The Investiture of
Virginia Schaefer Horvath as 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
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
Joseph A. Allen 1867–1869
Myron T. Dana 1908–1922
Francis B. Palmer 1898–1907
J.W. Armstrong 1869–1898
Earlier leaders had the title of Principal of the Fredonia Academy and are not included on this list.
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 degreegranting 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: white Commerce, Accountancy, Business: drab Economics: copper Education: light blue Engineering: orange Music: pink
Philosophy: dark blue Public Administration: peacock blue Medicine: green Science: golden yellow Theology: scarlet Social Work: citron
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.
Order of Procession Mace Bearer Alan G. LaFlamme, Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Student Marshals Official Delegates Emeritus Faculty and Staff Deans and Vice Presidents Faculty and Staff
The Platform Party: College Council Members Investiture Participants SUNY Trustees Chancellor President
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 2014 Vice President, Student Association Alexander Ives, Class of 2013 Student Association Representative Alexander Stone, Class of 2014 Chief Justice, Student Association Chelsea Patterson, Class of 2013 Comptroller, Student Association Kayleigh Cole, Class of 2013 Acting Speaker, Student Association Michael Panebianco, Class of 2013, Senior Justice of the Supreme Court, Student Association Meagan Allers, Class of 2013 Senior Cabinet Member, Student Association Lauren Braun, Class of 2013 Student 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 2013 Kazlin Mason, Graduate Class of 2013 Fredonia as an Engaged Community: Noelle Panepento, Class of December 2012 Ross Bradigan, Class of 2013 Fredonia as a Sustainable Community: Hannah Farley, Class of 2013 Rachel Kibler, Class of 2013 Fredonia as a Global Community: Minju Kim, Class of 2015 Jennifer 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 - Stevens Point
Stephen E. Rees, Alumnus
founding year Institution
Delegate
1899
College of Saint Elizabeth
Sister Ellen Dauwer, Councilor
1908
Alfred State SUNY College of Technology
Stephen J. Havlovic, Provost and 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- Corpus Christi
JoAnn Canales, Interim Dean, 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
Bassam M. Deeb, President
Trocaire College
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
Shazad Mustapha Mohammed, Alumnus
Florida International University
1966 Genesee Community College
Kevin P. Hamilton, Vice President of Finance and Operations
1971
Nan M. DiBello, Dean
SUNY - Empire State College Niagara Frontier Center
1993 Capella University
David Fountaine, Alumnus; SUNY Fredonia Alumnus, Class of 1979
2004
Indira Parikh, Founding President
Foundation for Liberal and Management Education, India
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 - Procession Cortège” from “Mlada” Fredonia Wind Ensemble Dr. Paula K. Holcomb, Director
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/ Arr. Leidzen/Ragsdale
The National Anthem
“The Star Spangled Banner” Fredonia Wind Ensemble Eric Wilbon, Class of 2014, soloist
Francis Scott Key/Arr. Jack Stamp
Invocation
Nathan P. Kropp Director, Fredonia Newman Center
Welcome and Greetings from the College Council
The Honorable Frank A. Pagano, Chair, Fredonia College Council
Greetings to the President
On behalf of the SUNY Board of Trustees 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 the President and presentation of the Presidential Medallion and Chain of Office
Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher Chancellor, State University of New York Assisted by Trustees Dr. Angelo M. Fatta Ms. Lewin
Inaugural Address
Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath President, State University of New York at Fredonia
Alma Mater
Fredonia Chamber Choir and Fredonia Wind Ensemble
Shirley Hoeschele, Class of 1947 Arr. Dr. Karl Boelter
Near the shores of old Lake Erie Stands our Alma Mater true. Fredonia State we proudly honor, With its colors white and blue.
Sing its glory and its praises Let them ring forever true. Beloved is our Alma Mater. Fredonia State, all hail to you.
Benediction
The Rev. Theresa A. Kime The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua
Recessional
“Crown Imperial” Fredonia Wind Ensemble
William Walton/Arr. W.J. Duthoit
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 Bruce Johnstone, Saxophone
Andrew Azzinaro, Guitar Dr. Harry Jacobson, Bass
Participating Musical Ensembles The Fredonia Wind Ensemble Paula Holcomb, director Piccolo Elizabeth Root
Bass Clarinet Rebecca Kent
Flute Alexandra Barbato Christy Kim
Contra-Bass Clarinet Omar Ore-Quinones
Oboe Amy Selkirk Kelly Gravel
Bassoon Stephen Rudman Leah Cripps Codee Spinner
English Horn Erin Rush
Contra-Bassoon Sarah Rice
Eb Clarinet Corinne Smith
Alto Saxophone Chris Sacco Aaron Manigault
Bb Clarinet Alexa diRaimo Callan Robinson Jenna Witterman Helen Park
Tenor Saxophone Kevin Hammill Baritone Saxophone Matt Suprina
Trumpet Gianluca Farina Stephen Hirst Andrea Labounty Kim Howe Paul Swenson Ryan Buchholz Horn Molly Sacheli Kelsey Williams Rudy Johnson Rachel Vaughn Meghan Kelley Trombone Mike Dorato Chris Zatorski
Euphonium Corey Danni Tuba Nick Albanese Nathan Sloan Timpani Nathaniel Gworek Percussion Jamie Sunshine Christopher Keeler Daniel Cohen Brianna Hoige Juan Herrera Piano Robin Padilla
Bass Trombone Jason Needham
String Bass Robert Webster
Tenor John Chung Arthur Lewis Tyler Mason-Draffen Steve Olick Lorenzo Parnell Stephen Smith
Bass Cody Ray Caho Josh Corcoran Dylan Greene Michael Manganiello Jonah Pielow Patrick Rose Makoto Winkler
The Fredonia Chamber Choir Gerald Gray, conductor Patrick Rose, assistant conductor Soprano Danielle Beckvermit Stephanie Doche Margaret Flanigan Gabby Mason Nicole Peets Caitlyn Ryan
Alto Amanda Bottoms Elizabeth Cowan Samantha Hark Jenna Margiasso Leslie Ratner Kayla Walruth
The Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble Tiffany Nicely, director Bernard Woma, Master Drummer and Special Guest Artist Ringo Brill, Special Guest Artist Matthew Aubeuf Margaret Bonner Paul Chambers
Nathaniel Gworek Jamie Sunshine Kay Stonefelt
Noelle DeLorenzo, Dancer Elizabeth Kiehl, Dancer
And members of the SUNY Fredonia Percussion Studio
Institutions Sending Greetings Alcorn State University
McNeese State University
Alfred State SUNY College of Technology
Medgar Evers College
Athens State University
Millersville University
Texas State University The California State University
Caldwell College
Minnesota State University Moorhead
The College of New Jersey
California State University, Bakersfield
Mississippi Valley State University
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
California State University, Channel Islands
Monroe Community College
Towson University
California State University, Long Beach
Murray State University
University of Central Florida
New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities
University of Central Missouri
Niagara University
University of Minnesota Duluth
Black Hills State University
Central Michigan University Clarion University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of Staten Island Dalton State Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Michigan University Eastern Washington University Edinboro University
Metropolitan State University
Northeastern Illinois University Old Dominion University
University of North Dakota
Salem State University
University of North Texas
San Diego State University
University of Northern Iowa
Shippensburg University
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Slippery Rock University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Southern Oregon University
Fairmont State University
Southern Polytechnic State University
Grove City College Herkimer County Community College Indiana University East
St. Bonaventure University St. Cloud State University State University of New York College at Buffalo State University of New York Binghamton University
Indiana University Northwest
State University of New York College at Cortland
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
State University of New York Delhi
Jacksonville State University
State University of New York Institute of Technology
James Madison University Kennesaw State University Kent State University Lehman College Lock Haven University Longwood University
University of North Alabama
Prairie View A&M University
Emporia State University
Grand Valley State University
University of Massachusetts
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Empire State College
Governors State University
Texas Southern University
Onondaga Community College
Southeast Missouri State University
Fitchburg State University
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
State University of New York Oswego State University of New York Plattsburgh Stony Brook University Texas A&M University Kingsville
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown University of South Carolina Aiken University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University of West Georgia University of Wisconsin Green Bay University of Wisconsin Oshkosh University of Wisconsin Parkside University of WisconsinWhitewater Washburn University West Chester University West Texas A&M University Westchester Community College Western Carolina University Western Connecticut State University
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.
Alesco Advisors, LLC
Sponsor of the International Inaugural Dinner
Sponsor of the Inaugural Day of Service
Cathy, ’79, and Jesse Marion
maytum lecture endowment
Support for the lecture by Christo
Dr. Robert A. Maytum and Family
Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors Debra Horn Stachura, Class of 1975, Chair
Cathy Marion, Class of 1979
Richard C. Johnson, Vice Chair
Michael A. Marletta, Class of 1973
Jean M. Malinoski, Class of 1968, 1981, Secretary
Kurt W. Maytum
Thomas H. Waring, Jr., Class of 1980, Treasurer
Judy Metzger
Michael Schiavone, Class of 1978, Immediate Past Chair
Michael L. Petsky, Class of 1985
Meagan Allers, Class of 2013, Student Representative
Susan O. Schall, Class of 1981
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
Daniel Reininga 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 Alumni Association Board of Directors Greg K. Gibbs, Class of 1971, President
Daniel D. Parker, Class of 1986
Betsy Dixon-Lang, Class of 1984, Vice President
Darrin B. Paschke, Class of 1992
Patrick T. Newell, Class of 2008, Secretary
Kevin S. Porteus, Class of 1985
Tammy Wilson Prior, Class of 2000, Treasurer
Christopher P. Reybrouck, Class of 2008
Eileen Star Batrouny, Class of 1967
Robert J. Smith, Class of 1971
Diane Rzepkowski Chodan, Class of 1971
Stash C. Stanley, Class of 1971
April L. Diodato, Class of 2009
James P. Sturm, Class of 1986
David W. Fountaine, Class of 1979
David M. Tiffany, Vice President for University Advancement
Virginia Schaefer Horvath, SUNY Fredonia President
Clifton C. Turner, Class of 1984
Emma Sharp McFayden, Class of 1976
Sherryl D. Weems, Class of 1976
Dennis M. McGrath, Class of 1979
Laura Bonomo Wrubel, Class of 1971
State University of New York Board of Trustees H. Carl McCall, Chair Joseph W. Belluck Henrik N. Dullea Ronald G. Ehrenberg Angelo M. Fatta Tina Good Stephen J. Hunt Eunice A. Lewin Marshall A. Lichtman
John L. Murad Kenneth P. O’Brien Kevin Rea Linda Sanford Richard Socarides Carl Spielvogel Cary F. Staller Gerri Warren-Merrick
State University of New York at Fredonia College Council Frank A. Pagano, Chair Cynthia A. Ahlstrom Angelo Bennice Michael R. Cerrie Russell Diethrick
Robert Heichberger Jordan Nicholson, Student Representative JoAnn Niebel Carla Westerlund
State University of New York at Fredonia Administration Virginia Schaefer Horvath Kevin P. Kearns David E. Herman Karen R. Porpiglia David M. Tiffany John L. Kijinski Christine E. Givner Russell Boisjoly
President Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Vice President for Student Affairs Interim Vice President for Administration Vice President for University Advancement Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Dean, College of Education Dean, School of Business
Presidential Search Committee 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
Inauguration Planning 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 Subcommittee Members* Lisa Eikenburg, Associate Director, Public Relations
Randall Moore, University Police Officer
Patricia Herkey, Communications Designer
Paula Warren, Production Coordinator, Publications Services
Adrienne McCormick, Professor, English
Andrea Wasiura, Multi-Media Specialist Â
Tracy Marafiote, Assistant Professor, Communication
Karen West, Senior Director of Development
John McCune, Multi-Media Team Leader *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
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