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Reflection Message from the
PRESIDENT When President Obama visited Buffalo in May, he talked about how “America’s small business owners . . . have always been the backbone of America’s economy. These entrepreneurial pioneers embody the spirit of possibility, the tireless work ethic, and the simple hope for something better that lies in the heart of the American ideal.”
College Relations Staff Editor Kara Kane Director of Communications Designer Lisa Murphy Publications Vice President for Paula R. Valente College Relations Administrative Gwyn Beyer Assistant College Relations Summer (Gemmati) Handzlik Associate ’08 MC Webmaster Joe Flateau Director of Sara Mobilia Fluskey Major Gifts Manager of Kristin Majeroni Alumni Relations Director of Vicki Ward Advancement Services
Contributors Shawn Arrajj ’10 MC Brianna Broad ’11 MC Amanda Collins ’ 96 CYS Megan Fitzgerald ’10 MC Chris Musial ’11 MC James Witherow ’09 MC Photography and Art Joe Cascio Clark Dever Yesenia Garcia-Key ’09 MBA Leah Feroleto Joe Flateau Sara Mobilia Fluskey Kara Kane Jim McCoy Medaille Athletics Dr. Norman Muir Lisa Murphy Chris Ripley ’12 EDU
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Vibrant organizations are constantly cycling through periods of change and growth, and Medaille is no exception. In the past year, Medaille has taken steps to embrace a path of sustainable development. Together with new academic programs at each campus, we will provide online programs in fields that are in demand – and poised for growth. And we will expand even further, with dual-degree programs approved to be offered in Asia, and Asian students who will travel to Buffalo for study. When viewed in combination with the capital investments – such as the Fourth Floor Academic Commons and the planned Student Success Center – the path ahead for Medaille is bright, indeed. In the following pages you will find stories of Medaille alumni and students who have taken their dreams and made them come true - real entrepreneurs who reflect boundless “spirit of possibility”.
Richard T. Jurasek, Ph.D. President, Medaille College
Board of Trustees Charles E. Moran Jr. Chair
Andrés Garcia ‘82 Assistant Secretary
Stuart H. Angert Vice Chair
Michael K. Walsh Treasurer
Juanita K. Hunter, Ed.D. Secretary
Stephen L. Cicchinelli ‘98 Peter J. Freyburger, DVM Horace A. Gioia, Esq. Robert S. Graber ‘96 Ellen E. Grant, Ph.D. Richard T. Jurasek, Ph.D. President, Medaille College Margaret Kafka ‘90
James R. Kaskie William H. Pearce Jr. Heidi A. Raphael ’85 Robert L. Stevenson Robby Takac ‘86 Rocco Termini Donald Tomasulo ‘79*
*Ex officio, President of Medaille College Buffalo Alumni Association Board
The Medaille College Magazine brings news, events and campus updates to alumni, students, employees and friends of Medaille College. Address changes, comments, article and photo submissions, and alumni information should be directed to the Editor, c/o the College Relations Office, Medaille College, 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY 14214 or kara.m.kane@medaille.edu.