SUNY Delhi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Nine students spent the April 2019 spring break volunteering with the Appalachia Service Project in resurfacing roofs for local residents in need. The students are members of the Delhi College Interfaith Club and traveled to Virginia and completed work on two homes. Read more about their experience here.

Horticulture Sciences student Carly Pitt and Golf and Sports Turf Management major Mario Malagisi recently competed in the annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition sponsored by the National Association of Landscape Professionals. The event was held in Collins, Colorado in March 2019. Team Delhi competed against many larger institutions and Carly placed in the top half of the Woody Plant Identification competition and Mario placed in the top third of competitors for the Tractor Loader Backhoe competition. The students also competed in 2-5 other competitions and were able to meet up with a SUNY Delhi alumnus attending Colorado State University for an advanced degree.

Six students recently competed in the annual SkillsUSA New York State post-secondary competition held in Alfred, NY in March 2019. Team Delhi returned home with two second-place finishes, two third-place finishes, and one fourth-place finish.

Ten Golf and Sports Turf students spent seven days in San Diego, CA in February 2019 to compete in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's (GCSAA) annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition. SUNY Delhi placed 15th and 33rd out of 63 teams and captured first and third in the score for the case study section of the exam. Read more about their experience.

Five students in the Residential Construction program traveled to Las Vegas, NV, to compete in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition. Held annually during the International Builders Show, the 2019 competition was held in February 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The students were defending SUNY Delhi's national title from a first place victory in the associate's degree competition in 2018. SUNY Delhi placed 4th out of 20 teams in the 2019 competition. Read more about their experience.

Three Culinary Arts students on the Pastry Arts Gingerbread Team won the Destination Oneonta Gingerbread Jubilee competition in December 2018. The students were recognized for the viewer's choice award and placed first in the adult group category.

A group of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students and faculty members from SUNY Delhi traveled to Charleston, WV, in October 2018 to volunteer for Remote Area Medical (RAM), a non-profit organization providing free immunizations and medical, dental, and vision care to uninsured and under-insured populations. Read more about their experience.

Mario Malagisi served as a student ambassador for the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) at their annual conference LANDSCAPES 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky in October 2018. Read more about his experience at NALP 2018.

Three students in the Culinary Arts program were part of a team that won the 2018 Copa Culinaria, an international cooking competition held in Santiago, Chile in September 2018. Read more about their experience.

More than 250 students graduated from SUNY Delhi in December 2018. 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. 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.

SUNY Delhi culinary arts major Julio Chavez of Sodus, NY, won the national title of "Student Chef of the Year 2018" on July 19, 2018. The culinary competition, sanctioned and organized by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), was held at the "Cook. Craft. Create. National Convention & Show" in New Orleans, LA. The Student Chef of the Year recognizes an up-and-coming student who possesses a high degree of professionalism, culinary skill, and passion for the culinary arts.

Arielle Moheimani, a Mechatronics major, traveled with two faculty members to a Girls Day Out in Cortland, NY as a representative during an interactive college and career fair featuring women in non-traditional fields of study or work. The event was held in conjunction with National Girls and Women in Sports Day and girls in grades 4 to 7 who live in the Cortland, NY area were invited to a day of activities designed to engage and motivate young leaders. Arielle spoke with the attendees about her experience at SUNY Delhi and what she learns in the Mechatronics program. Arielle actually attended this event when she was in the sixth grade, which helped her consider areas of study that eventually led her to SUNY Delhi! Arielle is a Dean's List student who also runs Track for the Broncos.

SUNY Delhi culinary arts major Daniel Hess of Salisbury Mills, NY, is one of four students in the nation qualified to compete in the annual Student Chef of the Year 2019 competition this summer in Orlando, FL. Hess earned his spot in the finals this Saturday by winning the Northeast Rregional title at Atlantic Cape Community College Academy of Culinary Arts in Atlantic City, NJ.

The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Fall 2018 semester by achieving the Dean's List at SUNY Delhi. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have an academic average of 3.50 or higher within the semester.