Community Welcomes SUNY Delhi President Laliberte

DELHI, NY (10/13/2016)(readMedia)-- A community welcome honoring SUNY Delhi President Michael R. Laliberte will be held October 20, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Café on the Green, The College Golf Course at Delhi, 85 Scotch Mountain Road.

"The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to continue our relationship with SUNY Delhi and welcome the new college president, Dr. Michael Laliberte," said Chamber President Hope DellaCrosse Knapp. "We look forward to continuing the partnership between the college and our local businesses to promote economic growth and prosperity."

The event is one of 24 stops on the president's Laliberte Listens Tour. The tour, which includes meetings with faculty, staff, alumni and community residents, is designed to help Delhi's new chief executive formulate his vision for the college by learning about the college's traditions, its strengths and future opportunities.

Dr. Michael R. Laliberte became SUNY Delhi's 10th chief executive in July. He previously served as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM). President Laliberte brings more than 20 years of higher education experience and 10 years as a senior administrator to his role at SUNY Delhi.

The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce and SUNY Delhi are co-sponsoring the event, which is free and open to the public. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to make a reservation by calling the Office of College Relations and Advancement at 607-746-4520.