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December 1, 2022

>>Holiday Shopping: Are you a big fan of online shopping? Did you know shopping on AmazonSmile can benefit the Brockport Foundation? Use our link and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price on eligible purchases.

>>Alumni Holiday Party: Looking to reconnect with classmates and friends from your alma mater over the holiday season? Celebrate the New Year with other BPort alumni in a private room, an open bar and appetizers for just $40 on Thursday, January 12 at the Daily Refresher. Space is limited so please register today.

>>In the news: Dre Johnson ’14 spearheaded a t-shirt program to help teens cope with abuse while working as an intern at LyncX Academy. Check out more of his story in this Democrat & Chronicle article.

>>#GivingTuesday: Brockport is incredibly appreciative of the many gifts that were made on Giving Tuesday! We want to thank all our generous supporters who used our new giving webpage. It’s not only easy to use, but it allows you to direct your gifts towards areas you want to support.

November 3, 2022

>>Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022 was a great hit as a variety of events boasted wonderful crowds consisting of current students, parents, and numerous alumni. One of the weekend’s feature events was the Alumni Awards and Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony where three years of celebration were jammed into one night. Check out current student Mathieu Starke’s photos from the evening to relive some of the best moments. And who can forget how the weekend festivities began with the dedication of the Fannie Barrier Williams Liberal Arts Building, as well as the new tradition of BPORT letters appearing across campus for signature events like Homecoming and Commencement. Mark your calendar for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2023 on October 5-7.

>>A wide variety of events are available for alumni to attend and participate, including events across the country in California. You can always find an updated list of events online. A quick breakdown of this month’s events:

>>SUNY Brockport Alumni are essential ambassadors that recruit future Golden Eagles. As we look towards the future, we encourage our alumni to assist us in recruitment efforts. If you’d like to help but are at a loss for things to share we’ve got you covered. Use these talking points:

Apply Now for Free – application fees are waived through Nov. 6
Explore Campus – join us on November 12 at 9 am for an Open House
Millions in Scholarships Available – three out of four incoming students receive scholarships
Out-of-State Tuition Match – we’ll match the in-state tuition and fees of the public flagship universities in eight states:
- Connecticut: UConn – Storrs
- Pennsylvania: Penn State – University Park
- New Jersey: Rutgers – New Brunswick
- Massachusetts: UMass Amherst
- Vermont: UVM – Burlington
- New Hampshire: UNH – Durham
- Illinois: University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign
- California: UC Berkley
Tell Your Story – share your personal experiences of Brockport

>>We received some great Class Notes this month from alumni, including new job announcements, bonds forged with Gold Medalists, and more. Reach out to us with your updates on life, your career, or unlikely stories.

>>We want to stay in touch with our alumni, but we know things change from time to time. If you moved, changed phone number or email addresses, please update your contact info to keep us in contact.

>>Connect with current students as a mentor or share job postings within your company via Linkedin to help expand the Brockport impact.

October 6, 2022

>>Homecoming & Family Weekend has arrived! Join us October 6-8 is set to be a grand occasion as it will combine three years of celebration into one weekend.

>>A major component of Homecoming weekend centers around football. Did you know that this season marks the 75th-year since the College’s inaugural season with a football program. Take a listen to the latest episode of Where Golden Eagles Soar! to hear about the past, the tradition, the present, and the future of the program.

>>Celebrating Brockport’s successful alumni and most impactful Golden Eagles is a major highlight from Homecoming & Family Weekend too. Learn more about the 31 individuals being honored with Alumni Awards, and 14 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees.

>>As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Earn Your Leisure (EYL) Ab Sow '18/'19 has leaned heavily on leadership skills that he sharpened in the classroom and on the court. EYL began as a business podcast that quickly transitioned to a major media company in the financial sector. Learn more about Sow's journey, that includes a celebrity laden festival that incorporates financial literacy.

>>Troy Pearley ’92 is not only being honored with an Outstanding Service Award this weekend, but next week he will be inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame as voted on by his peers in the National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA).

>>Fannie Barrier Williams history, legacy, and building dedication was featured in an article in the Democrat & Chronicle.

>>Mark Devine ’83 was called out by his co-host Neanderpaul on their KSLX morning show in Phoenix on the validity of his Outstanding Service Award, but Brockport’s Alumni Engagement Director Kerry Gotham stepped in to verify and congratulate Devine on his upcoming honor.

>>Ryan Nobles ’98 signed on with NBC to be the network’s newest Capitol Hill Correspondent after a long run as a congressional correspondent with CNN.

>>Feeling artistic? Brockport alumni are invited to register for Painting with a Twist on Sunday, October 23 from 3-5:30 pm. From a seasoned painter to a newcomer, this class will teach exactly what you need to recreate a picture of SUNY Brockport’s iconic Hartwell Hall. As an added bonus of this event, it will be led by a Brockport alum at Pinot’s Palette.

>>We had some great turnouts for our recent events at the Saratoga Race Track and the Major League Baseball game. Be sure to keep our records up to date if you missed these event notices in your email.

>>Class notes are an important way to stay in touch, let us know what you’re up to, and to find out some interesting tidbits on your fellow alumni.

September 1, 2022

>>Brockport mourns the tragic loss of Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz, who graduated from Brockport’s criminal justice program in 1991. After falling in the line of duty thousands attended his funeral at Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester. Read more about Officer Mazurkiewicz.

>>The alumni engagement office is happy to announce an abundance of events to keep alumni connected as we start the new school year. Please check out our Events Calendar for the latest events which presently include Homecoming, a New York Yankees game on September 11, First Fridays, Mornings with the Professors, and The Earl Ingersoll Reading: Sharon Olds.

>>Speaking of Homecoming 2022, October 6 – 8, the Alumni Engagement office is offering one lucky fan the chance to win free entry for themselves and five friends to the Alumni Tailgate (October 8, from 11 am – 1 pm) during the Social Media Tailgate Five contest. Follow the three rules and you’ll be entered for a chance win: 1) Register for the Alumni Tailgate, 2) Follow our Brockport Alumni Instagram or Facebook page, and 3) “Tag Your Tailgate Five” in the comment section of our “Tailgate Five” social media post.

>>In the news: Hannah Brugger and Nicole Edwards-Reynolds, two students in the accelerated nursing program, joined the Chair of the Department of Nursing Kathy Peterson on WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss the current state of the nursing profession.

>>Welcome back to Michael Doyle ’80, who returns to Brockport as the Interim Dean of the School of Business and in related news stepped down as the Chair of the Brockport Foundation. He has more than 30 years of management experience, including roles as Regional President and President of Sales Operations for Entercom. Doyle also founded a media sales consulting company, and has contributed countless hours in hosting and producing the Brockport alumni podcast series – Where Golden Eagles Soar!

>>A wide variety of alumni accomplishments, announcements, and awards were shared over the summer. Be sure to check them out, and don’t be afraid to send us your own. We want to know what you’re up to!

>>Want to make a difference for your alma mater simply use our website to give to an area of the College that meant something to you, and did you know there is an ability to designate gifts in your will? Brockport has partnered with FreeWill, which as the name implies helps individuals create a will for absolutely free in about 20 minutes. There’s also a way to gain some tax benefits for New York state residents through the SUNY Impact Foundation Charitable Tax Credit Program.

May 5, 2022

>>As the academic year hits its final stretch, please join us for the semester’s last First Friday on May 6 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. The event will be hosted in the Alumni House (142 Utica Street) and sponsored by Drs. Heidi and Allan Macpherson. Refreshments will be provided by BASC.

>>The alumni engagement team is looking to highlight Brockport alumni owned and operated restaurants, breweries, and wineries in Rochester/Monroe County area this summer. Please let us know if you are the owner or operator of something local by emailing us at alumni@brockport.edu. Please let us know your name, the name of the establishment, where it is located, website (if available), and share with us your (most popular) signature item. Pictures please!

>>Where Golden Eagles Soar, our alumni podcast, has another great episode featuring a high-profile lawyer and legal analyst for CNN – Joey Jackson ’88. Also in case you missed it in the alumni newsletter, the episode focused on Paul Overacker ’95 and his journey from Western New York to Hollywood is available too.

>>Larry Gostin ’71, our first featured alum in the podcast series co-authored a guest essay published by New York Times titled: No Matter How You Feel About Masks, You Should be Alarmed by This Judge’s Decision.

>>Save the date, October 6-8, 2022, for Brockport's Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022. It will feature Alumni Awards, the Athletic Hall of Fame and Hartwell Society inductions for Classes 1970-72. Plan accordingly, you won't want to miss it! Registration opens on July 1.

>>Brockport is hiring! Whether you’re looking for a part time role or full-time role, check out these opportunities including a temporary summer gig with Facilities Maintenance and Operations.

>>As always check out your fellow alums notes and feel free to share your newsworthy items.

April 14, 2022

>>Double dip into a pair of Where Golden Eagles Soar alumni podcasts dropped this week! Learn how Troy Pearley '92 smoothly navigated his way through the ups and downs of being a student-athlete, deejaying hip-hop sets, and ultimately landing a sweet job with Divine Chocolate, a company focused on the fair trade of cocoa. Also tune in to learn how assisting students in her mother’s ballet studio helped contribute to a future in dance for Marisa Ballaro ’07. Check them both out at: Where Golden Eagles Soar!

>>For many people becoming a husband and a father while pursuing an undergraduate degree would provide ample reason to drop out and focus more on full-time employment, but for Michael Murtagh ’12/’16 it became his purpose to follow through.

>>In case you missed it, on March 9, 2022, SUNY Brockport’s Department of Political Science and International Studies Professors Dr. Steven Jurek, Dr. Erik French, and Dr. Robert Shum presented on the War in Ukraine and answered questions from alumni with topics including the war’s impact on international relations, war crimes, NATO, global supply chains, energy politics, nuclear deterrence, and more.

>>Once again, SUNY Brockport alums are able to take advantage of a cool opportunity with discounted tickets to both the Rochester Americans and Knighthawks. Use the promo code: BROCKPORT.

>>On April 20, the Brockport Writers Forum presents the Art of Fact award to Dr. Jerald Walker. The award is presented each spring to an author who has achieved excellence in nonfiction writing. Learn more about the author and the event.

>>On April 27, Tambria Schroeder '17 will lead a discussion on peace and justice studies. Staying Curious: Feminist Reflections on Peace & Conflict will explore Tambria's experiences and what she's learned about peace, conflict, and politics.

>>First Fridays are back in person! Join us for the next celebration and the final one of the academic year on May 6 between 3:30-5:30 pm at the Brockport Alumni House (142 Utica Street). Enjoy good company and refreshments.

>>The next chapter of SUNY Brockport’s official book club, Tales & Talons, will occur on April 28. Join the club to discuss the latest read: Deacon King Kong by James McBride.

>>On April 30, SUNY Brockport will be hosting its first in-person Lavender Graduation Ceremony since 2019 as we recognize our LGBTQIA+ graduates and alumni for their many accomplishments and achievements while on campus. All are welcome. Please register for this event online.

>>Brockport is hiring! Whether you’re looking for a part time role or full-time role, check out these opportunities including a temporary summer gig with Facilities Maintenance and Operations.

>>This month’s edition of Class Notes features updates on new jobs, Hall of Fame inductions and even a trio of Golden Eagles at the Frozen Four. As always check out your fellow alums notes and feel free to share your newsworthy items.

March 3, 2022

>>We had several big announcements from alums in this month’s edition of Class Notes. Be sure to share your life’s biggest updates with us. Submissions received between now and April 1 will be published in the next issue of The Port.

>>Today, March 3 marks SUNY Brockport Athletics’ Day of Giving. It’s time to Go Big For Brockport. Please consider making a gift of any size to your favorite team(s). Your contributions may help teams win a challenge bonus of $3,750.

>>First Friday is making a glorious comeback on March 4 from 3:30-5:30 pm. Join us in the Alumni House, located at 142 Utica Street for light refreshments and enjoy the company of fellow alums. This month’s First Friday is sponsored by the Global Education and Engagement office.

>>Folk music star Christine Lavin ’73 is featured in this month’s edition of the alumni podcast Where Golden Eagles Soar! Listen in an Anchor or on a variety of other popular listening platforms.

>>Brockport’s longstanding master’s program in literacy education, which prepares teachers to pursue careers as literacy specialists, coaches, or directors of literacy instruction, has expanded to include a fully online option for interested candidates. All courses, including required internships, will be accessible for students living locally, across New York State, or across the world.

>>A group of SUNY Brockport students are heading to Atlanta in March to participate in an “Alternate Spring Break” trip, that includes five days of service, connecting, and learning. Please join us for a meet and greet reception (light appetizers and refreshments served) to network and share stories with current students and campus leadership. After returning to Brockport, traveling students will participate in Scholar’s Day and present a program in collaboration with the Joey Jackson Intercultural Center.

>>Tales and Talons is the official book club of SUNY Brockport. Regular book reviews are conducted over the academic year as the group meets via Zoom to discuss the reading experience. The group will next meet on April 28 to discuss the novel Deacon King Kong by James McBride. Learn more about the club, the book and how to register.

>>We had two social media contests in the month of February. Congratulations to the winners for the Beyond Van Gogh ticket giveaway Anthony Begemann ’21 and Bob Tambe ’96, as well as the #BportSweethearts22 gift card Bridget de Lutio ’00 and Jonathan de Lutio ’01. Be sure to follow @BrockportAlumni on Facebook and Instagram for future announcements, events, and giveaways.

February 3, 2022

>>Stay up to date with the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and March 1 will be published online and shared in the next issue of The Port.

>>Check out this month’s featured alumni in our Donors Making a Difference Series, Emerita Counselor and ’79/’85 alumna Sharon Belle-Render and Conner Wolfe ’16.

>> Calling all Brockport Sweethearts! Did you meet your significant other at Brockport? Enter to win a Valentine’s gift from Ellsworth! Share your Golden Eagle love story on social media using #BportSweethearts22 for a chance to win a $100 VISA gift card. Follow @BrockportAlumni on Facebook and/or Instagram for the full details on how to win!

>>Classes are rolling in this second semester and we are pushing our students to connect with alumni mentors. Consider becoming a mentor to pair with those students looking to benefit from your professional experiences. Create a profile on Brockport Alumni Connect to inspire our students to become future leaders. We want you to share your expertise with the next generation of Golden Eagles. Learn more about the mentoring process.

>>Save the date for next year’s homecoming: October 6-8, 2022. Did you miss out on the fun last year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Relive the highlights from Homecoming 2021.

>>John '77 and Karen '77 (Benz) Clarke shared a class note on a recent adventure in which they fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling to Antarctica. With the trip, both John and Karen have traveled to every continent. Read about all the exciting wildlife the duo experienced near the south pole.

>>Mornings with the Professors carries on its 54-year tradition with sessions from members of SUNY Brockport's distinguished faculty! Each Tuesday morning during the semester tune in for exciting new topics that will be offered virtually via Zoom. All sessions run from 9:30 – 11 am. Note: As the semester continues, we will continue updating this webpage, as well as updating all registrants via email, with any changes.

>> The Betsy Balzano Scholars fund has been established to assist incoming first-year students in SUNY Brockport’s School of Education, Health, and Human Services defray expenses after Dr. Betsy Balzano left an estate of $619,000 to the Brockport Foundation. Learn how the Betsy Balzano Scholars fund will assist students with non-tuition educational expenses.

>> Mark your calendar to join the Day of Giving challenge and help your favorite SUNY Brockport athletic team on March 3. Special prizes will be awarded to the teams based on several categories. Stay tuned for more details to follow.

December 2, 2021

>>Stay up to date with the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and January 1 will be published online and shared in the next issue of The Port.

>>Check out this month’s featured alumnus in our Donor Making a Difference Series, Dr. Karen Schuhle-Williams ’84.

>>Giving back to Brockport comes in many forms. Consider becoming a mentor to pair with students that will benefit from your professional experiences. Create a profile on Brockport Alumni Connect to inspire our students to become future leaders. We want you to share your expertise with the next generation of Golden Eagles. Learn more about the mentoring process.

>>Save the date for next year’s homecoming: October 6-8, 2022. Did you miss out on the fun this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Relive the highlights from Homecoming 2021.

>>Congratulations to the 2021 Alumni Award Winners. Brockport alums are highly accomplished. Cheers to the latest class of Alumni Award winners.

Hall of Heritage: Kerry Bandis ’86, Jeff Bocach ’87, James Dennis ’75, Michael Doyle ’80, Momchil Kyurkchiev ’07
Outstanding Service: Troy Pearley ’92, Holly Vogler ’93
Citation of Appreciation: Linda Mack Simmons ’77
Recent Alum: Claire Gravelin ’10, Patrick Roberts ’10

The winners will be honored at an on-campus ceremony. More details to come.

November 4, 2021

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and December 1 will be published online and shared in the next issue of The Port on December 3.

>>Check out this month’s featured alumnus in our Donor Making a Difference Series, Gregory Tortorello '88.

>>Looking to help current Brockport students? Register now at Brockport Alumni Connect to provide more opportunities for alumni to connect with our students to help mentor and provide career assistance. We want you to be a part of this and share your expertise with our next generation of Golden Eagles. Learn more about the mentoring process.

>> The National First-Generation College Celebration is this month and we want to hear from you. Are you a First-Generation graduate and would like to share your story? Simply reply to alumni@brockport.edu with “What it meant to be a First Gen grad from Bport?”

>> See all of the highlights and fun from Homecoming 2021…and save the date for Homecoming 2022, October 6-8, 2022

>>2021 Writer's Voice: Meet Author Dana Spiotta on November 10. Spiotta will read from and discuss her work for the annual Writer's Voice event at the Brockport Downtown Campus. This free and open to the public event will also be streamed via Zoom.

>>International Education Week Lecture — ROC Your Global Future will be hosting a talk by Rick Steves entitled Travel as a Political Act: A Conversation with Rick Steves on Tuesday, November 16. His TV shows and books have been essential resources for European travel over past decades. Attend the event in-person or virtually.

>>Congratulations to the 2021 Alumni Award Winners. Brockport alums are doing great things and we would like to introduce the latest class of Alumni Award winners.

Hall of Heritage: Kerry Bandis ’86, Jeff Bocach ’87, James Dennis ’75, Michael Doyle ’80, Momchil Kyurkchiev ’07
Outstanding Service: Troy Pearley ’92, Holly Vogler ’93
Citation of Appreciation: Linda Mack Simmons ’77
Recent Alum: Claire Gravelin ’10, Patrick Roberts ’10
Winners will be honored at an on-campus ceremony on June 10, 2022. More details to come.

>>Save the Date: The annual Foundation Gala is scheduled for June 4, 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

October 7, 2021

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and November 1 will be published online and shared in the next issue of The Port on November 4.

>>Looking to help current Brockport students? Register now at Brockport Alumni Connect as we relaunch the mentor program to provide more opportunities for alumni to connect with our students to help mentor and provide career assistance. We want you to be a part of this and share your expertise with our next generation of Golden Eagles. Learn more about the mentoring process.

>>Homecoming returns in 2021 from October 21-23. Activities open to alumni and their families include a movie night (Avengers: Endgame) in the football stadium, the Homecoming parade, alumni tailgate, Homecoming festival, the football game, and more.

Some traditional activities that will be postponed due to the pandemic include: the Hartwell Induction ceremony and tree planting for the 50th classes of 1970 and 1971, the Alumni Awards Dinner, and the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. These events may be rescheduled in the spring.

>>Check out this month’s featured alumnus in our Donor Impact Series, Mark Lacatena `87.

>>Mornings with the Professors, a 54-year tradition featuring faculty and staff presentations on interesting and important issues, currently offers both on-campus and remote options for those interested. Listen in and learn all about a variety of unique topics each Tuesday throughout the semester.

>> The National First-Generation College Celebration is just a few weeks away in the month of November. Are you a First-Generation graduate and would like to share your story? Simply reply to alumni@brockport.edu with “What it meant to be a First Gen grad from Bport?”

>>The annual Gala scheduled for November 5 has been postponed to June 4, 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

>>First Fridays for the fall semester are cancelled. Stay tuned for details on upcoming First Friday's in during the spring semester.

September 2, 2021

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and October 1 will be published online and shared in the next issue of The Port on October 7.

>>Want to help current Brockport students? Brockport Alumni Connect is relaunching this Fall to provide more opportunities for alumni to connect with our students to help mentor and provide career assistance. We want you to be a part of this and share your expertise with our next generation of Golden Eagles.

>>Homecoming returns in 2021 from October 21-23. Activities open to alumni and their families include a movie night in the football stadium, the Homecoming parade, alumni tailgate, Homecoming festival, the football game, and more.

>>Mornings with the Professors, a 54-year tradition featuring faculty and staff presentations on interesting and important issues, will offer both on-campus and remote options for participation for Fall 2021. Listen in and learn all about a variety of unique topics each Tuesday throughout the semester.

>>First Fridays for the months of September and October will be cancelled in-person. Stay tuned for details on upcoming First Friday's.

>>Celebration of Lives, a SUNY Brockport community gathering to celebrate the lives of former faculty, staff, and friends, will be postponed from September 25 to a later date in 2022.

>>The annual Winter Gala scheduled for November 5 has been postponed and rescheduled for a later date in June 2022. Does this mean we need to refer to it as the "Summer Gala" for this year?

May 6, 2021

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and September 1 will be published on the Class Notes page throughout the summer and shared in the next issue of The Port on September 2.

>>Join the final "Headhunter on Tap" Job Talk today, May 6, at noon. This one-hour call-in style session will be live on Zoom, and you'll receive the access link upon registering. Ask experienced headhunters Jay Berger '78 and Barbara Grossman all of your career transition questions. Register online.

>>Enjoy a free art lesson, via Zoom, with SUNY Brockport art student and future art teacher Ava Speidel on Monday, May 10, at 1 pm. Whether you are trying to occupy some little ones while you work from home, or you’d like to take an art class yourself, come join Ava as she shows you the ropes of drawing Ellsworth, the color wheel, and more. Register online.

>>The Class of 1968 Extraordinary Scholarship fund has successfully raised $25,000 to achieve endowment-level status and will announce its first scholarship recipient in fall 2021. "Establishing an Extraordinary Scholarship endowment, either by an individual or through a class gift, is immensely impactful on Brockport's ability to continue to attract top quality students. We are very appreciative of every member of the class of '68 who donated generously, through both large and small gifts, to bring this campaign to a successful close," said Engagement Officer Nicole Dumbleton '10/'15.

Dedicated SUNY Brockport ’68 class members John Keleher, Gary Skoog, Jinny Hulshoff Mulvey, Jim Sauberan, and the late Bob Gill are thanked for sharing their time, talent and treasure in the successful pursuit of this endeavor and lasting legacy on behalf of their class. "We started with a bold goal, a dedicated core leadership team, confidence in our classmates and now we have a permanent Extraordinary Scholarship that every class member can be proud of and continue to contribute to through annual and planned gifts — a lasting legacy indeed," said Keleher.

>>Save the date for Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend October 21 – 23 and the Winter Gala on November 5.

April 1, 2021

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and May 5 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on May 6. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>Register for a variety of online events this spring:

The final First Friday happy hour of the semester on April 2, 5 pm
The latest installments of the "Free Food for the Mind" virtual learning series:
- "Food Justice and Thinking in Systems" with Professor of Sociology Amy Guptill on April 6, 6:30 pm
- "A View with CNN Correspondent Ryan Nobles '98" on April 7, 6 pm
- "The Psychology of Investing" with Chuck Wade '06 on April 21, 6 pm
Writers Forum: Art of Fact Award presented to Dexter Filkins on April 7, 7 pm
The Salah and Sarwat Malik Lecture Series presents Ali Soufan on April 8, 7 pm
A Virtual Celebration of the Honors Thesis on April 14, 6:30 pm
Tales & Talons Book Club discussion of "The Stromness Dinner" by Peter Benson on April 15, 2 pm
Headhunter on Tap: Open Q&A Job Talk on April 15, noon
Washington Internship Program Alumni Event on April 20, 7 pm
Global Education Virtual Wine Testing on April 22, 6:30 pm

>>Save the date for Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend October 21 – 23 and the Winter Gala on November 5.

March 4, 2021

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and March 31 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on April 1. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>Join the Tales & Talons Book Club! Seize the opportunity to settle into a good book, get out of that rut of feeling socially isolated, and connect with fellow Golden Eagles. This month, we're diving into "The Stromness Dinner" by Peter Benson, available online and coming soon to Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport. A book club discussion on Thursday, April 15, 2 – 3:30 pm will be facilitated by SUNY Brockport’s own Professor of English, Dr. James Whorton Jr.

Later on this spring, you can even meet the author. After our discussion on April 15, we invite you to engage with Benson live over Zoom on April 21 at 6:30 pm, when he joins us for this year’s Writers Forum series. Stay tuned for more details.

See a description of "The Stromness Dinner" and sign up for the Tales & Talons Book Club any time online. Members will receive regular club updates via email.

>>Register for online events this semester — fun, informative, and career-focused:

Headhunter on Tap: Multiple Tuesdays & Thursdays, noon
- March 9: "It’s Not a Formula, It’s a Conversation" – Creating an Authentic Resume
- March 16: "Kissing Frogs" – All Things Job Search
- March 23: "The Match Game" – Enjoying the Interview Experience
- March 18: Job Talks Session #1 (open Q&A with expert headhunters)
- April 15: Job Talks Session #2 (open Q&A with expert headhunters)
- May 6: Job Talks Session #3 (open Q&A with expert headhunters)

First Fridays: First Friday of every month, 5 pm
- March 5: "Favorite Snack Fest"
- April 2: "Dress Like Your Grad Decade"

Mornings with the Professors: Every Tuesday morning, 9:30 to 11:30 am
- March 9: "Fannie Barrier Williams (1855-1944): 100 Years After Suffrage and the Legacies of Race, Gender, and Civic Voice" with Dr. Barbara LeSavoy, Women and Gender Studies
- March 16: "I, You, We: Diversity Initiatives in SUNY Brockport’s Instructional Design Program" with Dr. Papia Bawa, Education and Human Development
- March 23: "African Sleeping Sickness: History and Treatment" with Dr. Michel Pelletier, Biology
- March 30: "A Biutiful Worldview: Alternatives to a Society Pervaded by Capitalist Values" with Dr. Rachel Linville, Modern Languages and Cultures

>>Save the date for Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend October 21 – 23 (please note new event date) and the Winter Gala on November 5.

February 11, 2021

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and March 3 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on March 4. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>This semester offers a new slate of alumni events — both fun and educational — to be enjoyed from the comfort of your home:

Mornings with the Professors: Every Tuesday morning, 9:30 to 11:30 am, on Zoom
First Fridays: The first Friday of each month, 5 to 6 pm, on Zoom (through May)
Tales & Talons Book Club: Stay tuned for April read/discussion info

>>Save the date for Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend October 21 – 23 (please note new event date) and the Winter Gala on November 5.

December 3, 2020

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and February 3 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on February 4. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>Register for online and socially distanced events throughout December (all for free):

December 4 at 5 pm: First Friday Holiday Edition on Zoom
December 4 at 6 pm: Class of 2020 Virtual Commencement on brockport.edu
"Free Food for the Mind" virtual learning series
- December 8 at 6 pm: "Should secret voting be mandatory?"
- December 10 at 6 pm: "Are masks really helping?"
- December 17 at 5 pm: "Why is it important to understand the BLM movement?
Brockport's Big Trucks Winter Wonderland (no registration required)

>>In a season of giving when it's more important than ever to #ShopSmall, we're shining a spotlight on our alumni small business owners. Tell us your story (or the story of a go-getter alum you know) for a chance to be featured.

>>Nominations for the 2021 Alumni Awards are open until December 15. Categories include the Hall of Heritage Award, Honors for Outstanding Service Award, Citation of Appreciation Award, Recent Alum Award, and Distinguished Service Award. Do you know someone who is worthy? Submit a nomination by December 15, 2020, using the paper or electronic form.

>>A gift to The Fund for Brockport this year will help students continue to grow, engage, and transform in the years to come. Make your year-end gift today.

>>Save the date for Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend 2021: September 24 – 26. While the format of the event is still TBD, it's sure to be a celebration of Golden Eagle spirit and resilience.

November 5, 2020

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and December 2 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on December 3. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>It's not too late to register for the final two First Fridays happy hours and the last Mornings with the Professors lecture of the semester — all for free. Sport your favorite sports attire at First Friday tomorrow, November 6. And for the December 4 finale, show off your holiday spirit! Tune into Mornings with the Professors on November 10 to learn about promoting access to international education. Thank you to all who have joined in for these virtual events this semester. We hope you've found your time spent connecting with other alumni and learning from faculty experts to be enriching and entertaining. If you're already signed up for the final installments of these series, keep an eye out for Zoom access links in your email inbox.

Have a great cocktail/mocktail recipe to share? Send it to alumni@brockport.edu, and it might just become the final First Fridays Featured Drink.

>>Nominations for the 2021 Alumni Awards are now open. Since 1980, the Brockport Alumni Association has annually recognized distinguished alumni and friends who have made notable contributions to the Alumni Association, the College, and/or the community. Categories include the Hall of Heritage Award, Honors for Outstanding Service Award, Citation of Appreciation Award, Recent Alum Award, and Distinguished Service Award. Do you know someone who is worthy? Submit a nomination by December 15, 2020, using the paper or electronic form.

Congratulations to our 2020 Alumni Award winners!

>>Calling the Class of 2020: As announced earlier this month, SUNY Brockport invites you to join your fellow grads for your Virtual Commencement on Friday, December 4. While nothing can replicate an in-person ceremony, we want to make the most of this celebration and reunite in the most special way we can right now. Stay tuned for an email from the Office of Alumni Engagement with more details about how you can take part and make the most of this event. In the meantime, we want your honest and funny reactions to show during the ceremony. What was it like to be a senior in 2020? Advice you never thought you needed until you entered the real world? Fondest quarantine memories? What's the one thing you thought you'd be fine living without, but turns out you really miss? Share your memories and reflections to make your friends laugh or cry. Think Twitter-length responses, 280 characters or fewer. Share with alumni@brockport.edu or on Instagram by November 13 to get your commentary featured.

October 1, 2020

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and September 30 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on October 1. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>Take part in two virtual alumni series this semester, both fun and educational. Mornings with the Professors (offered each Tuesday throughout the semester) features faculty and staff lectures on interesting and important issues, while First Fridays (the first Friday of every month) features games and a chance to catch up with old friends over happy hour. Register for alumni events online.

>>It's Spirit Week! See the full schedule of virtual and in-person events happening all week long.

>>On October 28, Day of Giving at SUNY Brockport will be all about making a difference. Follow along throughout the 24-hour giving marathon to support the Make a Difference Scholarships at Brockport (and even create your own scholarship in your name), watch how incredible alumni are making a difference every day in their careers, participate in challenges, and show your support for the opportunities that meant the most to you during your time at Brockport. Want to be featured during the Day of Giving? Tell us about a day you had at Brockport that made a forever difference in your life.

September 3, 2020

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and September 30 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on October 1. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>While we wish we could kick off the start of the semester together with First Friday at Alumni House, we invite you to celebrate from your house. Join your host, Director of Alumni Engagement Kerry Gotham, as we continue our First Fridays series — now welcoming Golden Eagles everywhere. Dress for the theme, unwind from the week with games and trivia, catch up with long-time-no-see faces, and toast to your fellow Golden Eagles with a craft cocktail or mocktail. You'll receive a specialty drink recipe prior to each happy hour you register for. Have a great drink recipe to share? Send it to alumni@brockport.edu, and it might just become one of the First Fridays Featured Drinks. Register for free online.

>>Mornings with the Professors, a 53-year tradition featuring faculty and staff presentations on interesting and important issues, is fully online (and free) for Fall 2020. Listen in and learn all about a variety of unique topics each Tuesday throughout the semester. See the schedule and register online.

>>Last chance to get your Brockport face covering (or two or three for the whole family). These three-ply coverings, accented with the Brockport "B" and designed according to CDC recommendations, are washable, reusable, and responsible (and great taste, may we add). Buy one for $12, two for $17, or three for $24 by 11:59 pm tomorrow, September 4.

>>Save the date for two signature alumni events this semester: Spirit Week, a celebration of #BportPride nationwide featuring virtual festivities and competitions, will replace traditional Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend and take place throughout the week of September 28. One month later, on October 28, the 24-hour Day of Giving is your opportunity to make a difference for Brockport students in a time when it means and matters the most.

>>Make career connections. Mentor a student from your computer or phone. Promote your business in a free online directory. Get social from a distance. Show your #BportPride online. Now's the perfect time for building your résumé and having some fun with a number of virtual opportunities. Check them out.

May 7, 2020

Happy National Nurses Week to the thousands of Bport nurses out there. Now more than ever, we are so proud and appreciative of you.

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and September 2 will be published on the Class Notes page throughout the summer and shared in the next issue of The Port on September 3.

>>The Class of 2020 is experiencing a final semester unlike ever before, which is why we're asking our alumni, friends, and families to share words of encouragement, congratulations, excitement, and well wishes for our grads — in exactly 20 words! Send your 20-word message to the Class of 2020. Responses will be compiled for our graduates, and select messages will be highlighted on our channels.

>>Update your profile pic with new "Bport Grad" Facebook frames. On your profile page, hover over your profile picture and click "Update Your Profile Picture," select "Add Frame," and search "Bport Grad." Your choices: green and gold, of course. These frames are perfect for alumni of all class years.

>>An anonymous donor has agreed to match all gifts made to SUNY schools' emergency funds through June 30, up to $50,000. Ours, the Golden Eagle Opportunity Fund, provides direct support to Brockport students facing unprecedented hardships. Your generosity will allow these students to continue their education and the pursuit of their professional aspirations. Monroe County residents and others local to Brockport who give $25 or more to the fund will receive a "We 💚 Essential Workers" yard sign. Make your gift online to double your impact and get your sign.

>>Who knew isolation could create such opportunities for connection? Our networking platform Brockport Alumni Connect now allows you to find the perfect mentor/mentee connection for you through an automated matchup system. It's based on indicated professional interests, areas of expertise, and needs. Access a mutually rewarding experience in a few clicks. Here's a how-to. And in a time when community support is more important than ever, we're introducing our new online business directory to the platform. All within the exclusive Brockport network, post your business using a simple form; offer special benefits to other platform members; and search by text, category, or location for other businesses and services. Watch the business directory training video.

Download the Brockport Alumni Connect app in the App Store or Google Play.

>>Save the date for Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend, currently slated for October 1-3. More details will be shared as they become available.

April 2, 2020

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Life updates submitted between now and May 6 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on April 7. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>We deeply hope that our alumni and their loved ones across the globe are healthy and getting the chance to pour their energy into what matters most to them. Maintaining a strong, lifelong connection with our extended family of alumni and friends is an everyday priority for our college, and now more than ever, we want to know how you are doing. Uncertain times like these remind us how important it is to stay in touch in whatever ways we can, revisit our memories, and be here for one another. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Office of Alumni Engagement during this time. We’d love to hear from you.

>>As we know priorities are shifting during these overwhelming times, we have made the decision to postpone our Day of Giving previously slated for April 23. In its place, we invite you to show your green and gold pride by wearing all your favorite Brockport apparel alongside fellow alumni and friends, students, and faculty and staff for our Distance Spirit Day. Use #BportTogether on April 23 to show off your virtual spirit. Stay tuned to social media for more info.

>>All while working through your own challenges and adjustments, many of you have reached out to ask what you can do to help our students continue to succeed through their transition to distance learning. We appreciate your outreach, your concern, and your willingness to help. Thank you to all who already have or hope to contribute to the Golden Eagle Opportunity Fund, which will provide direct support to Brockport students who may be struggling to stay on track academically because of financial crises. Your emergency support may be a lifeline for students in need of resources for home learning and much more, and we are grateful for your generosity.

We will continue to share with you other ways to stay connected and involved during this unique time. Stay tuned to your email for details regarding virtual mentorship opportunities and a new online business directory for our Golden Eagle community, fun activities and reading material for you and your family, and more opportunities to virtually engage. Be sure to update your information to stay in the loop now and all year long.

You'll continue to receive communications regarding the Brockport Oral History Project from our trusted partner PCI. It's not too late to be part of preserving our alumni legacy by sharing your Brockport stories. To participate, feel free to call 1.866.561.0740.

March 5, 2020

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Class Notes submitted between now and April 1 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on April 2. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>What's coming up for alumni — and their families — near and far?

Tuesday mornings through April 21: Mornings with the Professors
April 2: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture Series, featuring Lecturer of English Sidney Rosenzweig
March 12: NYC Reception at The Yale Club
March 16-19: Florida Spring Swing
March 26: Alumni and Student Free Open Skate
March 27: Department of Healthcare Studies Professional Development Conference
April 23: "Bport Gives Back" Regional Parties
April 23: Spring Hartwell Society Gathering
May 1: Rugby Reunion
May 27: Food Truck Rodeo Brockport Takeover
June 12-21: Alumni Travel Program in Ireland
June 26: ZooBrew
July 17: Darien Lake Brockport Takeover

>>You'll soon receive (or may have already received) email and postcard communications from a trusted partner of ours, Publishing Concepts, PCI. We invite you to take part in this oral history project conducted by PCI's trained staff, which is designed to collect and preserve your Brockport stories as well as updated alumni information. For more details about this project, please visit our FAQ page.

>>On April 4, six alumni will be inducted into the WBSU Hall of Fame, which honors alumni of the student-run on-campus radio station who have achieved success in their broadcasting careers. Meet the inductees:

Gerald Ziobro '70 was an integral part of the beginnings of the Radio Club and then oversaw the move from Lathrop Hall to the newly expanded Seymour College Union facility along with helping wire the campus for carrier current.
Dave Kane '79 has been a fixture in Rochester radio for 38 years with the same station (WCMF) and the same time slot as one of the top shows among adults and men 25-54.
Robert Riggio '80 has had a 37-year career in the New York media market most recently as a video journalist with NBC/Universal covering everything from presidential trips abroad to the Olympic Games and more.
David Kalmowitz '82 was the first WBSU program director when the FM frequency was launched in 1981 and has won six Emmy Awards as a director for 19 years with WPIX-11 in New York City.
David Cohen '96 set the record for the highest sales revenue in one year for the WBSU station, helping fund the transition to digital with the first AudioVault system. He now has a very successful career with WSB in Atlanta, GA where he was recently the top seller in the nation for Cox Media.
Eric Finkelstein '98 was the WBSU operations manager and initiated the station's first broadcast from the Rock 'n Roll HOF in Cleveland, OH. He is now senior director of event operations for the National Football League (NFL), for which he is responsible for major events such as the Super Bowl and NFL Draft.

February 6, 2020

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Class Notes submitted between now and March 4 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on March 5. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>Save the date for the two biggest alumni events of the year:

October 1-3: Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend, featuring the Courage Bowl
December 12: Brockport Gala

Details, including ticket information and sponsorship opportunities for the Gala, will be available soon.

>>Other upcoming events:

February 6 and April 2: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture Series, featuring Professor and Chair of History Anne Macpherson and Lecturer of English Sidney Rosenzweig
Tuesday mornings from February 25 through April 21: Mornings with the Professors
March 12: NYC Reception at The Yale Club
March 16-19: Florida Spring Swing (keep an eye on your mail)
March 27: Department of Healthcare Studies Professional Development Conference
April 23: "Bport Gives Back" Regional Parties

>>Interested in volunteering for your alma mater to support current and future students, enrich your personal and professional life, or help connect your former classmates? Whether you're near or far, you can plan and host events, be an influence on social media, mentor others, or help make decisions. Complete the volunteer interest form to discover the perfect opportunity for you.

>>The annual Jobs & Internships Fair, hosted by Career Services, is Wednesday, March 4, from 1 to 4 pm in the Special Events Recreation Center. All alumni are invited to stop by campus to network with recruiters from 100+ companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies looking to hire. No registration is required, but remember to dress professionally.

December 5, 2019

>>Show your Golden Eagle spirit by marching along with fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and students in the Village of Brockport's annual Holiday Parade of Lights at 5 pm this Sunday, December 8, beginning at the roundabout on Main Street and concluding at Sagawa Park. The line-up for participants will take place at 4 pm near Strong West.

>>It's almost time for the trip of a lifetime. Deposits for the June 2020 Alumni Travel Program in Ireland, an exclusive opportunity for Brockport alumni, are due December 13. This 10-day experience features itinerary across the country of Ireland, including sightseeing adventures in Dublin, Maynooth, Galway, Limerick, and more. Led by travel experts, enjoy a fully guided exploration with plenty of opportunities for optional free time, alternative sightseeing, and free days. Space on the trip is limited, so deposit today to reserve your accommodations.

>>As the year winds down, it's your chance to make an impact in the new one. If you haven't already made your annual gift to The Fund for Brockport, it's not too late. Contribute to the areas of greatest need on campus before 2019 comes to a close. Give easily online or by texting the word "Brockport" to the number 41444.

>>Relax and "wine" down from the holiday season with local alumni and friends at a Regional Holiday Happy Hour near you: Swillburger in Rochester, Resurgence Brewing in Buffalo, Offside Tavern in NYC, or Penn Social in D.C. Appetizers are on us while you enjoy catching up with local alumni and friends.

>>At the February 8 Syracuse vs. Wake Forest game, Golden Eagles will create a sea of green and gold amidst the orange. Grab your exclusive tickets, which include designated seats in one of the 300-level and $10 vouchers for concessions at the Carrier Dome, before they sell out. Tip-off is at 8 pm.

>>Interested in serving as a session facilitator at the 14th Annual Student Leadership Conference? The Leadership Development Program will host “Leadership Through A New Lens: 20/20” on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in the Seymour College Union. This annual conference is an opportunity for Brockport students to gain new insight from active leaders.

Student organizers are calling for program proposals from alumni. Interested in preparing an engaging and interactive session that encourages participants to discover multiple ways of turning obstacles into opportunities while discovering their why? Each 50-minute session is attended by approximately 25 to 50 students. Share how you found your leadership calling while helping students find their own. Submit a conference proposal.

October 31, 2019

>>Ticket sales for the 4th annual Brockport Gala are open until tomorrow at midnight. Take advantage of your last chance to RSVP for this Alice in Wonderland-themed evening in celebration of the Greater Rochester community. The event will take place at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Saturday, November 16. Enjoy dinner and drinks; the Hollywood Alumni Panel keynote; and a live auction, in which you can bid to win a date night, golf package, all-inclusive resort vacation in Mexico, and more — all in support of student success. RSVP online.

>>Deposits are now welcome for the June 2020 Alumni Travel Program in Ireland, an exclusive opportunity for Brockport alumni. This 10-day experience features itinerary across the country of Ireland, including sightseeing adventures in Dublin, Maynooth, Galway, Limerick, and more. Led by travel experts, enjoy a fully guided exploration with plenty of opportunities for optional free time, alternative sightseeing, and free days. Space on the trip is limited, so deposit today to reserve your accommodations.

>>The annual Brockport Alumni Association Awards recognize distinguished alumni and friends who have made notable contributions to the Alumni Association, the College, and/or the community. Is someone you know worthy of the Hall of Heritage, Honors for Outstanding Service, Citation of Appreciation, Recent Alum, or Distinguished Service Award? Read award descriptions, view past winners, and submit your nomination(s) by Friday, December 6, online or by mail.

>>Interested in organizing an Alumni Day of Service in your area? Make a difference in your community alongside your Brockport family. Submit the Day of Service proposal form to get started.

October 3, 2019

>>Celebrate the season with a Stokoe Farms alumni takeover on Monday, October 14, from 11 am to 2 pm. Fun for the whole family will include access to 35+ activities and a petting zoo; unlimited donuts, coffee, and cider; and pie pumpkins to decorate and take home. Tickets are $10/person, and children under two receive free admission. Register online.

>>Golden Eagles take over the Blue Cross Arena as the Rochester Amerks take on the Binghamton Devils on Friday, November 1. The puck drops at 7:05 pm. Discounted tickets are available for purchase until October 25 and will be mailed to you after this date. Grab yours for $12/person and $10 for children under 12 years old. Tickets include $5 worth of puck bucks to be used at concession and your game admission. Register online.

>>Registration for the 4th annual Brockport Gala is now open. This Alice in Wonderland-themed evening of celebration for the Greater Rochester community will take place at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Saturday, November 16. Enjoy dinner and drinks, and hear from screenwriter Stuart Krieger ’73 (The Land Before Time), TV host Gabrielle Loren ’10, director and producer Paul Overacker ’95, and former Grey's Anatomy production manager Jim Goldthwait ’82 while supporting student success. RSVP online.

>>Let Brockport take you on the 10-day international trip of your dreams. The College's first Alumni Travel Program presents the ultimate Irish road trip, a collaboration between the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Center for Global Education and Engagement. Led by experienced travel experts, this trip features itinerary across the country of Ireland, including sightseeing adventures in Dublin, Maynooth, Galway, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, and Killaloe. Deposit today to reserve your spot on the trip as a solo traveler or with a travel partner. Learn more and save your spot.

>>Hundreds of alumni came home for Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend. Friday Festivities celebrated the 50th-anniversary Class of 1969, the 40th anniversary of the Fifth International Special Olympics at Brockport, alumni athletes, the Hartwell Society, Alumni Award winners, and more. Watch the recap. On Saturday, green and gold pride shined at the new Alumni House Community Garden, the Village Parade, the food trucks, carnival activities, a catered alumni and friends tailgate, the baseball press box naming and game, and happy hours throughout the village. See the highlights. SUNY Brockport football team jumped out to a 45-0 halftime lead and never looked back on its way to a 55-6 victory over visiting Alfred State University. See the action. And more than 200 wrestling alumni reunited to celebrate 50 years of program excellence under Head Coach Donald Murray. See photos from the Hall of Fame Cermemony.

September 5, 2019

>>It's Homecoming month! Bring the whole family for the biggest Brockport celebration of the year: Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend from September 26 to 28.

Saturday highlights:

Pancake Breakfast
Village Parade
Homecoming Festival (food trucks, a Ferris wheel, games, and more)
Happy hours around town
Pre-game tailgate
The big football game vs. Alfred State College

>>Did you know you can break up your annual gift to Brockport into monthly or quarterly contributions? Select "I would like to make scheduled payments" to customize your giving frequency and number of payments.

May 2, 2019

>>Don't miss out on upcoming alumni events:

May 3: First Friday at Alumni House
May 11: Department of Environmental Science and Ecology Alumni Event
May 24: 42nd Annual Bob Boozer Golden Eagle Open
May 30: Spring Hartwell Society Gathering
May 30: JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Happy Hour
June 21: ZooBrew

>>Are you the parent of a college-bound rising sophomore or junior and looking to navigate the college admissions process? Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, an Alumni Admissions Seminar on Saturday, June 8, will provide insight into:

the college search process
what makes for winning admissions essay
the application completion process
how to navigate financing a college education
scholarships
what colleges and universities are looking for and how high school students can prepare

Hear from both admissions advisors and financial aid advisors while experiencing SUNY Brockport campus (including an optional campus tour) while getting to know fellow alumni families. See the schedule of presentations and register online.

>>June 2020: Ireland, anyone? Let Brockport take you on the 10-day international trip of your dreams. The College is excited to launch its Alumni Travel Program with the ultimate Irish road trip, a collaboration between the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Center for Global Education and Engagement. This nearly all-inclusive experience features itinerary across the country of Ireland, including sightseeing adventures in (tentatively) Dublin, Maynooth, Galway, and Limerick. Interested? More information will be shared in the coming months. In the meantime, contact the Office of Alumni Engagement with questions.

April 4, 2019

>>Who's in your #bportsquad? Share your best picture of your buddies from back in your Brockport days for a chance to win a $250 reunion with your college friends! Share it on the Brockport Alumni Association Facebook page using #bportsquad or by emailing alumni@brockport.edu.

Photo collection runs through Monday, April 8. The full album of contenders will be shared April 12–22, and the squad with the most-liked photo during that time will win a $250 gift card toward a squad reunion. Be sure to include the names and class years of the squad members in your submission.

>>Don't miss out on upcoming alumni events:

Tonight: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture: “Invasion of Lake Ontario – the Bad, the Good, and the Ugly” by Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Ecology Jacques Rinchard
April 5: First Friday at Alumni House (sponsored by COSAC)
April 11: New York Beer Project Happy Hour
April 13: EOP 50th Anniversary Celebration
April 30: Honors Alumni Happy Hour
May 11: Department of Environmental Science and Ecology Alumni Event
May 24: 42nd Annual Bob Boozer Golden Eagle Open
May 30: Spring Hartwell Society Gathering

>>Are you a published author? The Port will be rounding up some summer must-reads written by Brockport alumni. Want to be featured? Email us a summary of your published work, images of your book cover(s), and a professional photo of yourself (if you have one).

March 7, 2019

>>Have you taken the alumni survey yet? The deadline to share your opinions about your alma mater for a chance to win prizes, including Visa gift cards and Brockport gear, is March 15. Check your email inbox for your personalized survey link. Didn't receive one? Take the survey here instead. Survey results will be used to improve the alumni and student experience, so don't miss your chance to make your thoughts count.

>>Join us for upcoming alumni events — near and far. See details.

March 12: Phoenix Area Alumni Event
March 17: Happy Hour with D.C. Alumni
March 18–21: Florida Spring Swing
April 4: Alumni and Friends Reception in Fort Myers, FL
April 4: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture: “Invasion of Lake Ontario – the Bad, the Good, and the Ugly” by Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Ecology Jacques Rinchard
April 5: First Friday at Alumni House (sponsored by COSAC)
April 13: EOP 50th Anniversary Celebration
May 24: 42nd Annual Bob Boozer Golden Eagle Open

February 7, 2019

>>Keep an eye out for the alumni survey in your email next week. Your opinions are important to the College as we continue to work toward Building a Better Brockport. On Tuesday or Wednesday, you will receive a personalized link to your survey in your email. Please take less than 10 minutes to complete it for a chance to win prizes, including Visa gift cards and assorted Brockport gear. Survey results will be used to improve the alumni and student experience, so don't miss your chance to make your thoughts count.

>>Join us for upcoming alumni events — near and far. See details.

February 15: Alumni and Friends Tailgate
February 21–23: Brockport Dance 50th Anniversary Celebration
February 21: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture Series featuring College Archivist Charlie Cowling
February 26 – April 23: Mornings with the Professors
March 3: A Night with the Rochester Amerks
March 17: Happy Hour with D.C. Alumni
March 18–21: Florida Spring Swing
April 4: Alumni and Friends Reception in Fort Myers, FL

>>Nominate a Brockport alum for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award, which recognizes a faculty member, staff member, student, and alum who have made outstanding contributions toward advancing the goals of the College's inclusive mission and purpose. The award honors and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated excellence through their efforts to create greater diversity, inclusivity, and equitable opportunities on campus and in the community.

>>In Memoriam: U.S. Navy veteran and two-time Brockport graduate Kenneth Jones '59 passed away on December 31 following an 18-year battle with Parkinson's disease. After earning his doctorate in education from the University at Buffalo, Jones was a health and physical education teacher for the Buffalo Public Schools for 18 years. He directed the Ken Jones basketball camp for three decades and coached at Hutchinson Central Technical High School. An avid traveler and writer, Jones was the author of two books: "Defense: The Greatest Equalizer in the Game" and "Fighting Back: A Way of Dealing with Neurological Disorders." A Hermon, NY, native, Jones is survived by his wife, four sons, two daughters, and four step-sons.

December 6, 2018

>>Get in the holiday spirit at upcoming alumni events:

December 14: Brockport Alumni Who Are Faculty And Staff (BAWAFAS) Luncheon and Gift Card Exchange at Alumni House, noon to 2 pm
December 16: Fresh Winter Wreath-Making with Flowerwell at the Rochester Brainery, 6 to 8 pm
January 12: Alumni Holiday Party at the Rochester Brainery, 6 to 9 pm

If you have registered for the Roaring 20's-themed Winter Gala this Saturday, we look forward to a roaring good time with you — all in celebration of high-achieving students and generous community partners.

>>Share your knowledge and experience with students by serving as a workshop leader at the 12th annual Student Leadership Conference. The theme this year is "Leadership... Your Way." The Leadership Development Program is accepting conference program proposals from alumni until December 18. Learn more and submit your proposal online.

>>Alumni and community members aged 60 years and older are invited to participate in the 2019 Lifelong Learning Program. Take a semester-long college course for free (35 to choose from), sit in on one or both Lifelong Learning community lectures, and attend any or all Mornings with the Professors presentations on Tuesdays throughout the spring semester.

Learn more and register for a spring course by attending the Lifelong Learning Orientation on Wednesday, January 16.

November 1, 2018

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what's happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Class Notes submitted by the end of the month will be published along with the next issue of The Port on December 6. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>Today and tomorrow, make 10 times more of an impact on your alma mater when you shop through AmazonSmile. It's the same Amazon you know with the same products and prices, but it allows you to contribute a percentage of your purchase price to a charity of your choice. Through November 2, AmazonSmile is donating five percent (10 times the usual rate) of the price of every purchase — with no extra money out of your pocket. Choose "The Fund for Brockport" at checkout to support areas of greatest need at the College. Get an early start on holiday shopping, and make a difference for Brockport students at the same time.

>>It's not too late to nominate someone you know for a 2019 Alumni Award. Worthy applicants have made notable contributions to the Alumni Association, the College, and/or the community. Does someone come to mind? Nominate them by tomorrow using the paper or electronic form.

>>Upcoming Brockport alumni events near and far welcome you, your friends, and your family :

November 8: A Night at the NY Kitchen (Canandaigua, NY)
November 14: Wine and Investing 101 (Rochester, NY)
November 29: San Diego Happy Hour (San Diego, CA)
December 8: Winter Gala (Rochester, NY)

See the full list of alumni events, and register online.

>>Register for the 3rd annual Winter Gala by November 16. This 1920s-themed evening of celebration will take place at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Saturday, December 8. Highlights include a keynote speech by Google's Jaime Casap '91; a live auction; dinner and cocktails; and a chance to get to know community leaders, fellow Brockport alumni, faculty, staff, and top Brockport students. You're in for a roaring good time.

October 4, 2018

>>Celebrate the fall season with family, friends, and fellow alumni:

October 13: Fall Fun at Stokoe Farms (Scottsville, NY)
November 3: 7th Annual Veterans Day 5K: Run, Walk or Roll (On campus)
November 8: A Night at the NY Kitchen (Canandaigua, NY)
November 29: San Diego Happy Hour (San Diego, CA)

See the full list of alumni events, and register online.

>>Registration for the 3rd annual Winter Gala is now open. Join us for a 1920s-themed evening of celebration at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Saturday, December 8, as we continue to Build a Better Brockport and celebrate our growing ties in the greater Rochester community. Brockport faculty and staff receive an early-bird registration special until October 12. You're in for a roaring good time. Register online.

September 6, 2018

>>It's not too late to register for Bport Homecoming & Family Weekend, September 13–15. Check out other alumni events any time on the Alumni & Friends website.

>>College Archivist Charlie Cowling is pleased to share a page on SUNY Digital Repository where he houses the slideshows he has created for the 50th-anniversary reunion celebrations of the Class of 1962 through the Class of 1968. Take a look back at some fun memories!

>>Did you know you can break up your annual gift to Brockport into monthly or quarterly contributions? Visit alumni.brockport.edu/give and select "I would like to make scheduled payments" to customize your giving frequency and number of payments.

May 3, 2018

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what's happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Class Notes, along with the Port e-newsletter, will go on hiatus for the summer. Submit a note at the above link any time before September 5 in order for it to be published along with the next edition of The Port on September 6.

>>The Office of Alumni Engagement has local summer fun planned for Golden Eagles of all ages:

Friday, May 4: First Friday at Alumni House
Friday, May 4: Department of Anthropology 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, May 18: 41st Annual Bob Boozer Golden Eagle Open
Sunday, May 20: Camp Abilities 9th Annual Luncheon, Auction, and Golf Tournament
Wednesday, May 30: Education Alumni Happy Hour
Friday, June 22: ZooBrew with Brockport Alumni
Saturday, June 30: Rochester Red Wings Game
Monday, August 13: Saratoga Day at the Races
Friday, August 17: Brockport Alumni Takeover at Darien Lake

>>Job searching or considering a career change? Connect with top Rochester-area employers and fellow alumni at the 5th Annual Alumni Networking Event on Wednesday, May 16, from 5:30 to 8 pm in the University Gallery at RIT.

Gain career advice and tips from company participants
Grow your network
Make connections for future opportunities
Hear from a panel of local recruiters
Share your résumé with potential employers
Receive a directory with participant contact info

See an agenda, list of participating companies, and more info. Registration is required. To register or ask questions, email Gagan Ahuja at gdaoce@rit.edu. When registering, please include your full name, alma mater, major, and graduation year in the email.

April 5, 2018

Tuesday mornings throughout the semester: Mornings with the Professors
April 5: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture by Associate Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Ramsay
April 6: First Friday at Alumni House
April 7: A Night with the Rochester Amerks (registration closed)
April 12: Healthcare Studies Happy Hour
April 13: Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Spring Award Banquet
April 28: 50th-anniversary celebrations for the Department of Theatre and Music Studies and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
May 18: 41st Annual Bob Boozer Golden Eagle Open
May 30: Education Alumni Happy Hour

>>Support our future community leaders by becoming a Green & Gold Ambassador sponsor. Green & Gold Ambassadors, a carefully selected group of students who represent the best of Brockport, portray a positive image of the College by serving as official hosts and hostesses at activities and events. By supporting the Ambassador program, you provide students the opportunity to build their leadership and communication skills, network, and facilitate valuable relationships for their futures. Your sponsorship at one of three levels will help defray program costs and provide the newest cohort of Green & Gold Ambassadors their green coats, name tags, and business cards. Learn more and commit online.

>>After 30 years as an acclaimed film and television writer and 10 years as a full-time professor at University of California, Riverside, Stu Krieger '73 published his first novel, That One Cigarette, in November 2017. The counterfactual history novel tells the "story of ordinary people making extraordinary ripples in the ocean of life." That One Cigarette is available for purchase on Amazon.

>>Did you know you can break up your annual gift to Brockport into monthly or quarterly contributions? Visit alumni.brockport.edu/give and select "I would like to make scheduled payments" to customize your giving frequency and number of payments.

>>More than 50 of the Brockport alumni now working for Paychex joined President Heidi Macpherson at the Paychex Corporate Headquarters on Monday, March 26, for "Brockport Alumni Day at Paychex." Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement, School of Business and Management, and Career Services, the luncheon served as a celebration of the power of the Brockport network. To view photos from the event, visit the Alumni Association Facebook page.

March 1, 2018

>>The Brockport Foundation has earned its Gold Seal of Transparency. This leading symbol of non-profit transparency and accountability is presented by GuideStar, the world's largest source of non-profit information. Less than five percent of non-profits registered with GuideStar have been recognized with a Gold Seal. More than 8 million visitors per year and a network of 200+ partners use GuideStar data to grow support for non-profits. The Foundation was recognized by publicly sharing contact and financial information, goals, strategies, capabilities, indicators, and progress on its profile on the GuideStar website — providing current and potential donors with accurate and in-depth knowledge about the many ways in which the Foundation advances SUNY Brockport in its commitment to student success. Check out our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile.

>>Are you career searching? Stop by the College's annual Jobs & Internships Fair, hosted by Career Services, on March 7 from noon to 4 pm in the Special Events Recreation Center. More than 100 recruiters from companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies looking to hire will be present. All alumni are welcome to attend, and no registration is required.

>>Don't miss upcoming alumni events on campus, around Rochester, and in Florida:

Tuesday mornings throughout the semester: Mornings with the Professors
March 12: Florida Spring Swing in Boca Raton, The Villages, Winter Haven, and Sarasota
March 26: Brockport Alumni Day at Paychex
April 5: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture by Associate Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Ramsay
April 7: A Night with the Rochester Amerks
April 28: 50th-anniversary celebrations for the Department of Theatre and Music Studies and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

>>Cheer on the men's basketball team for the 2018 Division III NCAA Tournament this Friday, March 2, at 5:30 pm. The Golden Eagles will face off against Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. The game can be streamed online. Tickets are $10 at the door for adults; $5 for senior citizens, students of the participating institutions (with ID), and children; and free for children two and under.

>>A few unique giving opportunities

Bport Gives Back: The College's third 24-hour giving challenge is in the final countdown! Before noon today, make a difference for Brockport students by giving in honor of someone who has made a difference in your life.
"Adopt an Author" Writers Forum Digitization Project: Help preserve the treasure trove of Writers Forum author interviews by sponsoring the digitization of one or more sessions. For $125 each, you can save history!
Take A Seat: Celebrate 50 years of performing arts at the College by engraving a personalized nameplate with your inscription of choice on a campus theatre seat.
Veterans Scholarship: Order your copy of "Honoring Faculty and Staff Veterans at SUNY Brockport, State University of New York," by former director of Human Resources Richard Meade. Half of the proceeds from each copy sold will benefit the Veterans Scholarship at the College.

February 1, 2018

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Class Notes submitted between now and February 28 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on March 1. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>Save the date for the third annual Winter Gala on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Hear from Brockport's best while celebrating the College's growing ties to the greater Rochester community. The event will take place at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center at 6 pm. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be available soon.

>>Other upcoming events:

February 7: Department of Counselor Education Alumni and Student Reception
February 15 and April 5: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture Series, featuring Associate Professor of History Morag Martin and Associate Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Ramsay
Tuesday mornings from February 27 through April 24: Mornings with the Professors
April 28: 50th Anniversary of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

>>The annual Jobs & Internships Fair, hosted by Career Services, is Wednesday, March 7, from noon to 4 pm in the Special Events Recreation Center. All alumni are invited to stop by campus to network with recruiters from 100+ companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies looking to hire. No registration is required, but remember to dress professionally.

December 7, 2017

>>Local alumni are "painting the town green." Get to know a few of them as they describe Brockport in one word. Thank you to our friends at Dixon Schwabl for the production of this video, which debuted at the Winter Gala on Saturday, December 2.

>>Check out the latest Class Notes, now including photos. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Class Notes submitted between now and January 31 will be published along with the next issue of The Port on February 1. To feature an entry in that edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) at the above link.

>>Brockport takes on Mary Hardin-Baylor in the NCAA Division III Football Semifinals at 3:30 pm EST this Saturday, December 9, in Belton, TX. View the game at WatchESPN.com or on the WatchESPN app. Even better, stop by one of the College’s official watch parties, which are happening across the country. Interested in hosting a watch party in your city? Attending the game in Texas? Email alumni@brockport.edu and let us know!

>>Each year, the Brockport Alumni Association recognizes distinguished alumni and friends who have made notable contributions to the Alumni Association, the College, and/or the community. Visit the Alumni Awards page to meet last year’s 13 outstanding recipients, to learn about the five award categories, and to nominate a worthy candidate for a 2018 award. Submissions will be accepted either electronically or by mail until January 12, 2018. Award recipients will be honored during Homecoming Weekend, September 13-15, 2018.

>>After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, relax and catch up with friends at an Alumni Holiday Party at Rochester Brainery, a community classroom and event space operated by Brockport alumna Danielle Raymo ’09. Enjoy entertainment from Brockport student dancers, a cash bar, dinner, and dessert. The first 30 registrants will learn how to make a special holiday drink in a free mixology class before the event. Reserve your spot today, and read more about Raymo and Rochester Brainery in The Port.

November 2, 2017

>>Check out the latest Class Notes, now including photos. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. To feature an entry in next month’s edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) on or before December 6 at the above link.

>>The second annual Winter Gala is one month away. Join President Heidi Macpherson, keynote speakers Joey Jackson ’88 and Ryan Nobles ’98 of CNN, honorary gala chairs Lauren Dixon and Mike Schwabl of Dixon-Schwabl, and special guest Ginny Ryan of 13WHAM for an evening of celebration as we work to Build a Better Brockport. The event will take place on Saturday, December 2, at The Wintergarden by Monroe’s in downtown Rochester. Hear from Brockport’s best while celebrating the College’s growing ties to the greater Rochester community. All are welcome to register and learn more online.

>>Homecoming & Family Weekend 2017 brought more than 600 alumni of all ages back to campus for three days of fun, reminiscing, and celebration. Congratulations to the 50th-anniversary Class of 1976 and 10th-anniversary Class of 2007, and thanks to all who joined the fun.

Visit the Alumni Awards page to meet this year’s 13 outstanding recipients and to nominate an alumnus/a you know for a 2018 award (now possible electronically).
Revisit memories from the weekend by browsing the Homecoming photo album on Facebook (and don’t forget to tag yourself or those you recognize).
Save the date for Homecoming 2018: September 13-15!

>>This Black Friday and throughout the holiday season, you can support the Brockport Foundation while you shop… with no extra money out of your pocket. The Foundation is a charitable organization listed with AmazonSmile, which is the same Amazon you know with the same products and prices but allows you to donate 0.5% of the eligible cost of your purchase to an organization of your choice. Next time you shop through Amazon, log in to smile.amazon.com to effortlessly support The Fund for Brockport.

October 5, 2017

>>Check out the latest Class Notes, now including photos. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. To feature an entry in next month’s edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) on or before November 1 at the above link.

>>Homecoming & Family Weekend 2017 will include a full schedule of events specifically for alumni. A 50th-anniversary celebration honoring 10 academic departments, several gatherings that will reunite and honor the Class of 1967, a GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Party at the Port, a brunch for legacy families, alumni reunion games, a Class of 2007 10-year reunion event, a beer and cocktail three-course brunch at Stoneyard Breakfast Company, the Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony honoring standout alumni, a Department of Education alumni panel, an alumni tailgate before the big football game vs. Hartwick College, a post-game reception, and a Q&A with soccer champion Abby Wambach are highlights this year for alumni. Register today.

>>Three new giving opportunities:

Eagles Unite will run throughout October, highlighting three unique campus priorities: the Costa Rica Service Learning Trip, the Brockport Athletics Travel Fund, and the Professional Clothes Closet. Support a student need before October 31 to help reach the $25,000 goal. The countdown is on!
Support the "Adopt an Author" Writers Forum Digitization Project to help preserve the treasure trove of Writers Forum author interviews by sponsoring the digitization of one or more sessions. For $125 each, you can save history!
Celebrate 50 years of performing arts at the College by engraving a personalized nameplate with your inscription of choice on a campus theatre seat through the "Take A Seat" campaign.

September 7, 2017

>>Check out the latest Class Notes, now including photos. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. To feature an entry in next month’s edition, submit a note (and a photo, if you have one) on or before October 4 at the above link.

>>Collard Green Curves – The Nurse Bowick Story, starring alumna Theresa Bowick ’09, will premiere at the Rochester Fringe Festival September 14 through 16 at the Geva Theatre Fielding Stage. Presented by the Imani Theatre Ensemble Inc. and directed by Michael Atkins Yawn, the performance chronicles “a fat girl’s journey from childhood obesity to healthy living.” Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the Rochester Fringe Festival website. Bowick is a registered nurse and founder of Conkey Cruisers.

>>The Alumni & Friends website has been revamped. Be connected, be involved, be informed, and be generous — all on our new, more mobile-friendly platform. Find the latest alumni news, register for upcoming events and opportunities, update us on your personal and professional life, get your questions answered, find alumni benefits and services, be featured on the home page by engaging with us in fun social media campaigns, and much more.

>>Reserve your space at fall alumni events by registering online at alumni.brockport.edu/events:

September 21: Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLDs) at Radio Social
September 23: SUNY Brockport at the Rochester Public Market
September 27: SUNY Alumni Night at Yankee Stadium
September 28 and October 26: Lifelong Learning Community Lecture Series
October 19-21: Homecoming Weekend
October 26: Accounting and Finance Alumni Gathering

May 4, 2017

>>The Office of Alumni Engagement has summer fun planned near and far for alumni of all ages. Stay tuned to alumni.brockport.edu/events throughout the next few months for a list of summer programming and to register for what’s happening in your area. Save the date for: Eagles Connect Live 2017 at SUNY Global Center in NYC (May 17), Bob Boozer Golden Eagle Open at Deerfield Country Club in Brockport (May 19), Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Happy Hour at The Daily Refresher in Rochester (June 1), Peace Corps event on campus (June 11), Green & Gold Open at Mill Creek Golf Club in Churchville (June 12), Newport Polo Tailgate Reception in Newport, Rhode Island (June 17), Zoo Brew at Seneca Park Zoo (June 23), Brockport Football Golf Tournament at Hickory Ridge Golf Resort in Holley (July 14), Saratoga Day at the Races (August 16), and a brewery event in Buffalo (date TBD). Visit alumni.brockport.edu/update to provide your updated contact info and ensure you receive registration information and details for these events and more at your preferred email address.

>>Marion Schrank found her life’s work while a student assistant in Brockport’s residence halls, eventually becoming coordinator of all residence programs, assistant to the vice president for student affairs, assistant vice president, and finally, in 1991, vice president — a position she held for 11 years. Throughout her career, she maintained a high level of involvement in professional and volunteer organizations and was appointed by the chancellor of SUNY to chair the University-wide Task Force of Campus Safety (1995-1997, 1999-2000). In 1981, she earned the prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, the Hall of Heritage Award to Outstanding Alumni, and SUNY Potsdam's Woman of Distinction Award, among other honors throughout her career. Schrank retired in 2002. Today, the College’s highest leadership recognition that can be presented to a student — the Marion Schrank Student Leadership Award — is named in her honor.

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. To feature news online about you or an alumnus you know, submit an entry any time at the above link. Want to view past Class Notes? Check out the archive.

April 6, 2017

>>It's your last chance to tell us your story. Give us your feedback, share your Brockport experience, fill us in on your alumni involvement, let us know what you're looking for from your alma mater, tell us more about you, and share your thoughts. Your feedback will allow us to maintain more accurate alumni records, tailor our events and communication to better suit your preferences, and continue to improve our programming. The alumni survey is closing soon. We hope to hear from you.

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. To feature an entry in next month’s edition, submit a note on or before May 3 at the above link. Want to view past Class Notes? Check out the archive.

>>Get your access to Hollywood right on campus. Alumni who have made their mark in the entertainment industry as writers, directors, actors, and producers will make an appearance at Brockport today as part of Hollywood Comes to Brockport II. Meet film and television actor Jesse Goins ’74, television director and film producer James Goldthwait ’82, screenwriter Stuart Krieger ’73, and technical director Paul Overacker ’95 in the Tower Fine Arts Center Mainstage tomorrow, April 7, from 2:30 to 4 pm. All are welcome, and no registration is required. Hear these Hollywood Golden Eagles share their stories, insight, and advice; then bring your questions to a Q&A session with the stars.

>>Join faculty and alumni from the Department of Communication for a free event at Rochester’s TRATA - The Restaurant at The Armory on Monday, April 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Appetizers will be provided, along with a cash bar. RSVPs are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. RSVP by email, call (585) 395-2068, or register online. This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Department of Communication.

>>Meet alumna and entrepreneur Heather Saffer ’10 on Wednesday, April 26, at 6 pm in the Seymour College Union Ballroom. The Cupcake Wars winner, Shark Tank contestant, and Amazon best-selling cookbook author will share her sweet success story during a Q&A, which will be followed by a book signing and reception.

>>Mark your calendars for a tailgate party at Newport Polo in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on June 17. Join us for food, cocktails, and polo as you connect with alumni and friends and watch the USA take on the French polo team. This event is kindly sponsored and hosted by alumni Joe ’79 and Nicki ’80 Trilling. Registration and event details are coming soon, but don’t forget to save the date.

March 2, 2017

>>The College is always looking for feedback from its alumni. Share your thoughts at alumni.brockport.edu/engage.

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. To feature an entry in next month’s edition, submit a note on or before April 5 at the above link. Want to view past Class Notes? Check out the archive.

>>The Office of Alumni Engagement is hosting an alumni event at The Yale Club of New York City (50 Vanderbilt Avenue) on Thursday, March 30, from 6:30 to 9 pm. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres; connect with alumni, friends, and President Heidi Macpherson; and meet the new dean of the School of Business Administration and Economics, Joy Bhadury. This event is sponsored by Chris Moschovitis ’83, CEO of tmg-e*media, inc. and Brockport Foundation board member. If you are interested in attending, please register by March 24 online, by emailing alumni@brockport.edu, or by calling (585) 395-2068.

>>The Office of Alumni Engagement staff is pleased to welcome Brittany Lang ’11 to its team. As the new Alumni Engagement Coordinator as of March 1, Lang will be responsible for assisting with the facilitation and sustainment of an engaged relationship between the College and its 90,000 alumni through interpersonal contact, programming, and written and electronic communication; implementing a broad-based communications and social media engagement schedule; supporting campus events; and assisting in the operation of the Brockport Alumni Association, its board of directors, and its various committees. As a Brockport alumna who received a bachelor’s degree in dance with a minor in photography, Lang returns to campus to work full time with five years of experience in higher education and alumni relations, having served as program assistant for the Office of Alumni Relations and in other roles at the University of Rochester since 2012.

>>Save the date for the College’s second annual Winter Gala on Saturday, December 2, 2017! All alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College are invited to enjoy an evening of entertainment, inspiration, philanthropy, and gourmet food and drinks at The Wintergarden by Monroe’s in downtown Rochester. Hear from Brockport’s best while celebrating the College’s growing ties to the greater Rochester community. At last year’s inaugural Gala, nearly 400 members of the Brockport family collectively contributed more than $145,000 in support of student success, including $45,300 for the Extraordinary Academic Scholarship Program in aid of 36 scholarships. The Brockport Foundation seeks to perpetuate the College’s long-standing tradition of providing a high quality, affordable education to high-achieving students in need, and we hope you will join in on our spectacular way of doing so at the end of this year. Take a look back at Brockport’s first-ever Gala, and stay tuned about this December’s occasion at alumni.brockport.edu/gala. Registration will open online later this year.

February 2, 2017

>>Check out the latest Class Notes and, new this month, a Class Notes archive. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Want to feature an entry in next month’s edition? Guarantee a spot in the March issue by submitting a note about you or an alumnus you know on or before March 1.

>>Show your alma mater the love this month! The Office of Alumni Engagement is calling all alumni to engage with Brockport throughout the month of February. Visit alumni.brockport.edu/engage to discover ways to stay connected with your alma mater and fellow alumni; tell us your story by answering a few questions; and find out how you can make a lasting impact on the College and its future generations of students by getting involved and volunteering, staying connected, sharing your good news, giving back, showing your Brockport pride, strengthening the Golden Eagle career network, and more.

As part of our month-long engagement initiative, we invite all alumni to virtually connect with us and participate in a fun social media campaign. If you haven’t already, follow us on our main social accounts: Twitter, Facebook, and Brockport Alumni Connect, then use one of those platforms to tell us your selfie story! Any day this month, tag us in a selfie and tell us what you’re up to these days using the hashtag #bportselfie. All sharers will be entered to win a fold-up Brockport blanket and Alumni Association cup filled with goodies. A winner will be randomly selected at the end of the month. Post a couple selfie on February 14 and be entered twice to win. We look forward to connecting with you!

>>The Office of Alumni Engagement partners with Career Services to bring career opportunities to Brockport alumni from employers in the Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse regions. Check out new listings this month at alumni.brockport.edu/opportunities. Feel free to contact Betsy Standish ’00 from Alumni Engagement, Adam Standish ’98/’00 from Career Services, or the employers directly. Know of an open position at your organization in Rochester, Buffalo, or Syracuse for which you’d recommend a Brockport alumnus? Contact Adam.

>>The Pursue Something Greater Campaign Report and donor roll is now accessible online. Take an in-depth look at the profound and lasting impact donor support during the campaign has had on our institution, and stay tuned for the Brockport Foundation’s next big endeavor.

December 1, 2016

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Want to feature an entry in next month’s edition? Guarantee a spot in the February issue by submitting your note on or before February 1.

>>The Office of Alumni Engagement partners with Career Services to bring career opportunities to Brockport alumni from employers in the Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse regions. This month, we are introducing a new online space for alumni and friends to browse or share open positions: http://alumni.brockport.edu/opportunities. The page will be updated regularly with new listings and employer contact information. Feel free to contact Betsy Standish ’00 from Alumni Engagement, Adam Standish ’98/’00 from Career Services, or the employers directly.

>>Career Services recently held a site visit to the HARBORCENTER in Buffalo, NY, providing students the chance to explore the careers of employees who work for the Buffalo Sabres enterprise. Twenty-three students majoring in athletic training, business administration, communication, computer information systems, exercise science, journalism and broadcasting, and sport management connected with Gregg Pastore ’99, director of digital and social strategy at Pegula Sports and Entertainment, while on the trip. Pastore and his colleagues provided insight into their work, as well as advice to students interested in pursuing similar fields. This was the second site visit hosted by Pastore, who has also taught students about his digital and social strategy work for the Buffalo Bills.

>>Acclaimed screenwriter and film professor Stu Krieger ’73 recently published That One Cigarette, an alternate-history novel which chronicles the journeys of four distant families and their fortuitously intertwined lives over the course of almost 50 years. It tells the story of how one character’s decision to quit smoking prevents the assassination of John F. Kennedy, initiating a wave of alterations to the course of history as we know it. Krieger spent the past seven years writing the novel, and introduced his idea to crowdfund it after his TEDx talk last year. The novel surpassed its preorder target of 250 copies by 26% on November 1. Stay up-to-date with publishing progress through the That One Cigarette Facebook page, and enjoy the first three chapters before the book is available next spring or early summer. This is Krieger’s first novel. He is best known for his more than 25 movie credits, including the The Land Before Time and ten Disney Channel original movies.

November 3, 2016

>>Check out the latest Class Notes. Read about what’s happening in the Golden Eagle community — personal and professional achievements, milestones, weddings, births, and more. Want to feature an entry in next month’s edition? Guarantee a spot in the December issue by submitting your note on or before December 1. For inspiration, see the example note below featuring alum Momchil Kyurkchiev’s recent accomplishment.

“Momchil Kyurkchiev ’07, co-founder of mobile marketing company Leanplum, raised a $29M Series C, a third round of investment capital from outside sources. What started out as a two-man partnership has evolved into a multi-million-dollar company with more than 90 employees across four offices.”

>>The Brockport Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2017 Alumni Awards, which recognize distinguished alumni and friends who have made notable contributions to the Alumni Association, the College, and/or the community. Visit http://alumni.brockport.edu/awards to nominate a deserving candidate, and to view video highlights of 2016 award winners. Alumni recipients will be selected for four awards, based on criteria such as community service and professional achievement. Non-graduates are, when merited, eligible for the Distinguished Service Award. The deadline to submit nominations is January 13, 2017.

>>Since the start of the academic year, the Division of Advancement has dedicated three recently planted campus trees to honorable members of the College community: Michael Cavalcanti ’64, Associate Professor Emeritus Dr. Sriram Bakshi, and Frank Sacheli ’45. Three ceremonies over the course of two months united hundreds of Brockport alumni, friends, and community members in celebration of the guests of honor. On behalf of the Village Board and set forth in a Village proclamation, Brockport Mayor Margaret B. Blackman proclaimed the day of Frank Sacheli’s dedication, October 11, 2016, as Frank Sacheli Day in the Village of Brockport. The trees, accompanied by plaques, will serve as growing reminders of the distinguished honorees’ years of dedication, service, and philanthropy toward the College and the Brockport community.

October 6, 2016

>>Class Notes have a new home! Read submissions from the past year, or to update us on your personal and professional life by creating an entry. In the future, the latest Class Notes will be posted monthly at the above link, in conjunction with new issues of The Port. Guarantee a spot for your note in the November issue by submitting one between now and November 1.

>>More than 1,100 Brockport alumni have joined Brockport Alumni Connect in its first month. Check out this all-new online tool for Brockport alumni at http://brockportalumniconnect.com. The exclusive platform allows you to re-connect with classmates and friends using your existing social media accounts, to stay up-to-date with events and volunteer opportunities, and to tap into the power of the Brockport career network.

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