Colleagues,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following members of our community for the giving of their time and energies in making last week’s Recognition – Roast Dinner so meaningful and successful:
- Marty Guzzi for his great skills as the evening’s Master of Ceremony
- Debbie Morello as the prime Roaster
- Dr. Michelle Snyder for the STEM gift: a 3D-printed miniature likeness of me
- Marielle Zuccolo for a video presentation of some of my memorable and hilarious past experiences
- Dr. Drumm for his kind comments
- Rhoda Neal for her advice and assistance
- Margherita Rossi and the Psychology and Human Services Faculty for the table center pieces
- Brenda Dawe, Gerald Grahame, Peter Sicilian and student Anastasia Alexopoulos for the musical performance.
- The Dinner Committee members: Margherita Rossi, Beth Mollen, Elisabeth Costanza Stewart, Dr. Jennifer Micale, Jesse Wells, Dr. Kinney
- The College Foundation: Cathy Williams, Lisa Schappert, Erin Merritt
- The Faculty Student Association: Cheryl Smith, Kelly Maxon, Jacqueline Nichols
- MARCOM: Jesse Wells, Sara Forbes, Matt Ebbers and Silvia Briga
- The Binghamton Country Club Events Coordinator: Tammy Peters
- Rev. Leah Harding for her inspirational message
- Dr. Michael Kinney for his dedication to coordinating the entire event and making the evening so memorable.
And thank you all who were able to attend and those who also sent such beautiful messages. Your support over the many years has been greatly appreciated.
My best to the entire campus for a successful academic year.
Francis
