horizonsSummer 2017 The Magazine of SUNY Delhi

Inauguration Sets Tone for Delhi’s FutureAlumni Survey Results on page 8

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Dreaming with Eyes Wide OpenPresident Michael Laliberte is daring to dream what SUNY Delhi can accomplish. And he’s putting students first.

In his inaugural address, President Laliberte explained how his collegiate experience helped him become a passionate leader and “champion of education.” As a first- generation student he faced many obstacles, but was fortunate to find the support he needed to succeed. He learned that “education plays a critical role in helping people find themselves” and dedicated himself “to serving the academy and challenging the system to ensure that all students were provided the opportunity to dream and discover.”

Cindy Shinohara, an Events Management major from Queens says, “President Laliberte always thinks about the students first, and that’s something we really need. As students, we are deciding what we want to learn, what we want to be in the future, so having our opinions heard should be prioritized.”

The inauguration capped a series of celebrations that put Delhi alumni, faculty, staff and students in the limelight. At an ice cream “social,” he posed for Instagram photos with the campus community. A game show pitted him against students in a friendly battle of wits over Delhi trivia. Legacy Day honored the Brooks, the nationally-known barbecue family who counts 11 relatives attending SUNY Delhi.

Pre-inauguration activities also recognized three “Delhi Heroes,” faculty and staff who quietly go about their work solely for the reward of making the college a better place. Al Dubreuil, Head Grounds Supervisor, who was

honored as a “hero” expressed his confidence in President Laliberte. “I appreciate his leadership. I believe he’s going to be a great leader,” Dubreuil says.

Designing a new college seal was a priority for President Laliberte. He wanted a design that embodied the tenets he sees as the foundation of a Delhi education: scholarship, leadership and service. The new seal features three sprigs of laurel, symbolizing SUNY Delhi’s agricultural roots and representing each tenet. The seal was incorporated into the medallion worn by the president at inauguration, which will be worn at official ceremonies such as commencement. At inauguration, the seal was also featured on podiums and school banners, and each guest who attended the ceremony received an enameled pin with the new seal.

President Laliberte demonstrated his commitment to students by inviting two seniors to emcee his inauguration. Christion Pettaway, an Architectural Design and Building major, and John Quagliano, a Business and Technology Management major, rose to the task with the ease of seasoned public speakers. “I know this has been said many times, but I find it to be very true—President Laliberte is a breath of fresh air on campus. He’s a very down-to-earth individual. I also agree that he’s very student-oriented, and he’s bringing about change that is very much needed. We all appreciate it,” says Pettaway.

Daring to dream about possibilities was the focus of President Laliberte’s closing remarks at inauguration. “We have to help our students realize their dreams,” he said. “We also have to give ourselves permission to dream our own dreams. We must not only dream our dreams, but act on them as well. Let us take the time to dream of our future. Let us imagine all of the great things that we can accomplish together. By working collaboratively we will attain goals that may have seemed impossible to attain.”

Alumni Brian Gillette ’90, (first from left), John Brooks ’67 (third from left), and Frances McClelland Brooks ’41 (seated) pose with their family at Legacy Day.

Christion Pettaway poses for a selfie with President Laliberte following inauguration.

Student Cindy Shinohara poses with President Laliberte at the ice cream “social” event.

“ We have to help our students realize their dreams.” ~ SUNY Delhi President Michael Laliberte

Simba Mafundikwa, Architecture and Design major from Manhattan, Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

Morgan Hulbert, Veterinary Science Technology major from Cadyville, Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

Dr. Dana Santos, Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Abigail Brannen-Wilson, Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Applied Sciences, Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching

Dr. Kirsty Digger, Nursing Professor, Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities, SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology (FACT2) Excellence in Instruction Award

Karen Gabriel, Assistant Director of Health Services, Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service

Dr. Terry Hamblin, Professor, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service

Elizabeth Hoyt, Secretary 2, Student Life, Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service

Barbara Jones, Vice President, Student Life, Alumni Association Exemplary Service Award

Janay Gasparini ’02, Individual Studies, Alumni Association Alumnus of Merit

Lisa Russell Knode ’02, Veterinary Science Technology, Alumni Association Alumnus of Merit

Richard Baright ’60, Todd Baright ’82, Karen Baright ’83 and Scott Baright ’86 (not pictured), Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award

Thomas Champlin ’68, Men’s Soccer Athlete, SUNY Delhi Athletic Hall of Fame

Robert Waller ’70, Wrestling Athlete, SUNY Delhi Athletic Hall of Fame

Justin Wood ’04, Cross Country and Track and Field Athlete and Coach, SUNY Delhi Athletic Hall of Fame

Kiyomi Shibuya-Bacgel ’12, Swimming Athlete, SUNY Delhi Athletic Hall of Fame

Kiyomi Shibuya- Bacgel ’12

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A Perfect Score for Vet Tech Grads Veterinary Science Technology graduates set a college record this spring with a 100 percent pass rate among first-time test takers on the National Board Exam (VTNE). The national average pass rate was 64 percent. Delhi Vet Tech graduates have surpassed the national pass rate on the VTNE for four consecutive years, achieving a pass rate of 90 percent last year compared to a national average of 74 percent.

Silver Medalists SUNY Delhi’s Hot Food Team earned a silver medal and captured second place at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Championship in Orlando, FL. SUNY Delhi holds the distinction of being the only New York State team to win the national ACF title (2010 and 2012). “They were tremendous, and their performance validates the hundreds of hours of preparation the students and their coaches have invested,” says David Brower ’98, Dean of Business and Hospitality Management.

Hot Food Team members (from left to right) include Jerusaline Johnson of Mumbai, India (apprentice), Assistant Professor Brianne Slocum ’07 (faculty coach), Daniel Hess of Salisbury Mills, Peter Blayne of Westbury, Carly Yezzo of Schenectady, Alex Johnson of Herkimer (captain), Jessica Shultis of Schenectady (apprentice), Matthew Julius of the Bronx, Arthur Grady of Syracuse (alternate), and Instructor Victor Sommo ’01, CEC (faculty coach).

Outstanding Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends Recognized

Delhi Among Most AffordableSUNY Delhi has been ranked among the country’s most affordable colleges for incoming first-year students with financial need by Student Loan Report. The ranking, based on Peterson’s college data, examined need-based scholarships and grants at more than 1,000 colleges. The college awarded financial aid to 87 percent of first-year students with financial need. The full ranking can be found at https://studentloans.net/affordable-colleges-incoming-freshman-financial-need/

Simba Mafundikwa Morgan Hulbert Dr. Dana Santos

Abigail Brannen- Wilson

Dr. Kirsty Digger Karen Gabriel

Dr. Terry Hamblin Elizabeth Hoyt Barbara Jones

Janay Gasparini ’02

Robert Waller ’70

Lisa Russell Knode ’02 Richard Baright ’60

Todd Baright ’82 Karen Baright ’83 Thomas Champlin ’68

Justin Wood ’04

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Turf’s Best FinishSUNY Delhi captured fourth place in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s (GCSAA) Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition in Orlando, FL in February, the best finish in the history of the Sports and Turf Management program. Delhi competed against 57 teams from 36 schools around the country, including large institutions such as Penn State, Michigan State and Purdue University. This year’s results build on an 11th place finish last year and a 32nd place finish in 2015.

“The Turf Bowl accomplishment speaks volumes to what we are doing as a program, all the hard work the students have put in, and the level of future turf managers we are training,” says Assistant Professor Marvin Seaman. “This competition was a great experience for our students. Not only did they compete in the Turf Bowl, but the GSCAA conference provided them valuable professional networking opportunities.”

Students Learn Cybersecurity Skills Students in a new cybersecurity course at Delhi are learning to combat unusual attacks.

In a custom-built lab funded by a $40,000 Perkins Grant, students test their skills by trying to hack into each other’s computers to plant playful viruses—an attack of cat pictures, for example—or steal information. “I want to teach them how to hack because companies are never on the offensive; they’re always on the defensive,” Instructor Richard Celli says. “By teaching them the fundamentals of hacking, they know what can happen on the other side so they can defend against it.”

Students also study ethics and legal practices in cybersecurity, how to assess vulnerabilities, risk management and incident response, cryptology, and encryption.

The college’s Computer Information Systems worked with faculty to obtain specialty hardware. A separate network for the hardware was installed that allows the coursework to be completely segmented from the campus network so that the lab does not interfere with the campus’ business connection.

The course had to be expanded to two semesters to accommodate demand. “Cybersecurity has become one of the hottest, if not the hottest, jobs out there today,” Celli says. “It’s going to be the number one field over the next 10 to 15 years.”

The SUNY Delhi Track and Field teams swept the USCAA National Invitational held on campus in April. The women piled up 233 points, 105 points ahead of runner-up Albany College of Pharmacy. On the men’s side, the team tallied 262 points to outdistance runner-up Alfred State by 105.5 points.

Track and Field Pacesetters

Major: Business and Professional Golf Management (PGM)

Hometown: Warwick, NY

Claim to Fame: The first female student to graduate from Delhi’s PGM program

Extracurriculars: When I came to Delhi I knew that I wanted to be involved with many different activities on campus. I applied to be a Resident Assistant (RA) and maintained my position for the past seven semesters. I also joined the women’s golf team as a first-year student and worked my way up to become the captain of the team. The time I’ve spent as an RA and playing on the women’s golf team has helped me become a well-rounded student leader and role model.

Best Part of Delhi: It’s been the relationship I share with the professors on campus. At SUNY Delhi, they give you the extra time and attention for you to become not only a successful student, but a successful person.

Regret: I think that every choice you make happens for a reason, so I don’t have any regrets as a college student.

Ah-ha Moment: Everything came together for me when I stopped thinking that I could do everything by myself. I discovered that you need support from different people in your life to help you become successful, whether that is a friend, a family member, a coworker or a professor. You shouldn’t be afraid to reach out to your support system and ask for help. You will be amazed at all of the people who want to help you reach your full potential.

Advice: Going to college is an amazing experience, wherever it may be. Millions of people around the world don’t have the opportunity to go to college. If you can afford to go and are passionate about a career, I would highly recommend that you go.

Future Plans: To start my professional career in New York City and to eventually pursue my graduate degree.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTLIA RINALDI ’17

Building Team Earns National HonorsSUNY Delhi’s student chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) captured fourth place in the two-year NAHB Student Competition at the recent International Builders Show in Orlando, FL. This marks the second consecutive year Delhi students have placed in the top five and the third year in the top 10. The chapter was also named the Safety Program of the Year by the NAHB.

“The students’ performance was very impressive,” says Alex Brownell, Residential Construction Instructor. Brownell is club advisor and team coach. “They competed against some of the big-gest and best construction schools in the nation.”

Best Online Hospitality Bachelor’s SUNY Delhi’s online bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management is one of the nation’s elite, according to a ranking of “Best Online Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management Programs for 2017” by Best Colleges.

The ranking cited the program’s emphasis on managerial leadership, affordability, student support, and the integration of theory with practical application. The full list can be found at www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-online-hospitality-management-programs/

Delhi Explores NCAASUNY Delhi has been approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to begin an exploratory year for NCAA Division III membership. Delhi currently has 17 intercollegiate athletic teams competing in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NCAA Division III membership would bring Delhi’s athletic programs into alignment with 444 other institutions in Division III across the country, including 63 in New York State.

During the exploratory year, SUNY Delhi will work with a consultant and NCAA staff to ensure that the college has or adopts guidelines and procedures that meet NCAA’s eligibility requirements in terms of athletics, academics, facilities and support services. Throughout the process, Delhi will continue to compete as a member of USCAA and NAIA.

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Major: AAS in Architectural Technology from SUNY Delhi; BArch from Syracuse University

Current residence: East Greenbush, NY

Current job: I am a licensed Architect and an Executive Principal at CSArch, an Albany-based Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management firm that was founded more than 25 years ago. We focus on creating inspiring spaces for colleges and universities, public and private pre K-12 schools, corporate, and civic facilities. As a leader of the firm, I am responsible for business development, strategic planning, human resources and operations. My project responsibilities include conceptual planning, design, and quality control. Prior to working at CSArch, I worked as an architect for firms in Boston and Cincinnati.

Best part: Following high school as a wide-eyed graduate, I became a student at Delhi, where I began to pursue my passion for design/drawing and construction and kicked off a career in the field of architecture. Delhi provided me an excellent education that was rooted in a pragmatic approach to design and construction. My professors at Delhi encouraged me to transfer to Syracuse University and complete a professional BA degree in Architecture. The combination of the two degrees allowed me to become a well-rounded practicing architect and business leader.

Regrets: Not spending more time with students outside of architecture. You become very close with your classmates in your field, which is great because you develop life-long friendships by experiencing and overcoming similar challenges, but I wish I recognized at the time that people in other majors could eventually become clients. Tough to think this way as an 18- to 19-year-old kid, but I wish I did.

Ah-ha Moment: No matter how much time you put into a design project, you will always want to make it better and may simply not have the time. Project quality does not have to be sacrificed; instead it can be made even better by persevering, accepting quality criticism from professors and peers, and by striking a careful balance between hard work and social interaction.

Advice: Live in the moment, enjoy the college experience, absorb information like a sponge, sweat the details, research, draw, and look at the built world with a discerning eye and a sensitivity toward design projects that make a real difference on how people live, learn, and work.

Future Plans: Continue my passion as a dedicated life-long learner; co-lead our firm as we transition well beyond our original leadership; remain committed to the applied art of architecture by designing, drawing and building projects that people enjoy; strive to make a difference in a young person’s life, especially if they have an interest in pursuing a career in architecture.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTDANIEL D. WOODSIDE, AIA ’84 We Listened! Are You a Legacy

Alum? Tell Us!We greatly value you and your family’s continued participation with your alma mater. Family connections are one of our college’s greatest strengths, and we love that the traditions of Delhi live on with your family.

Who are Legacy Families? We recognize Legacy Families as students and alumni whose family, including parents, grandparents and/or siblings, attended or currently attend Delhi.

Tell us your story so that we can recognize and celebrate your family’s legacy. Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, sibling or other relative who attended Delhi, please share your family’s experiences with us. Send an email today (and be sure to include some family photos) to alumni@delhi.edu.

Key Findings

Congratulations to Our Alumni Survey Contest WinnersAlumni Weekend All Access Passes – Michael Russell ’97

SUNY Delhi Sportswear – David Sipple ’76

$300 Amazon Gift Card – Amy Butkiewicz ’14

We’re Going on the Road The Alumni Attitude Survey showed that we need to reach out and bring the college to a neighborhood near you. Find out about upcoming Alumni Events at www.delhi.edu/alumni.

October 25, 2017 5:30–7:30 p.m. Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C.

November 9, 2017 Albany and Capital District In conjunction with Associated Students of Construction Region 1 Competition

November 13, 2017 New York City In conjunction with Hotel Show 2017

You want to see communications emphasize:

• Alumni services and benefits

• Accomplishments of students and faculty

• Alumni networking with other alumni and current students

• The impact of your support of the college

Your student experience:

Dear Alumni,

We are glad so many alumni shared their opinions in SUNY Delhi’s Alumni Attitude Survey, and we are excited to share with you key findings that were compared to results from over 120 universities and colleges. We’re committed to building upon your suggestions to improve the ways we connect with our alumni. Please help us begin to customize communications to meet your needs and wishes by completing the enclosed envelope.

Thank you,

SUNY Delhi Alumni Council: Todd Baright ’82, Bud Caroompas ’63, Philip Foote ’97, Virginia Giles ’13, Nathaniel Gresock ’10, Nancy Heimbuecher ’04, Kathy Holusha ’68, Bruce Jones ’75, Walt Manalio ’62, Wayne McCabe ’70, Meg Sawicki ’79, Danielle Schafer ’11, Arvin Tangalan ’14, and Jared Yando ’05

68% have had EXCELLENT or GOOD experiences as an alum

83% had SUCCESS getting a job or being accepted into a graduate program soon after graduation

Your opinions of SUNY Delhi:

95% rated SUNY Delhi academics/ classes as GOOD OR EXCELLENT

81% SATISFACTION, slightly higher than national average based on discussion to attend, promoting the college to others, experiences as an alum, and overall current opinion of SUNY Delhi

You would like communications from the college: 45% BOTH, electronically and via USPS 29% ELECTRONICALLY

15% USPS

72% FEEL GREAT about attending SUNY Delhi, 7% above national average

79% FEEL LOYAL to SUNY Delhi

Your alumni experience:

92% of alumni donors support quality academics and faculty

72% identifying job opportunities for graduates

67% promoting SUNY Delhi to others

52% networking with other alumni

51% donating to the college

Your most important role as a Delhi alum:

CLASSNOTES

1943 Frederic Robinson, a retired Vice President of Key Bank, continues to support his alma mater at age 93. A note with his gift to Delhi in December read, “Delhi changed my life. It aimed me in a new direction.”

1949 Paul. L. Hogancamp recently shared his memories of SUNY Delhi as well as his military service at an air base in Japan, where his first child was born. “I had some wonderful instructors at Delhi and enjoyed every bit of the [construction] course,” he wrote.

1952 William Young is celebrating the arrival of three new great-grand- children in Oneida, NY.

1953 William John Misnick, Sr. is currently serving as the national historian for Catholic War Veterans. He is enjoying retirement from a career with the Ingersoll Rand and Dresser-Rand companies in Corning, NY.

1959 Peter A. Muttee and wife Carole are enjoying life with their eight grandchildren and one great- grandchild. They are traveling and living in Sea Cliff, NY.

1963 Dr. R. Geoffrey Broderick, or “Doc” as he is commonly known all over the world, returned to his alma mater on April 20 for the first time since 1963 when he was a student in Delhi’s Veterinary Science Technology program. Doc autographed copies of his new book, Compassion for Pets, in the Campus Bookstore, made a special presentation to the campus

community, and served as a guest lecturer. For more information on Dr. Broderick and his book, visit www.CornucopiaPetFoods.com.

1964 Joseph Frantin says that SUNY Delhi was “one of the great, great joys of life.” He received his BBA from St. Bonaventure University and then his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Notre Dame. He has been practicing law in Miami, FL, New York, and New Jersey for many years.

1965 Donald Rabjohn established a family tradition when he graduated from SUNY Delhi in 1965. His son Mark followed, graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management in 1985. Now his grandson, Justin, is studying architecture at SUNY Delhi — and he’s living in Murphy Hall, where Donald lived when the hall was first constructed. Donald has continuously demonstrated his gratitude for his alma mater by contributing to Delhi’s annual Phonathon.

1966 Samuel S. Buranich, Jr. is the owner and president of Buranich Funeral Home, Inc. in Camillus, NY which he grew from

serving nine families a year in 1974 to 225 families today. He is a member of the New York State Funeral Directors

Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and the New York State Association of County Coroners and Medical Examiners. He and his wife Ann have two children and four grandchildren. They enjoy traveling to destinations such as Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Belize and St. Croix.

1977 Henry Adams, Executive Vice President at Kiewit Infrastructure Group, recently hosted a group of SUNY Delhi Construction Technology students at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s Rondout-West Branch Tunnel Repair project, which Kiewit is spearheading in Newburgh, NY.

Donald W. Johnson currently serves as Training and Staff Development Coordinator for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.

1978 John P. Caparella, former Executive Vice President of Venue Management at The Madison Square Garden Company, is starting a new chapter in his career as Chief Executive Officer of Southern Theatres. Southern Theatres owns and operates 41 theaters and 476 screens in 14 states, including 23 dine-in theaters. John and his family are moving to uptown New Orleans.

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1980 Donald R. Lawrence is General Manager at Black Swan Inn in Lee, MA.

1983 Bob Heimowitz and Jodi Freedman Heimowitz met at SUNY Delhi in 1982–1983. They married soon after graduation and have enjoyed a long and successful marriage. They have raised two children and currently live in a beautiful home in New Jersey.

1984 Robert Gaeta, General Manager at Best Western Plus Hospitality House in New York City, was honored with the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Frank Berkman Tourism “GM of the Year Award” in June.

Robert J. Terwilliger was named Senior Project Manager at McFarland Johnson, Inc. in February 2017. In his new position, he will help expand and develop new business for McFarland Johnson throughout western Pennsylvania.

1991 Kenneth J. Bauer was promoted to the rank of Detective Specialist in the New York Department of Environmental Protection’s K-9 unit. Bauer joined the DEP Police in 1999 and the K9 unit in 2003.

1993 Kellie E. Roberts is the new Executive Director of the Chautauqua County Humane Society in Jamestown, NY. She previously served as the Director of Placement Services for the Animal Friends shelter in Pittsburgh, PA.

Thomas Leahy was recently elected to the Board of Trustees for the New York State Turfgrass Association (NYSTA). Tom was a SUNY Delhi Distinguished Alumnus in 2014.

1996 Joseph Coonick was featured in Superintendent magazine for founding his own line of golf apparel, “Birth.Golf.Death” in 2006. He recently began adding designs inspired by his former career in golf course maintenance.

1998 Steven Whipple was elected Secretary/Treasurer of the New York State Turfgrass Association (NYSTA) at the organization’s annual meeting in November. Steve is Golf Course Superintendent at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

2001 John Ferrari, Jr. is celebrating his tenth wedding anniversary in August. John is currently a Student Services Officer for Florida National University in Hialeah, FL. He and his wife, Crystal, are looking forward to the day when their 2-year-old daughter Haylee becomes a SUNY Delhi alum.

2003 Ian Daniels has been named Head Greenskeeper at Teugega Country Club in Rome, NY where he plans to settle down with his wife and three children. He previously worked at the Glens Falls Country Club.

2005 Brandi Jo Gough has been named the new General Manager at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse, NY. She has worked in the golf industry for nearly 15 years, including as a general manager at another private club in Syracuse.

2009 Dayle Nuzzolese recently married Jordan Wyble at the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, NY. The newlyweds are currently in the process of buying a home in New York’s Capital District.

Jessica Schiavo, Assistant Professor at SUNY Delhi, accompanied Veterinary Science Technology students Rebecca Purdy and Katelyn Compston to the “Symposium on Laboratory Animal Nutrition: Industry Standards and Current Trends” in New York City. The symposium was hosted by LabDiet and organized by SUNY Delhi alumnus Jose Espinal ’10.

2010 Dan Barusch was featured in the American Planning Association’s “Planner Profiles” for April. As the youngest planning director in New York State, his story was included in APA’s newsletter, “APA Interact.”

Photo credit: NYC Department of Environmental Protection

2011 Dennis Aikens, Mechatronics Instructor at SUNY Delhi, recently visited the Bronx Construction and Design Academy with which the college has several articulation agreements.

Justin Kriney is currently a third- year apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #164 in Paramus, NJ. He has been working for Power Electric on a new high-rise project called The Modern in Fort Lee, NJ.

2012 Joanna Mancuso married Frank Zimbaro January 7 at St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church in Manhattan. Joanna is Catering Sales Manager at The Yale Club of New York City. Frank is the founder and President of Zenith Financial in Manhattan.

2013

SUNY Delhi has hired Benjamin Czyzewski as an Instructional Support Technician in Horticulture Sciences.Czyzewski is a graduate of Delhi’s four-year Golf and Sports Turf Management program. In his role, Czyzewski assists with laboratory preparation and organization of various student activities in the Golf

and Sports Turf Management and Horticulture Sciences programs. In addition to his SUNY Delhi degree, Czyzewski holds a Master of Science in Agronomy from Penn State. He has worked and interned at several golf courses and country clubs across the Northeast.

Tim Lehenbauer, Controls Technician for Corning Inc. in Oneonta, NY paid a visit to Associate Professor David Krzyston’s lab recently to speak to students about his job, how Delhi helped prepare him for his career, and where the students should focus their career efforts.

2014Kyle Lewis is Assistant Golf Professional and Level 1 PGA Apprentice at Falcon’s Fire Golf Course & Golf Shop in Orlando, FL.

Christopher Kier is currently a Project Engineer for Gilbane Building Company. After completing the Speedway/Hess renovations for the Albany region, he will be relocating to New York City.

John D’Anna recently joined the information technology team at Fingerpaint Marketing in Saratoga Springs, NY where he will handle technology support for all facets of the organization.

2015Timothy Maguire recently was hired by SUNY Delhi as an Admissions Assistant for Enrollment Services.

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CLASSNOTES continued

Please send all correspondence and editorial items to the Alumni Office, SUNY Delhi, 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY 13753; via email alumni@delhi.edu; by telephone (607) 746-4600; or online at www.alumni.edu/alumni.

Interested in Getting More Involved with the Alumni Association?Contact us about volunteering to help the SUNY Delhi Alumni Advisory Council. Our mission is to keep alumni engaged with the college and fellow alumni.

Contact alumni@delhi.edu for more information or call Lucinda Brydon, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, at 607-746-4602.

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Former President Will Be Missed The Delhi family mourns the loss of President Emeritus Seldon M. Kruger, who passed away February 22, 2017. His service as college president from 1979–1991 capped a distinguished academic and leadership career at SUNY Delhi that began as a faculty member in 1958. He also served as Chair, Dean, and Vice President for Academic Affairs before being named president.

President Kruger saw a need for change and led Delhi’s emergence as a college of technology that offered academic programs to meet changing workforce needs and support services to serve an increasingly diverse student body. Under his leadership the college strengthened industry support, expanded facilities and increased its philanthropic efforts, laying the foundation for the outstanding institution SUNY Delhi has become.

Siyi Pu ’16 is living his dream thanks

to a connection with a fellow SUNY

Delhi alumnus.

Pu came to Delhi from China, where his family is in the hotel business. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Resort Management last year and wanted to establish himself in the hotel industry in Texas.

That’s where the Alumni Association and Steve Levine ’71 came in. Pu met Lucinda Brydon, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, who reached out to Levine, Executive Publisher of H.U.G.E., a health and wellness magazine for government employees, in Houston, TX. Levine knew just the person to ask—a Chinese friend of his who owns two hotels in the area.

The connection worked. Just seven days after graduating in December, Pu began an internship at The Woodlands Clarion Suites outside of Houston.

The Delhi Connection

SUNY Delhi notes with sorrow the deaths of the following alumni, faculty and staff.

In Memoriam

Eleanor Edwards Wright ’38 Norma Hudson Comfort ’42 Louise Howell West ’45 Julia Grotevant Welsh ’48 Erna Kathman Chichester ’49 Marvin Daniels ’50 Raymond Dunnigan ’55 Gus Pappas ’57 Eugene Kreger ’60 Edwin Lindhurst ’60 John Land ’62 Ralph Aumick ’64 Barbara Macner Baker ’67 David Jones ’71 Donald W. Jones ’74 Carol Lowell ’75 Carl Mondillo ’76 Jolyn Thomas Hannula ’84 Craig Wittman ’84 Brian Mathewson ’87 Rufino Rodriguez ’87 Kenneth Prusko ’89 Baleria Ramp ’04 Brett Seymour ’05 Elizabeth Oraine Betancourt ’11  

Stewart Irvin, Director of Computing and TelecommunicationsSeldon M. Kruger, President Joseph Martino Jr., CADI Director of Auxiliary Services FinanceJames O’Donnell, Supervising Campus Public Safety Officer

Clayton Palmatier, Retired Janitor

Notices of deaths must be accompanied by a copy of an obituary or memorial card. Send to: Alumni Office, SUNY Delhi, 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY13753; email alumni@delhi.edu.

President Michael Laliberte joined Florida alumni for March events at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort (below right) and in Fort Lauderdale at the Tower Club in March.

The Fort Lauderdale event was sponsored by Charlie Lefkowitz ’82 and his mother, Helen. Pictured above (middle) from left to right: James Walters ’64, Anne Valentine, retired faculty, David Goldberg ’82, Joel Smith, Vice President for College Relations and Advancement, Ira Frohman ’83, Jay Feilen ’82, Elizabeth Gonzales ’82, John Ferrari ’01, Charlie Lefkowitz ’82,

DELHI HORIZONS The Magazine of SUNY Delhi Volume 49 No. 2

Delhi Horizons is funded by the SUNY Delhi Alumni Association and published for alumni and friends of SUNY Delhi by the College Relations Office.

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Joel M. Smith, Vice President for College Relations and Advancement

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Alumni Meet in Florida

Mark Toomey ’72 (left), Craig Parsons ’70 (middle) and retired Professor Robin Turner ’65

Brad Houghton ’93 and Marlene Cepeda ’00

Ryan Schoenherr ’16 with President Laliberte

Joel M. Smith, Vice President for College Relations and Advancement The College Foundation at Delhi

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Upcoming EventsPlease visit www.delhi.edu/alumni for more details and to register for these and future special events.*

September 23 Family Day Alumni Scholarship Reception Alumni Advisory Council Fall Meeting

November 9–11 Associated Schools of Construction Annual Student Competition, Albany Capital District Student–Alumni Professional Networking Social*

November 12–13 International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show, NYC Metro NY Student-Alumni Professional Networking Social*

December 15 Commencement

Gordon Whitten ’52 and Janet Castaldy. Also in attendance were Herbert Pianin ’62 and Barbara McGill-Rudolph, retired faculty.

David Brower ’00, Dean/Professor of The School of Business and Hospitality Management, met up with a group of alumni in Orlando during the Hot Food Team's competition in July. Top photo (left) from left to right: Tracy

VerValin, Delhi's Alumni Hall Assistant, Brandon Thompson ’07, Assistant Professor Brianne Slocum ’07, Daniel Weis ’17, Rebecca DiMarco ’11, and Amanda Distin ’13.

Top photo: (right) Justin Brand ’10, Alexia Ploetz ’16, Dan Montoya, and Jennifer (Schumann) Montoya ’12.

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horizonsSummer 2017 The Magazine of SUNY Delhi

Inauguration Sets the Tone for Delhi’s Future

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horizonsSummer 2017 The Magazine of SUNY Delhi

Inauguration Sets Tone for Delhi’s FutureAlumni Survey Results on page 8