From the President
Posted: Friday, September 16, 2016Commencement Operations Group
I am pleased to announce the following appointments to the 2016–2017 Commencement Operations Group:
Chair: Patricia Alessandra, Senior Staff Associate, Academic Affairs*
Cheryl Byer, Coordinator, Business Systems, Campus Services
Peter Carey, Chief of Police, University Police
Bonita Durand, Chief of Staff, President’s Office*
Brent Ford, Athletics Facilities Manager, Sports Arena
Bernadette Gilliam, Assistant Director, Events Management
Mary-Jo Jagord, Director, Alumni Relations
Brian Kantz, Director of Publications, College Relations
Melaine Kenyon, Director, Technology Support Services, Instructional Resources (RITE)
Lisa Krieger, Assistant Vice President, Finance and Management
Marnie Letzelter, Assistant to the Dean, Graduate School
Nigel Marriner, Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Lynn Puma, Manager, Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore
Sarah Vélez, Director, Campbell Student Union
Rita Zientek, Associate Dean, School of the Professions*
The Commencement Operations Group serves as the support and implementation arm to the Commencement Committee. This group consists of nonvoting members who by virtue of their position on campus have responsibilities for implementation of commencement activities and events. A representative from Academic Affairs shall chair and convene this group.
*Also serves on Commencement Committee
