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Q+A with Mechanical Technology Assistant Professor Tim Griffin 

Q+A with Mechanical Technology Assistant Professor Tim Griffin 
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

Tim Griffin is an assistant professor of Mechanical Technology at SUNY Jamestown Community College, teaching machining, CAD design, solid modeling, dimensional metrology, electrical technology, and related subjects. 

Griffin has taught at JCC since 2019. Before that, he was professional in the mechanical technology industry, most recently working at Dresser-Rand/Siemens in Olean.  

Q+A with Sport Management Assistant Professor Jacob Hordych

Q+A with Sport Management Assistant Professor Jacob Hordych
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

Jacob Hordych is an assistant professor of Sport Management at SUNY Jamestown Community College. 

Before coming to JCC, Hordych held many positions in the sports industry field, including serving as the assistant athletic director, sport information director, and women’s soccer coach at Mercyhurst North East. 

Q+A with Business Associate Professor Sarah Bray 

Q+A with Business Associate Professor Sarah Bray 
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

Sarah Bray, is an associate professor and chair of the Business program at SUNY Jamestown Community College. Her teaching focuses on economics and entrepreneurship.  

Bray has taught at JCC since 2013, and before that worked as a professional in business roles.  

Q+A with Music Associate Professor Neil Flory

Q+A with Music Associate Professor Neil Flory
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

Neil Flory, an associate professor and coordinator of the Music program at SUNY Jamestown Community College, has taught at the college since 2013. He teaches music theory, aural skills, songwriting, piano, music appreciation, an inquiry course in music, and other subjects.  

Flory is also an active composer, improvising pianist, and poet. 

SUNY Residence Life Conference Brings College Representatives from Around the State to JCC Jamestown Campus

SUNY Residence Life Conference Brings College Representatives from Around the State to JCC Jamestown Campus
Thursday, June 19, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — SUNY Jamestown Community hosted the State University of New York Residence Life and Housing Administrators conference on Tuesday and Wednesday this week on the Jamestown Campus.  

This is the first time a community college has solely hosted the summer conference that brings together representatives from SUNY colleges across the state. Residence life staff from 19 colleges attended. 

Q+A with Human Services Assistant Professor Francis LaChappelle

Q+A with Human Services Assistant Professor Francis LaChappelle
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

Francis LaChappelle is a Human Services assistant professor at SUNY Jamestown Community College. He has taught at JCC since 2003 and joined the full-time faculty in 2012, leading courses in human services, psychology, and addictions counseling. 

LaChappelle also has 30 years of professional experience in the human services field. 

New Hatch Cafe on SUNY JCC Cattaraugus County Campus off to Busy Start

New Hatch Cafe on SUNY JCC Cattaraugus County Campus off to Busy Start
Thursday, March 20, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

OLEAN, N.Y. — The new Hatch Cafe on the SUNY Jamestown Community College Cattaraugus County Campus opened to the public on Monday with a flurry of activity and a line out the door at one point. 

Visitors to the cafe located in the College Center along North Union Street were greeted with green, gold, and white balloons at the entrance, homey decor and furniture inside, and the familiar flavorful coffees, desserts, soups, and charcuteries of the former La Dolce Vita that once operated down the street in downtown Olean. 

SUNY JCC Hosting Faculty Poetry Reading at Weeks Gallery

SUNY JCC Hosting Faculty Poetry Reading at Weeks Gallery
Thursday, February 27, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – Five published authors from SUNY Jamestown Community College’s faculty will share their original works during a poetry reading on the Jamestown Campus. 

The event, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 12:15-1:15 p.m. on March 6 at the Weeks Gallery on the second floor of the Sheldon Center. 

Bentley Appointed SUNY JCC Foundation Executive Director

Bentley Appointed SUNY JCC Foundation Executive Director
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
By Vinny Pezzimenti

Carissa Bentley was recently appointed executive director of the SUNY Jamestown Community College Foundation by its board of directors. 

“We are incredibly excited to have Carissa step up to the position of executive director," said Wade Weatherlow, president of the JCC Foundation. “Carissa has eight years of foundation expertise and a wealth of experience, which will significantly contribute to the success of our mission. 

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