the investiture of virginia shaefer horvath as the 13th president of suny fredonia
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This is the program that was handed out to people attening the Investiture Ceremony in King Concet Hall on Friday, September 21, 2012 when Dr. Horvath as installed as the 13th president of SUNY Fredonia.TRANSCRIPT
The Investiture of
Virginia Schaefer horVathas the thIrteenth presIdent
FrIday, september 21, 2012
State UniverSity of new york at fredonia
The State University of New York at Fredonia has a rich tradition of teaching and learning. Its history began with the establishment of the Fredonia Academy in 1826 by the citizens of Fredonia. Today, SUNY Fredonia, with its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education and schools of Music and Business, has over 5,500 students in nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs. Student life nurtures as well as challenges the next generation of leaders.
Outstanding faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to providing quality education to students, and offer a variety of teaching, research, internship and performance opportunities. Accessibility to faculty creates an open atmosphere, and small class sizes reflect the university’s dedication to excellence. The warmth and caring of the university’s faculty and professional staff is an attraction as strong as its fine academic reputation.
Fredonia’s 249-acre campus is striking in its beauty and design. Surrounded by wooded areas, traditional buildings mix with the contemporary structures of I.M. Pei and Partners. Among its newest buildings is the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator in the nearby city of Dunkirk, serving as an economic engine for Western New York. Ground was officially broken in September 2011 for a new, $60 million Science Center, while the Williams Center – the hub of student life – just underwent an extensive renovation. Other recent additions to the campus include University Stadium, the acoustically outstanding 500-seat Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall, and the beautiful Robert and Marilyn Maytum Music Rehearsal Halls. In 2013 construction will begin on an addition to the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center and a new student townhouse complex.
Central to the future of SUNY Fredonia is the Power of Fredonia strategic plan – a blueprint developed in an inclusive process and endorsed campus-wide. Work will focus on four key areas: Fredonia as a Community of Learning, an Engaged Community, a Sustainable Community and a Global Community. When coupled with the campus’ new Baccalaureate Goals, SUNY Fredonia is committed to ensuring that all its graduates, utilizing knowledge developed through a broad range of intellectual experiences, will be skilled, connected, creative and responsible.
In its 2012 volume, “America’s Best Colleges,” U.S. News & World Report ranked SUNY Fredonia 12th in the North among public universities. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has included the university in its list of the nation’s top 100 best values among public colleges and universities, and the Princeton Review perenially lists SUNY Fredonia in its publication, The Best Northeastern Colleges.
State UniverSity of new york at fredonia
Virginia Schaefer horVath
Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Horvath became the 13th President of SUNY Fredonia on July 1, 2012. She was previously the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Fredonia for seven years, overseeing academic programs, Rockefeller Arts Center, Reed Library, information technology, graduate studies and research, Lifelong Learning and a range of academic support services.
President Horvath, who also holds rank as a Professor of English, has academic specialties in medieval literature, British literature, children’s/young adult literature, English pedagogy, and poetry. Previously at Kent State University, where she was a recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Dr. Horvath was Dean of Academic and Student Services for the Kent State University (Ohio) Regional Campuses, and Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning.
She has published, presented, and served as a consultant on a range of subjects, such as documenting faculty work, promotion and tenure policies, peer review, strategic planning, global education, service-learning, scholarship of engagement, leadership development and syllabus/course design. She served on the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Provosts Steering Committee, a national initiative for re-imagining undergraduate education in the United States.
Originally from Amherst, N.Y., President Horvath is a graduate of the Buffalo Seminary and now serves on its board of trustees. She also serves on the board of trustees of the Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York.
She earned a B.A. in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo and an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from Kent State University.
She is married to Dr. Brooke K. Horvath, a professor of English at Kent State University. They have four grown daughters: Emily Davey, Caitlin Carroll, Susan Horvath and Jordan Horvath.
PAST PRESIDENTS
Earlier leaders had the title of Principal of the Fredonia Academy and are not included on this list.
Dennis L. Hefner 1997–June 30, 2012
Donald A. MacPhee 1985–1996
Dallas K. Beal 1971–1984
Oscar E. Lanford 1961–1971
Harry W. Porter 1953–1961
Leslie R. Gregory 1931–1948
Hermann Cooper 1929–1931
Howard Griffth Burdge 1922–1928
Myron T. Dana 1908–1922
Francis B. Palmer 1898–1907
J.W. Armstrong 1869–1898
Joseph A. Allen 1867–1869
TRADITIONS AND SYMBOLS
ACADEMIC REGALIA
The custom of recognizing the accomplishments of scholars through distinctive dress, color and ceremony began in the Middle Ages and has been adopted by various academic institutions throughout the world. American academic regalia have developed from the English traditions that originated at Cambridge and Oxford, and have been in continuous use in this country since Colonial times.
Each institution of higher learning in the United States has adopted a unique and well-defined system for identifying different academic degrees by use of
specific gowns, hoods and colors. The baccalaureate (bachelor’s) gown is identified by long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown has a very long sleeve, closed at the bottom, and the arm of the wearer is placed through an opening in the front of the sleeve. Doctoral gowns are distinguished by velvet panels around the neck and down the front of the gown. Three horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve also may mark the doctorate. The colorful hoods worn by master’s and doctoral graduates represent the specific degree earned and the degree-granting institution. Although each university may choose its own color for the body of the gown, the trim and hood colors representing the various academic disciplines were standardized by American universities in 1895. Some of these include:
Arts, Letters, Humanities: whiteCommerce, Accountancy, Business: drabEconomics: copperEducation: light blueEngineering: orangeMusic: pink
THE MACE
During the Middle Ages, the wood mace clad in metal was an effective weapon in battle, but as newer and more powerful military arms developed, it was transformed into a symbol of dignity and authority. The earliest ceremonial maces were borne by bodyguards of 12th century English and French kings; by the end of the 16th century, they were used widely by officials of English cities and towns. Today the use of the ceremonial mace is found in the British Houses of Parliament, and is carried before ecclesiastical dignitaries and in university and college convocations and commencements.
SUNY Fredonia’s current mace was presented by the Fredonia Alumni Association to the university in 1972 and is dedicated to the late Mary H. Cranston, former faculty member and Dean of Women, and the late Anna B. Haskin, a lifelong friend of the university. Assisting the alumni association with the creation of the mace was the late Helen (Clees) McKee, ’40, ’62.
Philosophy: dark bluePublic Administration: peacock blueMedicine: greenScience: golden yellowTheology: scarletSocial Work: citron
ORDER OF PROCESSION
Mace Bearer Alan G. LaFlamme, Professor of Anthropology and Sociology
Student MarshalsOfficial DelegatesEmeritus Faculty and StaffDeans and Vice PresidentsFaculty and Staff
The Platform Party:College Council MembersInvestiture ParticipantsSUNY TrusteesChancellorPresident
THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION AND CHAIN OF OFFICE
The tradition of a medallion and chain of office dates back to the Middle Ages. The mayor of a medieval town was presented, at his investiture, with a chain of medallions that represented the guilds working together for the welfare of the town. The chief official of a medieval university held similar authority and thus was honored with a chain of office, but his was composed of insignia of all the university’s colleges. Today, university presidents wear chains of office on ceremonial occasions such as commencements as a symbol of their leadership authority and their allegiance to the institution.
The chain of office being unveiled to the campus today was commissioned by the Fredonia College Foundation with support from Dennis and Jan Hefner and Esther Lanford. Fashioned of antiqued bronze, the chain includes the university seal surrounded by a laurel wreath, suspended by a chain with links engraved with the names and dates of past campus presidents, as well as links engraved with names (and architectural icons) representing the four major historical eras of the institution: the Fredonia Academy, Fredonia Normal School, Fredonia State Teachers College and SUNY College at Fredonia. The design is emblematic of the idea that each president, as well as the campus as whole, stands on the shoulders of those that came before.
STUDENT MARSHALS
Appointed by Student Association President Jordan Nicholson, Class of 2013:
Erin Dorozynski, Class of 2014Vice President, Student Association
Alexander Ives, Class of 2013Student Association Representative
Alexander Stone, Class of 2014Chief Justice, Student Association
Chelsea Patterson, Class of 2013Comptroller, Student Association
Kayleigh Cole, Class of 2013Acting Speaker, Student Association
Michael Panebianco, Class of 2013, Senior Justiceof the Supreme Court, Student Association
Meagan Allers, Class of 2013Senior Cabinet Member, Student Association
Lauren Braun, Class of 2013Student Association Intern
Appointed by Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Kevin Kearns. Selected with input from the deans, chairs and faculty to represent the four pillars of “The Power of Fredonia” strategic plan:
fredonia as a community of Learning:Paul Shephard, Class of 2013Kazlin Mason, Graduate Class of 2013
fredonia as an engaged community:Noelle Panepento, Class of December 2012Ross Bradigan, Class of 2013
fredonia as a Sustainable community:Hannah Farley, Class of 2013Rachel Kibler, Class of 2013
fredonia as a global community:Minju Kim, Class of 2015Jennifer Braunscheidel, Class of 2013
DELEGATES
FOUNDING YEAR INSTITUTION DELEGATE
1209 University of Cambridge Eileen Groth Lyon, Alumna
1746 Princeton University Bruce Neal Simon, Alumnus
1793 Williams College Malcolm A. Nelson, Alumnus
1815 Allegheny College Gregory Peterson, Alumnus
1816 SUNY Potsdam John F. Schwaller, President
1819 Colgate University Martha Buyer, Alumna
1835 The College at Brockport, SUNY Douglas M. Scheidt, Dean of Education and Human Services
1839 Boston University Mary Beth Sievens, Alumna
1846 University at Buffalo Beth Del Genio, Chief of Staff to the President
1847 University of Iowa Linda Czuba Brigance, Alumna
1856 Niagara University Timothy M. Downs, Vice President for Academic Affairs
1857 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Kevin E. Courtright, Associate Professor, Political Science and Criminal Justice; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1989
1861 SUNY Oswego Kerry Dorsey, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
1867 West Virginia University Joseph Patrick McFall, Alumnus; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 2005
1868 SUNY Cortland Robert James Spitzer, Distinguished Service Professor, Political Science; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1975
1869 Purdue University Maggie Bryan-Peterson, Alumna
1870 Canisius College David Ewing, Dean, Arts and Sciences
1871 Buffalo State College, SUNY Dennis K. Ponton, Provost
1871 SUNY Geneseo Carol Long, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
1883 Houghton College Robert F. Danner, Vice President Emeritus
1883 The University of Texas at Austin Robert Clay Deemer, Alumnus
1889 SUNY Oneonta Susan E. Riggi, Alumna
1890 University of North Texas Harry P. Jacobson, Alumnus
1891 Lipscomb University Norma J. Burgess, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
1893 East Stroudsburg University Joseph A. Jarvis, Professor Emeritus, History
1894 The University of Wisconsin - Stephen E. Rees, Alumnus Stevens Point
1899 College of Saint Elizabeth Sister Ellen Dauwer, Councilor
1908 Alfred State Stephen J. Havlovic, Provost and SUNY College of Technology Vice President for Academic Affairs
1908 D’Youville College Sister Denise A. Roche, President
1908 James Madison University Aldo J. Canestrari, Alumnus
1910 Kent State University Carole A. Barbato, Professor, Communication Studies
Laura Lee Davis, Professor, English
1919 The Yamasa Institute, Japan Yoshio Hattori, President
1947 Texas A&M University- JoAnn Canales, Interim Dean, Corpus Christi College of Graduate Studies
1947 Daemen College Frank S. Williams, Dean of Admissions; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1997
1950 Jamestown Community College Marilyn A. Zagora, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
1954 Wheeling Jesuit University Stephen David Stahl Vice President for Academic Affairs
1957 Hilbert College Christopher Holoman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
1957 Stony Brook University Tonjanita L. Johnson, Chief Deputy to the President
1958 Trocaire College Bassam M. Deeb, President
1961 Jefferson Community College Mary Perrine, Coordinator of Institutional Research and Planning
1962 Niagara County Community College Greg Lamontagne, Vice President of Academic Affairs
1963 Saginaw Valley State University Joni M. Boye-Beaman, Dean, College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences; SUNY Fredonia Alumna, Class of 1987
1965 Florida International University Shazad Mustapha Mohammed, Alumnus
1966 Genesee Community College Kevin P. Hamilton, Vice President of Finance and Operations
1971 SUNY - Empire State College Nan M. DiBello, Dean Niagara Frontier Center
1993 Capella University David Fountaine, Alumnus; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1979
2004 Foundation for Liberal and Indira Parikh, Founding President Management Education, India
FOUNDING YEAR INSTITUTION DELEGATE
ORDER OF CEREMONY
PRESIDING: MONICA J. WHITE, CLASS OF 1994 ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT AFFAIRS
ORGAN PRELUDES Toccata and Fugue in D minor (“The Dorian”) Johann Sebastian Bach Toccatina for Flute Pietro Yon Minuet Trumpet Tune Alfred Hollins Werde Munter, Mein Gemüte (“Be Glad, My Soul”) Sigfrid Karg-Elert Carillon de Westminster (from “Pieces de Fantasie No. 3”) Louis Vierne Brian A. Bogey, Class of 1969, Instructor of Organ
ACADEMIC “Procession of the Nobles - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/ PROCESSION Cortège” from “Mlada” Arr. Leidzen/Ragsdale Fredonia Wind Ensemble
Dr. Paula K. Holcomb, Director
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “The Star Spangled Banner” Francis Scott Key/Arr. Jack Stamp Fredonia Wind Ensemble
Eric Wilbon, Class of 2014, soloist
INVOCATION Nathan P. Kropp Director, Fredonia Newman Center
WELCOME AND The Honorable Frank A. Pagano, Chair, Fredonia College Council GREETINGS FROM THE COLLEGE COUNCIL
GREETINGS On behalf of the SUNY Board of Trustees TO THE PRESIDENT Eunice A. Lewin Trustee, State University of New York Board of Trustees
On behalf of the Alumni Dr. Greg Gibbs, Class of 1971 President, Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors
On behalf of Donors and Friends Debra Horn Stachura, Class of 1975 Chair, Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors
On behalf of the Business Community Todd J. Tranum, Class of 1994 President and CEO Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce
On behalf of the Faculty and Staff Dr. James Hurtgen Distinguished Teaching Professor, Political Science
On behalf of the Students Jordan Nicholson, Class of 2013 President, SUNY Fredonia Student Association
On behalf of Dr. Horvath’s Family Emily Davey Dr. Horvath’s daughter
MUSICAL INTERLUDE “The Road Home” Stephen Paulus, text by Michael Dennis Browne Fredonia Chamber Choir Dr. Gerald Gray, Director
INSTALLATION OF Dr. Nancy L. ZimpherTHE PRESIDENT AND Chancellor, State University of New York PRESENTATION OF Assisted by TrusteesTHE PRESIDENTIAL Dr. Angelo M. FattaMEDALLION AND Ms. Lewin CHAIN OF OFFICE
INAUGURAL ADDRESS Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath President, State University of New York at Fredonia
ALMA MATER Fredonia Chamber Choir and Shirley Hoeschele, Class of 1947 Fredonia Wind Ensemble Arr. Dr. Karl Boelter
Near the shores of old Lake Erie Sing its glory and its praises Stands our Alma Mater true. Let them ring forever true. Fredonia State we proudly honor, Beloved is our Alma Mater. With its colors white and blue. Fredonia State, all hail to you.
BENEDICTION The Rev. Theresa A. Kime The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua
RECESSIONAL “Crown Imperial” William Walton/Arr. W.J. Duthoit Fredonia Wind Ensemble
The audience is asked to remain in place until the Recessional has been completed and all the participants have left King Concert Hall. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the Rockefeller Arts Center Plaza and Arcade. All are invited to attend. The Williams Center is the rain venue.
Pre-ceremony entrance music by the Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble, Tiffany Nicely, director
RECEPTION MUSIC BY Faculty/Student Jazz Quartet
John Bacon, Drums Andrew Azzinaro, Guitar Bruce Johnstone, Saxophone Dr. Harry Jacobson, Bass
Piccolo Elizabeth Root
fluteAlexandra BarbatoChristy Kim
oboe Amy SelkirkKelly Gravel
english horn Erin Rush
eb clarinetCorinne Smith
Bb clarinetAlexa diRaimoCallan RobinsonJenna WittermanHelen Park
Bass clarinetRebecca Kent
contra-Bass clarinetOmar Ore-Quinones
BassoonStephen RudmanLeah CrippsCodee Spinner
contra-BassoonSarah Rice
alto SaxophoneChris SaccoAaron Manigault
tenor SaxophoneKevin Hammill
Baritone SaxophoneMatt Suprina
trumpetGianluca FarinaStephen HirstAndrea LabountyKim HowePaul SwensonRyan Buchholz
hornMolly SacheliKelsey WilliamsRudy JohnsonRachel VaughnMeghan Kelley
tromboneMike DoratoChris Zatorski
Bass tromboneJason Needham
euphoniumCorey Danni
tubaNick AlbaneseNathan Sloan
timpaniNathaniel Gworek
PercussionJamie SunshineChristopher KeelerDaniel CohenBrianna HoigeJuan Herrera
PianoRobin Padilla
String BassRobert Webster
PARTICIPATING MUSICAL ENSEMBLES
THE FREDONIA WIND ENSEMBLEPAULA HOLCOMB, DIRECTOR
SopranoDanielle BeckvermitStephanie DocheMargaret FlaniganGabby MasonNicole PeetsCaitlyn Ryan
altoAmanda BottomsElizabeth CowanSamantha HarkJenna MargiassoLeslie RatnerKayla Walruth
tenorJohn Chung Arthur LewisTyler Mason-DraffenSteve OlickLorenzo ParnellStephen Smith
BassCody Ray CahoJosh CorcoranDylan GreeneMichael ManganielloJonah PielowPatrick RoseMakoto Winkler
THE FREDONIA CHAMBER CHOIR GERALD GRAY, CONDUCTORPATRICK ROSE, ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR
Matthew AubeufMargaret BonnerPaul Chambers
Nathaniel GworekJamie SunshineKay Stonefelt
Noelle DeLorenzo, DancerElizabeth Kiehl, Dancer
And members of the SUNY Fredonia Percussion Studio
THE FREDONIA AFRICAN DRUMMING ENSEMBLETIFFANY NICELY, DIRECTORBERNARD WOMA, MASTER DRUMMER AND SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTRINGO BRILL, SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST
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INSTITUTIONS SENDING GREETINGS
INAUGURATION WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Western New York Chamber Orchestra “Musical Portraits” Concert. 4 p.m., King Concert Hall.
Opening of library exhibit on history of SUNY Fredonia and unveiling of Dr. Horvath’s official presidential portrait. 6 p.m. Reed Library.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 School of Music Faculty Showcase Concert. 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Slide-lecture by internationally acclaimed artist Christo. 7 p.m., King Concert Hall. Presented by the Department of Visual Arts and New Media. Made possible by a gift from Cathy, ’79, and Jesse Marion.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Annual Maytum Convocation Lecture: Dr. Jean Kilbourne, feminist author, speaker and filmmaker, internationally recognized for her work on the image of women in advertising, speaks on “Deadly Persuasion: The Power of Advertising.” 3:30 p.m., King Concert Hall. Made possible by the Maytum Lecture Endowment.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Academic Symposium: “Building Communities of Learning: Innovative Teaching at SUNY Fredonia.” 3:30 p.m., Williams Center Room 204
International Inaugural Dinner. 6 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Sponsored by Community Bank, N.A.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Investiture Ceremony, 2 p.m., King Concert Hall, Rockefeller Arts Center. Reception following.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Inaugural Day of Service, at times and places throughout the region. Students, faculty and staff roll up their sleeves in partnership with a variety of community organizations and projects. Sponsored by Alesco Advisors, LLC.
Backyard Picnic and Cookout at the President’s House. By invitation only to participants in the Inaugural Day of Service and its partner institutions.
SPECIAL THANKS
Inauguration Week events and activities have been made possible with support from the Fredonia College Foundation, the Fredonia alumni association, the Fredonia student association, the Faculty student association and numerous campus and community volunteers. We express our special thanks to:
COMMUNITY BANK, N.A.Sponsor of the International Inaugural Dinner
CATHY, ’79, AND JESSE MARION Support for the lecture by Christo
ALESCO ADVISORS, LLCSponsor of the Inaugural Day of Service
MAYTUM LECTURE ENDOWMENTDr. Robert A. Maytum and Family
Debra Horn Stachura, Class of 1975, Chair
Richard C. Johnson, Vice Chair
Jean M. Malinoski, Class of 1968, 1981, Secretary
Thomas H. Waring, Jr., Class of 1980, Treasurer
Michael Schiavone, Class of 1978, Immediate Past Chair
Meagan Allers, Class of 2013, Student Representative
Phillip Belena, Class of 1992
David H. Carnahan
Terry W. Clifton, Class of 1966
Robert E. Coon, Class of 1950
Dennis Costello, Class of 1972
Jeffrey L. Fancher, Class of 1982
Carla Giambrone, Class of 1992
Amos Goodwine, Jr., Class of 1972
Walter J. Gotowka, Class of 1981
Deborah Kathman, Class of 1973
Jeffery Kelly, Class of 1982
David Mancuso
Cathy Marion, Class of 1979
Michael A. Marletta, Class of 1973
Kurt W. Maytum
Judy Metzger
Michael L. Petsky, Class of 1985
Daniel Reininga
Susan O. Schall, Class of 1981
James J. Stroud, Class of 1982
Carol Ward, Class of 1981
Ex OFFICIO
Virginia Schaefer Horvath, SUNY Fredonia President
David M. Tiffany, Executive Director, Fredonia College Foundation
Betty Gossett, Class of 1976, Assistant Executive Director, Fredonia College Foundation
Greg Gibbs, Class of 1971, President, Fredonia Alumni Association
FREDONIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Greg K. Gibbs, Class of 1971, President
Betsy Dixon-Lang, Class of 1984, Vice President
Patrick T. Newell, Class of 2008, Secretary
Tammy Wilson Prior, Class of 2000, Treasurer
Eileen Star Batrouny, Class of 1967
Diane Rzepkowski Chodan, Class of 1971
April L. Diodato, Class of 2009
David W. Fountaine, Class of 1979
Virginia Schaefer Horvath, SUNY Fredonia President
Emma Sharp McFayden, Class of 1976
Dennis M. McGrath, Class of 1979
Daniel D. Parker, Class of 1986
Darrin B. Paschke, Class of 1992
Kevin S. Porteus, Class of 1985
Christopher P. Reybrouck, Class of 2008
Robert J. Smith, Class of 1971
Stash C. Stanley, Class of 1971
James P. Sturm, Class of 1986
David M. Tiffany, Vice President for University Advancement
Clifton C. Turner, Class of 1984
Sherryl D. Weems, Class of 1976
Laura Bonomo Wrubel, Class of 1971
FREDONIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
H. Carl McCall, ChairJoseph W. BelluckHenrik N. DulleaRonald G. EhrenbergAngelo M. FattaTina GoodStephen J. HuntEunice A. LewinMarshall A. Lichtman
John L. MuradKenneth P. O’BrienKevin ReaLinda SanfordRichard SocaridesCarl SpielvogelCary F. StallerGerri Warren-Merrick
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Frank A. Pagano, ChairCynthia A. AhlstromAngelo BenniceMichael R. CerrieRussell Diethrick
Robert HeichbergerJordan Nicholson, Student RepresentativeJoAnn NiebelCarla Westerlund
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT FREDONIA COLLEGE COUNCIL
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT FREDONIA ADMINISTRATION
Virginia Schaefer Horvath PresidentKevin P. Kearns Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsDavid E. Herman Vice President for Student AffairsKaren R. Porpiglia Interim Vice President for AdministrationDavid M. Tiffany Vice President for University AdvancementJohn L. Kijinski Dean, College of Arts and SciencesChristine E. Givner Dean, College of EducationRussell Boisjoly Dean, School of Business
Frank Pagano, Chair, Chair, Fredonia College Council
Michael Baker, 2011 President, Student Association
Michael Robert Cerrie, Member, College Council
Jeremy Corrente, Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Greg Gibbs, President, Fredonia Alumni Association Board of Directors
Linda Hall, Associate Professor, Accounting
Robert L. Heichberger, Member, College Council
Keary Howard, Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences
James Hurtgen,Distinguished Teaching Professor, Political Science
Michael Jabot, Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Deborah Kathman, Member, Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors
John Kijinski,Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Saundra Liggins, Associate Professor, English/ Interim Affirmative Action Director
Thomas Loughlin, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Theatre Arts
JoAnn Niebel, Member, College Council
PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
Jefferson Westwood, Director, Rockefeller Arts Center; Chair
Meagan Allers, Student Representative
Michael Barone, Director, Public Relations
Kevin Cloos, Director, Facilities Services
Patricia Feraldi, Director, Alumni Affairs
Nicholas Gunner, Assistant Web Master
Christina Jarvis, Associate Professor, English
Ingrid Johnston-Robledo, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Dean Messina, Assistant Director, Dining Services, Faculty Student Association
Erin Mroczka, Assistant Director, Campus Life
Jordan Nicholson, President, Student Association
JoAnn Niebel, Member, Fredonia College Council
Mary Sasso, Director, International Education
Joyce Smith, Volunteer Services Coordinator
Denise Szalkowski, Assistant to the President
Katie Thies, Special Programs Manager, Faculty Student Association
INAUGURATION PLANNING COMMITTEE
Lisa Eikenburg, Associate Director, Public Relations
Patricia Herkey, Communications Designer
Adrienne McCormick, Professor, English
Tracy Marafiote, Assistant Professor, Communication
John McCune, Multi-Media Team Leader
Randall Moore, University Police Officer
Paula Warren,Production Coordinator, Publications Services
Andrea Wasiura, Multi-Media Specialist
Karen West, Senior Director of Development
*These individuals as well as each member of the Inauguration Committee served on one or more of the following subcommittees to plan and execute inaugural activities:
Investiture Ceremony Subcommittee Symposium Subcommittee Inaugural Day of Service Subcommittee Dinner and Receptions Subcommittee Printing and Publicity Subcommittee Electronic Media Subcommittee Logistics Subcommittee
INAUGURATION SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS*
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