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In this edition of the Alumni Magazine, you can find links to stories that highlight the remarkable things taking place at ��Ӱֱ�� State.

As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we share. This season is a perfect time to appreciate the power of gratitude and the joy that comes from being together.

Abigail Hurd (Belmont, NY) rode to High Point Rider honors for the ��Ӱֱ�� State Western Equestrian team in PM show of their season opener. She led the team to High Point honors in the afternoon after the team finished as Reserve High Point in the morning show. 

“Jordan truly cares for these animals. The new enrichment tools are great for our animals. She continues to give our animals extra love and attention.”

Julie Abbey 

“Coordinating this visit and engaging with the CALS Humphrey Fellows is a highlight for me every year. I am always left inspired and encouraged by the exchanges that happen between our campus and the Fellows and am incredibly grateful to our campus partners and the CALS Humphrey Fellow leadership team that help me keep this collaboration strong.” 

Cyan Corwine

“I am grateful for the collective efforts it took to bring valuable resources and programming to our student body! We are very fortunate to have student advocates, supportive administrators, and collaborative faculty, staff, and community partners to do this work alongside.” 

Cyan Corwine

“It was a great Day of Giving. On behalf of everyone here at ��Ӱֱ�� State, we thank all our donors, whether they are alumni or friends of the college and our students for getting involved. This day could not have happened without all of you.” 

John Lewis

“Because we often focus on campus issues, the public debate event is not only a venue for students to hone their public speaking skills through real-world experience, but also an opportunity for faculty and administrators to hear and respond to student voices on contentious issues of academic policy.”

Nicholas Stefanski

“The students did an excellent job growing their skills with their sketching. They had the opportunity to sketch amazing places in Sorrento and in a variety of places along their travels throughout Europe. I am proud of them and congratulate our three honorees.”  

William Dean

“It is amazing day to see so many people come together to support ��Ӱֱ�� State, our students, and the goals of the college. I look forward to this day and I am excited to see the impact this year’s Day of Giving will have.”

Jason Sciotti

“This institution gave us all that launch. That opportunity to get to our dreams and make a better life for ourselves and our families.” 

Timothy Harris

“It feels amazing to be named a SUNY EOP ambassador. It is a great opportunity to grow as a person. More importantly, I am honored to represent the program that changed my life and help others do the same.”

Elijah Adams

“Remember that your college journey is an investment not just in an independent future, but in building a confidence that will carry you through life’s challenges. You made a good choice in ��Ӱֱ�� State. We are proud to have some of the very best employment and continuing education rates in all of SUNY.” 

Dr. Greg Sammons

��Ӱֱ�� State Professor William Dean, '85, was honored with the Medal of Distinction from the Rochester chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). ASC alum Samantha Towner, ’22, Bryan Toepfer, ’11, and Jay Woodcock, ’94, were also honored.

The ��Ӱֱ�� State football team will head to the NCAA Division III tournament for the second straight year following a 39-37 victory over Anna Maria in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) Championship game. 

“We have come a long way from starting this club last year. To be able to travel to Illinois and compete with the best of the best is quite an accomplishment. I am excited to see where continued hard work will take this team.” 

Brad Smith

Today and every day we thank those who have served or are serving to protect the freedoms we enjoy. At ��Ӱֱ�� State, we have veterans that teach, work, and learn.  

“Our students represented ��Ӱֱ�� State with the utmost professionalism as they worked with students from other schools across the Northeast. They showed immense insight and tact as they analyzed the dairy operations and presented their findings to the producers. I am very proud of our students.” 

Morgan McLean

“The students received hands-on experience designing and building a functioning septic system, while the ACDOH received amazing models to use for future education event. The students learned poorly functioning septic systems can be huge threats to public health, as they can be sources of drinking water contamination, among a myriad of other issues.” 

Emily Owczararzak

“Each year I am impressed and proud of the hard work and dedication that these graduates put in. The graduates of the Police Academy endured months of training to be ready to enter the workforce. These graduates will immediately take the knowledge and skills they learned and start making a difference in the communities they will be working in.” 

Scott Richardson