Pickup Basketball battles your 1st year at Clarkson

Written by Marc O'Brien '84 - May 19, 2022

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!  

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Peace and Tranquility in the North Country

Written by Warren E Williams '63 - May 19, 2022

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 

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Award memories with Tony & Lisa

Written by Lisa Napolione '87 - May 19, 2022

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

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Huge thanks Tony & Karen from Lisa ??

Written by Lisa Napolione '87 - May 19, 2022

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 

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You both make us proud !

Written by Alan Nolet '78 - May 19, 2022

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.

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Congratulations and Best Wishes

Written by Jim and Bunny Donohue '73 - May 19, 2022

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

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Thank you, a million times over!

Written by Bri Malczewski '19 - May 19, 2022

Thank you, a million times over!

Malczewski Bri ’19

Tony, 

Thank you for making the Clarkson family what it is, your and Karen’s commitment to the students, fostering a fantastic community for all involved, and for creating a culture that changed the lives of so many. Choosing Clarkson was the best decision I’ve ever made, and my memories from my time there will likely carry on for generations thanks to the quality of friendships that were developed there. The accolades for the school speak for themselves on the quality of academics, but one of the most unique things about Clarkson was your involvement with student’s activities, inviting us to your house on multiple occasions, and leading by example in so many ways. 

Best wishes for a life in retirement filled with happiness and love! 

Best wishes, 

Bri

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Walking in Circles

Written by Linda Poskanzer - May 19, 2022

Walking in Circles

Linda Poskanzer ‘

Hi Tony and Karen, 
Congrats on your retirement and I am sure you are looking forward to new adventures ahead!

When I was getting ready to retire 5 years ago, a good friend from the Red Cross shared some sage advice. He said,” when you are retired you had better know BEFORE you go to bed what you are going to do the next day, or else you will find yourself walking in circles.”  It took a few years for that to sink in and then I realized exactly what he meant.  So, if you two find yourself walking in circles someday, please know the door is always open in Prescott, AZ (home of the deer, antelope, and AL’s collection of Elk!).  When it’s snowy and dreary in PA, go “West” young man (and woman), and we will show you a good time.

All the best to you both! 

Linda

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At a Clarkson Alumni Hockey telecast in Scottsdale

Written by Al Poskanzer '69 - May 19, 2022

At a Clarkson Alumni Hockey telecast in Scottsdale

Al Poskanzer ’69

Tony & Karen, enjoyed many a lunch with you two.  You did more for Clarkson than any other president.

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Reunion

Written by Diego Frisicano '62 - May 19, 2022

reunion

DIEGO Frisicano ’62

The highlight of reunion I attended was the dessert reception at the Collins’ home.

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