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Winkler’s journey of self-discovery started when
he was a seven-year-old dyslexic underachiever who dreamed of
becoming an actor. But because of his handicap, Winkler’s experiences
with the educational system often left him with the short end
of the stick.
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At its May meeting the Ithaca College Board of
Trustees elected Kristina Pervi ’02 to serve a two-year term as
student trustee. A resident of Millersville, Maryland, Pervi is
majoring in applied economics with minors in finance and legal
studies.
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Three Ithaca College faculty members were honored
for outstanding achievement at the annual recognition and awards
luncheon on May 9. Ellen Bonaguro was presented with the Excellence
in Service Award, Vicki Cameron received the Excellence in Scholarship
Award, and Martin Sternstein was given the Excellence in Teaching
Award.
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Karel Husa, a Pulitzer Prize– winning composer
and former member of the Ithaca College music faculty, was presented
with an honorary doctor of arts degree from Masaryk University,
one of the Czech Republic’s largest institutions of higher education,
on May 12.
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James Matheson, a composer and lecturer in the
School of Music is one of 182 writers, painters, filmmakers, musicians,
scholars, and scientists selected from over 2,900 applicants for
this prestigious award, which is granted on the basis of distinguished
achievement and exceptional promise for future accomplishment.
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The appointment was made in recognition of her
excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship, as well as
the significant contributions she has made to Ithaca College.
The Dana professorship program is supported by an endowment from
the Charles A. Dana Foundation.
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Jennette Kollmann, from Manassas, Virginia, capped
off her senior year by winning the Barbizon Award for Theatrical
Design Excellence in Lighting Design for her work on the Ithaca
College Theatre production of Eric Overmyer’s Dark Rapture.
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A periodic compilation of references to Ithaca
College in the nation’s media.
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