The-Laker-Issue-Spring-2022

18 | the LAKER the 70s Keith Murphy ’75 (Conservation) retired in 2015 after a diverse career that included working at FLCC (CCFL) and Wake Forest University, and as an occupational safety consultant for North Carolina. Keith cofounded two animal welfare nonprofits, FurEver Friends NC and UNchain Winston. He and his wife, Marge, recently moved back north and have homes in Saranac Lake and Warwick, NY. Geoffrey Barber (Humanities), Elaine Liberio (Studio Art), Mary Christopher (Humanities), all members of the Class of 1977, and Professor Emeritus Wayne Williams put together an art exhibit of their work at Wayne County Council for the Arts and included work by the late Jim Smith ’77 (Studio Art). Greetings, alumni! The pandemic has made us think about our connections with important people and causes in our lives. We would like to touch base with you, our alumni and friends, to see how we can work together in the future. Do you have fond memories of your time at FLCC? Would you like to mentor a current student, plan a class reunion, host a networking event, or help in other ways? We have put together a survey to gather your thoughts. Please take a moment to fill it out a t flcc.edu/foundation. We also want to share your news, whether it’s the birth of a child, an engagement or wedding, a new job, a promotion or retirement. Did you recently win an award? Or have an awesome life experience? Enter your updates on a form at flcc.edu/foundation or email alumni@flcc.edu . Finally, I hope you will join me in making a donation on Thursday, May 5, FLCC’s Laker Day of Giving, to replenish the College’s student emergency funds. These funds were set up by generous donors whose focus was on keeping FLCC students enrolled despite financial hardship. As we end the second full year of the pandemic, our students continue to face financial struggles related to COVID-19 and other life issues. With your support, we can continue to help them with car repairs, medical bills, housing, tuition, books, and other expenses. Thank you for all you do to support your fellow alumni and the FLCC community. Regards, Marci Muller ’81 President, Alumni Association class notes Alumni Association P E R K S Premier benefit: For a minimum $100 donation to the Alumni Association Projects Fund, you can audit up to four college credits at no cost (per credit hour cost is now $207). Please note that in-person attendance currently requires COVID-19 vaccination. Information is available on the FLCC website at flcc.edu/covid. Alumni benefits also include: • Career services, including networking and interviewing tips and assistance with resume writing and job searches • Access to the Charles J. Meder Library • Membership in the Canandaigua Federal Credit Union • Access to the free discount program for all SUNY alumni Email alumni@flcc.edu with questions or to request an FLCC Alumni Association membership card.