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The<br />
Summer 2012<br />
The Magazine of <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>Process</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Progress</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Next Steps for Newest Alumni<br />
Three-Year Program Ahead of <strong>the</strong> Curve<br />
Fulbright Perspectives<br />
High-Impact Philanthropy
“When I was growing up in Oneonta, <strong>Hartwick</strong> was a<br />
single building high on a hill. In 1991, when I returned<br />
to serve on <strong>the</strong> Board of Trustees, <strong>Hartwick</strong> had grown<br />
in size <strong>and</strong> stature. During my years on <strong>the</strong> Board I was<br />
impressed with <strong>the</strong> quality <strong>and</strong> dedication of <strong>the</strong> faculty<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> creative energy of <strong>the</strong> student body. Now, more<br />
than a decade later, my husb<strong>and</strong> Harold <strong>and</strong> I are proud<br />
to support <strong>Hartwick</strong> as it moves forward with excellence<br />
<strong>and</strong> innovation.” —Joyce Cheseboro Buckingham, Trustee Emerita<br />
The Buckinghams are loyal <strong>and</strong> creative supporters of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
whose gifts range from <strong>the</strong> Margaret B. Cheseboro Memorial<br />
Scholarship to <strong>the</strong> installation of <strong>the</strong> Portrait of a Mad Man, a<br />
breakdancer bronze statue that graces <strong>the</strong> Arnold Rain Garden (by<br />
artist Roxanne Becofsky ’11).The couple’s major commitment to<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s upcoming campaign includes both endowed funds for<br />
scholarship <strong>and</strong> annual support.<br />
To talk about how you can get more involved at <strong>Hartwick</strong>, please contact<br />
Vice President for <strong>College</strong> Advancement Jim Broschart at 607-431-4026 or<br />
broschartj@hartwick.edu.<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Board of Trustees<br />
Diane Pfriender Hettinger ’77 | Acting Chair<br />
Betsy Tanner Wright ’79 | Secretary<br />
John K. Milne ’76 | Treasurer<br />
Margaret L. Drugovich, D.M. | President<br />
A. Bruce Anderson ’63<br />
John D. Bertuzzi<br />
Carol Ann Hamilton Coughlin ’86<br />
Jeanette Cureton<br />
Elaine A. DiBrita ’61<br />
Edward B. Droesch ’82<br />
Arnold M. Drogen<br />
Virginia S. Elwell ’77<br />
Debra Fischer French ’80<br />
Robert S. Hanft ’69<br />
Sarah Griffiths Herbert ’88<br />
Kathi Fragola Hochberg ’73<br />
Halford B. Johnson P’86<br />
Paul R. Johnson ’67<br />
William J. Kitson, III ’86<br />
Francis D. L<strong>and</strong>rey P’06<br />
Ronald P. Lynch ’87<br />
Erna Morgan McReynolds<br />
Nancy M. Morris ’74, H’06<br />
John W. Nachbur ’85<br />
Christopher Provino ’08<br />
Lisa Schulmeister ’78<br />
Robert E. Spadaccia ’70
The<br />
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David Conway<br />
Co-EDIToR AND FEATuRES WRITER<br />
Elizabeth Steele P’12<br />
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CoNTRIBuTING WRITERS<br />
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Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich, President<br />
Jim Broschart, VP for <strong>College</strong> Advancement<br />
David Conway, VP for Enrollment Management<br />
<strong>and</strong> Marketing<br />
Dr. Meg Nowak, VP for Student Life<br />
Dr. Michael G. Tannenbaum, Provost<br />
Alicia Fish ’91, Senior Director of Donor <strong>and</strong><br />
Alumni Relations<br />
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Summer 2012 | Volume LV: No. 1<br />
In this issue:<br />
2 President’s Perspective:<br />
Let’s Call it Priceless<br />
3 Ahead of <strong>the</strong> Curve:<br />
First Three-Year Class Graduates<br />
4 Leadership in Action:<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> Honors Great Friends<br />
6 A Week in Review:<br />
Getting to Commencement<br />
8 Adding Knowledge:<br />
Student Showcase 2012<br />
10 Faculty in <strong>the</strong> Role of<br />
Teacher-Scholars<br />
Philosophy Professor Wins Award<br />
Faculty as Authors<br />
14 Commentary:<br />
Making <strong>Progress</strong> in Politics<br />
16 In Good Company:<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong>’s Latest Fulbright Scholar<br />
<strong>and</strong> Four who Precede Him<br />
21 Philanthropy in Action:<br />
Inspiring Lecture <strong>and</strong> Luncheon<br />
The Connection Between Endowed<br />
Funds <strong>and</strong> Global Learning<br />
24 Portrait in Philanthropy:<br />
Frank Perrella ’50, H’90, P’75<br />
<strong>and</strong> Future Generations<br />
26 Break<strong>through</strong>:<br />
Science <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Art of Observation<br />
28 Getting from Here to There:<br />
Newest Alumni Put <strong>the</strong> <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />
to Work<br />
32 Homecoming <strong>and</strong> Reunion Schedule<br />
Alumni News:<br />
Loyalty Club Named<br />
Shoen ’99 Joins Ranks<br />
34 Athletics:<br />
Olympic Presence, Times Three<br />
35 Class Notes<br />
43 In Memorium<br />
48 Volunteer Highlight:<br />
Neal Miller ’72 Never Says No<br />
Inside Back Cover<br />
Tribute: James J. Elting,<br />
Chair of <strong>the</strong> Board<br />
On <strong>the</strong> Cover: Griffing, D. Ghost Ranch Denizen. 2001. Private collection.<br />
Artist’s statement by Dr. David Griffing, Associate Professor of Geology, <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>:<br />
Ghost Ranch Denizen is an example of <strong>the</strong> geological inspiration of my artwork. one of my favorite<br />
painters, Georgia o’Keefe, lived <strong>and</strong> painted many works at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico at <strong>the</strong> same<br />
time that dozens of dinosaur fossils were being discovered on <strong>the</strong> property. Although she met <strong>the</strong><br />
young paleontologist <strong>and</strong> had him identify many cow bones that she painted, she never used <strong>the</strong><br />
fossils as subject matter. This painting attempts to use some of her techniques to render a single<br />
skeleton of Coelophysis.
From <strong>the</strong> President<br />
Let’s Call it<br />
Priceless<br />
Not long ago a mo<strong>the</strong>r of a prospective student shared this dilemma with<br />
me: she wanted a <strong>Hartwick</strong> education for her daughter, but she didn’t<br />
know if her family could afford it. She clarified that <strong>the</strong>y probably could<br />
afford it, but it would take significant sacrifice <strong>and</strong> her family would have<br />
to make some hard choices. She said her family was struggling with <strong>the</strong>se<br />
choices. She asked if <strong>the</strong>re was anything more <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> could do to<br />
make this experience possible for her daughter.<br />
This conversation occurs more frequently with each passing year. I<br />
appreciate this mo<strong>the</strong>r’s c<strong>and</strong>or on its many levels. She was struggling<br />
to make an important decision that will change her daughter’s life, <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> lifestyle of her family. She also exposed <strong>the</strong> fundamental dilemma of<br />
<strong>the</strong> “affordable education” question. The press repeatedly fashions <strong>the</strong><br />
question of <strong>the</strong> relative worth of a college or advanced degree in terms<br />
of accumulated debt vs. future opportunity. (It’s a good question that, if<br />
asked 10 years ago about real estate, might have helped us to avoid <strong>the</strong><br />
housing crisis.) However, <strong>the</strong> more complex <strong>and</strong> fundamental question<br />
is this: Who should be expected to pay for <strong>the</strong> high quality educational experience<br />
that we all expect <strong>and</strong> dem<strong>and</strong>?<br />
As a nation, it has been decades since we truly grappled with this<br />
question. The result is a public that is largely unprepared—financially<br />
<strong>and</strong> psychologically—to pay for <strong>the</strong> true cost of <strong>the</strong> quality education<br />
<strong>the</strong>y want for <strong>the</strong>ir children. I think about “worth” <strong>and</strong> “value” almost<br />
daily. For reasons that are economic <strong>and</strong> financial <strong>and</strong> social <strong>and</strong> political,<br />
I believe that colleges will have to pick up <strong>the</strong> tab for a disproportionate<br />
amount of <strong>the</strong> real costs associated with a high quality education.<br />
This may seem unfair. Isn’t quality education a good <strong>and</strong> a service we<br />
should all embrace <strong>and</strong> for which we should be willing to sacrifice? Is it<br />
fair that people want <strong>the</strong> best quality at a deep discount? At <strong>the</strong> end of<br />
<strong>the</strong> day, issues of fairness will need to yield to necessity because we can’t<br />
afford to educate only for near term return.<br />
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In truth, <strong>the</strong> worth of a great education will be measured for generations<br />
to come, <strong>the</strong> dividends realized in <strong>the</strong> very fiber of our culture. As<br />
educators we are in <strong>the</strong> best position to fight against such expedient <strong>and</strong><br />
time-bound questions as “Why study philosophy?” Engaged citizenry<br />
that can do more than turn a personal profit—<strong>and</strong> actually shape a future<br />
—requires an underst<strong>and</strong>ing of art, philosophy, history, science, <strong>and</strong><br />
literature. Thinking expansively <strong>and</strong> futuristically requires exposure to<br />
catalysts that can be found in a multitude of disciplines. Nothing grows<br />
in a sterile environment.<br />
What is <strong>the</strong> worth of this type of education? Given that <strong>the</strong> future of <strong>the</strong><br />
society depends upon it, let’s call it priceless.<br />
How will <strong>Hartwick</strong> assure <strong>the</strong> continuation of its critical mission?<br />
Through engagement—of its generous supporters, its outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
educators, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> open <strong>and</strong> active minds of young people prepared for<br />
<strong>the</strong> challenge. They comprise this issue of <strong>the</strong> Wick.<br />
No one understood <strong>the</strong> importance of people to process better than<br />
Chairman of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> Board of Trustees Dr. James Elting. As many<br />
of you know, Jim passed away on August 10, leaving us to forge ahead<br />
with his memory of his ever-present words of encouragement to sustain<br />
us. The first of our tributes to Jim, his memorial service on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
campus, was anticipated as this edition of The Wick went to press. Jim<br />
Elting will always be remembered for making our process, <strong>and</strong> our<br />
progress, possible. The value of Jim’s influence? Priceless.
In <strong>the</strong> News: The Three-Year Degree<br />
THE SPECIFICS<br />
COURSE LOAD<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> three-year students typically<br />
take 18 credit hours in each regular<br />
semester <strong>and</strong> four credit hours during<br />
J Term. Summer classes are not<br />
required, freeing students to earn<br />
money or do internships.<br />
PREFERENCE<br />
Three-year students have first choice<br />
in registering for <strong>Hartwick</strong> classes<br />
<strong>and</strong> benefit from specially-prepared<br />
advisors.<br />
CHOICES<br />
24 of 31 of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s academic departments<br />
offer <strong>the</strong> three year option.<br />
The highest enrollments are in Biology,<br />
Psychology, <strong>and</strong> Nursing.<br />
GOAL<br />
The three year program is, <strong>and</strong> always<br />
will be, an option. Plans call for not<br />
more than 10% of students to enroll<br />
for three years. In spring 2012, 87<br />
students were pursuing <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
degree in three years.<br />
SAVINGS<br />
Students graduate with full course<br />
credits while <strong>the</strong>y <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir families<br />
save a full year’s tuition, room, <strong>and</strong><br />
board. Graduates enter <strong>the</strong> workforce<br />
or graduate school a full year ahead of<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir peers.<br />
ASSESSMENT<br />
President Drugovich <strong>and</strong> Dr. Golden<br />
are conducting a comprehensive<br />
program analysis. Preliminary results<br />
will be available this fall.<br />
RECOGNIZED<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> is “at <strong>the</strong> forefront” among<br />
<strong>the</strong> nation’s three-year degree programs,<br />
according to one major media<br />
source.<br />
Campus News<br />
While O<strong>the</strong>r <strong>College</strong>s Consider,<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> Graduates First Class<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong>’s inaugural three-year program graduates pose with President Drugovich before Commencement: Sarah<br />
Thomas, Victoria Halsted, Simonne Boswell, Ellyssa Tennant, Diana Acker, Isaac Ofori, Samantha Hart, Chelsea<br />
Jordan, Tasha Bradt, Sydney Carncross, Carmen Lookshire, <strong>and</strong> Katelyn Caruso-Sharpe.<br />
Some colleges <strong>and</strong> universities are just announcing a three-year degree option; o<strong>the</strong>rs are still considering<br />
this way to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of cost-sensitive families. Ahead of <strong>the</strong> curve, <strong>Hartwick</strong> graduated its first<br />
cohort with <strong>the</strong> Class of 2012. Twelve students comprise <strong>the</strong> inaugural class of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s pioneering<br />
Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree program, which was launched in February 2009. Pursing a <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
degree in three years instead of four suits many highly motivated <strong>and</strong> goal-oriented individuals well. It also<br />
suits this <strong>College</strong>, its dedication to its students, <strong>and</strong> its commitment to creative problem solving.<br />
President Margaret L. Drugovich says, “Challenges created by important questions—questions like “how<br />
can we make an education affordable while maintaining <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> experience?”—are <strong>the</strong> perfect<br />
catalyst for innovation. <strong>College</strong>s must create solutions to this <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r important educational questions<br />
because we have <strong>the</strong> intellectual capital necessary to do so. We must put administrative inconvenience aside<br />
<strong>and</strong> act. We must respond because we can respond.”<br />
Some colleges are resisting this option, with critics claiming that three-year degree programs could force<br />
students to cram <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir studies at <strong>the</strong> expense of a full college experience. <strong>Hartwick</strong> three-year<br />
students find <strong>the</strong>y can have it all. For example, Tasha Bradt spent a J Term in Irel<strong>and</strong>, Sydney Carncross<br />
served on <strong>the</strong> Executive Board of Student Senate, Isaac Ofori played football, Catelyn Caruso-Sharp<br />
pledged AOPi sorority, <strong>and</strong> Simonne Boswell was a Resident Assistant.<br />
President Drugovich <strong>and</strong> Faculty Chair Reid Golden spent this spring conducting a qualitative <strong>and</strong><br />
quantitative study of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s three-year baccalaureate program. “Preliminary data indicate that <strong>the</strong>re is<br />
little difference in <strong>the</strong> types of experiences <strong>and</strong> variations in success between three <strong>and</strong> four year students,”<br />
says Golden. “These data <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> continued growth in <strong>the</strong> number of students seeking to participate<br />
demonstrate that <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> has been successful in implementing an attractive <strong>and</strong> innovative<br />
program. And, if imitation is <strong>the</strong> sincerest form of flattery, <strong>the</strong> fact that this program is beginning to be<br />
copied by several schools reinforces <strong>the</strong> fact that <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> has become a national leader in <strong>the</strong><br />
debate over <strong>the</strong> cost of an undergraduate degree.”<br />
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<strong>College</strong> Honors an Accomplished Few<br />
Recognizing<br />
Excellence Among<br />
Past Trustees<br />
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Frances P. Sykes P’96 was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Human Letters<br />
at Commencement 2012. Sykes is president of <strong>the</strong> Pascale Sykes Foundation,<br />
an organization that supports innovative, long-range “umbrella” programs<br />
that target low-income families. Sykes’ daughter, Tiernan ’96, <strong>and</strong> husb<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Matt Close ’97, joined Sykes’ husb<strong>and</strong>, Skip, <strong>and</strong> many friends for <strong>the</strong><br />
Commencement festivities.<br />
Sykes was elected to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> Board of Trustees in 2005. She<br />
served as Secretary of <strong>the</strong> Board for four years <strong>and</strong> was, at various times, a<br />
member of <strong>the</strong> Financial Affairs, Development, Investment, Facilities, <strong>and</strong><br />
Executive Committees of <strong>the</strong> Board.<br />
President Margaret L. Drugovich describes Sykes as one who “brings her sharp insight <strong>and</strong> unflinching conviction to every<br />
task. Fran both nurtures <strong>and</strong> challenges, because she knows that <strong>the</strong> true meaning of philanthropy—philathropia—is to<br />
acknowledge <strong>and</strong> nurture what it is to be fully human. Fran helps o<strong>the</strong>rs become most fully who <strong>the</strong>y are able to be.”<br />
Drugovich awarded <strong>the</strong> President’s Medal posthumously to John W. Johnstone ’54, H’90 in recognition of <strong>the</strong> enduring<br />
impact of his leadership of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Devoted to his alma mater, Johnstone served 18 years on <strong>the</strong> Alumni Association Board of Directors <strong>and</strong> ano<strong>the</strong>r 18 on <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> Board of Trustees, including nine as Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Board. <strong>Hartwick</strong> recognized him with an Honorary Doctor of<br />
Science in 1990; <strong>the</strong> Johnstone Science Center is named in honor of him <strong>and</strong> his wife. A highly regarded business leader, he<br />
on behalf of <strong>the</strong> faculty, Sociology Professor Kate o’Donnell presented Frances P. Sykes P’96 for an Honorary Doctor of<br />
Letters during Commencement 2012.
was elected President of Olin Corporation<br />
in 1985. Olin Corp. is a diversified<br />
manufacturer operating in chemical products,<br />
metals, <strong>and</strong> ammunition.<br />
“John was a man of significant intellectual<br />
stature <strong>and</strong> vision,” Drugovich says. “He<br />
firmly believed in <strong>the</strong> power of combining<br />
<strong>the</strong>ory <strong>and</strong> practice, <strong>and</strong> he carried this<br />
approach forward to craft a remarkable<br />
career. He was a rare man of many talents—<br />
open-minded, adaptive, <strong>and</strong> loyal, he won <strong>the</strong><br />
admiration <strong>and</strong> respect of many.”<br />
Frank Perrella ’50, H’93, P’75 received <strong>the</strong><br />
President’s Medal for his enduring support of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>. He served<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Navy during World War II, attended <strong>Hartwick</strong> on <strong>the</strong> GI Bill,<br />
<strong>and</strong> went to work in his family’s business, Perrella Gloves, Co., before<br />
opening his own tannery. Now a Trustee Emeritus, Perrella served on<br />
<strong>the</strong> Board for a decade <strong>and</strong> has generously supported <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
student learning <strong>through</strong> scholarships. The Perrella Wellness Center is<br />
named in his honor.<br />
“One of <strong>the</strong> most humble <strong>and</strong> generous men I know, Frank believes that<br />
his tremendous success is due to hard work <strong>and</strong> luck, <strong>and</strong> that his luck<br />
obligates him to share his good fortune with o<strong>the</strong>rs,” Drugovich says.<br />
“Carol Woodard has applied <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
ideals of critical thinking, curiosity,<br />
creativity, <strong>and</strong> service to o<strong>the</strong>rs in her<br />
lifelong work in education. As a teacher, a<br />
writer <strong>and</strong> a philanthropist, she has helped<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs to recognize <strong>the</strong> world as a truly<br />
awe-inspiring place. True to <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s<br />
motto—ad altiora semper—Carol helps us<br />
to look up, see beyond what is, <strong>and</strong> imagine<br />
what can be.” —President Margaret L. Drugovich<br />
Claire Johnstone <strong>and</strong> her son, Robert, accept <strong>the</strong><br />
President’s Medal on behalf of her late husb<strong>and</strong>, John<br />
Johnstone.<br />
“Countless <strong>Hartwick</strong> students have been shaped<br />
by his generosity. Few individuals can claim <strong>the</strong><br />
transformational return on investment that can be<br />
counted by Frank Perrella.”<br />
Carol Woodard ’50, H’91 is a pioneering<br />
educator, advocate for early childhood education,<br />
<strong>and</strong> author of both textbooks <strong>and</strong> children’s books.<br />
She received <strong>the</strong> President’s Award for <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />
in Practice in honor of her life’s commitment to<br />
melding <strong>the</strong>ory <strong>and</strong> practice.<br />
Through her work, Woodard has created a better<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing of early childhood education <strong>and</strong><br />
has advanced teachers’ thinking on how best to<br />
incorporate diverse disciplines into <strong>the</strong>ir curricula. A Professor Emerita<br />
at <strong>the</strong> State University of New York Buffalo <strong>and</strong> Director of Consultants<br />
in Early Childhood, Woodard is a <strong>Hartwick</strong> Trustee Emerita. Ralph, her<br />
husb<strong>and</strong> of more than 60 years, joined her for <strong>the</strong> ceremony.<br />
Drugovich describes her thus: “Carol Woodard has applied <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> ideals of critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, <strong>and</strong> service to<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs in her lifelong work in education. As a teacher, a writer, <strong>and</strong> a<br />
philanthropist, she has helped o<strong>the</strong>rs to recognize <strong>the</strong> world as a truly<br />
awe-inspiring place. True to <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s motto—ad altiora semper—<br />
Carol helps us to look up, see beyond what is, <strong>and</strong> imagine what can be.”<br />
Commencement 2012 represented a reunion for 1950 classmates Frank Perrella H’93, P’75 <strong>and</strong> Carol Woodard H’91.<br />
Perrella received <strong>the</strong> President’s Medal, <strong>and</strong> Woodard <strong>the</strong> President’s Award for <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> in Practice.<br />
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President’s Farewell,<br />
One-to-Go<br />
Nurses’ Pinning<br />
u<br />
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Baccalaureate<br />
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Commencement<br />
u<br />
“These are my messages for you,<br />
<strong>the</strong> members of <strong>the</strong> Class of 2012. I<br />
urge you to leverage <strong>the</strong> knowledge<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> art of learning that you have<br />
mastered during <strong>the</strong> last four years<br />
with initiative <strong>and</strong> your imagination,<br />
but most of all, to do this with<br />
integrity. As [<strong>the</strong> mission statement]<br />
says at <strong>Hartwick</strong>: to live with<br />
creativity, curiosity, critical thinking,<br />
<strong>and</strong> personal courage. These are<br />
small words with big meanings that<br />
will shape your lives.”<br />
—Kathy ordoñez ’72, H’00<br />
Commencement Speaker, Senior Vice President,<br />
Discovery <strong>and</strong> Development, Quest Diagnostics<br />
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Student Showcase 2012<br />
“It’s <strong>the</strong> best of what <strong>Hartwick</strong> is—a celebration of knowledge,”<br />
says Desiree Fuller ’12 of <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s fifth annual Student<br />
Showcase: An Exhibition of <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> in Practice.<br />
Growing in depth <strong>and</strong> breadth each year, Showcase consists of<br />
student research <strong>and</strong> projects presented in <strong>the</strong> form of papers, posters,<br />
performances, art exhibitions, <strong>and</strong> demonstrations. More than 200<br />
students demonstrated pride in <strong>the</strong>ir achievements by presenting works<br />
that covered 188 topics.<br />
Fuller prepared an oral presentation on her Duffy Family Ambassador<br />
Award-winning project “Museums <strong>and</strong> Truth.” (See p. 22.)<br />
An anthropology major with a minor in museum studies, Fuller traveled<br />
to South Africa to explore how museums <strong>the</strong>re present <strong>and</strong> portray <strong>the</strong><br />
issue of apar<strong>the</strong>id. She is now attending <strong>the</strong> University of Toronto to<br />
earn a Master’s in Museum Studies.<br />
Biology major Andrew Kirkpatrick ’12, winner of both <strong>the</strong> Margaret<br />
B. Chesebro Memorial <strong>and</strong> Deborah M. Allen Brennan Memorial<br />
Scholarships, presented “Localization of <strong>the</strong> Expression of Zm13 in<br />
Pollen Grains of Arabidopsis thaliana Using Green Fluorescent Protein.”<br />
Kirkpatrick, who is pursuing a Master’s in Biological Sciences at <strong>the</strong><br />
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, observed <strong>the</strong> gene expression <strong>and</strong><br />
protein function of Zm13, a gene found in <strong>the</strong> plant species Zea mays.<br />
His was one of <strong>the</strong> initiatives that impressed <strong>the</strong>n Chair of <strong>the</strong> Board<br />
of Trustees James Elting, who said, “It’s amazing that students at<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> are doing this type of research at an undergraduate level. The<br />
hybridizing of <strong>the</strong> Zm13 protein with <strong>the</strong> visual tag Green Fluorescent<br />
would be something I’d expect to see at <strong>the</strong> graduate level of research.”<br />
Elting knew excellence—he was a graduate of Yale <strong>and</strong> Columbia<br />
Universities, an orthopedic surgeon at Bassett Healthcare, <strong>and</strong> a clinical<br />
assistant professor of Orthopedic surgery at Columbia University.<br />
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<strong>Hartwick</strong>’s Showcase was a draw for ano<strong>the</strong>r VIP—Congressman<br />
Richard Hanna accepted President Drugovich’s invitation to join <strong>the</strong><br />
student panel discussion, “What is <strong>the</strong> Value of Scientific Research in<br />
a <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Undergraduate Education?” Panelists from <strong>the</strong> science,<br />
technology, engineering <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matics (STEM) disciplines were<br />
moderator Tyler Hall ’13, Aaron Griffing ’14, Jessica McCaffrey<br />
’14, Grace Mele ’14, Sheila Niedziela ’13, Molly Snelling ’14, <strong>and</strong><br />
Ethan Staats ’13.<br />
“I am genuinely impressed by <strong>the</strong> level of excellence displayed by <strong>the</strong><br />
students of <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>,” Hanna said after <strong>the</strong> event. “I walked<br />
away with an even greater appreciation of <strong>the</strong> role of liberal arts studies<br />
in a science-related major.”<br />
Snelling, a nursing major, was awarded a Freedman Prize for her<br />
presentation “Nursing <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> Medium of Theatre.” The Freedman<br />
Prize, established by <strong>Hartwick</strong> friends Allen Freedman H’00 <strong>and</strong><br />
Judy Brick Freedman in 2002, recognizes superior student-faculty<br />
collaborative research <strong>and</strong> creative projects in <strong>the</strong> Natural Sciences,<br />
Cognitive Sciences, <strong>and</strong> Theatre <strong>Arts</strong>.<br />
Snelling collaborated with Professors Peggy Jenkins <strong>and</strong> Malissa<br />
Kano-White to develop an interdisciplinary approach to nursing<br />
education. Theatre students acted as patients with respiratory problems<br />
for nursing students to diagnose. Snelling used a “freeze frame”<br />
approach to explain what <strong>the</strong> nursing students should be considering<br />
within <strong>the</strong> scenario.<br />
Kano-White plans to build on Snelling’s beginning. “Next year we will<br />
incorporate <strong>and</strong> exp<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> performance application of this project with<br />
Dr. Jenkins’ nursing course. I will be working with Nursing student<br />
Lauren Czyras ’13, to develop Molly’s scenarios <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre aspect<br />
of this project.”
Conducting Research, Building Knowledge,<br />
Presenting Results<br />
“I am continually impressed with <strong>the</strong> wide-ranging knowledge of our<br />
students <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> creativity with which <strong>the</strong>y solve problems <strong>and</strong> seek<br />
solutions to <strong>the</strong>ir proposed research question. Many times this search<br />
requires students to cross over from <strong>the</strong> classroom to real life experience,<br />
<strong>and</strong> also to look outside <strong>the</strong>ir own discipline. Showcase truly demonstrates<br />
<strong>the</strong> power of experiential learning melded with a liberal arts education.”<br />
“I am genuinely<br />
impressed by <strong>the</strong> level<br />
of excellence displayed<br />
by students of <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>.”<br />
Congressman Richard Hanna<br />
Assistant Professor of Art Stephanie Rozene,<br />
Co-coordinator of Student Showcase with Geology Professor David Griffing<br />
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Faculty News<br />
Dual Agenda: Excellence in Teaching <strong>and</strong> in Scholarship<br />
In support of <strong>the</strong>ir work to demystify <strong>the</strong> galaxy, <strong>the</strong> Bible, women’s roles in politics,<br />
educational curriculum, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> second law of <strong>the</strong>rmodynamics, five <strong>Hartwick</strong> professors have<br />
been presented with honors to be realized next academic year.<br />
Drs. Parker Troischt <strong>and</strong> Gary Herion have been<br />
named W<strong>and</strong>ersee Scholars-in-Residence. The<br />
honor is given in memory of Professor of History<br />
<strong>and</strong> Chair of <strong>the</strong> Faculty Dr. Winifred D. W<strong>and</strong>ersee<br />
<strong>and</strong> recognizes a strong record of commitment <strong>and</strong><br />
accomplishment in scholarship.<br />
Troischt, Associate Professor of Physics, will<br />
continue his work with Arecibo Legacy Fast ALFA<br />
(ALFALFA) telescope-based research on galaxy<br />
groups <strong>and</strong> clusters.<br />
“The research will involve characterizing <strong>the</strong> influence<br />
of environment of <strong>the</strong> development <strong>and</strong> evolution of<br />
individual galaxies within groups <strong>and</strong> clusters,” says<br />
Troischt, who has involved numerous students in<br />
advanced research in Puerto Rico with ALFALFA. He<br />
has received grant funding from <strong>the</strong> National Science<br />
Foundation (NSF) to support students’ astronomy<br />
research.<br />
Herion, Professor of Religious Studies, will develop<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Bible. With <strong>the</strong> support of <strong>the</strong><br />
Society of Biblical Literature <strong>and</strong> himself as chief<br />
editor, he hopes to produce a new, two-volume college textbook edition of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Bible, complete with annotations <strong>and</strong> essays directed at today’s college<br />
freshmen.<br />
“<strong>Hartwick</strong> students will be involved in <strong>the</strong> project on a weekly basis,<br />
gaining valuable experiential learning as <strong>the</strong>y provide feedback on <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Bible,” Herion says, noting that he intends to have <strong>the</strong>se<br />
students present <strong>the</strong>ir work at Student Showcase 2013.<br />
Dr. Laurel Elder, Department Chair <strong>and</strong> Associate Professor of<br />
Political Science, received <strong>the</strong> Teacher/Scholar Award for her intellectual<br />
leadership of <strong>the</strong> campus community. Elder was also a W<strong>and</strong>ersee<br />
Scholar-in-Residence in 2005-06. Her most recent work, “From Hillary<br />
to Michelle: Public Opinion <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Spouses of Presidential C<strong>and</strong>idates”<br />
with Barbara Burrell <strong>and</strong> Brian Frederick was published in Presidential<br />
Studies Quarterly. (See p. 14)<br />
Dr. Mark Davies, Department Chair <strong>and</strong> Associate Professor of<br />
Education, has been honored with <strong>the</strong> Margaret B. Bunn Award for<br />
Excellence in Teaching. The award was established to honor a long-time<br />
friend of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>and</strong> trustee of 14 years.<br />
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Faculty celebrate Commencement: Andrew Pfeifer (Biochemistry), Marc Shaw (Theatre), <strong>and</strong> Parker<br />
Troischt (Physics).<br />
“I feel incredibly honored <strong>and</strong> humbled,” Davies said of <strong>the</strong> recognition.<br />
Davies specializes in curriculum <strong>and</strong> instruction. In presenting <strong>the</strong> award<br />
Provost Mike Tannenbaum said, “His classroom is characterized by<br />
inquiry, discovery, critique, discussion, <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing.”<br />
The Class of 2012 chose Dr. John Dudek, Associate Professor of<br />
Chemistry, to deliver <strong>the</strong> faculty address at Baccalaureate. In his speech<br />
“You Can’t Fight Entropy,” Dudek reminded students that <strong>the</strong>ir life<br />
could not be 100 percent efficient because of false starts, diversions <strong>and</strong><br />
idleness, which are all part of <strong>the</strong> second law of <strong>the</strong>rmodynamics.<br />
“I cannot tell you where your engine will go <strong>and</strong> what kind of work it will<br />
do,” he said at <strong>the</strong> ceremony. “I can offer advice for <strong>the</strong> direction of travel,<br />
but in <strong>the</strong> end it is your engine. Loosen <strong>the</strong> screws, change <strong>the</strong> pistons,<br />
tag it with graffiti; make it your own for <strong>the</strong>re is no one else quite like<br />
you. Harness all that energy, but respect <strong>the</strong> entropy of creativity <strong>and</strong><br />
imagination.”
Professor as Author<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> faculty collaborate with colleagues nationwide,<br />
move <strong>the</strong>ir practice across disciplines, <strong>and</strong> investigate<br />
deeply to extend <strong>the</strong> knowledge base in <strong>the</strong>ir fields of<br />
interest <strong>and</strong> expertise.<br />
Associate Professor of Anthropology Jason Antrosio co-authored<br />
a chapter for In Textile Economies: Power <strong>and</strong> Value from <strong>the</strong> Local to <strong>the</strong><br />
Transnational (AltaMira Press). Antrosio collaborated with Dr. Rudi<br />
Colloredo-Mansfeld (UNC-Chapel Hill) as well as Dr. Eric C. Jones<br />
(UNC-Greensboro) to write “Creativity, Place, <strong>and</strong> Commodities: The<br />
Making of Public Economies in Andean Apparel Industries.”<br />
Associate Professor of History Vicki Howard contributed a chapter<br />
for a history textbook, Retrieving <strong>the</strong> American Past (The Ohio State<br />
University). Howard’s chapter is “Weddings in American Consumer<br />
Society, 1945-1970s.” Her research interests include American Business<br />
History, Women in American History, <strong>and</strong> Consumer Culture.<br />
Associate Professor of Political Science <strong>and</strong> Department Chair Laurel<br />
Elder <strong>and</strong> her frequent collaborator, Dr. Steven Greene (North Caroline<br />
State-Raleigh), just published The Politics of Parenthood: Causes <strong>and</strong><br />
Consequences of <strong>the</strong> Politicization <strong>and</strong> Polarization of <strong>the</strong> American Family<br />
(SUNY Press). (See Commentary, p. 14)<br />
Professor of History Edy<strong>the</strong> Ann Quinn recently published ‘With My<br />
Knapsack on My Back’: The Civil War History of Thirty-seven Black Men from<br />
The Hills, an African-American Community in Westchester County, NY.<br />
Professor of English Thomas Travisano published two books this<br />
spring, adding to his considerable record of scholarship. Elizabeth Bishop<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Twenty-First Century: Reading <strong>the</strong> New Editions (University of Virginia<br />
Press) buttresses Travisano’s position as an eminent scholar of <strong>the</strong><br />
poet’s life <strong>and</strong> work. He collaborated with Dr. Angus Cleghorn (Seneca<br />
<strong>College</strong>, Canada) <strong>and</strong> Dr. Bethany Hicok (Westminster <strong>College</strong>, PA) in<br />
co-editing <strong>the</strong> book.<br />
Travisano co-edited The New Anthology of American Poetry: Vol. III:<br />
Postmodernisms 1950-Present (Rutgers University Press) with Dr. Steven<br />
Gould Axelrod (University of California-Riverside) <strong>and</strong> Camille Roman<br />
(Brown University, Washington State University-Pullman). Volume III<br />
highlights American poetry from 1950 to <strong>the</strong> present, including works<br />
by Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Lowell, <strong>and</strong> Sylvia Plath, as well as lyrics by<br />
Bob Dylan <strong>and</strong> Queen Latifah.<br />
Associate Professor of Philosophy J. Jeremy Wisnewski co-edited<br />
Ethics <strong>and</strong> Phenomenology (Lexington Press) with Mark S<strong>and</strong>ers of <strong>the</strong><br />
Center for Professional <strong>and</strong> Applied Ethics. The publisher defines it<br />
as, “a collection of essays that explores <strong>the</strong> relationship between moral<br />
philosophy <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> phenomenological tradition.” Examples include <strong>the</strong><br />
value-<strong>the</strong>ory found in philosophers like Husserl, Scheler, <strong>and</strong> de Beauvoir,<br />
as well as essays on such discreet issues as <strong>the</strong> environment, parenthood,<br />
<strong>and</strong> digital copyright. The book is Wisnewski’s 11th publication. Arrested<br />
Development <strong>and</strong> Philosophy is <strong>the</strong> most recent of his six volumes in <strong>the</strong><br />
Blackwell Philosophy <strong>and</strong> Pop Culture Series.<br />
Professor of Art Phil Young contributed two poems to <strong>the</strong> multilingual<br />
collection, Sing: Poetry from <strong>the</strong> Indigenous Americas. Young is of Cherokee<br />
descent, as is <strong>the</strong> anthology’s editor, Allison Hedge Coke. The Reynolds<br />
Chair of Creative Writing at <strong>the</strong> University of Nebraska-Kearney,<br />
Hedge Coke is a past National Endowment for <strong>the</strong> Humanities Visiting<br />
Distinguished Professor at <strong>Hartwick</strong>.<br />
History Professor Peter Wallace has just released <strong>the</strong> new edition of<br />
The Long European Reformation: Religion, Political Conflict, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Search<br />
for Conformity, 1350-1750. With <strong>the</strong> book’s release in Engl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> United States, publishers Palgrave Macmillan say, “Incorporating<br />
<strong>the</strong> latest research, <strong>the</strong> second edition of this essential text now<br />
features a new chapter on <strong>the</strong> Reformation <strong>and</strong> Islam [<strong>and</strong>] exp<strong>and</strong>ed<br />
discussion of gender issues.” Wallace says he was able to include a new<br />
cover painting with a dog in church thanks to <strong>the</strong> expert assistance of<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> Art Professor Betsey Ayer. The first edition of The Long<br />
European Reformation was released in 2003.<br />
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Philosopher as Sculptor:<br />
Professor’s Work Commissioned<br />
for Boston Installation<br />
“Just off <strong>the</strong> train, <strong>the</strong> figure will be walking south towards his place of<br />
birth, where his mo<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> fa<strong>the</strong>r once lived,” Rocknak explains. “Poe,<br />
with a trunk full of ideas—<strong>and</strong> worldwide success—is finally coming<br />
home.” She considers this work to be more “painterly” than much of her<br />
acclaimed sculpture.<br />
“This is an usual <strong>and</strong> exciting depiction of Poe,” says Chairman of <strong>the</strong><br />
Edgar Allan Poe Foundation of Boston Paul Lewis. “Ra<strong>the</strong>r than <strong>the</strong><br />
dissipated, exhausted, <strong>and</strong> troubled figure commonly seen, Rocknak has<br />
created a dynamic, forceful Poe. Returning to <strong>the</strong> city of his birth, he is<br />
overflowing, bursting with creative energy.”<br />
Boston Mayor Tom Menino also has high praise for Rocknak’s design.<br />
“The statue … is full of life <strong>and</strong> motion <strong>and</strong> is sure to inspire residents<br />
<strong>and</strong> future writers alike for generations to come,” he says.<br />
Associate Professor of Philosophy Stefanie Rocknak is <strong>the</strong> winner of a highly<br />
competitive art commission. Her work of Edgar Allan Poe, Poe Returning to Boston,<br />
has been chosen from among 265 artists worldwide to adorn <strong>the</strong> Square that bears<br />
<strong>the</strong> poet’s name in his home city of Boston, MA.<br />
Rocknak will enlarge her 19” basswood<br />
model in preparation for <strong>the</strong> final piece: a<br />
life-size (approximately 5’8”) figure of Poe in<br />
bronze. Casting will be done by professionals<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Boston area; installation will take place<br />
18 to 24 months after funds are raised for<br />
<strong>the</strong> project (learn more at: www.poeboston.<br />
blogspot.com).<br />
Plans call for this statue of one of America’s most influential writers to<br />
be installed in Edgar Allan Poe Square, a tree-lined brick plaza at <strong>the</strong><br />
intersection of Boylston Street <strong>and</strong> Charles Street South, just two blocks<br />
north of where Poe was born in 1809.<br />
Rocknak is an award-winning member of <strong>the</strong> Sculptors Guild whose<br />
work has appeared in numerous publications <strong>and</strong> in more than 40<br />
exhibitions, including a group show at <strong>the</strong> Anacostia Museum of<br />
Smithsonian Institution. A professor of philosophy at <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
since 2001, her scholarly interests include <strong>the</strong> 18th-century Scottish<br />
philosopher David Hume (<strong>the</strong> subject of her forthcoming book), <strong>the</strong><br />
philosophy of art, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> philosophy of <strong>the</strong> mind. n<br />
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Commentary<br />
The Practice <strong>and</strong> Product of Politics:<br />
Educating an<br />
Engaged Citizenry<br />
By Laurel Elder, Ph.D.<br />
Associate Professor of Political Science <strong>and</strong> Department Chair<br />
“I don’t like politics,” a student<br />
said <strong>the</strong> first day of our American<br />
Government class. The statement<br />
did not really surprise me.<br />
Americans are frustrated with<br />
leaders who seemingly cannot solve<br />
our nation’s problems. Alienation<br />
from our system is particularly<br />
acute among young Americans.<br />
Yet, at its core, a successful<br />
democracy depends on informed<br />
citizens who hold our leaders<br />
accountable as well as represent our<br />
nation as public servants.<br />
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As a professor of political science, I strive to make students<br />
want to learn about government <strong>and</strong> politics, not only with <strong>the</strong><br />
goal of succeeding academically, but so that <strong>the</strong>y can effectively<br />
carry out <strong>the</strong>ir responsibilities as citizens <strong>and</strong> keep our<br />
democracy strong.<br />
One approach I like involves taking advantage of high-profile political events as <strong>the</strong>y unfold.<br />
For example, I offered The 2012 Presidential Nomination <strong>Process</strong> during J Term 2012 so that<br />
it coincided with <strong>the</strong> most competitive phase of <strong>the</strong> contest. Along with more traditional<br />
academic readings <strong>and</strong> requirements, <strong>the</strong> Republican presidential nomination contest<br />
became our classroom. Students <strong>and</strong> I ga<strong>the</strong>red for <strong>the</strong> debates in <strong>the</strong> evenings, adding our<br />
own comments over pizza <strong>and</strong> wings. We followed <strong>the</strong> campaigns <strong>through</strong> a diverse array of<br />
news sources <strong>and</strong> drew on class concepts to critically assess <strong>the</strong> most recent developments.<br />
Students rarely agreed about <strong>the</strong> effectiveness of tactics employed by <strong>the</strong> campaigns or <strong>the</strong><br />
viability of <strong>the</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idates, but <strong>the</strong> discussions were always scintillating.<br />
I find that students engage more deeply when course material applies to real political events.<br />
In fact, our evening debate viewing parties were not only attended by my class, but by about<br />
80 <strong>Hartwick</strong> students; it is a simple illustration of <strong>the</strong> willingness of young people to become<br />
informed if provided with concrete opportunities.<br />
This fall I am teaching Parties <strong>and</strong> Elections, ano<strong>the</strong>r special course I offer only once every<br />
four years to coincide with U.S. presidential elections. Once again, students will not only<br />
read textbooks about elections, but will be required to get involved by volunteering for<br />
<strong>the</strong> campaign or party of <strong>the</strong>ir choice. It is one thing to read about <strong>the</strong> rise of negative<br />
campaigning or <strong>the</strong> complexities of voter registration laws in a textbook; quite ano<strong>the</strong>r to<br />
observe <strong>the</strong>se practices first h<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Students bring <strong>the</strong>ir experiences to bear in classroom discussions <strong>and</strong> draw on <strong>the</strong>m to<br />
deepen <strong>and</strong> refine <strong>the</strong>ir underst<strong>and</strong>ing of <strong>the</strong> strengths <strong>and</strong> limitations of political science<br />
<strong>the</strong>ories. It is my hope <strong>and</strong> intention that this experience sparks a valuable, life-long<br />
product—political engagement.<br />
Research shows that participation begets participation. If you have walked into a party<br />
headquarters <strong>and</strong> volunteered or walked into <strong>the</strong> voting booth <strong>and</strong> voted, it is much more<br />
likely that you will do so again.
At home on <strong>the</strong> steps of City Hall, Dr. Laurel Elder talks with her research<br />
assistants Rob Tracey ’14 <strong>and</strong> Colin Blydenburgh ’14.<br />
Internships <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r h<strong>and</strong>s-on experiences enable our students to<br />
practice politics. This spring semester, Saeed Dukes ’13 <strong>and</strong> Br<strong>and</strong>on<br />
Batch ’13 interned at <strong>the</strong> New York State Assembly, spending <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
days meeting with constituents <strong>and</strong> interest groups on behalf of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
Assembly Members, Barbara Lifton <strong>and</strong> Michael Miller respectively,<br />
while researching <strong>and</strong> writing papers on <strong>the</strong> policy proposals currently<br />
before <strong>the</strong> New York State legislature. They know what so many<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> students <strong>and</strong> alumni have learned: an opportunity to engage<br />
in <strong>the</strong> process can be without equal.<br />
My good fortune in being <strong>the</strong> recipient of a 2012-2013 <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> Faculty Research Grant became an opportunity for two of my<br />
outst<strong>and</strong>ing students—Rob Tracey ’14 <strong>and</strong> Colin Blydenburgh<br />
’14. The research, data collection, <strong>and</strong> data analysis skills <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
honing as paid research assistants—an experience much more typical<br />
Webextra | Learn about Dr. Elder’s recent book,<br />
The Politics of Parenthood: Causes <strong>and</strong> Consequences of <strong>the</strong><br />
Politicization <strong>and</strong> Polarization of <strong>the</strong> American Family, at<br />
www.sunypress.edu/p-5591-<strong>the</strong>-politics-of-parenthood.aspx<br />
Read <strong>the</strong> work of Corey Meade ’10 <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r Mehri Best Thesis award<br />
winners at www.hartwick.edu/academics/majors-<strong>and</strong>-minors/socialsciences/political-science-home/senior-<strong>the</strong>ses<br />
with graduate programs—will not only advance <strong>the</strong>ir learning now, but<br />
will undoubtedly give <strong>the</strong>m a competitive advantage when applying for<br />
graduate school or professional positions.<br />
I frequently teach our department’s required research methods course<br />
<strong>and</strong> always encourage students to engage in <strong>the</strong>ir own research.<br />
Research can be intimidating at first, <strong>and</strong> so I design assignments to<br />
help students overcome <strong>the</strong>ir fears <strong>and</strong> become more invested in <strong>the</strong><br />
learning process.<br />
Ra<strong>the</strong>r than working with existing data sets in political science, my<br />
students select a topic of interest to <strong>the</strong>m <strong>and</strong> proceed to collect <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
own data. The wide-ranging results include <strong>the</strong> senior <strong>the</strong>sis of Corey<br />
Meade ’10, who analyzed <strong>the</strong> ideological leanings of jokes on The Daily<br />
Show, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> advanced work of Faculty Scholar Eleanor Prisco ’13,<br />
who investigated <strong>the</strong> factors correlated with protest <strong>and</strong> regime change<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Arab Spring.<br />
There is no substitute for experience. Students more fully grasp<br />
concepts involved in empirical analysis when <strong>the</strong>y have collected, coded,<br />
<strong>and</strong> entered <strong>the</strong> data <strong>the</strong>mselves. No longer afraid of statistical analysis,<br />
many students go on to employ <strong>the</strong>ir data analysis skills in <strong>the</strong>ir senior<br />
<strong>the</strong>ses, conference papers, <strong>and</strong> post-<strong>Hartwick</strong> pursuits. Anthony<br />
Bonagura ’13, for example, created his own data set on capital<br />
punishment laws <strong>and</strong> murder rates across <strong>the</strong> 50 states in an effort to<br />
assess <strong>the</strong> effectiveness of <strong>the</strong> death penalty, <strong>and</strong> presented his results at<br />
<strong>the</strong> 2012 New York State Political Science Conference.<br />
As a <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> professor of political science, I strive to foster<br />
<strong>the</strong> habits of good citizens: to become well informed about <strong>the</strong> issues<br />
facing our nation; to develop <strong>the</strong> skills required to critically assess <strong>and</strong><br />
empirically test <strong>the</strong> claims made by o<strong>the</strong>rs, as well as engage in original<br />
research about political processes <strong>and</strong> policies; <strong>and</strong> to get involved<br />
in <strong>the</strong> democratic process. At <strong>the</strong> end of my courses, I am not sure if<br />
everyone “likes politics,” but I am confident in <strong>the</strong> product—educated<br />
<strong>and</strong> engaged citizens who will matter <strong>and</strong> will make a difference as our<br />
government <strong>and</strong> society move to tackle <strong>the</strong> challenges of <strong>the</strong><br />
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Follow <strong>the</strong> Lead … of an open Mind<br />
Meet five* global citizens; all engaged in international business, international affairs,<br />
or international study. Before launching <strong>the</strong>ir impressive careers <strong>and</strong> rewarding lives,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were chosen as Fulbright Scholars. Before <strong>the</strong> Fulbright, <strong>the</strong>re was <strong>Hartwick</strong>.<br />
*Since 1980, 21 <strong>Hartwick</strong> students have been selected to be Fulbright Scholars.<br />
Lori Fisher ’80 has a story to tell. One of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s first two Fulbright Scholars, Fisher’s w<strong>and</strong>erlust began in<br />
Vienna with German Professor Wendell Frye, relishing <strong>the</strong> academic program abroad that he still leads as a J Term for <strong>Hartwick</strong> students.<br />
“It was an incomparable experience,” Fisher recalls. “I had a taste of living in ano<strong>the</strong>r culture.” One bite was far from enough.<br />
“I came straight back to <strong>Hartwick</strong>, went to <strong>the</strong> Dean’s office <strong>and</strong> said, ‘I have to go<br />
back; how do I get a Fulbright?’” She says, “Mary Beth Zollars ’80 <strong>and</strong> I were on<br />
that early J Term program toge<strong>the</strong>r—we both applied for a Fulbright <strong>and</strong> we both<br />
got it.” Zollars returned to Austria; Fisher moved to Germany to study Modern<br />
German Poetry. (A music major, Zollars earned a Master’s degree in German <strong>and</strong><br />
became a high school German language teacher in Pennsylvania.)<br />
“A Fulbright is a formative experience, a defining experience,” Fisher explains.<br />
“Really any international experience helps you be open to o<strong>the</strong>rs. Once you realize<br />
what it’s like to live outside your own experience, once you realize <strong>the</strong>re is so much<br />
more beyond your native culture, you carry that always.”<br />
Fisher chose <strong>Hartwick</strong> for its English program, “expecting to be a poor poet,” she<br />
says. She immersed herself in <strong>the</strong> program, becoming president of <strong>the</strong> Writing Club<br />
<strong>and</strong> editor/co-editor of <strong>the</strong> literary club <strong>and</strong> student newspaper. One of her favorite<br />
enterprises was The Writing Center, which she coordinated with <strong>the</strong> guidance<br />
of Professor of English Robert Benson. “He took personal interest in students’<br />
dedication to his subject; he helped us love it <strong>and</strong> brea<strong>the</strong> it,” she remembers. Fisher graduated<br />
with a major in German as well as English, as a John Christopher <strong>Hartwick</strong> Scholar, <strong>and</strong> winner<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Anna Sonder Prize of <strong>the</strong> Academy of American Poets, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Kellogg Oratorical Prize.<br />
“At <strong>Hartwick</strong>, as a small school, you can take a lot of responsibility, a lot of initiative,” she says.<br />
“It’s a very customized education that trains you to be an active participant in your life. You have<br />
opportunities to make <strong>the</strong> experience what you want <strong>and</strong> that’s great prep for your career.”<br />
After <strong>the</strong> Fulbright, Fisher earned a Master’s degree in English Summa Cum Laude from <strong>the</strong><br />
University of Iowa. The lure of a challenge drew her toward <strong>the</strong> rapidly-growing field of technical<br />
writing. Today Fisher is Executive Director of User Technology for IBM Corp. She manages<br />
technical writers <strong>and</strong> user interface designers <strong>and</strong> is responsible for 200 employees in <strong>the</strong> U.S.<br />
<strong>and</strong> across <strong>the</strong> world in Canada, India, China, Germany, <strong>and</strong> Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
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Lori Fisher ’80 celebrating her “Quarter Century” (with IBM).<br />
Executive Director of User Technology <strong>the</strong> Software Group<br />
at IBM Corp. San Jose, CA<br />
English <strong>and</strong> German major<br />
Master’s degree in Expository Writing, University of Iowa<br />
Master’s Certificate in Project Management, The George<br />
Washington University School of Business<br />
J Term on San Salvador Isl<strong>and</strong> to study West Indian<br />
(Caribbean) Literature with Dr. Robert Bensen<br />
J Term in Vienna with Dr. Wendell Frye<br />
Fulbright in Germany<br />
“I’m in technology, not with an engineer’s brain but with a liberal arts brain,” Fisher asserts. “That means I bring a whole new perspective.<br />
Studying <strong>the</strong> liberal arts is about analysis, content, <strong>and</strong> meaning; I see context <strong>and</strong> connections.<br />
“I learned how to learn at <strong>Hartwick</strong>,” this IBM executive adds with appreciation, noting that most of what she knew about technology 20<br />
years ago is obsolete. Ano<strong>the</strong>r benefit: “I am at an advantage in my work all <strong>the</strong> time because I can communicate well. It’s an absolute asset in<br />
business.”
Tammy Gooden ’82 is a catalyst for change. She is <strong>the</strong> Director of Marketing Insights for Abbott<br />
Laboratories, where she works on one of <strong>the</strong> top-selling pharmaceutical br<strong>and</strong>s in <strong>the</strong> United States. “The product I work on is<br />
prescribed for patients suffering from serious autoimmune diseases,” she explains. “It transforms many patients’ lives.”<br />
“My job is to represent <strong>the</strong> voice of <strong>the</strong> customer <strong>and</strong> to provide strategic <strong>and</strong> tactical guidance to <strong>the</strong> br<strong>and</strong> team in an effort to deliver<br />
a superior customer experience,” she continues. “Representing <strong>the</strong> customer requires empathy, curiosity, <strong>and</strong> objectivity. Additionally,<br />
I need to be a great team motivator, a good communicator <strong>and</strong> negotiator, <strong>and</strong> possess strong business acumen.”<br />
Her work is about making change—for <strong>the</strong> patients, <strong>the</strong> company, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> healthcare community. Her talent for seizing opportunities<br />
is something she honed at <strong>Hartwick</strong>. Choosing to pursue <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s Independent Student Program, she worked with faculty to<br />
design her own major in International Business <strong>and</strong> generally to take initiative.<br />
“So many great faculty members made an impression on me,” she recalls,<br />
citing <strong>Hartwick</strong> Math Professor Ron Brzenk, French Professor Alfred<br />
Massari, <strong>and</strong> Management Professor John Clemens as mentors. Gooden<br />
worked for Brzenk in <strong>the</strong> computer lab where “he provided me with great<br />
flexibility <strong>and</strong> experiences in working with o<strong>the</strong>r students.” Massari<br />
designed an independent study course on French for Business for her<br />
<strong>and</strong> was instrumental in helping her prepare her successful Fulbright<br />
application. She took many business classes with Clemens, completed<br />
her Senior Thesis under his guidance, <strong>and</strong> took his J Term business class<br />
in Germany. As she recalls, “Professor Clemens always challenged me to<br />
produce exemplary work <strong>and</strong> consider multiple perspectives.”<br />
Her early international experiences included a J Term course in language<br />
<strong>and</strong> culture in Provence <strong>and</strong> Paris, France. Following her Fulbright<br />
year in Switzerl<strong>and</strong>, Gooden earned a Master’s degree in International<br />
Management from <strong>the</strong> Thunderbird School of Global Management.<br />
Her global experiences have served her well <strong>through</strong>out her career, she<br />
says, noting that at one company “I was tagged for a two-year expatriate<br />
assignment in France. I know that my experience living abroad gave me<br />
an edge when applying for that position.”<br />
Gooden looks upon her years at <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> as a Fulbright Scholar as<br />
“providing me with a solid foundation for my career. I will always treasure my<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> experiences,” she says. “A liberal arts education makes you wellrounded<br />
<strong>and</strong> multi-dimensional. This provides me with <strong>the</strong> ability to consider<br />
issues from multiple perspectives.<br />
Tammy Gooden ’82 with a u.S. team from Abbott Laboratories in Paris for a global br<strong>and</strong><br />
strategy meeting.<br />
Director, Commercial Insights, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL<br />
ISP (Independent Student Program) in International Business<br />
Master’s degree in International Management, Thunderbird School<br />
of Global Management<br />
J Term in Provence <strong>and</strong> Paris, France, studying language <strong>and</strong> culture<br />
J Term in Germany studying business with Professor John Clemens<br />
Fulbright in Switzerl<strong>and</strong><br />
Established by <strong>the</strong> U.S. Congress in 1946, <strong>the</strong> Fulbright Program is <strong>the</strong> flagship international<br />
educational exchange program sponsored by <strong>the</strong> U.S. government. It is designed to increase<br />
mutual underst<strong>and</strong>ing between <strong>the</strong> people of <strong>the</strong> United States <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> people of o<strong>the</strong>r countries.<br />
Participants are chosen for <strong>the</strong>ir academic merit <strong>and</strong> leadership potential.<br />
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Adrienne Spinozzi ’01 draws frequent parallels among her Fulbright experience, her <strong>Hartwick</strong> education,<br />
<strong>and</strong> her career at The Metropolitan Museum of Art: keeping an open mind <strong>and</strong> an inquisitive attitude top <strong>the</strong> list.<br />
Spinozzi remembers well that her quest for experiential learning <strong>and</strong> self-guided exploration is what compelled her to apply for a Fulbright<br />
Scholarship in South Korea. “I recognize that <strong>the</strong>se ideas still resonate with me today,” she says. “One of <strong>the</strong> great strengths of <strong>the</strong> Fulbright<br />
program is that each experience is informed by <strong>the</strong> individual; it’s up to <strong>the</strong> scholar to engage <strong>and</strong> explore <strong>and</strong> connect. Having had that kind of<br />
experience transforms <strong>the</strong> way you approach new challenges or <strong>the</strong> unknown.”<br />
Already inclined toward a challenge, Spinozzi had spent her junior<br />
year living <strong>and</strong> studying in Bali, Indonesia, <strong>through</strong> a program with <strong>the</strong><br />
School for International Training. “Living with a home-stay family <strong>and</strong><br />
studying traditional Balinese crafts <strong>and</strong> culture was incredibly rewarding<br />
<strong>and</strong> stimulating,” says this Art History major.<br />
Whe<strong>the</strong>r in Indonesia, South Korea, or <strong>the</strong> United States, Spinozzi<br />
found <strong>the</strong> lessons learned to be highly transferable. “Regardless of where<br />
one studies, <strong>the</strong> fundamentals are <strong>the</strong> same—connecting to people,<br />
adapting to your environment, embracing <strong>the</strong> unfamiliar—all things that<br />
will serve you well no matter what you do.”<br />
Making connections—it’s a <strong>Hartwick</strong> mainstay. “The curriculum<br />
at <strong>Hartwick</strong> encourages both exploration <strong>and</strong> interdisciplinary<br />
collaboration, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> size of <strong>the</strong> classes <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> professors who teach<br />
<strong>the</strong>re all contribute to this rich experience,” she says. “I think <strong>the</strong> ultimate<br />
goal of this exposure is to find where you fit, how you can contribute,<br />
where you can make a difference in whatever you do.”<br />
Spinozzi is quick to identify three individuals who made a difference to<br />
her. A <strong>Hartwick</strong> lacrosse captain, she cites Coach Anna Meyer, saying,<br />
“I continue to strive toward <strong>the</strong> qualities she instilled in her athletes:<br />
perseverance, strong work ethic, leadership, <strong>and</strong> teamwork.” Art History<br />
Professor Betsey Ayer “encouraged a broad way of thinking about <strong>the</strong><br />
world <strong>through</strong> objects—of accessing history <strong>through</strong> objects. Exposure<br />
to this way of thinking had a tremendous influence on what I would<br />
eventually pursue in graduate school—<strong>the</strong> history of design, decorative<br />
arts, <strong>and</strong> material culture.” (She earned a Master’s degree in Design History from<br />
Bard <strong>College</strong>.) “I often think back on my ceramic classes with Roberta Griffith, who<br />
both encouraged <strong>and</strong> challenged her students,” Spinozzi adds. “Those studio classes<br />
were so important in my underst<strong>and</strong>ing of clay <strong>and</strong> its materiality.”<br />
Spinozzi has found her place among <strong>the</strong> ceramics of <strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Museum<br />
of Art. “Objects are manifestations of people <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y can tell us quite a bit about<br />
<strong>the</strong> time <strong>and</strong> culture in which <strong>the</strong>y were made. At any given time I am researching<br />
technological developments, social <strong>and</strong> historical contexts, <strong>and</strong> stylistic <strong>and</strong> artistic<br />
impulses, with <strong>the</strong> overarching questions of what <strong>the</strong>se objects mean to us today<br />
<strong>and</strong> why we should care,” she says of her work as a researcher of American ceramics<br />
<strong>and</strong> glass. “The study of objects <strong>and</strong> material culture requires an inquisitive<br />
approach across a broad spectrum of disciplines. It’s a continuation of my liberal arts<br />
education.”<br />
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Adrienne Spinozzi ’01 amid <strong>the</strong> large-scale sculptures <strong>and</strong> architectural elements of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Charles Engelhard Court in <strong>the</strong> American Wing.<br />
Research Associate, American Wing, The Metropolitan Museum<br />
of Art, New York City<br />
Art History <strong>and</strong> English Literature major, Studio Art (ceramics) minor<br />
Master’s degree in Decorative <strong>Arts</strong>, Design History, <strong>and</strong> Material<br />
Culture from Bard <strong>College</strong><br />
Study Abroad in Bali, Indonesia<br />
Fulbright in South Korea
Ryan Smith ’06 is adaptable, a trait that has proven to be vital to his work. Smith is <strong>the</strong> Presbyterian<br />
Representative to <strong>the</strong> United Nations. An international non-governmental organization (NGO), <strong>the</strong> Presbyterian Ministry is part of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Compassion, Peace <strong>and</strong> Justice Ministry area of <strong>the</strong> Presbyterian Mission Agency.<br />
“Being able to comprehend <strong>and</strong> work in different areas is essential in my work,” Smith explains. “I may go from a meeting on women’s<br />
rights to one on <strong>the</strong> delivery of humanitarian aid in South Sudan in a matter of minutes. The ability to adapt to <strong>the</strong> situation at h<strong>and</strong> is<br />
extremely important. My liberal arts base helps to make those transitions easier.”<br />
Smith demonstrated early his proclivity for<br />
multi-disciplinary thinking <strong>and</strong> integrated<br />
problem solving. He was a triple major at<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong>, studying economics, political<br />
science, <strong>and</strong> German in equal measure.<br />
After his year as a Fulbright Scholar, his<br />
graduate studies at Whitehead School of<br />
Diplomacy <strong>and</strong> International Relations<br />
of Seton Hall University, <strong>and</strong> his early<br />
successes in effecting change worldwide,<br />
he still credits his <strong>Hartwick</strong> faculty<br />
mentors with making <strong>the</strong> difference.<br />
“The <strong>Hartwick</strong> faculty has made a lasting<br />
impression on me,” Smith says, starting<br />
with Frye. “Dr. Frye is a scholar who<br />
brought history to life when examining<br />
literature. His frank reflections <strong>and</strong> advice<br />
have stayed with me years after leaving<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong>.” In political science, it was Dr.<br />
Mary V<strong>and</strong>erlaan who “opened my eyes to <strong>the</strong> struggles <strong>and</strong> possibilities of international<br />
diplomacy; for that, I am forever thankful.”<br />
In his study of economics, Smith was most influenced by Drs. Karl Seeley <strong>and</strong> Carli Cochi<br />
Ficano. “Dr. Seeley can take complex economic models <strong>and</strong> turn <strong>the</strong>m into reality. His<br />
willingness to teach <strong>and</strong> study <strong>and</strong> consider different points of view is inspiring.” As for<br />
Dr. Ficano, “Her interest in labor <strong>and</strong> socio-economics helped provide me with a base for<br />
<strong>the</strong> work that I now do with advocating global policy. Her focus on <strong>the</strong> people within <strong>the</strong><br />
economic systems helps me to remember that <strong>the</strong>re are indeed people who are affected by<br />
<strong>the</strong> policies of governments <strong>and</strong> politicians.”<br />
Ryan Smith ’06 during a trip to <strong>the</strong> Israel <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> occupied Palestinian Territories at <strong>the</strong> separation barrier between<br />
Palestine <strong>and</strong> Israel. Photo: Sara Lisherness<br />
Presbyterian Representative to <strong>the</strong> United Nations,<br />
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), New York City<br />
Economics, Political Science, <strong>and</strong> German major<br />
Master’s degree in Diplomacy <strong>and</strong> International Relations,<br />
<strong>the</strong> John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy <strong>and</strong> International<br />
Relations, Seton Hall University<br />
Emerson Scholar in Tanzania<br />
Fulbright in Germany<br />
Smith’s sense of global responsibility began at <strong>Hartwick</strong>. He earned an Emerson International Internship to live among <strong>and</strong> work with<br />
<strong>the</strong> people of Kiomoni Village, Tanga, Tanzania. He balanced his time <strong>the</strong>re between teaching <strong>the</strong> children English <strong>and</strong> helping to<br />
establish a clean water development project <strong>and</strong> a community-based arsenic mitigation program. Upon his return, he soon applied for a<br />
Fulbright <strong>and</strong> spent his first year after college living, learning, <strong>and</strong> teaching in Germany.<br />
“The experience <strong>Hartwick</strong> gave me putting liberal arts into practice was so beneficial,” he says. “Whe<strong>the</strong>r it was <strong>the</strong> Emerson<br />
scholarship, <strong>the</strong> Fulbright, or taking a philosophy class, liberal arts opened my eyes to a broader world. In my career, <strong>the</strong>re are all too<br />
often not easy answers. It was my liberal arts education that helped me to appreciate <strong>the</strong> gray in a world where black <strong>and</strong> white is<br />
sometimes <strong>the</strong> easier choice.<br />
“<strong>Hartwick</strong> set <strong>the</strong> stage for who I have become <strong>and</strong> will continue to influence who I will be in <strong>the</strong> future,” he adds. “I doubt that I would<br />
where I am today without my <strong>Hartwick</strong> experience.”<br />
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Eric Schultz ’12, <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s latest Fulbright Scholar, is ready for whatever comes next. “At <strong>Hartwick</strong> I have<br />
been pursuing exactly what I have loved almost unconsciously <strong>and</strong> it has led me exactly where I want to be,” he says.<br />
Where he wants to be, what he wants to be doing is “helping people <strong>through</strong> government.” After his Fulbright year in nor<strong>the</strong>rn Germany,<br />
teaching English to middle <strong>and</strong> high school students, Schultz plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Administration. “Being able to help<br />
people <strong>through</strong> an organized process is something that I’m passionate about <strong>and</strong> that I can’t wait to pursue.”<br />
This is not a pipe dream; it’s an ambition that he has honed at <strong>Hartwick</strong>, an objective that he practiced as he studied. Schultz is <strong>the</strong> immediate<br />
past president of Student Senate, a successful tenure that he built on his experience as Senate vice president <strong>the</strong> year before <strong>and</strong> a senator <strong>the</strong> year<br />
before that.<br />
A young man of purpose, Schultz is also multidimensional. “All <strong>the</strong><br />
college stereotypes were broken for me,” he says, reflecting on his four<br />
years at <strong>Hartwick</strong>. “I didn’t expect to find so many ways to pursue <strong>the</strong><br />
things that I love in life.” Paramount among <strong>the</strong>m: music. “Choir for me<br />
is <strong>the</strong> balance for everything I do in academics <strong>and</strong> in extra-curriculars.”<br />
(In addition to Student Senate, Schultz was a Blue Key Ambassador for<br />
admissions.)<br />
It was his rich baritone voice that first took him abroad, whetting his<br />
appetite for <strong>the</strong> international life he will now have as a Fulbright. The<br />
summer of his sophomore year Schultz, o<strong>the</strong>r members of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> Choir, <strong>and</strong> some alumni singers joined an international choir to<br />
sing Mozart’s Requiem with <strong>the</strong> Czechoslovakian National Symphony in<br />
Prague. “Even though we couldn’t speak each o<strong>the</strong>r’s languages,” Schultz<br />
says of <strong>the</strong>ir Russian, Czech, German, <strong>and</strong> Irish cohorts, “we were all<br />
able to communicate <strong>through</strong> music.”<br />
This open-minded approach was valuable went he went far afield in his<br />
first J Term course abroad: Doing Business in China with Professor<br />
Steve Kolenda. “I’m not a business major <strong>and</strong> I don’t speak a word of M<strong>and</strong>arin or Cantonese,” he<br />
says. “Still, what could be more valuable to a political scientist than to have that opportunity? I went<br />
head first into <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side of <strong>the</strong> world.”<br />
In his senior year, Schultz joined his mentor <strong>and</strong> friend, Professor of German Wendell Frye, for<br />
<strong>the</strong> J Term in Vienna course that Frye has now offered to generations of <strong>Hartwick</strong> students. “The<br />
immersion into ano<strong>the</strong>r culture <strong>and</strong> society was driving me to a fur<strong>the</strong>r underst<strong>and</strong>ing of what it<br />
means to be a citizen, to be a human,” Schultz says.<br />
“My <strong>Hartwick</strong> experiences are ones that I will remember <strong>the</strong> rest of my life,” he says with certainty.<br />
Among <strong>the</strong> lasting lessons: “There is something greater in all of us than language or culture, than<br />
religion or politics; it something that can unite us.” n<br />
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Eric Schultz ’12 celebrates with his mentor <strong>and</strong> German advisor Dr. Wendell Frye.<br />
“I learned how to learn at <strong>Hartwick</strong>.”—Lori Fisher ’80<br />
New graduate<br />
Political Science <strong>and</strong> German major<br />
Master’s degree in Public Administration (planned)<br />
J Term in China with Dr. Steve Kolenda<br />
J Term in Vienna with Dr. Wendell Frye<br />
<strong>College</strong> Choir trip to <strong>the</strong> Czech Republic with Dr.<br />
Jirka Kratochvil<br />
Fulbright in Germany
“I like <strong>the</strong> notion that if philanthropy is not about giving money, but ra<strong>the</strong>r about<br />
acting out of love for humankind, <strong>the</strong>n philanthropy can be hugely positive—even<br />
transformative—for <strong>the</strong> donor as well as <strong>the</strong> recipient. That’s because in giving donors<br />
grow more into <strong>the</strong>ir own human potential; <strong>the</strong>y grow in generosity <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing.<br />
And if we give not until it hurts but ra<strong>the</strong>r until it feels good, <strong>the</strong>n we tend to do it more.”<br />
—Dr. George McCully u An historian <strong>and</strong> philanthropist, McCully visited campus this spring as part of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s 2011-12 Campus Theme: The Human<br />
Question. McCully is <strong>the</strong> author of Philanthropy Reconsidered: Private Initiatives - Public Good - Quality of Life <strong>and</strong> founder of <strong>the</strong> influential Massachusetts<br />
Catalogue for Philanthropy, which promotes charitable giving <strong>and</strong> streng<strong>the</strong>ns <strong>the</strong> culture of philanthropy <strong>through</strong> donor education.<br />
Carol Ann Hamilton Coughlin ’86 honors her fa<strong>the</strong>r<br />
with an endowed scholarship in his name.<br />
Sally Griffiths Herbert ’88, who has endowed a fund<br />
for J Term study, accepts her pin.<br />
President Margaret L. Drugovich P’12 <strong>and</strong> her<br />
partner, Beth Steele P’12, demonstrate <strong>the</strong>ir belief<br />
in <strong>Hartwick</strong> by endowing a scholarship.<br />
Partners in Scholarship<br />
Philanthropy<br />
At <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>, where everything is personal, <strong>the</strong> annual Partners in Scholarship luncheon<br />
offers a special opportunity to forge <strong>and</strong> streng<strong>the</strong>n connections. Students ga<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
benefactors <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs who have established or significantly added to existing endowed<br />
scholarship funds. The entire <strong>Hartwick</strong> community, now <strong>and</strong> long into <strong>the</strong> future, is indebted to<br />
<strong>the</strong>se <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s many philanthropists.<br />
Close friends of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> chose to endow scholarship funds in 2011-12. Their gifts, which are<br />
an investment in <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> its students, serve as a commitment to <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s upcoming<br />
comprehensive campaign. n<br />
The year’s newly-endowed scholarships:<br />
Clapp J Term Study Scholarship u Established by Richard L. Clapp ’62 <strong>and</strong> Carol V. Clapp to support study abroad.<br />
Mary M. <strong>and</strong> Frank E. Drugovich First Generation Award u Scholarship established by Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich<br />
<strong>and</strong> Elizabeth P. Steele in honor of <strong>the</strong> President’s parents.<br />
Anne <strong>and</strong> John H’00 Duffy J Term Scholarship u Established by John P. H’00 <strong>and</strong> Anne K. Duffy P’91 P’95 to support<br />
student experiences abroad.<br />
John Thomas Hamilton Scholarship u Established by Carol Ann Hamilton ’86 <strong>and</strong> Paul J. Coughlin to honor her<br />
fa<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Sarah ’88 <strong>and</strong> Timothy Herbert J Term Scholarship u Established by Sarah Griffiths ’88 <strong>and</strong> Timothy J. Herbert to<br />
support study abroad.<br />
Long Scholarship u Established by David H. ’83 <strong>and</strong> Stephanie Isgur ’84 Long.<br />
Morris J Term Scholarship u Established by Nancy M. Morris ’74, H’06 to support student experiences abroad.<br />
Es<strong>the</strong>r Shaul Rushing ’37 Scholarship u Established by Dr. Doug Rushing in honor of his mo<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
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Global Inquiry Through Endowments<br />
Philanthropists make things happen. Individuals <strong>and</strong> groups with vision invest in <strong>the</strong> future <strong>through</strong><br />
endowed funds knowing that <strong>the</strong>ir investment will advance great student work for generations.<br />
Thanks to <strong>the</strong> generosity of a few prescient donors—<strong>the</strong> Duffy family <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Emerson Foundation - <strong>Hartwick</strong> students pursue advanced<br />
international experiences bursting with promise to change lives.<br />
The Duffy Family Ambassador Scholarships, established in 1999 by Trustee Emeritus John H’00 <strong>and</strong> Anne Duffy P’91, P’95, support educational travel abroad for<br />
independent directed study. 2011-2012 Duffy Ambassadors <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir experiences:<br />
u Tanae Adderley ’13 – Small Isl<strong>and</strong> Sustainability, Barbados u Desiree Fuller ’12 – Truth: <strong>the</strong> Exhibition of a Contested History, South Africa<br />
u Victoria Halsted ’12 – The View Through My Lens in Engl<strong>and</strong>, Irel<strong>and</strong>, Scotl<strong>and</strong> u Elliot Henry ’12 – Indian Culture <strong>and</strong> Art<br />
u Alyssa Pearson ’12 – Comparative Environmental Law, India<br />
The Emerson Foundation International Internship provides a grant for students to exp<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir post-graduate career options <strong>through</strong> international internships.<br />
2011-2012 Emerson Interns <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir experiences:<br />
u Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Hadden ’13 – Operation Wallacea, Honduras u Tyler Hall ’13 – Energy <strong>and</strong> Geoscience Institute, Bratislava, Slovakia<br />
u Keisha Moore ’12 – Ministry of Trade <strong>and</strong> Industries, Accra, Ghana u Carly Ramos ’12 – Child Family Health International, Mumbai, India<br />
u Ethan Staats ’13 – Operation Wallacea, Honduras u John Stuligross ’13 – Experiential Learning International, Naruku, Kenya<br />
u Anne Louise Wagner ’13 – La Casa de Acogida Mantay, Cusco, Peru<br />
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‘The View Through<br />
My Lens’<br />
1 Between all <strong>the</strong> life <strong>and</strong> energy in Edinburgh<br />
during <strong>the</strong> Fringe Festival, I met this woman. She<br />
took care of her dog before herself, sitting on <strong>the</strong><br />
corner in Grassmarket each day for whatever bit of<br />
money someone would give her.<br />
2 Hamish is “<strong>the</strong>” Highl<strong>and</strong> cow <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> main<br />
attraction along <strong>the</strong> road to Loch Ness.<br />
3 Each day I walked roughly 15 miles <strong>through</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> streets of London, sans map. The architecture<br />
for each building was similar yet unique <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
soft lighting of <strong>the</strong> united Kingdom provided <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity for this photograph.<br />
4 Seeing one of <strong>the</strong> Seven Wonders of <strong>the</strong> World<br />
was something I once thought impossible. Near<br />
sunset, <strong>the</strong> lighting was warmer than earlier in <strong>the</strong><br />
day, highlighting this marvelous sight.<br />
5 The heat is hot; so are <strong>the</strong> colors. The warmth of<br />
<strong>the</strong> colors in Venice were too important to be displayed<br />
in black <strong>and</strong> white.<br />
6 Dublin, Irel<strong>and</strong>... This strawberry, broken shard<br />
of glass, <strong>and</strong> rusty bobby pin are small objects I<br />
found sitting on a doorstep, as if <strong>the</strong>y were waiting<br />
for me. Bright red <strong>and</strong> stark contrast between <strong>the</strong><br />
shadows <strong>and</strong> highlights drew me in.
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One Student’s Story: ‘The View Through My Lens’ By Victoria Halsted ’12<br />
I traveled to Engl<strong>and</strong>, Irel<strong>and</strong>, Scotl<strong>and</strong>, France,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Italy in <strong>the</strong> summer of 2011. “The View<br />
Through My Lens” was about showing people my<br />
perspective, while taking <strong>the</strong>m to places many will<br />
never see.<br />
The comparison between color <strong>and</strong> black-<strong>and</strong>white<br />
photography has shown that <strong>the</strong> color of an<br />
image gives it a certain tone. These tones range<br />
from positive to negative, <strong>and</strong> can be described as<br />
happy, serene, haunting, or dreary. Certain subjects,<br />
such as <strong>the</strong> reds <strong>and</strong> oranges of Italy, beg to be<br />
displayed via color photography, whereas o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
deserve a more somber tone. A lot of composition<br />
in photography is about what feels right, <strong>and</strong> this<br />
[experience] gave me <strong>the</strong> opportunity to w<strong>and</strong>er <strong>and</strong><br />
find what seemed right within <strong>the</strong> techniques taught<br />
to me by Professor of Art Katharine Kreisher.<br />
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4<br />
Traveling abroad <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> Duffy Family<br />
Ambassador Scholarship, I was alone. I organized<br />
planes, trains, ferries, hostels, <strong>and</strong> day-trips, <strong>and</strong><br />
w<strong>and</strong>ered <strong>through</strong> daily life wherever my lens took<br />
me. Being alone led me to make new friendships<br />
with people from 17 countries.<br />
Exposure abroad is more than culture, it is <strong>the</strong><br />
ability to learn from outside experiences <strong>and</strong> shape<br />
your mind <strong>through</strong> that exposure to <strong>the</strong> way people<br />
from o<strong>the</strong>r cultures think. Each photograph is a<br />
memory, a documented history of <strong>the</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scapes,<br />
seascapes, architecture, l<strong>and</strong>marks, culture, <strong>and</strong><br />
people of <strong>the</strong> world. My experiences made possible<br />
<strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong> Duffy Scholarship are invaluable, <strong>and</strong><br />
I am forever grateful for <strong>the</strong> opportunities this<br />
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“You go somewhere<br />
expecting one thing<br />
<strong>and</strong> find something<br />
completely different.”<br />
Victoria majored in Psychology <strong>and</strong> minored<br />
in Photography at <strong>Hartwick</strong>. She is on her<br />
way to graduate school to study Forensic<br />
Psychology at The Adler School of Professional<br />
Psychology (MN). Victoria made two<br />
presentations at <strong>the</strong> 2012 Student Showcase,<br />
a slideshow of her Duffy Scholarship<br />
experience in Europe <strong>and</strong> a presentation<br />
of her Freedman Prize-winning work in<br />
Psychology: The Effects of Homophobia on<br />
Eyewitness Memory.<br />
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Generosity<br />
PORTRAIT IN PHILANTHROPY:<br />
Frank Perrella ’50, H’93, P’75<br />
He Gives<br />
as He Lives<br />
Frank Perrella never planned to go to<br />
college. At 17, <strong>and</strong> with his parents’<br />
blessing, he enlisted in <strong>the</strong> U.S. Navy<br />
to serve his country. Two years later<br />
he was home again, working days<br />
<strong>and</strong> studying nights to earn his high<br />
school Regents diploma.<br />
“I believe all kids should have<br />
a chance to go to college. The<br />
government helped me with <strong>the</strong><br />
GI Bill; why can’t I help <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
students <strong>the</strong> same way?”<br />
—Frank Perrella<br />
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By Elizabeth Steele P’12<br />
Elizabeth Steele is a professional writer <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> partner of President Margaret L. Drugovich.<br />
A small act of kindness changed his life. One fateful day, Frank gave<br />
a friend a ride from Gloversville to <strong>Hartwick</strong> to take <strong>the</strong> admissions<br />
entrance exam. <strong>College</strong> Registrar Fannie Bishop made a point of meeting<br />
Frank, told him about <strong>the</strong> GI Bill, <strong>and</strong> encouraged him to take <strong>the</strong> exam<br />
himself. He did well <strong>and</strong> enrolled within months.<br />
The road to a <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> degree was tough at times. “At any o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
school I wouldn’t have made it,” Frank asserts. “Professors took an interest<br />
in me. They expected a lot <strong>and</strong> I worked hard.” One lasting lesson: “You<br />
get out of anything exactly what you put in it.”<br />
Frank’s greatest support came from an Oneonta girl who became <strong>the</strong> love<br />
of his life. Frank married Barbara Michaud while he was still a student <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> couple went on to raise three children—Joseph, Sharon, <strong>and</strong> Diane<br />
Perrella ’75. They enjoyed a full life toge<strong>the</strong>r before Barbara was taken by<br />
cancer in 1977.
On <strong>the</strong> Past is Built <strong>the</strong> Future<br />
Tradition guided Frank’s choices post-graduation. He joined Perrella<br />
Glove Co., owned <strong>and</strong> operated by his fa<strong>the</strong>r, Joe, in Gloversville,<br />
one of <strong>the</strong> largest glove-producing cities in <strong>the</strong> United States. Joe<br />
had emigrated from Italy as a baby, <strong>the</strong> latest generation in a family of<br />
tanners from Naples <strong>and</strong> glove makers from Milan. Joe apprenticed as a<br />
cutter, opened his own shop at just 19, <strong>and</strong> became a respected designer<br />
of women’s gloves.<br />
While <strong>the</strong> fa<strong>the</strong>r loved design, <strong>the</strong> son loved <strong>the</strong> lea<strong>the</strong>r—working <strong>the</strong><br />
rough, hairy, raw material into something flawless, supple, <strong>and</strong> beautiful.<br />
“It’s dirty; really dirty <strong>and</strong> smelly,” Frank says, laughing, clearly relishing<br />
<strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong>s-on nature of his life’s work.<br />
In 1966, with his entrepreneurial spirit as his guide, Frank founded JBF<br />
Industries Inc. (a tannery named for son Joe, wife Barbara, <strong>and</strong> himself).<br />
Thirty years later he sold <strong>the</strong> success story to one of his clients <strong>and</strong><br />
became president of Geo Golf Corp. in Florida.<br />
And that is how he made <strong>the</strong> money that’s funding <strong>the</strong> future for so<br />
many <strong>Hartwick</strong> students.<br />
“When I made my first million, I didn’t stop working,” Frank says,<br />
scoffing at <strong>the</strong> very idea. “I love to work. I love to make money. I love to<br />
give away money.” His credo is stunning in its simplicity, <strong>and</strong> massive in<br />
its impact.<br />
Not One, Not Two, But Three<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong>’s Perrella Wellness Center is named in his honor, a prominent<br />
campus reminder of one alumnus’ allegiance to his college. Frank’s<br />
commitment to <strong>the</strong> upcoming Campaign for <strong>Hartwick</strong> Students is<br />
unrestricted, a statement of his confidence in <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s leadership. “I<br />
think Margaret [Drugovich] is great,” he says of <strong>the</strong> president. “She has<br />
brains <strong>and</strong> business smarts.”<br />
His legacy unfolds each year in <strong>the</strong> form of <strong>the</strong> Frank Perrella<br />
Scholarships; <strong>the</strong> annual proceeds of three endowed funds he established<br />
years ago <strong>and</strong> continues to grow with generous annual gifts.<br />
“I believe all kids should have a chance to go to college,” Frank says.<br />
“The government helped me with <strong>the</strong> GI Bill; why can’t I help <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
students <strong>the</strong> same way?”<br />
This one man has created six annual scholarships for students pursuing<br />
three very different disciplines.<br />
The Frank E. Perrella Scholarships are awarded to a rising sophomore<br />
<strong>and</strong> a rising junior who have demonstrated academic achievement <strong>and</strong><br />
promise in <strong>the</strong>ir fields. At Honors Convocation each spring, <strong>the</strong> names<br />
of six thrilled students are called as <strong>the</strong> newest Perrella scholars. They are<br />
students of History (“You can’t learn without <strong>the</strong> past,” says this former<br />
history major); Management (“The world runs on business”); <strong>and</strong><br />
Music (“That was Diane’s major <strong>and</strong> I love it”).<br />
Each award reduces <strong>the</strong> cost of attending <strong>Hartwick</strong> by thous<strong>and</strong>s of<br />
dollars. His gifts help current students with financial need stay at<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> to continue <strong>the</strong>ir studies <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir personal development.<br />
Each award also offers intangibles: a vote of confidence in <strong>the</strong> students’<br />
talents <strong>and</strong> interests, a statement of support for <strong>the</strong>ir future at <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />
Recognition in Return<br />
Letters <strong>and</strong> numbers follow <strong>the</strong> name of Frank Perrella: ’50 designates<br />
his year of graduation, of course; H’93 denotes <strong>the</strong> honorary Doctor of<br />
Humane Letters he was awarded in 1993 for his many forms of service;<br />
PM’12 st<strong>and</strong>s for <strong>the</strong> President’s Medal he just received in recognition<br />
of <strong>the</strong> transformative impact he has had on <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>and</strong> its students;<br />
<strong>and</strong> P’75 shows that he is a very proud <strong>Hartwick</strong> parent. (Add great<br />
uncle to <strong>the</strong> list for his niece Anne Salluzzo ’08.) Also of great import:<br />
his 10-year service on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> Board of Trustees <strong>and</strong><br />
2006 designation as Trustee Emeritus.<br />
Just as Frank cherishes <strong>the</strong> lifelong <strong>Hartwick</strong> friends of his past, so does<br />
he strive to support <strong>Hartwick</strong> students in <strong>the</strong> future. By choosing to<br />
make gifts to endowment, Frank Perrella has ensured that many talented<br />
young people, like himself 50-plus years ago, will have access to <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunities of <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>. n<br />
Background: Some of <strong>the</strong> many student faces of Frank Perrella include his scholarship recipients Kristina Allen ’12, Lindsay Frawley’13, Rachel Hill ’12,<br />
Daniel Valliere ’12, Rachel Rhodes ’12, Molly Sloan ’12, Sean Carpenter ’13, Nathan Mills ’14, Rejoice Scherry ’13, Xavier Clair, Jessica Spitz ’14.<br />
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Break<strong>through</strong><br />
The Art-Geoscience Connection<br />
By David Griffing, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of Geology <strong>and</strong> Environmental Sciences<br />
Controversy <strong>and</strong> questions surround <strong>the</strong> perceived decline in <strong>the</strong> state of (physical <strong>and</strong> life) science, technology, engineering <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matical learning in<br />
America’s schools. Has <strong>the</strong>re been a change in student aptitudes or attitudes regarding <strong>the</strong> so-called STEM subjects? Has <strong>the</strong> quality of STEM education<br />
declined in American schools? In response to <strong>the</strong>se concerns, our government has developed initiatives to promote <strong>and</strong> improve STEM education in<br />
America. Is this STEM push justified? One look at <strong>the</strong> importance of science <strong>and</strong> technology in today’s society would suggest so. As we forecast future<br />
challenges for Earth’s inhabitants, it appears that STEM education initiatives will be critical to a prosperous future.<br />
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The art of a scientist: Examples of Dr. David Griffing’s<br />
acrylic paintings.<br />
Blue Shell (2004) is a monochromatic study of <strong>the</strong> spider<br />
conch (Harpago chiragra), a native of <strong>the</strong> tropical western<br />
Pacific. My parents gave me <strong>the</strong> shell when I was very<br />
young; it <strong>and</strong> a h<strong>and</strong>ful of fossils <strong>and</strong> minerals strongly<br />
inspired me to study natural science.<br />
Red Hibiscus (2004)<br />
Pele <strong>and</strong> Kane (detail, 2012). The Hawaiian goddess of<br />
fire <strong>and</strong> volcanoes <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> god Kane, in statuary form. It<br />
is largely inspired by our trips to Kilauea <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> active<br />
lava flows during <strong>the</strong> Hawaii J Term.<br />
A <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> college makes <strong>the</strong> ideal setting in which to begin a career in STEM.
West Texas Storm by Professor of Geology <strong>and</strong> Environmental Sciences Eric Johnson. The painting was inspired by <strong>the</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scapes in Big Bend National Park—<strong>the</strong> primary<br />
destination for a joint geology-biology J Term course Anatomy of a Desert last co-taught by Johnson <strong>and</strong> Dr. Mary Allen in 2006.<br />
Yet <strong>the</strong> intense focus on STEM education seems to ignore <strong>the</strong> ways that<br />
non-STEM education enhances <strong>and</strong> augments our students’ abilities to<br />
perform. As Daniel Levitin’s best seller This Is Your Brain on Music: The<br />
Science of a Human Obsession demonstrates, <strong>the</strong>re is a strong connection<br />
between <strong>the</strong> artistic development of young people <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir ability to<br />
underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> apply math <strong>and</strong> science concepts. Even as many parents<br />
look to more narrowly-focused professional training options for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
college-bound offspring, <strong>the</strong> message is becoming clear: good scientists<br />
<strong>and</strong> engineers are not made by math, science <strong>and</strong> technology education<br />
alone.<br />
Many of our current undergraduates already underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> connection<br />
between study in <strong>the</strong> arts/humanities/social <strong>and</strong> behavioral sciences<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> STEM subjects. During <strong>the</strong> 2012 <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> Student<br />
Showcase event, a panel of physical <strong>and</strong> life science majors made <strong>the</strong><br />
value of <strong>the</strong>ir non-science <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> education clear to all those in<br />
attendance, including college administrators <strong>and</strong> a U.S. congressman!<br />
As <strong>the</strong> students related stories about how <strong>the</strong>y have applied knowledge<br />
gained from cultural anthropology courses <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre arts classes<br />
to <strong>the</strong>ir own unique research initiatives, I began to think about <strong>the</strong><br />
non-STEM fields that most strongly influenced me as a budding<br />
geoscientist. The answer came quickly… <strong>the</strong> fine arts.<br />
Perhaps my answer has something to do with <strong>the</strong> fact that I’m <strong>the</strong><br />
offspring of an art educator <strong>and</strong> an engineer. However, many of my<br />
geoscience colleagues are accomplished painters, ceramicists, <strong>and</strong><br />
photographers. The subject of this art commonly revolves around<br />
elements of <strong>the</strong> natural world that inspire us. My own paintings <strong>and</strong><br />
line drawings typically include natural features that I see on field trips—<br />
fossils, shells, lava flows, flowers, <strong>and</strong> unusual l<strong>and</strong>scapes. In fact, art<br />
photography exhibits are now regular components of many geosciences<br />
conferences.<br />
The art-geoscience connection goes well beyond inspiration from<br />
nature <strong>and</strong> shared interests in natural art media (rock, clay, mineral<br />
paint pigments, etc.). Geology <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> arts both involve intense study<br />
of “spacial relations.” Geology, like o<strong>the</strong>r natural sciences, involves<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing a world of complex three-dimensional phenomena; we<br />
simply must be able to mentally picture <strong>the</strong> unique atomic structures<br />
within minerals, <strong>the</strong> effects of sediment weight on <strong>the</strong> mobilization of<br />
pore fluids, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> progressive deformation of <strong>the</strong> crust that results<br />
from tectonic plate collisions. It st<strong>and</strong>s to reason that science students<br />
who practice <strong>the</strong> fine arts exercise portions of <strong>the</strong>ir brain that make<br />
grasping <strong>and</strong> utilizing 3-D knowledge easier. I believe that this creative<br />
exercise also makes it easier to envision such abstract concepts as “deep<br />
time” <strong>and</strong> “tectonic evolution.”<br />
Art <strong>and</strong> science are just two different ways for humans to see <strong>and</strong> relate<br />
to <strong>the</strong> world around <strong>the</strong>m … <strong>and</strong> “seeing” is important. Observation<br />
is a critical <strong>and</strong> often undervalued step of <strong>the</strong> scientific method, <strong>and</strong><br />
observation would be useless without good scientific description.<br />
However, all science students need to hone <strong>and</strong> perfect <strong>the</strong>se skills. For<br />
<strong>the</strong>se reasons, my colleagues <strong>and</strong> I commonly ask students to draw <strong>the</strong><br />
phenomena that <strong>the</strong>y see on field trips or in lab exercises. Although<br />
most are prepared to measure features, record numerical data <strong>and</strong><br />
perform ma<strong>the</strong>matical calculations, some are surprised by <strong>the</strong> drawing<br />
requirements. Before <strong>the</strong> advent of photography, most geoscientists had<br />
to complete detailed drawings <strong>and</strong> watercolors in order to convey <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
scientific evidence. In an era when nearly every cell phone contains a<br />
digital camera, students initially mistake our request as an old-fashioned<br />
way of documenting <strong>the</strong> features observed. However, we eventually<br />
make it clear that a digital photograph typically contains too much<br />
information. Irregular surfaces, vegetation, <strong>and</strong> shadows seen in <strong>the</strong>se<br />
photographs obscure <strong>the</strong> important visual data present. To collect <strong>and</strong><br />
communicate <strong>the</strong> geological features observed, one has to remove <strong>the</strong><br />
non-essential details. Sketching allows us to “see what matters” <strong>and</strong>, as<br />
in a studio art class, this requires perception, patience, <strong>and</strong> practice.<br />
These are just a few aspects of <strong>the</strong> art-geoscience connection; <strong>the</strong>re<br />
are many o<strong>the</strong>rs. It seems clear that <strong>the</strong>re are many benefits for STEM<br />
students who also study <strong>the</strong> fine arts (as well as music, writing, history,<br />
anthropology, psychology, <strong>and</strong> philosophy). A <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> college<br />
makes <strong>the</strong> ideal setting in which to begin a career in STEM. n<br />
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Practice. Practice. Practice.<br />
<strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> Way<br />
This is no Ivory Tower. This is <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>, where biochemistry, ancient philosophers, <strong>and</strong> Cloud computing are studied in equal measure. Where<br />
in-depth <strong>and</strong> independent research is conducted in every field with a professor’s trust <strong>and</strong> guidance. Where The Business of Asia is studied on Oyaron Hill<br />
<strong>and</strong> Doing Business in Asia is experienced in China. Where professional internships, research assistantships, <strong>and</strong> shadow programs open doors to career<br />
possibilities. Where undergraduates’ intellectual capacity is extended <strong>through</strong> writings, presentations, <strong>and</strong> publishing. Where sculptors <strong>and</strong> musicians<br />
learn form <strong>and</strong> function <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ory <strong>and</strong> critique on <strong>the</strong>ir way to defining <strong>the</strong>ir own unique expression.<br />
These are <strong>Hartwick</strong> students; actually, <strong>the</strong>se are <strong>the</strong> newest <strong>Hartwick</strong> graduates. Just 15 whose preparation represents that of all<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> students. This is The <strong>Liberal</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> in Practice, where lives are well started <strong>and</strong> ambitions begin to take shape. Young<br />
people adept at thinking deeper, considering some questions <strong>and</strong> asking more, stepping out of <strong>the</strong>ir comfort zones, <strong>and</strong> leaning<br />
into <strong>the</strong> responsibilities <strong>and</strong> possibilities of <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Nursing major, biology minor, <strong>and</strong> John<br />
Christopher <strong>Hartwick</strong> Scholar Jaimie deJager<br />
has <strong>the</strong> experience to match. She conducted<br />
her Nursing Internship in oncology & Pediatrics<br />
Clinical at Albany Medical Center <strong>and</strong> worked as a<br />
Nursing Assistant at <strong>the</strong> orange Regional Medical<br />
Center. The research she conducted with Professor<br />
Penny Jenkins has been published in <strong>the</strong> Journal<br />
of <strong>the</strong> New York State Nurses Association. deJager<br />
has accepted a position on <strong>the</strong> hematology/<br />
oncology unit at Albany Medical Center.<br />
Jeff Boyd has started his career as a Business<br />
Development Associate with Harmony Healthcare<br />
International, a Boston-based long-term care<br />
consulting firm. A double major in economics <strong>and</strong><br />
business administration, his experience includes<br />
an internship with otsego County Economic<br />
Development, <strong>and</strong> he was a leader on <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s<br />
men’s tennis team. The recipient of <strong>the</strong> Keith<br />
Youngman ’05 Scholarship, he is pictured with his<br />
benefactors, Gerry <strong>and</strong> C<strong>and</strong>ace Youngman P’05.<br />
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Hannah Kennedy, pictured with her AoPi sister<br />
Jaimie, is getting right to work. This double major<br />
in history <strong>and</strong> education has committed to working<br />
two years with Teach for America, working with<br />
underpriviledged children in Baltimore, MD city<br />
schools. Concurrently, she is beginning her studies<br />
toward a Master’s in Education at Johns Hopkins<br />
university. An athletic powerhouse, Kennedy was<br />
captain of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s women’s lacrosse team.
Kaitlynn Ellis graduated with departmental<br />
distinction in each of her three majors: accounting,<br />
business administration, <strong>and</strong> economics. As a<br />
result, she l<strong>and</strong>ed a position working for KPMG<br />
as part of its global network of audit, tax, <strong>and</strong><br />
auditing services.<br />
Along <strong>the</strong> way, Ellis presented at Showcase<br />
2012 her work on Fraudsters: Is it Greed or a<br />
Psychological Problem? At Showcase 2011 she<br />
presented Assessing <strong>the</strong> Equity Efficiency Trade-off.<br />
Internship experiences can turn into job offers;<br />
just ask Shane McHugh. He volunteered <strong>the</strong>n<br />
interned for Andrea Nuciforo Jr., a c<strong>and</strong>idate<br />
for <strong>the</strong> u.S. House of Representatives in<br />
Massachusetts. Now this political science<br />
graduate has a paid position managing his<br />
successors as Director of Internships for <strong>the</strong><br />
campaign. McHugh’s ambition is to get Nuciforo<br />
elected <strong>and</strong> eventually become a Chief of Staff.<br />
Chemistry major Julie Kessler practiced for her<br />
future in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> science labs <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>through</strong> research internships at <strong>the</strong> university of<br />
Minnesota <strong>and</strong> Clemson university. Kessler is now<br />
pursuing her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at <strong>the</strong><br />
university of Notre Dame.<br />
At <strong>Hartwick</strong>, she was a John Christopher <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
nominee a three-year chemistry tutor, <strong>and</strong> a fouryear<br />
leader of <strong>the</strong> women’s soccer team.<br />
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A first-generation college graduate, Jordan Liz<br />
is a John Christopher <strong>Hartwick</strong> Scholar who triple<br />
majored in philosophy, business administration,<br />
<strong>and</strong> economics, earning distinction in all three<br />
disciplines. He is now pursuing a Master’s degree in<br />
Philosophy at <strong>the</strong> university of Memphis.<br />
Liz’s advanced work includes his Freedman Prizewinning<br />
research <strong>and</strong> presentation: Concerning <strong>the</strong><br />
Nature of Our Beliefs: Hume’s Skeptical Response<br />
Math major Qin “Lucy” Ouyang is pursuing<br />
her Master’s of Actuarial Science (MActSc) at<br />
<strong>the</strong> university of Waterloo, ontario, Canada. Her<br />
advisor, Dr. Charles Sheim, calls this one of <strong>the</strong><br />
best programs of its kind anywhere in <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
A Faculty Scholar, ouyang’s preparation included<br />
MetroLink shadowing experiences at Citibank,<br />
Deutsche Bank, <strong>and</strong> MassMutual in Boston <strong>and</strong><br />
New York City. She plans to become an actuary.<br />
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Physics <strong>and</strong> chemistry double major<br />
Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Weigel has earned a significant<br />
scholarship to attend graduate school at Tufts<br />
University. She has practiced her field in <strong>the</strong> national<br />
astronomy laboratories of Arecibo observatory in<br />
Puerto Rico, working with Dr. Parker Troischt.<br />
Weigel made two presentations at Showcase 2012:<br />
Dynamical Mass Calculations for <strong>the</strong> WBL 509/AWM<br />
3 Galaxy Group (physics) <strong>and</strong> Determining Critical<br />
Opalescence of Binary Liquid Solutions (chemistry).<br />
She has presented her work at national conferences.<br />
Charlene Fleurinord earned rave reviews for her<br />
summer internship at <strong>the</strong> Beth Israel Deaconess<br />
Medical Center of Harvard Medical School, reports<br />
Dr. Stan Sessions. He was her mentor as she<br />
prepared her Student Showcase presentation,<br />
The Effects of Dietary Fructose on <strong>the</strong> Growth <strong>and</strong><br />
Survival of Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells in<br />
Culture. Fleurinord is currently an intern with Dr.<br />
Hakan Toka at Faulkner Hospital of Brigham <strong>and</strong><br />
Women’s Hospital in Boston. She plans to obtain<br />
a Master’s in Health Sciences <strong>and</strong> become a<br />
physician assistant.<br />
“Dr. Mark Connors, Head of <strong>the</strong> HIV-Specific Immunity Section in <strong>the</strong> Laboratory of<br />
Immunoregulation, National Institute of Allergy <strong>and</strong> Infectious Diseases, <strong>and</strong> I have been<br />
fortunate over <strong>the</strong> past 15 years to recruit highly competitive post-baccalaureate students.<br />
Although we screen during <strong>the</strong> recruiting process for applicants with strong academic<br />
records, solid letters of recommendation <strong>and</strong> an earnest interest in engaging in biomedical<br />
research, being a typical science major is not a requirement. On <strong>the</strong> contrary, some of <strong>the</strong><br />
most superlative students have been individuals who have pursued less traditional paths. In<br />
my opinion, <strong>the</strong> common denominator of our most accomplished mentees has been a desire<br />
to commit to an immersive, focused research experience.”<br />
—Dr. Stephen A. Migueles (NIAID, National Institutes of Health) | Supervisor of Liz Kelly ’12<br />
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French <strong>and</strong> history major <strong>and</strong> museum studies<br />
minor Kelly Holman will teach English in Nice,<br />
France, this year as part of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s exchange<br />
program, She’ll <strong>the</strong>n head to her first choice<br />
graduate school—<strong>the</strong> university of Pittsburgh—<br />
for a Master’s of Library <strong>and</strong> Information Science.<br />
Holman’s preparation included a semester in Paris,<br />
an internship at <strong>the</strong> National Baseball Hall of<br />
Fame, <strong>and</strong> work in <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s Yager Museum of Art<br />
& Culture. She plans to become an archivist.<br />
A pre-med graduate with a major in sociology<br />
<strong>and</strong> minor in biology, transfer student Liz Kelly<br />
credits her independent research with Biology<br />
Chair Mary Allen with giving her a competitive<br />
edge. Kelly accepted a two-year appointment in<br />
<strong>the</strong> HIV/AIDS laboratory of Dr. Mark Connors at <strong>the</strong><br />
National Institutes of Health. She plans to pursue<br />
a combined MD/Ph.D. in immunology or epidemiology.<br />
Kelly is pictured at Honors Convocation with<br />
her mentors Dr. Allen <strong>and</strong> Dr. Mat<strong>the</strong>w Voorhees<br />
(Political Science).
A triple major in English, anthropology, <strong>and</strong><br />
Spanish, Elizabeth Celata took full advantage<br />
of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s liberal arts offerings. Working with<br />
Dr. David Anthony, Celata presented Projecting<br />
Cranial Capacities Using Vertebral Foramina<br />
Circumferences at Student Showcase; with<br />
mentoring by Dr. Lisa Darien, Celata presented<br />
Discipline: The Women of Icel<strong>and</strong>: Goading,<br />
Blood Feuds, <strong>and</strong> Honor in Njáls Saga. Liz is<br />
pursuing a Master’s in Forensic osteology at<br />
Bournemouth university (uK) this year.<br />
Mike Stenger is at Villanova university<br />
pursuing dual degrees: a Juris Doctor <strong>and</strong> a<br />
Masters of Business Administration. During<br />
a law firm J Term internship at <strong>Hartwick</strong>, he<br />
focused on Social Security Disability <strong>and</strong><br />
Supplemental Security Income cases <strong>and</strong><br />
developed his interest in helping people in<br />
need. Stenger transferred to <strong>Hartwick</strong> from a<br />
large state university in his sophomore year.<br />
He played football for <strong>the</strong> Hawks.<br />
Diana Acker has her head in <strong>the</strong> clouds,<br />
literally. She has l<strong>and</strong>ed her dream job working<br />
as a Cloud Management Engineer at Appirio, a<br />
San Francisco-based company with an advanced<br />
cloud technology portfolio.<br />
Acker’s break<strong>through</strong> experience happened her<br />
junior year when she worked on a Directed Study<br />
with Dr. Robert Gann. They used a new language<br />
- Python—to write a video game for <strong>the</strong> awardwinning<br />
play Neighborhood 3: Requiem of Doom.<br />
Diana won her own award for <strong>the</strong> work—a<br />
Freedman Prize at Student Showcase.<br />
Alumni Weigh In u This spring <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> contracted with Lipman Hearne, an<br />
independent research firm, to survey alumni on measures of career success <strong>and</strong> college<br />
satisfaction. Each contactable alumnus/a was asked by email or postcard to participate<br />
in an online survey. The survey was completed by 1,427 <strong>Hartwick</strong> graduates across cohorts<br />
<strong>and</strong> areas of study, yielding a response rate of 19 percent.<br />
And <strong>the</strong> survey says ... 84 percent of responding alumni indicated that <strong>Hartwick</strong> played a<br />
significant role in determining who <strong>the</strong>y are as a person today ... 74 percent had gone<br />
on to receive an advanced degree or certification or were currently enrolled in a degree<br />
program ... 94 percent of alumni reported being satisfied or very satisfied with <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> student experience ... 87 percent agreed that <strong>the</strong>y are proud to be <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
alumni. Fur<strong>the</strong>r results will be available soon. n<br />
A composer <strong>and</strong> conductor as well as performer,<br />
Kyle May will add film scoring to his already<br />
impressive resume. May is headed to <strong>the</strong><br />
university of North Carolina to earn an MFA<br />
in Film Music Composition. Kyle’s repertoire<br />
includes J.S. Bach, Leo Brouwer, Francisco<br />
Tarrego, <strong>and</strong> Augustin Barrios Mangore. He made<br />
his 2012 Showcase presentation, Major Polemics<br />
in Music of <strong>the</strong> 19th <strong>and</strong> 20th Centuries, working<br />
with Dr. Diane Paige.<br />
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Alumni News<br />
Join <strong>the</strong> Club!<br />
(The Legacy Club)<br />
Annual gifts to <strong>Hartwick</strong> support <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> in<br />
many important ways. Repeat annual gifts, in<br />
particular, streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s foundation<br />
<strong>and</strong> give <strong>Hartwick</strong> leaders flexibility to pursue<br />
unexpected opportunities in programming<br />
<strong>and</strong> to help alleviate current students’<br />
unanticipated financial need.<br />
Don ’60 <strong>and</strong> Diane Green ’60 Brown are <strong>the</strong><br />
champions of consecutive giving. This couple met<br />
as <strong>Hartwick</strong> students, continued to give <strong>through</strong>out<br />
Don’s 32 years working at <strong>Hartwick</strong>, <strong>and</strong> have not<br />
missed in <strong>the</strong> 19 years since. Annual giving is a<br />
priority for this devoted couple, <strong>and</strong> so <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> has<br />
renamed <strong>the</strong> Legacy Club as The Don ’60 <strong>and</strong> Diane<br />
’60 Brown Legacy Club.<br />
Members of <strong>the</strong> Legacy Club have donated to<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> for five consecutive years or more. Each year<br />
during Homecoming <strong>and</strong> Reunion Weekend, <strong>the</strong> Don<br />
’60 <strong>and</strong> Diane Green ’60 Brown Award is presented<br />
to an outst<strong>and</strong>ing member of <strong>the</strong> Legacy Club. If you<br />
already are a consecutive donor to <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>,<br />
thank you; if not, this is a great time to start!<br />
Major League thanks to all who supported <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s<br />
9th annual Wine <strong>and</strong> Beer Tasting <strong>and</strong> Benefit Auction.<br />
Student athlete volunteers were dressed for <strong>the</strong> party when <strong>the</strong>y<br />
welcomed guests <strong>and</strong> represented <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> athletic program. Emcee<br />
<strong>and</strong> auctioneer Vinne Avanzato graciously hosted <strong>the</strong> ga<strong>the</strong>ring at his<br />
family establishment, Stella Luna Ristorante. Stella Luna <strong>and</strong> its vendors<br />
presented an extensive array of wine <strong>and</strong> beer tastings while <strong>the</strong> silent<br />
auction was underway. Hundreds of people ga<strong>the</strong>red from <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Oneonta communities for this spring tradition.<br />
Donations for <strong>the</strong> live <strong>and</strong> silent auctions came in from alumni across<br />
<strong>the</strong> country, current <strong>and</strong> alumni parents, faculty <strong>and</strong> staff, friends of<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>, <strong>and</strong> local businesses. Premiere live auction items generated<br />
intense bidding, including four EMC Club tickets to <strong>the</strong> Boston Red<br />
Sox vs. NY Yankees at Fenway Park (from Bob Atchinson ’79), four<br />
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Alumnus | Volunteer | Fundraiser<br />
Joins <strong>College</strong> Advancement<br />
Leadership Team<br />
Eric Shoen ’99 is now <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s Executive Director of Individual Giving. A career<br />
fundraiser, he oversees <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s major giving, planned giving, <strong>and</strong> annual giving<br />
efforts. He reports to Vice President for Advancement Jim Broschart.<br />
A Certified Fund Raising Executive, Shoen began his career at <strong>the</strong> University<br />
of Rochester School of Medicine <strong>and</strong> Dentistry <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n assumed increasingly<br />
responsible roles in fundraising for PathStone Corporation, St. Ann’s Community<br />
Foundation, <strong>and</strong> Rochester General Hospital. Most recently he was Executive<br />
Director for <strong>the</strong> consulting firm CCS Fundraising in New York City.<br />
As a volunteer, Shoen served twelve years on <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> Alumni Board<br />
(2000-2012). He has been active in <strong>the</strong> Rochester Alumni Network, HART student<br />
recruitment, <strong>and</strong> served on <strong>the</strong> Presidential Search Committee that recruited Dr.<br />
Margaret L. Drugovich.<br />
“I’m proud to be an alumnus of <strong>Hartwick</strong>,” Shoen says. “I’ve always wanted to<br />
somehow pay <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> back for <strong>the</strong> experiences I had, <strong>and</strong> to insure that current<br />
<strong>and</strong> future students have even more significant opportunities.”<br />
Shoen can be reached at 607-431-4432 or shoene@hartwick.edu.<br />
This year’s event, sponsored by <strong>the</strong><br />
Wick Athletic Association, raised $30,000<br />
to support <strong>Hartwick</strong> athletes.<br />
tickets to New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium<br />
(from Bob Spadaccia ’70), <strong>and</strong> two front row seats to New York Jets<br />
game (from 14-year Lacrosse Head Coach Bill Bjorness). The fine<br />
wines went to <strong>the</strong> highest bidders, including three 750ML bottles of<br />
premier Chateau Margaux 1982 Gr<strong>and</strong> Vin from Bordeaux Region<br />
(from Claire Musacchio ’61 <strong>and</strong> Tony Pace), Chateau Margaux<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Cru Classe (first growth) 1989 (from Chair of <strong>the</strong> Board<br />
Jim Elting <strong>and</strong> Karen Elting), <strong>and</strong> a 3-liter Jean-Luc Colombo 2001<br />
Cape Bleau Rose (from hosts Vinne <strong>and</strong> Ruth Avanzato). Magnificent<br />
mementos included an official jersey signed by <strong>the</strong> Manchester United<br />
Football Club coaches <strong>and</strong> players (from Thom Meredith ’73) <strong>and</strong> an<br />
autographed Game Shirt from <strong>the</strong> MLS New York Red Bulls, along<br />
with two game tickets <strong>and</strong> a signed scarf (from Jeremy Vuolo ’10).
Celebrate Your<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> Connections<br />
Friday, September 28<br />
Homecoming & Reunion | September 28-30, 2012<br />
21st Annual Wick Athletic Association <strong>Hartwick</strong> Golf Classic | Hosted<br />
by Nick Lambros ’59 | oneonta Country Club | 12 p.m.<br />
Registration <strong>and</strong> Hospitality Headquarters | Register for events <strong>and</strong><br />
connect with friends new <strong>and</strong> old | Bresee Hall | 1 p.m.<br />
50 Year Reunion <strong>and</strong> 50 Year Club Induction Celebration | Ga<strong>the</strong>r to<br />
share memories <strong>and</strong> celebrate this milestone for <strong>the</strong> Class of 1962<br />
Anderson Center for <strong>the</strong> Performing <strong>Arts</strong> | 4:30 p.m.<br />
Homecoming & Reunion Welcome Dinner <strong>and</strong> Reception | Just<br />
arriving into town? Connect with classmates <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r alumni over<br />
dinner before cheering for <strong>the</strong> men’s Soccer team vs. Bowling Green<br />
university | under <strong>the</strong> tent across from Elmore Field | 5 p.m.<br />
Soccer Game | Men’s Soccer vs. Bowling Green university | Start your<br />
weekend by cheering for <strong>the</strong> Hawks | Elmore Field | 7 p.m<br />
Midnight Skies | Always a popular event on <strong>the</strong> Hill! | Ernest B.<br />
Wright observatory | 10 p.m.<br />
Saturday, September 29<br />
50 Year Club Breakfast | For all members of <strong>the</strong> 50 Year Club<br />
Shineman Chapel House | 8 a.m.<br />
Legacy Admissions Interviews | our Admissions staff <strong>and</strong> Blue Key<br />
campus tour guides are eager to meet you <strong>and</strong> your student, answer<br />
questions about <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> experience, <strong>and</strong>/or provide a tour of <strong>the</strong><br />
campus | Bresee Hall | 10 a.m.<br />
“It’s Personal—A Conversation with <strong>the</strong> President” | Dr. Margaret<br />
Drugovich will provide an update on <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>, share her insights on<br />
higher education, <strong>and</strong> answer your questions | Golisano Hall |<br />
10:30 a.m.<br />
Field Hockey vs. St. John Fisher <strong>College</strong> | Cheer on Coach Anna Meyer<br />
<strong>and</strong> her squad | Wright Stadium | 11 a.m.<br />
Meet <strong>the</strong> Faculty Reception | All of your favorite professors in one<br />
location. Join us to catch up with faculty you remember <strong>and</strong> talk with<br />
faculty experts you may not know yet | Golisano Hall | 9:30 a.m.<br />
Brooks’ BBQ Lunch | You can’t visit oneonta without enjoying a<br />
Brooks’ chicken BBQ. | Stack Lounge <strong>and</strong> Frisbee Field | 11:30 a.m.<br />
Women’s Soccer vs. Union <strong>College</strong> | Pack <strong>the</strong> st<strong>and</strong>s for Coach Matt<br />
Verni ’98 <strong>and</strong> his players | Elmore Field | 1 p.m.<br />
Football vs. Frostburg State University | It’s <strong>the</strong> place to be on<br />
Saturday afternoon | Wright Stadium | 2 p.m.<br />
Dean Edith M. Lacey Dedication | Join us for a tribute to Edith M.<br />
Lacey, founder <strong>and</strong> Dean of <strong>the</strong> School of Nursing at <strong>Hartwick</strong> for 18<br />
years | Johnstone Science Center | 3 p.m.<br />
Tri Beta National Biology Honors Society Alumni <strong>College</strong> Class | Fred<br />
Stoss ’72 presents “The Biological Time Bomb Exploded: Celebrating<br />
DNA <strong>and</strong> Spawning New Careers” | Golisano Hall | 3 p.m.<br />
“Dinner around <strong>the</strong> World—Celebrating J Term” | Talk with current<br />
students as you enjoy foods from <strong>the</strong> countries our students explore<br />
during J Term | The Commons | 5 p.m.<br />
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions | Honor some of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s<br />
finest athletes <strong>and</strong> dedicated fans as <strong>the</strong>y are recognized for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
contributions | Lambros Arena | 5:30 p.m.<br />
Reunion Class Banquet | If your class year ends with a 2 or 7, it’s time<br />
to celebrate with your classmates <strong>and</strong> fellow alumni at a special party<br />
just for reunion classes | Anderson Center for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> | 6 p.m.<br />
Alumni Happy Hour Reception | Start <strong>the</strong> evening out right. Join us<br />
for snacks <strong>and</strong> beverages before heading to your own mini-reunions at<br />
favorite local establishments. | Bresee Hall | 7 p.m.<br />
Sunday, September 30<br />
Memorial Ga<strong>the</strong>ring | A celebration of <strong>the</strong> lives of members<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> community who have passed away in <strong>the</strong> last<br />
year. | Shineman Chapel House | 9 a.m.<br />
For more information on activities or events planned for <strong>the</strong> weekend, contact Duncan Macdonald ’78,<br />
Director of Alumni Engagement, at 607-431-4032 or macdonaldd@hartwick.edu.<br />
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Athletics<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> was well represented at <strong>the</strong> 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London,<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong>. Former Hawks Bronwen Knox <strong>and</strong> Sophie Smith (Australia) <strong>and</strong><br />
Lisa Gibson (Great Britain) played for <strong>the</strong>ir respective countries in <strong>the</strong> women’s<br />
water polo competition.<br />
“What a great time for <strong>Hartwick</strong> water polo,” says ninth-year <strong>Hartwick</strong> head coach<br />
Alan Huckins. “Bronwen, Sophie, <strong>and</strong> Lisa were great student-athletes <strong>and</strong> all<br />
three showed potential to be future Olympians.”<br />
Knox, a forward <strong>and</strong> defender, has represented <strong>the</strong> Australian national team for<br />
seven years. She helped “The Stingers” win gold at <strong>the</strong> 2006 FINA World Cup in<br />
China <strong>and</strong> contributed to Australia’s bronze medal at <strong>the</strong> Beijing Olympic Games<br />
in 2008.<br />
Smith, a center back/driver, has played four years on <strong>the</strong> Australian national team.<br />
In 2010 she joined Knox on <strong>the</strong> silver medal-winning World Cup <strong>and</strong> World<br />
League Super Finals teams.<br />
Gibson is in her fifth year competing for Great Britain. A center forward, she<br />
recently helped her country to <strong>the</strong> European Championships in <strong>the</strong> Ne<strong>the</strong>rl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
for <strong>the</strong> first time in 15 years. This summer marked <strong>the</strong> first time ever that <strong>the</strong><br />
British women’s water polo team participated in <strong>the</strong> Olympics.<br />
Spring Season St<strong>and</strong>outs<br />
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London Calling<br />
’Wick at <strong>the</strong> Highest Level: Former Water Polo<br />
Players Medal in <strong>the</strong> Summer Olympics<br />
Summer olympics coverage became personal for <strong>the</strong> ’Wick when NBC’s<br />
Australia-USA Women’s Water polo semi-finals announcer said, “The shot<br />
came screaming from Bronwen Knox,” citing that she attended <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> in oneonta, NY. Knox <strong>and</strong> Sophie Smith took home Bronze for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
native Australia; Lisa Gibson competed for her home, <strong>and</strong> olympic host<br />
country, Great Britain.<br />
Senior defender Br<strong>and</strong>on Murtha earned a spot on <strong>the</strong> North Team when <strong>the</strong> united States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association announced its participants for <strong>the</strong> 2012 uSILA/<br />
LaxWorld North/South Game. Murtha’s selection marks <strong>the</strong> sixth straight year that at least one <strong>Hartwick</strong> player has earned an invitation to <strong>the</strong> prestigious game. u Three<br />
members of <strong>the</strong> men’s squad were named to <strong>the</strong> Empire 8 Conference 2012 Men’s Lacrosse All-Conference team. Junior attack Harry Hughes <strong>and</strong> senior midfielder Mike<br />
Morrison were named to <strong>the</strong> second team; junior defender Max Cooper received an honorable mention. Sophomore Cody Ciolino was named <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong> representative on <strong>the</strong><br />
2012 Empire 8 Men’s Lacrosse Sportsman of <strong>the</strong> Year team. u On <strong>the</strong> women’s side, <strong>the</strong> 2012 Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference teams included senior midfielder Brittany<br />
LaVaute <strong>and</strong> junior defender Erica Scicchitano both for <strong>the</strong> Empire 8 Second Team. Senior Hannah Kennedy was selected to <strong>the</strong> conference’s Sportswoman of <strong>the</strong> Year team for<br />
<strong>the</strong> fourth time in her <strong>Hartwick</strong> career.<br />
Jeff Boyd ’12 Brittany LaVaute ’12<br />
Harry Hughes ’13 Kamila Zakirova ’15
Class Notes<br />
Appreciation Ga<strong>the</strong>ring: Professor of Business Administration John Clemens<br />
(left) joined President Margaret L. Drugovich in thanking alumni, parents, <strong>and</strong><br />
friends at a Donor Appreciation Reception in New York.<br />
1942 | 70th Reunion<br />
1944<br />
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David Trachtenberg, davsel@att.net<br />
1946 | 65th Reunion<br />
1950<br />
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George Grice, geog@3rivers.net<br />
1952 | 60th Reunion<br />
1953<br />
Fred Hickein: Fred <strong>and</strong> Ellie have 12 gr<strong>and</strong>children plus one stepgr<strong>and</strong>son<br />
<strong>and</strong> two great gr<strong>and</strong>children. Fred has had open heart surgery,<br />
a four-way bypass, <strong>and</strong> a pacemaker, but is still active in Freemasonry;<br />
Ellie is active in <strong>the</strong> Martha Chapter-Order of Eastern Star <strong>and</strong> clerk of<br />
session <strong>and</strong> elder in <strong>the</strong> First Presbyterian Church. We plan to attend<br />
Homecoming this year.<br />
Edward Gallmeyer: We moved back to <strong>the</strong> Rochester, NY area in<br />
October from our o<strong>the</strong>r home in Georgia after a 10-year stay in<br />
<strong>the</strong> south.<br />
1957 | 55th Reunion<br />
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Don Michel, don36@maine.rr.com<br />
1958<br />
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Dick Hatzenbuhler, <strong>the</strong>hatz@verizon.net<br />
1959<br />
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Dalene Davis Cross, poppabob@verizon.net<br />
1962 | 50th Reunion<br />
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Sharon Dorff Conway, asadsac@aol.com<br />
Dinah McClure, Dinamo32@aol.com<br />
John Dean: A summary of my life after <strong>Hartwick</strong>: My first job was with<br />
HOMECOMING AND REUNION WEEKEND | Join Us | September 28-30, 2012<br />
Community Event: Norma ’78 <strong>and</strong> Nick ’78 Romansky hosted alumni, parents,<br />
<strong>and</strong> students for a Meet <strong>and</strong> Greet Reception in Pennsylvania.<br />
Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City. Then I received a notice from<br />
my local draft board that my number was up <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> US Army wanted<br />
me. Upon “graduating” from <strong>the</strong> Army, I went to work for IBM for 31<br />
years. 1964 was <strong>the</strong> year that we were married. We have two boys, one<br />
girl, <strong>and</strong> five gr<strong>and</strong>children, all girls so far. We are fortunate that two of<br />
our children live here in Madison with three of our gr<strong>and</strong>children. My<br />
civic duties have included serving on <strong>the</strong> Madison Planning <strong>and</strong> Zoning<br />
Commission for 12 years <strong>and</strong> I am currently a member of <strong>the</strong> Madison<br />
Board of Education. We spend <strong>the</strong> majority of our summers at our<br />
home in Maine enjoying <strong>the</strong> good clean air <strong>and</strong> excellent view down <strong>the</strong><br />
lake. Reach me at johnrdean@att.net.<br />
Dinah McClure: I have heard from several people about our 50th<br />
reunion in September. Emory Ford <strong>and</strong> his wife Susan Rogers<br />
’63, Mitzi Ackerman Griffo, Richard Juve, <strong>and</strong> Marty Slosson<br />
Hankins all plan to be <strong>the</strong>re. Susan, who is a nurse, is especially<br />
interested in <strong>the</strong> Edith M. Lacey activities.<br />
Mike Romain: I will be returning to <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> for my 50th<br />
along with my wife, Cassie. There is a possibility that my son, Michael<br />
C. Romain ’92 (20th reunion) will be returning with his wife, Julie<br />
Wells ’95. I’m still practicing dentistry, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> practice I have been<br />
working for <strong>the</strong> past 13 years, ExcelDent, was recently sold to Great<br />
Expressions Dental Centers. My wife <strong>and</strong> I are living in Goshen,<br />
NY; our goal is to live in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Mike lives in<br />
Havertown, PA, with Julie <strong>and</strong> our only gr<strong>and</strong>child, Abigail. Mike<br />
works for InstaMed <strong>and</strong> Julie is on <strong>the</strong> admissions staff of Wyncroft<br />
School in Pottstown, PA. My son, Jonathan, is a Ph.D. in Pediatric<br />
neuropsychology at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin <strong>and</strong> his wife,<br />
Cindy, is a school psychologist for <strong>the</strong> Milwaukee school system.<br />
Reggie Riley Wilson: 50 years seems like a long time, but it has gone<br />
by quickly … I taught science for 28 years on Long Isl<strong>and</strong>, in New<br />
Haven, CT, <strong>and</strong> finally in Watertown, CT… 8th graders, just my kind<br />
of people! Jim <strong>and</strong> I live in a townhouse on <strong>the</strong> Housatonic River, have<br />
a boat <strong>and</strong> enjoy <strong>the</strong> summers traveling anywhere from Provincetown,<br />
MA to Cape May, NJ … We even made it up to <strong>the</strong> Erie Canal. We<br />
spend <strong>the</strong> winter at our sons’ homes in Cary, NC, a condo in Treasure<br />
Is., FL, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> FL Keys … I love Key West best. We enjoy retirement.<br />
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Alumni Event: Trustee Emerita Betsy<br />
Phelps <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong> Stan, along<br />
with <strong>the</strong>ir daughter, former trustee Kate<br />
Phelps McNamara ’86 <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong><br />
Dan, welcomed President Margaret L.<br />
Drugovich <strong>and</strong> alumni, parents, <strong>and</strong><br />
friends for a Presidential Reception<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Indian Harbor Yacht Club in<br />
Connecticut this April.<br />
1966<br />
Mark Leninson: This is proving to be a pleasant life honorably lived.<br />
Drafted out of grad school into <strong>the</strong> Army, I did a tour of duty in Asia,<br />
<strong>the</strong>n worked aboard large private yachts starting as messboy—absolute<br />
lowest on <strong>the</strong> totem pole—<strong>and</strong> after formal study <strong>and</strong> mentoring<br />
worked up to head chef. Several ships <strong>and</strong> several years later, I went<br />
ashore to work as a private household chef. Never married, never had<br />
children, never missed it. In every position held I was treated as family.<br />
Traveled some: northwestern US, Great Lakes, New Engl<strong>and</strong>, Bermuda,<br />
Caribbean, Mexico, Japan, <strong>and</strong> Korea. I’ve retired to Florida with a<br />
hunting dog as big as a horse. 12864 Biscayne Blvd; Miami, FL 33181.<br />
Richard Riccio: M<strong>and</strong>y <strong>and</strong> I remain busy with our interests. M<strong>and</strong>y<br />
is very active in <strong>the</strong> First Presbyterian Church; is treasurer for PEO,<br />
a sorority that raises money to help send women to college; <strong>and</strong> is on<br />
<strong>the</strong> board of directors for <strong>the</strong> Hudson Day Care center. I pretty much<br />
concentrate on one organization, Trout Unlimited, where I serve on <strong>the</strong><br />
board of directors, chair <strong>the</strong> fish stocking committee, <strong>and</strong> coordinate<br />
volunteers for <strong>the</strong>se springtime events, serve on <strong>the</strong> education<br />
committee, <strong>and</strong> help with educational/fundraising events like fly fishing<br />
<strong>and</strong> fly tying courses. I also do periodic stream clean-ups <strong>and</strong> tree<br />
plantings with o<strong>the</strong>r chapter members.<br />
1967 | 45th Reunion<br />
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Bruce Cameron, bpsychia@stny.rr.com<br />
Phillip Arnold: We continue to achieve our retirement goal of traveling;<br />
returned at <strong>the</strong> end of January 2012 from a 30-day cruise starting at<br />
Sydney <strong>and</strong> sailing to <strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rn areas of Australia before heading to<br />
Indonesia, Singapore, Thail<strong>and</strong>, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hainan (China),<br />
Macau, <strong>and</strong> ending in Hong Kong <strong>and</strong> South East Asia. We spent<br />
June in Paris; rented a one bedroom apartment in <strong>the</strong> Le Marais area<br />
located in <strong>the</strong> third arrondissement. We used this as our home base<br />
to see <strong>the</strong> sights in Paris, especially <strong>the</strong> museums, <strong>and</strong> to travel to <strong>the</strong><br />
Provence region, <strong>the</strong> Loire Valley area, to Monet’s home, <strong>and</strong> bike out to<br />
Versailles Palace. We did this trip in June 2010 <strong>and</strong> enjoyed ourselves so<br />
much it was worth a return.<br />
Rosemary Bellino-Hall, MD: I am still working. It is difficult for<br />
physicians to retire because <strong>the</strong>y are defined by <strong>the</strong>ir work. I have also<br />
entered <strong>the</strong> world of politics as City Councilman. You would think for<br />
a city of about only 100,000 that it would not be a difficult job. But, as<br />
<strong>the</strong>y say, politics can be a dirty business<br />
Frank Fleischer: I retired <strong>the</strong> end of 2010 <strong>and</strong> am very involved in <strong>the</strong><br />
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American Legion. I also sing with a choral group which has performed<br />
in Sydney, Australia, Vienna, Beijing, Shanghai, <strong>and</strong> will be performing<br />
this summer in London as a precursor to <strong>the</strong> 2012 Olympics.<br />
Carolyn Reeck Meyer: After 43 years of nursing in various fields, I<br />
have retired to enjoy life. I plan to travel <strong>and</strong> visit family, <strong>and</strong> do things I<br />
have not been able to do, due to employment. Life is “caring for me” now<br />
<strong>and</strong> not o<strong>the</strong>rs. I’m looking forward to <strong>the</strong> change.<br />
1969<br />
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John Wood Goldsack, jwgoldsack@aol.com<br />
1971<br />
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Barbara Klapp Vartanian, birhbev@omh.state.ny.us<br />
1972 | 40th Reunion<br />
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Scott Griswold, urfree@bellsouth.net<br />
1973<br />
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Ronald Stair, ronalds@att.net<br />
Stephen Kummernuss: Our daughter, Erika Stoner, received an MS<br />
in statistics from George Mason University. She holds a BS in applied<br />
statistics <strong>and</strong> ma<strong>the</strong>matics from Penn State University. My wife, Linda,<br />
is an adjunct professor of Music at Manchester <strong>College</strong>, Indiana. I am<br />
in my 10th year of service as a pastor of St. Mark’s Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Church,<br />
Auburn, Indiana <strong>and</strong> 35th year of ministry.<br />
1974<br />
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Mike Brown, mike.g.brown@comcast.net<br />
1976<br />
Barbara Blaisdell: I am working at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center<br />
as a wound care certified RN <strong>and</strong> Enterostomal Therapist. We still love<br />
Alaska <strong>and</strong> our 15 acre homestead in Palmer where we live with our two<br />
dogs <strong>and</strong> resident moose.<br />
Laura D. Mindell: My husb<strong>and</strong>, Jody, <strong>and</strong> I have been living in South<br />
Florida since 2009 <strong>and</strong> we are really enjoying <strong>the</strong> warm, sunny wea<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Our son, Jeff, lives in Los Angeles <strong>and</strong> our daughter, Jennifer, is a senior<br />
nursing student at <strong>the</strong> University of Miami. I am an interior designer<br />
<strong>and</strong> spend my free time volunteering for Dress for Success.
Mini-Reunion: Barbara Vartanian ’71, center, recently celebrated a mini<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> reunion with Elayne Hunter ’71 <strong>and</strong> Stephen Rennell ’72 on Elayne’s<br />
deck in Anchorage, Alaska. “The festivities were complete with Elayne’s<br />
vintage champagne glasses from <strong>the</strong> 1992 reunion, Steve’s original jacket<br />
from freshman year, my <strong>Hartwick</strong> cap <strong>and</strong> various forms of printed <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
materials,” Barbara shared.<br />
1977 | 35th Reunion<br />
1979<br />
Melanye Brennan: The June issue of <strong>the</strong> Sturbridge Times published<br />
an informational article on <strong>the</strong> Liberty Mutual Research Institute for<br />
Safety, where I work as <strong>the</strong> Field Research Coordinator for <strong>the</strong> Center<br />
for Injury Epidemiology. The reporter interviewed me briefly (as I was<br />
boarding a plane) <strong>and</strong> two o<strong>the</strong>r area residents in more detail at <strong>the</strong><br />
Institute. She did a nice job of presenting who we are <strong>and</strong> what we do,<br />
in <strong>the</strong> context of National Safety Month. The link to <strong>the</strong> article is: www.<br />
sturbridgetimes.com/images/0612ST.pdf<br />
Scott Ragaglia: My wife, S<strong>and</strong>ra, <strong>and</strong> I are pleased to announce <strong>the</strong><br />
birth of our daughter, Olivia Davis-Ragaglia, born on March 6, 2012.<br />
Our family lives in Harwinton, CT, on a gentleman’s farm built in 1760<br />
with Olivia’s bro<strong>the</strong>r, Kyle, <strong>and</strong> sister, Katelyn (both in college), <strong>and</strong><br />
her big, hairy, mastiff bro<strong>the</strong>r, Dante. First floor Smith Hall stories still<br />
entertain family members; how did we survive …<br />
1981<br />
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Larry Tetro, ldtet2004@yahoo.com<br />
1982 | 30th Reunion<br />
1983<br />
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Woody Thompson, woody.thompson@octagon.com<br />
1986 | 25th Reunion<br />
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Rob DiCarlo, rdicarlo@brockport.edu<br />
1988<br />
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Kathy Fallon, kfallon@pcgus.com<br />
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Keith Granet ’79 returned to<br />
campus this spring to share<br />
his insights into balancing<br />
creativity with profitability.<br />
He is founder of Granet &<br />
Associates, a financial <strong>and</strong><br />
operational management firm<br />
for <strong>the</strong> design industry. He was<br />
recently profiled in The New<br />
York Times.<br />
Granet has 30 years experience helping design professionals turn<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir passion into profit <strong>and</strong> is an expert on everything from billing <strong>and</strong><br />
human resources to br<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> project management, to marketing<br />
<strong>and</strong> licensing. His clients include Rose Tarlow (Oprah’s reported<br />
designer), Thad Hayes (Leonard Lauder), Monique Gibson (Elton John),<br />
<strong>and</strong> Timothy Corrigan (Sarah Jessica Parker).<br />
“I owe quite a bit to <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>Hartwick</strong> gave me,”<br />
Granet said, citing his ISP in architecture, study abroad<br />
opportunities to study ancient architecture of Greece <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> art <strong>and</strong> architecture of Paris; <strong>and</strong> his architecture<br />
internship with Gensler architects in San Francisco, now<br />
<strong>the</strong> largest architecture firm in <strong>the</strong> country.<br />
1989<br />
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Dorothy Holt, holtcrew@maine.rr.com<br />
1990<br />
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Leisyl Ryan Kleinberg, leisyl@kleinbergs.com<br />
1991<br />
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Rena Switzer Diem, rnmommy@yahoo.com<br />
Gail McBride Brown writes that Gamma’s “Crazy Eights” pledge<br />
class got toge<strong>the</strong>r for <strong>the</strong>ir annual “girls weekend” in NYC. This year<br />
some of <strong>the</strong> group couldn’t make it, but most years all eight are present.<br />
When we pledged our sorority we were all strangers <strong>and</strong> every year<br />
we thank Gamma Phi Delta for bringing us toge<strong>the</strong>r. News from<br />
<strong>the</strong> group: Helen Genz Ward just moved to VT <strong>and</strong> bought Three<br />
Springs Farm with her husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> two sons. Helen is studying to<br />
become a certified herbalist. Christina McGuire Hurley is living in<br />
West Hartford with her husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> four children. Letitia Gaylord<br />
Burke is living in Marblehead with her husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> three sons. Jodie<br />
French Okun is living outside Washington DC with her husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
two children. Jodie is an interior decorator <strong>and</strong> you can follow her blog<br />
at jodieokuninteriors.com/ or follow her on Facebook. Gail McBride<br />
Brown is a fitness instructor <strong>and</strong> lives in Doylestown, PA, with her<br />
husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> three sons.<br />
Rena Switzer Diem: How did we get here? High school <strong>and</strong> college<br />
classmates with 20-year marriage anniversaries this year (myself<br />
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Brad Black ’85 is a successful entrepreneur in<br />
sustainable products. He is cofounder<br />
of EO ® Products, Certified<br />
Organic Manufacturer of personal<br />
care products using <strong>the</strong> highest grade<br />
natural <strong>and</strong> certified organic ingredients.<br />
The company is based in California.<br />
A Connecticut native, Black studied business<br />
<strong>and</strong> political science in an early demonstration<br />
of <strong>the</strong> balance he seeks to create in both<br />
his professional <strong>and</strong> family life.<br />
Black visited campus in <strong>the</strong> spring to talk to<br />
students about his experience at <strong>Hartwick</strong>,<br />
which included acquiring a $10,000 grant from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Student Senate to start a maple syrup<br />
business.<br />
included), classmates retiring from 20 years in <strong>the</strong> military, children grown<br />
up, turning us into gr<strong>and</strong>parents. Our daughter is due in October with her<br />
third child. She is on <strong>the</strong> Dean’s List for her college courses. Our oldest<br />
son received Academic Achievement Certification for being in <strong>the</strong> top six<br />
percent of his class. He will be a junior in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>and</strong> is looking at colleges<br />
for a degree in Electronics Engineering. Our baby will be in 5th grade this<br />
fall. He placed second in his grade’s spelling bee this year. We plan trips<br />
to MN <strong>and</strong> NY for family ga<strong>the</strong>rings. We don’t see much of Wick alumni,<br />
but it’s great to catch up on <strong>the</strong> Wall or in The Wick magazine.<br />
Hilary Duffy: This winter <strong>and</strong> spring I spent working in Cuba on<br />
National Geographic Expeditions as a tour manager collaborating with<br />
academic experts <strong>and</strong> local guides. It’s been a fascinating experience as<br />
changes <strong>and</strong> reforms are now occurring in Cuba. I encourage you all<br />
to travel to Cuba now to witness <strong>the</strong> rich culture <strong>and</strong> meet <strong>the</strong> people.<br />
President Obama has re-opened licensed travel to Cuba for education<br />
<strong>and</strong> for people-to-people focused tours for many groups such as National<br />
Geographic Expeditions <strong>and</strong> Smithsonian Journeys. It was delightful to<br />
see you all <strong>and</strong> reconnect at our 20th reunion in <strong>the</strong> fall of 2011. Please<br />
look me up in NYC!<br />
Shawn Martin: Lauren has been busy with sports all year, including<br />
attending Basketball Camp at SUNY-Potsdam <strong>and</strong> Swim Camp at<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> this summer. She also performed at NYSMMA <strong>and</strong> received<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r perfect score as well as “first chair” as a sixth grade in <strong>the</strong> middle<br />
school b<strong>and</strong>. Lindsay has finally decided to play soccer <strong>and</strong> softball this<br />
year. We can’t wait to visit our “Wick family” again this year in <strong>the</strong> Poconos<br />
as we have <strong>the</strong> last 20 years. Andrea is still guiding students at <strong>the</strong> middle<br />
school in Malone <strong>and</strong> I still work for <strong>the</strong> St. Regis Mohawk Tribe as well<br />
as continuing to coach boys basketball <strong>the</strong> last 11 years <strong>and</strong> track <strong>and</strong> field<br />
this past season.<br />
Patrick Warren: Becky Dillon Warren ’93 <strong>and</strong> I are living in Heath,<br />
TX, just outside of Dallas. We have three children, Jamie, Libby, <strong>and</strong><br />
Ella, who are quite active in school activities, swimming, dance, <strong>and</strong> golf.<br />
If anyone gets to <strong>the</strong> Dallas area please give us a call <strong>and</strong> we will throw<br />
Texas size party! Patrick L. Warren– Director, National Accounts – T<br />
Gamma Pledge Girls: Helen Genz Ward ’91, Christina McGuire Hurley ’91,<br />
Letitia Gaylord Burke ’91, Jodie French Okun ’91, <strong>and</strong> Gail McBride Brown ’91<br />
celebrate Gamma’s “girls weekend” in NYC.<br />
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1992 | 20th Reunion<br />
Send your updates to your class correspondent:<br />
Rory Shaffer, rorysw@gmail.com<br />
Jennifer Lewis Foudy: My husb<strong>and</strong>, John, <strong>and</strong> I are still in Houston.<br />
After working for 15 years as a geophysicist in <strong>the</strong> oil industry in<br />
Exploration, Development <strong>and</strong> Production, I resigned to become a<br />
full-time mom to our four-year-old son, Joshua. I continue to run my<br />
own business for yoga <strong>and</strong> massage. We are expecting <strong>the</strong> arrival of our<br />
second son in early March.<br />
1994<br />
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Missy Foristall, foristallm@yahoo.com<br />
1995<br />
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Louis Crocco, lbcrocco@aol.com<br />
Lisa Davis: In May I graduated with my Certificate of Advanced<br />
Study in Administration from SUNY-Cortl<strong>and</strong>. My degree was a dual<br />
certification for School Building Leader <strong>and</strong> School District Leader.<br />
Millissa Ross: I have finally completed a long two-year journey<br />
of obtaining dual Masters in Health Administration <strong>and</strong> Science<br />
of Nursing from University of Phoenix. I continue to work at Cortl<strong>and</strong><br />
Regional Medical Center at Long Term Home Health Care Program<br />
<strong>and</strong> am working with my manager to develop a new staff position as a<br />
Team Leader Field Supervisor. The journey continues to be interesting<br />
as I advance my career from direct patient care to administration. Family<br />
continues to do well.<br />
Amy Strouse: I’m off to Chicago to run <strong>the</strong> Ragnar-Madison, WI,<br />
to Chicago as an ultra-team—195 miles, of which 34 are mine! On a<br />
fractured tibia no less! Then I promised my doctor I would take it easy.
Family: Heike Hyson ’82 enjoyed <strong>the</strong> Albany Dutch Apple Cruise with her family:<br />
parents Fritz <strong>and</strong> Hertha Will <strong>and</strong> children Katelyn <strong>and</strong> Nicholas.<br />
1996<br />
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Amy Krasker Cottle, amycottle@comcast.net<br />
Rich Collins has recently moved to <strong>the</strong> ‘burbs of Portsmouth, NH,<br />
with his fiancée Sharon Morrison. He got his MBA from <strong>the</strong> University<br />
of New Hampshire, adopted two shelter dogs, <strong>and</strong> works as an IT<br />
Recruiting Manager at www.marketstreettalent.com. Rich spends his<br />
weekends up in <strong>the</strong> White Mountains of NH playing in <strong>the</strong> woods with<br />
his pups or floating on a kayak with a fly rod in h<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Julie Likel Minarski: Our big news for my husb<strong>and</strong>, Dan, <strong>and</strong> me is<br />
that on May 8 I had twins, Seth Reid <strong>and</strong> Hayden Corey. They join big<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r, Garrett, who is loving life with his little bro<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> sister.<br />
Evangelia Katsios Plezia: This year has been absolutely amazing! I<br />
married a truly wonderful man <strong>and</strong> my best friend, Ma<strong>the</strong>w Plezia, on<br />
June 4, 2011 <strong>and</strong> on March 8 we celebrated <strong>the</strong> birth of our beautiful<br />
baby girl, Gabriella Eleni Plezia! Ma<strong>the</strong>w <strong>and</strong> I are thrilled to be parents<br />
<strong>and</strong> are so in love with our little angel. Words can’t describe <strong>the</strong> joy<br />
Gabriella has brought into our lives.We’re also planning a fun trip to my<br />
homel<strong>and</strong>, Greece, for <strong>the</strong> Spring of 2013. Life is good!<br />
Kim Russo Wholey: We welcomed our third son on September 30,<br />
2011. Connor joins bro<strong>the</strong>rs Dillon <strong>and</strong> Logan. Life is crazy but fun.<br />
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Amy Maletzke Moore, maletzke@hotmail.com<br />
1998<br />
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Jamie Sommerville O’Riordan, jamieoriordan@yahoo.com<br />
1999<br />
Kristen Falk, hartwick99@yahoo.com<br />
Kristen Falk: With school out for yet ano<strong>the</strong>r year, I’m again reflective<br />
about my time on Oyaron Hill. Thinking about <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> year,<br />
graduation, <strong>and</strong> moving onto whatever is next always makes <strong>the</strong><br />
memories all come flooding back as I picture myself walking around<br />
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Alumni Event: Karen Killary ’79 <strong>and</strong> her daughter Lisa enjoyed a <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
reception prior to <strong>the</strong> New York Red Bulls vs. DC united game in June.<br />
campus, every day, for <strong>the</strong> some of <strong>the</strong> best years of my life. This time I<br />
asked my classmates, “Did your path at <strong>Hartwick</strong> lead you directly here<br />
(to this place in <strong>the</strong> ‘real world’), or did you take some detours to get to<br />
where you are today?<br />
Becky Knickerbocker Armstrong reports, “I am working on my<br />
secondary education certificate. I teach adult education right now <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> credentialing is different. A few more classes <strong>and</strong> student teaching<br />
<strong>and</strong> I can teach high school Social Studies. This will be a good move,<br />
as Zion is entering Kindergarten <strong>and</strong> I will be looking for more fulltime<br />
work. <strong>Hartwick</strong> follows me everywhere I go. It was my first life<br />
experience of <strong>the</strong> ‘world’. It helped me to see <strong>the</strong> value in people, many<br />
times very different from myself. I never lost who I was but gained a love<br />
<strong>and</strong> appreciation for o<strong>the</strong>rs. In o<strong>the</strong>r news, Travis is changing from his<br />
role as Youth Pastor to Pastor of Worship <strong>and</strong> Evangelism.<br />
Jeremiah Baker tells his <strong>Hartwick</strong> story: “When I was at <strong>Hartwick</strong>,<br />
I had a small web development firm with Bonin Bough <strong>and</strong> Jeff<br />
Edgett ’98. We actually built <strong>the</strong> first Soccer Hall of Fame website<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r. I did an internship in Boston during J Term of senior<br />
year which turned into paid work. My senior year I [pursued] a job<br />
role, ‘e-commerce consultant’ with a firm called Extraprise. It was<br />
great! After that I consulted with many companies <strong>and</strong> I worked for<br />
companies like Hewlett Packard <strong>and</strong> Equifax. In 2006 I started my<br />
own firm helping companies that sell B2B generate more <strong>and</strong> better<br />
sales leads. I have also become very involved in health <strong>and</strong> fitness. My<br />
own fitness transformation story was selected to be in a New York<br />
Times bestselling author’s next book. <strong>Hartwick</strong> truly helped me make<br />
relationships <strong>and</strong> see opportunities that I would have not seen if I was<br />
not a student <strong>the</strong>re. I have very fond memories of my time at <strong>Hartwick</strong>.<br />
For me, it was <strong>the</strong> relationships that I made! I will always value that time.<br />
Kanchan Banga writes, “I definitely took some detours to get where I<br />
am, but I love <strong>the</strong> public service sector <strong>and</strong> can’t think of any o<strong>the</strong>r job<br />
where I would have been as fulfilled <strong>and</strong> happy.”<br />
Geno Carr is, “Blessedly busy, as usual! I ended <strong>the</strong> run of ‘Parade’ <strong>and</strong><br />
wrapped up <strong>the</strong> semester teaching at Grossmont <strong>College</strong>. I returned<br />
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Donor Event: Dr. Terry Fulmer <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong> Keith hosted President Margaret<br />
L. Drugovich, alumni <strong>and</strong> parents for a John Christopher <strong>Hartwick</strong> Leadership<br />
Donor Dinner in Boston. Guests attending included Laurie Ducey ’75, P’09 <strong>and</strong><br />
Colonel Roger Ducey III, P’09, Christine Johnson ’68 <strong>and</strong> Paul Johnson ’67.<br />
to <strong>the</strong> 80s musical review, ‘miXtape,’ which is in its third year rockin’<br />
<strong>the</strong> Gaslamp Quarter.” This summer he’s headed to Maine, Hawaii,<br />
Massachusetts, <strong>and</strong> more. Back in San Diego, he’ll spend <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong><br />
year working at <strong>the</strong> Tony Award winning Old Globe Theatre. “I am<br />
honored <strong>and</strong> excited to join <strong>the</strong> cast of <strong>the</strong> world premiere of ‘Allegiance<br />
- A New American Musical.’ Then I return to my role as Papa Who in<br />
‘Dr. Seuss’ How <strong>the</strong> Grinch Stole Christmas.’ Still can’t believe that I<br />
am getting to do what I love <strong>and</strong> getting paid for it! <strong>Hartwick</strong> was such a<br />
huge part of preparing me for my career <strong>and</strong> making me who I am.”<br />
Shiloh V<strong>and</strong>erhoof Chickerell has been bringing her ‘travelling<br />
petting zoo’ to a few stops for kids. “In <strong>the</strong> fall I will be attending Delhi<br />
Tech for <strong>the</strong> vet tech program so I can enhance my knowledge of our<br />
animals <strong>and</strong> better care for <strong>the</strong>m <strong>and</strong> to maybe get a job as a vet or at a<br />
zoo! We just celebrated <strong>the</strong> twins’ third birthday!”<br />
Anis Dizdarevic has been in NYC for almost four years. He’s working<br />
at Columbia Presbyterian as an assistant professor of anes<strong>the</strong>siology<br />
<strong>and</strong> pain management. He’s doing a lot of clinical work, teaching, as<br />
well as clinical studies <strong>and</strong> research. Anis has attended a few conferences<br />
nationwide <strong>and</strong> overseas <strong>and</strong> reports that things have been busy but<br />
good. He hopes to make it to Oneonta soon.<br />
Jennifer Martin Dolan <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong> welcomed <strong>the</strong>ir daughter,<br />
Madeleine Jean, on May 10. The baby joins her bro<strong>the</strong>rs Teddy, 5, <strong>and</strong><br />
Lucas, 3. Jennifer is getting used to having a little girl who already is<br />
proving to be very different from her big bro<strong>the</strong>rs. “I’m still working at<br />
Walpole High School as <strong>the</strong> Director of Guidance <strong>and</strong> continue to send<br />
applicants to <strong>Hartwick</strong> each year. We are looking forward to a nice long<br />
summer this year!”<br />
Kristen Falk recently took a vacation to <strong>the</strong> Gr<strong>and</strong> Canyon <strong>and</strong> was<br />
lucky enough to be <strong>the</strong>re for <strong>the</strong> lunar eclipse. She’s looking forward to<br />
visiting family this summer <strong>and</strong> continues to travel to feed her Contra<br />
dancing habit. “From <strong>Hartwick</strong> I learned to keep searching for whatever<br />
is next. I started as pre-med <strong>and</strong> ended up deciding that plants were what<br />
I was most interested in. I know that biology, plants, science, ecology,<br />
<strong>and</strong> discovery are what I’m looking to study. <strong>Hartwick</strong> helped me learn<br />
that if you’re not happy doing something, do something else that will<br />
make you happy. The opportunities are <strong>the</strong>re for you.”<br />
Sara Robinson Gammack just finished her year of teaching first grade.<br />
She looks forward to spending <strong>the</strong> summer with her kids, Jackson (6),<br />
Harry (4), Katie Grace (14 months), <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir new Bernese mountain<br />
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dog puppy, Kinley. Next year she will be <strong>the</strong> District Professional<br />
Development Resource Teacher. “It’s all very busy <strong>and</strong> exciting!”<br />
Amy Yager Gardner enjoyed a recent vacation with friends in New<br />
Hampshire. “It is nice to take a break. I am working at Oneonta Family<br />
Practice <strong>and</strong> finally getting settled in. I continue to learn something new<br />
every day <strong>and</strong> it is nice to hear from patients that <strong>the</strong>y are confident in<br />
me even when I am not always <strong>the</strong> most confident in myself.”<br />
Gayle Huntress is engaged! “James <strong>and</strong> I decided it was time to take<br />
on a major project so we bought a house with a barn on 18 acres <strong>and</strong> are<br />
renovating it. It’s pushed <strong>the</strong> wedding plans aside for now, but since we<br />
waited ten years to get engaged, what’s ano<strong>the</strong>r few months?”<br />
Patty Tiller Mitchel <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong> celebrated <strong>the</strong> birth of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
daughter, Marley, on April 20. “We’re having a blast with her! We’re<br />
looking forward to a summer of firsts with her <strong>and</strong> not looking forward<br />
to a return to <strong>the</strong> office!”<br />
Dan <strong>and</strong> Jamie Irwin Morency are looking forward to a very busy<br />
summer. “We head to <strong>the</strong> Adirondacks for our usual camping trip <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>n return home for a few days before heading to Hawaii! Jamie’s sister<br />
is getting married <strong>and</strong> lives <strong>the</strong>re. We are turning it into a three-week<br />
family vacation on <strong>the</strong> Big Isl<strong>and</strong>. Once we return it is right into Jamie’s<br />
preseason <strong>and</strong> back to school shortly after that.”<br />
Tiffany Lyman Otten says, “I’m <strong>the</strong> Account Director for Acquire<br />
B2B, a firm focusing on marketing automation <strong>and</strong> lead generation/<br />
nurturing strategy. In September she celebrates her five-year anniversary<br />
with husb<strong>and</strong>, Luke, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> third birthday of <strong>the</strong>ir son, Liam. “In all,<br />
things are doing really well for our nuclear family. As early entrants<br />
into <strong>the</strong> s<strong>and</strong>wich generation, we have challenges related to those<br />
responsibilities but are blessed to have <strong>the</strong> time we do. I’m hoping to<br />
have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to attend an alumni event in <strong>the</strong> near future. The<br />
last alumna I saw was Kristin Crosby Miller, when I was locked out of<br />
my car outside her work in 0 degree wea<strong>the</strong>r! I am admittedly relying on<br />
Facebook to keep me in touch but am getting awfully nostalgic for my<br />
days on <strong>the</strong> Hill. Hoping everyone is well!”<br />
Dan Shapley is celebrating his career change. “This June, I organized<br />
<strong>the</strong> Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for <strong>the</strong> Hudson River that<br />
featured more than 30 volunteer-led cleanups. More than 450 people<br />
took part over a span of 100 miles, from New York City to <strong>the</strong> City<br />
of Hudson. I’m also working with our Water Quality Program, testing<br />
<strong>the</strong> water quality at 36 sites on <strong>the</strong> Rondout Creek <strong>and</strong> Wallkill River.<br />
It’s <strong>the</strong> biggest project of its kind, <strong>and</strong> it has been really satisfying to<br />
get it off <strong>the</strong> ground. Sam, Ben, <strong>and</strong> I will be meeting up with Lynn<br />
Hodgens, Brian Schaffer, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir daughter, Evie, at Pine Lake this<br />
summer <strong>and</strong> we’re going to see Wilco at Brewery Ommegang. We’re<br />
trying to rope Alison Paradis <strong>and</strong> Brian Palmucci to join us.”<br />
Eric Shoen took a job at <strong>Hartwick</strong> as Executive Director of Individual<br />
Giving. “I’ve been taking some time off to enjoy life, clean <strong>and</strong> organize,<br />
read, nap, catch up with friends, camp, <strong>and</strong> find a house. I’ve been<br />
connecting with as many people as I can, along with helping my church<br />
raise money to pay a refugee case worker that we have. I’ve been taking<br />
guitar lessons <strong>and</strong> am going to start again with Mark Pawkett ’98 as<br />
soon as I get settled in Oneonta.”<br />
Angel Marie Howe Swindell has good news all around! “I won my<br />
battle with breast cancer <strong>and</strong> have ‘a new lease on life.’ Remember to do<br />
regular breast exams—knowing that something was different <strong>and</strong> taking<br />
action saved my life. I got married to my swee<strong>the</strong>art, Eric Swindell,<br />
on November 14, 2011 (Kristin Hall ’00 was <strong>the</strong>re), moved to St.<br />
Croix in January, <strong>and</strong> switched careers from education to real estate. I’m<br />
enjoying <strong>the</strong> new path. My time at <strong>Hartwick</strong> prepared me well for <strong>the</strong>
Alumni Event: President Margaret Drugovich<br />
thanked John Christopher <strong>Hartwick</strong> Leadership<br />
Donors at an appreciation reception in New York<br />
City. Trustee Emeritus Allen Freedman H’00<br />
<strong>and</strong> Judy Brick Freedman hosted <strong>the</strong> group at<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir apartment in April. Guests were treated<br />
to a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, <strong>and</strong> a tour<br />
of part of Judy’s renowned collection of horse<br />
textiles.<br />
challenges I’ve faced <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> change involved with my journey.”<br />
2000<br />
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Kristen Hall, hartwick2000@hotmail.com<br />
Charles Catania writes, “I am doing well, my children Jack<br />
<strong>and</strong> Joseph celebrated <strong>the</strong>ir first <strong>and</strong> third birthdays at <strong>the</strong> end of June,<br />
<strong>and</strong> my wife, Kim <strong>and</strong> I continue to enjoy life outside of Philadelphia.<br />
My family medicine practice in south NJ is doing great; I’ve settled in<br />
very nicely <strong>and</strong> I am blessed to be a part of people’s lives on a daily basis.<br />
Hope everyone is doing well!”<br />
Mara Areman Cerina is living in <strong>and</strong> loving Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Vermont. “I<br />
have been keeping busy with a new job at Citizens Bank, a very active<br />
three-year-old daughter, Alivia Jane, <strong>and</strong> on May 21 Joey <strong>and</strong> I were<br />
blessed with <strong>the</strong> birth of our second child, Wyatt Samuel Cerina.<br />
This spring, Brigitte Fielder received her Ph.D. in English Language<br />
<strong>and</strong> Literature (specializing in American literature of <strong>the</strong> 19th century)<br />
from Cornell University, alongside her partner, Jonathan Senchyne.<br />
Brigitte <strong>and</strong> Jonathan were thrilled that <strong>the</strong> commencement ceremonies<br />
were attended by many family members <strong>and</strong> friends, including <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
alumni Be<strong>the</strong>l Huller, Victor Willingham, <strong>and</strong> Melissa Williams.<br />
Brigitte is excited to be spending six weeks at Wesleyan University, CT,<br />
this summer as a Human-Animal Studies Fellow with <strong>the</strong> Animals &<br />
Society Institute <strong>and</strong> Wesleyan Animal Studies. In <strong>the</strong> fall, Brigitte <strong>and</strong><br />
Jonathan will move to Madison, WI, <strong>and</strong> will both begin teaching at <strong>the</strong><br />
University of Wisconsin-Madison.<br />
Kristin Hall “Hey everyone! Life in Bangor, ME continues to go<br />
well. My job as a PA working on <strong>the</strong> Trauma <strong>and</strong> Acute Care Surgery<br />
service is keeping me on my toes <strong>and</strong> teaching me a lot. The work on my<br />
house continues, but progress is being made. It has been nice that a few<br />
neighbors have complimented me on <strong>the</strong> progress! Please keep sending<br />
<strong>the</strong> updates <strong>and</strong> pictures my way (hartwick2000@hot.com) so that we<br />
can get <strong>the</strong>m in The Wick for you!”<br />
Meg Thomson <strong>and</strong> Lindsay Silverman are running away with <strong>the</strong><br />
prize for charitable contributions ... I mean, <strong>the</strong>y are both keeping busy<br />
running for charity. Meg is training for her fifth event for <strong>the</strong> Leukemia<br />
& Lymphoma Society <strong>and</strong> 200 mile relay race from Saratoga Springs<br />
to Lake Placid. She adds that she is looking forward to Sarah Petit’s<br />
wedding. Lindsay ran <strong>the</strong> Boston Marathon for <strong>the</strong> second time, raising<br />
money for Back on My Feet, a charity in Boston that uses running as a<br />
way to help Boston’s homeless population get, well, back on <strong>the</strong>ir feet.<br />
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She is a regular participant in <strong>the</strong>ir early morning workouts.<br />
Be<strong>the</strong>l Huller <strong>and</strong> Victor Willingham write, “Things have been quite<br />
hectic for us in Maryl<strong>and</strong>. A year ago our niece moved in with us, so we<br />
now have three kids. Ayden is almost nine <strong>and</strong> has just finished third<br />
grade; he is growing into an awesome kid. Sophie is almost four <strong>and</strong> a<br />
bundle of fun <strong>and</strong> Chloe is three <strong>and</strong> amazes me with how far she has<br />
come in <strong>the</strong> past year. Victor is still working in Alex<strong>and</strong>ria. We’ve seen<br />
some <strong>Hartwick</strong> alumni over <strong>the</strong> past few months.” They helped celebrate<br />
Tricia Brady Montes <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong> Fern<strong>and</strong>o’s new baby at a baby<br />
shower in CT, along with Melissa Williams, Melissa Smith Sweet,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Brigitte Fielder. “Most recently we celebrated Brigitte receiving<br />
her Ph.D. from Cornell University. The kids made it <strong>through</strong> all three<br />
graduation ceremonies <strong>and</strong> were complimented on how well <strong>the</strong>y did.”<br />
Ria Delight Megnin gave <strong>the</strong> graduation speech for <strong>the</strong> City of<br />
Dayton’s 30th annual Neighborhood Leadership Institute, after<br />
completing a spring program of tours, field trips, history lessons,<br />
visioning with leaders, <strong>and</strong> community service projects! “If you’re one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> young professionals flocking to cities or neighborhoods that<br />
people scoff at, here are three simple ways to turn things around: 1)<br />
Invite people on weekly field trips to local places or programs or projects<br />
<strong>the</strong>y haven’t explored before; 2) Call City Hall <strong>and</strong> ask for a five-minute<br />
phone call with a city leader to find out <strong>the</strong> biggest needs <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> biggest<br />
successes people can get involved in; 3) Post what you learn on forums<br />
<strong>and</strong> on Facebook, in letters to <strong>the</strong> editor, <strong>and</strong> just generally talk up<br />
your community. We learned at <strong>Hartwick</strong> how much of a difference a<br />
single person can make. Friend me on Facebook—I’d love to hear your<br />
community’s story!”<br />
Tim Stevens writes, “After 10 years of working in <strong>the</strong> software world<br />
<strong>and</strong> making my way up to <strong>the</strong> level of Enterprise Architect, I made a<br />
drastic career change in 2011 <strong>and</strong> took <strong>the</strong> role of Editor-in-Chief<br />
of Engadget. There I am embracing <strong>the</strong> writing side of my <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
education <strong>and</strong> stepping away from my computer science degree. It’s<br />
been a wild ride since I took over but I’ve been incredibly lucky to<br />
travel all over <strong>the</strong> world to cover consumer electronics in different<br />
markets. I recently spent a week in Alaska to report on how low-cost<br />
action cameras are being used to study <strong>the</strong> nor<strong>the</strong>rn lights. Am<strong>and</strong>a<br />
Reed Stevens <strong>and</strong> I will celebrate eight years of marriage this year. We<br />
recently bought a new home in <strong>the</strong> country, south of Albany, NY, where<br />
we live with two mutts <strong>and</strong> two bee hives.”<br />
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Friends: Dawn Rivers ’14 <strong>and</strong> Cynthia Lockrow ’01 attended <strong>the</strong> Democratic Rural<br />
Conference in Corning in April. Both are on <strong>the</strong> executive board of <strong>the</strong> organization,<br />
which represents rural Democratic county committees across <strong>the</strong> state. Cynthia has<br />
been chair of <strong>the</strong> Delaware County Democratic Party for five years, <strong>and</strong> Dawn was that<br />
county’s vice chair until recently. Dawn is now a State Committee member in otsego<br />
County. She is an honors student studying anthropology <strong>and</strong> economics.<br />
2001<br />
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Jessica Hyde, jessicahyde@yahoo.com<br />
Jessica Hyde “This summer I am attempting to start a garden. I already<br />
have one decent-sized jalapeno <strong>and</strong> have named it Jose. Jose has many<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> sisters on <strong>the</strong> way <strong>and</strong> I look forward to stuffing <strong>the</strong>m with<br />
cheese, wrapping <strong>the</strong>m with bacon, <strong>and</strong> grilling <strong>the</strong>m. O<strong>the</strong>rwise, life is<br />
good. I hope all is well with <strong>the</strong> Class of 2001—who, by <strong>the</strong> way, dearly<br />
needs to update <strong>Hartwick</strong> with <strong>the</strong>ir e-mail address, as apparent by <strong>the</strong><br />
100 plus blurb requests that bounce back each time I send <strong>the</strong>m!<br />
2002 | 10th Reunion<br />
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Meredith Robbins, meredithrbbns@yahoo.com<br />
2003<br />
Send your updates to your class correspondent:<br />
Erin Rowe, drowe214@hotmail.com<br />
2004<br />
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Bry Anderson, bryanna.<strong>and</strong>erson@uconn.edu<br />
2005<br />
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Edwin Siegfried, edwin.siegfried@gmail.com<br />
2006<br />
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Brian Knox, brian.j.knox@gmail.com<br />
Florence Alila, fakoth@hotmail.com<br />
Caitlin Dwyer: Caitlin Dwyer received her Ph.D. in political science<br />
from <strong>the</strong> University of Minnesota in June. She is starting a position as<br />
an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Indiana University- Purdue<br />
University Indianapolis.<br />
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Announcing: Daryl C. Thompson ’06<br />
married Vanessa Croft in <strong>the</strong>ir home<br />
country of Anguilla on July 23, 2011.<br />
His groomsman included Terrell Smith<br />
’07, R<strong>and</strong>y Burgess Jr. ’07, Christina<br />
Flores ’06, Shamar Yee ’08 <strong>and</strong> Jose<br />
Disla ’07. Mishique Pearson ’04,<br />
Robbilee Luedtke ’04 <strong>and</strong> Antoinette<br />
Rivera ’08 also attended.<br />
Adam McElligott: Adam McElligott married Karen Ann Sano on<br />
May 28, 2011, at St. Paul’s Church in Binghamton, NY. Karen is<br />
employed with The Partners Insurance <strong>and</strong> Financial Services Agency<br />
in Vestal, NY, <strong>and</strong> Adam is a fifth-year Apprentice Electrician with<br />
<strong>the</strong> IBEW Local 325. Adam is also <strong>the</strong> girls <strong>and</strong> boys varsity diving<br />
coach for <strong>the</strong> Binghamton City School District <strong>and</strong> a former <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
diver. The couple spent <strong>the</strong>ir honeymoon in Anguilla where Adam reconnected<br />
with former roommate <strong>and</strong> friend Daryl Thompson.<br />
2007 | 5th Reunion<br />
Send your updates to your class correspondent:<br />
Sara Caldwell, caldwells@hartwick.edu<br />
Sara Caldwell purchased her first home <strong>and</strong> entered into her fifth year<br />
as a health inspector for <strong>the</strong> Westchester County Health Department.<br />
She was awarded a Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow Program tuition<br />
grant by <strong>the</strong> University at Albany School of Public Health toward her<br />
second Master’s degree.<br />
Erica Henderson lives in Schenectady, NY, “loving my job working at<br />
a hospital with newborns <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir families.” She became a foster parent<br />
last year <strong>and</strong> currently cares for two little boys in her home.<br />
2009<br />
Brittany Decker <strong>and</strong> Albe Hulick became engaged in October of<br />
2011. Brittany is completing her Master’s Degree in Nurse Anes<strong>the</strong>sia<br />
at Albany Medical <strong>College</strong> <strong>and</strong> will graduate in November. They plan a<br />
July 2013 wedding.<br />
2010<br />
Send your updates to your class correspondent:<br />
Wyatt Uhlein, wuhlein@cpexre.com<br />
Announcing: Adam McElligott ’06<br />
married Karen Ann Sano on May<br />
28, 2011, at St. Paul’s Church in<br />
Binghamton, NY.
Wedding: Bill Chronister ’08 married Christina Dempsey<br />
on December 15, 2011. Ryan Chronister ’10 was best<br />
man.<br />
Special Event: A cross-section of <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
community ga<strong>the</strong>red in Rochester, NY at <strong>the</strong><br />
Country Club in June for a reception hosted by<br />
trustee Halford Johnson <strong>and</strong> his wife, Georgine.<br />
Incoming students <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir families joined<br />
alumni, current students, <strong>and</strong> staff for a<br />
beautiful summer evening. President Margaret<br />
Drugovich invited Rachel Rhodes ’12, <strong>the</strong><br />
newest alumna in <strong>the</strong> crowd, to share some<br />
thoughts about her <strong>Hartwick</strong> experience <strong>and</strong><br />
her current work with Congresswoman Kirsten<br />
Gillibr<strong>and</strong>.<br />
CLass noTEs DEaDLinE<br />
Wedding Bells: Joe Fayton ’08 <strong>and</strong> Katie Faria ’10 were married at <strong>the</strong> Harris’ Pelham Inn in Pelham, NH<br />
August 20, 2011. Alumni attending <strong>the</strong> wedding included Sharrom Siar, Mark Phillips ’08, Krystle Crouse<br />
’10, Brian DelBene ’08, Lindsay Snogles ’08, Melissa Wasson ’07, R<strong>and</strong>y Brown ’08, Brian Calitbiano ’08,<br />
Mike Angstadt ’08. Front Row: Rachel Drucker ’08, Moriah Drucker ’10, Marissa Crisi ’08, Natalie Schnick<br />
’08, Trish Shorey ’08, Katie Faria ’10, Joe Fayton ’08, Kathleen Youngs ’10, Shannon Dion ’10, Charlotte<br />
Gabrielson ’09, <strong>and</strong> Kelly Fayton ’13.<br />
Submit your Class Notes for <strong>the</strong> next Wick by September 20, 2012. Send your news to alumniclassnotes@hartwick.edu or <strong>the</strong> class<br />
correspondent listed under your class year. Please underst<strong>and</strong> that we may have to edit your Class Notes for length.<br />
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<strong>Hartwick</strong> Legacies<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Pre-Commencement<br />
Brunch<br />
Eric Schultz ’12 is <strong>the</strong> fourth in his family to graduate<br />
from <strong>Hartwick</strong>: his gr<strong>and</strong>mo<strong>the</strong>r, Margaret Rodgers<br />
Schultz ’37; his fa<strong>the</strong>r, Rodger ’66, <strong>and</strong> his bro<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Victor ’09. Eric majored in Political Science <strong>and</strong><br />
German, Victor in Biochemistry <strong>and</strong> German, <strong>and</strong><br />
Rodger in Business Administration. Also pictured (left)<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r William <strong>and</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r Mona<br />
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u<br />
Molly Sloan ’12 poses with her fa<strong>the</strong>r, Doug Sloan ’80.<br />
She double majored in Anthropology <strong>and</strong> History;<br />
he studied Nursing.<br />
Daniel Valliere ’12 graduated with a degree in<br />
Business Administration; his sister Am<strong>and</strong>a Valliere<br />
’10 earned her <strong>Hartwick</strong> degree in History.<br />
Maggie W<strong>and</strong>ell ’12 studied Psychology at <strong>the</strong> alma<br />
mater of both her parents: Ginny Johnson W<strong>and</strong>ell ’84<br />
(Art) <strong>and</strong> Andrew W<strong>and</strong>ell ’83 (English).<br />
Lizzie Allers ’12 joined a family tradition when she<br />
chose <strong>Hartwick</strong>, including her bro<strong>the</strong>r Philip Allers<br />
’02 <strong>and</strong> sister-in-law Sarah Sweeney ’02 (pictured)<br />
as well as her sister Jennifer Allers ’07. Lizzie double<br />
majored in Ma<strong>the</strong>matics <strong>and</strong> Political Science, Philip<br />
in Information Science, Sarah in English, <strong>and</strong> Jennifer<br />
in French.<br />
Am<strong>and</strong>a Wilder ’12, a Biology major, is <strong>the</strong> niece of<br />
Nursing graduate Beth Wilder ’75. Am<strong>and</strong>a’s parents<br />
are Jeff <strong>and</strong> Eva Marie Wilder.<br />
Victoria Halsted ’12, a Psychology major, is <strong>the</strong><br />
daughter of Craig Halsted ’75, who pursued an<br />
Independent Student Program.
In Memoriam<br />
1940 | Dr. Stewart L. Griggs died February 12. He received his B.S.<br />
in chemistry from <strong>Hartwick</strong>, his MD from <strong>the</strong> University of Buffalo, <strong>and</strong><br />
did his residency in pediatrics at Milwaukee Children’s Hospital. Stew<br />
was a captain in <strong>the</strong> Army medical corps in <strong>the</strong> Philippines During World<br />
War II <strong>and</strong> treated survivors of <strong>the</strong> Bataan death march. He became <strong>the</strong><br />
first pediatrician in Green Bay, WI, <strong>and</strong> practiced <strong>the</strong>re for nearly 40<br />
years before his 1983 retirement. Stew is survived by his high school<br />
swee<strong>the</strong>art, Helen “Punky” Hallenbeck; five children: Jacqueline, Thomas,<br />
Peter, Barbara, <strong>and</strong> David; 11 gr<strong>and</strong>children; <strong>and</strong> 10 great gr<strong>and</strong>children.<br />
1941 | Dorothy Baumgardt Ryan died February 24. Dorothy earned<br />
a B.A. in English from <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> attended <strong>the</strong> Graduate School of<br />
English at Columbia University. She taught English at <strong>the</strong> high school<br />
<strong>and</strong> junior college level including one year at Oneonta High School. She<br />
married Cornelius Ryan, MD in 1947 in Oneonta <strong>and</strong> he predeceased<br />
her. She is survived by her daughters Deborah <strong>and</strong> Elizabeth, two stepgr<strong>and</strong>sons,<br />
<strong>and</strong> two step-great-gr<strong>and</strong>sons.<br />
1946 | Lillian Stermensky Jones died January 25. Lil is now<br />
reunited with her husb<strong>and</strong> of more than 60 years, Diddie. “I am where I<br />
want to be,” she said just before her passing. A graduate of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> School of Nursing under <strong>the</strong> US Cadet Nurse Corps Program,<br />
Lil worked as an R.N. at Rome Hospital for 30 years <strong>and</strong> at Hospice<br />
for 20 years. Lil is survived by her extensive family: children Lynda,<br />
Doug, Kathy, <strong>and</strong> David <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir spouses; 12 gr<strong>and</strong>children; 14 greatgr<strong>and</strong>children;<br />
her sister, Val, <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong>; her sisters-in-law <strong>and</strong><br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r-in-law; <strong>and</strong> several nieces <strong>and</strong> nephews.<br />
1948 | Mary “C<strong>and</strong>y” Canfield Bedrosian died June 16. C<strong>and</strong>y<br />
received her RN degree from <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> worked as an obstetrics nurse<br />
for most of her adult life. Mary was evening charge nurse in <strong>the</strong> newborn<br />
nursery at <strong>the</strong> Albany Medical Center Hospital. Later, she attended<br />
night school <strong>and</strong> earned a B.A. in economics from Russell Sage <strong>College</strong><br />
Family, friends, <strong>and</strong> faculty ga<strong>the</strong>red on May 12 to celebrate <strong>the</strong><br />
life of Dylan Semenenko Clark ’09 <strong>and</strong> to dedicate a plaque in his<br />
memory. His close friend Ethan Elston ’07 authored <strong>the</strong> text of <strong>the</strong><br />
plaque now placed below Dylan’s 2006 sculpture “Tusk,” which st<strong>and</strong>s<br />
alongside Anderson Center. Professors Fiona Dejardin <strong>and</strong> Doug Zullo<br />
were among those who read poems that captured <strong>the</strong> sentiment of <strong>the</strong><br />
day. Professor Terry Slade narrated a touching presentation of Dylan’s<br />
development as a sculptor during his years at <strong>Hartwick</strong>, showing his<br />
increasingly sophisticated mastery of <strong>the</strong> materials to express artistic,<br />
political, <strong>and</strong> philosophical ideas. Many of Dylan’s friends <strong>and</strong> ADo<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>rs shared vivid memories <strong>and</strong> told of his profound <strong>and</strong> lasting<br />
influence on <strong>the</strong>ir lives. President Margaret L. Drugovich began <strong>the</strong><br />
plaque dedication with words of welcome <strong>and</strong> with a reading of a<br />
moving original poem, “Dust,” which she dedicated to Dylan’s mo<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Dylan <strong>and</strong> his mo<strong>the</strong>r endowed The Fund for Excellence in Art <strong>and</strong> Art<br />
History in 2007 that provides annual awards for art materials <strong>and</strong><br />
student projects. Gifts in Dylan’s memory may be made to this fund;<br />
please contact Eric Shoen ’99, <strong>College</strong> Advancement, <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>,<br />
at 607-431-4432 or shoene@hartwick.edu.<br />
in 1971. After raising her children with husb<strong>and</strong> Levon, Mary worked as<br />
an obstetrics nurse in <strong>the</strong> Bedrosian <strong>and</strong> Dropkin practice, only retiring<br />
at age 83. Mary is survived by her husb<strong>and</strong>, <strong>the</strong>ir sons Gary <strong>and</strong> Richard,<br />
three gr<strong>and</strong>sons, <strong>and</strong> one great-gr<strong>and</strong>daughter.<br />
1949 | John R. Malnosky died June 22. John earned a B.A. in history<br />
from <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> an M.A. in history from Columbia University. He<br />
built a career as an educator <strong>and</strong> retired in 1977. He is survived by his<br />
daughter, Ann Malnosky Foshee ’79, <strong>and</strong> his son, John.<br />
1950 | Francis J. Cucciarre died February 14. A lifelong resident of<br />
Walton, Frank proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent in <strong>the</strong> U.S.<br />
Army Medical Corps 61st Field Hospital. After returning from military<br />
service, he went to <strong>Hartwick</strong> to study biology <strong>and</strong> became president of his<br />
fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi. He joined his fa<strong>the</strong>r’s business, Tony’s Shoe<br />
Store, <strong>and</strong> was <strong>the</strong> sole owner at <strong>the</strong> time of his death. Frank is survived<br />
by his loving family, including his wife, Norma Klett Cucciarre; <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
children, David <strong>and</strong> Nancy; three gr<strong>and</strong>children; his sister <strong>and</strong> bro<strong>the</strong>r;<br />
<strong>and</strong> several nieces <strong>and</strong> nephews. Frank was predeceased by his bro<strong>the</strong>r,<br />
Joe.<br />
1951 | John W. Pierson died March 13. In 1946, John received<br />
an Honorable Discharge from <strong>the</strong> US Navy <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n studied for a<br />
ma<strong>the</strong>matics degree at <strong>Hartwick</strong>. He married Maureen Truax in 1957<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> couple settled in Sidney, NY, to raise <strong>the</strong>ir family. He worked<br />
as a Sales Representative for Bendix Corporation. They relocated to<br />
Jacksonville, FL, <strong>and</strong> he retired in 1988. John was preceded in death by<br />
his bro<strong>the</strong>r Richard <strong>and</strong> his wife, Maureen. He is survived by his children,<br />
Karen, John, <strong>and</strong> Bob; a niece; <strong>and</strong> seven gr<strong>and</strong>children.<br />
1952 | Albert VanDyke died April 30. Al served in <strong>the</strong> U.S. Air<br />
Force Security Service after graduating from <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> later earned<br />
his Master’s Degree in education <strong>and</strong> his School Administrator’s<br />
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Certification. In 1959, Al began his career in education as a social studies<br />
teacher in Liberty, NY, <strong>and</strong> soon worked to establish a special education<br />
program in <strong>the</strong> high school. In 1967, he was named <strong>the</strong> first Director<br />
of Special Education at Sullivan County BOCES, where he designed<br />
<strong>and</strong> implemented special education programs for children <strong>through</strong>out<br />
Sullivan County. John leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Joanne<br />
Cipriani Van Dyke; his daughter, Diane; <strong>and</strong> two gr<strong>and</strong>daughters.<br />
1954 | Margaret Thomas Campbell, died May 19. The first in her<br />
family to attend college, Margaret graduated with a degree in nursing.<br />
She worked at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n in Public<br />
Health Nursing. She earned a Master’s in Nursing, served as a Nursing<br />
Instructor at Syracuse University, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>n as Director of Nursing for<br />
<strong>the</strong> Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC). Later, Margaret was<br />
instrumental in establishing <strong>the</strong> Highline Mental Health Center in<br />
Seattle, WA. She worked as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner<br />
before establishing her own private practice of psycho<strong>the</strong>rapy. Margaret<br />
is survived by <strong>the</strong> love of her life, Bill; her sister-in-law; step-daughter <strong>and</strong><br />
step-son; four step-gr<strong>and</strong>children; two great-gr<strong>and</strong>children; two nieces <strong>and</strong><br />
a nephew; great-nieces, great-nephews; as well as many friends <strong>and</strong> cousins.<br />
1954 | Robert W. Weiss died April 29. Bob served in <strong>the</strong> U.S. Army<br />
in Korea, <strong>the</strong>n came to <strong>Hartwick</strong> to earn his B.S. in psychology. He went<br />
on to earn his Master’s in education <strong>and</strong> developed a 34-year teaching<br />
career. He is survived by his four siblings, Russell, William, Marian, <strong>and</strong><br />
Millicent; his wife of 55 years, Patricia Gaffney Weiss; his six children; 13<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>children; <strong>and</strong> two great-gr<strong>and</strong>children.<br />
1956 | Marian Weisser Wemple died May 3. A graduate of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> School of Nursing, she met her first husb<strong>and</strong>, Dr.<br />
Henry Weisser ’57, <strong>and</strong> lifelong friends Liz Davidson Mocko ’56<br />
(deceased), <strong>and</strong> Bishop George Mocko ’56 on <strong>the</strong> Hill. As a nurse in<br />
Long Isl<strong>and</strong>, she helped care for Judy Garl<strong>and</strong>, Eva Gabor, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Broadway stars. Marian spent 30 years working as a registered nurse<br />
at Poudre Valley Hospital <strong>and</strong> later as a home health care nurse. In <strong>the</strong><br />
early 1990s, she volunteered to care for patients who were dying of<br />
AIDS. Marian is survived by her husb<strong>and</strong> Ron Wemple; her children<br />
Steve, Jeanette, Tim, <strong>and</strong> Elizabeth; her sister Jeanne LeClercq; five<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>children; four stepchildren <strong>and</strong> many step gr<strong>and</strong>children; as well as<br />
several cousins.<br />
1962 | Mary Ann Noon Haw, Ph.D. died on February 9, 2012<br />
from Alzheimer`s, a particularly cruel irony since she had a brilliant<br />
mind <strong>and</strong> went on to earn a doctorate <strong>and</strong> have a career as a highly<br />
admired professor in <strong>the</strong> graduate school of nursing at San Francisco<br />
State University. She was a beloved member of <strong>the</strong> 1962 nursing class<br />
at <strong>Hartwick</strong>. `Noonie` as she was known on <strong>the</strong> east coast, moved to<br />
California in 1966 for graduate school, <strong>and</strong> spent <strong>the</strong> rest of her life <strong>the</strong>re.<br />
She touched many lives <strong>through</strong> community-based organizations where<br />
she taught her graduate students responsibility, <strong>and</strong> lived a life of integrity<br />
<strong>and</strong> caring, liberally laced with fun <strong>and</strong> laughter. Noonie is survived by<br />
Thomas, her husb<strong>and</strong> of forty years, two daughters, two gr<strong>and</strong>children<br />
<strong>and</strong> her <strong>Hartwick</strong> nursing classmates who think of each o<strong>the</strong>r as family.<br />
1962 | Ella “Becky” Brink Brown died March 18. Becky <strong>and</strong> her<br />
husb<strong>and</strong>, Robert, lived in New York, Delaware, Indiana, Pennsylvania,<br />
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<strong>and</strong> finally North Carolina. She worked at Strong Memorial Hospital in<br />
Rochester, NY, as a public health nurse in Rensselaer County, NY, <strong>and</strong><br />
as a school nurse in Syracuse, NY. Becky is survived by her husb<strong>and</strong> of<br />
almost 49 years; <strong>the</strong>ir three sons <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir wives <strong>and</strong> children; Becky’s<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> sister; two sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews,<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>nieces <strong>and</strong> gr<strong>and</strong>nephews; <strong>and</strong> many dear friends.<br />
1962 | Marilyn B. Michaud died May 7. A nursing major at<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong>, Marilyn remained involved with her classmates <strong>through</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
years. She was <strong>the</strong> beloved wife of James; dearest mo<strong>the</strong>r of Christopher,<br />
David, Kathleen, <strong>and</strong> Todd; loving gr<strong>and</strong>mo<strong>the</strong>r of five; <strong>and</strong> dear<br />
daughter of Minnie Bell. Memorial contributions may be directed to <strong>the</strong><br />
Edith M. Lacey Memorial Nursing Scholarship at <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
(www.hartwick.edu/giving or Office of <strong>College</strong> Advancement, <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>, One <strong>Hartwick</strong> Drive, Oneonta, NY, 13820).<br />
1963 | John V. Centamore, Sr. died May 24. John graduated from<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> with a degree in history, served in <strong>the</strong> Air Force in Vietnam,<br />
<strong>and</strong> developed a successful career as a purchasing manager. John spent his<br />
retirement serving o<strong>the</strong>rs, including work in disaster relief as a volunteer<br />
coordinator for rebuilding hundreds of homes in Bayou La Batre, AL,<br />
after Hurricane Katrina. He is preceded in death by his parents, three<br />
siblings, <strong>and</strong> a niece. He is survived by his wife, S<strong>and</strong>ra Emmons<br />
Centamore ’64; <strong>the</strong>ir children John Centamore Jr. ’88, Deborah,<br />
Patrick, Kara, <strong>and</strong> Christopher; 14 gr<strong>and</strong>children; as well as nieces,<br />
nephews, <strong>and</strong> great gr<strong>and</strong>children.<br />
1968 | Kathleen Swartout Kuhn died June 14. Kathy was a graduate<br />
of <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s nursing program. She is survived by her husb<strong>and</strong>, Ulrich;<br />
her children, Heidi <strong>and</strong> Karl; her three gr<strong>and</strong>children; <strong>and</strong> bro<strong>the</strong>r Gerald.<br />
She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest <strong>and</strong> Margaret Swartout, <strong>and</strong><br />
sisters, Elizabeth Makely <strong>and</strong> Marion Hoffman.<br />
1969 | David J. Ginzl died February 16. David earned his B.A. in<br />
history from <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> his Ph.D. in U.S. history from Syracuse<br />
University. Following his retirement as a 20-year veteran of Barnett Bank,<br />
he authored <strong>and</strong> published three books, Images of America: Barnett Bank;<br />
Barnett: The Story of “Florida’s Bank;” <strong>and</strong> Stein Mart: An American Story of<br />
Roots, Family, <strong>and</strong> Building A Greater Dream. He also served as a part-time<br />
history professor at The University of North Florida. David is survived<br />
by his wife of 41 years, Carole Lingel Ginzl; <strong>the</strong>ir three daughters <strong>and</strong> six<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>children; as well as his mo<strong>the</strong>r, Arvilla, <strong>and</strong> his bro<strong>the</strong>r, Paul. He is<br />
preceded in death by his fa<strong>the</strong>r, Rudolph.<br />
1971 | Dr. Garry D. Brown died March 23. Garry earned his<br />
bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from <strong>Hartwick</strong>, his M.D. from<br />
Georgetown University School of Medicine, <strong>and</strong> went on to develop<br />
a specialty in pathology. Garry is survived by his fa<strong>the</strong>r, George; his<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r, Collins; <strong>and</strong> a niece, Stacy B. Husted.<br />
1979 | Robert T. Stillman P’14 died March 20. Bob earned a B.A.<br />
in political science <strong>and</strong> was active in <strong>the</strong> Alpha Delta Omega Fraternity.<br />
He married his college swee<strong>the</strong>art, Rebecca Goff Stillman ’79 <strong>and</strong><br />
relocated to Massachusetts, where he built a very successful career in <strong>the</strong><br />
insurance industry. Bob is survived by his three children: James, Jonathan,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Elizabeth Stillman ’14; his parents, Paul <strong>and</strong> Joanne Stillman; <strong>and</strong>
his siblings, Jacqueline Halowack ’79, Phillip, <strong>and</strong> Deborah; <strong>and</strong> several<br />
nieces <strong>and</strong> nephews. Bob’s children respectfully request that donations in<br />
his honor be made to <strong>the</strong> Robert T. Stillman Memorial Fund at <strong>Hartwick</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>, One <strong>Hartwick</strong> Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.<br />
1980 | Hilda D. Meisner Wachtel died May 7. An English major at<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong>, Hilda was an avid reader <strong>and</strong> writer of short stories <strong>and</strong> poetry.<br />
She was an advocate for animal welfare; her goal was to find funding for <strong>and</strong><br />
help educate children on <strong>the</strong> importance of spaying <strong>and</strong> neutering cats <strong>and</strong><br />
dogs. Hilda was <strong>the</strong> daughter of <strong>the</strong> late Dr. Abraham <strong>and</strong> Claire Meisner,<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>r of Abram <strong>and</strong> Calia Wachtel, <strong>and</strong> sister of Daniel Meisner.<br />
1981 | Robert P. Patterson died January 12. The son of Judge Robert<br />
P. Patterson Jr. <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> late Bevin D. Patterson, Bob received his BA in<br />
English from <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> his CSW from <strong>the</strong> NYU School of Social<br />
Research. He studied for a postgraduate degree in Gestalt Psycho<strong>the</strong>rapy<br />
<strong>and</strong> had a clinical psycho<strong>the</strong>rapy practice in Manhattan. Bob is survived by<br />
his wife Cristina; his fa<strong>the</strong>r; <strong>and</strong> siblings Anne P. Finn, Margaret, Paul, <strong>and</strong><br />
Ka<strong>the</strong>rine.<br />
1995 | Douglas Daniel Lewis died March 14. Dan earned his degree in<br />
economics from <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> went on to become a Senior Vice President<br />
at TNS (formerly NFO), a leading market research <strong>and</strong> market information<br />
group where he worked for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Christine<br />
Anne Fix; two children, Sophia <strong>and</strong> Benjamin; his parents, Douglas <strong>and</strong><br />
Linda; <strong>and</strong> his bro<strong>the</strong>r, James.<br />
Family | Annie Henriques, wife of Kathy O’Connell ’81, died<br />
March 17. Annie’s career spanned many fields including human<br />
resources management, sales administration management, process<br />
improvement management, regulatory affairs, marketing management <strong>and</strong><br />
communications, publications, advertising <strong>and</strong> promotions, <strong>and</strong> contract<br />
manufacturing. She brought excellence to such companies as NYNEX<br />
(now Verizon), Pepsi Cola, <strong>and</strong> International Paper. She was founder <strong>and</strong><br />
proprietor of her own graphic design company, Hummingbird Press. Annie<br />
is survived by her beloved <strong>and</strong> loving wife of 28 years, Kathy O’Connell;<br />
Kathy’s family; <strong>and</strong> her own family.<br />
Family | Donald T. Hazard, fa<strong>the</strong>r of Scott Hazard ’84, died January<br />
15. Born in Providence, RI, Donald graduated from Brown University .<br />
He worked for IBM for 34 years, retiring as a Director of New Product<br />
Development. He is survived by his wife; Barbara, sons Steven, David,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Scott; bro<strong>the</strong>r Robert; <strong>and</strong> two gr<strong>and</strong>children. Scott graduated from<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> with a B.A. in Management <strong>and</strong> is Senior Vice President of<br />
Guardhill Financial Corp. in New Canaan, CT.<br />
Family | Francesco Gallo, fa<strong>the</strong>r of Clara F. Gallo ’14, died January<br />
26. He was born in Polia, Italy, <strong>and</strong> built a successful career, <strong>and</strong> became<br />
<strong>the</strong> Chief Executive Officer of America for Alitalia Airlines. Francesco<br />
married <strong>the</strong> love of his life, Dr. Nunzia Fatica, in 1981. He is survived by<br />
his four children: Aless<strong>and</strong>ro, Massimiliano, Nicoletta, <strong>and</strong> Clara ’14; three<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>rs; <strong>and</strong> two sisters. He was predeceased by his bro<strong>the</strong>r, Antonio.<br />
Friend | Willis C. Dailey died March 2. A former member of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> Citizens Board, Bill was a native son. After serving<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Navy during World War II <strong>and</strong> receiving <strong>the</strong> U.S. Naval Victory<br />
Medal, he went to work with his fa<strong>the</strong>r. He operated <strong>the</strong> Oneonta Family<br />
Cleaners until his retirement in 1989 <strong>and</strong> also built U-Totem, one of <strong>the</strong><br />
first laundromats in town. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, <strong>and</strong><br />
his sisters, Emogene <strong>and</strong> Irene. Survivors include his sister as well as his<br />
children, gr<strong>and</strong>children, <strong>and</strong> great-gr<strong>and</strong>children.<br />
Former staff | Richard Puffer died June 7. Richard served his country<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Korean War. He worked at <strong>Hartwick</strong> for 11 years, raised his family<br />
in Otego, <strong>and</strong> retired to Maryville, TN. He was <strong>the</strong> loving husb<strong>and</strong> of 62<br />
years of Jennie McCall Puffer; <strong>the</strong> proud fa<strong>the</strong>r of five children: Yvonne,<br />
Dianna, Richard, Bruce, <strong>and</strong> Shirley; gr<strong>and</strong>fa<strong>the</strong>r to five; <strong>and</strong> greatgr<strong>and</strong>fa<strong>the</strong>r<br />
to one.<br />
Former staff | Charles L. Sage died March 8. A former member of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong> Security Department, Charles served 20 years with <strong>the</strong><br />
Oneonta Police Department. He was a Navy veteran of World War II <strong>and</strong><br />
a past comm<strong>and</strong>er of <strong>the</strong> Oneonta American Legion. He is survived by his<br />
children, Jody Courtemanche <strong>and</strong> Ronald Sage; his gr<strong>and</strong>daughter; a sister<br />
<strong>and</strong> bro<strong>the</strong>r; <strong>and</strong> several nieces <strong>and</strong> nephews.<br />
Summer 2012 | The Wick | 47
Volunteer Spotlight<br />
The Irresistible<br />
<strong>and</strong> Irrepressible<br />
Neal Miller ’72<br />
Neal ’72 <strong>and</strong> Mary Sapienza ’73 Miller at <strong>the</strong>ir oneonta home.<br />
Urged to name his favorite way to volunteer for <strong>Hartwick</strong>, Neal Miller ’72 cites<br />
his latest—meeting incoming first year students <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir families. Neal <strong>and</strong> his<br />
wife, Mary Sapienza Miller ’73, joined numerous student orientation sessions this<br />
summer, talking with families <strong>and</strong> getting to know <strong>the</strong> new students.<br />
“All <strong>the</strong> committee work I do is fine <strong>and</strong>, yes, I know it’s important,” he says, “but<br />
interacting with students is <strong>the</strong> best. We like seeing students all <strong>the</strong> time.”<br />
The couple now lives on <strong>the</strong> edge of campus, literally at <strong>the</strong> bottom of <strong>the</strong> Hill. They<br />
enjoy ready access to <strong>College</strong> events, are planning to host alumni ga<strong>the</strong>rings at <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
home, <strong>and</strong> generously housed a <strong>Hartwick</strong> basketball player for <strong>the</strong> academic year<br />
(Josefine Vincents ’15 of Denmark).<br />
A former ’Wick basketball star himself, Neal lends a strong presence to everything<br />
he does. He’s regularly drafted to serve as Master of Ceremonies for <strong>the</strong> Athletics<br />
Hall of Fame banquet, participates in conferring Alumni Awards during<br />
Homecoming, <strong>and</strong> welcomes <strong>the</strong> newest alumni during Commencement exercises<br />
(bringing <strong>the</strong> graduates to <strong>the</strong> defining moment of ringing <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>Hartwick</strong> replica<br />
bells).<br />
His ready smile, deep laugh, <strong>and</strong> even deeper commitment to <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
make Neal Miller irresistible. He demonstrates leadership in ways large <strong>and</strong> small;<br />
currently serving as President of <strong>the</strong> Alumni Association <strong>and</strong> a member of <strong>the</strong><br />
Citizens Board Executive Council, he also helped found <strong>the</strong> Coaches Club, serves<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Planned Giving Advisory Council, <strong>and</strong> is a member of <strong>the</strong> Kellogg Society.<br />
“<strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> I go back a long way,” Neal says, reflecting on his 44-year association<br />
with <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>. “I’ve tried to do whatever I’ve been asked to do. I don’t think I’ve<br />
ever said ‘no’ to <strong>Hartwick</strong>. I’m passionate about it.<br />
“<strong>Hartwick</strong> gave me my start,” he adds, noting that it’s where he l<strong>and</strong>ed his first job<br />
(in admissions) <strong>and</strong> where he met his future wife. (As Neal tells it, <strong>the</strong> two became<br />
a couple soon after he helped Mary move into <strong>the</strong> third floor of Saxton Hall her<br />
freshman year.) Following her graduation <strong>the</strong>y decided to “put down roots” in <strong>the</strong><br />
area <strong>and</strong> built successful careers—she as an English teacher in <strong>the</strong> Unatego School<br />
District <strong>and</strong> now an adjunct professor at <strong>Hartwick</strong>, he as an entrepreneur in <strong>the</strong><br />
financial services industry. In a satisfying turn of events, <strong>the</strong>ir two children are back<br />
in <strong>the</strong> area—Nate works for his fa<strong>the</strong>r <strong>and</strong> Cass<strong>and</strong>ra is on <strong>Hartwick</strong>’s marketing<br />
staff.<br />
Neal <strong>and</strong> Mary are 15-year consecutive donors to <strong>the</strong>ir alma mater, supporting<br />
everything from Wick Athletics to <strong>the</strong> Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship<br />
Endowed Fund. He has made planned gifts to <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> in <strong>the</strong> form of two life<br />
insurance policies.<br />
“The economic growth of <strong>Hartwick</strong> is important,” Neal says. “We’re not like o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
schools; <strong>the</strong> opportunities we have here are special. Every student should have <strong>the</strong><br />
chance to go on J Term; we need to help with scholarships so families can afford<br />
<strong>Hartwick</strong> for <strong>the</strong>ir children.<br />
“I am loyal to this school,” he says in a clear understatement, “<strong>and</strong> I want all<br />
alumni to feel that way, too. Mary <strong>and</strong> I plan to continue to be <strong>the</strong>re for <strong>Hartwick</strong>,<br />
contributing financially <strong>and</strong> bringing our time <strong>and</strong> energy in any way we can.”<br />
“<strong>Hartwick</strong> has a great future <strong>and</strong> I want to be a part of it.”<br />
48 | The Wick | Summer 2012
As this issue of The Wick went to press,<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> community learned <strong>the</strong> shocking news that our<br />
Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Board, Dr. James J. Elting,<br />
had died following a brief illness.<br />
This is one of many tributes to come.<br />
A personal tribute to<br />
A Man You Could Trust<br />
Everyone who knew Jim Elting had a story, indeed many stories. I first<br />
met Jim at his home in early 2008. He <strong>and</strong> Karen hosted a dinner for<br />
trustees to meet Margaret Drugovich, <strong>the</strong>n a finalist for <strong>the</strong> presidency<br />
of <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>, <strong>and</strong> me, her partner. Despite <strong>the</strong> pressure of <strong>the</strong><br />
occasion, Jim <strong>and</strong> Karen made it a wonderful evening that we have<br />
spoken of fondly many times since. That was <strong>the</strong>ir way.<br />
Margaret <strong>and</strong> I have now spent many evenings with <strong>the</strong> Eltings—at<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir home or ours, perhaps a favorite restaurant; in groups large or<br />
small or just us. Talking work <strong>the</strong>n talking lives—children, favorite getaways,<br />
interests, concerns. Their deep comfort toge<strong>the</strong>r was inclusive<br />
<strong>and</strong> often punctuated by fine wines, stories of exotic travels, <strong>and</strong> much<br />
laughter.<br />
Jim’s ready smile was richly genuine; his hugs worthy of a bear. When<br />
Jim said he was so glad to see you he meant it <strong>and</strong> you knew it. The<br />
feeling was mutual. I loved hearing his voice on <strong>the</strong> phone, seeing him in<br />
our sunroom when he dropped over on a Sunday afternoon to talk with<br />
Margaret, listening to his pride as he addressed <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> community.<br />
Jim was not a graduate of <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>College</strong>—his alma maters were Yale<br />
University <strong>and</strong> Columbia University—yet his loyalty said o<strong>the</strong>rwise.<br />
He once told me he saw in <strong>Hartwick</strong> what he valued in his experience at<br />
Yale, quoting Angelo Bartlett Giamatti, a former president of Yale <strong>and</strong><br />
Commissioner of Major League Baseball, in saying, “The privilege of a<br />
private education is <strong>the</strong> ability to do public good.”<br />
Jim did so much good. He was a leader in Oneonta, Cooperstown, <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> region. He led <strong>through</strong> his giving—<strong>through</strong> 37 years of financial<br />
support to <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> 21 years of service as a trustee, including four<br />
as Chair of <strong>the</strong> Board. The Elting Fitness Center <strong>and</strong> Elting Gallery<br />
were born of his <strong>and</strong> Karen’s gifts. He described <strong>Hartwick</strong> as a treasure<br />
<strong>and</strong> invested in what he believed in.<br />
Jim was a lifelong athlete—a powerful rugby player <strong>and</strong> determined<br />
rower whose friends included teammates such as Bill Campbell, whom<br />
Jim made a friend of <strong>Hartwick</strong> <strong>and</strong> a friend of ours. He was an avid fan<br />
seen on so many sidelines <strong>and</strong> partial to ’Wick DI soccer. And he was an<br />
advocate for fitness <strong>and</strong> sport. An orthopedic surgeon, for many years<br />
he provided consultations to our student athletes. He was <strong>the</strong> go-to guy<br />
on all matters of health. In this <strong>and</strong> all ways, he was <strong>the</strong> man you could<br />
trust.<br />
—Beth Steele
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