NEWS@Naz February 2008 - Vol. 7, No. 2
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News and Updates
- Press Conference Scheduled to Announce the Arts Center Renovation
- Nazareth Receives President’s Honor Roll Award for Service
- Nazareth Supports the Mental Health Association
- Sister Prejean Lecture Rescheduled
Photos of the Month
- Golden Flyer Challenge
Spotlights
- Alumni: Jamie Franki ’83 – "What Are They Doing Now?" Exhibition
- Faculty/Staff: Appointment of Dr. William C. Cala
Alumni Notes
- Golden Flyer Egg Hunt RSVP Reminder - Mar. 10
- Reunion Weekend 2008 Website
- Rochester Alumni Chapter
- Alumni Board President Encourages Seniors
- William H. Shannon Scholarship Update
Events
- Tapas & Topics Speakers Series, March 6
- Nazareth College Symphony Orchestra (NCSO), Feb. 29
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Feb. 29, March 1 & 2
- Azur, March 2
- Nazareth College Chamber Orchestra (NCCO), March 4
Educational Opportunities
- The Helen W. Guthrie Memorial Lecture, March 3
- Professor Carole Levin's Lecture, "Elizabeth in Love," March 3
- Graduate Program Info. Session, March 12
- 2008 Harrison-Howe Award Lecture, March 18
Athletics
- Winter Update
- Sports Hall of Fame Banquet
| News and Updates |
Press Conference Scheduled to Announce Arts Center Renovation, March 7
On Friday, March 7, Nazareth College will hold a press conference in the Callahan Theater at 10:30 a.m. to announce the start of the Arts Center renovation project and to display the schematics.
You are invited to attend and share in this exciting event along with the entire Nazareth community! The renovation project will strengthen students’ educational and cultural experiences, renew the College’s commitment to bringing the best in performing and visual arts to the Rochester community, and advance the development of summer dance programs that will attract more people to our region. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to the many local arts agencies, organizations, and individuals that have already supported the Arts Center's proposed renovations. Following is a list of current Arts Center donors:
| Costanza-Shepard Group | Dr. Jacques and Mrs. Dawn Lipson |
| Elliot and Debby Landsman | Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP |
| Jim and Kathleen Leo | John and Jayne Summers Foundation |
| Marilyn Sands | Max A. Adler Foundation, Inc. |
| M&T Charitable Foundation | Mrs. Faith T. Benedict |
| Mr. Richard W. Shea | Mrs. Kathleen M. O'Toole |
| Mrs. Jean R. Tidd | Pittsford Federal Credit Union |
| Ms. Mary Goldman Crowe | Richard and Jennifer Sands |
| Robert and Nancy Sands | Ronald and Donna Fielding |
| Sergio and Mary Ann Esteban | Senator James S. Alesi |
| The Brown Group | The Gouvernet Arts Fund at the Community Foundation |
| The Rochester, New York State Assembly delegation, including Assemblymembers Morelle, Gantt, Koon, and John | The Wegman Family Charitable Foundation |
| Tipping Point Media | Thanks to all! |
Nazareth Receives President’s Honor Roll Award for Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) named Nazareth College to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth. Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement.
Nazareth’s numerous distinctive community service projects helped the College earn a spot on the selective honor roll including: Orientation Day of Service; Partners for Learning, an innovative tutoring and mentoring program that engages Nazareth students in partnerships with children, teachers, and staff of seven urban education sites; and Partners for Serving, a unique program that empowers Nazareth students to serve their community while helping to pay for their college tuition.
In congratulating the winners, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings said, “Americans rely on our higher education system to prepare students for citizenship and the workforce. We look to institutions like these to provide leadership in partnering with local schools to shape the civic, democratic and economic future of our country.”
Nazareth College Supports the Mental Health Association
On Saturday, February 9, more than 400 people teed off at the 14th Annual Skyway Open to benefit the Programs of the Mental Health Association.
Nazareth College was there, sponsoring one of the 18 miniature golf holes winding through the Clarion Hotel, the skyway to the convention center, and the convention center. Student athletes from the men’s lacrosse team, including Brandon O’Toole, Joel Tully, Eric Schuenberg and Brian Orr, and women’s golf team members Meg Hardy and Trista Twomy staffed the Naz Athletics-themed hole, greeting and encouraging golfers both young and old.
The Mental Health Association is a community based organization that serves people with mental health disorders through community based programs and educational offerings.
Sister Helen Prejean Lecture Rescheduled, Monday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.
Due to weather issues, the Office of Multicultural Affairs cancelled the Wednesday, February 13 lecture by Sister Helen Prejean. It has been rescheduled for Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Linehan Chapel.
Sr. Prejean, author and anti-death penalty activist, will discuss her book “The Death of Innocents,” as part of a series related to this year’s campus theme of Justice.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the office of multicultural affairs at (585) 389-2073.
| Photos of the Month |
Golden Flyer Challenge
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Here is the Class of 1983 "Goldstah" enjoying the sand, local suds, and tasty waves with Catherine Cool Rumsey '83 at Rhode Island's Narragansett Pier. See where the other birds have flown off to here. |
| Spotlights |
Alumni Spotlight
Rochester Native Jamie Franki '83 to Attend Alumni Exhibition, February 29
On Friday, February 29, Jamie Franki '83 will return to his hometown for the "What Are They Doing Now" Invitational Alumni Exhibition at the Margaret Colacino Gallery at the Nazareth College Arts Center from 5-7 p.m., where his numismatic designs are one of the highlights of the show.
Franki is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he coordinates the illustration program in the department of art and art history. For two years, he was a master designer in the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program. In 2005, his American Bison Nickel reverse design was selected for a six-month minting. This Nickel was awarded a “COTY” (Coin of the Year Award) as the Most Popular World Coin of 2005. In January of 2006, his Jefferson 1800 Nickel obverse design began its long-term run on America’s new and historic forward-facing circulating coin.
Franki received his bachelor's degree in art from Nazareth College and his MFA Degree in Illustration from Syracuse University. In addition to his twenty-two years of teaching art at the College and University level, Franki maintains an artistic practice in exhibition, numismatic design, and visual communication. His artwork has been exhibited in venues including the Society of Illustrators’ Museum of American Illustration in N.Y.C., The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass., the San Francisco Art Directors’ Club, and the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame.
“I didn’t know what my future would hold when I graduated from Nazareth. I did know that my experience as an undergraduate gave me the tools to think and grow as an artist, and I utilize lessons learned here in my everyday work as a college professor and a designer/illustrator,” says Franki. “It is heartwarming to ‘come back home’ after all this time to be a part of this show!”
Greatly influenced by the artists of the Golden Age of American illustration, Jamie Franki strives to create narrative artwork that is rich in detail, expression and accessibility. He resides in Concord, N.C. with his wife Penny. Click here for more information on the exhibition.
Faculty/Staff Spotlight
Dr. William C. Cala Joins the School of Education as Visiting Professor
William C. Cala, Ed.D., former interim Rochester City School District Superintendent, has joined Nazareth’s School of Education as a visiting professor of education. Cala’s primary focus will be to lead efforts to analyze the feasibility of a Metro School at Nazareth, which would bring city and suburban students together to study. He will also play an integral role in implementing the plans for Nazareth’s Center for Urban Education, which is funded by the Frontier Endowment for Urban Education that was established in 1998.
“Bill Cala, one of Rochester’s most recognized names in education, is a perfect fit for Nazareth, and the College is extremely excited to have him join the ranks in the School of Education,” said Nazareth President Daan Braveman. “His experience and his views on urban education will be an asset as Nazareth continues to be a well-known and respected institution for a career in education.”
Cala said of his new assignment, “I wouldn’t take this position with any other local institution. We need to make schools look like the world, allowing urban and suburban children to learn together and from each other, and Nazareth has the tools and faculty to help make it happen.”
Nazareth College’s School of Education is also in the development stages for the new Frontier Center for Urban Education on campus, and Cala’s position will allow him to help the committee plan and launch the center’s opening, hopefully within the next year.
“After leading the Rochester City Schools for most of the past year, we are honored that Bill chose Nazareth as his next stop,” said Timothy Glander, Dean of Nazareth’s School of Education. “The fact that he is here speaks highly of our talented faculty and staff.”
To learn more about Dr. William Cala, click here.
| Alumni Notes |
Don’t be late for a very important date!Be sure to RSVP by Monday, March 10, 2008 for the third annual Golden Flyer Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 15. Bring the whole family to campus for the kick-off at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Golisano Academic Center. Plan to arrive early for registration prior to the event. Please provide the number of adults and ages of children attending. To RSVP contact the office of alumni relations at (585) 389-2472 or alumni@naz.edu. |
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Reunion Weekend 2008 Website Launched
Check out the new Reunion Weekend 2008 website, complete with class pages, schedule of events, housing and travel information, alumni awards information, and more! If you plan on attending reunion, let us know and we’ll add your name to your class page. On-line registration will be available in April.
Looking for a local Naz Network? Join the Rochester Alumni Chapter!
Are you a Rochester resident interested in meeting up with fellow Naz grads for happy hour downtown, an outing at GEVA, cheering on the Knighthawks at a game, or checking out one of Rochester’s many festivals together? Become a member of the Rochester Alumni Chapter to help plan informal social events for those alums still in the area and keep your ties to your alma mater.
Contact Kerry Gotham, director of alumni relations, at kgotham7@naz.edu or call (585) 389-2404 if you’re interested in joining the Rochester Alumni Chapter.
To learn more about Nazareth’s Alumni Chapters, click here.
Alumni Board President Cheers on the Senior Class
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| Brandin Jones '08 and Emily Crerand '08 thank Alumni Board President, Susan Jackson Shubmehl '74 for the alumni board's commitment to match all gifts made to the Senior Class Gift. Currently, the senior class is at 19% participation. |
William H. Shannon Scholarship Update
To date, 113 donors have contributed to the William H. Shannon Scholarship, which was created to provide need-based financial assistance to future Nazareth undergrads, for a grand total of $13,793.96. In order to complete its endowment goals, we need your assistance. If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, gifts are still welcome and can be mailed to the Office of Alumni Relations, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618 or visit www.naz.edu/makeagift to make your donation.
| Events |
Craving some food … and food for thought? Tapas & Topics is the solution!
6 p.m., lectures start at 6:30 p.m.
Colie’s Café, Elizabeth George Hall
Save the dates and join us for a brand NEW speaker series featuring Nazareth’s faculty, light hors d’oeuvres, drinks (cash bar), and mingling!
Space is limited! To RSVP call (585) 389-2472 or e-mail alumni@naz.edu.
Thursday, March 6, Professor of History Timothy Kneeland will bring clarity to the results of Tsunami Tuesday in the heated race for the 2008 Presidential Election.
*Please RSVP for this event by Monday, March 3*
Thursday, April 10, Professor of Economics April Laskey presents “Can Health Care Be Fixed? Yes!”
Thursday, May 15, Professor of Biology William Hallahan discusses “The Environment and Sustainability: What can you do to help?”
Hungry for more? Mark your calendars for the Alumni Institute on Saturday, May 31 during Reunion Weekend.
Nazareth College Symphony Orchestra (NCSO)
February 29, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center
Come see the rising music stars of Naz at a free NCSO concert featuring the Nazareth College Department of Music aria and concerto winners.
Sarah Chasey, mezzo soprano; Evan Meccarello, violin; and Christine Voldan, clarinet will perform Gluck: Che faro senza Euridice, Kabalevsky: Violin Concerto in C major, Weber: Concerto for Clarinet No. 1 and Dvorak: Symphony No. 9. The concert will be conducted by Instructor in Music Nancy Strelau.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
February 29 & March 1 at 8:00 p.m., March 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Studio Theater 48, Nazareth College Arts Center
Nazareth College Department of Theatre Arts and Theatre League present Jay Presson Allen’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. The play explores the relationship of a progressive teacher who holds radical political views and sexual mores with her students and the establishment at a conservative Scottish girls’ school, and the inevitable conflict that ensues.
Ticket Info: $10 general admission, $9 for students, $8 for seniors
Contact the Arts Center Box Office at (585) 389-2170 for tickets or more information.
Please note: Studio 48 is a small theatre, which sells out quickly.
Azur
Sunday, March 2, 7 p.m.
Callahan Theatre, Nazareth College Arts Center
Azur, a fantastic tale of family and friendship in three languages – Spanish, English, and French – will be presented by the Nazareth College foreign languages and literatures department. This magical allegory for children and adults was written by playwright Candide Carrasco, chairperson of the foreign languages and literatures department.
Read a synopsis of the play here.
Ticket info: $7 general admission
Contact the Arts Center Box Office at (585) 389-2170 for tickets or more information.
Nazareth College Chamber Orchestra (NCCO)
Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.
Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center
The Horizons String Orchestra accompanies the NCCO in a free concert featuring Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins, performed by Evan Meccarello, Elena Ryck, Brittany Craver and Anna Clement on violin. Nancy Strelau will conduct.
| Educational Opportunities |
The Helen W. Guthrie Memorial Lecture
Monday, March 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center
This memorial lecture is offered in celebration of the life and work of Helen Guthrie, associate professor emerita of social work and former director of the social work program at Nazareth College.
Professor Carole Levin Presents “Elizabeth in Love”
Monday, March 3, 4-5:30 p.m.
GAC-38, Golisano Academic Center
Carole Levin, Willa Cather Professor of History at University of Nebraska, will be the 2008 Women’s History Month speaker, sponsored by the women’s studies program. Professor Levin's talk, entitled "Elizabeth in Love," will focus on representations of Queen Elizabeth in popular film.
All are invited to attend the lecture and discussion. The speaker will be available afterwards to sign her books “The Heart and Stomach of a King” (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1994) and “The Reign of Elizabeth I” (Palgrave, 2002).
Contact Dr. Erin E. Kelly in the Department of English at ekelly9@naz.edu or call (585) 389-2652 for more information about this event.
Graduate Program Information Session, March 12
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Learn about Nazareth's graduate programs at the next Graduate Information Session on Thursday, January 10 in the Shults Center Forum at 6:00 p.m. Meet with faculty from your specific area of interest and get answers straight from the source. Applicants who attend will receive an application fee waiver.
2008 Harrison-Howe Award Lecture:
"Powering the Planet: The Challenge for Chemistry in the 21st Century"
Tuesday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.
Sloan Auditorium, Goergen Hall, University of Rochester
Daniel G. Nocera is the Henry Dreyfus Professor of Energy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is widely recognized as a leading researcher in renewable energy at the molecular level. Professor Nocera will present a lecture on his research, focusing on current energy challenges. This event is being sponsored in part by the Nazareth College department of chemistry.
The event is free of charge and open to the public. Please RSVP to Debra Haring by Monday, March 3rd at haring@chem.rochester.edu or call (585)275-2915.
For more information, please click here.
Please note: For the most current information on all Nazareth College events, check out www.naz.edu.
| Athletics |
Winter Sports
Congratulations to men’s basketball head coach Mike Daley, who recorded his 300th career victory at Hartwick on Friday, Feb. 8. Senior guard Joe Canori became Nazareth’s all-time leading scorer in a loss to Utica on Friday, Feb. 15, surpassing Hall of Famer Chris Pegan ’98. Daley’s squad is preparing for the upcoming Empire 8 Conference Tournament at Ithaca. Nazareth, as the third seed, will play second-seeded Stevens Friday at 6 p.m. Top-seeded Ithaca will play fourth-seeded St. John Fisher at 8 p.m. The winners will play again Saturday at 3 p.m. for the E8 title and an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.
As per the Empire 8 policy, admission will be charged for the 2008 Empire 8 Men’s Basketball Championship. Ticket prices for the semi-final and Championship round are:
$4 for general public
$2 for students/faculty & staff with ID
$2 for senior citizens/youth
Free for children under 12
There will be no complimentary tickets issued for the event.
For the first time in school history, the men’s volleyball team was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the CSTV/AVCA Top 15 Coaches Poll. The Golden Flyers earned the honor after knocking off then-No. 1 UC Santa Cruz and then-No. 2 Springfield in successive matches en route to winning the Nazareth Invitational earlier this month.
Spring sports are gearing up for competition with all of the schedules available on the Nazareth athletics website.
Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, April 18
Nazareth will honor six former student-athletes at the Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, April 18 from 6-10 p.m. at the Burgundy Basin Inn. The inductees include: Elizabeth Alhart '82 (volleyball, women's basketball), Ronnie Davis '93 (men's lacrosse), Greg Dunne '99 (men's basketball), Steve Fisher '01 (men's soccer), Tom Fritz '97 (men's lacrosse), Maya Lambiase '01 (women's lacrosse).
Check out the Nazareth athletics web site to stay up to date with all the Golden Flyers action, including live game web casts.
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