult Education Coordinator, Great Lakes Associate Professor, English Department Environmental Science Program Department SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES Coordinator, English Education Kimberly J. Jackson Gerard J. Puccio, ’85 Program Amitra A. Wall Assistant Dean of Strategic and Chair and Distinguished Professor, 35 Associate Provost, Academic Enrollment Planning, Graduate Creativity and Change Leadership Affairs VP Office Gliset Colón School Department Assistant Professor, Exceptional Coordinator, Multidisciplinary Education Department SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND Studies Program Patrick C. Ravines SOCIAL SCIENCES Coordinator, Bilingual Exceptional Director and Professor, Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Art Meg E. Knowles Individuals Program Theresa M. Janczak Conservation Department Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Exceptional Communication Department Jane R. Cushman Education Department Chair and Associate Professor, Jennifer D. Ryan-Bryant Mathematics Department Professor, English Department Jennifer J. Toohey Brandon F. Kawa Associate Professor, Theater Interim Director, International Department Herman Diaz III Graduate Program for Educators Deborah A. Silverman Assistant Professor, Higher Education Chair and Associate Professor, Administration Department Communication Department SCHOOL OF THE PROFESSIONS Susan M. Keller-Mathers, ’84, ’90 Roger L. Firestien, ’79 Associate Professor, Creativity and Lecturer, Creativity and Change Kathy R. Doody Change Leadership Department James J. Sobol Leadership Department Associate Professor, Exceptional Chair and Associate Professor, Education Department Criminal Justice Department Kimberly A. Kline Thomas C. Koller, ’80 Professor, Higher Education Officer in Charge, Intercollegiate John J. Earshen Administration Department Sherri M. Weber Athletics Department Associate Professor, Engineering Associate Professor, Elementary Technology Department Education, Literacy, and Educational Michael J. Littman Leadership Department GRADUATE SCHOOL Chair and Associate Professor, Kimberly A. Bagley Frederick G. Floss Business Department Chair and Professor, Chemistry Chair and Professor, Economics Amy B. Wilson Department and Finance Department Chair and Associate Professor, Higher Education Administration Department 2021 COMMENCEMENT

Joseph L. Zawicki Abdollah Hajikandi Associate Professor, Earth Sciences Assistant Director of Academic and Science Education Department Services, Educational Opportunity Program Xiang-Dong “David” Zhang Assistant Professor, Biology Thomas C. Koller, ’80 Department Officer in Charge, Intercollegiate Athletics Department 2021 COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Jane R. Cushman, Committee Chair Margaret T. Letzelter, ’10 Executive Assistant to the Dean, Chair and Associate Professor, Graduate School Mathematics Department Michael J. Lewis Theresa M. Janczak, Immediate Senior Director of Administrative Past Committee Chair Operation, Events Management Associate Professor, Exceptional Office Education Department Amy M. McMillan Kathleen M. O’Brien, Committee Professor, Biology Department Vice Chair Director, Muriel A. Howard Chair and Lecturer, Hospitality and Honors Program Tourism Department

36 Nyandusi A. Nyachae Catherine A. Cook, ’92, Secretary Lecturer, Social and Psychological to the Committee Foundations of Education Department Administrative Assistant 2, Academic Affairs VP Office Crystal J. Rodriguez-Dabney Chief of Staff/Chief Diversity Officer, Patricia A. Alessandra, ’87 President’s Office Commencement Director for Academics, Academic Affairs VP Office Ramona R. Santa Maria, ’97, ’98 Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems Department Aaron Daniel Annas Associate Professor, Communication Department Marcus D. Watson Assistant Professor, Africana Director, Television and Film Studies Program and Individualized Arts Program Studies Program

Pixita M. del Prado Hill Rita M. Zientek, ’90 Professor, Elementary Education, Interim Dean, School of the Literacy, and Educational Leadership Professions Department

Victoria J. Furby Chair and Associate Professor, Music Department BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE COUNCIL STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Linda A. Dobmeier, ’71, Chair Merryl H. Tisch, Chairman Todd W. Brason, ’85 Cesar Perales, Vice Chairman Melissa Brinson Joseph W. Belluck Allen F. “Pete” Grum Courtney E. Burke Mylous A. Hairston, ’86 Eric Corngold Charles J. Naughton, ’85 Marcos A. Crespo Cindy L. Odom, ’96 Robert J. Duffy Robert M. Zak Christy Fogal Jennifer Mauk, Student Representative James F. Haddon Bradley Hershenson Gwen Kay Eunice A. Lewin BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE COUNCIL EMERITI Stanley S. Litow Richard Socarides William J. Bissett Randolph A. Marks* Edward M. Spiro Charles G. Blaine* Brenda Williams McDuffie, ’74 Cary F. Staller James Brandys, ’71, ’73 JoAnn M. Mikulec Camille Joseph Varlack Anne Laura Koessler Brosnahan Walter E. Moxham Jr. Jim Malatras, Chancellor Gary M. Brost Matthew J. Murphy Jr.* Robert D. Bulman, ’84 Jesse E. Nash Jr. Sylvia Callistein Alphonso V. O’Neil-White BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION Mildred K. Campbell* Donald P. Quinlan,* ’53 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Louis P. Ciminelli Gerald C. Saxe Paul P. Cohen* Olivia Smith-Blackwell Michael Bonitatibus, ’79, Chair James P. Lombardo, Jr., ’95 Peter D. Corson* Richard H. Speranza* Nicholas A. Sinatra, Vice Chair Jacqueline V. LoRusso, ’62, ’64, Judy L. Elliott, ’82, Treasurer Emerita Peter Fleischmann Margaret G. Swift* William H. Gurney, Secretary Michael D. Masters, ’82 Pasquale Greco* Paul A. Tokasz, ’71 Allen F. “Pete” Grum Timothy J. Toohey James M. Finnerty, Timothy J. McPoland 37 Executive Director Laura P. O’Hara Walter B. Holland Jr. Jody B. Ulrich, ’82 C. Teo Balbach Ann M. Pentkowski John T. Hoskins Sr.* Ruth W. Urban Laura J. Barnum Daniel O. Proto, ’70 Edward T. Hunt Jr., ’52 Raymond P. Weil Sr.* James Brandys, ’71, ’73 James J. Rehak, Jr., ’95 Arlene F. Kaukus, ’75 Kate Butler Wallis Wickham* Ronald P. Brown Sundra L. Ryce, ’96 Ross B. Kenzie Howard A. Zemsky Anne D. Constantino, ’80 Tracy A. Sawicki, ’84 David J. Laub* Leslie Zemsky Katherine S. Conway-Turner Aurora M. Schunk Yvonne Leftwich-Scruggs Gerald L. Cornish, ’90 Bhakti Sharma *deceased Nancy L. Cox Kenneth J. Sodaro, ’85 Aitina Fareed-Cooke, ’12, ’16 Calogero Tiermini, Jeremy C. Hudson Student Representative James E. Iglewski, ’87 Richard J. Trigilio, ’90 BUFFALO STATE ADMINISTRATION Donald J. Jacobs, ’81 Benjamin M. Zuffranieri, ’80, Katherine S. Conway-Turner, President Ross B. Kenzie, Emeritus Emeritus Robert J. Lamendola, ’72, Emeritus James Mayrose, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Laura J. Barnum, Vice President for Finance and Management James M. Finnerty, Vice President for Institutional Advancement; BUFFALO STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Executive Director of the Buffalo State College Foundation Richard J. Trigilio, ’90, President Timothy W. Gordon, Vice President for Student Affairs Stacy E. Lewis Beauford, ’01, Vice President Crystal J. Rodriguez-Dabney, Chief of Staff and Chief Diversity Officer Jane E. Gilbride, ’91, Secretary Jacquelyn L. Malcolm, CIO and Vice President for Enrollment, David Zapfel, ’85, Treasurer Marketing, and Communications Julian C. Cole, Officer in Charge, School of Arts and Humanities Wendy A. Paterson, Dean of the School of Education Buffalo State 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, M. Scott Goodman, Officer in Charge, School of Natural and national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status. Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Social Sciences It is the policy of Buffalo State that no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the disabil­ Rita M. Zientek, Interim Dean of the School of the Professions ity, be excluded from participation in employment or access to programs of the college. Produced by the Marketing and Communications Office 5/21 2021-20 Kevin J. Miller, Dean of the Graduate School