Farewell President Collins Archives - Page 20 of 23

Best Wishes Tony & Karen

Bruce Hoffman ’69

When Suzanne and I attended my 50th reunion at Clarkson three years ago, we were truly amazed at all that has changed “on the Hill”. We have a beautiful campus with happy students and staff and a community that works well and appreciates Clarkson. It is easy to be proud of what Clarkson has become. Tony and his partner, Karen have been the driving force behind many of these wonderful changes. We are going to miss Tony and Karen and wish them the best as they open the next chapter in their lives. Bruce Hoffman 69′

California here you come

Bob Sukup ’73

Tony and Karen,

Thank you for all you have done for Clarkson. My wife and I ended up in California as a result of 3 other Clarkson Engineers I went to school with. I was so surprised that you made it to California several times. I enjoyed going to the events. Our local paper will recognize local graduates from college and every once in a while I see Clarkson come up. Your trips to California paid off.

THANK YOU!

Best to you both!!

Diane DiFrancesco ’77

Tony and Karen,

Wishing you all the best upon your retirement! Hope you have great plans…if you’re near Chicago in your travels, call ahead and dinner’s on me.

Thank you for all your great work at Tech!! Keep in touch, send new address if you want Christmas card!!

Love and hugs,

Student connection

Stewart Tague ’08

Thank you for all that you have done for CU and the North-country community. Your connection with the student body, and outsized influence on the greater NNY community will be deeply missed.

Pickup Basketball battles your 1st year at Clarkson

Marc O’Brien ’84

Hi Tony,

I still have fond memories of my Dad (Charlie O’Brien) taking me for pickup basketball games when I was in high school. It was your first year on campus as a professor. You and I were the scrappiest players on the court and still don’t know who threw more elbows 🙂 It was always a pleasure meeting with you in the future as you became President. I became an Alumn and was on the business school advisory board. You and Karen are a treasure for Clarkson and I wish you a wonderful future. Thanks for the memories as well from my teen years!

Peace and Tranquility in the North Country

WARREN E WILLIAMS ’63

The Presidential Team has done an excellent job, during many tumultuous years in a Country in turmoil, keeping the University above it all. During your reign CLARKSON has done nothing but gained reputation while keeping its charm and smallness which was appreciated in ’63 and I am sure is appreciated by the present student population.

GREAT JOB and best of Luck for all the rest of your tomorrow’s. The Williams

Award memories with Tony & Lisa

Lisa Napolione ’87

Tony, From when I was a student, then getting to know you even better on the Engineering Advisory Board, through my terms in the Board, I could not value our connections more. Many thanks each step of the way!! Lisa

Huge thanks Tony & Karen from Lisa ??

Lisa Napolione ’87

Tony & Karen, You have both been such a critical part of every step of my Clarkson experience. I am so grateful! Go Tech!! with love, Lisa Napolione

You both make us proud !

Alan Nolet ’78

Congratulations on a fantastic run (pun) intended) !

You have both been ‘all in’ and the results and lasting legacy clearly shows it. Clarkson, Potsdam, and every student and alumni has felt your enthusiasm, wisdom, and leadership.

From Tony’s jogs through campus to Karen’s dazzling smile, we cherish thoughts of you both and appreciate how you have touched all our lives . So proud of you two.

Congratulations and Best Wishes

Jim and Bunny Donohue ’73

Tony,

Bunny and I would like to wish you and Karen well as you enter into the next phase of your life.

We want you to know that through your dedicated leadership, Clarkson is an outstanding institution with a world class faculty and infrastructure. Thank you for all that you have done for Clarkson.

Thank you for your dedicated years of service.

Jim and Bunny Donohue, Class of ’73