Nass Named to Dean’s List
(May 2015) To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
Added to the dean’s list was Isabel R. Nass of Cazenovia, a sophomore Wildlife & Fisheries Biology major.
Nazareth College Announces 2015 Graduates
Nazareth College undergraduate students earned their bachelor’s degrees at the 88th Annual Commencement ceremony that took place at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester on May 10.
The following local students earned degrees:
Amber Weeks of Oriskany Falls graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies.
Kaitlin Isabelle of Oneida graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish.
Kassandra Lathrop of Earlville graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Psychology.
Sampson Earns a Spot on Dean’s List
Congratulations to Zachary Sampson of Earlville, who was recently named to the spring 2015 dean’s list at Keene State College. Sampson, majoring in Architecture, was among 1,411 students who were honored for academic excellence in the spring 2015 semester.
To qualify for the dean’s list, Keene State undergraduates must be enrolled in a degree program and must have completed a minimum of six credit hours in the semester, receiving no failing or incomplete grades. Students must achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale to earn dean’s list honors.
Anderson Graduates from the University of New Hampshire
Corey Anderson of Cazenovia graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held Saturday May 16 with a BA degree in Psychology.
Area Students Named to President’s Excellence List
The following SUNY Polytechnic Institute students have been named to the President’s Excellence List for the Spring 2015 semester.
A semester grade point average of 3.80 or above qualifies full-time matriculated students for inclusion on the President’s Excellence List.
Jillian Hughes of Brookfield, Business Administration
Joshua Heath of DeRuyter, Computer & Information Science
Trevor Coye of Earlville, Civil Engineering Technology
Johnathan Convertino of Hamilton, Computer & Information Science
Donia Alnasser of Oneida, Biology
Ethan O’Connell of Oneida, Computer Information Systems
Starlette Teater of Oneida, Psychology
Shelby King of West Edmeston, Business Administration
Area Students Named to Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
A semester grade point average of 3.20-3.59 qualifies full-time matriculated students for inclusion on the Dean’s List.
Jeffrey Eckert of Bridgeport, Computer & Information Science
Zachary Cook of Canastota, Accounting
Lyric Calvin of Cazenovia, Undeclared Major
Thomas Scofield of Kirkville, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Danielle Le Blanc of Morrisville, Accounting
Paige Garry of Munnsville, Interdisciplinary Studies
Evan Watson of Oneida, Business Administration
William Hopsicker of Oriskany Falls, Network and Computer Security
Michelle Manion of Waterville, Accounting
Phebe Lamont of Waterville, Mechanical Engineering Technology
SUNY Potsdam Recognizes Local Graduates
The State University of New York at Potsdam recognized more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the College’s 2015 Commencement celebrations on May 16 and 17.
The SUNY Potsdam graduates included:
Amanda Cossette of Waterville, who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.
Samuel Costanzo of Chittenango, who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance and Musical Studies.
Jordan Donnelly of Bridgeport, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Kali Jarvis of Canastota, who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.
Erica Kutik of Cazenovia, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology.
Hannah Murphy of Bridgeport, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
Christopher Natke of Chittenango, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science.
Katherine Putnam of Chittenango, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
Rachel Vincent of Chittenango, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.
Students Graduate from Clarkson University
The following students graduated from Clarkson University on May 9, 2015:
Tristan R. Jones of Canastota received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering, chemistry minor and biology minor.
Jeffrey R. Merrell of Canastota received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in civil engineering.
Zachary N. LaFlair of Canastota received a bachelor of science degree in engineering and management, project management minor.
Thomas Gray Shaw of Cazenovia received a bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering.
David C. Beagle of Chittenango received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.
Sean P. Shea of Chittenango received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in aeronautical engineering & mechanical engineering, mathematics minor.
Nicole M. Verone of Kirkville received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in electrical engineering.
Raeanne J. Clabeaux of New Woodstock received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in environmental engineering, sustainable energy systems engineering minor.
Charles Frederick Wilson of Munnsville received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering.
Keith W. Johnson of Oneida received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering.
Local Students Honored at Morrisville State
(Morrisville, NY – May 2015) Morrisville State College students were honored for their achievements during the 15th annual Liberal Arts Tea. The event is part of the college’s annual celebration of academic excellence.
The Applied Psychology Student-of-the-Year was Susan Miner of Oneida. Miner was named to the college’s Dean’s List eight semesters.
The recipient of the Criminal Justice Student-of-the-Year Award was Theresa Boisey of Sherburne. Boisey was inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, Mu Beta, the Morrisville chapter of the national honor society for criminal justice. In addition to her academic accolades, she participated in numerous community service events and served as a campus mentor.
The Humanities Student-of-the-Year Award was awarded to Haley Harrington of Madison, a liberal arts and sciences: humanities and social science student who graduated in May.
Named the Science, Technology and Society Student-of-the-Year was Packard York Haynes of Earlville. He actively participated in campus activities, including the Science Technology and Society Symposium Planning Committee and the Climates of Change Art, Poetry and Theatre Festival.
Area Students Named to President’s Achievement List
The following SUNY Polytechnic Institute Students have been named to the President’s Achievement List for the Spring 2015 semester.
A semester grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79 qualifies full-time matriculated students for inclusion on the President’s Achievement List.
Kiersten Albertson of Kirkville, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mallory Baksa of Oneida, Nursing
Kelly Scranton of Oneida, Health Information Management
Anthony Seale of Wampsville, Civil Engineering Technology
Jenna Plows of West Edmeston, Psychology
Lindsey Plows of West Edmeston, Psychology
USC Holds 119th Commencement
The Utica School of Commerce held its 119th Commencement Ceremonies May 14. Certificates and Associate Degrees were presented to 130 graduates from all three USC campuses; Utica, Oneonta, and Canastota. The Class of 2015was presented by President Philip Williams, who also gave special recognition and acknowledgement of John Crossley, former USC Executive Vice President of Administration, who retired recently after 47 years at USC.
Canastota Campus Graduates:
Blossvale:
Heidi Grinnell, Business Administration
Janice Wilson, Business Administration
Bridgeport:
Meghan Hannan, Business Administration
Canastota:
Eden Adler, Business Administration
Laura Ball, Business Administration
Jeremy Bovair, Business Administration
Kimberlee Brown, Administrative Specialist
Michelle Dunham, Business Administration
Mary Lou Farrar, Administrative Assistant
Jenna Hart, Administrative Specialist
Kari Kimball, Medical Office Assistant
Mary Russo, Business Administration
Cazenovia:
Karen Holbert, Legal Office Assistant
Chittenango:
Sabrina Brown, Business Administration
Timothy King, Business Administration
Jessica B. Smith, Administrative Specialist
Cleveland:
Sherry Wise, Administrative Specialist
Liverpool:
Crystal Callesto, Business Administration
Samantha Miller, Business Administration
Morrisville:
Judith Baldo, Medical Office Assistant
North Bay:
Karen Lastine, Administrative Specialist
Oneida:
Annette Goodell, Insurance Associate
David Moon, Information Security
Kerri Ann Reagan, Administrative Specialist
Sandra Reid, Business Administration
James Shay II, Information Security
Rebecca Thomas, Business Administration
Oriskany:
Jackie Drummond, Administrative Specialist
Sherrill:
Michael Beckwith, Business Administration
Taberg:
David Partridge, Business Administration
Verona:
Dylan Doherty, Administrative Specialist
Jessica Trask, Administrative Specialist
Oneonta Campus Graduates:
Bainbridge:
Dawn Margarum, Medical Office Assistant
Milford:
CorieRuffler, Medical Office Assistant
Sachi West, Business Administration
Morris:
Courtney Williams, Business Administration
Mount Upton:
Beth Thompson, Medical Office Assistant
New Berlin:
Stephanie Lanfair, Business Administration
Colleen Munio, Business Administration
Oneonta:
Jessica Dresser, Business Administration
Irena Galster, Medical Office Assistant
Gina Montgomery, Business Administration
Diane Ray-Dewey, Administrative Specialist
Otego:
Penny Utter, Medical Office Assistant
Richfield Springs:
Tracy Zeller, Administrative Specialist
Sidney Center:
Jessica Conklin, Medical Office Assistant
West Oneonta:
Samantha Leonard, Business Administration
Utica Campus Graduates:
Boonville:
Stacey Howard, Insurance Associate
Lucille Johnson, Business Administration
Brittany Peters, Administrative Specialist
Bridgewater:
Shadow Stephens, Accounting
Burlington Flats:
Sharon DeGristina, Insurance Associate
Canajoharie:
Stephanie Smith, Business Administration
Cherry Valley:
Morgan Diani, Medical Office Assistant
Davenport:
Alyssa Garrison, Administrative Assistant
Edmeston:
Hannah Miller, Insurance Associate
Frankfort:
DonnamarieCarino, Accounting
Cheri Evangelista, Business Administration
Hartwick:
AnneMarie Clegg Insurance Associate
Herkimer:
Cheryl Maser, Business Administration
Ilion:
Janelle Cobb, Medical Office Assistant
Nancy Kuzniak, Administrative Assistant
Susan Tracy, Administrative Specialist
Lowville:
Kayla Rogers, Medical Office Assistant
Mohawk:
Susan Cristman Administrative Assistant
New Berlin:
Michele Lloyd, Insurance Associate
Spring Weidman, Insurance Associate
New Hartford
Katie Southfield, Administrative Specialist
New York Mills:
Ajah Patterson, Administrative Specialist
Shelby Spencer, Business Administration
Norwich:
Melissa Gould, Administrative Assistant
Oneida:
Katherine Farmer, Administrative Specialist
Oriskany:
Jessica White, Accounting
Richfield Springs:
Heather Bourassa, Administrative Specialist
Rome:
Jennifer Bordiuk, Administrative Specialist
Sharon Samuels, Business Administration
Katelyn Varano, Insurance Associate
Stittville:
Lindsay Bingham, Insurance Associate
Lexi Darrow, Business Administration
Utica:
Deonasia Abel, Business Administration
Sydney Alberico, Insurance Associate
Danielle Allen, Administrative Specialist
Leigh-Ann Artessa, Administrative Specialist
Kelly Barnes, Business Administration
Mandolin Beauchamp, Business Administration
Cheyenne Billins, Business Administration
Robyn Briggs, Business Administration
Linda Brown, Administrative Specialist
Dean Cassidy, Administrative Specialist
Donna Collins, Computer Office Applications
Melissa Cook, Business Administration
Alissa Guarascio, Business Administration
AlyshiaHelmes, Medical Office Assistant
Denicqua Holmes, Legal Office Assistant
Nedra Hurst, Health Services Management
Jennifer Kennedy, Business Administration
Dyrell Linder, Administrative Specialist
Christina Mak, Medical Office Assistant
Amanda Mariotti, Medical Office Assistant
Eliana Matos, Administrative Specialist
Linda Mazzatti, Legal Office Assistant
Melissa Miller, Administrative Specialist
Daniel Mineo, Computer Technician
Matthew Morgan, Information Security
Aida Muhic, Medical Office Assistant
Melinda Nelson, Administrative Specialist
Erik Omland, Information Security
Rebecca Pearson, Administrative Assistant
Caprica Pierce, Administrative Specialist
Latasha Rabideau, Business Administration
KolielRebollo, Administrative Specialist
Rafael Renaud, Administrative Specialist
Erica Rivera, Medical Office Assistant
Wendy Rivera, Administrative Specialist
Danielle Rossi, Administrative Specialist
Shana Alexandria Ruszkowski, Administrative Specialist
Lindsay Sanders, Business Administration
Johnathan Spencer, Insurance Associate
Melissa Warner, Administrative Specialist
Heather Wentrick, Business Administration
Michael Williams, Administrative Specialist
Damian Wilson, Business Administration
West Winfield:
Sarah Mulvey, Business Administration
Dyan Snyder, Insurance Associate
Whitesboro:
Aaron Sperbeck, Computer Technician
Jessica Torres, Insurance Associate
Yorkville:
Beth Allen, Administrative Assistant
Courtney Feralo, Medical Office Assistant