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John Jerome (Mathematics) and vladimir Jurukovski (Biology), along with materials
science mentors at Stony Brook University.
roughout the academic year, Newsday featured many of Suffolk’s STeM students
and program alumni in its "STeM Spotlight.”
Sustainability. LirACHe recently invited over 20 institutions to discuss their
particular sustainability initiatives. we discussed: 1) our receipt of energy
conservation grants – one to install five high-efficiency condensing boilers, one to
retro-commission the existing college-wide computerized HvAC control system, and
one for water conservation; 2) Construction of our LeeD Gold workforce
Development Training Center and our plans to pursue LeeD certification for the
Montaukett Learning resource Center and three additional buildings not yet
constructed; 3) Completion of a NYPA-funded energy efficiency project that replaced
numerous outdated HvAC equipment (boilers, chillers, etc.) with high-efficiency
units, and 4) renovation of two buildings (Southampton and riverhead) with high-
efficiency lighting, windows, and HvAC systems.
e College is developing a new GPro skills training program in conjunction with
the U.S. Green Building Council. GPro is a comprehensive national training and
certificate program developed by the Urban Green Council that teaches construction
and renovation contractors and building maintenance personnel the principles of
sustainability and green construction, and encourages them to integrate green
practices into their trade. As the sole source for GPro training on Long island, the
program will enhance the College’s workforce enrollment as well as its leadership role
in green industry training.
e College hosted State Senator Kenneth P. Lavalle’s annual environmental forum in
february. e event brought together more than 65 elected officials, environmentalists
and civic leaders for a two-hour roundtable discussion of issues and concerns related
to the environment.
Building Ongoing Relationships. in January, the College continued its support
for the Annual College/Career week Program at the Mulligan intermediate School
in the Central islip School District as part of the Community Leaders Paving Paths
for Mulligan Students Program. During the week, several members of the college
community spoke to classes at the school. i enjoyed having the opportunity to address
more than 500 5th and 6th graders about the importance of a good education.
on May 3rd, our Culinary Arts Program hosted a gala celebrating Long island’s
40 years of wine production. e event enabled us to raise more than $9,000 for
student scholarships supporting culinary arts education. in a room filled to capacity,
the College recognized Long island wine Council Board President ron Goerler, Jr.
and executive Director Steven Bate for their dedication to the local wine industry and
culinary community.
on Sunday, May 19th, the College held its 2013 Commencement exercises. over
3,800 students qualified for graduation this year, and approximately 1,000 graduates
attended the ceremony with their friends and families. Student speakers from each
campus and our keynote speaker, Dr. Harold fernandez, were all warmly received by
the audience of over 4,000. ellen Schuler Mauk, who is retiring from the College as a
professor of english and a member of our faculty since 1970, and who has served as
the College faculty Association President for 34 years, was selected as the Grand
Marshal. During the ceremony, it was my honor and privilege to present Student
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