Herman Kleine, New York State College for Teachers, Class of 1941, accepting the Distinguished Alumni Award during Alumni Weekend, 1977. Looking on are: Eunice Baird Whittlesey (standing), New York State College for Teachers, Class of 1944; Sorrell E. Chesin, Office of University Affairs; Lorraine Chesin; and J. Vanderbilt Straub, chairman of the SUNYA Council.