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Bill Schwartz joined the University as dean of the Silberman College of Business on January 1.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill Schwartz to FDU,” said President J. Michael Adams. “Bill brings to the University an outstanding combination of educational excellence, in-depth scholarly expertise and outstanding administrative leadership. We are confident our business college will continue its legacy of excellence and reach new heights under his direction.”
Prior to his appointment at Fairleigh Dickinson, Schwartz served as dean of the School of Business and Economics at Indiana University South Bend; chair of the department of accounting at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va.; and program director of PhD in business administration at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. He worked for three years as a CPA with Ernst & Young.
Schwartz said, “I am excited about joining the faculty and administrators at FDU. The people in the Silberman College of Business are terrific, bright, articulate and very committed to providing excellent learning experiences for their students. We hope to enhance the college’s programs and to work closely with regional businesses to help them solve some of their problems and to offer their employees enhanced educational opportunities.”
Schwartz earned a PhD in management with a concentration in accounting from University of California, Los Angeles; a master of arts in political science from the University of Illinois-Chicago; and a BBA in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
He is co-editor for Advances in Accounting Education, a research annual; previously he was an editor for Research on Accounting Ethics and Advances in Accounting. Schwartz has published more than 50 articles in prestigious academic and professional journals such as Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance; Journal of Accounting and Public Policy; Critical Perspectives on Accounting; Accounting Horizons; Journal of Accountancy; and The CPA Journal. He has made numerous presentations at international, national and regional meetings.
An active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Accounting Association, he is past chair of the American Accounting Association’s Teaching and Curriculum Section. In 1996, the Virginia Society of CPAs named him “Accounting Educator of the Year.”
Schwartz’s teaching interests are in financial reporting and ethics. He remains active as a scholar and conducts research in the areas of ethics, teaching pedagogy and curriculum issues. He is married and has two grown daughters, one of whom lives in New York City.
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Dean Bill Schwartz
Alumnus and Board of Trustee member Stephen “Skippy” Weinstein, BS’62 (Ruth), has made a commitment of $350,000 to FDU over 10 years — designating $300,000 of his gift to the Wroxton Holocaust Symposium, which beginning in 2008 will bear his name, and $50,000 to the Fund for FDU.
The symposium, held every two years at Wroxton College, focuses on dialogue and community-building. It features a diverse group of 36 scholars from seven countries committed to studying the lessons of the Holocaust and genocide on a continuing basis. Since first convening in 1996, members of the symposium have produced various academic projects, artistic creations and public presentations as well as an ongoing book series.
Commenting on Weinstein’s contribution, Leonard Grob, philosophy (Metro), and co-coordinator of the symposium, said, “I speak for all 36 Holocaust scholars who assemble at Wroxton every two years when I express my deepest gratitude to Skippy Weinstein for a generous gift that will allow the symposium to continue for a second decade. Skippy’s heartfelt and enthusiastic support of our endeavor will inspire us as Holocaust and genocide scholars to continue working to help heal our troubled world.”
Describing the importance of the Holocaust Symposium, Weinstein stated, “Genocide is a crime against individuals, a community, the nation and the world because it permits the evaporation of a proper moral compass.”
In addition to supporting the symposium, Weinstein is making a $50,000 contribution to the Fund for FDU, which will provide the University with important unrestricted funds.
A well-known trial lawyer, Weinstein has specialized in representing clients in New Jersey and New York in cases dealing with significant personal injury and death, as well as criminal defense for 40 years.
In 2005, he was named one of the top 10 attorneys in New Jersey by Digital International. He has been named one of New Jersey’s top attorneys since 1997. In addition, he is the recipient of other numerous honors and awards including the 2002 Trial Bar Award, presented by Trial Attorneys of New Jersey and the 1998 “American Jurist” Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Washington College of Law at American University. In 1996, American University dedicated the Stephen S. Weinstein Courtroom at Washington College of Law.
Graduating in 1962 with a bachelor of science degree from FDU, Weinstein enrolled at American University’s Washington College of Law and received his JD in 1965.
In 2000, Weinstein was inducted into The PINNACLE Society, one of the highest honors that FDU can bestow on an alumnus.
Weinstein has been a member of numerous organizations and served as a delegate to the New Jersey Electoral College in 1984, 1998, 1992, 1996 and 2000. Additionally, he has been involved in various charitable organizations including the American Cancer Society.
Throughout the years he has conducted lectures relating to his specific area of expertise and has authored several articles. Skippy met Nancy, AA’61 (Ruth), his wife of 45 years and a hospice nurse, at FDU where they graduated one year apart. Nancy received a degree in nursing. The Weinsteins have resided in New Vernon, N.J., for more than 24 years and have four adult children and seven grandchildren.
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Stephen “Skippy” Weinstein
On January 18, 2006, the Board of Trustees authorized President J. Michael Adams and Chair of the Board Patrick J. Zenner to certify to the Middle States Association that Fairleigh Dickinson University is in compliance with the 14 standards set forth by Middle States and required for the University’s regional re-accreditation. This certification is based upon the Draft Self-study Report, prepared by the Middle States Steering Committee and more than 100 members of the University community under the direction of the co-chairs, Diane Wentworth, psychology (Flor), and Elizabeth Noonan, executive assistant to the president (Metro), and editor, Martin Green, English (Flor).
The final draft is currently being prepared for publication in February. Copies will be forwarded to the Middle States Association, to the members of the Middle States’ peer-review team and to the University community. An e-mail announcement will be made when electronic and hard copies are available.
The University will host the peer-review team on both campuses from Sunday, March 26, through Wednesday, March 29, 2006. Team members will meet with representatives of the major University constituencies during the course of their visit to determine the accuracy of the Self-study Report and to assess the University’s progress in implementing its mission. Following both oral and written reports by the team, the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association, will take action on the University’s re-accreditation status. That action is expected in late June 2006. The University has been continuously accredited by Middle States since 1948.
On December 11, 2005, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Tel Aviv University (TAU) signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint (FDU/TAU) Graduate Center for Professional Psychology on the campus of Tel Aviv University in Israel. FDU President J. Michael Adams and Christopher Capuano, director of FDU’s School of Psychology (Metro), traveled to Israel to participate in the signing ceremony with Tel Aviv University President Itamar Rabinovich and Tel Aviv University Rector Dany Leviatan. Other Israeli guests and friends of FDU and Tel Aviv University were in attendance as well (see photo below).
The center, which is scheduled to open in fall 2007, will be managed by the School of Psychology on the Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University and the department of psychology of Tel Aviv University, both of which offer numerous graduate (including doctoral and postdoctoral) programs in various fields of professional psychology.
The center will offer Israel’s first PsyD program in clinical psychology and will be home to a new clinic for psychological services, a community-based outpatient clinic that will serve primarily as the training site for students enrolled in the PsyD program.
Capuano said, “The purpose of the new center will be to deliver quality graduate programs in various professional fields of psychology (and possibly special education) to Israeli citizens. Together, FDU, Tel Aviv University and their affiliates will cooperate in providing the academic and practical training for degree programs on the graduate level and will work closely with the psychology community in Israel to develop non-credit programs that are currently in demand in Israel. Moreover, the new center, through the various programs and specialty clinics it hopes to develop through affiliates such as Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, the Sackler School of Medicine of Tel Aviv University and Four Winds Hospital in Katonah, N.Y., will offer quality practicum and internship placements to students enrolled in its programs.”
Capuano added that “FDU is focusing on psychology in Israel because of the strength of the University’s offerings in that field and because of the considerable demand in Israel for a PsyD program. Further, the University has established an excellent relationship with the professional psychological community in Israel and believes that by focusing on one area it will maximize its chances for success.”
Moreover, he said, “the establishment of a joint Graduate Center for Professional Psychology in cooperation with well-recognized and prestigious institutions such as Schneider Children’s Medical Center, the Sackler School of Medicine and Four Winds Hospital reinforces FDU’s commitment to global partnerships and its position as a leader in promoting global education.”
The center will draw from the curricula and strengths of the existing PhD programs in clinical psychology at FDU and Tel Aviv University, as well as from FDU’s experience with the PsyD model and establishing and managing professionally-oriented programs.
“Dr. Capuano has done a tremendous job over the last five years building relationships and providing the foundation for this exciting program,” said President J. Michael Adams.
The PsyD program will initially provide doctoral level training to master’s level, practice-oriented (licensed or license-eligible) clinicians in Israel. Capuano said, “The program will follow the scholar-practitioner model of training, which is well regarded in the U.S. as a doctoral training model designed to produce science-oriented clinicians (clinicians who apply evidence-based treatment interventions in their work).”
The center also will prepare clinicians for a specialty area within the field of clinical psychology. For example, subprograms are likely to be established in medical psychology, marriage and family therapy, school psychology, community psychology, clinical neuropsychology and forensic psychology.
The initial curriculum will consist of 54–60 credits, including a doctoral dissertation, to be completed over a three-year period. Following the graduation of two or three classes, and assuming the PsyD training model has captured market interest in Israel, a more traditional (five-year) PsyD program in clinical psychology will be introduced, and possibly (eventually) a PsyD program in another professional area of psychology.
Graduates of the center’s programs will earn doctoral degrees approved by the trustees of both Fairleigh Dickinson University and Tel Aviv University.
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At the agreement signing between Fairleigh Dickinson University and Tel Aviv University (TAU), Israel, were the following dignitaries:
Front row, from left, Dany Leviatan, rector, Tel Aviv University; Ina Weiner, dean, Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences, TAU; Amiram Raviv, chair, department of psychology, TAU; Meir Rosenne, former Israeli ambassador to the United States; and Leah Kagan, TAU’s legal counsel.
Back row, from left, Moshe Balter of Balter, Guth, Aloni and Co., FDU’s legal counsel in Israel; Carlo Strenger, professor, psychology, TAU; Itamar Rabinovich, president, TAU; J. Michael Adams, president, FDU; and Christopher Capuano, director, psychology, FDU (Metro).
Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation, written by Fairleigh Dickinson University President J. Michael Adams and Angelo Carfagna, director of communications (Metro), was published the second week in February by Kumarian Press, Bloomfield, Conn. In the book, Adams and Carfagna detail the interconnections created by globalization and examine the case for world citizenship. They further describe possible approaches to global education and opportunities for acting as world citizens.
As the publisher summarized, “Employing an easily understood ‘connect-the-dots’ metaphor, Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation navigates the threads that surround and link humanity. Exploring the notion of an interrelated world, Adams and Carfagna stress the importance of world citizenship as they seek to reconcile the contrast between national bonds and global interests. They provide a comprehensive landscape of current issues and conflicts in global politics as they challenge the next generation to shape viable answers to the impending global issues.”
Of the book, John Brademas, president emeritus of New York University and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, said, “This thoughtful and lively book offers documentation and analysis to help us understand the proliferation of changes and connections throughout the world. Adams and Carfagna masterfully make clear the imperative of overcoming ignorance of the cultures, histories and languages of other societies. Globalization, they assert, means education!”
Adams explained, “We wrote this book because we wanted to attempt to carefully explain what globalization means and how it dramatically impacts everyone on the globe. We see changes all around us but how should we react? The answer really comes to down to adopting a global perspective and thinking and acting like a world citizen. We attempt to explain what this involves and how educators can help cultivate world citizens.”
While the text is primarily designed for college students who may not be familiar with the many facets of globalization, global education and world citizenship, Adams says that anyone interested in understanding the changes taking place in our world and concerned for the future will find something of interest.
Featured on the cover of the book are four photographs of young people from around the world, taken by the renowned photographer Steve McCurry. McCurry is perhaps best known for his haunting photograph of a green-eyed Afghan girl, which appeared on the cover of National Geographic in 1985.
Adams and Carfagna have worked together on this project for four years. Carfagna said that the book “provided a wonderful opportunity to research and write about important global issues that directly connect to the mission of the University.”
He added, “This book is filled with information that may better explain our interconnected world. This book may also contain some inspiration to start on the road toward embracing the concept of world citizenship. But mostly this book is filled with hope that the next generation will help us overcome the problems that plague us and fulfill the promise of the future.”
Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation is featured on the cover of the Kumarian Press spring catalog and also is the lead book highlighted inside. For more information go to http://www.nextgenerationbook.com or to order a copy, go to http://www.kpbooks.com .
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Angelo Carfagna, left, and J. Michael Adams.
The University welcomed the former ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kassim Buallay, and his wife, Safiya Buallay, who is running for Parliament in Bahrain. From January 30 through February 3, they attended classes, met with faculty and students and had multiple opportunities to exchange views during a variety of events.
At the College at Florham, the ambassador visited the International Organization class taught by Naomi Weinberger, political science (Flor); attended a luncheon and discussion with his wife that involved faculty and students arranged by Diane Sommerville, chair, social sciences/history (Flor) and Riad Nasser, sociology (Flor); and attended Nasser’s class, Ethnicity and Nationalism. Robert Houle, history; Geoffrey Weinman, interim dean, Becton College; Marilyn Rye, assistant provost; Neil Salzman, political science; and Nandita Ghosh, English (all Flor), were also instrumental in welcoming the ambassador to campus.
At the Metropolitan Campus, Buallay visited the International Organization class discussing Machiavelli of Jason Scorza, director, arts/media studies and English/philosophy/humanities (Metro), who arranged for a faculty luncheon. Another luncheon and discussion with faculty, Global Scholars and the ambassador were facilitated by Samuel Raphalides, history (Metro). Ahmad Kamal, Petrocelli College (Metro), invited the ambassador to his class International Organization and hosted him for lunch at the United Nations. Deborah Gonzalez, director, Puerta al Futuro (Metro), arranged for the ambassador to attend FDU’s MAS Diplomatic Program at the Colombian Consulate in New York City, the class of Andrew Raleigh, administrative science (Metro), and a reception with faculty and students. The ambassador also met with the Business Leaders of Tomorrow student club, whose adviser is Eli Amdur, executive in residence, Center for Healthcare Management Studies (Metro).
Elise Salem, associate provost for global learning (Metro), arranged a luncheon for Safiya Buallay that included Metropolitan Campus faculty and staff. Leonard Grob, philosophy; Joseph Chuman, philosophy; Fatih Oncul, engineering technology; Fr. Jack Baron, director, campus ministry; Bamidele Ojo, political science; Michael Kalavritinos, political science; Duane Edwards, English; Donald Zimmerman, executive director, Center for Healthcare Management Studies; Mary Beaven, emeritus, management; Kathleen Stein-Smith, head, periodicals, and coordinator, information literacy systems; Diana Cvitan, manager, global learning; and Mahesh Nair, senior project manager, global learning, were also among those who welcomed the ambassador and/or his wife to campus. Andrija Sekulic, student assistant in the Office of Global Learning, assisted in taking notes during the week.
The Office of Global Learning was in charge of making the arrangements, which was coordinated by, Elise Salem and Malavika Khullar, coordinator, global initiatives (Metro).
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Former ambassador of Bahrain Kassim Buallay speaks to a class at the College at Florham.
Left photo: Meeting before a luncheon and discussion at the College at Florham are, from left, Diane Sommerville, history (Flor); Safiya Buallay, the ambassador’s wife; Riad Nasser, sociology (Flor); and Ambassador Buallay.
Right photo: Ambassador Buallay, center, shares a light moment with Willard Gingerich, left, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs (Metro/Flor), and Bamidele Ojo, political science (Metro).
In the Office of Global Learning at the Metropolitan Campus, Ambassador Kassim Buallay, third from left, met with, from left, Diana Cvitan, manager, global learning; Mahesh Nair, senior project manager, global learning; Malavika Khullar, coordinator, global initiatives; Elise Salem, associate provost for global learning; and Andrija Sekulic, student assistant, global learning.
Curtis Artis of Bedminster, N.J., has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for a three-year term, effective January 18.
Artis, now retired, has more than 20 years of management experience at Lucent Technologies and AT&T. Most recently, he was a consultant and project manager on Lucent’s restructuring. As senior vice president-global human resources at Lucent Technologies, he was responsible for all human resources operations in 53 countries with 150,000 employees.
President J. Michael Adams said, “We look forward to working with Curt Artis. His expertise and counsel will be a valuable addition to the Board of Trustees — drawing not only on his impressive background in human resources, large team management and quality/customer satisfaction, but on his deep and abiding interest in education.”
Artis serves on the Parents Committee of Duke University, Durham, N.C. He is one of the founders and a director of the Hope Chest Scholarship Foundation in Morristown, N.J., and has served on the board of directors of Prep for Prep (Academic) Foundation, New York City, as well as the board of advisers of the Howard University School of Business in Washington, D.C. For 12 years, he was a visiting professor for the National Urban League – Black Executive Exchange Program.
He is an alumnus of Howard University, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering, and attended Duke University’s Advanced Management Program.
At AT&T, Artis also held the position of vice president-human resources, and he served as vice president-quality and customer satisfaction and regional vice president-central region sales and service for AT&T Global Business Communications Systems.
Presently, he is a member of the Bedminster Township Zoning Board. In 1998, Artis was elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. For two years, he served as vice chairman of the board of The Labor Policy Association, Washington, D.C.
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Curtis Artis
This spring, the University is offering a variety of free United Nations lectures, videoconferences, nongovernmental organization briefings and student briefings.
United Nations Lectures
As part of the United Nations Pathways Lecture Series, the University will welcome four U.N. dignitaries who will lecture on campus.
On Wednesday, February 22, Fayssal Mekdad, permanent representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations, will discuss “Syria and Its Role in Its Region” at 6:30 p.m. in Lenfell Hall, the Mansion, College at Florham. Prior to his appointment as permanent representative in 2003, Mekdad served as deputy permanent representative, during which time he represented his country on the Security Council in 2002.
Mekdad joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Syria in 1994, and from 1996 to the present, served on his country’s delegations to sessions of the U.N. General Assembly. He was a rapporteur of the Special Committee on Decolonization. For more information go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/mekdad.html .
On Wednesday, April 5, Augustine Mahiga, permanent representative of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United Nations, will discuss “Tanzania — An Overview of Its Past, Present and Future” at 6:30 p.m., Room 100, Robison Hall Annex, Metropolitan Campus.
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Valeriy Kuchinsky will talk about “Ukraine in the World Today” on Wednesday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m., in Lenfell Hall, the Mansion, College at Florham.
On Wednesday, April 26, Dumisani Kumalo, permanent representative of South Africa to the United Nations, will discuss “South Africa and Its Role in Its Region and in the World,” at 6:30 p.m., Room 100, Robison Hall Annex, Metropolitan Campus.
The lectures are preceded by a half-hour refreshment/reception period. The series is presented in conjunction with The Ambassador’s Club at the United Nations. The Record and HeraldNews are co-sponsoring the event at the Metropolitan Campus.
Videconferences
Two videoconferences originating at the United Nations are planned. On Thursday, March 9, at 10 a.m., “Violence Against Women” will be discussed, and Noeleen Heyzer, executive director, United Nations Development Fund for Women, will be among the panelists. On Thursday, April 6, the subject will be “Natural Disasters and Responses” and Jan Egeland, undersecretary general for humanitarian affairs of the United Nations, will be among the panelists. Videoconferences will be held in Room 1132, Continuing Education Suite, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus, and Room 214, Dreyfuss Building, College at Florham.
NGO Briefings
In addition, faculty, staff and students are also invited to attend nongovernmental organization (NGO) briefings held at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. These U.N. briefings are open to Fairleigh Dickinson because it has earned accreditation as an NGO from the Department of Public Information of the United Nations.
Remaining NGO briefings this semester include “Women in Decision-Making” on Wednesday, March 8; “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination” on Thursday, March 16; and “World Water Day” on Thursday, March 30. For topics of NGO briefings scheduled for the succeeding months, visit http://www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/spring06-weekly-briefings.html .
Student Briefings
There are special scheduled briefings for students at U.N. headquarters. Faculty and staff interested in arranging for a student briefing should contact Malavika Khullar, coordinator, global initiatives (Metro), at 201-692-7361 or e-mail malavika@fdu.edu. There are several briefings scheduled this semester.
A pass is needed to attend the NGO briefings. To obtain a pass, e-mail malavika@fdu.edu at least three days prior to the briefing. For more information on U.N. events contact 201-692-7361 or e-mail malavika@fdu.edu.
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Ambassador Fayssal Mekdad
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment announces the following updates and new features on its Web site, http://www.fdu.edu/OIRA .
For easy reference, the Fact Sheet 2005–06 can be printed pocket size.
Quick Stats has been updated for fall 2005.
For the following areas (Fact Book, Assessment, Retention), a user ID and password are needed. They can be obtained by sending an e-mail to govindan@fdu.edu, identifying the section to which the user needs access.
The Fact Book 2005–06 is now available. The Assessment section includes the results of the most recent surveys of freshmen, seniors and alumni. The Retention section has been expanded to include data on all racial and citizenship categories.
Various events, including a lecture, a film and book-discussion series, a vigil for Rosa Parks and bus trips are being offered to commemorate Black History Month. Both campuses’ activities began with opening ceremonies. Below are some remaining events.
On Thursday, February 16, “Invisible Families: Gay Identities, Relationships and Motherhood Among Black Women in New York,” a talk featuring Mignon Moore, assistant professor of sociology and African-American studies at Columbia University, N.Y.C., will be given in Lenfell Hall, the Mansion, College at Florham, at 1 p.m.
Moore is also a visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation, N.Y.C., and has received fellowships from the Andrew W. Mellon and Woodrow Wilson Foundations. Her work has appeared in publications such as the American Journal of Sociology, the Journal of Marriage and the Family and the Journal of Ethnic and Racial Studies.
The lecture is co-sponsored by the campus’s Diversity Council, the Office of the Provost and the social sciences and history department.
At the Metropolitan Campus, a trip to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City is planned at 1 p.m. on February 18. Another trip to Times Square, N.Y.C., is also scheduled — this time to watch the comedy film “Madea’s Family Reunion,” based on Tyler Perry’s stage production.
On Sunday, February 26, the Office of Student Life and Weiner Library are sponsoring a screening of “The Color Purple,” the Academy Award-winning movie based on Alice Walker’s highly acclaimed novel, at 2:30 p.m. in the Weiner Library Auditorium, and at 8 p.m., in the Knight Club of the Student Union Building. Both film showings will be followed by discussions. On Monday, February 27, another showing of “The Color Purple” will be held at 2:30 p.m. and at 8 p.m., both in the Knight Club of the Student Union Building, with an introduction by Paula Mayhew, English (Metro). These film showings will be complemented by a book discussion on The Color Purple led by Mayhew on Wednesday, March 1, 4 p.m., at the Ruth Schwartz Reading Room in the Weiner Library.
The month’s celebration officially ends on Tuesday, February 28, with a vigil for civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks at the Rutherford Room, Student Union Building, at 8 p.m. For information call 201-692-2231.
After taking a professional development section of FDU’s nationally recognized Core course, The Global Challenge, Judith Pinto, a biology teacher at Bergen Academies high school, Hackensack, N.J., approached the professor, Paula Mayhew, English (Metro), about the possibility of offering the course at Pinto’s school. Pinto’s experience with the course convinced her that it would be a valuable offering for the academy’s students. The University had set up the professional development program for this purpose. Thus, a unique collaboration began.
Working with and being mentored by Mayhew, a two tri-semester pilot project is being offered with a distance-learning component. Pinto and Carol Zepatos are co-teachers. Christopher Stones, an experienced Global Virtual Faculty™ member from South Africa, is also participating. Seventeen honors students are enrolled in the course and “have received the course enthusiastically” says Pinto. They will earn three college credits through the University’s Middle College Program.
The University’s Educational Technology Office and University Technical Assistance Center provide technical support. Herb Ouida, Core (Metro), is manager, Core Global Challenge; Diane Mora, senior program director, continuing education (Metro), coordinates Middle College; and Diana Cvitan, manager, global learning (Metro), arranges for the Global Virtual Faculty participation. Ouida said, “This program has the potential to help high schools internationalize their curricula while also serving as an excellent example of the priority FDU places on global education.”
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At Bergen Academies high school, from left, are academies’ students Sundes Kazmir and Kameron Rezzadeh; Paula Mayhew, English (Metro); academies’ student Philip Johnson; and Judith Pinto, academies’ biology teacher.
Update
J. Michael Adams, University president, was a panel member at the 2006 annual meeting of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), held February 5–8 in Washington, D.C. The panel’s title was “What in the World?” and focused on international education and the global issues that are impacting higher education. In January, he was one of approximately 120 college and university presidents invited to a special summit on international education hosted in Washington, D.C., by the Bush Administration.
Bernard Dick, English/communications and coordinator, MA in media/professional communication (Metro), was interviewed for an article on FDU’s Columbia film archives titled “At FDU, A Treasure Trove of Celluloid Classics.” The article appeared in the January 15 issue of The Record.
Stephen Waller, chemistry (Flor), co-wrote a paper titled “Synthesis of Multi-labeled [14C]Aripiprazole,” which appeared in the Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals. Aripiprazole, a drug filed by the Food and Drug Administration under the trade name Abilify, has been approved as a new oral treatment for schizophrenia.
David Langford, athletics director (Metro), was appointed to the Teaneck (N.J.) Council. He is chairman of the Teaneck Economic Development Corp. and a member of the organization’s North Teaneck Road Business-Community Alliance.
Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney appointed Yolanda Hawkins-Rodgers, psychology (Flor), as second vice-chair of the Bergen County Commission on the Status of Women for 2006–2008. The commision serves as an advocate for the women of Bergen County by identifying their needs and making recommendations on programs and opportunities for women. One of her early contributions to the commission was a white paper on the impact of the increased number of women incarcerated in the state.
Helen Brudner, history/political science and associate director/coordinator, history/political science/international studies (Metro), discussed “Challenges to Privacy and the Constitution” in the Bergenfield (N.J.) Public Library on December 13.
On March 14, Michael Goodman, English and director, Corporate Communication Institute (Flor), will be a guest faculty lecturer at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he will be speaking to students studying bilingual corporate communication. In January, he presented insights from the final report of Corporate Communication Institute’s “2005 Study of Corporate Communication Practices and Trends” at an Executive Briefing at the College at Florham.
Marie Roberts, fine arts (Metro), was featured in an article titled “Pictures of Exhibitions” in the About New York column by Dan Barry in The New York Times on January 4. Roberts is a member of the Benefit Committee of “From the Art of New York,” a weeklong exhibit of works by New York and Gulf Coast artists. The event, which will be held from February 22 to 28 at the World Financial Center Winter Garden, N.Y.C., will benefit Gulf Coast Arts and Rebuilding.
Vincent Varrassi, director, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities (Metro), presented “Issues of Postsecondary Education for Students with Learning Disabilities” on January 10 at the Upper Saddle River (N.J.) Library.
Judith Waters, psychology (Flor), co-wrote an article “COP-2-COP Hotlines: Programs to Address the Needs of First Responders and Their Families,” which was published in the January 6 issue of Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention. Waters co-wrote the article with Bill Ussery, MA’84 (Flor), a retired police lieutenant who is clinical supervisor of COP-2-COP.
Ron Kraus, Core (Metro), writes a weekly psychology column in the New Jersey section of Yedioth America, the largest Israeli daily. His first column was published on January 20.
An article, “Culures, Organizations and Philanthropy,” by Christina Genest, assistant director, Corporate Communication Institute (CCI), was published in Corporate Communication: An International Journal (Volume 10, No. 4).
Photographs by Miriam Romais, motorcycle safety, Petrocelli College (Metro), are on display at the University College Art Gallery, Room 11, University Hall. The exhibit, titled “Huracán: In Wilma’s Shadow,” will run until February 17.
Allen Cohen, music (Flor), is the co-author of a book, Writing Musical Theater, which was published this February by Palgrave MacMillan, N.Y.C.
As a recent distinguished visitor hosted by the commander, U.S. Third Fleet, Peter Woolley, political science and director, PublicMind (Flor), got a rare, firsthand look at life aboard an aircraft carrier and an opportunity to witness the work of the men and women who serve the United States at sea. Woolley is a book-review editor for The Journal of Conflict Studies and is a former advanced research scholar of naval warfare studies at the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
Stefanie Miller, assistant manager of employee benefits, human resources (Metro), her husband, John and their son, Max Gavin, made their debut on The Learning Channel’s “A Baby Story” aired on January 10, see http://www.englewoodhospital.com/ASP/fullstory.asp?storyid=304 .
Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), and alumnus George Martin, BA’87 (Ruth), former team captain and defensive end for the National Football League’s New York Giants and vice president of AXA Financial, wrote the “Super-Bowl Wrap-up” that appear in The Recordon January 31. This is the 17th consecutive year they have written for the paper’s Gridiron Geography Program.
Laureano Corces, Spanish (Flor), has been appointed chair of the department of modern languages and literature. Last semester, he served as assistant dean of Becton College, focusing on structuring the college’s short-term study-abroad initiatives as chair of the Study-abroad Task Force.
In Memoriam
Jerome McDermott, retired economics (Metro), died on February 3 at the age of 90. He joined FDU in 1966 as assistant professor of economics at the Rutherford Campus. He retired in 2000. He is survived by his wife, Irene; daughters, Maryellen Wells, Maureen Iwinowski, Nora Klewiada, Michele Miller, Dina McDermott and Maggie McDermott; brothers, Joseph and Bill; a sister, Geraldine Matzen; and seven grandchildren.
Anthony Petrocelli, trustee and alumnus, BS’69 (Flor), died on December 25, 2005, at the age of 68. Anthony J. Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies is named in his honor. Petrocelli is survived by his wife, Ann; his daughter, Serena; his granddaughter, Gabrielle; brothers, Orlando and Atillio; and sisters, Jeanette Calcaterra, Florence Soldo and Frances Lohse.
Janis Sullivan Santucci, director of catering, Gourmet Dining Services, College at Florham, died on January 25. She worked at FDU for eight years. She is survived by her husband, Andy; daughter, Shannon; and son, Shane. A memorial event in Santucci’s honor was held at the College at Florham on February 9.
Sarah Sullivan, retired assistant to the provost (Flor), died on January 21 at the age of 98. She worked on the Twombly estate as secretary and eventually with FDU when the University purchased the residential portion of the estate in 1957. Sullivan worked in FDU until 1975. The Sarah Sullivan Lounge in the Mansion, College at Florham, is named in her honor. She is survived by her nephews, Andrew and Frank Timmins; a niece, Mary Lou Malo; 11 grandnieces and grandnephews; 18 great-nieces and great-nephews; and a great-great grandniece.
Announcing
Stefanie Miller, assistant manager of employee benefits, human resources (Metro), and her husband, John, announce the birth of their son, Max Gavin, on October 19. He joins a brother, Jake Garrett.
Welcome
The University welcomes new full-time and part-time employees who joined FDU as of January 26, 2006.
Welcome to Christopher Bagley, assistant baseball coach, athletics (Metro); Denise Cagnina, administrative assistant, paralegal program, continuing education (Flor); Chris Cunningham, coordinator, Cybercrime Laboratory, administrative science (Metro); Thomas Ervelli, officer, public safety (Metro); Jessica Freire, laboratory coordinator, biological sciences/allied health (Flor); Michael Isaacs, assistant track/field coach, athletics (Metro); Petar Kaljaj, officer, public safety (Metro); Todd Maston, head women’s tennis coach, athletics (Metro); Stephen Morena, officer, public safety (Metro); Lisa Perrette, assistant director, student life (Metro); Lauren Salvodon, program assistant, continuing education (Metro); Bill Schwartz, dean, Silberman College of Business (Metro/Flor); and Keith Williams, instructional design coordinator, educational technology (Metro).
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Marie Roberts, fine arts (Metro), helped put together “From the Art of New York.”
Peter Woolley, political science and director, PublicMind (Flor), was a distinguished guest aboard an aircraft carrier.
Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences
Schering-Plough Funds Chemistry Research Labs
A $300,000 grant from the Schering-Plough Foundation will make possible the renovation and creation of a new chemistry research laboratory cluster at the College at Florham. The new facility in Becton College will help FDU meet its goal of preparing students in the field of science who will not only thrive but excel in the technological world of the 21st century.
The University will completely renovate the current medicinal chemistry and organic chemistry laboratories while creating a third lab for bioorganic materials research. The facility will allow shared access to research space and equipment, which was previously limited. The labs will also encourage ongoing collaboration between faculty and student researchers, thus greatly enhancing the undergraduate and graduate science research programs.
The renovations will be staged over a three-year period. The labs will be a strong addition to a number of substantial investments that FDU has made in its science departments during the last two years. Recently completed projects include an interdisciplinary undergraduate research lab, a dedicated bioinformatics computer lab, a faculty microbiology lab, a refurbished microbiology teaching lab and a sterile prep area in the science building. To supplement the construction, the University plans to establish new research opportunities for students.
The Schering-Plough Foundation, which will provide funding for the new labs over a three-year period, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working with the citizens of local communities to help them realize their full potential and enhance their quality of life. The foundation targets its grants in three major areas: health, education and community initiatives.
Schering-Plough Executive Lectures
The MA in corporate and organizational communication program is once again holding its Schering-Plough Executive Lecture Series.
The speakers for the remainder of the semester includes: on February 18, Gary Gumpert, partner, Communication Landscapers; Susan Drucker, professor of communication and law, Hofstra University; on February 25, Steve Lubetkin, Lubetkin and Co.; Chris Winans, vice president, media relations, American International Group; on March 4, Guy Fielding, head of research and development, CM Insight; Susan Llewelyn, honorary senior clinical lecturer in clinical psychology, University of Oxford; Stanley Deetz, professor of communication, University of Colorado at Boulder; and on March 11, Dick Hyde, executive vice president and U.S. director of crisis communications, Hill and Knowlton; Jackie Ottman, president, J. Ottman Consulting.
Lectures are held on Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, at the College at Florham. Except for March 4, all are held in the Rothman Institute Auditorium. The March 4 lecture will be in the Stadler/Zenner Academic Building. Additional program details, such as speaker biographies and meeting locations, are available at the Web site http://www.fdu.edu/corpcomm .
Why Get a Master’s Degree?
Why should business professionals consider taking a master’s degree in corporate communication? A panel of successful communicators will answer this question on Thursday, February 16, at the Rothman Institute Auditorium, College at Florham. Six professionals in the field of communications will talk about the impact that completing an MA degree has had on their careers and personal lives. The panel is made up of six members of the University’s MA in Corporate and Organizational Communication Board of Corporate Advisers.
“This event will be of interest to anyone who is feeling the urge to get ahead, increase his or her knowledge, skills and effectiveness or stretch his or her brain in new and unexpected directions,” says Gary Radford, communications and director, MA in corporate/organizational communication (Flor), whose program is sponsoring the event.
The panel is sponsored by the New Jersey International Association of Business Communicators (NJ/IABC). For more information go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/njcommunicators.html .
New Study-abroad Program Features London Theater
Starting this spring semester, the theater arts program at the College at Florham will offer The London Theater Experience, a three-credit course that will revolve around an eight-day trip to London during spring break to see seven plays staged by such professional theater companies as the National Theater of Great Britain, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Old Vic, Royal Court and others.
The trip, under the leadership of Stephen Hollis, theater and director, theater arts (Flor), will also include lectures and seminars by leading actors and directors, workshops at the Globe Theater and a backstage tour of the National Theater. Students will stay at a centrally located hotel and will have enough free time to explore many other cultural and entertainment facilities. Prior to the trip, students will study and research some of the plays and on their return to campus submit written papers on all the plays seen. Twelve students have registered for his inaugural class, and “it is hoped this course will be offered on a regular basis every spring semester,” said Hollis. The course, offered in association with the theater department at Montclair State University, is open to students from both the Metropolitan Campus and College at Florham. For further information contact Hollis at 973-443-8467 or hollis@fdu.edu.
“Cabaret” Staged
This spring, FDU’s visual and performing arts department will be staging “Cabaret,” the award-winning musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, in Dreyfuss Theater, College at Florham. Stephen Hollis, theater and director, theater arts (Flor), will direct with Allen Cohen, music (Flor), as musical director. The schedule of performances is Thursday, March 30, to Saturday, April 1; and Thursday, April 6, to Sunday, April 9. Performances from Thursday to Saturday are at 8 p.m., while the Sunday performance is at 2:30 p.m.
Based on a short story by Christopher Isherwood and later adapted into the play “I Am a Camera” by John van Druten, “Cabaret” first took the stage as a musical in 1966, playing to sold-out houses in New York and London before being made into a film starring Liza Minnelli and Michael York. Set in the pre-war Berlin of 1931, “Cabaret” revolves around the life of the part-time cabaret singer, Sally Bowles, and her smitten American writer boyfriend, Cliff, who tries in vain to rescue her from the influence of her underground pals at the notorious Kit Kat Klub.
General admission is $10; $5 for FDU faculty, staff and students. Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling 973-443-8644 (ext. 4) or purchased at the door. For further information, call 973-443-8467.
Psychology Research Discussion Series
Psychology faculty members will discuss their current research and invite all to come find out about research that is underway. Discussions will be held on Tuesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 241, Stadler/Zenner Academic Building, College at Florham.
Remaining discussions are: on March 28, “Attachment and Alcoholism: Is There a Relationship?” presented by Donalee Brown and Lona Whitmarsh; on April 11, “The ABCs of Workplace Coaching and Mentoring” by Paul Strauss; and on May 9, “Help! I Can’t Get Away From My Work: Constant Work Accessibility Issues,” by Melissa Gonzalez, Nancy Smith and Diane Wentworth.
Silberman College of Business
Fred Hassan Inaugurates New Lecture Series
Silberman College of Business and its Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies are sponsoring a new lecture series featuring CEOs who are leaders in innovation.
Fred Hassan, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Schering-Plough Corporation, will give the inaugural lecture of the series on Thursday, February 23, in Lenfell Hall, the Mansion, College at Florham. Breakfast and registration period will be at 7:30 a.m., and the lecture will begin at 8 a.m., followed by a question-and-answer session with Hassan.
Hassan’s lecture, “Customer Focus: A Prescription for Driving Innovation,” will include practical lessons and advice relevant to leaders, whether they are in business or other organizations.
Hassan’s current position at Schering-Plough is the latest in a 30-year career committed to fostering innovation and science-centered entrepreneurship in the pharmaceutical industry. Hassan has a strong track record of executing transformational change in complex global companies. His leadership approach includes a deep focus on fostering attitudes and behaviors among colleagues that are critical to driving long-term high performance—including the behaviors of collaboration, shared accountability and listening and learning.
Prior to joining Schering-Plough in April 2003, Hassan was chairman and chief executive officer of Pharmacia Corporation (acquired by Pfizer in 2003). Previously, he was executive vice president and a director of Wyeth, formerly known as American Home Products. Hassan also spent 17 years with Sandoz Pharmaceuticals (now Novartis). Hassan received a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of London and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Cambridge, Mass.
There is a $50 registration fee and seating is limited. To register, call 973-443-8842.
Anthony J. Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies
Cybercrime Lab
Renovations will soon begin in Dickinson Hall to create a Cybercrime Lab under the direction of Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), and Ronald Calissi, executive associate dean for off-campus credit programs, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor). The lab’s creation is being funded by a $500,000 U.S. Department of Justice Grant and will house two computer classrooms and two classroom/conference rooms. In addition to the computer lab, the space will also house the School Security and Safety Administration Program, which is under a separate New Jersey State legislative appropriation of $350,000.
The project director and project coordinator for the cybercrime lab grant are Eamon Doherty, administrative science (Metro), and Chris Cunningham, coordinator, cybercrime lab, administrative science (Metro), respectively. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the lab and the School Security and Safety Administration Program will be held in early fall.
New Jersey Police Executive Institute
On April 21, William “Pat” Schuber, administrative science (Metro), will deliver a two-hour presentation titled “George Washington’s Leadership at the Battle of Trenton” on the final day of the Fifth Session of the New Jersey Police Executive Institute. The institute is a joint educational initiative between the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and Fairleigh Dickinson University. This five-day program, geared toward chiefs of police and command personnel, is intended to provide advanced-level education and training.
Three King’s Day
Puerta al Futuro celebrated its Third Annual Three King’s Day event on January 6. This celebration brought together students, faculty, staff and community members to learn about the Three King’s tradition and its role in Hispanic communities. This year’s Three King volunteers were Tom Swanzey, associate dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor); Juan Carlos Orejarena, business, Puerta al Futuro (Metro); and William Varela, husband of Puerta student assistant, Ivette Varela. GOYA Foods contributed the juices, Dunkin Donuts donated the donuts, Commerce Bank supplied the lollipops and for the third year in a row Puerta student Patricia Bullon donated all the toys for the children. More than 50 families and 75 children received gifts and enjoyed music provided by Gustavo Chaves, another community leader. Bergen County Freeholder Thomas Padilla stopped by to wish all a wonderful holiday season.
New MAS Diplomatic Program Launched
The master of administrative science program with a concentration in diplomacy and international relations for Latin-American diplomats, launched in 2004, has been expanded to include English-speaking diplomats. Diplomats from more than 14 countries, including: Niger, Oman, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Swaziland, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Angola, Sierra Leone, Paraguay, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador now participate. The program counts among its students the ambassadors to the United Nations from Oman, Niger and Swaziland. The program also has online students from London and Chicago.
University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies
FDU in Engineering Spotlight
Fairleigh Dickinson University will host the largest engineering convention in the northeast — the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Regional Student Conference. ASME has more than 150,000 members globally and is one of the largest engineering organizations in the country. It provides professional development opportunities for its student members through 12 regional student conferences in North America. The northeast conference will bring together students from 32 universities from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Puerto Rico, competing in many real-world competitions, engaging in stimulating discussions and networking with professionals and employers in their fields of interest.
The conference’s highlight will be the Student Design Competition, where students use their engineering skills to solve a complex practical problem. In last year’s conference, FDU placed fourth with an all-freshman team. This successful showing led to the University hosting the event. Last year’s performance was spearheaded by Melvin Lewis, engineering technology and associate director, engineering/engineering technology/information technology (Metro), and Bernard Lefkowitz, electrical/mechanical engineering (Metro), for technical support; Reji Joseph, lab director, engineering (Metro); and Alfredo Tan, electrical engineering and director, computer sciences/engineering (Metro).
As an added attraction to this year’s event, ASME expects to attract some of the finest companies in the region to attend the event and run a mini job fair, providing a perfect platform for employers and prospective employees to network. “For FDU the event will be a great opportunity to showcase its dynamic engineering program, the enthusiasm of its committed faculty and students and its efforts to promote engineering and engineering-related activities” said Vincenzo Pappano, electrical engineering (Metro).
New Unit in University College
A new academic-administrative unit, Programs in Language, Culture and Professional Advancement (PLCPA), has been established in University College.
Its purpose is to integrate the various global education functions in the college’s nine schools (and in the English proficiency and liberal arts offerings that are taken by international students in Silberman College) with the administration of international student recruitment and student affairs functions. PLCPA incorporates courses listed in the FDU Undergraduate Studies Bulletin under the English Language Institute (ELI), aiming to adjust the levels and kinds of English proficiency of international students to the faculty’s expectations in the various University College and Silberman College programs. The terminology English as a Second Language (ESL) will be changed to English for Special Purposes (ESP).
At the same time, PLCPA aims to relate the English-proficiency education of University College’s international students to the global education of its domestic students through both general education and the major. In addition, PLCPA is University College’s coordinating unit for successfully meeting certain unique challenges of its mission. This mission is to provide educational programming that emphasizes excellent professional preparations for its distinctive student body — which, of all the components of Fairleigh Dickinson University, is and will continue to be the most diverse, both internationally and domestically.
Dalila Suhonjic, formerly director of global initiatives, is the director of Programs in Language, Culture and Professional Advancement.
Exhibits at University Gallery
Two exhibits are scheduled for University College Art Gallery, Room 11, University Hall, Metropolitan Campus, Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“Huracán: In Wilma’s Shadow,” photographs by Miriam Romais, motorcycle safety, continuing education (Metro), will be on exhibit through February 17. An exhibit closing party will be held on Thursday, February 16, 6:30–8 p.m. For more information go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/huracan.html .
Elaine Lorenz will exhibit her ceramic sculptures, “Nature’s Influences,” on Monday, February 20, through Friday, March 24. A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 3 to 5 p.m., and she will give a talk at 3:15 p.m.
Wroxton College
Last semester, Wroxton College students traveled north to Edinburgh to have a long weekend in and around Scotland’s historic capital. They had the opportunity to visit Edinburgh Castle, as well as galleries, shops — and even took ghost walks! A trip to the royal yacht Brittania was arranged, and some students took a trip to Stirling Castle and the monument to William Wallace.
Students taking politics courses spent the day in the Houses of Parliament listening to debates in the House of Lords and House of Commons and being addressed at a series of meetings by Baroness Trumpington, John Redwood, Lord Biffen, Lord Tyler, Lord McNally, Lord Howe of Aberavon and Philip Cowley.
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Winter Session in Peru: During winter session, the department of modern languages and literature, College at Florham, ran its short study-abroad program in Peru as part of the courses, Latin American Culture and Civilization and The Latin American Essay. Visiting Machu Picchu are, from left, Joan Desilets, health/physical education (Flor); Delicia “Delly” Koeneke, faculty coordinator, languages (Flor); William Fordham, chair, chemistry/geology, and chemistry (Flor); Patricia Bazán-Figueras, languages and faculty coordinator, languages (Flor); and June Middleton, chair, biological/allied health sciences, and biology (Flor).
Winter Session in Costa Rica: During winter session, Rosemarie Twomey, left, business law (Flor), and Daniel Twomey, right, management and director, Center for Human Resource Management Studies (Flor), took students to Costa Rica for a business class, Experience the Pure Life. This photo is taken at the United Nations-affiliated University for Peace where Latin-American field representatives of the E+Co, which provides local energy sources for those who have no electricity, gave presentations. Between the Twomeys are, from left, E+Co members Gerardo Aguilar, LAC regional manager; Cynthia Leon, monitoring and evaluation officer; Wilhelm Baumgartner, operations officer; and Eduardo Fallas, investment officer.
This year’s Three Kings volunteers were, from left, J. William Varela, husband of Puerta al Futuro’s student assistant, Ivette Varela (Metro); Thomas Swanzey, assistant dean, Petrocelli College (Metro); and Juan Carlos Orejarena, business, Puerta al Futuro (Metro).
Juliette Brooks
University Assistant Director of Purchasing
Metropolitan Campus
How long have you been at FDU?
Two years.
A perfect weekend afternoon is ...
Relaxing on the beach watching the sun set — kid free.
If you could meet anyone in the world, whom would you pick? Why?
I greatly admire [Senator] John McCain for his courage and patriotism. I would like to hear how his experiences shaped him as a person, from his early days as a naval aviator to surviving five years in the most notorious P.O.W. camp in Vietnam. I would like to ask him how he was able to remain mentally strong during the time he was tortured while holding no ill feelings toward his captors. I believe he is an example of how the power of the human spirit can find courage and faith in times of great despair and a reminder that we should not take such things as freedom for granted.
One of the things I must have in my refrigerator at all times:
Starbucks mocha frappuccino.
What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?
Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, MD. This book is a fascinating story of a patient’s true case history written by a prominent psychiatrist. He becomes challenged when his clinical approach to psychiatry fails and he begins to discover the effectiveness of past life/regression therapy. This book combines a blend of psychiatry and metaphysics — it challenges the reader to consider that life may go beyond our five senses and one’s view on immortality.
My proudest moment was ...
… seeing my son for the first time when he was born.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I ...
…have a vintage automobile that I show at classic car shows.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
The profession that I would most like to attempt is that of a forensic scientist. I have always been fascinated in this field because it requires logic, reasoning and a touch of imagination to interpret evidence and solve crimes. I like how forensic detectives use their skills to get into the minds of criminals and uncover the story behind the crime.
The profession I want nothing to do with is that of an animal cruelty agent of the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). These individuals are confronted with such horrible cases of abuse, abandonment and neglect on a daily basis. I give these professionals a lot of credit for being the voices of victims that cannot speak for themselves.
Andrew Eisen
Associate Professor of Psychology and Director, Child Anxiety Disorders Clinic
Metropolitan Campus
How long have you been at FDU?
Fourteen years.
A perfect weekend afternoon is ...
… relaxing with my family.
If you could meet anyone in the world, whom would you pick? Why?
Bjorn Borg, the tennis player. He’s been an idol of mine since childhood.
One of the things I must have in my refrigerator at all times:
Poland Spring sparkling water.
What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?
Manhunt, by James Swanson. Although it’s a historical account of the search for John Wilkes Booth following the Lincoln assassination, it reads like a complex and gripping novel.
My proudest moment was ...
… the birth of my children, Zach, 10, and Carly, 7.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I ...
… am a Civil War buff.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
The profession I would most like to attempt would be a writer/editor, and the profession I would want nothing to do with is a door-to-door salesperson.
Angela Morris
Tutor and Lecturer in Social Policy and History
Wroxton College
How long have you been at FDU?
Just over 10 years. I was tutor-in-residence for five years and now live locally with my husband.
A perfect weekend afternoon is ...
… spent browsing antique shops somewhere in the Cotswolds (perhaps after a delicious meal in a cosy pub).
If you could meet anyone in the world, whom would you pick? Why?
[Queen] Elizabeth I. I’d love to ask her how she coped in her position in what was very much a man’s world. I would also be very interested to know whether she appreciates being a feminist icon and what she makes of the position of women today.
One of the things I must have in my refrigerator at all times:
Milk — to make tea.
What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?
A.N. Wilson’s The Victorians, which provides a fascinating insight into the main developments in art, philosophy, literature, economics and politics during Victoria’s reign. It never ceases to astonish me how much Britain and the world changed during the 19th century.
My proudest moment was ...
… getting my bachelor’s degree. I was the first in my family to go to university and so it was, naturally, a proud moment for my entire family when I graduated.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I ...
… make a mean banoffee pie, even if I do say so myself!
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
I would have liked to have been an architect. I’ve always been fascinated by the shape and form of buildings, and believe we are profoundly influenced by our immediate surroundings, both at work and home. I also like the idea of leaving behind a legacy of beautiful buildings in which people are proud to live and work.
I would want nothing to do with the medical profession. I like the idea of being a medic in the heroic “ER” sense, but as I’m incredibly squeamish I would have to say that, in reality, I would be a lousy doctor or nurse!
James “Jim” Sawyer
Assistant Director of Admissions
College at Florham
How long have you been at FDU?
I will have been at FDU for two years in April.
A perfect weekend afternoon is ...
… lunch consisting of a ham, pepper turkey, cheddar cheese and Coleman’s mustard sandwich on a soft Kaiser roll with chips and a Snapple iced tea. Then perhaps a good Tom Hanks movie, preferably “The Road to Perdition” or “Joe Versus the Volcano.”
If you could meet anyone in the world, whom would you pick? Why?
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be [author] Frank McCourt. I loved reading Angela’s Ashes, ’Tis and his most recent, Teacher Man. In fact, I did meet him once about four years ago at a lecture he was giving, but I made a fool of myself when he finally came face to face with me, so I’d like another chance.
One of the things I must have in my refrigerator at all times:
Some of the things I have in my refrigerator at all times are a block of cheddar cheese, Coleman’s spicy English mustard and Tea Cooler (It’s a lemonade/iced tea mix from Swiss Farms Stores, a place back near Philly.).
What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?
I recently read Teacher Man by Frank McCourt. I would recommend it because of the way he verses his paragraphs. Many times throughout his novels he goes off on tangents about the circumstances he is currently in, and they are both funny and insightful into his sometimes chaotic state of mind.
My proudest moment was ...
… when I proposed to my fiancée. I was actually surprised I pulled it off. While in London, near Westminster Bridge, I proposed to her. However, before doing this I needed to find a random person who would take our picture. As he snapped a photo of us with Big Ben in the background, I got down on one knee and proposed. The man taking the picture continued snapping a few candid shots of the actual event, which is what I was banking on him doing.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I ...
… eventually want to move to England permanently. I lived in York, England, for a while and fell in love with the city. I would move back in an instant.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
If I could choose another profession, it would be a CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) Agent, like Jack Bauer in the television series “24.” Basically it just looks awesome. That or take over as host for Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show.”
The one job I would never want to have is anything in the corporate realm. The idea of working in a homogenized, mega-corporation office complex and living from 9 to 5 every Monday through Friday inside a cubicle terrifies me.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University won two gold, one bronze and one merit award in the 21st annual Admissions Advertising Awards competition. The recruitment ad, “Get Ready for a Whole New World,” won the gold award in the newspaper advertising/single ad category and received the merit award in the total recruitment package category. In the overall recruitment campaign, The Undergraduate Viewbook also received a gold award. The Place, the College at Florham’s student handbook, captured a bronze award in the publication/internal category.
• An admissions reminder for important dates — Discovery Days: on the Metropolitan Campus, allied health/nursing on Wednesday, February 15; psychology on Friday, February 17; criminal justice on Wednesday, February 22; natural sciences on Friday, February 24; and fine arts/communication on Wednesday, March 22; and at the College at Florham, QUEST on Thursday, February 16; electronic filmmaking/digital video design on Saturday, February 18; entrepreneurial studies on Tuesday, February 21; and creative writing on Friday, February 24; Col. Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarship Days: on Sunday, February 26, at the Rothman Center, Metropolitan Campus, and on Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, at the Ferguson Recreation Center, College at Florham. For more information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=582; Sneak Preview Days for admitted students — on Sunday, April 2, at the Metropolitan Campus, and on Saturday, April 8, at the College at Florham.
• The Morris County Detective’s Association presented the College at Florham Office of Public Safety with a Meritorious Service Award for its involvement in the investigation of an incident on campus in 2004. Willie Thorton, director, public safety (Flor), received the award during the Annual Awards Luncheon at the Hamilton Park Conference Center, Florham Park, N.J., in December.
• A group of students from the College at Florham will be joining FDU’s first Habitat for Humanity trip to Alabama, from March 12 to 18. On their return, the students will be presenting the highlights and sharing photos of their trip with the campus community. For more information on how to make a donation, contact Michelle Luff, assistant director, student life (Flor), at 973-443-8573 or e-mail mluff@fdu.edu.
• The Devils Dance Team won the Devils Dance-off Competition against teams from the College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, N.J., and Drew University, Madison, N.J. Four professional dance instructors judged the event.
• Four influential films from the Columbia Pictures Archive at the University will be screened on the Metropolitan Campus throughout the spring. The first film in the series, “A Raisin in the Sun,” starring Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil, will be shown on Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p.m. in the Weiner Library Auditorium. The 1961 film tells the story of a man struggling with his socioeconomic status, conflicts over religion and institutional racism in Chicago. Other films in the series include the March 7 screening of “His Girl Friday,” the March 21 showing of “Pal Joey” and “All the King’s Men” on April 4. For further information on this film series go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/raisin.html or call 201-692-2138.
FDU In Space
In his trip to space, trustee and alumnus Gregory Olsen, BS’66, BSEE’68, MS’68 (Metro), brought with him a Fairleigh Dickinson University banner. Upon his return, he presented the banner and a photo of himself holding the banner on the space craft mounted in a frame to President J. Michael Adams.
Olsen was launched on October 1 in a Soyuz TMA-7 with Russian cosmonaut Valery Tokarev and NASA astronaut William McArthur. They docked two days later at the International Space Station and orbited for a week. Olsen is the third private civilian to travel to the space station. For more information go to http://www.spaceadventures.com/ or http://view.fdu.edu/?id=3280 .
Caption:
Trustee and alumnus Gregory Olsen, right, BS’66, BSEE’68, MS’68 (Metro), presented President J. Michael Adams with a framed memento of his space voyage.
Dos Mundos Unidos
February, Dominican Heritage Month, is an appropriate time for Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) and Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, to establish their historic partnership, Dos Mundos Unidos (Two Worlds United), which combines study in New Jersey and the Dominican Republic.
Beginning in September of 2006, the two universities will offer a program in which students earn a bachelor of arts in individualized studies from Fairleigh Dickinson, with half the course work done at FDU and half in the Dominican Republic. During the freshman and senior years, students will study at the Metropolitan Campus, and in the sophomore and junior years, they will study at PUCMM.
Students will earn a concentration in Latin-American studies, complementing their chosen area of study (business; hotel, restaurant and tourism management; or business, communications and technology) and providing them with the global perspective needed to be successful. For information on the program, contact Rick Isquith, executive director, global partnerships, and director, natural sciences (Metro), at 201-692-2392 or isquith@fdu.edu or go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/dosmundos.html .
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Left photo: Sara González de Lora, academic vice rector, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, discussed the program at a press conference held at the Metropolitan Campus.
Center photo: From left, Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor); Miriam Cerda, director, Office of Development and Communications, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra; and Richard Wisch, associate dean and director, international hospitality/tourism management (Metro/Flor), discussed the agreement.
Right photo: Rick Isquith, executive director, global partnerships and director, natural sciences (Metro), provided details about the program.
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