Letter from the Alumni Association Presiden

Dear Fellow Alumni:

I’m so pleased to be writing to you as the new president of the Clarkson Alumni Association. Our recent time of many transitions has given us opportunities to say goodbye, to say hello and to change our way of working and gathering.

This year, we celebrated the 19-year presidency of Tony Collins, who was instrumental in changing the shape of our campuses with the addition of graduate programs and facilities throughout New York state. From new academic programs to the addition of the Lewis School of Health Sciences and more, President Collins embraced and promoted collaboration and service — within the University, the state and the nation. At a farewell event at Yankee Stadium in the spring, the Alumni Association provided Tony and Karen Collins with a book of memories from alumni. Thank you for your contributions.

We also celebrated and welcomed Marc P. Christensen Ph.D., P.E. as the 17th President of Clarkson University. President Christensen was able to meet more than 400 alumni and friends at Reunion 2022, our first in-person Reunion Weekend in two years. (See pages 30-32 for Alumni Award winners). We shared stories and experiences with President Christensen that together weave Clarkson’s tapestry and tradition of Golden Knight pride.

This year, the Alumni Association Leadership Board and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations have been collaborating on ideas for ensuring our events and activities are inclusive, engage alumni and the community, and are accessible. We hosted over 70 in-person and virtual events attended by nearly 2,700 alumni and guests. As we move back to more in-person events, we welcome your feedback and ideas for developing inclusive, accessible events in your area.

In early August, I had the pleasure of meeting three incoming students from the Burlington, Vermont, area. Shout out to Nicole, who’s entering the first class of aerospace engineers; Spencer, who’s excited to join the Formula One team; and Sean, who joins his older brother, Matt, a junior. Please reach out to the Development and Alumni Relations team if you’re interested in co-hosting a student recruiting, student-alumni networking, social or service event in your area.

Thank you for your support of Clarkson staff, faculty and infrastructure, future and current students and fellow alumni. I find that in times of transition, there is comfort in knowing that the Clarkson community is here with a friendly ear, a warm smile and, often, career advice or job prospects.

I hope to CU at an event in the coming year!

— MONICA YOUNG ’00

Executive Board Members

Monica Young ’00, President

Lisa Jeffers ’03, MS’21, Executive Vice President

Ron Ayers ’02, Past President

Eric Democko ’02, Regional Chapter Liaison

Juan Martinez ’95, Communications Liaison

Sue Bynum ’79, Admissions Liaison

Eric Carney ’01, Graduate Alumni Liaison

Gabrielle Piraino ’18, Career Services Liaison

AFFINITY MEMBERS/ MEMBERS AT LARGE

Erik Backus ’97, Member at Large

Bill Jeffers ’01, Member at Large

Sara Martin ’99, Member at Large

Elizabeth Caggiano ’19, MBA’22, Member at Large

Amanda Geary ’13, Greek Life Liaison

Brett Gobe ’03, Pep Band Alumni Association Liaison

Matheus Rutkowski ’23, Student at Large

Bailee Underwood ’23, Student at Large

Find your Alumni Association chapter and leadership online at: engage.clarkson.edu/alumni-association.