Jamestown Community College Alumni

08/13/2026

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to commencement day 1992, when nearly 800 grads were each awarded a golf putter for finishing their degree work at .

The keynote speaker was 1968 grad Lawrence Igarashi, president of a golf manufacturer in California. Igarashi, who also brought a letter from friend Bob Hope, came to JCC from Japan and spoke very little English as he started college.

06/25/2026

Everybody's favorite night!! Free tickets for all!! Come watch us take on the Batavia Muckdogs and maybe bring that rain jacket just in case! Sponsored by SUNY JCC

06/22/2026

We were fortunate to enjoy perfect weather throughout the tournament last week for our Jamestown Community College Alumni Golf Classic at Holiday Valley.

We are incredibly grateful to our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for making this tournament a success! THANK YOU!

06/16/2026

Tomorrow is the big day!

We’re looking forward to the SUNY JCC Golf Classic Tournament Presented by Community Bank, N.A. at Holiday Valley Golf Course. It’s shaping up to be a great day of golf, connection, and giving back.

Most importantly, the funds raised will support JCC students and create opportunities that can have a lasting impact on their educational journey.

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and golfers for making this event possible and investing in the future of our students.

We’re grateful for the support of our alumni and community partners. Stay tuned for photos from the tournament!

06/11/2026

Give Big CHQ is underway! Support the Foundation today as we raise money for the Outstanding Future Educator Scholarship.

Your donation can also help us qualify for additional cash prizes throughout the day!

🎁 givebigchq.org/organizations/jamestown-community-college-foundation-inc

06/03/2026

Save June 11 on your calendar!

That's when we'll be participating in the Give Big CHQ online fundraising event with Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. We'll be raising funds all day for our Outstanding Future Educator Scholarship, which is awarded to a rising sophomore education major who demonstrates strong potential, character and growth as a future educator.

You'll be able to donate here 🔗 givebigchq.org/organizations/jamestown-community-college-foundation-inc

05/27/2026

Congratulations! Thank you as well for your service as Secretary of the Jamestown Campus Alumni Board. We are lucky to have you!

Join us in congratulating our director of Residence Life, Tyler Silagyi, on being named the next president of the State University of New York Residence Life and Housing Administrators organization!

A two-time graduate, Tyler has been a dedicated leader on our Jamestown Campus for nearly a decade, helping create a supportive and engaging residential experience for students while also building strong connections across SUNY campuses.

His leadership helped make JCC the first community college to independently host a SUNYRLHA conference last year. That milestone achievement that reflects his commitment to student success and collaboration in higher education.

We’re proud to see Tyler represent JCC and community colleges across SUNY in this important leadership role!

🔗 sunyjcc.edu/news-note/suny-jcc-residence-life-director-ready-lead-statewide-housing-administrators-organization

05/16/2026

Congratulations graduates and welcome to the alumni family!

Your next chapter starts now, and we can't wait to see where life takes you. Stay connected and remember once a Jayhawk always a Jayhawk.

05/15/2026

A few members of the Alumni Board spent time this week creating beautiful flower bouquets to sell at graduation. Thank you to Kim Carlson at Pea Pod and Juniper for opening your store to us and sharing your talent as you taught us how to arrange the flowers.

If you are attending graduation tonight or tomorrow morning, be sure to stop by our table! Celebrate your graduate while also paying it forward to support future JCC students.

04/02/2026

Know an extraordinary nurse? Nominate them today for our 2026 Alumni Nurse of Distinction Award!

For more than 60 years, our Nursing program has shaped compassionate, highly skilled nurses making a difference across our region.

Now it’s time to recognize one of them 👇

✔ Open to alumni from Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses
✔ Presented at the JCC Foundation Awards Gala this November
✔ 120+ alumni honored since 2002

Submit a nomination or learn more 🔗 sunyjcc.edu/Alumni/Awards