FLCC Campus News

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. ( Jan.26, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College's Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Dr. Thomas E. Topping recently announced the FLCC dean's list for the fall 2005 semester. More than 425 students received this honor.

To be eligible for the FLCC fall semester dean's list, students must attend full time, be matriculated, earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and complete 12 or more credit hours successfully.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 26, 2006) - The Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at Finger Lakes Community College presents an exhibition of drawings and ceramics, entitled "Graphite and Clay: The Art of Richard Zakin" by artist Richard Zakin of Oswego, NY. 

Located on the first floor of the Canandaigua campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive, the Gallery will host the art show Feb. 10-March 17, 2006.  The opening reception will take place on Feb. 10 from 5-7 p.m.  Zakin will also host a workshop entitled "Velvets and Sgrafitto" on Feb. 10 from 1-3 p.m.  Both the workshop and gallery opening are free to the public. 

The workshop, held in room C-407 of FLCC, will introduce attendees to velvets, the prepared ceramic colors that he often uses, and Zakin's signature technique: Sgrafitto.  According to Barron Naegel, gallery director and instructor of art, "Richard's use of velvets has allowed him both greater freedom and control in creating painted images on clay."

Zakin has led workshops and lectures on ceramics and has participated in numerous invitational and one-man shows.  He received a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Alfred University.  Zakin has been teaching at the State University of New York at Oswego for the past 39 years and is the published author of many ceramics books and articles.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is free and open to the public.  For more information contact Naegel, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7369 or gallery34@flcc.edu.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 17, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College will host a free Parents College Workshop for parents of high school seniors and juniors. The event, entitled Demystifying the Financial Aid Process, will first take place Monday, Feb. 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the College's Newark Extension Center, 111 Drumlin Court. The workshop will be repeated Wednesday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. at FLCC's Canandaigua campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive.

FLCC financial aid professionals will walk participants through the process of applying for aid in a logical and easy-to-understand format. Attendees will learn about necessary forms, when to apply, information that needs to be included on an aid application, and how to explain special financial circumstances to a college.

Reservations are required by Feb. 6 for the Newark event and March 1 for the Canandaigua event. For more information or to register to attend, call the FLCC Admissions Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7278, or register online at www.flcc.edu/admissions.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 17, 2006) - The Finger Lakes Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, inducted 69 new members at the 49th semi-annual Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony recently held at the Canandaigua campus.  Inductees included the following (names follow hometowns):

Bloomfield, NY: Gregory Hancock, Todd Hawkins, Jennifer McQuillan

Branchport, NY: Stephen Fermoil

Brockport, NY: Edwin Medler

Canadice, NY: Tina Hickey

Canandaigua, NY: Brenda Bass, Aaron Carnell, Michael Carpenter, Michelle Catalfamo, Bethany Dailey, Ruth Dainty, Jessica Dye, Elizabeth Hummel, Alexandria Killian, Pamela Kniffin, Adam Malinowski, Kimberly Maslyn, Tonya Offen, Elizabeth Phillips

Clifton Springs, NY: Morgan Hudson, Daniel Meath, Jessica Wolff

Farmington, NY: Cheryl Kramer, Jamie Mosher

Geneva, NY: Donna Besley, Kelly DeCaro, Santina Grenier

Hamlin, NY: James Yates

Honeoye, NY: Terra Keller

Interlaken, NY: Melissa Jones

Lima, NY: Leia Johnson

Lyons, NY: Dennis Jalbert

Macedon, NY: Michael Mendat Jr.

Manchester, NY: Tracey Abbott, Ryan Bowker

Naples, NY: Benjamin Bagley, Rochelle Kingsbauer, Stephanie McDonald, Daniel Middleton, Graciela Mohamedi-Smith

Newark, NY: Paula Gnau, Nicole Lootens, Linda Pearson

Palmyra, NY: Amanda Caswell, Jessica Gleason, Josiah Kenyon

Penn Yan, NY: Michael Donovan, Ian Milam

Phelps, NY: Aaron Orbaker

Prattsburgh, NY: Lourdes Arambarry

Rochester, NY: Alan Baumann, Steven McGuire, Gwendolyn Myers, Justin Passamonte, Matthew Walker, Gregory Zweiben

Seneca Falls, NY: Kristen Bender, René Keenly

Shortsville, NY: Richard English

Sodus, NY: April Cooper

Stanley, NY: Holly Bakker, Korinna Marvin

Victor, NY: Bobbi Ahearn

Walworth, NY: Kimberly Bell

Waterloo, NY: Peter Craig, Julie Kruse, Susan May

Williamson, NY: Patricia Weber

Lynn Bartholome, associate professor of English and philosophy at Monroe Community College and the President of the Popular Culture Association, spoke about "The Story of a Phi Theta Kappan". 

The FLCC Alpha Epsilon Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, chartered in 1981, serves the community through programs such as the Relay for Life, Holiday Angel Tree Project, and Adopt-A-Highway.  Scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship are the hallmarks of the international organization.  To qualify for membership, students must have accumulated 15 or more credit hours and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 12, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College is offering guidance and educational tools to supplement a nationally televised instruction program for speakers of other languages who want to improve their English language skills by studying at home.

The weekly, half-hour comedy/drama entitled "Crossroads Café" will air on FLTV Channel 12 at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 25. Each episode will be repeated on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. The program will also air on WXXI Channel 21 in Rochester and on WCNY Channel 24 in Syracuse. Consult your local television listings or contact the television station for more information.

This 26-part series follows the lives of six characters of various ethnic backgrounds. In addition to learning English from the "Café" characters, viewers will gain insight into other aspects of U.S. culture, such as seeking citizenship and finding jobs.

Audiences will learn to speak, read, and write English by watching the program, completing workbook assignments, and contacting their FLCC tutors each week. In addition, FLCC will provide the necessary workbooks.

For more information or to register for these free services, call Sharon Nedrow, FLCC adult basic education coordinator, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7431.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 12, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College is offering guidance and educational tools to supplement a television course that helps people prepare for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) exam. Beginning Jan. 23, "GED Connection" will air on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. on FLTV Channel 12, with repeat broadcasts on Saturdays from l to 2 p.m.

Lessons will also air on WXXI Channel 21 in Rochester and WCNY Channel 24 in Syracuse. Consult your local television listings or contact the television station for more information.

Through the telecourse and FLCC, students will be able to view the lessons, complete workbook assignments, and speak with a tutor each week. The program covers the five major subject areas on the exam: writing, reading, social studies, science, and mathematics. Lessons focus on the workplace and demonstrate practical applications of the skills and knowledge learned for the GED exam. Assigned tutors will be available for assistance in all subject areas. In addition, FLCC will provide the necessary workbooks.

For more information or to register for these free services, contact Sharon Nedrow, FLCC adult basic education coordinator, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7431.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 10, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College will offer a free course for speakers of other languages who want to improve their English language skills. Classes begin Jan. 24, but people may register at any time, even after classes have started.

Evening classes for the English as a Second Language (ESL) course will meet as follows:

FLCC Geneva Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

FLCC Newark Center, 111 Drumlin Court, Newark, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Day classes will meet as follows:

FLCC Geneva Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

ESL classes will focus on speaking, reading, and writing English. Classes are small and friendly, and they offer students a great opportunity to learn about American culture and customs.

For more information or to register, contact Sharon Nedrow, FLCC adult basic education coordinator, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7431.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 10, 2006)-Last night the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees authorized the College to enter into an agreement with  Silver Hill Associates, LLC. Under such an agreement, the College will lease a portion of the north side of the Technology Park on Route 88 for an FLCC Newark Extension Center. The new site will replace the current Newark location at 111 Drumlin Ct. as the primary FLCC Extension Center in Wayne County.

"We've outgrown our current facility in Wayne County," said Dr. Daniel T. Hayes, FLCC president. "We are excited to configure the new space to better serve our current instructional needs. This affords us the opportunity to expand our course offerings in the region. We are very pleased that we can continue our long-standing relationship with the Newark and surrounding communities."

Since 1972, the College has offered courses in Wayne County, most recently at the former Newark Developmental Center, which provides approximately 7,500 square feet of usable space. The 15-year lease of the new Newark site will provide more than double the square footage of usable space. With a cost to the College of approximately $234,000 for the first two years, the lease will take effect August 1, 2006. The College anticipates offering classes at the new Newark Extension Center in the fall 2006 semester.

Currently, the Newark Extension Center offers primarily introductory courses for most academic programs. Approximately 350 students, including full- and part-time as well as traditional and non-traditional-aged students, take courses at that location.

"Our Board of Trustees believes that the new location will serve a wider population of students," said Robert Griswold chair of the FLCC Board of Trustees. "Coupled with the recent Geneva Extension Center relocation, this move marks a major effort in the College's continued commitment to providing educational opportunities for the people in our service area."

Students may start certain degree programs or take classes without a specific degree in mind at the Newark Extension Center. The Center will house approximately 10 classrooms, one computer lab, office space, an academic support center, student common space and includes additional space for future expansion.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 10, 2006)- The Board of Trustees at Finger Lakes Community College recently held its election of officers for the year 2006. Elected were: Robert Griswold of Phelps, chair; Anne Galbraith of Canandaigua, vice chair; and Donald I. Wickham of Victor, secretary.

"Mr. Griswold, Ms. Galbraith, and Mr. Wickham bring a high level of experience and knowledge to their respective roles as officers of the Board of Trustees," said Dr. Daniel T. Hayes, president of FLCC. "Their leadership and stewardship of the financial resources of the College and their concern for the education and welfare of students serves the residents of Ontario County and the Finger Lakes region well."

Griswold is currently chairman of Ontario Telephone Company, Inc. and the Trumansburg Telephone Company. He has been a member of the FLCC Board of Trustees since 1999, serving as secretary in 2002 and 2003, and vice chair in 2004 and 2005. He also serves as a member of the Board of the Ontario County Industrial Development Agency.

A few of his past activities include: chairman of the Board of the Ontario County Industrial Development Agency, chairman and board member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of the Rochester area; chairman and board member of Finger Lakes Long Term Care Insurance Company; chairman and board member of the New York State Telecommunications Association, Inc.; member of the Board of Directors of the Deposit Telephone Company, Inc.; president of the Empire Chapter Independent Telephone Pioneers; member of the Regional Advisory Board of Fleet Bank; member of the Finger Lakes Community College Foundation Board of Directors; trustee of the Village of Clifton Springs; and president of Clifton Springs YMCA.

Griswold is a graduate of Clifton Springs Central School and received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force Reserve with the rank of captain.

Galbraith, a member of the Board since 2000, served as secretary in 2004 and 2005. She presently serves as Trustee liaison to the FLCC Alumni Association.

She is currently an attorney specializing in family law, in particular the representation of children. She opened her own practice in Canandaigua in 1991. In 2001, Galbraith received the Hon. Michael F. Dillon Award for Outstanding Representation of Children in the Seventh Judicial District. Previously, she was vice president and senior attorney for Chase Lincoln First Bank. She also held several positions at Lincoln First Bank, such as assistant vice president and assistant counsel as well as staff attorney.

Galbraith received her juris doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law and her bachelor's degree from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She is a member of the New York State and Yates County Bar Associations. She is a past president of the Ontario County Bar Association, and previously served in other positions in that Association. Galbraith is past chairperson of the South Bristol Zoning Board of Appeals. She has volunteered extensively in the Canandaigua schools and at church.

Wickham, a member of the Board since 2001, serves as the Trustee liaison to the student corporation. Wickham owned and operated a large vegetable and grain farm in the Stanley area for 40 years. Currently, he farms part-time, working with one of his sons. He graduated from Gorham High School and received a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from Cornell University.

His past activities include: Town of Seneca Zoning Board and chairman for 12 years; member of the Village of Victor Urban Renewal Board; director of the New York/Buffalo branch of the Federal Reserve Board; director of National Bank of Geneva for 30 years; and director and past president of Pro-Fac Cooperative, a national farmer owned cooperative. He previously served in many different capacities in the Gorham Rotary Club.

Wickham is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Canandaigua and has served on both the finance committee and the Board of Trustees.

Other FLCC Board of Trustee members include Robert Belmont, William A. Bigham, Dr. Karen Davison Blazey and Jeffrey A. Friend of Canandaigua; Harry G. Burt of Geneva; and Gen. Charles P. McCausland of Hall.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Jan. 10, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College will offer a free course this spring to prepare adults age 17 or older for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) exam. Both day and evening sessions will be offered, including one class in Spanish. Classes begin Jan. 24, but people may register at any time, even after classes have started.

Day classes in English will meet at the following locations and times:

FLCC Canandaigua Campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 - 11 a.m.

FLCC Geneva Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FLCC Newark Center, 111 Drumlin Court, Newark, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The Salvation Army, 110 Saltonstall St., Canandaigua, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wayne Pre-Trial Services, 103 Colton Ave., Newark, Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Evening classes in English will meet at the following locations and times:

FLCC Canandaigua Campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

FLCC Geneva Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Courtyard Apartments, 10 Goodman St., Geneva, Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.

Wayne Pre-Trial Services, 103 Colton Ave., Newark, Tuesdays, 4 - 7 p.m.

A class in Spanish will meet at the following location and time:

FLCC Geneva Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Classes are open to the public. FLCC will provide the course workbooks. For more information or to register, contact Sharon Nedrow, FLCC adult basic education coordinator, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7431.