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Nov 18
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Joshua Blumberg

SUNY Niagara’s AVP Joshua Blumberg Joins Destination Niagara USA Board

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November 17, 2021

Joshua Blumberg

Joshua Blumberg, SUNY Niagara Assistant Vice President was recently named to Destination Niagara USA’s Board of Directors.

Joshua Blumberg, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs at SUNY Niagara and manager of the college’s Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), has been named to Destination Niagara USA’s Board of Directors. Blumberg brings a wealth of experience to the tourism organization, having both leadership and teaching experience in the hospitality and culinary industry for over 30 years.

Destination Niagara USA is the official Destination Marketing Organization for Niagara County, including the iconic Niagara Falls. Their mission is to expand the economic prosperity of the Niagara Falls USA communities by generating individual and group visitation.

Blumberg shares, “I am excited to serve on this board and look forward to being a part of the conversations that influence financial policies and governance in the city of Niagara Falls and beyond.”

About the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is a division of SUNY Niagara. Students enrolled in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs gain hands-on experience at NFCI, located in the heart of one of North America’s biggest tourist destinations: Niagara Falls, New York. Our experienced faculty members teach students in state-of-the-art kitchens where they are trained in both classic and trending techniques. Our facilities are also home to Savor, an upscale restaurant where students from hospitality and culinary programs gain real-world experience serving lunch, dinner, and dessert courses. The public is also welcome to visit our culinary-themed Barnes & Noble bookstore and pastry shop, La Patisserie. Our Community Education program is also located at NFCI where the community is invited to participate in public cooking classes, youth camps, and workforce development training.

Joshua Blumberg, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs at SUNY Niagara and manager of the college’s Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), has been named to Destination Niagara USA’s Board of Directors. Blumberg brings a wealth of experience to the tourism organization, having both leadership and teaching experience in the hospitality and culinary industry for over 30 years.

Destination Niagara USA is the official Destination Marketing Organization for Niagara County, including the iconic Niagara Falls. Their mission is to expand the economic prosperity of the Niagara Falls USA communities by generating individual and group visitation.

Blumberg shares, “I am excited to serve on this board and look forward to being a part of the conversations that influence financial policies and governance in the city of Niagara Falls and beyond.”

About the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is a division of SUNY Niagara. Students enrolled in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs gain hands-on experience at NFCI, located in the heart of one of North America’s biggest tourist destinations: Niagara Falls, New York. Our experienced faculty members teach students in state-of-the-art kitchens where they are trained in both classic and trending techniques. Our facilities are also home to Savor, an upscale restaurant where students from hospitality and culinary programs gain real-world experience serving lunch, dinner, and dessert courses. The public is also welcome to visit our culinary-themed Barnes & Noble bookstore and pastry shop, La Patisserie. Our Community Education program is also located at NFCI where the community is invited to participate in public cooking classes, youth camps, and workforce development training.

Joshua Blumberg

Joshua Blumberg, SUNY Niagara Assistant Vice President was recently named to Destination Niagara USA’s Board of Directors.

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Denyel Beiter
Public Relations Assistant
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Oct 01
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Dr. Fabio Escobar

Escobar joins SUNY Niagara as Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs

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October 1, 2021 

Dr. Fabio Escobar

Dr. Fabio Escobar
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs at SUNY Niagara

Dr. Fabio Escobar has been named as the new Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs for SUNY Niagara.  He has spent a majority of his career in higher education, most recently serving as Vice Provost at SUNY Erie Community College.

Dr. Escobar has a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from California State University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University at Buffalo.  In 2015 he received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service and in 2014 he received the ECC Student Government Association Faculty Appreciation Award.  Outside of his professional activities, Dr. Escobar volunteered on the University at Buffalo Biological Institutional Review Board from 2013-2016 and on the Kaleida Hospital Ethics Committee from 2009-2011.

October 1, 2021 

Dr. Fabio Escobar has been named as the new Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs for SUNY Niagara.  He has spent a majority of his career in higher education, most recently serving as Vice Provost at SUNY Erie Community College.

Dr. Escobar has a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from California State University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University at Buffalo.  In 2015 he received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service and in 2014 he received the ECC Student Government Association Faculty Appreciation Award.  Outside of his professional activities, Dr. Escobar volunteered on the University at Buffalo Biological Institutional Review Board from 2013-2016 and on the Kaleida Hospital Ethics Committee from 2009-2011.

Dr. Fabio Escobar

Dr. Fabio Escobar, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs at SUNY Niagara

Media Contact Information

Sara Harvey
Assistant Director, Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: sharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu

Nov 24
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Jesse Goldberg

Goldberg named Interim CIO at SUNY Niagara

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November 24, 2020

SUNY Niagara has appointed Jesse Goldberg as Interim Chief Information Officer.  Goldberg assumed this post-effective Monday, November 9 in addition to his existing role as Director of Technical Services, which began in 2011.  His experience spans over twenty years in the field of information technology, having worked previously at the University at Buffalo and Kistler Instrument Corporation.  Goldberg is a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo with a degree in Cultural Anthropology.

Media Contact Information

Sara Harvey
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-6220
Email: saharvey@niagaracc.suny.edu

Sep 11
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Wayne Lynch

Wayne Lynch Named New Vice President at SUNY Niagara

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September 11, 2020

SUNY Niagara has named Wayne Lynch as Interim Vice President of Administration effective September 1, 2020. Lynch has served as Interim Vice President of Operations at SUNY Niagara since November 2018.

In his new role, Lynch oversees the College’s Business Office and the Office of Information Technology. He will continue to manage operations of the College including Facilities, Maintenance, Grounds, Construction Planning and Design, Custodial Services, and Public Safety departments.

Lynch’s leadership shined at the SUNY Niagara campuses during the COVID-19 PAUSE in New York State. He accepted the role of Chair of the Re-Opening Committee and developed new cleaning and public health protocols at the Sanborn and Niagara Falls Culinary Institute locations. These measures include mandatory masks, smaller room capacities, individual health screenings for all who enter either location, scheduled room, constructing plexiglass barriers, and staggering the return of employees and students.

Lynch, a resident of Lewiston, is a graduate of SUNY Niagara with degrees in Mathematics and Science, as well as Mechanical Process Piping and Industrial Design. Following his studies at SUNY Niagara, Lynch went on to receive a BS in Business Administration from Buffalo State College and an MBA from the University at Buffalo.

Lynch states, “As the Institution continues to mitigate the impact of declining volume and revenues, every position will be analyzed. My new role is evidence of this forward-thinking action, combining the VP of Operations role with the VP of Finance and OIT. These types of actions will be critical to the long-term financial stability of our organization. They will allow us to provide high-quality education to the greater community at large.”

Media Contact Information

Denyel Beiter
Event Coordinator, Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-5974
Email: dbeiter@niagaracc.suny.edu

Oct 24
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Dr. Victor Anaya

Dr. Victor Anaya appointed SUNY Niagara VP of Finance and Information Technology

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October 24, 2019

SUNY Niagara has appointed Dr. Victor Anaya as the Vice President of Finance and Information Technology.  Dr. Anaya previously worked as the Executive Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Bergen Community College in New Jersey.  He has an Educational Doctorate in Community College Leadership from National American University, a Master of Science Degree in Managerial and Operational Auditing from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Business Administration and Accounting from William Paterson College of New Jersey.

In his role at SUNY Niagara, Dr. Anaya will directly report to the President, advising in formulating overall plans, policies, and procedures for the achievement of the goals and purposes of the College as part of Executive Council.  His duties will include financial analysis, planning, and policy development, financial reporting, operating and capital budget preparation and control, auditing, accounting services and record keeping, payroll, grant accounting services, and reporting, inventory control, and risk management.  Dr. Anaya will also supervise the Chief Information Officer (CIO) ensuring the SUNY Niagara’s information technology needs are addressed and support the needs and priorities of the College.