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The Magazine for Fredonia Alumni and Friends
SPRING 2021
Comprehensive
Campaign goal smashed
Alumna and
Keeper of the Dream scholar
pioneers virtual internship
Academic success
in the State of COVID
THE C AMPAIGN FOR FRED ONIA Thank �ou!
Art Exhibits Alumni and Campus
COLLEGE BEATS | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Events Calendar
Gallery, main level,
Please note: It is anticipated that Zoom events and,
Rockefeller Arts Center eventually, in-person events, will be added as the year
THE MAGAZINE FOR FREDONIA ALUMNI AND FRIENDS Spring 2021
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Hours: Tuesday through Thursday and progresses. In-person events scheduled are subject to
Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, change pending health and safety regulations.
noon to 6 p.m.
Please check the following link for updates:
"Maajeida," https://events.fredonia.edu/alumni
2020 by
Laylah MARCH
9 COLLEGE BEATS
Amatullah
Barrayn 10 Fredonia CDO's Virtual Employer Showcase
Fredonia launches Child Advocacy Monday–Friday, March 1–5
Studies certificate program A week-long career and internship networking expo
hosted by the Career Development Office
Business students’ market research
guides rebranding of Fredonia APRIL
restaurant Deadline for Children/Grandchildren of Alumni
“Dos Mundos: (Re)constructing Scholarship applications to Office of Alumni Affairs
10 COLLEGE BEATS | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Musicians persevere during COVID-19
Narratives”
Through Feb. 28
Friday, April 2, 5 p.m.
Application and instructions may be found at:
pandemic https://www.fredonia.edu/alumni/
Features 36 photographs and 12 artists alumni-association-scholarships
that center stories at the fringe of
12 COLLEGE BEATS | ARTS AND SCIENCES
Alumna and Keeper of the Dream
public attention. Participating artists:
Cinthya Santos Briones, Danny Peralta,
Buffalo Area Teacher Recruitment Day
Monday, April 12, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
scholar pioneers virtual internship Damarys Alvarez, Aaron Turner, Antonio Virtual event hosted via CareerEco
in forensics Pulgarin, Tau Battice, Laylah Amatullah Job fair for K-12 careers
Barrayn, Erika Morillo, Daesha Harris, https://www.trd.org
14 OUR VIEW
Academic success in the
Roger Richardson, Yu-Chen Chiu and
Anthony Hamboussi.
16 MAY
State of COVID Alumni Board of Directors Meeting
“Living with Art: Selections from Thursday, May 12, 4 p.m.
the Frederic P. ‘Nick’ Norton
16 COLLEGE BEATS | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre and Dance overcomes Collection”
Alumni House, Campus
Commencement
March 5 through April 11
pandemic challenges to bring Date and details to be determined.
‘Macbeth’ to the stage The exhibition features an eclectic
mix of Eastern and Western art — from JULY
17 MIXED MEDIA
Photographic memories...
traditional masks to modern furniture
and contemporary photographs —
Alumni Golf Tournament
Friday, July 16
that Nick Norton lives with and has Shorewood Country Club
Social media snaps cherished for many decades. 4958 E. Shorewood Drive
Dunkirk, NY 14048
18 ATHLETICS Senior Show I
April 16 through 22
Dr. Phillips was 'instrumental' AUGUST
to track and field success Senior Show II
Alumni Board Meeting
20 COLLEGE BEATS | SCHOOL OF MUSIC
April 30 through May 6
There will be no group tours or
22 Thursday, Aug. 12, 4 p.m.
Alumni House, Campus
5
Now is the time… receptions during the spring semester.
Fredonia is the place For more information, contact Gallery OCTOBER
Director Barbara Räcker at (716) 673-
Hillman Opera ‘Beatrice Classes of 1970 and 1971 50-Year Reunion
4897 or barbara.racker@fredonia.edu.
Friday–Saturday, Oct. 15–17
and Benedict’ released on YouTube In conjunction with Homecoming Weekend
22 COLLEGE BEATS | ARTS AND SCIENCES
Reaching the Super Bowl a dream Admissions Update
Homecoming Weekend
Friday–Sunday, Oct. 15–17
of Exercise Science graduate SUNY Fredonia has continued to offer Campus
COVER STORY both virtual and in-person visits among Schedule of Events will be available in June at:
Comprehensive 24 COLLEGE LODGE
A challenge met: the College Lodge
the ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines
and restrictions.
https://events.fredonia.edu/alumni
Family Weekend
Campaign goal smashed Forest and the Western New York All visitors coming to campus are Friday–Sunday, Oct. 22–24
Land Conservancy required to fill out a health questionnaire Campus
and all visits are limited to a total of 12 Scholars Breakfast (By invitation only)
26 Class Notes/Marriages/Births/Deaths people, to keep our students and
visitors safe.
Saturday, Oct. 23
Campus
31 CAREER CORNER
Developing skill competencies for
Any visitor unable to attend an in-person
visit has the opportunity to schedule NOVEMBER
today’s job market a one-on-one virtual appointment to Annual Alumni Board of Directors Meeting
receive the personal attention that is the Thursday, Nov. 11, 4 p.m.
THE CAMPAIGN FOR FREDONIA BACK Help recruit the next specialty of our admissions office. Alumni House, Campus
COVER generation of Fredonians! Please visit fredonia.edu/visit for the
most up-to-date information. 24
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THE MAGAZINE FOR FREDONIA ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
VOLUME 49, NO. 2, SPRING 2021
EDITOR
Jeff Woodard
Comprehensive
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Lisa G. Eikenburg, APR campaign goal smashed
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR By Roger Coda
“W
Roger Coda
DESIGNERS
Lori Deemer and Erin Ehman
PHOTOGRAPHERS hat an incredible journey this has The campaign’s success gave Mr. Falcone,
Dr. Greg Gibbs, Dr. Stephen Kolison Jr.
Emily Miller Benoit, Roger Coda, Lori Deemer, been!" ’74, a heightened appreciation for the school,
Fredonia Alumni Furman University, Jim Gibbons, Tycen Klemer,
Fredonia President William Kramer, Franklin Krzyzewski, Kyle Licht, That’s the exclamation point Interim its students and staff, as well as donors.
Association President
Jude Merchant, Jerry Reilly, and Priscilla Titus. Vice President for University Advancement Falcone acknowledged the groundwork —
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS and Fredonia College Foundation Executive developing priorities and identifying needs
Roger Coda, Tracy Collingwood, Jennifer Darrell- Director Betty Gossett places on “Nurturing — prepared by current and former campus
Dear Alumni and Friends, Sterbak, Patricia Feraldi, Doug Osborne-Coy,
Jerry Reilly and Dr. Jonathan Titus Innovation: The Campaign for Fredonia.” The leadership that helped to steer the direction of
COLLEGE COUNCIL
fund drive for the State University of New York the campaign and provide the case for support.
As I begin my second semester as President of this exceptional university, I am Frank Pagano (Chair), Cynthia A. Ahlstrom, at Fredonia was an unparalleled success, raising This was the university’s fourth capital
Richard Alexander, Russell E. Diethrick Jr.,
filled with so much pride for how Fredonians past and present have responded Anthony J. Dolce, Joseph C. Johnson, Stephen
over $24.5 million — exceeding its goal by more campaign, and clearly its most fruitful.
to the pandemic. W. Keefe, JoAnn Niebel and Israel Ortiz (Student than 20 percent. The first, “Extending Our Horizons: The
Member). “When we launched, we knew this would be Campaign for Fredonia,” raised just over $5.5
From the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester, the entire Big Blue Family —
FREDONIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION our most ambitious, comprehensive campaign million in 1995. “Traditions and Transitions:
students, faculty, and staff — took the situation seriously, held each other BOARD OF DIRECTORS
in Fredonia’s history. We experienced an The Anniversary Campaign” netted more than
accountable and enthusiastically supported each other. Everyone adhered Joseph Falcone, (Chair); Philip Belena, Dr.
Prudence Bradley, Gopal Burgher, J.D.; Diane amazing outpouring of support throughout the $10.6 million in 2004, while “Doors to Success”
to the new social norms of mask-wearing and physical distancing. More than Burkholder, Dr. Julia Butchko, Christa Cook, campaign,” Ms. Gossett reflected. She attributes achieved $16.7 million in 2011. Each time,
10,000 surveillance tests were conducted over the course of the semester, and J.D.; Dennis Costello, Dr. Raffaele Borriello,
Jeffrey L. Fancher, James Foley, Dr. Greg Gibbs its outcome to the dedication of alumni, friends campaign goals were surpassed but never more
classes and many campus activities continued without interruption. (ex-officio), Betty (Catania) Gossett (ex-officio), of the university, local businesses and organiza- than this one.
Joseph Gugino, Dr. Dennis L. Hefner, Karl Holz,
I am not only proud of how the campus functioned, I am also overjoyed with Dr. Stephen H. Kolison Jr. (ex-officio), Kirk Krull, tions and an enthusiastic and committed team, When the Nurturing Innovation books
the outpouring of support by alumni and friends who contributed to the Louann Laurito-Bahgat, Kyle Leikam, Dr. all who want to see SUNY Fredonia and its were closed on Dec. 31, gifts had soared to
Fredonia Student Emergency Relief Fund established through the Fredonia Barbara Mallette, Dr. Michael A. Marletta, Kurt W.
students thrive. $24,520,307.
Maytum, Rachel Martinez-Finn, Dr. Christopher
College Foundation. Funds raised enabled students to overcome technology Mirabelli, Dr. Shaun Nelms, Charles Notaro, Campaign co-chairs Dennis Costello and “Several donors and their impact became
needs that were exacerbated by the pandemic. Michael Patrick, Michael Schiavone, J.D.; Debra
Joseph Falcone described the $20 million goal newsworthy but it was those combined with the
(Horn) Stachura, Michael C. Steele, Clifton Turner $24,520,307
The relief fund is only one part of the largest comprehensive fundraising and Susan Uszacki-Rak. Honorary Members: as quite ambitious, “and it was not clear that thousands of more modest donations cumula-
David Carnahan, Robert Coon, Gileen W. French, $24 we could make it,” Mr. Costello, ’72, recalled. tively that made the difference and made the
campaign in SUNY Fredonia’s history. With this issue of the Statement, we’re Dr. Richard A. Gilman, Amos Goodwine Jr., Walter
pleased to announce the successful completion of the campaign, which Gotowka, Stan Lundine, Jean M. Malinoski, $23
“We were quite pleased that we not only met the campaign so successful,” Gossett said.
finished well above its $20 million goal, with a total of $24,520,307. In this Douglas H. Manly, Robert A. Maytum, James goal, but exceeded it.” The campaign’s conclusion comes at a crit-
H. Mintun Jr., Dr. J. Brien Murphy, Dr. Jeffrey J. $22
magazine, we are excited to share examples of how the campaign will help Wallace Sr., Henry K. (Mike) Williams IV and Costello was awestruck by the reaction of ical time for Fredonia. State support has been
future generations of Fredonia students and faculty. Nancy L. Yocum. $21 the Fredonia community at large and what he stagnant while operational costs climb due
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION described as the unbelievable effort that Gossett to unfunded mandates. This results in more
This issue also includes stories about how learning and creativity continued on BOARD OF DIRECTORS $20 Million — GOAL
and her staff put into the campaign amid the college costs being shifted to families.
campus in the fall semester, how current students are helping a local business Dr. Greg Gibbs (President), Diane (Minunni)
campus’ leadership change and coronavirus
Callan, Ashley Dame, Angelo DiMillo, Mary Jane $19 The number of endowed funds grew by
get off the ground in the middle of the pandemic, and how a Fredonia alumna pandemic. “They just kept at it, and the support
DiPietro, Robert Egan, Betty (Catania) Gossett, 132, or 31.5 percent, during the campaign.
is working with the Super Bowl 2020 champions. Denise (Stoddard) Harris, Dr. Stephen H. Kolison $18
Jr., Carl Lam, Gina (Browning) Lattuca, Kathryn we saw was just amazing,” Costello said. The increased giving to the endowment
We missed having our alumni on campus last fall when Homecoming (Hinds) Morrison, Patricia (Salman) Moore, James $17 52,850 individual gifts were made to the combined with strong investment returns
Ranney, Dawn Spicer-Dake, Carol “Stash” Stanley,
activities were moved online. We look forward to welcoming you back on Christine (Zimmerman) Starks, James Sturm and $16 campaign. As part of that number, 21,451 enabled the foundation to double its annual
campus during the 2021–22 academic year. In the meantime, please stay in Karen (Shaw) Williams. individual gifts were made by 3,628 alumni endowment spending distribution.
touch with everything going on at Fredonia by connecting with our Facebook, Published semiannually by the Marketing and
$15 and 21,264 individual gifts were made by 385 “Endowment gifts and gifts established
Communications Office at the State University of
Twitter and/or Instagram accounts. New York at Fredonia, G111 Gregory Hall, Fredonia, $14 Million Nov. 2017 faculty and staff. Noteworthy was the large through planned giving represent a crucial
NY 14063, (716) 673-3323. Periodical postage paid at number of donors who gave more than once. source of funding for ongoing support and
Fredonia, NY and at additional mailing offices. The $13
Very truly yours, Statement is mailed to alumni, faculty and staff, and “It’s very impressive that they were so sup- establish a lasting legacy that will benefit our
friends of the university. Articles may be reprinted
without permission.
$12 portive of Fredonia over a long period of time,” university far into the future,” Gossett said.
Costello said.
$11
$10 Million
Nurturing Innovation
Dr. K.
Campaign silent phase
Stephen H. Kolison Jr., Ph.D. began in 2014.
President fredonia.edu/nurture
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Access to Quality Education Learning from Experience Goal: $4 Million ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT $5,809,537
Goal: $10 Million ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT $10,343,254 Dr. Karafa indicated it’s critical for Fredonia, as a state regional institu- More than a link between classrooms and workplace, experiential
tion, “to open as many doors as possible for students. One of the things that learning is a vital conductor allowing for the infusion of knowledge and
“Students were the main beneficiaries of donors’ generosity,” Falcone
we do exceedingly well is provide high quality, high impact experiences skill development contributing to real-life needs in the community, said
explained, largely through scholarships and academic support that
for our students, in ways such as hands-on research, work in studios and Tracy Collingwood, director of Engagement and Career Development.
comprise Access to Quality Education, one of five campaign priorities.
service learning opportunities, which provide support to our community.” “Students consistently tell us that their experiential education assignments
Its $10 million goal was exceeded by nearly $350,000. Scholarships are
Fredonia’s commitment to career readiness and enhancing commu- have a positive impact on their career readiness competencies and this bears
increasingly vital to help make higher education more accessible to
nity outcomes is realized through experiential learning, which provides out in terms of employer feedback that we receive,” Ms. Collingwood said.
Campaign Priorities
COVER STORY students coming from families with limited incomes and limited access
students an opportunity to advance their learning and accelerate career Future teachers benefit from an Innovation in Education Fund that
to high quality education before they arrive at Fredonia, Dean of the
development. Funds dedicated to experiential learning help students in all supports a specially designed internship program which includes year-long
$2,237,902 Unrestricted Gifts
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Andy Karafa explained.
fields of study to connect classroom knowledge and skills to public service internships that contain three classroom placements in a school district.
Nearly 40 percent of Fredonia students are eligible for Pell Grants,
and professional experiences. “Additional support allows students unique learning experiences here
which means their family household income is below $40,000.
The campaign realized just over $5.8 million, comfortably above its on campus. Visiting artists and speakers have the ability to meet with our
Scholarships and support to promising first-year students are provided
$4 million goal, for Learning from Experience to support faculty-student students to talk about creative work or share experience and expertise in a
by the highly regarded Keeper of the Dream Scholarship and Leadership
research collaborations, service learning, internships and entrepreneurial variety of areas,” Gossett said.
Program that relies on longstanding support from the foundation. What
$4,683,675 $10,343,254 activities. Experiential learning opportunities are numerous: internships, Funds have also provided accessibility to educators, writers, workshops
makes the program unique is its blend of scholarship and leadership
Learning Access to Quality clinical placements, field study, research, practicums, service learning, and nationally recognized diversity speakers with a goal of educating and
Spaces Education activities. Graduation rates of KOD students — known as scholars —
community service, civic engagement, capstones and creative works, study providing experiences that grow a campus climate of acceptance and
exceed the university’s graduation percentages.
abroad and travel/exchange programs and entrepreneurship. understanding, Gossett explained.
A very generous donation is allowing Fredonia to build a system
of retention and follow-up with students that otherwise would not
$5,809,537
Experiential have been possible. “This approach will be more proactive, identifying
Learning students before they get on (academic) probation, focusing on helping
students develop learning skills, time and stress management, etc.,”
explained Interim Associate Provost for Curriculum, Assessment, and
$1,445,939 Exceptional Faculty Academic Support Carmen S. Rivera. “The ultimate goal is the success
of all of our students,” Dr. Rivera said.
Last spring, the Student Emergency Relief Fund was created
through the foundation with support from faculty, staff, alumni and
Gift Amount by Donor Type
friends to help students cover unexpected expenses related to the
Alumni 29% pandemic and pivot to distance learning. Over $108,000 has been
released to 642 students.
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Exceptional Faculty
The Exceptional Faculty priority that recognized that investing
Goal: $2 Million ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT $1,445,939
a student’s education in unexpected ways, such as an award that brings
Fredonia launches Child Advocacy
in the faculty who teach students is essential netted nearly $1.5 million together faculty and students from two “seemingly” opposing disciplines Studies certificate program
toward its $2 million goal. “Among funds received to support faculty in — the arts and natural sciences — in projects that show how these areas
all fields, a number of endowments were established to support faculty can complement one another, Dr. Karafa explained. A new Advanced Certificate in Child that goes beyond what’s traditionally
who mentor students beyond the traditional classroom, offering research Support for a faculty member or graduate student to pursue a unique Advocacy Studies (CAST), designed offered in a limited child abuse course
fellowships, stipends and support for creative and experiential opportu- creative experience is provided by donor support for the visual and to better prepare educators and other taken by teacher candidates.
nities,” Gossett said. Campaigns also support innovation that enhances performing arts as well. professionals to respond to child maltreat- “We both taught the child abuse
ment, has been approved for Fredonia. one-credit course and felt we never had
Child Advocacy Studies is uniquely enough time. The students were very
housed in Fredonia’s College of Education engaged, but they wanted more informa-
to better serve educators who, as tion. They really want to know how to deal
front-line professionals, are the most with children who experience trauma,”
frequent source of reports of suspected Dr. Fitzgerald explained.
maltreatment of children. Child Advocacy Approval of the Fredonia CAST
Studies programs at other schools are program, part of the Open SUNY online
typically found in social work, psychology degree curriculum, coincides with recent
or another academic department. passage in New York of Erin’s Law,
Interim Dean of the College of Dr. Geraci said. Erin’s Law requires public
Education Anna Thibodeau indicated the schools to teach practical and age-ap-
12-month program addresses an unmet propriate instruction in preventing child
need in the educational system. sexual abuse and exploitation to students.
College of Education faculty members The mission of Child Advocacy Studies
Unrestricted Gifts Goal: $2 Million ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT $2,237,902
Drs. Laura Geraci and Carrie Fitzgerald is to educate professionals who respond Fredonia anticipates enrolling its first
Donors supporting the Unrestricted Gifts category provide flexibility seminars, rigorous Honors courses, unique learning experiences and developed the 16-credit, five-course to child maltreatment to provide ethically, students in Child Advocacy Studies this
so funds can be quickly directed to achieve a strategic goal, support an extracurricular activities. program over a three-year period. culturally sensitive services, to demon- summer. Admission requirements include
emerging initiative or address a significant or unanticipated need. Donors The Professional Development Center is a prime example of a resource, They say it addresses a chronic need, strate interdisciplinary collaboration and a master's degree or current enrollment in
exceeded the $2 million goal by over $200,000. supported by unrestricted funds through the foundation, that coordinates expressed by professionals, for training to manage cases competently. a master's program.
The Honors Program annually receives $100,000 from the foundation and provides educational opportunities and training for faculty and staff,
unrestricted funds for scholarships to first-time/first-year students and meeting a need identified by the university.
transfer students. An Honors scholarship and other stacked awards make
college more accessible for students who rely on them to help purchase
The PDC provides financial support for projects that enhance student
learning using high-impact teaching practices. Funding is used to help Business students’ market
books, pay fees and remove financial barriers that otherwise might stand
between them and a college education, said Honors Program Director
faculty participate in professional development experiences, attend confer-
ences and helps them with teaching practices, and also provides faculty
research guides rebranding
Natalie Gerber.
Students currently in the Honors Program, representing more than
with much needed equipment that can be used to enhance instruction in
the classroom, explained Dawn Eckenrode, PDC director.
of Fredonia restaurant
50 different majors, receive a unique learning experience through Honors the transition of the former Wing City “It’s a win-win,” McNamara says of this
Grille and the new vision of owner Andrew and other community outreach projects
Carlson. — usually around 10 every semester — that
“They surveyed over 100 people and students undertake to assist local
identified the strengths of Wing City to businesses, non-profits, manufacturers,
which to build upon for the next project retailers and startups.
as well as market tested several of the Students gain experience applying
potential new names/brand,” said School what they’ve learned at Fredonia and
of Business Associate Professor Susan putting it into action in the real world; their
McNamara. clients gain valuable knowledge, insight
Scott Boehnke, Alexis Terruli, Kathryn and perspectives to take their business
Rowan, Andrew Masiello and Jakob or organization to the next level,
Hudson compiled a PESTEL (Political, McNamara said.
Economic, Socio-Cultural, Technological, “The Carlsons gained the creativity
Environmental and Legal) analysis that and research ability provided by the
President Stephen K. Kolison Jr., who joined Fredonia during the last co-chairs Dennis Costello and Joseph Falcone, Ms. Betty Gossett, the They didn’t wait tables or prepare its outlined factors for Mr. Carlson to consider. students at no cost,” McNamara said. “
five months of the campaign, described its success as “exciting beyond members of the foundation board and staff, the College Council, the signature flatbreads in the kitchen, but Mr. Boehnke, who earned an M.S. in The students were able to apply concepts
expression.” Resources obtained through the campaign will help the President’s Cabinet, the faculty, staff and students for their roles in this School of Business students gave valuable Accounting at the University at Buffalo that have been learned in a classroom
university achieve goals in the areas of quality education accessibility and campaign,” Kolison said. “I am grateful to everyone who made this a assistance in development of the new and works at a large accounting firm to a real client. The experience for the
enhancing or strengthening learning spaces, experiential learning and successful endeavor,” he added. Buddy Brewster’s Ale House in Fredonia. in Williamsville, N.Y., said it’s important to students offered a great learning lab as
faculty scholarship, President Kolison said. “Fredonia has benefited from loyal volunteers, past and present staff and For their senior capstone, five students understand what the target market well as helped build their resumes with
“I want to express thanks and appreciation to all the donors, my the campus community. The time, energy and resources they have provided in BUAD 499: Strategic Management wants in a restaurant so patrons will try applied experience.”
predecessors Dr. Virginia Horvath and Dr. Dennis Hefner, the campaign has been heartwarming and the impact will be far reaching,” Gossett said. gathered marketing research to guide it and return.
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COLLEGE BEATS | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE BEATS | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Musicians persevere during COVID-19 pandemic via Zoom. They all met on Zoom two
other days of the week. During online
people in a room for one hour, no matter
the size of the room, and then the room
Individual lessons on track
COVID-19 restrictions had little impact
days, students — representing brass, needs to be cleared for an hour,” Dr. on Professor Barry Kilpatrick’s teaching
woodwind and percussion — were paired in Holcomb explained. schedule, which is all face-to-face
one-on-one teaching/critiquing sessions “We immediately decided to make instruction. He utilized Diers Recital Hall
where they played their instruments. lemonade out of lemons,” said Holcomb. for MUED 260: Brass Pedagogy and Room
“The reaction by students, I think, has Ingredients in her lemonade recipe 1001, a tiered rehearsal space, for two
been very positive,” Bernhard said. They included presentations by leaders in the classes, MUED 161: Beginning Trombone
understand these are challenging times music world, Fredonia graduates working and MUED 261: Advanced Trombone, and
and they support one another. professionally in the field, Fredonia faculty his office for 10 one-on-one lessons.
Assistant Professor Richard Webb who focus on specific areas and mock “The mechanics of doing these courses
employed a hybrid model for MUED auditions. and lessons haven't really changed
251: Psychology and Sociology of Music Students learned about gender much. But teaching a class in Diers,
Education. The full class met on Zoom discrimination from Abbie Conant, with everyone masked, has made for
two days a week and was divided into a Juilliard-trained trombonist who an amazing change — it's totally silent
smaller groups on Friday. The small groups waged an epic court battle — which she in the room before the class begins,” Mr.
became “experts” in a new topic each ultimately won — after being denied the Kilpatrick explained. “In the past, with
week. Weather-permitting, the groups trombone principal position in the Munich unmasked students sitting near each
convened outside. Philharmonic. Virtual discussions provided other in a classroom, I would have to force
The cavernous King Concert Hall easily opportunities to talk about the #MeToo them to stop their chatter when the class
accommodated Assistant Professor Kieran Movement, social justice issues and Black began,” he said.
Hanlon’s MUS 400: String Area Recital Lives Matter, and explore prejudice within “Now I can only wish they would break
Seminar, so all 15 students performed the music world. the weird silence!”
together. On some days, all students Chris Wilhelm, a prominent leader in With no live performances, Director
assembled there, while individual sections the field and member of the New Jersey of Orchestras and Opera David Rudge
gathered on other days. Symphony, served as a role model and divided the College Symphony Orchestra
The sights, and sounds, too, were alive describe the School of Music’s approach well, Mr. Weber reported. “The general (CSO) curriculum into four parts: a
and well in the School of Music in a fall to meeting students’ needs through a consensus is that we are just happy to study of major orchestra masterworks;
semester impacted, as higher education combination of in-person instruction, be back, making music and in a safe “The general consensus is that we are just happy to be back, Performance Anxiety: The Mind/Body
has been everywhere, by COVID-19 online classes and hybrid formats. environment. Sound is definitely different making music and in a safe environment. Sound is definitely Connection, a mini-course which includes
restrictions. Director of Choral Studies Vernon Huff due to the larger spaces between singers, a number of awareness modalities such
Choral ensembles were heard reconfigured his 36-member Chamber but a nice blend is coming into the mix.” different due to the larger spaces between singers, but a nice as tai chi, chi gong, yoga and meditation;
rehearsing in the amphitheatre, with Choir into four manageable small groups. Excitement among students is obvious, blend is coming into the mix.” — Adjunct Lecturer Brent Weber a Sound Recording Technology project
students wearing facial masks and spaced “Let’s turn this into a positive thing. It Huff said. “The students are so excited to of “Dánzon No. 2,” by Mexican composer
at least six feet apart. One-on-one gives us the opportunity to work in smaller be making music again; they hadn’t since Arturo Márquez; and “ZoomWorks,” a
lessons were relocated to full-size ensembles,” he said. As a result, Dr. Huff March.” Much of Mr. Hanlon’s teaching series of works being written by Fredonia
classrooms that became available when finds he’s turned into more of a coach schedule consists of one-on-one lessons, composition faculty for groups of CSO
academic courses went online. More guest than a conductor. Alumni become guest speakers musicians.
so he installed a HEPA filter device in his
speakers than ever before addressed vital Outside singing was allowed, with Professor Christian Bernhard brought office and placed social-distancing marks Dr. Rudge said the Chamber
topics and trends in virtual formats. social distancing and masks. Inside several guest teachers into MUED 394: on the floor so private lessons continued Orchestra’s curriculum is now one of
“I’m really amazed how resilient they ensemble singing was limited to 10 people, Secondary School Instrumental Rehearsal with adjustments. “audition preparation.” Students learn the
are,” School of Music Interim Director spaced 12 feet apart, with masks, for 30 Techniques through Zoom. “It’s a lot standard excerpts that are requested for
Daniel Ihasz said of students. “They want minutes at a time. easier with them on Zoom to share their Students are on board orchestra auditions and perform them
to be here; they are doing all that we ask experiences in high school teaching,” Dr. “They are seeing the big picture, and over Zoom.
them to do.” He’s likewise impressed at Amphitheatre hosts rehearsals Bernhard said. “That’s the silver lining in because of that, they are not getting too A mild September allowed
how well faculty adapted to changes “No choir is meeting as a whole this pandemic.” hung up on the fact they have to wear Distinguished Teaching Professor Julie
brought on by the pandemic. group except for outside,” Huff reported. Guest teachers who are also alumni uncomfortable masks,” Hanlon said. Newell to place MUS 213: Opera Seminar I
That’s in no small part due to the The amphitheatre was used alternately have been from Gowanda, Frewsburg Because students followed guidelines, students in the amphitheatre or near the
comprehensive re-opening strategy by Huff’s Chamber Choir and Adjunct and as far away as Albany, N.Y. “We can’t the School of Music continued in-person clock tower. Outside gatherings and use of
developed by the School of Music. “We Lecturer Brent Weber’s Fredonia go out and visit high schools, so the activities with adjustments. surgical ClearMasks were major changes
did a lot of research in the summer; we Camerata. teachers are coming to us,” Bernhard said. Greater use of guest speakers who Voice area faculty made so in-person
came up with a plan that fit in with Huff followed a hybrid teaching model An interactive Zoom teaching session examined social issues that students may instruction, one-on-one lessons and
SUNY’s re-opening plan, that followed for his fall classes: online and an A/B with Fredonia High School band director encounter as professionals has been a explained how to be successful as a band ensemble rehearsals could continue.
CDC guidelines,” Professor Ihasz explained. model. For example, six students singing in Andy Bennett, also an alumnus, and his key benefit of the virtual teaching format director in public schools. “I’m amazed by their maturity,
A key component was moving academic one Mason Hall room are joined via Zoom students and Bernhard’s class was held. followed by Director of Bands Paula Nine accomplished alumni from their resilience, their optimism. They
courses from classrooms to remote status, with 12 other students, who could easily Eleven students in Bernhard’s Holcomb. around the country reviewed virtual mock communicate every time I see them how
so many private lessons could continue be in their residence hall rooms. “We’re all instrumental rehearsal techniques class “With an ensemble band, in order to be auditions that paired two students in much they value their education and the
in the classrooms that allow for social singing together,” he remarked. met in-person, one day a week in a safe, we made the decision to go entirely separate practice rooms; one performed opportunity to be here on campus,” Newell
distancing. Camerata rehearsals in the amphi- large Mason Rehearsal Hall room, and remote. COVID-19 is just so dangerous while the other evaluated, and then the said. “I see their smiling faces behind their
Versatility and innovation can easily theatre, as well as in Mason Hall, went were joined remotely by a 12th student with aerosols. We can only have nine roles were reversed. ClearMasks every day.”
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COLLEGE BEATS | ARTS AND SCIENCES
Alumna and Keeper of the Dream scholar pioneers
virtual internship in forensics
“When life gives you lemons, make the internship. Students were required on a special project with the section.
lemonade.” to submit three questions, which could “I’ve always been involved in outreach,
That proverbial wisdom could easily encompass technical/scientific areas, as far back as Fredonia, in tutoring,
apply to Fredonia graduate Lori Ana career navigation and satisfaction and mentorship and leadership development,
Valentín, a forensic scientist with the academic backgrounds, for each guest so it’s become a part of my role here,”
New York State Police Crime Laboratory lecturer before the lecture. Valentín explained. She enjoys working
System (NYSP CLS). She serves in Valentín believes networking is one with students and regularly gives lectures
the agency’s Albany-based Forensic of the biggest benefits of an internship, at the State University of New York at
Investigation Center and runs its internship so it was important for the students to Albany. “It was a perfect fit for me to
program that was upended — much like “meet” as many professionals as possible. become involved in coordinating the
the rest of higher education — due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The Forensic Investigation Center “The students were happy to have the experience after so many
usually hosts one or two interns every year, had internships and co-ops that were cancelled, and they were
but was apprehensive about conducting
in-person internships this past summer excited to learn about so many forensic topics from renowned Dr. Valentín, with George P. Beach II, New York State
Police superintendent, at her promotional ceremony
due to coronavirus health concerns. experts in the field.” — Lori Ana Valentín, Ph.D. at the New York State Police Crime Forensic Investi-
Instead, Dr. Valentín developed what’s gation Center in 2018.
believed to be the first virtual forensic
internship ever offered by the NYSP CLS. The virtual format broadened that scope, internship program,” she said. develops STEM educational program-
In it, students learned how evidence in so Valentín was able to bring in forensic Valentín belongs to the American ming for under-resourced students and
criminal cases is collected, processed experts across the country from county, Chemical Society and is a member of professional development programs for
and analyzed. The six-week experience state and federal labs. She also created the Education Committee of the Eastern students and early-career professionals.
provided an orientation into the crime a professional directory that included their New York Section of the ACS, where she Valentín is also chair of ACS’s Younger
laboratory system, going beyond an contact information, area of expertise and Chemists Committee and is on the exec-
introductory course by exposing students professional affiliations for the students to utive committee for the Women Chemists
to organizational structure, administrative retain as a resource. Committee.
oversight, evidence processing and analysis The internship experience was well In response to COVID-19 last summer,
in a large forensic science laboratory. received, Valentín said. she founded the Eastern U.S. YCC
Outside of her work in the lab, Valentín “The students were happy to have the Partnership which delivers virtual profes-
mentors students one-on-one across experience after so many had internships sional development nationally to younger
the country. One of her mentees for an Dr. Lori Ana Valentín works with a student at the Forensics Investigation Center’s first outreach to Rise High, and co-ops that were cancelled, and chemists.
internship at a forensic lab in another a local organization in Schenectady, N.Y., that delivers outreach to under-sourced students about the STEM they were excited to learn about so many At Fredonia, Valentín completed
state was incredibly disappointed when (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines. forensic topics from renowned experts in a semester-long internship with INX
her internship was postponed until the the field,” Valentín said. “We also had a International Ink Co. and conducted
summer after she graduates, Valentín internships that usually involve shadowing a different topic. I wanted to ensure that it couple of virtual social hours outside of analytical research in all four of her years
explained, due to COVID-19. and some aspect of hands-on work. The offered more than an introductory course, lecture time which we all enjoyed.” in the lab of Department of Chemistry
That inspired Valentín to explore the pivot to a virtual format enabled the so I made sure that we explored topics Eleven students enrolled in the intern- and Biochemistry Professor Michael
possibility of a virtual internship at her Forensic Investigation Center to signifi- that aren’t addressed in texts — such as ship for academic credit, while another Milligan. Much of that work was devoted
facility. cantly increase the number of students our evidence intake process, chain of eight students — including Fredonia to the Great Lakes Fish Monitoring
Valentín has a Ph.D. in Analytical and bring more experts on board. custody, expert testimony and accredita- student Prince Aziz Hunt — audited the Program.
Chemistry and M.S. in Chemistry, both Nineteen students — all science majors tion,” Valentín explained. course.
from Binghamton University, and a B.S. in who aspire to become forensic scientists The internship utilized Blackboard, Valentín became involved with the
Dr. Valentín delivers a lecture at
Biochemistry from Fredonia. She also was — were drawn from around the world to Outlook and Zoom to disseminate, Forensics Investigation Center’s intern- Skidmore College.
a Keeper of the Dream Scholar during her the internship, though most were from instruct and discuss course content that ship program a year ago. In this role, she
undergraduate years. New York state academic institutions. included PowerPoint lecture material, works directly with the intern, designing a
And she knows how to make great Valentín handled all aspects of the experimental protocols, videos, read- project and coordinating with the school
lemonade. internship, from creating the syllabus to ings, mock data and assessment mate- to ensure that the program meets the
Valentín crafted a dramatically booking lectures. rial. Student attendance at weekly live requirements needed for credit. An intern
different internship that was far more “I modified the format to include a PowerPoint lectures was mandatory. would be typically assigned to a specific
comprehensive than previous lab series of guest lecturers, each focusing on Participation was an integral part of laboratory section, such as DNA, and work
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OUR VIEW OUR VIEW
Academic success in
the State of COVID
Lecturer Patricia Noel (far right) guides students in
her class, BIOL 132: Introduction to Ecology and
Evolution Lab, in the study of morphological A student team in BUAD 499: Strategic Management, taught by Associate Professor Susan McNamara,
adaptions of flowers and behavior of pollinators reviews key points in their restaurant marketing analysis in the Williams Center outer lobby before delivering
in the campus woodlot. their presentation to the class in S204.
The Fredonia Camarata.
Distinguished Professor Alberto Rey reviews progress
of a student drawing of Canadaway Creek.
Students in Distinguished Teaching Professor Julie Newell’s MUS 213: Opera
Seminar I class, held in the woodlot near the clock tower, engage in an exercise
to boost creativity in character development.
Morgan Trapper, Paige Rzepka, and Emilie Pitts in
ENED 530: Topics in Teaching Language, gather in a There’s plenty of space in the amphitheatre for social distancing of students in a rehearsal of the
small group outside Fenton Hall. Fredonia Camarata, directed by Adjunct Lecturer Brent Weber.
Gabrielle Cartwright outlines the benefits of Outside is where you’ll find students enrolled in
Students in an Honors section of ENGL 100: Craft of Writing, taught by Associate membership in the Fredonia chapter of the American BIOL 132: Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
Rhema Williams completes a still-life drawing in ARTS 205: Foundations of Professor KimMarie Cole, are learning through a hybrid modality, so they’re Marketing Association in a marketing class taught Lab, taught by Lecturer Patricia Noel and Professor Noah Alles in ENED 530: Topics in Teaching
Drawing II. together, sometimes outside of Fenton Hall, and online for other sessions. 5 by Associate Professor Shazad Mohammed. Jonathan Titus. Language, studies outside Fenton Hall.
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COLLEGE BEATS | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Looking back at 50 years at Fredonia in 1971. The Stay connected with fellow alumni using
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Nov 20, 2020 • @FredoniaU
Congratulations, Big Blue Family! We did it! You remained
#FREDstrong, took care of each other, and kept your focus
(photo by Franklin Krzyzweski) on your academic success this fall. After the break, we
finish the semester with distance learning. Read President
Theatre and Dance overcomes pandemic Kolison's message -> https://bit.ly/334XmjT
challenges to bring ‘Macbeth’ to the stage
by Doug Osbourne-Coy,
Rockefeller Arts Center
William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” has assistant director, [current student] Jay talented fight choreographer Emmett
been staged an infinite number of times Gleason, who was also the videographer,” Wickersham [a Fredonia graduate],” the
Facebook
since its creation more than 400 years Mockovak said. “We set out to capture as director said. “He came through beauti-
ago. Despite such history, the Department much of ‘Macbeth’ as we could in a video fully with unarmed combat sequences
of Theatre and Dance at Fredonia found format to put together, in essence, a film. that make sense, yet no one lays a hand
itself on new ground with its Fall 2020 That said, making a film and shooting on anyone. Fight captain Merrick Allen did
production. a video of a staged production are two a superb job in setting the choreography.
With COVID-19 precautions and different things. I like to call this a hybrid The combat is fantastic. The final duel
restrictions in place, faculty, staff and telling of the story with scenes shot between Macbeth and Macduff exceeded
students were finding new ways to work. outdoors as well as indoors on stage.” my expectations.”
“Clearly, the element of the pandemic Mockovak praised students in all areas Mockovak has been teaching at
and the limitations we had to work within of the production for meeting challenges Fredonia for 22 years. In that time, he 139 12 shares
were the greatest challenges,” Director along the way. estimates he has directed more than 60
Paul Mockovak said. “We had an all-student design team productions. He called on all that experi-
Mockovak, a professor in the that did a great job of bringing my ence in guiding this production.
Department of Theatre and Dance, concept to life,” Mockovak said. “The “My many students, friends and
admitted it wasn’t always easy. internal scenes shot on the Marvel stage colleagues know my phrase of many Fredonia • @FredoniaU • 8/18/20 ...
“There were many times early on when have some spectacular moments. And years is ‘cleansing breath, hakuna matata.’
we would lament not being unable to do their designs were brought to life by our Patience, breathing, encouragement,” These are uncertain times, but we’re certainly happy to
this ‘the way it could have been done’ in student artisans and craftsmen who built he said. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed have you back! #FREDstrong
Bartlett Theatre,” he said. “But by the time the pieces.” but step back, realign, and re-center,
we were winding up, we had this amazing The director also cited the “first-rate and almost all of the time a solution will
story with moments at Three Man Hill, the work by our student actors.” surface.”
amphitheater, in the woods on the trails “It was an honor to work with them,” With the challenge of bringing
and other campus locations utilizing the Mockovak said. “I tip my hat to them all, “Macbeth” to life successfully met,
fantastic architecture and sculpture. At but must give a nod to Donovan Gale Mockovak hopes the 50-plus students
that point, I was thinking this is something (Macbeth), Lauren Teller (Lady Macbeth) involved will take pride in what was
Twitter
we can be proud of.” Jong Rheu (Macduff) and Merrick Allen achieved.
When the pandemic took hold in early (Banquo).” “I am hoping they will have a sense of
2020, it became apparent there would be Finally, with “Macbeth” being known deep accomplishment for creating art and
no live performance for this production. for its fight scenes, Mockovak said there pursuing their passion for their craft,” the
However, Mockovak noted “theatre people was the challenge of creating socially- director said. “At the end of the day, I want
are problem solvers.” distanced combat. us all to say, no matter what, we did the comment 11 retweet 5 Heart 1,9
, 41
“Back in March, I contacted my “My solution was to contact our very best we could.”
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ATHLETICS ATHLETICS
Dr. Phillips was 'instrumental'
to track and field success
Tributes to Fredonia State Hall of Fame instrumental in the unmatched number of
coach and administrator Dr. Everett "Doc" championships we had."
J. Phillips poured in Sept. 18 after former
student-athletes and colleagues learned Historic run of
of his death earlier in the day. championships
Dr. Phillips passed away at his home, Their coaching partnership began I will miss seeing him walk around the
leaving behind a legacy of success when Dr. Phillips moved from head coach complex he built for this university. Even
spanning three decades at Fredonia State. of men's track and field — a post he held at his age, he could not help himself
He was 90 years old. from 1972 to 1974 — to assistant coach when walking around the fieldhouse to
Among those offering their tributes upon the hiring of Mr. Ulrich. The two men stop and correct one of my athletes. That
was Jim Ulrich, Fredonia State's Hall worked together until Dr. Phillips retired always made me smile!"
of Fame men's track and field coach. in 1994. During that span, Fredonia State Others offering tributes were two men
Together the two men produced 36 was in the midst of 20 straight SUNYAC who succeeded Dr. Phillips in the athletic
SUNYAC track and field championships, outdoor track and field championships — director's chair.
plus several state titles, fueled by a parade the longest championship streak by any Director of Athletics Emeritus and
of All America student-athletes. team in SUNYAC history and among the former men's basketball coach Greg Dr. Everett Phillips (second from left with arm around his wife Shirley) and Jim
"Doc Phillips hired me in 1974 to be the longest championship streaks in NCAA Prechtl remembered his longtime Ulrich and his wife Linda, to the right of Doc and Mrs. Phillips, take part in the 2016
head track and field coach at Fredonia Division III. The Blue Devils also won 16 colleague as a hard worker who was dedication of the Phillips-Ulrich Community Trail on the Fredonia State campus. Phillips-Ulrich Community Trail.
State," Mr. Ulrich wrote after learning of his SUNYAC indoor titles during the era. deeply loyal to Fredonia State Athletics.
colleague's passing. "Being a young coach Dr. Neil Moore, Fredonia State Class "Everett was an exceptional coach," Mr. in 1988 and 1992. Fredonia State also won Trail was completed on campus through
— just three years’ experience as track &
Rochester Hall of Fame
of 1980 and Hall of Fame distance runner, Prechl wrote. "His accomplishments New York State Collegiate Track & Field generous financial support by many
field coach at Lockport (N.Y.) High School inductee
was a member of some of the earliest in track and field and cross country at Association titles in 1978, 1979, and 1981. alumni.
— I found his knowledge and experience in Fredonia will never be duplicated. He Dr. Phillips was a 1953 graduate of
championship teams: "Dr. Phillips was The 1981 team — which was voted into the Fredonia State men's hockey coach
the sport to be invaluable in my develop- led the Athletic Department through Springfield College, where he earned a
a great friend and mentor," Dr. Moore Hall of Fame this past April as a Fredonia Jeff Meredith, the department's longest
ment. Having him as an assistant coach arguably its most successful period.… bachelor's degree in Physical Education
wrote. "He had a profound impact on my State Team of Distinction — swept the tenured coach, was hired by Dr. Phillips
and mentor to all our middle distance and This is truly the end of an era." (he later earned his master's degree from
life and the lives of countless others. The SUNYAC and NYSCT&FA titles, finished and remained a friend over the years.
distance runners until his retirement was Current Athletic Director Jerry Fisk Springfield in 1964). Named University
valuable life lessons that we learned from second at the NCAA regional meet, and Dr. Phillips was at fixture at Blue Devil
got to know Dr. Phillips as the Fredonia of Rochester head coach of indoor track
Doc are evident in each of us and I know third at the national meet. hockey games right up to the most
State icon that he was. "Doc Phillips and field in 1960, he soon had his teams
that he was proud of his entire Fredonia Dr. Phillips also coached women's recent season.
was a giant in the history of Fredonia winning New York State track and field
family. He will be greatly missed." cross country from 1992 to 1994 and "He loved Fredonia so much," Coach
State Athletics," Mr. Fisk wrote. "I quickly titles — five straight from 1963 to 1968. He
Current Blue Devil head coach Tom returned as interim coach for one season Meredith wrote. "He cared about the
learned in my first meeting with Doc was voted 1966 NCAA Coach of the Year
Wilson, also an alum of the program, in the early 2000s. student-athletes and he cared about the
that he bled blue and loved not only Blue in his sport and was inducted into the
said Dr. Phillips always had a positive coaches. His alumni tree is the largest
Devil Athletics, but our university.…He is Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.
message. "When I first met Doc, he Oversaw Steele Hall ever. He had people all around the world
a foundational member of our story and While at Rochester, he decided
mentioned several times about being whom he touched. He had a great career."
will forever be a tremendous Blue Devil to pursue his doctorate in Physical construction
persistent,” Mr. Wilson wrote. “I think his Dr. Phillips is survived by his wife,
Hall of Fame member." Education Administration at the In addition to his administrative
first lecture to me was about finding a Shirley, and four children: Everett Phillips
University of Oregon, where he and coaching duties, Dr. Philips taught
way, working outside of your comfort Jr., Karen Phillips, Brett (Jen) Christy and
worked alongside legendary coach Bill numerous physical education activity
zone, and finishing everything you start… Brian (Diana) Christy. He is also survived
Bowerman. Dr. Phillips returned to U of R and coaching certification classes. He
by three grandchildren, Tristan Phillips,
and started the university's cross country also served four years as president of the
Hannah Christy and Alex Christy. Dr.
program in 1969. New York State Track & Field Association.
Phillips was predeceased by his son, Mark,
He was hired as chairman of Perhaps his most tangible legacy was
and his first wife, Mary, who is also a
the Fredonia State Health, Physical completion of the Steele Hall Fieldhouse,
member of the Fredonia State Athletics
Education, Athletics and Dance a project he oversaw from start to finish.
Hall of Fame for her contributions to the
Department on Aug. 27, 1970, and was He was inducted into the Fredonia State
Athletic Department.
named men's cross country head coach Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000.
In tribute to Dr. Phillips, a memorial
the following year. He inherited a program Former student-athletes have made
parade of vehicles traveled through
that had been last in the SUNYAC yet significant financial donations over
campus to the Phillips-Ulrich Community
became competitive immediately. The the year to support The Phillips Cross
Trail. Current athletes lined the route on
Blue Devils won their first of six straight Country and Track & Field Endowment
Ring Road.
SUNYAC titles in 1978, then added titles and in 2016 the Phillips-Ulrich Community
Steele Hall main entrance Steele Hall fieldhouse
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