The Daily Bulletin Archive

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the retirement of our amazing office duo in the Vice President for Student Affairs Office. Kathleen "Kathy" Marzolf and Lisa Noreck have each announced that they are retiring in September 2020. I cannot put into words how grateful I am to have had the chance to work with each of them as a part of my team. Ms. Marzolf and Ms. Noreck have worked tirelessly to support students, the staff in the division of Students Affairs, and me personally. Their collective efforts have made a difference in the work of hundreds of staff members and students over their time at the college.

Kathy Marzolf has worked at Buffalo State for just under 30 years and, in particular, has made her home in Student Affairs. She began her career at Buffalo State in 1992 in the Residence Life Office, left for three years to serve the chair of the business department at SUNY Fredonia, and was recruited to come back home to Buffalo State and Student Affairs VP office in 2001. She also served on her town’s planning board for nine years; she is now looking forward to taking a more active role in her family’s small business. Ms. Marzolf is also the proud parent of two Bengals, Michelle and Amanda, who are both graduates of the college. In her years of service, she has supported numerous searches and coordinated the Grant Allocation Committee and the President’s Medal/Chancellor’s Award selection committee, as well as assisted the vice president in matters related to human resources and budget processes.

Lisa Noreck has worked as a New York State employee for 30 years and in the division of Student Affairs since 2016. She also served the state of New York as a staff member at SUNY Brockport, the Department of Corrections, the office of Real Property Services, and the NYS Veterans Home before becoming a Bengal. At Brockport, she served as vice president of the College Office Support Advisory Council. She has been the face of the division as we have hosted campus visitors, welcomed students to the divisional office, served as a member of the Classified Service Awards committee, and supported senior staff searches and the 150th Celebration committee.

Most significant to me is their friendship and support as my family and I made the transition to Buffalo and the Buffalo State community. I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to work with each of them, and like many of you, I will miss the chance to see them as a part of my day. I wish them each the best as they chart their next adventures and take time to enjoy their wonderful families.