Winter 2010 Newsletter

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WINTER
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VOLUME 7
NUMBER 21
DOWLING COLLEGE HONORS 40 PRESTIGIOUS ALUMNI,
WHILE CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SUCCESS
Dowling recently hosted the Top 40 in Forty Award Ceremony at the Crest Hollow
Country Club in Woodbury, NY. This special evening celebrated not only the exceptional
achievements of the 40 alumni, but also Dowling’s 40th anniversary. During the past forty
years, Dowling has taken great pride in their alumni and their levels of success in all fields.
More than 260 guests were on hand to help celebrate the achievements of these
outstanding alumni. The individuals chosen to be honored were shining examples
as educators, administrators, physicians, CEOs, writers, physicists, entrepreneurs,
philanthropists, attorneys, bankers, business owners, pilots, public servants, and military
personnel who have served their communities and their country. Not only are the
Bernard Barnett, B.B.A., 2005; M.B.A., 2007
Director of Marketing and Sales, President of Design,
5001 Flavors
Dr. Kevin Bedell, B.S., 1971
Vice Provost for Research and John H. Rourke Professor
of Physics, Boston College
Mark Begelman, B.S., 1973
C.E.O., Pizza Fusion
Vincent A. Benenati, B.B.A., 1983
CEO, East Coast Orthotic & Prosthetic Corp.
Dr. Patricia M. Blake, Ed.D., 2007
Attorney, Patricia Blake, P.C.
Kevin R. Bland, B.S., 2003
Special Agent, Air Force Office of Special Investigations
The Bonogiornos
Joseph Bongiorno, IV, B.B.A., 1989
Partner, ADJO Contracting Corp.
Leigh Syron Bongiorno, B.A., 1989
Executive Vice President, Topkey
The Bouchards
Laurence Bouchard, M.B.A., 1993
President, Joy of Life, PLLC
Pierre J. Bouchard, M.B.A., 1993
Director and Chief Technologist, Citco
Sandra J. Brewster-Walker, B.A., 1972
President, L & P International and CEO, Caretakers
Philip P. Bruno, M.B.A., 2009
Vice President of Administration, St. Catherine of
Siena Medical Center
Janet C. Buescher, B.B.A., 1975
Director, Robert H. and Janet C. Buescher Foundation
Bill Burley, B.B.A., 1987
Group Vice President and General Manager,
XenApp Product Group, Citrix Systems, Inc.
Martin W. Cosimo, B.A., 1983
The Curtins
Gerald J. Curtin, B.A., 1971
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honorees successful on their own merit, but they are philanthropic individuals who
contribute greatly to their community. They were chosen from Dowling College’s
36,000 alumni.
“Dowling chose to honor forty individuals deemed to be their most outstanding alumni in
their forty-year history. The honorees embody the desirable results of a Dowling education
– personal achievement and purposeful service to society,” said Dowling College
President, Robert Gaffney.
To learn more about our honorees, feel free to view their bios at www.dowling.
edu/40in40/announcement.shtm
TOP 40 IN FORTY AWARD WINNERS
C.E.O., Statewide Roofing, Inc.
Rose Mary Curtin, B.A., 1971
Educator, East Islip School District, Retired
Thomas G. Daly, B.A., 1971
Air Show Pilot and Media Spokesperson for the
Geico Air Show Team
Thomas J. Doherty, B.S., 2000
Vice President, U.S. Operations, FedEx Express
Joseph D. Donofrio, B.A., 1970
Lieutenant Colonel U.S.A.F., Retired
Edward Ehmann, B.A., 1971; M.S.Ed., 1980
Superintendent, Smithtown School District
Dr. Myrka A. Gonzalez, Ed.D., 2002
Chief Financial Officer, NuAlliance, LLC
Christopher T. Griffin, B.S., 1970
Vice President, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Retired
Danielle M. Grucci-Petersen, M.B.A., 2005
Investigator, Suffolk County Consumer Affairs
Elaine M. Kanas, M.S.Ed., 1991
Chairman of the Board of Trustees,
Raynor Country Day School
Raymond R. Klodt, B.A., 1970
Adrian Bongiorno Kneer, B.B.A., 1996; M.B.A., 1999
Partner, ADJO Contracting Corp.
Anthony P. Mariani, B.B.A., 1986
Senior Manager, BDO Seidman, LLP
William R. McDermott, B.B.A., 1983
President, Global Field Operations, SAP AG
Christopher M. Miller, B.B.A., 1983
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer,
Core-Mark Holding Company, Incorporated
Frances Nolan, B.B.A., 1980
Vice Chairman, TIAA -CREF, Retired
Rosalind O’Neal, M.B.A., 2006
Founder and C.E.O., African-American/Caribbean
Education Association, Inc. (AACEA INC)
Dr. Arnold D. Panzer, B.A., 1970
Medical Director and Founder, Long Island Medical
Care Services, PC
Dr. Bhupendra R. Patel, M.B.A., 2002
Chief of the Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital
The Puorros
Anthony J. Puorro, B.B.A., 1977; M.B.A., 1980
President and C.E.O., Roseland Community Hospital
Michael Puorro, B.B.A., 1981
Co-Chairman and President, Madison National Bancorp, Inc.
Capt. James T. Record, B.S., 1970
President, Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum
Joseph Riotta, M.B.A., 1996
Sales Director, Fujitsu Network Communications
Joseph Rossini, B.A., 1970
Airline Pilot, Northwest Airlines, Retired
Gregory G. Sarra, B.B.A., 1984
High School Sports Editor, Newsday/Cablevision
Robert N. Scarpetta, B.A., 1976
Executive VP Branch Development & Lender Relations,
America’s Mortgage Broker LLC
Ben Sliney, B.S., 1974
Partner, Leventhal and Sliney, LLP
Robert Stangarone, B.A., 1970
Vice President of Corporate Communications,
Cessna Aircraft Company
Kam H. Wong, M.B.A., 2001
President and C.E.O., Municipal Credit Union of New York
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT
We are committed to establishing and enhancing a mutually
beneficial and enduring relationship between Dowling
College, its alumni, current and future students, and the
community. We shall serve as ambassadors by encouraging
the Dowling community to maintain personal involvement in,
and generate multifaceted support of, the College.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
OF DOWLING COLLEGE
Dear Fellow Alumni,
While aggressively invested in our busy lifestyles,
we often neglect to take time to reflect on what has
made us what we are today. We seldom have the
time to remember the people and institutions, which
have supplied us, graciously, with knowledge and
social skills still relevant in our current daily routines,
business ventures, and personal lives. It is that which
rests in our past, which has molded our success and helps us realize new
goals for the future. As Dowling alumni, we are blessed with fond memories
of those who taught us, sparked our imaginations, and connected us with a
world of opportunities. In these trying times, it is important to reconnect with our
communities, peers, and mentors in order to ensure the future of that which has
given us so much. With this in mind, the Dowling Alumni Council has developed
a Facebook page, which is linked to the alumni page of the Dowling website.
This social network is intended to reconnect past alumni with each other, as well
as, with the institution, which still strives for the development of well educated,
diversely cultured, and valuable future graduates. This network is not only an
excellent way to reconnect with the institution but also serves as a platform for
reuniting friends, posting resumes, and networking with fellow members of the
professional community. It is our hope that increased involvement of alumni
will serve as an example of Dowling’s profound impact on its students beyond
the completion of their degrees. I ask that you join your fellow alumni on our
Facebook page and reconnect.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21423814122&ref=nf
Sincerely yours,
Ralph Cerullo, ’78
Alumni Association President
GIVING TO DOWLING COLLEGE
Thanks to the ever-growing support of our alumni and friends, Dowling
College has secured a position of prominence as one of the most respected
institutions of higher learning in the region. There are great things happening
at Dowling. The gift you make today to Dowling will have a significant positive
impact on the community. Your generosity and loyalty make Dowling College
the outstanding institution it is. Remember your gifts are not only taxdeductible but they also provide much needed support to our students and
faculty as the institution is strengthened.
A simple way to give is to send your check, made payable to the Dowling
College Annual Fund, to: Dowling College Office of Development, 150 Idle
Hour Blvd. Oakdale, New York 11769-1999. You can also make a donation
with your credit card online or by calling the Dowling College Office of
Institutional Advancement at 631-244-3030.
MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Dear Fellow Alumni,
We hope that you enjoy this issue of the alumni newsletter, which is prepared
by, for, and about our wonderful alumni community. Through the stories in this
newsletter, we can celebrate the significant accomplishments achieved by our
fellow alumni in a wide variety of fields, with great pride.
BULLETIN BOARD
Adelphi-Suffolk/Dowling College Yearbooks Needed We’re
looking for yearbooks from 1967, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1995 to complete
our collection in preparation of digitizing them to place on line.
Does anyone remember the “Clam Nun” who had been doing research on Clams
and Cancer in the late sixties/early 1970s? Her lab was cleaned out in 1973.
If you have any recollection, know her name or the whereabouts of her studies,
please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (631) 244-5090.
Current MBA student in Healthcare Management seeking an alum from the
program to speak about what they are doing with their degree. If you are
interested, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (631) 244-5090.
Are you an alumnus in pharmaceutical sales who is willing to speak with a
prospective graduate about the industry? If so, please contact the Office of
Alumni Relations at (631) 244-5090.
Mrs. Lois Miller, a former teacher at Flushing High School is searching for Sean
Porter, who graduated high school in 1974 and enrolled at Dowling 1974-1979.
Stephen Hofmiester, BBA., ’81, resides in Carins, Australia. He graduated in
1981 and is looking to reconnect with his fellow classmates from that era. He is
hoping to come back to Long Island in January 2011 and would like to organize
a 30 year reunion due for those students involved in Accounting and Business.
Please feel free to email Stephen at indyhofmeister@hotmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
For additional information on all events, please call the Office of Alumni Relations
at (631) 244-5090.
February 6th, 2010 - Men’s and Women’s Alumni Basketball Games
Women vs Mercy at 1 p.m.
Men vs Mercy at 3 p.m.
Alumni Games & Gathering to follow
The Women’s and Men’s Alumni games will follow the Women’s and Men’s Basketball games
against Mercy at the annual “Pack the Gym” alumni night. All proceeds from ticket sales,
raffles, stars, and donations will go toward the Student-Athlete’s Wishmaker Fundraiser for
Make-A-Wish.
Friday, March 5th, 2010
St. Patrick’s Day Dance
Sponsored by the Alumni
Association of Dowling College
7:00 p.m. Shandon Court 115 E
Main St East Islip, NY 11730
Contact Daniellejfrey@yahoo.com
or Jessica.toussaint@dowling.edu
for more information
Thursday, March 18, 2010
“Diversity - To Be Or Not
To Be: Should That Be
The Question?”
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Phone: 631-244-1070
Saturday, October 2, 2010 &
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Homecoming and
Family Weekend
Brookhaven Campus
Alumni Council Meetings:
Tuesday, January 19, 2010, The Study, Fortunoff Hall, Rudolph Campus in Oakdale
Tuesday, March 9, 2010, The Study, Fortunoff Hall, Rudolph Campus in Oakdale
Tuesday, June 8, 2010, The Study, Fortunoff Hall, Rudolph Campus in Oakdale
Tuesday, August 10, 2010, Lion’s Den, Rudolph Campus in Oakdale
Tuesday, November 9, 2010, The Study, Fortunoff Hall, Rudolph Campus in Oakdale
Happy Reading,
Diane Marino Kazanecki Kempter ’79
Associate VP of Alumni Relations
Dowling College, Oakdale, NY 11769 • 631-244-3271
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As the
new Assistant
Director of Student
Services for Career
Services, I would like to take
this opportunity to reintroduce
the services our department provides
for Dowling College alumni.
Career Services assists alumni to develop
career goals, plan effective job searches,
obtain positions and change careers.
Alumni are directed to create a profile on
dowling-csm.symplicity.com to upload
their resume for review and approval by a
Certified Resume Writer (CPRW), access
part-time and full-time job postings and
register for upcoming career-related events.
As part of the ongoing placement service,
career-related recruitment events are
arranged throughout the school year and
various student preparation seminars are
provided. Alumni who wish to maximize
their job marketability are eligible to
participate in the Career Development
Workshop series. This series includes
interactive seminars that address resume
and cover letter writing, interviewing and
job search strategies.
Career Services associates are specially
trained to assist alumni with the critical
decision making processes and self
assessment necessary to make thoughtful,
meaningful decisions about their career.
Alumni may make an appointment for
an individual session to assess their
current situation, including career change,
exploration, preparedness, etc., and create a
strategic plan. Career assessment inventory
testing is a valuable resource provided for
alumni who have reservations about their
current career path and career satisfaction.
Alumni who wish to participate in the
services offered by Career Services as an
employer, should register with dowlingcsm.symplicity.com to create an employer
profile and recruit for part-time, full-time
or internship opportunities. Career
Services also maintains non-electronic
job postings that are available for review
on a walk-in basis, anytime during our
scheduled office hours.
If you are interested in any of these
services, please do not hesitate to contact
Career Services at 631-244-3391 or 631244-3141 (after 5:00 pm) to make an
appointment or visit our website at dowling.
edu/careerservices/ for more information.
We look forward to servicing you and wish
you the best of luck with your career!
Sincerely,
Julianna Pryor
Assistant Director of Student Services
for Career Services
Dowling College Career Services
Rudolph Campus
Racanelli Center: Room 101
DOWLING COLLEGE ALUMNI WEAR FOR SALE ONLINE!
GRAND OPENING SALE – 10% OFF SELECTED ITEMS
IF PURCHASED BY FEBRUARY 15TH.
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Dowling College Alumni Wear makes the perfect gift! You can now stop into the Office of Alumni Relations, Fortunoff Hall
Room 206 or shop online from our Alumni webpage to purchase selected Dowling College Alumni wear. We have gray heavy
weight hooded sweatshirts, women’s and men’s short sleeve golf shirts in both navy blue and gold, navy blue windbreakers,
baseball caps, and navy wool caps for men and women, all embroidered with the Dowling Alumni logo.
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ALUMNI
TRAVEL PROGRAM
If you have any ideas or suggestions on trips that you would like to see in the future, please
contact the Alumni Relations Office at 631-244-5090.
Look forward to these future trips from the Alumni Travel Program:
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in Estoril, a resort town on what is referred to as the Portuguese
Riviera. The mansions that are scattered around Monte Estoril
hint at its history as a haven for exiled European royals and
nobility. You will have the chance to discover and explore the
surrounding towns of Sintra, Cascais, Lisbon, Obidos, Nazare,
Fatima, Evora, and Algarve each filled with their own rich history
and beautiful coastline. Other highlights of this trip will be
Jeronimo’s Monastery, Fado dinner show, and Cape St. Vincente.
When in Lisbon be sure to take a tour of one of the local wineries
while sampling some centuries old wines. So please join us on
what will be an unforgettable trip through one of the most scenic
places on earth. For more information please click the following
link:
http://www.collettevacations.com/group-page/index.
cfm?ID=345098
Wonders of Iceland An island of dramatic contrasts,
and a landscape forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields
and hot pools reflect its volcanic nature, while massive glaciers
continue to sculpt the landscape, leaving behind waterfalls and
fjords. The Icelandic people combine a reverence for their Viking
heritage and ancient language with an industrialized, progressive
society. On this vacation from October 3 – October 10, 2010
the highlights are Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle,
Thingvellir National Park, Skaftafell National Park, Nature Cruise,
Skogar Folk Museum, and an Icelandic Farm.
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where we embark on a fascinating city tour that highlights
historic landmarks such as the 19th century Parliament House,
Austurvollur Square, the Hofoi House, Tjornin Lake, and the
National Museum of Iceland. We’ll explore the scenic landscape
of the Reykjanes Peninsula, including the Bessastadir – an
ancient Viking site that now houses the president. Then we will
continue to Lake Kleifarvatn to witness first-hand the steaming
fumaroles, hot springs and mud pots and finish at the famous
Blue Lagoon where we can enjoy time to relax or take a swim
in the pleasantly warm, mineral-rich water of this natural
geothermal pool in the middle of a large dramatic lava field.
Then we’re off to the “Golden Circle” and the Thingvellir National
Park which holds many of Iceland’s most renowned scenic
wonders. We’ll continue to the amazing hot springs of Geysir,
then marvel at one of the island’s greatest national wonders,
the two-tiered Gullfoss Waterfall, then finally to the town of
Vik,where, set along Iceland’s dramatic southern coast with black
sand beaches, crashing waves and towering figures of black rock,
form an unforgettable sight. The next day begins at Skaftafell
National Park, a beautiful green oasis located near the highest
peak in Iceland then continues to a Nature Cruise boat trip amid
the floating icebergs and glaciers. We’ll travel back to Reykjavik,
stopping at fertile pastures, sand flats, and glacial rivers en
route to Skogar, a small settlement located next to a magnificent
waterfall. We’ll also visit Skogar Folk Museum and a traditional
Icelandic horse farm and learn how Iceland’s horses are directly
descended from those brought by the Vikings. We spend the last
day at our leisure to explore Reykjavik, with its many museums
and art galleries. We may choose to join a optional whale
watching or a “Super Jeep” glacier excursion, during which you
will travel on top of the Langjökull Glacier.
Please visit http://www.collettevacations.com/group-page/
index.cfm?ID=384320 for more information.
Canyon Country Canyon Country featuring Arizona
and Utah - This tour of the Canyon Country features some
of America’s
most colorful
and spectacular
scenery and
includes visits to
three breathtaking
national parks.
This trip from July
15 – July 23, 2010
features highlights
of Scottsdale, Oak
Creek Canyon,
Kaibob National
Forest, Grand
Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National
Park, Zion National Park, and Las Vegas. $2584 per person,
double occupancy includes roundtrip airfare from JFK, air taxes,
fees and surcharges, hotel transfers and 12 meals. Initial Deposit
of $250 per person is due by 3/15/2010.
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Our tour begins in the city of Scottsdale where we will chat with
a local Native American tribe member and learn of the tribes
in the area, their history and modern day life. A local guide
will introduce us to Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, Paradise
Valley, Old Town Scottsdale and more. We will even be treated
to a jewelry making demonstration. Then we’re off to Sedona,
where we can shop the local marketplace, we’ll take in the
ever-changing hues of the rock formations of Oak Creek Canyon,
through the Kaibab National Forest. We will then explore the
Grand Canyon and behold the amazing views with a drive along
the South Rim ending up at Cameron Trading Post, a centuryold haven for travelers, traders and explorers where they’ve
come to see the wonders of the Grand Canyon and experience
Native American cultures of the Southwest. We’ll continue
north through mesa-studded desert scenery before arriving at
the Lake Powell Resort, a stunning hotel that overlooks the
sparkling blue waters of Lake Powell. We’ll journey through the
Navajo nation and into Monument Valley, a sacred Navajo land
featuring colorful sandstone spires that rise hundreds of feet
from the valley floor. We will then enjoy a Jeep tour narrated by
a Navajo tribe member, stopping at a Hogan. Your next day will
begin by departing from the Lake Powell Resort to the Bryce
Canyon National Park, truly one of the most spectacular scenic
wonders of the world then to the red and white sandstone cliffs
of Zion National Park, one of the most awe-inspiring national
parks in the world. We will climb aboard Zion’s open-air tram
and experience truly spectacular scenery as we wind alongside
the Virgin River through the 2,400 foot deep, 1/2 mile wide Zion
Canyon. Then we’ll leave behind nature’s beauty for the glitz
and glamour of Las Vegas, our final stop. We’re free to visit the
casinos, take in shows, go hiking, or the explore the Vegas strip.
Take some time to see the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef aquarium or
the Luxor and its sphinx and pyramid.
Visit http://www.collettevacations.com/group-page/index.
cfm?ID=373398 or the Alumni Travel Program section of our
Alumni webpage for more information.
Alpine Christmas Grab your lederhosen and join
Dowling College on a tour of the traditional Christmas markets
of Austria and southern Bavaria in the Alpine Christmas vacation
from November
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backdrop of the Majestic Austrian Alps. From there you will hop
over to Munich and enjoy a panoramic tour of the Marienplatz,
the Glockenspiel, and the Olympic Park. While you’re here be
sure to stroll through Mirabel Gardens where the Sound Of
Music took place. Also stop to photograph the fairy tale –like
Neuschwanstein Castle. Yes there is a lot to see and do on this
dream like tour of some of the world’s most beautiful country
side. For more information please go to this link:
http://www.collettevacations.com/group-page/index.cfm?ID=345101
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION & NEW
BENEFITS
ON CAMPUS ALUMNI BENEFITS
Please visit our website at www.dowling.edu/alumni for updated listing
of benefits.
New Alumni Benefits Include:
they can help you achieve the cost effective solutions. They can provide
you with dental plans, discount plans, life insurance, disability insurance,
annuities and long term care.
Dowling College and the Mason Agency are making this service available
to you free of charge. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore ways to
save money on all forms of insurance.
• Brookstone • New Jersey Nets • Hilton Inn
• Flight • Bookstore
Contact the Office of Alumni Relations or Susan Mason at 516 747-5930.
NEW HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFIT
OPTIONS FOR ALUMNI
Join the more than 1,000 Dowling College alumni who are currently saving
almost $330 on auto insurance with Group Savings Plus®.
As an alum, you qualify for a special Group Savings Plus® discount of up to
10% on Liberty Mutual’s already-competitive auto insurance rates. With the
additional discounts available, you could save up to $327.96 or more a year.
Your rate is guaranteed for 12 months, not six like some other insurers offer.
Plus, you’ll enjoy great benefits including Accident Forgiveness, Emergency
Roadside Assistance, 24-hour claims service and more.
Call today for your free rate quote and see how much you could save.
Get more. Save more.
Find out just how much more today.
Eileen Knapp, Lead Sales Representative
2950 Expressway Drive South - Suite 100
Islandia, NY 11749
Toll Free: 800-599-3871, Ext. 50729
Visit: www.libertymutual.com/eileenknapp
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Dowling College can now offer a variety of health insurance benefits
to our alumni through a partnership with the Mason Agency. As part of
this benefit package, they can help provide you with affordable coverage,
attractive alternatives and expert advice on a variety of health insurance and
other insurance plans.
We’ve been listening to your concerns regarding finding affordable ways
to secure medical and dental insurance once you are no longer full-time
students in college. As new or younger alumni you need help maintaining
health insurance as you drop off of your parents’ coverage and are looking for
the least expensive way to protect yourselves. Alumni who are independent
contractors have expressed the need for affordable individual health
insurance plans. Others, as small business owners, are seeking affordable
ways to insure themselves as well as their employees and alumni with larger
companies need to find ways to contain the cost of health insurance as part
of their employee benefit package.
We have made arrangements with The Mason Agency to provide you with
the help that you need. Whether it is advice or designing a plan of insurance
LIBERTY MUTUAL PARTNERSHIP
Links to company websites included on the Dowling College Alumni Benefits pages are not under the control of Dowling College and therefore the College is not responsible for the content of any linked site. Dowling College provides these discount
programs as a service to our alumni; their inclusion should not be considered an endorsement of the products or services provided by these vendors.
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DOINGS
THE DOWLING LIONS ARE BACK IN THE AIR AND FLYING ABOVE THE REST
DOWLING COLLEGE TAKES FIRST PLACE AT NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE FLYING ASSOCIATION COMPETITION
hosted by Indiana State University in
Terre Haute, IN.
The Flying Lions were created
recently and trials took place over
two days. The top Dowling College
flight students were selected for the
team and practiced daily leading
up to competition. Dowling College
was considered the underdog in this
event due to the short timeframe
for developing the team. With the
help of approximately 12 volunteers,
including School of Aviation alumni,
personal donations, and a lot of sweat
equity, the Flying Lions accomplished
the ultimate and can now claim the
“best pilots” in the Northeast.
“The Flying Lions beat all odds
by coming together as a team and
believing in each other. Dowling
College made history this week and I
am extremely proud of the students,
coaches, and volunteers. I am also
very thankful to School of Aviation
staff and alumni for donating funds
and believing in the vision. I have
never been more proud of a group of
individuals and am excited about the
future direction of the flight team,”
said Dr. John Wensveen, Dean, School
of Aviation.
For additional information on
Dowling College’s School of Aviation
please visit: http://www.dowling.edu/
school-aviation.
If you are interested in donating to
the Flying Lions as they prepare for
the Nationals in May, please contact
the School of Aviation or the Office
of Institutional Advancement at (631)
244-3377.
DOWLING COLLEGE AWARDED
$590,000 GRANT IN THE
NEW YORK STATE HECAP
PROGRAM
our future leaders in the ever-changing
Aviation field, and help keep all of our
students up-to-date with our technology
and computer operations,” said Robert
Gaffney, Dowling College President.
The Board of the New York State
Higher Education Capital Matching
Grant Program (HECap) has awarded
Dowling College $357,847 to be allocated
towards the completed construction
and installation of the Dowling College
computer server room, located at the
Rudolph Campus in Oakdale, NY. In
addition, Dowling has also been awarded
$232,165 to be allocated towards the
completed construction and installation
of the Dowling College School of Aviation
Virtual Air Traffic Control Lab, located at
the Brookhaven Campus in Shirley, NY.
“We greatly appreciate the efforts and
support of our state Assembly and Senate
representatives, who realize that this is
not only an investment in the colleges of
Long Island, but the future workforce of
the Island. We are fortunate to be able to
have support for two important initiatives
on both our Oakdale and Brookhaven
campuses. This grant will enable us to
continue our support of the training of
TO KEEP BUSINESSES AND
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
ON LONG ISLAND: DOWLING
COLLEGE UNVEILS ITS
BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
DOWLING COLLEGE
EXPANDS BUSINESS COURSE
OFFERINGS TO BREAKFAST
AND LUNCHTIME IN THE
HEART OF THE MELVILLE
BUSINESS DISTRICT AT ITS
MELVILLE CENTER
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The Dowling College Flying Lions
took first place at the National
Intercollegiate Flying Association
(NIFA) SAFECON competition that
took place October 23-27, 2009 in
Schenectady, NY. Dowling’s School of
Aviation student team brought home
more than 20 trophies and acquired
more than 220 total points. Dowling
College competes in Region VII with a
total of 9 schools. The first place finish
entitles Dowling College to compete
in the Nationals, May 17-22, 2010
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In announcing Dowling College’s
Business Resource Center, Dr. Elana
Zolfo, Dowling Vice President and Martin
Cantor, Director of Dowling College’s Long
Island Economic and Social Policy Institute, said
that, “ten years can seem like a lifetime,
but in nurturing an economy it can be a
blink of an eye. If Long Island is going to
grow stronger from the current recession
addressing the projected changes in Long
Island’s workforce have to begin now,
because a dwindling workforce results
in companies relocating to find the
workforce critical to their survival, and as
businesses leave, the regional economy
has no option but to shrink”.
Dowling College’s Townsend School
of Business is expanding their course
offerings at the Melville Center to the
business and residential community
in the Melville and surrounding areas.
This unique opportunity offers business
employees a convenient chance to
take classes offered around their work
schedule, taking classes during “Breakfast”
before going to work and “Lunchtime”
classes during their lunch break from
work. Located at 145 Pinelawn Road
in Melville, these offices offer an ideal
space to take classes before heading into
work, during a lunch break, or after work.
Please contact the School of Business
at 631-244-3266 or send an email to
mbaopenhouse@dowling.edu.
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RECENT
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EVENTS
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19th Annual Alumni Cup Regatta The Dowling Women’s Rowing team
would go on to sweep all 5 races they competed in at the 19th annual
Dowling Alumni Cup Regatta to take the women’s points trophy and
help the Dowling Women and Men take home the overall team points
trophy on Saturday, November 7th. Dowling competed against C.W.
Post, Hofstra University,
Iona College, Fairfield
University, Manhattan
College, SUNY Maritime,
Sarah Lawrence College
and SUNY Stony Brook.
Dowling alumni, Alicia
Hurst, B.A., 2005;
M.B.A. 2007, Magdalena
Sobotko, B.B.A., 2006;
M.B.A., 2009, Sarah
Mackenzie, B.A. 2007, Aleksandra Klimas-Mikalauskas, B.A.
2006, M.S., 2008 and Jim Miller, B.S., 1992; M.B.A., 1994, Nenad
Naumovic, B.A., 2003, Jovica Ivetic, B.B.A., 2002; M.B.A., 2004,
and Boban Rankovic, B.B.A., 2002; M.B.A., 2004 raced for Dowling’s
women’s and men’s alumni teams, respectively.
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14, MSG Varsity. Ruell Barclay, B.S,. ‘07, Computer Ticket Operator for
the N.Y. Mets, Matt Guercio, B.S., ‘03, Coordinator Game Day Operations/
Special Events for L.I.U. C.W. Post, Colleen Carolan, B.S., ‘07, Manager of
Merchandising for the N.Y. Islanders and Quran Marshall, B.S., ‘09, Manager
of Target.Corp, also addressed the group and stayed around to answer
questions and network with each other, the faculty and the Sport
Management students.
“Lost in Time” Piano Recital
On September 30th, Alumnus
John Kenneth (J.K.) Hodge, ‘01,
performed a compilation of original
and treasured standards, taking the
audience on a trip through time.
Selected flute accompaniments
performed by his sister, Lisa
Smigiel, added to the ambiance
of the event. Proceeds of the
l
l
event were generously donated to the Alumni
Association of Dowling
College and Alumni Special Events fund.
Ed.D. Networking Event
On October 30th, the Ed.D.
department hosted its Annual
Alumni Networking Social. This
year they honored Dr. Clyde I.
Payne for his contributions to
education, the community, and
Dowling College.
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Homecoming
More than 700 guests were
on hand for DOWLING
HOMECOMING 2009
Kickin’ it Old School!
Amidst softball and baseball
tournaments, the Men’s
Alumni Soccer Game, the
Dowling Golden Lions Men’s
Soccer game against Mercy
College, and our Homecoming
festivities, our Brookhaven campus was abuzz with excitement on
Saturday, October 10th in celebration of Dowling’s 40th anniversary.
Dowling students, alumni, family and friends showed their Dowling
spirit by donning
their Blue and Gold,
cheering on their teams,
and welcoming the
first Dowling College
Homecoming Court on
the Golden Lions Field.
Congratulations to the
entire Homecoming
Court and King, Argenis
Troche, and Queen,
Tanika Eason, who were crowned by two treasured alumni, Dorian and
Amanda Mapp, who met as students at Dowling and are now married
with two beautiful children.
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Memorial Service for Dr. Robert Youth
On Monday, November 16th, students, staff, administration, alumni,
family and friends gathered in the Fortunoff Hall Ballroom to pay
tribute to Dr. Robert Youth.
Holiday Affair On Thursday,
December 3rd, the Office of
Alumni Relations hosted
the Dowling College alumni,
family and friends Holiday
Affair at the Woodbury
Country Club. Great food,
music and friends made the
evening a great success!
Sport Management Alumni Night
On November 3rd, the Sport Management Department held their Fall
Alumni Night where alumni in the field spoke with the current Sport
Management majors
about their career paths
and offered sound advice
to assist them in finding
success in the varied
positions within the field.
Keynote speaker was
Gregg Sarra, B.B.A,. ‘84,
High School Sports Editor for
Newsday and Long Island
correspondent for Channel
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DOWLING COLLEGE’S
ADAM WOLFTHAL, B.B.A, ’09,
Poet and Long Island native Adam Wolfthal, B.B.A., ’09,
recently spoke about and signed his new collection of poems,
Dude’s Guide to Poetry with Girls in Mind. Adam Wolfthal is a selfproclaimed hopeless romantic. Since he was a young boy, he
has poured his heart out to crushes and girlfriends in poem
after poem. Now, a young Dowling College graduate, Adam
has opened up his large portfolio of love poetry to lend a
hand to dudes everywhere who want to woo their special lady
but can’t quite find the right words.
Dude’s Poetry Guide with Girls in Mind is a collection of Adam’s best love poems
published with the idea that guys can copy the poem (in their own handwriting,
please!) and present it as a romantic gesture to the girl they like…or perhaps
already love.
Adam’s inspiration for the book was all the wonderful women who inspired
him to continue putting pen to paper. Although he didn’t take any writing
courses at Dowling, Adam said that, “Dr. Maureen Mackenzie, my business
society advisor, did have a hand in giving me the confidence that I could put
something like this together. Also my girlfriend, Roxanne Schwartz, whom I
met at Dowling, had a great deal of help to give in the process.”
Adam grew up in Bay Shore. He graduated with a degree in Finance.
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FRANK CHONG ED.D., ’03
Laney College President Frank Chong Ed.D., ’03, left the Oakland community
college for a job with the Obama administration. The U.S. Department of
Education is in the final stages of hiring Chong as the deputy assistant secretary
for community colleges. Chong is the latest Bay Area higher-education leader
to go to Washington.
Before coming to Laney College, Chong was president of Mission College in
Santa Clara and previously was a dean at City College of San Francisco. He also
was an aide to then-Assemblyman Willie Brown, a close friend of Chancellor
Elihu Harris of the Peralta Community College District, which includes Laney.
Chong has a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, a master’s degree from John
F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill and a doctorate in education from New
York’s Dowling College.
GAIL KING, B.A., ’71
Congratulations to Ms. NY Senior America, Gail King, BA,
’71, who has captured the title of MS. SENIOR AMERICA 2009!
Gail King, Ms New York Senior America, walked away with
the title of “Ms Senior America 2009” at the National Pageant
which took place at Harrah’s Resorts and Casino. Miss Gail
Lizardy King, 60, of Dix Hills, Long Island, NY, was named Ms.
Senior America 2009 in Atlantic City, NJ on October 7, 2009.
As a child, King danced with the Antonini Ballet Company
and performed at Carnegie Hall. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Dowling
College, received her master’s degree from Stony Brook University, and taught at
Sachem High School North in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Her second career as an
actress and model has included appearances as an extra on Law and Order, Royal
Pains, and 30 Rock, among others.
MARK MATHABANE, B.A., ’83,
Mark Mathabane, B.A., ‘83, author of the 1986
autobiography “Kaffir Boy,” escaped from the South African
apartheid regime by earning a tennis scholarship to Dowling
College.
Mark Mathabane, Guerin Visiting Scholar, said he has
high expectations of Marlborough students when he visits
them. “I want to get the feeling that Marlborough, along with
equipping
i i students
t d t to realize their potential as human beings, is dedicated to
the mission of saving our planet and humanity,”
“Kaffir Boy,” once number one on the Washington Post’s bestseller list, focuses
on Mathabane’s life under the South African apartheid and how he escaped
from the regime by earning a tennis scholarship to Dowling College in the
United States.
Mathabane said that he wants to pass on “the importance of education as
a powerful weapon of hope and reconciliation.” He also wants to pass on “the
need for students and faculty to understand the challenges facing humanity so
they can empower themselves to seek solutions to intractable problems that
threaten our survival.”
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FRANK MITCHELL CORSO, JR., B.A., ’77
Frank Mitchell Corso, Jr., B.A., ’77, is a member of the Board of Trustees of
American Kidney Fund. In addition, he is a member of the Board of Trustee’s
of Friends of The World Food Program, Washington, D.C and Long Island
Transportation Management, Melville, New York. He sits on several business
advisory boards as well. He currently serves on the Audit Committee and is
Chair of the Public Support Committee and Co-Chair of the Northeast Regional
Council – Long Island, New York Division. Mr. Corso, Jr. is a nationally recognized
expert and leader in economic and business development, business financing
and franchising. Corso, Jr. has been the Financial Editor of Technology Business
Magazine for several years and is a contributing writer for several business
publications; author; host of “Dollars and Sense”, a half hour business talk show
on local cable television; and a national speaker on business.
Mr. Corso, Jr. is CEO of Frank Mitchell Corso, Jr. and Associates, Inc., a
business management and finance consulting firm with offices in New York
and California. His firm provides a myriad of business services and advice to
business throughout the United States including financing guidance, business
development, CFO services, marketing and franchising development.
Corso, Jr. has been the recipient of many awards over the years including
Small Business Advisor of The Year for several years, an award of the United States
Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Center. He has
also received the Appreciation Award of The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology
Transfer, which honors a person who has made a significant contribution to the
Federal Laboratory Consortium program. He is listed in 2009 -2010 editions of
Marquis Who’s Who in America and Marquis Who’s Who in Finance and Business.
Mr. Corso, Jr. was most recently honored by The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birthday Celebration Committee with the Economic Development Award which
honors and recognizes those that have made a significant contribution in the
economic development arena and has bridged gaps for minorities in business.
KELLYANN GAYER, M.S.ED., ‘99 AND
SUSAN EHMANN, BA, ‘72; M.S.ED., ’79
Kellyann Gayer, M.S.Ed., ‘99 and Susan Ehmann, B.A., ‘72; M.S. Ed, ’79 are
graduates of the MS in Literacy Education Program at Dowling College. They
are both Reading Specialists in the Smithtown Public School District. They have
written a book together that has been published by the IRA. The title is “I Can Write
Like That!” and it is a helpful resource book for teachers on using picture books as
mentor texts within the writing workshop. Additional information on the book can
be found at: http://www.reading.org/General/Publications/Books/BK708.aspx
Q. What inspired you to write this book?
A. As the teachers in our buildings moved towards a workshop approach to writing
instruction, we were finding more and more frequently that we were being asked
for suggestions for good children’s picture books that would serve as mentor texts
within the writers’ workshop. We began researching professional literature and
teaching websites and discovered that there was not one comprehensive resource
that included an extensive list of good mentor texts. The more we looked into
it, the more we felt that there was a real need for this type of resource. One day
we said to ourselves, “We could write a book like this!” We just kind of laughed,
but the more we thought about it, the more we began to give the idea serious
consideration. We put together a preliminary manuscript and sent it out to some
publishers to see if there was an interest. The International Reading Association
liked the idea and asked us to expand it even further. The result is “I Can Write Like
That!” which came out this past summer and (we’re happy to say) has been very well
received. We’ve received emails from teachers all across the country telling us how
helpful the book has been!
Q. Did it make the process easier by working together in collaboration?
A. Yes, definitely! First of all, we are colleagues and friends who work side by side
as reading teachers every day. Secondly, we share a love of children’s books and
the same philosophy of teaching reading and writing. Since this was the first time
either one of us had embarked on such an endeavor, it was reassuring, as well as
helpful, to have another person with whom to work on all aspects of writing and
publishing the book. We would find that when one of us was at a loss for words, the
other was able to jump right in. It was definitely a team effort.
Q. Did either of you have any special professors at Dowling that helped or inspired
you along the way?
A. Sue: I actually attended Dowling three times. I got my BA degree in foreign
languages, my MS degree in elementary education, and years later, my reading
certification. As an undergraduate, I took as many classes as I could with Dr.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Manuel Gomez and Monsieur Michel Jaumotte who were so different from
each other
oth but were both inspirational teachers who fueled my love of learning
foreign languages.
la
When I went back for my Masters degree in the late 70’s Dr.
Fran Silverblank
Silv
opened up the world of children’s books for me, many of which I
later read to my own children. After being home for a number of years raising my
children, I decided to look into teaching reading. I began with one course…just to
see if I liked
lik it. The course was with Dr. George Cavuto. Not only did I decide to
become a reading teacher, but I took every “Dr. Cavuto Course” I could find while
attaining my reading certification.
A. Kellya
Kellyann: I was already teaching in the Smithtown School District when I
enrolled in Dowling’s graduate program in reading instruction. Two professors
stand ou
out in my mind. Dr. George Cavuto helped shape my philosophy of reading
instructio A writing class I took with Candy Carro introduced the many ways to
instruction.
use great children’s picture books to teach children to become better writers.
LINNEAH DALMUS, B.S., ’93
NOAH LAM, M.B.A., ’95
Noah L
Lam, M.B.A., ’95 and his wife Irene, along with 40,000 others, participated
in the 40th
40 running of the NYC Marathon. Noah was so excited for the marathon
that he w
woke up at 4 AM that morning, just waiting for the clock to show 4:30 AM.
This year
year,r, Noah opted to help support “Team for Kids”. He was happy to be able to
support
suppor
por
port
ort TTFK and in turn they provided very helpful coaching to make their training
smarter
sma
marter aand efficient. During the course, there we many photographers snapping
ma
photos
photos
tos of the runners. Noah reminded Irene to smile, because he wanted to make
sure they got plenty of photos together, because this event was very special, one of a
kind that may never happen again. 06:00:58 was Noah and Irene’s unoffical time, and
eve
every
very
ry mill
millisecond was special because he was by his wife’s side the whole time. Noah
and Irene
ne raised close to $15,000 for Team for Kids, and overall, all the Team for Kids
runners ra
raised over $4 million.
SARA FINGERMAN, B.A., ’06
Sara Fin
Fingerman, B.A., ’06, is a great example of how perseverance can help
achie your goals. Sara received her degree in Communication Arts with
you achieve
a minor
m
iin marketing at Dowling. Upon graduation, Sara got a job working at a
smalll marketing
ma
firm, and then she started working for “Cambridge Who’s Who” for
a few yea
years. With the downturn of our economy, unfortunately Sara was laid off.
Sara took
too advantage of her time off to travel for a bit. But eventually, she saw
an ad on Craig’s list for a marketing position at Dale Carnegie. Sara had already
read the book, and she was already a huge fan and thoroughly agreed with what
believed. Most of all, Sara was happy to find a position in which she would
he believ
be able to apply her degree. She applied for a job, went through a very extensive
interview process, and finally she got the good news that she got the job! Sara
has alrea
already helped organize a Global Re-engagement Day and right now she’s
co-branding another event with a law firm, a networking event for CEO’s on
co-brand
strategic planning in January.
While at Dowling,
D
Sara’s favorite professor was Benilde Montgomery, who taught
Dramatic Art classes, and with whom she took her senior seminar class.
the Dram
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In talking with Richard Sicurezza, B.A., ‘69, he first made
mention of how when on the first crew team, the boats were
called “Skulls” and how today, they make crew boats out of
fiberglass. A lot has changed since Richard has graduated,
but for him, many of his fond memories and pastimes have
stayed the same. Richard recalled how he met a lot of nice
guys while on the crew team, and he still keeps in touch with
the friends that he made. Besides being busy on the crew
team, Richard majored in Education and Sociology. He truly enjoyed his classes
with Dr. Ira Gordon, Dr. Sandra Monteferrante, Mr. Thomas Tornquist,
who taught English, and Dr. Robert Brown, who taught Biology. Richard was
a security guard for one year, and that experience allowed him to develop a
nice working relationship with all of the professors. While he was working as a
security guard with his friend Gene, they experienced a massive blackout, which
affected 13 states. They had to help in evacuating the college with Dean Condon.
Richard also remembers how his music professor, Dr. Lombardi, taught him the
difference between the piano and the harpsichord. After majoring in Education,
Richard ended up having a full and satisfying career in Education. Richard was
a 6th grade teacher for 32 years in the Islip School District. He has since retired
and moved to Florida, where he is happy playing tennis often, a hobby that he
has continued since his days at Dowling!
SCOTT KAPLAN, B.B.A., ’00
Scott Kaplan, B.B.A., ’00, majored in Accounting at Dowling, and went
to school at night, all while working at his first accounting job at Schenker in
Freeport, a logistics company. In addition to working and going to school fulltime, Scott also was married, buying a house and having his children all at the
same time in his life. Not only did Scott manage to multitask well, but he did
it all while proudly receiving a 4.0 from Dowling. “Dowling was fantastic with
working around my busy schedule, and offering convenient class times,” said
Scott. Scott took advantage of taking a Saturday morning summer class, which
was convenient, but he admits it was not easy to look out onto the river and
see people driving past on their boats, while he was inside studying! Several
professors stood out to Scott while at Dowling, including Professor George
Foundotos, with whom one of the partners at his company, Freedom, consults
with on cases from time to time. Professor Foundotos accompanied Scott to
the Crest Hollow Country Club in 1999 where Scott was awarded the “Financial
Executive Institutes award for Academic Honors”. After leaving his first accounting job,
Scott worked at Symbol (now Motorola) and then Scott started working at his
current job in 2004, practicing in tax, accounting and financial planning. Scott
feels that Dowling gave him a solid educational background for his current
career. He had a great experience at Dowling, and made a bunch of great friends
that he still is happy to have.
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Linneah Dalmus, B.S., ’93, recently wrote and illustrated a children’s book
that is being published. Her book, “Purpsy’s Colorful Tale” affords Linneah the
unique position of being able to reach a wide audience of children. The book’s
main focus is on self esteem and self worth. Linneah truly believes “Purpsy’s
Colorful Tale” can be a positive and powerful gift to augment our children’s views
of themselves.
Linneah’s motivation for writing the book was to nurture and foster
self-esteem within our children. She has found this to be the root of many
behavioral and psychological problems the little ones face.
Purspy is a creature that feels isolated and overwhelmed by life. He
takes refuge in his “cave” where he withdraws. Here he feels lonely yet less
vulnerable. As his tale continues, Purspy finds the courage to search within
himself for answers and along the way he finds himself and his self worth;
neither of which hinge on his outer appearance. All this nudged further by his
“chance” meeting with a blue critter that is in dire need of his help.
Linneah taught Art education (K-12) for nearly a decade in the Islip School
District. While studying at Dowling, one of her mentors, whether he realized it
or not, was Jack Umstatter. His enthusiasm and professionalism, as well as his
love and knowledge of English, was a winning combination as he motivated all
of his students. Another great teacher was the late Anthony Giordano. He was
innovative and his easy style was encouraging to his fledgling students. And of
course there was Ronnie MacDonald. She kindly walked Linneah through her
first few years at the college. Listening and guiding her along her path, with
her generous soul.
RICHARD SICUREZZA, B.A., ‘69
ARLON BENNETT, M.B.A., ’92,
Arlon Bennett, M.B.A., ’92, recently wrote a song called,
“Be The Change” which has managed to garner quite a bit of
attention over the last two years, especially on Roots radio
stations nationally. He has written quite a few songs, but this
one had gotten quite popular. Arlon is a stay at home dad,
and writes songs full time. He got into songwriting because
he had always loved how the old singers had communicated.
Arlon was inspired by James Taylor, Harry Chapin and Gordon
Lightfoot. Arlon taught himself the guitar back in college, and discovered he
had a skill. He moved to New Jersey in 1994 and decided to start exploring
and achieving his dream of recording a song. He knew little about the art of
songwriting, but he learned to love the process. He recorded three CD’s but his
most recent CD, Summer’s Voice, has gotten the most airplay. His song, “Be The
Change” became a mantra of the current Presidential administration, and Arlon
was invited to one of the debates at Hofstra, and was invited to perform his
song at a concert during the elections time. Arlon’s business involves not only
writing and performing, but a significant publishing effort that involves music
placement for film and television.
Arlon enrolled in the Saturday MBA program in 1992, when it was a very new
program. He had heard a lot about the program and wanted to enhance his
knowledge at the time. He enjoyed going back to school on Long Island, where
he was from, and reestablishing his roots. He learned a lot from Dr. Nic Mauro,
who he found very enthusiastic. To learn more about Arlon and his music, please
visit: www.ArlonBennett.com
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CLASS NOTES
Jessica Bliss, B.S., ’09, was elected President of the
NYS CEC Student Association for the ’09-’10 academic
year. Jessica, a 2009 graduate of Dowling College, was
president of the Dowling chapter for the ’08-’09 year. In
her new position, Jessica will be responsible for making
decisions and planning events that will impact and involve
student members around the state. Jessica will also be a
member of the NYS CEC executive board. She will attend
board meetings, the NYS CEC convention in Niagara, and
the CEC convention in Nashville where she will represent
students from the state of NY.
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Jose Duverge, B.B.A., ’07, is an Administrative Assistant
to the Minor League Operations department of the
Philadelphia Phillies. Aside from the day to day Minor
League player issues of the organization, a bulk of his
responsibility will be to the professional development
of our Latin ball players in the USA, Venezuela, and the
Dominican Republic. He will be completing his MSA
degree with Ohio University in the near future.
Loretta Ferraro, DIP, ’06, became the interim
superintendent at Fire Island Schools until she was
officially named to that position on July 8. Ferraro was
very familiar with the district after having lived on Fire
Island for more than 20 years. It is where her own children
attended school, and where she had also worked as a
teacher and a curriculum specialist. She still maintains a
summer home on Fire Island even though Ferraro and her
family now reside in her native Bay Shore. The familiarity
with the district helped her to transition well into that role.
“I think I’ve taught nearly every grade there,” she said. “It’s
very rewarding to work in a district where I once lived.”
Ferraro is a 1979 graduate of St. John the Baptist High
School in West Islip, and holds an undergraduate degree
from St. Joseph’s College, and two graduate degrees from
CW. Post and Dowling College.
Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison, B.S., ’07, recently
held The Gaia’s Essence 1st Annual Women’s Wellness
Conference, which was a great success. The women
who attended the event were enthusiastic about learning
healthier practices and lifestyle choices. The presentations,
seminars and documentary screenings throughout the
event were well attended and everyone felt a part of the
Gaia’s Essence family.
At the event everyone
had the opportunity
to enjoy freshly
brewed loose teas
from Gaia’s Essence
along with their
gourmet seasoning dips. The conference concluded with
a dancing session where the ladies gathered together,
sang motivational songs empowering themselves and
each other. We look forward to the 2nd Annual conference
as Gaia’s Essence expands and reaches out to more
women entrepreneurs in the community who promote and
enhance healthy living.
Reviews from Dowling College:
“I just wanted to express my gratitude in regards to your
invitation to be a part of something so awesome. Your turn
out was huge, staff exceptional, and variety of information/
selection was exquisite”. Jessica Toussaint, Events
Project Coordinator, Dowling College
Robert S. Landsiedel, B.B.A., ’82, is a colonel and
the vice wing commander of the 106th Rescue Wing
in New York Air National Guard at Francis S. Gabreski
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Airport in Westhampton Beach. He previously was a
full-time HH-3E instructor and evaluator pilot, training
and scheduling officer and the chief of safety. He served
as HC-130 training/scheduling, standardization and
evaluation officer and assistant director of operations.
In 1994, he became the full-time air operations officer
and commanded the 102nd Rescue Squadron, 106th
Operations Group and the 102nd Expeditionary Rescue
Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. He then was a
logistics group commander in 2002 and became the
maintenance group commander. He received a bachelor
of business administration degree from Dowling College
in Oakdale and graduated from the Academy of Military
Science in 1980. He completed his helicopter training at
Fort Rucker, Ala., in 1980.
Kenneth W. O’Reilly, B.S., ’75, earned his Master of
Science degree in Public Administration from Central
Michigan University in May 2009 and is presently a
Management Analyst for the Department of Defense at
the Pentagon.
Edward Ryder, M.S.Ed., ’00, was appointed as
Assistant Principal of Kings Park High School. Mr. Ryder
comes to Kings Park with a wealth of management and
school coaching experience, and also has a great deal
of experience and knowledge of instruction which will
enable him to mentor the staff. Mr. Ryder is a 1987
graduate of SUNY Oneonta and he has a masters from
Dowling College.
Carl R. Seaman, B.S., ’03, son of Carol and Hank
Seaman of Copiague, graduated from U. S. Army
Warrant Officer Training School at Ft. Rucker, Alabama
on September 1, 2009. Out of 51 applicants, Carl was
one of 19 selected nationwide for warrant officer training
followed by helicopter training. Carl graduated with
the Class of 1995 of Copiague’s Walter G. O’ Connell
High School and is a 2003 graduate of Dowling College.
Before joining the Army, Carl worked as a civilian flight
instructor for Nassau Flyers at Republic Airport.
Alan and Debbie Topal of Sayville announced the
engagement of their daughter, Pamela Topal, B.A., ’09,
to Terry Owens, son of Terry and Linda Owens of Ridge.
The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Sayville High
School and a 2008 graduate of Dowling College with a
BA in elementary education. She is currently attending
Adelphi University for a masters’ degree in physical
education. Pamela is currently working at Nasties in
Holbrook. The groom-to-be is a 1997 graduate of
Longwood High School and 2009 graduate of Suffolk
County Community College with an associate’s degree.
He is currently employed at Owens Consulting and
Construction. A July 30,2010 wedding is being planned
at Lombardi’s on the Sound.
Nicole D’Antonio, B.A., ’07, and Nicholas Zappulla,
B.B.A., ’02, were married April 26 at Giorgio’s in
Baiting Hollow with a reception following. She is a
corporate sales manager for an independent hotel in
Nassau County and is the daughter of Mike and Debbie
D’Antonio of Holbrook. The bridegroom is the controller
of a Long Island -based construction firm and is the son
of Vincent and Marie Zappulla of Holbrook. The bride and
groom each earned bachelor’s degrees from Dowling
College. They live in Ronkonkoma.
Dorene A. Crimi, M.B.A., ’97, and Brian T. Lerner were
married June 5 at St. Patrick’s Church in Bay Shore. The
reception was at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. She
is a senior human resources generalist for Paychex Inc.
in Hauppauge and is the daughter of Patricia Crimi of
The Villages, Fla., and Anthony and Rosemary Crimi of
West Palm Beach, Fla. The bridegroom is a mechanic
for United Parcel Service in Farmingville and is the son
of Raymond and Carol Lerner of Holbrook. The bride
earned a master of business administration from Dowling
College. The groom graduated from Islip High School.
They live in East Islip.
Keith Carvelas, M.S.,’07, and Rachael Hublitz, were
married July 11 at St. Joseph’s Church in Kings Park.
The reception was at the Smithtown Landing Country
Club. She is a first-grade teacher for the New York City
Board of Education at PS 64 in the Bronx and is the
daughter of Alan and Joanne Hublitz of Naples, Fla. The
bridegroom is an earth science teacher for the New York
City Board of Education at Flushing High School and is
the son of Michael and Estelle Carvelas of West Islip. The
bride earned a bachelor of arts from SUNY Cortland and
is pursuing a master’s degree from Excelsior College.
The bridegroom earned the master of science from
Dowling College. They live in Levittown.
Erik Paulson, M.S.Ed., ‘02, M.B.A. ,07, and his wife
Stephanie Buffa welcomed their son, Joseph Patrick
(JP) on July 28, 2009. JP and family joined us at
Homecoming 2009 and the Alumni Cup Regatta. He’s
already a Dowling fan!
Edward Tidd B.B.A., ’02, and his wife, Jennifer
McCarthy Tidd B.A. ‘89, welcomed their precious twins
Evan and Emily on August 18, 2009. The family resides
in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Amitava Das B.A., B.S. 2000, M.B.A. 2002, and
his wife Smita were overjoyed to welcome their son,
Amartya, weighing 7 lb. 1 oz., to their family on
November 12, 2009.
Rev. John W. Clarke, B.S., ’74, 88, of Atlantic, formerly
of Imogene, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at
Wesley Heritage House in Atlantic. Father John William
Clarke was born on Feb. 25, 1921, in Davenport, the son
of Thomas M. and Mary Charolotte (Coen) Clarke. Father
Clarke graduated from Dowling High School, Dowling
College and St. Paul Seminary. He was ordained to the
priesthood on Nov. 11, 1945, at St. Augustin Church in
Des Moines.
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FACULTY NOTES
David A. MacDonald III, B.B.A., ‘08, passed away on
Saturday, September 12, 2009. Son of the Assistant Vice
President for Student Services, Ronnie Lee (Bleecher)
MacDonald, B.A., ‘80, M.S.Ed., ’04, and her husband,
David A. MacDonald, Jr., M.S.Ed., ’99, and brother of
Blaire (MacDonald) Ring, B.A., ‘05. David’s Dowling
degree meant a great deal to him and his family. If you
would like to make a donation to the Dowling College
Student Scholarship Fund in memory of David A.
MacDonald please contact the Office of Institutional
Advancement at (631) 244-3377.
David W. Merritt, B.B.A., ’88, of Woodburn, 43, died
Dec. 4, 2009. He was born Dec. 7, 1965 in West Islip,
Long Island, New York. He was a 1984 graduate of
Huntington Christian School, and a 1988 graduate of
Dowling College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
He worked as an accountant controller for firms in
Woodburn, Salem, Portland and Vancouver, Wash. He
was a volunteer firefighter in West Islip and Woodburn.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie Renee of Woodburn
and parents Wesley and Barbara Merritt of Woodburn.
STUDENT NEWS
Dorothy Stracher Scholarship
Dowling College announced the first recipients of the Dr.
Dorothy Stracher Scholarship. President Robert Gaffney
and Dr. Clyde Payne, Dean of the School of Education,
applauded recipients Noelle Maffeo and Louis Riley. The
Dr. Dorothy Stracher Scholarship was established for
deserving members of Dowling College’s Program for
Potentially Gifted College Students. In their application for
the Scholarship, Noel and Louis included impressive high
school records and faculty letters of recommendation.
The Scholarship was
established by the
Basilice-Hoerrner family in
honor of the extraordinary
achievements by their
daughter, Lucianna
Basilice, a recent
graduate of Dowling College who was also a member of
the Program.
“We thank the Basilice-Hoerrner family for establishing
the Dorothy A. Stracher Scholarship. Their generous
support of scholarships will have a positive impact on the
lives of students, their families and their communities,”
said President Gaffney. Noelle Maffeo hopes to become
a special education teacher to help other youngsters. “I
believe it was President Gaffney at our orientation who
spoke to us about finding our passion for learning. I
would like to help the students I teach find their passion
for learning.” Louis Riley also wants to become a special
education teacher specializing in mathematics. “I don’t
just want to become another teacher to them…I truly
want to make a difference for them. That is why I’m
going for education.”
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Sarah Cordova, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Literacy
Education, was selected by the Keystone State Reading
Association to present at their 2009 Annual Reading
Conference, October 25, 2009. Professor Cordova led a
seminar entitled, “Creating Test Prep That Makes Sense”. This
presentation discussed the frustration that many educators are
facing today- how to balance effective test preparation with
educationally sound practices within a comprehensive literacy
curriculum.
Dr. Bonnie Johnson, Professor of Human Development
and Learning, and Dr. Dale Johnson, Professor of Literacy
Education, both were featured speakers at the very prestigious
2nd International Literacy Coaching Summit that was on the
campus of Texas A.& M. University in April 2009. They were
selected for this conference due to their well known and
respected multiple publications and their concerted involvement
with the International Reading Association.
Dr. Joseph Kasten, Assistant Professor of Computer
Information Systems, has published an article in the current
issue of the International Journal of Knowledge Management.
The article, entitled “Knowledge Strategy and Its Role in the
Organization: An Exploratory Study” reports on an empirical
study investigating the role played by an organization’s
knowledge strategy in its organizational processes and
decisions.
Dr. Maureen Mackenzie, Associate Professor of Management
and Leadership, and Dr. Jim Smith, Adjunct Lecturer of
Music, published their paper titled, “Management Education
for Library Directors: Are Graduate Library Programs Providing
Future Library Directors With the Skills and Knowledge They Will
Need?” This article begins a series focused on where managers
of non-traditional businesses gain their management education.
Dr. Robert J. Manley, Professor of Educational Administration,
and Richard J. Hawkins, Adjunct Associate Professor of
Educational Administration, have been selected by the American
School Administrators Association to present one of seven Book
Club Sessions at the 2010 National Conference on Education,
February 11-14, in Phoenix, Arizona. They will review
some of the major themes in their book to be published by
Rowman and Littlefield: Designing School Systems for All
Students: A Toolkit for America’s Schools.
Dr. Marilyn Mather, Associate Professor of Sport Management
and Physical Education, had an article published in Narratives
of Professional Helping, a peer-reviewed journal, The article
published is entitled “Staying Together: Quality of Life and
Animal Relationships”.
Marcia Mondschein, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Literacy
Education, received a letter stating that her proposal entitled
“Promoting Early Literacy for ELS at Preschool to 2nd Grade”
has been accepted for the OTER (Organization of Teacher
Educators in Reading) session to be held during the 55th
International Reading Association Convention April 25, 2010.
Dr. Clyde I. Payne, Dean, School of Education, was honored
by The Educational Administration, Leadership & Technology
department at their Annual Networking event in October 2009.
Dr. Christian Perring, Associate Professor of Philosophy, gave
an invited talk at the Department of Psychiatry, University of
Vermont College of Medicine, in Burlington, VT, on the topic of
“Moral Responsibility and Mental Illness,” in May 2009. He also
gave a presentation entitled “Pragmatism in Moral Psychiatry”
at a conference at The Center for Inquiry - Transnational,
Amherst, NY, in June 2009. He presented a paper entitled
“Addicts are morally responsible for their compulsive harmful
actions,” at the 12th International Conference for Philosophy
& Psychiatry, in Lisbon, Portugal, in October 2009. He also
had a piece published in a peer reviewed edited collection
entitled “Configuring Madness …Representation, Context and
Meaning”, edited by Kimberley White, of York University, Toronto,
Canada. His contribution to the book was a chapter with the title
‘“Madness” and “Brain Disorders”: Stigma and Language.’
Ellen Ryan, Adjunct Lecturer of Human Development &
Learning, received the NYS English Council Educators of
Excellence 2009 Award on October 23, 2009. She is a
tremendous source of Dowling Pride.
Dr. Stuart Rosenberg’s new book, Rock and Roll and the
American Landscape: The Birth of an Industry and the
Expansion of the Popular Culture, 1955-1969, has been
published by iUniverse. Dr. Rosenberg will have a case study
entitled “Deaf in the Family” published in the Fall 2009 issue of
The CASE Journal and he will be presenting another case study
entitled “The Center Moriches School Board” at the annual
conference of the North American Case Research Association,
in Santa Cruz, California, in October.
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Dowling Student Receives Scholarship
The New York League of Puerto Rican Women has
awarded Dowling College students JoAnna Caballero
Pannell and Ivette Cortes Reyes a scholarship. JoAnna’s
major is Special Education and has demonstrated
excellence in her studies. Ivette will graduate in 2010
with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish Romance
Languages. Congratulations JoAnna amd Ivette!
Dr. Christopher Boyko, Assistant Professor of Biology, gave
a talk entitled “Easter Island as a biogeographic province:
contributions from a crustacean perspective” at The Crustacean
Society Summer Meeting & The 47th Annual Meeting of the
Carcinological Society of Japan. The meeting was held at
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan in
September 2009 and was attended by nearly 350 researchers
from around the world. Dr. Boyko also coordinated the judging
of 70 student presentations and posters at the meeting in his
capacity as Program Officer of The Crustacean Society.
Dr. Francis A. Samuel had a Letter to the Editor, published in
The New York Times, Nov. 4, 2009. The title of the letter was
“The Lessons of the Good Teacher”.
Dr. Dorothy A. Stracher, Professor of Human Development
and Learning, and Director, Dowling’s Program for Potentially
Gifted College Students, received an acceptance to present
at a prestigious conference, the 37th Annual Conference on
Dyslexia.
Dr. Eric Shyman, Instructor of Special Education, had two
articles published recently. “A Comparison of the Concepts of
Democracy and Experience in a Sample of Major Works by
Dewey and Freire” was published in Educational Philosophy
and Theory. He also had “Exploring Perceptions of Emotional
Exhaustion, Job Demand, and Role Conflict Among Special
Education Paraeducators” published in Exceptional Individuals.
Dr. John Wensveen, Dean, School of Aviation, was a keynote
speaker at the University of Westminster’s Air Transport
Studies Group Conference on Demand Analysis and Capacity
Management in London, England November 4, 2009. Dr.
Wensveen’s presentation addressed trends, challenges,
opportunities, and threats impacting the global airline industry.
He was also the keynote speaker at the Ancillary Revenue
Airline Conference (ARAC) October 22, 2009 in Huntington
Beach, California. Dr. Wensveen’s presentation discussed
the challenges and opportunities impacting the global airline
industry over the next decade. He was one of the keynote
speakers at the University of Westminster’s seminar on Demand
Analysis & Capacity Management, November 4, 2009 in
London, UK. Dr. Wensveen’s presentation concentrated on
new business models for air carriers.
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The Wishes Continue at Dowling
Written by Brian Scios, Director of Athletic Communications
After a record breaking year
that saw Dowling Athletics
raise $17,163.26 for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation, the
most by any single Division II
institution in the history of the
NCAA, the Golden Lions are at
it again in 2009-10.
Last year’s Wishmakers
initiative started with the 1st
Annual Dowling Wishmakers Fall Classic, grabbing the attention of the Dowling
community while sparking excitement and new ideas to raise money for the great
cause. Despite cold temperatures and rain, this year’s Wishmakers Fall Classic once
again inspired many as a large crowd gathered to watch three lacrosse teams battle
it out at Golden Lions
Field. The highlight
of the day came as
Gabriella, a recipient of
a wish from the MakeA-Wish
Foundation,
addressed the crowd
and teams between
games while giving
those in attendance a
glimpse of their direct
impact on a child’s
life. From that day and
through raffles and
sales of stars, the Men’s Lacrosse team has raised over $5,200 thus far, just shy of
one wish.
The next big Wishmakers event will take place on February 6th as the Dowling
Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams host the annual “Pack the Gym” alumni night.
Last year at the event over 700 people showed up to cheer on the teams as they gave
the crowd two exciting games to watch. After the contests, alumni from previous
years took the court giving everyone a show of their own. At the end of the day,
$6,785 was raised for the Make-A-Wish foundation through ticket sales, raffles,
sales of stars, and individual donations. The culmination of the night came as a
former recipient of a Make-A-Wish Foundation wish accepted a check for another
child in need. This season’s event promises to not only put on two exciting games,
but also touch the hearts of many in the process.
“I was floored by the efforts and response of our student athletes and the community
last year.” said Vice President for Athletics and Institutional Advancement Rick Cole,
Jr. “That same energy seems to exist once again for the Wishmakers campaign. It
truly is exciting to see how far we can go with this.”
Currently, Dowling Athletics has already raised $11,000 for the Make-A-Wish
Foundation; good enough for two wishes. That number continues to climb through
the hard work and efforts of Dowling student athletes and the community.
Former Dowling Student-Athletes Have
Continued Success
Kyle Rubisch – Dowling College & Brampton Excelsiors (OLA Jr. A)
This past summer’s Defender of the Year in NLL Insider’s Junior of the Year
awards, Rubsich is a physical, hard nosed, defensive power house and leader
that would fit into any NLL team’s defensive gameday depth charts even this
winter. He also landed the OLA’s top defensive honor this past season too.
John McClure – Dowling College & Brampton Excelsiors (MSL)
One of the more (if not most) versatile prospects available next year, McClure
has filled a role with Brampton’s back-to-back Mann Cup winning squads over
the past couple years, led Dowling in scoring last year with a huge 54-goal
season, but is also a worker on the floor who shags his share of loosies and
can also take draws. 2010’s do-everything prospect.
Kyle O’Brien – Dowling College & Brooklin Redmen (MSL)
Former Whitby Warrior forward who’s put up good numbers at Dowling
playing alongside McClure. An everyday starter for the Redmen who could fill
in a number of roles on some current pro rosters.
Editor: Diane Marino Kazanecki-Kempter ’79
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