Heidi Raphael ’85 MC has been appointed to the 2011 Board of Directors for Alliance for Women in Media (AWM). The 2011 AWM Board was recently installed in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the AWM Symposium on Women’s Media Ownership.

The Alliance for Women in Media leverages the promise, passion and power of women in all forms of media. Formerly known as American Women in Radio & Television, AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment, and will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2011. The Alliance for Women in Media carries forth its mission by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large via inspired thought leadership that illuminates areas of societal need.

Heidi A. Raphael ‘85, vice president of corporate communications at Greater Media, Inc., has been elected to serve a two-year term representing District 1 on the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters Radio Board of Directors. The term officially begins in June 2011.

Raphael has had a successful career in the radio broadcasting industry, and has served on the Medaille board of trustees since July 2010. Medaille’s Department of Communication honored her with its “Woman of the Year” award at its recent recognition ceremony.

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age.

Now in its sixth year, the Media Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 21 recognized 21 individuals for their contributions to television and radio broadcasting, print journalism, law enforcement and law. The yearly event is coordinated by the Department of Communication as a way to highlight individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the College’s internship program.

Kendra Eaglin of WKBW-TV received Reporter/Anchor of the Year.
Kevin O’Neill of WGRZ-TV received Entertainment News Reporter of the Year.
Jim Toellner of WGRZ-TV received President and General Manager of the Year.
Joseph Schlaerth of WIVB-TV received News Director of the Year.
Ed Buttacio, news director of YNN Buffalo and Rochester, received the Excellence in Local News Coverage award.

In radio, Eileen Buckley of WBFO-FM received Radio News Director of the Year. She is also a Medaille graduate.
Lee Pettigrew of WUFO-AM received Program Director of the Year.

For print journalism, Rick Forgione, city editor of the Niagara Gazette, received Print Journalist/Editor of the Year.

Two graduates received Alumni of the Year Awards: Christie Witt of WGRZ-TV, and Lisa Cialfi of Travers Collins and Company.

The Student Government Excellence Award was given to Nicholas Calandra, SGA President.

In the law enforcement category, four local police officials were honored: Buffalo Police Department Commissioner Daniel Derenda; BPD Captain Christine Giardina; NYS Police Captain Michael Nigrelli; and Erie County Sheriff’s Department Captain Kevin Caffery.

For judicial awards, honorees included the Honorable Rose Sconiers of the NYS Supreme Court, Appellate Division; the Honorable E. Jeannette Ogden of the Buffalo City Court; the Honorable Robert Russell of the Buffalo City Court; and, Jeffrey Freedman of Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys.

And, three alumni received special recognition awards for outstanding performance in the communication industry: Chris Musial, president and general manager of WIVB-TV; Don Tomasulo, director of results at Entercom Communications; and, Heidi Raphael, vice president of corporate communications for Greater Media of Detroit.

Medaille College introduced the Medaille Student Veterans Alliance (MSVA) at a reception on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. With Erie County Executive Chris Collins, NYS Senator Mark Grisanti and Erie County Veterans Services Director Marlene Roll in attendance, a welcoming event for the organization in the Kevin I. Sullivan Campus Center included faculty, students, alumni and their families, and introduced the group to the Medaille community.

Sergio R. Rodriguez, a Medaille graduate and Marine Corps veteran, was instrumental in launching the MSVA, which is the first chapter of its kind in Erie County and the second in Western New York. Rodriguez, along with Robert Banas, MSVA’s president, spoke to attendees about how the organization will support veterans and service members as they pursue their education. The group also hopes to extend that support network beyond graduation and into the workforce as a way to ease double-digit unemployment rates among the veteran population.

As part of the national organization Student Veterans of America, and as the first chapter officially chartered in Erie County, the MSVA will provide military veterans with resources, support and advocacy to succeed in higher education and after graduation. With this student group’s launch, Medaille continues its work to develop and to strengthen its student services, which also include dedicated staff and financial aid opportunities at its Buffalo, Amherst and Rochester Campuses. The 100,000 veterans in Erie County represent the third largest countywide population of veterans in New York State.

Join us on January 22, 2011 when the Women’s (3:00 PM) and Men’s (5:00 PM) basketball teams take on Pitt-Greensburg. Receptions will be held at 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM and will take place on Medaille’s Buffalo Campus in the Sullivan Center. Drinks and food will be provided.
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Following an incredible season that saw the Medaille Men’s Soccer Team take their 5^th trip to the NCAA Tournament and make an amazing run to the Sweet 16 before eventual national champions, the men’s soccer team has received three more individual honors from the NSCAA.  Medaille had nine players make the AMCC All-Conference Team and now three of those nine members were named to the  2010 NSCAA/Performance Subaru Men’s NCAA Division III All-East Region Team. 

 Those members included junior Alexander Rouse, a 1^st team member (2^nd time), who was the team’s leading goal scorer and was also the AMCC Co-Player of the Year.  For Rouse this was yet another honor to add to the long list he has achieved during his three seasons at Medaille.  Rouse has been AMCC 1^st Team All Conference all three years, and was the AMCC Newcomer of the Year in 2008.  He was named the AMCC Preseason Co-Player of the year this season as well as Co-Player of the Year following the season.  He was also named 1^st team All-Region by the ECAC in 2009, their first season awarding such an honor. 

 Joining Rouse on the All-East Region was senior defender Patrick Zelko.  Zelko, also a AMCC all-conference player was awarded this honor for the first time.  Zelko was a four year starter on a team that made three trips to the NCAA tournament and was a two-time all conference player.

 Finally, senior defender Corey Phillips accompanied Rouse and Zelko on the All-East Region for the first time.  Phillips was also an All-Region player at Herkimer County CC before he transferred to Medaille.  Phillips, the 1^st Team AMCC All Conference player  came to Medaille after winning a National Championship at HCCC, and led the tough Medaille defense through an amazing playoff run that saw them hold opponents scoreless for 429 minutes of playoff action before conceding a goal to the National Champions. 

 For more information, check the NSCAA website:

 http://www.nscaa.com/downloads/10D3ME.html

The Buffalo News captured a beautiful image of Medaille’s 5th annual tree lighting ceremony last night, where faculty, students and staff gathered to officially usher in the holiday season.  The Medaille community also contributed personalized ornaments to display.

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Over 100 women from the Western New York community gathered at Medaille on November 18 for the Buffalo premiere of The GLOW Project, a powerful, nationwide program that was created to inspire, motivate and empower women.

The evening included the screening of The GLOW Project movie followed by a panel discussion featuring local women in business who shared inspirational stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Eileen Buckley, interim news director of WBFO radio, moderated the post-screening discussion, in which five successful business leaders talked about their reactions to the film with viewers. Participants included Marge Kafka ’90 BRD, vice president for corporate services at Merchants Insurance Group, Cecelia Raine ’02 BBA, senior vice president for strategy and business development at Lender Processing Services, Inc., Heidi Raphael ’85 MC, vice president for corporate communications at Greater Media, Inc., Judi Spear, founder of Invisionit, LLC, and Myrna Young, executive director and CEO of Everywoman Opportunity Center, Inc.

On Thursday, November 18, Medaille will host the Buffalo premiere of the GLOW Project. This powerful, nationwide program has been featured throughout the country, and Medaille’s event includes a screening of the GLOW Project movie, followed by a panel discussion featuring local women in business who will share inspirational stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Eileen Buckley, interim news director of WBFO radio, will moderate the post-screening discussion, in which five successful business leaders will share their reactions to the film with viewers.

Scheduled participants include Marge Kafka, vice president for corporate services at Merchants Insurance Group, Cecelia Raine, senior vice president for strategy and business development at Lender Processing Services, Inc., Heidi Raphael, vice president for corporate communications at Greater Media, Inc., Judi Spear, founder of Invisionit, LLC, and Myrna Young, executive director and CEO of Everywoman Opportunity Center, Inc.

The event will take place at the Buffalo Campus Main Building, Lecture Hall, from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $10, and group rates are available. Register online or call (716) 880-3368 for ticket information.

Sergio Rodriguez

Sergio Rodriguez has been appointed as Coordinator of Veteran Student Recruitment and Services at Medaille College. Rodriguez will manage the college’s outreach efforts to military veterans and service members for the Buffalo, Amherst and Rochester campuses. A Medaille graduate, he is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, and previously worked as Deputy Director of the Erie County Veterans Service Agency.