President's Report | August 2018

Inside our August 2018 Newsletter

Featured Stories
Caz College in the Media
Wildcats Athletics News
In the Spotlight: Students, Faculty, Staff and Community Members

August 2018 Newsletter | Feature Story

First Recipients Named for President’s Innovation Fund Support

The President’s Innovation Fund was created to support strategic investments in projects and programs that will position Cazenovia College for the future. Learn about the recently announced initiatives selected as the first four recipients of support from the President’s Innovation Fund.

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August 2018 | Feature Stories

Cazenovia College and Clarkson University Announce Collaboration

Agreement provides Cazenovia students with automatic admission to master’s in teaching program.

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Homecoming & Family Fall Fest, a Perfect Caz Weekend for All

Colorful leaves, the crisp fall air, donuts, cider, and Cazenovia’s Art Trail make fall the perfect time to be on campus and enjoy Cazenovia, NY! This year we are thrilled that our Homecoming & Family Fall Fest will share a weekend with two special events, the Cazenovia Art Trail and Cazenovia’s Fall Festival.

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Summer Experience Program Offers High School Students a Taste of College Life

Students gain college credit and real-life learning experiences in a new two-week summer program.

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Dining Services Welcomes New Leadership Team

James Toczydlowski has joined the Dining Services team as director of dining, conference and catering services. Toczydlowski has over 30 years of experience in higher education food service. Other changes to the Dining Services leadership team include a newly promoted catering supervisor and dining services supervisor.

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WILDCATS ATHLETICS

August 2018 Newsletter | Wildcats

Over 60 Wildcats Selected as NEAC Scholar-Athletes in 2017-18

Cazenovia College placed 64 scholar-athletes on the 2017-18 list ranking sixth among all full-member NEAC institutions. In order to be selected, a student-athlete competing in a conference-sponsored sport must achieve a combined grade point average of 3.4 or higher for the fall and spring semesters and must have been in good standing on his or her team. Additionally, 11 Cazenovia College Equestrian student-athletes received scholar-athlete status, but are not affiliated with the NEAC.

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Women’s Lacrosse Named IWLCA Academic Honor Squad

For the first time in program history, the Cazenovia College Women's Lacrosse team was named an Academic Honor Squad by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA).

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IN THE MEDIA

August 2018 Newsletter | Caz in the Media

Nothing But Horsepower: Caz College Alum Renovates Abandoned Barn into Equestrian Center
Cazenovia Republican

Local Rapper and Incoming Caz College Freshman Hopes to End Violence (VIDEO)
Spectrum News

Syracuse Rapper Receives Presidential Scholar Award to Attend Caz College
Cazenovia Republican

Cazenovia College Graduate Jaleel Campbell's Work Displayed at Syracuse's Community Folk Art Center (VIDEO)
Spectrum News

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

August 2018 Newsletter | Spotlights

My Caz Experience

Lauren Smith

Deciding what to study in college can be a difficult decision for many graduating high school students. Lauren Smith found her passion for horses at a very young age and left high school with a desire to study them. Through the recommendation of her high school guidance counselor, Smith looked into Cazenovia College's Equine Business Management program.

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Tracy Trachsler

Dr. Tracy Trachsler, assistant professor and sport management program director, has a passion for the sport industry. Her experience—primarily in the youth, community, and collegiate levels—helps her to relate to students' passions.