Dr. Merryl H. Tisch
CHAIR
New York City
Cesar Perales
VICE CHAIR
New York City
Joseph W. Belluck
New York City
Courtney Eagles Burke
Albany
Eric Corngold
New York City
Marcos Crespo
Bronx
Robert Duffy
Rochester
Christy Fogal
President, FCCC Rochester
James Haddon
New York
Bradley Hershenson
President, SUNY Student Assembly (SUNYSA) Albany
Gwen Kay
President Faculty Senate Oswego
Eunice A. Lewin
Buffalo
Stanley S. Litow
Armonk
Richard Socarides
New York City
Edward Spiro
New York City
Cary F. Staller
Old Field
Camille Joseph Varlack
Brooklyn
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHANCELLOR
Dr. Jim Malatras
Albany
Alan Lomita
CHAIR
Rosendale
William L. Spearman
VICE CHAIR
Lake Katrine
Victoria St. John-Gilligan
SECRETARY
Kingston
Anna M. Brett
Kingston
Deborah Briggs
Ellenville
Karen Clark Adin
Kingston
Rod P. Futerfas
Kingston
Gabriel F. Sottile
Hurley
Holly Bay
STUDENT TRUSTEE
Pine Plains
William J. Ryan, Jr.
COLLEGE ATTORNEY
Kingston
Peter L. Berger
Ellenville
Françoise C. Dunefsky
Port Ewen
John H. Dwyer, Sr.
Kingston
John E. Finch
Kingston
Susan M. McConekey
Kingston
George Rusk, Jr.
Marlboro
David H. Rylance
Port Ewen
Timothy J. Sweeney
Stone Ridge
John J. Wadlin
Highland
David B. Donaldson
CHAIR
Kingston
Tracey Bartels
Vice CHAIR
Gardiner
Jonathan R. Heppner
MAJORITY LEADER
Hurley/Woodstock
Kenneth J. Ronk, Jr.
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Wallkill
James Delaune
CHAIRMAN
Highland
Thomas Corcoran, Jr.
Marlborough
Peter Criswell
Kingston
John R. Parete
Denning, Hardenburgh, Olive and Shandaken
Mary Wawro
Saugerties
Patrick K. Ryan
Gardiner
The College was founded by public referendum in 1961, held its first classes at its Kingston temporary campus in 1963, and broke ground at its Stone Ridge campus in 1965. Today, SUNY Ulster is a vital member of the State University of New York (SUNY), the largest public university system in the world.
Through our credit and continuing education classes, we offer a full array of degree, diploma, and certificate programs to help residents upgrade skills, begin rewarding careers, or transfer to four-year colleges. More than 60 percent of SUNY Ulster graduates continue their studies at four-year public and private institutions throughout the state and nation.
The College continues to adapt in an effort to serve county residents. Beginning in 1995, we opened the Business Resource Center (BRC), provid- ing a one-stop shop for economic development, training, and education. In Fall 2015, credit and continuing education classes opened at the new Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster (KCSU) on Mary’s Avenue, Kingston, www.sunyulster.edu/kcsu. The College also offers classes online.
The Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. was formed in 1976 and incorporated in 1996 to raise community awareness and funding to assist SUNY Ulster in areas of promise and opportunity for our students. The Foundation is the bridge between SUNY Ulster students, their education, and our community. The Foundation and our donors provide over $500,000 annually in scholarships that include a broad spectrum of academic criteria. Since inception, more than 7,300 students have received more than $6,000,000 in scholarships. The Foundation also provides funding for cultural events, funding for technology, and support for academic program enhancements. SUNY Ulster students and alumni are encouraged to visit our website www.sunyulster.edu/foundation and join our alumni community on Facebook.
POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE
SUNY Ulster Brass Quintet
by Sir Edward Elgar
2016 Commencement
ALMA MATER
College Choral Ensemble
by John F. Park
Janet Gehres, Director
Edward Leavitt, Accompanist
2016 Commencement
WELCOME
Dr. Alan P. Roberts
President
COMBINED INVOCATION/BENEDICTION MESSAGE The Reverend Allison Moore, Ph.D
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Paltz
VIRTUAL GREETINGS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Alan Lomita
Board of Trustees Chair
The Honorable Charles E. Schumer
U.S. Senator, New York
The Honorable Antonio Delgado
U.S. Congressman, 19th District of New York
The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Lt. Governor
The Honorable Michelle Hinchey
New York State Senator, 46th Senate District
The Honorable Kevin A. Cahill
Assemblymember, District 103
The Honorable Patrick K. Ryan
Ulster County Executive
The Honorable David B. Donaldson
Ulster County Legislature Chair
James Hobbs
Professor of Behavioral Sciences &
Academic Senate Chair
Dr. Jim Malatras
14th Chancellor, SUNY
Laurel Sweeney
Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc., Chair
Dick Vitale
ESPN College Basketball Analyst
Contessa Brewer
CNBC Business News Correspondent
Kevin R. Stoner
Vice President for Academic Affairs
& Dean of Faculty
Jenn Zell
Acting Chief of Staff & Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Wendy E. Beesley
Assistant Dean of Student Success
Matthew Brennie
Assistant Dean of Student Services and Athletic Director
Kevin R. Stoner & Dr. Alan P. Roberts
Dr. Alan P. Roberts
Marena Clunie
Alumna ‘16
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
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‡ College Scholar + Honors Studies
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‡ College Scholar + Honors Studies
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Christopher Earley, Chair
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Sean Nixon
Robert Pucci
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Beth Alden
Jennifer Guiher
David Lemmon
Mkajuma Mbogho
Donna Meier
Kelly Shultes
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Jason Novak
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Ellen Tangney
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Myriam Bouchard
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Carly Salloway
Dr. Richard Katims Scholarship
Alizay Shah
Dr. Richard Katims Scholarship
Bianca Sorbara
Sarah M. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship
Muriel O. Ferraro Memorial Scholarship
Maryann Spano
Professor Ann LeFevre Gilchrist Scholarship
Muriel O. Ferraro Memorial Scholarship
Sophie Temple
SUNY Ulster Transfer Day Scholarship
Ulster County Association of Town Superintendent of Highways Scholarship
Kiersten Tuey
Police Chiefs' Association: Jack Lupton Memorial Scholarship
Kyle Whittaker
Ron Marquette Writers Scholarship
Professor Ann LeFevre Gilchrist Scholarship
Ryan Williams
Joan and Andrew Bivona Memorial Scholarship
Louis Berger Memorial Scholarship - Special Ed
Margaret and Robert Markes Memorial Scholarship
Evelyn E. & Joseph E. Burger Memorial Scholarship
Alexa Abadsidis
Iris Stedener Memorial Scholarship
Attiyah Anderson
Sofia P. Reuner Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship
Frank G. Elliott Scholarship
Elizabeth Bailey
Ulster Savings Bank Scholarship
Holly Bay
Lillian Aaron Memorial Scholarship for Fashion
Glenn B. Sutherland & Cynthia A. Lowe Scholarship
Anita Williams Peck Endowed Arts Scholarship
Lauren Benoit
Karl & Catherine Weibrecht Memorial Scholarship
Samuel Berman
Frank G. Elliott Scholarship
Christian Brake
Endowment for the Preservation of Natural Resources Scholarship
Student Government Organization (SGO) Scholarship
Michael B. Finnegan Memorial Scholarship
English Professor Kenneth Hallam Memorial Scholarship
Emily Braunstein
Iris Stedener Memorial Scholarship
Bert Breitenberger Memorial Award for Excellence in Nursing
Emma Britten
Mid-Hudson Financial Security Officers Association Scholarship
Jason Burnett
Gary and Janaki Patrik Mathematics Scholarship
Madeleine Callan
Gary and Janaki Patrik Mathematics Scholarship
Christus J. Larios Scholarship for the Sciences
Moshe Canty
Mildred and Louis Resnick Scholarship in Memory of Joseph Y. Resnick
Karl & Catherine Weibrecht Memorial Scholarship
Kristen Caprotti
Sherman Adin and Carol E. Adin Scholarship
Donna Carmody
Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Vincent M. Rabuffo Memorial Scholarship
Sawyer Savings Bank Scholarship - Business
Jeremiah Childs
Noreen Baumgarten Memorial Scholarship
Andy Coache
Chief James K. Riggins, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Christopher Coddington
Dyson Foundation Scholarship
Rachel Collins
Karl & Catherine Weibrecht Memorial Scholarship
Elise Cooper
Bessie G. Johnston Nursing Scholarship
Brittney Cora
Symons Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Joseph P. Budik Memorial Scholarship
Moheni Creavalle
The Darlene Pfeiffer Scholarship
Jordan Creegan
Sherman Adin and Carol E. Adin Scholarship
Scarlett D'Arcy
Alfred and Bella Rehm Memorial Scholarship
Marissa Dawson
George Devine Future of New Paltz Scholarship
Logan DeVries
Senator Arthur H. Wicks Foundation Scholarship
Meghan Ede
Clarence and Kathleen Spangenberger Memorial Scholarship
Shanti Esdelle
Fred and Dale Guerra Memorial Scholarship
Vincent Leone Memorial Scholarship
Bessie G. Johnston Nursing Scholarship
Spencer Estes
William Ryan, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Ellucian Company L.P. Information Technology Scholarship
Geraline Eugene
Vincent Leone Memorial Scholarship
Matthew A. Wolff Memorial Scholarship
Jerome and Sadie Hirsch Nursing Scholarship
Edilia Figueredo
Dyson Foundation Scholarship
Skylar France
Chief James K. Riggins, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Karla Garcia
Theresa Sena Memorial Scholarship
Dyson Foundation Scholarship
Tyler Guadagno
Viola C. Jansen Memorial Scholarship
Jonathan Guerra-Ruiz
Rosakranse Family Scholarship
Mildred and Louis Resnick Scholarship in Memory of Joseph Y. Resnick
Daniel Perez Cueva Scholarship for Immigrants by Darlene L. Pfeiffer.
Kelvin Gutierrez
Follett Higher Education Group Textbook Award
Eustacia Hagen
Karl & Catherine Weibrecht Memorial Scholarship
Daniel Heffner
Elizabeth and Lloyd LeFever Scholarship
Karl & Catherine Weibrecht Memorial Scholarship
Rebecca Hoeffner
Karl & Catherine Weibrecht Memorial Scholarship
Anders Iaconelli
Matthew Jackson Memorial Scholarship
Dionne Jones
Symons Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
George M. and Shirley J. Krembs Innovation Scholarship
Edna Ten Hagen Scholarship
Caitlyn Krieger
Michael Kandl Memorial Scholarship
Sloane Lapointe
Vern and Paula Piantanida Family Scholarship
Dr. Roger and Dr. Rosanne Yetzer Mathematics Scholarship
Anna Larson
Muroff-Kotler Scholarship
Elizabeth Lemus
Betty Lou McCauley Memorial Scholarship
Brianna Macedonio
Braby/Blackwell Family Memorial Scholarship
Alexis Manning
Iris Stedener Memorial Scholarship
Caesar Martinez
Mildred and Louis Resnick Scholarship in Memory of Joseph Y. Resnick
Katherine T. Terwilliger Loan Fund
Maximilliano Martinez
Jay E. and Lucia De L. Klock Foundation of Kingston Scholarship
Hannah Mason
Hurley Lions Club Scholarship
Beatrice Moore Scholarship in Memory of Father Peter Joseph McGowan
Elizabeth Medrano
Frank G. Elliott Scholarship
Lee Herrington Memorial Scholarship
Gary and Janaki Patrik Music Scholarship
Dennis & Joyce O'Brien Scholarship
Andrea Mendoza
Tom Davis Memorial Scholarship
Dominic J. Giamei, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Heather Metzger Brodhead
Ellucian Company L.P. Information Technology Scholarship
Christus J. Larios Scholarship for the Sciences
Angela Moynihan
Jay E. and Lucia De L. Klock Foundation of Kingston Scholarship
Hunter Murawa
Bedell Family Scholarship - Criminal Justice
Saul Ortiz
Anne R. Donovan Memorial Scholarship
Professor Clay Crisp Memorial Scholarship
Gary and Janaki Patrik Music Scholarship
Jasmin Otero-Burt
Jay E. and Lucia De L. Klock Foundation of Kingston Scholarship
Veronica Padilla
SUNY Ulster Second Year Scholarship by Darlene L. Pfeiffer
KellyAnn Palazzolo
Phebe Aeberli Memorial Scholarship
Rondout Savings Bank Scholarship for Adult Learners
Professor Terry L. Parmenter Memorial Scholarship
Anne Palmer
Ulster Savings Bank Scholarship S
SUNY Ulster Academic Merit Scholarship
Gavin Pasqualini
Armand "Larry" Salanitri Memorial Scholarship
Police Chiefs' Association: Noreen Baumgarten Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Richard Katims Scholarship
Faith Peoples
Student Government Organization (SGO) Scholarship
Nadia Perry
Joseph & Rita and Phil & Emily Sinagra Nursing Scholarship
Matthew Pisano
Ulster County Scouting Award Skidmore
Ellucian Company L.P. Information Technology Scholarship
Laura Plass
Cindy Gleich Nursing Scholarship
Frank G. Elliott Scholarship
Saara Pulkkinen
Ulster Savings Bank Scholarship
Daniel Perez Cueva Scholarship for Immigrants by Darlene L. Pfeiffer
Jacqueline Quinn
Dorothy E. Patton Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Zonta Club of Kingston Scholarship
Organization of Professional Administrative Personnel Scholarship
Michael Quinn
Carl J. Mihm, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Ulster Savings Bank Scholarship
Darricka Ramirez
The Garraghan Family Scholarship
Saira Ramirez
John and Margaret Mikalauskas Mathematics Scholarship
Sydnee Rider
Iris Stedener Memorial Scholarship
Jusson Rivera
Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Armand "Larry" Salanitri Memorial Scholarship
Carly Salloway
Madelyn Cutler Memorial Scholarship
Ulster County School Nurses' Association Scholarship
Professor Barbara A. Maxwell Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Diane O'Brien Cooke Memorial Scholarship
Bert Breitenberger Memorial Award for Excellence in Nursing
Marissa Schiller
Symons Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Liam Schoonmaker
Braby/Blackwell Family Memorial Scholarship
James P. Mertes Memorial Scholarship
Alizay Shah
Follett Higher Education Group Textbook Award
Hunter Slater
Mildred and Louis Resnick Enhancement Scholarship in Memory of Joseph Y. Resnick
Bianca Sorbara
Anthony V. and Joan M. Sinagra Memorial Scholarship
Muriel O. Ferraro Memorial Scholarship
Maryann Spano
Professor Barbara Sartorius Scholarship
Iris Stedener Memorial Scholarship
Nicholas Stott
Mildred and Louis Resnick Scholarship in Memory of Joseph Y. Resnick
George Krupica Criminal Justice Scholarship
Sophie Temple
Kiwanis Club of Kingston Scholarship
Herbert H. Reuner Memorial Scholarship
Joshua Timbrouck
Eva & Hugo Carlen Scholarship
Mariabella Todaro
Frank G. Elliott Scholarship
Jonathan Traver
Endowment for the Preservation of Natural Resources Scholarship
Ethan Troin
Williams Self-Reliance Scholarship
Johny Vela
Organization of Professional Administrative Personnel Scholarship
Justin Ventura
Chris Tulloch Scholarship
Aaliah Williams
Evelyn Wright Scholarship
Paul J. Croce Memorial Scholarship
Russel Wiser
Helen M. Roedell Memorial Scholarship
Jessyca Wolcott
The Darlene Pfeiffer Scholarship
Bixin Zhang
Ann B. and John C. Smith Scholarship
The Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc., provides support that guarantees full college tuition when combined with all other scholarships and financial aid. The Program is offered to Ulster County residents who graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class with Regents diplomas. College Scholars may continue to receive funding for up to two years if all criteria are met, including maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
Isabel Arter
Quinn Avery
Jennifer Callan
Elizabeth Cirafice
Keaton Hemminger
Jasmin Nunuvero
Rebecca Shaw
Kaitlin Han-Ping Sprankle
Hannah Stanforth
Madison Stone
Grace Tremper
Kylie Williams
Emma Britten
Scarlett D’Arcy
Haley DeCicco
Spencer Estes
Carly Harjes
Whitney Heredia-Leon
Emma Jane Larson
Matthew Pisano
Saira Ramirez
Lauren Skeen
Bianca Sorbara
Sherman Adin & Carol E. Adin Scholarship
George Devine College Scholars
Frank G. Elliot Scholarship
Alfred and Bella Rehm Memorial Scholarship
Karl & Catherine Weibrecht Memorial Scholarship
Evelyn Wright Scholarship
Established by Past President Emerita, Barbara A. Adams, Lights for Learning provides emergency funding to the most vulnerable students at SUNY Ulster, allowing them to stay in class when they would otherwise be challenged and unable to continue. Lights for Learning recipients are SUNY Ulster students facing unexpected emergency situations that result in unforeseen costs including homelessness, house fires, eviction, domestic violence, car repair, utility shut-off notices and unexpected childcare expenses. Recipients include single parents, first-generation college students, adult students and low-income students. Due to the incredible need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have awarded over $127,000
in grants to over 150 students from July 2020 through April 2021.
Laurel Sweeney
Chair
John M. Markes
Vice Chair
Barbara Cohen
Secretary
Floyd Lattin
Treasurer
Dr. Alan P. Roberts
President SUNY Ulster
Bryant “Drew” Andrews
Cheryl D. Bowers
Bill Calderara
Kathleen K. Cloonan
Scott Davis, P.E.
John A. DeGasperis, Esq.
Joanne A. Fredenberg
Robert R. Jacobsen, Esq.
Dennis A. O’Brien
Olana O’Connor
Darlene L. Pfeiffer
Dale Robbins
Alethea M. Shuman
Victoria St. John-Gilligan
Robert Tonner
Lorraine Salmon
Executive Director
Richard A. Anthony
Robert T. Brown
William H. Collier, III
Richard C. Croce
Daniel J. Devine
Beverly Finnegan
Richard A. Mantey
Dr. Ann M. Marrott
Sara T. Rabbino
Richard V. Roth
David H. Rylance
Lorraine Salmon
William L. Spearman
Glenn B. Sutherland
The College seal symbolically represents the historic area in which Ulster County Community College is located and the academic aspirations of the College.
The date 1961 indicates the year in which the College came into being as a legal entity by virtue of a public referendum of the citizens of Ulster County.
The open book is symbolic of the importance the College places on education.
The ship represents Henry Hudson’s voyage on the Half Moon, which began the era of European settlement.
The sheaf of wheat emphasizes the importance of agriculture in Ulster County.
The Huguenot Cross recognizes the background of the early French settlers in Ulster County.
The eleven stars represent the first eleven states of the Union with the large star representing New York State, the eleventh state of the Union.
Truth from learning - Wisdom from truth is the College’s motto.
by John F. Park
From Catskill’s lofty peaks and vales, from Hudson’s noble shores, In search of wisdom’s truth we come to her e’er open doors.
For each to be all that he can, a chance she will provide; For all her teachings shall become a strong and steadfast guide.
For truth from learning we shall seek, and wisdom from the truth.
To this, her motto, now we pledge the vigor of our youth.
Her colors, blue and white, we raise and hold her banner high.
Her motto for our future years a meaning shall supply.
For knowledge and for loyalty the sapphire blue shall stand, The white for purity of truth which wisdom must demand.
To alma mater, U tri C, our voices now we raise; In loyalty and love for truth we ever sing her praise!
The caps and gowns, which add color and dignity to the academic procession, originated in the Middle Ages. An intercolle- giate code, which was established in the United States in 1895, is the basis for present academic dress.
The hoods are lined with the official colors of the college or university conferring the degree. For example: Columbia, light blue and white; Harvard, crimson; New York University, violet; Princeton, orange and black; Rutgers, scarlet; University of Pennsylvania, red and blue; Yale, blue. The color of the edging of the hood is distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains.
For all academic purposes, the colors associated with the different subjects are as follows:
Maize – Agriculture
White – Arts, Letters, Humanities
Drab – Commerce, Accountancy, Business
Lilac – Dentistry
Copper – Economics
Light Blue – Education
Orange – Engineering
Brown – Fine Arts, Architecture
Russet – Forestry
Crimson – Journalism
Purple – Law
Lemon – Library Science
Green – Medicine
Olive Green – Pharmacy
Dark Blue – Philosophy
Sage Green – Physical Education
Pink – Music
Apricot – Nursing
Silver Grey – Oratory (Speech)
Salmon Pink – Public Health
Golden Yellow – Science
Citron – Social Work
Scarlet – Theology
Grey – Veterinary Science
Peacock Blue – Public Administration (including Foreign Service)
The tassel is black or the color appropriate to the subject, except that the doctor’s cap may have its tassel of gold thread.
Faculty are recognized for leadership in Academic Travel or COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning).
Graduates of two-year degree and one-year diploma programs at Ulster County Community College are robed in a grey gown and mortarboard cap with a tassel. The gold honors stole signifies membership in the PHI THETA KAPPA International Honor Society.
Students who qualify for High Honors (those with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 and higher) are signified by the Gold and Blue honor cords with a matching tassel. Students who qualify for Honors (those with a cumulative GPA between 3.3 and 3.74) are signified by the Blue and White honor cords along with a matching tassel.