SUNY Delhi

Twelve students were inducted into SUNY Delhi's Epsilon Alpha chapter of Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi) International Honor Society this fall. DAPi was formed in 2004 and celebrates and supports academic achievement for post-secondary students with disabilities. Members participate in activities that develop skills in leadership and advocacy, and work to combat negative stereotypes of people with disabilities. Membership is offered to students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.1 or above, completed at least 24 credits, and identify as an individual with a disability or demonstrate an interest in disability issues. Fall 2019 Inductees: Bethany Brown, Anthony Cuchel, Justin Duggan, Michelle Guler, Molly Greene, Quinn Kelley, Tori Lansing, Bailee Marotta, Stephanie Melchor-Recinos, Rachael Scoones, Nicholas Sherman, Ariel Terry

SUNY Delhi announces its Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester, a recognition of academic achievement for students who are enrolled in six or more credits and earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

Nineteen students received a "Best in Show" award for their entries into the Fall 2019 Student Research & Creative Achievement Day. At the end of each semester SUNY Delhi celebrates the research and creative activity from students and faculty. The Fall 2019 exhibits included posters and presentations from students enrolled in courses in Statistics, Art, Architecture, Science, History, Mechatronics, Literature, and Veterinary Sciences, as well as students from the Honors Program. The Best in Show winners were Maranda Klinger, Carly Yezzo, Michael Zerniak, Carl Kernochan, Christine Briggs, Jennifer Gast, Michelle Milano, Jailene Ortiz, Aileen Zuniga, Anya Diones, Ken Gray Jr., Summer Phillip, Tristian Wellman, Connor Tucker, Timothy Joyce, Antonio Russo, Ayasha Michie, Tatyana Hinton, and Kendra Davis Professor of Biology Jack Tessier helped to organize the show and says that research projects are important experiences for students because they give a glimpse of what professionals in the discipline do, require critical and high-level thinking, and provide a chance to practice presentation skills.

Five students on the SUNY Delhi Pastry Arts Gingerbread Team won the 2019 Destination Oneonta Gingerbread Jubilee competition in December 2019 in Oneonta, NY. The team placed first out of 11 entries in the adult group category. The design for the cookie masterpiece was themed after the 1955 Disney movie, Lady and the Tramp. Team members Jessica Biller, Dyani Woodson, Shaelie McClenon, Emma Ryther, and Sydney Diaz worked on the house for almost two months, getting together several times a week to draw the design, bake and build the gingerbread structure, and decorate the intricate details of the baby blue Victorian era movie house.

Six Construction Management students represented SUNY Delhi at the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region One 2019 Student Competition. The students presented a pre-construction plan as if they were a project team for a pier deck rehabilitation project. They prepared and presented a proposal including a cost analysis, schedule, logistics plan, work requirements, and work plan. They also had to host a simulated start up meeting with a Q&A about project sequencing, means and methods, and potential risks & mitigations with representatives from Weeks Marine, a professional firm who sponsored the competition. SUNY Delhi's team placed second during the November 2019 competition that was held in Albany, NY. The Associated Schools of Construction is a professional association for the development and advancement of construction curricula, teaching, research, and service. The ASC Region One is comprised of the colleges and universities offering four-year construction engineering and management degrees in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.

Ten SUNY Delhi students competed in an evening of fun, frenzy, and big flavors to shine a light on food insecurity among college students during the inaugural SUNY Delhi Food Pantry Cooking Competition. Held at the college's new Bluestone pub and restaurant, each team was given an hour to create an entree from a mystery box filled with items typically found in food pantries. The inspiration for the competition was to show that food pantry items can be used to create delicious and unique meals. Special guests at the event included New York State Food and Anti-Hunger Coordinator Susan Zimet, SUNY Delhi President Michael Laliberte, and representatives from the Delhi, NY Food Bank. The winners of the competition were Lauren O'Leary and Emily Tekel. Read a full recap of the competition.

Carly Pitt '20, a senior in the Horticulture Sciences major, was selected as one of the student ambassadors for the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) annual conference, LANDSCAPES, which was held in October 2019 in Louisville, KY. Students from landscaping and horticulture college programs from across the country apply for this position and only six students are selected. Read more about her experience at the conference.

Veterinary Technology student, Stephanie Jones, has started a new program that brings dogs into the Veterans Resource Center on campus center three days a week. Mission Vets Helping Pets provides a win-win for dogs from the local animal shelter and student-veterans at SUNY Delhi. The visits to the Veterans Resource Center help the dogs, who are up for adoption but need some extra socialization, while also offering stress-relief benefits to student veterans.

Six students in the Golf & Sports Turf Management major were awarded the New York State Turfgrass Association scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. The recipients are Mario Malagisi, Conner Ryan, John Sweeney, Sean Tillman, Brooks Beschler, and Dylan Beckstead.

Students and Faculty from the Veterinary Science Technology program recently attended the Upstate NY meeting for the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) and two Broncos came home with scholarships in hand! Congratulations to Ryan Yang and Sabiya O'Brien for earning the Sam Martin Upstate Branch Scholarship Award.

SUNY Delhi mechatronics major Rose Suarez was one of 42 students from across New York State to receive the 2019 Norman R. McConney Award for EOP Student Excellence. Recognizing students enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who have overcome significant obstacles in life to achieve their educational and personal goals, the award was presented in October 2019 by SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson at a ceremony in New York City.

SUNY Delhi welcomes more than 1,100 new students to the Bronco family for the Fall 2019 semester.

SUNY Delhi announces its Dean's List for the spring 2019 semester, a recognition of academic achievement for students who earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

Recent SUNY Delhi culinary arts graduate Daniel Hess of Salisbury Mills, NY, was one of four students in the nation who competed in the annual Student Chef of the Year 2019 competition this August in Orlando, FL. Hess earned his spot was representing the northeast region of the country after being named the Regional Student Chef of the Year in the spring. While he didn't win the national title, we are so proud of Dan, his dedication and hard work, and how well he represented SUNY Delhi in this intense competition! Dr. David Brower, Dean of the School of Business & Hospitality Management remarked, "Dan's food looked simply amazing and the judges provided high praise for his techniques. He worked like a well-oiled machine and his countless hours of practice were evident to the judges and spectators alike. Special thanks go out to his coaches Chef James Margiotta and Chef Sean Pehrsson for the many hours that they dedicated to mentoring Dan as he prepared for the competition. It was truly an honor and privilege to watch Dan transform his ingredients into the spectacular dishes you will see below. Simply incredible work! Learn more about SUNY Delhi's Culinary Arts programs. SUNY Delhi's hands-on approach to teaching and learning includes over 60 academic programs in specialized areas, including applied technologies, nursing, veterinary sciences, applied sciences, and liberal arts. SUNY Delhi offers certificates, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, as well as master's degrees in a combination of on-campus and online settings. Enrolling over 3,000 students, SUNY Delhi is a member of the State University of New York. For more information about SUNY Delhi, call 607-746-4000 or visit delhi.edu.

More than 690 students graduated from SUNY Delhi in May 2019. Commencement was held on May 18, and over 750 certificates, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees were conferred upon the Class of 2019. SUNY Delhi's hands-on approach to teaching and learning includes over 55 academic programs in specialized areas, including applied technologies, nursing, veterinary sciences, applied sciences, and liberal arts. SUNY Delhi offers certificates, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, as well as master's degrees in a combination of on-campus and online settings. Located in the Catskill Mountains and enrolling over 3,000 students, SUNY Delhi is a member of the State University of New York. For more information about SUNY Delhi, call 607-746-4000 or visit delhi.edu.

The O'Connor Center for Community Engagement (OCCE) at SUNY Delhi has recognized over 60 students for their outstanding commitment to community service.

Six students have been inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) National Honor Society at SUNY Delhi. The students were recognized during the annual XAE induction and reception held in May 2019. Chi Alpha Epsilon recognizes the academic achievements of college students in access and scholar programs. Its purposes are to promote continued high academic standards, to foster increased communication among its members, and to honor academic excellence achieved by those students.

Twelve students have been inducted into SUNY Delhi's chapter of Tau Phi Zeta (TPZ) National Honor Society this spring. TPZ was formed in 2015 and recognizes students enrolled in Veterinary Technology programs for their academic achievement, leadership, character, and professional excellence. Membership is offered to students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above, a demonstrated commitment to caring for animals, and desirable qualities of strong character, work ethic, and professional behavior. Members also participate in service activities on campus and in the surrounding community.

Twenty-eight students received a "Best in Show" award for their entries into the Student Research & Creative Achievement days this year. At the end of each semester, SUNY Delhi celebrates the research and creative activity from students and faculty. The 2018-2019 academic year saw over 150 entries for the two shows. The winners were as follows: Fall 2018: Art: Melissa Lanner Psychology: Jamez Midget Sciences: Charlie Clark Women's Studies: Meghan Brigham Statistics: Alex Brown, Pat Byrne, Akin Acar, and Jaren Logan Spring 2019: Humanities: Ray Terry, Yeseria Zhingri, Kaymar Thomas, and Jeron Osei Literature: Alasia Robertson, Karina Almodovar, Tariq King, and T. Richardson Psychology: Natalie Herling Criminal Justice: Perla Gomez Honors: Heather Denonn Anthropology: Aliyah McLean and Michael Williams Architecture: Japheth Chambers Statistics: Ariba Techeria, Jahdei Rodriquez Reid, Brian Nam, and Amanda Lefras Biology: Gabrielle Hawkins-Corrian and Niaisia Torres Professor of Biology Jack Tessier helped to organize the shows and says that research projects are important experiences for students because they give a glimpse of what professionals in the discipline do, require critical and high-level thinking, and provide a chance to practice presentation skills.

Sixteen students have been inducted into SUNY Delhi's Chi Tau chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. The students were recognized during the SUNY Delhi School of Nursing's annual induction and reception held on May 18, 2019. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is dedicated to advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.

Carly Yezzo '20, a culinary arts management major at SUNY Delhi, has been chosen to represent the USA in the international Chaine Des Rotisseurs Young Chef Competition in 2020. Yezzo qualified for the prestigious competition based on her performance in the national competition June 1-2, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Eleven students and four faculty members from the Mechatronics Technology program attended the Manufacturing in America 2019 national convention in Detroit, MI, March 20-21. The Manufacturing in America event is a professional convention for engineers, technicians, automation vendors, students, and others in the manufacturing industry to learn about the latest technologies and plan for the future of manufacturing. The students were able to see demonstrations of cutting-edge technology and have hands-on experiences with new devices and products from industry-leading manufacturing companies like Siemens. They learned about product integrations across industries and attended educational seminars on safety, technological applications of products, and more. SUNY Delhi had a booth in the education zone of the show, the only college in New York State to be represented. The students took turns staffing the table and gave examples of projects they are working on in class. They showcased some of their automation gear and engaged with the manufacturing professionals one-on-one. This opportunity was so meaningful for students because, as Mechatronics majors, they are learning to not only understand or design complex systems (like manufacturing technologies), but also to learn the hands-on applications of building, maintaining, and improving those systems. "This sets SUNY Delhi students apart. We are the only ones doing this type of hands-on training combined with the theoretical background knowledge, preparing students to enter the industry at the technologist level," says Assistant Professor Will Warner. Read more about their experience in Detroit. SUNY Delhi's Mechatronics Design associate degree program was the first of its kind in New York State, and the Mechatronics Technology bachelor degree was the first of its kind in the country. Delhi is the only college to have three curricula nationally certified through the American Design Drafting Association. Graduates are prepared to step directly into high-paying jobs working on automated systems and intelligent equipment in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical production, power generation and distribution, mining, and other applications.

Twenty students and two faculty members from the Veterinary Science Technology program attended the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians (NYSAVT) 2019 Spring Seminar in Syracuse, NY, April 12-14. The NYSAVT Spring Seminar is a professional conference for veterinary technicians to obtain continuing education (CE) hours required to maintain their licensure. Students who attend the conference are able to start building their CE hours as well as network with other students, vet techs, and potential employers. The students reported that attending the seminar was very valuable they were able to draw connections between content learned in their classes and the workshops. Taylor Powers '19 especially enjoyed learning about how to manage stress and compassion fatigue and improving communication skills. "This will help me not only for the rest of my Delhi career but my future career as a busy Vet tech," said Taylor. SUNY Delhi's Veterinary Science Technology program was the first of its kind in the nation and is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Offering both an associate's and bachelor's degree, SUNY Delhi graduates are prepared to become licensed veterinary technicians and care for the health and wellness of animals of all sizes.

Six students in the Golf and Sports Turf Management program received scholarships from the New York State Turfgrass Association this year. Andrew Wacendak, The Steven V. Moffett III Scholarship Sean Carroll, NYS Turfgrass Association Scholarship Connor Ryan, NYS Turfgrass Association Scholarship Sean Tillman, NYS Turfgrass Association Scholarship Mario Malagisi, NYS Turfgrass Association Scholarship Dylan Beckstead, Morales Family Scholarship Dominic Morales from NYS Turfgrass Association Board of Directors came to campus in March to present the students with plaques in recognition of their academic achievement. SUNY Delhi is one of the nation's leading colleges for golf and grounds management, offering both an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree in Golf and Sports Turf Management. The program is designed to teach the theory and practice of proper turf management and the bachelor's degree is the only program in the Northeast that combines the science of turf management with business and communications proficiency. Learn more about the Golf and Sports Turf Management majors at SUNY Delhi: Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree

Two students in the SUNY Delhi Honors Program were awarded the Dennis Callas Scholarship at the annual Honors Program awards ceremony this spring. Valory Sanders and Jailene Ortiz were presented with the scholarship, which recognizes students for their academic achievements. SUNY Delhi's Honors Program provides high-achieving students with opportunities to challenge themselves intellectually and establish mentoring relationships with faculty members. Honors students gain special recognition from the college, positively impacting their prospects of employment and admission to advanced degree programs. The Honors Program is open to any SUNY Delhi student matriculated into an associate's or bachelor's degree program with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Kaitlin Perez won the 2019 New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians (NYSAVT) scholarship. This scholarship is presented to an NYSAVT student member who is active in the chapter at their college, providing leadership and contributing to the Association and the overall betterment of the veterinary medical profession. Given to one student each year to further their educational endeavors and pursuit of licensure as a Veterinary Technician, the scholarship was awarded to Kaitlin at the annual NYSAVT Spring Seminar in April.

Forty-one students have been inducted into SUNY Delhi's chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. The students were recognized during the college's Honor Society Banquet held on March 21, 2019. Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society recognizing academic excellence among first-year students.

Thirteen students have been inducted into SUNY Delhi's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The students were inducted during the college's Honor Society Banquet held on March 21, 2019. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society recognizing academic excellence among students enrolled in associate's degree programs.

Several graduating seniors who participated in the SUNY Delhi Honors Program were recognized with a medallion at the annual Honors Program awards ceremony on April 26, 2019. The 2019 graduates include Ashley Kennedy, Tristen Bowker, Peter Blayne, Jenna Lutz, Sadie Zollinger, and Sarah Krzyston. These seniors completed their required honors coursework and were awarded a bronze key medallion to wear at commencement, signifying their accomplishments.

Two outstanding SUNY Delhi students have received the prestigious 2019 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The award honors State University of New York (SUNY) students who have best demonstrated their integration of academic excellence with other aspects of their lives, such as leadership, campus involvement, athletics, career achievement, community service, or creative and performing arts. Elise McIntyre, an Architectural Design and Building major from Red Creek, NY and Wilmington, NC, and Ryan Ali, an Information Technology Management major from Queens, NY, were among an elite group of students to be recognized by SUNY on April 24 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY.