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THREE FLCC STUDENTS RECEIVE SUNY CHANCELLOR'S AWARD
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 2, 2006) - Three students from Finger Lakes Community College recently received the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence at a ceremony in Albany.
Recipients demonstrate academic excellence and contributions to their campuses and communities in areas such as athletics, career achievement, community service, creative and performing arts, and leadership. FLCC awardees include Heather-Lyn Good of Bloomfield, Adam L. Malinowski and Heather Nihart of Canandaigua. They earned this honor after a thorough selection process completed at the College level, as well as through the SUNY Office of University Life in Albany. The Albany office recommended finalists for the award to SUNY Chancellor John Ryan.
Good will graduate this May with an associate in science degree in liberal arts and sciences. Currently, she has a 3.90 GPA. Good's academic achievements include her induction into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, where she serves as the treasurer and a member of the executive committee. Good was the recipient of the Top 10% Scholarship for both the 2004 - 05 and 2005 - 06 academic years. In addition to academic success, she has exhibited commitment and leadership in her community. Good has been an active member in her church, has participated in Meals on Wheels, served as chairperson for the Relay for Life: Cancer Walk, and participated in fundraisers for Katrina victims.
Malinowski, a May 2006 graduate of the associate in arts liberal arts and sciences degree program, currently maintains a 3.80 GPA. He started at FLCC by enrolling in the 3+1+1 joint program with Canandaigua Academy, which enabled him to start college credit courses during his senior year of high school. Malinowski is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and was a representative to the All American Scholars Team. Malinowski has
been active in FLCC's Student Senate, serves on the College Council, and participated in the President's Program for Student Leaders. He is a student aide in the FLCC Charles J. Meder Library and works as a student tour guide in the Admissions office. Malinowski also serves as a tutor in the college's Academic Support Center. He is a member of the Rochester Diocese Youth Council and acts a youth retreat leader for St. Mary's Church. Malinowski volunteers for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. He also earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Currently maintaining a 3.88 GPA, Nihart, will graduate in May of 2006 and will earn an associate in science degree in liberal arts and sciences. Nihart has earned many academic honors, including induction into Phi Theta Kappa and the Donald and Jean Burgan Community Service Award. Nihart also received recognition from the FLCC Student Corporation for her outstanding fundraising efforts, her participation in the Rock the Vote Concert and the Chopstick Memorial. She has been involved with the Student Senate since the spring of 2004, and served as Vice Chair in the fall of 2005. Nihart is a contributing writer for "The Ghost of Ben Franklin," a member of the College Democrats, and the Finger Lakes Environmental Action Student Club, where she has served as the President and Vice President. She works in the FLCC Charles J. Meder Library and as a tutor in the Accademic Support Center. Nihart has been involved with the trail building project at the Naples Community Park and volunteered at Artistic Roots, a night of music to raise money for the Finger Lakes Land Trust.
Established in 1965, Finger Lakes Community College enrolled its first class of 210 students in 1968. Today the College has grown considerably, enrolling nearly 5,000 credit-seeking students during the fall 2005 semester. FLCC offers more than 40 associate degrees and credited certificate programs designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce or transfer to four-year institutions.
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FLCC GRANTS EMERITUS STATUS TO BIOLOGY PROFESSOR
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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 18, 2006) - The Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees recently granted emeritus status to Edward M. Morrell, of Victor. Morrell, a professor of biology, has worked at FLCC for 35 years.
Morrell's teaching specialties include: biology for non-majors, human genetics, recombinant DNA methods, electrophoresis, spectrophotometric methods, and human anatomy. Over the years, many colleagues and students have noted his determination to make the science courses he offered intelligible to the widest range of abilities. He is known for his entertaining impressions of John Belushi as the "Samurai Chemist" explaining the concept of the atoms, jumping on tables to explain surface tension, and bouncing off walls to convey molecular movement. His less-traditional teaching methods serve to engage students and illustrate scientific principles in entertaining and unique ways.
Morrell developed the biology of man sequence, an innovative approach to teach non-science majors biology. He was also instrumental in development of the Biotechnology degree program with courses like electrophoresis and spectrophotometric methods. He has recently rewritten the College's lab manuals for biology of man I and II. While at the College, he has been involved in numerous committees. Additionally, Morrell has offered a variety of lectures, special presentations and workshops to audiences such as elementary and high school teachers on the subjects of "Biology of Water" and "Human Birth Defects."
In 1991 Morrell was awarded the State University Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Morrell earned a master's degree in zoology from SUNY Brockport, a bachelor's degree in biology from St. John Fisher.
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     FLCC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AT 22ND ANNUAL WIDMER'S HONORS RECEPTION
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 16, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College announced the recipients of more than 80 scholarships and awards at the 22nd Annual Widmer's Honors Reception held recently at the Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua. The FLCC Foundation and Centerra Wine Company co-sponsored the event.
Foundation Board Chair Scott B. Trumbower, and FLCC President Daniel T. Hayes, Ph.D., presented the scholarships to full- and part-time students returning to FLCC in fall 2006 or transferring to four-year colleges and universities.
Trumbower explained, "This event continues to be a wonderful way to bring the benefactors and students together so we can publicly thank individuals, corporations, and organizations for their generosity, as well as honor the talents and academic success of our students."
Students apply for and are selected to receive the awards based on a variety of criteria relating to major, grade point average, and intended occupation. The awards range from $250 to the cost of one year's tuition for the 2006 - 07 academic year.
Award recipients included the following:
*Gabriel Baker, of Romulus: ExxonMobil Science Scholarship, Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship
*Holly Bakker, of Stanley: FLCC Alumni Association Scholarship
*Timothy Barnosky, of Rochester: Dr. Charles J. Meder Scholarship, John M. Meuser Memorial Scholarship
*Daniel Bellavia, of Canandaigua: Ontario County Master Gardener Scholarship
*Donna Besley, of Geneva: Dr. Ina Sue Brown Memorial Scholarship, Ed and Gerry Cuony Scholarship
*Sean Bowerman, of Fairport: Donald and Jean Burgan Community Service Award
*Kristen Bray, of Penn Yan: Arianne van Tienhoven Tepper Award
*Helen Brewer, of Shortsville: Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship
*Dianna Burmester, of Walworth: Frances F. MacLeod Legacy Scholarship
*Kimberly Butler, of Canandaigua: American Association of University Women Scholarship
*Jennifer Carroll, of Willard: Association of Women at FLCC Scholarship
*Wendi Cartwright, of Naples: FLCC Alumni Association Excellence Scholarship
*James Castner, of Victor: Raytec Group, Inc. Excellence Scholarship
*Kyle Chapman, of Canandaigua: Finger Lakes Development Ctr. Scholarship
*Lindsay Ciccorico, of Waterloo: Ann Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
*John Concordia, of Canandaigua: James E. Sullivan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
*Barbara Conolly, of Fairport: FLCC Alumni Association Scholarship
*Colleen Crough, of Victor: Raytec Group, Inc. Excellence Scholarship
*Ruth Dainty, of Canandaigua: New York State Outdoor Writer's Association Scholarship
*Christopher Datthyn, of Shortsville: G.W. Lisk Co., Inc. Excellence Scholarship
*Suzanne Demkowicz, of Canandaigua: Frances F. MacLeod Memorial Scholarship
*Brandon Digaloma, of Manchester: Becker/Strong Memorial Scholarship
*Shelly Dingman, of Waterloo: Melissa Young (Hawk Child Wandering) Massage Scholarship
*Katherine Dunn, of Canandaigua: Brenda S. (Brockman) Beck Memorial Scholarship
*Jennifer Evershed, of Fairport: Broccolo Tree and Lawncare Horticulture Scholarship
*Skyler Farley, of Livonia: Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship
*Joseph Featherly, of Clifton Springs: FLCC Horticulture Faculty Scholarship
*Linda Fries, of Rochester: Bruce Bridgman (Alpha Beta Gamma) scholarship
*Jena Fuchs, of Geneva: CCFL Storefront Pioneers Scholarship, FLCC Geneva Campus Center Scholarship
*Michael George, of Geneva: Martin Schneider/Canandaigua Rotary Club Scholarship
*Joseph Goodwin, of Farmington: FLCC Science and Technology Faculty Scholarship
*Aaron Grant, of Honeoye: Kenneth A. Carlton, Sr. Disabled American Veteran Scholarship
*Jennifer Greenman, of Lakeville: Gary Adams Memorial Scholarship
*Santina Grenier, of Geneva: A Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, Ontario County Scholarship
*Erin Hall, of Penfield: Alice C. Southgate Home Bureau Scholarship
*Andrew Hares, of Newark: Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship
*Christine Hefley, of Macedon: FLCC Alumni Association Scholarship, Frances F. MacLeod Memorial
*Danielle Hendrickson, of Hemlock: Brooke Makowiec Memorial Award
*Tina Hickey, of Springwater: Bruce Bridgman (Alpha Beta Gamma) Scholarship
*Eric Holbein, of Palmyra: FLCC Alumni Association Scholarship
*Rohn Huntone, of Clifton Springs: G.W. Lisk Co., Inc. Excellence Scholarship
*Dennis Jalbert, of Lyons: Patricia Nettnin Memorial Scholarship
*Bryn Johnston, of Shortsville: G.W. Lisk Co., Inc. Excellence Scholarship
*Amanda Kellerson, of Springwater: Ann Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
*Christopher Kennedy, of Hammondsport: Fraley Family Scholarship
*Jason Kirk, of Clifton Springs: Mark J. Prockton Memorial Scholarship
*Ronald Kirsop, of Canandaigua: Ann Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
*Tracy Lettingham, of Canandaigua: Jane Milne Mills Memorial Scholarship
*Adam Malinowski, of Canandaigua: All-USA Academic Team for Community and Junior Colleges; Al-New York Academic team for Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
*Nicole Marconi, of Victor: Association of Women at FLCC Scholarship
*Marvin Martin, of Farmington: Ann Hamilton Memorial Scholarship, John and Peggy Champaigne Memorial Scholarship
*Michael Mendat, of Macedon: FLCC Alumni Association Adult Excellence Scholarship, FLCC President's Scholarship
*Maranda Nardozzi, of Geneva: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Academic Incentive Award
*Heather Nihart, of Canandaigua: FLCC Alumni Association Memorial Scholarship
*Kimberly Notebaert, of Geneva: Bowen Family Memorial Scholarship; FLCC Board of Trustees Scholarship
*Arlene O'Brien, of Palmyra: Mona Horne Memorial Nursing Scholarship
*Eric Olsowsky, of Leicester: Francis Finnick Memorial Conservation Scholarship
*Sheryl Parks, of Clifton Springs: Carol Scharett Memorial Scholarship, Mark J. Prockton Memorial
*Anthony Pluretti, of Seneca Falls: Anthony L. Cecere Memorial Scholarship
*Caitlin Putman, of Oneida: Catherine J. Kamm Vocal Music Scholarship, FLCC Alumni Association Freshman Scholarship, Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship
*Ingrid Reimann, of Canandaigua: Murray F. Gardner Memorial Scholarship
*Kelly Ricciotti, of Canandaigua: Nursing Alumni Legacy Scholarship
*Jason Schenandoah, of Canandaigua: Broccolo Tree and Lawn Care Horticulture Scholarship, SUNY Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship
*Renee Schneider, of Lyons: Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Omega Chapter Scholarship
*Nataliya Schroeder, of Farmington: Exxon Mobil Science Scholarship
*Miranda Sehl, of Lima: Dr. Henry L. Buxbaum Fine Arts Scholarship
*Charles Sheehe, of Gorham: New York State Sheriffs' Association Scholarship
*Rebecca Skeldon, of Geneseo: FLCC Conservation Faculty Scholarship
*Nathan Smith, of Canandaigua: S & S Memorial Scholarship
*Sheri Swinehart, of Geneva: Frances F. MacLeod Memorial Scholarship
*Colleen Vallone, of Avon: FLCC Alumni Association Scholarship
*Erica Verdehem, of Bellona: Mr. & Mrs. Elwood A. (Emma) Garner Memorial Scholarship, Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship
*Matthew Walker, of Rochester: IPM & Plant Health Scholarship, Seneca Landscapes Scholarship
*Julie Warren, of Penn Yan: Massage Therapy Scholarship
*Ryan Waterstraat, of Prattsburg: Robert L. (Rodge) Case Conservation Scholarship
*Sarah Wolfanger, of Canandaigua: Ann Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
*Kimberly Wood, of Canandaigua: Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship
*Eric Yeager, of Stanley: Bill Parham Memorial Scholarship
*Onnalee Youngman-Smith, of Palmyra: Charlotte B. Munson Memorial Scholarship
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FLCC ANNOUNCES ANNUAL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM AND COMPETITION RESULTS
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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 26, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College recently hosted the 15th Annual Business Symposium and Competition for area high schools. Sponsored by the FLCC Business department, this year's event hosted 300 students from area high schools who competed in seven business categories including accounting problem solving, communications, economics, international business, keyboarding, law, and marketing and advertising. The results follow:
Overall Winners
1st Place, Canandaigua Academy; 2nd Place, Bloomfield Central; 3rd Place, Gananda Central.
Individual Competition Winners
Accounting Problem Solving: 1st Place, Mike Klemens, Canandaigua; 2nd Place, Ellen Edwards, Canandaigua; and 3rd Place, Sonja Cosh, Canandaigua.
Communications: 1st Place, Bethany Fagan, Canandaigua; 2nd Place, Megan Day, Canandaigua; and 3rd Place, Adam Prentice, South Seneca.
Economics: 1st Place, Dansville High School Team; 2nd Place, Wayne High School Team; 3rd Place, Penn Yan Academy School Team.
International Business: 1st Place, Kaylei Ippolito, Geneseo; 2nd Place, Melanie Abe, Gananda; 3rd Place, Kim McIntyre, Canandaigua.
Keyboarding: 1st Place, Christine McWilliams, Bloomfield; 2nd Place, Jared Orvek, Gananda; 3rd Place, Rachel Leonard, Canandaigua.
Law: 1st Place, Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Team; 2nd Place, Canandaigua Academy School Team; 3rd Place, Bloomfield High School Team.
Marketing and Advertising: 1st Place, Canandaigua Academy School Team consisting of Jeff Howard, Kevin Donk, Connor Schwabl, and Becca Schmeer; 2nd Place, Midlakes High School Team consisting of Tim Piper, Becky Jones, and Joe D'Amico; 3rd Place, Penn Yan Academy School Team consisting of Josh Wisley, Steve Jensen, Jennifer Johns, and Trevor Tomion.
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FLCC EMPLOYEES RECEIVE SUNY CHANCELLOR'S AWARDS
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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 23, 2006) - Four Finger Lakes Community College employees were honored recently with the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence for 2006, considered the highest honor award presented by the SUNY system. Dr. Marylou E. Boynton of Geneseo and Barbara J. Murphy of Rochester received the Excellence in Teaching Award; Patricia A. Malinowski of Canandaigua received the Excellence in Faculty Service Award; and Stephanie Olsen of Penn Yan received the Excellence in Professional Service Award. The recipients were recognized at FLCC's annual Employee Recognition Program and at the College's 38th Annual Commencement Ceremonies on May 21.
Boynton, professor of social science, joined the FLCC faculty in 1985 as an assistant professor of social science and was promoted to her current position in 2003. She holds a doctorate degree in education from the University of Rochester, a master's degree in early childhood education from Case Western Reserve University, and a bachelor's degree in English from Wellesley College. She has taught a wide range of courses, including Introduction to Psychology, Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Abnormal Psychology. Students note that by using a variety of methods, she continually pushes them to clearly express their ideas about human development and psychology. She utilizes hands-on activities to help students understand scientific methodology and guides them throughout the learning process, encouraging them to meet with her outside of class for individual consultation on projects. Additionally, Boynton collaborated with others in developing writing-intensive courses at FLCC and emphasizes writing skills by offering these types of courses and serving on the advisory panel for the College's writing support center, The Write Place.
Murphy, associate professor of developmental studies, has been with the College since 1990. She received her master's degree in English from SUNY at Buffalo, her bachelor's degree in English from SUNY New Paltz, and her associate's in arts from Monroe Community College. Her course offerings span a variety of subjects, including College Composition, Effective Reading I and II, College Study Skills, Freshman English, and Public Speaking. Murphy teaches at both the Canandaigua campus and the Newark Campus Center. According to students, Murphy offers a comfortable classroom setting and fosters an atmosphere of acceptance.
Malinowski, professor of developmental studies and chair of the developmental studies department, joined FLCC in 1987. She holds a master's degree in education from Bowling Green State University and a bachelor's degree in English from SUNY Fredonia. Malinowski has developed both credit and noncredit courses, has participated in placement and retention committees, and has served on several college governance committees. Additionally, she has been instrumental in the development of literacy workshop programs and special programs for high-risk students. Colleagues note that Malinowski is committed to providing a high caliber of developmental studies services not only at the Canandaigua campus, but also at both the campus centers in Geneva and Newark.
Olsen, academic support center specialist for the developmental studies department, joined FLCC in 1993. She earned a master's degree in psychology from Aalborg University (Denmark), a master's degree in English from Arhus University (Denmark), and a bachelor's degree in English from SUNY Brockport. She tutored students at the Newark Campus Center from 1993-2005 and currently, Olsen tutors in a wide range of subjects and provides assistance with library and computer services at the Geneva Campus Center. Students and colleagues note that Olsen works jointly with students to help them understand how to improve their work. With positive feedback and constructive criticism, she guides students through the revision process. Olsen has enrolled in a variety of classes, both traditional and online, in order to experience firsthand the challenges that students face and expand her skill set in order to better address their needs.
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