Reel Success Stories Aug 28, 2008
When Ithaca College student filmmakers Zia Anger, Ashley Connor and Billy Feldman set out to capture the tender portrait of a young boy who wants to become a vampire last March, they couldn't have anticipated how far the quirky, touching, and at times disturbing short film would take them ... "I remember lying on my mattress during the really hot week in may. I couldn't get up. I slept almost three weeks straight and I kept thinking the movie was not going to get done before the final... (Ithaca Times, NY)
Dreams for the Park Aug 28, 2008
We hope to work with both Cornell and Ithaca College, both have strong film programs and a lot of interest in film. There are a lot of filmmakers here hoping to have a center that would have space for lectures and workshops. (Ithaca Times, NY)
More students taking SAT Aug 27, 2008
Private upstate colleges on the list included Cornell University (6th), Syracuse University (8th), Ithaca College (27th), Rochester Institute of Technology (32nd) and University of Rochester (37th). Among SUNY campuses, Geneseo (14th), Buffalo (16th), Oneonta (17th), Cortland (18th), Oswego (26th), Brockport (28th) and Fredonia (40th) were the most popular. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sundance dream Aug 25, 2008
The challenge was sharpest during the 100-meter race scenes at the Ithaca College and Southern Cayuga High School tracks. In 95-degree heat, a mixture of real sprinters and actors were required to run the same race about 30 times over the course of filming. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ithaca College To Build Multi-use Trail Connecting Campus To City Aug 20, 2008
Ithaca College has a full plate ... Tuesday night the Town of Ithaca gave the college site plan approval to begin tearing up land and building the sparkling new center, a part of the Campaign for Ithaca College that raised $145 million - $30 million more than its original goal. (Ithaca Times, NY)
International Cars Ltd welcomes new CEO Aug 19, 2008
He holds an MA Ed from East Carolina University and a BS from Ithaca College. International Cars is headquartered at Honda North in Danvers, MA. For more information contact Karen Pevenstein at 781-449-3244 or Kathryn Kain at 978-539-5010 or visit www. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Redirecting kids' passion for video games Aug 18, 2008
Ithaca College communications professor Dennis Charsky, a former high school teacher, will present a workshop on designing engaging games for instruction and the effective integration of technology into the classroom. "We realize most teachers don't have the budget to travel, so we've brought together the very best speakers and presenters we've found around the country. We're offering it free as our community service," said Saulnier, whose company underwrites travel expenses and honoraria of the... (Albany Times Union)
Intern Superstar: Pick the Most Talented 'GMA' Intern Aug 17, 2008
College: Ithaca College. Major: Television-Radio, with a sociology minor. (ABC News)
New principals coming in the fall Aug 15, 2008
He holds a bachelor s degree from Ithaca College and a master s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Louise Kuhlman: James A. Garfield Elementary School. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Cayuga Green Apts Support Downtown Vision Aug 14, 2008
Graduate students, young professionals, professors from both Cornell University and Ithaca College, and empty nesters who no longer want the responsibility of a home have all taken out leases on Green Street. "I know all the people here at city hall are really pleased with the project," said DeSarno. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Strain on all sides as students wait Jul 31, 2008
Sam Ullian, an 18-year-old from Needham, remains on the wait list at three schools - the University of New Hampshire, Ithaca College, and Elon University in North Carolina. Ullian has gotten tired of waiting. (Boston Globe)
Community Unity Music Program Swells In Size, Teaches Kids To Play Jul 30, 2008
"If you ask me what my life is about, what my mission is," Nunn said, "it's to make sure that each and every student, from every walk of life, has an opportunity to be exposed to a quality arts education." Nunn, who is also an Ithaca College alum with an education major and a sociology minor, provides that education with his program, which is two-fold: the students meet for a workshop at the Community Center for one session a week, and for the other weekly session, they are given the opportunity... (Ithaca Times, NY)
Doubledays win big late Jul 25, 2008
Freeville native and former Ithaca College player Shane Wolf stole the show early on the mound for the ValleyCats. Wolf retired Doubledays batters in order in the first four innings, amid five strikeouts, but the first batter he faced in the fifth inning ensured that he wouldn't be walking away with a win. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Towns To Get Up And Go For Jul 17, 2008
Ithaca, NY, offers ivy league education from Cornell University and Ithaca College, for those who want to their brains a work out. Cardio pumping happens at the walkable mall, around the Finger Lakes and in Treman State Park. (RealtyTimes)
Summer political ads prove this election year is different Jul 16, 2008
" He's also contrasting his energy plan with McCain's in an ad that's running in four key states.Others have joined the ad wars. The Republican National Committee is on the air lauding McCain's "balanced" energy plan. The AFL-CIO is running a TV ad in select battleground states attacking McCain for his stand on Iraq. The Matthew 25 Network, a Christian activist group, is running an ad supporting Obama's effort to push faith-based initiatives.Analysts agree that this barrage matters, even with... (Anchorage Daily News)
Time To Fly ... Ithaca To Newark In Erratic Market Jul 13, 2008
"The market in Ithaca is different. Our economy is more stable and resilient compared to the overall economy. It's not that we're impervious, but more resilient. We certainly have a significantly large amount of international travel, almost all by air, than the average community of 100,000 people." Baum said that because Ithaca relies so heavily on Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins County Community College, international travel is the largest reason why the Ithaca Airport is... (Ithaca Times, NY)
McCain, Obama hope to gain on enemy turf Jul 7, 2008
I'm an advocate of the popular vote, said Donald Beachler, a political scientist at Ithaca College in New York. I think the Electoral College is fundamentally flawed. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
North Pocono athletes named all-state performers Jul 6, 2008
All-Region athletes Matt FitzPatrick, a graduate of Scranton Prep, and Shane Hennigan, a graduate of Dunmore, will continue their academic and athletic careers at Ithaca College. FitzPatrick, who earned an All-Region berth in basketball, was a two-time Lackawanna League Division I all-star and helped lead the Cavaliers to last season s District 2 Class AAA title. (Scranton Times, PA)
DEAN’S LISTS Jul 5, 2008
DEAN S LISTS 07/05/2008 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY. Katelyn M. Murphy, Dunmore. (Scranton Times, PA)
L-S grad to cover Olympics Jul 3, 2008
The 2005 L-S graduate and sports management major at Ithaca College in New York plans to parlay his passion for sports covering team handball ... The Olympic News Service is the press agency serving the international media covering the Olympics - the rough equivalent of a sport information office, according to Keith Davis, assistant director of Media Relations at Ithaca College. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Ithaca is Cooling Jul 3, 2008
For the last two years, Mayor Peterson has been meeting with local civic officials and community leaders, including Gay Nicholson, PhD from Sustainable Tompkins, Sean Vormwald of Sustainable Transitions, city engineer Kent Johnson, Common Councilwoman Jennifer Dotson, South Hill resident John Graves, Building Commissioner Phyllis Radke, Cornell engineer Joseph Suite, Marian Brown, special assistant to the provost at Ithaca College, and Tom Shelley, also of Sustainable Tompkins, in order to... (Ithaca Times, NY)
Your Opinions Jul 3, 2008
As I leave the position of President of Ithaca College and prepare to leave town, I want to thank the Ithaca community for helping to make this my home for the past 11 years ... R. Williams President, Ithaca College. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Sustainable Ithaca: a look at how the word is used Jul 2, 2008
Ithaca College's Business School recycles water used both as toilet water and sink water thanks to filters built underground that filter the chemicals and minerals into reusable water ... Ithaca College has embraced sustainability by building LEED certified, environmentally friendly buildings on-campus. (Ithaca Times, NY)
What's ahead Jun 28, 2008
DoVale studied art at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, and Ithaca College in London, England. DoVale is working on a new series called Watersongs and a few other new projects. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Patients enjoy 'virtual' rehabilitation at Kimberly Hall Jun 28, 2008
Michele McManus, a physical therapy student at Ithaca College who is doing an affliation at Kimberly Hall Campus, explained that Wii offers numerous virtual sports programs, incuding soccer and yoga. Duran and McManus agreed that patients do not view their virtual rehabilitation as work, rather they see it as recreation. (Windsor Journal, CT)
Astros prospects bond over no-no Jun 28, 2008
Wolf, a 26th-round pick out of Ithaca College, was born in Freeville, N.Y., and had a fair amount of friends and family in attendance, including his parents. "That did make it a little bit more special because that was the first time my family got to see my throw professionally," Wolf said. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Car Share Programs Save Money Jun 27, 2008
Special Perk: Cornell and Ithaca College students and staff get special rates and membership incentives in Ithaca Carshare. Austin CarShare, in Austin, Texas, costs either $10 per month or $50 per year based on how often a member will use the service. (Suite101.com)
Olivieri hired as recreation director Jun 26, 2008
Olivieri, 25, who holds a bachelor s in recreation management from Ithaca College and a master s in recreation administration from Florida State University, has been the recreation operations manager for Miami Lakes a city of approximately 23,000 people, compared to Melrose s 27,000 since August 2007. In addition to planning and directing a year-round recreations program, he managed four full-time employees, six part-time employees, 80 to 100 contracted staff works and more than 300 volunteers. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Alt Hs And Elementary Student Project Yields Joint Poetry Mag Jun 26, 2008
Three local journalists from the Cornell University Press, Ithaca Child, and Ithaca College contributed to the magazine by offering ideas and speaking to the classes. "We didn't end up going out and doing interviews," said Raimon. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Six decades of Civic Youth Jun 26, 2008
Then in the 80s there was a youth council that made a documentary on racism that was shown throughout the community to professors and students at Ithaca College, Common Council, the police department, and other community organizations lending a visual voice to racial tensions spreading across the country and locally at that time. "Some are the same issues that are going on now," said Karen Friedeborn, Youth Development Division coordinator. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Charlottesville, Va: Ithaca's To Discover And Borrow Jun 26, 2008
Both are college towns, home to Cornell University, Ithaca College, and the University of Virginia, which is located one mile away from Charlottesville's pedestrian mall. Charlottesville, like Ithaca, has been dubbed one of the best places to live in America, while UV consistently ranks high as one of the best universities in the country not unlike our own educational institutions. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Muscle mags may be depressing Jun 25, 2008
"Among the satisfied customers is Melissa Gibbs, 38, who works out at Kimballs gym. When walking on the treadmill, Oxygen is one of the magazines that she reads and she doesnt find it depressing at all. To me, looking at images like these incredibly fit women, I find it inspiring, she says.Click for related content Shes more bothered and not at all inspired by images in fashion magazines of skinny, leggy models with little muscle tone who look the way they do,... (MSNBC -- Health)
Oils on display Jun 24, 2008
The World Link: Oils on display. Monday, June 23, 2008. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
'Cats gem still the talk Jun 23, 2008
Wolf, who played at Ithaca College, was making his professional debut. "I had some family there (in Oneonta)," he said. (Albany Times Union)
New recreation director hired Jun 21, 2008
Olivieri, 25, holds a bachelor s in recreation management from Ithaca College and a master s in recreation administration from Florida State University. He has been the Recreation Operations Manager for Miami Lakes a city of approximately 23,000 people, compared to Melrose s 27,000 since August 2007. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Dutchess BOCES hosts New Visions reception Jun 20, 2008
Former CTI New Visions graduates have attended or currently attend Boston University, Syracuse University, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Binghamton, Ithaca College and the University of Washington. All alumni spoke of the advantage of starting college with 12 earned college credits and the hands-on, practical experience gained through their New Visions coursework. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Seniors earn top honors Jun 19, 2008
He said he'll miss all the friendships he's made with both students and teachers, people he'll be leaving behind as he heads to Ithaca College to study physical therapy. "It's definitely not going to be the same," Reynolds said. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Despite mothers death, Vazquez stays on top Jun 18, 2008
Attending Ithaca College in New York this fall with more than $20,000 of scholarship money, this National Honor student and track and field runner gave everything he had since freshman year. In addition to spending his free time at the Tufts Center for Engineering Outreach, where he would teach Lego robotics to children of elementary and middle school, Vazquez prepared for his future in Boston College s college-bound enrichment program for urban students, extending his education beyond the walls... (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
For 'Cats, may be year of Wolf Jun 17, 2008
But Salamida's success indicates that Wolf, a 26th-round pick out of Ithaca College in this month's draft, can make the transition from small-college baseball to the pros. "I don't think that's an issue for me," Wolf said. (Albany Times Union)
ValleyCats set roster Jun 15, 2008
Shane Wolf 6-3 225 Ithaca College. Jose Duran 5-10 175 Greeneville Astros. (Albany Times Union)
Student Filmmakers Put to the Test Jun 14, 2008
"It will help build filmmaking skills, timing, pacing, production rushing. That skill will definitely be built up," says Casey Dwyer, a student at Ithaca College. This over-night filmmaking project is only in its second year but has proven very popular with everyone. (WCAX.com, VT)
Honors: June 12 Jun 13, 2008
Bailey Merrigan Lojek, daughter of Patricia and John Lojek of Brookline, recently graduated magna cum laude from Ithaca College, with a bachelor s of arts degree in anthropology. Lojek also carried minors in gerontology and Native American studies. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Epping High School names top 10 seniors Jun 13, 2008
Jessica was accepted at Ithaca College, Michigan State University, Binghamton University and Hofstra University and plans to attend the University of New Hampshire in the fall. Mark Prescott, the son of Brian and Brenda Prescott, attributes having realistic goals and trying hard to achieve them as key to his success. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Sustaining a sustainable education Jun 12, 2008
"Tina and I met and we talked and ironed out what our approaches would be," said Jason Hamilton, an associate professor of biology and environmental studies at Ithaca College. "And we wanted it to not be a private school." Hamilton said the school plans to settle in at about 200 students total for four grades. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Art on display at Bandon gallery Jun 11, 2008
He studied art at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y., and Ithaca College in London. He painted and sold work in New York before moving to Marin County, Calif. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bucknell Men's Basketball Coaching Staff Set Jun 11, 2008
Fischer, a 2002 Ithaca College graduate and a two-year captain on the Bombers' basketball team, has been an assistant coach at Rider for the last three seasons ... He was named team MVP and honorable mention all-conference, and he was the recipient of the Congdon Award, given to the player that best exemplifies what Ithaca College basketball represents. (Bucknellbison.com)
Dempsey loses top assistant, Fischer Jun 11, 2008
" Fischer came to Rider from Williams where he helped the Ephs compile a 46-11 record over a two- year span and finish as National runners-up in 2004. He played his college basketball at Ithaca College where he was a starting point guard for three years and the team captain his junior and senior years. Under Dempsey at Rider, Fisch er's main responsibilities included recruiting, scouting and game preparation. "The job will be very similar to what I did at Rider," Fischer said. "The difference is... (NJ.com -- Times)
Providence College Athletics Director Bob Driscoll Receives... Jun 10, 2008
Driscoll was a stand-out hockey and baseball player at Ithaca College (N.Y.), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1974. He earned his Master's of Science in physical education/psychology of sports from Ithaca in 1975. (Friars.com)
Astros sign two more Draft selections Jun 9, 2008
The Astros signed their 26th-round selection, left-hander Shane Wolf from Ithaca College, and their 30th-round pick, infielder Michael Diaz from Southern Connecticut State University. The Astros have now agreed to terms with 12 players -- seven pitchers and five position players -- among the 52 they selected during the two-day Draft. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Pratt: 'I like songs that have a story' Jun 8, 2008
I went to Ithaca College and the Royal College of Music in London. I finished up at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Thirst for bottled water unleashes flood of concerns Jun 7, 2008
Marian Brown, an assistant to the provost at Ithaca College who works on sustainability initiatives, has watched this growth with dismay ... To test her hypothesis that tap water tastes as least as good as bottled water, Brown has been conducting a series of taste tests at Ithaca College in the past year. (USA Today)
I Am ... A Tenor Jun 2, 2008
He plans to attend Ithaca College in New York to study music education, and hopes to teach and become a high school or college choir director. When I was in the kindergarten music class and we would sing and do concerts for the parents, I realized that I could sing, that I could hit the right notes and sound good. (FOX61, CT)
Playing for Fun May 29, 2008
"The Little League Experience" came to be as Straub was auditing a class at Ithaca College titled Video Field Production. "I am probably the oldest person ever to take a class at Ithaca College," jokes the 81-year-old Straub ... I trekked over to Ithaca College on Saturday to watch his Bobcats utterly dismantle a pretty good Candor team. (Ithaca Times, NY)
'Monsterball' in full swing in backyard May 29, 2008
He plans to major in journalism at Ithaca College in New York, and start a Monsterball club there. But he fears for the future of his game and his field in Guilford. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Q & A with Suzanne Van Fleet May 27, 2008
My sister rowed for Ithaca College, and I wore one of her USRowing shirts to school one day. My friend who rowed for Wilmington Youth Rowing Association (a club in Delaware) suggested I try the sport, so I did. (Clemsontigers.com)
Mozart, Kilmer schools getting new principals May 24, 2008
He holds a bachelor s degree from Ithaca College and a master s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The role of instructional leader is by far the most critical leadership role in the district, said Johnson. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Multiple New Species Of Fruit Flies With Overlapping Niches Discovered May 22, 2008
Three colleagues joined her to study the links between host plants and Blepharoneura tropical fruit flies: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) molecular biologist Sonja Scheffer, ARS support scientist Matthew Lewis and Ithaca College biology professor Susan Swenson. Students from Cornell College, Ithaca College, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and University of North Carolina, as well as students from Bolivia, Peru, and Mexico, participated in the study ... Students from Ithaca College,... (Science Daily)
Sports Shorts May 22, 2008
ITHACA The Ithaca College women s softball team recently placed fourth at the NCAA World Series, splitting four games at the eight-team tournament, according to a press release from the school. Senior catcher Stacy Pelesz (Hudson/Livingston) had an RBI double and a run scored in an 8-0 win over Cortland as the Bombers (36-12, 12-0 Empire 8) wrapped up their season. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
A Woman to Admire...Ithaca College's first female president and longtime leader Peggy R. Williams faces a brave new world: retirement. What will IC be like without her? May 22, 2008
Ithaca College's first female president and longtime leader Peggy R. Williams faces a brave new world: retirement ... Ithaca College's first female president and longtime leader Peggy R. Williams faces a brave new world: retirement ... Ithaca College President Peggy R. Williams wasn't sure if she'd be able to get through her final commencement speech at IC's graduation May 18. (Ithaca Times, NY)
rewarding award...For Natasha Tall, all the world's a stage May 22, 2008
Tall's favorite experience is working with Ithaca College and Cornell students in independently produced films ... She's done two films with Cornell students, but works mostly with Ithaca College Park students. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Loeffler Joins Lafayette Men's Basketball Staff as Top Assistant May 21, 2008
Stevens made the switch to the Empire 8 Conference and shared the regular-season title with Ithaca College. After losing to eventual champion Nazareth College in the semifinals of the conference tournament and missing out an a second straight NCAA bid, the Ducks received the top overall seed for the ECAC Metro Championship. (Goleopards.com)
Staley Names Boyer, McGhee and McCray Assistant Coaches May 21, 2008
Boyer earned her bachelor's degree from Ithaca College and has a master's degree from UNC Greensboro. "Lisa is a terrific coach - a head coach in her own right," Staley said. (Uscsports.com)
Daryl Hall and John Oates Named BMI Icons at 56th Annual Pop Awards May 21, 2008
A recent graduate of Ithaca College where he studied music and anthropology, Knapp is currently recording his sophomore collection of original music. Established in 1997 by Yoko Ono in conjunction with the BMI Foundation and matched by generous donations from Gibson Musical Instruments, the prestigious John Lennon Scholarship program recognizes and fosters auspicious young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bollin on Business: Education and economic development — serious business May 18, 2008
All it took was a four-year stint in the Navy, and some GI Bill incentives and I turned into a pretty serious college student graduating with honors from Ithaca College in three years. I recently overheard a Green Valley resident talking about the fact that he was so glad that he was finished with supporting education. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
SHARE group grows May 15, 2008
Photos provided by Julia ReichStudents from Ithaca College work on The SHARE Farm Strengthening Haudenosaunee American Relations Through Education ... On the day I visited, it was a work day and the farm was teeming with young people from Wells College, Ithaca College, SUNY Cortland and Cornell, although anyone not just students are welcome to participate in this agricultural community ... We're really proud of this project, said Jack Rossen who teaches at Ithaca College and is one of SHARE's... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
