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new paltzbu on thei cuspld it... of a manufacturing revolution NewState University of New York at New Paltz paltz Spring 2014 Volume 33, No. 2 10 6 16 features departments If we build it...New Paltz on the cusp of a 2 Seen & Heard manufacturing revolution Meet three New Paltz students who are using the 22 The Reading Room latest 3-D printing technology l 6 24 Alumni Profile 25 Artists' Corner Employers benefit from New Paltz interns Hear what individuals on both sides of these mutu- 26 Athletics Update ally beneficial relationships have gained from their 27 Class Notes experiences l 10 39 In Memoriam 25 The SUNY New Paltz Foundation 40 End Note Annual Report A summary of private support received from alumni, Editor/Writer Content Ideas/Letters/Feedback: Above: Marlene Wiedenbaum students, parents, and friends of New Paltz l 14 Andrea Durbin Office of Communication & Marketing ’84g (Humanistic Education), Wallkill Trees at Dusk (detail), State University of New York at New Paltz pastel, 12" x 14" (see page 25 for Designer 1 Hawk Drive more information) Jeff Lesperance New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 845.257.3245 Cover: Alex Cannella ’15 (Electrical Engineering) created Contributing Writers www.newpaltz.edu/magazine a vase based on a mathematical Brenda Dow [email protected] equation using a 3D printer Lindsay Lennon ’07 (see story on page 6); photo by New Paltz Magazine is published semi-annually by the Office of Communication & Marketing Diane McCarthy Address Changes & Class Notes: John Oles and the Office of Development & Alumni Relations for alumni, faculty, parents, staff, and friends Brian Savard Office of Development & Alumni Relations of the College. Its purpose is to keep this extended New Paltz community informed of and Correction: The last name of engaged with news and activities relating to the College. Diverse views appear in these pages State University of New York at New Paltz Jim Parsons ’68, ’70 (Physics) Printer 1 Hawk Drive was misspelled as Parson on and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editor or of the official policies of the College. Kenyon Press Inc. New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 page 10 of the fall 2013 issue of New Paltz magazine. In keeping with the College’s sustainability efforts, this publication was printed on Opus Dull, a Sherburne, NY 1.877.HAWK.001 (option #1) 30% post-consumer waste paper. Kenyon Press, Inc. has been audited and approved 845.257.3230 by SGS, an organization accredited by the Forest www.newpaltz.edu/alumni Stewardship Council™ (FSC®). Kenyon is a very eco- friendly Facility; they use soy oil based inks on their [email protected] presses and the facility is 94% Hydro-power supplied.

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New Paltz Alumni Students STEM from Brazil Introducing our new, Brazilian official SUNY New Paltz students join Alumni Association New Paltz community

We are here for you! The from around the U.S. and SUNY New Paltz Alumni As- throughout the world—is free Nineteen students from Brazil sociation has been created to and automatic for all graduates joined the New Paltz com- support our alumni—to help of SUNY New Paltz. In addi- munity as part of the Brazil you network with each other tion to being invited to campus Scientific Mobility Program, a and to engage you in the life and regional alumni events, Brazilian government program of the College and our current members of the Alumni As- that provides scholarships to students. We look forward to sociation have access to career undergraduate students in keeping you apprised of new and professional development mostly STEM fields (science, developments at SUNY New programs, discounts for insur- technology, engineering, and ance and select campus mathematics) to study in the United States for one year. events, and campus ser- The students were wel- vices such as the Athlet- comed by President Donald ic and Wellness Center Christian and Provost Philip programs. Members Mauceri at a reception on also receive a compli- Science building campus. Each student had an mentary subscription opportunity to introduce them- to the semi-annual New selves and present a faculty New gateway to the College Paltz magazine and member with a pin depicting the monthly Connect the flags of Brazil and the U.S. e-newsletter. Participating students are Alumni relations here to study chemical engi- Spring 2014 will see the ics, and physics. Reflecting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental activities are funded by neering, electrical engineering, groundbreaking of New New Paltz campus values and Design, or LEED, is a building certifica- tion process developed by the U.S. Green Paltz. We are proud of you and the College, the SUNY New physics, computer science, Paltz’s new science building, environmental responsibili- Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit want to share in your successes Paltz Foundation, and revenues mathematics, and graphic to be located on the corner of ties, this building is designed organization (not a government agency) and your news. from alumni event fees, allow- design. “At SUNY New Paltz, Plattekill Avenue and North to qualify for LEED Silver headquartered in Washington, D.C. enrollments in science, technol- The SUNY New Paltz ing membership to the new Manheim Boulevard. The new certification by the U.S. Green The USGBC developed the LEED ogy, engineering, and math- certification process to enhance environ- Alumni Association is orga- SUNY New Paltz Alumni Asso- building will act as a gateway Building Council. ematics have nearly doubled mental awareness among architects and nized as part of the Office ciation to be free of charge. For to the college. It has been Progress continues on the building contractors, and to encourage in the last five years,” Christian of Alumni Relations at the information on events, benefits, designed by Zimmer Gunsul renovation of Wooster Build- the design and construction of energy- said. “Much of the best science College. Under the guidance subscriptions, and other ser- Frasca Architects, of Washing- ing, with an expected comple- efficient, water-conserving buildings that being done in the world today use sustainable or green resources and and direction of the director vices and programs, visit the ton, D.C., to enhance student- tion date of fall 2015. The involves international collabora- materials. of alumni relations, we are College’s alumni website at faculty interactions and provide modernized, multi-use building tion, and programs like this will forming an Alumni Advisory www.newpaltz.edu/alumni. improved, interdisciplinary will house academic depart- above: Rendering of the new science help prepare future scientists Council to guide and inform who are better equipped to deal teaching laboratories and class- ments, student support services building being constructed near the east entrance of campus; design by Zimmer the development of our alumni This new SUNY New Paltz Alumni with the complex challenges rooms. Academic departments such as registrar, financial aid, Gunsul Frasca Architects programs. Association is the only official alumni and opportunities that our housed in the new building student advising, and student organization. The College does not Membership in this net- world faces.” will include computer science, accounts, and a dining facility. maintain a relationship with the pre- work—which includes more geology, geography, mathemat- viously existing, independent alumni than 60,000 alumni of all ages association.

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Alumni Resources Study Abroad Connecting alumni for career success Jamaica Service-Learning Program launched

Whether you’re a recent grad or The Center offers alumni new avenues for professional New Paltz’s Jamaica Service-Learning Program was haven’t been to campus in de- and students a variety of growth. initiated in summer 2013, with seven students cades, New Paltz has resources services, including resume and Information about these participating in a 3-week, faculty-led study abroad to assist you with your career cover letter assistance, interview offerings and other profes- program that centered on historical, political, and and professional develop- tips, mock interview practice, sional development services is cultural aspects of Jamaica. Through a combina- ment needs. To connect with graduate school and job search posted to the Alumni group on tion of lectures, academic seminars, field trips, prospective employers, alumni advice, and access to an ex- LinkedIn and will now appear and a service-learning project, students explored can attend job and intern- clusive online job database. on a website for alumni. The and deepened their understanding of the Jamaican ship fairs on campus, as well Through a “career connections” website, www.newpaltz.edu/ community. as off-campus events such as program, the Office of Alumni alumni/careers, also includes Hosted by the University of the West Indies at the recent career expos in New Relations is working with fac- a link to alumni and Career Mona, students immersed themselves in service York City and on Long Island. ulty to record and make avail- Resource Center events that work at the Alpha Boys’ School, a residential in- Hosted by the Career Resource able select alumni presenta- provide opportunities for stitution that provides education, music training, Center, volunteer fairs are also tions and information sessions alumni to broaden their net- sports activities, and other programs. “Students open to alumni and students, related to professional success. work connections and explore were able to explore the sociological, economic, allowing them to develop mar- Hearing stories and suggestions career options. and political realities faced by Jamaica and its ketable skills and make valuable from alumni have helped other people,” said Professor La Tasha Brown (Black

connections. alumni and students explore Studies). “In so doing, each student walked away "Practicing spelling for the final exam. This was taken on the last day of class. I feel with a better understanding of how a participa- like you can tell something is over from the lighting. The last day of school is always tory, community-based approach leads to a better sort of black and white and real sunny." Maggie-Rose Melito ’14 comprehensive understanding of global issues from a bottom-up model.” document the service-learning program at the One participating student, Maggie-Rose Melito Alpha Boys’ School. View her site at indispos- ’14 (Journalism), created a Tumblr website to ableperspective.tumblr.com/. REUNION 2013: Come As You Are More than 40 events were held on campus and throughout the town of New Paltz for alumni who attended Reunion 2013, which was themed “Come as You Are.” Here are a few highlights of the weekend. More photos, a video, and links to social media can be found at www.newpaltz.edu/alumni/reunion. Save The Date! Reunion 2014 is October 18...we

clockwise from top left: Science and Engineering Reception; Lantern Society; hope to All Class BBQ. Other events included the Welcome Reception, Heritage Luncheon, All Class Mixer, 1962-63 Basketball Reception, School of Business see you AACSB Accreditation Reception, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni, Multicultural Networking Social Faculty & Student Networking Reception, and the Theatre Alumni Tribute to Joe Paparone. there!

Orange and Blue Society Reception

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new paltz on the cusp of a manufacturing revolution If we The manufacturing industry is on the cusp of a revolution. Leaders in the field of 3D printing are projecting job growth, economic development, and entrepreneurial innovation. SUNY New Paltz, with its internationally known programs in fine arts and its growing engineering offerings, is proud to be at build the center of what many insiders are calling “the next big thing.”

or Alex Cannella ’15 (Electrical Engineer- With 3D printing, the art brain,” as she calls it, ing), the technology is helping her forge a “can do the design and the engineering brain will path toward combining her two passions: know how to make it move and work right.” science and art. “I’ve always thought about Jeffrey Snyder ’14 (Physics) also intends to go Ftrying to combine the ‘math and science brain’ into medicine. As a participant in the Summer with the ‘art brain,’” she says, “and with 3D print- Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), he ing you can do that.” During her first 3D printing worked on making catheters and wound meshes class, Cannella made a vase representing the Leg- using 3D printing and sees great potential in the endre polynomials—a mathematical equation she field. “I want to go into medical physics,” he says. had plotted using engineering software and then “You might think that 3D printing doesn’t fit into it... manipulated to get the form and function she was that category at all, but there is already some 3D looking for. printing that is being used.” One example he gave Cannella plans to be among the first students was a 3D-printed filter that has been created to to earn a certificate in digital design and fabrica- attach to radiation machines used for cancer treat- tion at New Paltz, and then she plans to pursue a ments. He explains, “The filter helps you focus career in medicine. “I’m looking into prosthetics. the dosage onto the tumor while sparing as much

opposite: Closeup of a piece constructed by Alexis Tellefsen ’13 as part of her senior thesis project, which consists of a series of jewelry rooted in the Islamic tiling tradition. j6 k New Paltz Spring 2014 7 Feature Story

normal tissue as possible.” support the acquisition of state-of-the-art equip- 3D printing was developed in the 1980s as a ment for the Center. Local businesses are already " It's being used process of additive manufacturing that uses layers expressing interest. In addition to providing of a material—usually plastic or metal—to create students with hands-on training in this growing by students in a 3-dimensional object. Subtractive methods, industry, the Center is expected to increase intern- such as grinding, casting, and molding, start with ship and employment opportunities for New Paltz a body of material and reduce it to the desired graduates with nearby companies. computer science, design. But, these methods can be expensive, time- “It’s going to change things,” says Otis. Al- consuming, and limiting, as certain shapes can’t be though right now rapid prototyping is its primary carved or fitted together. function, Otis expects that in the coming years engineering, the Because 3D printers can produce virtually any more and more objects will be 3D-printed. “It’s New Paltz and MakerBot shape that can be designed, and can do so with the next wave of manufacturing.” art department... + announce partnership inexpensive materials, it’s natural that prototyping Snyder is excited about the versatility of the An exciting, new partnership has been formed between would become one of its most popular uses. Pro- technology and the diversity of applications he New Paltz and MakerBot, the global leader in desktop 3D fessor Mike Otis (Engineering) says, “We’ve been already sees taking place on campus. “It’s being so many different printing. New Paltz has become the first college campus teaching students to use the engineering software used by students in computer science, engineer- in the nation to house an “innovation center” with 30 for years, but now, they can design the object and ing, the art department. One of the things that’s MakerBot 3D printers accessible for students to use also build it. They can hold it in their hands, look pushing the whole 3D industry forward is that so fields are simultaneously. The center combines the latest technology from the Brooklyn-based MakerBot with New Paltz’s interested in it." established curriculum in digital design and fabrication. New Paltz was selected for this program because of this —Jeffrey Snyder '14 unique curriculum that combines the College’s strengths in fine arts and engineering. “I’m looking into prosthetics. With 3D printing, the art brain,” as she calls it, “can do the design and the art engineering brain will know how things that I couldn’t necessarily do by hand.” + to make it move and work right.”— Alex Cannella '15 She’s also used a laser cutter extensively in her science work, in order to etch patterns into paper-thin sheets of clay that she turned into jewelry. “The work for my thesis is a commentary on the differ- ent facets that these crafts all have and how they can become one. Digital fabrication allows me to at every angle, perform stress analysis. Before, they many different fields are interested in it. It creates bring all of my different interests together.” could only do that through simulation.” a lot of niches for it, and people have innovative Otis shares her enthusiasm, and is optimistic New Paltz is at the forefront of the industry, ideas about how to use it.” about the opportunities 3D printing will bring to with a certificate program in digital design and Case in point: Alexis Tellefsen ’13 (Ceramics), the Hudson Valley and the future of engineering. fabrication already available for students and a whose senior thesis is a series of jewelry rooted “It opens up the world of manufacturing to really new undergraduate major in mechanical engineer- in the Islamic tiling tradition. “I took a Crafting revolutionize the way we design things. We’re ing expected to begin in fall 2014. Plans for the Virtual Space course in fall 2012, and that really going to have to break our mindset from the way Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center sparked my interest,” she says. “I’ve been trying to that things were made to the way things are going at SUNY New Paltz are well underway. The proj- incorporate it into my work ever since.” to be made now.” ect was spearheaded with a $250,000 investment Using the software program Rhinoceros, from Ulster County businessman and Hudson Tellefsen created tile forms that she would then Valley Economic Development Corporation board 3D-print. She used that prototype to make plaster member Sean Eldridge, as well as a 3-year match- molds, and from those, created tiles. “For many top to bottom: Jeffrey Snyder ’14 preparing a design to be ing grant from Central Hudson Gas & Electric. things that you want to translate into ceramics, 3D-printed; Alexis Tellefsen ’13 (second from right) discussing her work with visitors at the opening reception of her senior In December, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced you can’t necessarily get the precision or the look thesis exhibition at the Dorsky Museum; a MakerBot 3D printer a grant of $1 million, through the Regional Eco- that you’re going for. It’s an aid. It’s not necessarily in action nomic Development Council Initiative, which will a means to an end, but it helps in the process with

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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Employers

Benefit dfrom New Paltz Interns

Every New Paltz student has heard about the value of completing an internship. It'll give you work experience. Help build your resume. Maybe even lead to a job. But there's more to it than that. And, it turns out, the intern isn't the only one reaping the rewards.

t brings tremendous benefits to the intern to write a report or make a presentation at company in terms of new view- the end of their term. points, different ways of looking at “I tell my interns to bring their creativity with “I things, and different ways of doing them,” she says. “I’m not always going to tell them “I tell my interns to things. I have learned so much from my interns what to do. I want them to stop and think about bring over the years,” says Joan Lawrence-Bauer ’93 what they’re doing and about how they’re going to their creativity (Communication and Media), director of com- apply it someday.” She expects the same profes- munication and resource development for Rural sionalism as the rest of her staff when it comes to with them... Ulster Preservation Co. (RUPCO), a nonprofit arriving on time and in business attire. She tells I’m not always going housing agency in Ulster County. each of them, “You have to be resourceful and also to tell them Lawrence-Bauer takes a unique approach know when to ask for help. You have to be willing what to managing internships and has developed a to make mistakes and fail at something and then to do. program that makes the most of the experience learn from it.” I want them to for intern and employer alike. “I work with each RUPCO has five major divisions, and student to develop an internship for them. It’s Lawrence-Bauer sees this as an opportunity to stop and think almost more like an independent study than an in- mentor students in a variety of fields. “I’ve had about what they’re doing ternship. I create an internship that gets them the history majors, film majors, English majors, and about how experience they need while at the same time they business majors, a geology major,” she says. A lot they’re going to are providing a service for us,” she says. of science majors are drawn to the sustainability apply it One exercise Lawrence-Bauer requires of all and technology sides of the business, while others someday.” her interns is that they keep a journal and reflect focus on project management or marketing. on their work each day. She pushes them to think Benazir Sanwarwalla ’13 (Accounting and —Joan Lawrence-Bauer '93 about what they are learning and how it relates to Finance), ’14g (Marketing) completed an intern- the agency or the field they are working in. She ship at RUPCO focused on marketing and event expects each intern to know basic skills such as planning. Her tasks ranged from delivering mail spreadsheets and social media, and requires each and updating a blog to helping arrange and man-

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age event logistics. “I really liked Joan’s approach that could be used, or features for existing software and how she treated the interns,” she says. “She that could be better utilized. Internships launch careers encouraged us to explore, to figure things out, and “The value of doing an internship, apart from those things are quite helpful.” just building your resume, is the confidence you Sanwarwalla began the internship uncertain get, the ideas, and the understanding of what you An internship can be a crucial bong, comparing NPR to a Benazir of her career goals, having majored in accounting want to do,” says Sanwarwalla. “I came away with step for students as they work train: “You have to be the one Sanwarwalla '13 and finance as an undergrad but curious about a much more in-depth understanding of how toward beginning their profes- to jump on, because it’s not go- (Accounting and sional careers. With more than ing to stop and let you board.” Finance), '14g what other aspects of the business world might the business world really works and what it is. I (Marketing) interest her. Under Lawrence- started off doing it so I can get a better paying 100 undergraduate degree pro- Max Benezra ’14 (Psychol- Bauer’s supervision, she was able job. Now, I think about it in terms of what I really grams spanning the liberal arts ogy) is facilitating his dreams to explore different areas and find want for a career.” and sciences, it’s no surprise with an internship in the her niche in marketing and event The Career Resource Center at New Paltz that New Paltz students are clinical department of the Chil- planning. hosts several career fairs and recruiting events interning in a wide variety of dren’s Home of Poughkeepsie. In addition to improving her each year, and is available to assist with pair- fields—and often getting hired Benezra has had a desire to skills, she takes pride in having ing employers and interns. “New Paltz received there, too. work with kids since he was in helped the company by complet- outstanding results on the 2012 Employer Survey Andrew Limbong ’11 (Eng- high school, when he worked ing all of her assignments, even of Internship Supervisors regarding how well our lish) aspired to be an English as a counselor at the camp he’d when it meant pushing past her interns are doing in the field,” said Center director professor before an internship been attending his entire life. comfort zone. One example she Tonda Highley. In 2012, employers who hosted a with National Public Radio He considered going to college gives is an event where “every- credited internship reported a 94 percent positive (NPR) led to a full-time job. for elementary education, but thing that could go wrong at an rating. “The whole journalism thing feels he’ll be able to provide event, went wrong.” She felt ex- “We want to hear from more of our alumni. was meant to be my backup,” more support for children in a said Limbong, who interned at counseling environment. tremely pressured, but was able to We’re here to help them through the process,” said Max Benezra '14 (Psychology) (top) and Andrew resolve each challenge that arose. Dawn McCaw, assistant director of the Center. WAMC, NPR’s Albany affili- Benezra engages the foster Limbong '11 (English) She was also happy to bring some “It means a lot to the alumni who participate to ate, during his last semester at children he works with at the of her classroom knowledge to further their connection to the school in this way. New Paltz. Children’s Home in a practice “The value of the company, particularly when it That affinity they feel with New Paltz students is Shortly after graduation, called sandplay therapy, which doing came to suggesting new software invaluable.” Limbong traveled to Indonesia involves children express- an internship, to visit family. His radio jour- ing their feelings by drawing apart nalism professor, Lisa Phillips, pictures in sand. He also assists 5 encouraged him to meet with his supervisor with field-related benefits of from just NPR’s bureau chief in Jakarta. research. hiring an intern building your resume, easy steps for employers to set up He took her advice, and before The internship experience is the long, he was recommended has helped him narrow down 3 an internship • Get extra help to tackle large or confidence for a second internship with the age group he would like to uncompleted projects. you get, “All Things Considered,” one work with one day, and though • Determine if small, short-term the ideas, 1. Determine if the internship is (a) paid or unpaid and (b) for of NPR’s flagship programs. he’s currently interning in a credit or non-credit. Students engaged in credit-bearing intern- This eventually landed him a foster home setting, he sees projects have potential as larger and the ships must have a faculty sponsor; however, it is the student’s permanent position with NPR himself working in a school initiatives. understanding of responsibility to arrange. in Washington, D.C., as a pro- or private practice. He plans • Obtain a fresh perspective on the what ducer and backup director on to earn a doctorate degree in 2. Write a brief internship description that includes: company in- latest technology and ideas. counseling after completing his you want formation (name, web URL, and mission), major projects or activi- the daily “Tell Me More” show. to do.” ties of internship, logistics (location, hours, duration), supervisor’s “I got really lucky,” said Lim- bachelor’s. • Assess a potential employee be- fore making regular hiring decisions. —Benazir Sanwarwalla ’13, ’14g name, and application process (requirements, contact person). "I've never done anything like it. A lot of the 3. Post the internship at http://newpaltz.experience.com or call • Join the 94% of internship supervi- the Career Resource Center at 845-257-3265. (The account things I've been exposed to were kind of shocking sors who reported a positive rating creation request form must be completed and approved by the in a great way, because I never realized what some and 94% who would hire New Paltz Center before internship can be posted online. Be sure to post kids go through. This opened my eyes." interns again (as reported on the under the “SUNY – New Paltz” link.) For information or assistance, 2012 employer survey). —Max Benezra '14 contact Beth King ’95 (Psychology), internship coordinator, at [email protected].

12 New Paltz Spring 2014 13 The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report

I am pleased to share with you Making Dreams — and a the SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report, covering the fiscal New Paltz Education — Possible year that began on July 1, 2012, and ended on June 30, 2013. On Scholarships are one of the these pages, you will learn about the most direct ways a donor money we’ve raised, the educational can impact the lives of New programs that money supports, and Paltz students. Particularly just a few of the countless ways your support benefits in the face of decreasing our students and our community. state support, scholarship gifts provide students with much-needed assistance in With a slow economic recovery and Gifts of any size make a tangible difference

declining state support for our core in the experience of our students, as they financing their education. instructional programs leaving college are pooled together and put toward the Miriam Ward ’15, who is double-majoring in History and Digital Media Produc- students and their families wondering College’s greatest needs. In 2012-13, we tion in the Honors Program, is a recipi- how to pay for their education, SUNY saw our donor participation rates increase, ent of the Ruth & Raymond DeRoberts New Paltz's financial aid resources are reflecting the fact that more and more Memorial Scholarship and the David E. being stretched as never before. As debt alumni, parents, students, and friends are Huyler Memorial Scholarship. A few of increases, scholarships are becoming more feeling a greater and deeper connection to her proudest accomplishments at New important. The investment of scholar- the College—a trend we are working hard Paltz include creating video and photo work for the Honors Program, attending ship giving pays off as talented students to improve on even more. a conference in London, and completing gain the lifelong benefits of a New Paltz a summer internship at the Meredith Cor- education. Financial scholarships make There is virtually no activity on campus poration. She told attendees at the Orange a tremendous difference in a student’s that doesn’t benefit from your generosity. & Blue Society reception during Reunion ability to attend college. For the 2012-13 SUNY New Paltz and the Foundation Weekend, “New Paltz has provided me academic year, 146 students received a Board are deeply grateful for the support with so many amazing opportunities— beyond my wildest imagination—and I total of $274,881, but the average debt of of each of the individuals and organiza- am so thankful to be here.” a New Paltz graduate is $23,000. As you tions listed on these pages. Thank you. In fall 2012, Ward joined a group of can see, the need is great. students to film the video coverage for the Woodstock Film Festival. In fall 2013, she completed her second internship, this time at her “dream workplace,” PBS/Channel Thirteen. “Due to the financial help I received,” she said, “I have been able to fo- cus more time on my school work instead Erica Marks of worrying about a rising student debt. Executive Director, SUNY New Paltz Foundation and The Foundation has not only helped me Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, SUNY New Paltz tremendously financially, but has inspired Miriam Ward ’15 with Neal Shapiro (president me and invigorated me to reach goals that of WNET Channel Thirteen) and Paula Zahn I would never have thought I could reach.” (co-host of NYC-ARTS) during her internship at Channel Thirteen The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report

Private gifts support New Paltz supporters recognized significant activities by SUNY Chancellor

and international reporting and New Paltz is proud of our supporters who were recently 1 The Distinguished 2 pianoSummer 2 presented two public lectures on Speaker Series inducted into the Chancellor’s Society, a systemwide program the Middle East. that recognizes SUNY’s most generous benefactors. James Forty-four students from coun- Now in its sixth successful year, tries around the world joined to- and Mary Ottaway ’70g; the Dorsky family, including David this series brought Amy Waldman gether with SUNY New Paltz mu- Athletics Leadership Dorsky, Sara Bedrick, Noah Dorsky, and Karen Dorsky; and and former Ambassador Dennis sicians, teachers, and guest artists summit Sean Eldridge were formally inducted at a ceremony in New Ross to campus. Waldman, a for the 18th year of PianoSum- York City on Oct. 28, 2013. We are deeply grateful for their former New mer. The 2012 program included The 2nd annual Athletics Leader- significant contributions to New Paltz. 1 York Times three weeks of classes, concerts, ship Summit took place over four journalist and and recital events, bringing more days in August 2012. Thirty-three Transformers (gifts of exemplified many of the goals, renowned au- than 1,500 visitors to campus and student-athletes participated in $1 million+ lifetime giving) aspirations, and values that thor, spoke to totaling $40,696 in expenditures this leadership development my father had and that my James and Mary Ottaway 70g approximately paid for from the SUNY New program, consisting of a series ’ family has,” said Noah Dorsky. 250 attendees Paltz Foundation. of physically and mentally The James H. Ottaway Sr. “Seeing the great strides that about her challenging events, a golf Visiting Professorship, the first are being made and how it is debut novel, tournament fundraiser, and Endowed Professorship in Jour- affecting the lives of students “The Submis- The Sojourner Truth Library 3 Ottaway fellowship hike at the Mohonk Mountain nalism at SUNY New Paltz, has been enormously satisfying sion.” Ross, House. As a result of participation was created by James and Mary to every member of my family.” a scholar and Supporting its vision of advanc- Deborah Amos, an award-win- in these group sessions, the Ottaway ’70g to recognize diplomat ing the learning environment at ning foreign correspondent for leadership academy Sparta the contributions to journal- Investors ($100,000+ with more SUNY New Paltz, the Sojourner National Public Radio (NPR), was founded. ism of James H. Ottaway, Sr., in a single year) than two decades of political Truth Library acquired 4,575 was named the 2013 James H. who died in January 2000. Sean Eldridge experience, discussed U.S. policy new books in print and 15,823 Ottaway Sr. Professor of Journal- The Ottaways also created the challenges in the Middle East; im- new e-books to add to its current ism. Amos has reported for ABC The samuel dorsky James and Mary Ottaway ’70g Sean Eldridge’s gift has museum of art plications of the Arab Awakening; collection of reference material. and PBS, produced radio docu- Hudson Valley–Catskill Moun- spearheaded the creation of and possible peace negotiations In addition to more than 68,000 mentaries, authored two books, tain Region Artists Exhibition the Hudson Valley Advanced The Dorsky Museum continues between Israelis and Palestinians. electronic journals, the Library and won the Edward R. Murrow Catalog Endowment Fund, Manufacturing Center at New also added approximately 300 Lifetime Achievement Award and its partnership with four visual which supports the publication Paltz. Expected to be a hub for new media titles in the format of two Dupont-Columbia Awards. art organizations in the Hudson of catalogs related to exhibi- 3D printing in the region, the Scholarships CDs and DVDs and subscribed While on campus, Amos held Valley Visual Art Collections tions of regional artists, past Center will increase learning to five new online databases. faculty workshops on journalism Consortium (HVVACC) for and present. and internship opportunities More than 60 scholarship funds, completion of its digitization for students. “Creating some- which awarded 146 students a project. Expected to launch in The Dorsky family thing like the center shows how total of $274,881, were made fall 2014, the group is working The Dorsky family’s gift led much New Paltz is staying on possible in 2012-13 through gen- 3 to digitize 15,000 pieces of art to the creation of the Samuel the cutting edge, as well as be- erous gifts from alumni, faculty, from their permanent collections Dorsky Museum of Art. It was ing involved in the community staff, and friends of the College. (including nearly 7,000 from the made to honor their father’s and the region,” says Eldridge. This support had a direct impact Dorsky) for viewing on the Web. wish and fulfill his support for “It’s a terrific honor to be able on the ability of the College to The project aims to ease access to having a museum on campus. to support New Paltz’s work.” make a SUNY New Paltz educa- and increase awareness of art col- Once the museum, which tion accessible for these talented, lections in the area. In addition, was named in their father’s deserving students. seven exhibitions were presented memory, was realized, “it at the Dorsky Museum in 2012- 13, attracting more than 25,000 visitors. The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report

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10% 26% 17% 5% ALL DONATIONS TO DIRECTLY 25% BENEFIT STUDENTS 1% 8% >1% 2% SUNY New Paltz Foundation is pleased to share that the restricted fund fee was eliminated, effective July 1, 2013. This 10% fee (capped at $1,000 per restricted fund) had been applied to restricted gifts and endowment spendable Academic Divisions: 17% income and was meant to partially offset the $435,681 (31%) 38% banking, record keeping, and compliance costs Student Financial Aid: of administering restricted gifts. The Founda- $362,543 (26%) tion’s board of directors feels strongly that all Fund For New Paltz 2% 4% funds contributed by our donors be directed in (Unrestricted): full to the restricted purpose. The full amount of $348,787 (25%) Public Service & Extension: $32,958 (2%) your gifts now directly impact our students. Other: $114,298 (10%) Library: $10,341 (1%) Property, Buildings & We are grateful for your support. Equipment: $73,523 (5%) 3% Athletics: $6,149 (>1%)

Golf Tournament raises money for students Planning for the future 11% affected by Superstorm Sandy We thank our supporters who have chosen to recog- The 15th Annual Doug Shep- students who were affected by nize SUNY New Paltz with a pard Classic SUNY New Paltz Superstorm Sandy. planned gift. Planned gifts— Scholarship Golf Tournament Since it began in 1999, the including charitable trusts, was held on Monday, June 17, tournament has helped raise gift annuities, bequests, and 2013, at Wiltwyck Golf Club more than $200,000 in scholar- life-income agreements—help Friends: Alumni: Current Students: Current and Former in Kingston, N.Y. This year’s ship money for New Paltz to secure the future of SUNY $535,451 (38%) $243,350 (17%) $116,609 (8%) Faculty and Staff: $34,576 (3%) tournament, which attracted students. The next tournament New Paltz and benefit New Corporations and Other Foundations: Foundation Board more than 100 players, raised will be held on June 9, 2014. Paltz students for generations Organizations: $123,538 (11%) Members: Parents: nearly $40,000 and dedicated Photo highlights are featured to come. We are extremely $239,412 (17%) $62,590 (4%) $28,753 (2%) $25,000 of those proceeds for on www.newpaltz.edu/golf. grateful for this generosity. The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report The SUNY New Paltz Foundation Annual Report

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Alumni and faculty publications “Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who ourselves up Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island” by and out. The journey is long, Regina Calcaterra ’88 (Political Science) it’s hard, and it’s HarperCollins/William Morrow Paperbacks, August 2013 often dark. But ISBN: 978-0062218834 we can do it if we believe in ourselves,” she says, explaining “What drew me to a career in public service was my appreciation that was her reason for writ- for government’s purpose: It’s the body that decides who receives ing “Etched in which resources, and how much of them,” Calcaterra writes in her Sand.” “There are hundreds of thousands of kids in “An Unforgiving Land: Hardscrabble Life in the foster care in the U.S. That number is even higher Trapps, A Vanished Shawangunk Mountain memoir, “Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five put herself through college, and then law school, for those who are abused and impoverished and Hamlet” by Robi Josephson ’87 (English), with Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Child- and sees her current job as a way to make a differ- homeless,” she says. “By sharing my journey, I co-author Bob Larsen hood on Long Island,” which became a New York ence in people’s lives. wanted to show them that they can make it. I had Black Dome Press, ISBN: 978-1883789732 Times bestseller within New Paltz plays a lots of struggles and sad times and challenging three weeks of its release. significant role in the times, but I just kept putting one foot in front of “Well-illustrated history of a small, hardscrabble com- In candid, captivating book, as it did in Calca- the other.” munity in the Shawangunk Mountains of New York’s prose, she recalls a child- terra’s life. She arrived at Ulster County where today’s Mohonk Preserve and hood that made her all the College in January Minnewaska State Park Preserve now lie. From early 1986 planning to major post-Revolutionary days through World War II, a few in education, but taking hardy families scratched out a living atop the mountain, defying an unforgiving and isolated terrain. For genera- classes in international "For children who grew tions they lived off the land, working subsistence farms politics changed her and harvesting raw materials from the forest and earth, up the way that I grew mind. “I had these having only each other to rely upon. Today only a few up, it takes a lot longer fabulous teachers, like vestiges of this proud and independent community Professors Nancy Kassop, remain. The rest has vanished along with the way of life to pull ourselves up and Jerry Benjamin, and Lew that sustained it, but in the pages of this book Robi Jo- Brownstein, and they sephson and Bob Larsen breathe life into this lost world out. The journey is long, really opened my eyes,” and the people who once called it home.” it's hard, and it's often she says. “It changed the course of my life.” (Of “Cinco de Mayo, the Novel: A Saga of Courage and dark." the introductory class —Regina Calcaterra '88 Defiance” by Donald Miles ’62 (Elementary Education), she took with Professor Trafford Publishing, ISBN: 978-1466941892 Brownstein, she recalls, “I got the worst grade of “Making Anew My Home: A Memoir” by Mathew too aware of the impor- the semester in that class Zachariah ’63 (Adolescence Education English) tance of such resources, but I learned the most.”) Fresen Press (Canada), ISBN: 978-1460212592 and such power. Today, Calcaterra is a “Secrets from the Middle: Making Who You Are Work Calcaterra grew up lawyer employed in the for You” by Elyse S. (Desmond) Scott ’71 (Secondary on Long Island, N.Y. office of New York State Education 7-12 English) ’72g (English) With her brother and three sisters, she endured Gov. Andrew Cuomo. She serves on the board top: Regina Calcaterra ’88 (second from left) with her Association for Middle Level Education abandonment, abuse, homelessness, and several of directors of You Gotta Believe, an organiza- grown siblings ISBN: 9781560902546 bottom: After Hurricane Sandy, Calcaterra worked foster homes. Thanks to a few formative teachers, tion that finds permanent homes for youth and with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and John “Schooled in Revenge” by Jesse Lasky ’05 she believed in her intelligence and that education teens in foster care. “For children who grew up Jordon, Deputy Commissioner for Suffolk County Fire, was her best tool for a better life. She worked to the way that I grew up, it takes a lot longer to pull Rescue and Emergency Services, to coordinate recovery (Communication Media) efforts. At the time, Calcaterra was Chief Deputy County Hyperion, ISBN: 978-1401311100 Executive. “Seymour Hersh: Scoop Artist” by Professor Robert Miraldi (Journalism) Potomac Books Inc., ISBN: 978-1612344751 22 New Paltz Alumni Profile Artists Corner

International Relations Recent and upcoming alumni exhibitions and achievements New Paltz alum reflects on globe-spanning career David Rappaport ’72 (Economics) will have a show in late May through June at the Upstream Gallery in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. He will also be hands-on policy work. “I remember going to Paris work that I was doing. That participating in Monhegan Island's and being with the negotiators, crunching the was always very gratifying. It quadricentennial anniversary exhibi- "The most fabulous thing about tion, having been invited as one of a numbers, doing the research, and providing the made that one of the best jobs group of contemporary artists who the work I've done in Africa, the data. I remember thinking to myself, ‘I don’t want in the entire world.” have shown a deep commitment to greatest thing, is being able to see to be the data provider. I don’t want to be the guy In November 2013, Cole- island life. whispering in the ear of the negotiator. I want to man was presented with a Debra (Kramer) Branitz ’73 (Art the results so concretely." be the negotiator!’” Distinguished Career Service Education, Art History) exhibited at —Patrick Coleman '90 A position as an international economist at the Award, an honor given by the Agora Gallery, New York, N.Y., Jan. U.S. Department of Agriculture was Coleman’s U.S. Trade Representative to 14-Feb. 4. “first foray into the policy world,” he says. His outstanding employees, upon Mekah Gordon ’75 (Art Educa- e’s travelled around the world, negotiated work focused around the ability for U.S. com- retirement, in recognition of tion) and her Eclectics Art Gallery Htrade agreements throughout sub-Saharan panies to sell their products in other countries, long and exceptional devotion in Santa Fe, N.M., received the Africa, and served in the administrations of two particularly in African countries. “Things just fall to duty. He calls it “an utmost 2013 Best of Santa Fe Award in Marlene Wiedenbaum ’84g (Humanistic Education), in line, and the stars and the moons line up. It was privilege” to have had that job the Handcrafted & Fine Art category Accord Hay Bales at Dusk, pastel, 8" x 10" U.S. presidents (George W. Bush and Barack by the Santa Fe Award Program. Obama). Now, after 20 years in public service, the right job for me at the right time. It’s interest- “and to represent our country eclecticsartgallery.com Patrick Coleman ’90 (International Relations) is ing how doors open for you and you never know and our president for so many where you’ll find your next years.” Cynthia (Farrell) Johnson ’76 Jane (Bloodgood) Bloodgood-Abrams ’87 in the process of retiring (Painting, Drawing) had her work, “Exhibition of lead.” The magnitude and excep- (Art History) showed two versions … and preparing to start of her artistic interpretation of “Our New Paintings,” displayed at the Christopher- the next phase of his life It was under the tionality of such a career aren’t Lady of Perpetual Exhaustion,” at Clark Fine Art Museum in San Francisco, Calif., and work. administration of Presi- lost on Coleman, particularly as an exhibit in two Washington, D.C. in June 2013. dent George W. Bush that he transitions into retirement. galleries. cfjfinearts.com Coleman always loved Lara Giordano ’94 (Painting, Drawing), Chris- Coleman came to be the “Just sitting in the room with to travel and learn about Lorraine Peltz ’80 (Art History) topher Seubert, Tim Rowan ’91 (Ceramics), other cultures, and had his director for African affairs the president of the United had an exhibition titled “LUSTER” and Joseph Pine ’13 (Metal), were featured in first exposure to interna- at the Office of the United States is a pretty incredible at Hilton-Asmus Contemporary, the exhibit, “Vessel” at the PS 209 Art Gallery in tional industry in the form States Trade Representative opportunity to have. Doing it Chicago, Ill., in October 2013. Stone Ridge, N.Y. www.broadwayworld.com of a customer service job (USTR). As the lead U.S. on a fairly regular basis is just Geoffrey Detrani ’96 (Painting, Drawing) had with Air France, where negotiator on trade agree- amazing.” Stewart Nachmias ’80 (Printmak- his recent work shown in the exhibition “Over- he worked while he was ments dealing with Africa, Coleman has “been to some ing) is continuing a year long tour of grown” at the Art Center of the Capital Region, earning his master’s degree he worked to increase the incredible places and seen some his show, “Pulp Icons: Cast Paper Troy, N.Y. geoffreydetrani.com trade capacity of African incredible things,” and now, he & Prints” in museums, universi- at Columbia University. Patrick Coleman '90 ties, and art centers, including the Kala Stein ’05 (Ceramics) will be working on Though he says it was “a nations. His position is looking forward to “having Longview Museum of Fine Art in a large-scale mural of the Finger Lakes that will great job, a lot of fun, continued under President time at home, being able to Longview, Texas. be located in the lobby of the Honeoye Public maybe the best job I ever had,” he moved on to Barack Obama, though he couldn’t “even begin to connect with friends, and hav- stewartnachmias.com Library in Honeoye, N.Y. explain the differences between working for the ing a lot of free time.” He also pursue an opportunity with the U.S. Department Marlene Wiedenbaum ’84g (Hu- Jason Jacoby ’06 (Theatre Arts) is starring in of Labor. After four years, Coleman relocated, different administrations.” has plans for a second career: as manistic Education) was included the Tony-award winning musical “Avenue Q” off- with his wife, to Washington, D.C., and started His work directly impacted nations and the a professor. He will take several in the exhibition, “The New Hudson Broadway at New World Stages, playing Nicky/ working for the International Trade Commission. individuals who live and work there. “The most months to rest, and then hopes River School,” which ran at the Mark Trekkie/Bear. jason-jacoby.com fabulous thing about the work I’ve done in Africa, to enter a Ph.D. program. “I Gruber Gallery in New Paltz, Sept. “I was hired as an international trade analyst. 14-Oct. 19, 2013. Jamie Greene ’08 (Printmaking) was hosted That was around 1986,” he recalls. There, he the greatest thing, is being able to see the results so love having discussions with www.wiedenbaum.com by the Butte-Silver Bow Arts Foundation as the gained experience working on trade agreements concretely,” he says. “Nothing gave me more plea- students, hearing the interest- featured artist at the Clark Chateau in Butte, and “fell in love with that work.” It was also sure than to walk around a factory and see workers ing ideas they come up with,” Nadine Robbins ’86 (Graphic Mont., in June 2013. who would not have had jobs otherwise. They are he says. “I love seeing people Design) had an exhibit, “Current there that he discovered his true career ambition, Hues of the Hudson Valley,” at the Alexander Eisen ’13 (Theatre Arts) wrote the which involved less quantitative analysis and more working and supporting their families because of rise to their full potential.” Bethel Woods Center for the Arts book and lyrics to “The Dark I Know,” a new in Bethel, N.Y., in August 2013. musical set in Germany during Hitler’s rise. nadinerobbinsart.com thedarkiknow.com

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A select group of New Paltz student-athlete lead- somewhat prepared for the summit from his brother’s ers participated in a Leadership Summit, taking time experience the previous year. “Sam [Cila], the leader, before the start of the 2013-14 academic year to fine had us perform a lot of activities that involved every- tune their leadership skills. The summit, held Aug. one being in unison,” Smith said. “It was about being 14-17, included physically and mentally challeng- on point. We were doing pushups and jumping jacks, ing workshops, appearances at the annual athletics and everyone had to be on the same beat. When it department golf tournament, and a hike to the Lemon came to doing the boat races, we had to paddle on Squeeze and the Mohonk Sky Tower. the same beat. The lesson I took away was that the Thirty-three student-athlete leaders participated team has to be on the same page to perform well.” in the summit, and all 15 varsity programs had at Pjetri said that the Leadership Summit prepared least one representative present. The workshops put her well for her field hockey season, which began the student-athletes in situations where they were shortly after the summit was over. “It definitely pre- confronted by physical and mental adversity. These pared me for being a captain this year and leading my situations included boat calisthenics, land boat races, team. Not only did it mentally prepare me for getting and water boat races. through my own struggles, but it taught me how to Antonija Pjetri ’14 of the New Paltz field hockey go about leading my teammates better, specifically by team said that the experience helped her realize that setting goals for them and raising the bar to the high- leadership is about worrying about others before est standard,” she said. worrying about oneself. “In terms of adversity,” she For Smith, there was more of a gap between the said, “physically, we did exercises that seemed forever summit and his season, which began in January, but Address your class notes to: Gloria (Debenedetto) A Memoir,” published by Friesen long like pushups and jumping jacks, and then we the takeaways still resonated with him. “It basically Class Notes Sting (Elementary Educa- Press, Canada. Several pages re- had to go swimming in the Gunk,” which, she notes, taught me to be patient and always put my team 50 Office of Development and tion) and Chuck continue to be count his days at New Paltz. For was freezing cold. “Mentally, not only did we have to before myself,” Smith said. “Sam talked about how we healthy and active. She writes, “We more information regarding the overcome our own worries and issues, but we had to had to be mission focused. Focus on your teammates Alumni Relations have enjoyed some travel, play golf, book, visit www.friesenpress.com/ look past ourselves and help our teammates. It wasn’t and what they’re doing before worrying about what 1 Hawk Drive and belong to a health club. We are bookstore/. about building yourself as an individual, but building you’re doing. In terms of workouts with the team, I New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 fortunate to have many wonderful friends so life is good! We had the Joan Melnick ’68g (Art yourself to help others and look past your struggles.” learned to always work your hardest. When you work e-mail: [email protected] Christian Smith ’16 of the Hawks men’s volleyball as hard as you can, the team looks up to you and opportunity to visit New Paltz a Education) is a full profes- fax: 845.257.3951 65 team had a similar experience, though he says he was works hard in turn.” few years ago, and what a poignant sor of Interior Design at the Fash- visit it was … so many happy ion Institute of Technology. She Correspondence, which may be memories! Hello to all the old is an exhibiting painter and has a friends who may remember me as freelance Rendering business. Visit edited for purposes of clarity or Gloria Gibson.” her website, joanmelnick.com, or space, should include your full learn more through the New York name, class year, major, address, Donald Miles Society of Renderers. home telephone, and e-mail 62 (Elementary Education) has published his second book Robert Thorn ’70g(Art address. on Mexican history, titled “Cinco 66 Education) and Jane de Mayo, the Novel.” His earlier (Hausz) Thorn ’68 (Art Educa- nonfiction book, “Cinco de Mayo: tion) were honored with the What is Everybody Celebrating?” is Heritage Award during Reunion coming out in a Spanish-language Weekend, Sept. 20-22. The award edition. Don was married for 44 recognizes the dedication of alumni years to the late Minerva Gon- and faculty who have distinguished zalez, who was a foreign student themselves in their careers and from Mexico City at New Paltz in communities and embody the ide- 1961-62. She later earned a Ph.D. als of the college. and taught at the University of Ne- braska and Texas State University. Donald Kaufman 68 (English) writes that he Mathew Zachariah “has had twists and turns galore 63 (Adolescence Education: after graduating journalism, cul- English) has written his autobiog- minating with the Hudson Valley raphy, “Making Anew My Home: Encounter—anybody remember?”

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Kaufman is a self-employed copy- this fall semester. She conducts Arthur Shapiro her webpage at cfjfinearts.com. New Paltz. He has built more than writer, a.k.a. Absolutely Write. For private lessons in drawing at her 75 (Mathematics) writes: I 200 projects during his 22-year more information, visit ClikTru. home studio in Reston, Va., and thought I would put my first word Robin (Polinski) Colten career. com. “What a long strange trip it’s her studio, AHH Studio, is in out for a 40th reunion to all my 77 (Elementary Education, been. Love to hear from anyone Great Falls. For more information, SUNY New Paltz friends. I am Psychology) and her husband, Stewart Nachmias (Printmaking) who shared it with me early on.” visit pchisholmstudio.com. planning to attend the 2014 (40th) Steve Colten ’77 (Political Sci- is continuing a year-long tour of alumni reunion and it would be ence), recently bought a weekend his show titled “Pulp Icons: Cast Jeffrey Zelmanow Debra (Kramer) Branitz great to see as many of my old home in the area and are happy to Paper & Prints” in museums, uni- 70 (Sociology) is deputy 73 (Art Education, Art His- friends as possible (too many to be back in New Paltz. versities, and art centers. His first director for the Dallas district tory) exhibited her original oils on list; you know who you are). Let’s show was at Longview Museum of EEOC office. Zelmanow went canvas at the Agora Gallery in New connect by email or LinkedIn over cas Joseph Gordon Fine Art in Longview, Texas. In ad- to law school and opened a law York City, Jan. 14 – Feb. 4, 2014. the winter and spring. I am newly 78 (Curriculum, Subject dition to a busy opening reception practice, where he prosecuted child retired and have the time and Supervision) is the Capital District and gallery talk, he juried a local abuse cases. He became a certified Robert Weisel (Journalism) was means to travel from Oregon for Regional Admissions representative student art show. Following Texas, mediator for the state of Colorado, appointed Chief U.S. Immigra- this event. We’ll be too old soon to for SUNY New Paltz. Nachmias was at the Alexandria a hearing officer for Denver, a chief tion Judge for New York and New truly enjoy a reunion so let's do it Museum of Art in Alexandria, La., deputy coroner in Denver, and an Jersey. in 2014. Forty years! Mona Dworkin (Visual where he taught a master class in adjunct professor. Zelmanow says 79 Arts Education), pro- relief printing and was the juror for he’s “enjoying life and career-wise William Rozich ’73g (Chemistry) Mekah Gordon (Art Education) ducer/stylist, operates a business the 26th Annual September Com- at the top of my game. I’m doing became chairman of the board and her Eclectics Art Gallery based in Richmond, Va., with her petition. For more information on just about everything I want to do. of directors of SEMATECH, a received the 2013 Best of Santa husband, called Giammarino & Nachmias’ work, visit stewartnach- I did some graduate level teaching, global consortium of semiconduc- Fe Award in the Handcrafted & Dworkin Photography & Styling. mias.com. mediator, stained glass craftsman, tor manufacturers. Most recently, Fine Art category by the Santa Fe Their work has been featured in long-term husband, parent and Rozich served as the director of Award Program, an annual awards various publications, including Frederick Chase grandparent.” semiconductor operations of IBM program honoring the achieve- photos from Mohonk Mountain 82 (Elementary Education Corporation at the College of ments and accomplishments of House. View images and details N-6 English) joined the New Barbara (Singer) Nanoscale Science and Engineer- local businesses throughout the under “Editorial” at www.tony- Horizons Asset Management team, 72 Eiskowitz (Sociology) ing in Albany, N.Y., and has more Santa Fe, N.M., area. The Santa giammarino.com/. a subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bank, as is a supervising counselor for the than 30 years of semiconductor Fe Award Program was established financial adviser. Chase has served N.J. Department of Labor and fabrication operations experience to recognize the best of local Lorraine Peltz (Art the financial services industry for Workforce Development, where and extensive interactions with businesses in their community 80 History) is a Chicago more than three decades and has she has helped dislocated workers equipment and materials suppliers. and recognition is given to those based artist, whose exhibition provided financial advice for clients overcome barriers to employment. Rozich began his career at IBM in companies that have shown the LUSTER was presented by Hilton- throughout the Hudson Valley. Previously, she was a counselor 1974 and progressed through a va- ability to use their best practices Asmus Contemporary in October A discussion with Alice and senior counselor. Barbara riety of assignments in equipment and implemented programs to 2013. Peltz’s paintings and works Linda (Delgado) wrote that her sociology education engineering, manufacturing tech- generate competitive advantages on paper examine the ideas of 84 Delgado-Baker (Second- Chandler helped shape her life and career nology and alliance management. and long-term value. Each year, the memory, place, and identity. Peltz ary Education 7-12 Social Studies) and feels her career choice was He served on SEMATECH’s Ex- Santa Fe Award Program identifies has had numerous solo and group 86g and Professor Emeritus Doug- based upon her interest in sociol- ecutive Technical Advisory Board companies that they believe have exhibitions including in Chicago las Baker (Biology), were honored Former President Alice Chandler (1980- ogy and the knowledge she gained from 1994 through July 2006, the achieved exceptional marketing at the Packer Schopf Gallery, Hyde with the Heritage Award during 1996) is known for raising academic at SUNY New Paltz. I300I Executive Steering Com- success in their local community Park Art Center, Carrie Secrist Reunion Weekend, Sept. 20-22. standards, increasing enrollment, and mittee from 1995 until December and business category. For more Gallery, Gosia Koscielak Gallery, The awards recognize the dedica- improving the quality of residential life at Linda (Axelrod) Bowers (English) 2000, and as a SEMATECH board information on Mekah’s art gallery, Printworks Gallery, Incorniciarte tion of alumni and faculty who New Paltz. Alan Chartock interviewed was awarded the Eye Movement member from 2006 to 2010. visit eclecticsartgallery.com. Gallery in Verona, Italy, and oth- have distinguished themselves in Chandler on WAMC, Northeast Pub- Desensitization Reprocessing Inter- ers. Her work has been reviewed in their careers and communities and lic Radio and they discussed how the national Association’s (EMDRIA) Paul Penn (Sociology) Cynthia (Farrell) Art in America, Art Ltd, the Chi- embody the ideals of the College. changes Chandler made are having an 2013 Outstanding Contribution 74 is president of EnMagine, 76 Johnson (Art History) cago Tribune, and the Chicago Sun impact on campus today. Listen online at and Service Award at the annual Inc., a multidisciplinary consult- is the creator of the theme “Our Times, among others. Peltz is the Lisette Holmes (Physics) became wamc.org. conference in Austin, Texas, on ing firm that provides planning, Lady of Perpetual Exhaustion,” an recipient of an Illinois Arts Coun- the Chief Financial Officer at the Sept. 27. Bowers is a Certified training, and exercising for public exhibit in two Washington, D.C., cil Grant and City of Chicago Community Foundation of Col- EMDR Therapist, Approved and private sector clients, primarily galleries. The exhibit is a joint Artist Grant and is included in the lier County. Previously, Holmes EMDRIA Consultant and in healthcare. Previously, Penn was effort between Wesley Theological Brooklyn Museum’s Elizabeth A. was the CFO at the Community Humanitarian Assistance Program an environmental health and safety Seminary’s Arthur and Marjory Sackler Feminist Art Center. She Foundations of Hudson Valley, (HAP) Consultant She also co- manager at Kaiser Permanente Dadian Gallery and the Watergate was selected as a featured artist for where she worked for six years. chairs EMDRIA’s Special Interest from 1998-2001. Penn also served Gallery. Johnson has two versions Chicago Artist Month in October She recently completed a financial Group (SIG) on EMDR and as an emergency/environmental of her artistic interpretation of 2011. planning certification course and Medical Illness and is the Southern manager, San Benito County, Ca- “Our Lady of Perpetual Exhaus- was a science teacher for almost Arizona Regional Coordinator for lif., Governor’s Office of Emergen- tion,” one in each gallery. Johnson Rick Alfandre (Communication 20 years. EMDRIA. cy Services, California Conserva- developed the theme two years ago Studies) was inducted into the tion Corps., from 1988-98. From when she was an artist-in-residence SUNY New Paltz School of Busi- Stacie Nunes '84g (Physics), Patricia Chisholm is teaching 1975-85 he was a professional ski at Wesley’s Henry Luce III Center ness Hall of Fame as Alumnus of assistant professor and chair of basic drawing at the Great Falls patroller. for the Arts and Religion. For more the Year. Alfandre is founder and the Department of Physics and School of Art in Great Falls, Va., information on Cynthia's art, visit CEO of Alfandre Architecture in Astronomy at New Paltz, received

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the 2013 Chancellor’s Award for Jane (Bloodgood) Pedro Gonzalez (Sociology) for- vice president of sales and business Michele Halstead Excellence in Faculty Service and 87 Bloodgood-Abrams merly worked as Staffing Manager development for HemCon Medi- 91 (Accounting) was appoint- was recognized at the Undergradu- (Painting, Drawing) had her work, for GlobalFoundries, a high tech cal Technologies, a subsidiary of ed vice president for administra- ate Commencement Cermony on “Exhibition of New Paintings,” manufacturer in upstate N.Y., Westport-based TriStar Wellness tion and finance at New Paltz. Hal- May 19, 2013. displayed at the Christopher-Clark and has recently moved to South Solutions. Shields joins HemCon stead held the position of assistant Fine Art Museum in San Francisco, Carolina, where he is working as following 17 years of experience vice president for administration Ellen (Anderson) Webb Calif. in June 2013. Bloodgood- director of employer relations at with healthcare and medical device and finance since 2002. She served 85 (Business Administration) Abrams has developed a distinct style the Moore School of Business for companies including IH Systems, as the assistant director of account- is vice-president of Cancer in Kids that builds upon the innovations of University of South Carolina. Oligos, Parata Systems and Epit- ing services from 1990 to 1999 @ RCH (CIKA) and principal the past and gently traverse the line ope/OraSure Technologies. and was the director of accounting consultant for Dale Vale Creations. between reality and reverie. Blood- Robi Josephson (English) an- services from 1999 to 2002. She good-Abrams is listed in the “Who’s nounces the publication of her Edna Lyons (Psychology) also had many interim leadership Nadine Robbins (Graphic Who in American Art” and was in- second non-fiction book, with 89 graduated from Fordham positions at New Paltz, includ- 86 Design) is a Hudson ducted into the National Association co-author Bob Larsen and Black University in 2013 with an M.A. ing interim chief financial officer, Valley artist with a talent for of Women Artists. Her paintings are Dome Press, “An Unforgiving in religious education and was interim director of accounting capturing the light and life within featured in prominent public and Land: Hardscrabble Life in the appointed director of Christian services, interim supervisor for the her subjects. In August 2013, private collections worldwide and Trapps, A Vanished Shawangunk education at the Second Baptist Office of Institutional Research, Robbins’ exhibit “Current Hues her work has won numerous awards. Mountain Hamlet.” Robi’s first Church in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and acting director of Student Ac- of the Hudson Valley” was at the She has been an Artist in Residence book in 2002 by Arcadia Publish- “I had a great time at New Paltz counts. Bethel Woods Center for the through the Catskill Center and ing, was a picture history titled and was very motivated to pursue Arts in Bethel, N.Y. For more received a grant from the New York “Mohonk: Mountain House and higher learning by listening to 92g Arthur Goon (Educational information on Robbins’ work, Council for the Arts for this project. Preserve, Images of America.” Dr. Janice Anderson, Dr. James Administration) was appointed visit nadinerobbinsart.com, where In addition, Jane was the recipient of Halpern, Dr. William McCann, vice president of enrollment you’ll find a new design, new a grant from the Ludwig Vogelstein William Shields (Business Ad- the late Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis, management at Delaware Valley work, and new store. Foundation. ministration) was named senior as well as Dr. Mary Jane Corry. I College in Doylestown, Pa. Goon recall the details of every lecture has worked in higher education for they gave and was duly inspired more than 30 years, most recently to keep learning. I am grateful for at Holy Family University, where Mika’il DeVeaux '91g (Sociology), who re- my time at New Paltz and mention he has served as the chief enroll- ceived his degree while incarcerated at Eastern the school every chance that I get. ment officer. Prior to Holy Family Correctional Facility, spoke on campus on "Everything about [Les Misérables] took my What I got from the aforemen- he served as the vice president of Oct. 11. DeVeaux founded and runs Citizens tioned professors could not have enrollment management at Felician Against Recidivism, a reentry organization breath away and walking out of that theatre, happened anywhere else. They College and was also responsible for individuals coming out of prison. He is a I decided that Musical Theatre was the path cared, mentored, and motivated for enrollment services at the doctoral candidate at the Silberman School their students. They might not Univerity of New Haven, Arcadia of Social Work at Hunter College (CUNY). He for me."—Ian Brodsky '13 remember me now, but I will never and Chestnut Hill College. Goon was joined by fellow speakers Dr. Susan and forget them. Thank you, New Paltz has also served public institutions, Dr. Bill Philliber, who founded and taught the professors!” including SUNY New Paltz. New Paltz master’s program at Eastern from

Ian Brodsky ’13 (Theater and changed everything. Everything Michael Sonnenstein (Music) David Kieffer (Theatre 1984-1994. They were introduced by Professor Music) played the role of Malcolm, about that performance took my received his Rabbinic ordination Arts) is a former profes- Alexandra Cox (Sociology). a teenage violin prodigy, in the breath away and walking out of 94 and is now serving in his own con- sional dancer and owner of the feature film, “Can a Song Save Your that theatre, I decided that musi- gregation in Palm Coast, Fla. Dance Connection, a dance school Life?” He says, “The filming experi- cal theatre was the path for me.” in Hillsborough, N.J., that serves ence was incredible. I worked with He is especially grateful for the Angela Robinson (7-12: Somerset County. The Dance of an extraordinary and singular an amazing group of musicians. mentorship of Professor Stephen 90 English) was recently Connection offers classes in ballet, opportunity to bring 50 voices We spent long days on set in New Kitsakos (Theatre Arts), but says he selected by The NBCC Founda- tap, hip-hop, and gymnastics for together. York City. I played all of my scenes learned from each of his teachers tion (NBCCF) as a recipient of the toddlers to kindergarteners, and Lara Giordano opposite Mark Ruffalo and Keira and classes at New Paltz. “I have 2013 Global Career Development offers adult classes as well. For (Painting, Draw- Knightley and had the opportunity been able to take valuable lessons Facilitator (GCDF) scholarship. more information, visit dancecon- ing), along with New Paltz alumni Christopher Seubert Tim Rowan to work with amazing actors and from each of my professors, and She will receive $5,000 to support nectionnj.com. , ’91 Joseph Pine artists such as Catherine Keener, internalizing all of it has helped her counseling education and to (Ceramics), and ’13 Hailee Steinfeld, James Corden, me produce better auditions. I recognize her commitment to pro- Jay Hoffman(Educational (Metal), had their work fea- and CeeLo Green.” The film pre- have taken something from each viding career counseling and guid- Administration) was one of 50 tured in the exhibit, “Vessel” at the miered at the Toronto International production and each class. Each ance. Robinson is currently pursu- teachers profiled and celebrated in PS 209 Art Gallery in Stone Ridge, Film Festival, where another New lesson contributed to my growth as ing a master’s degree in secondary “American Teacher: Heroes in the N.Y. Through drawing, painting, sculpture and using a broad range top: Ian Brodsky ’13 as Pinball Lad in Paltz alumnus, John Turturro ’79 an artist.” school counseling at the Citadel, Classroom.” The book, by Katrina of materials, these artists explore the campus production of The Who’s (Theatre Arts), was promoting his in Charleston, S.C. As a teacher, Fried, brings readers interested in the concept of containment from “Tommy,” spring 2011 latest film, Fading Gigolo. she obtained the GCDF credential America’s future into 50 classrooms bottom: Brodsky (left) as Daw in “Fat Recalling how he found his in 2007 to provide meaningful as- to experience public education widely varying points of view. Ram,” fall 2011, a performance for passion, Brodsky says, “My parents sistance to students in preparation first and hear thoughts expressed Giordano, who is actively involved which he received an American College took me to see Les Misérables for life after high school. by these teachers about education. in the Ulster County arts scene, Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Nomination when I was 10 years old and that In this book, Hoffman is one part served on the board of Women’s

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York and the Yufuku Gallery in and feels that her sociology major cal to success. Sibley states, “when Tokyo, Japan. Seubert has shown has allowed her to see the connec- you decide to major in sociology, in group exhibitions in New York, tion between local community you must know yourself first. You at the Metropolitan Museum of issues and societal issues, and to must reflect on your personal ide- Art and the Dahesh Museum. Lo- implement collaborative opportu- ation and understand that you are cally, he has shown at the Samuel nities to address them. truly making a difference each day. Dorsky Museum at New Paltz, the Use the skills that your instructors Muroff Kotler Gallery at Ulster Maria Hernandez (Sociology) teach you, as these skills will serve County Community College, and joined United Way of Broward you well in life.” the Mark Gruber Gallery in New County, Florida as vice president Paltz. Seubert teaches drawing at of program operations. Previ- John Watts (Biology) Marist College, UCCC, and the ously, Hernandez was director of 97 was appointed emergency Barrett Art Center. Pine is a young Broward Family Support Services medical services director of Dare artist who was born and raised in for Family Central. Hernandez is a County, N.C. Watts’s profes- the Hudson valley and exhibited licensed clinical social worker and sional career includes serving as his senior thesis last December. has more than 15 years of experi- emergency preparedness and ence working in multiple social safety coordinator, CaroMont Kimberly (Mundell) service systems. She has developed Health in Gastonia, N.C.; regional Justin Mass ’01 shares career perspectives with Jeanette Thompson ’95 95 Kerrigan (Secondary innovative programs to meet a emergency response and recovery alumni and students Education 7-12 English) ’02g (N- vast array of needs from substance coordinator, Carolinas Health- receives Art Educator award 6: Humanistic Education) married abusing/HIV-infected mothers to Care System in Charlotte, N.C.; “Career Connections: Re/Inventing Yourself in a Changing Workplace,” a New Paltz native, Robert Kerrigan, young children in the child welfare adjunct instructor, Gaston College special Reunion 2013 presentation, included sage advice from Justin Mass The Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) on Oct. 6, 2012, in Ulster Park, system. in Dallas, N.C. Watts also served ’01 (Secondary Education 7-12 English). Mass is currently a senior manager has named Jeanette Thompson ’95 (Theatre N.Y. Their beautiful daughter, as a paramedic in various areas of for learning technology and design at Adobe. He has held a number of learn- Arts) the 2013 Secondary Art Educator of the Fiona Louise Kerrigan was born Mary Matrone (Sociology) is a vo- New York and EMT/firefighter in ing technology, instructional technology, and eLearning design and develop- Year. This award recognizes the exemplary Feb. 19, 2013. cational counselor in the sheltered Monroe, N.Y. Watts has served in ment positions over the years. His industry requires him to constantly evolve contributions, service, and achievements workcenter at Gateway Industries general staff capacities as public to adapt to a changing educational and business landscape in which he must of one outstanding IAEA member annually. Rachel Martin (Visual Arts) mar- in Kingston, N.Y. information officer, medical officer, address corporate competition and demanding customer expectations. Thompson’s professional achievements include ried Lee Martin on June 21, 2013. and incident commander to mass receiving a Chicago Fund For Teachers Grant To view photos, visit mywedding. Sherry Saturno (English) was casualty incidents, and drowning to develop and share an online contemporary com/leeandrachelmartin. awarded the national Social Work search and recovery. fiber arts curriculum. She has received multiple Leadership in Palliative and End Administrative Services & Telecom- the director and co-owner of an Geoffrey Detrani Richard Bodenschatz education center for children and fellowships and scholarships from Chicago of Life Care Fellowship at New g munications, director of Adminis- (Painting, Drawing) had York University Silver School (Educational Administra- trative Services, director of Facilities young adults with autism and area museums, including The Museum of 96 98 his recent work shown in the of Social Work. Saturno, who tion), the associate dean of Under- Finance, assistant vice president for other developmental differences. Contemporary Art, School of the Art Institute exhibition “Overgrown” at the Art works as a program director for graduate Admission at New Paltz, Research Foundation, and opera- Friedman and her business partner of Chicago, and The Center for Intuitive & Center of the Capital Region, Troy, Beacon Health Strategies, will be received the 2013 Chancellor’s tions manager for Research Founda- are in the process of opening Outsider Art. Thompson has also contributed N.Y. For more information on De- researching health care solutions Award for Excellence in Profes- tion. She has served on several a private nonprofit school for to the art education community by organiz- trani’s work, visit geoffreydetrani. and services for the elderly and the sional Service and was recognized campus committees, including the students aged 6-21 with vocational ing a recharge mini-conference for Chicago com. chronically ill through 2015. She at the Undergraduate Commence- Parking Committee, Facilities Mas- programs and staff and parent area art teachers, contributed to the Illinois Art is a Stanford University certified ment Cermony on May 19, 2013. ter Landscape Plan, Middle States trainings. Friedman hosts a blog Education Association (IAEA) as a confer- Jacinda Marie Félix Haro (Com- project manager and holds master’s Reaccreditation Team, Budget on Psychology Today’s official web- ence volunteer, and as a frequent workshop munication Media) is the director degrees from Columbia and Long Jessica (Pierce) Young- Goals and Plans. Prior to coming to site called Breaking Barriers. For presenter. Thompson is in her fourteenth year of the Office of Diversity Services Island Universities. 99 man (Journalism) ac- New Paltz, Majak worked at Ogden more information visit of teaching and ninth year at CICS Northtown at Suffolk University in Boston. cepted a position as the public Industrial Services in the division of emergeandsee.net. Academy in Chicago. William Sibley (Special Educa- relations and events specialist at Facilities Maintenance & Manage- Heather Novak (Sociology), tion) has been a special education Finger Lakes Community College ment at the Poughkeepsie and Elizabeth Insogna has worked at Pace University’s teacher, grades K-3, in the Los in Canandaigua, N.Y. She resides Kingston locations. 02 (Sculpture) interviewed Center for Community Action and Angeles Unified School District near Rochester with her husband Guggenheim Fellow and New Paltz Studio Workshop in Rosendale, Research since 1999. Since 2008, since January 2001. Previously, and their two sons. Matthew Imperato (Sociology) Professor Kathy Goodell (Art) for N.Y. Her work has been featured Novak has taught as an adjunct he was a teacher at the Anderson is a restorative practices coach for the Huffington Post. Insogna is a at several area galleries, as well professor in the Political Science School in Staatsburg, N.Y., for Julieta Majak '99g (Educational the San Franciso Unified School painter, curator, and writer. She as in Kansas City, Wichita, and and Sociology departments with a 18 months. Sibley has earned Administration) was promoted to District. Imperato was a middle visited campus and met with cur- Manhattan. Rowan, who traveled focus on citizen advocacy, political Honor Society recognitions with the role of assistant vice president school teacher for 12 years and is rent students in the Art Depart- to Japan for two years to appren- empowerment and social move- Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Lambda for administration at New Paltz, proud of the amount of students ment in November 2013. tice with ceramic artist Ryuichi ments. Previously, she was an advo- Theta and has also earned special where she will oversee the offices he has built positive relationships Kakurezaki, established his kiln cate, assistant volunteer coordina- and general education certifica- of Accounting Services, Purchas- with. Matthew feels that his major Daniel Ryan '04g (Sociology) has and studio deep in the woods of tor at the Center for Safety and tions, as well as an Administrative ing, Internal Controls, Receiving in sociology has helped shape him been promoted to assistant profes- the Hudson Valley in 2000. His Change, formerly Rockland Family certification. William feels that his & Property Control. Julie has been to look at education, students, and sor of sociology at Hagerstown work has been shown in solo and Shelter. She is happy to have found sociology education helped shaped a part of the SUNY New Paltz equity. Community College in Western group exhibitions internationally. a profession in which she can his life and career and believes that community for more than 20 years. Maryland, where he began work- Most recently, he had solo shows at inspire others to make positive understanding people and working She served as contract administrator Amanda Friedman ing in August 2009. Ryan would the Cavin-Morris Gallery in New change in the world around them and interacting with them is criti- in Purchasing, associate director of 00(Special Education) is like to credit New Paltz’s Sociology

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Department and Professor Irwin analyst at Key Bank Corporation. by the courses she took and how 6, 2013, in an intimate ceremony. and has worked as an outpatient Speak from Experience: Brilliantly Sperber, for “providing me with a Prior to joining Fairfield County they helped her to work produc- They live in Albany, N.Y., where he therapist with youth and their Creative and Gainfully Employed,” strong foundation in the discipline Bank, Pelosi was a senior com- tively with the community. She is works for the New York State Divi- families specializing in treating held on campus. Junior currently and guidance during my under- mercial credit analyst specializing presently seeking a position in the sion of the Budget and she works post-traumatic stress disorder. works in Manhattan in Content graduate and graduate studies.” in asset-based lending at Sterling early childcare field working with for the University at Albany. Operations at Comedy Central. National Bank. As senior credit families who need the guidance to Eric Schoenfeldt (Business Previously, he worked at Tommy Gordon Tepper (Communication analyst, Pelosi is responsible for communicate productively with Raymond Ransome (Mathemat- Administration) is manager of Boy Records and the Bomser Payan & Media) received the Achieve- commercial loan underwriting and their children. ics) has been promoted to help financial operations at Mediacom Agency and has enjoyed working ment in Communications Award credit analysis in support of all desk analyst in Computer Services Communications, where he is un- with many artists from sports to from the Long Island Chapter of commercial loan officers. Jesse Lasky (Communi- at SUNY New Paltz. dertaking an active role in identify- music to comedy including work the International Association for 05 cation & Media) works on ing operational improvements and with boxing legend Floyd May- Business Communicators (IABC). Vincent Vigilante (Theatre Arts) the writing staff of the ABC televi- Annabel Hallgren cost reduction solutions. Schoen- weather, Gucci Mane, Naughty By This annual award recognizes a became the operations director for sion series “Revenge.” His first 07 (Sociology) is an inpatient feldt began as a summer intern at Nature, and Pretty Ricky. Long Island professional who ex- New York Arts Live, the merger novel, a spin-off of the show called psychiatric specialist at Baystate the cable company in 2010 and has hibits exceptional skill, enthusiasm, of the Bill T. Jones Company and “Schooled in Revenge,” has been Medical Center. Hallgren received held various positions since joining Ryan Vinson (Physics) completed and commitment to the field of Dance Theatre Workshop, in New published by Hyperion. her master’s degree in psychology the company permanently in 2011. his master's degree in teaching business communications. In early York City. and recently received independent at Bard College and now teaches 2013, he was named to the Long Kala Stein (Ceramics) will be license as a Licensed Mental Health Jamie Greene (Printmaking) was physics at Kingston High School. Island Business News 40 Under 40 Ian Merkel (Geology) working on a large-scale mural of Counselor (LMHC). Hallgren was hosted by the Butte-Silver Bow Vinson was part of the Academic class of 2013, an award that honors 04 became engaged to Aman- the Finger Lakes that will be lo- awarded a federally funded grant to Arts Foundation as the featured Year Undergraduate Research Ex- young business and community da Villalobos on Sept. 25, 2013, at cated in the lobby of the Honeoye develop an integrated primary and artist at the Clark Chateau in June perience (AYURE) in spring 2008. leaders. He is currently the director the Sun Gate, Machu Pichu, Peru. Public Library. The mural, made of behavioral health care program in 2013. Greene works with a com- of communications for the City of They plan to wed in early summer many different tiles, will present a an underserved city. She feels that bination of printmaking, drawing Daniel Liberto (History, Long Beach. 2015 in the Denver, Colo., area. bird’s eye view of the Finger Lakes. her sociology education pointed and painting. Her work deals with 10 Geography) is the assistant The project is supported by a her in the direction of the helping themes of memory, family, home, volleyball coach for the men’s and g Sean Brix (Painting, Jared Hawkins (Biology) married Community Arts Grant. Stein said field and although her master’s and the ephemeral. women’s teams at Keuka College. 03 Drawing) shared his Erin Sisk on June 15 in Belmont, that ceramics appeals to her more degree is in psychology, sociology He assists the head coach with all diverse career experiences and Mass. Hawkins earned his doctor- than any other art style. An open “reminds me daily to consider en- Elenor Wilson (Ceramics) aspects of the program, including discussed how current New Paltz ate in immunology from Tufts house at the library allowed the vironment, family, and education 09 was appointed associ- both the day-to-day operations as students can make connections for Univeristy School of Medicine. He public to get a firsthand experience when looking at and working with ate editor at the Studio Potter, well as recruiting future student- professional success at the “Com- has been working as a post-doctor- making clay tiles and to see how mental illness.” a nonprofit muter Career Connections Ice al fellow in the Laboratory for Per- a design is developed into a final organization, Cream Social” on Nov. 13, 2013. sonalized Medicine at the Center piece. Stein will be making the tiles Joseph Miggins (English) is a which publishes "I am grateful for my time at New Paltz Brix is currently manager of talent for Biomedical Informatics (Har- for the Finger Lakes Mural in the “student favorite” English teacher a journal twice acquisition and diversity for Hud- vard Medical School, Beth Israel basement of the library. at Monroe-Woodbury High School a year. Wilson and mention the school every chance son Valley Federal Credit Union, Deaconess Medical Center). He is and in 2012 marked his first ap- is a studio artist which has approximately 850 also a genetics research consultant Jason Jacoby (Theatre pearance in a feature film, “Misery who works in that I get."—Edna Lyons '89 employees. He previously worked for the Clinical Pharmacogenomics 06 Arts) is currently starring Loves Company,” where he played functional pottery as a human resources manager, Service at Boston Children’s Hos- in the Tony-award winning musi- the role of the barista. and sculpture. In recruiter, call center supervisor, pital. He returned to New Paltz on cal “Avenue Q” Off-Broadway at fall 2009, Wilson became a faculty athletes. Liberto spent the past two adjunct professor, partsolver, and Nov. 1 to speak to current students New World Stages, playing Nicky/ Azeem Mallick (Business member at New Paltz and taught in seasons as an assistant coach for the art handler. on “Next-generation sequencing Trekkie/Bear. Jacoby previously 08 Administration) was an the Department of Fine & Perform- nationally-ranked Nazareth Col- and implications for the future of starred in Smithtown PAC’s and alumni speaker on Nov. 14, 2012, ing Arts for a semester. In 2010, lege men’s program and in 2013 Alexander Marrero (Music) was personalized medicine.” Skylight Music Theatre’s produc- for the New Paltz event “Students Wilson began a residency program advanced into the NCAA Division appointed as an affiliate facilitator tions in 2012 and he recently and Alumni Speak from Experi- at the Yingge Ceramics Museum in III tournament championship for Orange County Community Keegan Peck (Art Education) appeared opposite Bruce Vilanch ence: Brilliantly Creative and Taipei, Taiwan, and lived there for before finishing as the national College. Marrero was also ap- ’08g (Humanistic-Multicultural (Hollywood Squares) and Jerry Gainfully Employed,” held on three and a half years. runner-up. While at New Paltz, pointed as the executive director of Education) and Timothy Bishop Adler (The Sopranos) in “Rubble” campus. Upon completion of his Liberto was a two-time captain and the Southern Hudson Valley Youth ’02 (Business Administration at NYCFringe 2013. Some of his MBA, Mallick served as the direc- Joy Lai (Visual Arts Education) compiled more than 1,000 career Symphony. For more information Management) are engaged and are past credits include Off-Broadway: tor of operations for FAAS, Inc, worked as an art teacher at Trillium kills and earned first-team Metro about this orchestra, visit shvys. planning a July 2014 wedding. “G.B.S.” (Sam, U.S. premiere, before moving to the Connecticut Charter School, a K-12 Demo- Division honors in the North East org. Both are currently employed as Clockwork Theatre); Off-Off Hospital Association in Walling- cratic Public Charter School in Collegiate Volleyball Association in teachers for the New York City Broadway: “Reckless” (Roy/Tim ford, Conn., as the governance Portland, Ore. Lai has since moved 2009. Ralph Pelosi (Business Finance, Department of Education. Bishop Timko, The Gallery Players), “Wel- and administration coordinator. back to New York to serve as the Business Administration) was ap- received his graduate degree from come to New Jersey” (Martin, Vital He currently serves as a proj- department head of visual arts at Dominique Marshall (Sociol- pointed to senior credit analyst at Brooklyn College. Theatre), and “Men in a Bottle” ect manager at the Institute for Friends Academy, a K-12 indepen- ogy) is studying at Stony Brook Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield, (John, TheaterVision). For more Healthcare Improvement (IHI), in dent Quaker school on the North University to obtain her master’s Conn. Pelosi has 15 years of com- Rachel Ambroziak (Sociology) has information, visit jason-jacoby. Cambridge, Mass. Shore of Long Island. degree in social work. Marshall mercial banking experience starting licensed a center for teen moms in com. was part of the Peace Corps in with the Bank of New York in Re- a school district and re-established Christie Carlstrom (Sociology) Junior Jimenez (Communication Morocco and was a crisis counselor tail Branch Banking. He became a the credibility of a nonprofit Jenna (Hecker) Pitera (English) is a long-term disability behavioral Media) was an alumni speaker with visiting nurses service and credit analyst in 2003 at IDB Bank daycare. She feels her sociology and Jack Pitera ’05 (Business) health case manager. Carlstrom on Nov. 14, 2012, for the New a youth development volunteer. and in 2007 became a senior credit education helped shape her career were married in Gibraltar on Aug. is a licensed master social worker Paltz event “Students and Alumni While in Morocco, she enjoyed

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and was Arlington’s jayvee coach N.Y. Sarmiento has been making (Communication Disorders) trav- in a grant program at SUNY that the previous year. films for the past two years under eled to Ethiopia in August 2012 on funds student collaboration with the alias Exhibition Z. He was a Deaf Education and Empower- a professor, with whom she shared Ross Dardani (Political Science) featured in the August 2013 issue ment trip, where they collaborated a fascination with the working is working on his M.A. at Johns of Chronogram magazine. with local deaf organizations and of the human body. Murphy’s Hopkins University. Dardani was worked in a school for the deaf. method involves using medical part of the Academic Year Un- Eddie Monroy ’13g (Business This population is underserved and imaging technology as she takes an dergraduate Research Experience Administration) was inducted into they say it was an amazing volun- MRI of an organ and then turns it (AYURE) in spring 2012. the SUNY New Paltz School of teer experience for each of them. into a file that she can turn into a Business Hall of Fame as Student prototype. The piece she created is Torrance Walley (School Leader- Leader of the Year. The Hall of Rachel Townsend (Theatre Arts) a prototype of an MRI made of her ship) is the assistant principal of Fame was established in 2001 to is currently working Off-Broadway own brain. She describes her work Osborn School in the Rye City acknowledge the accomplishments in New York City as a design as- as sculptural and mixed media, and School District. Previously, Walley of those who have made significant sistant. In spring 2009, Townsend is also working with fiber optics. worked in the Washingtonville contributions to their respective was part of the Academic Year Un- Central School District, where he business professions. dergraduate Research Experience Ethan Kramer (Marketing) began taught third and fourth grade at (AYURE), a program that supports working at Wildcat Epic Events, Submit your Class Little Britain Elementary School James Martin (Journalism, collaborative efforts on a variety of known for its mountain bike and Notes today! and sixth and seventh grade read- Sociology) was an alumni speaker projects. cycling races that draw bikers ing academic intervention services on Nov. 14, 2012, for the New from across the country. For more at Washingtonville Middle School. Paltz event “Students and Alumni Sheena Henry (Chemistry) is em- information, visit wildcatepicev- A new addition to Old Main Quad: A bench He also served as a special educa- Speak from Experience: Brilliantly ployed as a quality control analyst ents.com. Enjoy reading about what your dedicated to the memories of Professor Habib classmates have been up to? Shinouda (Education) and Professor James tion/reading teacher assistant at Creative and Gainfully Employed,” at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Hillestead (Education) was generously donated by Poughkeepsie City Schools, served held on campus. During his final Albany, N.Y. Henry was part of the Kyle Dailey (Mathematics) is They want to hear about you, Dave Watson '68 (Elementary Education). as an instructor and course devel- semester at New Paltz, Martin Summer Research Student Presen- working towards his Ph.D. at the too! Let your fellow New Paltz oper for New York State Teacher interned at the Rosendale Theatre, tations (SURE) in 2011. SURE University of Hawaii at Manoa. In alumni know about your latest Centers, and has taught literacy where he applied knowledge from is an 8-week program, where stu- 2012, Dailey was part of the Sum- life changes, professional ac- classes at the college level. He re- his double major and his network- dents work full-time on a project mer Research Student Presenta- complishments, interests, or helping children and learning the cently served on Washingtonville’s ing skills. He now works in Rosen- and also attend workshops. tions (SURE), an 8-week program culture. She says that her major in annual Professional Performance dale, N.Y., for an online marketing where students work full-time on a anecdotes. Submit your news sociology led her to choose a career Review Plan committee to improve company called Site Optimized, Alexander Eisen (Theatre project and also attend workshops. online at www.newpaltz.edu/ in social work, with an interest in teacher effectiveness and designed which focuses on optimizing its 13 Arts) wrote the book and newpaltzmagazine/. improving things, and sparked her an elementary math program. clients for search engines. He says, lyrics to the new musical, “The Shanay Bradley (Sociology) interest in wanting to work within “Crazy how much changes in as Dark I Know,” the winner of the was appointed as the women’s the criminal justice system. Allison (Krein) Constant little as six months!” 2013 Kennedy Center American basketball assistant coach at SUNY 12 (Painting, Photography) College Theater Festival. “The Potsdam for the 2013-14 season. Heather Slivko-Bathurst (Black married Andrew Constant on Aug. Janice Mahoney (Sociology) is Dark I Know” is set in Germany While at New Paltz, Bradley was Studies) is working toward her 10, 2013. the tenant relations assistant at the during Hitler’s rise and the show the top rebounder in the SUNYAC master’s degree in Africana studies Poughkeepsie Housing Authority, centers on the interwoven lives of and last year she spent the fall at New York University. Slivko- Helen Gutfreund (Art Education) where she previously worked as a Jews and non-Jews as they resist semester as an assistant with her Bathurst was part of the Academic shared her diverse career experienc- receptionist. Mahoney reports that the radical evil that is overtaking former team. In spring 2013, she Year Undergraduate Research es and discussed how current New her sociology education allowed their society. “The Dark I Know” is studied abroad in Trinidad and Experience (AYURE) in fall 2009. Paltz students can make connec- her to view different aspects of life based on testimonies of Holocaust Tobago and played for a team that tions for professional success at the in a sociological way and how to survivors who lived in Weimar competed against others through- Mary (Rea) Gresch (Management) “Commuter Career-Connections deconstruct and reconstruct the Germany. Eisen directed the first out the Caribbean. Bradley has also married Anthony Gresch on May Ice Cream Social” on Nov. 13, way she views the world around full production of the show at coached the Triple Threat, an AAU 17, 2013. 2013. Gutfreund is the director of her. She also says that it has New Paltz in October 2012, under basketball team and has coached marketing and communications prepared her for her current job the guidance of Professor Steven various other teams such as Chil- g Jennifer Veronesi for the New Paltz Chamber of of being able to evaluate families Kitsakos (Theatre), with an earlier dren Aid’s Society at Milbank in 11 (Humanistic-Multicultural Commerce. She previously worked for housing and understanding staged reading performed in 2011 Manhattan and at clinics including Education) is a physical education as a gallery coordinator and cura- various cultures. Mahoney would at the Ripley-Grier Rehearsal the Bears Basketball Camp. STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK teacher at Marlboro Elementary tor, licensed massage therapist, like to make special mention of Studios in Manhattan. For more School, as well as the high school and multimedia designer and Professor Brian Obach (Sociology), information, visit thedarkiknow. softball coach. She was named developer. whose instruction in environmen- com. V845 Softball Coach of the Year. tal sociology has given her greater In four seasons, Veronesi is 78-8 Christopher Sarmiento (Com- insight into the environment, food Brianna Murphy (Ceramics) just at Marlboro. She won her first munication & Media) is a director, industry, and how she contributes finished the body of work called Section 9 title this year and led editor, and cinematographer. In to the ecosystem. “Internal Exposure,” which “takes Marlboro (23-2) to the Class B August 2013, the Beacon Inde- the idea of using the body’s interior state championship game. Veronesi pendent Film Festival presented Mary Grace Hamme (Com- as a metaphor for our psychological has won three Mid-Hudson Ath- a screening of Sarmiento’s short munication Disorders), Maryana selves and literally exposing the in- letic League titles and served as a documentary “A Son Down, After Organidis ’12 (Communication side of the human body in a physi- varsity Marlboro assistant in 2009 Sun Down” at Fovea in Beacon, Disorders) and Jamie Dice ’12 cal manner.” Murphy got involved

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38 New Paltz Spring 2014 39 End Note Discover the Benefits of Planned Giving Confessions to Academic Advising “The college is a big part of our lives. It always has been and always will be.”—Robert Mountz ’68, ’71g, ’80cas Sitting on the other side of an MFA on an August afternoon I begin answering him After this I’ll buy a penthouse suite on 3rd Avenue Robert Mountz ’68, ’71g, ’80cas and his wife, Henrietta (Thomas) Call up Ezra Pound to pay the mortgage Mountz ’68, ’71g, met on a blind date while attending New Paltz and Call Plath for the gas, or maybe the electric continue their involvement with the college—returning to campus several Turn on all the lights and blast the AC times each year for soccer games, alumni receptions, and other events. Open all the windows for a cross breeze The Mountzes set up a charitable gift annuity, with annuity payments that provide I ask him how many people he thinks would read the Bible them with additional income each year. Their gift helps support scholarships for If it was written entirely in MLA students in New Paltz’s School of Education. Henrietta, a first-generation college I ask him how many people outside the department graduate, said, “I know how difficult it is to fund an education, especially in a family that doesn’t have that tradition. It makes us feel really good that we’re He’s met who know which month is the cruelest helping other students.” I ask him if he’s married And if the woman he lies with every night Charitable gift annuities, bequests, trusts, and estate gifts are just a few ways to Knows what color the wheelbarrow is plan for the future and provide continued support to New Paltz. To learn more about Planned Giving at New Paltz, call Barbara Caldwell at 845-257-3958 or And where the jar is located email [email protected]. I ask him where to find the tallest bridge in New York I tell him I’m terrified of footnotes For the same reason people don’t want to be forgotten I’m crying as I tell him I should have been born with pale blue eyes And I don’t own any coffee spoons I tell him I’ve never liked the taste of typewriter ribbons Along His Own Lines: A Retrospective And I can only say I love you through a satellite dish of New York Realist Eugene Speicher And I don’t even know if I mean it February 5—July 13, 2014 I tell him my mother tells me not to worry Because she has men for me to marry I tell him I saw a five-year-old who couldn’t speak or read Balancing an online checkbook I tell him figures on the page have never made it to my lips Stay in the mountain house I tell him I can’t tell the difference between a comedy and a tragedy and we’ll contribute 10% of your bill I might have had a stutter or a lisp in my past life to SUNY New Paltz! But I’m not sure how many chances I get at this We can’t improve on your memories of Scudder or At this—THIS—the word is a spark Deyo or Bliss, but we can offer some comforts of our So, what do you plan on doing after this? own for your next visit to New Paltz. Just minutes away from campus in a spectacular 2,200- Melissa Nau ’14 (Creative Writing) acre setting, Mohonk Mountain House is one of America’s leading resorts. A Full American Plan resort, our rates include meals and most activities. Be sure to mention Melissa wrote this poem for the course ENG 453: Craft of Poetry with Professor Pauline you’re a New Paltz alum when you stay with us so we can Uchmanowicz (English). contribute in your name.

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