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New Paltz alum is appointed to College Council

Vincent Cozzolino '83 was recently appointed by the Governor's Office to serve as a member of the SUNY New Paltz College Council.

Cozzolino is the vice president of eServer Product and Quality Engineering Operations at IBM. Cozzolino is a member of the SUNY New Paltz Business Advisory Council, the chair of the SUNY New Paltz Engineering Advisory Council, and also participates in several community-related activities. In the spring of 2005, he was inducted into the School of Business Hall of Fame. He also assisted the New Paltz School District in bringing computers into its schools, and has worked for nearly 10 years as an avid coach and administratively assists the New Paltz Baseball Association, managing teams of 8- to 15-year-olds.

Cozzolino has two bachelor degrees from SUNY New Paltz: one in physics and the other in electrical engineering. He has completed advanced coursework toward a master's in physics. He holds two U.S. patents: one on a unique testing process for advanced printed circuit boards and the other on a packaging design.

Cozzolino succeeds Thomas G. Conway, who served as a member of the College Council for seven years.

Poskanzer joins Mohonk Preserve Board

College President Steven Poskanzer joined the Mohonk Preserve's Board of Directors in June, stating that, "the Mohonk Preserve is a critical outdoor classroom for hundreds of college students every year. Strengthening the connections between the Preserve and area academic institutions will help students, faculty and local residents to become more involved in protecting this amazing, natural area," he added.

Located in five Ulster County towns, the Mohonk Preserve is the largest member- and visitor-supported nature preserve in New York state. Managing more than 6,500 acres of the Shawangunk Ridge, the Preserve works to protect the ridge and to promote a wider understanding of the environment.

Phi Eta Sigma charters new chapter on SUNY New Paltz campus

Phi Eta Sigma, the national freshman honors society, chartered a new chapter at SUNY New Paltz on May 15. Grand Secretary Treasurer John Sagabiel performed the chartering ceremony. Inducted into membership were 147 New Paltz students. Membership in Phi Eta Sigma requires a 3.5 grade point average during the freshman year at college.

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