Professor Emerita Iris Cook Honored A bench was dedicated in honor of Professor Emerita Iris Cook, appropriately located at the entrance to the Science Building where she taught for many years. An alumna of SUNY WCC herself, Dr. Cook returned to her alma mater to teach biology and served many years as Department Chair. A beloved professor, always bringing her signature wit and humor to her activities, her impact on campus went well beyond her department. Dr. Cook was a WCC Foundation Board member and, as an official liaison with SUNY, was involved with the SUNY Chancellor’s Awards. She was an active member of the Alumni Association, taught for Collegium, sat on many other campuswide committees, and remains a fierce advocate for the community college mission. Peekskill Extension Center The Center celebrated its 30th anniversary as a hub for education and community-building at SUNY WCC’s Center for Digital Arts Gallery with a special juried exhibit of SUNY WCC students’ artmaking in February. The gallery is home to a wide range of arts practices with a special focus on those that integrate technology and/or reflect the impact of technology in the 21st Century. Vikings Baseball Team The team had an outstanding 2024 season, advancing to the NJCAA Division II World Series held in Enid, Oklahoma. This marks the third time that the team has made it to the World Series. The Office of Alumni Engagement recognized Billy McClure ’00 on reaching 400 wins as the team’s Head Coach. Professor Cook’s family with Iris, second from right SUNY WESTCHESTER NEWS GOINGS-ON AROUND CAMPUS 10
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