December 2012

Happy New Year, Jaspers  

We hope to see you at an event or two in 2013!

 

And if your New Year's resolution was to hit the gym, don't forget our parternship with Town Sports International.

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Upcoming Basketball Events

 

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Alumni Men's Basketball Game

The Manhattan Men's Basketball Alumni Game will be held on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 11 a.m., prior to the Jaspers' contest with Marist at 2 p.m. with a reception sponsored by the Jasper Athletic Club in Draddy at 12:30 p.m.

 

The alumni game is open to the public free of charge. Those guests interested in attending the reception are invited to join the Jasper Athletic Club, information for which may be found here.

 

Over 30 Manhattan basketball alums will take part in the alumni game, including Jasper greats from the last four decades. Former basketball players interested in participating may contact Russ Williams (russwilliamsgid@gmail.com). At halftime of the Jaspers game with Marist, Manhattan will recognize the 20th Anniversary of the 1993 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship team.

 

Manhattan vs. Siena Pregame Reception
Join us in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, Feb. 1 for our annual gathering as the men's basketball team faces the Siena Saints at the Albany Times Union Center. The pregame reception will be held at 5 p.m. at Wolf's 1-11, adjacent to the arena at 51 South Pearl Street in Albany, and tip-off is at 7 p.m. The reception includes a buffet dinner and two drink tickets. Game ticket optional. REGISTER»

 

Manhattan vs. Fairfield Postgame Reception
On Saturday, Feb. 9, join us after the Jaspers take on the Fairfield Stags at the Webster Bank Arena (600 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06604). Game-time is 1:30 p.m. and the reception will follow immediately after the game at Barnum Publick House (1020 Broad St., Bridgeport, CT). The event is $25 per person and includes a selection of hors d’ouevres and an open bar. REGISTER»

 

*Please note: price does not include game ticket. To purchase tickets, please visit Ticketmaster.

 

Jaspers of Georgia

Bob Fink '57 will host Atlanta-area Jaspers in their annual brunch joined by Tom McCarthy ’06, director of alumni relations, and Pamela Bottge, director of the campaign for the Raymond W. Kelly '63 Student Commons, on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Cherokee Country Club (665 Hightower Trail, Atlanta, GA, 30350). The reception begins at 12:30 p.m. and the luncheon starts at 1 p.m. The cost is $30 per person.

Save The Dates

 

MAAC Basketball Tournament
The 2013 MAAC Championships will take place from Thursday, Mar. 7 – Monday, Mar. 11 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Keep up with tournament information at maacachusetts.com. Details regarding an alumni reception to follow.

 

Florida Alumni Events

Mark your calendars for the week of March 10 when the alumni office will be making various stops around the Sunshine State. The week's events include a March 10 Southwest Florida Luncheon, March 15 Gulf Coast Luncheon, March 15 Pre-parade Gathering, March 16 Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as well as The Villages (TBD) and Winter Park/Orlando (TBD). For more information about these events and to register, please visit manhattan.edu/alumni

 

New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

Join us for our annual pre-parade breakfast and march in the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade with fellow Jaspers and the Manhattan College community.

 

25th Annual Jasper Open

The College’s premier golf event will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, N.Y. For more information on how to be a part of this special event visit manhattan.edu/jasperopen.

 

Reunion weekend

 

Reunion Weekend, May 31 - June 2, 2013

All Jaspers are invited to participate in the exciting lineup of events planned for the 2013 Reunion Weekend. To learn more about the schedule of events, accommodations, and registration information, visit manhattan.edu/reunion.

 

Represent Your Class!

The Alumni office welcomes volunteers to join their class committees and take part in organizing Reunion Weekend 2013. If your graduation year ends in either -3 or -8 and you're interested in helping to plan this special weekend or to assist with raising funds for your anniversary class gift, let us know. For more information, email alumni@manhattan.edu or call (718) 862-7454.

 

Represent Your Class!

The Alumni office welcomes volunteers to join their class committees and take part in organizing Reunion Weekend 2013. If your graduation year ends in either -3 or -8 and you're interested in helping to plan this special weekend or to assist with raising funds for your anniversary class gift, let us know. Help us find Jaspers who may have lost contact with the College by viewing our class lists. For more information, email alumni@manhattan.edu or call (718) 862-7454.

Year-End Gifts to Manhattan

Please consider Manhattan College as you make your end-of-year charitable gifts. Your support helps provide essential student programs and services that make this Lasallian Catholic educational experience uniquely Manhattan. Should you have any questions, please contact the Development office at (718) 862-7582 or email giving@manhattan.edu. Make your gift now.

Featured Programs

 

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Suit-Up!
The Center for Career Development, Alumni Relations office and Green Club are launching a clothing closet called SuitUp!, and we greatly need your help. The SuitUp! program was developed to help students who need professional attire for career fairs, interviews, school presentations and networking events. Learn more about how students will take advantage of this resource here.


The SuitUp! drive will take place from January 21 to February 4, and the two drop-off locations are in the Alumni Relations office (De La Salle Hall, Room 419) and Center for Career Development (Miguel Hall, Room 500), or you can simply send your professional attire to :

Manhattan College
Center for Career Development

(Miguel Hall, Room 500)
4513 Manhattan College Parkway
Riverdale, NY 10471


We hope you will be able to donate a new or lightly used suit for men (sizes 32-44+) and women (sizes 2-14+).

Alumni Travel Program

Explore the beauty of Southern Italy with other Manhattan College alumni from Oct. 25 – Nov. 2, 2013. View flyer



News

The College will break ground on the Raymond W. Kelly '63 Student Commons on Thursday, Dec. 13. Read more

Manhattan College students volunteer with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Read more

On Nov. 28, author Michael Ledwidge ’92 joined alumni at the New York City Club Networking Reception. Read more

 

 

 

 

 

 

Event Suggestions

Do you have an idea for an alumni event and know of other Jaspers in your area? We would love to hear from you. Please contact the Alumni Relations office at alumni@manhattan.edu and tell us more.

 

 

 

 

 


Jaspers on Social Media

Have You "Liked" Us Yet?
Don’t forget to check out the Manhattan College Alumni Facebook page. “Like” our page to reconnect with old classmates and fellow alumni, stay updated on upcoming events, browse photos from past events and keep in contact with the College. Visit Facebook.com to see the new page.

Professional Connections Join our official group on LinkedIn, an additional online networking resource that serves to facilitate and support professional connections among alumni as well as faculty, staff and even current students. Join Here

 

 

 

 


Share Your News and Updates

Please keep the Alumni Relations and Marketing and Communication offices informed of any updates in your career and personal life. We are eager to receive your notice of promotions, advanced degrees, births, marriages, deceased notices and any ideas you might have for campus news. Please also notify us of any changes to your home address and business contact information.

Submit online or email
alumni@manhattan.edu.

 

 

 

 

 


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