JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009

ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2009Securing philanthropic support for CSI to reach its highest level of academic excellence

COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND

FOUNDATION

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Greetings!

It is my pleasure as the President of the College of Staten Island to introduce the CSI Foundation Fiscal

Year 2009 Annual Report.

The many great strides the College has made in the past year are made possible through the work of the

Foundation, its dedicated Board members, and all of our generous donors.

This past spring marked the largest graduating class in CSI’s history. Our graduates are being hired by

prestigious firms and going to some of the finest graduate schools in the country. Our commitment to pro-

viding a world-class education with a renowned faculty places CSI as a true leader among the sister schools

of The City University of New York.

The growth of the College, the enrichment of the educational experience for our students, and service to

the community continue to be some of our priorities. This past year has been full of noteworthy accomplish-

ments, such as our Green Campus Project, which is making the CSI campus more environmentally friendly.

The Staten Island Breast Cancer Research Initiative continues to make a positive impact on breast cancer

incidence and mortality through education and research. The supercomputer mentioned in my letter to you

last year has become a reality, and I am proud to say that CSI now has high-capacity computational stations

on campus that are fully operational and available to all faculty and students.

CSI has a long and distinguished history of success and achievement that we continue to build upon and

enhance each year. We look forward to making even greater strides this year with your continued assistance.

Thank you to our outstanding faculty, our hard-working students and their very supportive families, our

caring staff, the tireless Foundation Board, and, of course, our tremendously involved and generous family

of alumni and donors! Together, we are helping to write CSI’s story of success.

Sincerely,

Tomás D. Morales, PhD

President

CSI Commencement 2009

Message From The President

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The primary mission of the CSI Foundation is to secure philanthropic support from concerned and moti-

vated friends for the advancement of CSI. With your tremendous assistance, we have done just that. Even

in these hard economic times, financial support for CSI has continued, and the importance of each person’s

gift has been intensified. Your gift has a crucial impact on our students specifically and on the College’s

continuing development in general.

The Board of the CSI Foundation has worked tirelessly to gain the support of our alumni, government of-

ficials, and the Staten Island community to anchor CSI as a great center of educational, social, and cultural

opportunities. Consider some of CSI’s FY 09 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009) endeavors:

Secured the bright future of our stellar nurses with the Brooklyn Home for Aged Men/Nancy K. Mun-

son $200,000 Scholarship Endowment

Invested in and fostered the development of future engineers through high school workshops with gen-

erous help from National Grid, bringing the field of engineering to life for many students who would

not normally have access to such programs

Continued to find support for the Staten Island Breast Cancer Research Initiative, in which research-

ers and educators at CSI are working toward reducing breast cancer incidence and mortality on Staten

Island

None of this great work would be possible without you and our amazing family of donors. On behalf of

the Board, and the faculty, staff, and students of CSI, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you

for giving so generously from your time, your wallet, and your heart. Our successes are fueled by you!

Sincerely,

Robert S. Cutrona, Sr.

Board President

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Message From The CSI Foundation Board President

CSI’s Mallory Amenieros drives for a layup against York College.

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Nursing Program Receives $200K For Scholarships

The endowment is named in honor of Nancy K. Munson, Board

President of the Brooklyn Home for Aged Men, and was presented

to the College in November 2008. Ms. Munson was instrumental

in the establishment of the scholarship fund and had stated, “We

would like to see that young people go in the direction of taking

care of the elderly. Since CSI has a very good Nursing program,

we wanted to help finance it.”

Noting that the Brooklyn Home for Aged Men has been serving

senior citizens since 1878, CSI President Dr. Tomás Morales said,

“Today, we at CSI can continue the mission of serving the elderly

by providing future nurses with the tools they need to provide

important geriatric care.”

Dr. Mary O’Donnell, Chair of the Department of Nursing, un-

derscored the importance of this endowment for the College’s

nursing students and the community. “The endowment is going

to educate many nurses in the field of gerontology. There’s a great

need for geriatric nurses right now; the geriatric population is

growing by leaps and bounds. The students are enthused. They’re

working right now in various areas of community health and nurs-

ing homes and they can use the assistance that this is going to give

them.”

CSI offers many diverse degrees in nursing including a Master

of Science (MS) in Gerontological Nursing, an Advanced Cer-

tificate in Cultural Competence, and a Doctor of Nursing Science

in association with the CUNY Graduate Center. Nurses who suc-

cessfully complete programs at CSI are well prepared to meet the

needs of culturally diverse individuals, families, and communi-

ties, and will have a competitive edge in the changing environ-

ment of health care.

CSI recently completed the construction of a new on-campus

facility, where nursing students will experience simulated hospital

scenarios in a controlled environment. Here, students will work

with the new Laerdal SimMan Patient Simulator, a life-size man-

nequin on which students can perform medical procedures. Funds

for this facility were generously granted by New York State Sena-

tor Andrew J. Lanza.

The Brooklyn Home for Aged Men presented CSI with $100,000 for creation of the Brook-lyn Home For Aged Men/Nancy K. Munson Scholarship Endowment. The endowment will support nursing students who are pursuing careers in geriatric care and will provide sup-port in perpetuity. The gift was matched through a U.S. Department Of Education challenge endowment as part of the College’s Title 3 grant, making the total endowment $200,000.

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Nancy Kay Munson was a friend and great supporter of the CSI community. As President

of the Brooklyn Home for Aged Men, Ms. Munson was the driving force behind creating an

endowment for CSI nursing students pursuing careers in geriatrics. Erika Hellstrom, Associ-

ate Executive Director of the CSI Foundation, said, “As a friend, she will truly be missed,

but her memory will continue on at CSI with the Nancy K. Munson Scholarship. Nancy was

determined to attend law school at a time when not many women were studying law; in fact,

she fondly recalled camping outside the dean’s office at Brooklyn Law School in order to get

admitted to the program. Her tenacity proved successful; she was the only woman in her law

school class, graduating at the top of her class. I truly hope the CSI Nancy K. Munson scholars

will carry her legacy, her tenacity, and lead the way in the field of geriatric nursing.”

Nancy Kay Munson, June 22, 1936 - May 3, 2009“CSI houses superb laboratories, studios, and classrooms, and is home to a world-class team of dedicated faculty,” said President Morales. “We are dedicated to the art of teaching and the science of research by promoting discovery, disseminating knowledge, cultivating minds, and nurturing the human spirit. We are very grateful to the Brooklyn Home for Aged Men. This wonderful gift, and the challenge endowment match from the U.S. Department of Education, will help us further fulfill our mission.”

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An electrical engineer by training, Professor Antoniades teach-

es engineering courses at CSI with a focus on mentoring under-

graduate students toward graduate work in engineering and

careers in science. Just as he has encouraged many CSI students

to pursue their interests in science, Professor Antoniades is now

paving the way for high school students to consider a college ma-

jor in engineering or related fields. Through his four, two-hour

workshops held on Saturdays throughout the academic year, Pro-

fessor Antoniades is teaching students that one is able to have a

serious career doing “fun stuff.”

Since 1989, the LPP at CSI has worked to ensure that at-risk

students are given ample opportunities both in and out of the

classroom that will increase their confidence and encourage them

to make decisions that will help them to build a brighter future for

themselves. LPP is a comprehensive program, providing in-school

tutoring, college counseling and mentoring, and enrichment op-

portunities, such as attending Broadway shows or participating

in conferences. Through the support of generous partnerships

similar to the one CSI has with National Grid, students are given

the opportunity to explore their interests and learn how a college

education can help them to achieve their goals. About 75 percent

of students who are in the LPP go on to college, with many choos-

ing CSI as the place to build a strong foundation for their future.

National Grid invests in the communities that it serves, forming

long-term relationships with organizations dedicated to energy,

education, or the environment. CSI’s commitment to educating

academically at-risk students is a mission that National Grid is

proud to support, forming a partnership that CSI is proud to

uphold.

National Grid Funds CSI Program To Inspire Future Engineers

Through the generous support of National Grid, a pilot pro-

gram of engineering workshops was introduced last year as part

of CSI’s Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), which offers a wide

range of instructional, enrichment, and support services to aca-

demically disadvantaged students at four of Staten Island’s public

secondary schools: Curtis High School, New Dorp High School,

Port Richmond High School, and Susan Wagner High School.

CSI first received a $5,000 grant from National Grid, but the suc-

cess of the pilot program has enabled CSI to receive an additional

$15,000 for the continuation of the engineering workshops.

Loretta Smith, U.S. Corporate Giving Director for National

Grid, said, “National Grid has a long history of supporting the

communities we serve and we’re committed to initiatives that fo-

cus on energy and education. We are happy to partner with the

College of Staten Island to expand the Liberty Partnerships Pro-

gram to introduce youngsters to careers in science, technology,

and engineering, all areas that are critical to the core business of

our company.”

Engineering is a subject that many students do not consider

pursuing simply because they do not know much about it. This

is where Professor Antoniades comes in. Through the program he

administers, students have the opportunity to not only be intro-

duced to the study of engineering, but also work on engineering

projects that involve such elements as robots and engineering mi-

crocontrollers in order to learn the basic concepts of engineering

design. During the pilot program, a group of 20 students attended

workshops, which offered a hands-on opportunity far above and

beyond what they receive in their regular science curriculum. To

the pleasant surprise of all involved, the students were quite taken

with Professor Antoniades’s workshops, to the point where more

than a few students mentioned that they would be interested in

pursuing a career in engineering.

Don’t be fooled by the high school students playing with LEGOs®; they are actually doing some serious learning. Thanks to a series of workshops led by College of Staten Island Professor Neo Antoniades through the College’s Department of Engineering Science and Physics, high school students across Staten Island are being introduced to engineering design through hands-on study.

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Breakfast With Bloomberg

On March 19, 2009, CSI President Dr. Tomás Morales and 15

CSI students were invited to City Hall for a private breakfast with

Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In attendance were students from a

variety of CSI programs including Student Government, New

Student Orientation, SEEK, and the Macaulay Honors College.

The Mayor was greeted by the enthusiastic group of students, and

shortly after a brief photo session, he welcomed them into the

Governor’s Room for a quintessential New York breakfast of ba-

gels and smoked salmon.

Mayor Bloomberg was interested in hearing about the students’

experiences within CUNY and more specifically, their experiences

at CSI. The students came prepared with a series of questions for

Mayor Bloomberg. They asked about the Mayor’s pre-political

life and work ethic, as well as the current political and financial

climates. The Mayor spoke about his early career in corporate real

estate, and gave the students sound advice about maintaining a

good work ethic by always being on time and diligent, as well

as the importance of “giving credit to those who help you.” The

breakfast was followed by a private tour of City Hall. The tour

showcased City Hall’s historic architectural significance, New

York City Council Chambers, and the building’s many one-of-a-

kind paintings and sculptures.

“This was a great honor for our College and especially for our

students,” said President Morales. “Through their questions and

their answers to the Mayor’s questions, they demonstrated the ex-

ceptional high quality of CSI students.”

“One of our three key goals with NYC Service is to ensure every young person in New York City is taught about civic engagement and has an opportunity to serve. It is wonderful to see the students of the College of Staten Island thinking critically about their city and how they might help improve and support their community. I commend them for their dedication and enthusiasm and encourage them to make civic engagement a part of their lives.”

-Michael R. Bloomberg

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CSI Foundation Mentoring Our Students

Students from a variety of backgrounds and majors were repre-

sented at the mentoring breakfast. The gathering was coordinated

by the Foundation’s Associate Executive Director Erika Hellstrom

and Foundation Board Member Dolores Morris in order to engage

the Board with the student body that they serve. Mrs. Hellstrom

stated, “It’s important for us to interact and create a relationship

with the students of the College. It allows them a fantastic op-

portunity to sit down with the Island’s top entrepreneurs, CEOs,

and community leaders.” Participating student Linda Gomez, an

Early Childhood Education major, spoke of her anticipation to

“spark a mentoring relationship with a community leader.”

After a brief introduction from President Morales, the students

were paired with a Board member who is involved in a career area

that correlated to the student’s major. According to Theodora Rex-

hepi, a CSI Political Science major, “The Board members were

extremely helpful and ready to pass on their knowledge.”

As the breakfast came to an end, CSI Foundation Board mem-

ber Richard Nicotra, Chairman/CEO of The Nicotra Group, gave

a series of closing remarks showcasing his unique pathway to suc-

cess, providing the students with the motivation to excel.

In his opening remarks, President Morales told the students,

“One of the most valuable assets your career can have is a good

mentor.” By the end of the breakfast, the students truly under-

stood the value of the day’s exchange.

The CSI Foundation Board of Directors, along with CSI President Dr. Tomás Morales and other College officials, met with students from the College’s Emerging Leaders Program at Staten Island’s Hilton Garden Inn. The Program is a selective and competitive program for students who have achieved high academic standards. The students are deeply involved in the Staten Island community and are developing the leadership skills necessary to succeed in the future.

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Breast Cancer Research Initiative At CSI Seeks To End Deadly Disease

Breast cancer is an epidemic on Staten Island. In fact, Staten Island not only has the high-est breast cancer mortality rate among the five New York City boroughs, but it also has one of the highest death rates due to the disease in the entire state. In an effort to see these dismal statistics improve, the research staff at the Staten Island Breast Cancer Initiative (SIBCRI) at CSI works to find the causes of these high rates of breast cancer, as well as to inform and educate the Staten Island community about early detection and prevention.

Donna Gerstle, Director of CSI’s Center for Environmental

Science and Adjunct Professor, is a co-principal researcher for

SIBCRI. Professor Gerstle’s dedication to the research team is

fueled by her sincere interest in getting to the bottom of the breast

cancer epidemic in the town in which she was born and raised.

“This is not about me. This is not about you,” Professor Gerstle

says, insisting that the work she and the team does goes far above

and beyond any of their individual career aspirations; rather, it is

about putting an end to a deadly disease that ravages both women

and men. In addition to Professor Gerstle, the team at the SIBCRI

consists of Dr. Alfred Levine, Engineering Science and Physics

Professor; Dr. Jimmie Fata, Assistant Professor of Biology; and

Dr. Michael Kress, Vice President for Technology Systems.

The research of the SIBCRI considers breast cancer from three

points of view. First, the disease is studied on an epidemiological

level, examining the lifestyles and risk factors of a control set of

individuals living on Staten Island from 1980 to 2006. Second,

the initiative looks at environmental factors that may influence

mammary tissue development. Third, an education in early detec-

tion and prevention is provided to the community at large, with

health care providers, community organizations, elected officials,

and schools on board to spread the message about mammograms

and breast self-exams. Professor Gerstle mentions that while teen

girls might find breast self-exams the subject of much giggling, it

is something that needs to be taught early and made a regular part

of their lives.

While there are many issues on which politicians do not see

eye to eye, breast cancer research is one topic for which they will

gladly reach across the aisle to support. In fact, in 2008, a bi-

partisan effort of the New York City Council garnered SIBCRI

$80,000 in funding for research. An additional $50,000 was re-

ceived from State Senator Andrew Lanza, and Staten Island Bor-

ough President James Molinaro also donated generously toward

equipment needed for research.

The CSI community is also a great proponent of SIBCRI. On

October 11, 2008, CSI held its first annual Fall Festival on the

Great Lawn, with proceeds going to the SIBCRI. The event, which

was also sponsored in part by the CSI Alumni Association and the

Friends of CSI, was a resounding success, with more than 10,000

people attending and raising over $12,000 for the endeavor. The

day was filled with activities for the entire family, as well as doz-

ens of vendors offering everything from food and beverages to

juggling and face painting.

When Professor Gerstle speaks about her work with the SIB-

CRI, it is with great emotion, not only because of her dedication

to breast cancer research, but also because of her appreciation for

the support of the CSI community. “This would not be possible

without Dr. Morales,” Professor Gerstle says of the President’s

continued support for the research initiative.

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CSI Becomes A Greener Campus

CUNY’s Sustainability Council, spearheaded by Chancel-

lor Mathew Goldstein, was established in response to Mayor

Michael Bloomberg’s PlaNYC. This project included the Mil-

lionTreesNYC initiative, in which one million new trees will be

planted and cared for throughout the city over the next decade.

The College was eager to take part in the city’s goal of a mil-

lion trees by planting 1,550 new trees on CSI’s 204-acre campus.

The beautification project allowed the College to receive the most

trees out of the CUNY institutions, given the size and location of

the campus.

In March 2008, The University Council met to develop a plan

that will make CUNY the greenest university in the United States.

One of the first positive strides was the short message placed at the

bottom of all campus emails, “Think green before you print this

email,” which has become a familiar reminder to students, faculty,

and staff when accessing their CSI email. Being both mindful of

the amount of paper used on campus and being careful with the

disposal of paper and other waste help to create a campus-wide

awareness of CSI’s recycling efforts. The College has developed

recycling centers in each building, while the Office of Buildings

and Grounds is working to ensure that paper recycling is carried

out in an efficient manner.

The College is also focusing on a greener curriculum. CSI’s

Center for Environmental Science (CES) offers courses in its

The College of Staten Island is focusing on ways to protect the environment and to decrease the College’s carbon footprint. These new changes will help CSI become a greener campus to be enjoyed by all.

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Clean Air Education Program for students interested in protecting

the environment. The program also provides a greater understand-

ing of the environment among school children by educating their

teachers in environmental science, providing them with lesson

plans and materials that they can use in the classroom.

Recently, CSI Environmental Science majors had the opportu-

nity to educate two Con Edison executives about how the Clean

Air Education Program works and why it is effective. Con Edi-

son’s Senior Vice President of Customer Operations Marilyn Ca-

selli said, “This is a remarkable platform that’s so robust when it

comes to saving the environment.” Through the CSI Foundation,

Con Edison provided a grant to fund this course built to educate

school teachers throughout Staten Island and Brooklyn. Ms.

Caselli cited the importance of education in creating a healthier

attitude toward the planet.

Not long ago, the College was awarded $410,000 in a Job

Access and Reverse Commute Grant from the New York State De-

partment of Transportation for the Staten Island Ferry Shuttle. In

addition to providing a stress-free commute for students and staff,

the grant promotes the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions

that would otherwise be increased if people drove their cars. For

those who prefer to drive, CSI has developed a Rideshare Program

to ease congestion on the roads. The Rideshare matches people in

carpools in an attempt to reduce auto emissions that pollute the air.

CSI President, Dr. Tomás Morales notes, “The College of Staten

Island believes that all of its initiatives will help the CSI cam-

pus and the Staten Island community to create more sustainable

energy environments, which will eventually make the world a

healthier place to live.”

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Environmental Justice Conference Hosted By CSI’s Center For Environmental Science And Con Edison

The term “Environmental Justice” refers to the social move-

ment that developed from grass roots, community-based organi-

zations in reaction to environmental hazards that have disparately

affected communities of low-income populations. For more than

three decades, environmental justice activists have worked to

change the global understanding of the environment, which has

come to be understood as [the place where we live, where we

work, and where we play.] As a result, the environmental move-

ment now includes consideration of [urban disinvestment, homes,

jobs, neighborhoods, and communities,] as well as the protection

and conservation of the natural world and its resources. Further-

more, environmental justice shapes international, national, and

local policies and regulations in an effort to redress and mitigate

the negative impacts and harm of environmental decision-mak-

ing. The morning commenced with a keynote address given by

Kit Kennedy, Chief of the Environmental Protection Bureau, and

Special Deputy Attorney General for Environmental Protection

in the New York Attorney General’s Office. Panelists discussed

a variety of topics concerning the environmental justice move-

ment, indicating that the traditional notions of the movement that

focused on inequalities of facility citings have shifted with time.

Ross Brady, Senior Attorney and Counsel for the Interstate En-

vironmental Commission, led the first panel with a presentation

focusing on access to information and the importance of public

awareness of environmental activities, including the citizens’

“right to know.” Panel participants examined risk analysis and

assessed impacts involving environmental justice case studies.

Dr. Michael Kress, Vice President for Technology Systems, pro-

vided a risk analysis and associated hazards of the transportation

of liquefied nitrogen gas from the Rossville area of Staten Island

The Center for Environmental Science hosted the first conference of its kind at CSI, “Environmental Justice: History, Issues, and Outlook,” in May 2009. The conference, spon-sored by Con Edison, was a forum that brought together professionals from the govern-ment, academic, non-profit, and private sectors to discuss environmental justice issues.

to Astoria, Queens. Attorney John M. Scagnelli represented the

firm Scarinci & Hollenbeck by presenting an overview of an en-

vironmental justice case concerning the impacts of noise pollution

involving the FAA Metropolitan Airspace Redesign Project. Dr.

Alfred Levine, Engineering Science and Physics Professor, spoke

about the role of academic institutions as a community resource.

Judith Baron, Vice Chair Representative of the State of New York

on the Interstate Environmental Commission, shared her perspec-

tive as a citizen activist who became involved in an interstate

environmental agency, highlighting the importance of coopera-

tion and an ongoing dialogue between government and citizens.

Meagan Devereaux, Chief of Staff for Borough President James

P. Molinaro, presented the success story of how political influence

on Staten Island helped to close the Fresh Kills Landfill.

The diverse audience was comprised of elected officials, com-

munity members, activists, and affiliates of government and

nonprofit agencies, along with College of Staten Island faculty,

staff, and students. Professor Donna Gerstle of the Center for

Environmental Science concluded the conference by articulating

to the audience that developments and advancements in technol-

ogy–along with improvements, accessibility, and dissemination

of educational information– allow us to advance the future of the

environmental justice movement and embrace a more systematic

approach.

The conference was a success, accomplishing the goal of pro-

viding attendees with both an understanding and appreciation of

the dynamics of environmental justice issues. Furthermore, par-

ticipants acquired a greater awareness of the various information-

al resources available to them through governmental, educational,

and not-for-profit institutions.

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Senator John J. Marchi May 20, 1921 - April 25, 2009

Senator Marchi, a native Staten Islander, made education at

every level an important focus in New York. He was a member of

many committees that examined a variety of educational issues

from school decentralization to public school funding. Perhaps

his crowning achievement in education was to secure the property

of the former Willowbrook State School and help to transform it

into what is now the 204-acre campus of CSI.

In 1999, Senator Marchi donated a collection of his papers to

CSI. The Marchi Papers in the CSI Library Archives & Special

Collections include correspondence, reports, news clippings,

press releases, legislative bills, and subject files from 1965 to

1998. The donation of his collection prompted Former Assem-

blyman Eric Vitaliano and the late Former Assemblywoman

Elizabeth Connelly to do the same. Current sitting elected offi-

cials have also committed this type of donation to the Archives &

Special Collections at the CSI Library. Senator Marchi’s donation

and his subsequent support established the Archives & Special

Collections as the most important resource for the study of Staten

Island’s political history.

Over the years, Senator Marchi continued to ensure that CSI

would receive the necessary funding to improve services, ex-

pand course offerings, and conduct vital research. When Senator

Marchi retired from the New York State Senate in 2006, CSI hon-

ored his service and continued his approach of thoughtful, vig-

orous analysis of public affairs with the John J. Marchi Visiting

Professorship. Much like Senator Marchi himself, holders of the

Marchi Visiting Professorship will in the truest sense bridge the

gap between academia and the community by analyzing ideas of

practical importance, in his words, “on the merits.”

In 2006, Senator Marchi received an Honorary Doctor of Laws

degree from the College of Staten Island for his lifelong endeav-

ors to improve the quality of life for everyone in the borough. The

same year, Building 2N on the CSI campus was renamed John J.

Marchi Hall. A plaque hangs in the lounge on the first floor ac-

knowledging donors to the Marchi Professorship surrounded by

photos of Marchi serving the people and the borough.

CSI has had the privilege of having Senator Marchi as a friend

for many decades. His influence and steadfast encouragement in-

fused every milestone and achievement the College has reached.

Senator Marchi’s intelligence, integrity, and dedication were of

particular inspiration, and his commitment to public service has

been of immense value to the people of Staten Island, New York

City, New York State, and beyond.

The John J. Marchi Environmental Science Scholarship Fund

was established at CSI by family and friends in memory of the

Senator. One outstanding CSI student will be awarded the schol-

arship each academic year based on his or her intent to continue

the work started by Senator Marchi to preserve and protect the

environment of Staten Island.

On April 25, 2009, the College of Staten Island lost a good friend, Senator John J. Marchi. As a consummate statesman and tireless leader, Senator Marchi’s legacy is unmatched, and no institution benefited more from his dedication than CSI. His unwavering support and advocacy helped build the foundation of CSI, making him a true founding father of the campus and community.

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The Decade Of Science Marches On At CSI

Dr. Alejandra Alonso is an Associate Professor of Biology at

CSI. She earned a Doctorate in Biochemistry and is currently

completing Post-doctoral work in Neuroscience at the Center for

Developmental Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities on

campus. Dr. Alonso has been working in the field of neurodegen-

eration and Alzheimer’s disease for the past 18 years. Here, Dr.

Alonso answers some of our questions regarding CSI’s role in the

Decade of Science and what she hopes CSI’s science programs

will be like in the year 2015.

What does having the support of CSI and CUNY mean for

you as a faculty member?

This is great. I wanted to have the opportunity of doing my

research, and the College has given me the chance. The students

benefit too; they come and help in my research. It makes me ex-

cited because we are trying to unravel the mechanism of neurode-

generation, and we are trying to establish models that will allow

us to try drugs and other experiments in order to stop this terrible

disease [Alzheimer’s].

How did you come to choose Alzheimer’s disease as the fo-

cus of your work?

Almost everyone has known or been close to someone with Al-

zheimer’s disease. When you see how the person deteriorates, it’s

really devastating. It’s very hard to stop, but we just keep on try-

ing to find a cure; we just keep working on that.

What does it mean for CSI students to work on this research

with you?

I welcome students at all levels. I have students at the under-

graduate level, at the master’s level, and at the doctoral level. We

work as a team, and they do whatever they can depending upon

their level and ability. I like to think that they are very excited

about doing the research. Some of them have never been in a labo-

ratory, working with microscopes. For the doctoral students, it’s

more than that; they are trying to develop their own careers. They

have the opportunities of getting into research.

A Molecular Approach to Discerning the Phylogenetic Placement of the Enigmatic Snake Xenophidion

Scheferi among the Alethinophidia

By Frank T. Burbrink & J.R LawsonFrank T. Burbrink, Associate Professor of Biology, focuses on understanding phylogenetic (that is, organ-

isms showing evolutionary relationships) within various snake, lizard, and amphibian groups and species. His article with J. R Lawson, “A Molecular Approach to Discerning the Phylogenetic Placement of the Enigmatic Snake Xenophidion Scheferi among the Alethinophidia” was published in the Journal of Zoology.

Inapproximability and FPTAS for Scheduling with Availability Constraints

By Yumei Huo & Hairong Zhao Yumei Huo, Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department, recently published this work with the help of

Hairong Zhao. Her article was accepted by the journal Theoretical Computer Science. This journal focuses on a range of topics dealing with computer science. Its focus leans more on the mathematical and abstract aspects of computing.

The Handy Astronomy Answer Book

By Charles LiuCharles Liu is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Physics. His new book, The Handy As-

tronomy Answer Book, is an easy-to-comprehend guide on how to understand the basics and complexities of the language of Astronomy. The National Science Teachers Association comments that this book is, “A valuable resource that can be used by both teachers and students as a reference or read from cover to cover.”

Thermally Induced Transition between Open and Closed Spherical Pores in Ordered Mesoporous Silicas

By Michal Kurk & Chin Ming HuiMichal Kurk, Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department, has many papers that have been featured in peer-

reviewed journals. “Thermally Induced Transition between Open and Closed Spherical Pores in Ordered Mesoporous Silicas” is one paper that he co-authored with Chin Ming Hui. Another paper, “Synthesis of Ultra-Large-Pore SBA-15 Silica with Two-Dimensional Hexagonal Structure Using Triisopropylbenzene as Micelle Expander” was produced with Liang Cao and Tiffany Man. It was published in the journal Chemistry of Materials, which is dedicated to the research of chemistry, chemical engineering, and material science.

The College of Staten Island has a plethora of highly credentialed faculty and staff from around the world who are dedicated to provid-

ing a rich and integrated learning experience for their students. Our professors engage regularly in research, publications, and creative

work to keep up with developments in their disciplines as well as to publish their contributions. Professors have contributed to enhancing

CSI’s reputation with the publication of their books and articles in major journals and scientific magazines.

The Decade of Science is a CUNY-wide initiative introduced by Chancellor Matthew Gold-stein in 2005. CSI is proud to be a part of this ground breaking program, which works to renovate and upgrade older science facilities, as well as build new laboratories and fund additional resources on CUNY campuses throughout the five boroughs.

Q&A With Professor Alejandra Alonso

CSI Science And Technology Faculty Bookshelf

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Dawn BentivegnaJennifer Benvenuto ‘01 and Anthony BenvenutoFlora Berisha ‘03Vjolca Berkani ‘97Nicholas F. Berlingieri ‘79William BernhardtMarc BerthaCarole A. Bertoldo ‘74David J. Besignano ‘85 and Mary BesignanoDanielle BeyersAbrar A. Bhatty ‘96Thomas BiggsFrederick M. Binder, EdD and Teris W. BinderMiriam Biren ‘74Judith Bischoff ‘90Susmita Biswas ‘95Carolyn A. Bivona ‘93 and Leonard C. BivonaElsie S. Blackshear ‘84Doyley O. Blackwood ‘74Maryanne Blaine ‘91Claude R. Blanchet ‘71Gloria BlattCatherine M. BlueCharles J. Bock, Jr.Angelina Boffardi ‘75Phyllis Bole ‘77Nadine Boles ‘91 and Robert J. Boles ‘91William C. Bommer ‘67Clare M. Bonafede ‘87 and Vincent BonafedeJohn Bono ‘83 and Bernadette M. BonoSandra R. Bookbinder ‘87 and Harold BookbinderTherese A. BoorasBarbara K. Borek ‘72 and Theodore S. BorekAnn Borik ‘99 and Michael J. BorikJane E. Borsare ‘87Vivian Boscia and Thomas D. BosciaGeorge E. Bouquio ‘85William L. Boutin ‘81Frances J. BoveKenneth C. Bovo ‘71Howard F. Bowe, Jr. ‘81Arlene BoyarskyChristine M. BoyerRobert J. Brandt and Turid S. BrandtDawn Bray ‘67Edwin C. Brech ‘75 and Catherine BrechSylvia BreitbergMargaret A. BrennanBeatrice BreslawRocco E. BrienzaVincent C. Brigande ‘92Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc.Linda J. Brizendine ‘98 and Gordon BrizendineJoyce Donna Brown ‘83 and Jim BrownRobert BrownJanet BrownJessica Bruschi ‘99 and Louis A. Bruschi ‘05Barbara Buckley ‘74Renu BudhrajaRichard Buegler ‘01Ernest Buehler and Trophy M. BuehlerDarlene Burch ‘92Diane M. Burdge ‘73 and Richard A. BurdgeMarlena L. Burek ‘97

Concetta Burgess ‘80Florence Burrus ‘85Carmen A. Bushey ‘76 and Leonard L. BusheySandra L. Bush-Kratz ‘90Asrine Butler ‘78Patricia C. Byrne ‘88Rhoda B. Cahill ‘87Rosemarie Caiazzo ‘88Jean Callahan-ScarcellaThomas M. Callow and Elaine Callow ‘88Robert CalungsodEstela CamachoElizabeth Cammarano ‘74Christopher CampbellFrank Campione, Jr. ‘98 and Melinda Campione ‘94Elizabeth Canale and Joseph CanaleTracy Cannatella ‘09Barbara A. Cannizzaro ‘81 and Mark C. CannizzaroJoseph A. Cantalupo ‘86Lana Capuozzo ‘79Phyllis Caputo, RN ‘90Lina Carames ‘78Salvatore Carangelo ‘82Lewis Carbonaro ‘00John M. Carbone ‘89 and Alisa CarboneEllen G. Carbone ‘75Alice M. Cardamone ‘96 and Francis J. CardamoneKathleen A. Carletti-Smith ‘79 and Kevin SmithLois CarlsonKathryn CarseAngela Cartmell-McGlyn ‘00 and James F. McGlyn ‘05Anna Mary CarusoJeanne Casanovas ‘80Lorraine D. Casella ‘89 and Robert F. Casella ‘80Nick CaselliTheresa Cassano ‘08Barbara J. Castaldo ‘79Agatino Cataldi ‘05Anthony M. Catania ‘77 and Nancy CataniaRosemarie CattutiRoberta C. CavendishCarol CelauroDolores A. Celentano ‘80 and Dominick J. CelentanoCerebral Palsy Association of NYSWalter W. Chadwick ‘88 and Margaret M. ChadwickCharmaine ChanceBruce ChandlerClaire Chesnoff ‘94 and Harold ChesnoffMaria CheungSusan Chew ‘06Ludwin F. Chicaiza ‘98Ivy K. Chin ‘99 and Kenneth ChinBee ChoyChristine Liquors IncMelanie Christon ‘87Siuwang Chu ‘74Joanne C. Cimino ‘97Elizabeth Cincotta ‘80 and John CincottaJoanne Cipolli ‘00Nicole L. Cirillo ‘01Philip Cirrone

The City of New YorkCJ FashionsVirginia J. Clarke ‘99 and John C. ClarkeLivingston B. Clayton, Jr. ‘77Amy C. Clegg ‘97John D. Clements ‘91 and Barbara G. ClementsAnn M. Clinton ‘79Kathleen A. Clouse-Strebel ‘74Barbara C. Coffey ‘78 and Thomas J. CoffeyEileen R. Coffey ‘89Carmen CognettaJeffrey Cohen, CPABruce J. Cohn ‘74 and Janet CohnAgathe Coismain ‘80Jesse D. Colchamiro ‘76Nancy ColeFrancisco M. Collado ‘09Vance Collins ‘08Phyllis B. Collins ‘72Marguerite Colonna ‘85Jacquelyn L. Colucci ‘76Carol CompetielloSalvatore J. Conforti ‘87Marie K. Connelly ‘74Dawn ConnollyMichael J. Contardo ‘82 and Theresa ContardoSandi CooperJayne Cooper ‘80Carolyn Corbo and Pasqual CorboVincent L. Cositore ‘70Anna T. CosmeMargaret M. Cottone ‘91Catherine Covino and Lee S. Covino ‘77Jane E. Coyle ‘83Kerri CoyneMaryanna P. Crawford ‘94 and David G. CrawfordAllyn J. Crawford, Esq.Nina Critti ‘87 and Paul CrittiJohn CrivelliTheodora M. Cross ‘06CTR NYJane M. Cuccurullo ‘99 and Anthony CuccurulloPatrick CullenLaurie Cullenen ‘02 and Mark CullenenKathleen CumiskeyJoan Cuneo and Angelo CuneoFrances CuriazzaAlison Curtis ‘04Marilyn CutickJohn CutronaRoy A. CutterRose Dalessio ‘75Lourdes P. D’Alessio ‘79Diane P. D’allegro, MDCarole J. DaltonJoyce DalyMaryann D’Amato-Fanale ‘79 and Joseph FanalePaul D’AmbrosiDenius D’AmicoAdrienne Y. D’Angelo ‘88 and Carl D’AngeloTeresa D’Aquila and Joseph D’AquilaDolores N. D’Aquisto, RN ‘84Sheila B. DattiloMary Davis

John A. De Meis ‘76 and Grace De MeisBarbara Deacon ‘00Richard Decker ‘80 and Susan DeckerDavid S. DeFazio ‘73 and Gail DeFazioJames DegruccioMary Ellen DegruccioDorothy M. DeHaven ‘75 and James R. DeHavenKathleen DeignanMarjorie DeJesusBrooke Delaney ‘06Maureen DeLeoBarbara J. DellaSalla ‘91 and James DellaSallaRose Marie Dello RussoAnna M. DeLuca ‘77Normajean A. DeMaio ‘84Gladys N. Denizard ‘69Marie Dente ‘76Joyce DeRosa ‘74 and Michael DeRosaMaria DeSantis and John DeSantisMaria J. Destefano ‘84 and Richard DestefanoKathleen A. DeVarso ‘71Barbara C. Devita-Doyle ‘87 and Sean Doyle ‘99Rita DiamondPortia Diamond and Harold E. DiamondScott D. Diamond ‘02Richard P. Diaz ‘89 and Ellen DiazRaymond Diaz ‘81Salvatore DiBenedetto ‘95 and Toni-Ann DiBenedettoTheresa Dick ‘00 and John DickJohn A. DiClemente ‘78Patricia DiFilippo ‘94 and Joseph DiFilippoLouisa Digerolamo ‘07Michael DigiovannaPatrick J. DiLillo ‘74 and Christine DiLilloHarry D. Dinella, USA (Ret.) ‘70Nicholas DiTommaso ‘01Vera DizpinziereKathleen DohertyJohn F. Doherty, PhD ‘82 and Nancy DohertySandra Dolan ‘89 and Bob DolanRita Donlon, PhD ‘78 and Michael J. DonlonEileen M. Donovan ‘73Serena DowdingBarbara Dreisch ‘90 and Ronald DreischAntoinette DrewDaniel T. Driscoll ‘69Rebecca Dubin ‘91 and Alan P. DubinEileen DuffyBrian DuffyLiliann DugganCarolyn I. DujmichRaymond P. Dunleavy and Mary M. DunleavyKathleen Dunn ‘05Margaret P. Dunphy ‘77Katherine EarlyAdelbert F. EberhardtIrma Ellis ‘79Donna M. Ellis-Glemaud ‘95Nanci J. Engel-Pollak ‘84David E. Ervast, Sr. ‘68Lisa A. EspositoDanny W. Fackovec ‘98Olusola Fadare ‘94

Arthur J. Merola, DPM ‘85CSI Alumni Association Board

“Education will always give an

opportunity or two. The realization

of those opportunities comes from

a reflection on the time spent dur-

ing the education process at CSI.

If you had the opportunity to share

this process with other individuals,

you still would be learning. When

a donation to the Foundation is

made, whether it be to programs

such as Nursing, the Arts, or the

many other scholarship programs

offered at the College, you are con-

tinuing the process. Everyday we

must learn at least one thing new,

so it is said. Why not contribute

then to continue it? You will make

a difference. Then when someone

says Thank You, you’ll know why.”

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Kevin J. FairDorothy T. Faison ‘86 and Thomas A. FaisonJoseph C. Falco ‘70 and Carmela T. FalcoDavid Falk and Madeline FalkJason Famularo ‘06Donna J. Fanelli ‘93 and Louis FanelliJohn R. Farinella ‘80Arlene T. FarrenDeborah FarseFashion Institute of TechnologySuraia FattahJoanne J. Fealey ‘76Josephine Fedele ‘00 and Joseph Fedele ‘74Kathleen Feola ‘05

Joan Feraco and Angelo FeracoSusan P. Fernandez ‘88 and Joseph FernandezJean Ferrantino-CanlonJoseph V. Ferraro ‘92 and Stephaine FerraroAdrienne A. FerrettiEileen FicaraJacqueline FineganSusan Finkelstein ‘78 and Richard FinkelsteinEileen M. Finn ‘83Jon L. Fiorella ‘71 and Mildred Fiorella ‘69Natalie Fischetti and Anthony FischettiMarie FittipaldiAnn Marie C. Flanagan and Aubrey B. Flanagan ‘98Ira J. Fleck ‘66Bridget FoleyBetty J. Ford ‘80 and Andrew FordForest Plaza Pizza CorpMaria FormicaBernadette Forster ‘79 and Robert D. ForsterJanis A. Forsyth ‘71Joan FortunatoAldo J. Fossella ‘77David FrankelMelissa Franz ‘91 and Kenneth FranzMoses FreedRobert L. Freedland, PhDMargaret A. Friscia ‘84 and Joseph A. FrisciaMarguerite T. Fuller and Andrew FullerRosemarie GaffarKathleen M. Gaffney ‘85 and Michael GaffneyJerry GaglianoJulie C. Gallagher ‘92Patricia Z. Galletta ‘76Robert C. Galli ‘75Cecilia GalloJean GalloGad GamzoGloria M. GarciaFedalia L. Gardiner ‘80Beth A. Gargiulo ‘95Barbara Ann Gattullo ‘72Linda B. Gavioli and Bruce J. Gavioli ‘83Marlene A. Geisler ‘05Chris GeisslerMarguerite Gennaro ‘79 and Nicholas GennaroDennis R. Genovese ‘73 and Marilyn GenoveseAlter GertnerCharles GiardinaVictoria Gibbons ‘79Gloria Gibbons ‘83Linda G. Gibney ‘71 and John B. GibneyJoan Giebelhaus ‘77Eileen GigliottiVicky GimblemanDavid J. Giovanelli ‘71Helen GiovanucciJo Ann M. Giustino ‘74Harriet Glazer and Marvin H. GlazerConsuela J. Gloznek and Joseph GloznekJohn P. Gobinski ‘66 and Lena Gobinski ‘66Donna M. Godek ‘79Babette GoffinMarjorie J. Goldberg ‘88 and Herman GoldbergTheresa M. Golden ‘85 and Timothy J. Golden

Myron GoldmanSue Ann Goldman ‘70 and Robert GoldmanEllen J. Goldner and Stephen J. GoldnerLydia Goolsby ‘72Venis GordonJohn Gordon ‘99 and Anne GordonLawrence I. Gordon ‘69Carolyn A. Gordon ‘81Christine Gould ‘06Virginia Grady ‘77Jeanne GragnaniAlice G. GrahamKathleen A. Graham ‘77Madelyn Marabello Graves ‘79 and Mark GravesTimothy G. Gray and Maria C. GrayMichael F. Green ‘71Mary Lou Greene and Bradford GreeneElizabeth Gregg, RN ‘85 and William GreggChristine GregorioJosephine GreicoBarbara Griffiths ‘04Robert GritzMegan Grogan ‘09Patricia GroomJerome GrushkinThomas GuarcelloAmy GuarcelloPhyllis Guglietta ‘98Catherine A. Guidera ‘06 and Joseph GuideraJohn C. GustafssonRichard HaasFlorence HaefnerJudith A. Hafner ‘95 and Howard HafnerPamela HalpinVirginia C. Hamilton and Robert J. HamiltonMary Hanley ‘85Mary S. Hannan ‘03Gloria HaramisGregory J. Harden ‘78Pat HarrisonMuriel A. Hassel ‘71 and Frederick T. Hassel, Jr. ‘70Rita A. Hasselbacher ‘73 and Jacob HasselbacherPeter D. Haugk ‘67James Hayden and Lydia HaydenMaureen A. Hayes ‘82Frances T. Hayes ‘90Joseph Hegel ‘02Barbara E. Heins ‘90 and Joseph R. HeinsPaul F. Henar and Laura J. HenarRobert HennesseyMiguel A. Henriquez ‘05Lance J. Hermus ‘92 and Iva B. HermusMaria Hernandez ‘00Valerie A. Hill ‘88 and Barlow G. HillEve Hodes ‘80Ellen Hoehn ‘90 and Alex J. HoehnBarbara A. Hoffman ‘75 and Steven HoffmanJennie C. Hoffmann and Richard R. HoffmannJohn D. Hogan and Celide HoganNorma B. Holmes ‘80Edith G. Holtermann ‘75Celeste A. Horai ‘80 and Russell HoraiKaren S. Horne ‘99

Fran MitilieriAssistant Athletic Director

“I believe in higher education

and in supporting an institution

that has supported me. As a grad

student and member of the Col-

lege community, I have realized the

value of what the College offers its

students, as well as the entire Col-

lege family.”

Mercedes E. Horton ‘75Marion T. Hudson, MS RNC ‘86 and Mark R. Hudson ‘03Carol HueyEdith E. HugentoblerMarian T. Hughes ‘84 and John HughesViola HustonSimone IaconaCatherine Iadicicco and Dominick IadiciccoMarie IengoMichele ImbornoneJohn Imperio, MDIndependent Association of Accountants of Staten Island IncMaria InfanteSusan Ingravallo ‘05Integrated Financial Services IncRosemarie Izzo ‘90 and Steven IzzoDenise M. Jacoby ‘04Marian L. Jaffe ‘00 and Robert JaffeAlbina JaneskyTina M. Jefferson ‘97Darlene K. Jefferson, CSN ‘71Marianne JeffreysCarol JehleJewelry DepotJimmy MaxJoann’s DeliCarol F. Jochnowitz and George JochnowitzJane JonesIrene JorisCarole Josephs ‘69Jennifer JoyceThomas Joyce and Mary Ellen JoyceElizabeth Joyce ‘02 and Terrence JoyceMoira Juliano ‘06Theresa JungmannMartin Kalve ‘91Joanne M. Kane ‘79Kathleen Kane-Caneco ‘89 and Joseph CanecoCarol Kanowicz and Robert J. Kanowicz ‘76Susan Kantor and Stanley KantorRinat Kapoya-Levin ‘06Cynthia A. Karczewski ‘95 and William KarczewskiReba KastelLeonard Katcher and Gail ‘76 KatcherAlexander Katimbang ‘87 and Merle S. KatimbangKevin R. Kavanagh ‘83Edward J. Keegan ‘81Diane M. KelderNora Kelley, PhDElvira M. KellyMary E. KellyRichard L. Kent ‘80 and Frances M. KentJudit KerekesJoan A. Kielty ‘79 and Thomas J. Kielty, Jr.Roberta KingJonathon KingMary F. King ‘78Toni Lynn KirbyJeanne B. Kish ‘75Margaret Kittel ‘84Arleen Klapper ‘79 and Arthur M. KlapperGeraldine Knell

Marie H. Kokkonen ‘73Deji KomolafeSteven Kovach and Eileen T. KovachDaniel C. Kramer and Richenda Kramer ‘74Roberta Ellin Kranz ‘95Felicia A. Krause ‘81Mary Ann KressEllen Krieger and Martin KriegerRosalind A. Kurland ‘92Daniel KurzweilLona K. KuszLinda KvetkoffCaroline LaguidiceGerald X. Lamb ‘85Patricia A. LaneMelissa Lanza ‘02Annmarie Lanza-Bisciello ‘80 and Neil BiscielloLourdes O. LapinidLinda B. LaRocca ‘01Laura Hannan ‘84 and Jeffrey HannanLaunderall LLCCarol A. Laurie ‘91 and Mark LaurieKathleen A. Lavelle ‘94Lawrence Woodmere AcademyLynda K. Le Suer ‘73Marcela Leahy ‘02 and James LeahyDorothy Leanza and Richard P. LeanzaSheldon Lebowitz ‘61 and Sheila LebowitzBeth LeggioVicki LehrerRichard L. Leide ‘73 and Dorothy LeideTobias Lenza ‘03Dean M. Lenzini ‘93 and Christine LenziniVirginia W. Leong and Laurent J. LeongBrian D. Levine, Esq. ‘70 and Theresa LevineArnold E. Levine ‘75 and Elaine Levine ‘74Louise Levine ‘05Peggy I. Levine ‘76Jerry Levine ‘82Margaret Lunney Lewis, PhD ‘73 and John H. Lunney LewisLynne Libert ‘09Elizabeth LicataKaren E. Liedy ‘76 and Louis L. Liedy, Jr. ‘85Annette J. Ligot ‘70Donna M. L’Insalata ‘88 and John C. L’InsalataElizabeth B. Linton and Daniel J. LintonDaniel R. LippielloLinda G. Lipscomb ‘79Carol A. Lisa ‘71Debbie LloretTheresa M. Lobritto ‘89Lawrence N. Lofaro ‘60 and Anita LofaroRosemary Loffredo ‘96David W. Lohman ‘72 and Rachael L. LohmanMario J. LongabardiBarbara Looft and Harold O. LooftJessica Lopa ‘02Othniel Lopez ‘68Josephine Lopresti and Ralph E. Lopresti ‘74Kenneth A. Lorentzen ‘96 and Lise A. Lorentzen ‘92Elaina Lovascio ‘04Lisa Lubrano ‘06

Patricia Ann Lunny ‘71Patrick LuntMaria LuongoRobert A. Lurie ‘85Margaret G. Lutfey ‘81 and Albert LutfeyAnne B. Lind Luthmann ‘75 and Robert J. LuthmannMaryann Lyons ‘96 and James LyonsPamela MacWilliams ‘65 and James MacWilliamsMelissa Madalone ‘06Joan MaddalunoJanet Magnuson ‘07Beatrice D. Magnuson ‘79Daniel F. Magrino ‘02Roberta Maida ‘92 and Joseph MaidaPui Mak ‘05Margaret Maksimowich ‘99Louise M. MalarkeyEufemia A. Maldari ‘74Antoinette ManfrediLeonard T. Mangano ‘71David MangeimRosanne Mangione ‘84William J. Manigault ‘63Michael L. MannaManor Road Restaurant CorpAllan MarchLisa Marchesiello ‘79 and Donald MarchesielloCarol MariniMark R. MarinoLeonard MarinoVirginia Marino ‘77Maureen MarkoeEllen M. Marks ‘73Myra Marks ‘90Antoinette T. Marten ‘80Margaret MassoniRobert MathewsElizabeth Matos-SanchezErica Mattera ‘01Matthew Funeral Home & Cremation Services IncTeresa M. Mazza-Dingman ‘76Angela McClintockJohn C. McCracken and Irene M. McCrackenMarilyn J. McDonald and Patrick McDonaldCatherine M. McDonald ‘78Janice McDonnell ‘75Anne McDowell ‘96Virginia B. McGee ‘84Erin M. McgovernMary E. McGrathIris B. McGrath ‘71Eileen McGrath ‘74William McLaughlinDoris R. McLaughlinJames D. McManus ‘68Mary Ellen McMorrowWilliam P. McNamara ‘72Elizabeth M. McNultyJeannette McNulty ‘86Audrey McQuillen ‘80Marlene D. MeadKathleen MeaghanSusan Mee

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Conrad H. Meibauer ‘74Irene J. Melchior ‘80 and Anthony S. MelchiorArlene MelePasquale Meleleo ‘04Louis Melfi and Marianne MelfiErica Melville ‘58John W. Merrell ‘72 and Dolores MerrellMichael Mesheriakov ‘01Andrea Messina-SmargiassiToby Messrie ‘90 and Isis MessrieMaryann MeunierLouis MeyerJack Miceli ‘58 and Beate MiceliMidland Pharmacy & Healthcare Products IncEdward C. Mikol ‘80Joan MillerFlorence V. Miller ‘97Richard Milne , Jr. and Robin J. MilnePhyllis Minacapilli ‘91Michele MinardiJoan N. Miraldi ‘67 and James MiraldiPatricia L. Mishkin ‘81Grace MitchellCatherine Mitchell ‘75MJ Reimans Hardware IncJohn F. Mohr ‘05Cheryl MojicaBrenda A. Montalbano ‘84Angela Montalto ‘95Dorothy C. Mooney ‘89Kenneth L. Moore ‘06Theresa M. Morace ‘76Carol MoragasJohn J. MoranMarguerite M. MoranChinedum MordiCarolyn MorelliMaria N. Morgado and Daniel G. MorgadoEileen F. Morgan-Schacht ‘77Russ J. Morisi ‘07 and Laura MorisiMichael P. Morrell ‘70 and Anne Marie MorrellAndrea H. Morris, PhDMary Morrissey ‘05Margaret Moscariello ‘90Frederick Moscowitch ‘76 and Linda MoscowitchWendy Moses ‘00MT Fashion USA IncThomas A. Mulholland ‘90Joy T. MullenPatricia MulliganKathleen MurrayKevin Murray ‘97Charles NadelPeter J. Napolitano, Esq.Linda M. Naradovy ‘84Elyse Nass ‘73Kathleen T. Nastasi ‘75Natural Resources Protective AssociationMary Lou NellesVirginia Nelson ‘06Veronica Nestel and Robert NestelRobert H. Newmark ‘70 and Kristina J. Newmark ‘73Frances Foon Yee Ng ‘89 and Siukit Ng

Mark Nigido ‘06Jerry Noia ‘78Madeline A. Nolan ‘84 and Peter NolanJoanne Norris ‘74North Plainfield Board of EducationYvette R. Nugent ‘86Catherine Kane Nyhus ‘92Kathleen Oberfeldt ‘89 and Andrew Oberfeldt ‘84Kenneth O’BrienRosemary O’BrienRay OcelloO’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins LLPDenny OdeaDennys O’Dea ‘80Mary O’DonnellThomas B. O’DonnellJudith A. O’Donnell ‘67John M. O’Dowd ‘69Dennis O’Dowd ‘70Joseph CoganGlenna O’HareGrace Olarte ‘05Barbara A. Olsen ‘86 and Taube OlsenCarol Ann Olsen ‘76 and Peter OlsenDenise M. Olsen ‘91 and Neil OlsenMary OlsenDebra A. Olsen ‘93Kathleen A. Olson ‘87 and Kenneth D. OlsonMarie O’NeillMartin J. O’Reilly and Marilyn E. O’ReillyDomenic OrndinelliLillian S. Orrok ‘70Michelle C. OrtizJose L. Ortiz ‘71Donna OrvietoFred Orvieto and Ann OrvietoYvonne J. Osterlund ‘90 and Paul OsterlundRewieda Othman ‘08Susan M. O’Toole ‘81Carol A. Ottesen ‘85Faith B. Oviasuyi-Brown ‘06Virginia Ozgar ‘94Jacqueline A. Pagano ‘74Vita Paino ‘00 and John PainoGabrielle PalmieriLinda A. Palmieri ‘86 and Neal PalmieriEvelyn PalombaDavid J. Palughi ‘76Dona M. PanagosDibyendu S. Pandey ‘00Rose Paniccioli ‘97Sobh K. Panicker-Thomas, RN ‘05Dorothy ParadzinskiJoseph ParisiJeffrey ParkerSusan D. Pasternack ‘72 and Joel B. PasternackJanice A. Pattison ‘94Yvonne Payne ‘82Jose Luis PazHolly PecoraMelvin Pedersen ‘71Olav J. Pedersen ‘74Joanne M. Pellegrino ‘71Rachel Pepe

Rosalie PepePatricia Peterkin and John PeterkinJoan S. Peters ‘84 and Allen A. PetersMark A. Peters ‘76 and Mary Ann PetersMatthew S. Peters ‘83 and Eileen PetersKaren E. Peterson ‘92 and Gary PetersonAnna Petrak ‘83Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramAmelia M. Piccione ‘86 and Paul R. PiccioneMargaret M. Picerno ‘00Trina L. Piercey ‘81Gwendolyn L. Pierre-Louis ‘82 and Fritzgerald Pierre-LouisRose Marie PietschBarbara Pincar ‘99 and Martin T. PincarDenny PizziniDana PizzoJosephine PlesslBertram O. PloogYin Pongli ‘05Maria Porcell ‘05Stephen E. Poris ‘83 and Sandra PorisPort WashingtonSandra L. Prather ‘81Joan A. Press ‘78Eleanor Preston ‘76Leo Priola ‘06Vincent Priolo, Jr.Eugene PriscoLoretta E. PriscoJoseph Procopio ‘74Vienna ProfetaCecilia T. Proscia ‘96Howard I. Prussack ‘70 and Madeleine M. PrussackColleen J. Pugliese ‘83Donna P. Pynn ‘87 and James P. PynnJames A. Quadrino ‘08Mark Qualben and Lisa QualbenAnn Marie Quinn ‘86Linda A. Quintavalle ‘76Jocelyn RabinaFaye RadinGeorge R. Radu, Jr. ‘88Edith P. Raia ‘77James P. Raichle ‘76Edward Ranieri ‘04Rosanne J. Raso ‘76 and Donald RasoGlennda M. Rassin, LMSW ‘82 and David K. Rassin, PhDDiane Rathgeber ‘69 and David RathgeberFaith Ratner ‘88 and Steven RatnerDiane RattienLee B. Ravine ‘92Arundhati RaychaudhuriKathy RealeCharlotte L. Reed ‘72 and Twain M. ReedCandida Regine ‘98Gail W. Reilly ‘74Nanci E. Richards ‘05Carlo RizziRose A. Rizzi ‘72Allison RobertsMargaret RobinsonJosette Anne Roesch ‘84

Francine M. Roesch ‘85Linda Rogando ‘91 and Larry RogandoDianna M. Rogers ‘85Angela Romano ‘93 and Anthony RomanoMaria F. Romano ‘97 and Liberio RomanoHildegard E. Romano ‘81Delilah Rosales ‘95Lenore RosenbergerLisa Rossman-Murphy ‘99Joanna RossoGail Rostawanik ‘98 and Robert RostawanikLisa Rothman and Joseph Rothman, MDTerry J. Rowden, Jr.Ann M. Rummo ‘05Julia RuoccoLois RuoccoIrene Ruotolo ‘71Paulette Russo ‘76 and Frank RussoAngela M. RyanLinda Ryan ‘76Marian Ryan ‘86Nora Ryan ‘99Diane Saia ‘06Suzanne I. Salinardi ‘94 and Richard SalinardiMargaret A. Salzano, RNC ‘87 and Jerry SalzanoJeanette SambataroKathleen Santo ‘80 and Thomas SantoBetty Saw ‘99Gaetana Scafuri ‘89Scamardella Funeral Home, Inc.Michele Scammacca ‘91Catherine Scannapieco ‘95Frank W. Scarangello, Jr. ‘86Barbara A. SchianoFay S. Schiff ‘81James SchirrippaDeborah H. Schlackman ‘99Robert SchlaegerRonnie A. Schmidt ‘72 and Sheldon P. SchmidtValerie SchmutzMary A. Schwartz, EdD ‘74 and Hal S. Schwartz ‘69Helen A. Scibilia ‘99Albina ScrofaniIrene E. Scully ‘98 and James ScullyBarbara Scundakis ‘05Norman S. Seidman ‘92Barbara L. Sekulski ‘72Patricia Sellitto ‘76 and Chester SellittoErika Semidey ‘08Maureen P. Senft ‘94 and Gregory SenftJoan F. Shaw ‘96Amelia C. Shaw ‘97Kathleen A. SheaDenise K. Sheehan ‘75Molenies L. Sheeko ‘77John SheftickBarnett ShepherdShore Road Striders Running ClubSuzy Shu ‘81Louis W. SianiAlbert J. Silvestri ‘80Michael SimmondsMary E. Simone

Perry SimoneDanna L. Sims ‘90Maria SinclairSaundra L. Sirmans ‘95Deborah Sklar ‘95Marshall SkoppAlan L. Smith, CH, RH ‘74Vivian SnyderMaryellen Snyder ‘08Gloria SolomonSuksoon SongCatherine Sorensen ‘78 and Frank SorensenRichard F. Soyack ‘77Ann Spahitz-Mackey ‘94Gary Sparago ‘85Stephanie SperoSadie Stambler ‘72Ellen StarkGina SteimanAbraham J. SternFrederick M. Stern ‘73 and Connie B. SternGeorge A. Stern, Jr.Stefanie Stingo ‘00 and Arthur StingoIna Stone ‘74Walter B. Strauss, Esq. ‘74 and Luna StraussRussell Strobel ‘05Lynn SuarezNeil SullivanSusan SullivanElizabeth G. Sullivan ‘84Marianne Surasi ‘85Anthony Susi and Mary SusiStanley S. SuskiEdith SusskindAngela Sutera ‘80 and Sam SuteraArne K. Syvertsen ‘71 and Laura SyvertsenHelen Szterenfeld and Marvin SzterenfeldJeanine TardyKeevin G. Tash ‘75 and Linda Tash ‘74Christine Taverna ‘09Elmore R. Taylor ‘75 and Yvonne TaylorMargaret M. Terjesen ‘87Louis L. Terruso ‘87Audrey Tesora ‘06Lynne M. Tetlus ‘79Theresa M. Thingelstad ‘87Zachariah C. ThomasSandra E. Thomas ‘82 and Stephen H. ThomasRoberta Thomas ‘92Helen Tierney ‘91 and John TierneyMarlene A.Tona ‘80 and John V. ‘81 TonaJanet Torre ‘75Eileen J. Torricelli ‘78Frank J. Toscano, Jr. ‘63 and Maria ToscanoMary TramutolaMary A. Trapp ‘01 and Richmond J. TrappCarmen TripoColleen Troiano ‘01Mary Truesdel ‘05Eileen Tucker ‘89Rosemary Tung ‘69Michael J. Tuohy ‘75Jason Turetsky ‘07Frances Turner ‘90

Pamela A. Turzo ‘75Jessica TyburskyDiane B. Tyson ‘91 and Robert F. TysonLorraine Vaglio ‘76Milton ValentaJames V. Valente ‘94 and Cynthia ValenteClaire Van CottBrooke Van HornDenise Van Tassell ‘95 and William Van TassellMary T. Van Valen ‘76John L. Vaselli ‘03 and Jennifer VaselliVera E. Vaskis ‘98Maria VazquezVictoria Venezia ‘06

Michael Shugrue, PhDProfessor EmeritusFormer Dean

“The CSI Foundation allows me

to share in the academic and cul-

tural life of the College. It allows

me to honor and foster individual

faculty and students as well as pro-

grams and innovations. It supports

the Shugrue Cultural Program,

which brings outstanding musi-

cians and other leading cultural

figures to CSI.”

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VerizonMarilyn A. Verna ‘78Diane M. Viggiano ‘93 and Fred ViggianoJoseph VitadamoLoretta Volpe ‘74Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, RN ‘76 and Charles VonfrolioMary WalkerRichard J. Walker ‘94Carol A. Walsh ‘85Eric A. WaltersQichen WangYi WangVirginia R. WarnerGary N. Washington ‘78

Ellen J. Washington ‘84Bernice S. Waxman ‘79 and Eugene WaxmanPenelope C. Weil ‘69 and Thomas WeilAnita Weisenfeld and Joseph WeisenfeldRonald S. Weiss ‘75 and Francine WeissAnn Welden ‘75Judy A. Welsh ‘79Richard M. Wexler ‘75 and Celia WexlerHarold M. WeymouthChristine White ‘02John J. Widlund ‘92 and Xerna J. Widlund ‘91Christine Widlund ‘05Lorraine Wilbur ‘72 and Gary Wilbur ‘78Donna J. Williams ‘99Leonard P. WinklerEdward W. Winters ‘70Maxine Wilson-Mizell ‘74 and Joseph MizellEdward F. WnukCheryl WohlgemuthNorma S. WolfeAudrey R. Wolfe ‘97Eunice Woo ‘06Jill WoodsKathleen Wright and James WrightJean A. Wright ‘84Patricia Wuensch ‘01Alex Yang ‘81 and Anne YangJuliana Yanushefski ‘76Sookhee Yi ‘04Betty J. Young ‘75Barbara J. Youngman ‘90Tak L. Yuen ‘86Peter YuskevichVioleta YzeirajRanda Zagzoug-Pechota, Esq. ‘86 and Vratislav PechotaAdam ZaidVito E. Zajda ‘08John T. ZajoncJohn L. Zangara ‘78Raymond Zaniewski ‘76 and Christina ZaniewskiZhanyang Zhang ‘88Louis ZichettelloDonna-Lee Ziegeler ‘01Gertrude Zlotnick ‘91 and Milton ZlotnickCarmela Zuckerman ‘97Anthony P. Zupo ‘90 and Carol J. ZupoElizabeth A. Zwingraf and Raymond V. Zwingraf ‘79

Gifts-in-KindA & J Party InflatablesA.F. BennettThe Actors WorkshopAdobe BluesAfternoone’sVincent Albunio, Esq.Alfonso’s Pastry ShoppeAll Wrapped UpAllstate InsuranceZiad AloaAmerican Golf CorporationBabies R UsKeyshawn Bailey

Beaver Brook Country ClubBella Vita IIBistroBoardwalk Hotel GroupLee BoodyBuild-A-Bear WorkshopCake ChefCanlon’s RestaurantVeronica CarleElizabeth CastanoCharmaine ChanceChelsea Piers Management Co.Michael ChiapponeGreg CiprutCon EdisonCSI Alumni AssociationCSI Sports & Recreation CenterMelissa DavisDeLeo’s PizzeriaPeter DelorenzoDeVita/Becker Physical Therapy PCMarie DiTomassoDoherty Enterprises LLCDress Up BoutiqueEqual BalanceDonna B. Gerstle ‘84 and Michael A. GerstleRebecca GibsonGina’s PizzeriaGiovanni’s RestaurantThe Golf Club at Mansion RidgeGoodfellasInternational Dance X-plosionJimmy MaxJoe & Pat Pizzeria IncDolores KarlKing’s Restaurant & Pizza CafeLa Fontana RestaurantLee Simms ChocolatesLittle GymJohn LorentzenKenneth A. Lorentzen ‘96Annette LydonManor HouseMiyakoPeter MullenNew York New York SalonNew York Sports ClubThe NY Jets LLCOo La LaOsakaPilo Arts-Day SpaPortobello CafeCarmine PrioloVincent Priolo and Carmen PrioloRob PufahlPrudence PuglisiRab’s Country LanesRenato’s Pastry ShoppeJamey RimshnickRollerJam USA IncThe RookeryBrian RowanDolores SantangeloMichael Santoro and Donna Santoro

Francisco M. Collado ‘09Development Assistant

“As a recent graduate, I under-

stand the value of scholarships

and programs that are supported

by Foundation donors. Many of

CSI’s students rely on these schol-

arships and programs to achieve

the academic excellence that this

institution fosters. Being able to

give back is the ultimate reward.”

George Scarpelli and Connie ScarpelliSerenity Hair StudioSoundsationSouth Shore Country ClubThe StaatenStaten Island Chamber Music PlayersStaten Island MonumentsStaten Island YankeesSuperior ChocolateSymble ArtTen Toes of Staten Island LLCThrifty ExterminatingTime Warner CableTown Sports InternationalVidaVintage DeliWater Falls RestaurantWest Shore InnWild n WoolyGeorge K. Wonica ‘73 and Valerie WonicaYMCA of Greater New York

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Albert & Jean Roland Memorial ScholarshipJean G. Roland, ACSW

Alumni Association Scholarship FundBarbara A. Barone

Anita Conte Commencement AwardRobert LangfordNan M. Sussman, PhD and Jerald Sussman

Anthony Priolo Memorial ScholarshipA&M Builders of NY IncRon Aldinger and Deanna AldingerDiane P. Amodeo ‘91Linda AnticoMarcia ArnoneJane M. BartelsCharles J. Bock, Jr.Rocco E. BrienzaHarold T. Broderick, Jr. ‘72Christopher CampbellPeter CardilloTheresa Cassano ‘08Jack DabdoubDiane P. D’allegro, MDMichael R. DanielsLouis DeangelisMargaret Dianora ‘84Raymond P. Dunleavy and Mary M. DunleavyJennifer FarinaHarriet Glazer and Marvin H. GlazerChristine GregorioJanet GrilloRobert GritzVirginia C. Hamilton and Robert J. HamiltonEvelyn M. Henry ‘72Michele ImbornoneLadder 78 Engine 155 CommissaryTobias Lenza ‘03

Maureen MarkoeMyra Marks ‘90Mary Martino ‘75Trevor Mills ‘72Michele MinardiAugustus Nuzzela ‘77Ob Gyn AssociatesMichele OettingPapa Real Estate I LLCFrank Pepe and Marianna PepePeter PrioloVincent Priolo and Carmen PrioloGlennaro PrioloMark Qualben and Lisa QualbenThomas Rauen III and Patricia RauenMargaret RauenRobert Wood Johnson FoundationSelect Services Agency IncStephanie SperoSalvatore Starace ‘06Lynn SuarezAnthony Susi and Mary SusiChristine Taverna ‘09Zachariah C. ThomasMatthew R. TricoricoTuscarora Service Company LLCUniversity Physicians Group PC

Anya Gabriela Kuppersmith Memorial AwardJudith Kuppersmith

Lorraine & Gordan DiPaolo Scholarship in ManagementRapid Lube of Connecticut, Inc.

Donald DiFranco Memorial Scholarship Angelina DiFranco

Ely Stock ScholarshipDonna Dimino ‘90

Evelyn Marshall ScholarshipEvelyn Marshall Scholarship Association

Florence Ucelli ScholarshipJuliet Ucelli

Harris Goldberg Commencement AwardJoel J. Berger, PhD and Judith I. Berger ‘85

Harris Goldberg Memorial ScholarshipDeirdre Armitage, PhDJoel J. Berger, PhD and Judith I. Berger ‘85

Hugh White Jr. Memorial ScholarshipKrystle BarbieriKenneth J. Coffin and Joann M. CoffinJohn CrivelliMaryann MeunierFred Orvieto and Ann OrvietoDonna OrvietoKatherine ShorrHelen Szterenfeld and Marvin Szterenfeld

Jerry & Stella DeLuca ScholarshipJerry DeLuca

Joanne D’Amato Memorial ScholarshipFrank D’AmatoMichael R. DanielsFrancine D’Amato HatipogluDonald Pelka and Edith Pelka

John J. Marchi Environmental Science ScholarshipJohn J. Dresser ‘93Donna B. Gerstle and Michael GerstleDorothy A. KennyLinda Ryan ‘76Ann Torino and Louis Torino, Jr.Rose M. Volpe

Louise Fontanarosa Memorial ScholarshipJames P. PadulaFrancine Raggi ‘85

Rhoda & Bernard Blau Commencement AwardRhoda Blau

Samir A. Farag & Family ScholarshipSamir A. Farag and Lisette Farag

Soo K. Kim ScholarshipByung-Hoon Kim, MD and Sungnae Kim

Switzer Foundation ScholarshipSwitzer Foundation

The Brooklyn Home for Aged Men/Nancy K. Munson ScholarshipBrooklyn Home For Aged MenResearch Foundation of CUNY

Warren Simmons Memorial Scholarship Warren Hales

The College of Staten Island Foundation is grateful to the many donors listed on these pages who made contributions between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. If we have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, please call the Office of Institutional Ad-vancement at 718.982.2365 or email foundation@mail.csi.cuny.edu so that we may update our records. Thank you for your support!

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Vullnet Kolari Alumni Association Highlight

“I always wanted to be a lawyer,” says Kolari, and upon enter-

ing CSI, he thought about pursuing political science and possibly

philosophy for his undergraduate degree. His faculty advisor was

Dr. Michaela Richter, who told him that there just so happened to

be a brand-new Bachelor’s degree program in Political Science

and Philosophy. He immersed himself in the new program and

supplemented his classroom education with an internship with the

Parliamentarians for Global Action, as well as an internship in

Washington at the Voice of America, for which Kolari was cho-

sen as part of the highly competitive CUNY Internship Program,

which selects only a handful of students CUNY-wide for summer

positions in the nation’s capital.

After graduating from CSI, Kolari went on to earn his JD and

International Law Certificate from Pace University in 2001. His

path after law school, however, led him not toward a career at

a law firm, but one in insurance claims. He worked in claims at

CNA and AIG at the start of his career and more recently as claims

counsel at Zurich American Insurance Company. He is currently

a Senior Claims Specialist at Freedom Specialty, a Nationwide

company. It’s a job that makes excellent use of his legal training,

as much of his caseload requires an attorney’s knowledge and ad-

vice, but one that he admits he didn’t actually anticipate during his

days at CSI. He credits his faculty mentors, including Dr. Richter

and Dr. Daniel Kramer, for encouraging him to see his college

education not as preparing him for a specific career, but as an

opportunity that would encourage him to hone skills that would

benefit him in a variety of fields.

“For me, it was definitely a rewarding experience just having

professors that absolutely cared about not only teaching, but cared

about the students,” he says of the CSI faculty. The “passion” his

professors had for teaching “was instrumental in helping me just

develop as a human being.”

Whether to remain an active member of the CSI community

was never a question for Kolari. He volunteered for five years on

the Board of the Alumni Association and now looks forward to

serving in his new capacity as President. The organization main-

tains a full calendar of on- and off-campus events that help cel-

ebrate the lives, friendships, and careers that have been cultivated

by CSI. One of the most notable events—and one of which Kolari

was a great supporter—was the Alumni Hall of Fame Induction

Ceremony that honored the 27 alumni who were lost on Septem-

ber 11.

Kolari’s goal as President is one that is shared by other CSI

graduates: to enhance the visibility of the Alumni Association in

the Staten Island community. By coming together with his fellow

alumni, Kolari not only cherishes his own positive experience as

a student at CSI, but he also enriches the spirit of the community

that welcomes new students to campus each semester.

What is it that makes CSI alumni want to give back to their school? If you are Vullnet Kolari ’98, the memories of a dedicated faculty and a one-of-a-kind academic experience led him to return to campus as an active alumnus and as the newly elected President of the CSI Alumni Association.

Anthony DeFazio Friends Of CSI Highlight

“We have two functions,” says DeFazio of the Friends of CSI

organization. “One is to make money for scholarships. The sec-

ond one is to get the word about the College to the community of

Staten Island.” He credits a friend with inviting him to become

a part of the organization, and he didn’t have to give the request

much thought. “What bigger thing on Staten Island [for which to

volunteer one’s time] than the College of Staten Island?” he says.

DeFazio’s philosophy is shared by the other members of the

Friends of CSI who, like DeFazio, believe that the College has

a wealth of opportunities for both students and the greater com-

munity. The organization dedicates itself to upholding the mission

of the College, as well as creating opportunities for the greater

Staten Island community to become involved with the educational

and cultural offerings on campus.

Fundraising is a major component of the Friends of CSI, and the

group organizes various on-campus events that invite donors and

friends to participate. In March, the Friends of CSI welcomed the

famous ‘60s pop singer Lesley Gore to campus, where she gave a

concert followed by an intimate champagne and wine reception.

Another opportunity is the Sunday Literary Brunch, which honors

a recently published author and invites the public for a book sign-

ing. The Friends of CSI will also play an active part in the newly

established annual fundraising gala.

DeFazio’s commitment to the organization has not gone unno-

ticed. “Anthony DeFazio epitomizes what it means to be a friend,”

says Dr. Christine Cea, President of the Friends of CSI and a sci-

entist at the New York State Institute for Basic Research. “His

commitment to our school and to the Friends of CSI is evident in

his work as Treasurer of our organization and in his promotion of

the College in the Staten Island community.”

In DeFazio’s opinion, working to promote the College and raise

funds is something that just makes sense. “CSI is the prime educa-

tional entity for Staten Island,” DeFazio says, noting that as a pub-

lic institution, it offers a wide spectrum of programs and degrees

ranging from associate degrees all the way up through doctoral

degrees. He explains that CSI has a high concentration of Staten

Islanders, and DeFazio feels that this is one of the main reasons

donors are drawn to contribute to CSI.

“You’re investing your money in the present Staten Islanders

and how they will affect the future of Staten Island,” he says.

Thanks to the work of the Friends of CSI, the College and the

greater Staten Island community can look forward to a great

future.

Anthony DeFazio isn’t a graduate of CSI, but to hear the excitement in his voice when he speaks of the campus community, you would think he did spend time here as a student. Of course, he knows the College well because his children are graduates, but chances are he would have become involved with the Friends of CSI even if they hadn’t. Why? A lifelong Staten Islander, DeFazio is interested in helping the borough to become the best it can be. As a member of the Friends of CSI, he is doing just that.

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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Benno C. Schmidt, Jr. Chairman, JDValerie Lancaster BealPhilip Alfonso BerryWellington Z. ChenRita DiMartinoFrieda D. Foster-TalbotJoseph J. LhotaHugo M. Morales, MDPeter S. Pantaleo, JDKathleen M. PesileCarol A. Robles Román, JDMarc V. ShawCharles A. ShorterSam A. SuttonJeffrey S. WiesenfeldSimone Lamont, ex-officioManfred Phillipp, PhD, ex-officio

CSI PRESIDENT’S CABINET

William J. Fritz, PhDProvost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Milton SantiagoVice President for Finance and Administration

Jerald Jones-Woolfolk, PhDVice President for Student Affairs

Barbara R. EshooVice President for Institutional AdvancementExecutive Director, CSI Foundation

Michael Kress, PhDVice President for Technology Systems

Ann Lubrano, PhDDeputy to the President and Chief of Staff

PresidentRobert S. Cutrona, Sr.President Project-One Services, Inc.

Vice PresidentChristine D. Cea, PhD ’88Applied Research ScientistNYS Institute for Basic Research

SecretarySamir FaragPresidentWorldwide Electronic Corp.

TreasurerRichard Prinzi, Jr., CPA ‘93PartnerPrinzi & Tapinis, LLC

John W. AlexanderChairman and CEONorthfield Bank

Marilyn CaselliSenior Vice PresidentCustomer OperationsConsolidated Edison of NY

Robert A. CatalanoDirector of Sales and MarketingRevelation Software

Norma D’ArrigoCommunity Activist

Joseph A. Franzese ‘88Chief Financial OfficerBank of Ireland/ U.S. Representative Office

Stanley M. FriedmanVice President, Government andCommunity AffairsElauwit, LLC

Brian LalineEditorStaten Island Advance

John MazzaPresidentAdak Contractors & Consultants, Inc.

Patrick McDermottPresidentMcDermott and Thomas Associates

Carmine A. MoranoHealth Care Executive

Dolores N. MorrisVice PresidentHBO Family

Richard NicotraChairman and CEOThe Nicotra Group

Joseph RendeVice PresidentNational Grid

Joseph M. Ricciutti ’94PresidentStaten Island Yankees

Edgar Rios, Esq. Managing PartnerWenzi Capital Partners

Peter SalvatoreRetired Managing DirectorSpear, Leeds, and Kellogg

Bruno J. SavoVice PresidentSavo Brothers, Inc.

Thomas ScarangelloGeneral ManagerScaran

Sally W. WilliamsRetired Federal Government Executive

Tomás Morales, PhD, ex-officioPresidentCollege of Staten Island

Barbara R. Eshoo, ex-officioExecutive Director CSI Foundation

Erika E. Hellstrom, ex-officioAssociate Executive DirectorCSI Foundation

Roberta B. Vogel, PhD, ex-officioCSI Faculty

PresidentTomás D. Morales, PhD

CSI Foundation Board PresidentRobert S. Cutrona, Sr.

Vice President for Institutional AdvancementExecutive Director, CSI FoundationBarbara R. Eshoo

Director of DevelopmentAssociate Executive Director, CSI FoundationErika E. Hellstrom

CSI Foundation CoordinatorLisa Pipitone

Development AssistantFrancisco M. Collado ‘09

Contributing WritersTerry Mares, Kenneth Bach, Erika Hellstrom, Francisco Collado ‘09, Elizabeth Murphy ‘09, Barbara Bellesi

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CSI Foundation2800 Victory Boulevard, 1A-401Staten Island, NY 10314718.982.2365foundation@mail.csi.cuny.edu

Financial Statement College Of Staten Island/CUNY

CSI At A Glance Fall 2008

State Operating Budget*

CSI Foundation, Inc.

Amount raised

Total liabilities and net assets at June 30

CSI Scholarships and Awards**

Total scholarship and award assets

Scholarships awarded

Building Program Support***

Faculty Grants and Contracts

(Includes federal, state, city, and CUNY)

*Does not include fringe benefit costs, utilities, or capital expenditures.

**Includes scholarships held by CSI Foundation and College of Staten Island Fund, which were raised prior

to 1995 and are stewarded by the CSI Business Office.

***Gifts support CSI Programs including Non-profit Internship Stipends, Undergraduate Research Stipends,

the CSI Library, and Athletics.

EnrollmentUndergraduate …….....12,183Graduate……………........909

By GenderFemale……………......60.1%Male………………......39.9%

By EthnicityAmerican Indian/Native Alaskan……...….0.1%Asian/Pacific Islander...10.5%Black, non-Hispanic….11.5%Hispanic…………....…14.1%White, non-Hispanic….63.8%

Tuition Per SemesterUndergraduateFull-time……….…… $2,300GraduateFull-time……….…… $3,680

By AttendanceFull-time……….……. 66.3%Part-time……….……. 33.7%

By Age Under 20……….……. 34.7%20 to 24………….…... 38.2%25 to 29…………...…... 9.8%30 to 39……………...... 8.1%40 and Above................. 9.1%

Figures are based on fiscal years beginning July 1st and ending June 30th

2006-2007

$71,644,500

$1,567,000

$4,146,741

$4,739,576

$226,423

$847,032

$8.9Million

2007-2008

$73,173,200

$1,380,839

$4,038,442

$4,171,515

$231,484

$922,293

$9.8Million

2008-2009

$82,421,300

$1,412,030

$3,555,254

$3,833,199

$225,940

$1,134,524

$11.4Million

CSI FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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