SUNY Oneonta

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alum Greg Floyd '80, co-anchor with CBS News in Albany, on March 24 for the college's Academics to Agencies alumni networking event. Originally an intern at Albany's CBS 6 in 1979, Floyd went on to become the news director at WENT radio in Gloversville. From there he worked as a television anchor/reporter at WTEN and FOX23 in Albany, and WRNN in the Hudson Valley. His overseas assignments include reporting on Operation Desert Shield in 1990 and the death of Princess Diana in 1997. The Academics to Agencies event is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

SUNY Oneonta recently recognized students who have attained silver level leadership milestones through the college's LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. LEAD@Oneonta is a comprehensive leadership program based on current research and guidelines from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. All students can choose to participate in the LEAD program, which aims to better prepare them for life after college by providing a comprehensive picture of leadership and the skills needed to be a good leader. Students can attain a silver, gold or platinum level. To attain each level, students must meet a mix of programmatic and experiential leadership requirements, including completion of online courses, attendance at educational events, and membership and leadership in one or more of SUNY Oneonta's 100+ student-run clubs and organizations. Completion of a leadership level is recognized on campus as a credential that can be used, for example, when running for office or applying for STEP (Student Travel for Excellence Program) funding. The program also provides students with a leadership record that can be submitted to potential employers.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alum singer/musician Ryan Quinn '13 on March 18 for the college's Mixing Board to Management alumni networking event. Quinn has appeared on Season 10 of "The Voice," and Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. His passion for performing took root at SUNY Oneonta, where he taught himself to play guitar, studied voice with Music Department Lecturer Colby Thomas, and sang in three campus ensembles: the Hooked on Tonics a cappella group, the Funk Band and the Mothers of Intention Frank Zappa tribute band. The Mixing Board to Management event is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met with alum Lauren Yedvab '92, chief medical officer at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, on March 11 for the college's annual Backpacks to Briefcases alumni networking event. Yedvab is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience providing leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight to major teaching hospitals in New York City. Prior to joining Overlook, she held positions with Northwell Health, the largest integrated health system in New York State and the deputy executive director of Lenox Hill Hospital. She began her career at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital as an administrative fellow. She was named one of Crain's New York Business 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in 2005. Backpacks to Briefcases is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Student Jennifer Le, was honored with the 2021 Psi Chi Honor Society Regional Research Award for her study "Psychopathy and Functions of Aggression: The Mediating Role of Behavioral, Cognitive, and Emotional Dysregulation." She was recognized at the recent Eastern Psychological Association's annual convention held on March 5-6. Le is a junior dual-majoring in psychology and criminal justice. She is conducting research with Dr. Katherine Lau in the Development of Aggression and Pathological Personality (DAPPer) Laboratory. Le's study investigates what may underlie the aggressive behaviors that we observe in detention center youth who show psychopathic personality traits. Specifically, she is looking at whether the aggressive behaviors are due to poor control over behavioral impulses, poor cognitive planning and considering of consequences, and/or the experience of intense emotions and difficulty with coping with those emotions. Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met with alum Thomas Boran '84, chief data officer at West Highland Support Services, Inc., on March 17 for the college's annual Backpacks to Briefcases alumni networking event. At West Highland, Boran is a member of the executive team who is responsible for the development and client positioning of products and services. He provides consulting and advising on next-generation trading systems, data services and platforms for alpha generation; and enhances clients' ability to better optimize their use and TCO of OMS/EMS systems, traditional/alt data and information. Backpacks to Briefcases is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

SUNY Oneonta recently recognized students who have attained gold level leadership milestones through the college's LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. LEAD@Oneonta is a comprehensive leadership program based on current research and guidelines from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. All students can choose to participate in the LEAD program, which aims to better prepare them for life after college by providing a comprehensive picture of leadership and the skills needed to be a good leader. Students can attain a silver, gold or platinum level. To attain each level, students must meet a mix of programmatic and experiential leadership requirements, including completion of online courses, attendance at educational events, and membership and leadership in one or more of SUNY Oneonta's 100+ student-run clubs and organizations. Completion of a leadership level is recognized on campus as a credential that can be used, for example, when running for office or applying for STEP (Student Travel for Excellence Program) funding. The program also provides students with a leadership record that can be submitted to potential employers.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alumni Heidi Schulman-Cohen '81 and Carol Silverman '83 on March 8 for the college's Goodrich to Broadway creative alumni networking event. Heidi Shulman-Cohen has been working on costumes and wardrobe in the film and television industry for over 30 years. Her resume includes such features as "Sleepless In Seattle," "Hand That Rocks The Cradle," "Angel Heart," "Big Daddy," "Captain Ron," and "The Professional." She has also been a part of such blockbusters as "As Good As It Gets," "Independence Day," "Godzilla," and "Quiz Show." Her television work includes serving as wardrobe supervisor on the longest-running show in broadcast history, "Guiding Light." Silverman is an Emmy award-winning set decorator for film and television. Her work can be seen on Saturday Night Live, in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, and in the feature film Rough Night, among others. The Goodrich to Broadway event is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alum Alex Fredkin '14, vertical marketing manager for Pandora, on March 4 for the college's Mixing Board to Management alumni networking event. Fredkin focuses on the small to medium-sized business segment for Pandora, a subscription-based music streaming service owned by Sirius XM Holdings. The Mixing Board to Management event is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met with alumni Scott Leyton '78 and Bill Fried '84, on March 3 for the college's annual Backpacks to Briefcases - Real Estate alumni networking event. Scott Leyton founded Ornstein Leyton Company in 1991 with Alec Ornstein. He is a banker and real estate expert who has taken advantage of prevailing economic environments to locate and maximize the potential of properties in and around the tri-state area, with a primary focus on the New York Metropolitan Area. Bill Fried is a partner of Herrick, Feinstein LLP, and co-chair of the firm's litigation department, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on construction and real estate disputes, trust and estate litigation, and business divorces. Bill's clients, which include financial institutions, corporations, real estate owners, sponsors, developers, contractors and construction professionals, Backpacks to Briefcases is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

SUNY Oneonta recently recognized students who have attained platinum-level leadership milestones through the college's LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. LEAD@Oneonta is a comprehensive leadership program based on current research and guidelines from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. All students can choose to participate in the LEAD program, which aims to better prepare them for life after college by providing a comprehensive picture of leadership and the skills needed to be a good leader. Students can attain a silver, gold or platinum level. To attain each level, students must meet a mix of programmatic and experiential leadership requirements, including completion of online courses, attendance at educational events, and membership and leadership in one or more of SUNY Oneonta's 100+ student-run clubs and organizations. Completion of a leadership level is recognized on campus as a credential that can be used, for example, when running for office or applying for STEP (Student Travel for Excellence Program) funding. The program also provides students with a leadership record that can be submitted to potential employers.

SUNY Oneonta recently recognized students who have attained gold level leadership milestones through the college's LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. LEAD@Oneonta is a comprehensive leadership program based on current research and guidelines from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. All students can choose to participate in the LEAD program, which aims to better prepare them for life after college by providing a comprehensive picture of leadership and the skills needed to be a good leader. Students can attain a silver, gold or platinum level. To attain each level, students must meet a mix of programmatic and experiential leadership requirements, including completion of online courses, attendance at educational events, and membership and leadership in one or more of SUNY Oneonta's 100+ student-run clubs and organizations. Completion of a leadership level is recognized on campus as a credential that can be used, for example, when running for office or applying for STEP (Student Travel for Excellence Program) funding. The program also provides students with a leadership record that can be submitted to potential employers.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met with alum Michael Yannucci '05, principal at Massapequa Public Schools, on Feb. 18 for the college's Campus to Capital - Political Science alumni networking event. Dr. Michael Yannucci was the principal of Lockhart Elementary School and has been an elementary assistant principal in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District for four years. Prior to that, he worked in the Rocky Point School District as an elementary reading teacher and a coordinator of English language arts, reading, library media and art. The Campus to Capital event is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met with alumni Breanna O'Shea '18 and Serina Aridi '19, both corporate analysts, on Feb. 17 for the college's annual Backpacks to Briefcases alumni networking event. O'Shea and Aridi work for JPMorgan Chase & Co., an investment bank and financial services holding company that is ranked by S&P Global as the largest bank in the United States and the fifth-largest bank in the world by total assets, with total assets of US$3.213 trillion. Backpacks to Briefcases is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alum Riis Massey-Williams '17, an influencer/strategist for Ketchum, on Feb. 24 for the college's Academics to Agencies - Communications alumni networking event. Massey-Williams is an account executive on the New York Ketchum influencer team at Ketchum, a global public relations firm. She served as an intern in the company's fellowship program and was hired full-time following graduation. The Academics to Agencies event is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met with alum Bianca O'Brien '85, managing partner at NY Life, on Feb. 25 for the college's annual Backpacks to Briefcases alumni networking event. After earning her business degree in economics at SUNY Oneonta, O'Brien recognized the career opportunities at New York Life with its defined path to advancement and ability to fast-track. During her corporate career, she excelled in various positions. Today, O'Brien has taken on a leadership role in the coaching and development of the field management teams. Backpacks to Briefcases is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

More than 600 students have been awarded scholarships at SUNY Oneonta. The college's scholarship funds total over $60 million and are the result of contributions from donors, corporations and foundations. It is the largest endowment among SUNY comprehensive four-year colleges.

More than 200 students graduated from SUNY Oneonta. Students who completed the requirements for bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and certificates of advanced study.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alum Jill Reda '14, manager of synch licensing at BMG, on Feb. 8 for the college's Mixing Board to Management alumni networking event. Ms. Reyda currently works at BMG Rights Management in the synch department, tracking synch income and revenue. Her tenure at BMG started in copyright where her specialties were catalog maintenance, song delivery and copyright notice creation. She has also interned with ASCAP and The ASCAP Foundation in client services, development and fundraising. The Mixing Board to Management event is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alum Richard Keitel '83, professor of theater at Point Park University, on Feb. 15 for the college's Goodrich to Broadway alumni networking event. Mr. Keitel came to Point Park after teaching for six years at the University of Pittsburgh. He loves the enthusiasm of students, and his philosophy is to try to make each student the best actor and director he or she can be. He is currently performing with Pittsburgh Playback Theatre. The Goodrich to Broadway event is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alum David Gaber '09, managing partner and co-founder at Arrow Search Partners, on Feb. 11 for the college's annual Backpacks to Briefcases alumni networking event. Mr. Gaber has over 10 years of executive recruiting experience. After graduating with a BS from SUNY Oneonta, David accepted a position at Merrill Lynch with an eagerness to learn the ins and outs of the financial industry. His firm specializes in placements within Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Tax Verticals across a range of industries. Backpacks to Briefcases is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

Students from SUNY Oneonta met online with alum Rich Saperstein '81, founder and chief investment officer at Treasury Partners, on Feb. 3 for the college's annual Backpacks to Briefcases alumni networking event. In 2020, Mr. Saperstein ranked sixth on Barron's annual listing of America's "Top 100 Financial Advisors. Barron's has also ranked him fourth in New York State among the country's "Top 1200 Financial Advisors." He is a member of Barron's "Advisors Hall of Fame" and is also a top-ranked Forbes and Financial Times advisor. Backpacks to Briefcases is designed to inspire students to jumpstart their careers by beginning to build their professional networks. It is funded by the Oneonta Student Association and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association through charitable gifts to the Fund for Oneonta.

SUNY Oneonta recently recognized students who have attained silver level leadership milestones through the college's LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. LEAD@Oneonta is a comprehensive leadership program based on current research and guidelines from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. All students can choose to participate in the LEAD program, which aims to better prepare them for life after college by providing a comprehensive picture of leadership and the skills needed to be a good leader. Students can attain a silver, gold or platinum level. To attain each level, students must meet a mix of programmatic and experiential leadership requirements, including completion of online courses, attendance at educational events, and membership and leadership in one or more of SUNY Oneonta's 100+ student-run clubs and organizations. Completion of a leadership level is recognized on campus as a credential that can be used, for example, when running for office or applying for STEP (Student Travel for Excellence Program) funding. The program also provides students with a leadership record that can be submitted to potential employers.

Eleven students have volunteered to serve as members of The Oneonta Future Alumni Network (OFAN). In this role, they assist the SUNY Oneonta Division of College Advancement and the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association in reaching its goals by facilitating an active relationship between students and alumni with a sense of pride, loyalty, and tradition. Members help develop and improve student programs on campus that will create a stronger sense of school identity. The Oneonta Future Alumni Network also enhances the education of students and prepares them to serve as future alumni leaders and volunteers.

This spring, SUNY Oneonta welcomed 215 new students hailing from across New York and two other states.

SUNY Oneonta's Sociology Department inducted seven students into the International Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta.

SUNY Oneonta recently recognized students who have attained gold level leadership milestones through the college's LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. LEAD@Oneonta is a comprehensive leadership program based on current research and guidelines from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. All students can choose to participate in the LEAD program, which aims to better prepare them for life after college by providing a comprehensive picture of leadership and the skills needed to be a good leader. Students can attain a silver, gold or platinum level. To attain each level, students must meet a mix of programmatic and experiential leadership requirements, including completion of online courses, attendance at educational events, and membership and leadership in one or more of SUNY Oneonta's 100+ student-run clubs and organizations. Completion of a leadership level is recognized on campus as a credential that can be used, for example, when running for office or applying for STEP (Student Travel for Excellence Program) funding. The program also provides students with a leadership record that can be submitted to potential employers.

A total of 315 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost's List honors for the fall 2020 semester. To qualify for the Provost's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

A total of 1,938 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean's List honors for the fall 2020 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

Teresa Gonzalez, a senior at SUNY Oneonta, has been chosen as a recipient of SUNY's 2020 Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Student Excellence. The award, which bears the name of the late Norman McConney, one of the architects of the statewide Educational Opportunity Program and a champion of youth empowerment, was established last year to celebrate EOP students who have overcome significant obstacles to achieve their educational and personal goals. An Adolescence Education major with a concentration in Spanish, Teresa is passionate about addressing challenges and inequalities faced by English Language Learner students in the United States. After leaving her home in Mexico as a teenager and coming to the U.S., Teresa faced many obstacles. Learning English was a challenge, particularly because the school she transferred into could not adequately accommodate her needs. Because of this, Teresa aspires to work with ELL students in seventh through twelfth grade and help them transition smoothly into the U.S. education system. Teresa is an active member of Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society and Phi Sigma Iota, the International Foreign Language Honor Society. She is also a Susan Sutton Smith Award for Academic Excellence winner, has been on the Dean's list for three consecutive semesters, and is active in the CAMP and AOP programs and the Hispanic Organization for Learning Advancement (H.O.L.A.) club. She has been a role model and mentor to many students, including an Oneonta High School student who had just arrived in the U.S. from Mexico. Teresa will be recognized at SUNY's virtual ceremony on Monday, Dec. 14. The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a comprehensive support program for academically disadvantaged students from low-income families in New York. EOP is one of the oldest and most successful college access programs in the nation. In 2017, EOP marked a milestone, celebrating 50 years of providing college access, success, and opportunity.