About the Health Professions Alumni Association
What is the Alumni Association?
- It was established in 1992 as a non-profit, tax-exempt association.
- There are over 2,500 members. Alumni are automatically a member upon graduation.
- Alumni Board of Directors representing all seven health professions educational departments of the College of Health Professions
What We Do
We are here to support the students and faculty of the college.
- We currently give out 27 scholarships to College of Health Professions students.
- Financial support to our faculty for research, education and professional meetings.
- Financial support to each college department for educational resources.
- Organize the annual White Coat Ceremony at New Student Orientation.
- Award University pins to all graduating students
 The Staff
Alicia Fereday Shiland, Alumni Director
College of Health Professions
Alicia became the Alumni Director in November 2005. She is responsible for the annual campaign, alumni relations, scholarships, and major and corporate gifts to the Alumni Association. A graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego, she will graduate with a Masters of Business Administration from Walden University in September 2006. She came to Upstate from Christian Brothers Academy, where she was the Coordinator of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.
Anita Steere, Administrative Assistant
Health Professions Alumni Association
 Anita is an asset to the Alumni Office. She is responsible for assisting the director at Alumni Association meetings, alumni events and various other tasks. Anita is a graduate of Columbia College and has been in the Alumni Office sine July 2004.
Contact the alumni office for more information on our programs and services.
Health Professions Alumni Association
Suite 301 Campus Activities Building
750 E. Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 464-4278
Fax: 464-7852
e-mail: chpalum@upstate.edu
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