(Manlius, NY) The seventh season of Cazenovia College’s Faculty Library Lecture Series: “Great Minds / Great Ideas,” at Cazenovia Public Library and the Manlius Library, begins Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at 7 p.m. The series, sponsored by Doris Eversfield Webster, Cazenovia College Class of 1946, features noted faculty members from Cazenovia College discussing the lives and work of important thinkers who opened doors of opportunity for the human spirit. Ample time for questions and conversation follows each lecture. Complete information may be found at www.cazenovia.edu/greatminds.

On Sept. 21, 7 p.m. at the Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Avenue, Manlius, N.Y.

“Real Horse Power!” presented by Karin Bump, professor of equine studies.

“My kingdom for a horse!” was declared by Shakespeare’s King Richard III; Sir Winston Churchill stated, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” Carrying soldiers on the battlefield, pulling plows in the work field, and now being helping animals that provide everything from life skills training for young people to therapy for returning Middle East soldiers wounded in war – horses have had real power in transforming civilization, and today have real power in transforming lives. This presentation will encompass a journey through time to provide an understanding of ‘horse power’ from past to present, and celebrate the remarkable power of the horse to capture the hearts and minds of young and old alike.

Dr. Karin Bump is a full professor in the Management Division at Cazenovia College, and is certified as a Professional Animal Scientist through the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. She teaches a complement of equine and business courses and is active in a variety of industry and professional organizations such as the Equine Science Society, the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics, the New York Farm Bureau, and the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament. Dr. Bump, who has taught at Cazenovia College since 1989, is passionate about the welfare of horses and about passing her passion on to students of all ages and backgrounds.

Sept. 21, 7 p.m., at the Cazenovia Public Library: “What a Great Idea! The Inventive Minds behind Some of Our Favorite Toys,” presented by Scott Jensen, assistant professor of visual communications.

October 19, 7 p.m., at The Manlius Library: “What a Great Idea! The Inventive Minds behind Some of Our Favorite Toys.”

October 19, 7 p.m., at the Cazenovia Public Library: “Numbers: How They Amaze Us.”

For more information about the lectures, contact: Cazenovia Public Library at 315-655-9322, or visit www.midyork.org/cazenovia ; or the Manlius Library, at 315-682-6400, or visit www.manliuslib.org

William Sisskind, Son of Steven and Robin Sisskind of Manlius, NY, was named to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Chloe Tiso, Daughter of Robert Tiso and Kathleen Ward/Tiso of Manlius, NY, was named to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences.

Robert Griffin-Nolan, Son of Edward Griffin-Nolan of Manlius, NY, was named to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences.

Michelle C. Carr of King Road in Manlius, a junior human development major (Elmcrest Children’s Center, Syracuse).

Matt T. Wopperer of Ring Necked Path in Manlius, a senior communication major (Turner Broadcasting Systems, Atlanta, Ga.).

The Experience-Based Education Program at Oswego places students in internships and career awareness opportunities that allow them to earn college credits while garnering valuable “real life” experience.

By Brandy Thurston, Director of Sports Information

(Morrisville, NY) Morrisville State College Athletic Director, Greg Carroll, recently announced the addition of Tom Blackford as the head coach of the Mustang softball program for the 2010-11 season.

Blackford brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Morrisville State, having coached softball for several seasons with two prestigious high school programs. He comes to Morrisville from Fayetteville-Manlius High School where he served as the softball coach for two seasons from 2003-2005, producing a 26-10 overall record, and coaching the team to a league championship title in 2003, a runner-up title the following season.

Prior to joining the staff at F-M, Blackford served as the head coach of the softball program at Hamilton High School where he tallied a 230-102 overall record in 15 seasons, posting seven league championship titles, a Section III championship title and an appearance at the regional championship.

In all, Blackford has tallied a 256-112 overall record in 17 seasons, placing several players on All-State teams.

Aside from coaching softball, Blackford is well known in Section III for coaching high school basketball for the past 28 years. For 20 years he was head of the Hamilton High School varsity program, recording an astounding 317 win, 138 loss overall record. While coaching the Knights, Blackford claimed seven league titles, five Section III titles, five regional championship titles and made five appearances at the NYSPHSAA Final Four Tournament. His team also posted two Class D State Championship wins (1994, 2000) and had 11 players earn All-State honors, two named All-State Players of the Year, including NBA Golden State Warrior center Adonal Foyle.

Named the 1994 Class D New York State Coach of the Year, Blackford was honored by his peers three times as the Section III Coach of the Year (1994, 1997, 2000).

For the past eight seasons at the helm of the varsity program at F-M, Blackford has tallied an overall record of 100 wins, 78 losses, earning Class AA Coach of the Year honors in 2007.

A graduate of SUNY Cortland with a master’s degree in physical education, Blackford is currently a physical education teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School.

Morrisville State College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and competes within the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC).

VILLANOVA, PA (07/20/2010)(readMedia)– Every year, Villanova University students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Engineering, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.25.

The following local residents are on the Dean List in the College of Engineering for the 2010 spring semester:

Andrew Wendl; Manlius, NY; freshman

Katherine Sager; Manlius, NY; sophomore

Manlius Resident on Dean’s List

PHILADELPHIA, PA (07/27/2010)(readMedia)– Kelley Pendergast of Manlius earned Dean’s List honors at Saint Joseph’s University’s Erivan K. Haub School of Business for the Spring 2010 semester. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean’s List status for a semester.

SUNY Geneseo Announces May 2010 Graduates

GENESEO, NY (08/05/2010)(readMedia)– The following local residents were among those receiving either a master’s or bachelor’s degree during the State University of New York at Geneseo’s 144th Commencement May 15th, 2010.

Laura Cardoso from Manlius, NY (13104) received a Bachelor of Arts degree Cum Laude

Juliette Kopp from Manlius, NY (13104) received a Bachelor of Science degree Cum Laude

Lindsey Cupo of Manlius NY

BALTIMORE, MD (07/02/2010)(readMedia)– Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2010 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.5 with a minimum of 15 credits. The following local students have achieved this honor:

Terence Creamer, a member of the class of 2012 from Manlius

James Dittmar, a member of the class of 2013 from Manlius

Area Student’s Named to Marist Dean’s List

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (07/06/2010)(readMedia)– The following students were named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the spring 2010 semester.

Allyson J. O’Brien of Manlius, NY is a member of the Class of 2012 and is majoring in Communications/Public Relations.

Elizabeth C. O’Brien of Manlius, NY is a member of the Class of 2012 and is majoring in Psychology Special Education.

Local resident receives Oswego scholarship

OSWEGO, NY (07/13/2010)(readMedia)– SUNY Oswego has awarded merit scholarships to more than 650 incoming students, including $2,000 Merit Awards to several local residents.

Included was:

Kelly L. Nassar of Glen Eagle Drive in Manlius.

All of the scholarship recipients have reserved a place in Oswego’s incoming freshman class for the fall semester. Classes will begin Aug. 30.

The awards recognize students’ past academic achievements and potential for success. Outstanding first-year students entering Oswego are offered $17,600 Presidential Scholarships ($4,400 a year for up to four years), $5,000 Deans’ Awards ($1,250 a year for up to four years) or $2,000 Merit Awards ($500 a year for up to four years).

To be named to the dean’s lists, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hamsphire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance. Highest Honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.7 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.5 to 3.69 average are awarded high honors and a students whose grade point average is 3.2 through 3.49 are awarded honors.