YourIthaca E-news
February 2007
Ithaca Heads for Warmer Weather
The Campaign for Ithaca College: Making a World of Difference made its Sunshine State debut in mid-January with two events in Weston/Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.
About 35 alumni, parents of students, and friends of the College attended the event held January 16 at the Weston Country Club. Dianne Lynch, dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, premiered the DVD A World of Difference: Five Stories from South Hill and outlined the objectives of the largest campaign in Ithaca College history.
The following evening, Ithaca hosted another 40 people at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. Guests mingled and tasted hors d'oeuvres while surrounded by enormous tanks filled with various species of fish, including sharks, and other aquatic animals. The Five Stories DVD made its Tampa debut, and Dean Lynch and Bill Haines, chair emeritus of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees and a member of the board's campaign committee, spoke to the crowd.
To date, Ithaca has raised $95.3 million toward its campaign goal of $115 million. For more information about the campaign, please visit www.ithaca.edu/campaign. Giving to Ithaca Soars to New Highs in Fiscal Year 2006
An ever-widening circle of alumni, parents, and friends participated in a surge of charitable giving that brought important support to Ithaca College during the most recent fiscal year, according to findings released in a new gift report, available at www.ithaca.edu/donorreport.
During the fiscal year that ended May 31, 2006, annual gifts to the College reached an all-time high and established records for dollars raised and number of donors. This exceptional effort provides compelling evidence that a spirit of philanthropy continues to grow among Ithaca's community.
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ICQ Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Conklin-Ballester '00
Elizabeth Conklin-Ballester '00 went on a "yearlong" service trip to the Dominican Republic after graduation. She's still there.
"This wasn't exactly the plan," admits Elizabeth Conklin-Ballester '00. "My plan was to come and volunteer [in the Dominican Republic] for a year. But I met the love of my life and have gotten the opportunity to be involved in really interesting development work in public health and education." The best-laid plans sometimes go awry, but Elizabeth, who graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in health education, isn't feeling the slightest bit disappointed. Just the opposite, in fact.
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Have You Been to "I-Connect"?
The "I-Connect" website provides IC's extended community with the latest news from South Hill. As home to IC's online community, I-Connect conveniently organizes happenings, events, and links to keep our widespread external community connected to Ithaca College. To help us provide the information that's important to you, please send suggestions and feedback to "I-Connect."
Ithaca Grad Wins Super Bowl Commercial Contest
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In early January Gino Bona, a 1995 Ithaca graduate, won the NFL's inaugural "Pitch Us Your Idea for the Best Super Bowl Commercial Ever. Seriously" contest. Bona's winning pitch was made into a 30-second commercial that aired during the Super Bowl XLI broadcast on February 4.
Bona traveled to Los Angeles in late January to watch his idea being filmed by award-winning commercial director Joe Pytka. Bona and a guest also received complimentary tickets to Super Bowl XLI in Miami.
Read Bona's account of his experience and the article that appeared in USA Today.
Save the Date: June 1-3!
Celebrate your connection to IC during Alumni Weekend 2007. Catch up with old friends, visit with professors and staff, wander the gorgeous campus, and remember the good times. We'll continue the tradition of celebrating the reunions of certain classes--this time, classes whose years end in 2 and 7. But remember: Alumni Weekend is for all alumni. So, come back for a visit, see what's new, and let us show you that you've always got a connection to Ithaca College. For more information, call 866-442-2586 (toll-free) or visit www.icalumni.net/aw07.
Events
National Capital Alumni Club Happy Hour
3/7/2007 6:30 PM to 3/7/2007 8:30 PM
Join fellow alumni for Mexican night at the Bottom Line!
Theater Arts Annual Alumni Reception
3/9/2007 5:30 PM to 3/9/2007 7:30 PM
It's that time of year again. Starting Monday, March 5, the Department of Theatre Arts will hold its field studies week in New York City.
IC on the Road--More Stories from the Hill: New England
3/22/2007 7:00 PM to 3/22/2007 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening of celebration, networking, and more stories from South Hill.
IC on the Road--Next Stop: Rochester
3/28/2007 6:30 PM to 3/28/2007 8:30 PM
Join President Peggy R. Williams, alumni, parents, and friends for an evening of entertainment and news from South Hill.
IC on the Road--Next Stop: Buffalo
3/29/2007 7:00 PM to 3/29/2007 9:00 PM
Join President Peggy R. Williams, alumni, parents, and friends for an evening of entertainment and news from South Hill.
IC on the Road: A Night in the Dugout (Club)
4/5/2007 7:00 PM to 4/5/2007 9:00 PM
Join us at the Dugout Club at Dodger Stadium. Among our special guests will be Sal Paolantonio, ESPN national correspondent.
Featured Alumni Benefit
The IC Alumni Association and Choice Hotels' Significant Organization Savings program have teamed up to offer IC alumni a 10 percent discount at participating Comfort, Quality, Sleep, Econo Lodge, Clarion, Rodeway, Cambria, Suburban and MainStay hotels worldwide.
To reserve a room and receive your discount, call 800-258-2847 and mention your Ithaca College Alumni Association discount number (00800852), or visit the Choice Hotels website. Advance reservations are required.
