Trustees took the opportunity while on campus to recognize members of the Ithaca College community for the many ways they contribute to the betterment of the College.
On Wednesday, we celebrated the contributions of the Newlands family with the naming of a classroom in Hill Center for the late William A. Newlands ’50, a physical education graduate and student-athlete who went on to have a celebrated career as a high school teacher and coach. A generous bequest from the estate of William and his wife Evelyn has established an endowment in athletics that will benefit IC student-athletes for generations to come. On hand for the dedication ceremony was their son Bill, whose wife Kathy is a 1989 graduate and outgoing member of the Board of Trustees.
On Friday afternoon, we dedicated the Alumni Circle Promenade, the beautiful new entryway to campus. Thanks to the vision and generosity of the Taffae Family Foundation and trustee Peter Taffae ’82, this space makes for a stunning first impression of the College. As evidenced by the constant stream of graduating students posing there during Commencement Weekend, it appears this picturesque site has quickly become a prime campus spot to take a magnificent selfie.
Trustees also expressed their gratitude to Linda Petrosino ’77, M.S. ’78 as she prepares to retire after serving for the past 11 years as Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance. During her time at IC, she has demonstrated a dedication to the highest standards of leadership. In a formal proclamation, the Board thanked Linda for her “service, commitment, and devotion to her alma mater.”
Trustees were excited to take part in such a celebratory weekend on South Hill, which included the Campus Life Awards, Students of Color Awards, Commencement Eve Concert, Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony, and Sunday’s Commencement ceremony. We offer our congratulations to the Class of 2023—now our newest alumni—along with our hopes that staff and faculty will find opportunities for rest and rejuvenation over the summer months.
We thank you all once again for your dedication to the College and to one another.
Sincerely,
David H. Lissy ’87
Chair, Board of Trustees
La Jerne Terry Cornish
President