Cazenovia College Magazine winter 2013 Protecting & Serving the People Polo Burgos ’04 is living his dream as a New York City police officer ZacZac MakesMakes GrandGrand EntranceEntrance CazCaz VideoVideo && VirtualVirtual TourTour TakingTaking onon INSIDE CanterburyCanterbury THIS ISSUE: Special Campaign Insert Winter 2013 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Cazenovia College Magazine Vol. XI No. 2 CONTENTS Editor Wayne A. Westervelt Managing Editor Danielle Murray Associate Editor Offering an Educational Sylvia E. Needel ’04 Art Director Experience Second to None John Seiter Board of Trustees 2012-13 (as of 1/1/13) Chair e have the responsibility scholarships, and academic excellence; Bradford G. Wheler to provide for our current and support of the Cazenovia Fund, Vice Chair campus constituents as well which will aid the College’s current prior- Carolyn Charles Deacon ’66 Was for those who will follow us and see ity initiatives. These physical improve- Treasurer Thomas R. Tartaglia the recently launched capital campaign – ments, along with a more robust endow- the first comprehensive funding initiative ment, will enable the College to attract in the 188-year history of the College – and retain promising students as well as Roberta Lee August ’58 as a means to ensure that Cazenovia talented faculty and professional staff. Dacia Banks ’94 College becomes more vibrant and Eric M. Brown ’97 relevant. And, we want to increasingly To accomplish this bold vision, fully Albert J. Budney 12 Paul W. deLima Photo: Susan Kahn Photo: be known as a foundation for the best supported by College leadership and the Victor A. DiSerio in undergraduate higher education, campus community, Cazenovia College William Eberhardt and a stronger economic engine for is calling upon the entire College family Paula Stec Fenger ’75 The time is now for our community and region. to respond with philanthropic support Michael D. Flannery ’86 and to serve as advocates and champions. Stephen D. Fournier Cazenovia College as Building Futures One at a Time: Your participation will make a Catherine A. Gale The Campaign for Cazenovia College significant and lasting impact on the Steven J. Infanti, Sr. it comes to a crossroads addresses several areas of identified need future of Cazenovia, enabling you to William F. Locke Margie Dobin Miller ’69 in its history, a place throughout the campus. Described in influence the direction of your College Judith Rose Nutting ’73 greater detail in the enclosed insert, the and to experience firsthand the effects Margery Pinet 4 Photo: Michael Paras Photography 6 Photo: Joshua Skibbee 32 Photo: John Seiter in time when it can Campaign includes the following priori- of your generosity. David W.C. Putnam ties: a refurbished and expanded facility Betty Ogletree Roberts ’70 choose to build upon the for the Studio Arts on South Campus We move forward due to the momentum Betsy Rosenfield Samet 4 Alumni Feature 10 Academic Corner 30 Trustee Alumnus Polo Burgos ’04 is “What Happens?” by Highlights (now known as Jephson Campus after the generated by people who appreciated the Richard S. Scolaro strength of a thoughtful Richard L. Smith living his dream as a New York Dr. Rachel Dinero, assistant Trustee spotlight: College received a $1 million gift from the educational excellence that Cazenovia Mark Tierno City police officer in Brooklyn, professor of psychology Judith Rose Nutting ’73 and rigorous strategic Jephson Educational Trusts); modern- College offers. Our successes will come James G. Webster III ization of our science laboratories; the because of those who share this same Ne w York Student Updates 32 Wildcats News planning process. installation of a new athletic turf field gratitude, and want to make this institu- Trustee Emeriti 12 Campus News Cazenovia students experience Hall of Fame Class of ; an increased endow- tion even better. I hope you will consider Nicholas J. Christakos* 6 (Christakos Field) Homecoming/Family Weekend fall semester in Canterbury; 2012 inducted at Our College has ment that will fund student financial aid, joining us in this important venture. Winifred E. Coleman Robert S. Constable 2012; Zac’s grand entrance, New twist at Convocation; Blue & Gold Dinner; momentum and now Charles B. Morgan College unveils new video; Sophomore Heather Murfitt’s Fall 2012 review Jay W. Wason, Sr.* and rolls out interactive artwork funds aid agencies must address many long Barbara C. Wheler Campus Map/Virtual Tour *Deceased postponed needs. 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Phil Sheehan ’11 Phone: 315.655.7365 © 2013 Cazenovia College On the cover: Polo Burgos ’04 2 Cazenovia College Magazine: Winter 2013 Cover photo: Michael Paras Photography Cazenovia College Magazine: Winter 2013 3 FEATURE STORY Protecting and Serving the People will come across in business and in life,” I had no idea where I was after run- at Caz. “I loved the students, the faculty says Burgos. “Although it was a business ning about seven blocks to detain the and the community.” He recalls his best Polo Burgos ’04 lives out dream of becoming a NYPD police officer course, it prepared me for what I would criminal.” friend at College, Matt Aldrich ’04, encounter in the law enforcement field who “always supported me in everything in 2007.” Most recently, Burgos and his Brooklyn I did. Matt made sure to push me extra neighborhood were impacted by Hur- hard to ensure that we would graduate Burgos’ dream to serve the people ricane Sandy. He and his fellow NYPD together.” Burgos played on Cazenovia’s of Brooklyn as a police officer never officers were working 15-to-18-hour Division III baseball team and points out wavered. He took the NYPD entrance days the first two weeks after the storm. that it was more than just playing a sport exam in 2005, and spent the next year “There are times in your life when you with teammates. “We were more like making sure that he wanted to change ca- think you’ve seen it all, but this storm brothers; we always stuck together on reers. “I didn’t want to leave baseball and really opened my eyes and many people’s and off the field of play.” then have regrets.” At the end of 2006, hearts in this city.” Burgos pointed out he began six months of police academy that so many people wanted to help, but The connections with Caz continue training and in June 2007, Polo Burgos couldn’t. “Brooklyn was hit very hard, with Burgos’ brother-in-law, Jeffrey was officially on the job as a New York but so were the other New York City Diaz, currently enrolled as a student. City police officer. boroughs. So many homes, cars, people’s “I’m very aware of the College’s recent belongings – all were gone in a matter success and reputation as one of Amer- Today, Burgos is a field training police of seconds. You would have to see it to ica’s Best Colleges and glad a member of officer and mentor in the NYPD’s really understand.” my family is following in my footsteps.” Brooklyn Transit Bureau. In addition to patrolling the subway stations to The NYPD’s transit bureau is still try- Serving and protecting is all in the family deter crime and ensure the safety of the ing to recover post-Hurricane Sandy. for Burgos. He is married to Cely Diaz- people, Burgos trains newly assigned “We have stations that will not be able Burgos, a fellow NYPD police officer. “Caz taught me officers, showing them the ropes and to open any time soon. This adversely They have two children; Jayden, 7, and teaching them how to properly make affects our policing efforts,” adds Burgos, Kaylin, 2. In addition to both trying to that nothing lawful arrests and process paperwork. “because we currently don’t have the spend as much time with family as they is impossible option of responding to a crime by train can, Burgos continues to look ahead Burgos has been a police officer for as we normally do.” when it comes to his career as a police and that I can Michael Paras Photography Photo: six years now. He shares that the job officer. “I will be taking the Sergeant’s is rewarding but equally demanding. Burgos credits his alma mater for help- Exam soon. I hope to get this promotion, truly accomplish “Crime is a reality and unfortunately ing him prepare for life. “Caz taught me which will allow me to continue to serve anything if I I have come to learn that many people that nothing is impossible and that I can this city and its people.” olo Burgos ’04 arrived in the affiliate of the New York Yan- rector of Commu- don’t really like cops.” He also points out truly accomplish anything if I put my United States at the age of 12 kees. His dream of becoming put my heart nity Relations for that the job often prevents officers from heart and soul into it and surround my- A proud alumnus and established police and soon developed a dream of a police officer would have the Staten Island spending quality time with their families.