NEWS College Set To Host 167th Undergraduate Commencement
Manhattan College will award close to 700 degrees in some 40 major fields of study from its five schools in arts, business, education, engineering and science at its 167th Undergraduate Commencement on Sunday, May 17. The ceremony will be held in Draddy Gymnasium at 1:00 p.m. Read. The College’s Spring (Graduate) Commencement will take place on Wednesday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers. Read. Information on both events for students, parents, faculty and staff can be found Here.
In Memoriam Manhattan College mourns the passing of four respected members of the College’s community: Anthony Scala Sr. ‘43, former member of Manhattan’s board of trustees; Dr. Mark Taylor, professor of English; John Marchi ’42, who spent 50 years as a New York state senator from Staten Island and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by the College in 1973; and Thomas Gilbart, former director of the counseling center. A campus memorial service for Taylor will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers.
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Manhattan College’s delegation won five awards at the 2009 National Model United Nations conference in New York. Representing the Islamic Republic of Iran, Manhattan received the distinguished delegation award, one of the most prestigious and highest honors at the conference. The college’s chapter also won the outstanding position papers award, and six Manhattan student participants received “peer” awards for outstanding work: Irfan Ahmed ’10 and Dan Maher ’09 in the General Assembly Plenary, Matt Spano ’09 and Andrew Tratner ’11 in General Assembly First Committee (security and disarmament affairs), and Jaclyn Ambriscoe ’09 and Amanda Scott ’10 in UNAIDS. Other members of the delegation included Grace Zawol ’12, Dominika Wilk ’11, Chris Shemanski ’11, Chris Tucci ’11, Mansoor Ahmed ’10, Kelly Dantuono ’10, Britney Hayes ’10, Caitlin Boucher ’09, Emily Kouterick ’11, Valbona Sokoli ’12, Maria Thomas ’11, Amanda Connolly ’10, Megan McCarthy ’12, Elise Rae ’09, Rudylexis Núñez ’09, and Emily Atwater ’10.
Manhattan Welcomes Fulbright Vit Šisler, Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the Buffett Center for International and Comparative Studies at Northwestern University, will speak at Manhattan College on Monday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. in the Scala Room of Leo Hall. Šisler is also a Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Information Science at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, where he is finishing his thesis on “Islam and Islamic Law in Cyberspace.” His research deals with the problematic of contemporary Islamic law, the relation between Islam and digital media, and the topic of educational and political video games. Šisler is the founder and editor-in-chief of Digital Islam (Here), a compound research project on Islam, the Middle East and digital media. For more information, e-mail Dr. Robert Geraci, assistant professor of religious studies, at robert.geraci@manhattan.edu.
Lasallian Conversation The Lasallian Education Committee invites Manhattan College faculty and staff to the final Lasallian Conversation of the spring semester on Monday, May 11 at 4401 Tibbett Ave., across from the entrance to Draddy Gymnasium. A light dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m., with the Conversation to begin 30 minutes later. The Conversation provides an opportunity for individuals to share aspects of their personal story on the Lasallian experience at Manhattan College. Please R.S.V.P. to Pat Crimmins at (718) 862-7356 or e-mail patricia.crimmins@manhattan.edu.
College Hosts 28th Annual Manhattan College’s Engineering Awareness Program, which aims to introduce high school students to potential careers in the various fields of engineering, will be held for the 28th straight year in July. The program is designed for minority and female high school students in science, engineering and SAT preparation at no cost to the students and is co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the ACE Mentorship Program of New York, as well as individual corporate sponsors. It is meant to introduce students to a wide range of engineering-related career options, with some emphasis on civil engineering. Read.
Communication Major Wins First Prize For Research at NJCA Conference A panel of three communication students presented their senior capstone research projects at the 13th Annual New Jersey Communication Association Conference at Kean University on March 28. These research papers were part of the communication department’s senior seminar, a core course in the new curriculum. Sarah Mulligan ’09 was awarded first place for undergraduate research. Her work “The Evolution of the Magazine: An Analysis of Digital Publications in Print Media” featured original research and media industry perspectives on the rapidly changing field of magazine publishing. Read.
FACULTY/STAFF Dr. Salwa Ammar Named Dr. Salwa Ammar has been named the next dean of Manhattan College’s school of business, effective July 1. Ammar will replace Dr. James Suarez, who will step down from his position after 18 years. Since 2006, Ammar has served as dean of LeMoyne College’s school of management. During that time, she successfully led the school’s initial accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Ammar has been a highly-regarded teacher at LeMoyne, where she earned tenure and promotions to associate and full professor. She served as director of the management science program and associate director and director of the M.B.A. program. Read.
Faculty and Staff Accomplishments Dr. Bruce Liby, associate professor of physics and chair of the physics department, and Ryan Scholl ’09 authored the paper “Using a Michelson Interferometer to Measure Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Copper,” which appeared in the May 2009 issue of The Physics Teacher, a publication of the American Association of Physics Teachers. To read a short abstract, click Here. Dr. Nicholas De Lillo, professor of mathematics and computer science, completed the paper “Simulations of Finite-State Automata Using Java 6.0. Part 3: Generalizations.” It was accepted for publication in the June 2009 issue of the Technical Report Series of the Graduate School of Computer Science and Information Technology, an official publication of the Ivan G. Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Services at Pace University. Part one of the paper was published in November 2008, and part two appeared in the March 2009 issue. Dr. Anirban De, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, delivered the invited lecture Use of Geotechnical Centrifuge to Study the Effects of Surface Explosions to the Mid-Hudson Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers in Newburgh, N.Y., this past October. For more faculty and staff accomplishments, click Here.
Welcome New Employees Manhattan College welcomed two new employees in April: Gardy Senat and Leroy Lindsay of campus security. For a full list of recent new employees, click Here.
Manhattan College Milestones Congratulations to Elena Caminito (HEOP), who celebrates her 20-year anniversary with Manhattan College in May. Lenval Berry (physical plant) and Allison Reale (residence life) have reached their 10-year milestone. For a complete list of recent anniversaries, click Here.
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ALUMNI Reunion Weekend 2009 Manhattan College is proud to welcome its alumni back to Riverdale for Reunion Weekend on June 5-7. We will celebrate all of our alumni, especially those with a graduation year ending in four or nine. Please join us for a wide variety of exciting events planned for you, your family and friends. Come to enjoy the campus and surrounding neighborhood and, most importantly, to reconnect with classmates and fellow alumni. The weekend is highlighted by special receptions for the 25th, 40th and 50th anniversary classes, as well as for our young alumni. For a complete schedule of activities and more information, click Here.
Alumni Yankees Game Join your fellow Jaspers as the New York Yankees take on the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, June 16 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a complimentary gift to be distributed prior to the game at The Dugout bar (880 River Ave., Bronx, N.Y.). Limited tickets are available for the game in this inaugural season at the new Yankee Stadium. For more information and to register, click Here.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Manhattan College is offering its alumni the unique chance to experience Shakespeare at his finest at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival's production of Much Ado About Nothing on July 17.The $30 tickets include admission to the performance and a picnic of wine, cheese and sandwiches on the beautiful grounds of Boscobel in Garrison, N.Y., overlooking the Hudson River and West Point. We encourage you to bring your own picnicking items as well. The park opens at 6:00 p.m. (two hours prior to show time). For more information or to register online, click Here. Limited tickets are available.
Jersey Shore Luncheon Alumni and friends living at or visiting the Jersey Shore are invited to attend our annual luncheon hosted by Bill Harkins ’67 at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, at the Spring Lake Manor (415 Route 71, Spring Lake, N.J.) The cost per person is $25 and includes a sit-down lunch and complimentary cocktail. For more information and to register, click Here.
Saratoga Day at the Races Make plans to join us for our annual day at the races in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Sunset racing begins with a 2:45 p.m. post time. The $95 cost per person includes admission to the track, a program and buffet lunch. Join us later in the evening for a reception hosted by Bill Chandler '70 at the Inn at Saratoga (231 Broadway). Reservations must be made in advance and may be completed online Here. For overnight hotel accommodations, we recommended that arrangements be made in advance.
Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Did you know that anyone can nominate a Manhattan athlete for our Athletic Hall of Fame? Each year, we seek to induct a broad representation of qualified candidates. We recommend detailed attention when collecting and presenting biographical information to achieve the desired results in this competitive process. Nominations are due by Friday, June 5, 2009. For more information or if you’d like to submit a nomination, please contact the alumni relations office at (718) 862-7454 or e-mail alumni@manhattan.edu. The 2009 induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 (please note the change from December.)
Alumni Directories Manhattan has partnered with Publishing Concepts Inc. to update alumni information, which will be collected and published in a directory available for purchase in both printed and electronic format. Directories will be mailed in July 2009.
Jaspers Helping Jaspers More than 200 alumni have taken advantage of the assistance provided by the partnership between the alumni relations office and the center for career development. Services that include résumé referral, access to the career library and individual counseling are outlined Here. We encourage alumni to list openings and view job postings through our affiliate NACElink. In order to continue this progress, those who are able to help with the job search process or seek career development assistance should e-mail careerdevelopment@manhattan.edu. Also, we invite you to join the Manhattan College alumni groups on LinkedIn and Facebook to connect with other Jaspers. As always, our events present a great way to network with alumni who can assist in your job search.
Giving to Manhattan Please support the Fund for Manhattan, our annual fund program, with your gift today. Your support helps the College provide essential student programs and services that makes this Lasallian Catholic educational experience uniquely Manhattan. For your convenience you may make your gift on our secure giving site by clicking Alumni/Friends. Should you have questions about giving options, please contact Kathy Muskopf, director of annual giving, at (718) 862-7434 or e-mail kathleen.muskopf@manhattan.edu.
Contact Your Alumni Office If you have moved recently, have changed jobs or positions, or have any other new information to share, please remember to contact the College's office of alumni relations: Ellen Kiernan, director Thomas McCarthy, assistant director Grace Feeney, officer For questions or comments, please call
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SPORTS John Olenowski Named
Manhattan College has named John Olenowski the seventh head women’s basketball coach in program history. He comes to Riverdale most recently from Long Island University, where he served as an assistant coach under Gail Striegler last season. Prior to his stint at LIU, Olenowski returned to collegiate coaching as an assistant at Saint Peter’s for the 2007-08 season. He enjoyed tremendous success during his 14 years (1979-82, 1995-2006) as head coach of the varsity girls’ basketball program at Morris Catholic High School in Denville, N.J., leading the team to a 330-89 record, including 10 Colonial Hills Conference Championships, six Morris County Championships, seven New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Sectional Championships and three NJSIAA State Championships. Read.
Megan Tice ’11 Sets New
Manhattan College’s Megan Tice ’11 set a school record in the women’s high jump on April 18 at the Larry Ellis Invitational meet at Princeton University with a 1.75m mark that qualified her for the NCAA Regional Outdoor Championships. Also setting an NCAA qualifying mark at the meet was Albert Johnson III ’12 with a second-place finish in the men’s long jump in 7.39m. Read.
Darryl Crawford ’10 and Chris Manhattan College guard Darryl Crawford ’10 was selected to the All-Metropolitan Division I Men’s Basketball Second Team and sophomore guard Chris Smith ’11 was named to the Third Team. The announcement was made on April 15 at the 76th Annual MET Basketball Writers Association Awards Banquet at Giants Stadium Club in East Rutherford, N.J. The duo helped lead the Jaspers to a fourth-place MAAC finish in 2008-09. Crawford averaged 14.4 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Smith added 13.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Read.
Chrissy Gutenberger ’12 Named MAAC Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Year Manhattan College’s Chrissy Gutenberger ’12 was named the MAAC Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Year and also named to the All-MAAC First Team on April 23. Additionally, teammates Keri Morrison ’10, Caralyn Hickey ’10 and Breana Leonard ’12 were named to the All-MAAC Second Team. Read.
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