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when, in his early 20s, he embarked upon his voyage around the world on HMS Beagle he accepted the worldview in which he was raised. Refl ecting later on his success, Darwin ventured that he had ‘patience … industry … and a fair share of invention.’” Similarly, Jim’s wanderings among the fi elds, forests and shorelines of Long Island as a youth set the stage for his future scien- tifi c profession. As a boy, he spent time gazing at the stars and exploring rocks and living things along the North Shore’s coastal beaches and in the former farm fi elds and meadows surrounding his suburban home in Plainview, N.Y. At SUNY Cortland, his window on the natural world opened wider. “Cortland was enthralling to me because the environment was so di! erent,” Jim recalled. “The species, experiencing bedrock. Long Island is mostly glacial till; big piles of rock and gravel. Upstate, you’re standing on From the continent itself.” He routinely made overnight camping trips to Hoxie Gorge Nature Preserve, a College-owned biological research station near campus, and spent a memorable summer at Antlers and the Huntington caterpillars Memorial Camp at the Outdoor Education Center at Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks. to Darwin FRANK SULLOWAY A cherry tree leans precariously as James T. BY JENNIFER WILSON Associate Editor wanted to become a scientist of some kind. Costa ’85 scrambles higher on its slender And actually I wasn’t quite sure which fi eld n his way to deliver a speech trunk to collect caterpillar specimens for because my interests were pretty broad.” his research on their social behavior. on the work of Charles Darwin Jim is now a professor of biology at in Old Main this spring, James Western Carolina University and executive T. “Jim” Costa ’85 paused in director of the Highlands Biological Station, Ofront of a Scholars’ Day project on social the University of North Carolina’s mountain caterpillars with his former mentor, Distin- research station focused on the biodiversity guished Professor Terrence D. Fitzgerald. of the southern Appalachian Mountains. He The moment was reminiscent of Jim’s is also a prolifi c researcher and author of SUNY Cortland experience, which nurtured two books and dozens of articles on insect an interest in biological science and helped societies, population genetics, evolutionary him evolve into a respected entomologist, biology and Charles Darwin. science textbook author and expert on the His 2009 textbook, The Annotated revolutionary work of Darwin. Origin: A Facsimile of the First Edition “Looking back in retrospect, I think of ‘On the Origin of Species’ (Harvard it really set me on the right trajectory,” University Press), seeks to help readers Jim said of the College and the caterpillar better understand the historical context, research he did with Fitzgerald while he was structure and content of Darwin’s master- James T. Costa ’85 here. “I took to it pretty readily. In a hard- work. The text provided inspiration for to-defi ne kind of way, I had the sense that I his SUNY Cortland Scholars’ Day keynote address on April 15. And, perhaps most importantly, he enrolled in a biology class with Fitzgerald, The Origin of Species Jim’s lecture packed Old Main’s Brown “ Auditorium. He kept the audience engaged who presented him with his fi rst oppor- by sharing information one doesn’t usually tunity to do research. Fitzgerald also got ushered in a new way of hear about Darwin: the family pressure him interested in social caterpillar communi- placed on the noted scientist to join the cation, which would infl uence much of Jim’s looking at the world, and clergy, his uncertainty about his theories future work. and his reluctance to release them to a very “What Terry was working on and that at ourselves. Yet Darwin didn’t conservative and religious public. we have continued to work on in di! erent “The Origin of Species ushered in a ways is the group living context of the set out to be a revolutionary...” new way of looking at the world, and at caterpillars: how and why they live in — James T. Costa ’85 ourselves,” observed Jim. “Yet Darwin didn’t colonies,” Jim said. “He turned me on to set out to be a revolutionary — certainly continued on page 8 2 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

PRESIDENT’S Message Our commitment to Antlers

BY ERIK J. BITTERBAUM President

Last fall, I shared with you some of the questions surrounding providing hands-on experience for more than 1,000 students. the future of the Antlers property on Raquette Lake. I also “Rest assured that SUNY Cortland The facility also regularly hosts physical education, teacher shared my decision to ask the Auxiliary Services Corporation education and recreation programs as well as alumni events. (ASC) to place a hold on any potential sale of this historic remains strongly committed to outdoor As I have stated earlier, the College is committed to the hotel complex, as well as my intent to create a special task success of both Antlers and Camp Huntington as a single, force to thoroughly review the role of Antlers in SUNY education at both of our unique facilities truly unique entity and will contribute resources to the reno- Cortland’s educational mission. vations. The state funding cuts made to the SUNY system Today, I can report the ad hoc committee assembled to on Raquette Lake.” over the last few years, however, present a challenge. This review the College’s outdoor education programs and assets summer and fall, the College is already scheduled to renovate has determined that Antlers is an integral part of SUNY Cort- the waterfront bulkhead at Camp Huntington for an esti- land’s Raquette Lake Center for Environmental and Outdoor mated $100,000 and replace the roof on one of its cabins, Education. The panel unanimously recommended that Antlers Since I fi rst shared news of a potential private buyer for which could cost as much as $50,000. should be upgraded, kept under College control and used the Antlers property last year, I have received dozens of That is why a larger partnership involving SUNY Cortland more extensively by students, sta! , alumni and other groups. messages from alumni who wanted to share their thoughts alumni, many of whom still use the Antlers facility, is critical. In light of that assessment, I am actively seeking the about the value of their SUNY Cortland outdoor experience. Programmatic recommendations made by the task force transfer of Antler’s ownership from ASC to the Cortland Many said it was transformational. Janet Richards Whitaker ’65, are currently under review. The ideas include increasing the College Foundation. That transfer would be tied to the an international canoe-racing champion who was awarded amount of time Antlers is used during the year, increasing the creation of a substantial and permanent endowment to an honorary doctorate degree at this year’s SUNY Cortland number and type of courses held there, and the creation of a support a single, environmental and outdoor education Commencement for developing paddling opportunities for freshman orientation program and weekend outings featuring complex composed of both Antlers and Camp Huntington. people with disabilities, had her very fi rst canoeing expe- kayaking, climbing, hiking and other outdoor activities. A We envision a long-term lease agreement between the rience while a student at Raquette Lake. James Costa ’85, permanent endowment supporting programming would be College and the foundation in which the College would take the noted entomologist, author and Scholars’ Day keynote essential for the successful implementation of these ideas. full responsibility for improving and maintaining Antlers. The speaker profi led in this issue of Columns, cites his time at In addition to encouraging more use by students, it is foundation would be responsible for raising and providing Antlers’ fi eld biology course as one of the formative experi- imperative that additional use of the facility by non-students matching funds as we make capital improvements and build a ences that guided him into the biological sciences. be encouraged. That would bring in additional revenue program endowment to increase outdoor education oppor- Rest assured that SUNY Cortland remains strongly to help stabilize the outdoor education center’s fi nances, tunities for SUNY Cortland students. committed to outdoor education at both of our unique facil- according to the report. The Antlers property has several The foundation board endorsed this concept at its June 10 ities on Raquette Lake. With a healthy program endowment, unique advantages that could attract a variety of di! erent meeting, conditional on the creation of an endowment large we would increase and diversify programming and o! er groups than Camp Huntington. It o! ers the ambience of enough to realize SUNY Cortland’s vision. The executive more students opportunities to have potentially transforma- a rustic mountain hotel or resort, a beach for recreational committee for ASC, which would continue to provide dining tional outdoor experiences as part of their SUNY Cortland swimming and boating, and room for scheduling growth. and other services at Antlers, will consider the transfer in the education. Increasing use of the facility, however, is unlikely to near future. We fully anticipate ASC’s support and agreement. Reaching those goals, however, will be a challenge. succeed without signifi cant upgrades to the property. Those Meanwhile, the task force’s programming recommenda- Extensive repairs and upgrades are sorely needed at Antlers, improvements, in turn, begin with commitment: by the tions, aimed at weaving outdoor experiences deeper into a 19th-century hotel and casino complex. Cabins must be College, by the foundation and by you, our creative and campus and alumni life, are now under review. I also have demolished and re-built, foundations repaired, the septic energetic alumni. asked for updated cost estimates of the physical improve- system replaced and the water system upgraded. Please feel free to contact Robert Rubendall, director ments needed at Antlers and Camp Huntington. Antlers was purchased in 1965 by ASC, an independent of the Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education, at We’ve set our course, but this is not a journey the College corporation created by the College to provide dining, vending [email protected] to share your perspective on can make alone. The capital investments that must be made and other services for the SUNY Cortland community. The Antlers’ future or discuss what needs to be done. An advisory so Antlers can continue hosting unique academic activities, property provides marina access and a staging area for water board is being formed. Any alumni with skills and experience o! ering alumni retreats and supporting the College’s envi- and ice access to Camp Huntington, which the College in building renovation and design, business planning, contract ronmental and outdoor education program will need strong acquired in 1948. Over the years, the Antlers compound negotiation or fundraising who would like to serve should support from SUNY Cortland’s alumni. It will require a has come to provide convenient parking and storage for discuss their interest with Rob. committed partnership between the foundation, ASC, the Huntington, as well as wireless network services. It also accom- I will continue to move SUNY Cortland forward as College and the thousands of former Cortland students who modates up to 45 overnight guests, serves meals and o! ers outlined and look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas understand what an important asset Antlers is and share our unique classroom and meeting space. Since 1965, the College’s as we work together to bring the shine back to what is truly vision for what it can become. fi eld biology course has been held exclusively at Antlers, an educational jewel in the SUNY system.

GET INVOLVED WITH ANTLERS Those who have been there know Antlers is a special place. The historic, Raquette Lake property has helped launch careers, created lifetime memories and opened the eyes of thousands of SUNY Cortland students and alumni to the wonders of the natural world. And it has inspired many alumni tonot not only only to return to Antlers, but to support it in a variety of ways. You can join the e! ort. Please follow the “Save Antlers” page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/helpsaveantlers. Or send us an email at [email protected]. All view- points and suggestions are welcome.

Antlers, the small outdoor and environmental education center on the shore of Raquette Lake, was originally run as The Antlers Hotel, featuring facilities built in the late 1880s. Those familiar with the camp will recognize the Main Lodge, which includes the Cummings Dining Room on the ground floor and the Casino, a classroom, directly above it. Antlers, the small outdoor and environmental education center on the shore of Raquette Lake, was originally run as The Antlers Hotel, featuring facilities built in the late 1880s. Those familiar with the camp will recognize the Main Lodge, which includes the Cummings Dining Room on the ground floor and the Casino, a classroom, directly above it. SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 3

ALUMNI Columns Columns is published twice a year by the Perspective SUNY Cortland Alumni Association, SUNY Cortland, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045-0900 Making a di! erence while moving us forward Phone: (607) 753-2516 BY NANCY NISKIN SORBELLA ’82 Alumni Association President Fax: (607) 753-5789 Email: [email protected] Since the torch of the SUNY students, many of whom credit their alma mater for their Frederic Pierce Stacey Goldyn-Moller Cortland Alumni Association lifelong success and accomplishments. Robust friendships Editor Executive Director presidency was passed to me and bonds are formed here. Many student couples marry. Jennifer Wilson of Alumni Affairs by my formidable predecessor, Numerous second and third generations of students attend Associate Editor Erin Boylan Ronnie Sternin Silver ’67, I have SUNY Cortland, which is a testament to a school that doesn’t Raymond D. Franco ’72 Associate Director been giving a lot of time and have a legacy program option. Vice President for of Alumni Affairs thought to my new position and Cortland, however, has changed over the years. As alumni, Institutional Nicholas Koziol to how I can personalize it and it is incumbent upon us all to be informed and engaged. Advancement Associate Director make a di! erence. As part of the state education system, our alma mater Michael Bersani of Alumni Affairs Each generation of Cortland has been challenged by a drastic reduction in state support. Fran Elia graduates leaves its unique and In my opinion, rather than looking at the changing economic Ingrid Jordak M.S.Ed. ’93 distinct mark on the College. metrics negatively, we should look at how the College is Tracy Rammacher The Alumni Association’s role is to bring us all together; to constantly improving. By adding majors and fostering a Dan Surdam promote our interests along with the growth and develop- dynamic and competitive educational environment with Contributing Editors ment of the College. I see my role, as I see the Alumni nationwide and international appeal and demand, we remain Association’s role, as an ambassador who spreads the good competitive. By constructing new buildings, hiring experi- ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD news of our esteemed alma mater and through whom all of enced and highly credentialed educators and administrators Nancy Niskin Sorbella ’82, Deborah DeProspo you may share your thoughts, goals and interests in the hope and cultivating an impressive student body, the College is President Gloor ’76 of bridging the generation gap and moving us all forward. always moving forward. Peter Kanakaris ’70, David Hennessy ’53 As ambassadors, there are many opportunities to stay So many other exciting things are happening here, such as Vice President Maureen McCrystal ’00 connected. Wear your Red Dragons attire proudly. Share the arrival of the New York Jets Training Camp. Watch one of Joseph C. Eppolito ’74, James McGuidwin ’63 your personal Cortland history with current and prospective this past year’s episodes of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Any alumnus Treasurer James Newlands ’65, students and parents. Volunteer at the many on-campus would burst with pride seeing our school and the surrounding Ronnie Sternin Silver ’67, Emeritus Board Member events. I guarantee you will return for more. The experience community portrayed with such enthusiasm. Immediate Past Brian Newman ’84 and rewards are immeasurable. Consider active participation Then there’s the “green” movement on campus. I President Carole Wilsey Phillips ’48 in the many fundraising e! orts that go a long way toward encourage you all to tour Glass Tower Hall and view the resi- Marian Natoli Atkinson ’54, Emeritus Board Member ensuring that future generations have access to the education dential facility’s many environmentally friendly innovations. Emeritus Board Member Doug Premo ’97 so necessary to compete in today’s global economy. Attend Visit our fabulous athletic facilities and Stadium Complex Je! rey T. Beal ’76 Elizabeth Pujolas ’86 a local alumni chapter event or just stay in touch with the and, my personal pride and joy, the Lynne Parks ’68 SUNY Harry Bellardini ’56, Emeritus Board Member incredible Alumni A! airs O" ce sta! , who can link you with Cortland Alumni House located at 29 Tompkins St. In my Emeritus Board Member Gloria Quadrini ’59, old friends and guide you in your quest for connection to wildest dreams, as a student of the ’80s, I could not have Marjorie Dey Carter ’50, Emeritus Board Member today’s Cortland. imagined any of this. Yet it was all happening while I was at Emeritus Board Member Arnold Rist ’47 Cortland today is not the Cortland of yesterday and not Cortland and throughout the ensuing decades. Rich Cecconi ’74 Lexi Robinson ’13, yet that of tomorrow. But one thing remains constant: Our Cortland isn’t the Cortland of yesterday. While always Bonnie King Comella ’88, Student Representative body of more than 62,000 passionate and accomplished paying homage to its past, it is better, more beautiful and Emeritus Board Member Kathleen Hoefert alumni have shared an incredible experience as students. I am more of an educational force than ever. Carolyn Cooke ’66 Schuehler ’78 committed to ensuring that our experiences as alumni are just I encourage you to take the time to visit, experience Peter Dady ’74 Cheryl Singer Sullivan ’81 as powerful and meaningful. In order to do that, we all need and share what is happening at Cortland. Meet students and Gary DeBolt ’73 Carol Statkevicus Suto ’73 to look at Cortland through a new lens. faculty, and think about how you can be an ongoing part of Paul Fardy ’63 Gordon Valentine ’68 As in the past, as part of New York state’s celebrated the school’s evolution. When you do, I am confi dent that Raymond D. Franco ’72 Estella Eckler Vangeli ’47, SUNY system, Cortland continues to be an a! ordable higher you will return with a renewed sense of pride and a! ection. Carl Gambitta ’63 Emeritus Board Member education option, particularly for future educators and You will become the ambassadors and advocates needed to Ronnie Genee ’03 Judy Wolfe ’84 athletes. Cortland provides an outstanding education at a preserve Cortland and keep us moving forward for genera- cost that makes it an opportunity for fi rst-generation college tions to come. Alumni events at Raquette Lake SUNY Cortland’s Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education has many programs for alumni at Raquette Lake this year. Contact Rhonda Jacobs ’01, assistant director, at [email protected] or (607) 753-5485 for registration or more information. JULY Alumni Family Sessions Camp Huntington: 2-5, 2-8, 5-8 Antlers: 2-8, 10-16, 24-30 17-22 Arethusa Sorority Reunion, Camp Huntington 17-22 Alpha Kappa Phi/Agonian, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Sigma Rho Sigma Sorority Reunion, Camp Huntington 30 Antlers Alumni Picnic (Adirondack Chapter), Antlers

S E P T E M B E R 6-9 Class of 1959 Reunion, Antlers 9-11 Hearts of Gold retreat honoring Harlan “Gold” Metcalf, Antlers 11-15 Adirondack Architectural Heritage Group Study Tour, Antlers 23-25 Women’s Studies retreat, Antlers Ron Pleban, a sociology major from Oneonta, N.Y., hugs the Rev. Vicki Johnson, chaplain of SUNY Cortland’s Interfaith Center, during OCTOBER the morning session of the College’s 2011 Commencement. Approximately 1,300 graduating seniors received their degrees during two separate ceremonies held on Saturday, May 21, at Park Center Alumni Arena. 7-10 Theta Phi Sorority Reunion, Camp Huntington 4 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

SUNY Cortland Alumni Association Chapters

ADIRONDACK AREA Beryl Cooper Szwed ’70 157 Kiwassa Rd., Saranac Lake, NY 12983 H (518) 891-5008 • [email protected]

ATLANTA AREA Lisa Falvo Santangelo ’77 Alumni 13825 Bethany Oaks Pointe, Alpharetta, GA 30004 H (770) 664-1805 • [email protected] Adventures BOSTON AREA Alumni Affairs Office the lacrosse team players, and a pre-game youth lacrosse clinic (607) 753-2516 provided by members of both teams. The Red Dragons defeated Where we’ve been Gettysburg 9-3. Red Dragon athletes were greeted by fans at the CAPITAL DISTRICT post-game tailgate for a well deserved celebration. Mike Horelick ’67 Chapter Events A special thanks to Liberty Mutual for sponsoring the tailgate 1702 Western Ave., Apt. 106, Albany, NY 12203 for alumni and to Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto, CORTLAND CHAPTER H (518) 452-1412 • [email protected] Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Oyster Bay Bobby McGreever, A murder mystery performance by ACME Mystery Company Massapequa High School Athletic Director John Piropato ’87, John entertained 34 alumni, family and friends on Halloween at the Bob Samaniuk ’00 Kirby of the Massapequa Lacrosse Club and all of the Oyster Bay Lynne Parks ’68 SUNY Cortland Alumni House. 866 Oregon Ave., Schenectady, NY 12309 Town staff for all their efforts to make this event a huge success. H (518) 357-3035 • [email protected] President Erik J. Bitterbaum and his wife, Ellen Howard Burton, greeted alumni at the event and the president gave a SUNY SYRACUSE CHAPTER CORTLAND AREA Cortland update. The actors performed an interactive comedy On March 12, 45 alumni gathered at Mulrooney’s Pub in Armory Linda May Armstrong ’76 called the “Deadly Inheritance” in the Jean M. Dunlavey ’64 Pub Square to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their fellow Red and each guest had an opportunity to guess who did it. H (607) 749-4780 • [email protected] Dragons. Alumni were able to walk one block to the parade and Local Cortland alumni hosted a wrapping party for SUNY had the opportunity to win SUNY Cortland-related prizes. Cortland students and staff at the Alumni House on Dec. 2. HUDSON VALLEY The students and staff raised money through various Nancy Niskin Sorbella ’82 programs and fundraisers to purchase gifts for local families. Cortaca Jug 2010 1347 Peekskill Hollow Rd., Carmel, NY 10512 Alumni greeted them with hot cocoa, cookies, cupcakes and More than 550 alumni and guests returned to Cortland to H (845) 225-8640 • [email protected] other goodies. As they wrapped gifts, students and alumni participate in various activities arranged through the Alumni shared stories about the holidays and their experiences at Affairs Office. LONG ISLAND SUNY Cortland. The gifts were distributed to local parents Many obtained tickets through the annual alumni ticket Jennifer Gaeta ’06 in need to give their children holiday presents. lottery and enjoyed watching the action live. Others enjoyed 117 Ann St., Valley Stream, NY 11580 On April 2, prior to a campus production of “The Drowsy watching the game on television in the casual atmosphere of the H (516) 398-2152 • [email protected] Chaperone” in Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre, 43 alumni and Dark Horse, while still more alumni cheered on the Red Dragons their guests dined at the Alumni House. in the beautiful setting of the Lynne Parks ’68 SUNY Cortland Cindy Mardenfeld ’93 President Bitterbaum gave a brief college update and Alumni House. 108 Town House Village, Hauppauge, NY 11788 introduced Thomas Hischak, professor of performing arts, as Varsity athletes from the 1970s and 1980s gathered at a Cell: (516) 510-6176 • [email protected] guest speaker. Hischak discussed the history of the musical on pre-game reunion and then traveled to the game at the Stadium Broadway and answered questions. Complex. Those who were unable to return to Cortland still MID-ATLANTIC LONG ISLAND CHAPTER joined the fun by participating in the first-ever Cortaca Jug Facebook Party held on the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association Sarah J. Pope ’04 A large number of alumni, students, family and fans attended the Facebook page. [email protected] SUNY Cortland men’s lacrosse game versus Gettysburg College All alumni were thrilled to watch the Red Dragons defeat the on March 12 at Burns Park in Massapequa, N.Y. Meaghan E. Hearn ’05 Bombers, 20-17, and to celebrate the return of the Jug to Cortland. [email protected] This annual contest included a tailgate event organized by Joseph Lawless ’87, the Alumni Affairs Office and parents of NEW YORK CITY Robert Vinal ’71 52 Howton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10308 H (718) 356-3512 • [email protected]

ROCHESTER Art Jones ’74 329 Linden St., Apt. 3, Rochester, NY 14620 H (585) 368-2103 • [email protected]

SOUTHERN TIER Michael ’01 and Megan Benjamin Kennerknecht ’02 15 Rotary Ave., Binghamton, NY 13095 C (607) 743-0574 [email protected]

SYRACUSE AREA Lou Chistolini ’65 104 Genesee Rd., Camillus, NY 13031 H (315) 487-3862 • [email protected] Lou Pettinelli Jr. ’55 9415 Wickham Dr., Brewerton, NY 13029 H (315) 676-7175 • [email protected]

WESTERN NEW YORK David Dengler ’78 100 Ruskin Rd., Eggertsville, NY 14226 H (716) 835-3332 • W (716) 837-2070 [email protected]

Eleven alumni enjoyed sitting at a “sleigh” table during the Veterans Reunion Nov. 3 to 7 in Branson, Mo. The party included, in the front row from the left, Carmela Olivari, Rose Marie Luppino Kleinspehn ’49 and Edward Olivari ’49. In the back row are Nancy Olivari Glassman ’79, Frank Kearing, Beverly Stowell Kearing ’51, Carole Wilsey Phillips ’48, Marilyn Kellam Tannenhaus ’48 and Joseph Tannenhaus. SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 5

Thirty-eight alumni, family and friends escaped to Vegas for a SUNY Cortland reunion from March 11 to 13. Present, in the fi rst row Interviewing Etiquette from the left, are Randy Sherbinin, Kimberley Pinegar Sherbinin ’91, Ellen Howard Burton, Richard Bianchino ’63, Brenda Bianchino, Patricia “Patti” Ignagni Allen ’78, Terry Allen ’78, Daniel Slichko ’78, Richard Winkler ’78 and Mike Katz. In the middle row are James Benham ’67, More than 40 students gathered in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lynn Karlin Perlman ’68, Carol Gardner Sigafoos ’60, Edward O’Mahoney ’81, Judy Austin Kurtz ’68, Adrienne Cass Friedman ’73, Patricia Lounge on Oct. 26 for an opportunity to meet with alumni, local Morey Youmans ’62, Lynn Goldstein Rosenberg ’70, Ron Rosenberg, Deborah Quigley ’79 and Denyse Kinney. In the back row are President professionals and College faculty and staff members to discuss Erik J. Bitterbaum, Norman Brookhart ’54,Dick Sigafoos, Jack Samuels ’73, William Dickerson ’69, Joel Kurtz, Maura Feeney Dickerson ’71, the interviewing process. Mike Friedman ’72, Robert Perlman, Lynn Kloppenburg Rosenbach ’83, John Rosenbach ’82 (partially hidden), Dorothy Norkus Schi! el ’65, They enjoyed a four-course meal while interacting with Daniel Ryan ’63 (hidden) and Robert Youmans ’62. professionals seated at their table. Louis Larson, then associate director of career services, served as master of ceremonies and provided etiquette tips between courses. Students enjoyed the meal at a discounted rate in part because of alumni donations.

Florida EAST COAST Gloria Quadrini ’59 hosted 28 alumni and guests in her Jupiter, Fla., home on March 4. Everyone enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by Gloria. Raymond Franco ’72, vice president for institutional advancement, and his wife, Donna Still Franco ’73, greeted alumni. WEST COAST On March 5, James Cranfield ’61 and his wife, Susan, hosted 36 On March 5, James Cranfi eld ’61 and his wife, Susan, hosted 36 John Longuil ’67 and his wife, Carolynn Jakes Longuil ’66, pose at the golfers at the Calusa Lakes Golf Club in Nokomis, Fla., for the golfers at the Calusa Lakes Golf Club in Nokomis, Fla., for the 2011 East Coast Florida Reunion event hosted by Gloria Quadrini ’59 at 2011 West Coast Florida Reunion. West Coast Florida Reunion. Pictured here are James Cranfi eld ’61, her Jupiter, Fla., home on March 4. Golfers competed in a captain-and-crew tournament for Robert “Sparky” Wallace ’53 and Susan Cranfi eld. a variety of SUNY Cortland prizes. Following the tournament, 98 alumni and friends attended dinner at the golf club and were given a SUNY Cortland update by Raymond Franco ’72, vice president for institutional advancement.

Las Vegas Where we’re going Lynn Karlin Perlman ’68 and her husband, Robert, hosted 38 alumni, family and friends with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at their Adirondack Southern Tier Turnberry Tower home from March 11 to 13 in Las Vegas, Nev. A family style barbecue picnic at Antlers in Raquette The SUNY Cortland Southern Tier Alumni Chapter will President Erik J. Bitterbaum greeted alumni and gave Lake, N.Y. is planned for Saturday, July 30, from 11-2 p.m. host alumni and their guests at the 13th annual Binghamton attendees an update on SUNY Cortland. Join fellow alumni, family and friends for burgers, hot Mets baseball game and picnic on Saturday, Aug. 13. Terry Allen ’78 and Patricia Ignagni Allen ’78 also welcomed dogs, sausage with peppers and onions, macaroni salad, corn A pre-game picnic will feature a raffle of SUNY Cortland alumni with a complimentary drink during the Las Vegas alumni on the cob, salad bar and brownies. alumni apparel and other prizes. President Erik J. Bitterbaum banquet at the Bahama Breeze Island Grille. Paul Terry ’75 of President Erik J. Bitterbaum and members of the SUNY plans to attend and give a SUNY Cortland update. He will “Beatleshow” helped alumni relive the days of Beatlemania by Cortland Alumni Association Board of Directors plan to be greet alumni in the Maines Skybox. Look for updates in our performing in and providing discounted tickets to an electrifying there to greet alumni. Attendees will have the opportunity e-newsletter Moments and on our website at www.cortland. performance that portrayed how one of the greatest bands of all to enjoy activities at Antlers such as canoeing, kayaking and edu/alumni. time revolutionized the face of music forever. swimming at the community beach. There is limited availability to stay at Antlers camp for Western New York Alumni Week, from July 24 to July 30. Contact Rhonda Jacobs Veterans ’01 at [email protected] or (607) 753-5485 to make The Western New York Chapter will hold its annual Twelve alumni and guests reunited from Nov. 3 to 7 for holiday reservations at Antlers. Look for picnic registration informa- Scholarship Golf Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Glen shows and events in Branson, Mo., during the Veterans tion and materials in the events section of Oak Golf course in East Amherst, N.Y. Reunion 2010. www.cortland.edu/alumni. A dinner and awards ceremony will precede the compe- Participants saw musical acts from Andy Williams and Shoji tition. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Western Tabuchi. Attendees also experienced the Sight and Sound New York Chapter Scholarship Fund, which is awarded Theatre, Showboat Branson Belle and enjoyed a picturesque Capital District annually to a deserving Western New York student attending lunch at the Chateau on the Lake. A Day at the Races in Saratoga Springs is planned for Cortland. This year’s scholarship will be awarded to senior Alumni took time to reminisce throughout their reunion Sunday, July 31. Stacey Ulrich of Elma, N.Y. about their memories of Cortland and the experiences they Alumni will enjoy the buffet at the Carousel. This area had as veterans. also is equipped with easy access to closed circuit televi- sions and the betting windows. Look for updates in our e-newsletter, Moments, and on our website at www.cortland.edu/alumni. 6 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

calendar OF EVENTS

For updates, check the alumni online calendar at www2.cortland.edu/alumni/events July 15-17 Alumni Reunion 2011, SUNY Cortland 26 Hamilton Area Picnic, Hamilton, N.Y. 30 Adirondack Chapter, Antlers Alumni Picnic, Raquette Lake, N.Y. 31 Capitol District Chapter, A Day at the Races, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

August 13 Southern Tier Chapter, Binghamton Mets Game and Picnic, NYSEG Stadium 19-21 Women’s Rugby Alumnae Reunion, Lansing, N.Y. 21 Western New York Chapter, Scholarship Golf Tournament, East Amherst, N.Y.

On Nov. 20, alumni who live in Charleston, S.C., dined with President Erik J. Bitterbaum at the 82 Queen Restaurant in downtown September Charleston. Present, shown clockwise starting in front on the left, are: James Anderson, Claude “CJ” Rozzi ’88, Susan Armstrong Rozzi ’88, Mary Alice Catlin “Petey” Haase ’50, Bill Haase, Deborah Dammer, Christopher Dammer ’70, Ellen Cohen-Rosenthal, Virginia Obler 23-24 Multicultural Alumni Reunion, Corey Union, Anderson ’64, Kathleen Glinski, John Glinski ’54, Ellen Howard Burton, President Bitterbaum, Karen Humphreys Denihan ’71 and SUNY Cortland Suzanne Barnes Morton ’71.

Eight alumni marched at SUNY Cortland Commencement he last time Carole Wilsey Phillips wore a cap and our nation, educated our country’s children and become physical education major, coached championship swimming gown for SUNY Cortland’s Commencement, the leaders in our towns, states and nation. They represent teams for the University of Pennsylvania as well as a variety of Marshall Plan was just getting under way, Israel Cortland’s long tradition of excellence and exemplify many swim clubs. He lives in Sewall, N.J. and North Korea had just become countries and of the principles espoused by our College today. DOROTHEA KREIG FOWLER ’52 Tgasoline cost 16 cents a gallon. Half Century Club alumni returning from World War II in Fowler taught in the Cortland and Homer public schools for It was a di! erent world. But Phillips, who graduated in 1945-47, along with SUNY Cortland’s dedicated alumnae, built 21 years. She also is the former owner and retired CEO of R.H. 1948, remained involved with her alma mater as the decades up the College’s physical education and athletic programs. Fowler, Inc., a petroleum refi ning company. She is a member ticked by. And on May 21 — 63 years after Phillips graduated These alumni helped the College become one of the leading of the Cortland College Foundation Board. Fowler received from Cortland with an education degree — she and seven physical education schools in the nation as well as an athletic the College-Community Appreciation Award last year for her other proud members of SUNY Cortland’s Half Century powerhouse. Alumni from the ’50s and ’60s ushered in a fresh philanthropy and the entrance hall of Old Main was dedicated Club once again participated in the College’s most important wave of community outreach and Cortland spirit that created to her in October. ceremony, dressed in full regalia. strong bonds to one another and to Cortland. To this day, It was the fi rst time the College had honored members these alumni are loyal, dedicated and passionate supporters ROSEMARIE LUPPINO KLEINSPEHN ’49 of the Half Century Club, which consists of alumni who of their alma mater. She is a former elementary school teacher who retired after graduated 50 years or more ago, by asking them to join in 31 years in the Addison and Fillmore central school districts The eight who processed at Commencement are: Commencement. in New York. Kleinspehn is also a partner in Seneca Trails and Club members include 14 distinguished alumni, 77 C-Club GEORGE BREEN ’56 Travel Service. She was named a SUNY Cortland Distinguished Hall of Fame members, nearly 3,000 donors and are some of An Olympic swimmer who earned one silver and two bronze Alumna in 1992. the institution’s best alumni volunteers. They have defended medals, he is a member of the C-Club Hall of Fame. Breen, a CAROLE WILSEY PHILLIPS ’48 She is a retired teacher from the Chenango Valley School system and lives in Binghamton, N.Y. Phillips was among the fi rst recipients of the President’s Philanthropy Medal in 2002. ARNOLD RIST ’47 Rist — a former teacher, coach and school administrator — is founder, owner and president of Rockland Educational Services in Nanuet, N.Y., which o! ers reading, learning and test-preparation courses to students in grades 8 through 12. A physical education major, he is a member of the C-Club Hall of Fame. Rist earned a doctorate in education and developed programs for both under-achieving and gifted students in several school districts. KATHRYN FENTON SAUNDERS ’61 An elementary education major, Saunders is a retired third- grade teacher from the Caledonia-Mumford (N.Y.) School District. She currently resides in West Henrietta, N.Y. ED SLIVA ’59 A retired New York City teacher and coach, Sliva, an elementary education major, is currently an advocate for the United Federation of Teachers. He is also an actor, playwright and member of the Dramatists Guild of America. HENRY VEIX ’60 Veix, who earned a doctorate in education, retired as physical education instructor for the United States Military Academy at West Point after a 30-year career. The Portsmouth, R.I., resident was named to the National Association of Under- Attending the 2011 Undergraduate Commencement were, from the left: Carole Wilsey Phillips ’48, Rosemarie Luppino Kleinspehn ’49, Kathryn water Instructors Hall of Fame in 2009. Fenton Saunders ’61, Arnold Rist ’47, Henry Veix ’60, George Breen ’56 and Ed Sliva ’59. Dorothea Kreig Fowler ’52 was seated with the platform party. SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 7

Alumni Association recognizes two volunteers wo Alumni, Arnold Rist ’47 and Ronnie Sternin “Arnie Rist has spent a lifetime quietly helping numerous a period of unprecedented growth at the Lynne Parks ’68 Silver ’67, will receive the Outstanding Alumni young people from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds SUNY Cortland Alumni House. Volunteer Award at a luncheon during SUNY realize their potential,” said Douglas DeRancy ’75, assistant “Ronnie Sternin Silver understands better than most the Cortland Alumni Reunion 2011. to the College’s vice president of institutional advancement. critically important role a public university like SUNY o! ers TThe Alumni Luncheon, set for Saturday, July 16, will be “He has done it without fanfare. He is driven to create educa- to the citizens and families of New York state and beyond,” held in the Corey Union Function Room. tional opportunity for those who are less fortunate.” said DeRancy. “She has been, and will continue to be, one of The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association established the A former soccer and baseball player at Cortland, Rist was our most committed alumni advocates and ambassadors for award in 1999 to honor Cortland graduates who have been inducted into the C-Club Hall of Fame in 1987. His e! orts, SUNY and Cortland.” exceptional in their engagement with the College, donating though, could not be measured in statistics. A physical education major at SUNY Cortland, Silver countless hours of their time to improving alumni relations Rist drove the endowment fundraising e! orts of the exudes passion for education, specifi cally the notion that with the school. With these awards, to date, nine graduates T. Fred “Prof” Holloway Award in the late 1980s. This honor every student deserves a quality learning experience. have been recognized. recognizes leadership, diligence and fairness in one male and Her educational resume runs long. In her career, she one female physical education senior. Holloway, a former taught physical education in Iowa and served in a variety of ARNOLD RIST ’47 physical education professor and men’s soccer coach at the roles for two school districts in California. Arnold Rist’s life boils down to one College, left a permanent impression on Rist. She assumed the duties of volunteer coordinator, Parent word: service. A humanitarian by every In 2002, Rist established the Stefan Mascoll ’99/Brian Teachers Association (PTA) president and chairman of the account, this graduate’s service involves Lange Senior Athlete Award in Track and Field. The accolade, Superintendent’s Advisory Committee — among other jobs his country, his students and his alma like Rist’s lifelong pursuit, recognizes the track and fi eld — during a 17-year stint in California education. She received mater. athlete who shows the most progression, not necessarily the a Santa Clarita (Calif.) Valley PTA Council Service Award and “My mother and father were greatest ability. was recognized by the Los Angeles County supervisor for her always helping people,” Rist said. “It just Rist received the Distinguished Alumni Award, SUNY Cort- outstanding service. came naturally.” land’s highest honor, in 1993. He has served on the Alumni Silver relocated to Corning, N.Y. in 1996. It sparked He came to Cortland from his Association Board of Directors for the past 24 years, and he memories of her time at SUNY Cortland. small Adirondack Mountain hometown has o! ered guest lectures relating to the Holocaust for the “I needed a connection to the College when I moved of Newcomb, N.Y. before World War II interrupted his SUNY Cortland History Department for the past fi ve years. back,” she said. “The anchor was truly my work at Cortland.” education. As a 20-year-old Army sergeant, Rist served in the Rist, who resides in Nanuet, N.Y., earned two master’s Silver, who was a major contributor to the John L. Sciera 20th Armored Division that liberated the Nazi concentration degrees from Syracuse University and a doctorate from Scholarship during her time out of state, joined the Alumni camp at Dachau, Germany. New York University. He and his late wife, Roberta, have two Association Board of Directors in 1996. She was introduced to He obtained a bachelor’s degree in physical education children, Kevin and Randy. an alumni network that she now considers a family. in 1947 and spent the next 60 years dedicated to the devel- “Everybody can do things their own way and accomplish opment of young people. RONNIE STERNIN SILVER ’67 something,” she said. “But at Cortland, it was never a one- But Rist did not fi nd his passion in teaching the most In the years following her graduation person deal.” capable students. Rather, his focus was on the ones who from SUNY Cortland, Ronnie Sternin Such was the case in 2002, when Silver attended her 35th needed and sought improvement. Silver felt like she owed something to Reunion at the College. The Class of 1967 banded together at a His infectious smile aside, Rist is best recognized for his the College. breakfast and decided to establish a scholarship on the spot. work with minorities and underachieving students. He led “Cortland was willing to do every- “That’s what Cortland is all about,” she said. “It brings Rockland Educational Services, Inc. for 51 years, from 1955- thing for us as students,” Silver said. people together.” 2006. The fi rm, which he founded, o! ers speed learning “Why not give back?” Even though she spent several years away from New York, programs, PSAT preparation programs and scholarships to More than four decades later, Silver never truly left Cortland. deserving students in grades 8-12. Silver has repaid her alma mater with When she spoke at the Commencement ceremonies in 2009 Rist maintained close ties with SUNY Cortland while her post-graduate e! orts. and 2010, she welcomed graduates to the College’s alumni family. he championed the educational rights of underprivileged She presided over the Alumni Association Board of It is a group that boasts Silver as one its fi nest contributors. students. In 1963, he worked directly with the local alumni Directors during 2008-10 and has served as a board member Silver, who lives and substitute teaches in Saratoga chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity to establish a schol- for the past 15 years. Springs, N.Y., earned her lifetime teaching certifi cation at arship incentive program for minority students in Rockland As president, she oversaw the Strategic Planning Commit- University of Iowa and completed courses in journalism County. He earned a Certifi cate of Commendation for the tee’s e! orts to implement the recommendations of the at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. She has four Advancement of Minority Students from the trustees of the Hezel Report, an evaluation strategy prepared for the children: Amy, Leslie, Greg and Danny. Rockland County Negro Scholarship Fund for his e! orts. College. Her tenure as a board member has coincided with ALUMNI REUNION 2011 REGISTRATIONS NOW ACCEPTED

The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association is excited to host alumni from July 15-17 for their annual Alumni Reunion. Many events are planned, including the annual golf tournament, class reunion dinners, cruises on the local Finger Lakes, receptions and banquets with President Erik J. Bitterbaum, and so much more. Be sure to register today by visiting www.cortland.edu/reunion. As always, all alumni are invited, but the following reunion groups will be highlighted: O! Class years ending in a “1” or “6” O! Alpha Kappa Phi/Agonian, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Sigma Rho Sigma sorority O! Lambda Phi Delta fraternity O! Guy Webb College Singers O! Half Century Club (alumni who graduated on or before 1961) Register today by completing and returning the regis- tration form found at www.cortland.edu/reunion. Alumni may request a hard copy by contacting the Alumni A! airs O" ce at (607) 753-2516 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in July. 8 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

Returning to the campus on April 15 to deliver the Scholars’ Day keynote lecture, Costa, right, makes a point about a poster to his former professor, Distinguished Professor Terrence D. Fitzgerald.

That book will draw on Darwin’s exper- imental work as a novel way of teaching about the man, evolution and the nature of scientifi c investigation. It is being written for any reader who is enthusiastic about, or intrigued by, Darwin’s social bombshell of a publication. “The book (Darwin’s Origin of Species) had such a profound e! ect. It reverberated throughout society,” Jim said, “and still does.” “I think this is a way to make the Origin and Darwin as experimentalist, with his clever and quirky experiments that helped provide evidence for evolution in the Origin, more accessible, especially to non-scientists.” Since his fi rst book on Darwin was released, he’s given public lectures and opened the fl oor to questions. Despite the potential for controversy, the audience response so far has been thoughtful, not adversarial, he noted. “There are no doubt individuals in audi- ences I’ve spoken to who haven’t agreed with Darwin and in varying degrees there probably are creationists of sorts,” he said. “I’ve had emeritus, and political science under the exploring the natural world, from the natural some conversations in talks, but no unrea- Costa mentorship of Judith Best, distinguished history aspect to questions about Darwin sonable, outright challenges or confron- continued from page 1 teaching professor. He also took philosophy and evolution and ecology,” Jim said of his tations. That’s because it’s a self-selected courses. Seemingly none of his scholarly wife, Leslie, and two sons, Addison, age 13, audience. Most of the people, they’ve come insect behavior through studying the ways meanderings were wasted. and Eli, 11. Leslie, a north Georgia native, has a because they want to know. But I must say caterpillars have of fi nding one another. “My ideas were kind of unformed at the background in landscape architecture as well there are several groups you would not think They leave chemical trails. It opened the time, but later I had a paper published on as science and is working with him as artist would necessarily be interested in the book, window for me on a whole range of inter- politics and insect societies, and dedicated it and production designer on what will be his but have invited me to speak. I’ve spoken to esting behavior that more traditionally was to Dr. Best, actually,” James said. “It appeared third book with Harvard. church groups, and I think that’s cool.” attributed to ants and bees and wasps and in the 2001-02 Proceedings of the American such. To begin to think about these cater- Philosophical Society, exploring how people pillars in that theoretical framework was tend to anthropomorphize, in a political a new thing. I think virtually nobody (else) way, insect societies. People over time have was looking at social caterpillar population looked upon ant and bee colonies as little genetics, which eventually became the focus city-states. Sometimes they are portrayed of my graduate work.” as perfect monarchies, and other times portrayed as commonwealths or even as communist states. Believe it or not, all these philosophies are out there, applied to social “At Raquette Lake, I remember insects in literature, philosophy and poetry.” A SUNY Cortland Presidential Scholar, walking at night with (Dr. Baroni) he earned numerous other scholarships and honors, including a Senior Class Award and and some other students and induction into the interdisciplinary honor society Phi Kappa Phi. coming across a leaning tree In 1996, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in entomology at Harvard Univer- that was just covered with sity’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, where he is a longtime research associate in bioluminescent fungi. It was entomology. He later returned to Harvard in 2004-05 as a fellow of the Radcli! e Institute just magical.” for Advanced Study. — James T. Costa ’85 Jim joined the faculty at Western Carolina University in 1996, becoming a professor of biology in 2005, the same year he was appointed to direct the Highlands Biological Thus began a treasured intellectual Station. journey that led to a bachelor’s degree in Today, living and working in Cullowhee, biology from Cortland and, later, a master’s N.C., Jim is still fascinated by the social degree in insect ecology and a doctorate in behavior of the less-studied social insects; population genetics and behavior from the not the bees and wasps and ants but the University of Georgia. His Cortland journey caterpillars and sawfl ies. To research his 2006 featured stops where he learned about book, The Other Insect Societies (Harvard zoology with Eugene Waldbauer, professor University Press), he traveled from the emeritus; fungi with Timothy Baroni, distin- southern Appalachian Mountains to Europe guished professor; and botany with Lawrence and Latin America. Klotz, distinguished teaching professor. He teaches genetics, biogeography, ento- “At Raquette Lake, I remember walking mology, the Origin of Species, and fi eld at night with (Dr. Baroni) and some other courses in Hawaii, the desert southwest, and students and coming across a leaning tree the Highlands Biological Station. that was just covered with bioluminescent His passion for Darwin and the history fungi,” James recalled. “It was just magical. of evolutionary biology led him to the Galá- I also remember fi nding a very rare fern on pagos Islands several times, where he lectured that walk called a Moonwort. I remember on Darwin and evolution, and to England running to Dr. Klotz with that information.” each summer, where he teaches in Harvard’s His mind also eagerly explored non- Darwin program at University of Oxford. scientifi c subjects such as literature, under “I am fortunate to have a family that Teaching annually in Harvard’s Darwin Program based at Oxford University brought Costa to North the guidance of Robert Rhodes, professor shares my passion and my interest in Wales in 2008, following Darwin’s footsteps in wild and beautiful Snowdonia. SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 9

At 22, she conquered cancer and college

BY MICHAEL BERSANI Sta! Writer Above: Colleen Cappon ’08 beat breast cancer during her senior year at SUNY Cortland. She now works in New York City as a health editor for the FOX News website. arly in the summer of 2007, Colleen Cappon’s spirits were Left: High school sweethearts Colleen Cappon ’08 and Christopher Hanson ’09 stayed together through soaring. her battle with breast cancer. The couple will wed in Cortland in the fall. She had just returned home Efrom a prestigious internship at FOX News “I didn’t know how other people were Panama City and the Laura Horsman ’90 Corporation in New York. She ran and exer- going to react to (my cancer),” she said. “For a Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism. cised almost every day. And she was counting long time, in the beginning of fall semester, I What’s most remarkable, though, is how the days until the start of her senior year at didn’t care if people found out about it, but I she turned a health catastrophe into an SUNY Cortland. didn’t necessarily advertise it.” opportunity. Then, in July, Cappon felt a lump on her Eventually, all of her hair, including her She tapped her earlier internship expe- breast. eyelashes, fell out. The color washed out of rience and contacted FOX News, o! ering to She followed up with her doctor. They her face and she looked swollen from her write about her breast cancer experience. thought it was probably a benign growth or a 16-year-old, she watched her mother undergo treatments. FOX agreed, then o! ered her a job in New calcium deposit. Cappon, after all, had a clean chemotherapy. Still, she stayed at the College to grind York as a producer on Huckabee, the tele- bill of health. “Because my mom had gone through it out the semester. vision show of former Arkansas governor and “So many people, including myself at one already, I understood how serious it was and “I was very preoccupied with trying to Republican presidential primary candidate point in time, didn’t even know that it was how seriously it needed to be taken,” she said. do everything that I would normally do, just Mike Huckabee. possible to have cancer at such a young age,” When Cappon visited the doctor for because I was so freaked out about the entire “The secret was the internship in my she said. the fi rst time after the diagnosis, the doctor situation,” she said. junior year at Cortland,” Cappon says. “If it At 21, as she was preparing for her senior apologized for entering the wrong room. The Chris Hanson ’09, her boyfriend at the wasn’t for that internship, none of that great year, Cappon was diagnosed with breast cancer. physician couldn’t believe she was a cancer time, was vital. stu! would have happened.” patient because she appeared so healthy. “I looked so, so terrible and I didn’t even She worked on Huckabee’s show until an “You look like you’re from a Vitamin know it because he just made me feel like I opportunity to become health editor for the “I tell people all the time, if you Water commercial,” the doctor told her. looked normal,” she said. FOX News website opened up. She jumped That soon changed. Cappon needed four The couple, high school sweethearts on it. could choose when in your life months of chemotherapy treatment. Plans since their days at South Je! erson High Today, she is a health editor for the FOX for a mastectomy were in the works. And School, will marry in Cortland in the fall. News website and a radio producer of the you were going to get cancer if there was a cloud of uncertainty hanging Cappon’s professors were instrumental, media outlet’s health segments. And she’s over her to return to Cortland in the fall. too. still spreading cancer awareness, especially to you had to get it, it should be in “Here I am, at 21, and I don’t know how “The most important thing that my young people. I’m going to feel about going back to school,” professors did for me is to ignore it,” she says. “Don’t forget that cancer doesn’t just college. I was never alone.” Cappon said. “I wasn’t singled out at all.” happen to your grandma,” she tells people. Her father, Daniel, is an emergency room Cappon, who made the Dean’s List every “Cancer doesn’t just happen to your mom. — Colleen Cappon ’08 doctor. His medical background, combined semester and won the Society of Profes- Cancer doesn’t care how old you are or what with experience from her mother’s cancer sional Journalists Award as a sophomore, you have going on in your life. “I cried a little bit, but it was like I bouts, gave the family all of the scientifi c didn’t miss a class during the fall semester. “Know that cancer can happen and don’t couldn’t believe it was happening,” she said. knowledge it needed. She even anchored the “Tuesday Night think that you’re invincible to anything.” “It was like I was watching it on TV.” “My family was huge, not only in News” on CSTV in her wig. Still, the communication studies major supporting me, but in the learning process “I tell people all the time, if you could from Watertown, N.Y. stayed optimistic. and the understanding process,” she said. choose when in your life you were going to After all, her mother, Mary, had successfully Cappon eventually decided to return get cancer if you had to get it, it should be in battled breast cancer twice. to Cortland. She couldn’t sit around in college,” she said. “I was never alone.” Cappon was in fourth grade the fi rst time Watertown. She needed to be surrounded by For Cappon, the spring brought recon- that her mother was diagnosed. Later, as a her boyfriend and her best friends, she said. structive surgery, a spring break trip to 10 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

Association names Distinguished Alumni BY MICHAEL BERSANI Sta! Writer The Long Island After his retirement in 1993, Brown Education Department faculty until his The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association will native spent a majority consulted with more than 90 developing retirement in 1985, when he was designated present its highest honor, the Distinguished of his career in Brazil, international school boards in Africa, Asia, assistant professor emeritus of physical Alumnus Award, to two graduates and an where he served as Europe and South America. He worked with education. honorary recipient, on Saturday, July 16, during headmaster of the the U.S. Department of State as a consultant “The College provided me with the skills, the Alumni Reunion Weekend luncheon in American School of from 2005 to 2008. both academic and athletic, to enjoy what is Corey Union. Rio de Janeiro from “I dedicated myself to help interna- considered to be a very successful career in The 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award 1963 to 1987. He also tional school boards and those of interna- teaching and coaching,” Wallace wrote. “I can recipients are Gilbert Brown ’51, who served led the Lincoln School tional service organizations to become more truthfully say that I have enjoyed every day as president of the Association for the in San Jose, Costa Rica e! ective and focused on their obligations to of this association.” Advancement of International Education as director general from 1989 to 1993. exemplify democratic values in their schools Wallace coached four sports during his (AAIE) and the Association of American All told, he spent 48 years in overseas and organizational programs,” Brown wrote. SUNY Cortland tenure: baseball for 25 years; Schools in South America (AASSA), and education. In addition to dozens of journal articles, football for 19 years; basketball for three Robert Wallace ’53, the former baseball coach “Gilbert Brown is the consummate Brown has authored seven books related to years; and softball for two years. at SUNY Cortland after whom the College’s educator,” wrote John Ketterer, associate professional education, most recently the A four-time SUNYAC Baseball Coach of Crucibles of Democracy: The baseball fi eld is named. professor in the College of Education at 2006 book, the Year, his teams won 10 SUNY Athletic American International Schools and the The Honorary Alumnus Award will Jacksonville State University. “In his unique Conference Championships and two Eastern Globalization of Democratic Values recognize Peter Koryzno, public relations career, he has integrated the qualities of a (Bloom- Collegiate Athletic Conference Champion- director emeritus and 29-year employee of productive scholar with those of a highly ington, Ind.: Phi Delta Kappa International). ships in baseball. He won the New York State the College. skilled school administrator.” From 2003 to 2010, he was editor of Tournament and advanced to the Division III InterED Since 1968, 111 SUNY Cortland graduates, Brown, who received a bachelor’s degree , the journal of the AAIE. He currently College Softball World Series in his second including this year’s honorees, have received in education, earned his master’s degree and serves as the journal’s editor emeritus and year as softball coach. the Distinguished Alumni Award for their doctorate in educational administration from frequently contributes articles related to Perhaps the greatest statistic tied to career accomplishments and outstanding Columbia University. international education. Wallace’s career is the graduation rate of his service to their community and alma mater. He taught in New York and served as an Brown taught in higher education at the baseball players. In addition, 19 alumni have been recognized assistant principal in Connecticut before his Foreign Service Institute in Brazil, Western “In 25 years, we didn’t have one baseball with Distinguished Young Alumni awards and service in South America. Michigan University, the University of Florida player who fl unked out of school,” he said. seven, including Koryzno, have been named “The schools in Rio and Costa Rica served and Memphis State University. “Not too many schools can make such a Honorary Alumni. as showplaces for educators in local schools “My community has been the world,” claim.” of all that was admirable and achievable in Brown wrote. Wallace was inducted into the C-Club GILBERT BROWN ’51 the values and philosophy of American public The State Assembly named him Honorary Hall of Fame in 1979 for his contributions to To say Gilbert Brown left his mark on education,” Brown wrote. Citizen of the State of Rio de Janeiro in 1983 SUNY Cortland athletics. In 1996, with the students and educators around the world and the Association of American Schools in approval of the SUNY Board of Trustees, the would be an understatement. South America awarded him Educator of the College held a ceremony to name its baseball Year in 2008. fi eld in Wallace’s honor. Geri de Souza, a high school English “I probably played for dozens of coaches teacher who worked under Brown at the during my baseball career but I never had Nominate an exceptional grad American School of Rio de Janeiro, called one I liked and respected as I did Bob Brown’s leadership “life-changing.” Wallace,” wrote James Spadinger ’63. “He was FILL OUT THIS FORM | DEADLINE: JAN. 30, 2012 “He was highly respected by his sta! a fi erce competitor and we fi elded superior Nominations for 2012 Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Young Alumni and Outstanding and knew each and every one of us not only teams during all of my years there, but he Alumni Volunteer Awards are now being accepted by the SUNY Cortland Alumni A! airs by name but by background as well,” Souza also loved the game, treated us respectfully O" ce. The awards are the highest honors that the Alumni Association can bestow wrote. “He fostered this closeness to sta! so and fostered the same kind of respect for upon graduates of SUNY Cortland. Established in 1968, as of this upcoming group of that our school was a close-knit family.” opponents, o" cials and the game itself.” honorees, the Distinguished Alumni awards have been presented to 111 graduates. In 1977, Brown’s wife, Shirley Haft Brown ’51, In 2003, the SUNY Cortland Alumni the Distinguished Young Alumni Award was introduced and, to date, 19 such graduates nominated him for the award. The couple, Association acknowledged his many contri- have been honored. Created in 1999, the Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award has been married for 62 years, will celebrate the class’ butions to alumni and the College with an presented to seven graduates. 60th reunion at SUNY Cortland this summer. “Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award.” All of these awards seek to recognize Cortland alumni for distinguishing themselves “We, all of us, alumni and students, owe Following his retirement, Wallace and his in their careers and communities, and/or rendering outstanding service to the College or the College more than can be repaid,” Gilbert late wife, Sally Yaeger Wallace ’53, traveled Alumni Association, thus bringing credit to the alumnus or alumna and honor to the College. Brown wrote. “What it has done for me, across the country as alumni ambassadors for Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners must be under 35 years old and must have and for Shirley, is far beyond our reach to the College. graduated in the last 10 years. Those alumni nominated since 2010 who have not received compensate in either word or deed.” “Bob Wallace brought so much more awards do not have to be re-nominated. Nominations are active for three years, inclusive to the table than athletic or coaching of the year of initial nomination. Distinguished alumni, young alumni and outstanding ROBERT WALLACE ’53 ability,” wrote Spadinger. “He seemed to be alumni volunteer awards will be presented at the Alumni Reunion 2011 Luncheon on Robert Wallace has the essence of the family spirit that made Saturday, July 17, 2012. more than a baseball Cortland so special.” Nominations may be made by fi lling out and submitting the form below or by visiting fi eld in his honor. The the Alumni A! airs O" ce website at www.cortland.edu/alumni and going to ‘Distinguished former SUNY Cortland PETER KORYZNO Alumni.’ faculty member and The Awards coach has hundreds Committee unani- I WISH TO NOMINATE: of former students mously selected Peter scattered across Koryzno to receive the country that he an Honorary Alumnus NOMINEE’S ADDRESS: reaches regularly Award, recognizing through email. him for the volume “I feel like I am one of Bob’s children, and quality of the even though he and his wife, Sally, didn’t have articles his department any of their own,” wrote James Sellars ’59. produced and for for the (check one): “I am sure if you were to poll his ex-players, “always highlighting SUNY Cortland alumni in they would agree with me. He, to this day, is the best light.” P Distinguished Alumni Award in contact with us all.” Highly regarded as the College’s insti- P Distinguished Young Alumni Award Wallace initiated the Baseball Alumni tutional voice during his tenure, Koryzno P Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award Weekend during his tenure as the College’s oversaw a transformative era of communi- baseball coach. It is a highly anticipated cation at SUNY Cortland. NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: tradition that returns for its 36th edition this The former director of public relations year. Former players come from as far away as retired Dec. 31. California to attend the annual get-together. Since 1988, Koryzno edited Columns, the IMPORTANT: Please include with this nomination form a letter of recommendation that Prior to attending SUNY Cortland, College’s award-winning alumni publication, strongly emphasizes how the nominee has distinguished himself or herself. If more than Wallace resided in Syracuse. He served in the which is available to the more than 62,000 one nomination is submitted, please attach the extra names and supporting documenta- U.S. Navy in 1945 and 1946. He taught physical graduates living worldwide. tion to this form. Please submit nominations by Jan. 30, 2012 to: Alumni Affairs Office, education and coached four sports at Painted As public relations director, he guided SUNY Cortland, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045-0900. Post High School from 1953 until 1956. four other publications: the Annual Report Wallace came to SUNY Cortland in 1956 and served as a member of the Physical continued on page 11 SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 11

SUNY confers honorary doctorates at graduation wo individuals — a champion Whitaker, one of the nation’s top compet- including an Empire State Games gold medal, canoe race on the East Coast. Because of athlete who pioneered the use of itive canoeists, created innovative ways to induction into the Canoeing Hall of Fame and Whitaker, the City of Rochester is recognized outrigger canoes among people share her passion with people challenged selection as USCA Canoeist of the Year for as the birthplace of team outrigger canoe with disabilities and an avant- by physical disabilities. Her e! orts, and the 1994 and 2003. racing for people with disabilities. Tgarde musician who plays internationally non-profi t organization she created, opened Whitaker is best known, however, for her In 2001, she established the fi rst adaptive acclaimed concerts on the toy piano — a new world of activity for thousands of devotion to adaptive canoeing. It began after paddling event in the USCA National Cham- received honorary doctoral degrees from the people. Margaret Tan has been on the cutting she became involved with racing in outrigger pionships. Cape Ability has since established State University of New York during SUNY edge of avant-garde piano for decades. Her canoes; modern versions of the traditional scores of adaptive outrigger programs across Cortland’s Undergraduate Commencement unique compositions have expanded the watercraft used by generations of Pacifi c the United States and in Canada, England, ceremonies on May 21. defi nition of modern music and created new Islanders. She realized that the stability of New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Janet Richards Whitaker, a marathon canoe worlds of sound.” the canoes, created by their pontoon-like Most recently, Whitaker extended her racer whose innovative programs have helped outriggers, made them perfect for people e! orts to help soldiers wounded in Iraq or JANET RICHARDS WHITAKER ’65 thousands of disabled people — including with disabilities. Afghanistan, establishing outrigger canoe Whitaker graduated many wounded soldiers — gain confi dence In 2005, Whitaker founded Cape Ability rehabilitation programs at Walter Reed Army from SUNY Cortland and improved health through adaptive Outrigger Ohana Inc., a chapter of Disabled Hospital. In 2008, the Non-Commissioned with a degree in paddling, received a Doctor of Humane Letters. Sports USA, a national group with more than O" cers Association’s National Defense Fund physical education. Whitaker is a 1965 SUNY Cortland graduate. 60,000 members. Whitaker’s non-profi t orga- honored her with an American Patriot Award She taught health and Margaret Leng Tan, a classically trained nization is dedicated to increasing access to, for this work. physical education pianist who explores alternative forms of music and awareness of, outrigger canoeing as an in the Union Springs MARGARET LENG TAN and unconventional instruments, received a adaptive activity among people who are phys- Central District for Tan, a native of Doctor of Fine Arts. She has performed at ically challenged. She partnered with a canoe years. Singapore, was the prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and manufacturer in Maine to design the fi rst At the same time, fi rst woman to earn Lincoln Center, but also shared her music with modifi ed seat system and a special, stabilized she became one of the nation’s top marathon a doctorate from students at SUNY Cortland. fl oat for outrigger canoes, widening the acces- canoeists, winning more than 30 United the prestigious Juil- “Both of these women are true cham- sibility of the sport to disabled paddlers. States Canoe Association national champi- liard School of music pions in their respective fi elds,” SUNY She created the Rochester River Chal- onships. She earned numerous other honors, in New York City. Her Cortland President Erik Bitterbaum said. “Jan lenge, which is now the largest outrigger artistic drive soon led her to stray from classical piano into the avant-garde world of experimental music. By fusing American alternative piano with the Asian infl uences of her childhood, and by experimenting with unusual instruments, Tan created a truly unique sound. By composing, performing and recording music for the toy piano, she elevated an ordinary child’s play- thing into an instrument of high art and inspired others to compose music for non- traditional instruments. Over the years, she made numerous audio and video recordings, earning international acclaim. Tan is the foremost interpreter of the groundbreaking composer and aesthetic philosopher John Cage, whose ideas have strongly infl uenced modern avant-garde art. The quintessential performer, Tan excels at interpreting di" cult music for wide and diverse audiences. She has made the often- arcane tradition of avant-garde music acces- sible to people around the world, including students at SUNY Cortland. Through her professional friendship with Donna Anderson, professor emerita of music at SUNY Cortland, and their shared interest in the legacy of impressionist pianist Charles T. Gri! es, Tan developed a strong connection with the College. She performed at the Cortland College Foundation Board Member Robert Demske ’85 hosted SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum and a group of alumni at a Washington Wizards basketball game in Washington, D.C. this winter. Pictured from left are: Mary Kienle Spina ’72, Gloria Spina Friedgen ’71, James “Jim” Bonaventura ’79, College on two separate occasions, inspiring Bitterbaum, Jan Cyr, Ellen Brody ’76, Gary Knoblach ’76, Robert Demske ’85, Guy Morley ’82, Henry “Hank” Terhune ’79, Richard “Rick” Pollack ’77 and music theatre majors as well as the SUNY Mary Pentangelo Terhune ’78. Cortland community at large.

He became the news services director was part of the SUNY Cortland Stadium A recipient of the 2003 SUNY Chancel- at SUNY Cortland in 1992 before taking over Complex Organizing Committee and assisted lor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Distinguished as public relations director in 1998, while in the press box design planning. Service, Koryzno was inducted into the continued from page 10 continuing to oversee the Sports Information As a member of the O’Heron Newman Hall of Fame for both the SUNY Cortland of the President and the Annual Report of O" ce. Foundation, Koryzno created and C-Club in 1996 and SUNYCUAD in 2007. the College Foundation since the mid-1990s; He concurrently handled the duties co ordinated the annual O’Heron Invitational He received the Irving T. Marsh Award Moments, the SUNY Cortland alumni elec- of the College’s records access o" cer Basketball Tournament, which brought local for excellence in the fi eld of sports infor- tronic newsletter launched in 2009; and the and government relations liaison while high school teams and their fans into Corey mation from the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Bulletin, the College’s internal communica- serving on the College’s crisis management, Gymnasium every Thanksgiving weekend Conference Sports Information Directors tions vehicle, which switched to an online marketing and Web advisory teams. from 2000 to 2008. The popular event Association (ECAC-SIDA) in 1996. Koryzno format in 2009. Over the years, Koryzno was on more raised nearly $20,000 for a scholarship in was the fi rst recipient of the Fraser Stokes Koryzno arrived at SUNY Cortland than 30 College and community committees Rev. Edward J. O’Heron’s name. Award “for outstanding service to SUNY in 1981 as sports information director in and various boards, including the Cortland Koryzno served on the State University Cortland athletics” in 1988. charge of publicizing its 28 men’s and County Chamber of Commerce. of New York Council for University women’s intercollegiate teams. The 29-year Koryzno contributed to all of the signif- Advancement (SUNYCUAD) Board of member of the College Sports Information icant campus events during his tenure, Directors and presided over its two largest- Directors of America (CoSIDA) proved vital including the SUNY Cortland 125th Anni- attended annual educational conferences. to the development of the C-Club Hall of versary in 1993-94, the Outdoor Education In 2002, he created and organized the Fame, producing all 30 banquet programs and Center 50th Anniversary in 1997-98 and every SUNYCUAD Hall of Fame to celebrate the writing nearly 200 biographies since 1981. facility groundbreaking and dedication. He group’s 50th anniversary. 12 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

VIEW FROM the Hill New Professional Studies Building unveiled aculty, sta! , students and community members gathered on April 8 for the grand opening ceremony of the expanded Fand upgraded SUNY Cortland Professional Studies Building. President Erik J. Bitterbaum presided over the ceremonies, which took place in Room 1176 due to the brisk, spring day. State Sen. James Seward was among the speakers, and a letter was read on behalf of Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, who was unable to attend. Remarks also were presented by John Cottone, dean of the School of Professional Studies; Regina Grantham, chair of the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department; and Philip Buckenmeyer, Kinesiology Department chair. A reception and tours followed the event. Department representatives explained to visitors how the highly customized academic areas are used. The Professional Studies Building project, completed for $11 million, includes a new, 20,000-square-foot, two-story structure attached to the completely renovated, 43,000-square-foot former Studio West Building. It features a brick-and-metal, contemporary-looking façade. The new building occupies the former Studio West parking area and part of the lawn Christopher Popovici, an exercise science major from Pittsford, N.Y., explained to a crowd touring the building the purpose and function of the Kinesiology on the east side of the existing structure. Department¹s newly created Center for Obesity Education and Research (C.O.R.E.)/Exercise Physiology Laboratory. Popovici and other student volunteers The building features a new wing as served as tour guides immediately following the opening celebration for the College’s Professional Studies Building on April 8. well as the older, Studio West wing, located across from the Park Center. The facility The new building’s fi rst fl oor features an department o" ces for both Communication opened in time for the spring semester. 8,000-square-foot clinic for the Communi- Disorders and Sciences as well as Recreation, “Our vision and priority to focus The project’s completion has allowed cation Disorders and Sciences Department, Parks and Leisure Studies. for the consolidation of four School of which had been housed in the McDonald The renovated building contains the on academic excellence has been Professional Studies academic departments Building on Tompkins Street. The clinic School of Professional Studies dean’s suite, into one complex. The Health Department includes an audiology chamber, observation the Sport Management Department, 21 realized through the improve- elected to remain in Mo! ett Center and the and therapy rooms, a library and a resource o" ces and a special events room. The pre- Physical Education Department has stayed in area. A dedicated parking area o! ers access existing, state-of-the-art sports technology ment in functional space that is Park Center. to clients from the community. labs underwent minor alterations. In March, the President’s Cabinet o" cially The Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies The Center for Obesity Research and complemented by state-of-the- renamed the two structures comprising the Department moved into the new facility Education (C.O.R.E.), with its laboratory, facility as the Professional Studies Building. from the Park Center. The department has an testing room, library and resource area, art instructional resources.” “The College’s commitment for the outdoor education laboratory, a play teaching occupies 2,000 square feet in the middle of addition and renovation of Studio West rein- area and academic equipment staging and the building. A new motor behavior testing — John Cottone, forces the transformation and identity of the storage areas on the fi rst fl oor. laboratory and computer lab is adjacent to School of Professional Studies dean building as the home of the School of Profes- The second fl oor, which occupies the pre-existing biomechanics lab, which sional Studies,” Cottone said. 7,000 square feet, houses 23 o" ces and underwent minor upgrades. The Kinesiology Department, with 18 1994, the Construction Fund allocated $3.2 o" ces, is located near the west end of the million for the rehabilitation of Studio West. renovated building. Construction, started in 1996, was completed “Our vision and priority to focus on ahead of schedule in March 1998 so it could academic excellence has been realized be used as fl exible o" ce and classroom through the improvement in functional space space. In the most recent upgrade, the facility that is complemented by state-of-the-art retained its original footprint while undergoing instructional resources,” Cottone noted. “This signifi cant interior changes. new environment will present the faculty and KSS Architects, LLP, of Philadelphia, Pa., sta! with opportunities to advance student provided design services while M/E Engi- learning and success.” neering, P.C., of Syracuse, N.Y. was the project The new construction began in mid- engineer. R.J. Taylor General Contractors of November 2009. Renovation of the former Penfi eld, N.Y., managed the construction and Studio West facility began in March 2010. renovation projects. Constructed in 1948, Studio West was The building has met Leadership in home to the Overhead Door Co. for many Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) years. In 1968, SUNY Cortland wanted to silver certifi cation standards, and is partially relocate its maintenance operation from Old heated and cooled by 40 geothermal wells Main, so the College purchased the facility. that were dug 400 feet underground on the Four years later, the maintenance operation building’s west side. moved to its present location near Route 281, but the building continued to be used SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum greets a large gathering of campus and community members who helped celebrate the opening of the upgraded Professional Studies Building. by the grounds crew as storage space. In SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 13

CYNTHIA BENTON stated. “Her work is marked by integrity, Benton, who joined discretion and excellent service for students the College in 1998, Five receive Chancellor’s and visitors.” is the 53rd SUNY She has an associate’s degree with honors Cortland recipient from Tompkins Cortland Community College of the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in secretarial science and word processing. Award for Excellence Five SUNY Cortland faculty members and administrators were recognized with the prestigious RICHARD KENDRICK in Teaching. State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence during the 2011 Undergraduate Kendrick is the eighth She received high Commencement on May 21 in the Park Center. SUNY Cortland praise in classroom The honorees were: recipient of the observations, student- Chancellor’s Award written course evaluations and letters from O Cynthia Benton, professor of childhood and early childhood education — Chancellor’s for Excellence in former students and colleagues. Award for Excellence in Teaching; Faculty Service. The “Cynthia Benton exemplifi es teaching O Deborah Dintino, secretary for political science and Africana studies departments — award recognizes his excellence,” noted the Nominating Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classifi ed Service; extensive College Committee. “She sets high standards, O J. Richard Kendrick, professor of sociology/anthropology — Chancellor’s Award for service and leadership, utilizes theoretically based teaching prac- Excellence in Faculty Service; as well as his specifi c tices, pursues a rigorous scholarly agenda O Virginia Levine, executive assistant to the president — Chancellor’s Award for Excel- contributions in the area of civic engagement and establishes connections with students lence in Professional Service; and since his appointment to the Sociology/ that motivate them to be master teachers in O Christopher McRoberts, professor of geology — Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Anthropology Department faculty in 1991. early childhood and childhood classrooms Scholarship and Creative Activities. He joined the College as a lecturer and throughout New York state.” The Chancellor’s Awards are conferred to provide system-wide recognition for consistently was promoted to assistant professor in 1992. As a professor in the Childhood/Early superior professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence at all He became an associate professor in 1998 Childhood Education Department, she 64 SUNY campuses. Each campus president submits nominations, which are reviewed by the and a professor in 2005. Kendrick served as teaches graduate research methods, under- SUNY Committee on Awards. chair of his department while teaching and graduate fi ne arts and instructional methods. directing the Institute for Civic Engagement. She also coaches master’s projects in the College President Erik J. Bitterbaum. “In short, DEBORAH DINTINO He also has coordinated the All-College department. she is a consummate professional and a role Dintino, a secretary I Honors Program. Her research interests include the study model for the campus.” in the Political Science A longtime proponent of community- of male elementary teachers’ career paths, Dintino came to SUNY Cortland in 1982 and Africana Studies based research, he has worked tirelessly teachers as researchers, and faculty commu- as a word processing intern. She moved into departments and with the City of Cortland on projects that nication and career development. Benton is a full-time position as the word processing a SUNY Cortland include VISTA, AmeriCorps and the Cortland the author of several book chapters and a operator in the College’s Admissions O" ce employee for the past Community Assessment Team. course text on cross-cultural humanities. in the same year. In 1993, she was promoted 29 years, was honored In 2003, he was appointed coordinator Benton chaired the Education Department to secretary I in the Admissions O" ce, where with the Chancellor’s of the American Democracy Project. His during her fi rst four years at the College. From she served until 1996, when she assumed her Award for Excellence dedication to the area of civic engagement 2003-07, she served as chair of the Childhood/ current role. in Classifi ed Service. resulted in his appointment as director of Early Childhood Education Department. She Dintino’s work ethic and superior organi- She became the third SUNY Cortland the Institute for Civic Engagement. In that was promoted to professor in 2005. zational skills caught the attention of the recipient of the classifi ed service honor, role, he led the College’s successful e! ort to Benton received a doctoral degree in Nominating Committee. created by SUNY in 2009 and presented become the fi rst SUNY school to achieve the higher education from the University of Cali- “She discharges wide-ranging and in recognition of outstanding job perfor- prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement fornia at Los Angeles (UCLA). She earned a burdensome responsibilities with profes- mance, fl exibility and creativity on campus Classifi cation. He orchestrated having the master’s degree in counseling from West- sionalism, e" ciency and a very high level of and demonstration of exemplary customer College named to the President’s Higher minster College and an undergraduate degree performance in terms of o" ce management, service. Education Community Service Honor Roll in music education from Geneva College in supervision of student workers, dealing with “Deborah Dintino’s demeanor is always for fi ve consecutive years. His campus-wide Pennsylvania. faculty and productivity,” the committee friendly, approachable and helpful,” said initiatives promote student voting. Kendrick’s external grants bring in signif- icant funding for town-gown collaborative projects. Most recent is a Bringing Theory to Professor Berzonsky promoted to Practice grant for $100,000 over two years. This project, done in partnership with the American Association of Colleges and Univer- state’s highest academic rank sities, will serve as a national model, estab- lishing the critical connection between civic Michael D. Berzonsky, himself internationally as a dedicated countries, including Iran, Pakistan, India, engagement and student well being. an internationally researcher and prolifi c scholar in the fi elds China and Turkey. He holds a B.A. in politics from Wake respected psychology of cognitive psychology and identity As Michael Chandler, a psychology Forest University and an M.P.A. from professor whose work styles. His more than 70 published articles professor with the University of British University of Georgia. Kendrick earned a Ph.D. redefi ned commonly appear in major peer-reviewed journals. Columbia, put it when recommending in social science as well as a Certifi cate in accepted thinking about He authored two books and edited two Berzonsky for the honor: “The entire disci- Achievement in Confl ict Analysis and Reso- how young people gain others. He serves on seven editorial boards pline of identity development research has lution from Syracuse University’s Maxwell an identity, has been and presents frequently at international been converted to his once-radical views. School of Citizenship and Public A! airs. appointed a Distin- and national conferences. The growth edge of research into the iden- VIRGINIA LEVINE guished Professor, the “All told, Dr. Berzonsky embodies all tity-formation process has followed his lead.” Levine, who joined highest academic rank in the SUNY system. the qualities of someone holding the rank In 2006, Berzonsky’s work was high- SUNY Cortland in Berzonsky was one of only 12 faculty of Distinguished Professor at SUNY,” said lighted at a major conference in the Nether- 1988, is the 23rd sta! members throughout SUNY, the nation’s Mark Prus, provost and vice president lands, “European Conference on the Theory member to receive the largest public higher education system, to for academic a! airs at SUNY Cortland, in and Measurement of Identity Style.” In 2009, Chancellor’s Award for be elevated to the Distinguished Professor recommending Berzonsky. “He is a dedi- he was invited to be the keynote speaker Excellence in Profes- rank by the SUNY Board of trustees. The cated teacher, a leading-edge scholar, a for the 18th Conference of Developmental sional Service. promotion became e! ective May 10. good citizen in his discipline and a mentor Psychologists, in Wroclaw, Poland. The honor recog- SUNY Cortland was the only compre- to colleagues and students.” Berzonsky earned the Chancellor’s nizes her consistently hensive state school to have a faculty Many of Berzonsky’s professional peers Award for Excellence in Scholarship and superior professional member on the list. All other newly consider him to be a pioneer in the fi eld Creative Activities in 2008, as well as SUNY service within and beyond her position appointed Distinguished Professors were of cognitive psychology. His ideas about Cortland’s Outstanding Achievement in description. During her 23 years in the from one of SUNY’s four research univer- what infl uences people in developing Research Award (2008). campus community, she has grown in respect sities or a teaching hospital. psychological identities, and the impact Berzonsky received a bachelor’s degree among the students, alumni, colleagues and The Distinguished Professorship is that has both positive and negative in psychology from Indiana University of community partners for her passion, profes- conferred upon individuals at SUNY’s state- behavior were precedent-setting, and are Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in educa- sionalism and “can do” attitude. operated campuses who have achieved now widely accepted. His Identity Style tional research from Bucknell University, and In 1998, the College named her associate national or international prominence and a Inventory — a method for determining his Ph.D. in applied psychology from the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. distinguished reputation within their chosen which of three processes an adolescent University of Toronto. He began teaching Levine has also fi lled the role of associate fi eld. Berzonsky is the sixth Distinguished uses to help develop an identity — has at SUNY Cortland in 1971 and became a full dean of teacher certifi cation and accredi- Professor in SUNY Cortland’s history. been adopted world-wide and has been professor at the College in 1982. tation. In her current role, which she has held During his 40-year career at SUNY translated into a host of non-English since 2004, she continues to be an e! ective Cortland, Berzonsky has distinguished languages. It has been published in 21 continued on page 20 14 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

Retirements

HEATHER BRIDGE She was an original member of the in 1996 and SUNYCUAD in 2007. He received and International Studies in Philadelphia and Heather Bridge, College’s Teacher Education Council and the Irving T. Marsh Award for excellence served as associate dean in the College of a seasoned early participated as a member of Title IX Self in the fi eld of sports information from the Arts and Sciences. childhood educator Study Group and the Cultural and Intellectual Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Sports A native of Minneapolis, Minn., Sharp who taught at SUNY Climate Committee. Every summer from 1995 Information Directors Association (ECAC- earned a bachelor’s degree in American Cortland for 10 years, through 2004, she was assistant director of SIDA) in 1996. history from Stanford University and served retired on Aug. 31. the Merestead fi eld hockey/lacrosse camp in At the upcoming Alumni Reunion 2011, two years in Colombia with the Peace Corps. She was designated Pennsylvania. the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association will He received master’s and doctoral degrees in assistant professor Howarth’s scholarly work has appeared present Koryzno with its Honorary Alumnus Latin American history from the University of emerita of childhood/ in several prestigious publications. She has Award. He is only the seventh non-alumnus North Carolina at Chapel Hill. early childhood contributed research to the U.S. Lacrosse to be so recognized. Koryzno will reside in Sharp chaired the American Association education. Physical Education Curriculum and presented Muskegon, Mich. Additional information of Colleges and Universities in Japan for A teacher for many years in her native at state, national and international confer- about him appears on page 11. many years, and was president of the Temple United Kingdom, Bridge earned a doctorate ences. Howarth now lives in Philadelphia, Pa., University Chapter of the American Associ- LOUIS LARSON in early childhood education from the with her partner, B.J. Phillips. ation of University Professors. He and his wife, Louis Larson, who University of Birmingham in the U.K. She Elizabeth Sharp, live in Cortland. They have PETER D. KORYZNO served SUNY Cort- received a bachelor’s degree in social science three grown children and four grandchildren. Peter D. Koryzno, land’s Career Services with education from the Open University, director of public rela- for 23 years, retired KEITH SMITH and a Certifi cate of Education from the tions, retired from on Dec. 31. He was Keith Smith of Ithaca, Newcastle-upon-Tyne College of Education. SUNY Cortland on designated associate N.Y., who directed The Binghamton, N.Y., resident joined Dec. 31, after 29 years director emeritus of SUNY Cortland’s the College’s Childhood/Early Childhood of service to the career services. Educational Oppor- Education Department in 2000. She College. He was desig- Larson joined tunity Program (EOP) developed new courses and supervised nated public relations the sta! in 1987 as for 18 years, retired on student teachers in Binghamton, Cortland director emeritus. assistant director of career services and later Dec. 30. He was desig- and London, U.K. The Muskegon, was promoted to associate director. In June nated EOP director She obtained a two-year grant for almost Mich., native received a bachelor’s degree 2010, he was honored with the Chancellor’s emeritus. $149,000 to develop the Cortland Area Early in journalism from Marquette University, Award for Excellence in Professional Service. Smith joined the Childhood Professional Development Service studied at the Loyola (Ill.) Rome Center in Characterized by his colleagues as an College in 1992, and also served as an adjunct in 2007. The program o! ered professional Italy, and completed graduate work in jour- “ambassador for SUNY Cortland,” Larson, a instructor in Africana studies. During his development services to groups of Cortland nalism at Louisiana State University as the charismatic and skilled speaker, conducted tenure, an estimated 540 academically early childhood educators and SUNY recipient of the Walter Hitesman Scholarship approximately 75 student workshops and disadvantaged students admitted to SUNY Cortland practicum students simultaneously. and the John F. Kierzkowski Scholarship. scheduled at least 500 one-on-one sessions Cortland successfully graduated. Similarly, Her scholarship was published in profes- Koryzno joined SUNY Cortland in 1981 with students each year. At SUNY Plattsburgh, where Smith was sional journals, and Bridge made numerous as sports information director. He helped Larson organized the annual Teacher EOP project director from 1981 to 1992, 330 conference presentations at professional to organize a number of NCAA Division III Recruitment Days, a two-day event at the students graduated through his program. associations around the United States and Championships on campus, including the fi rst College in late spring that attracts thou- When he fi rst joined SUNY Cortland, 40 the United Kingdom. Bridge served on many o! ered for women’s soccer in 1986. sands of education students from 16 regional students in the program were on academic College committees and was its U.K. coordi- In 1983, he created and coordinated the colleges and hundreds of recruiters from probation. Since then, his sta! has reduced nator for study abroad programs. Upstate New York Weekly Div. III Football school districts across the United States. the failure rate to well below 10 per year. Bridge was active in many professional Poll and Statistical Report, which continued While serving at the U.S. Naval Academy, Some semesters, no EOP students fail. associations and was honored with the for two decades. In 1990, he helped to design he earned his associate’s degree in liberal arts Since 1997, New York State’s O" ce College’s 2006 Excellence in Research and a comprehensive NCAA Div. III Football All- from Anne Arundel Community College in of Opportunity Programs has awarded Scholarship Award. She was inducted into the America Team selection format. He served Arnold, Md. He received his bachelor’s degree 230 special Chancellor’s Awards to SUNY SUNY Cortland chapter of Phi Beta Delta, as the East Region chair on the national in social science/history from Mayville (N.D.) Cortland EOP students, some of who were the national honor society for international selection committee for many years. State University and his master’s degree in also honored with the Chancellor’s Award scholarship. Koryzno was the State University of counseling with an emphasis in student a! airs for Student Excellence. Under Smith, SUNY KATHLEEN HOWARTH New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and career development from the University Cortland has consistently ranked among the Kathleen Howarth, publicist from 1987 to 1989 and served on of North Dakota. In 2000, he was certifi ed top SUNY comprehensive colleges for its a champion lacrosse key committees of the College Sports Infor- through the National Board for Certifi ed graduation rate of EOP students. player who served mation Directors of America (Consider). He Counselors. Larson lives with his partner, Between 1993 and 2010, Smith wrote on SUNY Cortland’s worked in the Empire State Games media Peter O’Connell, in Trumansburg, N.Y. They successful grant applications totaling more faculty for 15 years, center from 1985 to 1994 and was on the have three children and two grandchildren. than $850,000 for SUNY Cortland‘s EOP retired on Oct. 2. organizing committee for the New York State Summer Institute. In 2001, he obtained a WILLIAM SHARP She was designated Senior Games in 1983. grant for almost $50,000 from SUNY Systems William Sharp, a professor emerita of Koryzno became the news services Administration for multiple EOP initiatives. senior administrator physical education. director at SUNY Cortland in 1992, and Smith served as human rights chair of and teacher at SUNY A native of the became public relations director in 1998. He the College Student Personnel Association Cortland for 16 years, United Kingdom, Howarth earned a Certif- played a part in all the signifi cant campus of New York, and served on numerous SUNY retired on Dec. 31. icate of Education from the Bedford College events during his tenure, including the SUNY Cortland committees. He was designated of Physical Education, Cambridge University Cortland 125th Anniversary in 1993-94, and the He collaborated on the creation of the professor emeritus of Institute of Education. She received a bach- Cortland football centennial celebration in SUNY Cortland Vice President for Student history. elor’s degree in physical education from 1993, for which he wrote a history. Since 1996, A! airs Merit Award in 2001 and co-authored Sharp joined the University of Sussex, a master’s degree in he has served on the College-Community the 1999-2000 report, “SUNY Cortland College in 1994 as a philosophy of education from the University Appreciation Award Committee and coordi- President’s Task Group on Ethnic Minority professor of history and as provost and vice of Liverpool and a doctorate in physical nated the annual honoree banquet. He was Recruitment and Retention.” For many years, president for academic a! airs. He served for education curriculum and instruction from part of the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex he served on the Africana Studies Faculty seven years before returning to the classroom Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. Organizing Committee. Committee and, during 1993-97, chaired the in the College’s History Department. Howarth was an associate professor of Koryzno chaired the SUNY Cortland College’s A" rmative Action Committee. As provost, he oversaw all academic physical education at the I. M. Marsh Campus Organizing Committee for the 25th Empire He earned a bachelor’s degree in interdis- programs and faculty personnel matters. of Liverpool Polytechnic from 1973 to 1990. State Games, which led to the formation of ciplinary natural science from SUNY Potsdam. He played a key role in the College’s 10-year From 1967 to 1975, she played for the All the Cortland Regional Sports Council, which He received a master’s degree in counseling review by the Middle States Commission England Women’s lacrosse team. In 1973, she he helped create. from Syracuse University. His retirement on Higher Education. He was instrumental was a member of the Great Britain Lacrosse Since 1988, Koryzno has been editor of plans include travel to Southeast Asia and in securing a $1.75 million, fi ve-year grant Touring Team to the U.S. She was honored Columns, the College’s alumni publication. the Philippines. from the U.S. Department of Education to as an assistant coach for England Lacrosse in He also edited Moments, the SUNY Cortland strengthen the School of Arts and Sciences the World Cup in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1986 and alumni electronic newsletter, the Annual programs, overseeing many new and revised in Perth, Australia, in 1989. She chaired the Report of the President, the Annual Report of degree programs. All England Women’s Lacrosse Association the College Foundation and The Bulletin, the Sharp was dean of Temple University’s and served as secretary of the International College’s internal communications vehicle. Japan Campus in Tokyo from 1988 to 1994. He Federation of Women’s Lacrosse. A recipient of the 2003 SUNY Chancel- served as the campus’ fi rst director from 1982 Howarth joined SUNY Cortland’s Physical lor’s Award for Excellence in Professional to 1985. Between those two appointments, Education Department in 1995 and was Service, Koryzno was inducted into the Hall he directed Temple’s Institute for Languages promoted to professor in 2006. of Fame for both the SUNY Cortland C-Club SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 15

Jade Stern ’08, seated left, is a former student in childhood/early childhood education who had a hands-on learning experience with a local child through her department’s Saturday morning College advances Children’s Museum program.

Junior/Senior High School in creating the in national ranking “League 56 Academy,” an after school program that combats the e! ects of bullying. College students and faculty led two cooperative activities using a for civic benefi ts-based programming model to promote resiliency and academic performance. The survey responses of program participants showed a decrease service in aggressive behavior and a heightened perception of resiliency. Q Three youth assist programs of Family Counseling Services — in one-on- one mentoring, group mentoring and homework help — received more than 2,000 volunteer hours from SUNY Cortland students. The programs were designed to build confi dence and develop appropriate social, communi- cation and decision-making skills through interaction with positive role models. Nearly 100 middle and high school students participated. Students raised UNY Cortland recently won Q Students and faculty from the Physical their grades from an average of 73 to an special recognition for its “Every member of our Education Department devoted nearly average of 80, according to survey results. community engagement from 7,000 hours to helping about 200 Q During the 2009-10 academic year, the President’s Higher Education community members through 13 adapted SUNY Cortland campus SUNY Cortland obtained a $100,000 SCommunity Service Honor Roll by being exercise and mentorship programs. grant from Bringing Theory to Practice in named to the Honor Roll with Distinction for Volunteers from the College taught community and our many order to initiate a major research project the fi rst time. physical skills, developed participants’ investigating the link between service The 2010 Honor Roll marked the fi fth self-confi dence and built appreciation for community partners should learning practices and student growth. consecutive year the College won national civic engagement. Organizations like the The College also initiated the Presi- recognition for its civic engagement, but it local Board of Cooperative Educational feel very proud of being listed dent’s Leadership Coalition for Student was the fi rst time Cortland received the elite Services, the McDonald Sports Complex Engagement to coordinate student “with Distinction” designation. and the Cortland and Homer Central with distinction on this year’s engagement activities. Since 2006, the Corporation for National School Districts aided volunteers. and Community Service (CNCS), a federal President’s Higher Education Q Future teachers tutored and mentored “This work is not possible without the agency that fosters civic engagement through 500 students from the Syracuse (N.Y.) extensive collaborations the College has service and volunteering, has presented the Community Service Honor Roll.” City School District through Cortland’s formed with its community partners, and this annual honor to colleges and universities Urban Recruitment of Educators (C.U.R.E.) award recognizes the best that our faculty, — Richard Kendrick, director, to recognize exemplary community service. program. The group seeks to improve sta! , student and community members have Institute for Civic Engagement; The corporation administers programs that urban education by developing teachers to o! er,” Kendrick said. “I know we don’t do professor of sociology/anthropology include Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn who are profi cient at dealing with condi- this work for recognition. “We do it because and Serve America. tions in high-needs schools. In 2009-10, it is important work to do.” Of the 641 schools recognized as honor pairs of college students helped teachers The honor roll is jointly sponsored by the roll members, 114 received distinction honors, CNCS, through its Learn and Serve America Q The SUNY Cortland AmeriCorps program, individualize instruction through tutoring including three other SUNY institutions. program, and the Department of Education, which completed its second year in sessions in a variety of subjects. “Every member of our SUNY Cortland the Department of Housing and Urban 2009-10, served 13 community agencies Q SUNY Cortland students and faculty campus community and our many community Development and the President’s Council through an assessment process called from the Recreation, Parks and Leisure partners should feel very proud of being on Service and Civic Participation. For more “Cortland Counts.” As part of the Ameri- Studies Department helped Cortland listed with distinction on this year’s President’s information, visit the CNCS website. Corps program, AmeriCorps members Higher Education Community Service Honor recruited more than 400 students who Roll,” said Richard Kendrick, director of the o! ered 7,528 hours of time to agencies College’s Institute for Civic Engagement and a including the YWCA, the Cortland professor of sociology/anthropology. “This is Downtown Partnership, the Lime Hollow an institutional achievement, and every school Center for Environment and Culture and and division of the College contributed to this the Seven Valleys Health Coalition. One year’s award.” of only three SUNY institutions to run Honorees were chosen based on a an AmeriCorps program, the College and series of selection factors, including scope its community partners helped develop and innovativeness of service projects, the local Cortland community through percentage of student participation in service volunteer recruitment, infrastructure activities, incentives for service and o! erings improvement and the development of of academic service-learning courses. websites and promotional materials for In total, more than 3,000 students from community agencies. the College contributed 142,292 community service hours during the 2009-10 academic Q More than 16,000 meals were served as year. About 1,000 of those students part of a partnership between the Central contributed at least 20 hours of volunteer New York Food Bank and the Cortland work, according to Kendrick. Migrant Education Outreach Program “This award validates our College’s (MEOP), which is housed at the College position as a national leader in the area of and administered through its School of civic engagement and it demonstrates the Education. MEOP sta! o! ers General many ways that we practice the stewardship Education Diploma (GED) preparation of place that President (Erik) Bitterbaum and tutors migrant families in language Timothy J. Clark, a partner of Elm Street Capital Partners LLC, based in Rye, N.Y., shared his promotes,” Kendrick said. and math courses. SUNY Cortland experiences investing in private companies during a visit as a President’s Executive-in-Residence health majors taught lessons in nutrition, at SUNY Cortland on April 12. Clark, the son of former SUNY Cortland President James M. Clark, The College’s honor roll application high- gave his presentation in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge to the Economics Club. Later Clark, whose lighted six particular service programs: childhood/early childhood majors super- private equity fi rm invests in growing companies throughout the U.S., spoke in classes and met vised children and physical education with economics majors and with SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum. majors led weekend activities. 16 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011 Class Notes

HOW TO SEND CLASS NOTES We enjoy hearing from you and encourage you to continue sending 1963 us your news. Please use our online Alumni Update Form, available Six Sigma Rho Sigma sisters at www.cortland.edu/alumniupdate. Those without Internet access gathered to take in a bit of history should send information to the Alumni Affairs Office, SUNY Cortland, this past summer. Virginia “Ginny” P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045. The copy deadline for the fall Shanahan Shippy, Betsy Sandwick Columns edition is Aug. 1. Lomonaco, Susan “Sue” Brandt ANNOUNCEMENTS Lerner, Susan “Sue” McGauley Morris, Rita Storti Campanella and Please withhold written submissions announcing your important life Nancy Heinsohn Oldham reunited at accomplishments until after the fact, when we will gladly report your the Shaker Village in Stockbridge, Mass. promotion, marriage, new baby, etc. For weddings, please include the date, city and state, spouse’s full name and pre-marital last name. For births, kindly include the exact date of birth. 1965 WEDDING PHOTOS AND OTHER IMAGE POLICIES Given the volume of photos and electronic images submitted to us, David Maloney returned to his not all material can be used. We may choose not to include blurry, Central New York stomping grounds ‘pixilated,’ or grainy submissions; PDFs; images embedded in text files this fall to entertain audiences at the and previously printed news and magazine clippings. Please adjust Red House Arts Center in Syracuse. digital cameras to the highest quality setting in order to meet our After graduating SUNY Cortland, minimum size standard of 1 MB (megabyte) for small portraits and 3 MB David moved out to California, where (megabytes) for group shots. he began a successful, lifelong career We reserve the right to select wedding images for publication A group of nine Sigma Delta Phi sisters reunited on Long Island recently to share old as a folk singer. based on available space, photo quality, timeliness and the number of memories and make new ones. Posing with their fuzzy mascot are, in the front row, John Monaco and his wife, Patti, Cortland graduates shown in the photo. Please send your photos when from left: Virginia “Ginny” Allen Lammers ’62, Marilyn Mishkin Silberglied ’61, recently invited John’s old SUNY announcing your wedding, as we will not publish a photo for nuptials Evelyn “Evie” Gottschalk Nowak ’64 and Fran Berks Hynds ’63; and, back row, from Cortland roommates for a reunion previously announced in Columns. left: Annie Garlick Freeman ’63, Bette Salmowitz ’61, Judith “Judy” (Cecil) Seyse at the Monacos’ cottage on Cayuga Oehler ’61, Margaret “Meg” Moon O’Connell ’62 and Judy Stuart Zuck ’62. Lake. Joining the Monacos were ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2011 Anthony “Tony” Gucciardi ’64 Classes will gather together July 15-17, 2011 on the SUNY Cortland and his wife, Patti, Arlene Sabella campus. Special reunion celebrations for this year include the Classes of 1956 1961 Olesen ’64 and her husband, Don, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981 and 1986. We are excited Anthony Spallone ’64 and Jim to welcome sisters of Alpha Kappa Phi/Agonian, Sigma Sigma Sigma, REUNION 2011 REUNION 2011 Moore. Sigma Rho Sigma sorority; Lambda Phi Delta fraternity and members of the Half Century Club (Class of 1961 and earlier). The Alumni Affairs When the 2010 USGA Junior Girls Office reminds everyone that reunion is open to all SUNY Cortland Championship came to her town of 1966 alumni regardless of graduation year. Alumni who are not members 1959 Pinehurst, N.C., Linda Healey Smythe of a 2011 reunion class may request a registration packet by calling the became something of a celebrity. REUNION Alumni Affairs Office at (607) 753-2516 or emailing [email protected]. Gold medalist Maribeth “Beth” Having won the bronze during the 2011 Burr Carey has once again seized seventh annual championship in 1956, Ralph M. Shortell retired the title of World Masters Champion Linda became the local media’s go-to last summer from his position as in synchronized swimming. She and golf pro. She has been playing golf director of student activities for the partner Carol Motyka-Miller took the since the age of 10 and has competed Student Center at Tompkins Cortland gold in the 70-79 duet event at the XIII in several national competitions, Community College. 1946 1951 FINA World Masters Championship including the U.S. Women’s Open. 2010. Maribeth also earned a bronze in REUNION 2011 REUNION 2011 the 70-79 solo event. Laura Beattie Locklin recently 1967 traveled to Cuba to conduct impor- 1962 Jeff Plotkin recently retired after tant research for the American Joseph “Joe” Mayer and his wife a successful 40-year career in the 1948 Association of University Women. Judy celebrated 50 years of wedded banking industry. While Jeff looks Laura’s delegation explored gender bliss last year. The momentous event After 26 years of retirement, forward to his leisure time, he also equity and societal issues facing was made even more joyous by the Paul Fazio has begun life anew as looks forward to a promising future Cuban women. presence of their six children and 20 a restaurateur. When his wife of 62 for his son, Alexander, who graduated A trio of Sigma Rho Sigma grandchildren. Half a century ago, the years passed, Paul wanted nothing from SUNY Cortland in 2008 with a sisters held their own mini-reunion Mayer nuptials were witnessed by more than to honor her memory. bachelor’s degree in communication in Greene, N.Y., recently. Roberta Joe’s SUNY Cortland classmates. Gary Now he, his son Tom and grandson studies. “Bobbie” Merz Cushing, Virginia Rogers acted as best man and George Thomas, have created a lasting “Ginny” Hamilton Clark and Clara Tucci struck up the band to provide memorial to Annette in the form Shuster Ernstrom ’57 lunched the entertainment. of Fazio’s Kitchen on Route 25A in together at the Baron’s Inn. Northport, N.Y. 1950 1960 Barbara “Bobbie” Kilian Reggie Jones ’50 M ’54 retired Bernstein, who now resides in Boca recently from nearly 60 years as a Ciega, Fla., earned her wings as an wrestling referee at the high school What does one do upon retiring from a successful 39-year career with “Angel of the Outfield.” A local paper and college levels. A wrestler himself New York state? If you’re Vincent J. bestowed the heavenly title upon while attending SUNY Cortland, Spataro ’53, you go into acting. After Barbara when she helped out a high Reggie capped his stellar athletic serving as interim director of the Small school athlete by donating $1,000 to career with an induction into the Business Development Center at SUNY restore his lost baseball equipment. National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He The New York Albany and co-authoring The young athlete’s father said of holds a distinguished place in history, State Directory of Permits and Licenses, Barbara, “It’s amazing to think that noted in the Guinness Book of World Vincent decided it was time to launch a there are people out there like her.” Records, as the planet’s longest- completely di! erent career, as an actor. working lifeguard. Always a thrill He’s been doing so successfully for the seeker, Reggie is also a member of the past 19 years, having worked with such notable acting talents as Kevin Klein, Rob Polar Bear Club and takes a dip in the Class of ’68 sorority sisters from Alpha Delta Delta and Sigma Delta Phi fl ocked Morrow, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson frigid Atlantic waters each winter. to Florida at the start of this year for a much-anticipated reunion. Enjoying a bit and the Academy Award-winning of lunch together are, front row, from left: Regina “Reggie” Davis Hankin, Rhona director, Ang Lee. Schecter Burd and Gail Klein Spear; and, back row, Vicki Levine Michaels, Marsha Sidenworm Scherago, Leslie Natov Krasno! , Barbara Weiss Manheim and Enid Rabinowitz Winiko! . SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 17

Alumni ON CAMPUS Renowned gospel singer J. Christine Johnson Sinclair ’89 returned to campus to lend her voice to the 25th Anniversary Gospel Concert on Nov. 7. An international singer, Christine has performed throughout North America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. She has produced four CDs and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. Several television specials have been dedicated to Christine, including a one-hour retrospective on the 3ABN Today show and an in-depth look at her life and Members of the Class of 1980 had a dinner reunion recently in White Plains, music, titled “My Story, My Song.” Christine attended N.Y. Present were, from left: Karen Chiarello Perry, Kerry Hagan Morelli, Karen the Campus School and her father was the late Kevin Zink ’77 visited campus on Dec. 1 to meet the Horowitz-Gollop, Marjorie “Marjie” Klein Seras, Sue Wito! -Joustra and Meg Professor Emeritus of History Ellis A. Johnson. While a new Dominion Scholars — geology majors who Bazukiewicz Lewis. SUNY Cortland student, Christine refined her musical are receiving an annual scholarship from Dominion training in Heidelberg, Germany, through the SUNY Resources Foundation. Kevin, a former geology major, Cortland Study Abroad Program. is the director of area operations for Dominion 1983 Transmission, Inc. Present, from the left, were Geology Department Chair Robert Darling, Taylor “The Lincoln Ladies” have been William Thomas ’82, M.D., currently one of the Salsburg ’11, Amie Whitlock and Kevin Zink ’77. getting together ever since gradua- world’s leading experts on the treatment of the tion. Most recently, they gathered to elderly, shared his expertise this spring with his alma celebrate Kathleen Goss Dybala’s mater’s top students, delivering his address “We Are of Humane Letters, and in 2006 he was inducted birthday. Kathleen, and her former Elders in the Making” at the President’s List Ceremony among the inaugural honorees to the SUNY Cortland classmates — Shari Smith Mullen, and Reception on March 25. He created the inter- Academic Hall of Fame. Susan Baldassarre Little ’84, Mariann nationally renowned Eden Alternative, cultivating Vetere Zink, Michele Leblanc more than 23,000 professionals to grow an innova- Robert Vinal ’71 and Amber Ingalls ’10 shared their Gunther, Elizabeth “Liz” Lee Norton tive new culture of elder treatment. He is also the expertise with a group of 22 freshmen exploring a and Colleen Doherty Kretz ’82 — all head of the $15 million Green House grant initiative, variety of career paths this spring. Robert shared his “partied like it was 1983.” which promises to globally revolutionize eldercare. experience as assistant deputy commissioner for the William has earned numerous awards for his work, New York City Police Department. Amber discussed including the America’s Award (sometimes referred her role as SUNY Cortland residence hall director. to as “The Nobel Prize for Goodness”), as well as the The assembled students asked questions of the two 1986 Heinz Award for the Human Condition. In 2000, SUNY alumni to help guide the process of selecting a major. Cortland presented William with an Honorary Doctor Last summer, Diane Hicks-Hughes ’78 REUNION 2011 M ’85 was appointed chairperson of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Swimming for the IRS. Although he is retired, A group of SUNY Cortland and Diving Rules Committee. A major 1989 1971 he continues to serve his country. In alumni had a reunion recently in an player in athletics education on both Alumnus Gary R. Giewat and January of last year, he was appointed unlikely place; crossing the border the state and national levels, she served wife, Kelly McKeon Giewat, have REUNION 2011 executive director of former special into Canada. Susan Killeen Ramsay on the National Advisory Committee for the Council in Aquatics. Diane has come home. In the wake of Hurricane agents of the Internal Revenue and her husband, Scot, invited Susan’s performed several roles for the New Katrina, the Giewats and their son, Service. In his leisure time, Mark is a classmates, Lisa McDonald LiVigne, York State Public High School Athletic Jordan, had to reluctantly leave their professional actor. Thomas “Tom” LiVigne ’76, Kathleen Association, including as an o" cial Louisiana home. But now they are 1973 “Kathy” Shade Lynch and Brian Lynch, rules interpreter for New York State back and have resumed their lives. to visit them at their Ottawa home. Swimming and Diving. A multiple award The ladies of Hayes Hall held their Kelly is teaching in St. Tammany Parish. own private reunion at the SUNY winner, Diane was the fi rst woman to 1977 achieve the Robert Springer Coach of Gary currently manages the New Cortland Alumni House last fall. The Orleans Office of American Jury, a seven women shared the third floor Dwight Powers retired on Jan. 1 the Year Award. She also has authored 1978 numerous articles on sports education. legal consulting service. of the residence hall their freshman as an officer for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The date has a In Spring 2010, Brian Kenealy An educator in the Lansing (N.Y.) Central Suzanne M. Gordon recently year. In attendance were Susan School District for 31 years, she is reached a milestone in her educa- “Sue” Lynch Scully, Cynthia “Cindy” special significance for Dwight, as it won his second national champion- marks the 10th anniversary of the ship in Olympic Weightlifting. He was currently the district’s aquatics director. tional career. She is a National Board Kukenberger White, Carmen Certified Elementary Teacher. Ordonez ’74, Kathleen “Kathy” death of his father, Francis “Happy” honored for the impressive achieve- Kinsey Gerdts, Ann Rodzai, Ann Thomas Powers. ment with the 2010 Believe to Achieve Doherty Helion and Pamela Morris A quartet of graduates from the Award from the Syracuse Chamber 1981 Wierzbicki. Class of ’77 took on the Big Apple for of Commerce. In Winter 2010, Brian a SUNY Cortland Girls Night Out in earned his third Atlantic States Open REUNION 2011 New York City. Spending the night Olympic Weightlifting championship. in the city that doesn’t sleep were Carlos Medina was recently In anticipation of their 30th class 1974 Karen Ziegler Kaufman, Jill Quick appointed to the position of acting reunion this year, the women of 15 Prospect Terrace recently held their After 34 years of dedicated Mode, Marguerite Pond Leatherman director of the Office of Diversity own reunion at the Doylestown, Pa., service to the students of the Troy and Laura Cuddy. and Educational Equity for the State home of Carole Abrams Molnar and (N.Y.) School District, John Brady has University of New York. her husband, Steve. Together again retired from his position as health and were Margaret “Peggy” Havekotte, physical education teacher. Even in Maryann Skahan Monitto, Bridget retirement, John continues to mold Callahan Giarrano, Janice Logan the region’s young athletes. Now in his McAnaney and Elizabeth “Lisa” 17th year as a varsity baseball coach, Herling. John boasts 270 wins for his career. In January, Mitchell H. Pally was named CEO of the Long Island Builder’s Institute. “With Mitch’s 1982 guidance, we are looking forward to Graduation did not break the ties John Richelsen ’90 has been named a a brighter future,” said LIBI President that bind a quartet of former track partner in Eric Mower and Associates Ira Tane. The president’s confidence is teammates who have repeatedly (EMA), one of the nation’s top marketing no doubt inspired by Mitchell’s stellar gotten together over the years and fi rms. John has served as the agency’s career, which includes 21 years as vice across the miles. A. Jan Gregoire director of marketing research and president of government relations for Coughlan, Rhonda Bellavia, Catherine has spearheaded a number of EMA’s major initiatives. He also made a name the trade association. “Cathy” Mueller Bahantka and Gail for himself in the Central New York Smith-Jackson most recently reunited business world. Formerly the president at the popular SUNY Cortland of the Rochester American Marketing 1976 Raquette Lake retreat. Their motto: Association, John was named as one of Nine alumni a" liated with the Class of ’77 had an impromptu reunion at a “Once a Red Dragon, always a Red Rochester Business First’s “40 Under 40.” REUNION 2011 basketball faceo! between Siena College and Manhattan College to watch Owen Dragon!” Wignot, the son of former classmate Thomas Wignot ’78. Pictured from left are: Mark Kroczynski served the Kevin Butler, Bruce Ferguson ’76, Michael Kane, Terrence “Terry” McAllister, nation for 28 years as special agent Robert “Bob” Mulvey, Lawrence “Larry” Green, Frank Kiernan, Patrick “Pat” in charge of criminal investigation McHugh and Martin “Marty” Gillard. 18 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

1992 Alumni from 42 Owego St. converged on Cortland in July 2010 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary ALUMNI of Woodman’s Tavern. Raising a IN PRINT glass to their beloved old haunt Richard Schiller ’69 has released a new workbook to personal information. Through anecdotes and obser- were Brette Genzel-Derman, Diana help math students improve their skills in algebra and vation, Christina spotlights the balancing act we Zehr Buckingham, Renee Ranieri trigonometry. Mathematics That Works for Algebra II/ all perform by sharing online while protecting our Carpenter, Cindy Podorson Stravitz, Trigonometry is available through Education Time most intimate selves. She takes a hard look at the Linda Bowie and Heather Williams. Courseware, Inc. ways in which people “preserve the border between themselves and the rest of the world.” Hugo Uyttenhove ’74 has undergone a fascinating career transformation, from Economics and management science 1996 systems science to mystery writing. may not seem like the foundation for Debra Gierum Errico has risen Hugo has always been a prolific writer, an author of fantasy novels, but that’s through the educational ranks of having authored several technical exactly the case for John Conroe ’86. the New York City school system manuals, but his most recent endeavor John rocketed out of the starting Suzanne “Sue” Egan Behme ’93 has to become an elementary school is a criminal suspense novel. Grand gate with back-to-back e-books: been named head women’s lacrosse Scale Larceny: The Heist of the Flemish Primitives God Touched and Demon Driven. coach for the University of Rochester. principal in Queens. Debra said that her education at SUNY Cortland follows National Museum of Art Curator Hannah The titles are the inaugural books of Sue returns to Central New York after Jacobs as she squares off against the Russian Mafia to Conroe’s new Demon Accords series. two years of building a Division I served as the foundation for her retrieve half a billion dollars in stolen art. The book is He recently released his third book in program at California State University success. at Fresno. Sue founded the women’s available in e-book, hardcover and paperback. the series, Brutal Asset. The books are urban fantasy novels, rife with vampires lacrosse program at SUNY Geneseo Christina Nippert Eng ’82 brings and were-creatures. You can find John’s and, within three years, led them to a her remarkable expertise to bear in SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) 2001 books, electronically or in paperback, on Amazon’s her new book, Islands of Privacy, Championship. She coached nine years Artist Jacob Mezrahi ’01, M ’03 Kindle site and Lulu.com. at Nazareth College in Rochester and available through The University of had his work featured in a collection Chicago Press. An associate professor Award-winning author Barbara Linsley M ’91 has a led the Golden Flyers to the NCAA at the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Division III tournament during six in sociology and associate chair of the second book, I Can Help On The Farm. This latest Art this spring. His piece, “Moses of them. A fi ve-time winner of the Department of Social Sciences at the work is an “I read, you read” book for children, Empire 8 Coach of the Year Award, Sue and the Burning Bush,” was part of Illinois Institute of Technology, Christena draws on depicting youngsters’ lives on family-run dairy farms. earned the Empire Region Coach of the the biblically themed “Dura Eurpos” her vast knowledge of the social sciences to analyze Barbara’s first book, Dreams on the Oregon Trail, Year Award from the Intercollegiate exhibit, inspired by artwork discov- how we maintain our privacy. In the Facebook age, won the 2009 WILLA Literary Award, a national award Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. ered in a synagogue in Syria during everyone is concerned about the use and abuse of honoring women’s literature with western themes. She also has been named New York the 1920s. Jacob was lauded in the State Coach of the Year and SUNYAC Long Island Herald for his visionary Coach of the Year. artwork: “Anyone looking at the art of resident Jacob Mezrahi will be superior performance of his duties bombarded with not only an image, while serving as an intelligence analyst, but a striking message that might just First Marine Division in support touch their soul.” of Operation Enduring Freedom. Peter served one combat tour in Iraq and will serve a second tour in 2002 Afghanistan. Phoebe Adams Stapleton has begun a post-doctoral fellowship at West Virginia University (WVU) 2007 studying the cardiovascular effects of Daniel Eckstein is training as a inhaled particulates. Phoebe earned combat engineer with the U.S. Army. her doctorate in exercise physiology from WVU in August. 2009 Seth Musselman has joined the 2006 Dorchester County School district as Kellie Wilson Gregoire ’95 became a Sgt. Peter Moran of the U.S. a seventh-grade social studies teacher. gold medalist in snowshoeing last winter, Marine Corps was awarded the Navy when she took the top spot in the 5K and Marine Corps Achievement Medal A team of six Cortland grads took to the ice at The Flyers Skate Zone in Atlantic City, snowshoe race during the 2010 Empire N.J., in Spring 2010 and won the “A” Division Championship. These alumni champs for professional achievement in the State Winter Games. Kellie went on to are, front row, from left: Anthony Kenney ’98, Thomas “Tom” Girard ’06 and Scott compete in the fi rst World Snowshoe Endieveri ’91; and back row, from left: Brian Herlihy ’07, Nathan “Nate” Gagnon ’05 Invitational, taking ninth place in the and Ryan LaShomb ’07. 10K race against 200 of the world’s top athletes, She took fi fth place in the 10th annual U.S. Snowshoe Nationals, earning a spot on the National Snowshoe Team. Marriages In Memoriam Heather Williams ’92 to Alison Beach on Oct. 24 in Northampton, Mass. Elinor Owens Gray ’34 Barbara Russell Petrilli ’55 Rebecca Bauer ’93 to Duane Lock on Oct. 8 in Rochester, N.Y. Lucille Fisk Emery ’36 Polly Patrick Namack ’57 Jennifer Eardman ’96 to Michael Collins on July 24, 2010, in Rochester, N.Y. Freda Hall ’36 Harold Everett VanEarden ’57 Jacob Mezrahi ’01 to Barbara Rashbaum on July 13, 2008, in Jericho, N.Y. Margarette Stever Johnson ’36 Catherine Cadwell Wilcox ’57 Carol Alflen ’06 to John Kutza ’05 on Oct. 16, 2009, in Roslyn, N.Y. H. Linnea Peterson Robinson ’36 Frederick Hall ’60 Marisa Annese ’06 to Matthew Perlongo on Sept. 5 in Centerport, N.Y. Mary Diable Stanford ’36 John Greene ’62 Kimberly Cormier ’06 to Christopher Lasinski on May 23, 2008, in Julia Lancaster Corbin ’39 Richard Fiorentini ’63 Syracuse, N.Y. Martha “Marti” Whitaker Judith Jordan Blume ’65 Valerie O ’Loughlin ’06 to Daniel Murtha on Nov. 21, 2009, in Gorham ’40 Roger Klein ’65 Binghamton, N.Y. Helen Gould Meyer ’40 Suzanne Williams Maioli ’65 Jonathan Woody ’06 to Jennifer Hill ’03 on July 10, 2010, in Marjorie Chappelle Sicke ’40 Donna Corsale ’69 Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Carolyn Searle Hartwell ’43 Marilyn Barlow ’72 Jamie Cerqua Coletti ’06 to Kyle Colletti ’05 on Oct. 9 in Rochester, N.Y. Shirley Brisbin Brown ’45 Jack McGetrick ’72 Thomas DeRusso ’07 to Meaghan Long ’07 on July 31, 2010, in Katherine Ann Bacon ’47 Catherine Ann Beckwith Queensbury, N.Y. Iris Stedener ’47 Hughes ’73 John Hannon ’48 Karen Joyce Paul ’77 Holly Grinter Johanson ’48 Jeffrey Dallas ’79 Births Kenneth Hubbard ’49 Daniel Gorman ’81 EYP Architecture & Engineering has Maureen Donnellan Jessnik ’93 and Peter, a daughter, Meghan, on June 18, 2010 John Reardon ’50 Maurice Barry ’97 appointed Phillip Quindara ’96 as Denise O ’Brien Goodliffe ’94 and John, a daughter, Kylie, on July 12, 2010 Howard Goldman ’52 Michael Jackson ’03 marketing manager of its subsidiary Ronald Becraft ’53 Calvin Louis-Juste ’09 EYP Energy Group. He served as the Jacob Mezrahi ’01 and Barbara, a son, David, on May 23, 2010 company’s senior marketing coordinator Beth Lawrence Smizik ’01 and Scott, a son, Chase Henry, on June 4, 2010 Jane Steele Flannery ’54 and has earned national and regional Kimberly Cormier Lasinski ’06 and Christopher, a daughter, Francesca marketing awards from architecture Patrice, on May 10, 2010 and engineering consultant Zweig White, from the Society for Marketing Professional Services and from the American Marketing Association’s Capital Region chapter. SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 19

Left: Thomas DeRusso ’07 and Meaghan Long ’07 exchanged wedding vows on July 31 in Queensbury, N.Y. Attending, front row from left, were: Tom, Meaghan, Clairmarie “Clair” Sick ’07, Julie Lemmon Martin ’06, Holly Harageones ’07, Laura Milliot ’07 and Nicole Witteck ’07: back row, from left: Ian Finkelstein, Joshua “Josh” Sullivan ’07, Eugene “Gene” Borzendowski ’07, Lindsey Rabinowitz ’06, Travis DeRusso, Liz Crezi, Stephanie Kaminsky, James “Jimmy” Williams ’07, Jason Alexander, Rebecca “Becky” Quivey ’07, Cody Healy, Brian Lynam, Phil Lockwood ’07, Thomas Zeitler ’09, Jenna Cassidy ’07, Timothy “Tim” Baron ’07, Marina O’Connor ’07, Bradley “Brad” Ferro ’08, Rachel Wohl ’07 and Je! Sojka.

Below: Marisa Annese ’06 and Matthew Perlongo were wed on Sept. 5 in Centerport, N.Y. Attending, shown behind Marisa, from the left, were: Aliza Leo ’05, Jaclyn Calderon Tannazzo ’03, Michael Rivera ’07, Alyssa Norton ’07, Christina Gugel, Lindsay Turk ’08, Elizabeth Rakita Manly ’05, Robert Weidenburner ’05 and Frank Sokolowski ’05.

“Where Alumni and Friends Meet”

Jamie Cerqua ’06 and Kyle Colletti ’05 were wed on Oct. 9 in Rochester, N.Y. Attending were, kneeling in the foreground, Peter DeLoria ’07; holding sign, from the left: Sari Weber ’05 and Elizabeth “Liz” Mocharski ’06; fi rst row behind sign: Arnold Benscome, Kyle, Jamie, Joseph “Joe” Alfi eri ’05 and Mary Kate Boland ’06; and, second row: Aaron Cowieson ’06, Ian Remillard ’06, Kevin Watters ’05, William “Bill” Zambraski ’05, Matthew “Matt” Schillace ’07, Mike Mikolaichik, Joseph “Joe” Giar ’06, Danielle San Antonio ’06, Nathan “Nate” Graves ’05 and Mark Paine ’04.

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EAT, PLAY AND STAY SPECIAL Experience the arts that Cortland County has to o! er with our new, $300 promotional package. The Alumni House will set the scene with elegant lodging and historical charm as guests enjoy a one-night stay at the house that includes a continental breakfast. Guest will also enjoy a four-course meal at Central City Bar and Grill followed by a performance of your choice from The Cortland Jennifer Hill ’03 and Jonathan A. Woody ’06 were married July 10 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Present, from the left, were: Kathy Clark Berstell ’77, Randall “Randy” Berstell ’75, Danielle Tuttle ’01, Drew Marriott ’05, Anna Marie Dennis ’05, Jennifer, Jonathan, Repertory Theatre. Tax not included. Kyle McGowan ’06, William “Bill” Plotner ’06, Ann Olsson Woody ’79, Jasper Woody ’76, Loraine Jones Ridall ’77 and Donald Ridall ’75. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PACKAGE. www.cortland.edu/alumnihouse 20 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

Obituaries

HELEN GOULD MEYER ’40 conducted research projects that proved As a social studies teacher, he was Taylor served as vice president of Helen Gould Meyer of Cortland, N.Y., and critical for the establishment of present- awarded a State Education Department student a! airs from 1972 to 1977 and as Bradenton, Fla., a 1940 SUNY Cortland day Medicare and Medicaid programs. mini-grant in 1977 for development of a assistant to the president from 1977 to 1983. graduate and a recipient of the College’s A frequent lecturer on health issues, he “Social Studies Unit on Local Government.” He returned to his vice president of student Distinguished Alumni Award, passed away also served as a consultant to the U.S. Another of his proposals, “A Sound-Slide a! airs post in 1984 before his retirement. Feb. 21. Department of Health, Education and Program Showing the Workings of Television At SUNY Cortland, Taylor was involved An active alumna with SUNY Cortland Welfare. and the People Involved in Making It Work,” with a range of campus programs and for more than half a century, she served By the time of his SUNY promotion was designated as an alternate winner the committees. He sat on the Committee for many years on the Alumni Association he had helped develop the health science same year. on College Governance, Faculty Executive Board of Directors, and was its president program into a national model for other The Cortland County Historical Society Council, Presidential Scholarship Committee from 1956 to 1960. health educators. Poskanzer served on used Radmore’s work as a resource, showing and the College Union Advisory Board. He “Helen Gould Meyer is the type of several committees and chaired his own his sound-slide program “A Visit to the also was a member of the Auxiliary Service person whom college alumni associations department for nine years, until 1976. He World of Your Great-Great-Grandparents” Corporation Board of Directors, the Presi- cannot do without,” her Distinguished served as acting chair in 1987. at area schools. Additionally, Radmore dent’s Cabinet and the SUNY Council of Alumni Award reads. Meyer received the He chaired the Faculty Senate during presented a program titled “Curriculum on Student A! airs O" cers. award, the SUNY Cortland Alumni Associa- the 1969-70 academic year and had a key Local Government” to the New York State Taylor, who earned a master’s degree tion’s highest honor, in 1972. role in bringing about a peaceful resolution Council for the Social Studies. from the University of Georgia, retired from She participated as a member of the to the student unrest that led to the occu- After the Campus School was discon- the College in 1984. Task Force Committee on Alumni Reorga- pation of the Miller Administration Building tinued, Radmore contributed to the English DAVID ZODIKOFF nization, which developed long-range plans that May. Department’s Basic Skills Study Center. He David Zodiko! of Binghamton, N.Y., a for the Alumni Association in 1967. She also Long active in local politics, he was retired from the College in 1983. professor emeritus of education who served served on the association’s Development mayor of the City of Cortland during the MARJORIE “HELEN” (ELDRED) SMITH SUNY Cortland for 22 years and retired in Council, the Budget Committee, Awards 1970s and sat continuously as a member of Helen E. Smith of Enosburg Falls, Vt., an asso- 1990, died on Nov. 2. Committee, Investment Committee and the Cortland County Board of Health since ciate professor emerita of education and the A native of Binghamton, N.Y., he served Nominations Committee. the mid-1960s. Poskanzer presided over the namesake of the Helen E. Smith Award for in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. A proud member of the Alpha Sigma Cortland Rotary Club in 1978-79 and was Excellence in Student Teaching, passed away A 1957 graduate of SUNY Cortland, he Alpha sorority, Meyer received a bache- named an Honorary Paul Harris Fellow by Sept. 5. had an M.S. from Columbia University and lor’s degree in education from the College. the club. Smith taught classes and supervised an Ed.D. from Syracuse University. She taught for more than 25 years in the In 1989, the American Public Health student teachers during her 22 years in A faculty member in the Education Cortland public schools. Association honored him for service. the College’s Education Department. Her Department, he taught undergraduate and His wife, Joan Poskanzer, served for CHARLES N. POSKANZER 45-year career in education included 22 graduate level courses in curriculum, social some years on the SUNY Cortland College Charles N. Poskanzer of Cortland, N.Y., whose years of teaching at elementary schools in studies, and historical-philosophical foun- Council. One of their four children, Steven infl uence on national public health issues led Vermont. dations of education. For 10 years, he also Poskanzer, served as president of SUNY President Lyndon B. Johnson to invite him to In 1980, Smith authored So What Else Is taught graduate courses at SUNY Cortland’s New Paltz for seven years and since last attend the original signing of Medicare legis- New?, a book that included accounts of her Mohawk Valley Graduate Center in Utica, N.Y. August has headed Carleton College in lation into law, died Oct. 13. work with student teachers. He supervised an estimated 4,000 student Minnesota. Poskanzer was promoted in 1989 by Smith, who earned a doctorate in teachers. Four years ago, the Charles N. Poskanzer the State University of New York as Distin- education from Syracuse University, retired A published author of numerous Fund was established through the Cortland guished Service Professor after more than from the College in 1982. education articles and books, his biography College Foundation as an endowment to 40 years of service to the College. He The Helen E. Smith Award for Excel- is listed in two editions of Who’s Who in support an annual, public lecture o! ered by retired in 1990 with that title and also as lence in Student Teaching commemorates the East under “Leaders in Education” and the College’s Health Department in honor professor emeritus of health. her legacy. It is awarded to a graduating “Contemporary Authors,” and a regional of its former colleague. A Mo! ett Center He earned a bachelor’s degree from the childhood or early childhood education edition of Who’s Who in America. He conference room is named in his honor. University of Michigan, master’s degrees major who has demonstrated excellence served as an o" cer of Phi Delta Kappa, a from both State University Center at PETER M. RADMORE in student teaching as well as achieved a national organization for teachers, served as Albany and Yale University, and a Ph.D. from Peter M. Radmore of Gray, Maine, an assistant cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or a member of the New York State Teacher’s the University of Michigan. professor emeritus of education who joined better. Association, National Council of Social Nationally, Poskanzer is credited with the College’s Campus School in 1963, passed Studies, American Association of Colleges WALLACE WILLIAM “BILL” TAYLOR, JR. making signifi cant contributions to the away March 18, 2010. of Teacher Education, and the American Wallace William “Bill” Taylor of Dover, creation of the present system of medical During a 20-year career at the College, Association of University Professors. He was Del., vice president emeritus of student health care for the aged. Working closely Radmore earned recognition for his inno- a past president of B’Nai B’rith International a! airs and a 16-year administrator at SUNY with health scholars in the 1950s, he vative teaching approaches. in Cortland. Cortland, passed away Oct. 30.

(NYACTE)/New York, the State Association McRoberts joined SUNY Cortland in Triassic Stratigraphy, co-leader of an inter- Chancellor’s of Teacher Educators (NYSATE) and the New 1997 as an assistant professor in the Geology national Geologic Correlation Project and York State Association of Foreign Language Department. He was promoted to associate chair of the Northeast Section of the Paleon- Award Teachers (NYSAFLT). She earned a bach- professor in 2003 and to professor in 2006. tological Society. McRoberts was a 1995-96 continued from page 13 elor’s degree in Spanish, with honors, from He has conducted fi eldwork in China, Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow at SUNY Albany. Her master’s degree and Ph.D., Italy, Canada, Austria and Hungary. the Institute for Paleontology, University of both in Spanish, are from Pennsylvania State A prolifi c researcher, his fi ndings have Wurzburg in Germany. leader in accreditation activities, diversity University. been published in many scientifi c journals, McRoberts’ research has been supported programming, long-range planning, gender including Science, Journal of Paleontology, by grants from the National Science Foun- equity issues, international programming and CHRISTOPHER MCROBERTS Geology and Palaeogeography, Palaeoclima- dation, Petroleum Research Fund of the events management. McRoberts became tology, Palaeoecology. He has written seven American Chemical Society and Alaska Levine is actively engaged in numerous the 10th SUNY published book chapters, four monographs Division of Geology and Natural Resources. community initiatives and has been a leader Cortland faculty and governmental scientifi c reports. He earned his bachelor of science, in creating partnerships. She was a major member to receive McRoberts is a frequent guest lecturer master of science and doctoral degrees in contributor to the Foreign Languages in the the Chancellor’s and presenter at university and international geology from the University of Wyoming, Elementary School initiative, the University Award for Excellence symposia in his fi eld throughout the U.S. and University of Montana and Syracuse in High School program, Goals 2000, the in Scholarship and worldwide. University, respectively. Onondaga Nation Partnership and Hillary Creative Activities, Because of his international reputation in Clinton’s Raquette Lake Partnership with the which recognizes his the fi eld, McRoberts has been appointed to Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES to provide prominent, interna- several prestigious positions in his discipline, valuable environmental learning opportu- tional stature in scholarship on the Triassic including research associate at the American nities for students in New York state. Period and on biostratigraphy, which focuses Museum of Natural History in New York, She was a driving force behind the on correlating and assigning relative ages of secretary general for the International Union creation and growth of the New York State rock strata by using the fossil assemblages of Geological Sciences Commission on Association of Colleges of Teacher Education contained within them. SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 21 YOUR GIFTS AT WORK Faculty and sta! advance fundraising goal One-hundred-ninety-fi ve faculty, sta! and Thirty-one of these donors made their emeriti opened their hearts and their check- fi rst gift ever this fall, said Raymond Franco, books by the end of last fall, pledging or vice president for institutional advancement. donating a record $214,525 to the Faculty and In the last two-and-a-half years, faculty, sta! Sta! Campaign for The Cortland Fund. and retired employees have given a total of By Dec. 31, 20 percent of the campus $800,000. community had participated in the special In honor of their generosity, and on fund drive, aimed at helping the College fulfi ll behalf of the Cortland College Foundation, educational goals in an era of dwindling state SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum resources, said Jennifer Janes, who directs The and his wife, Ellen Howard Burton, hosted Cortland Fund. a Faculty and Sta! Donor Appreciation Reception on Feb. 17 in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. “How proud we are as a College of our “The investment our faculty and community’s philanthropic spirit,” said Pres- ident Bitterbaum. “We are most grateful staff have made in the College for the generosity of our own campus community in supporting the goals of our is a vote of confidence in the students and enriching the programs and services that will help them to succeed in mission and vision of SUNY their academic careers.” Support was given both in the form of Cortland. Their gifts will make a unrestricted gifts and donations directed to help a particular scholarship, equipment SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum explains to several faculty and sta! members what their difference in our future.” purchase, organization, program or gifts and pledges to the College will support in terms of transforming the education of future students. — Jennifer Janes, The Cortland Fund department. Previously, employees had been encouraged to make their gifts unrestricted. and sta! support for the campaign and the Some people Young approached had put Another new aspect of this fund drive campaign initiatives,” Murphy observed. their pledge materials aside, thinking it was was that the President’s Council and two With its matching gift component, the the usual annual campaign. “The results of this campaign are very Cortland College Foundation Board members foundation board made a thoughtful e! ort “I really had to call attention to those exciting,” Janes said. “The investment our pledged to match new and increased to try to create as much motivation and features, and then they got really excited,” he faculty and sta! have made in the College employee gifts made by Dec. 31 with up to support as possible for the contributors to said. “Some people even recalled their initial is a vote of confi dence in the mission and $203,000 over fi ve years. Foundation board be philanthropic, he said. pledges and increased their gifts so they vision of SUNY Cortland. Their gifts will make chair Brian Murphy ’83 and immediate past “They surpassed our expectations in would be able to get the match.” a di! erence in our future.” chair Victor Rumore ’84 made their pledge terms of the number of faculty and sta! College fundraisers ultimately hope the With a 20-percent participation rate, with the entire President’s Council in an e! ort participants who charitably committed to generosity of the campus community will SUNY Cortland moves to second highest to increase the percentage of faculty and sta! make gifts as well as the total dollar amount,” have a ripple e! ect as they make a case for among SUNY four-year liberal arts colleges, participation in annual giving from 13.2 percent Murphy said. “It was far and away a success.” new or greater commitment from alumni, Janes said. Additionally, the size of the total to 20 percent. Additionally, in an e! ort spearheaded by friends of the College and the business gifts is more than 51 percent greater than last “We’ve always felt it was critically Faculty Senate Chair David Miller and Career community in the Cortland region. year’s campaign. important for us to continue to have faculty Services Director John Shirley, the campaign Susan Wilson, an associate professor was undertaken with a personal touch. This of recreation, parks and leisure studies, has past fall, volunteers fanned out across campus donated through payroll deduction for years. and hand-delivered donor brochures and This year, she decided to increase the size of solicitation letters to their colleagues. They her gift and make a fi ve-year commitment. took the opportunity, whenever possible, to “The matching gift program was a big explain several of the new giving opportu- incentive for donors to increase their gift nities compared to past faculty-sta! annual money, thanks to the generosity of the fund drives. President’s Council and the Cortland College Professor Anderson Young called upon Foundation,” Wilson said. colleagues in his own department — recre- “I designated my money to the Cortland ation, parks and leisure studies — as well varsity softball team,” she continued. “I have as the departments of kinesiology, sport been their academic advisor for a number management, and physical education and the of years, and when I went on their spring athletic training o" ce. trip for softball, I learned the women raised “As a Faculty and Sta! Campaign volunteer a great deal of money to make that trip. It’s I’ve made similar calls in the past, but it never money out of my paycheck through payroll was as much fun as this year with all the added deduction, which I don’t miss, and it will features of doing that,” Young said. “I bleed red allow for the athletes to have an easier time and white, so I’m happy to contribute. But this as far as raising their own money. year the changes in the parameters made me “As faculty and sta! , we all have programs more than happy to participate. that are near and dear to us, things that we’ve “It was great to be able to say to done on this campus in which we see the somebody, ‘I know there is something to benefi t,” Wilson said. “Things that add to love on this campus. Why don’t you give to the college experience are good. If you think Members of the campus community gathered on Feb. 17 to accept a heartfelt thanks from SUNY that? And your gift will be doubled, not just something is important, then contributing to Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum for a generous response to this year’s most ambitious Faculty and this year, but each of the next fi ve years you it makes sense.” Sta! Campaign ever. choose to give.’” 22 COLUMNS • SUMMER 2011

Fall and winter teams post multiple success stories BY FRAN ELIA Sports Information Director

SUNY Cortland’s athletic Autera fi nished the season with 1,380 rushing yards and teams enjoyed very 21 total touchdowns. Both accomplishments are ranked second in school history. Autera, senior defensive lineman successful fall and winter Lou Crispo (Eastchester, N.Y.), junior o! ensive lineman Billy campaigns in 2010-11. Castro (Washingtonville, N.Y.) and senior cornerback Joe Here’s a look at some Lopez (Port Je! erson Station, N.Y.) each earned All-America of the highlights. honors. Lopez tied the school’s single-season record with eight interceptions and set the school mark with intercep- Red Dragons reclaim Cortaca Jug tions in six consecutive games. The Cortland football team, under 14th-year head coach Dan MacNeill ’79, fi nished the season with a 10-2 record. The team Women gymnasts win ECAC Title shared the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) title and The Cortland women’s gymnastics team captured its fi rst Eastern advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III playo! s. College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III title since 2003 The Red Dragons showed a fl air for the dramatic when and fi nished fourth at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Asso- it mattered most. Facing a nine-point fourth-quarter defi cit ciation (NCGA) Championships during the 2010-11 season. and elimination from the NJAC playo! race at home versus Head coach Gary Babjack, in his 13th season, was selected as the NCGA National Coach of the Year for his e! orts. Montclair State, the Red Dragons scored the fi nal 10 points Junior women’s and sweated out a last-second missed fi eld goal by the guests Cortland set a school record with a score of 190.00 at the basketball guard Brittany for a 10-9 victory. ECAC Championships in Cortland and was undefeated in Cohen was selected as a Two weeks later, Cortland again had fans on the edge of dual meets against Division III competition. The team accom- Division III All-American and the State University their seats. Trailing 17-3 to rival Ithaca College in the annual plished this despite the fact that nine of the 15 athletes on the squad were either freshmen or sophomores. of New York Athletic Cortaca Jug game in front of more than 10,000 fans at the Conference (SUNYAC) SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex, the Red Dragons dug deep The Red Dragons earned eight All-America honors at the Player of the Year again and rallied for a 20-17 victory behind sophomore tailback national meet, including four by sophomore Sarah Nadrowski during the 2010-11 Justin Autera’s (Mahopac, N.Y.) 232 rushing yards — a new (Bu! alo, N.Y.) and three by freshman Courtney Mangini (Dix season. Cohen ranked seventh nationally in Cortaca record — and two touchdowns. Hills, N.Y.). Nadrowski tied for fourth on fl oor exercise, placed fi fth in the all-around, tied for eighth on vault and tied for Division III with 6.1 Cortland earned its second NCAA berth in three seasons and assist per game and opened the postseason by defeating Endicott College, 49-35, at ninth on balance beam. Mangini tied for second on fl oor led the Red Dragons home in the opening round. In the second round against visiting exercise, tied for sixth on balance beam and placed ninth in with 15.3 points Alfred University, the Red Dragons fell behind 20-3 early in the the all-around. In addition, freshman Stephanie Sladky (East per game. Cortland Islip, N.Y.) tied for ninth on fl oor exercise. fi nished the season third quarter. Cortland twice clawed back to within seven points with a 19-7 record before falling 34-20 to fi nish tied for ninth nationally. Women’s cross country and and qualifi ed for volleyball capture SUNYAC crowns the SUNYAC Cortland’s women’s cross country and women’s volleyball postseason tournament NEW YORK JETS UPDATES AVAILABLE teams have won more State University of New York Athletic for the 17th Conference (SUNYAC) titles in their respective sports than the consecutive The SUNY Cortland Alumni rest of the league’s schools combined. Both programs added to season. Association will have the unique their collection of championship trophies last fall.

opportunity to host events in The cross country squad captured its fi rst league title DARL ZEHR PHOTOGRAPHY conjunction with the New York since 1998 at the league championship race, raising the team’s Jets in 2011. To be sure you receive information and historic total to 16 league championships. The Red Dragons invitations to these gatherings, please indicate your posted a score of 32 points, just two ahead of Geneseo, to interest online and update your alumni record by snap the Knights’ 10-year conference winning streak. visiting www.cortland.edu/alumniupdate or call the Cortland’s runners, under third-year head coach and Alumni A! airs O" ce at (607) 273-2516. SUNYAC Coach of the Year Steve Patrick ’97, fi nished fi fth at General information about the New York Jets the NCAA Atlantic Regional and earned an at-large berth in Training Camp at SUNY Cortland can be found at the NCAA Division III Championships in Waverly, Iowa. The Complete coverage of SUNY Cortland’s 25 varsity www.cortland.edu/jets. Please check this site often Red Dragons fi nished 15th nationally, earning the 20th top-20 athletic programs is available online at: because information will be updated continually as NCAA placement in program history. plans develop. www.cortlandreddragons.com continued on page 23

Gen. Ann Dunwoody ’75 receives NCAA’s highest honor, ‘Teddy Award’ Former SUNY Cortland student-athlete degree in physical education and was directly commissioned In 1992, Dunwoody became the fi rst woman to command and 1975 alumna Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody into the Women’s Army Corps. She received a Master of a battalion in the 82nd Airborne Division. She was the fi rst received the 2011 Theodore Roosevelt Science in Logistics Management from the Florida Institute female general at Fort Bragg, N.C., and the fi rst woman to lead award, the NCAA’s highest honor. of Technology in 1988 and a Master of Science in National the Combined Arms Support Command at Fort Lee, Va. The award, also known as the “Teddy Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Dunwoody was deployed to Saudi Arabia for Oper- Award,” on Jan. 14 during the annual Forces in 1995. ation Desert Storm as a division parachute o" cer for the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, Nominated by recently retired SUNY Cortland Director 407th Supply and Transportation Battalion, 82nd Airborne Texas. of Athletics Joan Sitterly, Dunwoody was a starter and four- Division. She served as the 1st Corps Support Command Named after President Theodore year participant on the College’s women’s gymnastics team Commander in the deployment of the Logistics Task Force Roosevelt, whose concern for the under Coach Antoinette “Toni” Tiburzi and women’s tennis in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. conduct of intercollegiate athletics led to the formation of team under Coach Sylvia Stokes. Dunwoody was promoted to the rank of four-star the NCAA in 1906, the award was established in 1967 and “They were just great role models, great people,” general in a ceremony at the Pentagon in 2008. Marking is given annually to an individual “for whom competitive Dunwoody recalled about Tiburzi and Stokes. “They’re the occasion, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said, athletics in college and attention to physical well-being ‘people’ people. They just made sports fun. I will always “History will no doubt take note of her achievement in thereafter have been important factors in a distinguished fondly remember Cortland because it was a positive expe- breaking through this fi nal brass ceiling to pin on a fourth career of national signifi cance and achievement.” rience for me. I have been blessed to have lots of positive star, but she would rather be known and remembered, fi rst Dunwoody joined a prestigious list of “Teddy Award” experiences. The encouragement I got from the faculty and foremost, as a U.S. Army Soldier.” winners that includes former U.S. Presidents Dwight Eisen- there, the friends that I made there, made my whole In a briefi ng to the press after the ceremony Dunwoody hower, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan. college experience a positive one.” remarked, “I never grew up in an environment where I Other past winners include John Glenn, Bob Dole, Arnold When Dunwoody began her military career, women even heard of the words ‘glass ceiling.’ You could always Palmer, Bill Cosby, Sally Ride and Madeleine Albright. had yet to be admitted to West Point. Her brother, father, be anything you wanted to be if you worked hard, and Dunwoody is the fi rst woman in U.S. military history grandfather and great-grandfather all attended the U.S. so I never felt constrained. I never felt like there were to be promoted to the rank of four-star general and is Military Academy, a family history that stretches to 1866. limitations on what I could do.” the current Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Dunwoody’s father, a career Army o" cer, was a veteran of Dunwoody remains a proponent of an active lifestyle. Command. She graduated from SUNY Cortland with a World War II, Korea and Vietnam. SUMMER 2011 • COLUMNS 23

CORTACA JUG 2011 Alumni Ticket Lottery Lottery form to be sent via email only this year The 2011 Cortland-Ithaca football game will be played on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Ithaca College’s Butterfi eld Stadium. Thousands of spectators will gather to watch the rivals compete on the gridiron for the coveted Jug, and the game is expected to be a sellout. The Alumni A! airs O" ce is excited to be able to o! er alumni access to this game through our annual alumni ticket lottery. New this year, notifi cation about the lottery and regis- SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS tration forms will be sent by email only. Alumni can expect to Choose from several premier SUNY Cortland sports Visit www.cortland.edu/sportscamps for camp dates, receive information in September. To ensure that you receive camps that are taught by nationally recognized coaches. prices and registration. these communications, please update your alumni record by visiting www.cortland.edu/alumniupdate. Use state-of-the-art-facilities to develop new athletic For more information please contact the head coach of Alumni who do not have Internet access may request that skills in your favorite sport. Build self-confi dence and your camp of interest. information be mailed to them by calling the Alumni A! airs new friendships with other exceptional athletes. O" ce at (607) 753-2516. DARL ZEHR PHOTOGRAPHY Sports continued from page 22 Junior Alyson Dalton (Sherrill, N.Y.) earned All-America honors with a 31st-place fi nish at nationals. Dalton was one of three Cortland all-region runners with top-35 fi nishes at the Atlantic Regional Championships. She fi nished fourth in that race, while senior Kristin Vespa (Ossining, N.Y.) placed 30th and freshman Dayna Eikeseth (Staten Island, N.Y.) was 34th. On the volleyball court, the Cortland women won their 17th league title overall and their fourth in head coach Pam Hoerup’s ’90 six seasons. The Red Dragons fi nished the season 34-8 for their highest win total since 2004, and Hoerup was named the SUNYAC Coach of the Year. At the SUNYAC tournament in Fredonia, Cortland swept Geneseo, 3-0, in the semifi nals and ousted defending league champion New Paltz, 3-1, in a rematch of the 2009 fi nals. The Red Dragons opened their 22nd NCAA tournament appearance with a thrilling fi ve-set victory over Case Western Reserve. The next evening, Cortland found itself on the DARL ZEHR PHOTOGRAPHY

A sellout crowd of more than 10,000 fans and a regional television audience watched as Cortland rallied from a 14-point defi cit to defeat Ithaca College, 20-17, in the 2010 Cortaca Jug rivalry football game at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex. Cortland fi nished the season with a 10-2 record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III playo! s. wrong side of a fi ve-set decision against host Frostburg State Wrestlers finish 14th nationally and fi nished tied for 17th nationally. The Cortland wrestling team fi nished among the nation’s Junior outside hitter Ashley Coyle (Mt. Hope, N.Y.) and top 15 for the fi fth time in the last 10 years with a 14th-place sophomore setter Kristen Guercio (Smithtown, N.Y.) were showing at the NCAA Division III Championships in La Crosse, chosen as Division III All-Americans at season’s end. Coyle Wis., in March. set a school single-season record with 614 kills and Guercio Ninth-year head coach Brad Bruhn’s squad fi nished second established a school single-season record with 1,645 assists. at the Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference (ECWC) Cham- Field hockey continues NCAA run pionships and qualifi ed fi ve wrestlers for the national tour- Cortland’s fi eld hockey team has been one of the nation’s nament. Senior 125-pounder Dave Colagiovanni (Mahopac, N.Y.), top Division III programs for more than three decades, and sophomore 197-pounder Jared Myhrberg (Queensbury, N.Y.) the 2010 season was no di! erent. The Red Dragons, under the and sophomore heavyweight Corey James (Kingston, N.Y.) each guidance of 13th-year head coach Cynthia Wetmore, qualifi ed won conference titles. Senior 141-pounder Aljamain Sterling for the NCAA playo! s for the 12th consecutive season and (Uniondale, N.Y.) and his brother, sophomore 157-pounder Troy the 26th time overall. Sterling (Uniondale, N.Y.) each fi nished second and earned “wild Despite not winning the SUNYAC title for the fi rst time card” national berths. since the league re-started the sport in 2000, Cortland still Colagiovanni and Aljamain Sterling each garnered earned an NCAA at-large bid. The Red Dragons blanked All-America honors with top-eight fi nishes at nationals. UMass-Dartmouth, 3-0, in the opening round before losing Colagiovanni, who missed a good portion of the regular a wild 5-4 decision to Lebanon Valley College in the second season due to injury, fi nished fi fth with a 4-2 record in his round. Cortland fi nished the season 16-5 and tied for ninth weight class at nationals. His only two losses were to the place nationally. tournament’s top two seeds. A three-time national qualifi er, Senior defenders Brenda Semit (Holland Patent, N.Y.) and he concluded his career with a 90-39 record. Brittany Wilson (Farmingville, N.Y.) were each selected as All- Aljamain Sterling placed sixth in his weight class with a 4-3 Americans. Semit earned fi rst-team honors for the second record and earned All-America honors for the second straight straight year after recording nine goals and 11 assists. She fi nished season. He fi nished fourth at 133 pounds in 2010. Sterling Sophomore Sarah Nadrowski earned four All-America honors at the her career ranked fi fth in school history with 30 assists and completed the season with a 28-8 record and fi nished 87-27 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships in Eau in three years at Cortland. Claire, Wis. Nadrowski, shown competing at a home meet earlier in eighth with 108 points (39 goals, 30 assists). Wilson totaled two the season, garnered All-America recognition in the all-around as well assists and three defensive saves. She helped lead a defensive as in three individual events — fl oor exercise, vault and balance beam. unit that allowed no more than one goal in 17 of 21 games. Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Cortland State University of New York Utica NY 13504 College at Cortland P.O. Box 2000 Permit #57 Cortland, NY 13045-0900 Alumni Affairs Office

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS Former SUNY Cortland baseball coach ALUMNI DIRECTORY Inside this edition Robert Wallace ’53 is among five people PROJECT 2012 recognized by the SUNY Cortland James T. Costa ’85 Alumni Association this year. Read UNDER WAY Getting inside Darwin’s mind 1 about them on pages 10-11. Every fi ve years, the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association prints an alumni directory, and Nancy Niskin Sorbella ’82 the 2012 directory project is under way! Your new president Over the coming months, Publishing has ideas to share 3 Concepts, Inc. (PCI) will contact SUNY Cortland alumni via mail, phone and email Half Century Club on behalf of the Alumni Association to For these alumni, request that they update their information. 9 once was not enough 6 We understand that you might not want to provide your information to just anyone, Colleen Cappon ’08 so we want you to know that PCI’s request Life gave her lemons, is legitimate. Any alumni who do not update she made lemonade 9 their information during the May-August update period will be listed in the SUNY Faculty and Staff Campaign Cortland Alumni Directory 2012 15 with their Their generosity offers names (and pre-marital names) year of grad- inspiration 21 uation and major only. For more information about the project and PCI, please visit cortland.edu/alumni. Fall/Winter sports wrap-up Feel free to call the Alumni A! airs O" ce Chronicling a winning at (607) 753-2516 or write us at 17 22 fall season 22-23 [email protected] with questions. Alumni Adventures 4

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