AMBASSADOR - Finger Lakes Community College

www.flcc.edu/alumni 

Summer 2012 

AMBASSADOR 

A publication for Alumni and Friends of the College

Editors 

Lisa M. Thompson 

Vice President of Advancement 

Lenore L. Friend 

Community Affairs Specialist 

Amy I. Pauley 

Executive Director, FLCC Foundation 

WritEr 

Susan P. Morgan 

Assistant Director of Development 

AmbAssAdor dEsign And lAyout 

Sarah R. Butler 

Creative Design Specialist 

PhotogrAPhErs 

Deborah M. Kenney 

Rikki Van Camp 

The Ambassador is produced by Alumni Relations 

at Finger Lakes Community College. 

Views and opinions expressed in this publication do not 

necessarily reflect the opinions of the editor or official 

College policies. FLCC does not discriminate on the 

basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, 

age, personal affiliations, disability, marital or veteran 

status in its educational programs, admissions, activities 

or employment policies. 

Finger Lakes Community College 

Alumni Relations 

Office of Resource Development 

3325 Marvin Sands Dr. 

Canandaigua, NY 14424 

alumni@flcc.edu 

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“It dawned on me that 

in every facet of his 

work at the College, 

Howard served as a 

metaphorical bridge…” 

— John caraluzzo 

associate professor of mathematics 

rEmEmbEring A FriEnd 

Howard Green worked at CCFL/FLCC for more than 30 years as an academic 

support specialist, peer tutor coordinator and adjunct tennis instructor at the 

time of his death on March 1, 2012. Donations in his memory will be used to 

replace the benches at the FLCC tennis courts with new ones designed and built by 

New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks. 

John Caraluzzo, associate professor of mathematics, recalls Howard’s influence 

on his peers and the students he supported: “It dawned on me that in every facet 

of his work at the College, Howard served as a metaphorical bridge: A bridge 

connecting his students and the knowledge and skills they were trying to attain. 

A bridge connecting student tutors and tutees, facilitating their ability to participate 

in the teaching/learning process. And a bridge connecting faculty with the peer 

tutoring program, an essential element of the student success strategy of many 

faculty members.” 

Those who made a gift to the project in celebration of Howard’s life include: 

Bill Banaszewski and Michele Howland 

Laurel Begy ’99 

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony E. Bengel 

Meaghan Black and Eric Jillard 

Joan and Kevin Blacken 

Sandra Bricker ’82 

Mr. and Mrs. Truman W. Bruce 

Anthony ’69 and Mary Capozzi 

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cermak 

Muriel Coleman 

finger lakeS community college

Stephen Connelly 

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Corrigan 

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Crowley 

Delia Darnell 

Marty Dodge 

FLCC Developmental Studies Department 

FLCC Professional Association 

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Giering 

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Goodnow 

Kathy Guy 

David Johnson 

Joyce A. Keeney 

Barton B. King 

Laverne and Gail Lafler ’89 

Dr. Richard and Sudy Landholm 

Rich Larkin 

Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Launt 

Doris Lochte 

Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Low 

Robert and Rosemary Lowden 

Jim and Mary Ellen Lyon 

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Geoffrey Feary and Maureen Maas-Feary 

Leonard and Patricia Malinowski 

Elizabeth J. Mancini 

Francis and Linda Mandery 

Carolyn R. Marsh 

Jane McComb ’88 

Terrence B. McIntee 

Kay and Tom Meding 

Deanne Molinari 

Putt and Catherine Moore 

Susan Morgan 

Roberta R. Moriarty 

John C. Nagle-Caraluzzo 

Amy Nichols 

Marie Niedermeir and John Frontuto 

Norah Nolan Cramer 

June Oates 

Karen O’Donnell 

Amy I. Pauley 

Mareta Pitler 

Dr. and Mrs. William R. Platzer 

Nancy H. Purdy 

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rhodes 

Jim and Ann Robinson 

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Roelle 

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Sacco 

Mary Jane Stoltz ’06 

Bernard A. Strohmeyer 

Cheryl TenEyck ’82 

Thornton Engineering, LLP 

Jackie Tiermini 

Mr. and Mrs. Keith M. Turner 

Mark ’94 and Carol Urbaitis 

Karen Welsh 

Margaret G. White 

Patricia Zimmer 

To donate in Howard’s 

memory, send a check payable 

to the FLCC Foundation, 

3325 Marvin Sands Dr., 

Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424. 

Alumni 

AssociAtion 

congrAtulAtEs 

thE clAss 

oF 2012 

on may 2, the college bookstore 

hosted a day-long event for students 

to pick up their caps and gowns in 

preparation for the may 19 ceremony. 

the alumni association sponsored 

a raffle to say “congratulations” 

and welcome them as alumni. 

rAFFlE WinnErs: 

iPad gretchen Holman ’12 

$100 gas card robyn compton ’12 

$50 gas card Howard Johnson ’12 

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ook FEAst 

Presented by the flcc 

Humanities department 

Fascinating Books 

Fantastic Food 

Fabulous Conversation 

Price per ticket: $125 

Begin the evening at 5 p.m. with an 

hors d’oeuvres reception at the newly 

opened Student Center at FLCC. Travel to a 

location in Ontario County and enjoy fine dining courtesy of a gracious 

host. Participate in a book discussion led by the book’s author or a faculty 

member or friend of FLCC. 

To reserve your seat and purchase a ticket, go to www.flcc.edu/bookfeast or look 

for an invitation in your mailbox. Space is limited, and books will be assigned 

in the order that paid RSVPs are received. Copies of the featured books are 

on reserve at the Charles J. Meder Library and are also available for purchase 

at the FLCC bookstore, Book Nook, on the first floor of the Student Center. 

For questions or to request a mailed invitation, contact the FLCC Foundation 

at foundation@flcc.edu or call (585) 785-1454. 

Book 

Fea 

Featured books and moderators include: 

“Blood, Bones and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of 

a Reluctant Chef,” by Gabrielle Hamilton, moderated by 

Rich Larkin, associate professor of hotel/resort management. 

“Confessions of an Amateur Peak Bagger,” by Kevin Flynn ’79, 

who will also moderate. 

“Dark Green Religion,” by Bron Taylor, moderated by 

Marty Dodge, retired professor of environmental conservation. 

“Different Hours,” by Stephen Dunn, moderated by 

Jon Palzer, associate professor of English and chairperson 

of the FLCC Humanities Department. 

“Ghostbread,” by Sonja Livingston, moderated 

by Curt Nehring Bliss, associate professor of English 

and director of honors studies. 

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” by Stieg Larsson, 

moderated by Stephanie Olsen, technical specialist, 

developmental studies. 

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“The Girl with the Pearl Earring,” by Tracy Chevalier, 

moderated by Liz Brownell, associate professor 

of graphic design. 

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” by J.K. Rowling, 

moderated by Trista Merrill, associate professor of English. 

“The Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins, moderated 

by Mary Ferris, Wood Library children’s librarian. 

“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” by Rebecca Skloot, 

moderated by Jim Hewlett, professor of biology. 

“Summer in a Glass,” by Evan Dawson, who will also moderate. 

“Upon the Altar of the Nation: A Moral History of the 

Civil War” by Henry S. Stout, moderated by Henry Maus, 

professor emeritus. 

“Warrior Poet: The Biography of Audre Lorde,” 

by Alexis de Veaux, moderated by Jessica MacNamara ’01. 


Thanks to these gracious dinner hosts: 

AVI and Nan Bloomer 

Don and Deb Culeton 

Dr. Mark and Mary Gearan 

Bill and Debi Jones ’91 

Joan Geise and Susanne Kennedy 

Dr. Richard and Sudy Landholm, and Sue Bennett 

Steve and Ann Martin 

Skippy Raines 

Dr. Barbara and Fred Risser 

Mike Keenan and Deb Yacuzzo ’11 

Host sponsor: 

Continue to follow the event details 

or purchase your ticket on the FLCC 

website at www.flcc.edu/bookfeast 

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“FrAnk’s Wild yEArs” 

rEvisitEd: 3rd AnnuAl 

tom WAits birthdAy 

tributE At Flcc 

flcc faculty, alumni and guests will 

pay tribute to experimental music 

prankster tom waits on dec. 5, 2012, 

at 7 p.m. in Stage 14. 

the house band, the drop dead Suits, will host 

an interpretive re-creation of waits’ 1987 album/stage 

show “frank’s wild years.” alumni performers include 

evyn grassl ’06, meredith faulkner ’03, nash bock ’06, 

lisa Salvaggio clark ’06, brian thibodeau ’06, 

leo medler ’06, Justin rister ’06, kurt Johnson ’05 

and Scott topel ’01. 

Art in 

thE housE 

Farewell Stage 13 

Curt and Nani Nehring Bliss 

hosted open mic sessions in 

Stage 13 on the first Tuesday 

of each month from 1999 to 2009. When Curt became the director of the honors studies program, 

the Campus Activities Board (CAB) became the sponsor of the popular monthly events. 

Curt and CAB began planning one final open mic night in Stage 13 after the date was set for its 

demolition. Invitations to current students and former Stage 13 singers and musicians resulted 

in more than 30 acts – several performers are shown here – taking the stage one last time on Feb. 8. 

Words and Music 

Fingerstyle guitarists Mark Arnold ’01 

(far right) and Kinloch Nelson (in back), 

who performed at the seventh annual words 

and music event on March 28, are pictured 

with Curt and Nani Nehring Bliss at the 

Honors House before the performance. 


thAnks! And WElcomE bAck to Flcc 

Thank you to each graduate who assisted with FLCC activities and events involving students during the 2012 spring semester. 

Virginia Araujo-Torruello ’90, Doyle Pruitt ’98 and Dr. Rich Hamling ’76, guest speakers 

in several human services classes, shared experiences and career information. 

Jack Moran ’79, owner of Roseland Bowl and an adjunct instructor at the College, accepted 

a second term as the alumni representative to the FLCC Association Board of Directors. 

Christine Nerney-Zapetis ’09, Ryan Taylor ’09 and Dorothy Hanrahan ’11 assisted the 

admissions office with recruitment activities held at each of the three campus centers. 

At a business department Backpack to Briefcase event on Activities Day, Erica Marshall ’11 

shared details regarding her transition from college student to employee at Holiday Inn. 

Many other graduates are highlighted throughout this publication for interacting with 

students at campus events, activities and in individual classes during the spring 2012 semester. 

Thanks to everyone! 


There are many ways to volunteer. 

If you are interested in helping 

current students regarding transferring 

to a four-year school, offering assistance 

with internship opportunities, providing 

help in making career decisions 

and securing employment, and/or 

offering information about the College 

to prospective students, please 

go to www.flcc.edu/alumni. 

Print and complete the volunteer 

form, then send it to the FLCC 

Alumni Office at 3325 Marvin Sands Dr., 

Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424. 

We will contact you as opportunities 

present themselves! 

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Alumni AssociAtion PrEsEnts AWArds 

The newly opened Student Center was the setting for the May 18 Alumni Awards Celebration. 

Award recipients are pictured to the left (left to right) with Alumni Association President Ethan Fogg ’00: 

Donna P. Smith ’81, Outstanding Nursing Alumni Achievement Award; Brian M. Kolb ’71, Distinguished 

Alumni Award; Matt Hill ’97, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee; Erica Koch Bapst ’98, Outstanding Alumni 

Art Achievement Award. Missing from the photo were Justin Stevenson ’97, Outstanding Conservation Alumni 

Achievement Award; and David Swarthout ’79, Outstanding Horticulture Alumni Achievement Award. 

In addition, the 2012 Exceptional Service Award recognized more than 100 alumni who have served on the 

governing boards of the Alumni Association since it was established in 1974. Arlene Rudat Morley ’71, the first 

Alumni Association president accepted the award on behalf of the group (photo lower left). Arlene, the mother 

of four in 1968 when she entered CCFL, had completed her bachelor’s degree and was working full-time when 

Al Corbit asked her to serve. She expressed her gratitude 

regarding the creation of CCFL, which offered the start 

she needed for a career as a speech language therapist. 

Alumni volunteers who attended the awards celebration 

include (back row, left to right) Grace Madera ’84 Loomis, 

Ethan S. Fogg ’00, Douglas Forgue ’89, Susan Shanks ’95, 

Jack Moran ’79, Steven A. Myer ’85, Henry Roenke ’73, 

Sarah Moon ’98, (front row) Wilma Henry ’72 Holtz, 

Arlene Rudat Morley ’71, Loretta Sprague ’95, 

Karla Sweet ’73 ’76 Taylor, and Jane McComb ’88. 



Susan McCarthy, associate professor of nursing, 

reacted with surprise when President Barbara Risser 

announced her name as the recipient of the third 

annual FLCC Spirit Award. In President Risser’s words, 

this award honors “… a collective passion on 

this campus — a genuine pride in who we are 

and the work that we do. We see it reflected 

on the faces of the people who have made 

this College their life’s work, and they quietly 

pass it along to those who follow them.” 

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb ’71 

and his wife, Lauren, hold his Distinguished 

Alumni Award plaque. The celebration included 

an announcement of a newly created scholarship, 

the Brian M. Kolb Leadership Award. Gifts from 

several of Brian’s friends established it as a tribute 

to a long-time friend of the college and highly 

successful alum. 

View complete biographies at www.flcc.edu/alumni/ambassador 

congrAtulAtions 2011 

nursing clAss grAduAtEs 

the pass rate for finger lakes community college nursing 

students on the national council licensure examination 

for registered nurses for first-time test takers was 96.36 

percent for the 2011 graduating class. flcc’s pass rate 

ranks in the top 10 of the approximately 100 associate and 

bachelor’s degree nursing programs in the state. the average 

pass rate for first-time test takers for 2011 for all new york 

associate and bachelor’s degree programs was 84 percent. 

donna smith ’81, 

who received the 2012 

outstanding nursing 

alumni achievement 

award on may 18, gave 

the keynote address 

at nursing advancement 

the following morning. 

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thE oPEning WAs grAnd… thE vision is AlivE 

President Barbara Risser addresses guests 

at the May 4 ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

To view more photos and details from the event, visit FLCCconnects.com. 


After the ceremony, attendees gathered 

on the main staircase for a photo to be 

included in a time capsule. 


A “flash mob” performed a brief routine 

after the official ceremony had ended 

and the chairs cleared away. 

The Student Center is a two-story, 

78,000-square-foot building that 

houses a 350-seat cafeteria, larger 

bookstore, 411-seat auditorium, 

One Stop Center for enrollment 

services, Student Life rooms for 

student government and clubs 

and a new student lounge. 

The Student Center is the first 

public building in Ontario 

County designed to be certified 

under the Leadership in Energy 

and Environmental Design 

rating system of the U.S. Green 

Building Council. Green features 

include 192 solar panels on 

the roof, sustainable building 

materials such as 95 percent 

recycled structural steel and 

stone quarried in New York, 

carpool parking, large windows 

and skylights to maximize the 

natural daylight, and a building 

envelope that exceeds today’s 

insulation standards. 

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stAtE AssEmbly 

minority lEAdEr 

briAn kolb ’71 

AddrEssEs thE 44th 

grAduAting clAss 

State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb came to FLCC to give the 

commencement address and ended up graduating as well. Brian earned 

a majority of his two-year credits from CCFL when the college held classes 

in downtown Canandaigua storefronts, but he finished his degree 

at St. Petersburg College after moving to Florida. Unbeknownst to Brian, 

FLCC transferred enough credits from St. Petersburg to complete his 

associate degree requirements at FLCC. 

When President Barbara Risser made the surprise presentation, 

she explained, “We felt a bona fide FLCC associate degree 

is the best token of our appreciation for your ever-present 

support for Finger Lakes Community College and our students.” 

CCFL/FLCC Woodsmen . . . 

It will be MORE fun if you are here! 

mArk your 

cAlEndAr — 

APril 19–20, 2013 

67th Annual Spring Meet hosted at FLCC 

• CCFL/FLCC Woodsmen alumni return to campus 

• Help as judges and timers 

• Honor Marty Dodge’s 37-year career as coach 

• Grab an ax, saw or canoe for alumni competition 

Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20 — College team 

and Stihl Collegiate 

competitions, alumni 

reunion and special 

recognition of Marty’s 

coaching career. 

More details 

coming soon! 


nEW Flcc viticulturE building 

The 2012-13 New York state budget includes the full $3.3 million cost for construction 

of a Finger Lakes Community College Viticulture Center at the Cornell Agricultural 

and Food Technology Park in Geneva. State Sen. Michael Nozzolio and state Assembly 

Minority Leader Brian Kolb ’71 advocated for the Viticulture Center, which will provide 

hands-on training to students in the College’s viticulture and wine technology degree 

program. For more information about the building and the viticulture degree program, 

refer to www.flcc.edu/academics/viticulture. 


Flcc 

connEcts … 

EvEryonE 

the home base for 

college-related social media 

is at www.flccconnects.com. 

fan the college on facebook. 

check out college news, events, 

photos and video. 

follow Susan’s alumni update blog 

entries for personal glimpses into 

the lives of ccfl and flcc alumni. 

WhAt ArE you WAiting For? 

get connected with flccconnects.com 

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from left, charles kelley, 

Hillary Scott and dave Haywood 

of lady antebellum in Stage 14 

of the flcc Student center 

answer questions from fans during 

a private gathering before their 

performance at the constellation 

brands marvin Sands Performing 

arts center on Sunday, June 3. 

count on thE Alumni AssociAtion For 

bEnEFits For All dEgrEE And cErtiFicAtE 

grAduAtEs oF ccFl/Flcc. 

PREMIER BENEFITS for a minimum $75 donation to the Alumni Association’s scholarship or program 

fund: SAVE $477! For a donation of $75 between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013, you can audit 

up to four College credits at no cost to you (per credit hour cost is now $138.) 

ATTENTION GOLFERS: If you enjoy golfing and live in the Finger Lakes or return to vacation or 

to visit family, you can save on greens fees and cart rental fees at the golf course at Bristol Harbour. 

Contact Alumni Relations with questions at 585.785.1454 or alumni@flcc.edu 

Announcing! New benefit for the children and grandchildren of FLCC alumni 

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY — $50 Tuition Discount 

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is for students in grades 6-12 who have demonstrated creativity, 

innovative ideas, academic effort, determination, enthusiasm, the ability to communicate, and a commitment 

to their community and family. Students who apply to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) should 

be responsible individuals who pursue goals with tenacity. Prior experience in business is not required. 

YEA! tuition (includes books and supplies) is $295 for the academic year (Nov.– June). Children and grandchildren 

of Finger Lakes Community College alumni save $50. For more information click on the link at www.flccconnects.com/ 

or contact Alison Grems or Elisha Snow at the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce (585) 394-4400. 


clAss notEs 

business Administration 

Julie Caves ’88 accepted the position 

of assistant vice president and portfolio 

credit risk manager at Canandaigua 

National Bank & Trust. 

Brenda Cordero ’08 ’10 was promoted to 

banking officer at Lyons National Bank and 

is responsible for managing all operations 

of the accounting department. 

Carmen Marie Johnson-Lawrence ’00 

has a blue-eyed white Persian cat named 

Cashelcatrua St. James Park that she shows 

in the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA). 

She and her cat, which ranked 23rd in 

premiership (neutered/spayed cats) in the 

Great Lakes Region for the 2011—2012 

show season, were recognized on June 9 

at the region banquet in Canton, Ohio. 

Cassie Tavernier ’11, a student at the 

University of Albany and capital region 

coordinator for the College Democrats, met 

President Barak Obama at a political event. 


Eric Zimmerman ’88, owner of Eric’s Office 

restaurant, was voted Best Businessman 

and his restaurant also won Best Seafood 

in the 2011 Best of Ontario County contest 

sponsored by Messenger Post. 

conservation and horticulture 

Beyond Hardware, a True Value home 

improvement store, recently opened 

in Canandaigua with Lou Behan ’98 

as its garden expert. 

Robin Holevinski ’98 spent the past five 

years researching the regional coyote 

population. Robin, who was the 2010 

Outstanding FLCC Conservation Alumni 

Award recipient, was a wildlife biologist 

with the state Department of Environmental 

Conservation when she identified an 

opportunity to work with coyote research 

and earn her Ph.D. 

Sue Krobusek ’04 and the gardens at her 

home in Farmington were featured in the 

spring edition of Canandaigua Magazine. 

Her gardens were also a highlight of the June 

District 7 NY Federated Garden Clubs Tour 

of Gardens. A master gardener, Sue writes 

a gardening column, Offshoots, for the 

Victor weekly newspaper and volunteers 

at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State 

Historic Park. 

Noah Pasqua-Godkin ’10, who is pursuing 

two bachelor’s degrees in environmental 

biology and environmental science at SUNY 

ESF, is living and working this summer at 

the SUNY ESF Cranberry Lake Biological 

Station in the Adirondacks. 

FLCC Technical Specialist Emeritus 

Hank Roenke ’73, who has been a volunteer 

in many capacities for the Boy Scouts 

of America for decades, was recognized 

at the 37th Annual Youth Power Dinner 

on April 28. 

Scott Topel ’01, who has a bachelor’s 

degree in music performance and 

has taught, performed and toured the 

world, returned to the Finger Lakes and 

is currently working with students at 

Lyric Arts Academy in Farmington. 

Robert Van Keuren ’09 received the 

2011 Secretary’s Award for Outstanding 

Achievement in Service to Homeless Veterans 

at a special event in January at the Syracuse 

VA Medical Center. Recently retired, 

he was honored for four decades of service 

to veterans. He was director of the Vietnam 

Veterans of San Diego and worked on 

homeless veterans issues for 18 years. 

During the Vietnam War, he served on 

more than 200 combat missions and was 

the recipient of the Purple Heart, Navy 

Commendation Medal with Combat V 

and the Combat Action Ribbon. 

humanities 

Lynn Freid ’08, FLCC manager of business 

development and training, was honored 

with the New York Association of Training 

and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) 

Workforce Excellence Recognition Award 

for a workshop at the association’s spring 

conference. Lynn’s presentation was titled 

“Industry Partnerships: Developing Training 

Initiatives that Lead to Employment.” 

Glass restorer John Lord ’71 was featured in 

several regional newspaper articles during 

the winter for his work on the historic Tiffany 

glass mosaic of The Last Supper in the Chapel 

at the Spa Apartments in Clifton Springs. 

The circa 1890 mosaic piece is one of only 

three like it in the world. 

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Cesar Ortiz ’95, director of operations and 

programs at the Lyons Community Center, 

received the Lyons Chamber of Commerce 

Citizen of the Year Award in April. 

Rebecca Rouland ’07 Polmanteer was hired 

by Seneca County to oversee social service 

projects following her work last summer 

overseeing programs funded through the 

Flexible Funds for Family Services (FFFS) 

block grant. In fall 2011, she was offered 

an assistantship to attend the University 

of Buffalo to earn a Ph.D. in social welfare, 

which combines psychology, sociology, 

social work and nursing. 

Laura Rose ’05 Travis, who recently earned 

a master’s degree from Walden University, 

completed her third year as a mathematics 

teacher in the Geneva Central School District. 

She and her husband, Josiah Travis ’08, 

will lead a youth team on a mission trip 

to Costa Rica this summer. 

Brett Utter ’97, a collector and dealer of fine 

art and antiques, and his wife, Sarah ’81, 

donated a 5-foot-tall oil painting of a floral 

arrangement by artist Fletcher H. Carpenter 

(1878–1954) to the College. Mr. Carpenter’s 

son, the late Collins “Connie” Carpenter, 

served on the FLCC Board of Trustees from 

1966 to 1978, and as chairman from 1966 to 

1969 and 1975 to 1976. The FLCC board 

room was named after him. 

“Fletcher Carpenter was an 

accomplished artist and his 

paintings are rare and highly 

sought after today,” Brett 

said. “Both my wife, Sarah, 

and I are alumni of FLCC and 

we are honored to be able to 

give back to our alma mater 

in this small way.” 

nursing 

Jeannie Snyder ’83 ’98, who has worked 

in the emergency department at Strong 

Memorial Hospital for 11 years, graduated 

magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree 

in nursing from the University of Rochester 

School of Nursing in May. 

Nursing graduate Alisha N. Wheeler ’12 was 

one of four Rochester area nursing students 

to receive the 2012 Lucretia H. Richter 

Nursing Scholarship. The award is based 

on academic excellence, commitment 

to nursing, recommendation from faculty 

and financial need. 

Physical Education and 

integrated healthcare 

Vanessa Martell ’00 finished sixth out of 

5,471 competitors in the women’s division 

of the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge 

3.5-mile run/walk at RIT on May 31. 

Erika Schultz ’99 was named head coach 

at Bloomfield High School following the 

retirement of her own high school basketball 

coaches. A three-season athlete at FLCC, 

Erika joined the basketball team at SUNY IT 

at Utica/Rome after graduating from FLCC and 

has coached basketball and lacrosse at Harley 

Allendale Columbia, Bloomfield and Geneva. 

science and technology 

Dr. Beth Van Winkle ’99, ’00 and 

Heather Nihart ’06 Bock have returned 

to FLCC as employees. Both have integral 

roles in implementing Jim Hewlett’s national 

project to incorporate research in community 

college biology curricula. The program, funded 

by a $3.35 million grant from the National 

Science Foundation, is called the Community 

College Undergraduate Research Initiative. 

Joseph McNinch ’09 accepted a position at 

SWBR Architects in Rochester. 

Physical therapist Kathryn Friday ’03 Scibona 

was interviewed for a March 2012 Finger 

Lakes Times article that highlighted the 

25th anniversary of Finger Lakes Physical 

Therapy and Sports Care. Kathryn, who 

joined the practice six years ago, has had 

additional training and added a women’s 

health program to the services offered. 


Jeff Snyder ’06 continued his education at 

SUNY Oswego, graduating with a bachelor’s 

degree in meteorology and a bachelor’s degree 

in mathematics. In 2009, he joined Northeast 

Wind, a small wind energy development firm 

in Vermont. As the sole meteorologist, he 

performs wind energy production estimates 

and other technical analysis for commercial 

scale wind turbine projects under construction 

and in development across the Northeast. 


social science 

Jade Myers ’12 received the SUNY 

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in May. 

She plans to transfer to continue her education. 

Dr. Preston Pierce ’79 received the National 

Daughters of the American Revolution Medal 

of Honor at a ceremony at American Legion 

Post 256 in Canandaigua in April 2012. 

Gregory Sammons ’96, chief of the 

Alfred State University police department, 

received the Chancellor’s Award for 

Professional Service. He was recognized 

for leading his department in the accreditation 

process with the NYS Division of Criminal 

Justice Services, developing curriculum for 

campus emergency preparedness, preparing 

a training video shared with other SUNY 

campuses and facilitating grants that resulted 

in the purchase of emergency sirens. 

Matthew Weber ’09 was named a deputy 

with the Wayne County Sheriff ’s road patrol. 

Kevin Whittaker ’04 was recognized for 

excellence by the Canandaigua VA Medical 

Center during National Nurses Week. 

visual and Performing Arts 

The release of Mark Arnold’s ’01 first CD, 

“Bells of Dawn,” was celebrated at a June 2 

event. 

Erica Koch ’98 Bapst received the 

Entrepreneurial Award from the Professional 

Women of the Finger Lakes at its 2012 

Women of Distinction Awards in February. 

Erica, the owner of Adorn Jewelry and 

Accessories in Canandaigua, was honored 

again in May by the FLCC Fine Arts faculty 

with the FLCC Outstanding Fine Arts 

Alumni Achievement Award. Her website 

is www.adornjewelryandaccessories.com. 

Gloria J. Dancause ’86, adjunct instructor 

for the FLCC visual and performing arts 

department, was selected to participate in 

the New York State Education Department’s 

Initiative on Emergent Bilinguals. This 

fulfills a professional benchmark, where 

she can advocate for Common Core Learning 

Standards Alignment for speakers and 

learners of all languages as well as standards 

in English Language Arts. 

Monica Hall ’06 performed in three 

productions on the Rhapsody of the Sea, 

part of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines 

over several months in the last year. 

Bill Santelli ’73 was one of 45 regional artists 

who participated in the spring 2012 Oxford 

Gallery show featuring interpretations of the 

theme, Palimpsest. Bill’s contribution to the 

exhibit was an acrylic on canvas entitled 

“To Lead the Mind Back.” View this and his 

other artwork at www.billsantelli.com. 

After winning a concerto competition in winter 

2012, Kahlil Sarikey ’07 performed in March 

with the Eastman Philharmonia Chamber 

Orchestra. Currently a doctoral student at the 

Eastman School of Music, Kahlil received a 

bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State College and 

a master’s degree in performance from Eastman. 

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in mEmoriAm 

Alexis M. Machado ’70 in April 2011 

Marie DePalma ’85, who was also a former 

College employee, on Jan. 26, 2012 

Steven P. Martin ’75 on July 24, 2011 

Patricia Levingston ’76 on Nov. 11, 2011 

Eleanor R. Myers ’80 on July 30, 2011 

Betty Jane Phillips ’80 on April 25, 2012 

Carol Ann Rouse ’80 on June 15, 2012 

Barbara P. Stuart ’84 on May 13, 2012 

Philip P. Winchell ’90 on May 27, 2012 

mArriAgEs 

Carmen Marie Johnson ’00 to 

David L. Lawrence, Jr. on May 5, 2012 

Brad Addona ’03 to Carole Fountain 

on March 16, 2012 

Heather Nihart ’06 to Nash Bock ’06 

on June 9, 2012 

Brett J. VanDamme ’93 on March 27, 2012 

Timothy J. Skinner ’02 on May 5, 2012 

Leon Berthiaume, retiree, professor of technical 

education from 1975–1996, on Jan. 30, 2012 

Howard Green, technical specialist in the 

department of developmental studies and 

assistant instructor at CCFL/FLCC for 

31 years, on March 1, 2012 

Denett Pimkowski, technical specialist 

in the science and technology department 

from 1987–1996, on Dec. 27, 2011 

Rebecca Rouland ’07 to Ryan Polmanteer 

on June 2, 2012 

Chantel M. Rosato ’08 to 

Benjamin L. Springer on Nov 27, 2011 

sAvE thE dAtE 

Check the details and refer to scheduled home and away athletic 

competitions at www.flcc.edu/calendar. Visit facebook.com/honorshouse 

for updates on the Honors House events lineup. 

constellation brands 28th Annual scholarship dinner 

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 | 5 p.m. 

Student Center, Stage 14 

Art Exhibit opening reception: “near and Far: landscapes” 

by kurt brownell 

Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 | 4 – 6:30 p.m. 

Williams Insalaco Gallery 34 

book Feast 

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 | 5 p.m. 

Student Center, Canandaigua Campus – 

followed by dinner at a host’s location 

Flcc Woodsmen’s team invitational 

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 

Canandaigua Campus 


honoring the muse with musicians richie stearns and caleb spaulding ’11 

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 | 7 p.m. 


george m. Ewing canandaigua Forum 

Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 | 2 p.m. 

Student Center, Auditorium 

Art Exhibit opening reception: “imagination: space and time” by debra stewart 

Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 | 4-6:30 p.m. 

Williams Insalaco Gallery 34 

3rd Annual tom Waits’ birthday tribute: “Frank’s Wild years” revisited 

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 | 7 p.m. 


67th Annual meet and ccFl/Flcc Woodsmen’s team reunion 

and recognition of marty dodge’s coaching career 

Friday – Saturday, Apr. 19 – 20, 2013 

FLCC Canandaigua Campus 

ccFl/Flcc Alumni Association Awards celebration 

Friday, May 17, 2013 | 5 - 7 p.m. 

Student Center, Canandaigua Campus 


4th AnnuAl gArbAgE 

AssEssmEnt stAtistics 

on april 20, students and staff sorted through a single 

day’s trash at the college to determine how much 

could have been recycled or composted. the one-day 

snapshot, held annually to mark earth day, helps guide 

the college’s recycling strategies. 

2012 results compared to 2011 

800 lbs 

700 lbs 

600 lbs 

500 lbs 

400 lbs 

545.5 lbs 

701 lbs 

38% 

composTable 

13.5% 

recyclable 

2011 2012 

9% recyclable 

8% composTable 

53% 

Trash 

78.5% 

Trash 

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