Farewell President Collins Archives - Page 19 of 23

Great Leadership, Well Deserved Accolades!

Peggy Orosz – Hewitt ’81

Congratulations on beginning your next chapter. Rich and I wish you and your wife long, happy and healthy post Clarkson endeavors. Although your career spanned most of the years after our graduation, we were fortunate to meet you both at several Clarkson cocktail events at your lovely home and a few other events outside of the Clarkson campus. We have appreciated your leadership to grow Clarkson into a very robust and reputable institution. Best wishes, and perhaps our paths will cross again. Enjoy.

Meeting Tony & Karen

Andrew Pucci ’07

When I was a freshman, my family and I sat down at a move-in lunch on Cheel Lawn. Shortly after, we were joined by a couple and struck up a conversation. A few minutes into the conversation, my parents asked the couple what their child would be studying at Clarkson. At that point, Karen replied, “well, Tony is starting his first year as President here.” We had no idea we were sharing a meal with the President of the university! Every interaction I’ve had with Tony since has been just as genuine. As a student, I especially appreciated that he and Karen regularly came to the women’s hockey games (and not just because they tended to send a pizza or two our way as we cheered on the team). It was nice to know that they both cared so much about the Clarkson community. They leave a powerful legacy that will be tough to live up to!

Foster House

Derrick Schwab ’20

Hi Tony,

Thank you for making Clarkson University such an amazing place. I truly enjoyed all 4 years I spent there.

One memory that comes to mind was the senior class gift Foster House party. Everyone who donated to the senior class gift was invited to the Foster House for drinks and appetizers. My friends and I had an amazing time at this event in 2019, we were all bummed when the 2020 event was canceled due to COVID. It was great to talk with you on a personal level. You were a great president and an even greater person.

Wishing you all the best in your future.

Let’s go Tech!

Derrick Schwab 2020

Thanks for the gardens

Tom Basso ’74

Tony and Karen,

First, thanks to the Golden Knight reception at your house that I was invited to, I was able to see Karen’s fine work on the garden there. When visiting the Basso patio of the Student Center, that my wife, Brenda and I donated, I noticed minimal chairs, zero landscaping and way too much grass to cut. I combined the two events in my mind and suggested the garden behind the student union and Karen, who is a driving force in her own right, pushed the project. Once Tony was completely on board, Ginny’s Garden, named after Ginny Clarkson, became a reality, and I love the way it turned out. It makes the student center so much more comfortable feeling when the weather permits. And with potential students frequently visiting in their summer vacations to check out the school, it showcases the back of the building and center of the “Collings Campus” nicely. Thanks for both of you for your efforts over the years in Clarkson’s behalf. Have the best of times ahead as you tackle “retirement”!

Thanks from the Huntington Beach, CA Alums

Thanks from thew Huntington Bch, CA Alums

Paul Haase ’79

Thank you for make Clarkson such a great University. We do see the results out here in CA, even though wee are so far from the Campus. I always appreciated how you and Karen were so open and friendly at various So CA events I attended. Congratulations and Best Wishes to you!

Baseball supporter

Gary Junge ’70

I had the pleasure, of meeting you on a couple occasions for an alumni baseball game and a dinner for Jack Phillips. You did an outstanding job for Clarkson during your tenure and was a great supporter of all the athletic teams. Best wishes for a long and happy retirement.

Thank You

Stephan Cannellos ’75

Dear Tony,

Many thanks for your tireless efforts in managing the entire Clarkson universe ranging from premier scholastics to sports to keeping Greek life alive. Your support will be forever appreciated.

All the best to you and Karen in your next adventures.

Sincerely,

Stephan G Cannellos ’75, Vice President Sigma Delta.

All the very best

All the very besty

Doug Dahler ’74

Tony: Roberta and I wish You and Karen nothing but great health and happiness as you leave Potsdam. Everyone associated with Clarkson cannot thank you enough for all you have done to make our alma mater the great school that it is today. All the very best..

Doug and Roberta Dahler Class of 1974 Westlake, Ohio

Thank you from a swim team alumni

Liam Sharkey ’14

I really appreciated that both of you always took the time to stop by the Swim team’s annual banquet dinner at Sergi’s every year. Additionally, I love how approachable the both of you were during my time there.

Thank you

Siahr siddiqi ’13

Dear president Collin and Karen,

Thank you so much for all you did for Clarkson and Clarkson families. You poured your heart into golden nights and it was an honor to have known you. This is a deserved retirement for both of you and I hope you guys enjoy the best of your time where ever you guys go. Thank you once again, and enjoy your deserved retirement and hope to see you one day and grab a beer or two.

Live long and prosper

siahr siddiqi

class of 2013