Emeritus Professor buffs ceremonial pieces

Photo by Eric Gullickson Kurt J. Matzdorf shows off the newly polished mace and chain of office.

Kurt J. Matzdorf (professor emeritus and founder of the metals program in the Art Department at New Paltz), designer and creator of the New Paltz mace and chain of office, recently polished the items in preparation for the inauguration events this Friday.

Matzdorf created the mace and chain for Alice Chandler's (president emerita) inauguration in May of 1981.

He is nationally known for his ceremonial work, especially his 16 university maces, 20 presidential chains of office and 10 presidential medallions.

APRIL 12, 2004
Volume 2, Issue 7

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• Installation ceremony to draw diverse crowd
• Award-winning faculty offer symposium will focus on college’s impact on region
• President's mentor to be special guest
• Emeritus Professor buffs ceremonial pieces

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• Bryant appointed director of University Police after serving as interim director
• Parking limited on Friday, April 16: HAB employees asked to use Rt. 32 lot
• Sorin book reception set for April 22
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