R. Mark and Kathleen Sullivan Soccer and Lacrosse Fields

A major gift from nine Capital Region leaders and supporters of the College honors President R. Mark Sullivan and his wife Kathleen with a new athletic field at the Joe Plumeri Sports Complex. The gift totaling $500,000 from long-time Saint Rose trustee I. Norman Massry and his wife Micki, board chair Daniel P. Nolan and his wife Sally, and supporters Morris and Esther Massry, John J. Nigro, and J. Spencer and Patricia Hunter Standish (’50, G’57).

“This gift is a testament to Mark Sullivan’s visionary and gifted leadership. For my family and the other donors, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name for two such dedicated individuals a playing field that will be enjoyed by Saint Rose students and the Albany community. We take great pleasure in honoring Mark and Kathy by helping to make real the College’s long-held dream of home field advantage,” said I. Norman Massry, vice chair of the Saint Rose board of trustees.

Laurie & Jason Gutheil Practice Field

Women’s soccer has been an integral part of The College of Saint Rose since its inception in 1986 and we have witnessed incredible growth and accomplishments in the program over the past 23 seasons. Women’s soccer coach Laurie Darling Gutheil is fully committed to Saint Rose soccer and she has inspired hundreds of student-athletes to excel in their sport, in their education and most importantly in themselves over the past 13 seasons. Laurie became the program’s fourth head coach in 1996 and has compiled a 166-76-16 record, including 6 NCAA Division II post-season appearances during this decade, with her teams winning over 70% of their contests! Saint Rose women’s soccer has become recognized and respected on the regional and national level and we are thrilled that our program now has a home facility to showcase our teams’ talents.

The Catherine Cummings Haker Softball Field

For 33 years, Catherine Cummings Haker has shaped athletics at The College of Saint Rose. With several of the teams now enjoying national prominence Cathy has recently focused on finding a home for her teams. As a coach, mentor, and friend she has inspired, motivated and challenged thousands of Saint Rose studentsto be better athletes and human beings. Thanks to her selfless efforts, the College has its “field of dreams” with the Christian Plumeri Sports Complex at Hoffman Park.
The Catherine Cummings Haker Softball Field honors and recognizes Cathy publicly and permanently because she has played a significant role in our lives and in the life of our College.