1,177 Receive Diplomas at Eastern Connecticut State University Enlightened Graduates Ready to Face the World

Shortly before Jeffrey Cullen, a communications major from Sparta, NJ, received his diploma at Eastern Connecticut State University’s 118th Commencement on May 18, he reflected on his four years at Eastern. While he learned much about the broadcast business at Eastern and plans to pursue a career in videography and filmmaking, Cullen said he also learned a lot “about life through the relationships I developed with the people here.” Like Cullen, many others among the 1,020 undergraduates and 157 graduate students who walked across the stage found their stride at Eastern. Justin Henderson from Windsor, an active member of the MALES (Men Achieving Leadership Excellence and Success) student club, said the group’s advisors were “critical to the development of my leadership skills and success at Eastern.” Two professors who were retiring with more than 70 years of teaching at Eastern — Michael Gable in biology and Stephen Kenton in mathematics — were reflective at their last commencement: “Today brings back lots of good memories of past graduations and past students,” said Gable. “It was especially great to see a former student of mine in the audience today when his own daughter graduated.” Added Kenton, “Commencement was very moving for me. I have long felt, and this was especially heightened during the Commencement ceremony, how privileged I’ve been to be such an intrinsic part of the University.” Dignitaries attending the commencement exercises included Windham First Selectwoman Jean de Smet; Senate Pro Tempore Donald Williams; Trustees Elizabeth Gagne and Brian Sullivan; CSUS Chancellor David Carter; Albert Vertefeuille, member of the Board of Governors for Higher Education; and Umesh Vig ’01, president of Eastern’s Alumni Association. Thomas Sweeney ’83, of Boulder, CO, delivered the commencement address, telling the graduates, “In college, you are told what to learn. In life, you have to choose what to learn.”

Sweeney said if his mother and girlfriend hadn’t helped him fill out the application to attend Eastern, he wouldn’t have gone to college. He recounted how he had earned a degree in mathematics at Eastern, married his girlfriend, Carolyn, and further developed his talents and expertise in the telecommunications and information technology industries. Today, Sweeney is CEO and chairman of Incentra Solutions in Boulder, CO, supplying turnkey storage and data management services to more than 2,000 mid-sized companies in North America and Europe. In 2006, Incentra was the fourth fastest growing ITS company in the United States, and was named “Company of the Year” in 2007 by VAR Business 500. Sweeney said Eastern had helped give him a self-confidence to start up companies, manage people, and sit for national television interviews. “Eastern taught me how to teach myself, and for that, I will forever be in debt.” He is repaying that debt in his own way, having established an impressive internship program for Eastern students at his Colorado offices. Three interns spent the summer of 2007 there, and another four arrived in Boulder last month for the summer. “It’s the best way I can think of to thank Eastern for what it has done for me.” Before degrees were awarded, President Elsa Núñez gave her charge to the graduating class. “As you go out into the workforce and forge your own way, build your professional careers and your reputation on the values that you have been taught . . . You are now the next generation of citizen leaders in our state and in our country. Together, you will be the force of change that can keep our country strong. It is your time.”

Eastern Awards Honorary Degree to Hollywood Casting Director

Eastern Connecticut State University presented an honorary doctorate of humane letters to Susan McCray of Malibu, CA, at Eastern’s 118th Commencement on May 18, in recognition of her professional and philanthropic contributions. “What a wonderful day!” McCray exclaimed in accepting her degree. “I am so honored to be here. Eastern is a university of dreams, dreams that have come true, and those that will come true.” McCray’s career as a Hollywood casting director included work on such television shows as “Happy Days,” “Little House on the Prairie,” and “Highway to Heaven,” among others. In 1999 she established the Susan McCray Endowment Fund for Theatre Arts at Eastern. In 2004, she donated her father’s sheet music collection — The Harry Sukman Master’s of Music Collection — to Eastern’s J. Eugene Smith Library. Sukman, an Academy Award-winning composer, created the theme songs for such television hits as “Bonanza” and “The High Chaparral.” McCray and her husband, Kent, have been strong supporters of the Eastern Department of Performing Arts, frequently serving as guest lecturers, and bringing with them such friends as playwright Maggie Brown and actors Henry Darrow and Pamela Roylance. In addition to her long-time support of Eastern, McCray’s philanthropic work also has benefited the University of Hartford; the Michael Landon Children’s Cancer Research Fund at the University of Arizona’s Medical Center; the Arizona Council on Aging; and the ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association.

Baccalaureate Candace DeAngelis ’98, associate director of student center, student activities, and new student orientation, gave the address at the Baccalaureate Service on May 17. DeAngelis told the graduates to take risks, be ready to accept failure, and be flexible: “I invite you to map your journey, but I suggest perhaps that you draw your map in pencil.” She also said to listen well and love what you do. “A wise man once told me if you love what you do, then you’ll never work a day in your life,” she said, adding, “As long as you dream big

and have the courage to make choices, regardless of whether they are large or small, you will succeed. In closing, to quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, ‘What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.’” President Elsa Núñez told the seniors that each person has the ability to make a big difference in the lives of people around them. Wonders can happen “when one person has a vision, knows it is the right thing to do, and rallies those around him to join in the cause.”

Alumni Reunion

More than 60 alumni — traveling from as far away as Florida and Minnesota and ranging from the Class of 1938 to the Class of 1983 — returned to campus on May 17 to share memories with each other, see all of the changes that have occurred on campus, and meet with faculty and administrators. The crowd sang a hearty “Happy Birthday!” to Dorothy Hughes ’38, who was celebrating her 91st birthday, and heard President Elsa Núñez tell them that while Eastern has grown since its earliest days (the first class in 1889 had 13 students while 1,200 students will graduate this year) “our

values haven’t changed. Our students are as committed as you were to making a difference on campus and in the community, serving as tutors to local schoolchildren, mentoring fellow students on campus, and otherwise demonstrating their social responsibility.”

The president also acknowledged Eastern’s growing academic reputation and cited several examples of success: “We graduate more math majors than any other college in the state except UConn. More students from Eastern enter Yale’s graduate program in molecular biology than from any other university in the world. And for six years in a row, our accounting students are number one in the state passing the CPA exam on the first try.” Núñez also explained to the returning alumni that Eastern was working diligently to move up in the national college rankings developed by such organizations as U.S. News and World Report. One of the factors used in the rankings is alumni giving. “It is not how much money we raise from alumni that they are looking at,” explained Núñez, “but the number of alumni who give. So no matter what amount you can donate, by participating at any level in our fundraising efforts, you are helping to build Eastern’s reputation.”

Eastern Celebrates More than 100 graduating seniors and their families joined alumni returning to campus to enjoy each other’s company at the third annual “Eastern Celebrates” picnic at the Mansfield Sports Complex onMay 17. In all, more than

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Math/CSC Hosts Quadrennial Reun Every four years, the Math and Computer ScienDepartment hosts a “quadrennial” reunion for graduates, faculty, staff and friends. This year’s reunion was a special one, as it also marked the retirement of Professor Steven Kenton after career that spanned 37 years at Eastern. More tha

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Omicron Delta Kappa Induction Ceremony

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Eastern’s chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa held its induction ceremony on April 24 in the Betty R. Tipton Room. The society recognizes achievement in scholarship; athletics; campus/community

service, social/religious activities, and campus government; journalism, speech, and the mass mediand creative and perfroming arts. Inductees included Jessica Ashton, Fannie Braboy, Koralia Burz, Tressa Cacace, Suehellen Crisostomo, Cecilia Chrosny, Nicholas Culver, Christine DeJesse, BDeMilia, Priscilla Dougherty, Dana Fraioli, Jennie Gardiner, Kimberly Gladwin, Brian GlamuzinaCody Guarnieri, Gregory Gustavson, Clara Juncadella, Jacqueline Kane, Kelly McMenamey, Muhammad

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ta Epsilon Induction Ceremony Nineteen students were inducted into the Zeta Chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honor society economics, on April 17. Inductees included David Barter, Nicholas Bard, Jeffrey Bergmann, Paul Bjork, Matthew Buccino, Zachary Doty, Danielle Giramonti, Daniel JohnsoAshley Marchitto, Katrina Mercer, Brent Milardo, Adrian Miller, Stephanie Morris, Richard Pearson, Jesse Piacenza, Allison Plantamura, Brian Sullivan, Kelly Hainaut, and Ian

Psi Chi Induction Ceremony Thirty-four students were inducted into Eastern’s chapter of Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology. The ceremony was held April 24 in the Student Center Café. Inductees were Christina Cavallaro, Brittney Conant, Danielle DelGrego, Nikki DeNicola, Crista Drouin, Victoria Gorham, Lauren Jordan, Shannon Mack, Kelly McMenamey, Rachel Opito, Melissa Carol Russell, Alexandra Silvestros, Shontel Tedeschi, Kim Thomassen Strand, Yvonne Cooper, Michelle Nosal, Kim Piccolo, Erin Torrence, Felicia Hardy, Nikki Hammon, Michael Gale, Rachel D'Amico, Melissa Ann Ingoglia, Leah Emmons, Chelsea Williams, Gary Brozyna, Putita Kachnornvitaya, Cecilia Chrosny, Heather DeSantis, Megan Ryczek, Heather Greiser, Kelley Nemchek, Ivelisse Alvarez-Rivera, and Katie Marshall. In addition, Professor Madeleine Fugere was presented with a teaching award from the members of Psi Chi and Amanda Artese received the Rich Bronson Scholarship.

Alpha Upsilon Chi Induction Ceremony Eleven students were inducted into Alpha Upsilon Chi in a ceremony held April 24 in Room 219 of the Student Center. The organization is the international honor society for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance. Student members are those of junior- or senior-level standing with a minimum B average, who have displayed outstanding character and have participated in community volunteer projects. Inductees were Christina Amato, Jessica Bella, Jessie Benjamin, Justin Brown, Kelsey Caliento,

Molly Desjarlais, Bridget Durette, Lindsay Raymond, James Varano, Christopher Woodside, and Dustin Yakoubian.

Tri-Beta Induction Ceremony Seventeen students were inducted into Beta Beta Beta in a ceremony held in the Student Center. The organization is the international honor society for biological sciences. Inductees included Amanda Blais, Sandra Brautigam, Melody Brohinsky, Andrej Cavarkapa, Suehellen Crisostomo, Courtney Fromm, Erica Gahrmann, Danielle Godin, Diane Goodrich, Melissa Hauser, Daniel Johnson, Kimberly Kelly, Nicole Lajoie, Zainab Mithaiwala, Shannon Richardson, Tryphene Saint-Phard, and Rachel Schmid.

Additional awards were presented as follows: Barry and Ella May Wulff Prize for Outstanding Biologist: Zainab Mithaiwala; Biology Research Award: Fannie Braboy and James Hampton; Dr. Joseph N. Pereira Biology Award: Andrej Cavarkapa and Brisa Palikuqi; Yolanda Pereira Biology Award: Sarah Levy; Academic Excellence Awards: Brisa Palikuqi (senior), Kimberly Kelly (junior), Matthew Boser and Lauryn Langlois (sophomores), and Christina Bateman (freshman); Comprehensive Examination Award: Andrea Zullo (senior), Michael Miller (junior), Matthew Boser (sophomore), and Heather Kadinger (freshman); Helping Hands Award: James Hampton; Certificate of High Academic Achievement: Brisa Palikuqi, Sandra Brautigam, Melissa Hauser, Kimberly Kelly, James Hampton, Greg Gustavson, Christina Bateman, Katrina Clark, Erin Grabel, Douglas Hackenyos, Brandon Bair, Lindsey Bowers, Thomas Buzzelli, Melody Brohinsky, Rachel Schmid, Nicole Myers, and Daniel Johnson. Certificate Of Academic Achievement: Andrea Zullo, Fannie Braboy, Jamie Seligmann, Peter Reinhold, Carrie Martinelli, Lisabette Miller, Zainab Mithaiwala, Andrej Cavarkapa, Maureen Huber, Catherine Policastro, Nicole Lajoie, Nicole Proffitt, Stephanie Peterson, Tryphene Saint-Phard, Shakera Brown, John Koschel, Kaitlyn Brunet, Erica Gahrmann, Sarah Nieb, Nardeen Matta, Alyssa LaPorte, Amanda Grantham, Danielle Godin, Suehellen Crisostomo, and Rukevwe Ehwarieme.

Kappa Mu Epsilon Induction Ceremony Nineteen mathematics majors were inducted into the Kappa Mu Epsilon Honors Society on April 26. From left: Steven Weglinski, Professor Steve Kenton, Michelle Forthofer, Dominick Lombardozzi, Jessica Johnson, David Grey, Sara Hanrahan, Robert Kanehl, Kelsey Bushkoff, Kevin Dobo, Lori Ferranti, Amy Grover, Ibiyemi Ayeni, James Foran, Kristin Laterreur, Michael Culbert, Matthew Cleary, Brian Sullivan, Allison Plantamura, Professor Bonsu Osei, Professor Mizan Khan, Developmental Math Director Christina Gundlach, Professor Anthony Aidoo, Professor Kim Ward, Professor Marsha Davis, Professor Pete Johnson, Professor Sally Keating, Professor Christian Yankov, and Vice President of Academic Affairs Rhona Free. Missing from photos is Trevor Choleva.

Lambda Pi Eta Induction Ceremony Thirty-two students majoring in communication at Eastern were inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta honor society. Inductees included Melissa Blazejak, Christopher Bussett, Juliann Cappa, Jennifer Casalone, Nicolas DeLizio, Joseph DeVito III, Amanda DiDonato, Dana Fraioli, Alicia Galanto, Laura Galey, Daniel Hernandez, Tristin Hobbes,

Cecilia Hughes, Kerin Jaros-Dressler, Darline Jewett, Joshua I. Judson, Allison Kelley, Bridget Klebaur, Nicole Kristoff, Heather Lengyel, Kelly Looke, Bethany Meccariello, Adrian Miller, Samantha Morrow, Jessica Notghi, Lindsey Oliveto, Rachelyn Provencher, Paige Quandt, Melanie Richters, Lauren Rose, Brian Tatro, and Sarah Therrien. In addition, the National Communication Association Scholar Award was presented to Bethany Meccariello. Textbook Scholarships were awarded to Elizabeth Stephens, first place; Jacob Williams, second place; and Stephen Fernandez and Kerin Jaros-Dressler, third place.

Eastern’s Barnard Scholars Kevin Douglas ’08 and Jenna Germain ’08 were honored at the 20th Annual Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards ceremony, held April 22 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. The award is presented by the Connecticut State University System to 12 graduating seniors who have maintained at least a 3.7 grade-point average and have a record of substantial voluntary service to their universities and communities. Each student is selected by his or her respective university. Douglas is a social work major from

Norwich. Germain is a health and physical education major from Berlin. (from left) Germain, President Elsa Núñez, and Douglas.

Bedini Wins National Award Ken Bedini, acting dean of students, received a 2008 Diamond Leadership Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) this past April in Atlanta, GA. The national award is given annually to approximately 10 student affairs professionals from throughout the United States for lifelong achievements in higher education. Bedini was nominated by briana Sevigny and was presented the award by Jean Paratore, president of the ACPA Foundation.

The American College Personnel Association (ACPA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., at the National Center for Higher Education, is the nation’s leading comprehensive student affairs association, advancing student affairs and engaging students for a lifetime of learning and discovery. ACPA, founded in 1924 by May L. Cheney, has nearly 9,000 members representing 1,500 private and public institutions from across the United States and around the world. Members include organizations and companies that are engaged in the campus marketplace. Members also include graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in student affairs/higher education administration programs, faculty, and student affairs professionals, from entry level to senior student affairs officers.

Eastern Boasts NextGen Leader

Juliann Cappa ’08, (second from right) was recently awarded the NextGen Leaders award from the American Humanics Alliance. The $4,500 scholarship is intended to help her complete a 300-hour internship in a nonprofit organization. This summer, Cappa (who was the vice president of Eastern’s chapter of the American Humanities Student Association) will attend the Institute on Philanthropy and Volunteer Service in Washington, D.C., where she will complete two courses at

Georgetown University and intern at a nonprofit organization in the city.

Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards Eastern was well represented at the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Reception, held May 13 at the Willimantic Country Club. Kenneth DeLisa, Eastern’s vice president for institutional advancement, was honored with the President’s Award, which was presented by Jack Hooker, immediate past president of the chamber. The New Business of the Year Award was presented to the

Eastern Perk coffee shop, located on Main Street in Willimantic. The business is owned by Eastern alumna Christina Fenn ’05.

Brzozowski and York Receive Statewide Honors Adam Brzozowski ’08 and Sarah York ’08 were among eight Connecticut State University System students recognized for their outstanding academic achievement on April 9 by the Connecticut State General Assembly. The students are selected by their respective schools, based on academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. The ceremony took place during College Academic Day at the State Capitol. Brzozowski, of Bristol, holds a triple major in history, political science, and mathematical economics, with minors in philosophy, sustainable energy studies, and peace and human rights. York is an economics major from Dayville. From left, Vice President of Academic Affairs Rhona Free, York, Brzozowski, and Acting Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Bryant.

Schroeder Nets Third-Place Finish at Poster Competition Kristin Schroeder ’09 was awarded third place in an undergraduate student poster award competition held in March at the 2008 Northeastern Section Meeting of the Geological Society of America in Buffalo, NY. The competition was a regional meeting for geosciences professionals, graduate students, and undergraduates. Participants attended lectures, delivered research presentations, and took advantage of networking opportunities. Only five of the 132 undergraduate students who participated received awards. Schroeder, an environmental earth science major from Manchester, examined the geomorphology of land use which has driven erosion, sedimentation, and landscape development in the Providence Canyon State Park in southwest Georgia. Her poster reported on efforts to create interactive digital learning tools that explore these geomorphic principles in ways that relate to state education within middle school science standards.

Eastern Students Named to Who’s Who

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Selected were Tayl Benjamin, Collette Coudreau, Jason Budahazy, Joseph CapitaniChrosny, Abby Del Negro, Courtney DiTarando, Brittney Gohel, Alyssa Goodin, Nicole Henry, JuKelly Looke, Alicia McCain, Michael McKenzieBrisa Palikuqi, Jenna Podeswa, Andrew PowaSchiavone, Ashley Shattuck, Jonathan Snedeker, Courtney St. Jacques, Allison Willets, and Andrea Zullo.

d for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. The national publication recognizes campus leadership in academicand extracurricular activities, citizenship, service to one’s school, and potential for future achievement. The Eastern students were honored in a ceremony held April 24 in the Student Cen

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Statewide Competition Two groups of Eastern Connecticut State University students placed first and third respectively in a statewide advertising contest sponsored by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut (WSWC). The award ceremheld on May 7 at Eastern as part of the University

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Drinking,” was announced in January. The contest was open to any Connecticut college student and required students to create, film, and edit a 30-second television public service announcementdesigned to curb underage drinking. The purpth Eastern’s Red Team, composed of television production students Jeffrey Cullen, Steven Reyes, and Tiana Garcia, and advertising students Edyta Orzel and Laura Kolar, won first place for their video. The Old School Productions Team, composed of television production students Matthew Fletcher and Jessica Barbieri, placed third. The two teams won a combined $3,500 in prize money, and the fi Other Eastern students competing included Atanu Ahmed, Patrick Bushnell, Josh Judson, Jamie Fitzgerald, Matt Weston, Daniel McCue, Jake WillT

epartment Awards On April 30, the English Department hosted its annual senior readings/awards program in the Paul E. JohnsoSr. Community Conference Room. Seniors and their readings included Rebecca Marocchini, “The GrLebanon, Connecticut: A Representation of an Inauthentic New England Town”; Ryan Stepalavich, “The Ice of the Coliseum: The Effect of the Dunkin’ Donuts Center as Temporal Place”; Jennifer Shields“Baptism and Crocodiles: Contemporary Religious Fiction and the Necessity of Contextualization”; Allis

Cook, “Women and Comedy: Playing with Disguises in Search of Love”; Stefanie Webster, “No Laughing Matter: Fear in Dramatic Comedy”; James Baker, “Sticking It to the Man: Peter Barnes’ Use of Tragicomedy to Satirize Authority”; and Jessica Aan In addition to the readings, awards were presented to the following students: Award for Academic Excellence: Jenna LaFlamme and Rebekah Quimby; Award for Commitment to Teaching: KathrD’Elia and Fola Sumpter; Award for Service to the Department: Kathryn D’Antonio; Award for Contributions to the Cultural Life o

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Student scholars are selected by a committee comprised of members of the ECSU Foundation Board of Directors, the Eastern Alumni Association, and Eastern faculty and staff. Selections are made on the basis of academic record, financial need, excellence in their chosen fielc

ciety Awards Program The Accounting Society hosted its annual awards program on May 1 in the Betty R. Tipton RooKathleen Galipeau received a $5,000 CSCPA Connecticut Leadership Scholarship; Galipeau and Natasha Brielmann received $500 CSCPA ConnecticutJunior Scholarships; Gregory Whitehead received thCSCPA CT Senior Merit Award as the top ranking accounting graduate in Connecticut; Brian DeMiliareceived the $500 Blum Shapiro Scholarship; andAndrew Fritsch received t

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Inducts Honor Students Eastern’s chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the nationHistory Honor Society, inducted the following new members at its April 29 ceremony in the PaE. Johnson Sr. Community Conference Room: Visiting Assistant Professor Dominic DeBrincat; Jarrod Beauregard, Greg Brock, Carol DiRienzo, Jason Douglas, Meghan Elizabeth Doyle, JeffRyan Drew, Baron Faiola, Kerri Fitzsimons, Lawrence Fogg III, Kara Forma, Kimberly Ann Gladwin, Cody Guarnieri, Kelly Harrison, ThLaFollette, Lynn Majewski, Jennifer McNeil, Dianna Norton, Jenna P

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Economics TriumpOn March 10, the Department of Economics walked off with championship bragging rights in thspring semester’s Campus Challenge competitioEconomics team members Adam Brzozowski, Richard Pearson, Zachary Doty, and Brent Milawhipped the BioG The first round of the Campus Challenge took placon February 25; round two was held on March 3and the final round occurred on March 10.. The initial match-up saw the Department of Biology losing to the Department of Political Science; the Mathematics team losing to the Biochemistry team; the Department of Communications losing to the Department of Earth Science; and the Economics team beating the Department of History. In the second round, the Biochemistry team beat the Political Science team, and the Economics team won over Earth Science. As champions, Economics team membe