Alumni Gatherings

Law Alumni Reception
A Binghamton University law alumni reception was held November 3 in New York City. Rick B. Antonoff, Esq. ’81; David E. Bolen, Esq. ’90; Alan S. Gaynor, Esq. ’87; Warren J. Karp, Esq. ’70; and Barry E. Shimkin, Esq. ’65 hosted the event at the offices of Greenberg Traurig LLP.

The program included presentations by Dean Jean-Pierre Mileur and Professor Wendy Martinek, Department of Political Science, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. Dean Mileur spoke on the new fundraising initiative to support the creation of a constitutional law professorship. Richard Alpern, Esq. ’69, chair of the Harpur Law Council, announced the launch of the Law Council’s newest endeavor, the Harpur Law Council Mentor Program. The evening concluded with a business card draw, and a few lucky alumni got to take a bit of Binghamton home with them.

Capital Region Reception

On Tuesday, November 9, 2004 Binghamton University alumni residing in the Capital Region gathered in Chevy Chase, Md., for a reception. The event had an amazing turnout -- over 120 alumni were in attendance to hear Binghamton University alumna Dr. Deborah Tannen '66 speak about her experience at Binghamton.

Alumni mingled before the presentation at a reception sponsored by the Alumni Association at Ristorante Terrazza. It was great to see alumni from the region reconnecting with one another.

Later in the evening, Tannen, a New York Times best-selling author, gave an engaging presentation about her Harpur College days. As she reminisced, it was clear that many alumni in the room shared Tannen's warm memories of their alma mater.

Evan Farber '94, Alumni Association board member and network coordinator for the Capital Region, was approached by several alumni who volunteered to help plan future events in the area.

Exemplary Student Named

After walking the Brain Train Parade tour as part of Homecoming on October 9, the five finalists for the Exemplary Student Award gathered on stage at Baxter’s Bayou Barbecue on the Peace Quad, where the award winners were announced.

The first-place prize went to Matthew Schneider '05, from the School of Management, majoring in marketing and finance. He received full tuition for one semester.

Joshua Marcus '05, second-place winner, received a $500 bookstore scholarship and Tom Triebwasser '05 received a $250 bookstore scholarship, the third-place prize.

Schneider, who is completing an economics minor and the international studies certificate program, is also a University Scholar. But, his proudest achievement was his election as president of the Student Association this year, which he says allows him the opportunity to represent all students on a daily basis. In addition, he was able to welcome the incoming freshmen during Orientation this past summer.

In his spare time, Schneider serves as president of the School of Management’s Pricewaterhouse-Cooper’s Honors Program and Toastmasters International chapter. He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Golden Key and Beta Gamma Sigma honors societies, and works on campus in the XCEL center as a leadership consultant.

Schneider’s most memorable accomplishment at Binghamton was at BTV, the student television station, where he created several weekly shows including "The Schneider Factor," featuring in-studio debates about world and campus issues.

Cleaner’s Supply, Inc. sponsored the top prizes for this year’s winners. "Binghamton University produces some of the brightest and best-prepared young professionals in the country," said Jose Moreira ’00, IT director for the company. "We, as a company, have benefited because some of our key employees are Binghamton graduates. We have also gained from internship programs and the work of the Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence (SPIR), and our sponsorship of these awards is our gesture of gratitude."

The competition, coordinated by the Homecoming committee, honors academic achievement, University involvement and knowledge of campus history.

Homecoming 2004

Mardi Gras Homecoming ’04 will go down in Binghamton’s alumni history books as the most successful homecoming event to date. More than 620 alumni, representing 48 class years, returned to campus from 20 states throughout the nation to mingle with several thousand students and have fun at some of the 33 events that were hosted throughout the weekend.

"In life it is important to celebrate and reunite," said Rose Frierman, MASS ’90, senior associate director of alumni and parent relations. "Homecoming provides opportunities for alumni to participate in those celebrations."


Alumni began arriving on Friday for the opening reception for "Shaping an Image: The Photography of Evangelos Dousmanis," the Athletic Hall of Fame dinner and the Black Student Union Fashion Show.

On Saturday Baxter’s Bayou Barbecue packed the Peace Quad with alumni, students and staff enjoying the music, fun and food -- all served with a touch of Cajun spice. Other events of the day included a Golden Anniversary breakfast for the Class of 1954; sporting events throughout campus; tours of the Events Center and the Greenhouse; hands-on arts and crafts for children at the Art Museum; and Hinman College’s Dorm Wars.

Special celebrations were held honoring the Decker School of Nursing 35th Anniversary, the Educational Opportunity Program 35th Anniversary and Michael V. Boyd Memorial, and the Susquehanna (formerly Grad) Community’s 20th Anniversary Celebration.

Of course, the excitement of the day built and exploded as the Brain Train parade circled campus with lots of music, cheering and Mardi Gras beads and candies for everyone.

The weekend’s activities wrapped up on Sunday with the Fifth Annual Alumni Golf Classic, the Second Annual Variety Show and fireworks.

Highlights of the weekend were again captured by photographers for an online Homecoming ’04 photo album. Check it out! You may even see an old friend. Go to the Alumni Association’s home page at alumni.binghamton.edu and click on Homecoming 2004 Photos.

Introducing the Class of 2008 "Legacies"

Each year the freshman class includes many sons and daughters of alumni. Here’s a legacy list of
students who have identified themselves as being part of the Class of 2008. If you know of any students who should be on this list and are not, please e-mail us at alumni@binghamton.edu.

Lindsey L. Bagg – Jo-Ann Heilbronn Bagg, MSEd ’89
Selina R. Baigelman – Simon Baigelman ’77
Lisa H. Bartschi – Miriam S. Bartschi ’81
Jared Beckerman – Mitchell Beckerman ’75 and
Helene I. Raps-Beckerman ’75
Fallon Beckerman – Mitchell Beckerman ’75 and
Helene I. Raps-Beckerman ’75
Jason D. Wurzel – Leslie C. Birnbaum ’77
Jason Block – Daniel J. Block ’78 and Susan M. Block OD ’79
Molly C. Brown – David C. Brown ’82 and Colleen M. Brown ’81
Steven J. Chermak – James D. Chermak ’80
Donald A. Chier – Donald A. Chier ’80
Nathaniel R. Cisne – Robin Fisher Cisne, MA ’89
Michael D. Cohen – Steven A. Cohen ’74
Joseph J. Dundon – Joseph J. Dundon ’77 and Barbara L. Dundon ’02
Lauren F. Elicks – Gerard P. Elicks ’79 and Susan Klein Elicks ’81
Melanie D. Farley – Dr. Fred Farley, PhD ’03
Dani Finkel – Gary S. Finkel ’79 and Mindy R. Finkel ’80
Dale R. Fluegel – Jane W. Fluegel ’83
Jordana R. Fox – Jody Fox ’69
Leah F. Hays – Dr. Ellen S. Friedland ’75
Mark R. Friedman – Lawrence A. Friedman ’73
Carrie B. Gerber – Marc J. Gerber ’80 and Willa S. Gerber ’81
Jared Goldberg – Shelley W. Goldberg ’76
Zachary B. Gower – Stuart M. Gower ’80
Jenna E. Grisar – Dr. Mark Grisar ’77
Oleg Gudzyuk – Zhanna A. Gudzyuk ’96, MS ’99
Danae N. Hanson – Bruce H. Hanson, MBA ’03
Andrew Hou – Han-Jyun Hou, PhD ’93
Alexander S. Jackson – Angela A. Jackson, MA ’70
Robyn E. Jaffe – Michael B. Jaffe ’78 and Debra H. Jaffe ’79
Eric J. Jones – Karen R. Jones ’80
Kara E. Jones – Merry C. Jones, ’90, MSEd ’93
Lindsay R. Karchawer – Robert B. Karchawer ’75
Kelly E. Dawson – Kathleen D. Kear ’97
Laura E. Kennis – Roy A. Kennis ’76
Daniel A. Kern – Leslie S. Kern ’78
Jason Kesten – Barry Kesten ’78
Matthew M. Layton – Doreen M. Layton, MSEd ’96
Caleb Loverro – Dr. Joseph A. Loverro ’80
Daniel F. Lyons – Marjorie M. Lyons, Esq. ’76
David J. Maliwacki – Catherine A. Maliwacki ’82, MS ’83
Jesse Mallen – David C. Mallen ’70
Whitney J. Marsh – Thomas Marsh ’77 and Kathleen A. Marsh ’79
David A. Maslar – David Maslar ’77, MAT ’86
Jonathan C. Mazlin – Dr. Jeffrey A. Mazlin ’79
Laura A. Moletto – Madeline Moletto ’71
Gary I. Monitz – Jay L. Monitz ’79 and Michelle E. Monitz ’79
Laureen L. Naik – Alice M. Naik, MAT ’91
Holden N. Slutsky – Wendy Natter ’72
James Mead – Susan C. Nicholson, MS ’88
Patrick W. Ousterout – Donald R. Ousterout Jr. ’89, MA ’97
Jennifer L. Pastrich – David L. Pastrich ’73
Matthew P. Pepper – Janet Linn Pepper ’72
Eli J. Rotholz – Jonathan M. Plasse ’72 and Beatrice Rogoff Plasse ’72
Daniel A. Pomerantz – Dr. Bruce Pomerantz ’74 and
Linda G. Pomerantz ’75
Kelly M. Reynolds – Ellen P. Reynolds, MS ’98
Zachary H. Savishinsky – Alan S. Savishinsky ’78
Theresa N. Thomaier – Craig M. Schechtel ’85
Zachary B. Gower – Debra S. Boltin Schonfeld ’82
Thomas M. Gaeta – Susan Secky ’01
Judson A. Dacher-Shapiro – Dr. Kenneth Shapiro ’75
Jonathan L. Snyder – Dr. Steven I. Snyder ’77 and Susan Snyder ’78
Diana L. Sochor – Joseph S. Sochor ’74 and Sheryl L. Sochor ’93
Lee D. Soffer – Harry Soffer, MBA ’75
Juhee Srivastava – Narendra Srivastava MS ’75
Michael N. Howard – Robyn C. Stern ’75
William A. Surash – Robert G. Surash ’81 and Barbara M. Surash ’82
Stephanie Teitelbaum – Dr. Stephen Teitelbaum ’77 and Francie B. Teitelbaum ’79
Corey Weiner – Richard Weiner ’74
Masha R. Weiss – Diane L. Weiss ’77
Leah J. Wade – Judith H. Wingate-Wade ’75
Rachel C. Woodward – Peter Woodward, MBA ’91
and Joanne Woodward, MS ’98
Mark K. Yeager – Daniel Yeager ’76, MA ’93
Dina Zipkin – Norman Zipkin ’75 and Helene Zipkin ’74
Frank A. Zurla – Frank Anthony Zurla, MS ’91

EOP Alumni Celebrate 35 Years, Remember Former Director

Homecoming is traditionally a time when former students return to their alma mater to meet with friends, faculty and staff, and this year’s Mardi Gras-themed homecoming was no exception for Binghamton University’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) alumni. This year, however, was very different from past homecomings; 2004 marked 35 years of EOP on campus and 10 years since the untimely passing of former EOP director Michael V. Boyd. These two important anniversaries drew nearly 150 EOP alumni and associate alumni, in addition to a few hundred friends of the program and current students, the largest number to return in the history of the program.

The EOP reunion featured a series of meetings and events, beginning with a "meet and greet" session, where alumni had an opportunity to see old friends and EOP counselors and do some catching up. This was followed by a session titled "EOP Today and Tomorrow" in which James Pogue, PhD, director of EOP, updated alumni on the number of students enrolled, recent successes, the future of the program and the role of alumni. Participants in this session broke into groups to discuss what they as alumni could do to help make EOP even better.

The afternoon session was an alumni/student networking luncheon titled "Making the Connection," co-sponsored by the Career Development Center (CDC). Students were invited to meet successful alumni and make connections for future internships, mentorship possibilities and employment opportunities. Students enjoyed hearing about alumni experiences and getting advice as to what they should do to make themselves more marketable upon graduation.

One of the highlights of the day was the EOP 35th anniversary memorial display, honoring the
35-year history of EOP and highlighting the memory of Michael V. Boyd at Binghamton University. Hundreds of alumni, friends, family and students visited the display.

The finale for EOP alumni was the dinner and memorial tribute to Michael V. Boyd ’79, held in the Mandela Room in the University Union. Pogue welcomed the guests and President Lois B. DeFleur spoke about how important it is to come together to celebrate accomplishments and remember a leader like Michael V. Boyd.

As a finishing touch on the memorial tribute, Black Dance Repertoire took the stage and performed, moving the mood from reflective to celebratory. Alumni, students, University staff and friends were then invited to a student-sponsored reception lasting late into the night.

Click here for more photos.

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Homecoming 2005

Alumni Reunion Weekend
October 21, 22 and 23
(note new dates)

Did you miss the fun at Homecoming 2004? Don’t miss out for Homecoming 2005.

Be part of the fun, get involved now in planning your special reunion.

It’s as easy as contacting the Alumni Office at 607-777-2431 or e-mailing alumni@binghamton.edu.

The following groups and classes will be celebrating special reunions during Homecoming. Please visit homecoming.binghamton.edu for details.

• Class of 1955 … 50th
• Classes of 1964-66 … 40th
• Class of 1975 … 30th
• Class of 1980 … 25th
• Class of 1995 … 10th
• Class of 2000 … Fifth
• Women’s Soccer … 20th
• Women’s Tennis … 35th
• Men’s Soccer … 45th
• Men’s Cross Country … 55th
• Pipe Dream … 35th
• Student Association Leaders … First reunion on campus
• Residential Life Staff … Second reunion on campus
  
  Homecoming is an opportunity to greet old friends, reminisce about the Binghamton of yesteryear and see Binghamton of 2005 -- up close and personal. Why not contact three people you’d like to see again and make plans to meet at Homecoming? If you need contact information, visit our online alumni directory at www.bconnectalumni.binghamton.edu.

Announcing the 2005 Binghamton University Alumni Directory

The Binghamton University Alumni Directory project is underway. If you have not already been contacted by e-mail or received a postcard in the mail, you can expect to receive a call from
Publishing Concepts soon.

To be distributed late 2005, the directory includes home, business and e-mail information and more, all cross-referenced by class year, degree, geographic location and profession.

Available only to alumni, the directory may be purchased as a printed volume or as a CD-ROM. Use the powerful search-engine features on the CD-ROM to locate lost acquaintances quickly and easily. Expand your network to include professionals you don’t already know but who share a Binghamton connection with you.

To place an order, or to update your information in the directory, please call our publisher toll-free at 1-800-982-1589 (CST). Only those copies that are ordered now will be printed, so don’t delay.

Almost 500 Binghamton students have studied in Austria through the Binghamton-Graz program.
If you’re one of them, you are cordially invited to a...

Reunion in Austria

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Binghamton-Graz Program
July 7-9, 2005

Remember your first visit to Graz? Ready to relive it?

Graz is hosting the 35th anniversary of the Binghamton-Graz program with a series of alumni events that include:
• a tour of the city and sights that will be both familiar and new
• lectures from professors who have taught in the program over the years
• a trip to the Styrian countryside and
• plenty of time to spend with former colleagues

If you studied in Graz or have friends who did, please e-mail grazreunion@hotmail.com for more details about the reunion.

We’d love to hear from you, provide more information and welcome you back to Graz!
Roberta Maierhofer
Resident Director of the SUNY Binghamton-Graz Program
Department for American Studies
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Attemsgasse 25
A-8010 Graz/Austria

Elizabeth (Liz) Collins Heveron ’82 writes:

"I zoned right in on the CIW photo on page 22 of the summer issue because it looked like one that could have been in one of my old photo albums.

The guy sitting on the table in the foreground is talking to a girl with lovely short curly hair, whose back is to us, sitting in a chair. I think she might be Sue Numann. I think she graduated in 1980 with a nursing degree. She was from Rochester, and was kind enough to give me rides to and from school.

The girl standing with them with blonde hair could be Kathy Monahan, who I think was also a nursing student and also was in the class of 1980.

The guy sitting on the table sure looks familiar too, but all I can do is guess that his name was Mike and he held some sort of a CIW student office. I’d love to know if I’m even close!

I can almost hear the music of Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, or the song Baker Street blaring out of somebody’s stereo speakers facing out toward the courtyard – or more likely, all of 'em at once, coming from a few different rooms . . .

Photos of the CIW courtyard will never fail to bring back loads of memories for all of us CIW alums!"

"Photography helps people to see." -- Berenice Abbott, photographer

For a decade, Evangelos Dousmanis has been helping people to see Binghamton University. . . its faces and places, its triumphs and tragedies, its special events and daily life.

A just-published portfolio, Binghamton University: Shaping an Image, The Photography of Evangelos Dousmanis, captures the breadth of them all.

From the time Van was hired in January 1995 to fill the newly created position of University photographer, the campus has seen unprecedented growth and change in its physical landscape, academic and research mission, national stature and community connections. Van has recorded it all, defining in the process our images and our memories.

This eloquent portfolio shares them. It will take you to places and events well remembered or when we could not go. It connects us to each other.

"During my years at Binghamton University, I found through my camera a microcosm of our culture that I tried faithfully to capture with all its complexities and dreams. Digital imaging has replaced the smell of chemicals and the sound of running water, but photography is still magic. And I hope this collection of photos taken over the past 10 years will give readers the opportunity to share some of the magic
I found at Binghamton University."
-- Van Dousmanis

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