Gail Henry-Daniels ’70 releases children’s book

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on November 19, 2020
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Gail Henry-Daniels ’70 holds a BS in human and community services and an MS in higher education administration. She has more than thirty years’ experience in the education arena, including twenty years managing a child and family well-being-based research program. The founder and president of Steven’s Spirit of Giving Inc., a nonprofit organization formed in memory of her son, Steven, she is based in western New York.

From Gail Henry-Daniels ’70:

My book The Day the World Went Inside is available for ordering at  https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/814654-the-day-the-world-went-inside just in time for the holidays!

If you choose USPS delivery there is no shipping charge.The story was inspired by the fears and concerns of my dear grandchildren during the current pandemic.  This uplifting story shows that if you look for the good even during challenging times you can find it!

Please consider The Day the World Went Inside for the young children in your life, and for you!

A percentage of sales will be donated to the 501c3 Steven’s Spirit of Giving Inc. 

Get added to our alumni owned business directory

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on October 30, 2020
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The Amherst Central Alumni Foundation (ACAF) is compiling a directory of alumni owned businesses. The directory will be published on our website in the coming months. The ACAF wants to give Amherst Alumni an easy way to find and support alumni businesses.

If you would like to add your business to the directory, all you have to do is submit your info via our online form.

Click here to submit info—>

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office.

Please consider helping out the Tiger’s Den Food Pantry

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on September 28, 2020
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For three years, the Amherst Central School District has operated the “Tiger’s Den” food pantry which provides access to nutritional foods and household products for many families within the district. It has been a great success and welcome addition to our community, serving an average of 75 families per month.

Current highlighted needs for Fall and Back-to-School are cereal, juice boxes, granola bars, individual fruit cups or applesauce, peanut butter & jelly.

Donations can be dropped off Monday – Friday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (4007 Main Street, Eggertsville, NY 14226 next to Brunners) during office hours: 9:30 – 1:30 daily. Mailed items can be sent to that address Attn: Carolyn Catalano/Tiger’s Den

Thanks for being a friend to Tiger’s Den!

Website: https://stpaulseggertsville.org/tigers-den-food-pantry/

Donald Courtney – Ret. Amherst Teacher – 08/27/2020

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on September 2, 2020
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COURTNEY – Donald E. “Don” – August 27, 2020, of Williamsville, at age 90. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor L. Courtney (nee Barone) for 63 years; devoted father of Ann (Dr. Charles) Pelitera, David (Elizabeth) Courtney, Mary (Dr. Thomas) Westner, Robert (Barbara) Courtney and Barbara (Andrew) Archer; loving grandfather of Courtney, Lauren, Ashley, Daniel, Shannon, Alyssa, Madison, Nicholas, David, Ryan, Erica, John, Jack, Mark, Caroline, Ava and Sean; dear brother of the late Reginald (Rosemary) Courtney; also survived by nieces and nephews. Don was born in New York City and grew up in Suffern, NY. He graduated from The Gunnery Prep School in Washington, CT, and Springfield College with a degree in Physical Education. He then obtained a Master of Education degree from the University at Buffalo. He started his career as Director of the Lancaster Boys Club and then went on to teach physical education at Windermere Boulevard Elementary School in Amherst for 33 years. He was also a longtime baseball coach at Amherst High School, taught driver education at Amherst, Maryvale and Grand Island high schools and was a member of the WNY Swimming Officials Association, officiating high school & college swim meets. He was an active parishioner of All Saints Episcopal Church in Williamsville for many years before converting to Catholicism and joining St. Gregory the Great parish in 2011. Visitation will be held at (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Dr. (at Hopkins Rd.), on Thursday, September 3rd, from 3-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church in Williamsville on Friday, September 4th, at 8:45 AM. Family and friends not able to attend in person are invited to watch via internet at www.stgregs.org. The family welcomes donations to the Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club in lieu of flowers. (Depew- Lancaster Boys & Girls Club, 60 Preston St., Depew, NY 14043 or www.depewlancasterbgc.org). Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com

Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2020.

Alumni News: Melissa J. Pugash ’74 appointed to The Fowler Museum at UCLA’s Director’s Council

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on August 31, 2020
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Melissa J. Pugash (1974) was appointed to The Fowler Museum at UCLA’s Director’s Council in December 2019. With more than 2000 objects in its permanent collection, the museum showcases global arts and cultures with an emphasis on Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Indigenous Americas—past and present. The Fowler promotes understanding and appreciation of the diverse peoples, cultures, and religions of the world through dynamic exhibitions, publications, and public programs, informed by interdisciplinary approaches and the perspectives of the cultures represented.