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Cazenovia College Magazine fall/winter 2010-11 CollegeCollege ofof DistinctionDistinction StudentsStudents AssistAssist withwith McDonald’sMcDonald’s DesignDesign AlumniAlumni Profiles:Profiles: Aldrich,Aldrich, Rice,Rice, Seeking Justice KirchbaumKirchbaum Hon. Catherine M. Bartlett ’80 ForFor thethe LoveLove ascends to role as New York State ofof thethe GameGame Supreme Court judge Lights,Lights, Camera,Camera, ReunionReunion 20112011 fall/winter 2010-11 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Cazenovia College Magazine Vol. IX No. 2 CONTENTS Editor Wayne A. Westervelt rience so unique? Unlike many overseas Managing Editor Danielle Murray study programs, Cazenovia College Associate Editor From Cazenovia students truly attend a British institu- Sylvia E. Needel tion, rather than an American institu- Art Director tion located in England. Our students John Seiter to Canterbury enjoy a cross-cultural experience; they are fully integrated into the Canterbury Christ Church University curriculum Board of Trustees and residence life programs. They live in 2010-11 University housing together with their Chair ecently selected a College British counterparts as well as students from many other nations. Bradford G. Wheler of Distinction (see page 6), Vice Chair Cazenovia College stands Stephen D. Fournier proudR in its mission to keep students For the past five years, at both the study Secretary at the center of everything it does. In abroad informational meetings and just Grace Chiang Treasurer addition to offering our students a well- before our students leave for England, I share the following message with them. Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 rounded liberal arts education – one in which students learn to communicate “As you expand your understanding of Roberta Lee August ’58 effectively, think critically and engage in the global community through partici- Dacia Banks ’94 Seiter John Photo: constructive debate – Cazenovia Col- pation in the British system of higher Eric M. Brown ’97 lege encourages its students to take an education, as well as through accompa- Albert J. Budney Photo: Susan Kahn Photo: active part in their learning and explore nying social and cultural experiences, we Mary L. Cotter Victor A. DiSerio the world through study abroad. look forward to your return in Decem- ber and the new perspectives you will William Eberhardt Paula Stec Fenger ’75 College offers Since 2005, Cazenovia College has bring back to campus as experienced Michael D. Flannery ’86 a unique enjoyed a collaborative relationship international students.” Catherine A. Gale with Canterbury Christ Church Uni- Dorion S. Germany ’92 international versity in the United Kingdom, which From Cazenovia to Canterbury and John H. Koerner back again, this international experience Margie Dobin Miller ’69 affords students the opportunity to Anne K. O’Connell ’96 Photo: Courtesy of Matthew J. Aldrich ’04 Courtesy J. of Matthew Photo: Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: study abroad and complete immersion into a foreign Photography Gross Steven Photo: live in Canterbury, England, and to Margery Pinet 4 10 17 culture undoubtedly changes our experience attend Canterbury Christ Church, a David W.C. Putnam British university. students forever. Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 4 Cover Story service award; current and for- 14 Betsy Rosenfield Samet The Honorable Catherine mer faculty members reunite at Reunion 2010 coverage; class Just this past September, a group Thomas R. Tartaglia M. Bartlett ’80 seeks justice Reunion 2010; dedicated of 2010 leaves its mark; alumni of our students, led by Professor Mark J. Tierno in role as New York State employees are recognized for gatherings and events; alumni James G. Webster III Warren Olin-Ammentorp, departed Arthur W. Wentlandt Supreme Court judge years-of-service anniversaries profiles: Matthew J. Aldrich for Canterbury. After settling into their Mark J. Tierno Susan Glaser Zipper ’58 ’04, Ashley Kirchbaum ’09 new living arrangements at Canterbury President 6 Campus News 10 Academic Corner and C. Erwin Rice; and Christ Church University, our students Trustee Emeriti Cazenovia selected a College of “Realizing Potential to Change class notes immediately began to encounter a Winifred E. Coleman Distinction; Summer Art Series the World,” by Sharon Dettmer, unique and rewarding international Robert S. Constable promotes local artists and four Ph.D., associate professor of Trustee Highlights Charles B. Morgan 30 fabulous women; Reisman social science, and chair of Margie Dobin Sivin Miller ’69 experience. They Jay W. Wason soon discovered Barbara C. Wheler Lecture Series welcomes Sister the Division of Social and joins Board of Trustees; special that nothing points Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Behavioral Sciences reception is held in honor of out how American The Cazenovia College Magazine is published two Man Walking” former trustees; College times a year by Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, Student Updates recognizes outgoing trustees: you are then fully NY. It is entered as nonprofit material from the 12 Faculty & Staff News immersing yourself Utica Post Office. Circulation is about 18,500 8 Learning the Ropes: Cazenovia Alberding, Scolaro and Smith into a foreign free copies, and it is produced by the Office of Visual communications profes- College Challenge Course culture. Communications. Send comments to Cazenovia sor Scott Jensen - a cartoonist promotes team-building; 32 Wildcats News College Magazine, Office of Communications, and greeting card illustrator; interior design students assist “For the Love of the Game” - 22 Sullivan St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. What makes our Phone: 315.655.7365. Stephanie Macero receives with McDonald’s design; new Cazenovia’s athletics programs study abroad expe- © 2010 Cazenovia College Junior League community radio station logo is unveiled are designed to complement academics and student life On the cover: The Honorable Catherine M. Bartlett ’80 2 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2010-11 Cover photo: Steven Gross Photography Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2010-11 3 COVER STORY Photo: Steven Gross Photography Gross Steven Photo: Photo: John Seiter John Photo: Breaking the Bartlett Courtesy of Catherine M. Photo: Glass Ceiling 2004, she was appointed chief adminis- must have the skills and qualifications of Campus Keys, Student Council, Per- trative officer for Orange County, a po- for a particular job. “Do not give me a forming Arts, and the College Orienta- sition in which she managed all county job because I am a woman, but because tion and Commencement Organization Alumna seeks justice in role operations, including more than 2,000 I am qualified and competent,” she says. (COCO). Her commitment to serving as New York State Supreme Court judge county employees and an annual budget others can easily be traced back to her of over one half billion dollars. Judge Bartlett first became interested days at Cazenovia College, where as a res- in law and politics while at Cazenovia ident advisor in Shove Hall, she helped a hen Catherine M. Bartlett Judge Bartlett every day; yet she finds In spite of all these accomplishments, College. She recalls the 1980 presi- lot of young women. “My peers trusted ’80 was a young girl, she that balancing the difficult and reward- she says the defining moment in her dential election, the first in which she me with personal matters and I was able aspired to be a referee in ing parts of the job presents a constant legal career came in 2002 when she was was eligible to vote. “I knew then that to help them,” recalls Judge Bartlett. “We Wthe National Football League - to be in challenge. “The most difficult part of the appointed the first woman county attor- I wanted to play a role in effecting grew up together and learned to trust a position to always make the right call. job is putting someone in jail,” says Judge ney in the history of Orange County, policies that relate to people’s freedom, each other.” Her desire to preside over a fair and level Bartlett. “I take it very seriously when I managing a law office of 18 attorneys, rights and property.” playing field drove her at an early age and take a human being’s freedom away, and overseeing multi-million dollar lawsuits, Currently Judge Bartlett serves as a mem- intensified as she made her mark on the I work hard to make sure that it is the and negotiating collective bargain- According to Judge Bartlett, “Cazen- ber of the New York State Bar Associa- legal profession. right decision.” ing agreements and contracts with all ovia College helped me develop superb tion, the Winslow Therapeutic Center county departments. study skills, organizational skills and - Healing with Horses, Goshen Rotary Fast forward to today and you won’t find The law and the courts are the great public speaking skills, but more impor- Club Scholarship Committee, Women’s Bartlett wearing pinstripes or flagging equalizer, claims Judge Bartlett, who “It was an honor for me to ‘break the tant, helped me grow up and become a Bar Association of Orange County and professional athletes for unsportsman- adds that lawyers are large influencers glass ceiling’ and become the first mature and confident young woman.” the State of New York, and the American like conduct on Sundays. Instead, the on society. “Allowing people to have woman to serve in such an important, Legion Auxiliary. She was also a volun- Honorable Catherine M. Bartlett sports their day in court is the most rewarding powerful position.” Judge Bartlett remembers Dr. Fred teer coach for Goshen soccer and is past a black robe in her role as a highly part of the job,” says Judge Bartlett, who Williams, “the best history professor president of the Women of St. James regarded New York State Supreme stresses that “our courts are the most Judge Bartlett is proud of the women ever, for teaching history so well that he Church in Goshen, New York. Court judge assigned to Orange County important pillars of our society; we are who came before her and mindful of made it exciting and interesting!” She Supreme Court, where she handles civil responsible to make sure all persons who the many glass ceilings they broke.