Visiting Assistant Professor Gary Ritzenthaler
SUNY Oswego faculty saxophonist Trevor Jorgensen, trumpeter Terry Caviness and pianist Robert Auler explore such influential instrumental composers as Debussy, Desenclos, Fasch and Hummel. The performance culminates with the Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Trumpet by Jean Rivier. $8, including parking ($6 for seniors, staff and faculty; $5 for SUNY Oswego students) at tickets.oswego.edu or 315-312-2141. Part of SUNY Oswego's Focus on Faculty series.
Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall
Sunday, Feb 10, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Characterized by its youth, brilliant playing and soulful interpretations, the Ariel Quartet has earned a glowing international reputation. The program includes Beethoven's Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1; Britten's Quartet No. 2; and Schumann's Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44. SUNY Oswego music faculty member Rob Auler, pianist, will join them in the Schumann piece. $15, including parking ($12 for seniors, faculty, staff; $6 for SUNY Oswego students). tickets.oswego.edu, any SUNY Oswego box office, or 315-312-2141. Part of SUNY Oswego's Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series.
Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall
Wednesday, Feb 20, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
$6 adults, $4 children 5-18, and free for SUNY Oswego students with ID and children under 5. Tickets may be purchased at tickets.oswego.edu. 312-3073.
Location: Oswego, NY- Max Ziel Gymnasium in Laker Hall
Tuesday, Feb 5, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
$6 adults, $4 children 5-18, and free for SUNY Oswego students with ID and children under 5. Tickets may be purchased at tickets.oswego.edu. 312-3073.
Live audio via campus radio station WNYO (88.9 FM) at http://www.wnyosports.com.
Location: Oswego, NY- Max Ziel Gymnasium in Laker Hall
Tuesday, Feb 5, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
http://www.oswego.edu/alumni/events/buffalo.html TO REGISTER
Location: Buffalo State Ice Arena, Buffalo
Friday, Feb 8, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
http://oswego.edu/alumni/gold/events TO REGISTER
Location: Genesee Brew House, Rochester
Wednesday, Feb 20, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

E-mail: Gary.Ritzenthaler@oswego.edu
Office: 9 Lanigan Hall
Office Extension: (315) 312-3524
Office Hours:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm
Spring 2013 Schedule:
BRC 108 810: MWF 10:20 am - 11:15 am - 102 Lanigan
BRC 222 800: MWF 9:10 am - 10:05 am - 102A Lanigan
CMA 260 800: TR 12:45 pm - 2:05 pm - 102A Lanigan
CMA 261 810: TR 12:45 pm 2 2:05 pm - 101 Lanigan
JLM 319 800: TR 2:20 pm - 3:40 pm - 36 Lanigan
Education:
M.A. in Mass Communication, University of Florida;
B.S / B.A. in Information Science / Philosophy, SUNY Oswego
Area(s) of Specialty:
Journalism in multiple / new media, social media, web design and development, technology and culture
Conference panels:
"Social media in the classroom." Presented AEJMC annual convention, 2010.
Conference presentations and publications:
Ritzenthaler, G., Rickard, G. (2010) “Rock legends and the construction of virtual selves.” Paper presented at “Media, Culture and Mediating Culture,” University of Florida, 2010.
Ritzenthaler, G., Stanton, D., Rickard, G. (2009) “Facebook groups as an e-learning component in higher education courses: one successful case study” Paper presented AEJMC annual convention, 2009.
Ritzenthaler, G., Bowers, K. et al. (2008) "The ALICE Library Project: Improving Libraries in Second Life" Proceedings of the Second Life Education Community Conference, 2008.