Out and About

A look at events enjoyed by alumni and friends on campus and beyond.

Giants Coach Visits Campus

Giants’ fans came out in full force on May 12 to meet Kevin Gilbride, ’74, the team’s offensive coordinator, pictured below with President Cheryl J. Norton. Gilbride returned to campus to give an insider’s view of the Giants’ landmark 17-14 Super Bowl victory over the previously undefeated New England Patriots. The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy also was on hand, providing the ultimate photo opportunity.

A fellow member of the Giants’ coaching staff, alumnus Chris Palmer, ’72, serves as the team’s quarterbacks coach

On May 6, alumni from the classes of 1993-2008 gathered for an evening at Dish Bar and Grill, one of Hartford’s newest hot spots. Besides enjoying refreshments, guests at the Young Alumni After-Hours event

participated in a raffle with prizes donated by Shawn O’Brien, M.S. ’06, of Excel Fitness and Lisa Pittman, M.B.A. ’06. Pictured above are Pittman and Christopher R. Carollo, Southern’s major gifts associate.

The Geography Department hosted a panel discussion titled “Great Jobs in Geospacial Technology” on March 31. The forum showcased geography professionals and the Southern students who interned with them. Participants included Marwin Gonzalez, ‘08, and Leslie Creane, the town planner of Hamden; Ashley Blacker, ‘08, and Tom Nosal from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection; and Matthew Longyear with Brian Dooley, president of New England Geosystems.

How healthy is Long Island Sound?

On June 22, alumni and friends examined this question in-depth during an informative tour of New Haven Harbor aboard the Island Rover. The tour was led by Dr. Vincent Breslin, co-director of Southern’s Center for Coastal and Marine Studies, pictured center.

The Southern Connecticut State University Annual Golf Outing raised more than $100,000 to support Southern’s student athletes. The sold-out event was held on May 20 at the Lake of Isles at Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the highest-rated courses in the country. Among the foursomes were: [from left] Alumni Association President Michael Roshka, ’73, M.S. ’79, Tom Dest, Harry Gagliardi, and Skip Paolella.

Next year’s event will be held in May at the Lake of Isles’ South Course at Foxwoods Casino, which is reserved for members only. For reservations and sponsorship/donation opportunities, contact Gregg Crerar via e-mail at CrerarG1@SouthernCT.edu or call (203) 392-5518.