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), helped put together “From the Art of New York.”

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.

Peter Woolley, political science and director, PublicMind (Flor), was a distinguished guest aboard an aircraft carrier.

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).

February 2006

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