Update

Richard J. Codey, BA’81 (Flor), acting governor of New Jersey, has announced the appointment of Faramarz Fatemi, history/political science and director history/political science/international studies (Metro), to the New Jersey Governor’s School Board of Overseers. The Governor’s School initiative, started in 1983, is a summer residential program for students who have completed their junior year in high school. The curriculum emphasizes problem solving, leadership training, team interaction and creative expression through the medium of fine and performing arts. The board has principal oversight responsibilities for the Governor’s School Program and is composed of the commissioners of education and higher education, the presidents of the institutions of higher learning at which Governor’s Schools are located, four members of the legislature and 17 other members of the public appointed by the governor.

Minerva Guttman, nursing and director, nursing (Metro), was among the recipients of the 2005 Diva and Don of Nursing Award from the Institute of Nursing during its annual gala on December 1. The award “recognizes exceptional individuals impacting nursing and other health communities.”

Donald Zimmerman, executive director, Center for Healthcare Management Studies (Metro), presented a Grand Rounds talk on “The U.S. Healthcare System: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?” to medical students at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark. He also discussed the new Medicare drug benefit with employees at Schering-Plough and Johnson & Johnson.

“Olde Barns in Winter,” a photograph by R. Gordon Perry, biological sciences (Flor), won first place in the professional category of the 10th annual Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Council on the Arts. This is the third consecutive year in which Perry has participated and was recognized for his photography. A reception was held at the Wayne Dumont Administration Building in Belvidere, N.J., where the photographs will remain on display until January 2, 2006.

Eamon Doherty, administrative science (Metro), co-authored the book Computer Security and Telerobotics for Everyone, which is about enabling disabled people to telecommute to work in a safe environment. Co-authors are Gary Stephenson and Joel Fernandes, BS’05 (T), who is currently a master’s student in computer science at FDU.

During a commemoration of the bicentennial of the birth of Joseph Mazzini, whose efforts helped bring about the modern Italian state and found the Republic, William Roberts, social sciences and director, Public Administration Institute (Metro), presented a paper titled “Mazzini — Redemption of Labor” in Rome. Fairleigh Dickinson University was the only American university represented during the celebration, which was held from December 1 to 3.

Frank Brunetti, law/taxation (Metro), was invited by the Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters to attend its meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 5 to 9. As one of the rapporteurs, he prepared the daily official reports of the meeting. Brunetti likewise presented a critique of the “Manual for the Negotiation of Bilateral Tax Treaties Between Developed and Developing Countries.”

The second annual Winter Festival Concert at the College at Florham featured performances by mezzo soprano Jane Bunnell, baritone Marc Embree, pianist Clifford Parish, all visual/performing arts (Flor), and the FDU Chorus, directed by Allen Cohen, music (Flor).

On November 16, Benjamin Nelson, English (Metro), discussed “The Bible as Literature” as part of the evening lecture series of the Temple Beth Shalom, Livingston, N.J.

On November 30, before the Devils basketball game with Delaware Valley, Roger Kindel, retired head men’s basketball coach and new director of the Ferguson Recreation Center and associate athletics director (all Flor), was honored and received a certificate of appreciation “for his extraordinary contribution to the campus and its athletic program during his 28 years as head basketball coach.” Peter Marion, who was Kindel’s assistant basketball coach for 10 years, is the current men’s basketball coach and director of the conference office, athletics (Flor).

Roger Kindel, second from right, director of Ferguson Center and associate athletics director, is honored for his years of service to the College at Florham athletic programs. From left are Interim Campus Provost Kenneth Greene; Peter Marion, head men’s basketball coach; Kindel; and William Klika, athletic director (Flor).

Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), wrote an article, “Britons Just Tend to Get on With It,” which was published in the fall 2005 edition of Meadowlands USA.

Marie Roberts, fine arts (Metro), was mentioned in an article titled “Coney Island Sideshow Banners,” which appeared in the A&E section of the November 16 issue of The New York Press. Her exhibit, titled “Valentines: Banners from the Coney Island Sideshow,” is on display at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, N.Y. The exhibit runs through February 26, 2006.

Online Counseling: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals, a book co-edited by Ron Kraus, Core (Metro), has received good reviews. To read the reviews go to http://www.ronkraus.com and click on online counseling.

Ronald Calissi, executive associate dean for off-campus programs, Petrocelli College (Metro), and Paulette Laubsch, administrative science (Metro), attended the 17th Annual Professional Development Conference of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers in Manchester, N.H., in September. During the conference, Laubsch co-presented “PESTs: What You Should Know,” which was selected in a competitive process from proposals throughout the United States. PESTs are the political, economic, social and technological forces and trends that can help or prevent an organization from attaining its specific goals. Laubsch co-authored with Richard Blake, administrative science (Metro), the article “Evaluating Certified Public Manager Training” which appeared in the summer issue of The Public Manager.

Thomas Swanzey, associate dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), and Christine Vitale, career development specialist (Metro), were among those who performed in the play “The War of the Worlds” in November. Presented by the University Players, the play was directed by James Rana, art/media studies (Metro).

John Schiemann, administrative science and director of research, PublicMind (Flor), is the author of The Politics of Pact-Making: Hungary’s Negotiated Transition to Democracy in Comparative Perspective, which was published in November by Palgrave Macmillan, N.Y.C. (http://www.palgrave-usa.com/catalog/product.aspx?isbn=1-4039-7109-9). The information on the book jacket describes that the book “contrasts the Hungarian case with those of Poland, South Africa and China to explore the contours of how bargaining strategies affect outcomes. The result is increased understanding of how actors and their interaction make peaceful transitions possible.”

K. Paul Yoon, right in photo below, information systems/sciences and chair, information systems/decision sciences (Metro/Flor), and Ambassador Young-Jin Choi, permanent representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, discuss Choi’s presentation, “Korea and Its Role in Its Region and in the World.” Part of the United Nations Pathways Lecture Series, the event was held at the Metropolitan Campus. The series is presented by The Ambassador’s Club at the United Nations in conjunction with FDU and cosponsored by The Record and HeraldNews.

In Memoriam

Joseph McBride, retired Board of Trustees member, died November 30 at the age of 86. He was a trustee from 1977 to 1986. At the time, he was chairman and chief executive officer of Frank A. McBride Co., one of the largest contractors in the state. He is survived by his wife, Wendy; three sons, Michael, Terence and Mark; a daughter, Sheila James; a stepdaughter, Louise Wright; three stepsons, James Harrison, Jason Fisher and Jonathan Fisher; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his first wife, Barbara.

Welcome

The University welcomes new full-time and part-time employees who joined FDU as of November 14, 2005.

Welcome to Luis Arroyo, officer, public safety (Flor); Kevin Byrne, director of counseling, Wellness Center (Flor); Robin Dyer, professional tutor, Educational Opportunity Fund (Flor); Wesley Heinel, assistant director of communications, athletics (Metro); Jessica Heulitt, assistant women’s basketball coach, athletics (Flor); Darryl Morhardt, baseball events/fields coordinator, athletics (Metro); Tara Tanel, records/graduate specialist, enrollment services (Metro); Cheryl Vee, administrative assistant, international student services (Metro); and Yik Yan Wong, administrative assistant, online programs, Petrocelli College (Metro).

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