NEWS College Bids Farewell to
Twenty-two years after his inauguration as Manhattan College’s president, Brother Thomas J. Scanlan, F.S.C. (pictured above receiving an honorary Doctor of Education at the College's 167th Undergraduate Commencement), will step down at the end of June. His tenure, the longest in the College’s history, has left an indelible mark on the state of the institution, and his departure will be noted with an enduring remembrance of all he has accomplished. The College today is a different place than when Br. Thomas took office. New buildings have risen, old ones have been replaced or revitalized, and technological advancements have changed the way communication occurs among Manhattan students, faculty and the outside world. Under his leadership, Manhattan College currently is recognized as one of the premier Catholic institutions of higher education in the nation. Read.
Ray Kelly ’63 Delivers Keynote
Ray Kelly ’63, police commissioner of the City of New York, delivered the keynote address at Manhattan College’s 167th Undergraduate Commencement on Sunday, May 17 in Draddy Gymnasium. In his address, Kelly told the graduates: “There will always be those who say some problems are too big to solve, some injustices inevitable. Manhattan College graduates don’t believe in the inevitable. We don’t believe in conventional wisdom and foregone conclusions. We believe in action reinforced by faith and idealism. I know that New York and the nation can believe in the class of 2009. And I believe that with the time-tested values you’ve acquired here, you have just the tools to create a future we can all look forward to.” For a full text of the speech, click Here.
Dr. Richard Emmerson Dr. Richard Emmerson has been named the next dean of Manhattan College’s school of arts, effective July 1. Emmerson will replace Dr. Mary Ann O’Donnell, who will step down from her position after 38 years, 15 of which she spent as dean. Since 2006, Emmerson has served as professor and chair of the department of art history at Florida State University. Prior to arriving at Florida State, he was the executive director of the Medieval Academy of America and editor of its interdisciplinary journal Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies. Emmerson has taught at Georgetown University, Harvard University, Tufts University, Walla Walla College and Western Washington University, where he served as professor and chair of the English department. Read.
ON CAMPUS College Partners with
Manhattan College has partnered with MillionTreesNYC, an ambitious initiative established by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s office to plant 1 million new trees in the city by 2017. On Thursday, May 21, MillionTreesNYC moved 24 trees closer to its goal when an assortment of dogwoods, red oaks, zelkovas, black locusts and other species were planted on the Manhattan campus. Representatives of MillionTreesNYC originally scouted the campus in early March, and the College will be responsible for caring for the trees in the future. The main objective of MillionTreesNYC is to increase the tree canopy coverage of New York City for the sake of improving air quality and reducing energy costs. The partnership grew out of Br. Thomas Scanlan’s Dec. 5 presidential proclamation, which declared the College’s intent to take all feasible steps to increase it sustainability while ensuring that “green” issues are a factor in all future major decisions, policies and contracts. Read. For more information about MillionTreesNYC, click Here.
Maura Costello ’10 and Dorothy English majors Maura Costello ’10 and Dorothy Sinnott ’10 are the inaugural recipients of the Mark Taylor Scholarship, named in honor of Manhattan College’s long-time professor of English, who passed away in April. The awards were announced in front of more than 400 people at Taylor’s memorial service on May 9 in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers. Contributions to the Mark Taylor Memorial Fund can be sent to Mary Ellen Malone, director of planned giving, with “Mark Taylor Fund” noted in the memo line.
Inaugural George B. Kirsch Scholarship for History Awarded to Philip Dorn ’10 The inaugural George B. Kirsch Restricted Scholarship for History was awarded to Philip Dorn ’10 at the induction ceremony for new student members of the Manhattan College chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the international history honor society, on May 1. The $5,000 scholarship was funded this year by Kirsch in memory of his wife, Susan Kirsch, and is awarded annually to the most outstanding history major in the junior class of the school of arts.
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.
FACULTY/STAFF Government Professor Publishes Dr. Margaret Groarke has received national attention for a new book that examines issues underlying race and voting in the United States. Groarke, assistant professor of government and director of the peace studies program at Manhattan College, is the co-author of Keeping Down the Black Vote: Race and the Demobilization of American Voters, which was published this past February. 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 three new employees in May: Jeanette Grant (education), Douglas Merino (security) and Marja Roemer (biology). For a full list of recent new employees, click Here.
Manhattan College Milestones Congratulations to Vicki Cowan (human resources), Arlene Coughlin (college advancement) and Janet Loftus (physical plant), who will celebrate their 20-year anniversaries with Manhattan College this summer. For a complete list of upcoming June, July and August anniversaries, click Here.
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ALUMNI Reunion Weekend 2009
Manhattan College welcomed home alumni from classes spanning the last 71 years to celebrate the140th Alumni Reunion Weekend. Special celebrations for the 25th, 40th and 50th Reunion classes were well attended and all gathered Saturday evening for a clambake on the Quadrangle, with approximately 400 people in attendance. For more information on obtaining photos, please visit the alumni website which will advise you when they will become available. The alumni relations team thanks everyone who attended and made the weekend a wonderful memory for all. Make your plans now for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010 June 4-6. If you are interested in joining your class committee, please e-mail alumni@manhattan.edu.
Financial Planning Seminar Hosted by UBS Private Wealth Management Please join Manhattan College and UBS Private Wealth Management for the first in a series of complimentary educational events sponsored by the College's Planned Giving Committee. The presentation on "Estate Planning: Challenges for Today and the Future," will take place on Wednesday, June 17 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at UBS (299 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, at 49th St.). Guests must register in advance by contacting Mary Ellen Malone at (718) 862-7976 or e-mail mary.malone@manhattan.edu.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Manhattan College is offering its alumni the opportunity 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. You are also encouraged to bring additional picnicking items. The park opens at 6:00 p.m. (two hours prior to show time). For more information and 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 2nd 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. in the Paddock Tent. 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.
Construction Industry Golf Outing This year's Construction Industry Golf Outing benefitting the Joe Van Etten '57 Civil Engineering Scholarship will be held on Monday, August 3, 2009 at Lake Isle Country Club. For more information on how to get involved in the outing and to register, click Here.
Annual Alumni Tailgate Party - Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Our Western New York State Jaspers will be holding its annual tailgate at the Sept. 20, 2009 Buffalo Bills game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tickets are $70 for an individual and $136 for two (prices include tailgate party). Any additional tickets are $58 each. Payment by check (made out to Manhattan College) can be mailed to the attention of Br. Bill Batt, F.S.C. at 4415 Post Rd., Riverdale, N.Y. 10471. Those interested in attending should contact Br. Bill at (718) 549-0963 or e-mail william.batt@manhattan.edu.
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 later this summer.
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 make 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 Men’s Hoops Sign Three to Men’s basketball coach Barry Rohrssen has announced the signing of three players to National Letters of Intent during the spring signing period. Rico Pickett, a 6-foot-4-inch guard from Decatur, Ala., transfers to Manhattan from Miami-Dade Community College where he averaged 17.3 points and nearly five assists per game to help the Sharks to a 26-2 record and 2008-09 Southern Conference Championship. George Beamon, a 6-foot-4-inch guard from Roslyn High School oon Long Island, averaged 34 points per game and helped lead the Bulldogs to the Nassau County Class A Championship. Kevin Laue, a 6-foot-11-inch center from California, averaged about 10 points and five rebounds as a postgraduate at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia. Read.
Baseball’s Mike Gazzola ’10 and Pitcher Mike Gazzola ’10 and third baseman Chad Salem ’11 were named to the MAAC All-Tournament Team following the league tournament in Trenton, N.J. Gazzola pitched his fourth complete game of the season as he led the Jaspers to a game one victory over Rider. Salem went 4-for-9, including a double and two RBIs. Manhattan finished 2009 with a program record of 35 wins, while also earning the MAAC regular season championship for the second consecutive season. Read.
Softball Squad Wins Longest
It took 16 innings, four-and-a-half hours and nearly 500 pitches, but the Manhattan College softball team won an instant classic, defeating Fairfield 6-3 in the longest game in conference history on May 8 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Ashley Rampino ’11 and Fairfield ace Sarah Minice, the MAAC Pitcher of the Year, each went the distance in the thriller, which tied for the 15th-longest contest in terms of innings in NCAA history. Read.
College Honors Athletic Programs at 2009 Block M Awards Banquet The Manhattan College athletic department hosted its 69th annual Block M awards banquet on May 6 to recognize the widespread success of its 19 Division I athletic programs. More than 300 student-athletes received certificates of merit for their participation on an athletic team during the 2008-09 academic year, and each team recognized its Most Outstanding Performer and Jasper Academic Award Winner. Read.
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