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Finger Lakes Chorale performs tribute to America, troops Aug. 11-12

July 24, 2018, 8:45 am
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Kirby Weimer signs a solo during a chorale concert

Kirby Weimer, a member of the Finger Lakes Chorale, will perform “What Do You Do in the Infantry?” during the group’s concert of patriotic music on Aug. 11 and 12 and Finger Lakes Community College.

The Finger Lakes Chorale will give two concerts of patriotic music, with a nod to the armed forces, at Finger Lakes Community College during the second weekend in August.

The concerts begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 in the FLCC main campus auditorium, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive. Entry is free and open to the public; donations toward student scholarship funds are accepted.

Selections include “Red, White and Blue,”  “To Those Who Serve,” and “America the Beautiful.” Also featured are soloists Amy Ogden in “White Cliffs of Dover,”  Kirby Weimer in “What Do you Do In the Infantry?” and Mark Darling in “Requiem for A Soldier”  and “Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning.”

The Finger Lakes Chorale is a community chorus based at FLCC that performs concerts December, late spring and August. Following the summer concert weekend, rehearsals for the holiday concerts begin on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in the third floor rehearsal hall on the main campus. New members are always welcome; prior singing experience is not required.

For more information, call director Dennis Maxfield at (585) 396-0027.

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#FLCC's Bioman Academy has students harnessing the power of mushrooms

July 27, 2018, 1:07 pm
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Photo of three high school students in a science lab at FLCC
From left to right are Madeline VanGorden, of Palmyra-Macedon High School, Robbie Abel of Marcus Whitman, and Becca Braddon of Canandaigua Academy. They were among the 17 participants in the second annual Bioman Academy at FLCC.
A group of high schoolers visiting the main campus huddled around stations in a biotech laboratory in lab coats, carefully dissecting bits of various types of mushrooms. Carefully, they placed pieces into small white bowls and, using a pestle, ground them to a puree that later went into a centrifuge. 

It was part of an experiment in the process of developing bioethanol from mushrooms. Under the guidance of FLCC faculty and staff, the students had been tasked with optimizing the production of glucose from enzymes they extracted from various types of mushrooms.

It was just one of several research projects conducted by the students during a three-day camp held at the main campus this week.

In its second year at FLCC, the "Bioman Academy" - short for biomanufacturing - was attended by 17 area high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Attendance was free and lunch was provided thanks to funding from the Northeast Biomanufacturing Center and Collaborative (NBC2), a National Science Foundation funded regional education center.

The camp was coordinated by Jessica Halliley'05, a part-time technical specialist and biotech program outreach coordinator in the science and technology department, and James Hewlett, professor of biology. Jessica's job is to facilitate biotech outreach and development in the community, in part, by bringing high school students and teachers together with local biotech manufacturing companies to build a streamlined educational path from high school to the workforce.
TJ Weaver, Dan Rappleye and Nathaniel
Dickerson of  Spencerport High School.


Several faculty and staff assisted with coordinating the camp and instructing students. They included Kellie Gauvin, Kelli Prior, and Mike Tiberio. FLCC biotech program graduates Kira Hoffman'17 and Rich VanDusen'18 offered technical and instructional support.

Students also got to explore different principles in the field of biomanufacturing, including biopharmaceutical drug design and manufacturing, sterile technique and cell culture, microbial techniques and biofuel exploration.

"We also brought in industry experts from local biotech companies to talk to the students about their fields as well as their individual professional and educational histories," said Jessica. "Another initiative of the workshop was to introduce the students to FLCC's biotech program in the hopes that they choose our program when they start their collegiate careers."

Participants were: Nathaniel Dickerson, TJ Weaver and Dan Rappleye of Spencerport High School; Madeline VanGorden of Palmyra-Macedon High School; Robbie Abel of Marcus Whitman; Molly Campo and Riley Dallos of Penn Yan Academy; Megan Lambie of Wayne Central; Rebecca Attwell of Wayne-Finger Lakes BOES (P-TECH); Hannah Birdsong of Ruben A. Cirillo High School; Dulce Cervantes of Sodus Central High School; Becca Braddon of Canandaigua Academy; Ethan Matzek of Livonia High School and homeschooled students Ben Tantalo, Lorenzo Weed, Paige Tedesche and Abigail Christopher.
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In #FLCC recording studio, senior chorus records 'songs for all the seasons of life'

August 1, 2018, 11:47 am
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Members of a chorus of senior citizens and their conductor, Don Babcock
Don Babcock, driver for Quail Summit, volunteers as the director of the senior community's chorus. He's shown leading the group during a recent visit to FLCC's music recording studios.
Members of the chorus that had come to record its first album in a studio at Finger Lakes Community College on a recent weekday morning were a bit nervous, and understandably so.

They’d never been in a recording studio, and they had 13 songs to complete before lunchtime.

“What if we have to cough?” asked one singer.

“Then you cough,” an instructor told them.

The college’s music recording studios have hosted a wide array of mostly student musicians from various genres – everything from blues and country to rap and rock. A few years back, famed singer Zac Brown visited after performing at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center to record tracks for his hit album, “You Get What You Give.”

But this group, which arrived by bus on that late July morning, was unlike any that had visited before.
Student Jamie Dunton and manager Bob Potter work the sound booth
Bob Potter, right, and student Jamie Dunton, left, record Voices
of Quail Summit in the college's third-floor studio.

Called the Voices of Quail Summit, the chorus is made up of about 20 or so residents of Quail Summit, a local senior living community. The most junior member is 76, while the eldest, Joe Bader, is at least a centenarian (when pressed by a bandmate how many years past 100, he crossed his arms and quipped, “I’m not telling.”).

Among them are several military veterans, retired school teachers, homemakers, nurses and a doctor. Many are able to live independently, but some need assistance and reside in Quail Summit’s enriched living facilities or in its Village for those with memory care needs.

They’d come to FLCC on the invitation of music studio recording manager Bob Potter, who’d heard about them from friend Geoff Clough, a local piano teacher who sometimes performs at Quail Summit. “When I told him about the group, he was very excited about a cross-generational project,” said Geoff.

A hand-written list of the songs the chorus recorded at FLCC
Bob invited music recording technology student Jamie Duntonin to assist. “I’m always excited to get into the studio, any chance I get,” said Jamie, 48, of Middlesex, who previously earned an associate in science degree in music from FLCC.

Just over a year old, the Voices chorus gathers about once a week to sing. “They’re a faithful group,” said Canandaigua resident Anne Morey, their volunteer piano accompanist.

Don Babcock, a driver for Quail Summit, moonlights as their conductor. His brother, Dave, while not a Quail Summit resident, is a singer in the group.

Alice Berry, Quail Summit’s community outreach director, said the chorus has been beneficial for the comradery, as well as therapeutic, especially for those singers who have memory loss.  “It’s beautiful for them that the songs will bring them right back to themselves,” she said. “Music is a part of you that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia doesn’t seem to touch.”

Alice and Geoff accompanied the group on the trip to FLCC, along with Wendy Ubbink, director of life enrichment at Quail Summit. After introductions and a welcome from Bob and Jamie, the chorus shook off performance jitters with a few warm-up songs.

Several members of the chorus are shown seated, singing
Members of Quail Summit's chorus include veterans, retired
teachers, and a doctor. 
Their set-list started with “Peter Cottontail” and ended with “May the good Lord bless you and keep you.” Most songs were completed with just one take.

“I wish everyone I worked with was this smooth and well prepared,” said Bob, who is now at work editing the music to put onto a CD to share with choir members and their families.

The CD’s working title is “Songs for all the seasons of life.”

Alice said she’d already heard from a few singers’ eager relatives. “I told them we would put them on a VIP list to receive them when they are finished,” she laughed, later adding that a CD release party is in the works. 

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Ceremony celebrates first to complete new health care program

August 6, 2018, 10:59 am
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Image shows three graduates of the new LPN program
Graduates of the health care advancement program included, from left to right, Joaquin Yawn, Aminata Yatabarry and Wittnie Strong, all of Rochester. Check out more photos here.
A ceremony at Finger Lakes Community College Thursday, Aug. 2 celebrated the first graduates of a new training program to provide advancement for entry-level health care workers. 

The 21 graduates completed a program that allowed them to take classes to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs) while maintaining an income to support themselves and their families. All began as certified nurse assistants (CNAs) and took classes for 20 hours a week over the last year while working for 20 hours.

The CNA to LPN Program is facilitated by FLCC in partnership with the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center at SUNY Brockport, Rochester Regional Health, RochesterWorks!, and Finger Lakes Works.
President Nye hands a certificate to graduate Ginny Hudson
Ginny Hudson of Palmyra receives a certificate
of completion from FLCC President Robert Nye.


One of the graduates, Kim Potter of Marion, has worked as a nurse assistant for 33 years. “This program has taken me out of my comfort zone and taught me first-hand about how to adapt to change,” she said. “Because of this experience, I now feel as though I am looking at the patients with a new pair of eyes. This opportunity has given me the chance to become the nurse I was meant to be.”

Potter continued her job with Rochester Regional Health while taking classes at Hill Haven in Webster. She and fellow students received case management support from FLCC and had an on-site mentor. Action for a Better Community also provided resources to support Potter and fellow students through the program.

Marcy Lynch, FLCC’s director of workforce development, explained that the CNA to LPN class is different from other training programs because the students go to school part-time and work part-time while receiving a stipend to cover what would otherwise be lost wages. Tuition and income support were provided by Rochester Regional Health, RochesterWorks!, Finger Lakes Works, and a federal grant.

“Many of these students would not have otherwise had the opportunity to advance in the field because of lost wages, the cost of tuition and family obligations,” explained Lynch. “This collaboration is transforming lives, and is a crucial step toward meeting the growing demand for health care workers at all levels.”

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb was among those who gave remarks. He told graduates that the health care field has grown by over 22 percent. “I think it’s terrific that you are dedicating yourself – your time and effort – to this profession,” he said. “Health care is growing at a rapid rate, not only in New York State, but in the country. …I don’t see that changing in the near future.”

According to the New York State Department of Labor, the median wage for a certified nurse assistant is $35,580 while the median wage for a licensed practical nurse is $47,420.

The students were chosen from roughly 90 program applicants, all employees of Rochester Regional Health. Having completed the training program, they must now take a national exam for licensed practical nurse certification.
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Now is the time to apply to #FLCC, register for classes

August 8, 2018, 6:06 am
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Friday, Aug. 24 is the final day for new degree-seeking students to file an application to attend Finger Lakes Community College, which offers 58 degree and certificate programs that prepare students for employment or transfer to a four-year school.

New initiatives that students can tap into this year include new degree programs in psychology and kinesiology and human performance. FLCC has also launched a partnership with Cazenovia College to provide a bachelor’sdegree program in human services at the FLCC Geneva Campus Center on Pulteney Street. In addition, construction of new turf fields is underway at the main campus with students scheduled to begin using them in spring 2019.

Applications can be filed online at www.flcc.edu/apply.  Assistance is available at the following FLCC sites:

FLCC One Stop Center, main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, off Lakeshore Drive in Canandaigua, (585) 785-1000, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
  • Victor Campus Center, 200 Victor Heights Parkway, off Route 251 in Victor, (585) 785-1100, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wayne County Campus Center, 1100 Technology Parkway, off Route 88 in Newark, (315) 331-9098, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, (315) 789-6701, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note: FLCC main campus offices will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, due to a collegewide meeting for employees in the morning.

Full-time tuition for the fall semester is $2,292. Basic fees are $382 per semester for a typical 15-credit full-time schedule.

Students still have time to apply for financial aid for fall classes at www.fafsa.gov. 

The deadline for new and current students to register for classes is Friday, Aug. 31, with the first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

For questions about FLCC enrollment procedures, call the One Stop Center at (585) 785-1000.


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#FLCC cross country coach places 20th in 2018 Ironman Lake Placid

August 9, 2018, 9:03 am
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FLCC cross country coach Kyle Dacey competes in the marathon
portion of the 2018 Ironman Lake Placid.
Kyle Dacey, head coach for the Finger Lakes Community College men's and women's cross country team, has just accomplished a major feat: completion of the 2018 Ironman Lake Placid.

What's more, he placed 20th in his division for men ages 25 to 29, and came in 128th place overall out of 2,772 athletes.

The triathlon was held July 22 and is comprised of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race and a 26.2-mile run. His swim time was 1:07:38, his bike time was 5:50:55, and his marathon run time was 4:02:38.

Dacey, who resides in Victor, begins his second year as head coach in the fall semester. He will also serve as the assistant coach to FLCC's men's and women's track and field team in the spring.
Kyle Dacey


He works full-time at Towpath Bike in Pittsford and has previously coached cross country and track at Fairport High School and at Webster Thomas. He also coaches at the High Peaks Elite Distance Camp in Lake Placid, where he says, "We sleep, eat, and train at the Olympic Training Center."

Dacey completed the 2017 Ironman Lake Placid, and has done four "half" Ironmans, including Ironman Florida 70.3, Ironman Syracuse 70.3, Peasantman 72.3 (where he placed first in his age group), and HITS Naples 70.3 (also first in his age group). He has also completed two intermediate distance triathlons.

He got started with running, and has completed numerous races, including the Chicago Marathon in 2014, 2015 and 2016, the most recent of which earned him a coveted personal record, or "PR" in running lingo, of 3:01 hours.

"I honestly love all three disciplines," he said. "Obviously I'm going to be biased and say running is my favorite because I come from a running background, but I have improved a lot in my swimming and biking recently and all three present a different challenge each day. The other disciplines include mental training, nutrition and recovery, so being a 24-hour athlete is a must."
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#FLCC dad and daughter show gains following across the globe

August 14, 2018, 7:59 am
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FLCC Production Manager Jim Perri and his 9-year-old daughter, Lainie, are shown filming a recent episode of "Lunch Bytes with Lainie" in the college's TV studio. 
Behind the studio desk and out-of-view of the cameras, Lainie Perri’s silver sequined shoes dangle a foot above the floor. Her long brown hair is pulled back in a slightly mussed ponytail. 

Moments before filming begins, she removes and tucks away a light-up wrist-band, a memento from a recent Taylor Swift concert.

At 9, Lainie has gotten an early start in showbiz. She can thank her dad, Jim Perri, and his Finger Lakes Community College colleague, Jeff Kidd.

During lunch-breaks and after-hours over the last six months or so, the trio has created a show called “Lunch Bytes with Lainie” in which Lainie and her dad review movies and TV shows, offering the unique perspectives of their generations. Jeff is the show’s producer, working behind the cameras and in the control room in the television studio in FLCC’s main campus in Canandaigua.
Jeff Kidd, video engineer and technician at FLCC,
serves as producer of the show. 


Launched as a fun and informal project, “Lunch Bytes” already has its own YouTube channel, Facebook page, listing on the Internet site IMdb (an acronym for Internet Movie database), and devoted followers that include Lainie’s grandma in Lyons as well as movie buffs in Mexico, Poland and Vietnam.

Starting in September, the show will be aired twice each week on the local public access TV channel, Finger Lakes Television, Spectrum cable channel 1304.

“I thought it was just going to be one small segment my grandma was going to watch, and maybe my dad’s friends on Facebook,” said Lainie. “I think it’s really cool that people on the other side of the world have seen it.”

Jeff is the college’s video engineer and technician, and Jim works as the production manager and teaches theatre classes in the Visual and Performing Arts program. They’ve connected over hallway conversations about TV shows and movies, especially those including superheroes or Jedi. “We’d talk a lot about 80s movies – we’re both very nostalgic,” said Jeff. “Jim and I had very strong opinions about certain movies and we always wanted to find a fun way to express them.”

They didn’t put much thought into it, though, until Lainie accompanied her dad to work on a snow day. To keep her entertained, Jim and Jeff offered a tour of the TV studio. She and her dad sat behind the desk on stage and pretended to be show hosts, reviewing the most recent movie they’d seen.

A seasoned cameraman and producer, Jeff saw their dynamic and started filming.

“After that, Lainie started coming to Jeff and I and asking, ‘Can we do it again?’” said Jim.

They obliged, filming short episodes of 15 to 20 minutes during work lunch breaks when Lainie didn’t have school – she is a fourth-grader at Canandaigua Elementary.

The reviews started with a focus on their shared love of “Star Wars.” Spoiler alert: Neither dad nor daughter cared for Disney’s “The Last Jedi,” as evidenced by the show’s title: “The Last Jedi … I’ll Ever Pay to See.” Another episode, “My Dad Fixes Star Wars: Our Story Concept for Episode IX,” has been viewed nearly 30,000 times, thanks in part to a share by a Star Wars critic with a wide following. On the “Lunch Bytes” YouTube channel, the episode has garnered 59 viewer comments.

“Why are you not writing these movies? Sigh. Great stuff,” wrote one of the commenters.

Another, wrote, “… it's so clear how much your daughter loves and admires you. That makes me feel great. Seeing families enjoying and having an amazing relationship is priceless. Keep being a terrific Dad.”

A viewer from England offered to create an introduction to air before each episode. Jeff filmed Jim and Lainie in front of a green screen and sent the footage to the fan, who turned it into an animation in which Jim and Lainie appear to be flying through outer space in the Millennium Falcon (click here to see it).

Because the reviews have expanded beyond Star Wars, Jeff and Jim have since produced a new introduction for the show (check it out here). Filmed at the Ohmann Theatre in Lyons, it is a re-creation of the intro to “At the Movies with Siskel & Ebert.”

Over the course of about two dozen episodes, Jim and his daughter have examined everything from “Avengers Infinity War” to the animated “Hotel Transylvania 3.” They sometimes compare classics and their contemporary remakes: Lainie prefers the 2017 “Jumanji” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson over the 1995 Robin Williams classic, but likes the 1985 TV show “MacGyver” far better than the modern version. Sidenote: She liked it so much, in fact, she asked her dad for a MacGyver-themed party for her eighth birthday. (Her ninth birthday party theme was inspired by the 80s show, “CHiPs.”)

They have since added “Lunch Bytes” spin-offs, including “Lunch Bits,” and “Lunch Bytes to Go.” Lainie’s 4-year-old brother, Colton, sometimes makes cameo appearances.

Lainie has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do when she grows up. She said she likes the idea of working in the film industry, or becoming a writer like her mom. For now, she’s content in her role as co-host and executive producer – the latter, a lofty title suggested by Jeff, who she affectionately calls “Mr. Jeff.”

The fame is nice and all, but when asked what she likes best about the show, Lainie was quick to respond: “I like being with my dad.”
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Rockers Molly Hatchet spend a day at #FLCC

August 17, 2018, 6:54 am
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Molly Hatchet bassist Tim Lindsey, who has played for 50 years, gives FLCC music recording student James Gardella of Penfield pointers in the college's studio on Aug. 16. (For more photos, see Facebook.)

Michael Pinales at the House of Guitars in Rochester had a quick answer for Bobby Ingram, lead guitarist for southern rock band Molly Hatchet, who was searching last week for a place to lay tracks for a new album.

Pinales gave Ingram the number for his former professor, Jon Belec, who teaches music recording at Finger Lakes Community College.

Within days, the band was sharing lunch with FLCC students and alumni as Jon, who has been a recording engineer for Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez and others, got the studio ready for a marathon session. House of Guitars, again, helped out by providing some equipment. Ingram specifically wanted a large studio with a Solid State Logic console and an engineer who knows how to record "old school."

“We want to show you guys how we record old school,” Ingram said over subs in a classroom across from the studio. “We’re going to do some stacking, some tracking and have a lot of fun.”

The FLCC guests, including Emily Martens, a 2017 FLCC grad who manages the auditorium at Baldwinsville High School, and Nate Clark ’15, now a live sound engineer for Spice of Life Productions, asked about the changes since Molly Hatchet got started in the 70s, making timeless hits like “Flirtin’ with Disaster.” The band has toured the world and played in East Berlin just after the Wall fell.

“We took it all in stride. We love what we do,” Ingram said.

Thursday’s session would be typical for the band, building songs organically.

“We come up with a riff and we build it. We build it like a house and start plugging in the vocals and changing it, throwing some more mud at it and build this sculpture,” Ingram explained.

“It never sounds how we thought it would sound,” added drummer Shawn Beamer.

The band was eager to hear about the students’ experiences and aspirations with Ingram asking each one in turn.

As current student Sam Belanger of New Haven, Conn., explained his plans to become an electrical engineer and build his own keyboard, he earned an appreciative nod from Molly Hatchet keyboardist John Galvin.

James Gardella of Penfield, who starts his second year in the music recording program next month, was still thinking about his future but, rest assured, he added, “I’m going to do something with music. It’s too big a part of my life not to.”


Members of Molly Hatchet pose in their FLCC baseball caps with lunch companions, from left front row: Brad Barry '11,  keyboardist John Galvin, lead guitarist Bobby Ingram, FLCC Foundation Chair Debi Jones '91; second row: student James Gardella, Emily Martens '17, bassist Tim Lindsey, and Timothy Van Slyke '17; back row: Nate Clark '15, student Sam Belanger, student Jake Skinkle, Jeff Bailey '18 and Jon Belec, assistant professor of music recording. 

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#FLCC student-produced wine honored in competition

August 21, 2018, 9:16 am
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Three bottles of FLCC's "Imprint" wine on a counter next to three wine glasses
Five 2017 vintage, student-made wines have once again received honors at the New York Wine Classic competition.
For the third straight year, wine produced by students at the Finger Lakes Community College Wine and Viticulture Center in Geneva has been honored in a competition that's considered the "Oscars" of the New York state wine industry.

Five of the six 2017 vintage wines produced by students received medals at the New York Wine Classic competition held Aug. 7 and 8 at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.

Cabernet Franc Rose earned a silver medal and the following received bronze: Dry Riesling, Semi Dry Riesling, Lemberger and Vidal Blanc. All carried the "Imprint" label that was designed by graphic design student Kyla Bruno of Fairport (read more about it here).

Under the supervision of Paul Brock, associate professor of viticulture, Gina Lee, viticulture and wine technology assistant coordinator, and other faculty members, students produced cases of the 2017 vintage at the viticulture center, which opened for classes in January 2015. The grapes came from the teaching and demonstration vineyard that FLCC shares with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Finger Lakes Grape Program.

The 21 judges for the Wine Classic included wine writers, wine educators, retailers, restaurateurs and other experts. All wines are judged "blind" on their own merits.

"Blind means the judges only know the variety and style, they do not know the producer," explained Paul, adding, "This is a huge achievement for our students."

This year's competition included 853 New York wines and 71 hard ciders from several regions across New York, including Long Island, Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Niagara Escarpment and Lake Erie.
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Turf fields taking shape at #FLCC

September 11, 2018, 9:16 am
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Turf athletic fields behind the main campus appear near completion
Stephen Kalbach, technology specialist at FLCC, has taken almost daily photos with his drone to chronicle the progress of the turf fields behind the main campus. This image was taken in late August. Check out photos from a spring groundbreaking here.
 The landscape behind the Finger Lakes Community College main campus has changed dramatically over the summer as work has progressed on the athletic turf fields.

Thanks in part to favorable weather, contractors are nearly finished with site work that has largely involved the creation of drainage and the removal of soil and rocks – trucks have hauled up to 800 loads to the quarry off the trails near the arboretum.

The fields are now recognizable, minus the green turf. Turf will be added sometime later this month and may take several weeks to complete. Also visible on the site: concrete has been poured for the dugouts, and 90-foot light poles have gone up - eight around the multipurpose baseball, soccer and lacrosse field, and four around the softball field.

Some light pole stats:
  • Each weighs 6,000 pounds and is buried 18-feet below the surface
  • Each contains eight lights that weigh 65 pounds apiece
  • The lights are part of a high-tech GPS system that will connect to home-plate and will ensure each bulb is laser-focused on a specific part of the field
    Jeff Kidd, FLCC video engineer and technician, recently took
    this photo of a scoreboard going up at the turf fields site.
The project will be what's known as "substantially complete" in November and remains on track for final completion in early February, said Cathy Ahern, director of facilities and grounds and the turf project manager. 

A groundbreaking on May 11 celebrated the start of the $5.95 million project, just a few weeks after it received final approval from the Ontario County Board of Supervisors.

The FLCC Foundation has received a challenge grant to help complete the project in which every contribution will be matched by an anonymous donor up to $125,000. To help out, visit give.flcc.edu.

Read more about the turf project here.
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Foreign policy expert Michael O'Hanlon opens #FLCC speaker series

September 12, 2018, 6:06 am
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Michael O'Hanlon
Canandaigua native and U.S. foreign policy expert Michael O’Hanlon will open the 2018-19 George M. Ewing Canandaigua Forum speaker series with a talk on Sunday, Sept. 30 at Finger Lakes Community College. 

The event, titled “U.S. Power: Stress, Strength and Strategy,” will begin at 4 p.m. in the Student Center Auditorium at FLCC’s main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua.

O’Hanlon, a 1978 Canandaigua Academy graduate, has traveled extensively with his career at the Brookings Institution, where he is director of research and senior fellow and director of research for the foreign policy program. He has authored books and hundreds of op-ed pieces in newspapers such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.

O’Hanlon resides in Maryland but returns to his hometown frequently – three times this summer – to visit family.

In addition to his work at Brookings, he is an adjunct professor at Columbia, Princeton, and Syracuse universities and the University of Denver. He is also a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He was a member of the external advisory board at the Central Intelligence Agency from 2011 to 2012. From 1989 to 1994, he was an analyst at the Congressional Budget Office. He also worked previously at the Institute for Defense Analyses, and he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Congo/Kinshasa (the former Zaire) from 1982 to 1984, where he taught college and high school physics in French.

The talk will be moderated in the style of a television talk-show by Steve Swartout, a retired Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. executive. Audience members will have the opportunity to pose questions.

Launched in 2011, the speaker series is named for the late George M. Ewing Sr., the longtime editor and publisher of the Daily Messenger, later to become Messenger Post Media. The forum is funded in part with an endowment from the Ewing family as well as support from Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, Wegmans and FLCC.

The series continues on Sunday, Oct. 14 with a talk by James Zogby, founder of the Arab American Institute. Former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will give a talk on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, and, conservationist, writer and Clemson University Prof. J. Drew Lanham will close the forum on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Single-event tickets are $25 each or free at the door with a current student ID. Season tickets are $80 for general admission for all four events.

Tickets can be ordered by phone at (585) 398-0239, by email at gmeforum@flcc.edu or purchased online at gmeforum.org. Forum organizers always welcome sponsors. Donors receive tickets, admission to receptions and other benefits.
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#FLCC hosts talk on Supreme Court vacancies Sept. 17

September 12, 2018, 9:32 am
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Finger Lakes Community College will mark Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 17, with a free, public presentation titled "Presidential Appointments: Supreme Court Vacancies.”

The event will begin at 1 p.m. in Stage 14 at the main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. Visitors should plan to arrive early for parking.

James Valenti, associate professor of criminal justice, and Eric Duchess, associate professor of history, will conduct the presentation and discussion. Constitution Day recognizes the day on Sept. 17, 1787, when the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document.
For more information, call the FLCC Office of Community Affairs at (585) 785-1221 or email communityaffairs@flcc.edu.

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New parking spot designated for wounded combat veterans at #FLCC

September 17, 2018, 7:59 am
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FLCC student Bill Freas is shown in front of a new Purple Heart parking spot at the main campus
Student Bill Freas, a Purple Heart recipient, advocated for the addition of a parking spot at the main campus designated for wounded combat veterans.

Bill Freas was deployed with the U.S. Army, Second Infantry in Afghanistan in 2012 when he was struck by shrapnel while on patrol.

"We started taking incoming and returning fire and all the sudden, 'bam,' I was down," he said. "I thought I got shot but I definitely wasn't shot."

After a few weeks of recovery from his injuries, Bill opted to return to complete the nine-month tour. "We had already lost a bunch of brothers," said Bill, who later received a Purple Heart.

When Bill comes to FLCC for classes - he just started his second semester in the horticulture program - he can park in a designated spot near the main entrance. The parking spot is flanked with a sign marking its intended use for wounded combat veterans.

"It is awesome to be able to park there because I have really good days and really bad days with my injuries," said Bill, who lives in Palmyra with his wife, Tracy. The sign, combined with FLCC's other efforts to support veteran students, "will be really instrumental in bringing in more veteran students here," he added.

The sign went up in front of a spot in the B Lot in front of the main campus. The lot is reserved for those with handicap permits, special permits or temporary visitor passes. Many Purple Heart recipients have handicap permits as a result of their injuries, said Bill, so the dedicated space is as much about showing support as it as extending the convenience of close parking.

Bill is happy to share the space, though it's not known how many students or employees are Purple Heart recipients because there is no requirement to share the information.

Bill advocated for the parking spot's addition last spring during his first semester. He and his son, Jacob, had reached out to area businesses and other establishments to lobby for combat veteran parking spaces after learning about Wounded Warrior Family Support, the organization that provides the parking signs at no cost.

Soon after he started at FLCC, Bill reached out to Jennie Erdle, director of Student Life, who works closely with the Veterans Advisory Council and the Student Veterans Organization (SVO), formerly the student Veterans Club. She and SVO co-advisors Bob Brown, professor of history, and Heman Sweet, adjunct faculty member, supported the initiative. Following several meetings with students and college constituents, the sign was ordered and placed over the summer.

"The creation of this parking space is an important and meaningful gesture by the college to acknowledge the sacrifices of Bill and his fellow wounded veterans," said Bob. "I am very honored to be associated with this initiative."
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New Conversational Spanish classes at #FLCC Geneva Campus Center

September 17, 2018, 9:48 am
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Finger Lakes Community College will offer two Conversational Spanish classes at the Geneva Campus Center, starting in October.

Conversational Spanish Beginner I is for those with no experience in Spanish who wish to improve their skills for employment or communicating with others at work. It runs Thursdays, from Oct. 18 through Dec. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Geneva center, 63 Pulteney St.

Conversational Spanish Beginner II is for those who have some limited experience with Spanish but wish to improve. This class runs Tuesdays from Oct. 16 through Dec. 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Each class is $140 per person with registration online at flcc.edu/pdce. Look for the link for Community Education.

For more information, contact the FLCC Professional Development and Continuing Education Office at Andrea.Badger@flcc.edu or (585) 785-1906.

In addition to Conversational Spanish, FLCC offers community education courses in Investing in a Successful Retirement, Introduction to Photoshop, Creative Photography and a variety of Microsoft Word and Excel classes. Dates, costs, locations and descriptions are also at flcc.edu/pdce.

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Restaurant nights return to #FLCC on select Friday evenings

September 19, 2018, 12:14 pm
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Low-cost, five-course fine dining will be offered to the public on Friday nights starting Sept. 28 when the culinary arts program at Finger Lakes Community College resumes restaurant nights for the fall 2018 semester.

Dinner at Julia — named in honor of Julia Child — gives students hands-on experience under the supervision of their instructors. Menus feature soup, appetizer, salad, entree, dessert and coffee.

The Sept. 28 opening night begins at 6 p.m. and pairs Naked Dove beer tastings with each course, starting with a sampling of Starkers IPA with the roasted butternut squash and shallot soup. The appetizer, quinoa shrimp cake with a roasted red pepper coulis, will be paired with a tasting of the brewery’s 45 Fathoms Porter; the salad will go with Berry Naked Black Raspberry Ale; the entree, chorizo stuffed pork loin, will pair with Wind Blown Amber Ale; and the pumpkin cheesecake dessert with be served with Octoberfest.

“This is our second annual dinner featuring Naked Dove brewery,” said Patrick Rae, instructor of culinary arts. “We felt that with the increase in the local craft beer market it seemed logical that we give our students the experience of pairing quality food with handcrafted beers. We are proud to build this relationship as they are one of the premier breweries in our area.”

Subsequent restaurant nights will feature two menus. Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies can be accommodated with advance notice. After the opening night, Sept. 28, wine produced by students in FLCC’s viticulture and wine technology program will be available for sale for $15 per bottle.

Dinners cost $40, including tax, tip, food and supplies for the program. Dinners are served in Stage 14 on the second floor of the Student Center.

Restaurant nights will continue Friday evenings on the following dates: Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 30. Menu themes are as follows:
  • Oct. 5: “An Evening with Normandy” and a “Tour of Abruzzo”
  • Oct. 12: “The Cuisine of Alsace” and “The American South”
  • Oct. 19: “Almost There” and “An Evening in Scotland”
  • Oct. 26: “A Journey to Spain” and “The American Steakhouse”
  • Nov. 2: “Julia and Jacques”
  • Nov. 30: “Julia Remembers”
Reservations are required by calling (585) 785-1476. Seatings can be scheduled between 5:30 and 7 p.m., except for the opening night Julia on Sept. 28, which begins at 6 p.m.

The Oct. 26 program is paired with a 7:30 p.m. concert by FLCC music faculty in the nearby Student Center Auditorium. Patrons wishing to attend the free concert should plan to make Julia dinner reservations at 5:30 or 6 p.m.

“We encourage members of the community to come out and see the great work students are doing,” said Jamie Rotter, FLCC assistant professor of culinary arts.

Rotter and Rae supervise cooking in FLCC’s cafeteria kitchen while Paula Knight’04, instructor of hotel management, oversees the dining room.

Visit flcc.edu/restaurant for information and menus.
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Finger Lakes Camerata performs Broadway songs at fundraiser

September 23, 2018, 9:37 am
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Steinway baby grand piano built in 1880s
Finger Lakes Camerata, a choral group based at Finger Lakes Community College, will give a concert of Broadway melodies on Saturday, Sept. 29 to raise funds for the restoration of the First Congregational Church’s Steinway piano.

The concert begins at 3 p.m. at the church at 58 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Entry is free but donations will be shared between the church and the Camerata, which raises money for FLCC student scholarships.

The Steinway baby grand piano, built in the mid-1880s, was a gift from Canandaigua philanthropist Mary Clark Thompson, for the church’s chapel. The chapel itself was built in 1873 as a community worship space.

Thompson, who spent her summers at what is now Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens State Historic Park, gave to many causes in Canandaigua. The Steinway was refurbished this year, and proceeds from the concert will help cover remaining costs.

The Camerata consists of about two dozen singers and is directed by Dennis Maxfield, an adjunct faculty member at FLCC. For more information about the group, contact Maxfield at (585) 396-0027.

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Mark your calendars for these #FLCC events

September 24, 2018, 9:19 am
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The fall semester is now in full swing and this weekend kicks off a semester of events, starting with opening night for Dinner at Julia, featuring Naked Dove brews; a concert of Broadway music; and a talk by a Canandaigua native who is also a leading foreign policy expert. 

SEPTEMBER

Friday, Sept. 28
Dinner at Julia, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Sept. 28, Stage 14, culinary arts students prepare gourmet five-course dinners open to public, seating at 6 p.m., opening night feature pairing with Naked Dove brews, $40 includes tax and tips, reservations required at (585) 785-1476, details and menus at www.flcc.edu/restaurant.

Saturday, Sept. 29
Finger Lakes Camerata Broadway Melodies, First Congregational Church of Canandaigua, 58 N. Main St., Canandaigua, Sept. 29, 3 p.m., free, donations accepted for scholarships for Finger Lakes Community College music and music recording students, (585) 396-0027.

Sunday, Sept. 30
George M. Ewing Canandaigua Forum presents defense strategy and foreign policy expert Michael O’Hanlon for a talk titled “U.S. Power: Stress, strength and strategy,” moderated by retired bank executive Steve Swartout, Student Center Auditorium, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Sept. 30, 4 p.m., $25 or free at the door with current student ID, (585) 398-0239, email ewingforum@flcc.edu, or visit gmeforum.org.

OCTOBER

Thursday, Oct.4
The Art of Bill Finewood exhibit, Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 4, exhibit opens with artist’s talk at 2 p.m. and reception from 4 to 6:30 p.m., free, (585) 785-1369.

Growing Healthy Organic Fruit Trees: 10 Secrets to Success, talk by Toronto orchardist Susan Poizner, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 4, Stage 14, 6 p.m., free, (585) 785-1623.

Friday, Oct. 5
Book Feast: Participants enjoy a gourmet, five-course meal prepared by FLCC Culinary Arts students while discussing the book “Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste” by Bianca Bosker, moderated by Gina Lee ’13, FLCC viticulture and wine technology assistant coordinator, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 5, $75, advance registration required at give.flcc.edu or (585) 785-1454.

Dinner at Julia, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 5, Stage 14, culinary arts students prepare gourmet five-course dinners open to public, seatings between 5:30 and 7 p.m., $40 includes tax and tips, reservations required at (585) 785-1476, details and menus at www.flcc.edu/restaurant.

Thursday, Oct. 11
Islamic Heritage Month talk, “Contesting the Oppressive State: Why Ordinary Egyptians Protested during the Arab Spring,” presented by Kira Jumet, assistant professor of government at Hamilton College, as part of the History, Culture & Diversity series, Room 2775, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 11, 12:45 p.m., free and open to the public, for more, call (585) 785-1623.

Friday, Oct. 12
Book Feast: Participants enjoy a gourmet, five-course meal prepared by FLCC Culinary Arts students while discussing the book “Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital” by David Oshinsky, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 12, $75, advance registration required at give.flcc.edu or (585) 785-1454.

Dinner at Julia, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 12, Stage 14, culinary arts students prepare gourmet five-course dinners open to public, seatings between 5:30 and 7 p.m., $40 includes tax and tips, reservations required at (585) 785-1476, details and menus at www.flcc.edu/restaurant.

Sunday, Oct. 14
George M. Ewing Canandaigua Forum presents founder of the Arab American Institute James Zogby for a talk titled “The Arab World: What we don’t know but need to know; mistakes we’ve made and what we can do about them,” moderated by WXXI host Evan Dawson, Student Center Auditorium, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 14, 4 p.m., $25 or free at the door with current student ID, (585) 398-0239, email ewingforum@flcc.edu, or visit gmeforum.org.

Friday, Oct. 19
Book Feast: Participants enjoy a gourmet, five-course meal prepared by FLCC Culinary Arts students while discussing the book “The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights, and Other Appreciations” by John McCain, moderated by Henry Maus, professor emeritus of history, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 19, $75, advance registration required at give.flcc.edu or (585) 785-1454.

Dinner at Julia, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 19, Stage 14, culinary arts students prepare gourmet five-course dinners open to public, seatings between 5:30 and 7 p.m., $40 includes tax and tips, reservations required at (585) 785-1476, details and menus at www.flcc.edu/restaurant.

Tuesday, Oct. 23
Reading, question-and-answer, and book signing by Reyna Grande, author of “A Dream Called Home,” Stage 14, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 12:45 p.m., Oct. 23, $2 or free for FLCC students with an ID, (585) 785-1623.

Friday, Oct. 26
Book Feast: Participants enjoy a gourmet, five-course meal prepared by FLCC Culinary Arts students while discussing the book “A Dream Called Home” by Reyna Grande (Book Release Date: Oct. 2), moderated by Curt Nehring Bliss, professor of English, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 5:30 p.m., Oct. 26, $75, advance registration required at give.flcc.edu or (585) 785-1454.

Dinner at Julia, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 26, Stage 14, culinary arts students prepare gourmet five-course dinners open to public, seatings between 5:30 and 7 p.m., $40 includes tax and tips, reservations required at (585) 785-1476, details and menus at www.flcc.edu/restaurant.

Tribute to Robert “Bob” Barbuto, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., auditorium, free, (585) 785-1623, can be paired with Dinner at Julia with advance reservations, see www.flcc.edu/restaurant.


NOVEMBER

Thursday, Nov. 1
Hispanic Heritage Month talk, “Soccer and National Identity in South America,” presented by Esteban Mayorga, assistant professor of Spanish at Niagara University, as part of the History, Culture & Diversity series, Room 2775, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Nov. 1, 12:45 p.m., free and open to the public, for more, call (585) 785-1623.

Friday, Nov. 2
Dinner at Julia, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Nov. 2, Stage 14, culinary arts students prepare gourmet five-course dinners open to public, seatings between 5:30 and 7 p.m., $40 includes tax and tips, reservations required at (585) 785-1476, details and menus at www.flcc.edu/restaurant.

Saturday, Nov. 3
Annual FLCC Logging Sports Competition, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Nov. 3, events at pond and grounds on west side of campus, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, (585) 785-1623.

Monday, Nov. 12
Community Veterans Day ceremony emceed by Robert Brown, FLCC professor of history, Student Center Auditorium, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 1 p.m., Nov. 12, free, visitors should plan to arrive early for parking, (585) 785-1623.

Thursday, Nov. 15
Listen: Work of Mitchell Messina, Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Nov. 15 gallery exhibit opens with artist’s talk at 2 p.m. and reception from 4 to 6:30 p.m., closes Jan. 18, free, (585) 785-1369.

Friday, Nov. 16
Fall Mainstage Theatre Production: Little Shop of Horrors, Student Center Auditorium, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, musical production by FLCC theatre students, $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and non-FLCC students; free with FLCC ID, (585) 785-1623.

Saturday, Nov. 17
Fall Mainstage Theatre Production: Little Shop of Horrors, Student Center Auditorium, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 (and Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.), musical production by FLCC theatre students, $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and non-FLCC students; free with FLCC ID, (585) 785-1623.

Wednesday, Nov. 28
10-Minute Play Festival by Introduction to Theatre students and the Theatre Club, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 12:10 p.m., Stage 14, free, visitors should arrive early to allow for parking, (585) 785-1623.

Student wine label reveal, Finger Lakes Community College Viticulture and Wine Center, 100 Empire Drive, Geneva, FLCC graphic design students present labels designed for bottles containing student-made wine, 4 p.m., free, public welcome, (585) 785-1623.

Friday, Nov. 30
Dinner at Julia, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Nov. 30 12, Stage 14, culinary arts students prepare gourmet five-course dinners open to public, seatings between 5:30 and 7 p.m., $40 includes tax and tips, reservations required at (585) 785-1476, details and menus at www.flcc.edu/restaurant.

DECEMBER

Saturday, Dec. 1
Finger Lakes Camerata holiday concert, First Congregational Church, 58 N. Main St., Canandaigua, Dec. 1, 3 p.m., free, donations welcome for student scholarships, (585) 396-0027.

Friday, Dec. 7
FLCC Choral Concert, First Congregational Church, 58 N. Main St.,Canandiagua, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Finger Lakes Community College Vocal Jazz Ensemble and College Singers, free, (585) 785-1623.

Saturday, Dec. 8
Finger Lakes Chorale holiday concert, Student Center Auditorium, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Dec. 8, 3 p.m., free, donations welcome for student scholarships, (585) 396-0027.

Sunday, Dec. 9
Finger Lakes Chorale holiday concert, Student Center Auditorium, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Dec. 9, 3 p.m., free, donations welcome for student scholarships, (585) 396-0027.

Monday, Dec. 10
Finger Lakes Community College Jazz Ensemble, Stage 14, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., free, (585) 785-1623.

Tuesday, Dec. 11
Finger Lakes Community College Jazz Ensemble, Stage 14, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., free, (585) 785-1623.

Friday, Dec. 14
Winter Concert featuring the percussion, guitar and vocal jazz ensembles and the College Singers, Student Center Auditorium, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., free, (585) 785-1623.

Tuesday, Dec. 18
Mime Show by Finger Lakes Community College theatre students, Stage 14, FLCC main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Dec. 18, 12:45 p.m., Room 2267 (theatre lab), free, visitors should arrive early for parking, (585) 785-1623.

Thursday, Dec. 19
Finger Lakes Community College Choral Concert featuring Vocal Jazz Ensemble and College Singers, United Church, 11 Gibson St., Canandaigua, Dec. 19, 7 p.m., (585) 785-1623.

Thursday, Dec. 20
Music Recording Showcase, Stage 14, Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., music recording students play and discuss their capstone – or final – projects, free, (585) 785-1623.

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Registration open for SUNY Financial Aid Day at #FLCC

September 25, 2018, 1:16 pm
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A limited number of seats remain at the SUNY Financial Aid Day workshop on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Finger Lakes Community College main campus, 3225 Marvin Sands Drive.

The focus of the event is to provide families with hands-on assistance from financial aid staff in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.  

After a brief introduction to the financial aid process, guests will convene in a computer lab to complete the FAFSA form with instruction from FLCC financial aid staff. The event is open to all regardless of which colleges students plan to attend. A Spanish-speaking financial aid counselor will be available to assist bilingual families.

The workshop runs from 9:45 a.m. to noon. An optional campus tour is available after the workshop.

Entry is free but registration, on a first-come, first-served basis, is required at the SUNY website: www.suny.edu/studentevents

For more information, contact the FLCC Financial Aid Office at (585) 785-1276

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New #FLCC gallery exhibit features Newark artist's work

September 27, 2018, 10:40 am
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Illustration showing a heron on a branch by Newark artist Bill Finewood
The exhibit opening in FLCC's gallery on Oct. 4 will feature a mix of older and more recent pieces by Newark artist Bill Finewood.
An exhibit featuring works by Newark artist and illustrator Bill Finewood will open in the Williams-Insalaco Gallery 34 at Finger Lakes Community College on Thursday, Oct. 4. 

The exhibit is titled “Methods change, but the spirit is the same: the art of Bill Finewood.” It opens to the public at 1 p.m., and is followed by an artist’s talk at 2 p.m. and an hors d’oeuvres reception from 4 to 6:30 p.m. All opening events are free and open to the public. The gallery is located on the first floor of the main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua.

Finewood earned a master of fine arts degree from Syracuse University and has worked in illustration and graphic design since 1974. He served as an adjunct faculty member at FLCC for about 10 years, starting in 1986. He went on to teach at FLCC full-time for two years before becoming an associate professor in the School of Art at Rochester Institute of Technology, where he also served as coordinator of the illustration program.

As an artist, he said he used to focus largely on digital illustration, “but now the computer is just another of my tools. I use it for referencing, looking at different color palettes and color correction in final images,” he added. “I work with real stuff like paper, graphite, colored pencils, oil and acrylic paints.”

Finewood’s exhibit will feature a sampling of his older, dimensional work, created with a variety of materials such as paper, wood, metals and found objects. “The newer work I’ll show will be drawings and paintings,” he said. “Here, my interests lean toward realism, including wildlife and landscapes.”

The more recent pieces are often influenced by landscapes he has seen in Montana, where his two grown daughters and their families reside.

Finewood’s work has been commissioned by clients including Xerox, Mobil, DuPont, Holt Rinehart and Winston, Citibank, the Federal Reserve Bank, Dunn and Bradstreet, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Nalge Company, Time, Habitat for Humanity and Fisher-Price Toys. His dimensional illustrations have been exhibited in shows including the Society of Illustrators, the Dimensional and Digital Illustrators Awards Show and American Illustration.

Finewood has served as a member of the board of directors for ICON4 (the Illustration Conference, San Francisco, 2005) and served as a member of the board of directors of Wayne County Council for the Arts, Inc.

The exhibit runs through Nov. 9. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For information, contact gallery director Barron Naegel at gallery34@flcc.edu or (585) 785-1369.
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#FLCC, ITT Goulds celebrate 'artisans of the 21st century'

September 28, 2018, 8:04 am
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Advanced manufacturing student Leslie Harris is shown working on a machine at ITT Goulds Pumps
Leslie Harris of Geneva recently graduated from the advanced manufacturing machinist job training program run jointly by Finger Lakes Community College and ITT Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls. For more photos, click here.
Leslie Harris tried out college a few times and decided that it wasn’t for her before settling into a career as a winemaker’s assistant for 13 years. 

Then, earlier this year, her father, Jerry Dilts, suggested she try something different – a six-month job training program at his longtime workplace, ITT Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls. “He knows I’ve always been a creator, a hands-on type person,” she said. “I figured I’d try it out.”

Six months later, Harris is among the latest graduates of the advanced manufacturing machinist job training program that has ITT Goulds Pumps partnered with Finger Lakes Community College.

Harris and fellow graduates were celebrated Friday, Sept. 21, with a luncheon and ceremony at The Gould Hotel in Seneca Falls. FLCC President Robert K. Nye, ITT Goulds Pumps General Manager Christopher Klasner, FLCC Director of Workforce Development Marcy Lynch, U.S. Rep. Tom Reed and state Sen. Pam Helming were among those in attendance.

“With this certificate, you have positioned yourself very well, in my humble opinion, as I’ve walked with CEOs across this country,” Reed told the graduates, explaining that he sees continued demand for manufacturing workers.

Helming echoed his sentiments. “In the last two months I’ve been touring around my six-county district with Workforce Development Institute representatives – there are job openings everywhere,” she said. “You are entering this field at a fantastic time, at a time when we really and truly need you.”
Student Mathew Temple is shown on a machine at ITT Goulds Pumps
Matthew Temple of Waterloo works on the Haas TM-2P mill at
ITT Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls. 

The advanced manufacturing machinist training program is an expansion of FLCC’s partnership with another manufacturer, G.W. Lisk Co. in Clifton Springs. Both programs were created to address the shortage of machinists in modern, computerized manufacturing facilities in the Rochester and Finger Lakes areas.

The first class of machinist students from ITT Goulds graduated in September 2015. The program consists of classroom and hands-on work in topics such as technical math, robotics and CNC mill and lathe operation.

The most recent class got to learn on two new machines, a Hass Toolroom CNC mill and Haas Toolroom CNC lathe. Both were purchased with $68,000 in funding that Helming helped secure through the state Dormitory Authority. The Seneca County IDA supplied additional funding to cover shipping and rigging costs for the new equipment, used exclusively used by students in the program.

Mathew Temple of Waterloo spoke to classmates at the graduation ceremony, acknowledging the hard work that went into their achievement. Some juggled full-time jobs and other family responsibilities while in the program. “This sacrifice has paid off with a great reward to all of us,” he said. “Right now, we are all on our way to beginning our new careers in machining.”

Nye, the FLCC president, reminded the graduates to thank those family and friends who supported them on the journey, and urged them to be life-long learners and seek new opportunities. “Go back and ask for more responsibility – I guarantee if you do that, you will be recognized and you will go do great things,” he said. “You are the artisans of the 21st century. You are going to be making great things that go into other, bigger things that drive our economy.”

Eight of the nine graduates, including Harris and Temple, have been hired to work at ITT Goulds Pumps. The ninth graduate has accepted a position at Abtex Corporation is Dresden, Yates County.

Harris said she’s “very, very glad” she took her father’s advice and enrolled in the program. “I would recommend it to everyone,” she added, noting that the support of her classmates, friends and family – including husband, Bret, carried her through to graduation.

For more information about the FLCC advanced manufacturing machinist program at ITT Goulds Pumps or G.W. Lisk Co., contact Andréa Badger at FLCC at (585) 785-1906 or Andrea.Badger@flcc.edu.

The graduates are as follows:

Geneva: Leslie Harris

Lyons: William Wigmore

Seneca Falls: Michael Greco, Anthony Grillone, Christopher Kenkel

Waterloo: Benjamin Erb, Jacob Stephan, Jonathan Stoddard, Mathew Temple
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