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.

February 2006

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College at Florham, Madison, N.J.

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Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.

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