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Speakers Bureau

Our experts are here for you.

Speakers Bureau

Your resource for knowledgeable lecturers.

Thank you for your interest in Niagara County Community College and in our Speakers Bureau. The NCCC Speakers Bureau was developed as a community service for area organizations. As you plan your group’s next meeting, please consider using a distinguished member of the NCCC faculty or staff as your guest speaker.

NCCC Faculty

How to schedule a speaker

All requests for NCCC speakers should be made by contacting the speaker either by phone or by e-mail. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the speaking engagement. Keep in mind that during class breaks and summer vacation, some speakers will not be available. In addition, speaking engagements must be scheduled around teaching commitments and other activities.

When making arrangements, please supply the following information:

  • Approximate size and type of audience
  • Name and phone number of person making the request
  • Name of organization
  • Time allotted for speaker’s presentation
  • Time, place and date of meeting
  • Topic of program

Available topics


NameTitleExpertiseContact
Suzanne BuffamantiProfessorFilm and Literature, The Gothic Mode across the Arts and Culture, Nineteenth-Century Literaturesbuffama@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-6715
Donald Fisher, Ph.D.ProfessorHistory of Lacrossefisher@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-6759
Kathleen Gerbasi, Ph.D.Professor (Retired) and Adjunct (current)Student Success, e.g., growth mindset, cognitive biases, memory, successful study strategies, human / animal relations, animal assisted therapy, furries, furry fandomkathleencgerbasiphd@gmail.com
716-377-0134
Rebekah KeatonProfessorCreative Writing: Poetry, Creative Writing: Fiction, American Literature, 17th Century Metaphysical Poetryrkeaton@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-6809
Pamela LangeReading CoordinatorAcademic College Vocabulary Acquisitionplange@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-6877
Nancy KnechtelProfessorArt History, Art Galleries, Museumsknechtel@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-5967
Marc PietrzykowskiAssistant Professor of EnglishPoetry, Small Presses and Publishingmpietrzykowski@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-6807
Carolyn StankoAssociate Professor/Program CoordinatorHorticulture, Gardening, Plants, Landscapingcstanko@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-6423
Ian StapleyEnglish Professor/Program CoordinatorShakespeare, British Literature, Chaucer to Defoe, Nature Writingstapley@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-6722
Gail TylecProfessor (Retired) and Adjunct (current)Nutrition, Dietetics, Dietary Planning, Menu Planning, Portion Control, Macro/Micro Nutrients, Understanding the Food Labeltylec@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-6771
Bradley WingertAssistant Vice President of Academic AffairsMusic History / Musicology, Choral Conducting, Music Education, Teaching, Measurement & Evaluation in Education (Assessment)bwingert@niagaracc.suny.edu
716-614-5965

Travel Expense

Normally, there are no charges for programs or speakers provided by NCCC. If unusual expenses and/or travel of significant distances are incurred, reimbursement should be made to the speaker. Honoraria are not expected as a general policy, but are left to the discretion of the organization.

Campus Tours and Talks

NCCC’s recruiters are available to conduct campus tours or present information about a particular program. To arrange a tour or to request specific information about NCCC, please email pr@niagaracc.suny.edu.

Experts List

Our speakers may also be available to speak to the media about today’s prominent news stories.  Contact Barbara DeSimone, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at (716)614-5904 or email desimone@niagaracc.suny.edu to arrange a press interview with our experts.

Contact

Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6225
Email: pr@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: A-201
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Speakers are currently being added. Please check back – new listings will be posted in the fall.