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11/16/2009

TC3's Hoffman Signs Contract with Random House Division for Latest Novel

DRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College English Instructor Cara Hoffman has signed a six-figure deal for publication of her novel, So Much Pretty, with Shaye Areheart Books at Random House.
 
The novel is a work of literary noir about a young woman's disappearance from a rural New York town, an event that exposes the community's failure to acknowledge a murderer in their midst. Publication date is Spring 2011.
 
Hoffman, a former newspaper journalist, based her novel on experiences she had living in Central New York and working as a reporter.
 
"My inspiration for this novel," she said, "comes from a desire to expose the prevalence of violence against women, to show all the intimate details that comprise a culture of misogyny and silence we often take for granted."
 
Hoffman had a non-traditional education. She dropped out of high school and spent her adolescence traveling and working in Greece and the Middle East. She returned home in the 90s and, while raising her son, took various jobs at community newspapers before being hired as county reporter for The Cortland Standard. During this time she also published two books on a small press and won several grants and awards for her fiction.
 
"I had no desire to ever go to school." Hoffman said. "I knew I wanted to be a writer and I figured the best education would be reading and working in that field."
 
Hoffman began what has grown to be a strong connection to TC3 when she met English professor Phil Tate in 2004. He connected her with Professor Lisa Ford, chair of the creative writing program. Ford invited Hoffman, who had just published her first novel NIKE, to come to the College as part of the new "visiting writer" program. Later she interned in Bruce Need's academic writing class.
 
The experience helped change the path of her life.
 
"I was amazed by the dedication of Lisa's writing students, and by the work she was doing with them," said Hoffman. "And I could relate to their experiences. My resistance to the idea of getting a degree began to change. I wanted to be a professor and I couldn't do it without the diploma." She applied to Goddard College's Master of Fine Arts Program, graduated in June 2009, and was hired to teach English at TC3.
 
"One of the reasons I love teaching here is because my students bring so much to the table. They refuse to be limited by background or life's circumstances, and they're incredibly self-reliant, down-to-earth, and funny. TC3 students are some of the hardest working, most (real-world) worldly college kids in the region. All of us who teach here are lucky."
 

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11/3/2009

TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative Program

Hospitality Program Recognized

DRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has received the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY) James C. Hall Award for Credit Programming. The "TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate Program" was honored as an innovative development of a bridge between noncredit workshops and the College's hotel and restaurant management degree program. It was the only program in the credit category honored by CEANY.
 
The hospitality certificate program allows participants to take the six-course workshop and earn a noncredit certificate and as many as six college credits in TC3's hotel and restaurant management program, should they decide to pursue a degree. The program was created in 2008 and continues to be offered.
 
"There are a lot of people working entry level jobs in the hospitality industry who have not considered college," said TC3.biz Director Martha Hubbard. "We see them come for a non-credit workshop and find they are interested in pursuing more education in the field. This gives them a leg up as they start that process."
 
The program was the result of an ongoing collaboration between TC3.biz and TC3 Hotel and Restaurant Management Program Chair Susan Stafford. It has produced a benefit for the entire program, not just the students taking advantage of the bridge.
 
"This collaboration with TC3.biz helps not only the students entering the program through the TC3.biz workshops, but all of our students," said Stafford. "The students coming in through the TC3.biz program bring a vital viewpoint on topics we discuss in the classroom. They have worked in the field and offer industry networking and experiential input. The certifications offered by the National Restaurant Association in TC3.biz are extremely important for non-credit and credit students alike."
 
The next running of the TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate program will be in the spring, with the series of six workshops beginning in March with "Understanding the Nature and Culture of Hospitality." "Business Ethics & Professionalism," "Greater Customer Connections," "Everyday Math and Money Skills," "ServSafe Food Handler in Charge," and "ServSafe Alcohol Service Training" follow, running through the end of April.
 
The classes can be taken individually or as a series. For more information or to register, call TC3.biz at 607 844 6586.
 

 

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10/19/2009

Local Students Earn TC3 Honors College Scholarships

DRYDEN, N.Y. – Nine local students have earned Honors College Scholarships at TC3. The award, which covers tuition and fees, is available to top students from the school districts in Tompkins and Cortland Counties.
 
The TC3 Honors College was formed three years ago as an expansion of the previous honors program. To be accepted into the Honors College, a student must meet strict academic standards, including graduating in the top 15% of their senior class and graduating with a GPA of at least a 90 average. Applicants are also required to submit SAT scores, letters of reference, and complete an essay.
 
Students in the Honors College complete honors classes, which are smaller and require more student participation than traditional offerings. Completion of the program brings an Honors College degree, which will afford graduates additional transfer opportunities.
 
2009 TC3 Honors College Scholarship winners (and high school)
 
Zachary Adams, Trumansburg
Carly DiPietro, Newark Valley
Benjamin Eck, Dryden
Kim Hathaway, Dryden
Brittany Prignon, Dryden
Anthony Smith, Trumansburg
Nick Stilwell, Trumansburg
Andrea Turcsik, Cortland
Jonathon VanOrden, Homer
 

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8/19/2009

CollegeNow@TC3 Hosts Professional Development Conference

Concurrent Enrollment Program Saves Local High School Students Millions of Dollars

DRYDEN, N.Y. – CollegeNow@TC3 will host its first ever program-wide professional development conference Monday, August 24. Nearly 100 participants from more than 25 local school districts will attend the all-day conference on the TC3 main campus in Dryden. The conference will include sessions on specific fields of study led by TC3 faculty as well as general interest workshops.
 
The CollegeNow concurrent enrollment program allows high school students to earn TC3 credits while taking classes either at their home high school or online. During the 2008-09 academic year, more than 3,000 high school students earned college credits for free through the CollegeNow program. The total number of credits earned was more than 17,500, representing at least $2.3 million in college tuition savings (based on TC3's tuition of $132 per credit).
 
The classes are taught by high school teachers who are approved by TC3 and work with a college faculty member. In addition to providing a professional development opportunity for the teachers, the conference is a way to strengthen the connection between the college and the partner schools.
 
"The professional development conference is something we've always wanted to do," says CollegeNow Associate Director Victoria Zeppelin. "The feedback we've received from our high school teachers is that they'd like more contact with the College. We established liaisons (TC3 faculty members who work directly with high school teachers in their field of study) a couple years ago and that has been very successful. The conference will help continue to build the relationship between the College and our partners, plus it will give the high school teachers the chance to meet and network with colleagues from other high schools who are teaching the same courses."
 

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7/14/2009

Veteran Hollywood Insider Speaks at TC3

Trumansburg Native Mike Kehoe Returns to Area to Announce Parternship with College

DRYDEN, N.Y. – Mike Kehoe, a veteran writer, producer, and director, will speak at TC3 Friday, July 24. Kehoe, who also has worked as a crew member on several box-office hits, will offer his insight on several aspects of the film industry. The presentation, which is open to the public and of special interest for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in the field, is sponsored by the TC3 communication and media arts program. It will start at 7 p.m. in the TC3 Forum and will include opportunities for questions from the audience.
 
Kehoe, a 1977 graduate of Charles O. Dickerson High School in Trumansburg, is looking to develop projects by Ithaca film makers. He also hopes to assist students from TC3 that have a desire to pursue a career in film making, through internships, jobs, and his extensive list of contacts at various studios. "This is a wonderful opportunity for our students," said TC3 instructor of communication and media arts Christine Guest. "To be able to hear someone with his credentials speak to them on our campus is significant, but to have him offer to collaborate with our program and help our students get into the field is simply incredible. We couldn't be more excited."
 
Kehoe's career in Hollywood began as an assistant to Sylvester Stallone in the 1985 film "Rocky IV." He then worked as an assistant to writer Kevin Elder and director Sidney Furie on the 1986 film "Iron Eagle" before working on a number of independent features. In 1994, he formed Taughannock Entertainment and wrote, produced, and directed his first short film. "Second Dance" was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival, premiering at Sundance and the Berlin Film Festival. He wrote and directed the feature film "Dominion" in 1995, followed by producing and directing more short films, including "The Dark Agent," which was accepted to the 2004 Comic Con Film Festival.
 
Kehoe has worked closely with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Tom Cruise on "Jerry Maguire," "Mission: Impossible II," "Vanilla Sky," "The Last Samurai," "Collateral," and "Valkyrie." While working on the crew of "Mission: Impossible III" he secured a deal with Paramount and The Food Network to write, produce, and direct the special "Catering Impossible," featuring the cast of the feature film.
 
Most recently, he worked with director J.J. Abrams on this year's hit "Star Trek." In all, Kehoe has worked on over 70 films across the United States as well as in New Zealand, Japan, China, Israel, and Mexico.
 

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7/7/2009

TC3 Releases Spring 2009 Dean's List

444 Students Honored

DRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3 has released the Dean's List for the Spring 2009 semester. Provost and Vice President of the College John Conners announced a total of 444 students have received the honor. The Dean's List recognizes matriculated students who have demonstrated high academic achievement by attaining a GPA of 3.5 or better while completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester. For part-time matriculated students, they are eligible each time they complete a block of 12 hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
 
Spring 2009 Dean's List
 
Auburn
Daniel Zambito
 
Ballston Spa
Joshua Sipe
 
Berkshire
Pamela Andersen
Megan Daniels
Shelby Pitcher
Marcella Pranes
Jack Short
Rebecca Simon
Michelle Tuetken
 
Binghamton
Nicole Paixao
Amber Valenti
 
Brasher Falls
Kimberly Gale
 
Bridgeport
Shannon Regan
 
Brooktondale
Julia Bentley
Carrie-Lee Buchanan-Pierce
James Farrell
Nicole Gilbert
Michelle Keyser
Roy McCarthy
Pam Millar
Bethany Miller
Amy Morris
Nicole Schwelm
Kathleen Turecek
 
Camillus
Samantha Noll
 
Campbell Hall
Kelly Barnitt
Brittany Peloso
 
Candor
Peter Ahart
Maria Beth Andrews
Aubrey Ferris
Jessica Forbes
Ashley Hall
Melissa Kilanowski
Zachary Lambertson
Teri Whitmore
Kymberlee Zimmer
 
Cayuga
Monica Sacco
 
Cayuta
Candice Ozolins
 
Chittenango
Joseph Weaver
 
Cincinnatus
Tabitha Scoville
Jesse Wildman
 
Constableville
Megan Kraeger
 
Cornwall
Ashley Fanning
 
Cortland
Joyce Allen
Kaitlyn Apley
Angela Arthun
Dodi Baker
Christine Brandon
Kendall Brug
April Byers
Cassie Clark
TerryAnne Compton
Raymundo Corrales
Angela Coville
Steven Dewey
Deborah Diescher
Matt Dominger
Sarah Fairbanks
Michael Gregory
Kelly Griffin
Edward Hazel Jr.
Tamara Holladay
Jacquelyn Jacob
Alicia Jenney
Cynthia Jones
Michelle Knobel
Adam Kress
Mark Lata
Phillip Ludwig Jr
Raymond Mack
Jana Marchuk
Veniamin Marchuk
Reva Marshall
Tabatha Marshall
Erin Moore
Laura Moulton
Desiree Murray
Nicholas Nowalk
Deidre Plumley
Meaghan Race
Joel Rivera
Denise Rzepka
Danielle Sabol
Pamela Shepard
Daniel Smith
Joseph Snyder
Sharon Spencer
Jennifer Stark
Luka Starmer
Jordie Van Ham
Laura Van Winkle
Kelli Withey
Sarah Wood
Staci Woodman
Rachael Wormuth
Valeria Yashchenko
 
Delancey
Kimberly Conklin
 
Dryden
Theresa Alexander
Jason Bauman
Andrew Churey
Robin Collins
Amber Guernsey
Perri McGowan
Jamie Otis
Gary Simmons
Chelsea Vliet
Kevin Vorstadt
Thomas Walker
Peter Warner
Zoryana Yuz'vak
 
Earlville
Emily Sahrle
Erica Sanders
 
Eldred
Ashley Tice
 
Elizabethtown
Eagle Dunsmore
 
Elma
Katheryn Young
 
Elmira
Kristina Bement
Christina Faulkner
 
Endicott
Rachel Cooley
 
Endwell
Timothy Burford
 
Esopus
Guillermo De La Fuente
 
Farmington
Wendy Gal
 
Freedom
Lyndsey Tesmer
 
Freeville
Renee Adams
Stephanie Agurkis
Marci Calabretta
Megan Cosgrove
Veronica Edwards
Trevor French
Derek Hall
Jessica Hines
Sarah McCarty
Christina Perkins
Joshua Pettit
Samantha Pritchard
Benjamin Ramirez Reed
Albert Roy
Emilie Searle
Johannah Shortle
Tracey Totman
Brian Vaughan
Carla Walsh
Brenton White
Lydia Wykoff
Tammi Young
 
Greenfield Park
Bari-Morgan Allor
 
Groton
Leslie Benjamin
Silene Binkerd-Dale
Theodore Bishop
Alexis Coon
Kimberly Costa
Stephanie Dravecky
Nichole Fazi
Christina Ferris
Christopher Ficken
Kathryn Fuller
Donna Good-Pinkowski
Mallory Goyette Luciano
Haley Hatfield
Kayla Hays
William Hulbert
Nancy Marshall
Benjamin Morey
Justin Mott
Elly Neno
Kurt Parker
Matthew Parsons
Jennifer Phelps
Amy Portzline
Valerie Senter
Mark Snowberger
Elizabeth Willis
Peter Wittko II
 
Hammondsport
Joseph Chely II
 
Haverstraw
Benjamin Tyree
 
Hector
Timothy Kamanga
 
Highland
Julie Middaugh
 
Homer
Tara Atwater
Kathryn Chase
Sherry Howell
Nathan Keep
Kurt Sears
Laura Thompson
Nicholas Williams
 
Horseheads
Andrea Blanchette
 
Huntington Station
Thomas Marino
 
Interlaken
Erin Barr
 
Ithaca
Tangnuer Abudula
Matthew Addy
Marie Adinolfi
Seung Hyun An
Michael Anderson
Yeminaliz Arce
Jamie Arreguin
Sujin Bai
Brandon Baker
Shauna Baker
Maria Barrero
Lisa Bertuzzi
Althea Blodgett-Gallahan
Stacy Bordoni
Clare Burias
Seth Cameron
Cheyenne Cardamone-Knewstub
Sean Cashman
Lin Chen
Xuemei Chen
Anthony Ciaschi
Christopher Conlon
Ethan Cramton
Benjamin Currens
Heidi DiPerna
Anneliese Doheny
Frances Doyle
Abigail Dubovi
Carrie Eastman
Joannah Fine
Alix Friedman
Katherine Geers
Benjamin George-Hinnant
Emmanuel Girin
Ryan Goble
Leah Grady Sayvetz
Matthew Hall
Allison Hancock
Tim Haralson
Kelsy Henne
Rebekah Hinton
Anke Hoffstaetter
Andrew Inglin
Robert Inglin
Danella Jenkins
Julianna Johnson
Yoon Jung
I Na Kang
In Sook Kim
Junha Kim
Yongjeong Kim
Konstantin Korobov
Roman Korobov
Scott Kozak
Jessica Laue
Nicholas Lawrie
Joshua Layaw
Nghi Le
Yoon Kyung Lee
Jennifer Lowe
Conor Mahaney
Linda Mahony
Matthew Matuszak
Mollie McCurdy
Rebecca Mendez
Virginia Metcalf
Meghan Miller
Christopher Mobley
Jessica Mohr
Heather Moran
Julianne Mousaw
Richard Muehlmann
Ryan O'Connor
Peter Ozolins
Edward Park
Isara Patumanon
Tanawan Promreuk
Peter Quinn-Jacobs
Mario Ramos
Ashley Raponi
Megan Redd
Casey Richardson
Sara Ricklefs
Moreen Robertson
Regina Romano
Daryl Rota
Nicole Roulstin
Paul Rukundo
Julie Schaeffer
David Schlee
Cory Seelman
Scott Sevey
Jade Shew
Jihye Shin
Akossiwoa Sinon
Kuyheang Sok
Layheang Sok
Richard Stock
Brian Streb
Chelsea Swearingen
Chris Swinarski
Allison Szary
Robert Tesori Jr.
Nery Trigueros Gonzalez
Olena Varetsa
XiaoMei Weng
Mary Whittaker
Nydia Williams
Taylor Wollman
Jorge Wolynski
Jacob Yale
Lijia Ye
Xuying Zhang
Natasha Zmitrowitz
 
Jacksonville
John Chavez
 
Johnson City
Katrina Diamond
 
Kingston
Kellien Carey
 
Kirkville
Thomas Atkins
 
Lansing
Leigh Conley
Justina Harrington
Megan Reinhart
Michelle Sawyer
Keith Thompson
 
Laurens
Joshua Bell
 
Little York
Erin Jones
 
Locke
Joanne Baum
Cynthia Beckley
Laura Morgan
 
Lockwood
Charles Wright
Jenna Wright
 
Manhattan
Guillaume Fennebresque
 
Marathon
Michelle Drake
Karolina Holl
Enid Hunt
Mallorie Pendell
Dan Wickham
Christopher Williams
 
McGraw
Ashley Cute
Matthew Eaton
Thomas Perreault
Jennifer Preston
 
McLean
Thomas Connor
Lori Martin
 
Moravia
Charles Canestaro
William Mooney Jr.
Jacob Wood
 
New Berlin
Katrina Benson
 
New Paltz
Jennifer Shepherd
 
Newark Valley
Jacqueline Celiberti
Stephen Gray
Stacy Hoyt
Thomas Malone
William Palmer
Ryan Poreda
Miranda Reese
Charles Stebbins
April Taylor
Melinda Van Vorce
Brittany Zimmer
 
Newfield
Gabrielle Cook
Jenny Day
Joshua Delfino
Christopher Nazer
Julie VanEtten
Rachel Wilcox
 
Nichols
Jodie Foust
 
Odessa
Ceinwen Stermer
 
Oneida
Kristin Kinney
 
Ovid
James Horrocks
 
Owego
Mindy Dunn
Deanna Krause
Paul Kwiatkowski
Deborah Phillips
 
Panama
Kelly Johnson
 
Port Crane
Carmella Ciacelli
Alyssa Mayo
 
Port Jervis
Matthew Gokay
 
Preble
Daniel Lajoie
 
Richford
Sherri Foley
Tammy Michaud
 
Rochester
Carlos Javier Villalta
 
Sackets Harbor
Shawnee Rice
 
Saint James
Kenneth Kataria
 
Seneca Falls
Caroline Gilmore
Ashley Sheldon
 
Sidney
Joseph Pascarella
 
Slate Hill
Jenna Cantoli
 
Sodus
Curtis Turner
 
Spencer
Julie Dickens
Nancy Foytho
Kira Larsen
Kevin Latson
Preston Rimbey
Catherine Russell
Melissa Santana
Heather Scheck
Alina Scofield
Antony Sykes
Chad Windnagle
 
Syracuse
Paul Dillon
Tanya Perry
 
Trumansburg
Emilee Broadwell
Sierra Conroy
Veronica DeVivo
Justin Friends
Carmen Kemp
Jeremy Kraus
Timothy Manheim
Darren McGee
Mary Novitsky
Mary Ott
Rachel Ray
Logan Rose
Michelle Stepp
Tracy Vesley
 
Truxton
Michael Amsden
Katrina McCracken
 
Tully
Victoria Van Slyke
 
Turin
Elizabeth Chase
 
Valatie
Jessica Flach
 
Van Etten
Joann Lehman
 
Washingtonville
John George
 
Watkins Glen
Chelsea Taggart
 
White Plains
Agustin Trinanes
 
Willet
Amanda Rink
 
Willseyville
Mary Buell
Patricia Van de Bogart
 
OUT OF STATE
 
Prescott, Arizona
Kari A. Irwin
 
Chesterfield, Missouri
Tzlil Hadass
 
Las Vegas, Nevada
Zachary Gilmartin
 
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Sandra Voorhees
 
Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
Dominic Catalano
 
Charlotte, Vermont
Tabitha W. Koerner
 
East Wallngford, Vermont
Douangdao Visonnavong
 
OUT OF COUNTRY
 
BELGIUM
Brice Agneessens
 
BRAZIL
Magno Oliveira
Felipe Silva
 
EGYPT
Hassan Hussein
 
EL SALVADOR
Maria Mercedes Rodriguez Sanchez
 
HONDURAS
Marlon Javier Munguia Palacios
 
INDONESIA
Fransisca Wulandari
 
PAKISTAN
Syed Ali
Syeda Bukhari
Clara Garcia Gonzalez
Beenish Javed
 
PERU
Jorge Enrique Tantas Janampa
 
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Hanna An
Chohee Kang
Taehyung Park
Nak-Young Song
SungHun Yoo
 
PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Tian Xia
 
SOUTH AFRICA
Olebogeng Kepadisa
Johannes Maatlwa
Tulin Ozguc
 
TURKEY
Sahsenem Kara
Selim Kazanasmazoglu
 
VIETNAM
Hang Pham
 

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6/12/2009

TC3 Offers Green Entrepreneurship Summer Program for High School Students

DRYDEN, N.Y. – CollegeNow@TC3 is offering a special program for high school students this summer. "Green Entrepreneurship: How to Grow Successful Companies that Actually Help the Planet!" is a weeklong program at TC3, running August 3 to 7. The program is supported by a New York State Department of Labor grant and by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).
 
The program is led by TC3 faculty members Dr. James Jacob, chair of the biotechnology program, and Dr. Kelly Wessell, chair of the environmental studies program. Participants will be encouraged to develop their own ideas for green business and create a business plan. The week will include visits to local businesses that are using cutting-edge green technologies, places like West Haven Farm at EcoVillage in Ithaca, RPM Ecosystems in Dryden, Mother Plants in Ithaca, e2e materials in Ithaca, and Renovus Energy in Ithaca.
 
This is the second year CollegeNow@TC3 has offered the green camp. The camp costs $50, which includes lunch each day. Information and registration is available by contacting CollegeNow@TC3.edu or by calling 607.844.8222, Ext. 4311.
 

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5/26/2009

Graduating Students Honored

DRYDEN, N.Y. – Several members of the Tompkins Cortland Community College Class of 2009 have been honored for academic achievement, community involvement, and personal success.
 
The Henrietta K. Stoeppler Award was given to Abigail Perry of Truxton. This award, sponsored by professor emeritus Dr. Lucille Baker in honor of her mother, goes to an outstanding non-traditional female liberal arts graduate who intends to complete a baccalaureate degree.
 
The Hubbard Award, in recognition of a nurse or social worker who has elected to pursue a career in geriatrics, went to Joyce Allen of Cortland.
 
The Thomas Edison Award went to Stephanie Ann King of Freeville. The award recognizes the perseverance and academic achievement of a graduating student who began his or her career by taking primarily pre-college courses.
 
Christina Barber of Massena and Michelle Hooker of Swain received the Looseleaf Publishing Company Paralegal Awards. Sponsored by Looseleaf Law Publications, the award honors students who have shown outstanding dedication and enthusiasm in attaining a paralegal law degree.
 
Matthew Matuszak of Ithaca received the Looseleaf Publishing Company Criminal Justice Award. Sponsored by Looseleaf Law Publications, the award honors a student who has shown outstanding dedication and enthusiasm in attaining a criminal justice degree.
 
The West Publishing Company Award went to Debra Chase-Wegner of Trumansburg. The award, sponsored by West Publishing, recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement in paralegal studies.
 
The District 3 New York State Nursing Association Award was presented to Megan E. Cosgrove of Freeville and the District 4 New York State Nursing Association Award was presented to Kimberly Ann Massery of Cortland. The awards are presented to nursing students who demonstrate exceptional individual growth and commitment.
 
The Florence Nightingale Award went to Lori J. Soop of Cortland. This award recognizes demonstrated nursing excellence.
 
The TC3 Nursing Faculty Award for demonstrated academic and clinical excellence in the holistic care of clients went to Sandra Lynne Voorhees of Ithaca.
 
The Kathryn A. Dunham, RN Memorial Award was presented to Maria E. Sokolova of Cortland. This award is given to a nursing student who exhibits excellent patient care skills.
 
The Athena Art Award recognizes the highest GPA in a fine arts program. Yongjeong Kim of Ithaca was honored.
 
The Spirit of Nursing/Linda Reynolds Award went to Rebecca Anderson Simon of Berkshire. The award, in memory of Linda Reynolds, honors students who have demonstrated perseverance, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude in his/her studies.
 
The Hushang Bahar Award was presented to Dr. Daniel Pukstas, professor of English. This award, established in memory of the college's founding president, recognizes a member of the college community who has achieved significant personal accomplishments. The criteria include overcoming challenges and obstacles to excel.
 
Twenty-one graduates received recognition as Graduates of Note. Students who distinguished him/herself academically, personally, or some combination of both were recognized by academic program chairs. Computer Forensics: Gabriel Barr (Brooktondale), Computer Support Specialist: Aaron Holden (Oswego), Computer Information Systems: Carlos Villalta (Rochester), Broadcast Production-TV: Caroline Gilmore (Seneca Falls), Communication and Media Arts-Journalism: Kurt Sears (Homer), Broadcast Production-Radio: Heidi Marks (Ithaca), Human Services: Daphne Fawn Slater (Groton), Criminal Justice A.S.: John Chavez (Jacksonville), Criminal Justice A.A.S.: Michelle Stepp (Trumansburg), Liberal Arts and Sciences-Math/Science: Scott Kozak (Ithaca), Liberal Arts and Sciences-Math/Science: Peter Quinn-Jacobs (Ithaca), Computer Science: Seung Hyun An (Ithaca), Biotechnology: Paul Stagg (Berkshire), Early Childhood: Jacob Yale (Ithaca), Web Design: Peter Ozolins (Ithaca), Chemical Dependency Counseling: Mark Storrier (Cortland); Liberal Arts and Sciences-Social Science: Abigail Dubovi (Ithaca), Hotel and Restaurant Management: Jasmine Fields (Ithaca), Environmental Studies: Tyler Hall (Ithaca), Sport Management: Alexander Siclari (Hamburg), and Sport Management: Melanie Kline (Bridgeport).
 

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