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FLCC FINGER LAKES CONCERT BAND TO PERFORM JUNE 11 AT FLPAC
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 24, 2005) - Finger Lakes Community College's Finger Lakes Concert Band will host a concert, "Music for a Summer Night," on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. at the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center on the FLCC Canandaigua campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive.
Charles Van Buren, director, and Allen Lis, assistant director, will lead the Band in performances of a variety of traditional summer pieces, including Alfred Reed's "Rushmore," a patriotic selection featuring guest narrator George W. Hamlin IV, president and CEO of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust.
Additional selections will include Glenn Osser's "Music for a Summer Night" and "Holiday for Winds"; Warren Barker's arrangement of "The Music of Charlie Chaplin," a medley of Chaplin's film music including "Smile" from "Modern Times," "The Terry Theme" from "Limelight," and "South American" from "The Idle Class"; "Defying Gravity" by Steve Reineke; Reed's "Summer Stroll," the second movement of his "Sixth Suite For Band"; James Kessler's arrangement of "A Tribute to Harold Arlen," including Arlen's "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Get Happy," "Stormy Weather," and "That Old Black Magic"; "La Contessa" by George Gates; "Count Basie Salute," an arrangement by John Higgins of Basie's "April in Paris," "Lil' Darlin'," and "Jumpin' at the Woodside"; "Fairest of the Fair" by John Philip Sousa; "March of the Belgian Parachutists" by Pieter Leemans; and, following a warm reception at the Band's April concert, an encore performance of Sousa's "Easter Monday on the White House Lawn," the third movement of a suite entitled "Tales of a Traveler."
A $3 donation at the door is requested to benefit the Dr. A. John Walker Music Award for FLCC students. For more information about this performance, contact Van Buren at (585) 742-2068.
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FLCC STUDENT RECEIVES AMERICAN MASSAGE THERAPY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP |
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 24, 2005) - Jeffrey Boyd, a student majoring in therapeutic massage / integrated health care at Finger Lakes Community College, recently received a $250 scholarship for an essay he wrote for the annual New York State American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Convention held in Corning, NY. Boyd's essay focused on research studies that have demonstrated the benefits of massage on the mind and emotions. His essay will be published in this summer's issue of "In Touch," the newsletter of the New York Chapter for the AMTA.
Students in massage schools throughout New York state were invited to enter the essay contest. They were given a choice of topics to write about, and essays were selected for their originality and insights into the field of massage therapy.
Boyd, of Bellona, along with faculty and classmates, attended the AMTA convention with funds students raised through the College's massage club. The four day convention provided an opportunity to attend workshops on many different topics related to the profession of therapeutic massage.
The therapeutic massage / integrated health care program at FLCC is a two year associate degree program in which students learn about complementary therapies as well as completing requirements for the licensing exam in massage therapy. Once licensed, graduates are qualified to practice massage therapy in New York state.
This May, the College will graduate the fourth class completing the program. Previous graduates are currently employed at a variety of health care and spa settings as well as in private practice. A number of graduates have continued their education in a variety of health career fields including acupuncture, physical therapy, and nursing. The program provides students with credit bearing courses versus private programs that are unable to offer college credits for massage studies.
For more information about the therapeutic massage / integrated health care program, contact the Office of Admissions at (585) 394-3500 ext. 7278 or email admissions@flcc.edu.
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FLCC HOSTS A SERIES OF SUMMER LACROSSE CAMPS |
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 24, 2005) - Finger Lakes Community College will be hosting a series of lacrosse camps for boys entering grades 1-12. The camps will be held on the Canandaigua campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive.
The dates and the focus of the camps are as follows:
o June 27 - July 1: Grades 1-5
o July 5 - 8: Grades 6-8
o July 11 - 15: Grades 9-12
o July 18 - 22: Attackmen
o July 25 - 29: Midfielders
o August 1 - 5: Defensemen (Grades 5-12)
o August 8 - 12: Goalies (Grades 3-12)
All camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The four day 6th to 8th grade camp will cost $155, and the remaining five day camps will cost $195. To pre-register, or for more information contact Dave Stein, head coach of the FLCC men's lacrosse team at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7482, or email steindj@flcc.edu.
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FLCC ANNOUNCES PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS |
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 24, 2005) - Finger Lakes Community College recently honored ten professional staff members with Professional Achievement Awards at the College's Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony. Susan Beach, Charlotte Cooper, Michelle Eichelberger, Jane McComb, Bonnie Ritts, Donna Spink, Karen Stein, Bernadine Ticonchuk, Sarah Whiffen, and Chuck Woods were honored at the ceremony.
Beach of Penn Yan, has been with the college since 1998 and is currently the assistant director of development. In 2000, 2001, and 2002 Beach received Outstanding Employee Team Recognition award and Employee of the Semester in the fall of 2003. She received a master's degree in education from Nazareth College, and a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Keuka College.
Cooper of Clifton Springs joined the College in 1983 as a reference and bibliographic librarian. In 1991 Cooper received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship. She has a master's degree in library science from Syracuse University, and a bachelor's degree in English from Western Michigan University.
Eichelberger of Geneseo came to FLCC in 1998 and serves as the automated systems/technical services librarian. She received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship in 2004. Eichelberger received a master's degree in library science from SUNY Albany and a bachelor's degree in history from SUNY Geneseo.
McComb of Canandaigua joined FLCC in 2001 as an admissions counselor. She received a bachelor's degree from Nazareth College in English, as well as an associate's degree from FLCC in graphic arts. She is currently working on her master's degree in communication at SUNY Brockport.
Ritts of Canandaigua has been with the College since 1996 as the director of admissions. She received the Professional Achievement Award in 2001 and the Distinguished Employee Award in 1998. She received a master's degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a bachelor's degree in business management from Miami University of Ohio.
Spink of Hall joined FLCC in 1991 and is currently the coordinator of emergency medical services. She was awarded the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service in 2004. Spink earned a master's degree in management from Keuka College, a bachelor's degree in business and economy from SUNY Empire State College and an associate's degree in accounting from FLCC.
Stein of Victor began at the College in 2000 and is the director of student health services. In 2004, Stein received the Employee Distinguished Service Award. Additionally, she serves as chair of the FLCC Campus Community Coalition. Stein received a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in nursing from SUNY Buffalo.
Ticonchuk of Canandaigua is the conservation technician (greenhouse) at FLCC. She received an associate's degree in ornamental horticulture from FLCC, and holds a New York State Commercial Pesticide Applicators license. Ticonchuk has been with the College since 2002. Ticonchuk is currently working on her bachelor's degree in plant sciences at Empire State College.
Whiffen of Clifton Springs joined the college in 2002 as the director of student life and transition services. She received a master's degree in education from Mansfield University, and earned a bachelor of the arts degree from Wells College.
Woods of Ontario is the coordinator of web based materials. Woods earned a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from SUNY Plattsburgh, and received certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional from INET Solutions. He has been with the College since 2000.
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FLCC TO HOST SMALL BUSNESS CLINIC |
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 26, 2005) - Finger Lakes Community College in collaboration with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) will be hosting a free small business clinic targeted for owners and operators of small businesses. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, June 7, at the Canandaigua Campus of Finger Lakes Community College, in room B-440 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
At the clinic, participants will learn how to use the SBA as a small business resource. Additionally, topics including hiring and training employees, developing customer loyalty, shipping guidelines, and business plans will be addressed. Local lenders and economic development organizations will also provide information on available funding for small business owners.
The clinic is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. For reservations or more information, contact Carol Ann Joki, director, business development services, at (585) 394-3500 ext. 7662 or email jokic@flcc.edu.
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FLCC EMPLOYEES RECEIVE SUNY CHANCELLOR'S AWARDS |
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 24, 2005) - Three Finger Lakes Community College employees were honored recently with the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence for 2005, considered the highest honor award presented by the SUNY system. Timothy J. Biehler, of Fairport, and James A. Hewlett, of Webster, received the Excellence in Teaching Award. Frank R. Queener, of Geneva, received the Excellence in Professional Service Award. The recipients were recognized at FLCC's annual Employee Recognition Program and at the College's 37th Annual Commencement Ceremonies on May 22.
Biehler, assistant professor of mathematics, joined the FLCC faculty in 1999 as an instructor and was promoted to his current position in 2004. He has taught a wide range of courses, including Fundamentals of Math and Algebra; College Math; Business Math; Writing-Intensive Business Math, a course he developed and taught; Statistics I and II; College Algebra; Pre-Calculus; Discrete Math; Calculus I and II; and Linear Algebra.
Students note that Biehler makes mathematical concepts more accessible and meaningful by illustrating them with, and applying them to, such topics as quarterback ratings, smallpox vaccines, guitar tuning, Social Security reform, hydrogen cars, construction estimates, low-carb diets, pharmacy prices, and lawn fertilizer.
Biehler actively participates in professional development activities. He is a departmental liaison to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). He presented a talk related to his writing-intensive business math course at the spring 2004 MAA regional meeting at SUNY Cortland. Biehler is also a member of the New York State Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges and the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. He serves on the SUNY Provost's Mathematics Education Task Force as well.
In addition to his writing-intensive course, Biehler has taken on other projects. In summer 2001, he and two colleagues received a College grant to co-author a collection of supplementary skill-building exercises for College Algebra. Since its introduction in fall 2001, the resulting collection has been expanded and made available for use in all sections of the course. Biehler has also served as a textbook reviewer and is currently under contract with a major publisher to author a Business Math textbook.
Biehler serves on several committees on campus, including the College Council, the Writing-Intensive Courses Committee, and the Teaching Faculty Bargaining Council Executive Committee.
Biehler earned a master's degree in mathematics from SUNY Buffalo, from which he also graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and philosophy. In addition, he has completed coursework in education and educational administration.
Hewlett started at FLCC as an adjunct instructor in 1994, joined the faculty full time as an instructor of biology in 1997, and is currently an associate professor of biology. He also serves as coordinator for natural sciences; the general biology course; and biotechnology, a degree program that he developed.
Hewlett's teaching load spans a variety of subjects within the science and technology department. He has taught General Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics Research Techniques, Genetics Lab, and courses in anatomy and physiology. He was one of the first FLCC instructors to offer courses online through the SUNY Learning Network.
Hewlett developed and maintains an independent study program for students involved in scientific research. One such student received a 2003 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, widely considered the most prestigious undergraduate science scholarship in the country.
Since summer 2003, the island of Montserrat has been a primary site for student research under Hewlett's direction. As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) project, Hewlett and his students have studied ecosystem development after volcanic eruptions on the island.
This ongoing study also serves another endeavor funded by the NSF. Hewlett currently serves as the national coordinator for two-year colleges in the Research Integrating Molecular and Environmental Science, or RIMES, program, designed to help two-year colleges develop and integrate research experiences into their undergraduate curriculum and encourage students to continue their studies in marine and environmental sciences beyond their two-year degrees. He has also worked as an investigator/mentor for RIMES.
Hewlett's efforts in scholarship and professional growth include many other activities. He has served as an NSF panel member for the Advisory Committee on Environmental Research and Education. He represents the College within Bio-Link, a national consortium of two-year college biotechnology programs. His work has been published in several journals and books, including the "Journal of College Science Teaching"; "Teaching Science in the Two-Year College," edited by T. Cooney; and various Prentice Hall publications and projects.
Hewlett's research centers on post-natal dispersal patterns of Eastern Red-Tail Hawks and on molecular markers of stress in corals, on which he focuses during his trips to Montserrat.
Hewlett has presented at many conferences and workshops and is a member of several professional associations, including the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, for which he serves on the editorial board; the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society; the Rochester Academy of Sciences; and the National Association of Biology Teachers.
Hewlett's professional roles include that of advisor. As biotechnology coordinator, he is involved in the advisement of students in the program. As an assistant soccer coach, he acts as an academic advisor and mentor to each member of the FLCC men's soccer team. Hewlett also serves as an orientation volunteer.
Hewlett has a master of science degree in oceanography from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor of science degree in biology from Bucknell University. He also received a doctoral training fellowship in pharmacology and physiology at the University of Rochester.
Queener has served as director of the Charles J. Meder Library at FLCC since 1997, a position that includes responsibility for leadership, administration, operation, and development of the library.
Queener has increased library hours by 20 percent since he started in the position. In addition, he enhanced library resources and reference services at the College's extension centers in Geneva and Newark. He has been active in instituting usage policies and procedures, including policies for electronic use, collection development, and copyright. Several other academic institutions have requested the use of the copyright policy as a model. Under Queener's guidance, the College library is now a wireless "hot spot" that allows users to access library and computing resources by borrowing laptop computers from the library reserve collection.
Queener participates in a variety of College activities. Currently, he serves as president of the FLCC Association Inc. and has been a member of its board for five years. He has chaired and served on a variety of College search committees, and he has been a member of the College's committees for long-range planning and academic curriculum. He served as assistant coach for the FLCC men's lacrosse team for two years, followed by one year as head coach.
Queener engages in many professional activities outside the College that support his role at FLCC. He serves as a member on the boards of the local Rochester Regional Library Council and the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES library system. He has been a member of the New York Library Association for more than 20 years and the American Library Association for nearly 30 years.
Queener has provided consulting services to other area academic and public libraries. Additionally, he has served on regional library committees that have developed cooperative projects between public, corporate, and academic libraries.
Community as well as professional service has played a significant role in Queener's life. Throughout his years in the area, he has been a board member of the American Red Cross in Geneva, treasurer of Ontario County Literacy Volunteers, a member of the Geneva City Rotary Club, and an active supporter of various local youth lacrosse organizations. He combined his community and professional service by securing funding under the New York State Koppel Act to have the Meder Library designated as Ontario County's public legal library.
Queener attended SUNY Geneseo, where he earned a master's degree in library science and a bachelor of arts degree in history, summa cum laude. Queener earned an associate of arts degree in liberal arts, magna cum laude, from Auburn Community College.
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