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June 2004
A Note from the Director of Alumni Relations
Many thanks to everyone who participated and helped out. To those of you who couldn't make it this time -- we missed you!
Next year's Alumni Weekend will be June 3-5, 2005. We're looking forward to another wonderful weekend and to seeing you!
Graham Stewart '81, M.S. '01
Director of Alumni Relations
Upcoming Alumni Events and Club News
Featured Events:
Club News:
In May the new Greater Rochester Area Ithaca College Alumni Club kicked off with a fun family day at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos '98 gave us a backstage tour. He's only the 33rd ringmaster in the history of this famous circus! Rochester alumni, stay tuned for upcoming events. If you're interested in participating in the club, please contact club coordinator Cindy Sobieraj '87 (csobieraj@att.net).
Upcoming Events:
June 25: N.Y. Yankees vs. N.Y. Mets Subway Series -- SOLD OUT!
June 26: Baltimore Orioles vs. Atlanta Braves -- D.C.
July 16: Metropolitan Museum of Art Tour and Rooftop Reception -- NYC
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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.
Murillo Soranso (2002)
Murillo Soranso (School of H&S) writes, "I will be working with Cornell University for the summer as Head Resident Director for the Summer College Program. This is also an ACUHO-I housing internship that I am doing to receive academic credit for my program at FIU. If you are in Ithaca during the summer, send me an e-mail and we can connect."
Andrew Adamski (2000)
Andrew Adamski (School of Music) recently received a Master of Arts in Music Technology from the College of Saint Rose in August 2003. Andrew currently works as a Music Teacher in the Deer Park School District on Long Island, NY.
Kirk Swenson (School of HSHP) and Whitney (Briggs) Swenson (School of Communications) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Owen Karl. He was born on May 11, 2004 in Ithaca, and weighed 7 lb., 8 oz. Little Owen is doing great, and Whit and Kirk are settling in as parents.
Nakisha Vanderhoeven (School of H&S) had a solo exhibit titled "Animals in My Head" on June 2004 at Frank and Dunya in Seattle, WA. Her original oil paintings on archival canvas were created without models, photographs, or actual animals in mind.
Craig Evans (1984)
Craig Evans (School of Music) has accepted a position at Ithaca College as Director of Individual Giving in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Most recently, Craig was employed in the Ithaca City School District as the Assistant to the Superintendent, and was formerly a school principal in Ithaca and in Orlando, Florida. Craig returned to Ithaca in 1999, after living in Florida since 1984, following his IC graduation. He attended graduate school at Florida State University, earning two master's degrees, and then taught music for several years before going into school administration. His doctorate is in Educational Leadership and School Law. He lives with his partner of 13 years, Dwight, on 8 acres near Ithaca. Craig is still involved in music as a performer and as a conductor. He has conducted a number of all-county festivals and has served as a conductor at the Eastern US Music Camp at Colgate. "I'm also celebrating three years as a cancer survivor this spring!"
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Campus News
Women's Crew Wins National Title
Ithaca College's women's crew team won the 2004 national championship, recording the lowest score at the NCAA championships, which were held May 28-29 at Lake Natoma in Sacramento.
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Streaming Video of Commencement 2004
Streaming video of portions of the 2004 Ithaca College Commencement ceremony is available at the link, below. The video includes the address by Olympic figure-skating champion and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton as well as remarks delivered by President Peggy R. Williams and senior class president Melissa Ferraro. Go to: http://www.ithaca.edu/publications/commencement/webcast2004.php
Ithaca College in the National News
As part of their coverage of the 2004 election season, CNN.com is sending correspondents to the colleges where they studied to report on issues affecting today's young voters. IC graduate and CNN correspondent Lauren Gracco '00 returned to Ithaca College and wrote an article, published June 1 on CNN.com.
» Read the CNN.com article by Lauren Gracco '00: Ithaca College Graduates Enter New "Real World"
Important positions available at Ithaca College. Alumni encouraged to apply!
Ithaca College is preparing a major new development initiative, and we're looking for two individual giving officers to join the team responsible for implementing this important endeavor. Each individual giving officer will work with a select group of alumni, parents, and friends who are capable of making significant gifts in support of the College's development priorities. Development experience is a plus. Alumni are our best ambassadors, so if you're passionate about IC and want to learn more about the position, please check out the description at www.icjobs.org.
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ICQ Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Ginsburg '88
Heart & Soul
by Julie Waters, M.M. '91
At first glance, Frank Pour seems an unlikely hero -- until you start paying attention. Then the charm, joie de vivre, and down-home smarts of this retired 85-year-old factory worker and nursing-home entertainer become apparent.
Paying attention is what Frank's nephew Matthew Ginsburg '88 did -- so much so that he decided to quit his full-time job with MTV, a job he loved, and spend months following his uncle Frank around with a camera. And paying attention is what audiences are doing to the delightful film he made about his uncle Frank and aunt Tillie.
Uncle Frank won the audience award for best documentary at the 2002 Newport Film Festival, was named runner-up audience favorite at the San Francisco International Film Festival, and received honorable mention for best documentary at the Woodstock Film Festival. It was also accepted for screening at a handful of other festivals worldwide. Watching it, one senses that it is a true work of love -- of the filmmaker for his subjects and of the subjects for him.
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Good to Know
Health and Life Insurance
American Insurance Administrators (AIA) offers term life insurance and four health insurance products. For more information, call 800-922-1245 or visit AIA online.
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