Professor Kalbach joins FLCC emeriti Robert Kalbach, who taught chemistry for 23 years before retiring in 2020, was recognized as professor emeritus during commencement in May. Bob, who has a doctorate in chemistry from the University of South Florida, undertook the complete revision of the general and organic chemistry curricula to align with SUNY guidelines. He was instrumental in the renovation of the chemistry labs and frequently visited other area colleges to gain insight. In 2008, he was recognized by the United Kingdom's Professional Body as a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry. THELAKER | 9 ‘There’s always more to your story’ Kimberlie Noyes ’00, associate professor of nursing, shared her career journey with the Class of 2024 at the Nursing Advancement Ceremony in May. Upon completion of her associate degree more than two decades ago, Kim felt she was done with education for a while. Yet within a year, she enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at Keuka College. A few years later, a former professor from Keuka asked Kim if she would consider substitute or adjunct teaching work. “A er my rst time as a substitute clinical instructor, I fell in love with teaching nursing and then I asked: What do I have to do in order to keep teaching nurses? ey said you have to be taking classes in a master's program, so two weeks later I enrolled in a master's program. “Being able to come full circle and teach in this program that changed my life has been more than gratifying,” she continued. “It's a true gi to watch you all ourish as nurses.” Kim encouraged the graduates not to rule out opportunities in their own lives: “ ere's always more to your story,” she said. “You're always the author of your own story.” “Many students appreciated his deep concern for their success in the course and their long-term professional aspirations,” said Laura Ortiz, provost and vice president of academic and student a airs. “He consistently went above and beyond in performing his job responsibilities and sharing his experience and skills.” Emeriti must have at least 15 years of service and have retired within the previous ve years. A committee reviews nominations and makes a recommendation regarding honorees to the Board of Trustees each spring. Allyson Dressing ’24 of Waterloo and her fellow officers of the 2023-24 Nursing Club present a $1,000 donation to Suzanne Underhill, executive director, and Mary Katherine Killen, assistant executive director, of Light Hill, a comfort care home for the terminally ill during the 2024 Nursing Advancement Ceremony. PHOTO BY RIKKI VANCAMP Professor Emeritus Robert Kalbach stands as the provost recognizes him during commencement in May. PHOTO BY RIKKI VANCAMP
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