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President Grossto return to DC

SVC IntroducesWagner House

Honor Roll ofAnnual Giving

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President Grossto return to DC

SVC IntroducesWagner House

Honor Roll ofAnnual Giving

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President Grossto return to DC

SVC IntroducesWagner House

Honor Roll ofAnnual Giving

As I write this letter, the summer is ending

and you can feel fall in the air. With student athletes

now on campus, the academic year is ramping up. As

our new students and returning students arrive, the

campus is bustling with activity—which is exciting for

everyone.

Our campus theme for the 2014–2015 academic year

is “Make It Happen,” and the campus book each new

student receives—This I Believe: The Personal

Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women, based

on the NPR series—reinforces that theme. In his

foreword to “This I Believe,” Studs Terkel writes:

“There is something we can do while we’re alive and

breathing on this planet. It is to become an activist in

the pursuit of a world in which it would be easier for

people to behave decently. Being an activist is

self-explanatory: you act; you take part in something outside yourself.” I have been reflecting on the

myriad of ways in which we can all embrace action this year. To be sure, there is one key action in which

we are all engaged: learning—actively pursuing knowledge, information, experience, wisdom and wide-

ranging skills.

Our annual academic theme has inspired me to deem September “Education Month.” Throughout the

month, the campus will be engaged in a series of conversations about education and its importance in

today’s world.

Events included the Aims of Education Address on September 4 at Convocation where I shared with the

community what is for me a central aspect of education: increasing the “opportunity architecture” for stu-

dents. On September 15 our campus will be involved in a “leadership swap day” where three women heads

of school will switch places: I am headed to the Emma Willard School in Troy, NY (EWS); Trudy Hall, the head

of Emma will visit Maple Street School in Manchester, VT (MSS); and Fran Bisselle, the head of MSS will come

to SVC as its leader for a day. At the end of the day, we will gather together to share what we have learned—

messaging the importance of a “kink-free” educational pipeline where students can move through seam-

lessly and where leaders are knowledgeable about and respectful of each institutions’ aims and goals.

Throughout the month, several of us on campus will be blogging on the value of higher education to

individuals, their families and our communities, and sharing strategies for “Making Education Happen.”

While I will be leaving my role as President of the College at the end of the semester to return to

Washington, D.C. (see story on page 3), I will be available to help with the transition of the new President.

I also plan to be on campus one week each month in October, November and December, meeting with

Senior Leaders, staff and faculty, watching some athletic events and engaging with students and the larger

community. SVC has been my home for eight years, and I am proud of what we have accomplished

together. My thanks to each and every one of you for all the work you have done to contribute to our

successes, to help “Make it Happen!” There are many successes to come; this I believe. I look forward to

bearing witness to it all.

Board of Trustees

JOHN BAACKESPresident

AmeriHealth Medicare Plan

SARAH DAHL, M.D.Physician (Retired)

Private practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology

KAREN GROSSPresident

Southern Vermont College

SUSAN HUNTERCommunity Leader

CARMEN J. LAWRENCE, ESQ.Partner

King & Spaulding, LLP

RAYMOND D. LENOUEPresident (Retired)

Educational Resources Network, Inc.

ALFREDO QUIÑONES-HINOJOSA, M.D.Associate Professor of

Neurosurgery and Oncologyand Director of The Johns

Hopkins Pituitary Tumor CenterJohns Hopkins University

School of Medicine, Depart-ment of Neurosurgery

NANCY SCATTERGOOD, M.D.Family Physician

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Physicians Group/SVMC

MARJORIE "GREGG" SWAINAuthor and Psy.D.

IRA WAGNER ’83President, European Capital

Financial ServicesAmerican Capital Ltd.

DEBORAH E. WILEY, CHAIRChair, The Wiley Foundation,

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: Karen Gross

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President Gross to return to Washington, D.C.

President Karen Gross has announced that she will stepdown after eight years as President of Southern Vermont College at the end of the fall semester to return to Washing-ton, D.C., where she spent 2012 working at the U.S. Depart-ment of Education. Chair of the Board of Trustees DeborahWiley said, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entireSVC community, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Karen forher passionate leadership. She leaves the College in excellentfiscal shape, with innovative programs in place, remarkablefaculty and staff and growing student success in terms of re-tention and graduation rates.” President Gross said, “South-ern Vermont College is proof positive that small in size doesnot equate to small in vision or accomplishments. I am proudof all that SVC has achieved over the past eight years. I amproud to have been the leader of a thriving institution that isso student centered and deeply committed to student success. SVC will always be with me and our work togetherwill inform all that I do for higher education in the future.”

During President Gross’s presidency, the College has revitalized its mission and purpose, added to the physical plantand the school’s endowment, transformed the curriculum andintroduced many new programs that have encouraged studentsuccess in higher education. The College plans to honor thoseprograms with the Karen Gross Innovation Fund (see page 7).

Presidential Search isWell Underway

The SVC Board of Trustees has established a trustee-basedPresidential Search Committee and an Advisory Committeecomprised of faculty and staff to assist in the process of iden-tifying a successor to President Karen Gross. With the help ofexecutive search firm Archer-Martin Associates of Nantucket,Massachusetts, and input from the SVC community, they arenow conducting a comprehensive and rigorous search for anew leader. So far the committees and Search firm have re-viewed over 100 applications for the position. “We are confi-dent that we are well on track with the search process,” saidSVC Board member and chair of the trustee committee IraWagner ’83. “We are optimistic about naming a new Presidentin October with a start date towards the end of the year.”

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CHANGING SIGNS,Changing Times

The original Gatehouse to the Everett Estate, which will now house

SVC’s Office of Admissions, will be known as Wagner House. The acqui-

sition of the Gatehouse, from the estate of Anne and Frederick

Burkhardt, and the renovation of the space for use by the Admissions

staff, was made possible through a generous gift from SVC

alumni/trustee Ira Wagner ’83 (inset, above) and his wife Marcia. The

College will host an Open House for the new space in October. Please

check the Web site for more information. Artist rendering from the

SVC Campus Map done by Ann Kremers of Bennington.

Visitors to Southern Vermont

College will now find new sig-

nage scattered through town

and a new entrance to campus.

The signage is a gift from

President Karen Gross and her

husband Stephen H. Cooper.

WELCOME TO SVC: Assistant Dean of Students Michael Goodwin

(center) greets new students at the start of the school year with

the help of Orientation leaders Jordan Bassi ’15, Corey Sylvester

’16, Bridget Kelly ’16, and Jake Schongar ’16.

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“Keep Vermont withyou, whether you moveor stay…”Honorary Degree Recip-ient Daniel B. Ginsberg,Former Assistant Secre-tary of the U.S. Air Force(Manpower and ReserveAffairs) in his address to2014 graduates:

“Vermont is a very special place, which I think comes from a combi-nation of wonderful people and aching beauty. There is a spirit hereat once of independence and community. Vermonters are caring andgiving, while free-thinking and private… Wherever your path leads,I hope you will be able to continually draw on this time, this place—tocontinue to succeed and grow.”

“We are all learning, allthe time—that’s contin-uing education…”Honorary Degree Recip-ient Jane Altes, highereducation leader andformer Interim Presi-dent and Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs atEmpire State College:

“Continuing education. …— it means we are all learning, all thetime … Your education began the day you were born (maybesooner) and you won’t be able to keep it from continuing. Go outand enjoy…Look at stuff, taste stuff, smell stuff, feel stuff and fileaway those experiences—that’s learning— that’s education.”

2014 DISTINQUISHED SVC ALUMNI2014 Distinguished Alumnus VincentScalise ’06, seen here with hisdaughter at a reception at PresidentGross’ house, was honored at Commencement for his militaryservice and his work in founding theCentral New York Veterans OutreachCenter, in Utica, New York.

Carlos Gutierrez ’06, a special agentwith the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in Memphis, is givenhis award at Commencement forSVC Distinguished Alumnus of the College, by Samantha Damon ofthe Alumni Relations office.

2014 GRADUATES, ORDER YOUR PHOTOS (HTTP://GCPHOTOS.SHOOTPROOF.COM) OR A DVD OF COMMENCEMENT TODAY (SVC.EDU).

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SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND Saturday, Sep. 27 | 9 am Family & Alumni Check-in | Lunch ticket purchase

9 am - 5 pm Campus Shop open

10 am State of the College Address | President Karen Gross | Greenberg AtriumState of the Student Body with SGA President Jordan Bassi

11 am Q&A with the Dean & Provost & Others: Parent/Family Discussion | Greenberg Atrium

11 am SVC First Annual Alumni Summit | Everett Theatre

12 - 2 pm Lunch | MAC

2 - 4 pm Human Foosball Tournament | QFS Student-Designed | MAC

1 pm Women’s Soccer v. Lesley College | Everett Field

3 pm Men’s Soccer v. Lesley College | Everett Field

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Starting this fall, a Radiologic Sciences Certificate Program in Computed Tomography (CT) will be offered atSVC. This one-year, fully online, post-graduate certificateprogram is designed for registered radiologic technologistswho want to advance their careers into the area of CT.Computed Tomography is a process of imaging the body in 3-D using diagnostic x-rays. CT is one of the fastest growingareas of diagnostic imaging today, according to SVC ProgramDirector Linda Lippacher. “If you are dually certified in diagnostic imaging and CT,” Lippacher said, “your job opportunities not only double but triple.” Through the SVCprogram, coursework is online, but technologists can be located anywhere and arrange to complete preceptor work ata hospital or facility near them. Upon successful completionof the program, students will be prepared to apply for the advanced certification examination provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).This opportunity is open to registered technologists in theareas of radiography, nuclear medicine and/or radiationtherapy.

The Hunter Division of Humanities at SVC recently announcedan exciting new publishing collaboration between the College

SVC piloted its Veterans’ Scholar Program this fall with a new direc-

tor in place and plans underway for new initiatives ensuring veter-

ans success on campus and engagement in the veteran community.

Lieutenant Colonel John Miles is leading the way as Program Direc-

tor. Miles, from Norfolk, VA, has been with the United States Marine

Corps for 25 years, serving two deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He worked as Executive Office/Marine Officer Instructor at the SUNY

Maritime NROTC Unit in the Bronx, NY. Miles’ position at SVC is to ad-

vocate for veterans and help them navigate the admissions, finan-

cial aid, and enrollment process and to ensure they have the tools

needed to achieve academic success. Programs in place include:

special orientation measures, on- and off-campus activities, family

friendly events, recognition of military service birthdays, presenta-

tion of the SVC Challenge Coin for military service, and participation

in the VALOR lecture program (Veterans Academy of Learning

Opportunities for Residents) at the Vermont Veteran’s Home in

Bennington. SVC is a member of the Student Veterans of America.

SVC FACULTY RESEARCH SHOWCASEInterdisciplinary sharing of scholarship, research, and the arts,

presented by SVC faculty. (2:20 - 3:35 pm Everett Mansion Room 201)

Oct. 23 Assistant Professor Daisy LevyNov. 13 Assistant Professor Jeb GorhamDec. 11 Professor Tom ReddenJan. 22 Associate Professor Greg WinterhalterFeb. 19 Assistant Professor Lynda Sinkiewich

Veterans’ Scholar Program takes shape for 2014-2015

SHIRES PRESS SERIES: Student Publishing at SVC

SHIRES PRESS SERIES BOOKSIGNING — From left to right at theBookstore event, Northshire owner Chris Morrow, SVC PresidentKaren Gross, SVC Humanities Chair Jennifer Burg, Student Jose Ferreras who will partake in the writing program this fall.

RAD SCIENCES CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY NOW OFFERED

and the Northshire Bookstore, an independent bookstore inManchester, Vermont. Through the Shires Press Series, full-time students at SVC can write and publish their own book.Students will study the foundations of book publishing, whileworking on their own manuscript from conception to com-pletion. Upon successful completion of the project, studentswill receive five printed copies of their published work fromthe Northshire Bookstore’s Shires Press, with opportunitiesto promote their book in the retail (Manchester, Vt., andSaratoga Springs, NY), bookstore locations and online mar-ketplace (www.northshire.com). The Northshire Bookstorewill also provide assignment of the ISBN and barcode of thebook, and students will receive royalty fees paid for any salesof the book. For more information about the Shires Press Se-ries, please contact Jennifer Burg, Ph.D., Chair, The HunterDivision of Humanities, at 802-447-4007 or jburg@svc.edu.

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Catherine McKeen, Director of Center forTeaching and Learning at SVC, was selected as aSummer Scholar of the National Endowment forthe Humanities (NEH) from a nationwide applicantpool to attend one of 30 seminars and institutes

supported by NEH. The Endowment is a federal agency that, each summer,supports enrichment opportunities at colleges, universities and cultural institutions, so that faculty can work in collaboration and study with expertsin humanities disciplines.McKeen participated in a month-long seminar on Socrates this summer atLewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Approximately 437 NEH Summer Scholars took part in different programs of study.

Assistant professor of Nursing Eileen Rice,Ph.D., RN, has been selected as a Leadership Fel-low by the Vermont Action Coalition, part of Gov-ernor Peter Shumlin’s Blue Ribbon Commission onNursing. The program “prepares nurse fellows to

lead and inform healthcare decision making by leveraging their frontlineperspective and providing additional insight into the business and financingof healthcare,” according to Mary Val Palumbo of the University of Vermontand co-leader of VAC. Rice is an experienced registered nurse who has taughtat SVC since 2006. She holds a Ph.D. in Education (with a specialization inNursing Education) from Capella University, an M.S. in Nursing from PaceUniversity and a B.A. degree in Biology from Middlebury College.

Teaching and Learning DirectorNamed National Endowment forHumanities Scholar

Eileen Rice Named VermontNurse Leadership Fellow

The Board of Trustees at Southern Vermont Col-

lege appointed Gregg Swain, Psy.D., as a new

Board Member at its recent meeting. A resident

of New York City and Vermont, Swain has a strong

history of involvement with non-profits. A grad-

uate of Smith College, Swain received a Doctorate

in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University. She

has served on numerous boards and committees

for organizations in the New York area, including

as a Member of the Board of Managers at West

Side YMCA in New York City since 2003. She and

her husband are Board Members of the Bronx

Charter School for Better Learning in New York

City. Swain served on the board at Grosvenor

Neighborhood House where she was Board Pres-

ident. She was a former Women’s Committee

member at Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. As a

member of various committees at New York’s St.

James Church, Swain ran the Soup Kitchen for the

Homeless from 1986 to 1990. She recently was a

member of the Vestry at Church of the Epiphany

in NYC. In addition to her community work, Swain

is a Mah Jongg art historian whose book, “Mah

Jongg: The Art of the Game” will be published in

October by Tuttle Publishing. Swain will be pre-

senting her work at SVC this academic year.

SVC Trustees Name Gregg Swain, Psy.D., to Board

‘CLEAR MIND’— Sculpture by Gregory Smithwill be on display, along with other new and selectedworks by the artist, in the Burgdorff Gallery until October 5. A Vermont native from North Pownal,Smith works with wood, clay and bronze; his mediaof choice is welded steel and copper. Smith began his

sculpture studies with Isaac Witkin and Brower Hatcher at Bennington Collegeand later studied with Paul Aschenbach at the University of Vermont. He hasshown his work in New York and throughout New England.

The College has seen many new programs and traditionsevolve under the leadership of President Karen Gross—initia-tives that have not only attracted more students but have increased the success rate for students to proceed to andthrough college. There is the Mountaineer Scholars Program,Veterans’ Scholar Program, Campus Community Dinner Series, Shires Press Series, Bookends traditions, and new sportsprograms, to name a few. To ensure the future success of programs that are now well established at SVC, the College ispleased to announce the creation of the Karen Gross Innova-tion Fund for Student Success. The proceeds from the Fundwill go towards the programs in place and to the establishmentof new programs that help facilitate student success at SVC.For more information or to donate to the Fund, please visit theWeb site at svc.edu/innovation fund.

“As an alum and as an em-ployee of almost 16 years, Ihave a special fondness for,and dedication to this insti-tution. My wife Priscilla also

worked for the school for a long time, so we feel like partof the SVC family. As the facilities director, I have aunique insight into the needs of operating a school andhow much of an impact even a small gift can have. I amproud to be a long-time donor to the Annual Fund.”

WHY I GIVE: MARK KLAUDER ’08

ANNUAL FUND DONOR SPOTLIGHT

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“BE A PART OF HISTORY!” JOIN SVC’S TAKE A SEAT CAMPAIGN

SVC will replace the seats in Everett Theatre this year. With a specified donation, you can have your personal name, businessname, SVC Class Year or a memorial to a loved one permanentlyaffixed to the arm of a new seat in Everett Theatre. Email sdamon@svc.edu for more information and pricing.

IN CJ’S MEMORY

SVC students and staff participated in the Annual CJ Salva “NeverGive Up” Golf Tournament at Lake Shore Country Club in Rochester.CJ was a much loved student who lost his life in 2012; his familyand friends established the golf event to raise scholarship dollars inhis memory. In photo from left to right are SVC friends EricParmelee’15, Christopher Nicastro’15, Sal Sciara’15, Sean Deegan’15.

THE KAREN GROSS INNOVATIONFUND FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

At the wedding of Ian ’12 and BrandiValentine ’13, July 19 in Willseyville,NY., were Catrina Cecchini ’14,Stephanie Pelletier ’14, Sam Hastings’15, and Shawnee Webster ’13.

Leigh Meola ’11 and her fiancé RobertMurawski ’12 became engaged infront of C dorm at SVC, the sameplace that they met four years earlier.They plan a January wedding.

Ashley Delp McTyier ’11 marriedChristopher on May 3, 2014.

Michael Lawler ’99 became the direc-tor of the Southwest Vermont RegionalTechnical School District in July.

Jess Clausnitzer ’08 was married July 20, 2013, to Stephanie.They bought a house in Bennington in December of 2013.Their son Jess Clausnitzer, Jr., was born May 16, 2014.

Cadence Acquaviva, who will graduate this December with aCommunication degree, has workedat News Channel 13 in Albany(WNYT) as a weekend news assignment editor and was recentlypromoted to producer.

Class Notes

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WOMEN’S SOFTBALLMade postseason appearance, after going 9-9 in NECC play and

grabbing the number six seed. Freshmen Mallory Celeste and Lau-

ryn Zovistoski, and senior outfielder Erika Garay were named to

the All-NECC Second Team; junior Emily Fleming received an Hon-

orable Mention. Fleming, Shelby Jones, and Katie Raymond were

named to the 2014 NECC Spring Academic All-Conference squad.

Katie Raymond was named SVC’s 2014 Mountaineer Female

Scholar Athlete.

MEN’S BASEBALLFinished the season 15-19 overall with 8-10 in conference play.

Junior Cody LaBadia and second baseman R.J. Pingitore were se-

lected to the All-NECC First Team. Sophomore outfielder Richard

Rios was named to All-NECC Second Team and shortstop Chris

Nicastro, Jr., collected an All-NECC Honorable Mention. LaBadia

was the recipient of the 2014 Scott McKenzie Sportsman of the

Year Award and was selected to the 2014 D3Baseball.com All-New

England Third Team.

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MEN’S SOCCERAnnounces the hiring of new coach Joe Baia who comes to SVC from

the University of Rochester where he was assistant coach. Baia has

also recently been a graduate assistant at SUNY Brockport.

PROFESSOR GORHAM NAMED NCAA REPRESENTATIVESVC faculty member Jeb Gorham was recognized by the NCAA for

his outstanding work as a Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR)

on campus. He was selected as Division III FAR Fellow and was in-

vited to attend the 2014 NCAA Division III Far Fellows Institute Con-

ference in Indianapolis in October.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALLSenior Anthony Barahona was selected to play on the USA DIII Men’s

Volleyball Team—Brazil Tour 2014, a team made up of the best

NCAA Division III volleyball players throughout the United States.

The team spent a week playing in Campinas, Rio de Janeiro and Sao

Paulo. Barahona was also named to the All-New England Collegiate

Conference First Team and to the 2014 NECC Spring Academic All-

Conference Team after an outstanding senior season with SVC.

Cody LaBadia Jeb GorhamJeb Gorham

Joe BaiaJoe Baia

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“One of my favorite moments of the tour: After one tournament,

team USA and the Brazilian teams came together and danced to

the samba. …To see people from completely different back-

grounds, cultures, traditions and beliefs come together to have a

good time was awesome.” —Anthony Barahona

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/WOMEN’S BASKETBALLJunior Victor Velazquez was the recipient of the 2014 Mountaineer

Scholar Athlete Award, and Women’s Basketball sophomore

Amber Flagg was named the 2014 Scott McKenzie Sportswoman of

the Year at the annual Athletics Banquet in April.

SVC/SJC ATHLETICS HALL OF FAMEFormer Mountaineers Nick Harrington ’08 and Andy Macnaughton

’09 were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame this year.

Harrington was a stand-out member of the Southern Vermont

men’s basketball team, owning many of the program’s records.

Macnaughton was a tremendous all-around athlete, excelling on

the rugby pitch when the club was under the direction of the

Athletics Department.

DEBUT: WOMEN’S LAX, MEN’S JV BB AND TRACKWomen’s Lacrosse is set to play its inaugural season in the spring

of 2015 as a competing member of the New England Collegiate

Conference. Thomas L. Otero, the former varsity head coach of

Mount Anthony Union High School girls’ team, will coach. SVC also

added Junior Varsity Men’s Basketball for the 2014-15 season, to

be coached by Sharief Hashim. In the spring, a new Men’s Track &

Field team will be coached by Kathleen Newton.

ATHLETICS CONSORTIUM WITH BENNINGTON COLLEGEThe NCAA signed off in July on a proposal for SVC and Bennington

College to enter into a consortium that allows Bennington students

who meet both NCAA and SVC coach’s eligibility requirements

to participate in Division III athletics as Mountaineers. Several

athletes from Bennington are participating in soccer.

Anthony BarahonaAnthony Barahona

Velazquez with Coach NewtonVelazquez with Coach Newton

Nick HarringtonNick Harrington

Thomas L. Otero

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Honor Roll of DonorsSouthern Vermont College gratefully acknowledges our generous donors for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Thank you again for your commitment toSVC and its mission.

President’s CircleJames H. & Irene M. Hunter

Charitable TrustThe Helen Dixon Kunzelmann

Endowment Fund The Wagner Family Charitable FundDeborah E. Wiley

Dean’s CircleAlice Shaver Foundation The Poses Family Foundation

Everett SocietyAK Steel Foundation John W. Baackes Karen Gross & Stephen H. Cooper Ingersoll-Rand Charitable

Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Runnette TE Connectivity Mr. & Mrs. Ira J. Wagner ’83

Courtyard SocietyWally & Jane Altes Olin Scott Fund Mark OpelParker Hannifin CorporationMr. & Mrs. Kevin SalvaMr. James L. & Darla Wainscott

Lantern SocietyDr. James Gozzo Bob & Cora May Howe Mr. & Mrs. Raymond D. Lenoue Sodexo Anonymous

Cascade SocietyMichael Astrue & Laura Mali-Astrue Baldwin Richardson Foods Caroline, Paul, Lesley

& Robert Consalvo Mr. Peter Donavan

& Dr. Nancy Scattergood Fidelity Charitable Gift FundLynn & Peter Green/Four

Chimneys Inn & RestaurantJohn & Janet McDavid Dr. & Mrs. Ammon Broughton Peck Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Rolla Mr. & Mrs. Woody Swain Richard & Grace Swensen Ms. Barbara H. Trotta

Keystone ClubBurr & Burton AcademyCenterline Architects & Planners PCSarah Dahl & Charles Salem Mr. Paul F. Engelstad Anonymous Industrial Furnace Company, Inc. Mark ’03, ’08 & Priscilla Klauder Milton & Susan Kotin James & Bernadette Krueger Scott & Linda Lippacher David & Colleen Little Packall Packaging Inc. Palmer Food Services Risk Management Solutions The PharmacyJay & Theresa Sheehy

Norma & Ted Thomas Michael J. Tranchida ’76 Trustco Bank Corp NY Zweigles

Cornerstone Club Kathleen Babcock ’11 Bank of Bennington Barnes Law, P.C. Dr. & Mrs. Albert DeCiccio Terry Dewey Mark & Suzy Donavan Mr. & Mrs. William Doran Mr. & Mrs. Barry Frank, Esqs. Melissa Garofalo Goforth Electric Inc.Jon Goodrich & Jan NoyesArthur & Marlene Harris Ms. Anita F. Hill Hoisington Realty Anne Hopkins Gross & Glenn GrossJerome Construction JP Morgan Chase BankMr. Keith M. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Ken Moriarty Prue ElectricQueen City Printers, Inc. Donald & Angelina Robertson Dr. Joshua Sherman Eugene P. Tripp ’66 Andrew J. Vacanti Greg Winterhalter

Mt. Anthony ClubMr. & Mrs. Joseph Angarone ’97 Apex Packing Solutions, LLC Virginia Baldwin ’49 James & Deborah Barton Rosanne Tripp Beauchamp ’68 Deborah & R. William Berg Raymond Bolton, Esq. Robert & Judith Brower Catherine Burns Calabresella - New York Style Deli Christopher Candon ’87 John & Kathleen Case Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Cestone William A. Clifford Don ’60 & Mary Cone Mr. & Mrs. Edward Cotter Geoffrey Craig Jim & Sally Cuvelier Lieutenant Lloyd Dean ’81 DeCarolis Truck Rental Mr. & Mrs. Michael Donoghue ’71 Dowellgroup Inc. Dudley Poultry Company Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Richard Fabricius Henry Flynt Ford Brothers Wholesale Meats, Inc.The Gable Family John M. Gariepy ’83 GEM Food Brokers, Inc. Ruth A. Goldstone Lee & Tammy Grabner ’93 & ’95 Richard A. Gray ’68 Anonymous AnonymousHorrigan Sons - Rossler, INC.

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Gifts ProgramEmma Piazza Ms. Donna M Pilling Allison Prion R.K. Miles, Inc. Jane Griswold Radocchia Susan Rochette Aaron Rock Leslie M. Rousseau ’09 Madeleine C. Roy ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ruvolo Louise Salva Sandra Salva Peter &Theresa Salvia Sassy Sauce, Inc. John & Rosey Scalzo Kim E. Schultz Lorraine ’94 & Mark Simpkins Charles & Martha Noga J. Smith ’83 Sarah Sanfilippo Richard P. Stickney Daniel Summers II Shari Sweedy Thomas ThaneyJohn & Beth Timmerman United Way of Central &

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MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIFTSIn honor of Lindsey Jory Brooks ’86 Heather & Hardin MarionIn memory of June CarrollJane Griswold Radocchia In memory of Robert A. ConsalvoTerry Dewey John & Michele Geissler Jonathan Geissler ’12 Mary Masters Leslie M Rousseau ’09 Caroline, Paul, Lesley

& Robert Consalvo In memory of Bill EpsteinMr. & Mrs. Gregory Bastek ’89Lane R. Perrins ’82

Stuart Hurd & Justine Scanlon Jacobs Law Offices, LLC Thomas G. Jozitis ’78 Warren & Barry King Henry & Bonnie Klaassens Leo’s Elite Bakery LLC Anonymous Mr. Stephen Marcoux ’79 Mr. Bruce Marcus Heather & Hardin Marion/Lindsey

Jory Brooks ’86 Skip & Nancy Martin Thomas & Mary Martin Don & Melanie McKenna Jean E. Miller N.H. Architecture P.C. NCTB Calabrese LLC Brian & Maria Nettnin Norampac Industries Inc. NRG Global Giving Richard Organisciak Mr. & Mrs. Frank Orr ’67 Mrs. Jane Patterson Christopher J. Pedley ’01 Lane R. Perrins ’82 Dr. Robert Pezzulich Robert & Carolyn Popp Charles R. & Linda C. Putney Quality Printing Company Mr. Alan Randt Ms. Kathleen A. Reed ’76 William & Carissa Reichard Richard Reynolds ’66 Ms. Roselle Ricotta Paul & Carolyn Robbins Sanger Family Dental SeaBreeze Amusement Park Mr. & Mrs. Leoncio Sevilla Bernice Shainman Ms. Carole Sheringham Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Smith Reverend & Mrs. Thomas Steffen Robert Strassner Ryan D. Sullivan ’01 Richard & Grace Swensen Stephen & Lynn Swensen Taylor Builders Tops Markets Patricia J. Venti Vincent Lombardi Lodge S.L. Vistocco David M. Walsh, Jr. ’69 Wells Fargo Foundation Marion & Dennis Whiteford Jennifer S. Winkelman Grandma Woodward

Mountaineer ClubAdvanced Thermal TechnologiesAlfred Allard ’42 Christopher AllardRita AllardTrudy Anderson ’85 Steven Baranow ’82 Nicholas & Dorothy Barber Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Bastek ’89 Susan Biggs Patrick M. Boisvert Anonymous Dr. Mary Botter

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David Stillman Yorke ’66

Robert Jordan ’68

Loretta Epstein Friend of the College

Andre LaRoche ’53 & ’57

Helen Nikitas ’49

Kenneth Johnson ’61

Floyd “Hicky” Woodard Alumnus

Genevieve Woodard Alumna

Dr. Jane Hanks Former Board Member

Mark PoirierCampus Safety

The Southern Vermont College community extends its deepest sympathy tothe friends and families of the following alumni and friends of the College whohave recently died.*

Notifications received by September 1, 2014

The SVC community mourns the recentloss of Campus Safety Lead-OfficerMark Poirier, who lost his courageousbattle with a lengthy illness. A U.S.Army veteran, he was referred to as“big Mark’ by students and staff andwas affectionately embraced by SVCathletes in particular, with whom heshared a mutual love of sports. Markwas a devoted father of two daughters(one an SVC student) and an adoringgrandfather of two grandsons.

The College also recentlylearned of the passing ofLoretta Epstein, wife of former Director of Athleticsand faculty member Bill Epstein. Bill was instrumentalin the growth of SVC athleticsand after his death in 2004, hiswife Loretta remained an enthusiastic supporter of a

scholarship in his name. She especially enjoyed coming to campus annually to meet scholarship recipients and visit with staff.

RECOGNITION SOCIETIESPresident’s Circle:

$100,000 and aboveDean’s Circle:

$50,000 - $99,999Scholar’s Circle:

$25,000 - $49,999Everett Society:

$10,000 - $24,999 Courtyard Society:

$5,000 - $9,999 Lantern Society:

$2,500 - $4,999 Cascade Society:

$1,000 - $2,499Keystone Club: $500 - $999 Cornerstone Club: $250 - $499 Mt. Anthony Club: $100 - $249 Mountaineer Club: Up to $99

In memory of Mary FlyntHenry Flynt In memory of Norman GreenbergMrs. Jane Patterson Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts

ProgramReverend & Mrs. Thomas Steffen Patricia J. Venti Hoisington Realty Mr. Keith M. Martin In honor of President KarenGrossWarren & Barry King Skip & Nancy Martin Jean E. Miller Jennifer S. Winkelman In memory of Joseph LatifMrs. Jane Latif In memory of Patricia F.LemieuxDon ’60 & Mary Cone In honor of Anja Peck Dr. & Mrs. Ammon Broughton PeckIn memory of Helen PezzulichDr. Robert Pezzulich In honor of the Radiologic Technology Class of 2005 AnonymousIn memory of CJ SalvaAdvanced Thermal TechnologiesApex Packing Solutions, LLC Baldwin Richardson Foods Barnes Law, P.C. James and Deborah Barton Jeffery M. Brooks Calabresella - New York Style Deli William A. Clifford Elmer Cougle Lori Cougle Jim and Sally Cuvelier DeCarolis Truck Rental Gene & Tricia Desiato Disalvo Auto Repair, Inc. Dowellgroup Inc. Dudley Poultry Company Inc. Ford Brothers Wholesale Meats, Inc. Laurie Forfa The Gable Family Melissa Garofalo GEM Food Brokers, Inc. Goforth Electric Inc. Nathan and Karen Green Arthur and Marlene Harris Steven & Amelia Hickey Horrigan Sons - Rossler, INC.

DBA Save-A-Lot Industrial Furnace Company, Inc. Donna Jablonski Jeremy Jarvis JP Morgan Chase BankMilton & Susan Kotin James & Bernadette Krueger Leo's Elite Bakery LLC Brendan and Mary Lynch Mr. Bruce Marcus Guy & Linda Murphy N.H. Architecture P.C. NCTB Calabrese LLC Brian and Maria Nettnin Norampac Industries Inc. Matthew O'Brien David Orcutt Packall Packaging Inc. Palmer Food Services

Klaus Paul Bruce Penrod Mr. Alan Randt William and Carissa Reichard Ms Roselle Ricotta Paul and Carolyn Robbins Louise Salva Sandra Salva Peter &Theresa Salvia Sassy Sauce, Inc. SeaBreeze Amusement Park John and Rosey Scalzo Robert Strassner Taylor Builders Thomas Thaney John and Beth Timmerman Tops Markets Andrew J. Vacanti James Vacanti Stephen and Kellie Vacanti Vincent Lombardi Lodge S.L. Vistocco Meghan Wagner Patrick and Linda Walsh Zweigles

In honor of Cindyline SevillaMr. & Mrs. Leoncio Sevilla In honor of Barbara SirvisDr. & Mrs. Robert Ottinger In memory of Genrik SIrvisMrs. Edith C. Welch In memory of Robert HenrySmith ’98Chris ’ 98 & Meg Nowacki Mr. & Mrs. William E. Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Ruvolo Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Smith Grandma Woodward In memory of Daniel Tange Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Angarone ’97 In memory of Sister Julia MarieWalsh, SSJDarlene M. Young ’74, ’91 In memory of David YorkeEugena H. Bourdon ’60 In memory of Patricia TrippZukowsky ’71Rosanne Tripp Beauchamp ’68 Cory Barranti

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