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July / August 2005
A Note from the Director of Alumni Relations
These benefits are a considerable value for our alumni, especially since membership in the Ithaca College Alumni Association is free to anyone who has attended a semester or more at IC. Unlike many colleges, Ithaca charges no annual dues and the Ithaca College Quarterly is delivered free to your home every few months.
We're happy we can provide these benefits and hope you'll explore the many options on the "Alumni Perks" page of our website. Let your connection to Ithaca College save you money today!
Graham Stewart '81, M.S. '01
Director of Alumni Relations
Upcoming Alumni Events
August 4: ICUnity Networking Get-Together, NYC
August 18: Double-Decker Bus Tour, NYC
August 19-20: Second Annual Wrestling Weekend, Ithaca
August 24: National Capital Happy Hour, D.C.
August 28: Redwings Game and Picnic, Rochester
» More Alumni Events
Online Community
The online community is a free, secure site for alumni. In order to access the features of the online community, you need to register. If you are not yet registered, request your security ID. Registered but forgot your username or password? Get it now!
Recent Class Notes
Please note that the following class notes are as submitted by alumni and have not been edited for grammar or style.
Lawrence Backlund (1965, School of H&S) writes, "I am seeking help from the members of the Ithaca College Alumni Association in some research I have undertaken. A Swedish academic and I are looking for information regarding jazz composer Einar A. Swan, who wrote 'When Your Lover Has Gone' in 1931, played saxophone in the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and died in 1940. Can anyone help?"
Carol (Silver) Elliott (1974, School of Communications) recently accepted a position as Senior Vice President at Jewish Health Care System located in Rochester, New York. Most recently, Carol served as President/CEO of Career Development Services, a career consulting firm. Her prior positions were primarily senior level marketing and management in large healthcare organizations in Illinois, Connecticut and New York. "I am delighted to be returning to the healthcare arena and excited to be back in marketing, which is familiar territory, as well as in a whole new area--senior housing. I am operationally responsible for both independent and assisted living communities and that's a great new challenge."
Gregg Michalak (1982, M.M. '84, School of Music) has just released his first CD. It includes the Beethoven 3rd and 4th concertos and is on the Archive Classics label. He plans to record all of the piano concerti for this label.
Kristen (Distel) Lundy (1995, School of H&S) writes, "My family & I had a terrific time at the 2005 reunion! I want to send out a special thank you to someone named Debbie who left ice packs for my son's medicine after someone took my ice packs that were left in the freezer. Debbie, thank you so much! I appreciate it! You didn't leave your last name so I couldn't thank you personally."
Erin Stevens (2000, School of H&S) received a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY on May 23, 2005. She will be beginning her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stony Brook University Hospital on July 1, 2005.
Rebecca Praus (2001, School of H&S) received a JD in Law from CUNY School of Law in Queens, NY on May 20, 2005. While at school, she served as the Executive Articles Editor for the New York City Law Review for the 2004-2005 academic year. Rebecca will be taking the July, 2005 NY Bar Exam in Manhattan.
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Campus News
Ithaca College's Alternative News Magazine Wins Two National Awards
Buzzsaw Haircut, Ithaca College's student-run alternative news/media magazine, garnered two 2005 Campus Independent Journalism Awards from the Independent Press Association's Campus Journalism Program. Buzzsaw Haircut was judged the best independent campus publication of the year with a budget under $10,000. In addition, individual story awards in the political commentary category went to rising seniors Kate Sheppard, Matthew Corley, and Jeremy Levine for "Conservative Activism" and "Scary, Yes. But Winning," a two-part meditation on right-wing political strategies.
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» Buzzsaw Haircut Website
Ithaca College Theatre Announces 2005-6 Season
Ithaca College Theatre has lined up an eclectic mix of powerful productions for its 2005-6 season. This ambitious and entertaining season will highlight spectacular student talent under the able guidance of the renowned Ithaca College faculty and staff. Season subscriptions are available. (The December production of Dancing at Lughnasa is not included in the season subscription.) Call 607-274-3915 for details.
The season opens in late September with Burn This, by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lanford Wilson. Set in a Manhattan loft, this hard-hitting drama follows three young friends through the fallout from the accidental death of a dear friend and artistic collaborator. Into this raw emotional scene, a stranger arrives and forces the three protagonists to reexamine their relationships with new honesty.
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» 2005 Main Stage Season
Two Bombers Named Academic All-Americans
Seniors Marc Israel and Brooke Aldrich have been named academic all-Americans. Israel, a Bomber wrestler, was a first-team selection to the men's at-large team; Aldrich, a member of Ithaca's field hockey team, was a third-team choice on the women's at-large team.
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Ten to Be Inducted into Ithaca College Athletic Hall of Fame
The Ithaca College Athletic Hall of Fame will admit 10 new members in its annual induction ceremony on October 7. The event will be held in the Emerson Suites on campus as part of Ithaca's Homecoming weekend. The 10 inductees represent nine sports. Joining the hall of fame will be Susan Bassett '79, David Chamberlain '59, Rob Coleman '92, Steve DeMatties '81, Michael Johnson '87, Kris Kaupang '94, Chris Martin '88, Matt Mees '80, Kathleen Parker '71, and Paul Thomann '54.
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ICQ Alumni Spotlight: Sandra Pinckney '70
Sandra Pinckney '70 eats her way across the continent--live on TV.
Who doesn't dream of a career that involves travel and good food? For Sandra Pinckney '70, this dream has come true. As host of the Food Network show Food Finds she travels around the United States and Canada discovering regional specialties and unusual foods. And she credits her Ithaca College liberal arts degree in sociology and anthropology as leading her there.
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Good to Know
New Addition to Our Health and Life Insurance Program for Alumni
Since 1998 Ithaca College has been working with American Insurance Administrators (AIA) to offer alumni term life insurance and various health insurance plans. The newest addition is disability income insurance.
The Alumni Disability Income Plan provides monthly income in the event that a disability forces you to stop working and prevents you from returning to work. Alumni and spouses under age 60 who are employed, self-employed, or run a professional practice are eligible to apply. Benefits are payable when you cannot perform your current job duties (as opposed to any job). Replacement income is provided even if other disability income coverage is in effect.
To enroll in this program or to get more information, visit www.AlumniInsuranceProgram.com/Ithaca or contact AIA's customer service department at 800-922-1245.
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