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April 2004
A Note from the Director of Alumni Relations
We invite you to experience IC again by attending this year's Alumni Weekend (June 3-6). We're celebrating class reunions, IC couples, and alumni of the science programs. And business school graduates take note: there'll be a special program on June 5 'that will highlight the many accomplishments of Dean Robert Ullrich, who retires this year, and the exciting plans for the business school. We hope you'll join us.
Graham Stewart '81, M.S. '01
Director of Alumni Relations
Upcoming Alumni Events and Club News
Featured Events:
Club News:
Two new alumni clubs are kicking off in the next few months: Rochester, New York, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fabulous inaugural events are planned. Thank you to all the alumni who worked to make these gatherings possible. See below for details.
Upcoming Events:
April 17: Celebration of Service -- D.C.
April 20: Minneapolis Club Inaugural Event -- Minneapolis
April 22: Happy Hour at Tavaru -- NYC
April 24: L.A. Alumni Club Network Night -- L.A.
April 28: PreVues IV/L.A. Communications Program 10th Anniversary -- L.A.
May 5: Ithaca College Spring Social -- D.C.
May 22: Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus – Rochester
» More Alumni Events
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Recent Class Notes
Please note that the following class notes are as submitted by alumni and have not been edited for grammar or style.
Brian Zimmer (2000) and Colleen McGovern are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on August 21, 2004, in Rochester, New York.
Jeffrey Smith (1999)
Jeffrey Smith (1999, School of Music) and Carla Cosentine Smith (1999, School of Music) are now living in New Jersey. In September Jeffrey will be the artistic director of the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Men's Chorale. Carla's been singing with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, and she sang with the Opera Company of Philadelphia in October. Carla and Jeff are expecting a baby boy in July.
Jaimie Beach (1996, School of Communications) writes, "I had a solo show of my photography at City Gallery in Baltimore, Maryland, March 3-27, 2004. My work has been shown in numerous other galleries around the country, and during the summer of 2003 my image 1342 Argyle Ave won first place in the international juried exhibition at Alpan Gallery in Huntington, New York. I currently work as a graphic designer at Total Wine in Potomac, and I teach graphic design at the Community College of Baltimore County --Catonsville. My work can be seen at www.JEBeach.com."
Wendy (Brown) Sigillo (1992)
Wendy (Brown) Sigillo (1992, School of Communications) and Chris Sigillo (1994) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Joshua James. He was born on February 21, 2004, in Brockport, New York, and weighed 7 lb., 5 oz. Joshua joins older brother Ryan, who is two.
Deborah (Aronson) Rathbun (1986, School of Business) and Charles Callaghan are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, James David Callaghan. He was born on February 25, 2004, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and weighed 7 lb., 8 oz. The family grows with the birth of James. He is already well loved by his three older sisters, Natasha (14), Malika (10), and Cameron (13).
L. Scott Fenwick (1980)
L. Scott Fenwick (1980, School of Business) writes, "I was honored when I was recently named 'Top Performer of the Year' by the Dale Carnegie Center of Excellence in New York City for my performance as a senior trainer in the 'Sales Advantage' training programs."
Judith (Gordon) Levinsohn (1973)
Judith (Gordon) Levinsohn (1973, School of H&S) writes, "My husband and I have lived in southern California for the past 11 years. After spending four years as a primary teacher and a year as an assistant principal in the San Juan Capistrano area, I became the principal of a newly constructed elementary school in Tustin, California, where I worked for four years. Looking for a new challenge, I joined WestEd, an educational R&D firm, as an educational consultant. I work with low-performing schools in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii.
"Our son, Jeff, graduated from law school last May and passed the California bar in November. Our daughter, Jill, graduated from Northwestern last June and is completing her master's program in communication management at USC."
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Campus News
The 2004 Senior Class Gift -- It Could Be in Your Closet!
The class of 2004 is supporting the creation of a special gathering place that communicates Ithaca College's history and traditions, captures the spirit of the student body, and reflects the breadth of experiences of the entire College community.
In September the senior class voted to designate its class gift to assist with the renovation of the food court seating area in the Campus Center as the place where Ithaca College memories can be displayed and enjoyed by all. The dramatic design plan for the space involves an open and welcoming environment that also serves as a historical experience. The class has chosen "IC Square" as the name for its gift.
We now would like your help. We are seeking memorabilia that represent all aspects of student life here at Ithaca College. Items might include pictures, clothing (clean only, please!), written material, sports equipment, musical instruments, and any other artifacts that represent the variety of student groups and organizations and the richness of student social and academic experiences that are part of the College's history.
Before we can make decisions about what and how things are displayed, we need to get a sense of the items available to us. If you have something you think would be appropriate, please contact Lynne Pierce at lpierce@ithaca.edu or 607-274-1155. The review committee will consider all donations and make final decisions about placement in the display.
Ithaca College has a story to tell and lots of memories to share with faculty, staff, students and their families, potential students, and visitors. Thanks to the class of 2004, we will soon have a welcoming, beautiful place in which to present our history.
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ICQ Alumni Spotlight: Mitchell Schorr '94
Heart-Pumping Art
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Did You Know?
Ithaca Rated #1 Emerging City
USA Today recently reported that Cities Ranked & Rated named Ithaca the best "emerging" area in the U.S. Here's how the authors summed up Ithaca: "The town is attractive, activities are plentiful and education attainment is high," but "lots of snow and precipitation." Snow and precipitation -- as if that's a bad thing!
» The full story from USA Today
» The Ithaca Journal's coverage (written by IC Student, Kelli Grant '04)
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