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Azam Niroomand-Rad ’68 receives international award at World Congress in Germany fall/winter 2009-10

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Cazenovia College Magazine Vol. VIII No. 2 CONTENTS

Editor Wayne A. Westervelt Managing Editor Danielle Murray Associate Editor Earning Prominence, Sylvia E. Needel Art Director Exhibiting Leadership and John Seiter

Board of Trustees Getting Recognized 2009-2010 Chair Richard L. Smith Vice Chair his distinction is having a direct In September, our very own Azam Bradford G. Wheler impact as the College’s enroll- Niroomand-Rad ’68 was recognized for Secretary ment continues to grow beyond her contributions to the field of medical Grace Chiang TCentral New York. Our students, at the physics and to the international health- Treasurer start of the fall 2009 semester, come from care community. In October, Michael Stephen D. Fournier 19 states and several foreign countries, Brooks ’01, Suzannah Eaton ’95 and Richard C. Alberding including Bermuda, Canada, Columbia, Valorie Titus ’01 were inducted into Roberta Lee August ’58 Seiter John Photo: Ghana and Nigeria. the Wildcats Hall of Fame, honored for Dacia Banks ’94 excellence as student-athletes and recog- Eric M. Brown ’97 Cazenovia College faculty and profes- nized for current success and leadership. Albert J. Budney Mary L. Cotter

Photo: Susan Kahn Photo: sional staff experts are also contributing to our heightened prominence, appearing In late October, Cazenovia College again Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 Victor A. DiSerio in national publications including the maintained a strong presence at the Syra- Paula Stec Fenger ’75 Despite the past year’s Detroit News, New York Daily News, cuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament Michael D. Flannery ’86 challenges, Cazenovia Careers and Colleges magazine, Con- - one of the nation’s premier equestrian Catherine A. Gale sumer Reports.org, CollegeRecruiter. events. Dorion S. Germany ’92 College continues to com, and more. John H. Koerner Saving the best for last, I am pleased to Anne K. O’Connell ’96 Photo: Monica Everdyke Photo: Photo: John Seiter John Photo: Margery Pinet Archives Williams and Jean Frederic Photo: stay the course and The College is taking full advantage of its share the news that Cazenovia College 4 10 32 David W.C. Putnam ascending reputation. In just the past few received a $2 million gift from H.J. Refici ’96 earn recognition as months Cazenovia College has been at The Dorothy & Marshall M. Reisman Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 celebrates the completion of Cover Story Academic Corner the forefront of many significant initia- Foundation this fall to name the Betsy Rosenfield Samet 4 10 the J.M. McDonald Student one of the nation’s Alumna Azam Niroomand- “Inspiring Creativity,” by tives, endeavors and announcements. College’s Art & Design Building as Richard S. Scolaro Center; and Class Notes Rad ’68 receives top award in Laurabeth Allyn, assistant Reisman Hall. The largest donation in Thomas R. Tartaglia leading independent medical physics field professor of fashion design In August, New York State Senator the College’s history, this gift emphasizes Mark J. Tierno Trustee Highlights James G. Webster III 30 colleges. This summer, David J. Valesky and U.S. Senator Charles our growing presence and expanding Board of Trustees welcomes Arthur W. Wentlandt Campus News Student Updates 6 12 new members: Mary L. Cot- E. Schumer joined me to announce the leadership. We remain committed to our Susan Glaser Zipper ’58 Offering baccalaureate pro- Caz Traditions: Building our for the sixth consecutive ter and Anne O’Connell ’96; establishment of the New York State mission and, for this reason, Cazenovia grams at various NYS com- Community; Wheler Confer- Trustee Emeriti Trustee Bradford G. Wheler year, the College was Center for Equine Business Develop- College continues to be at the forefront, munity colleges; Cazenovia ence offers international student Winifred E. Coleman authors “Snappy Sayings” ment at our Equine Education Center. pursuing excellence in all we do and establishes the NYS Center voice and perspective; students recognized by U.S. How fitting that Cazenovia College will receiving recognition for it. Robert S. Constable Charles B. Morgan for Equine Business Develop- fundraise for childhood cancer Wildcats News lead the Center in researching and of- Jay W. Wason ment; renovations, installa- research 32 News & World Report fering equine business-related solutions, Barbara C. Wheler Baseball and women’s lacrosse tions and openings on campus teams capture NEAC titles; exploring state-of-the-art management as one of “America’s The Cazenovia College Magazine is published two 14 Barbara Lanigan ’09 returns methods, and fostering job and entrepre- Faculty & Staff News Reunion 2009, Golf times a year by Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, 8 home a national champion; neurial growth throughout the state. Mark J. Tierno N.Y. It is entered as nonprofit material from the Winifred Coleman Commu- Tournament 2009, and alumni Best Colleges.” Michael Brooks ’01, President Utica Post Office. Circulation is about 18,500 nity Lecture Series debuts in events; Alumni profiles: Suzannah Eaton ’95 and free copies, and it is produced by the Office of Skaneateles; Faculty and Staff Lawanda Horton ’97 and Communications. Send comments to Cazenovia Valorie Titus ’01 inducted Accomplishments; New fac- Jason Llorenz ’00; Donor College Magazine, Office of Communications, into Hall of Fame; new 22 Sullivan St., Cazenovia, N.Y. 13035. ulty are welcomed to campus Recognition Ceremony Phone: 315.655.7365. coaches at the helm © 2009 Cazenovia College On the cover: Azam Niroomand-Rad ’68

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(L-R) Harwant Dosanjh, Azam Niroomand-Rad ’68, Junice Bartle Walker ’68, Jo Ann Gifford Burns ’68, Sue Burdick Mangum ’68, Patricia Pfisterer Bein ’68, Peggy Lynch impact on me,” she Boyne ’68, Deborah Smith ’68, continues. “The field Debbie Purdy Muser ’68, Marie Davis Alumna Receives Top Award of physics was not encour- Diehl ’68 and Fred Williams gather for a photo at Reunion 2008.

aged for women then, or even Westervelt Wayne Photo: when I was a student in the in Medical Physics Field 1960s. People were surprised at my career Nuclear Physics at the University of Paris, D.C. public schools. One underper- societies in many developing choice,” she smiles. “They seemed to think and past director of research at France’s forming boy I tutored in math and countries. She says one of hrough a that only studious men with thick glasses National Center for Scientific Research, reading secured a scholarship at a private the biggest challenges of her T Azam Niroomand-Rad ’68 recognized for stellar career pursue physics.” to speak at Georgetown University. school, where he tested two years above career was working with the generous gift from The two women developed a friendly his grade level.” International Labor Orga- Dr. Niroomand- Among Niroomand-Rad’s mentors were relationship, and when Langevin-Joliot- nization (ILO) in Geneva Rad, the Azam her parents, who believed she could ac- Curie heard that Niroomand-Rad Niroomand-Rad has been active in edu- to have the field of medical complish anything she set out to do, in would receive the award named for her cation and training around the world, physics recognized. She says, Niroomand-Rad spite of living in a culture where women’s grandmother, they made plans to meet. particularly in developing countries, “even though the profession Endowed Scholar- intelligence was not valued. Her high Niroomand-Rad says, “Hélène invited and has served in many professional per se started in the late ship has been school physics teacher inspired her with me to have dinner at her home, which organizations, including the American 1890s, after the discoveries his belief that “understanding physics was was also the home of her parents, both Association of Physicists in Medicine of X-ray, radioactivity and established to ben- the way to understand how things happen Nobel Prize recipients (1935).” (AAPM), where she received the Life- radium, it was not until efit international in nature,” she remembers. time Achievement Award in Medical 2008 that it was recognized students (not During the visit they toured Marie Physics (2006); and the International by the ILO.” Citizens or Per- In 1966 when she was ready to go to col- Curie’s office and laboratory, the Curie Organization for Medical Physics lege, Niroomand-Rad secured a scholar- Museum and Curie Institute. She adds, (IOMP), where she served as chair of The ILO’s updatedInter - manent Residents ship to Cazenovia College through the “The Curie Institute continues to func- the Education and Training Commit- national Standard Clas- of the U.S.) who American Friends of the Middle East. tion as it did in Marie Curie’s day, but tee, vice president (2000-2003) and sifications of Occupations demonstrate suc- She was dismayed by the diversity of the now has state-of-the-art facilities for president (2003-2006). (ISCO-08) will include the courses she had to complete before she cancer research and treatment.” medical physics profession. cessful academic could move on to earn her bachelor of sci- “I was the first, and am still the only Niroomand-Rad hopes this performance in ence degree in mathematics from the State Niroomand-Rad says that Marie Curie woman elected president of the IOMP,” recognition will provide high school or University of New York at Albany (1970, was a social and political activist. Curie’s she says. “Unfortunately, the glass ceil- medical physicists with summa cum laude), and her doctorate in social activism often took the form of ing is still there. Although things have better access to funding for college and who atomic and nuclear physics from Michigan mentorship (most notably of the young eased up, it’s always a struggle to remove education, training, and intend to pursue State University (1978). Albert Einstein), which Niroomand-Rad the barriers. Until about 1994, I was purchase of safe equipment. a bachelor of sci- believes is an important attribute for the only woman in my department at Of her Cazenovia years, she says, “I was a scientist. Georgetown University to become a Niroomand-Rad now lives ence degree which fortunate to start my college education in full professor.” with her husband in Madi- includes the fields Photo: Alex Shelbert Photodesign Photo: Cazenovia’s small and caring environment. “Education can change people’s lives,” son, Wis., near her daughter of mathematics, International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) President Thanks to the care and personal attention she says. “In addition to being a physicist, Niroomand-Rad has traveled extensively and her grandchildren. Barry Allen presented the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award to physics, chemistry I received from faculty and staff, such I tutored students in the Washington, to promote her profession and safe Although retired, she says Azam Niroomand-Rad ’68 in Munich, Germany on September 8, 2009. Dr. Harwant Dosanjh as , who taught practice of radiation in “I hope to teach, perhaps or biology. Prefer- mathematics, Dean Winifred Coleman, hospitals and universi- here or abroad, especially ence shall be given Junice zam Niroomand-Rad, PhD, DSc ’68 has spent her lifetime working and others, and to my good friend, ties. She says “Marie children and women, whose Bartle Walker ’68 At her graduation first to interna- to overcome the idea that women cannot succeed in the world of science. , I was able to overcome Curie died of radia- needs are often neglected.” This past September she was recognized for her contributions to the field many of the initial difficulties I experi- in 1968, Azam tion-induced leuke- Looking back on her career tional female Aof medical physics and to the international healthcare community through her enced when I came to this country.” mia. One of the tasks she is proud of all she has students, and then research, education and training, and the advancement of the medical physics pro- Niroomand-Rad, of medical physicists is achieved. She says, “I am to international fession internationally. Niroomand-Rad retired in 2006 from the already being to ensure that the gen- one of those fortunate Department of Radiation Medicine at eral public, radiation people - of course there are male students. Dr. Niroomand-Rad accepted the she says, “so I was especially honored to recognized for her Georgetown University Medical Center in workers, and patients things I wish I had been Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award at the receive this prestigious award.” Washington D.C., where she was director excellence in the are protected from ill- able to do, but I wouldn’t World Congress on Medical Physics and of clinical physics and professor of medi- effects of radiation.” change the life I’ve had. Biomedical Engineering in Munich, Ger- Since learning in high school of Marie field of science, cal physics. During her tenure there, she I’m looking forward to many. “Marie Curie, who received two Curie’s accomplishments, Niroomand- invited Marie Curie’s granddaughter, Dr. received the 1968 Niroomand-Rad has the next chapter.” Nobel Prizes (1903, 1911) was my role Rad knew the path she would follow. Hélène Langevin-Joliot, retired professor helped to establish model when I was growing up in Iran,” “Madame Curie’s life story had a great of nuclear physics at the Institute of Science Award from Academic Dean medical physics 4 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 Malcolm Forbes. Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 5 Photo: Courtesy of Azam Niroomand-Rad ’68 Azam Niroomand-Rad Courtesy of Photo: CAMPUS NEWS

Jennifer Waite, MSW, associate profes- sor, and department chair for the Hu- Cazenovia College man Services Program at Clinton Com- munity College, said, “The baccalaure- ate program is proving popular with Branches Out new graduates and with non-traditional Seiter John Photos: working students in the area.” Several baccalaureate programs now available Virginia Felleman, director of Cazen- ovia College’s Center for Continuing lege’s goal of making campus classrooms, at community colleges Education and Professional Studies, Renovations, Installations and Openings on Campus offices, dorm rooms and general public has been part of the team working with areas more accessible. the community colleges. She added, Witherill Common Room, elevator project and Cazenovia Grill “Beginning in January 2010, Cazenovia azenovia College is azenovia College took over manage- College bachelor’s degrees in health care headline list of projects completed this summer C spreading beyond ment operations of the restaurant for- management, business management, campus boundaries merly known as Nirchi’s Italian Grill this byC launching partnerships and human services will be offered on his summer, members of the campus past summer, returning it to its former the Onondaga Community College T conversation, reading and relaxation. with community colleges in community said goodbye to Hubbard name: Cazenovia Grill. The addition of campus in Syracuse, N.Y., and an agree- New York State, offering the II, which served the College well for the Cazenovia Grill to the College facili- ment is pending with Mohawk Valley With the recent completion of a opportunity for students who decades as a multi-purpose room, and ties provides the opportunity to offer a Community College, in Rome, N.Y. significant elevator project on campus, have completed associate hello to the newly transformed Witherill dining experience for We are pleased to be creating opportu- all of Williams, Coleman, Eddy and “Cazually Gourmet” degrees to earn Cazenovia Col- Common Room. Thanks to a gift from students, employees and the general pub- nities for non-traditional students to Hubbard halls are now fully accessible. lege bachelor’s degrees without a long-time friend of the College, Linda lic. “As a well-run, full-service restaurant, further their studies in programs not Supported by many alumni and friends, leaving their communities. Witherill, and a number of additional Cathy McFarland Ham- the Grill is providing a quality venue for offered locally, or at convenient times most notably Most courses will be taught gifts received, the space will serve as a berger ’68 Bob both our campus and the wider commu- for working people.” and Emeritus Trustee at the community colleges by comfortable setting for campus con- Constable and his wife, Bobbie, the nity,” said President Mark J. Tierno. current faculty at each college, stituents to gather for quiet reflection, new elevators further emphasize the Col- Photo: Anthony Salamone, HVCC photographer. HVCC photographer. Salamone, Anthony Photo: who sign on as Cazenovia (L-R) Tony Neveu, Karen Nash, and College adjunct instructors. HVCC employee Pablo Negron. Neveu, a Students will come to Cazen- 2006 graduate of the HVCC Chemical ovia for weekend courses in the Dependency Counseling program, has and create a clearinghouse for collaborative statewide program- enrolled in the Cazenovia College Human summer, and internships and Cazenovia Receives Services bachelor of science program, senior capstone courses will be ming with a variety of partners and beneficiaries. now offered on the Hudson Valley campus. overseen by Cazenovia College $500,000 State faculty members. Capital Grant “Cazenovia College is poised to do something big and be a leader in the equine industry - an industry that nationally is as big as Hol- At Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, N.Y., human services baccalaureate Funding follows College’s lywood when you compare the value of investments in equine re- lated assets and the economic activity they generate,” said Tierno. classes have been offered since January 2009. The program began at Hudson Valley establishment of New York State Community College (HVCC), in Troy, N.Y., this past September. The partnerships Center for Equine are approved by the New York State Education Department, the Middle States Com- On October 14, from the deck of the College Gatehouse, over- Business Development mission on Higher Education, and the United States Department of Education. looking the Equine Education Center, Sen. Valesky announced state funding that will support the project. The grant - $500,000 Karen H. Nash, MSW, department chair and professor of HVCC’s Human Services of capital funding to support the establishment of the Center - will and Chemical Dependency Counseling Program, says, “Cazenovia College is offering President Mark J. Tierno enable Cazenovia College to make modifications to the Equine a tremendous package to Capital Region students - a high quality, cost effective, eve- announced in August the establish- Education Center facilities and allow the Center’s initial outreach, ning, part time, relevant, centrally located bachelor’s degree program, with a personal ment of the New York State Center collaboration and training plans to take shape. touch, even though the main campus is three hours away.” for Equine Business Development at Cazenovia College. Joined by The Center will serve as a model, a resource that will strengthen

Nash notes that there are no comparable human services degree programs in the New York State Senator David ’08 Johnson Tasha Photo: and sustain this sector of the State’s economy by tapping the J. Valesky (D-Oneida) and U.S. knowledge of Cazenovia College’s equine experts and a network Capital Region, and that there has been a high interest from alumni, current students (L-R) U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (at lectern), and local human services agencies. “The program meets a need, as it is part time, with Senator Charles E. Schumer at the John and Beezie Madden, NYS Senator David Valesky, of national and international advisors. The Center will research evening classes,” she continues. College’s Equine Education Center, and Cazenovia College President Mark J. Tierno and offer equine business-related solutions, explore state-of-the-art Tierno stressed that the Center will announce the establishment of the NYS Center for management methods, and foster job and entrepreneurial growth be a catalyst for grant development Equine Business Development. throughout New York State.

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they can enjoy an hour of learning with the Neuburger, (now director of Syracuse Kim Waale, profes- best and brightest from Cazenovia College Faculty and Staff University’s Tutoring and Study Center) sor of art, received Connecting through and engage in conversation.” Accomplishments developed the criteria of best practices in two awards for her developmental education and learning installation titled Coleman, an alumna of Le Moyne College Cazenovia College faculty and staff assistance by applying their own exper- “Re-inventing Nature,” Conversation in Skaneateles and Marquette University, was dean of stu- tise and that of other researchers and at the 62nd annual dents at two colleges, including Cazenovia members regularly achieve successes practitioners. Ferguson says, “Self-assess- Rochester-Finger Lakes College from 1957 to 1971. She was direc- above and beyond their day-to-day ment leads to outcomes that match the Exhibition. The Harris College partners with The Athenaeum to deliver the tor of the National Council of Catholic responsibilities. Congratulations to expectations of accreditation organiza- Popular Vote Award is given in honor Women, and founder and past president of tions, which is the goal of the programs, of Dr. & Mrs. Manville S. Harris. The Winifred Coleman Community Lecture Series Cashel House, a flourishing Irish import the many dedicated employees who and of the institutions themselves.” Louis D’Amanda Memorial Award is business in Syracuse. After retiring from volunteer, study, develop, invent, a juror’s award for work of exceptional the presidency of St. Joseph contribute and seek to improve Carol Satchwell, vice merit given in memory of D’Amanda’s College in West Hartford, president for institu- grandfather. “Re-Inventing Nature” is Conn., where she served for 13 themselves and the greater community, tional advancement, made up of a knitted wire form shaped (L-R) Cheryl Silvestrini of years, she became a trustee at including those we highlight below. participated in a Vander- like a tree, and a shadowy wall drawing The Athenaeum, Cazenovia College. bilt University Peabody of hand-written text describing nature- Winnie Coleman, Summer Fellowship in based dreams and nightmares. Waale John Robert Sue Berger, executive Greene, Mary The July and October lectures Institutional Advance- says, “The sculpture addresses ways Jo Coleman and featured the following members vice president, earned a ment this past summer we work out our uneasy relationship Peter Coleman of the faculty: John Robert doctoral degree in edu- at Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn. As with the natural world - we reconstruct gather for a Greene: “Betty Ford, Michelle cation with a concentra- a fellow, Satchwell joined the ranks of nature in forms we can control, worship photo at the tion in higher education conclusion of the Obama, and Twenty-First other Peabody alumni who are leaders or feel comfortable with,” but nature’s inaugural lecture Century Feminism;” Rachel from Fielding Graduate in the fields of administration, learning, imagery can also appear in dreams and on July 8, 2009. Dinero: “Parental Influence University in Santa management, education and human nightmares “in odd and beautiful ways” Barbara, Calif. Her dis-

Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: on Romantic Relationships;” development. that are beyond our control. Roxana Spano: “Mothers and sertation, “Partnerships in Higher Educa- Daughters in Literature;” Jo tion: Aligning Employers and Faculty azenovia College has part- her experiences as a leader in American Buffalo: “Clay: Foundation of Civiliza- for Curricular Enhancement,” compares nered with The Athenaeum of higher education for more than five tions;” Elizabeth Moore: “Continuous perceptions of employers and college Skaneateles to offer the new decades combine to afford her a depth of Makeover: The Kitchen;” Stewart Weis- faculty on the important competencies WinifredC Coleman Community Lecture insight and understanding that continue man: “Move Over Darwin: The Teaching for entry-level employment, the role of Series: Connecting through Conversa- to be of great value to the College,” said of Intelligent Design;” Warren Olin-Am- employers in curricular activities and the New Faculty tion. The lectures, President Mark J. Tierno. mentorp: “An English Professor’s Favorite role of liberal arts colleges in preparing featuring faculty and “This partnership with Books to Teach;” and Rhea Jezer: “Who students for employment. staff from Cazenovia The Athenaeum is another has the Power to Influence Environmental College, debuted in “This lecture wonderful opportunity to Policy? Can it be You?” Jennifer Ferguson, July, continued this series invites the spread our wings outside associate professor and past October, and will the Cazenovia communi- For information about the Winifred director of Cazenovia resume in the spring community to ty, to share the knowledge Coleman Community Lecture Series, visit College’s Develop- of 2010. The lectures and wisdom of our faculty www.cazenovia.edu/colemanlectures. mental Writing and are being held in enjoy an hour and staff with a wider Reading programs, is

recognition of Trustee audience and, of course, to the co-author of the ’08 Johnson Tasha Photo: Emerita Winifred of learning with acknowledge our beloved chapter “Developmental “Winnie” Coleman, Dean Coleman.” Coursework” in the National Associa- the best and Jo Buffalo he campus community welcomed the following members of the faculty current resident of (right) gives tion of Developmental Education’s new T The Athenaeum and brightest from According to Stephen Winnie edition of the “Self-Evaluation Guides, this fall. (L-R) Tialitha Macklin, visiting instructor, English Program; former Cazenovia Col- Bowman, president of The Coleman Best Practice in Academic Support Joni Koegel, visiting instructor, Business and Management Program; lege dean of students. Cazenovia Athenaeum and Peregrine a “sneak preview” Programs,” used by post-secondary Andrew O’Baoill, assistant professor, Communication Studies Pro- Management, “This of her educational institutions nationwide to College…” gram; Margaret Judge, visiting instructor, Interior Design Program; and “Winnie’s long lecture series is our way of ceramics assess their developmental education and collection relationship with -Stephen Bowman inviting the community Stefania Ciocia, a visiting scholar from the English Program at Canter- prior to tutoring programs. Ferguson and former Cazenovia College and to The Athenaeum, where the start of Cazenovia College faculty-member, Jane bury Christ Church University in Kent, U.K., who exchanged duties with her July 29 Professor Eric Boyer, who is teaching at Canterbury this semester. lecture. 8 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 9 Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: ACADEMIC CORNER

curate measurements, proper construction, and Inspiring Creativity marketability, while still inspiring creativity? Sometimes the goal is to help By Laurabeth Allyn, them tap into their creativity, and believe Photos: John Seiter assistant professor of fashion design that whatever their minds can fathom, they can make, even dresses made of make that leap from ‘merely clothes,’ to Creative inspiration has been a central theme in my life since playing cards or newspaper. Even the Sometimes the challenges I assign are as ‘Fashion with a capital ‘F’?” I force my most traditional materials can be trans- simple as specifying the parameters of an students to challenge their boundaries I was very young. At thirteen, I began sketching fantastical formed into a garment that boggles the assignment or asking students to design and embrace the impossible. mind and has the observer questioning within a specific area of inspiration: an About the garments before I even knew how to sew. It did not matter how it was made. art movement or time period. Other My father recounts an experience he had Author: that the garment might be impossible to make; I enjoyed times the challenge is more specific and in a college painting class. As he was For me there are different ways to inspire demanding, forcing students to think painting, his professor decided to chal- taking ideas out of my head and placing them on paper. creativity. The first is to showcase my outside the box and problem solve by lenge him, to force him in a direction he own creativity. I believe that students designing a garment that will be con- might not have taken on his own. The aurabeth are inspired by what those around them structed using only one pattern piece, or professor reached for my father’s largest Allyn, assis- paint brush, dipped it in cadmium red L hen I taught myself to can do, especially their mentors. Telling draping a garment out of four yards of tant professor of sew and began creat- them that nothing is impossible does uncut fabric. Many students shy away and pulled it straight down the middle

fashion studies, Tifft Hugh Photo: ing the garments I had from leaving their comfort zone, but if of the painting, saying, “Work that in,” not have the same impact as having them holds a bachelor Laurabeth Allyn Tdrawn. Through experience I challenged by others to do so, they begin as he walked away. To say my father was see something they consider impossible of science degree from Texas Christian showcases a learned that I had to pay atten- come to fruition. to grow in ways they never thought pos- furious would be an understatement, but personal design. tion to the human body and sible. They begin to believe in their own he accepted the challenge and succeeded University and a master of science degree its relationship with different The second way to inspire creativity is abilities and ideas, and find the freedom in “working it in.” from Florida State University. She joined fabrics and silhouettes. It didn’t to believe in them and support their to challenge themselves rather than the Cazenovia College faculty in 2007, occur to me that any of the ideas. Guiding them through the cre- rely on others. To this day, my father believes his paint- and teaches in both the Fashion Design ing was better because of that red line, designs I imagined were impos- ative process helps them embrace their and Fashion Merchandising programs. sible to make. own creativity and begin to believe in Considering that most fashion is and continues to apply that principle designed for the average person, my chal- to his own work. I tell this story to my possibilities. Often, students will limit Allyn received the 2008 International George Bernard Shaw wrote, their creativity for fear of not being good lenge is to encourage students to design students and have been known to do Textile and Apparel Association’s award “You see things; and you say enough, or not having enough time, or something other than a simple shift the same thing to their ideas. Whether ‘Why?’ But I dream things that simply thinking what they imagine is dress. It is not just about encouraging challenging them to ‘punch it up a notch’ for Best Paper in the Social/Psychological never were; and I say ‘Why not possible. them to delve into their own potential, or having them pick a specific design ele- Track. Her article, “Self-Concept of Early not?’” (Back to Methuselah) but to help them realize there is more to ment from a bag and incorporate it into Adolescent Females Related to Age-Am- This embodies the way I feel The trick is to help them to let go of fashion than just the garment. As fash- their current design, the goal is the same: biguous and Sexualized Clothing Styles,” ion consultant and television personal- to inspire creativity. about creativity and design. It is their fears. Child development author focuses on how current fashions reflect ity Tim Gunn a philosophy I follow every time Joseph Chilton Pearce wrote, “To live and impact a young teen’s self-image and I begin the creative process; for said, “When it People often ask me why designers create a creative life, we must lose our fear of the development of self-concept. me, if you can dream it, you can being wrong.” Of course, in an academic comes to Fashion garments so creative and over-the-top make it. setting, the specter of bad grades can “Guiding (capital “F”), I that it seems no one would ever wear stifle students’ creativity. They often [students] make innovation them. It is exactly that creativity that Allyn advises the Cazenovia College The idea that nothing is impos- take the safe road instead of challenging an equal partner gives credence to a designer and helps Fashion Club, and directed Cazenovia’s sible is a mantra I impress upon themselves and risking failure. through the with wearability promote his or her talents and abili- 2009 fashion show. She created and ties. All successful designers can make my students as well. Even and beauty, be- directs Cazenovia’s Summer Fashion creative process cause without it, garments to be worn by the average though designing clothes is full I strive to find a balance between Runway Program for young teens. She of rules and guidelines that seem fashion is merely person, but only those who have chal- technique and creativity, encouraging helps them is an internship site supervisor, a senior to restrict one’s imagination, my students to leave their comfort zone clothes.” lenged themselves, have seen beyond capstone mentor, and chaperone for the goal is to help students realize during the creative process, but also embrace their their own limitations and tapped into that these rules are a means to avoiding squashing that creativity during With students, their own creativity, can create garments Fashion Design and Fashion Merchan- an end, rather than a limitation. evaluation. Ultimately my goal is to own creativity the question beyond the imagination. As a designer dising program’s New York City trips. show students that it is what you learn and begin becomes, “how and a teacher, I aspire to do just that, She also serves on Cazenovia College’s So, how does one stress to that matters, and the more you challenge does a teacher inspire students to embrace the creativity Institutional Review Board. students the importance of ac- yourself, the more you learn. to believe in inspire them to within, and bring their ideas to life. possibilities.” 10 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 11 - Laurabeth Allyn Photo: John Seiter John Photo: STUDENT UPDATES

Wheler Family Conference action plan that unprecedented on World Affairs contains clearly defined amount for a small Caz Traditions: goals and a realistic timeline. To date, college. Annual event offers international student voice and perspective Moquin has implemented a Young Alumni Survey, chartered a Student Up ’til Dawn is Building our Community Legacy Council and has future plans to sponsored by the The Eighth Annual observe Tuition Free Forward Day, Na- Office of Student Wheler Family Confer-

tional Philanthropy Day, Junior Class Katie O’Brien Photo: Leadership and ence on World Affairs, Move Up and Freshman Time Capsule Engagement, an annual campus event 21st Century Fund for Innovation supports initiative aimed Day, among other objectives. Danielle King ’09 (left) headed by Associ- that commemorates and Colleen Leszcynsky ate Dean for Stu- Sept. 11, 2001, in an at increasing awareness of tradition at Cazenovia College Moving forward, Moquin hopes to fuse ’10 worked on letters dent Leadership during last year’s academic fashion, the Caz Traditions principles with other campaign. This year, and Engagement offered the campus com- successful College programs by leverag- Up ’til Dawn’s letter Katie O’Brien. munity and its neigh- ing the strengths of each department campaign was held in She notes that, Founding late October. bors a chance to engage members and, as a result, create a synergistic ap- “students who in discussions on various of the proach to remembering the Cazenovia attend prepare topics and their relation Student College heritage. She also hopes that letters explaining Legacy to national issues and Council Caz Traditions will help to compose St. Jude’s mission to family and friends world affairs.

view future chapters of the Cazenovia Col- they know will be interested in helping. This year’s confer- ’08 Johnson Tasha Photo: campus lege tale ... one that the next generation I’m really proud that so many students ence featured keynote Standing, (L-R): Paul Webster, archives of alumni and friends is sure to deem participate - some have sent more than Gordon Wheler, Yao Foli during their speaker Honorable Seated, (L-R): Barbara Wheler, inaugural a good read. 50 letters.” Rosemary S. Pooler, Larisa Pechenyy, Joanne Webster meeting. U.S. Appellate Court Ashley Miller, a junior majoring in Judge, several in-depth panels hosted by alumni and friends, and a special Photo: Tasha Johnson ‘08 Johnson Tasha Photo: International Studies, is Up ’til Dawn’s luncheon that included The Sarah Webster Student Addresses. Named in 2009-10 executive director. She says, honor of Sarah Webster, an outstanding Corcoran High School alumna St. Jude’s Up ’til Dawn “Each year we organize activities and and St. Lawrence University graduate who died unexpectedly in 2004, the he many chapters of the Ca- Caz Traditions: Building our Community entertainment around a central theme. addresses are sponsored by Sarah’s parents, Paul and Joanne. zenovia College story high- was launched in May 2009. Established Fundraiser Last year I was a co-chair; our Super light special traditions such as by Jessica Moquin, assistant director of Hero theme raised $15,407. The 2007 Two students offered an international perspective to an audience of Tthe Strawberry Breakfast, First Night the Annual Fund, in collaboration with Students help fundraise for Lifesaver™ theme raised $15,955. peers and mentors. Larisa Pechenyy, a native Ukrainian and senior at Candlelight Ceremony, Quad Day and College representatives and departments, childhood cancer research We won’t know this year’s totals until Corcoran High School in Syracuse, N.Y., remarked that she has learned to Wildcat Week. Many alumni and friends seeks to educate and Caz Traditions St. Jude announces them next spring, fuse two worlds in order to find her purpose in life. She stated her appre- remember sporting a indoctrinate members of but I think we’ve maintained our ciation for the unlimited possibilities made available to her in America and freshman beanie or the College community on Cazenovia College students partici- momentum.” how “she strives to make the most of every opportunity.” Pechenyy added, a Student Govern- the value of tradition while pated in a campus-wide service project for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital “One day I will make a splash in this world and watch history ripple ment Association paw they are here on campus, Miller attended St. Jude’s Collegiate “Caz Traditions for the third time this past fall. Cazen- with its effects.” pin. These traditions, and remind young alumni Leadership Seminar in Memphis, Tenn., along with a plethora of what they have recently ovia’s 2007-08 and 2008-09 Up ’til Dawn will emphasize last summer, where three days packed Yao Augustine Foli, a sophomore at Cazenovia College majoring in of other memories, experienced. Moquin fundraising efforts garnered more than with meetings and activities gave her international studies with a concentration in culture and environment, represent a direct link the concept of states, “ will $31,000 for the hospital, an almost Caz Traditions ideas for this year’s effort. “I took a tour walked listeners through that September day. Upon hearing the news from to our heritage and emphasize the concept giving back, of St. Jude Hospital,” a coworker, Foli, of Ghana, longed to hear more details. He was filled with serve as a symbol of of giving back, leading she says. “It’s an amaz- Ashley Miller dozens of questions and huddled with fellow citizens in front of a televi- our treasured history. by example and building leading by displays an ing place - designed to sion to grasp the reality of the event. Among his many thoughts, he added, nostalgia in advance.” “Up ’til Dawn” make children feel com- “I hope that we all learn to be our brothers’ and sisters’ keeper to prevent In an effort to foster example t-shirt and fortable. They treat sick such devastating acts like September 11th in the future. It is essential to greater awareness Funded by the 21st Cen- explains the and building fundraising children from all over remember, together we stand and divided we fall.” and deeper appre- tury Fund for Innovation, effort for St. the world, and they ciation among current nostalgia in a College program that Jude Children’s share the treatment The conference, a U.S. Constitution Day event, was made possible through students about the promotes professional Research Hospital, protocols they develop advance.” while students sign the support and efforts of the Wheler Family, in particular Barbara and College’s goals, his- initiatives and innova- with doctors and hospi- Photo: Tasha Johnson ’08 Johnson Tasha Photo: up for the 2009- A. Gordon Wheler, former trustees of the College. tory, missions and - Jessica Moquin tive campus projects, Caz 10 Up ’til Dawn tals world-wide.” philanthropic roles, Traditions has a methodical committee on Quad Day. Miller 12 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 is the group’s Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 13 executive director. ALUMNI NEWS

NEW YORK CITY Alumni May 2009 CAZENOVIA, NEW YORK CAZENOVIA, NEW YORK August 2009 October 2009 Photo: Laura Benoit Photo: Events Whitaker Shari Photo: (L-R) Back row: Zack Davis ’09, (L-R) Back Row: Valorie Titus ’01, Bill Conklin ’09, Zach Hooker ’09, Irene Irwin ’04, Ashley Agresta ’06, Spring, summer and early Ryan Bruning ’06, Brandon Conway ’08, Rachel Wright ’06, Kate Lincoln ’08, Zachary Strohmeyer ’09, Sam Mostue ’08, Monica Everdyke ’02, Lisa Folsom ’07, fall 2009 were busy Whitaker Shari Photo: Fathi Altheblah ’02, Steve Wright ’99 Kaila Buffis ’09, Amanda Boisvert ’05 Front row: Rod Reid ’09, Matt Judge ’09, (L-R) Front Row: Marie Peterson ’04, Bret Haynie ’08, Jeff Barton ’09, Kelly Notman ’03, Darren Skotnes ’05 with a number of alumni Mouhamadou Diaman ’09 Alumni, current students and staff attended an Interior Design outreach gatherings held Affinity Reunion held following Professor Josef Ritter’s seminar at the LIGHTFAIR International. across New York State. (L-R) Kyle-Ann Grimes, Elizabeth Christofaro, Jennifer Liddell, Events brought alumni, Professor Josef Ritter, Sarah Rosengrant, Nina Trapani and Laura Familo BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK September 2009 students, parents, faculty, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK staff, trustees and friends August 2009 of the College together in New York City, Cazenovia, Rochester, Photo: Carol Satchwell Carol Photo: Utica and Long Island. Peconic Land Trust - Bridge Gardens Hosted by Rebecca Corning Chapman ’63

Photo: Laura Benoit Photo: (L-R) Laura Benoit, director of parent relations, Shari Whitaker, director of alumni relations, Nick Auer, Margie Russell ’72, Donna Auer, Constance Hennington, Dennis Hennington, Alumni, current and past parents, faculty, friends of the Bill Burger, Barb Burger, Kristin Burger ’07, Lorrie Bemis Schneider ’86, Darla Dann Melaniff ’85, College and staff gathered for a luncheon at the Walnut Hill Alice Chapman ’85, Rebecca Corning Chapman ’63, Jane Spivey Dashine ’63, Ronald Chapman Driving Competition

Alumni Dinner Cruise around NEW YORK CITY New York Harbor UTICA, NEW YORK Young Alumni Tour at September 2009 August 2009 the Saranac Brewery

(L-R) Mike Biviano, (L-R) Shari Whitaker, director Rebecca Obrist ’05, of alumni relations, John Ashley Agresta ’06, Ramsey ’07, Shauna Dack ’07, Rachel Wright ’06 , Devin Roban ’07, Alyssa Piccoli Amanda Szymanski, ’07, Ray Moriarty, Denise Kaleb Wilson ’07, Moriarty, Sulany Madrid ’05, Lisa Folsom ’07, Ian Lind, Kristin Burger ’07, Pete Way ’03, Sara Manello ’08, Jonathan Steve Harris ’09, Rodak ’09, Margie Russell ’72, Kaila Buffis ’09 and Amber Moriarty ’06 Kate Lincoln ’08 Photo: Shari Whitaker Shari Photo: Photo: Laura Benoit Photo:

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Winners of Cazenovia College the Eighth Golf Open Annual THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS Cazenovia October 2009 October 2009 College Golf Open are (L-R) The Eighth Annual Cazenovia College John Endries, Al Budney, Golf Open was held on August 10, 2009, trustee, at the Cazenovia Country Club. Despite John Langan and Mike grey skies and the threat of rain, 17 Kelleher foursomes teed off for a fun day of golf. The tournament raised more than $12,000 to benefit Cazenovia College students. Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: Photo: Courtesy of Alumni Relations Courtesy of Photo: Alumni Gathering Golf committee members included Kaleb Wilson ’07, tournament chair,

Photo: Shari Whitaker Shari Photo: Eric Brown ’97, trustee, Bette Brown Carpenter ’48, Nancy LeValley Seated (L-R): Stephanie Macero, senior Farley ’69, Rob Kenna, director of athletics, John Lehmann, director of Alumni Luncheon development associate, James St. Clair, dining, conference and catering, and Mary Burton Thompson ’59. Susan “Sunny” Brown Rogers ’67, Susan Seated (L-R): Pricilla Abbott Searcy ’58 Sturtevant Dailey ’68 and Shari Whitaker, and Barbara Baker Nadig ’63 director of alumni relations The Cazenovia College Alumni Association and the Department of Ath- Standing (L-R): Denise Bisely Hays ’85, letics would like to thank everyone who helped make this annual event a Gail Randle Williams ’68 and Laura great success. Crolick Kibby ’84

Please help keep our versary in October. Time sure does fly. We Share Your News office and friends up-to- Holly Meinweiser Gerner ’74, who was for Class Notes! 1959 1962 have three wonderful grandchildren: Jordyn date by sharing recent celebrating her 35th, an honored year.” writes, writes, “We CLASS NOTES Sharon Bush Molthen ’59 Martha Dyer Hooper ’62 (6) Max (5), and Jaime (4). We are blessed information. Have “Having returned to Caz after many rented in Boca Grande, Fla., this winter to have our children and grandchildren you moved? Changed jobs? Been years for my 50th Reunion, I just want and had dinner in February with 1949 1951 Debbie living nearby. WE ARE ALL HEALTHY.... SO promoted? Received an award? Said, Sally Rollins Meinweiser ’49 writes, to say that the weekend exceeded any and her husband Ellie Crawford Schultz ’51 writes, “In Litchfield Reineke ’62 LIFE IS GOOD IN N.J. I keep in touch with “I do”? Welcomed a new baby? If “Our 60th Reunion gathering was of my expectations. The campus was who live nearby in Englewood. We were October 2008 I visited with Jackie Irby and would love to hear so, please send us the details and sparsely attended...only five of us...but not beautiful (including the exquisite peonies in each other’s weddings in the early ’60s! Cynthia Kritz ’63 Stormer ’51, my roommate at Caz. Jackie from any of my classmates.” include your name, address, the year really surprising as we now must seriously which I remembered so well); the staff Our oldest granddaughter just started has moved to a lovely retirement com- you graduated, telephone number consider distances, health issues, and munity in N.C., to be near her son and (especially you, Shari) welcomed me and college in Georgia! Where has the time and e-mail address. Please identify on a happier note, pre-planned gradua- daughter. I still hear from Connie Croce made me feel at home - exactly how I gone?” 1964 individuals in photographs. Photographs tions and weddings of grandchildren! We Calderone ’51 at Christmas. I am living felt as a student. It was a privilege to Barbara Martin will not be returned. Electronic photos must five thoroughly enjoyed our weekend... in San Diego, Calif., and I am raising my visit Dean Winnie Coleman, who re- Mummers ’64 be in a high resolution jpg, PDF or tif format, however, it was sorely lacking in familiar mains on top of my list of women whom 1963 writes, “Our friend, granddaughter. I would love to hear from writes, “Oh, the no smaller than 300 dpi and 3 x 3 inches or faces and reminiscent input from so many I respect and admire. It seemed so Stephanie Grainer ’63 and my room- classmates at [email protected].” joys of being retired! This is my tenth year larger in size. Class Notes will be edited for of you! JoAnne Lewis Heider ’49 came natural to slip back into old friendships mate, away from teaching, and I am still enjoying Carole length and style. Notes are recommended farthest from Sacramento, and we helped - and as renewed ‘old’ friends we have , life so much! In three weeks a friend and ‘Cookie’ Cole to be 80 words or less in order to her celebrate a BIG birthday. Beverly 1958 planned to get together next summer passed away on I fly to Germany and then accompany my accommodate the growing number of Kanner Lubetkin ’49 and her husband, Linda Holler Huber ’58 writes, “Jay and I for the opera at Glimmerglass. So, no big May 19, 2009. German ‘sister’ (she lived with my family alumni submissions. Bernie, joined us from Stratford, Conn., celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in news, but a huge expression of thanks Her daughter, in 1960) and her husband for two weeks celebrated their wedding anniversary and February with a Mediterranean cruise and and appreciation!” Caroline, in Italy. Life can’t get much better! I send Send the information to Terry Billy, hosted a lovely wine and cheese party in a wonderful surprise party hosted by our visited me on good wishes to all of my classmates in the Alumni Relations, 22 Sullivan Street, the dorm, both Friday and Saturday eve- family. Ruthann Henkels ’58 and Mason Sally A. Stebbins ’59 writes, “I would July 3, 2009.” Barbara Martin Mummers ’64 class of ’63!” Cazenovia, N.Y. 13035 nings. President Mark Tierno and wife, Regan were in attendance. In June I spent a have loved to come to Reunion 2009. and Cookie Cole’s daughter,

or e-mail: [email protected]. Cyndi, joined us on Friday. Jayne Yates few fun-filled days visitingShelia Ehlinger Please give Dean Coleman my best.” Caroline writes, ’49 and Nancy Howard Howland ’49 ’58 in the ‘Big Apple.’ In July, while visiting Susan Baron Lippitt ’63 “Arthur and I celebrated our 43rd anni- Thank you! came down from Rochester and I drove friends in Texas, I had lunch with Bobbie up from Connecticut with my daughter Hamann ’58 - it’s always fun to catch up 16 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 with classmates!” Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 17 Cazenovia College has received gifts from ALUMNI NEWS alumni and friends: CLASS NOTES 1966 June. Since losing Linda Polchlopek - continued Judith Hutchings Caspar ’66 writes, Richardson ’69 and Laura Gerry ’69, In Honor of: “2009 has been a busy year. My son, a group of us from the Park East Family Thomas, was married May 2 in a beauti- have decided to meet yearly in October at Caz. The relationships we established Katie R. Barons ’09 Laurie Reynolds Taylor ’64 writes, ful ceremony at the Otesaga Hotel in back in 1967-69 were important and “Deana Boone Stringer ’64 and I Cooperstown, N.Y. My daughter, Sheri, Susan Berger, Ph.D. deep, and the memories will be with us had a wonderful lunch reunion together was married in the Poconos on August Allie Bradshaw ’09 with our husbands in Skaneateles re- 29. E-mail me at [email protected].” forever. We have decided to keep creat- Alumna is cently. We also enjoyed visiting with ing new memories as well! Our group Emily D. Corley ’09 Dean Coleman. Please continue to will be dedicating a brick this fall as a Shannon Cutting ’09 send cards and letters to: Winifred Betsie Wallace Taber ’66 writes, permanent marker of appreciation for BreAnne Dale, “Doing What She Loves” Coleman, The Athenaeum, 150 E. Gene- “After losing my husband five years ago, what Caz provided us. We will be back!” see Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152.” I have taken up a new career. I am Studio Art 2009 - “BREE” now a real estate con- Janice Wegener Grieshaber ’69 Katrina Elliot ’09 Lawanda Horton ’97 speaks of lessons learned sultant at Keller Williams writes, “I was married to Richard Geddes 1965 45th Honored Year Realty Lakewood Ranch in the garden on July 25, 2009, Dick’s Jennifer Sullivan Flannery ’85 Barrie Foote Newman ’65 writes, in the Sarasota-Bradenton, birthday. He is a lawyer with offices in Cathy McFarland Hamberger ’68 “I just retired to Smith Mountain Lake Fla. I am very happy to re- Chicago, and I am the executive director in Virginia after 42 years as a nurse. of the Jenna Foundation for Non-Vio- Sarah A. Hoke ’09 awanda Horton five years she has raised more than Betsie Wallace port that I have never been Recently, I have been in contact via lence in Syracuse, N.Y. We will maintain Kristy Jensen ’09 ’97 says that she $1 million for organizations in Taber ’66 and busier. My two kids, Wendy e-mail with Barb Carpenter Fowlie granddaughter, and David, still live in Buffalo, homes in both cities.” learned two im- New York and Philadelphia. Greg Johnson ’09 ’65, Sue Sigloch MacHugh ’65 and Emma N.Y., along with the new love portantL lessons at Cazen- Nancy Thornton Tucker ’65. We are of my life, Emma, my 2-year-old Susan Wright Iyer ’69 writes, “We Jessica Johansen ’09 ovia College. “The first, I Horton has worked in nonprofit man- trying to plan a mini reunion, possibly granddaughter.” have recently moved back to Southern learned from a professor agement and fundraising for more than in 2010. My e-mail is newmanbarrie@ California from Fairport N.Y., where we Barbie Lanigan, Equestrian ’09 I admire to this day. The 11 years. She was recently accepted yahoo.com. I am looking for lived for seven years. Lovely area, great Ashley E. Maxam ’09 other I learned on my into the National Coalition of 100 Ellen Conway.” town, but too cold for us! We are now 1967 Cassie L. Neary ’09 own. During the first Black Women; she serves on the board Judith Sterrett ’67 writes, “I have been in Temecula, Calif. It has been great to week of classes Dr. John of organizers for Philadelphia Young Patricia Ackerman Beldon ’65, retired from pharmaceutical sales for sev- keep in touch with Molly and Mary Lauren Perrone ’09 writes, “Hi to the class of ’65! Richard eral years. I enjoy my part-time job in a Robert Greene said to Nonprofit leaders; and is a former chief from those Farber Days! Hello to Tina Cyndi Pratt Tierno us, ‘do what you love...the executive officer of Community Arts and Patter Ackerman are looking for- local garden center and have become an Casper and Debbie from Rochester, money will follow.’ I did, United, an advocacy organization in ward to celebrating their 45th wedding avid gardener. I have had some wonderful and 2nd floor Shove Hall. E-mail me at Leo Rayhill conversations with and it did.” upstate New York. anniversary. We have been blessed with Theodora ‘Teddy’ [email protected].” Jennifer Rossetti ’09 three wonderful daughters, three great Sherwood ’67. E-mail me at judithster- [email protected].” Vanessa Rutigliano ’09 She continues, “The “Cazenovia College was my ‘renais- sons-in-law and have just completed our family with our sixth grandchild! The 1970 40th Honored Year second thing I learned sance,’” says Horton. “My experiences Erik A. Sauer ’09 older we get the faster time passes! Janice C. Williams ’70 writes, “I just was that I may not always in Dr. Greene’s Government and Poli- had a reunion with . I would love to hear from Karin Us- 1968 Marilyn Turner ’70 Cory T. Schad ’09 like where I am or what tics class inspired me to make a differ- Darleen We are planning on coming to our 40th wicz and Julie Goldstein from Nina Esperanza Serrianne ’09 I have to do at any given ence in my community, and my work 3rd floor Farber.” Ortlieb reunion next year along with Nancy moment in my life - but in theatre gave me the confidence and Frechen ’68 Stolp O’Brien ’70 and Patricia Von Noelle Shapiro ’09 enjoys living somehow, some way, it’s good for me. I the commitment to see it through.” Wellsheim Rhodes ’70. I am looking Margaret “Mimi” Brennan ’65 in the moun- Nicole M. Sykes ’09 will be better off for it writes, “Enclosed is my drawing from my for Gail Weiss ’70.” tainous Lake in the long run.” She earned an associ- animated jazz short, a work in progress. Sara Tanner ’09 Arrowhead ate in science degree I’m composing music and lyrics for it. region with 1971 Amanda L. Wruck ’09 “The diversity of the from Cazenovia Col- My husband, Dick, and I live on the her husband, Jo Schlacta Allsopp ’71 writes, “My education I received “The diversity lege and a bachelor of Hudson River, 45 minutes from Manhat- Howard. son, Justin, was married in September. at Cazenovia prepared arts degree in theatre tan. We’ll never retire! He writes his of the education Darleen Ortlieb Frechen ’68 Darleen I will be attending my 40th high school plays off-Broadway, and I dance with me for the diversity I from the State Uni- retired reunion, which means my 40th Cazenovia In Memory of : my pen on paper. I would love to hear would encounter in the I received at versity of New York from Long Beach Memorial Children’s Reunion is only two years away. I’m look- from old Caz friends. E-mail me at world,” says Horton, at Albany, and, still Hospital after serving as the administra- ing forward to being back at Caz.” Alison Follett, 1982-2000 Cazenovia [email protected].” who is now president “seeing it through,” tive director. She received her wildlife Barbara Jonas Johnson and chief executive offi- prepared me she is now working rehabilitation degree from the Interna- Denise Parisi Falvo ’71 writes, “Noth- cer of Mission Incorpo- toward a master’s tional Wildlife Rehabilitation Council in ing newsworthy is happening except Dr. William Olcott rated, in Philadelphia, for the diversity degree in the Manage- we are all healthy. That is a good thing 1997. Darlene is known for working at Lynn Reynolds ’04 Pa., an organization I would ment — Certificate Wildhaven Ranch with Lexus, a bobcat. today. My children are now 27 and 29. I that provides start-up, in Nonprofit Leader- have been connecting with old friends Edward P. Seiter encounter in the on Facebook and wish more Caz girls management and fund ship Program at New Russell F. Westervelt development services to England College in 1969 were online. We are trying to energize world...” writes, “It was nonprofit organizations Henniker, N.H. Laurie Clute ’69 as many girls as we can for Reunion 2010, great getting together again and seeing June 11-13, with the class of 1970, so sign and small businesses. - Lawanda Horton ’97 For information about making gifts classmates and friends at Cazenovia in up and see your old friends.” During the past in honor or in memory of a classmate, professor or a loved one, please contact Joan Brooks, at 315.655.7108 18 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 19 ‘Storyboard & Music’ photo by or [email protected]. Margaret “Mimi” Brennan ’65 get-together for next year at Reunion like to send a message out to Mary Ricci Weekend, June 11-13, 2010. E-mail us at 1989 Marriott ’82. Come join us next year. writes, “I moved ALUMNI NEWS (Judy) [email protected] and (Karen) Sabrina Malone ’89 We miss you! We’re looking forward to from Buffalo, N.Y., to Austin, Texas, in CLASS NOTES [email protected].” returning to campus for another reunion - continued 1994 and worked for the State of Texas soon. until Aug. 2005, when I moved to Cape 1980 30th Honored Year Girardeau, Mo., to attend Southeast Debra Schnoop ’80 writes, “I have lived Missouri State University. I received a in Albany since 1984, and I have been bachelor’s degree in interior design, 1972 married for four years. I want to get in with two minors, historic preservation Cleo Babacas Whitney Warden ’72 contact with Elizabeth Abbey ’80 - and architectural design, in December Now We’re Cooking! writes, “I have resided in Wilbraham, PLEASE HELP!” 2008. In January 2009, I started work- Mass., for 30 years, and raised three ing on my master’s degree in public children as a ‘single mom’ for 20 years. Meg Walsh Valenzuela ’80 writes, “I administration. I should be finished in I remarried in 2007 to Dr. Charles graduated with an A.A.S. degree in social early 2011.” Warden of Boston. I am a proud ‘YIA services for children. I received a B.S. The Cazenovia College YIA’ of four adorable grandchildren. I degree in psychology from Mercy Col- lege in 1985 and graduated with a mas- 1991 Alumni Association taught preschool for 20-plus years. I was awarded ter’s degree in guidance and counseling Patricia Sales Lyons ’91 am entering my 12th year at Wilbraham the Bronze Anchor Award, for recogni- Cookbook has arrived! from Long Island University in 1986. Lynette Forgette Metz ’83 and family & Monson Academy, working with the tion of sales, from her host company I have worked for the Westchester director of the middle school division.” Cruise Planners. Going into her 10th Independent Living Center for over 25 year as a cruise consultant, Patricia looks he cookbook features over 400 years. I serve as the program director of forward to breaking new boundaries in recipes and includes beautiful 1973 independent living services. I write songs 1983 the coming year. Contact her at www. illustrations of familiar sites at Maria Hutsick ’73 writes, “I was the and poetry. I have a wonderful, support- Lynette Forgette Metz ’83 writes, TCazenovia College. Thanks to recipe director of sports medicine at Boston “Life has been very good to me. After voyageforyou.com. ive family, church family and lots of other contributions from alumni, faculty, University and professor in the School great things. I love my life.” graduating from Caz I earned a bachelor’s staff, trustees and friends of the Col- of Allied Health for 27 years. I recently degree in business - majoring in account- 1992 lege, this piece is sure to be a treasured retired and took a job at a local high ing. I just celebrated my 25th anniversary Joseph A. Fenner school as the athletic trainer. I can be 1981 working for the New York State United writes, “My son, keepsake for years to come. Cookbook writes, ’92 reached through e-mail at houndo- Karen Meixner Kasman ’81 Teachers, where I’m the director of mem- Malachi Nairobi Committee members included Judith “Jon and I have been married 23 years, [email protected].” ber benefits in Latham, N.Y. My husband, Fenner, was born Bond Clarke ’59, Carmela Peters ’73 and we live in New City, N.Y. Two kids, Bill, and I married in 1987 and have two on January 30, and Mary Burton Thompson ’59. Emily, 18 and Alex, 15. Emily is head- wonderful teenagers: Christopher (16) 2009, at 5:13 p.m. Cookbooks are on sale for $13 each (tax 1974 ing off to college; that brings back fond and Ashley (13). I have great memories Malachi weighed included). Proceeds from the cookbook Sarah Haverstick ’74 “I live on the memories of heading off to Caz! , Anna of Cazenovia College. Looking back I can in at 9 lbs. 9 sales will help to support the Cazenovia Central Coast and enjoy traveling. I where are you? E-mail me at kasmank@ honestly say that Cazenovia provided me oz. and was 24 College Alumni Association. experienced Japan, Alaska and Africa this aol.com.” with a solid foundation for the career and inches long.” Photo: Tasha Johnson Tasha Photo: year and hope to see South America lifestyle that my family and I enjoy today. next year. My new project is building I think about the girls from Farber Hall a log cabin in the Lake of the Ozarks, Mona Order Form 1982 often. Hello to my roommate Kim and Mo. I would love to hear more from my Mary Beth Meehan Mullen ’82 writes, Faircloth friend Lisa. If you are out there, please Name fellow ’72s.” “This year a group of us spent a ‘Caz girls Whitaker summer get-together’ weekend in the e-mail me at [email protected].” ’92 writes, “I Finger Lakes region (Geneva, N.Y.) for am married Malachi and Joseph Fenner ’92 Address 1975 35th Honored Year some wine tasting and many, many 1984 to Michael Elise Klysa ’75, writes, “I was recently laughs. We would writes, “I was mar- Whitaker. City State Zip Brenda Bolliver ’84 named to the position of patient servic- ried to David Flanders on May 17, 2009, We have 6-month-old boy- es workforce strategist at Maine Gen- at Justin’s Grill in East Syracuse, N.Y. Our girl twins, Tebrea and Tobias Whitaker. I How many copies? Amount enclosed eral Health, in Augusta. I still maintain eight cats are thrilled that after 14 years, am a stay-at-home mom. Hello to all connection to my home in Newbury- mom and dad have finally tied the knot! fellow Caz alumni.” port, Mass., but now live in Belgrade, David and I celebrated our marriage Please make checks payable to: Price per book ...... $13 Maine. Most recently I worked as an with a week of honeymooning in Shipping & Handling ...... $ 2 (each) Cazenovia College organizational development consultant Nassau, Bahamas.” 1993 (in continental U.S.) Alumni Association after obtaining my master’s degree in Joyce Miller Total ...... $15 organization and management from An- Barski ’93, writes, tioch New England Graduate School.” 1988 “I am still living in Mail orders to: Lori Unger-Mullen ’88 has been Rochester with my Cazenovia College Alumni Office married to Gary for ten years. The husband and our 22 Sullivan Street 1978 couple has a 16-year-old daugh- son, Nathan Michael, Thank you Judy Stephanoff Bargabos ’78 and Cazenovia, NY 13035 ter. Lori is a State Farm agent in who was born Feb. for your support! Karen Colizzi Noonan ’78 write, Fayetteville, N.Y.” 10, 2007. For the “We are wondering where our old past five years, I Order online at: Watts friends are, from the Classes Joyce Miller Barski ’93 www.cazenovia.edu/cookbook have been work- of 1978 and 1979. We’d love to hear Jo Ann Zulkiewicz Purcell ’82, Kim Hoyle Kohler ing for Gates Chili and family from you, catch up and laugh over old ’82, Joan VanKampen Lemme ’82, Robin Seeber School District. I Questions? times! E-mail us; maybe we can plan a Myers ’82, Chrissy Fowler ’82, Colleen Clancy Please contact Shari Whitaker, director of alumni relations Kavanaugh ’82, Helen Kozlowski Purcell ’82 and 20 315.655.7332Cazenovia College or Magazine:[email protected] Fall/Winter 2009-10 Mary Beth Meehan Mullen ’82 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 21 Upcoming ALUMNI NEWS Alumni Events

In fond memory Watch your mailboxes for more information on 2010 outreach Cazenovia College notes the deaths of the following alumni and friends: events in your area. Convocation 2009 CAZENOVIA COLLEGE Edrie Axtell Salmon ’24 January 14, 2010 Building Futures Since 1824 • Alumni Gathering (L-R) Alumna Carrie Michel- Joan Schwarcz Feldman ’48 The Harvard Club of New York City Wynne’97, New York City, N.Y. housing director Lila Speers Beauchamp ’55 6 - 8 p.m. for the YWCA in Rochester, N.Y.; Carole “Cookie” Cole ’64 and Lyndsey Nortz, One Click. In less than a January 23, 2010 a sophomore • Broadway Musical Wicked Please continue to keep us informed by majoring in minute you can Crouse Hinds Theater/Mulroy Civic Ctr. Interior Design and forwarding information to One Minute. Shari Whitaker in the join us in the president of Alpha Office of Alumni Relations at Syracuse, N.Y. Lambda Delta, both 315.655.7332 or building of a 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Dessert Reception addressed the class [email protected]. One Future. 2 p.m. Performance of 2013 at this year’s student’s future. Convocation, an annual ceremony Visit www.cazenovia.edu and March 2010 * that marks the start click “Give to Cazenovia” • Alumni Gatherings of the academic year and formally Florida welcomes the North Carolina newest members Annual Fund *Locations and times TBD of the Cazenovia College community. To learn more about giving to Cazenovia College, please call 315.655.7220 or e-mail [email protected] April 24, 2010

Photo: John Seiter John Photo: • Fashion Studies Alumni Affinity Reunion Cazenovia, N.Y. Luncheon, Campus Tour, Annual Fashion Show 1996 honeymooned on a Caribbean cruise and Skylar (3) and Owen (2). I work CLASS NOTES have settled into married life in Cazen- as a Medicaid service coordinator April 2010* - continued Jason K. Muller ’96 received a master’s degree in business administration from ovia. Heather works as an admissions supervisor in Malone, N.Y.” • Alumni Gatherings Strayer University in June 2009. counselor at SUNY Empire State College, Washington, D.C. have enjoyed the summers off so I can be and Seth is a physical education teacher with my son. I would love to hear from all and athletic coach at Madison Central White Plains, N.Y. my friends. I can be found on Facebook 1997 School. Heather would love to hear from *Locations and times TBD or e-mail me at jebarski73@hotmail. Niles F. Bell ’97 writes, “After retiring anyone, including the girls she coached at com.” from a successful career in the automotive Cazenovia College. She can be reached June 11 - 13, 2010 manufacturing business, I am employed, at [email protected]. • REUNION WEEKEND David Brown ’93, writes, “My wife, part-time, as a “greeter” at a restaurant in Cazenovia, N.Y. Jennifer, and I had a little girl, Mary Ellis Andrew, Loralynne and a hotel in Central New York. My degree Brown, on May 1, 2009, at 10:13 a.m. She Matthew Gadziala from Cazenovia College pays dividends 1998 weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 20 inches each and every day in preparing me to Heidi Faling Super ’98 and husband, August 16, 2010 Richie, welcomed Arianna Elizabeth on long. Mary Ellis is a blessing and great joy Tanya Kitchen Gadziala ’93 and Tim meet reality head on with a smile May 27, 2009. Arianna weighed 8 lbs. 14 • Alumni Association Golf Tournament in our lives.” Gadziala welcomed a baby girl to their on my face and a positive attitude Cazenovia Country Club family on April 5, 2009. Loralynne Viviana in my heart. My e-mail address is oz. and was 21 1/4 inches long. E-mail weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. She joins big brothers [email protected].” Heidi at [email protected]. Cazenovia, N.Y. Matthew (7) and Andrew (5). 12:30 p.m. Heather Joncas Howard 2000 10th Honored Year Arianna Elizabeth Super 1996 ’97 was married to Seth Jennifer Dwyer Gravell ’00 writes, • For more information regarding these events, Howard on July 4, 2008, “My husband, Brian, and I have three please contact Director of Alumni Relations Kathleen Miller ’96 writes, “I became at Greystone Castle in engaged this past summer to Andrew Seth and children: stepdaughter Brianne (17), sons Shari Whitaker at 315.655.7332 or Canastota, N.Y. They Heather Joncas [email protected]. Vallee. A 2010 wedding is being Howard ’97 planned.” Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 22 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 23 Mary Ellis Brown ALUMNI NEWS CLASS NOTES - continued illnesses and disabilities. I am the artistic director for Diamond Dance 2007 Company, the ballet company in which Marisol Millan and I was once a dancer, where I organize ’07 Miguel 2003 and produce the Nutcracker Ballet Jimenez ’06 write, “We Tami Swearingen Barcomb ’03 and and the Spring Performance. I am would like to faculty and staff members about a Ted Barcomb were married Aug. 14, 2009, also on my 7th year of teaching ballet, “Princess” Sariya Marie Jimenez introduce our number of issues relating to the legal in Spencerport, N.Y. Tami writes, “Former tap and jazz at a local dance studio. pride and joy, Empowered by Education, issues facing Americans post-9/11. Caz softball team members reunited, not I would like to say hello to Mary ‘Princess’ Sariya Marie Jimenez, who was for winning a game, but to support their and Handley, Heather Regitano Sha- born on September 25, 2008, at 5:02 He has attended New York City and former teammate at her wedding. Mem- . I miss them tremendously. ron Dettmer p.m. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was Washington D.C. Alumni Association bers of the team included Kelly Notman I currently live in Dover, Del. My e-mail Alumnus Empowers Others 21 inches long. Our e-mail address is events, and last year he met with Dr. Bob ’03 (maid of honor), Coach Jolene Todd, address is [email protected].” [email protected] .” Greene’s students during their tour of Meghan Davis ’01, Irene Irwin ’04, Washington D.C., to field questions about Marie Peterson ’04, Emily Wetmore Jason Llorenz ’00 advises lawmakers on Capitol Hill and .” Shauna Dack ’07 writes, “I enjoyed his profession. He was also a sponsor for ’02 Monica Everdyke ’02 2004 and students at alma mater Suzanne Spinelli ’04 writes, “Just an the Caz Interior Design Alumni event the students’ attendance at a Kennedy update to let you know what I’ve been up with Professor Ritter in May 2009. Center production of “Sheer Madness.” to! With bittersweet feelings, after living After reading the class notes in the latest his education at Cazenovia, and the eye- in Cazenovia five years after graduation Cazenovia College magazine, I realized I opening importance of his internship Llorenz credits Cazenovia College with and working for the Cazenovia Children’s should let everyone know that I passed experience in Washington, D.C. changing his life. “I was an under-perform- House as the associate director, I recently my LEED CI accreditation exam, and I am ing student at John Jay High School in moved to the Boston area. I am working now a LEED AP!” For Llorenz, the value of an internship Brooklyn, N.Y., a school that in the early as the assistant director of a childcare cannot be overestimated. In his junior 90s was fraught with every imaginable program located in Newton, Mass. Loving Kaleb Wilson ’07 writes, “I was recently year in Cazenovia College’s Liberal Stud- barrier: high crime, low achievement and life! My e-mail address is sspinelli@ymail. promoted to lead teller at the KeyBank ies Program, Llorenz was awarded an overcrowding. I had very low grades, but com.” in Cazenovia, N.Y. I am still working on internship with the Congressional His- a reasonable SAT score and a passion my master’s degree in public policy from panic Caucus Institute in Washington, for ideas.” New England College. I hope to see D.C., where he learned the workings of 2005 5th Honored Year everyone back in Caz for the Easter Ball Staci Vaughn ’05 was married to Jar- in spring 2010.” Capitol Hill and the business of national At Cazenovia, New York State’s HEOP rod Radley on August 22, 2009, in the policy-making. program provided an opportunity for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Jessica Hanley ’07 students like Llorenz to attend college pro- Rosiere, N.Y. The reception followed This year Llorenz left his private law and visionally. He says, “I took every opportu- writes, “Brendt John- at the couple’s property, Brandy and I met at consulting practice to become senior nity offered to learn, to enhance my skills, son ’06 Rock Farms, in Cape Vincent, N.Y. Cazenovia College in policy advisor to the National Hispanic and to meet people, so that by graduation, Tami Swearingen Barcomb ’03 and former Cazenovia College softball 2005 and have been Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), a I had experience in Washington, interna- dating for almost five national organization dedicated to serv- tional travel, a solid foundation in history team members 2006 writes, “I had years. We bought ing Hispanic state elected officials. and the social sciences, and good commu- Jillian McKee Chelsey Brown Card ’06 mar- my daughter, Evelynn, on August 1, 2008. our first house nication skills.” Davis ’03 ried Jason Davis My husband and I were married on our last year. Brendt Llorenz leads NHCSL’s federal policy on September three-year anniversary, November 18, proposed to me on advocacy. “NHCSL is the voice for Llorenz earned his law degree from the 20, 2008. 2008. I completed my master’s degree at August 27 and we more than 300 Latino state legislators,” State University of New York at Buffalo Syracuse University last summer, as well.” are planning a June Llorenz reports, “whom we assist in School of Law. “It was one of the best Terianne 2010 wedding.” advancing national policies that are choices I’ve made,” he says. “Being an Brendt Johnson ’06 and Gough Utley Jessica Hanley ’07 good for America. We work with attorney has helped my career to advance

Photo: Tasha Johnson ’08 Johnson Tasha Photo: ’03 writes, Congress, the White House and the quickly, with flexibility to do many inter- “I recently 2009 advocacy community to build coalitions esting things in law, communications Krista Ryan Back on campus in September, received my , writes Jason Llorenz engaged students in Marshall ’09 across many issues.” and policy.” master of sci- “My husband, Robert role-playing, putting them into situa- ence degree tions where they needed to interact with Marshall, and I are strangers as the beginning of building a In addition to his work and numerous Of his undergraduate education, Llorenz in counseling excited to share that network of mentors and colleagues. memberships and affiliations, Llorenz says. “I have always said that Cazenovia in May 2009, we had a baby! Our has found opportunities to stay con- prepared me well for law school and and am now daughter, Alaina nected with his alma mater. At the recent professional life. There is something very a licensed Grace, was born ason A. Llorenz, Esq. ’00 returned Wheler Family Conference on World powerful about the attention I received profes- on April 20, 2009, to campus this past September to Affairs, Llorenz’s first contribution was in Cazenovia’s small class environment - it sional weighing 7lb. Alaina Grace Marshall Jillian McKee Davis ’03 and counselor Jshare his expertise and experiences a presentation for students, “Skills For was hard to hide from participation. Caz husband, Jason 5oz. and was 20 with students at the 8th Annual Wheler Real Life: Get the Job You Want, Build put me on the path toward working confi- of mental inches long.” Family Conference on World Affairs. a Career and Have Fun Doing It.” At a dently on my passions, and provided tools health. I have worked for Catholic Chelsey Brown Card ’06 Charities for five years as the program and family In a “people-skills” training session, he breakout session after the conference’s to work with others who care about issues.” manager for a homeless shelter which told students how much he appreciated keynote address, he spoke with students, serves clients who have AIDS, HIV, mental

24 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 25 PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR Class of 1984 NEXT YEAR’S REUNION WEEKEND - JUNE 11 - 13, 2010

Class of 1949 Class of 1964 REUNION Westervelt Wayne Photo: 2009 (L-R): Wendee Schwarting Wilson, K. Rachel Bacon Buchanan, Bonnie Boczulak and Beverly Len Stark

Class of 1989 Once again alumni were celebrated during Cazenovia Westervelt Wayne Photo: (L-R): Beverly Kanner Lubetkin, Jayne Yates, Nancy Howard Howland,

College’s annual Reunion Sally Rollins Meinweiser, JoAnne Lewis Heider Alumni Relations Courtesy of Photo: Weekend. This year’s event Front row, kneeling: Tekla Dennison Miller, Catherine Windheim Westfall Westervelt Wayne Photo: welcomed more than 200 Seated on couch: Janis Briggs-Rowland, Carolyn Class of 1954 Loeffler Sterner, Marcia Hoffman Machemer, (L-R): Susan Zimmer Cordova and alumni and guests back to Barbara Martin Mummers Alison Payette Lovely campus. Old friendships Alumni from the 1990s were rekindled, new Class of 1969 ones were formed and all alumni enjoyed reminiscing

about their time spent at Westervelt Wayne Photo: (L-R): Fran Babij Richard, Carol Jones Noble, Erika Steinhauff Wolf, Cazenovia College. Marion Rudd Whaley, Shirley Towner Schroeder, Melba Coates

Meyer and Marcia Sparino Byington Whitaker Shari Photo: Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: Back row, standing: Jennifer Perkins ’97, (L-R): Kristin Wivagg, Debbie Marshall Best, Tanya Williams-Shariff ’95, Leanne Powers ’97, Margie Dobin Miller, Laurel Clute, Sally Lyons Vonetta Daniels ’95, Christi Harlow ’95, Wassell, Karen O’Neil Engratt, Margaret Bridget Lawson ’03, Traci Pollard ’97 Class of 1959 Standing: Front, bending down: Portia Reese ’96 Sharon Bush Molthen, Messenger, Donnamarie Murphy Reistetter, Patricia Zurcher Voss, Debbie Moran Judith Rogers Scammell, Penny Johnson Sills, Lee Kearney Vink Sitting: Bottom row: Class of 1989 Alumni from the 1990s Judith Bond Clarke, Penny Greco, Mary Marjory Junod Lubbes, Anderson, Mary Burton Thompson Martin Watson, Kelly Cash Rotter Middle row: Melinda Klish Holicky, Melissa Klish Dino, Kathleen Blodgett Back row: Brian Gallagher, Photo: Shari Whitaker Shari Photo: Vikki Lee Cullers, Photo: Shari Whitaker Shari Photo: Sherri Besig Frederick, (L-R): Andres Valencia ’94, Ernest Hinton ’97, Alvin Thompson ’94, Raquel Apont, Amy Jeffrey Santos ’96, Dominic Smith ’94, Stafford Gayot ’96, Borden Lennon Chris Boggs ’95, Terrance Williams ’96, Carnell Ford ’95, Derrick King ’96 and Charles McCloud ’94 26 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 27 Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: Trustee Emeritus and former Dean of Students Winnie Coleman and REUNION Ellie Wilson ’52 - continued Recognition Ceremony Honors Student Center Donors

Richard L. Smith, chair, board of trustees, On September 24, the College community gathered to Dominic Smith ’94 and President celebrate donors who contributed to the J.M. McDonald Mark J. Tierno Student Center and Student Life Administrative Offices.

he event included tours of the facilities, and remarks by Presi- dent Mark Tierno; Joe Behan, (L-R): Marilyn Adams Lewis ’47 Tvice president for student development and Bette Brown Carpenter ’48 and dean for student life; Donald McJunkin, of the J.M. McDonald Senior Kaleb Foundation; Kyle Boeltz, a senior envi- Ladd-Cocca ronmental biology major and president and his mother, Kim Gallup of the Student Government Association; Ladd ’82 and Carol Satchwell, vice president for institutional advancement.

In recognizing the donors, Satchwell said, “Big things happen at Cazenovia College because of caring individuals

who choose to give. For that, we are Seiter John Photo: most grateful.” (L-R) Dick Smith, Board of Trustees Chair, Jackie McJunkin and Linda Campbell Hessian ’72 and Don McJunkin, president of the J.M. McDonald Foundation, at Mary “MJ” Kilian Walker ’72 Satchwell further explained that the the J.M. McDonald Foundation Student Center and Student Life Chapman Hall facilities are named in Administrative Offices Donor Recognition Ceremony. honor of the Chapman Family, long- time friends and benefactors of the College. In 1977, the College’s former ard and Bess Chapman Cultural Center Art Center became the J.M. McDonald gymnasium was refurbished and named was built adjacent to the Art Center. Student Center and the Cultural Center the Gertrude became home to the Student Life Ad- T. Chapman Several years ago, a surge of active ministrative Offices. Art Center, a leadership and participation resulted gift of Howard in a growing demand for a truly func- Donors provided $255,000, resulting “Big things T. Chapman, tional and integrated Student Center. in the naming of the J.M. McDonald happen at in memory of The effort began with the class of 2003 Student Center, the Flannery Recreation his mother, and continued with subsequent classes Room, the Sayford Cyber Café, other Portia Reese ’96 and Cazenovia Gertrude until the class of 2007 moved the project named rooms, as well as equipment Shari Whitaker, College because Thomas Chap- forward by confirming the support of purchases and general support. director of alumni relations man, a student the Board of Trustees. of caring at Cazenovia For more information on making Seminary from As a result, when the College’s art a gift to the College, please visit individuals who www.cazenovia.edu/GivetoCaz (L-R): Matt Fox ’94, Sue Berger, executive vice president, 1887-91. In facilities moved to the corner of Sullivan . Dacia Banks ’94, alumni board president and trustee, and choose to give. 1982, the How- and Seminary streets, the Chapman Dave Brown ’93 Photos: John Seiter and Wayne Westervelt Wayne Seiter and John Photos: For that, we are 28 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 most grateful.” Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 29 - Carol Satchwell TRUSTEE HIGHLIGHTS he 1824 Society was created by the Cazenovia College Board of Trustees to encourage leadership giving that helps to advance curriculum offer- T ings, diversify campus life and create partnerships between the College and the community. Cazenovia College is proud to acknowledge the support Trustee Author and commitment of caring alumni and friends whose generosity enhances our “Snappy Sayings” students’ educational experience.

Bradford G. Wheler shares wit and Thank you to the current members of The 1824 Society for their leadership commitment to New Trustees Join the wisdom from the world’s greatest minds Cazenovia College. Gifts and pledges received since the fiscal year began July 1, 2009 are indicated with an asterisk.* Cazenovia College Board What began as file boxes filled with quotes on index cards that could be refer- Marilyn & Richard Alberding* Gorman Foundation* Margery A. Pinet* enced for use in a speech or toast, slowly Amos Foundation/Charles Amos The Howard L. Green Foundation, Inc. evolved into a comprehensive volume Joyce Robert Pratt ’52* Mary L. Cotter, former president of Syracuse’s of treasured adages from more than 350 Roberta Lee August ’58 * Edward S. & Joan Green David W. C. Putnam* Time Warner Cable, was appointed to the Board of history’s most prolific public figures. Dacia L. Banks ’94 * Dr. & Mrs. John Robert Greene* Leslie Sorg Ramsay ’69* last spring and attended her first meeting in May, “Snappy Saying: Wit & Wisdom from Beacon Federal* Cynthia & Jeremy Guiles Richard & Georgia Raysman 2009. She serves on the Finance and Institutional the World’s Greatest Minds,” by Brad- Joe & Emily Behan* Catherine McFarland Hamberger ’68 * Catherine D’Onofrio Reeves ’69 Advancement committees. ford Wheler, is an inspired collection of Nancy & Bob Berger The Estate of Maxine Hammer The Dorothy & Marshall M. Reisman Foundation * poignant quotes that resonate with readers Susan & Ronald Berger Beverly Orton Harden ’49 Cotter graduated from Syracuse University and be- Patti Reynolds* of all ages. gan her media industry career with Rogers Cablesys- Kathleen E. Bice Margaret Walker Harris ’67 Dorothy W. Riester tems in Syracuse. She held positions at Newchannels Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC Hayes Asset Management LLC Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 According to Wheler, “Snappy Sayings” Corporation and Eastern Microwave, Inc., before Virginia Peterson Bourke ’55 Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. James H. St. Clair, delivers words of wisdom that despite the joining Time Warner Cable. James G. Brock, Jr. Hershey Family Fund in memory of Jill Hebl St. Clair ’62 date of their origin still remain relevant Polly C. Brock Jean & Bob Hood Norman H. & Betsy Rosenfield Samet and useful to today’s readers. Each of the Cotter received the National Cable Television Jonna M. & Eric M. Brown ’97 * Joy & Ted Jenney* book’s 22 chapters covers some of the most Carol & Mike Satchwell * Association’s first-ever Vanguard Award for Cable highly discussed and debated subjects Albert J. & Rev. Karen V. Budney* Jephson Educational Trusts Bonnie & Dick Scolaro* Operations Management, and is a member of the Mary L. Cotter including love, women, death, money Margot A. Burgheimer ’62 Junior League of Syracuse - Block Party Sponsor M. Gerald & Barbara Sayford Sedam ’64 National Cable Television Association’s Cable TV and sports. “The book is a great resource Cazenovia College Alumni Association Robert H. & Lyn Robins Jurick ’49* Anne T. Smith* Pioneers. Cotter’s division twice received Time Warner Cable’s CEO award for for speechwriters, educators and other Chesapeake Operating, Inc. KeyBank of Central New York Richard L. Smith, Esq. * outstanding division. professionals who use clever sayings and Grace N. Chiang/ HOLT Architects, P.C. Key Foundation* Deborah Blount Smith ’73 life lessons to motivate and inspire others,” Donald “Sparky” & Mr. & Mrs. John H. Koerner* During her 30-year career, Cotter has supported and volunteered for many local George Stafford said Wheler. organizations, and has overseen financial and in-kind support for many non- Patricia Rickett Christakos ’77 * Dr. Stephanie F. Leeds Sweet-Woods Memorial Company profits and organizations that work to improve the quality of life for Central H. Thomas & The Honorable Marilyn Adams Lewis ’47 Syracuse University Center of Excellence “Divided into the many aspects of human New Yorkers. Bernadette T. Clark Barbara E. Lindberg* SYSCO Food Services nature ... ‘Snappy Sayings’ is a top pick, a CNA Foundation* John & Linda Luques * Thomas R. Tartaglia/Dermody, Burke & collection that will lead to hours of enter- Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Constable* M&T Bank* tainment,” said Michael Dunford, reviewer Brown, CPAs, LLC Alumna Anne K. O’Connell ’96 was appointed to for the Midwest Book Review. Mary L. Cotter* The McCrimmon Family* Scott A. Tarter ’90 * the Board this past summer and was seated at her Penni & Bob Croot* Dr. Tim McLaughlin & Ms. Diane Cass* The Tianaderrah Foundation first meeting in October. She serves on the Buildings Art & Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 * Richard S. & Marion Lewis Merrill ’48 * Dr. & Mrs. Mark J. Tierno* and Grounds, and Student Life committees. Victor & Kathleen DiSerio* James Z. Metalios * Time Warner Cable* Mark H. & Colleen Edwards Margie Dobin Miller ’69 Vedder Foundation c/o Bucknell University* As a consumer advocate at National Grid, she assists Entergy Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Morgan senior citizens and people with special needs in Dr. Christopher C. Warren* meeting their energy needs, and fosters connections ExxonMobil Foundation* Dr. & Mrs. John S. Morris Doris Eversfield Webster ’46 * between National Grid and community agencies. Ronald M. & Nancy LeValley Farley ’69 National Grid James G. Webster, III* J. Christian & Paula Stec Fenger ’75 * NCAA* Arthur W. & Margaret Wentlandt O’Connell received an associate of arts degree in Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund New York Bus Sales, LLC Wayne & Julie Westervelt* early childhood education and a bachelor of science Jennifer Sullivan Flannery ’85 * Azam Niroomand-Rad ’68 A. Gordon & Barbara C. Wheler degree in liberal and professional studies from Ca- Michael D. Flannery ’86 * A. Lindsay & Olive B. O’Connor Bradford & Julie Wheler* zenovia College. She earned certification in media- Mr. & Mrs. Stephen D. Fournier Foundation, Inc. * Linda A. Witherill* Anne O’Connell tion from Mediation Works Inc., in Boston, Mass. Catherine A. Gale* David & Janice Schmidt Panasci ’76 Dr. Howard D. & Susan Glaser Zipper ’58 Dorion S. Germany ’92 Lee & Nancy Nation Paton ’70 At Cazenovia she served as a member of the student services team, responsible The Gifford Foundation Pfizer Foundation for the operations of a 130-student residence hall, developed a peer mediation pilot program, and taught conflict management skills. She was also acting dean For more information about The 1824 Society, please contact the Cazenovia College Development Office at 315.655.7369 of student affairs. Seiter John Photo: or visit www.cazenovia.edu/1824society. “Snappy Sayings” was released in 30 Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 April 2009 by BookCollaborative.com. CazenoviaCazenovia CollegeCollege Magazine:Magazine: Fall/WinterFall/Winter 2009-102009-10 31 WILDCATS NEWS To stay current with Wildcat athletics news, go to www.cazenovia.edu/athletics

Baseball and Women’s Lacrosse Capture finished with 335 career rebounds Lanigan beat out 17 other riders from and 177 career assists. Also a member a total of nine zones to bring home the NEAC Regular Season Titles Hall of Fame Ceremony of the Wildcats softball team, Eaton championship. She earned the trip to went on to Division I Niagara University the national show by placing second at on a softball scholarship following her the IHSA zones at Centenary College in Cazenovia College’s Inducts Three Alumni years at Cazenovia. April, where the top two riders moved on to nationals. Prior to zones, Lanigan baseball and women’s Valorie Titus ’01 was the true definition placed first at the IHSA regionals at St. lacrosse teams were of a student-athlete while starring for the Lawrence University in March, as one of Brooks ’01, Eaton ’95 and Titus ’01 at the top of the class softball team at Cazenovia from 1997- three riders to make it to zones. Honored at Blue & Gold Dinner 2001. Titus holds career records with a in the North Eastern .400 batting average, .754 slugging percent- Senior Western rider Jen Keefe (Bing- Athletic Conference age, 99 runs scored, 140 hits, 27 doubles, hamton, NY) also rode at nationals and during the Col- (NEAC) this past Suzannah Eaton ’95, lege’s transition 27 homeruns, 93 RBIs and 264 total placed ninth in intermediate western Michael Brooks ’01 and from the junior bases. She also owns single season records horsemanship. She placed first at the spring, each bringing Valorie Titus ’01 western regionals and first at the western college ranks to in slugging percentage, runs scored, hits, home a regular NCAA Division homeruns, RBIs and total bases. In 2001, semi-finals to earn her way to the cham- III. At the time Titus led the Wildcats to the program’s pionship show. season crown. of his graduation, first Eastern College Athletic Conference Brooks was the (ECAC) tournament appearance by post- New Coaches program’s career ing 54 hits, 42 RBIs and 10 homeruns with Photos: Monica Everdyke scoring leader a .412 batting average. She was a two-time at the Helm with 1,228 points Cazenovia female athlete of the year and The Wildcats baseball team captured from the mound. First team all-NEAC and was the first all-conference selection in 2001. Her ac- the NEAC regular season title for the Adam Lauren Pacelli is the new head coach and third team all-region selection 1,000-point scorer complishments on the softball field were second consecutive season and secured Coglitore for both the Wildcats Women’s Soccer (N. Syracuse, N.Y.) registered a in Cazenovia’s new mirrored by her work in the classroom. She the program’s first ever bid to a post- and Lacrosse programs. Pacelli served as team-high .397 batting average, 56 hits, 14 Division III status. appeared on two different academic All- season tournament with an invitation to an assistant coach from 2008-09 for the doubles and a .652 slugging percentage. He was a three- America teams in 2000 and was the benefi- the Eastern College Athletic Confer- women’s lacrosse and soccer programs at time captain and ciary of multiple scholarships throughout ence (ECAC) Upstate Championships. Norwich University in Northfield, Vt. The women’s lacrosse team enjoyed the Photo: Wayne Westervelt Wayne Photo: two-time team her years at Cazenovia. She was a two-time All-American and all- best season in program history with an MVP, who led the Cazenovia lost in the deciding game of time leader in points as a women’s soccer 11-4 overall record, including the first he Cazenovia College Athletics program to its first winning season in the NEAC Championship Tournament player at Cayuga Community College. NEAC women’s lacrosse regular season Department proudly inducted Cazenovia history in 2000-01. That same Lanigan Returns Home to Penn State Berks, but was rewarded title and the first-ever post-season tourna- three new members into the season, the Wildcats pulled off one of for its regular season accomplishments, a National Champion Bryan Bobo takes over as the head ment appearance for the program. TWildcats Athletics Hall of Fame in a the biggest upsets in Cazenovia history earning a bid to the ECAC Tourna- Cazenovia earned the right to host the coach for the Women’s Volleyball ceremony held during the College’s an- by beating nationally-ranked Cortland ment. Although the Wildcats lost to program. Bobo assisted the women’s inaugural NEAC Championship game nual Blue & Gold Dinner on Saturday, State. He currently sits fifth on Cazen- azenovia College hunt seat rider Fredonia State and SUNY Brockport, C program at Hamilton College last season after finishing 4-0 in conference play, but Oct. 3, during Homecoming/Family ovia’s career scoring list and is in the Barbara Lanigan ’09 (East Longmeadow, they took the program a step further in and is currently the head coach for the lost a hard-fought game to Keuka College, Weekend. Attendees, ranging from top five in career rebounds (438), steals Mass.) is the individual open flat na- the direction Head Coach Pete Way boy’s varsity squad at Oneida High 14-13. former student-athletes and alumni to (136) and assists (215). tional champion after placing first in the ’03 envisions. A 22-17 overall record to School. He holds the career record for faculty and staff, were all on hand to wit- competition at the 2009 Intercollegiate end the season gave the Wildcats back- assists at his alma mater, Lasell College. For the season, the Wildcats broke ness the induction of the Hall’s Suzannah Eaton ’95 excelled on the Horse Show Association (IHSA) National to-back seasons with 20-plus wins. single-season team records in nearly every third class. hardwood for the Wildcats during a time Championship Show at Middle Tennessee Jacqueline Gilliland is now the head statistical category, including points, goals, when the College’s athletes had only State University in Murfreesboro, Tenn., As a team, Cazenovia set a College re- coach for cheerleading. She is a James- assists, ground balls and caused turnovers. Honored and inducted as the 2009 two years to call Cazenovia home. From on April 25. cord for most hits in a season with 416 Nicole Kimmel ville-DeWitt High School graduate. (Rome, N.Y.) was voted class were former men’s and women’s 1993-95, Eaton scored an impressive and also won the second-most games in the NEAC Player of the Year and set basketball standouts Michael Brooks 1,241 points in just two seasons. She was a season. Over the past two seasons, the Matt Kelly is the new head coach single-season records for points (91), goals ’01, Suzannah Eaton ’95 and softball named an All-American by the National Wildcats have put together the greatest for the golf team. Kelly is the assistant (62), assists (29) and groundballs (43). star Valorie Titus ’01. Junior College Athletic Association two-year stretch in program history. golf professional at the Cazenovia Fellow attack and first team all-conference (NJCAA) after the 1993-94 season, in Chad Salls (Little Falls, N.Y.) was Courtney Caldwell Country Club. selection (Black Michael Brooks ’01 attended Cazen- which she led the nation in scoring with voted the NEAC Player of the Year and River, N.Y.) was second behind Kimmel ovia College from 1997-2001 and was 25.9 points per game. Eaton captained named first team all-region after post- Darren Zirbel ’86 became the head in points, goals and assists and became the a member of the men’s basketball team the Wildcats for both of her seasons and ing a team-high 40 RBIs with 50 hits coach of the crew program. Zirbel is program’s career leader in points during and a .368 average, to go along with a also an adjunct in the College’s interior the season. team-high 40 strikeouts and 5-2 record Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 32 Al Cook Productions Photo: design program. Cazenovia College Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009-10 33

CULTURE CORNER Planning for the future? Summer Art Series Sparks Have you remembered Cazenovia College? “O ur charitable gift annuity to Cazenovia Community Collaboration College provided us with

an immediate income tax deduction, and each azenovia College has embraced benefits specialist; Don Ferlow, associ- art as a vital component of ate; Jerry Hook, president; and Lois year provides us with a its campus culture since the Weston, project architect, presented “Monarch,” by Ann Ferencz Ladd ’74 guaranteed source of earlyC 19th century. Since its founding, photography, quilts and copper wire income. We also have the College has maintained a com- items. Special monitoring assistance mitment to highlighting the talents was provided by first year College the personal satisfaction and encouraging the creativity of its students during this session. of leaving a lasting gift students, employees and members of the surrounding community. MOMAGE: Homage to Mothers that will help provide (Mamanaje - Homenaje a las Madres), educational opportunities In an effort to support the artistic the third showcase, demonstrated the for future generations atmosphere of the neighboring Village partnership of Yolanda Daliz, an art of Cazenovia, the College launched the instructor in the Rochester, N.Y., area, of Cazenovia College Summer Art Series in its Art Gallery in and Anita Welych, professor of art students.” June 2007. The annual series, coordinat- at Cazenovia College. Their interac- ed by a community advisory commit- tive pillow display allowed viewers ~ Polly and Jack Koerner tee and supported by gallery assistant to explore the intricate relationships “Snowy Owl” by Jerry Hook Becca Cope ’07, is a unique opportu- between mothers and their offspring. nity for the campus community and its neighbors to collaborate in an artistic “I am so pleased that the Cazenovia setting during the summer months. community participates in the Summer Art Series on various levels;” Suggested Current The 2009 Summer Art Series, which said Welych, “as an audience, of course, Gift Annuity Rates* welcomed more than 200 guests, com- but even more so as participants in Age Rate menced on Friday, June 19, with The the exhibits themselves. This kind of Ladd Gene, a display of art by members interactivity really foments a sense of 70 5.7% of the Ladd family of Cazenovia. Ann community among us all.” Ladd Ferencz ’74, Jude Ferencz, Kate 75 6.3% Ferencz, Colonel James Von K. Ladd, To cap off the summer exhibits, 80 7.1% and James Ladd Jr., proved that their Dimensions: A Gallery Show by Five family’s artistic gene has been passed , introduced guests to the work 85 8.1% Artists Pillows from MOMAGE: down through each generation. The of David Church, Megan Conner, Homage to Mothers 90+ 9.5% show was peppered with sketches, metal Ken Nichols, Karen Steen, director of Cazenovia College sculptures, wood carvings and copper fashion studies at Cazenovia College, *American Council on designs, among other works. and Randy Thompson. Visitors experi- Building Futures Since 1824 Gift Annuities July 2009 enced a colorful array of originality in

The second installation,On My Own the form of jewelry, fashions, ceramics Seiter John Photo: Time, was the College’s adaptation of a and paintings. series initiated by the Everson Museum in Syracuse. It showcased the artistic ge- For more information about exhibits Planning a gift to Cazenovia College allows you to make a contribution that will nius held by employees of an area busi- and installations in the Cazenovia Col- perpetuate your support of the College beyond your lifetime. ness. Representing Stearns & Wheler lege Art Gallery, please visit: GHD, Taryn Clark, human resources www.cazenovia.edu/art-gallery. Personalized gift annuity illustrations are available with no obligation. To receive your own “Drawing Within,” by Megan Conner confidential illustration or for more information on gift planning options, please contact: Joan Brooks, director of development, at 315.655.7108 or [email protected].

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