Medaille College News

Medaille College has appointed Ann Horn-Jeddy as the Assistant Director for Medaille’s Rochester Campus. A graduate of Medaille, she earned a bachelor’s of business administration at the Amherst Campus and a master’s of organizational leadership at the Rochester Campus. She has been part of the administrative staff in Rochester since 2002, and will continue in her role as the Coordinator of Academic Services.

The following students enrolled in Medaille’s Accelerated Learning Program in Amherst and Rochester earned Dean’s List status during the spring 2010 semester.

Students who take a minimum of 12 credit hours and who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for all credit hours carried during that semester are placed on the Dean’s List.
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The following students at Medaille College’s Buffalo Campus earned Dean’s List status for the spring 2010 semester

Students who take a minimum of 12 credit hours and who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for all credit hours carried during that semester are placed on the Dean’s List.

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Dr. Alan Bigelow, professor of humanities, has added a new story to his collection of digital tales at webyarns.com.

According to Dr. Bigelow, “‘This Is Not A Poem‘ is a toy, a game, a language engine, and a poem all at the same time.”

Medaille College has appointed four new members to its board of trustees, effective July 1, 2010.

The new trustees are: Robert S. Graber, senior vice president at M&T Bank, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Medaille; Ellen E. Grant, Ph.D., director of Cornerstone Manor and managing partner at First Advantage Consulting; Heidi A. Raphael, vice president of corporate communication at Greater Media, Inc., who earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Medaille; and, Rocco Termini, president of Signature Development. Each will serve a three-year term.

Dominick Antonelli of Roosevelt and Cross completed his term of service as of June 30, 2010.

Dr. Daniel Kotzin, assistant professor of social sciences, was recently interviewed by the Chronicle of Higher Education’s PageView blog on his book, Judah L. Magnes: An American Jewish Nonconformist (Syracuse University Press). The text of his interview can be viewed at the Chronicle’s web site.

Dr. Kotzin answered questions of why he chose Judah Magnes as a subject, the role he envisioned for Hebrew University, and on to Magnes’ views of Zionism and his relationship with Albert Einstein.

Mary Beth Scumaci, clinical assistant professor, Julianna Woite, adjunct instructor, and Peter Scumaci have written Western New York and the Gilded Age, a recently-released book from the History Press. Two book signings have been scheduled: the first on Tuesday, July 27 at the Savvy Gourmet at 4610 Main Street at 7 p.m. (registration required); the second on Friday, July 30 at Amherst High School at 4301 Main Street from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

From the amazon.com description:

“Born from the success of the Erie Canal, the communities of Western New York enjoyed a century of growth and prosperity during America’s Gilded Age. Buffalo was one of the richest cities in America and dominated industry and politics, producing two presidents. Wealth and architectural opportunity enticed figures like Frank Lloyd Wright, while the events of the Pan-American Exposition and a presidential assassination and inauguration attracted the world’s attention. Drawing on the natural resources of Niagara Falls and profiting from a friendly relationship with Canada, the people of Western New York enjoyed luxurious leisure time and documented their adventures in photo albums and postcards. It is these images and remembrances, beautifully reproduced in this book, that capture this charming time in Western New York’s history.”

Medaille College has named Amy DeKay to the position of Dean of Student Affairs at its Buffalo Campus. A graduate of Medaille, she began working for the college as Director of Student Activities / Campus Center Operations. In 2009, she took over the responsibilities of Interim Dean of Student Affairs.

Dr. Illana Lane has been named Dean of the School of Education at Medaille College, which includes undergraduate and graduate programs in Buffalo and Amherst. She has taught at Medaille since 2001, and in 2009, she took over the responsibilities of Acting Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Lane earned a Ph.D. in the social foundations of education from the University at Buffalo, and currently serves as a member of the Board of Education in the Amherst Central School District. She is also on the executive board for NYSATE, the New York State Association of Teacher Educators.

The latest issue of the Medaille Magazine is complete and on its way to the mailboxes of alumni and friends of the College. An electronic copy is available online, and readers are invited to complete a short survey about entrepreneurs and the publication in general.