After much deliberation, the judges for the Year of Community: Mentoring Success “What is Mentoring” Banner contest have made their decision. They selected 10 statements they felt best expressed the idea of mentoring at Stony Brook. Those winning statements are now banners hanging up across the Academic Mall near the Student Activities Center.

In addition, since there were so many wonderful entries in the contest, the judges selected seven honorable mentions.

The winning banners are:

Mentoring is sharing your experience to help inspire and cultivate the dreams of another.
Dana Antonucci-Durgan, Chemistry/Biology Librarian

Mentoring is opening your heart and sharing your mind.
Ian Cook, Class of 2006, Applied Mathematics and Statistics

Mentoring is the ability to listen, the humility to follow, and the will to lead.
Jaclyn Daigneault, Academic Advisor, School of Professional Development

Mentoring is windshield wipers on a rainy day.
Dinah Felipe, Class of 2004, Business Management

Mentoring is caring enough to pass on the knowledge you cherish.
Judith Forde, Graduate Student, Liberal Studies and Assistant Director, School of Professional Development

Mentoring is being a teacher without assigning homework.
Christopher La Bianca, Class of 2005, Business Management

Mentoring is reaching out to ensure that tomorrow’s world will exceed today’s expectations.
Paul Lombardo, Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Education, Class of 1973

Mentoring is the privilege of helping someone achieve goals that they once thought impossible.
Shelagh Palma, Marine Sciences Research Center

Mentoring is the magic opportunity to teach and learn at the same time.
Jean Peden, Quad Director, Residential Programs

Mentoring is a road sign in the crossroads of life, helping to steer others toward a path of success.
Daniel Tang, Class of 2005, Computer Science

The honorable mentions are:

Mentoring is gently bringing out the excellence (that is) within another person.
Kathleen Delaney, Neurobiology and Behavior

Mentoring is the voice of experience spoken through the filter of compassion.
Glenn Jochum, Writer, Office of Communications

Mentoring is inspiring another to discover and achieve through sharing experiences, offering guidance, support, and encouragement.
Joanne Koterwas, Information Systems, Hospital

Mentoring is the art of coaching, the skill of teaching and the expression of caring.
Maureen Kotlas, Environmental Health and Safety

Mentoring is an opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun. Mentoring benefits everyone.
Alicia Lamberti, Class of 2008, Psychology

Mentoring is giving back for help we ourselves received.
Egon Neuberger, Professor Emeritus, Economics, and member of The Round Table

Mentoring is a rainbow — each color representing a different role a mentor plays: exquisite concinnity.
Mary Wu, Class of 2008