Upstate recognizes outstanding service at Fall Faculty Convocation
SYRACUSE, N.Y.-- April Stone, whose contributions to Upstate Medical University span 22 years, and Franciscan Companies, long-time supporters of Upstate’s educational mission, are among 22 individuals who have been honored for distinguished service to Upstate Medical University at the University's 2016 Fall Faculty Convocation Sept. 14
Among those receiving honors are members of the university’s Academy of Upstate Educators. These educators consistently demonstrate excellence in educational activities, commit to academy activities to enhance the educational environment at Upstate, and provide a resource to faculty colleagues and administrative leaders as they address education-related issues.
Stone has received the President’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service, Individual. In addition to naming a patient room and the interactive playroom floor in Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, Stone donated her time to the Children’s Hospital Advisory Council, serving as a member from 2005 until 2014. She served on the strategic planning and performance evaluation committee; as secretary to the council from 2010 t14; and as chair of the governance committee from 2011 to 14. Along with her company, CNY Infusion Services, she created two funds with Upstate Foundation to benefit pediatric patients and contributed to two capital campaigns at Upstate. She has supported several Foundation events such as Upstate’s annual gala, the CNY Region Skins Game and an art show benefiting pediatric services. She has also made gifts to the Continuum of Care Fund, Critical Care Education Fund and Pediatric Pulmonary Center Fund.
Franciscan Companies has received the President’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service, Corporate. President and CEO Frank L. Smith, Jr., accepted the award on behalf of the company. Franciscan Companies has significantly supported Upstate Medical University, the College of Health Professions, the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and numerous other Upstate programs, while also giving of its time and talents as well as gifts of equipment and other resources to the College of Health Professions. Following many years of support for the Upstate Gala and other fundraising events, in 2007 Franciscan established an endowed scholarship for Respiratory Therapy students and has, for 10 years, sponsored the College of Health Professions White Coat Ceremony.
Complete list of 2016 Convocation Award recipients
- SUNY Distinguished Service Professor David Francis Lehmann, MD, PharmD, Medicine; Pharmacology
- SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Patricia M. Kane, PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Ann Sutera Botash, MD, Pediatrics
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service Linda J. Veit, MPH, Surgery; Upstate Cancer Center
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service Ronald D. Saletsky, PhD, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Pediatrics
- Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service Margaret R. Bourke, Academic Affairs; Government and Community Relations; University Compliance and Ethics Brenda L. Perez, Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Health Professions April Tyler, 9E Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit
- President’s Award for Excellence and Leadership in Research Timothy A. Damron, MD, Orthopedic Surgery
- President’s Award for Excellence in Basic Research by a Young Investigator Gary Ching-Tao Chan, PhD, Microbiology & Immunology
- President’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Research by a Young Investigator Manika Suryadevara, MD, Pediatrics
- President’s Award for Advancement of Affirmative Action Nakeia Y. Chambers, MS Ed, Diversity and Inclusion
- President’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service Sharon E. Huard, MS, Student Affairs
- President’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service Leonard B. Weiner, MD, Pediatrics
- President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching College of Medicine, Clinical Department: Gregory J. Healey, MD, Family Medicine College of Medicine, Basic Science Departments/College of Graduate Studies: Dana M. Mihaila, MD, PhD, Cell and Developmental Biology; Neurology College of Nursing: Bambi Carkey, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NPP Binghamton Campus: Patrick F. Ruggiero, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- President’s Award for Outstanding Voluntary Faculty College of Medicine: M. Lynn Pisaniello, MD, South Lewis Health Center, Lyons Falls Binghamton Campus: Jeffrey S. Wiseman, MD, Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City
- President’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service, Corporate Franciscan Companies
- President’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropic Service, Individual April J. Stone
- Academy of Upstate Educators Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Rebecca J. Greenblatt, PhD, Microbiology & Immunology
Caption: Crowd begins to gather for Upstate Medical University's Fall Faculty Convocation, held Sept. 14. The annual convocation recognizes excellence among Upstate's faculty and staff and honors major supporters.
