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May, June
2005
Financial Aid Workshop
available to students and the public at SUNY Orange at NEWBURGH
NEWBURGH - Orange County Community College will offer a financial
aid workshop at 5 p.m. on July 5 for college-bound students
at the Newburgh Extension Center at the Key Bank Building at
One Washington Center in Newburgh.
This free workshop, which is open to both students of SUNY Orange
and to the public, will assist students in filling out financial
aid forms.
The workshop will begin promptly, since it may run up to two hours,
depending on the number attending.
Attendees must bring photocopies of their or their parents' 2004
income tax returns, W-2 forms, and any other taxed or untaxed income
information.
For more information, please call (845) 341-4190.
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SUNY Orange appoints new Vice President
for Academic Affairs, Catherine Chew
 MIDDLETOWN – Orange
County Community College announces the appointment of Dr. Catherine
Chew as the newest Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective
July 5, 2005. The VP for Academic Affairs reports directly to the
president and oversees coursework, faculty, and all academic matters
at the college.
"I am very pleased to be joining the SUNY Orange family," Chew
said. "During the interview the president's vision, the Board
of Trustees and the county support and the faculty and staff's
dedication and commitment impressed me. The College is well-positioned
to provide a quality education for Orange County citizens and to
be an important contributor to the economic vitality of the region
and state. I am delighted to join the leadership team here and
look forward to working with the entire college community, business
leaders, K-12 school districts and government officials."
Dr. Chew comes most recently from New Jersey City University,
where she was Assistant Dean of the College of Professional Studies.
Prior to that, she was the Dean of Business, Technology and Allied
Health at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pa.
Dr. Chew received her master's degree and her doctorate in education
at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Va.
"We are very pleased with our selection of Dr. Chew," Dr.
William Richards said. "She is a talented leader who will
bring a lot of energy to this very important position at the College."
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SUNY Orange TRIO/Student Support
Services Program host "Students of Excellence Awards Reception"
Orange County Community College's TRIO/Student Support Services
Program is hosting its annual "Students of Excellence Awards
Reception" on Monday,
June 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Fireplace Lounge on the 2nd floor of the
College Commons at the Middletown campus at 115 South Street.
This awards reception recognizes the academic excellence, scholarly
achievements and leadership abilities of the program participants.
Approximately 40 students will be presented with awards for graduating,
being placed on the Dean's List, for leadership, mentorship and
volunteerism.
Special guest Congressman Maurice Hinchey will be present and
will also receive an award for his support of the program. Sue
Sheehan, one of the College's associate vice presidents and Joe
Cutshall-King, coordinator of grants, will also receive awards
of
appreciation.
The TRIO/Student Support Services Program (SSS) is a Title IV,
equal-opportunity program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
The SSS Program at SUNY Orange is a selective program for first-generation
college students, low income, and/or students with disabilities,
which enhances the overall college experience and assists them
in being successful through services at no cost to program participants.
SSS is a resource that ensures students are achieving at their
highest level. More importantly, SSS is a support system and an
advocate for students. The mission is to ensure that each participant
graduates, and goes on to pursue post-baccalaureate studies.
For more information about the TRIO/Student Support Services Program
at SUNY Orange, please visit our web site at www.sunyorange.edu/sss,
or call Madeline Torres-Diaz at 845-341-4100.
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Featured
Graduates, Commencement 2005
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SUNY Orange class of 2005 graduate Donnell Hill,
of Newburgh, majored in sociology. His career plans include
either teaching or the police force. "I'd recommend this
school to anyone," he says. "I loved the teachers." Hill
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SUNY Orange class of 2005 graduate Lindsay Lachioma,
of Newburgh's Orange Lake, majored in Elementary Education. "I
had a lot of good professors," she says. "I would
definitely recommend it to other people." She is attending
New Paltz now to continue on for her bachelor's degree to become
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Meissner, of Newburgh, majored in Computer Information
Systems. "I loved it," she says. "I'm going
back to work in the Valley Central school district. The CIS
program was like a family. The teachers really cared about
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Michele Ferri, of Cornwall, graduated
this May 28 from SUNY Orange with her associate's degree
in accounting. "I liked it," she says of her experience
at SUNY Orange. "It's not what I expected. It was much
more of a challenge," says the treasurer of Phi Theta
Kappa, the Honor Society for two-year colleges. "The
professors were really nice. They took a lot of extra time,
beyond their office hours."
Ferri will transfer to Mount Saint Mary's for her four-year
degree, and plans to get her master's degree after that. |
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Katherine Kenny, of Wallkill, graduated
this May 28 from SUNY Orange with her associate's degree in
accounting. "The professors have been great," she
says. "The only thing I disliked about it was that it's
only two years, because I would have liked to stay for four." Kenny
is the Newburgh vice president of the Alpha Nu Chi chapter
of Phi Theta Kappa, the Honor Society of two-year colleges. |
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Ken Sincerbox of Goshen graduated Saturday,
May 28, from SUNY Orange. Winner of the prestigious SUNY
Chancellor's award, Sincerbox was also elected the student
trustee, representing the student body on the College's board
of trustees.
Sincerbox was an enthusiastic participant in lobbying
efforts for SUNY Orange, in addition to his outstanding
academic performance and active role in student life. "Not
many people realize they can get so involved here at SUNY
Orange," says Sincerbox. "Who would have thought
that I'd be going to Albany, speaking with my representatives
on a regular basis?"
Sincerbox was also a graduate of Goshen High School. |
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Michael Bossolina of Monroe, graduated
Saturday, May 28, from SUNY Orange. Winner of the prestigious
SUNY Chancellor's medal, and a math/science major, Bossolina
plans to become a dentist.
Bossolina was the student speaker at the Commencement
ceremony, where he celebrated the triumphs of the
many varieties of student who attend SUNY Orange, those
who attend directly from high school, and those who begin
or continue their education at community college for
other reasons.
A non-traditional student himself, Bossolina returned
to college after a hiatus. He was working as a janitor,
having had an undistinguished high school career, but found
himself able to excel at SUNY Orange. |
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Maryann Raab, of Goshen, graduated Saturday,
May 28, with her associate's degree in business management
from SUNY Orange.
"It was wonderful," Raab said of her experience. "SUNY
Orange was very receptive to older adults. And I enjoyed
the mix of younger and older students."
Raab was not only a student at SUNY Orange – she
is also the administrative assistant for the president
of the College.
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The College's 55th Commencement exercises
were held on the Alumni Green at the Middletown campus. The other
featured speakers included Orange County Executive Edward
Diana, SUNY Orange board of trustees chair Roberta Glinton,
and alumnus and Marvin K. Raap award winner Jack McMahon, who is
distinguished by his connection to SUNY Orange as a student, an
employee in the public affairs office, and also as a trustee.
» Commencement Photo
Gallery
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SUNY
Orange student and secretary graduates
Maryann
Raab, of Goshen, graduated Saturday, May 28, with her associate's
degree in business management from SUNY Orange.
"It was wonderful," Raab said of her experience. "SUNY
Orange was very receptive to older adults. And I enjoyed the mix
of younger and older students."
Raab was not only a student at SUNY Orange – she is also
the administrative assistant for the president of the College.
She plans to continue on for her four-year degree.
The College's 55th Commencement exercises were held on the Alumni
Green at the Middletown campus. The other featured speakers included
Orange County Executive Edward Diana, SUNY Orange board of trustees
chair Roberta Glinton, and alumnus and Marvin K. Raap award winner
Jack McMahon, who is distinguished by his connection to SUNY Orange
as a student, an employee in the public affairs office, and also
as a trustee.
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SUNY Orange to hold Golfing
for Scholarships
June 29 Fundraiser offers contests, sponsorship opportunities
 MIDDLETOWN
- SUNY Orange awards over $130,000 in scholarships annually.
One of the major funding sources for these scholarships is summer's
Golfing For Scholarships outing, chaired this year by Bill Pendergast,
a principle at the firm of Pendergast and Terach. Past chairpersons
have included John Borland from Orange County Trust, Bob Hannan,
formerly of the Bank of New York; and Bill Myers, now with Provident
Bank.
On June 29, at the Town of Wallkill Golf Course in Middletown,
124 golfers will participate in 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch,
and an awards reception. Special contests include a 50/50 Putting
Contest and "Beat Bill."
The 50/50 Putting Contest showcases the putting skills of Town
of Wallkill golf pro Jim Lawler, who, if he makes a putt, wins
one of the participants the contest.
"Beat Bill" is a contest featuring Bill Richards, president
of SUNY Orange. Richards, a one-time scratch golfer, will challenge
the participants at the 13th hole. Each participant whose shot
lands closer to the pin than Richard's will be entered into a drawing
for a round of golf with Richards.
Sponsorships are still available at many levels, including Tee
($175), Greens ($400), Major ($850), Presidential ($1,400) and
Lunch ($2,250). The Major, Presidential and Lunch levels also include
players in the outing. "We make a conscious effort each year
to make sure we raise funds, but not at the expense of affecting
the speed of play," says Vinnie Cazzetta, vice president for
Institutional Advancement at SUNY Orange.
Golfing for Scholarships is presented by the Educational
Foundation and the Alumni Association of
Orange County Community College. For more information about the
SUNY Orange's Golfing For Scholarships golf outing please contact
Vinnie Cazzetta at (845) 341-4726.
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Human Rights Summit
to be held at SUNY Orange
MIDDLETOWN - The Orange County Human Rights Commission, Orange
County Executive Edward Diana and the Orange County Legislature
will sponsor their first-ever Human Rights Summit on May 31, 2005
from 4 -7 p.m. at Orange County Community College.
Titled "The Changing Demographics of Orange County: Challenges
and Opportunities," the program will feature John D'Ambrosio,
president of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce; Richard Rivera,
president of Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley; Sister Ann Sakac,
president of Mt. St. Mary's College; Honey Bernstein, vice chair
of the Orange County Association of Supervisors and Mayors; and
Anne Moss, executive director of the Community Foundation of Orange
County.
Topics will include "Employment and Human Rights," "Immigration
in Orange County," "Education and Human Rights," "Local
Leadership and Human Rights" and "The Diverse Communities
of Orange County."
There will also be a panel on "The Changing Face of Our Communities," featuring
the Rev. David Billings from the People's Institute and Dr. Celia
Gonzalez, director of Affirmative Action New York State. Additional
panels will also be held, representing various organizations throughout
the county, including the Newburgh Enlarged City School system,
N.A.A.C.P., local police departments and more.
For more information, please call Sue Varden at 291-2191.
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SUNY Orange Engineering
students receive prestigious RPI Medals
Noto and Bhatt receive RPI Medal, $20K scholarships
Rohan Bhatt, SUNY Orange graduate, winner
of the 2005 RPI Medal for engineering. Bhatt also received
a $20,000 scholarship to RPI.
Michael Noto, SUNY Orange graduate, winner
of the 2005 RPI Medal for engineering. Noto also received
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MIDDLETOWN
- Two Orange County Community College engineering students,
Michael Noto of Middletown and Rohan Bhatt, also of Middletown,
were awarded the prestigious Rensselaer Medal for engineering,
along with $20,000 scholarships each to Rensselaer Polytechnic
University itself this fall.
"I'm pretty excited," said Michael Noto, who
currently works at Fabco Power as a manager. A graduate
of Pine Bush High School, he will graduate this Saturday.
"I was like, wow - I didn't expect it," said
Rohan Bhatt. "Did I really get this?" Bhatt,
who emigrated to the U.S. from India in 2000, will also
graduate this Saturday. He is a 2003 graduate of Goshen
High School.
Noto only returned to college at the urging of a Fabco
supervisor who noticed his keen intellect. Noto, who already
has one degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies,
was noticed again by SUNY Orange engineering professor
Dr. John Cummins. Cummins encouraged Noto to join the far
more challenging engineering program. "You're limited
in terms of salary," Noto says of his options before
beginning the program. "Now there are a lot more doors
open."
At first, Noto took classes along with his mother, who
was also attending SUNY Orange. "I got into a competition," he
says. "Who could get the better grades?"
Bhatt , like Noto, would like someday to work for NASA,
but unlike Noto, has always been sure he wanted to be an
engineer. What he wasn't sure of, however, was where he
wanted to go first.
A recent immigrant, he didn't know where the best place
to start would be.
Community college, his cousins assured him.
Noto agrees. Having started at SUNY Orange for the convenience,
he was pleased to find much more than that. "It's
a great school, great classes, great teachers," he
says. "They really go out of their way to help you.
[Engineering] Professor Wolbeck is a professional engineer,
Dr. Cummins is a Ph.D…"
And, adds Bhatt: "You save $80,000."
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Summer Institute begins
soon at SUNY Orange
» http://www.sunyorange.edu/summerinstitute/
MIDDLETOWN - Orange County Community College will offer its Summer
Institute of Developmental Studies this summer, beginning June
27. Students who wish to strengthen their basic skills may begin
registration for this program now. The Summer Institute helps new
and continuing students develop their skills in reading, writing
and mathematics so they can be successful in college.
Each class has an experienced instructor and a tutor right in
the classroom, providing more individualized attention. There is
a refreshment break daily, known as Campus Connections, where students
can relax and get to know each other, and where the director and
a counselor are available for students to ask questions about college
life.
The Summer Institute also offers free luncheon workshops on important
topics such as Planning Your Time and Financial Aid.
For more information on this program, please contact Helen Motola
at 845-341-4521.
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Spring Open House at
SUNY Orange
MIDDLETOWN - Orange County Community College will hold a Spring
Admissions Open House on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 from 5 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. at the College Commons at 115 South Street in Middletown.
Prospective students are invited to tour the historic campus and
meet with professors representing over 30 academic majors, including
programs in Information Technology, E-Business, Physical
Therapy Assistant and Massage Therapy.
Admissions counselors will be available to discuss admissions
requirements, transfer options and career possibilities, as well
as scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Representatives
from Student Life, Athletics, Financial
Aid and Career Services will be available
to discuss the many extracurricular clubs, organizations and opportunities
at SUNY Orange.
Refreshments will be provided by Blueberry Mountain Ice Cream
and the BG Café.
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Mia Ramos elected International Vice
President-Division I of Phi Theta Kappa
 SUNY
Orange's Mia Ramos, of Newburgh, was elected 2005-05 International
Vice President-Division I of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor
Society of the Two-Year College last April at the annual convention
in Dallas, Texas. Ramos will represent the Society at various regional
and international meetings, and will preside at the organization's
2005 Honors Institute in Las Vegas, Nev., at the Society's 2006
International Convention in Seattle, Wash.
Ramos will graduate with an associate's degree in liberal arts
and will pursue a bachelor's degree in mathematics; her future
plans include possible careers in either forensic psychology or
mathematics.
She has served as secretary of the SUNY Orange Phi Theta Kappa
chapter, which for three years running has been a five-star chapter,
the highest ranking possible. Ramos has also served as Southern
District Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa's New York Region.
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Financial Aid Workshop
available to students and the public at SUNY Orange
MIDDLETOWN- Orange County Community College will offer a financial
aid workshop at 6 p.m. on May 18 for college-bound students in
the Student Success Center in the College Commons on the Middletown
campus at 115 South Street.
This free workshop, which is open to both students of SUNY Orange
and to the public, will assist students in filling out financial
aid forms.
The workshop will begin promptly at the times stated, since they
may run up to two hours, depending on the number attending.
Attendees must bring photocopies of their or their parents' 2004
income tax returns, W-2 forms, and any other taxed or untaxed income
information.
For more information, please call (845) 341-4190.
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