The Investiture of Virginia Schaefer Horvath as the thirteenth president
Friday, September 21, 2012
State University of New York at Fredonia The State University of New York at Fredonia has a rich tradition of teaching and learning. Its history began with the establishment of the Fredonia Academy in 1826 by the citizens of Fredonia. Today, SUNY Fredonia, with its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education and schools of Music and Business, has over 5,500 students in nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs. Student life nurtures as well as challenges the next generation of leaders.
Outstanding faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to providing quality education to students, and offer a variety of teaching, research, internship and performance opportunities. Accessibility to faculty creates an open atmosphere, and small class sizes reflect the university’s dedication to excellence. The warmth and caring of the university’s faculty and professional staff is an attraction as strong as its fine academic reputation.
Fredonia’s 249-acre campus is striking in its beauty and design. Surrounded by wooded areas, traditional buildings mix with the contemporary structures of I.M. Pei and Partners. Among its newest buildings is the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator in the nearby city of Dunkirk, serving as an economic engine for Western New York. Ground was officially broken in September 2011 for a new, $60 million Science Center, while the Williams Center – the hub of student life – just underwent an extensive renovation. Other recent additions to the campus include University Stadium, the acoustically outstanding 500-seat Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall, and the beautiful Robert and Marilyn Maytum Music Rehearsal Halls. In 2013 construction will begin on an addition to the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center and a new student townhouse complex.
Central to the future of SUNY Fredonia is the Power of Fredonia strategic plan – a blueprint developed in an inclusive process and endorsed campus-wide. Work will focus on four key areas: Fredonia as a Community of Learning, an Engaged Community, a Sustainable Community and a Global Community. When coupled with the campus’ new Baccalaureate Goals, SUNY Fredonia is committed to ensuring that all its graduates, utilizing knowledge developed through a broad range of intellectual experiences, will be skilled, connected, creative and responsible.
In its 2012 volume, “America’s Best Colleges,” U.S. News & World Report ranked SUNY Fredonia 12th in the North among public universities. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has included the university in its list of the nation’s top 100 best values among public colleges and universities, and the Princeton Review perenially lists SUNY Fredonia in its publication, The Best Northeastern Colleges.
State University of New York at Fredonia Virginia Schaefer Horvath
Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Horvath became the 13th President of SUNY Fredonia on July 1, 2012. She was previously the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Fredonia for seven years, overseeing academic programs, Rockefeller Arts Center, Reed Library, information technology, graduate studies and research, Lifelong Learning and a range of academic support services.
President Horvath, who also holds rank as a Professor of English, has academic specialties in medieval literature, British literature, children’s/young adult literature, English pedagogy, and poetry. Previously at Kent State University, where she was a recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Dr. Horvath was Dean of Academic and Student Services for the Kent State University (Ohio) Regional Campuses, and Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning.
She has published, presented, and served as a consultant on a range of subjects, such as documenting faculty work, promotion and tenure policies, peer review, strategic planning, global education, service-learning, scholarship of engagement, leadership development and syllabus/course design. She served on the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Provosts Steering Committee, a national initiative for re-imagining undergraduate education in the United States.
Originally from Amherst, N.Y., President Horvath is a graduate of the Buffalo Seminary and now serves on its board of trustees. She also serves on the board of trustees of the Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York.
She earned a B.A. in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from Kent State University.
She is married to Dr. Brooke K. Horvath, a professor of English at Kent State University. They have four grown daughters: Emily Davey, Caitlin Carroll, Susan Horvath and Jordan Horvath.
Past Presidents
Dennis L. Hefner Donald A. MacPhee Dallas K. Beal Oscar E. Lanford 1997–June 30, 2012 1985–1996 1971–1984 1961–1971
Harry W. Porter Leslie R. Gregory Hermann Cooper Howard Griffth Burdge 1953–1961 1931–1948 1929–1931 1922–1928
Joseph A. Allen 1867–1869
Myron T. Dana Francis B. Palmer J.W. Armstrong 1908–1922 1898–1907 1869–1898
Earlier leaders had the title of Principal of the Fredonia Academy and are not included on this list. Traditions and Symbols
Academic Regalia
The custom of recognizing the accomplishments of scholars through distinctive dress, color and ceremony began in the Middle Ages and has been adopted by various academic institutions throughout the world. American academic regalia have developed from the English traditions that originated at Cambridge and Oxford, and have been in continuous use in this country since Colonial times.
Each institution of higher learning in the United States has adopted a unique and well-defined system for identifying different academic degrees by use of specific gowns, hoods and colors. The baccalaureate (bachelor’s) gown is identified by long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown has a very long sleeve, closed at the bottom, and the arm of the wearer is placed through an opening in the front of the sleeve. Doctoral gowns are distinguished by velvet panels around the neck and down the front of the gown. Three horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve also may mark the doctorate. The colorful hoods worn by master’s and doctoral graduates represent the specific degree earned and the degree- granting institution. Although each university may choose its own color for the body of the gown, the trim and hood colors representing the various academic disciplines were standardized by American universities in 1895. Some of these include: Arts, Letters, Humanities: white Philosophy: dark blue Commerce, Accountancy, Business: drab Public Administration: peacock blue Economics: copper Medicine: green Education: light blue Science: golden yellow Engineering: orange Theology: scarlet Music: pink Social Work: citron
The Mace
During the Middle Ages, the wood mace clad in metal was an effective weapon in battle, but as newer and more powerful military arms developed, it was transformed into a symbol of dignity and authority. The earliest ceremonial maces were borne by bodyguards of 12th century English and French kings; by the end of the 16th century, they were used widely by officials of English cities and towns. Today the use of the ceremonial mace is found in the British Houses of Parliament, and is carried before ecclesiastical dignitaries and in university and college convocations and commencements.
SUNY Fredonia’s current mace was presented by the Fredonia Alumni Association to the university in 1972 and is dedicated to the late Mary H. Cranston, former faculty member and Dean of Women, and the late Anna B. Haskin, a lifelong friend of the university. Assisting the alumni association with the creation of the mace was the late Helen (Clees) McKee, ’40, ’62.
Order of Procession
Mace Bearer The Platform Party: Alan G. LaFlamme, College Council Members Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Investiture Participants Student Marshals SUNY Trustees Official Delegates Chancellor Emeritus Faculty and Staff President Deans and Vice Presidents Faculty and Staff The Presidential Medallion and Chain of Office
The tradition of a medallion and chain of office dates back to the Middle Ages. The mayor of a medieval town was presented, at his investiture, with a chain of medallions that represented the guilds working together for the welfare of the town. The chief official of a medieval university held similar authority and thus was honored with a chain of office, but his was composed of insignia of all the university’s colleges. Today, university presidents wear chains of office on ceremonial occasions such as commencements as a symbol of their leadership authority and their allegiance to the institution.
The chain of office being unveiled to the campus today was commissioned by the Fredonia College Foundation with support from Dennis and Jan Hefner and Esther Lanford. Fashioned of antiqued bronze, the chain includes the university seal surrounded by a laurel wreath, suspended by a chain with links engraved with the names and dates of past campus presidents, as well as links engraved with names (and architectural icons) representing the four major historical eras of the institution: the Fredonia Academy, Fredonia Normal School, Fredonia State Teachers College and SUNY College at Fredonia. The design is emblematic of the idea that each president, as well as the campus as whole, stands on the shoulders of those that came before.
Student Marshals
Appointed by Student Association President Appointed by Interim Provost and Vice President for Jordan Nicholson, Class of 2013: Academic Affairs Kevin Kearns. Selected with input from the deans, chairs and faculty to represent the Erin Dorozynski, Class of 2014 four pillars of “The Power of Fredonia” strategic plan: Vice President, Student Association Fredonia as a Community of Learning: Alexander Ives, Class of 2013 Paul Shephard, Class of 2013 Student Association Representative Kazlin Mason, Graduate Class of 2013 Alexander Stone, Class of 2014 Fredonia as an Engaged Community: Chief Justice, Student Association Noelle Panepento, Class of December 2012 Chelsea Patterson, Class of 2013 Ross Bradigan, Class of 2013 Comptroller, Student Association Fredonia as a Sustainable Community: Kayleigh Cole, Class of 2013 Hannah Farley, Class of 2013 Acting Speaker, Student Association Rachel Kibler, Class of 2013
Michael Panebianco, Class of 2013, Senior Justice Fredonia as a Global Community: of the Supreme Court, Student Association Minju Kim, Class of 2015 Jennifer Braunscheidel, Class of 2013 Meagan Allers, Class of 2013 Senior Cabinet Member, Student Association
Lauren Braun, Class of 2013 Student Association Intern Delegates founding year Institution Delegate
1209 University of Cambridge Eileen Groth Lyon, Alumna
1746 Princeton University Bruce Neal Simon, Alumnus
1793 Williams College Malcolm A. Nelson, Alumnus
1815 Allegheny College Gregory Peterson, Alumnus
1816 SUNY Potsdam John F. Schwaller, President
1819 Colgate University Martha Buyer, Alumna
1835 The College at Brockport, SUNY Douglas M. Scheidt, Dean of Education and Human Services
1839 Boston University Mary Beth Sievens, Alumna
1846 University at Buffalo Beth Del Genio, Chief of Staff to the President
1847 University of Iowa Linda Czuba Brigance, Alumna
1856 Niagara University Timothy M. Downs, Vice President for Academic Affairs
1857 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Kevin E. Courtright, Associate Professor, Political Science and Criminal Justice; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1989
1861 SUNY Oswego Kerry Dorsey, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
1867 West Virginia University Joseph Patrick McFall, Alumnus; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 2005
1868 SUNY Cortland Robert James Spitzer, Distinguished Service Professor, Political Science; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1975
1869 Purdue University Maggie Bryan-Peterson, Alumna
1870 Canisius College David Ewing, Dean, Arts and Sciences
1871 Buffalo State College, SUNY Dennis K. Ponton, Provost
1871 SUNY Geneseo Carol Long, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
1883 Houghton College Robert F. Danner, Vice President Emeritus
1883 The University of Texas at Austin Robert Clay Deemer, Alumnus
1889 SUNY Oneonta Susan E. Riggi, Alumna
1890 University of North Texas Harry P. Jacobson, Alumnus
1891 Lipscomb University Norma J. Burgess, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
1893 East Stroudsburg University Joseph A. Jarvis, Professor Emeritus, History
1894 The University of Wisconsin - Stephen E. Rees, Alumnus Stevens Point founding year Institution Delegate
1899 College of Saint Elizabeth Sister Ellen Dauwer, Councilor
1908 Alfred State Stephen J. Havlovic, Provost and SUNY College of Technology Vice President for Academic Affairs
1908 D’Youville College Sister Denise A. Roche, President
1908 James Madison University Aldo J. Canestrari, Alumnus
1910 Kent State University Carole A. Barbato, Professor, Communication Studies
Laura Lee Davis, Professor, English
1919 The Yamasa Institute, Japan Yoshio Hattori, President
1947 Texas A&M University- JoAnn Canales, Interim Dean, Corpus Christi College of Graduate Studies
1947 Daemen College Frank S. Williams, Dean of Admissions; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1997
1950 Jamestown Community College Marilyn A. Zagora, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
1954 Wheeling Jesuit University Stephen David Stahl Vice President for Academic Affairs
1957 Hilbert College Christopher Holoman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
1957 Stony Brook University Tonjanita L. Johnson, Chief Deputy to the President
1958 Trocaire College Bassam M. Deeb, President
1961 Jefferson Community College Mary Perrine, Coordinator of Institutional Research and Planning
1962 Niagara County Community College Greg Lamontagne, Vice President of Academic Affairs
1963 Saginaw Valley State University Joni M. Boye-Beaman, Dean, College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences; SUNY Fredonia Alumna, Class of 1987
1965 Florida International University Shazad Mustapha Mohammed, Alumnus
1966 Genesee Community College Kevin P. Hamilton, Vice President of Finance and Operations
1971 SUNY - Empire State College Nan M. DiBello, Dean Niagara Frontier Center
1993 Capella University David Fountaine, Alumnus; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1979
2004 Foundation for Liberal and Indira Parikh, Founding President Management Education, India Order of Ceremony Presiding: Monica J. White, Class of 1994 Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs
Organ Preludes Toccata and Fugue in D minor (“The Dorian”) Johann Sebastian Bach Toccatina for Flute Pietro Yon Minuet Trumpet Tune Alfred Hollins Werde Munter, Mein Gemüte (“Be Glad, My Soul”) Sigfrid Karg-Elert Carillon de Westminster (from “Pieces de Fantasie No. 3”) Louis Vierne Brian A. Bogey, Class of 1969, Instructor of Organ
Academic “Procession of the Nobles - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/ Procession Cortège” from “Mlada” Arr. Leidzen/Ragsdale Fredonia Wind Ensemble Dr. Paula K. Holcomb, Director
The National Anthem “The Star Spangled Banner” Francis Scott Key/Arr. Jack Stamp Fredonia Wind Ensemble Eric Wilbon, Class of 2014, soloist
Invocation Nathan P. Kropp Director, Fredonia Newman Center
Welcome and The Honorable Frank A. Pagano, Chair, Fredonia College Council Greetings from the College Council
Greetings On behalf of the SUNY Board of Trustees to the President Eunice A. Lewin Trustee, State University of New York Board of Trustees
On behalf of the Alumni Dr. Greg Gibbs, Class of 1971 President, Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors
On behalf of Donors and Friends Debra Horn Stachura, Class of 1975 Chair, Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors
On behalf of the Business Community Todd J. Tranum, Class of 1994 President and CEO Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce
On behalf of the Faculty and Staff Dr. James Hurtgen Distinguished Teaching Professor, Political Science
On behalf of the Students Jordan Nicholson, Class of 2013 President, SUNY Fredonia Student Association
On behalf of Dr. Horvath’s Family Emily Davey Dr. Horvath’s daughter Musical Interlude “The Road Home” Stephen Paulus, text by Michael Dennis Browne Fredonia Chamber Choir Dr. Gerald Gray, Director
Installation of Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher the President and Chancellor, State University of New York presentation of Assisted by Trustees the Presidential Dr. Angelo M. Fatta Medallion and Ms. Lewin Chain of Office
Inaugural Address Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath President, State University of New York at Fredonia
Alma Mater Fredonia Chamber Choir and Shirley Hoeschele, Class of 1947 Fredonia Wind Ensemble Arr. Dr. Karl Boelter
Near the shores of old Lake Erie Sing its glory and its praises Stands our Alma Mater true. Let them ring forever true. Fredonia State we proudly honor, Beloved is our Alma Mater. With its colors white and blue. Fredonia State, all hail to you.
Benediction The Rev. Theresa A. Kime The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua
Recessional “Crown Imperial” William Walton/Arr. W.J. Duthoit Fredonia Wind Ensemble
The audience is asked to remain in place until the Recessional has been completed and all the participants have left King Concert Hall. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the Rockefeller Arts Center Plaza and Arcade. All are invited to attend. The Williams Center is the rain venue.
Pre-ceremony entrance music by the Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble, Tiffany Nicely, director
Reception music by Faculty/Student Jazz Quartet
John Bacon, Drums Andrew Azzinaro, Guitar Bruce Johnstone, Saxophone Dr. Harry Jacobson, Bass Participating Musical Ensembles
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble Paula Holcomb, director Piccolo Bass Clarinet Trumpet Euphonium Elizabeth Root Rebecca Kent Gianluca Farina Corey Danni Stephen Hirst Flute Contra-Bass Clarinet Tuba Andrea Labounty Alexandra Barbato Omar Ore-Quinones Nick Albanese Kim Howe Christy Kim Nathan Sloan Bassoon Paul Swenson Oboe Stephen Rudman Ryan Buchholz Timpani Amy Selkirk Leah Cripps Nathaniel Gworek Horn Kelly Gravel Codee Spinner Molly Sacheli Percussion English Horn Contra-Bassoon Kelsey Williams Jamie Sunshine Erin Rush Sarah Rice Rudy Johnson Christopher Keeler Rachel Vaughn Daniel Cohen Eb Clarinet Alto Saxophone Meghan Kelley Brianna Hoige Corinne Smith Chris Sacco Juan Herrera Aaron Manigault Trombone Bb Clarinet Mike Dorato Piano Alexa diRaimo Tenor Saxophone Chris Zatorski Robin Padilla Callan Robinson Kevin Hammill Jenna Witterman Bass Trombone String Bass Baritone Saxophone Helen Park Jason Needham Robert Webster Matt Suprina
The Fredonia Chamber Choir Gerald Gray, conductor Patrick Rose, assistant conductor
Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Danielle Beckvermit Amanda Bottoms John Chung Cody Ray Caho Stephanie Doche Elizabeth Cowan Arthur Lewis Josh Corcoran Margaret Flanigan Samantha Hark Tyler Mason-Draffen Dylan Greene Gabby Mason Jenna Margiasso Steve Olick Michael Manganiello Nicole Peets Leslie Ratner Lorenzo Parnell Jonah Pielow Caitlyn Ryan Kayla Walruth Stephen Smith Patrick Rose Makoto Winkler
The Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble Tiffany Nicely, director Bernard Woma, Master Drummer and Special Guest Artist Ringo Brill, Special Guest Artist
Matthew Aubeuf Nathaniel Gworek Noelle DeLorenzo, And members of the Margaret Bonner Jamie Sunshine Dancer SUNY Fredonia Paul Chambers Kay Stonefelt Elizabeth Kiehl, Dancer Percussion Studio Institutions Sending Greetings
Alcorn State University McNeese State University Texas A&M University - Alfred State Medgar Evers College Corpus Christi SUNY College of Technology Metropolitan State University Texas Southern University Athens State University Millersville University Texas State University Black Hills State University Minnesota State University The California State University Caldwell College Moorhead The College of New Jersey California State University, Mississippi Valley State The University of Virginia’s Bakersfield University College at Wise California State University, Monroe Community College Towson University Channel Islands Murray State University University of Central Florida California State University, New Jersey Association of University of Central Missouri Long Beach State Colleges and Universities University of Massachusetts Central Michigan University Niagara University University of Minnesota Duluth Clarion University Northeastern Illinois University University of North Alabama Clemson University Old Dominion University University of North Carolina Coastal Carolina University Onondaga Community College at Wilmington College of Charleston Prairie View A&M University University of North Dakota College of Staten Island Salem State University University of North Texas Dalton State San Diego State University University of Northern Iowa Eastern Connecticut Shippensburg University University of Pittsburgh State University Slippery Rock University at Greensburg Eastern Michigan University South Dakota School of Mines University of Pittsburgh Eastern Washington University and Technology Johnstown Edinboro University Southeast Missouri State University of South Carolina Empire State College University Aiken Emporia State University Southern Oregon University University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fairmont State University Southern Polytechnic State University of West Georgia Fitchburg State University University St. Bonaventure University University of Wisconsin Governors State University Green Bay St. Cloud State University Grand Valley State University University of Wisconsin Grove City College State University of New York Oshkosh College at Buffalo Herkimer County University of Wisconsin Community College State University of New York Parkside Binghamton University Indiana University East University of Wisconsin- State University of New York Whitewater Indiana University Northwest College at Cortland Washburn University Indiana University State University of New York of Pennsylvania Delhi West Chester University Jacksonville State University State University of New York West Texas A&M University James Madison University Institute of Technology Westchester Community College Kennesaw State University State University of New York Oswego Western Carolina University Kent State University State University of New York Western Connecticut Lehman College Plattsburgh State University Lock Haven University Stony Brook University Longwood University Texas A&M University - Kingsville Inauguration Week Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 16 Western New York Chamber Orchestra “Musical Portraits” Concert. 4 p.m., King Concert Hall. Opening of library exhibit on history of SUNY Fredonia and unveiling of Dr. Horvath’s official presidential portrait. 6 p.m. Reed Library.
Monday, September 17 School of Music Faculty Showcase Concert. 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall.
Tuesday, September 18 Slide-lecture by internationally acclaimed artist Christo. 7 p.m., King Concert Hall. Presented by the Department of Visual Arts and New Media. Made possible by a gift from Cathy, ’79, and Jesse Marion.
Wednesday, September 19 Annual Maytum Convocation Lecture: Dr. Jean Kilbourne, feminist author, speaker and filmmaker, internationally recognized for her work on the image of women in advertising, speaks on “Deadly Persuasion: The Power of Advertising.” 3:30 p.m., King Concert Hall. Made possible by the Maytum Lecture Endowment.
Thursday, September 20 Academic Symposium: “Building Communities of Learning: Innovative Teaching at SUNY Fredonia.” 3:30 p.m., Williams Center Room 204 International Inaugural Dinner. 6 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Sponsored by Community Bank, N.A.
Friday, September 21 Investiture Ceremony, 2 p.m., King Concert Hall, Rockefeller Arts Center. Reception following.
Saturday, September 22 Inaugural Day of Service, at times and places throughout the region. Students, faculty and staff roll up their sleeves in partnership with a variety of community organizations and projects. Sponsored by Alesco Advisors, LLC. Backyard Picnic and Cookout at the President’s House. By invitation only to participants in the Inaugural Day of Service and its partner institutions.
Special Thanks
Inauguration Week events and activities have been made possible with support from the Fredonia College Foundation, the Fredonia Alumni Association, the Fredonia Student Association, the Faculty Student Association and numerous campus and community volunteers. We express our special thanks to:
Community Bank, N.A. Alesco Advisors, LLC Sponsor of the International Inaugural Dinner Sponsor of the Inaugural Day of Service
Cathy, ’79, and Jesse Marion maytum lecture endowment Support for the lecture by Christo Dr. Robert A. Maytum and Family Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors
Debra Horn Stachura, Class of 1975, Chair Cathy Marion, Class of 1979 Richard C. Johnson, Vice Chair Michael A. Marletta, Class of 1973 Jean M. Malinoski, Class of 1968, 1981, Secretary Kurt W. Maytum Thomas H. Waring, Jr., Class of 1980, Treasurer Judy Metzger Michael Schiavone, Class of 1978, Michael L. Petsky, Class of 1985 Immediate Past Chair Daniel Reininga Meagan Allers, Class of 2013, Susan O. Schall, Class of 1981 Student Representative James J. Stroud, Class of 1982 Phillip Belena, Class of 1992 Carol Ward, Class of 1981 David H. Carnahan Ex Officio Terry W. Clifton, Class of 1966 Virginia Schaefer Horvath, Robert E. Coon, Class of 1950 SUNY Fredonia President Dennis Costello, Class of 1972 David M. Tiffany, Jeffrey L. Fancher, Class of 1982 Executive Director, Carla Giambrone, Class of 1992 Fredonia College Foundation Amos Goodwine, Jr., Class of 1972 Betty Gossett, Class of 1976, Walter J. Gotowka, Class of 1981 Assistant Executive Director, Fredonia College Foundation Deborah Kathman, Class of 1973 Greg Gibbs, Class of 1971, Jeffery Kelly, Class of 1982 President, David Mancuso Fredonia Alumni Association
Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors
Greg K. Gibbs, Class of 1971, President Daniel D. Parker, Class of 1986 Betsy Dixon-Lang, Class of 1984, Vice President Darrin B. Paschke, Class of 1992 Patrick T. Newell, Class of 2008, Secretary Kevin S. Porteus, Class of 1985 Tammy Wilson Prior, Class of 2000, Treasurer Christopher P. Reybrouck, Class of 2008 Eileen Star Batrouny, Class of 1967 Robert J. Smith, Class of 1971 Diane Rzepkowski Chodan, Class of 1971 Stash C. Stanley, Class of 1971 April L. Diodato, Class of 2009 James P. Sturm, Class of 1986 David W. Fountaine, Class of 1979 David M. Tiffany, Virginia Schaefer Horvath, Vice President for University Advancement SUNY Fredonia President Clifton C. Turner, Class of 1984 Emma Sharp McFayden, Class of 1976 Sherryl D. Weems, Class of 1976 Dennis M. McGrath, Class of 1979 Laura Bonomo Wrubel, Class of 1971 State University of New York Board of Trustees
H. Carl McCall, Chair John L. Murad Joseph W. Belluck Kenneth P. O’Brien Henrik N. Dullea Kevin Rea Ronald G. Ehrenberg Linda Sanford Angelo M. Fatta Richard Socarides Tina Good Carl Spielvogel Stephen J. Hunt Cary F. Staller Eunice A. Lewin Gerri Warren-Merrick Marshall A. Lichtman
State University of New York at Fredonia College Council
Frank A. Pagano, Chair Robert Heichberger Cynthia A. Ahlstrom Jordan Nicholson, Student Representative Angelo Bennice JoAnn Niebel Michael R. Cerrie Carla Westerlund Russell Diethrick
State University of New York at Fredonia Administration
Virginia Schaefer Horvath President Kevin P. Kearns Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs David E. Herman Vice President for Student Affairs Karen R. Porpiglia Interim Vice President for Administration David M. Tiffany Vice President for University Advancement John L. Kijinski Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Christine E. Givner Dean, College of Education Russell Boisjoly Dean, School of Business
Presidential Search Committee
Frank Pagano, Chair, James Hurtgen, Chair, Fredonia College Council Distinguished Teaching Professor, Michael Baker, Political Science 2011 President, Student Association Michael Jabot, Michael Robert Cerrie, Professor, Curriculum and Instruction Member, College Council Deborah Kathman, Jeremy Corrente, Member, Fredonia College Assistant Director, Financial Aid Foundation Board of Directors Greg Gibbs, John Kijinski, President, Fredonia Alumni Association Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Board of Directors Saundra Liggins, Linda Hall, Associate Professor, English/ Associate Professor, Accounting Interim Affirmative Action Director Robert L. Heichberger, Thomas Loughlin, Member, College Council Distinguished Teaching Professor, Theatre Arts Keary Howard, Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences JoAnn Niebel, Member, College Council Inauguration Planning Committee
Jefferson Westwood, Dean Messina, Director, Rockefeller Arts Center; Chair Assistant Director, Dining Services, Meagan Allers, Faculty Student Association Student Representative Erin Mroczka, Michael Barone, Assistant Director, Campus Life Director, Public Relations Jordan Nicholson, Kevin Cloos, President, Student Association Director, Facilities Services JoAnn Niebel, Patricia Feraldi, Member, Fredonia College Council Director, Alumni Affairs Mary Sasso, Nicholas Gunner, Director, International Education Assistant Web Master Joyce Smith, Christina Jarvis, Volunteer Services Coordinator Associate Professor, English Denise Szalkowski, Ingrid Johnston-Robledo, Assistant Dean, Assistant to the President College of Arts and Sciences Katie Thies, Special Programs Manager, Faculty Student Association
Inauguration Subcommittee Members*
Lisa Eikenburg, Randall Moore, Associate Director, Public Relations University Police Officer Patricia Herkey, Paula Warren, Communications Designer Production Coordinator, Publications Services Adrienne McCormick, Andrea Wasiura, Professor, English Multi-Media Specialist Tracy Marafiote, Karen West, Assistant Professor, Communication Senior Director of Development John McCune, Multi-Media Team Leader
*These individuals as well as each member of the Inauguration Committee served on one or more of the following subcommittees to plan and execute inaugural activities: Investiture Ceremony Subcommittee Symposium Subcommittee Inaugural Day of Service Subcommittee Dinner and Receptions Subcommittee Printing and Publicity Subcommittee Electronic Media Subcommittee Logistics Subcommittee State University of New York at Fredonia
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