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Alumna Barbara “Bobbi” Butler Burnham, class of 1946, is hoping that her recent gift to the SUNY Canton Foundation helps to show others the importance of giving during a troubled economy.

Burnham has made a donation of more than $100,000 to the Foundation to directly help current and future students defray the costs of attending college.

“When the economy spirals downward, students are among those that are impacted the most,” said Burnham. “That’s why it’s so important to give now and make sure that qualified, hard-working students are able to pursue their dreams and aspirations.”

The rising costs of education combined with massive SUNY budget cuts from New York State have magnified the problem dramatically for colleges around the nation. More and more banks are also shutting down their student loan divisions.

Nationwide, student loan requests are up 16 percent from last year, but fewer loans are available. It’s the latest example of how the Wall Street crisis is hurting many of those who are the farthest removed from New York’s financial district.

“Instead of giving my money to the government in taxes and letting them decide where to invest it, I’ve decided where to invest it myself,” said Burnham. “The future and the well-being of our country depends on the education of our young people. And it’s even more rewarding and personal when you get the opportunity to directly meet the people you’re helping.”

Burnham is a native of Watertown. She graduated from ATI (Agricultural and Technical Institute at Canton) in 1946 and was a Home Economics and Food major. She is a Pi Nu Epsilon sister and was Vice President during her senior year. She met her husband Bob Burnham while she was attending ATI.

She is a retired teacher and realtor. Since retiring she has split her time between homes in Massena and Sun City, Arizona. Her husband passed away in 1988. Through the years, the Burnhams assisted several students with their college education demonstrating their personal commitment to higher education.

Burnham’s longtime companion Richard Randol assisted with the establishment of the Bobbi Butler Burnham endowed scholarship. Mr. Randol shares Mrs. Burnham’s commitment to making higher education possible for SUNY Canton students.

In establishing her scholarship, Mrs. Burnham recalled her appreciation for her education and remembers fondly her time at the “Aggie School”.

“Bobbi and Richard continue to dramatically impact the lives of current and future students,” said Vice President for Advancement David M. Gerlach ‘83. “This gift is very timely given the nature of the economy and the need for increased support for scholarships.”

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 100 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams belong to the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

Media inquiries should be directed to Gregory Kie, Media Relations Coordinator, or call 315/386-7528.

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ALUMNI HOUSE NAMED - Pictured are (l to r) SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy congratulating Blanche K. Woodcock after a dedication ceremony unveiling the newly-renamed Blanche K. Woodcock Alumni House.

CANTON – The SUNY Canton Alumni House has been named after an honorary alumna who helped guide the residence’s transformation.

The SUNY Canton Foundation recently announced that the College’s Alumni House has been renamed the Blanche K. Woodcock Alumni House.

Blanche, and her husband Ronald L. Woodcock (class of 1959) have played an integral role in involving alumni and businesses in the development and fundraising efforts of the college’s Advancement Division. Blanche oversaw the renovations at the College’s Alumni House located at 8 Stillman Drive, Canton. SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy helped Blanche unveil a permanently affixed plaque to denote the name change during a ceremonial dedication this week.

“Blanche selected the furniture, interior color schemes, carpets, and even helped plan the landscape upgrades,” Kennedy said. “Numerous guests have complemented the new décor. We’ve renamed the house to recognize her commitment to the college and to highlight her work making this house a home.”

The Stillman Drive residence became available after Kennedy opted to purchase his own house instead of forcing the college to make costly state-mandated renovations to the building. The move allowed the college to adapt the building as a much needed respite for alumni and other distinguished guests. The house has now been utilized by visiting Russian faculty members from Moscow State University, high-level college foundation donors, faculty and staff retreats, and other College functions.

“The beautiful and welcoming home became a reality through Blanche’s vision and it is a tremendous asset for all who use it,” said Director of Alumni Affairs Peggy S. Levato. “It’s hard to put into words our gratitude toward the Woodcocks for their incredible dedication. They have volunteered an extraordinary number of hours working on this project.”

Ron and Blanche were both recently honored during SUNY Canton’s alumni weekend when the college unveiled the Woodcock Conference Suite, denoting the hard work and dedication of the husband and wife team. They have co-chaired the Centennial Campaign which has exceeded its $10 million by 2010 goal. Blanche is also the 2006 recipient of the college’s prestigious Honorary Alumna award. Blanche grew up in Ogdensburg and the couple now resides in Morristown.

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 85 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams have joined the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

Media inquiries should be directed to Gregory Kie, Media Relations Coordinator, or call 315/386-7528.

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CAFE SUCCESS – Pictured are Sarah and Lucas Manning, proprietors of The Partridge Cafe in Downtown Canton. Lucas recently won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award through the Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

A twenty-something SUNY Canton alumnus was recently honored by both the New York State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Lucas Manning, owner of The Partridge Café in Canton, received with the SBDC award at the organization’s annual staff training conference at the Hudson Valley Resort in Kerhonkson. Manning was again recognized at the SBA’s Syracuse District Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Syracuse.

“In just three years, Lucas has made his business a successful venture and important part of the Canton community,” noted Canton SBDC Director Dale Rice. “His ‘just do it’ attitude and his ability to make wise business decisions will assure that The Partridge Café will continue to thrive.”

In 2005, after receiving a Business Administration degree from SUNY Canton, Manning purchased the Partridge Café in downtown Canton. The café features an inexpensive and unique menu of coffees, sandwiches, wraps, and locally-made bagels. Lucas said he is focused on providing an excellent atmosphere with good food, great coffee, and plenty of reading material.

While maintaining the café’s original ambiance, Manning has partnered with other businesses to increase services in accordance to his market. He is an agent for Trailways bus service, has partnered with The Birchbark Book Shop, and recently began selling microbrew beer and locally produced wines to compliment a slate of live entertainment on the weekends.

Manning worked with Canton SBDC Business Advisor Michelle Collins when he purchased the business and again later when it was time to expand. Collins, who is also an adjunct business instructor at the college, taught Manning during his college studies.

“From the very beginning, Lucas exuded confidence and determination,” Collins noted. “Lucas is the model entrepreneur, doing everything the ‘right’ way and works hard while keeping a smile on his face.”

At age 26, Lucas continues to take college courses while operating the business with his wife, Sarah.

Media inquiries should be directed to Gregory Kie, Media Relations Coordinator, or call 315/386-7528.

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Numerous area professionals and business leaders, including 1980 alumnus and St. Lawrence County Sheriff Kevin Wells, were recently appointed or reappointed to SUNY Canton’s curriculum advisory committees.

“We draw from the vast experience and professionalism exhibited by these dedicated individuals to help us further develop our career-driven academic programs,” said SUNY Canton President Joseph L Kennedy. “Each of the appointed professionals play a critical role in ensuring that we are completely up-to-date with the latest technology and trends. Through this relationship, our students have contact with industry leaders in the fields that they are studying.”

Among the most recent additions to the SUNY Canton Advisory Committees are:

Air Conditioning Engineering Technology

• Seth Peck of Cazenovia Equipment in Cazenovia accepted a three-year appointment.
• Thomas Woodside, owner of T.P. Woodside in Williamsville, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Business Administration

• Nancy Fyckes, a business teacher at Canton Central School, accepted a two-year appointment.
• John Gray, Jr., a senior partner at Gray and Gray Certified Public Accountants in Canton, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• J. Thomas McCarty, chief financial officer at Nicholville Telephone Company, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Richard McNulty, director of human resources at Kinney Drugs in Gouverneur, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Todd Mashaw, a loan officer from St. Lawrence Credit Union in Ogdensburg, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Tom Scozzafava, President and chief executive officer of Seaway Valley Capital Corp. in Gouverneur, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Civil Engineering and Construction Technology

• Tom Mauchly, a manager at Jeffords Steel and Engineering in Potsdam, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Criminal Justice

• Scott Bonno, St. Lawrence County Undersheriff in Canton, accepted a two-year appointment.
• Patricia Leconey, Deputy Superintendent at Gouverneur Correctional Facility, accepted a two-year appointment.
• Kevin Wells, St. Lawrence County Sheriff in Canton, accepted a two-year appointment.

Dental Hygiene

• Jeanette Brennan, a dental hygienist at Dr. Glenn Reaves Dentistry in New York Mills, accepted a two-year reappointment.
• Dr. John Liang, a private practice dentist from Utica, accepted a two-year appointment.

Early Childhood

• Dorothy Burlingame, a day care development specialist trainer with the St. Lawrence Child Care Council in Ogdensburg, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Karen Holland, assistant director of St. Lawrence Head Start in Canton, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Electrical Engineering Technology

• Tim Foster, an electrical technician at Novelis in Oswego, accepted a three-year appointment.
• Stewart Foster, a project manager at IBM in Essex Junction, Vt., accepted a three-year appointment.
• Michael Gambuzza, specials manager at Verizon Communications in East Syracuse, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Harold Rozanski, production superintendent at Tyco Healthcare Group in Watertown, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Thomas Syrell, a senior sales engineer at Auburn Armature Inc. in Vestal, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• John Wetmore, owner of Scooter’s Sales and Service in Gouverneur, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Health Care Management

• Angie Lancor, an administrator at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, accepted a three-year appointment.
• Wheeler Maynard, an administrator at the St. Regis Nursing Home in Massena, accepted a three-year appointment.
• Vicki Perrine, a registered nurse and administrative manager at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, accepted a three-year appointment.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Brian Bush an advanced products product line leader at Corning, Inc., in Canton, accepted a three year reappointment.
• Norman Gagnon, a CNC and CMM programmer at Young and Franklin, Inc., in Liverpool, accepted a three-year appointment.
• Kevin Logan, a maintenance supervisor at Corning, Inc., in Canton, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Steven Marsh, an ABS Specialist at Alcoa Primary Metals in Massena, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• John Sylvester, a service supervisor at Schneider Packaging Equipment, Inc., in Brewerton, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Mortuary Science

• Dr. Ralph Klicker, founder and President of the Thanos Institute in Buffalo, accepted a two-year reappointment.
• Carl Trainor, owner and President of Trainor Funeral Home in Boonville, accepted a two-year reappointment.

Nursing

• Kim Todd Richards, nurse practitioner at the VA Clinic at Massena Memorial Hospital, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Patricia Todd, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and Director of Health Services at SUNY Canton, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Kirstin Newman, director of guidance at Hugh C. Williams High School in Canton, accepted a three-year appointment.
• Patricia Ragan, school nurse at Canton Central School, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Office Technology

• Maureen Bouchey, secretary to the superintendent at Morristown Central School, accepted a two-year appointment.
• Barbara Burcume, annual giving coordinator at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, accepted a two-year appointment.
• Anne Carberry, institution steward at Riverview Correctional Facility in Ogdensburg, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Pamela Morley, a business teacher at Ogdensburg Free Academy, accepted a two-year appointment.
• Cathleen O’Horo, an attorney at Oliver Law Firm in Canton, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Robert Penski, owner of Penski, Inc., Personnel Services in Potsdam, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Timothy Perry, director of human resources at Ansen Corporation in Ogdensburg, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• John Ziegler, director of human resources at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg, accepted a two-year reappointment.

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Gary Bryant, a physical therapist at E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Suzanne Hayes, a physical therapist at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Gary Hoose, a physical therapist at Hoose, Knight and Associates in Potsdam, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Kerry Newell, a physical therapist at Highland Nursing Home in Massena, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Bethany St. Hilaire, a physical therapist assistant at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, accepted a three-year appointment.
• Susanne Yenoli, a physical therapist from Parishville, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Veterinary Science Technology

• Dr. Gary Bennett, a doctor of veterinary medicine at Cornell University in Ithaca, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Dr. Andre Charlebois, a veterinarian at HillTop Mobile Veterinary Clinic in Watertown, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Aggie Kiefer, a licensed veterinary technician at Veterinary Learning Systems in Yardley, Pa., accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Mary Stepanian, a licensed veterinary technician for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets-Animal Industries in North Tonawanda, accepted a three-year reappointment.

Perkins Grant Local

• Dee Burlingame, an early childhood specialist for the St. Lawrence Child Care Council in Ogdensburg, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Pamela Dority, senior vocational rehabilitation counselor for New York State Education Department and Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities in Malone, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Stephen House, manager of the St. Lawrence County One-Stop Career Center in Canton, accepted a three-year reappointment.
• Charles French, career pathways coordinator at St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES in Norwood, accepted a three-year appointment.
• Nancy Rutledge, vice president of patient care services at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, accepted a three-year appointment.
• David Seymour, a supervisor at National Grid in Potsdam, accepted a three-year appointment.

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 65 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams have joined the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

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A pivotal group of rooms in one of SUNY Canton’s newest buildings will be named in honor of a dedicated class of 1959 graduate and a 2006 honorary alumna.

The rooms, formerly known as the Multipurpose Rooms in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center will be renamed The Woodcock Conference Suite in recognition of the continuing service of Ronald L. and Blanche K. Woodcock who have residences in Morristown, Baldwinsville, and Estero, Fla. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, in the Miller Campus Center during the college’s Alumni Weekend celebration.

“Ron and Blanche have served the college in countless ways,” said SUNY Canton Vice President for Advancement David M. Gerlach. “In 2004, they accepted leadership roles as the Centennial Campaign Co-Chairs and led the SUNY Canton College Foundation through another successful campaign. Their outstanding generosity, visionary leadership, and devotion to SUNY Canton are inspirational for our future students, alumni, and friends.”

The Woodcocks have helped lead the Centennial Campaign to a total exceeding its $10 million dollars by 2010 goal. Ron and Blanche are also avid volunteers, who gladly help out with much of the advancement of the college. Most recently, they assisted with the renovations at the SUNY Canton Alumni House.

“We certainly couldn’t ask for two more model alumni,” said Director of Alumni and Development Peggy S. Levato. “Ron and Blanche step forward to help with just about any project even before we ask for their assistance.”

Ron is a longstanding member of the College Foundation. In 1990, the Woodcocks established the Woodcock Family Scholarship Endowment. That same year, Ron was honored as the recipient of the New York State Alumni Confederation Distinguished Alumni Service Award. He has also been recognized by SUNY Canton as the 1989 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient.

Blanche received SUNY Canton’s prestigious Honorary Alumna Award for her service to the college. She was involved in the college’s first ever campaign and played an integral role in involving alumni and businesses in development and fundraising on behalf of the college.

The Woodcocks will be joining Professor Emeritus Harry E. King as an honoree of the college during Alumni Weekend. King’s name will be added to the college’s Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Laboratory on Saturday, June 14. It will among the college’s three namesake events so far this year.

This year’s alumni weekend will be highlighted by very special celebrations for the classes of 1958 and 1983, as well as for Nursing, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Automotive Technology Graduates. “We are expecting the highest number of attendees in twelve years,” Gerlach said.

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 65 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams have joined the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

Media inquiries should be directed to Gregory Kie, Media Relations Coordinator, or call 315/386-7528.

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The SUNY Canton Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Laboratory will be renamed to honor the program’s founder and 1940 graduate, Harry E. King of Canton.

The naming ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, in Nevaldine Technology Center South Room 101 during a reunion for graduates from the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology program.

Over 160 donors came forward to contribute the $100,000 necessary to name the room in honor of King. President Joseph L. Kennedy suggested that the naming was a gift bestowed by King’s students, family, friends, and the SUNY Canton community.

“We’ve received tremendous support for the campaign to honor Harry,” Kennedy said. “It is extremely appropriate for the college to name the lab after the program’s founder and fitting that we forever attach his name to the program. It is a grand recognition of his dedication and devotion to teaching.”

King created the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology program in 1946 in the corner of an old barn with only a few tools and helped orchestrate its tremendous growth until his retirement in 1983. King’s foresight has produced countless successful graduates. Nearly 100 percent of Air Conditioning Engineering Technology alumni secure successful careers immediately following graduation.

King has been decorated with Distinguished Faculty and Distinguished Alumni awards and is a former Alumni Association president. Both a SUNY Canton Foundation scholarship and an American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers scholarship have been named in his honor.

All of the donors will be recognized on a plaque permanently mounted in the Harry E. King Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Laboratory. “The sheer volume of contributors further demonstrates how much Harry has positively influenced his former students and friends,” said David M. Gerlach, Vice President for Advancement. “The campaign to honor Harry has been so successful because of his wonderful dedication to the college and its students.”

King humbly said that he was honored to have his name associated with the program. “I certainly want to thank everyone who made this possible,” he said.

King lives on Pleasant Street with his wife, Wilda. They have three daughters, JoAnne Danehy, Barbara King, and Martha MacArthur (a graduate of the class of 1974 and 1978).

The naming ceremony is just one of the many events slated for SUNY Canton’s annual Alumni Weekend Celebration, which begins on Friday, June 13. This year’s celebration has special reunions for Automotive Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Nursing, in addition to Air Conditioning Engineering Technology graduates.

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 65 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams have joined the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

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New York State Governor David A. Paterson has appointed Ronald M. O’Neill, graduate of the class of 1963, as the next SUNY Canton College Council Chair.

“I’m really happy that I’ll be able to aid the College through this position again,” O’Neill said. “I’ve missed being a part of all of the wonderful development and expansion at the College.”

O’Neill began serving on the College Council in 1984 and was appointed as chair in 1992 by former Governor Mario M. Cuomo. In 1996, Wesley L. Stitt took over the position as Chair under the direction of Governor George E. Pataki, and O’Neill continued to serve as a board member until 1999.

“Ron has an illustrious record with the College,” said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. “I look forward to resuming our working relationship for the continued betterment of the College.”

The incoming College Council Chair retired from the Social Security Administration in 1999. He was named to the State University of New York’s Alumni Honor Roll in 2000, based on his extensive contributions to the community and to SUNY Canton. That same year, he received the SUNY Canton Distinguished Alumnus Award.

O’Neill was the youngest Democratic Chairman for the Town of Canton, was a Morley Library Trustee and was a member of the Morley Volunteer Fire Company. While working for the Social Security Administration, he was also an alternate and on-site union representative for the American Federation of Government Employees.

O’Neill lives in Canton with his wife, June F. O’Neill, who is the Chair of the New York State Democratic Party. Their daughter Victoria O. Hayes is a Curriculum and Development Instructor in the Education Program at SUNY Potsdam.

“I’m pleased that Ron is coming back to work with the College Council,” Stitt said. “His experience and knowledge will be vital in the college’s continuing advancement. It’s been rewarding to be a part of the extraordinary success of the college over the past 12 years.”

Stitt will be serving as College Council Chair for SUNY Canton’s 100th Commencement Ceremony and will serve out his appointment as a College Council member until his term ends in June 2009.

“Wes has been an extraordinary advocate for the College,” said Kennedy. “His contributions to SUNY Canton and his tireless support for public higher education have been an integral part of the College’s success over the past several years. It will be extremely beneficial to have Ron and Wes working together to ensure a smooth transition over the next few months.”

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 65 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams have joined the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

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SUNY Canton has unveiled two online social networks to help further link today’s web-savvy students, prospective students, and alumni with the college.

“Similar to social network sites like Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn, we’ve decided to create our own SUNY Canton specific social networking sites,” said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. “This is one of the primary ways young people meet and communicate. We want to utilize the technologies that students are using to help ease their transition into college life, or help our alumni reconnect with their alma mater.”

The college constructed “Be a Roo” for admitted students who plan on attending SUNY Canton in Fall 2008 and “MyCanton” for current students and alumni. Both are user-controlled and self-modifiable networking gateways that allow users to select friends, create a photo gallery, stream music, and communicate via message board or “wall” posts. Be a Roo has an integrated live chat feature that allows students to talk directly to admissions counselors.

“Admitted students are communicating directly with each other, forming friendships, and becoming familiar with SUNY Canton,” said Director of Admissions Jonathan Kent. “If they have questions about accommodations, services and scholarships, we have people to answer in an easy access and fun format.”

Some admitted students have been finding peers with like interests and preparing for their first-year as college students. A number of integrated applications add fun to networking site. Users can add post-it notes, get concert and event information, add YouTube videos and import “widgets” for their personal pages. They have also been joining each other in groups relating to athletic teams, academic majors, and social interests.

The MyCanton network has garnered campus-wide attention. Users have the option to create their own groups within the MyCanton site, so clubs and organizations have been using it as a tool to communicate and recruit new members.

The groups on MyCanton vary from the college’s student government to a forum for New York Giants fans at SUNY Canton.

MyCanton will also help create connections between current students and alumni at the college. Alumni can mentor students, find out about current happenings on campus, lend insight into post graduate career opportunities, or even make a job offer to a qualified senior.

Admitted students who want to join Be a Roo, need to email superroo@canton.edu and current students or alumni email webmaster@canton.edu.

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 65 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams have joined the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

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The SUNY Canton Foundation has revealed plans to raise $100,000 to honor Professor Emeritus Harry E. King, one of the most venerable and dedicated professors in the college’s history.

“We’d like to name the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology Laboratory in Harry’s honor,” said SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy. “In order to secure that right, we will be asking for donations from Alumni and organizations who know of King’s dedication and commitment to the college and community.”

King, who graduated in 1940, created the Air Conditioning Engineering Technology program in 1946 in the corner of an old barn with only a few tools. He oversaw the program until he retired in 1983. Now, the high-tech SUNY Canton lab has computers utilizing the latest design software and numerous air-handling units for students to study.

“Since its beginning, the program has continued to evolve and meet the increasingly complicated demands and needs of our society,” noted Arthur G. Hurlbut, Emeritus Dean of the Canino School of Engineering Technology. “Harry influenced my life and the lives of countless other SUNY Canton graduates.”

King’s foresight has produced countless successful graduates. Nearly 100 percent of Air Conditioning Engineering Technology alumni secure successful careers immediately following graduation.

King has been decorated with Distinguished Faculty and Distinguished Alumni awards and is a former Alumni Association president. Both a SUNY Canton Foundation scholarship and an American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers scholarship have been named in his honor.

“There are a select number of professors whose names echo in the history of SUNY Canton,” said David M. Gerlach, Vice President for Advancement. “Harry’s is high up on that list. I encourage anyone who has been influenced by Harry and his work to consider contributing to this namesake opportunity.”

King lives on Pleasant Street in Canton with his wife, Wilda. They have three daughters, JoAnne Danehy, Barbara King, and Martha MacArthur (class of 1974 and 1978).

The SUNY Canton Foundation began this campaign in February and is looking for donations of any size to reach the $100,000 goal. For more information, contact Development Associate Jeremiah J. Ayrassian at 386-7038, or by email at ayrassianj@canton.edu.

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 65 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams have joined the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

Media inquiries should be directed to Gregory Kie, Media Relations Coordinator, or call 315/386-7528.

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Thirty-five years of creating scholarships and positively impacting people’s lives is a fantastic cause for celebration at SUNY Canton.

The SUNY Canton Foundation will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary with a benefit dinner to honor several alumni and friends who have been integral forces behind the college’s success. The celebration will commence at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in Chaney Dining Center with cocktails and a silent auction followed by dinner and a formal recognition ceremony.

According to SUNY Canton President Joseph L. Kennedy, “It will be wonderful to celebrate the successes of our past efforts and the promising future of our current endeavors. We’ll be honoring the support of all of our alumni, community members and friends, and 35 years of growth and giving.”

Numerous alumni and friends of the college have contributed to make this event possible and help ensure the continuing success and growth of the college. During the awards ceremony, four North Country families will be awarded for their years of extraordinary service and dedication:

• The Coakley Family of Canton will receive the Foundation’s Community Leadership Award. Carol and Ronald Spadaccini, William and Carol Coakley, and Thomas and Nellie Coakley are well known for their civic pride, involvement in the community, and willingness to assist others. They have been longtime benefactors and advisors to the college.
• The Bagley Family of Madrid will receive the Foundation’s Model Alumni Award. The late Leon E. Bagley, class of 1948, began a tradition of donating to the college along with his sister-in-law Alice Westaway Bagley. Their efforts have been continued by his wife, Rachael, son Timothy, class of 1985, grandson Alexander, class of 2005, and other family members.
• The Fay Family of Canton will receive the Foundation’s Community Education Connection Award. The Fays have provided more than 100 years of combined educational service in the North Country: Accounting Professor Dan and Professor Emerita Linda Fay; Dean of the School of Business and Public Service Emeritus Ed Fay and his wife Patricia; Professor Emeritus Maurice and Sheila Fay Harrington, both of whom taught in the School of Business; and Director of Counseling Emeritus Harry and Peggy Fay Podgurski, an Edwards-Knox teacher. They are all well-known for their personal approach to education and their strong commitment to the community.
• President Emeritus Dr. and Mrs. Earl W. MacArthur of Naples, Fla., and Morristown will receive the Canton College Foundation’s Impact Award. President Emeritus Earl MacArthur and his wife Joyce have positively influenced the college for more than 35 years. The Foundation was created through their vision and foresight. It continues to thrive with their continuing input and guidance.

“These four families are among the many friends, alumni and donors who are responsible for creating scholarships, improving the college, and dramatically impacting students’ lives,” Kennedy mentioned. “Every donation furthers our mission to offer an unparalleled educational experience. These families have been at the forefront of our efforts since the inception of the Foundation.”

The 35th Anniversary is an RSVP-only event. All proceeds will benefit a scholarship endowment for students in the Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, Law Enforcement Leadership, and Emergency and Disaster Management programs. Donations can be made in honor of the distinguished families to the 35th Anniversary Celebration – Public Service Scholarship, SUNY Canton Foundation, 34 Cornell Drive, Canton, NY 13617

SUNY Canton offers a wide variety of career-driven bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs, as well as three master’s degrees in conjunction with SUNYIT, Utica. Most of SUNY Canton’s new four-year programs are designed so students can take them on-campus, online, or both. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 65 courses online each semester. The college’s athletic teams have joined the NAIA’s Sunrise Conference, enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years.

Media inquiries should be directed to Gregory Kie, Media Relations Coordinator, or call 315/386-7528.

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