Donate to the SUNY Orange Foundation today! Make a Gift to the SUNY Orange 75th Anniversary Fund Thank you for celebrating 75 years of SUNY Orange by making a gift in support of our students. Your generosity fuels the Transforming Spaces Fund, helping us modernize classrooms, enhance learning environments, and ensure our students are prepared for meaningful careers and brighter futures. Together, we are building the next 75 years of impact, innovation, and opportunity. Because of you, SUNY Orange students will continue to transform their lives, and their communities for generations to come. We are deeply grateful for your support.

Listing of SUNY Orange Foundation & Alumni staff members with their contact information. Contact Us The SUNY Orange Foundation partners with alumni, donors, and the community to support SUNY Orange students and advance student success. We’re here to help you connect. General Inquiries Not sure who to contact? Our team is happy to help direct your questions. Email Foundation@sunyorange.edu 845-341-4725 SUNY Orange Foundation 115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940 Rowley Center for Science and Engineering Room 019 (Lower Level) 10 East Conkling Avenue Middletown, NY 10940 Phone Mailing Address Office Location Foundation Staff Kristin Jensen Executive Director Kristinjensen@sunyorange.edu 845-341-4471 Carly Glass é Director of Development & Alumni Engagement Carlyglasse@sunyorange.edu 845-341-4179 Sharon Hood Executive Administrative Assistant & Scholarship Administrator Sharonhood@sunyorange.edu 845-341-4725

Impact and milestones illustrating Foundation support during the 2024-2025 academic year. Impact & Milestones This snapshot highlights how philanthropic support has strengthened access, opportunity, and student success across SUNY Orange. These investments represent just a portion of our ongoing work to support SUNY Orange students and programs. Opportunities to learn more and support specific initiatives will continue to grow. Explore Ways to Give

Former standout athletes at SUNY Orange, representing a variety sports, are annually inducted into the Colt Athletic Hall of Fame. Colt Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony Saturday, November 9th at 9am American Grill Restaurant: Stony ford golf course at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Campbell Hall, NY Five former standout athletes and one team at SUNY Orange will be inducted into the Colt Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony. The Class of 2024 includes: Chantel Anthony, ’05- Basketball Ben Becker, ’06- Baseball Gordon James, ’00 - Basketball Ashlee Renwick, ’08 - Softball Travis Renwick, ’11 - Baseball 1967-1968 Women's Basketball Team Joanne Collins, Kathryn Williams Fay, Doris Gallose, Janice Hart, Susan Herring, Kathleen Leahy, Polly MacArther Judd, Vicky Marquart, Mary Marshall, Beth McCabe, Trish Rawson, Linda Schoonmaker, Debra Lehman, Barbara Startup, Annette Cuffe (Team Manager), Mary Diana (Coach- posthumous), Peg Williams (Assistant Coach) The Induction Ceremony will include breakfast and the presentation of awards. Purchase a ticket to the event or an ad in our printed program with the online form below or by mailing your check to: SUNY Orange Foundation 115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940 In lieu of printed tickets, your name and number of guests will be added to the registration list and checked off at the event. If you have questions, or would like more information about the event, please email Carly Glassé, Alumni Engagement Manager at carlyglasse@sunyorange.edu The primary goal of the SUNY Orange Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize those individuals, who by outstanding achievement in athletics or service to the College, have made lasting contributions to the sports program. While athletic achievement is the primary qualifier for eligibility, the character of the nominee and their contribution to the institution and the community are also considered. Past Colt Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees

Help support the Paul Rickard Memorial Scholarship today! Support Athletic Scholarships "This athletic scholarship is very important to me and motivates me to pursue excellence in my academic and athletic career. I am going to be a first generation graduate, and the first of four siblings to seek the benefits from higher education. I plan on becoming a teacher, and a coach, so I can teach students in the classroom and on the field. One of my goals is to help all kids be comfortable in their own body and gain confidence in who they are; because the more confident they are in themselves, the more likely they are to succeed and pursue their dreams. Students come from all walks of life, I want to stress the importance of embracing diversity and teach them the importance of working together. Again, thank you for this gift. I am grateful for the people in this world who already want to see me make my dreams a reality.” – Erin W. Athletic Scholarship Recipient The Rickard Family organizes this Golf Event annually in honor of their father, Paul Rickard who was a tenured SUNY Orange Mathematics faculty member, and basketball and golf coach. The Golf Outing raises money for athletic scholarships which are awarded to SUNY Orange student athletes who otherwise might not be able to attend college or play the sport that they love. This year's event is taking place on Monday, June 17, 2024 at West Hills Country Club in Middletown. Registration is at 10:30 am, with golf starting at noon and a lovely reception dinner after golf. Please register below.

Holiday Open House "Holiday Enchantment with Children Stories" Visitors to SUNY Orange’s 25th annual Holiday Open House on the weekends of Dec. 7-8 and 14-15 at stately Morrison Hall will be invited to a “Holiday Enchantment with Children Stories,” courtesy of the award-winning decorative handiwork of the Middletown Garden Lovers. The Holiday Open House will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Volunteers will be on hand to offer information on the Garden Lovers and the College. In each room of Morrison Hall, visitors will be treated to holiday scenes from their favorite children’s stories to include Twas the Night Before Christmas (foyer), Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland (dining room), Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (library), Peter Pan (Music Room) and Ten Tiny Gingerbread Men (salon). Holiday performances by the SUNY Orange Madrigal Singers and the Chamber Ensemble will augment the Open House. The Madrigal Singers will showcase their talents at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 while the Chamber Ensemble will perform at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. The Holiday Open House is jointly sponsored by the College, the SUNY Orange Foundation and the Garden Lovers. For more information, call Sharon Hood at (845)341-4725

Donate today to help Sugar find his way home! The Sugar Legacy Project Restore & Relocate our Beloved Mastodon Help us preserve “Sugar” through professional restoration and relocation to his new STEM home, where he’ll inspire generations of students and visitors for years to come. Preserve the past. Inspire the future. Who is Sugar? Meet Sugar, SUNY Orange’s very own mastodon. A 20-foot-long, 9-foot-tall ancient giant who has greeted students at the Middletown campus since the 1980s. Discovered in 1972 near the Warwick-Chester border and radiocarbon dated to around 7910 B.C., Sugar is more than just bones, he’s a bridge to the past and an inspiration for the future. Sugar, officially known as a Mastodon Americanus, even features a rare lower jaw tusk, making him a particularly unique member of his ancient species. Why Your Support Matters After decades of being proudly displayed in the Bio-Tech building, Sugar needs some TLC. Time has taken a toll, and now we need your support to help take care of him. We are raising funds to: Clean & preserve Sugar's skeleton Safely relocate him to his new home in the Rowley Center's STEM wing Create an educational exhibit to inspire future generations This isn't just about moving bones. It's about preserving history, supporting science education, and giving students and visitors a powerful connection to our region's deep past. There are many ways to support the Sugar Legacy Project. Our limited-edition Sugar t-shirt helps fund the preservation, restoration, and relocation of our beloved mastodon, an extraordinary piece of our campus and regional history with lasting educational value. Every t-shirt purchase directly supports this important project and helps ensure Sugar continues to inspire students and visitors for generations to come. Purchase a Sugar T-Shirt Support Sugar with a T-Shirt Make a Donation Whether you're an alum, student, faculty member, local resident, or someone who just loves history- you can help bring Sugar to his rightful home. Your gift will help ensure this incredible fossil continues to educate and inspire for years to come. Donate Now

We invite you to the SUNY Orange Alumni Reflections Event September 27th. The perfect opportunity to share your stories and memories that define our college's legacy. Your experiences are the heart of SUNY Orange, and we want to hear them all. Alumni Reflections Event Celebrating SUNY Orange's 75th Anniversary Orange Hall Gallery- Middletown Campus Friday, September 27, 2024 Starting at 4pm RSVP Here Come on back! To help kick off the 75th anniversary festivities, the SUNY Orange Foundation is inviting all alumni to come back to campus to share their memories of SUNY Orange. You will have the chance to create a short video expressing your love and appreciation for OCCC. You can write a few sentences for our 75th anniversary booklet. You are even encouraged to bring any Orange County Community College - SUNY Orange memorabilia with you to share with the group. Enjoy some food, drink and great company, and hear all about our 75th anniversary celebration events. Friday, September 27, 2024 Starting at 4pm Orange Hall Gallery SUNY Orange Middletown Campus This is a free event, but in order for us to better prepare for the program, please RSVP below. Questions? Contact Carly Glasse, Alumni Engagement Manager at carlyglasse@sunyorange.edu or call (845) 341-4179 Reflections: Live Music Enjoy live music sponsored by Cultural Affairs, showcasing the incredible talents of two of our own alumni musicians, Alfonso (Ray) Ramos and Beverly Poyerd. Their performances will add a wonderful touch of melody to our celebration, highlighting the vibrant artistic spirit within our community. Join us for an unforgettable evening as these talented artists share their musical gifts. Beverly will enchant us with her piano skills, while Ray will bring the soulful sounds of the bass to life. Live music sponsored by SUNY Orange Cultural Affairs. Beverly Poyerd Beverly Poyerd is a classically trained pianist and educator with over 20 years of experience in classical, jazz, and sacred music. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy and Piano Performance, Beverly has studied under notable instructors like Chris Parker and Ruthanne Schempf. She teaches piano at SUNY Dutchess and runs her own private teaching studio. Beverly has performed with various ensembles, including the SUNY Orange Jazz Ensemble and Beacon Jazz Lab. Her role as a Musical Director and involvement with Hudson-Valley Jazzwomen reflect her passion for both performing and educating. Alfonso (Ray) Ramos Alfonso “Ray” Ramos is a classically trained bassist with over 20 years of experience, excelling in Classical, Jazz, and World music styles. He has studied under renowned musicians such as Victor Venegas and has served as the Principal Bass for the SUNY Orange Community Orchestra, Dutchess County Community Orchestra, and Northern Westchester Symphony. In addition to performing with various Jazz and Latin music groups, Ray leads his own Latin Jazz ensemble and has played at prestigious events like the Newburgh Jazz Festival and Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina. RSVP Here

Make a gift to the Ida-Marie Szmyt Endowed Nursing Scholarship today! Make a Gift to the Ida-Marie Szmyt Endowed Nursing Scholarship “I really enjoy being in the nursing program because it was honestly a dream of mine to become a RN ever since I was little. To think that it's actually becoming true still feels so unreal. I love to care for people and to help people feel better, so I knew that nursing was the perfect career for me. Being awarded this scholarship is a huge help to me especially because during the school year I cut down A LOT of my working hours to focus on my studies. Having this scholarship has really helped me with paying for my nursing expenses and I couldn't be more appreciative." - Ashley Schiaffo, Nursing Student Thank you for making a gift to the Ida-Marie Szmyt Endowed Nursing Scholarship! You are helping to make dreams come true for many of our students. This gift supports students who are studying for one of the most critical career opportunities available today. According to an article in the Nursing Times, The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 275,000 additional nurses will be needed from now through 2030. Employment opportunities for nurses are projected to grow at a faster rate than all other occupations over the next several years. Our communities and our healthcare organizations need these nurses and SUNY Orange nurses are always in high demand. Ida-Marie was a graduate of the SUNY Orange-Orange County Community College Nursing Program and the students who earn this scholarship will follow in her footsteps. Thank you for honoring her memory with your gift.

Former standout athletes at SUNY Orange, representing a variety sports, are annually inducted into the Colt Athletic Hall of Fame. Colt Athletic Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony Saturday, November 12th at 9am Graham Skea Lodge at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Campbell Hall, NY Five former standout athletes and one team at SUNY Orange will be inducted into the Colt Athletic Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony. The Class of 2022 includes: Mikey Casabona '10 - Baseball Shannon Donohue '06- Softball Natalie Griffin '98 - Volleyball Terry Foster '67 - Basketball James Hannigan '53, - Wrestling, Posthumous The 1999 Softball Team Christine Wit, Heather Canfield, Shannon Shakespeare, Karen Gabriel, Wendy Vanderwiele, Francine Smatt, Sarah Westley, Tiffany Danko, S hannon Schelin, Denise Spampinato, Carrie Ann Decker, Amanda Antonucci-Terzi, Shannon Reynolds The Induction Ceremony will include breakfast and the presentation of awards. Purchase a ticket to the event or an ad in our printed program with the online form below or by mailing your check to: SUNY Orange Foundation 115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940 In lieu of printed tickets, your name and number of guests will be added to the registration list and checked off at the event. If you have questions, or would like more information about the event, please email Jennifer D'Andrea, Director of Alumni Engagement at jennifer.dandrea@sunyorange.edu The primary goal of the SUNY Orange Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize those individuals, who by outstanding achievement in athletics or service to the College, have made lasting contributions to the sports program. While athletic achievement is the primary qualifier for eligibility, the character of the nominee and their contribution to the institution and the community are also considered. Previous honorees include: (2012) Charles J. Cawein '52, Chris G. Chachis, Mary B. Diana, Glen M. McGinnis '55, Marie A. Piccone '63, Chris Schmid '54, James Stanfield '59, Art Stegen '66, Linda Tjepkema '76 and Gary Ventimiglia '71, (2013) Walter Cawein '57, Susan Deer '71, Lois Hayes '79, Richard E. Morse '58, Achilles J. Kelly Rossi '53 and John Scanlan, (2014) David Brownbill '67, Yogi Davis '71, Donna Frazier '93, Bob Heins '71, Theresa Rickard '76 and the 1969 Cross Country Team, (2015) John Basalyga '70, Sherry Morris '89, Stacey Morris '89, Paul Rickard and John Sileno '66, (2016) Frank Carrozza '67, Matt Dillon '87, Sam Markovits, Jack McMahon and Dana O Neill '91, (2017) Lori Beesmer '83, Heather Canfield '99, Michelle Diener '91, Anthony Evans '92, Laura Gabella '02 and George Shurter '74, (2018) Joe Famellette '58, Bob Bunnell '71, Corey Booth '10, Stefan Bonneau '10 and Ryan Sonnenschein '10.

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