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Vol. 65 Issue 1 September 11, 2018

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Students are invited to the Fulton campus to Wednesday’s Welcome/Activities Fair beginning at 11AM in the front hallway. A. BBQ lunch will be served.

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By Megan Swartwood, editor-in-chief

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FULTON ACTIVITIES FAIR WEDNESDAY, SEPT 12

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Auburn Student Government Secretary Sierra Joy Feocco of Sennett hands out food at the Auburn Campus Welcome/Activities Fair last week. MORE PHOTOS BACK PAGE.

STUDENTS ENJOY WELCOME AND ACTIVITIES FAIR PARTY

By Megan Swartwood, editor-in-chief and Kaitlyn Diego, associate editor A long day at college calls for a delicious hot, dents. Bethany Jorolemon explained that this ready, and best of all, free, barbeque chicken diverse club has, “chapters all throughout the lunch! A large crowd of hungry students gath- state and all across the country.” She says in ered at Auburn Campus’ Quad to feast and every state there is a large conference where learn about all the clubs and opportunities the the members gather for days of, “workshops college has to offer. All of this and more was CONTINUED BACK PAGE present at the annual Welcome/ Activities Fair presented by the Student Government Organization (SGO) last Wednesday.

Sierra-Joy Feocco, the Secretary of SGO, along with the other SGO members served cookies and many other delicious foods to students as they pursue their interests in numerous clubs, looking to increase their membership. Freshman, EJ Townsend says he found numerous clubs that he would like to join and take part in. CCC student, Jack Manning says he joined the crowd of students for the food, as well as the beautiful weather.

One of the many clubs represented at the fair, Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), the college level business club, attracted many interested stu- Auburn student E.J.Townsend signals his approval.

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Harlequin Productions, Cayuga Community College’s award-winning student theatre group, is looking for students interested in acting or playing other key roles in the group’s Fall 2018 production! This fall semester’s production is “The Room,” which features six one-act plays. Technician roles are available, and there are opportunities for male and female actors. No experience required! Auditions are 3 p.m. Sept. 12 and 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Cayuga’s Irene A. Bisgrove Theatre. For sample scripts and more information, contact Director Bob Frame at framer@cayuga-cc.edu.

Assuring students none of their information was stolen, Brandon Davis-Shannon, Cayuga Community College’s Director of Distance Learning, announced last Friday that there have been, “a series of sustained cyberattacks.”

Throughout the end of last week, he says CCC has been victim to these attacks, resulting in a shutdown of the professor-student Internet interface platform “Blackboard” for several days.

“In order to protect its server, SUNY was forced to cut off Cayuga’s internet traffic to Blackboard,” says Davis-Shannon. He says this shutdown was necessary to protect all of CCC’s online courses and student’s personal information. Davis-Shannon says that, “all student information is secure.”

He says Blackboard can still be accessed by students while on both the Auburn and Fulton campuses, but he says many students have reported that they have not been able to complete their assignments off-campus during the shutdown.

“The College takes these attacks very seriously,” said Davis-Shannon. He says the attacks have hampered the students’ ability to do their work and have resulted in the decreased of communication between professors and students. All faculty and students have been notified about these attacks and the process taken to amend the problems.

It was suggested professors adjust their schedules accordingly and contact their students by regular email instead of using the Blackboard messaging system.

Davis-Shannon also wanted to thank everyone for their patience. He says, “SUNY and the College have been working around the clock to find a permanent defense against these attacks.” In his email, he announced that Blackboard would be up and running again on Sunday, September 9th. DavisShannon says “The College is committed to working with all students to ensure a positive educational experience.”

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WELCOME FRESHMEN

PRESIDENT SPELLS MEET THE COLLEGIAN STAFF COLLEGE OUT HOPE FOR CCC FUTURE Megan Swartwood EDITOR-IN-CHIEF This fall, I am the editor-in-chief of The Cayuga Collegian. Beginning college as a

freshman has been challenging, but also a

Kaitlyn Diego ASSOCIATE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR This fall, I am the associate editor and sports editor of The Cayuga Collegian. In June of 2018, I graduated from Auburn

Austin Reals STAFF WRITER My name is Austin Reals, I’m 20-years -old and I’ve been attending Cayuga

great experience. I graduated in 2018 from Auburn High School, where I had attended for two years. Before that, I attended private school. Even though I am a business major, I love art and photography and am always looking for an opportunity to work in these two areas. Running is also one of my hobbies, as I am a member of the college’s women’s cross-country team. I also ran for two years while going to Auburn High. I am very excited to share my talents with others and work to the best of ability for the community and my fellow students here at CCC. High School, in which I had attended all four years. Being a freshman in college comes with its challenges, but over-all I am in love with the beginning journey of my future. Majoring in psychology and photography, I am so excited to see the new opportunities that are to come my way. I am a runner and basketball player; both of which I have loved my whole life! I am a very family and friend-oriented person, and love to work with children. I am so excited to show everyone here what talents I have to offer, and be the best person I can to motivate the people around me at CCC! Community College for over a year. I am a Liberal Arts and Science major and in the writing concentration, hoping to be an successful writer in the future. I hope to see my writing improve by joining Journalism.

Some of my interests are writing, reading, and music. I plan to reflect some of these interests in the stories I write for The Collegian. I’ll try to make every story I write interesting and detailed. I hope that my experience writing for The Collegian is successful and that it gives me chance to improve my writing.

APPLY NOW TO THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY Applications are now being accepted for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), a business and entrepreneurial program starting this fall at our Auburn Campus for middle and high school students. We invite everyone to urge eligible students to apply for this free program.

YEA! is an entrepreneurial program that provides students an opportunity to launch their own business or nonprofit agency. Working individually or in a group, students will develop an idea, pitch the proposal to potential investors and then actually start their own business. Students will take weekly courses with a member of Cayuga’s faculty, visit community businesses and learn from local guest speakers. Since

the national program started in 2004, YEA! has helped the launch of more than 6,000 student enterprises.

The program begins in October and runs for eight months. Weekly three-hour courses will be held Wednesday evenings. Students must be 11 to 18 years of age to apply and must reside in the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES District, but children of all college employees are eligible to apply.

Applicants must interview before being admitted to the program, and all applications include an essay. Applications are due September 15th.

Prospective students can apply at www.yeausa. org or contact me at my Cayuga email address.

Hard copy applications are also available.

By Megan Swartwood, editor-in-chief The staff and faculty at CCC reported that they were feeling hopeful and encouraged about what the future of the college after an All-College Address was presented to both campuses by Dr. Brian Durant, President of CCC, on August 31. Norman Lee, Director of Student Activities, says that there was, “a lot of information to take in and a lot of good ideas.”

He then stated that he is feeling “excited to see where it goes.”

Dr. Durant began his speech with touching on the major growth of enrolled students that the college gained over the summer. He delivered his speech live at Dr. Brian Durant the Auburn Campus, CCC President while it was being streamed to the Fulton Campus. Dr. Durant stated that with the recent addition of students, there will be an increase of work for both faculty and staff, however, he expressed his thanks to all the hard work they do in order to, “serve the students so well.”

Durant also focused on the goals of the college in the upcoming academic year; from the college’s use of Auburn’s Falcon Park as the home field for many of the college’s athletic teams to the possible addition of a Culinary Center with new curriculum to offer students.

He says the college has been working diligently on the Falcon Park project alongside Auburn’s Mayor, Michael D. Quill, as well as with members of the Auburn City Council.

Over the past three years, Durant explains that the school has made “multiple explorations” to try to increase the athletics programs offered at Cayuga. However, he says none of them have seemed to work as well as what the collaboration with Falcon Park can provide. Durant explained that just for under $3 million the school would be able to renovate Falcon Park and give the “student athletes the facility that they deserve.” He

says the impact of these renovations would be immense and would allow the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse, as well as a home field for the college’s soccer, softball, and new baseball team. Durant says he is, “very hopeful,” that this plan will be approved.

Durant also spoke about other goals for the college including the importance of modernizing the school’s facilities for both the students and the community. He says he is

As a follow-up to the All-College Address presented last Friday, Dr. Durant has scheduled two Open Forum sessions: AUBURN CAMPUS September 10, 2018 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M T229 FULTON CAMPUS September 12, 2018 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. F201 working on “enhancing our presence in the community” and employee development.

He also explained the importance of everyone being on the same page and being able to create an environment where everyone’s ideas can be heard.

At the close of address, many of the staff members expressed similar, yet positive thoughts about Dr. Durant’s speech.

Sarah Yaw, director of the K-12 Partnerships and Academic Pathways, says that Durant’s address was “comprehensive and touched on important subjects for the larger community” and that “it was a great way to focus on the bigger picture.”

JAZZ VOCALIST NAMED BRUNELL VISITING SCHOLAR

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Singer-songwriter Maria De Angelis has been named the Professor Robert H. Brunell Visiting Scholar at Cayuga Community College for the Fall 2018 semester, and the talented jazz vocalist will also perform at Cayuga’s Auburn Campus this month.

An accomplished songwriter whose work has been featured in several films, De Angelis will work with students to develop their music skills and help them write their own original compositions. As the daughter of two musicians and music educators, De Angelis said she’s looking forward to helping Cayuga’s students unlock their potential.

“From my parents, I learned that teaching — and especially teaching music — is one of the highest, most empowering ways to reach young minds and hearts,” said De Angelis.

“My hope this semester is to reach a few students with the message that ‘It’s all in you.

You can do this, and you’ll have a beautifully documented expression of yourself.’”

The Professor Robert H. Brunell Visiting Scholar Series supports visiting experts of distinction in the arts and humanities, and honors the legacy of Professor Brunell. A highly respected member of the Cayuga community whose career spanned five decades, Professor Brunell taught English, German, French and Spanish, and chaired Cayuga’s English Department. He was also heavily involved in the arts in the local community, and performed as an organist with several ensembles.

Associate Professor of Music Michael Cortese said De Angelis’ background not just as a vocalist but as an experienced, successful songwriter makes her an excellent choice as the Brunell Visiting Scholar.

“Students will have a great opportunity to learn from a professional singer-songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz,” said Cortese. “Maria’s career is really remarkable, from her start at an early age to her work in Boston with some great jazz musicians to her current performances and songwriting. We’re excited to have her working with our students at Cayuga.”

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De Angelis’ music career started with solos in first grade and parts in local music theater productions before she and her sister formed a folk duo when De Angelis was 11-years-old.

Her interest in jazz singing intensified when she attended a summer program at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and in the early 1990s she wrote lyrics for jazz musicians including Michael Kanan, Hui Cox and Neal Miner. She returned to Central New York in 1997 and began writing songs with keyboardist Phil Klein. Their compositions have appeared in several films, including 2014’s “The Fault in Our Stars.”

“Early on, Phil and I were fortunate to get an agent, who has placed our songs in the United States and internationally. My songwriting life has continued to be one of collaborations with talented musicians. I’ve been extremely lucky— but they say luck favors the prepared,” she said.

“The format of jazz and standard songs— acoustic volume levels, distinct melodies, harmony-based improvisation and playfulness—has been my preferred mode since I was a teenager,” said De Angelis.

Along with helping students develop their own music abilities, De Angelis will perform with Cortese and other Cayuga faculty members in a free concert at 7 P.M. Sept. 11 in room M157 on Cayuga’s Auburn Campus. The concert is open to the public.

CAYUGA SOCCER HOSTS NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOLLAND STADIUM

By Megan Swartwood, editor-in-chief and Kaitlyn Diego, associate editor Last Sunday, CCC’s men’s soccer team crushed The Thunderwolves from Niagara County Community College, score 9 -1. They played an aggressive, persistent game on the new Holland Stadium turf. Despite the chilly weather, many people came out to show their support for this one-of-kind team. Come out to cheer on both the women’s and men’s soccer teams next Sunday, at Holland Stadium.

The women play at 1 P.M. following with the men’s game at 3 P.M.

SPARTAN SPORTS SPARTANS GET IT DONE IN THE CLASSROOM TOO! Twenty Cayuga CC student-athletes were named to the 2018 NJCAA Academic AllRegion III Team for their efforts in the classroom this past academic year. Studentathletes need to complete at least 24 credits and have a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA in order to meet the criteria. This number represents approximately one quarter of all participants in Spartan athletic programs who achieve this honor. Congratulations to each for this outstanding accomplishment in balancing both academic and athletic pursuits… giving credence to the term student-athlete!

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Eduardo Olavide controls the ball as he moves down field in Sunday’s game.

CAYUGA CUPBOARD STUDENT FOOD PANTRY MOVES TO NEW LOCATION ON AUBURN CAMPUS Congratulations to the Cayuga Community College men’s soccer team for being named the 2017-18 NJCAA National Academic Team of the Year! Twenty-one team members earned a collective and impressive 3.38 cumulative GPA for the past academic year.

The Spartans just edged Northwest Kansas Technical College (3.37) who was runner-up.

Two other Cayuga CC teams were nominated for this prestigious, national recognition…the women’s cross-country (finished #8nationally with a 3.36 team cumulative average) and women’s soccer teams (finished #57 nationally with a 3.05 team cumulative average). Congrats to both of these high achieving teams, as well!

The NJCAA announced the 2017-18 Academic Teams of the Year with 27 programs earning the prestigious recognition of achieving the highest GPA in their respective sport. 14 men’s program along with 13 women’s programs boasted the top GPA in their sport while meeting the minimum 3.0 requirement. A total of 739 programs earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

2017-2018 Men’s Soccer Academic Team of the Year Cayuga Community College - 3.38 Team GPA • Mikel Abando • Daniel Gethin • • • • • • • • • •

Alejandro Blazquez-Camacho Paul Coyle Aaron Dargie Diego de Urquijo Fernandez Kevin Deyo Max Dixon Ander Echaniz Pedro Fanhani Arturo Galindo Juan Galindo

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Alfie Hipwell Eduardo Jimenez Jeremy Kilgour Mauricio Kosegarten Santiago Ortega Konrad Pawlikowski Selim Prenci Hector Rojas Jose Manuel Sanchez Garcia Grant Stamp

FULTON CAMPUS ROOM CHANGES Please note, the following offices on the second floor of Fulton Campus have moved:

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Student Engagement is now located in Suite F255

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Financial Aid/Student Accounts is now located in Suite F268

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Campus Administration is now located in Suite F268

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Admissions is now located in Suite F281

SERVING THE STUDENTS OF CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS!

The new location of Cayuga Cupboard (CCC’s very on Student Food Pantry) is SH26, which is located in the Spartan Hall just past the café.

Cayuga Cupboard is a food pantry that provides free food to CCC students who present a valid ID. Students can stop by just to grab something quick to eat or they can take items home. Organizers are excited to announce that this year they have added a refrigerator, which allows them to expand on the items they offer.

Hours will vary week to week depending on available volunteers, but if access is needed outside of those hours please feel free to email Toni Giannettino at toni. giannettino@cayuga-cc.edu.

Cayuga Cupboard organizers are also looking for volunteers for the following areas: • Volunteer Coordinator (this person would be in charge of coordinating volunteers to work the pantry)Pantry workers (checks students in an out and restocks shelves as needed) • Farmer’s market/Community donations pick up volunteer • Newsletter (prepares weekly newsletter to be sent to students and staff at CCC). The newsletter will provide basic information about upcoming events, new food items, requested donations, hours, etc.

Cayuga Cupboard is also looking for donations. Donations can be monetary or food/ personal hygiene items. Donations can be dropped off at M213 or directly to the food pantry during hours of operation.

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and competitions,” allowing for new friendships and networking across the country. This club also gathers nationwide at the end of June.

PBL meets Mondays at 11 A.M. in the library.

Members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), a national honor society organization, discussed with students the possibility of being part of the organization, and its many benefits. CCC professor, Sheila Myers, says this year it will primarily be up to the club members to decide what community service projects they will join. In the past, Myers says that they have volunteered at some fundraising races and have worked on projects with Habitat for Humanity.

Myers says interested students are invited to attend PTK’s first meeting on October 27th at 11 a.m. She says the location of the meeting will be announced.

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CAMPUS COMEDY

STUDENT SETS CAYUGA RECORD IN NATIONAL BUSINESS COMPETITION A CCC student set a College record this summer when she finished in the top three of a national Phi Beta Lambda business competition, the best finish for a Cayuga student in the history of the competition.

Cayuga Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) member Bethany Jorolemon finished third in a Justice Administration competition at the National Phi Beta Lambda Conference in Baltimore, where she and six other Cayuga students competed against 2,000 fellow collegians.

Jorolemon, who has already graduated from Cayuga with a degree in Criminal Justice and is now studying for a degree in Business Administration, qualified for the national competition after finishing in first place in the New York State PBL contest.

Associate Professor Amy Valente, co-advisor of the Cayuga PBL chapter, said she was proud of Jorolemon’s work in the College chapter and in the state and national competitions.

“Not only has she served as an officer and mentor to other students, but she has also volunteered to coordinate many of our events and fundraisers,” said Valente. “At the national conference, she finished third and is the first student from Cayuga to ever win a monetary award along with her Top 10 placement. Our entire chapter is honored to have Bethany represent us.”

Jorolemon, who wants to become a forensic accountant, said Valente initially suggested she join PBL. The organization offers students a chance to develop their communication and business leadership skills, and emphasizes community service, academic competitions and educational programs to prepare students for the business world.

Join us for some laughs when comedian Justin Rupple comes to Cayuga! A popular comedian known for his impressions, Rupple has won several national comedy contests, including Dana Carvey’s “First Impressions.”

Rupple will be at the Student Center on the Fulton Campus on Monday, Sept. 10h and in the Cube on the Auburn Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Both shows start at 11 A.M. See you there!

CCC CHORUS SEEKING MEMBERS The Cayuga Community College Chorus is seeking new members to join for the Fall 2018 semester. MUSIC 100 meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 P.M. to 1:20 P.M. in room M157 on the Auburn Campus. Students earn one credit per semester and may take the course up to four times for credit. Anyone interested in welcome to

join. No audition is required and no experience is necessary. Each semester ends with a concert of the pieces prepared during class.

Concerts are free to attend and are open to the college community as well as the public.

— Erica Walters Instructor of Vocal Music/Director, College Chorus, Cayuga Community College

FILBERT CCC student Bethany Jorolemon, pictured holding the award, finished third this summer in a national Justice Administration competition.

Joining her at the national Phi Beta Lambda conference were, in the second row from left, Marissa Wick and Kaylee Quezada; in the third row, Kathryn Stover and Jaydan Janes; and in the fourth row, Nick Eveland and Deanna Kinney.

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