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FDU NOW: The Campaign for Fairleigh Dickinson University has raised more than $33 million to date. Contributions to the campaign are supporting strategic University initiatives including the endowment, scholarships, athletics, the Fund for FDU, global education, the John and Joan Monninger Center for Learning and Research at the College at Florham and the Student Union Building at the Metropolitan Campus.
Campaign Steering Committee Meets
On September 18, 2008, the FDU NOW Campaign Steering Committee, chaired by alumnus and University Trustee Greg Olsen, BS’66, BS’68, MS’68 (Metro), convened to review recent campaign activity and discuss strategies for reaching the $50-million goal.
The committee heard from two FDU representatives: Michael Avaltroni, chemistry and chair, chemistry (Flor), and James Barrood, executive director, Rothman Institute (Flor), who reported on progress that has been made as a result of substantial campaign support in their respective areas. Avaltroni discussed the Institute for the Enhancement of Teaching Science and Math, funded by the Martinson Family Foundation and BASF. Barrood highlighted the Frank J. Walsh Endowed Scholarship for Entrepreneurial Studies, funded by alumna Patricia Wisniewski, BS’77 (Ruth), and her husband, Ray Wisniewski.
Addressing committee members, President J. Michael Adams said, “We are strengthening the University’s relationship with old and new friends, building a foundation of philanthropy that will sustain FDU for years to come. FDU NOW is not just about now but about the future of the University and the future generations of students who will walk through our doors.”
Recent gifts to the campaign highlighted at the meeting include:
• $1.7 million from the estate of Valerie Becton Mills, the sister of FDU trustee emeritus Henry Becton and the daughter of Maxwell Becton, one of the University’s founders.
• $60,000 from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation for the University’s Urban Pre-college Program.
• $300,000 from Shire Pharmaceuticals to endow a scholarship in the Silberman College of Business.
• $375,000 from the Holly Beach Public Library Association to endow the Baucus and Co. Scholarship.
• $50,000 from BASF to support the Institute for the Enhancement of Teaching Science and Math.
• $50,000 from Robert Pures, BS’67 (Flor), for the Student Union Building on the Metropolitan Campus and the John and Joan Monninger Center for Learning and Research at the College at Florham.
Employee Donors Recognized
Ice cream socials were recently held on both campuses to recognize the generosity of FDU employees who made gifts to the FDU NOW campaign. Approximately 100 employee donors attended the events. Addressing those in attendance at the Metropolitan Campus, President J. Michael Adams said, “A gift from an FDU employee is especially meaningful because it is made in addition to the work you do for the University and our students each and every day. It makes a deep impression on the outside community and inspires others to give and do more.”
Matching Grant
The University recently became the recipient of a matching grant from alumnus Michel “Mitch” Baumeister, BA’66 (Flor), a member of FDU’s Global Advisory Board and the FDU NOW Campaign Steering Committee. For a limited time, the grant will match all gifts from new donors, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $50,000. “We are deeply grateful to Mitch for making this generous gift and helping to encourage new donors to support the University and our students,” said Rick Reiss, senior vice president for University Advancement (Metro/Flor).
Reception for the Institute for the Enhancement of Teaching Science and Math
On October 2, 2008, a reception was held at the College at Florham to highlight the University’s Institute for the Enhancement of Teaching Science and Math (IETSM).
Under the direction of Avaltroni and Ellen Campbell, education and director, MA for Certified Teachers (Metro), the IETSM enhances the skills of middle school and high school teachers who focus on teaching science, math and technology. The event recognized the generous support of BASF and the Martinson Family Foundation and invited teachers and administrators from local schools to learn about the institute’s programs.
Robert T. Shields Golf Outing
Ninety-six golfers — FDU alumni, staff and friends — participated in this year’s Robert T. Shields/Fairleigh Dickinson University Devils Alumni Golf Outing on September 22, 2008, at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club in Livingston, N.J. Now in its 11th year, the golf outing celebrates the life and work of coach Robert Shields and raises funds to support Division III athletic programs at the College at Florham. Bob Shields, who passed away a few days after this year’s outing on September 26, is remembered by College at Florham Athletics Director Bill Klika as “the single most influential person in the athletic program at the College at Florham. He was the founder of it all and will always be remembered for his overall general concern for the well being of all of the student athletes.”
More Information
For more information about FDU NOW, go to http://www.myfdu.net/fdunow.
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Top photos: At the ice cream social at the Metropolitan Campus were, from left, Janet Sigal, psychology (Metro); Jeanne Mazzolla, assistant to director, psychology (Metro); Judith Kaufman, psychology and director, MA in general-theoretical psychology (Metro); Richard Panicucci, quantitative analysis and assistant campus provost for campus life (Metro); Wayne Richardson, general counsel (Metro/Flor); James Marcum, University librarian (Metro/Flor); Karen Lewis, senior director of principal gifts, University advancement (Metro); Samuel Feinberg, psychology (Metro); and FDU President J. Michael Adams.
Bottom photos: Attendees at the College at Florham ice cream social were, from left, Patricia Rydzewski, supervisor of print/microform access service, College at Florham Library (Flor); Mary Marks, associate University librarian and head, technical services, College at Florham Library (Flor); Maureen Curry, manager of compensation, human resources (Flor); Geoffrey Weinman, English and dean, Becton College (Flor); Joan Desilets, health/physical education (Flor); Jason Scorza, associate provost for global learning (Metro/Flor) and philosophy/political science (Metro); Marilyn Gross, assistant director, corporate/foundation relations, University advancement (Metro); Maria Webb, assistant director, College at Florham Library (Flor); Colleen Di Gregorio, public relations/marketing coordinator, University libraries (Flor); and Bethany Rabinowitz, English (Flor).
Speakers during the IETSM reception at the College at Florham included, from left, Chris Groff, executive director of corporate/foundation relations, University advancement (Metro/Flor); Ellen Campbell, education and director, MA for Certified Teachers (Metro); Michael Avaltroni, chemistry and chair, chemistry (Flor); and Maureen Paukert, manager, site/community relations, BASF.
Left photo: At the Robert T. Shields/Fairleigh Dickinson University Devils Alumni Golf Outing are, seated, Valerie Adams, director, career development (Flor); and standing, from left, alumna Donna Del Prete Marki, FDU trustee, BS’82 (Flor); alumna Lori Lee Dickson, BA’82 (Flor); and Karen Lewis, senior director of principal gifts, University advancement (Metro).
Right photo: Robert Shields, right, retired director of athletics (Flor), with alumnus Michel Baumeister, BA’66 (Flor), a member of FDU’s Global Advisory Board and of the FDU NOW Campaign Steering Committee, at the golf outing. The following week, Shields passed away.
On September 22, the New Jersey Presidents’ Council Executive Board approved a new master of sports administration (MSA) degree, to be offered by Anthony J. Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies. This is the only such degree program in New Jersey.
Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), said, “The master of sports administration will fill a very important regional and national need. The sports industry is expanding in many directions, and there is a shortage of qualified administrators. Fairleigh Dickinson University is surrounded by professional teams, Division I and Division III collegiate programs and high school and community recreation programs that will provide internship opportunities for students enrolled in our program. The master of sports administration program will serve a very important role in New Jersey — a state with a huge interest in sports — and also on a national level.”
The United States Bureau of Labor Standards in its Occupational Employment Projections to 2012, provides information on projected growth in occupational groups. There is a 6.1 percent increase projected for the broad category of self-employed professionals and related occupations. Athletes, coaches, umpires and related workers are found within this group. Projected growth specifically for these occupations is 18.3 percent for the period in review. Another area of growth is in the recreation and fitness occupational sector. Growth in that area is expected to be 29.5 percent, from 485,000 to 628,000 total.
The 36-credit FDU program includes 15 credits of required courses, 15 credits in a specialization and six credits of electives. The three areas of specialization are sports administration, coaching theory and strategies and recreation administration.
Classes will begin in January 2009 at convenient off-campus locations and will also be offered in a blended model, combining the traditional classroom setting with online work, and through completely online delivery. The program is under the auspices of the School of Administrative Science.
An advisory board for the program is being assembled and will include alumnus George Martin, BA’87 (Ruth), 14-year veteran and former captain of the National Football League (NFL) New York Giants who currently serves as vice president for sports marketing at AXA Financial Services, and Dave Szott, a 12-year veteran of the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins and New York Jets, who currently is director of player development for the Jets.
The degree was developed and received internal college and University approval during the 2007–2008 academic year. The proposal committee was composed of Paulette Laubsch, administrative science and director, MS in homeland security (Metro), who served as chairperson; Ernest “Bub” Kovacs, administrative science (Metro); Joseph Devine, administrative science (Metro); Ronald Calissi, executive associate dean for off-campus credit programs, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), and director of administrative science (Metro); William Klika, director of athletics (Flor); David Langford, director of athletics (Metro); and Vehrkens.
The consultant for the proposal was Charles Brown, director of athletics/physical education/recreation at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). In his report, Brown concluded that the master of sports administration program is “contemporarily relevant, academically sound, intellectually rigorous and well structured and supported.”
Fairleigh Dickinson University President J. Michael Adams was elected October 1 as the president-elect of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP).
“The IAUP is greatly respected worldwide, and its members share a strong commitment to promoting peace and international understanding through education,” Adams said. “I’m honored to accept a leadership position within this special organization, which includes more than 600 members from over 100 countries.”
In addition, Richard Bronson, senior executive assistant to the president and director of government/community affairs (Metro), was named secretary-general-elect of the organization.
FDU played an instrumental role in the creation of the IAUP. FDU founder Peter Sammartino was the founding president of the IAUP, serving from 1964 to 1971, and he organized the founding conference, which was held at FDU’s Wroxton College. Today, the University also houses the IAUP archives.
Adams will serve as president-elect for three years and then, following in Sammartino’s footsteps, he will assume the presidency of the organization for a three-year term. After acting as secretary-general-elect for three years, Bronson will move into the secretary-general position for three years. The secretary-general is charged with assisting the president in executive duties.
In addition to this development, Adams has been serving on the IAUP executive committee and is chair of its North America Council.
“We have worked very hard recently to renew FDU’s influence and involvement in the IAUP,” Adams added. “Such activities complement our mission of global education and enhance the worldwide reputation of Fairleigh Dickinson University. I am especially pleased to continue the work of Peter Sammartino, and I look forward to helping further build the success of the IAUP.”
FDU’s Silberman College of Business is an outstanding business school, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features Silberman College of Business in the just-published 2009 edition of its Best 296 Business Schools.
According to Robert Franek, Princeton Review vice president-publishing, “We select schools [graduate] for this book based on our high regard for their academic programs and offerings, institutional data we collect from the schools and the candid opinions of students attending them who rate and report on their campus experiences at the schools. We are pleased to recommend FDU’s Silberman College of Business to readers of our book and users of our Web site as one of the best institutions they could attend to earn an MBA.”
Best 296 Business Schools has two-page profiles of the schools with write-ups on their academics, student life and admissions plus ratings for their academics, selectivity and career-placement services. In the profile on Fairleigh Dickinson, the Princeton Review editors quote from FDU students who say they appreciate the “flexibility of the program to accommodate working schedules” and feel FDU offers a “well-rounded program” with a “breadth of concentrations.” One student said, “I am a mid-career manager and am older than most of the students. However, I do not feel out of place. All of my classes have been great, and the diversity of experiences has resulted in great learning sessions.”
In a “Survey Says …” sidebar in the profile, The Princeton Review lists topics that FDU students it surveyed for the book were in most agreement about. The list includes: “solid preparation in general management, communication/interpersonal skills and presentation skills” and “helpful alumni.” The Princeton Review’s 80-question survey asked students about themselves, their career plans and their schools’ academics, student body and campus life.
The Princeton Review does not rank the schools in the book on a single hierarchical list from 1 to 296 or name one business school best overall. Conducted during the 2007–’08, 2006–’07 and 2005–’06 academic years, the student surveys were primarily completed online.
Dean Kenneth Vehrkens, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), announces two new federal grants for programs in the School of Administrative Science within the Anthony J. Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies.
NIJ Award for $321,667
The University’s School of Administrative Science has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to increase the capacity and scope of its Cyber Crime Training Lab, located in Dickinson Hall on the Metropolitan Campus. This competitive grant, totaling $321,667, will support a two-year Webinar curriculum development project to be spearheaded by Eamon Doherty, administrative science and director of the Cyber Crime Training Lab (Metro), and Lt. Andrew Donofrio of the Bergen County Prosecutor Office’s Computer Crimes Unit. Doherty and Donofrio will jointly research and develop training products in digital forensic investigative techniques to further advance law-enforcement educational opportunities at FDU. Chris Ellen Cunningham, coordinator, Cyber Crime Training Lab (Metro), will serve as project director and will administer the grant.
Department of Justice Award for $670,761
The School of Administrative Science has also earned a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to continue to develop and deliver cyber-crime and forensic training and education to the law-enforcement community. This focus of study was initiated by the previous grants awarded to the University and funded the construction of the Cyber Crime Training Lab. The award of $670,761 will be used to develop an online School Resource Officer Certificate Training Program to be disseminated nationwide. Cunningham will serve as project director and will administer the grant. Doherty will devote his efforts to the creation and delivery of the curriculum.
Both grants will run concurrently for a two year-period ending in December 2010 and will strengthen the scope and capability of the School of Administrative Science to provide quality education to an expanding adult-learner population.
Alumnus William O’Neill, BS’67 (Metro), DDS’70 (Metro), and president of a dental practice in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., has been elected to the FDU Board of Trustees.
“We’re proud and excited to welcome Bill O’Neill back to the Board of Trustees,” said President J. Michael Adams. “He has always been one of our most loyal alumni, and he has made great contributions to FDU over the years. We are very fortunate to be able to call upon his leadership and counsel.”
O’Neill last served on the board in 2003, after being a member for 15 years. He originally joined the trustees as the president of the Alumni Association Board of Governors (1988–1990).
As chair of the Trustees Facilities and Planning Committee, he provided, through the Facilities Master Plan, plans for the reconfigured and renovated Dickinson Hall and the construction of the Roberta Chiaviello Ferguson and Thomas G. Ferguson Recreation Center; the Martin F. Stadler, Patrick J. Zenner, Hoffmann-La Roche Academic Building; the Park Avenue Residence Hall; the Rutherford Residence Hall; and the Northpointe residence hall; as well as for the Fitness Center and substantial renovations to the student services buildings and cafeterias (the Student Union Building and the Student Center), and residence halls — the Lindens, University Court and the Village.
O’Neill is also co-founder of Knights of the Roundtable Booster Club at the Metropolitan Campus. He and his wife, Fran, live in Alpine, N.J., and have two grown daughters.
Supported by a New Jersey Department of Education Grant, Silberman College of Business faculty are building the “Tech Prep Program,” which is designed to foster collaboration on curriculum development among high schools and colleges.
Grant recipient and coordinator Ethné Swartz, entrepreneurial studies and chair, marketing/entrepreneurship (Flor), and Silberman College faculty have been engaged in curriculum development since fall 2008 and have been working with teachers at Teaneck High School and Bergen County Community College. Last month, the faculty met their discipline counterparts at the Teaneck School District offices to discuss the second year of the initiative.
Faculty participants include Richard Archambault, entrepreneurship (Metro); Scott Behson, management (Metro); Robert DeFilippis, accounting and chair, accounting/tax/law (Flor); Jonathan Goodman, entrepreneurship (Flor); Eleanor Ann Huser, marketing (Flor); and Maureen Kieff, quantitative analysis (Metro).
The program’s objective is to enhance business curricula at the high school level and provide opportunities for honors-level students in grades 10 through 12 to identify business courses that interest them and that they might wish to pursue at the college level. Additionally, through a sequencing of high school and college programs in grade 10 through the second year of college, students have the opportunity to earn dual credit in identified courses, resulting in college credits to be transferred from the high school to Bergen Community College and ultimately to FDU. Such transfer of credit is ultimately based on passing a validation examination given by Silberman College of Business.
The high school phase of the program is taught by high school and/or college faculty and the college phase by the college faculty. The high school faculty should have credentials appropriate to be adjunct instructors at the college level, and in the case of FDU, at an AACSB-accredited college. Students taking the required courses at the high school level will be eligible to apply to Bergen Community College and then to FDU. The course syllabi, the requirements for course completion and the recommended sequence for the courses will be determined by FDU, Bergen Community College and Teaneck High School.
Teaneck High School will provide a list of students identified under the New Jersey College Credit Transfer, with FDU and Bergen Community College faculty having an opportunity to meet with them to provide additional information and answer questions.
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Participants in the Tech Prep Program from FDU include (back row) Maureen Kieff, left, quantitative analysis (Metro); Eleanor Ann Huser, second from right, marketing (Flor); (middle row) Jonathan Goodman, left, entrepreneurship (Flor); Richard Archambault, second from left, entrepreneurship (Metro); Scott Behson, third from left, management (Metro); Robert DeFilippis, second from right, accounting and chair, accounting/tax/law (Flor); and (front row) Ethné Swartz, left, entrepreneurial studies and chair, marketing/entrepreneurship (Flor).
Wireless: Science, Public Policy and the BioInitiative Report forum will address the safety of cell phones on Monday, November 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus.
Experts in the field will discuss the science of wireless exposure and biological effects in the morning session and public policy for wireless exposure in the afternoon.
Participants include Devra Davis, director of the world’s first Center for Environmental Oncology, Cancer Institute and professor of epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, both at the University of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change — the group awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 with the former vice president Al Gore; David Carpenter, director, Institute for Health and the Environment, University at Albany, State University of New York, and co-author of the BioInitiative Report http://www.bioinitiative.org and author of Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields; Martin Blank, associate professor of physiology and cellular biophysics at Columbia University, past president of the Bioelectromagnetics Society and one of the world’s most published scientists in bioelectromagnetics; and Magda Havas, professor of environmental resources at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where she teaches and does research on the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, dirty electricity, ground current, radio frequency radiation and electrical hypersensitivity.
Other presenters are James Burch, assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia; Janet Newton, president of The EMR (Electromagnetic Radiation) Policy Institute, Marshfield, Va., who for 10 years has worked with organizations that have maintained a regular profile at key government agencies with a stake in the environmental effects of nonionizing radiation; Louis Slesin, founder, editor and publisher of Microwave News, a bimonthly newsletter on the biological effects of nonionizing electromagnetic radiation with special emphasis on power lines and cellular phones; Deborah Carney, vice president of The EMR Policy Institute and attorney for Canyon Area Residents, for the Environment in Lookout Mountain, Colo., on the interference and biological effects of electromagnetic radiation; and Whitney North Seymour, Jr., whose legal career has included public-interest work with a particular focus on environmental law, having co-founded the Natural Resources Defense Council.
This free event is offered as a public service and is co-produced by FDU’s WFDU (FM) and The EMR Policy Institute. Reservations are required through wfdu891@yahoo.com. For more information go to http://www.wfdu.fm.
For information on another WFDU (FM)-sponsored event, “Uncle Floyd, John Dull and Friends with Oscar Brand,” go to http://alpha.fdu.edu/wfdu/wfdufm/index2.html.
Twombly Family Lecture
The College at Florham Library will host a talk about the Twombly family by Walter Savage, emeritus, English (Flor). Florence Vanderbilt Twombly and her husband, Hamilton McKown Twombly, in 1894, established their Florham estate residence, also giving the name to the town of Florham Park. When the estate was sold, a portion was purchased by Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1958 and became its campus, which is now celebrating its 50th anniversary. Savage’s talk will take place in the Orangérie of the College at Florham Library, on Wednesday, October 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m. There is no charge for this event. For information call 973-443-8515 or 973-443-8516.
Vocal Concert by ‘The Ten’
The men’s singing group “The Ten” will help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham with a Sunday, October 26, concert featuring songs from the last five decades.
The Friends of Florham is sponsoring “Something to Sing About: Selections Spanning the Half Century.” The event starts at 3 p.m. in Hennessy Hall (Mansion) at the College at Florham.
Despite its name, “The Ten” is currently made up of 17 singers who have their roots in the 125-voice University Glee Club of New York City, founded in 1894. “The Ten” was formed in 1979, when 10 members of the glee club banded together to perform. The name stuck, even though the group has had up to 20 members over the years. Members include alumni of such collegiate a cappella groups as Yale’s Whiffenpoofs, Harvard’s Krokodiloes and Dartmouth’s Aires. Among the younger members are the sons of two of the founders. Members live in the New York City metropolitan area, including New Jersey, working at day jobs ranging from law and finance to theater and construction.
“The Ten”’s repertoire includes sacred and secular songs, sea chanteys, spirituals, motets and selections from popular artists such as James Taylor and Billy Joel. They mostly sing a cappella four-part harmony, but sometimes sing in six parts or accompanied by piano or guitar. For the College at Florham event, “The Ten” will sing pieces from each decade since the college was founded.
The Friends of Florham, a volunteer organization, was founded in 1990 to help the University preserve the historic gardens, grounds and buildings of Florham. The group has contributed to several major projects, including the renovation of Lenfell Hall in Hennessy Hall and the restoration of the Clowney Garden and fountain, which made a cameo appearance in the film “A Beautiful Mind.” The Friends also offer lectures and programs to increase awareness of the significance of Florham and its role in the history of Morris County.
Tickets to the concert, at $25, include a reception afterward and may be purchased at the door. For more information, call (201) 692-7008.
Trivia Contest
Father Joseph Farias, director, campus ministry (Flor), and Loren Kania, student (Flor), are the winners of the September Trivia Contest. The winners received a $100 gift certificate to the campus bookstore.
Answers to the September contest are:
1. Who was the founder of FDU? (Peter Sammartino)
2. The FDU Madison campus was formerly the private estate of which couple? (Hamilton McKown Twombly and Florence Vanderbilt Twombly)
3. What was the name of Twombly’s New Jersey estate? (Florham)
4. Central Park in New York and the grounds of Florham were planned by a famous landscape architect. What is his name? (Frederick Law Olmsted)
5. What was the first residence hall constructed on the College at Florham? (Twombly Hall)
6. What is the name of FDU’s college in England? (Wroxton)
7. In 1958, the film adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ play starring Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor was released. What was the name of that film? (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof)
8. In 1958, a popular plastic doll, with an extensive wardrobe of fabric clothes, was introduced. What is the name of that doll? (Barbie)
9. In 1959, the “King of Rock and Roll” joined the U.S. Army. Who was he? (Elvis Presley)
10. In 1958, what American League team won the World Series, its seventh in the previous 10 years? (New York Yankees)
The 10th Fairleigh Dickinson University Division I Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, held on September 13 at the Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, N.J., honored nine individuals, including a coach, and one team. Coaches, a trustee, former players and family members introduced the honorees.
This year’s Division I Athletics Hall of Fame inductees are:
• Elijah Allen, AA’95, BA’98 (Metro), Men’s Basketball
• David Gouldstone, BA’97 (Metro), Men’s Soccer
• Felicia Griffin, BS’94 (Metro), Women’s Basketball
• Charles Linfante, BS’62 (Metro), Baseball
• Al LoBalbo, Coach 1969–1980 (Metro/Ruth), Men’s Basketball
• Lou Ravettine, BA’64 (Ruth), Men’s Basketball
• Gideon Terrer, BS’80 (Metro), Track and Field
• Rahshon Turner, AA’96, BS’99 (Metro), Men’s Basketball
• Desi Wilson, ’91 (Metro), Men’s Basketball/Baseball
• 1991–1992 Women’s Basketball Team — Sharon Beverly, head coach; Angela Cann Cameron, BS’90; Christine Bachmann Christie, BA’94; Shanin Clark, BS’94, assistant coach; Susan Steele Clayville, BA’92, MBA’95; Barbara DeShields, ’92; Rita Bernert Gloekler, BS’93; Felicia Griffin, BS’94; Stacie Conroy Hardy, ’92; Buddy Mahar, assistant coach; Kristi Doyle McCarthy, ’92; Donna Schules Morrison, BA’93; Denise Stuewe Quenault, AA’93; Trina Ricketts, ’92; Meaghan Culkin Pizzo, AA’93; and Joetta Daughton Scanlon, BS’96 (all Metro).
For details on the honorees go to http://www.fduknights.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11000&KEY=&ATCLID=1581983&SPID=4567&SPSID=48001.
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Left Collage:
Top left: Head Men’s Basketball Coach Thomas Green introduced inductee Lou Ravettine, BA’64 (Ruth).
Top right: Mary Kay Mastronardy Stratis, BA’69 (Ruth), MAT’71 (Metro), University trustee and a Hall of Fame member, introduced inductee Gideon Terrer, BS’80 (Metro), who lived with the Stratis family during part of his stay at the University.
Center left, Interim University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Joseph Kiernan welcomed the group.
Center right: Women’s Head Basketball Coach Peter Cinella introduced inductee Felicia Griffin, BS’94 (Metro).
Bottom left: Former Head Baseball Coach and Hall of Fame member Dennis Sasso introduced inductee Charles Linfante, BS’62 (Metro).
Bottom right: Former Athletics Director Roy Danforth, who was unable to attend his induction into the hall in 2001, was introduced at the event.
Right photo: Metropolitan Campus Athletic Director David Langford presented inductee Felicia Griffin, BS’94 (Metro), with her plaque.
Inducted to the 2008 Division I Hall of Fame were, from left, Elijah Allen, AA’95, BA’98 (Metro), men’s basketball; Gideon Terrer, BS’80 (Metro), track and field; Lou Ravettine, BA’64 (Ruth), men’s basketball; Charles Linfante, BS’62 (Metro), baseball; Ruth LoBalbo, representing her late husband Al LoBalbo, Coach 1969–1980 (Metro/Ruth), men’s basketball; and David Gouldstone, BA’97 (Metro), men’s soccer.
Some of the 1991–1992 women’s basketball team inductees. Seated, from left, were Susan Steele Clayville, BA’92, MBA’95; Donna Schules Morrison, BA’93; Felicia Griffin, BS’94; Meaghan Culkin Pizzo, AA’93; Rita Bernert Gloeckler, BS’93; Stacie Conroy Hardy, ’92; and standing, from left, Angela Cann Cameron, BS’90; Denise Stuewe Quenault, AA’93; Kristi Doyle McCarthy, ’92; Shanin Clark, BS’94, assistant coach; Christine Bachmann Christie, BA’94; Barbara DeShields, ’92; and Sharon Beverly, head coach (all Metro).
The noted novelist and historian Thomas Fleming will come to the Metropolitan Campus in a free lecture on “Alexander Hamilton as a Congressman in the Final Years of the War” on Thursday, October 16, at 2:30 p.m. The opening event in the traveling exhibit, “Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America,” the lecture will be held in the Weiner Library Auditorium.
Fleming is the author of more than 40 books and has been called one of America’s finest writers and historians. He is a frequent guest on and contributor to PBS, NPR, The History Channel, Discovery Channel, A&E and C-SPAN and the only author ever to have selections for the Book-of-the-Month Club in both fiction and nonfiction.
A native of Jersey City, N.J., Fleming is a novelist, historian and biographer of national renown. “We are very pleased to bring Thomas Fleming to FDU in this important lecture,” said James Marcum, University librarian (Metro/Flor). “He is, above all, a masterful historian and a brilliant storyteller who is both riveting and readable.”
Fleming is the author of Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Future of America. The Associated Press noted, “It is impossible not to love this book.” Katherine Whittemore on Salon.com said, “To be as masterfully concise as Fleming manages to be is an achievement in itself, for this epic would have challenged Tolstoi.”
Commenting on his appearance at FDU, Fleming said, “I’m going to emphasize my research on him [Hamilton] as a congressman in the final years of the war. It’s a little known part of his story and very revealing.”
Fleming’s book, Liberty! The American Revolution, was a main selection of the History Book Club and the Book-of-the-Month Club. The History Book Club named it one of the eight best books of 1997, and the American Revolution Round Table gave it their annual award as the best book of the year. It tells the story of the nation’s founding in conjunction with a six-part series on the revolution which appeared on PBS.
Fleming is the author of books on the battle of Bunker Hill, the siege of Yorktown, pilgrims, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, West Point, Benjamin Franklin, battle for New Jersey, Lexington and Concord, Abraham Lincoln, the American Revolution, Hamilton, the Louisiana Purchase, World War I and Valley Forge.
Fleming said, “What kind of effect do I want my books to have? I hope they will make readers think — and feel — more deeply about our unique, amazing, perpetually troubled and conflicted country, the United States of America.”
Last year, the U.S. State Department invited Fleming to lecture on the Civil War in Vienna as part of its “Distinguished Author” series. For his contribution to American literature, he received the Abraham Lincoln Award from the Union League Club of New York, and in May 2007, the Society of American Historians — whose membership is limited to 250 authors notable for both historical scholarship and literary ability — named Fleming as its next president.
The exhibition, “Alexander Hamilton; The Man Who Made Modern America,” was organized by the New-York Historical Society, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the American Library Association with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. It is free and open during library hours from October 16 through December 5. For information on other Hamilton offerings go to http://inside.fdu.edu/otw/0809/libraries.html .
The celebrated novelist, short story writer, biographer and essayist, Roxana Robinson, will be the featured speaker at the Gene Barnett Literary Society Lecture on Tuesday, November 11, at 8 p.m. in Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus. The topic is “Fiction Matters.”
Robinson is a critically acclaimed author of four novels and three collections of short stories. Her work has been compared to John Cheever’s by The New York Times, and to Edith Wharton’s by Newsweek.
The New York Times has chosen four of her works Notable Books of the Year. The novelist Robert Stone described her latest novel, Cost (2008), as “an important, timely book that furthers insight into our present fortunes and dilemmas.” Robinson’s novels include Sweetwater, This is My Daughter and Summer Light and her short story collections are A Perfect Stranger, Asking for Love and A Glimpse of Scarlet.
She is also a biographer and scholar of 19th- and early 20th-century American art. Her biography of Georgia O’Keeffe was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award and named one of The New York Times Notable Books of the Year. Robinson teaches creative writing at The New School in New York City.
After the lecture, there is a question-and-answer period with the audience, and copies of her books will be available for signing.
The doors will open at 7:15 p.m. on the evening of the lecture. There are no advance ticket sales or reserved seating. If there are groups of 10 or more, call (201) 692-7032 and arrangements for group seating will be made. The lecture is free for FDU students, faculty and staff with a valid ID. The donation for the general public is $10. For additional information, call (201) 692-7028.
Members of New York Giants Super Bowl teams will participate in a Sports Dinner that includes an autograph session, photo opportunities and both silent and live auctions. Fairleigh Dickinson University and the Giants are sponsoring this exciting event to benefit Richard Fritzky, Petrocelli College (Metro). It will take place at FDU’s Rothman Center on Monday, November 10, from 6–9 p.m.
Current and past Giants Brandon Jacobs, Chase Blackburn, OJ Anderson, Billy Ard, Steven Baker, Brad Benson, Harry Carson, Keith Hamilton, Lee Rouson, Odessa Turner, Perry Williams, Zeke Mowatt, Curtis McGriff, Roman Oben and George Martin have pledged to attend and lend their support.
Items to be auctioned include Giants memorabilia — an autographed Eli Manning jersey, items signed by Michael Strahan and helmets signed by select members of each Super Bowl team. There also will be non-sports items for auction.
Richard Fritzky, father of 12 children, president of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce for more than 20 years, editor of Meadowlands USA and adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson for 30 years, contracted a rare form of meningitis in October of 2005. Months of coma, strokes, amputations, 22 operations and kidney failure never shook his family’s resolve. Fritzky was hospitalized 441 days and lost both feet, both legs and all but the stump of one-half of one finger. He miraculously survived and is at home teaching an online course for FDU and still serving as editor of Meadowlands USA. “He continues to have many health challenges including renal failure, but his courage and spirit are a remarkable testimony to the human will to survive,” said Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor).
Fairleigh Dickinson University organized a benefit softball game in 2006 between the 1986 and 1991 Super Bowl champion Giants and The King and His Court. The event raised more than $15,000 for the “Friends of Rich Fritzky” trust fund.
Tickets to the November 10 dinner, which includes the autograph session, photo opportunity and auctions, are $60 per person, and a table of 10 may be purchased for $500. Checks should be made payable to “Friends of Rich Fritzky” and mailed to Denise Wisniewski, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1000 River Road, H-DH1-02, Teaneck, NJ 07666, by November 3.
For additional information call 201-692-6514 or visit the Fritzky family Web site: http://www.fritzky.com.
A commemorative talk, “Kristallnacht: 70 Years Later,” by Esther Jungreis, will take place on Monday, November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus. Admission is free.
Made possible through a donation from Stephen and Nancy Weinstein, the lecture is presented by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Holocaust Center, in association with FDU’s Hillel and the UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey. Stephen (“Skippy”) Weinstein is an alumnus, BS’62 (Ruth), and FDU trustee, and his wife is an alumna, AA’61 (Ruth).
Esther Jungreis was born in Hungary, a descendant of a rabbinic dynasty that traces its lineage back to King David of the Hebrew Bible. She and her father, who were inmates at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, survived the Holocaust. Following World War II, she married Rabbi Theodore Jungreis and took on the name “Rebbetzin,” a term of endearment and respect reserved for the wife of a rabbi.
Determined to preserve and strengthen Jewish life in the post-Holocaust period, Jungreis founded Hineni, an international movement dedicated to inspiring the Jewish people to return to their roots. She writes a weekly column for The Jewish Press.
In addition, Jungreis teaches the Hebrew Bible on the Hineni television show broadcast to more than eight million viewers throughout the United States. She has lectured in countries around the world. Her work, including her Bible seminars and weekly Young Leadership classes, has been featured in Time, Newsweek, People and New York Magazine.
Jungreis is the recipient of major awards from such prominent Jewish and civic organizations in the United States as Hadassah, the Jewish War Veterans and the Knights of Pythias. She is the author of several widely acclaimed books, including The Jewish Soul on Fire and The Committed Life: Principles of Good Living from Our Timeless Past. Her latest publication is Life Is a Test. The State of Israel also has accorded Jungreis numerous honors for her accomplishments.
Kristallnacht, often translated as “The Night of Broken Glass,” refers to a series of pogroms which took place in Nazi Germany on November 9 and 10, 1938. In the course of one night, more than 90 Jews were murdered, nearly 30,000 Jews were imprisoned in concentration camps, more than 200 synagogues were burned and more than 10,000 Jewish businesses were damaged or destroyed. Kristallnacht is often noted as a precursor of the Holocaust.
For further information call (201) 692-2263.
Update
Alice Benzecry, biological sciences (Metro), presented her research findings on “Salt Marsh Submergence and Sea Level Rise in the New York Metropolitan Area” at the Global Change and the Function and Distribution of Wetlands Workshop at the 8th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference in Pantanal, Brazil. As a result of this conference, Benzecry was invited to co-author a paper with Ellen Kracauer Hartig of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources Group, and Vivien Gornitz of the Center for Climate Systems Research of Columbia University and the NASA/Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
Kathleen Haspel, communication studies; and Jennifer Lehr, communication and chair, communication studies (both Flor), were among the panelists for the September 23 Hot Topics discussion on “Media Sexism” held at the College at Florham. Krista Jenkins, political science (Flor), moderated.
President J. Michael Adams spoke about “The Future Ain’t What It Used to Be: Our Legacy to the Next Generation” as part of Commerce Bank’s Economic Pulse for the Future event on October 7 at the College at Florham. Adams and Angelo Carfagna, director of communications/special projects, communications/marketing (Metro), co-wrote “Raising World Citizens: What in the World Is a Parent to Do?” published in the S.I. [Staten Island] Parent magazine. The article was also published on Parenthood.com.
Jason Scorza, associate provost for global learning (Metro/Flor) and philosophy/political science (Metro), was appointed to the ACE (American Council on Education) Internationalization Advisory Council for a three-year term. His term officially begins with the 2009 Internationalization Collaborative annual meeting on January 31, 2009.
James Barrood, executive director, Rothman Institute (Flor), a member of NJBIZ’s Board of Contributors wrote “Use Your Time Wisely, Stop Wasting It” for the magazine’s September 8 issue. He also wrote “Rising Prices Can Make You Healthier,” published in The Providence Journal.
Louise Lynch, natural sciences (Metro), received an Essex County Teamwork Award for the month of August. A biologist, she is superintendent of the Essex County Department of Public Works’ Division of Mosquito Control.
As part of a series of fall programs by the Madison (N.J.) Historical Society, “Year of the Family,” on September 25, Walter Savage, emeritus, English (Flor), spoke about the family of Hamilton McKown Twombly and Florence Vanderbilt Twombly, who built the Florham estate which became FDU’s College at Florham.
Seth Roland, head men’s soccer coach, athletics (Metro), was named head coach of the U.S. men’s open team, which will compete in the 18th World Maccabiah Games in Israel from July 13–23, 2009. More than 9,000 Jewish athletes from six continents and more than 60 countries will compete in this, the world’s third largest, international competition.
Roger Koppl, economics/finance and executive director, Institute for Forensic Science Administration (Flor), co-wrote “C.S. Oy,” for Slate.com [http://www.slate.com/id/2197284]. He also co-wrote “Defendants Should Have the Right to Forensic Expertise,” published in The Star-Ledger and The Hartford [Conn.] Courant [http://www.courant.com].
John Cowen, elementary education/reading and program coordinator, literacy programs (Metro), presented “10 Proven Ways to Help Struggling Readers Succeed” during the October meeting of Westwood (N.J.) Parents with Educational Concerns.
Judy Moonelis, art (Flor),is among the artists who will exhibit their work in “Conversations in Clay,” an exhibit at the Katonah Museum of Art in New York, from October 19, 2008, through January 11, 2009. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, October 19, from 2 to 5 p.m.
In the News
James Almeida, entrepreneurial studies and associate dean, Silberman College (Flor), was quoted in the following articles: “Students for Hire” and “Adding Up the Ways to Advance” (The Sunday Star-Ledger); “FDU Survey: Consumer Confidence Low in N.J.” (DailyRecord.com); and “Poll Finds New Jerseyans Glum About Economy” (phillyburbs.com, Newsday.com and Bucks County Courier Times).
Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), was interviewed for The Record article, “Older, Wiser and Happily Going Back to College,” about baby boomers who have gone back to school. Also interviewed were Petrocelli College alumna Wanda Ferrauiola, BA’06, MAS’07 (Metro), and current FDU student Theresa Jackson. Vehrkens was also quoted in the DailyRecord.com article “Some N.J. Recipients of Earmarks Have Links as Frelinghuysen Donors.”
Roger Koppl, economics/finance and executive director, Institute for Forensic Science Administration (Flor), was quoted in The Star-Ledger and The Trenton Times on “Experts Offer Alternatives to Bailout” and in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise on “Prints: Proof Positive?” “C.S. Oy,” an article Koppl co-wrote for Slate magazine, was the topic of John Tierney’s article, “Bad Science in Court,” published in The New York Times.
Jonathan Schiff, accounting (Metro), was quoted in the articles “Who Needs a COO?” and “Nine Things to Ask Your Future Boss, the CEO,” both published at http://www.CFO.com.
James Barrood, executive director, Rothman Institute (Flor), was quoted in two articles — “Teen Entrepreneurs” in U.S. 1 and “Get Cracking on Money Management: FDU Offering a Course on Financial Planning for Teens” in Suburban News and Town Journal — about the Rothman Institute’s Discover Business Teen Camp and its online financial planning course, respectively.
Scott Fisher, director, Fitness Center (Metro), was interviewed for the article “Freshman Weight Gain Isn’t Par for Course,” published in The Record.
Domenick Celentano, entrepreneurial studies (Flor), was interviewed for the Associated Press article “Foodmakers Plan Big Ad Campaigns in Down Economy,” which appeared in various publications and Web sites including: Chicago Tribune, South Bend Tribune, Daily Record, MSNBC.com, Businessweek.com, International Herald Tribune, Fox 2 KASA, Hartford Courant, San Francisco Chronicle, South Carolina Enquirer Herald, ABC7Chicago.com, Augusta Chronicle, Topeka Capital-Journal, Casper Star Tribune, Rhinelander Daily News, MyFox Montgomery, Fox 7 KTBC, Bay News 9, Grand Island Independent, Amarillo Globe News, Florida Times-Union, Marietta Daily Journal and Reportonbusiness.com.
Okang McBride, director of alumni relations (Metro), was quoted in the article “Four Join FDU Alumni Organization,” published in Press Journal.
“Business Service Offered by FDU,” published in the Daily Record, a brief news article in NJBIZ and an article on NorthJersey.com “FDU Announces Program to Help Businesses Expand,” covered the Rothman Institute’s business plan development service for New Jersey businesses and nonprofit organizations. Steven Fulda, entrepreneurship (Flor), who runs the program with George Maddaloni, Silberman College (Flor), was quoted in the NJBIZ item.
Ronald Calissi, executive associate dean for off-campus credit programs, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), and director, administrative science (Metro), and Paulette Laubsch, administrative sciences and director, MS in homeland security (Metro), were interviewed for the Daily Record article “Gas Prices Drive More to Internet Courses.”
Gerard Farias, management and executive director, Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (Flor), was interviewed for the Daily Record article “FDU Sustainability Program Goes to Costa Rica” and was quoted in The Star-Ledger article “TerraCycle Has Deal for Kraft’s Trash.”
A news item on NorthJersey.com talked about the video tour on WFDU-FM’s Web site, http://www.wfdu.fm, which is conducted by Barry Sheffield, assistant director of telecommunications (Metro). The tour includes an overview of the station’s operations as well as its transmitter at the Armstrong Tower in Alpine, N.J. NorthJersey.com also mentioned the new documentary “Brazil Rising” recently broadcast on WFDU (FM).
An article in the Madison Eagle, “What Do Folks Know About the Y? Not Much About Its Charitable Mission, According to Survey,” talked about a group of FDU business majors assembled by William Moore, dean, Silberman College (Metro/Flor), who worked with the Madison Area YMCA to conduct surveys to determine what residents of the area know and think about the YMCA.
Rosalie Sabatino, assistant director, career development (Flor), was quoted in The Record article “Student Internships Lead to Real Jobs After College.”
Chris Rasmussen, history (Metro), was interviewed for the article “Stanislaus County Fair Officials Hope Tight Times Won’t Keep Away Crowds,” published in The Modesto Bee (http://www.modbee.com).
Riad Nasser, sociology (Flor), was quoted in “Soldiers Train Hard for Duty as Prison Guards,” by Mike Kelly of The Record, which appeared on Pantagraph.com.
Jonathan Wexler, associate vice president for admissions/financial aid (Metro/Flor), was interviewed for two articles in The Star-Ledger — “It’s Never Too Early to Get Started” and “N.J.’s College Advantage.”
Adam Paulus, head baseball coach, athletics (Flor), was featured in “Teaching How to Swing: Coaches Baseball at His Alma Mater, FDU-Florham,” published in Florham Park Hanover This Week, a Daily Record insert.
Joan Leder, senior program director, continuing education (Metro), talked about summer camps at FDU in the article “More Students Spending Summer at School,” published on NorthJersey.com.
Ethné Swartz, entrepreneurial studies and chair, marketing/entrepreneurship (Flor), was interviewed for “A Business Blueprint for Improving Performance,” an article in NJBIZ.
Harvey Lowy, computer science/management information systems (Metro), was interviewed for the article “Enterprise Computing Opens Students’ Eyes to i and z at FDU,” published in IT Jungle.
Daniel Cassino, political science (Flor), was quoted in The Record’s “Youth Vote Finds Empowerment” and in PolitickerNJ.com’s “Obama Leads McCain, 49% to 33% in NJ, According to FDU Poll.”
Diane Dettmore, nursing (Metro), was interviewed for the Bergen News article “FDU Plans Workshop on Models of Health Care,” about the “What the Health” workshop held over the summer on FDU’s Metropolitan Campus.
Lynn Lurie, Becton College (Flor) and MFA’06 (Flor), talked about writing her novel, Corner of the Dead, in the article “Novelist Writes of Social Unrest in S. America,” published in The Item.
Len Green, Silberman College (Flor), was interviewed for The Star-Ledger article, “All in the Family: Jersey Businesses Surviving From Generation to Generation.
As a result of a press conference in Wilmington, Del., where PublicMind released polls of Alaska and Delaware on the vice presidential candidates, Peter Woolley, political science and director, PublicMind™ (Flor), was interviewed on WHYY, WDEL, WILM, WBOC and Clear Channel. He also was quoted in several articles about different PublicMind polls — “How the Dem Delegation Looks on the Party’s Senatorial Horizon-Line” (politickernj.com); “Corzine Rallies Behind Obama: The Governor Had Long Supported Hillary Clinton for the Presidency” (philly.com, newsday.com, abclocal.go.com and WCBSTV.com [Associate Press (AP)]); “Zimmer Races to Raise Cash, Make a Name” (The Star-Ledger); “A New Task for Corzine: Finding a Running Mate” (philly.com [AP]); “Poll: Lautenberg Challenger Still Unknown” (UPI.com); “The Battle for New Jersey: How Important Is This One Stacking Up to Be” (Prime Buzz KansasCity.com); “Lautenberg Looks Likely to Hold Senate Seat” (politicalwire.com); “Poll: Public Still Not Pleased With Corzine’s Recent Performance” (Asbury Park Press [AP]); “Top Court Rejects ‘Millionaire’s Amendment’” (NorthJersey.com); “Corzine Brings Deep Pockets to Reelection Campaign” (CourierPostOnline.com [AP]); “N.J. Dems Vying to Gain 2 House Seats” (NorthJersey.com [AP]); “Political Clippings” (CQ Today Midday Update); “Poll: Lautenberg Holds Lead in NJ Senate Race” (philly.com, Newsday.com and CourierPostOnline.com); “Bottom Line: Voters Care About Issues” (DailyRecord.com); and “Poll: McCain Still Trails Obama in NJ” (Bucks County Courier Times, Morris Ledger, Trentonian.com, Newsday.com and phillyburbs.com).
In Memoriam
H. Milton Cooper, retired, founder/faculty member, dental school (Metro), died on August 17 at the age of 94. He joined FDU in 1958 as associate professor in the dental school and retired in 1974. He held various leadership positions in the Bergen County Dental Society, and was a life member of the American Dental Association and American Association of Orthodontists. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gladys; his children, Joan Ent, Beth Krueger and Jeffrey Cooper; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A tribute honoring the poetry and humanity of Andonis Decavalles, emeritus, English (Flor), who died on June 9, will be held on Monday, October 20, 7 to 9 p.m., in Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion). For more information call Theresa Montalbano, administrative assistant, literature/language/writing/philosophy (Flor), at 973-443-8711.
Alice Hardifer Nydegger, retired, coordinator of business, athletics (Metro), and alumna, AA’47 (Ruth), died on May 26, 2008, at the age of 81. She joined FDU in 1967 as a part-time athletics business manager and retired in 1984. She is survived by her husband, Rudolph Nydegger; her children, Corey Nydegger, Randee Becker and Jill Delfin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Robert Shields, retired, director of athletics (Flor), died on September 26 at the age of 81. He joined FDU in 1960 as an instructor and retired in 1988. The campus’s first athletic director, he also coached men’s lacrosse, golf — the winningest coach in both sports — basketball and soccer. In 2004, a newly renovated athletics field at the College at Florham, the Robert T. Shields Field, was dedicated with Shields, his family and friends in attendance. He also was a charter member of the FDU Division III Athletics Hall of Fame. An annual golf outing that supports Division III athletics is also named in his honor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Robert T. Shields Athletic Fund,” c/o Richard Reiss, University Advancement, 1000 River Road, H-DH3-17, Teaneck, N.J. 07666.
Welcome
The University welcomes new full-time and part-time employees who joined FDU as of October 13, 2008. Welcome to Christopher Geraghty, clerk, enrollment services (Metro); Padman Pillai, library receptionist/security, Weiner Library (Metro); Elizabeth Rodgers-Tapia, admissions service clerk, undergraduate admissions (Metro); Jane Tsambis, director, grants/sponsored projects (Metro); and Gregory Vetrone, assistant men’s basketball coach, athletics (Metro).
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On September 24, PublicMind™ held a press conference in Wilmington, Del., to release a new poll, “Alaskans Support Palin But Concede Biden’s Strengths.” Poll Director Peter Woolley’s appearance was hosted by Wilmington’s News Journal and DelawareOnline. Press representatives from Baltimore, Md.; Washington, D.C.; and Philadelphia, Pa., were invited.
Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Forum on Pedagogy
The Faculty Forum, a series of presentations by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences faculty, focuses on pedagogy this semester.
Upcoming presentations will be on Tuesday, October 21, when Bruce Peabody, political science and chair, social sciences/history (Flor), will speak about “Linking Research and Teaching in the Classroom”; on Tuesday, November 11, with Peter Benson, English (Flor), and Debbie Southwood Smith, former vice president, A&R-Interscope Records USA, who will discuss “I Am Whatever I Say I Am: Using Contemporary Music to Promote Student Engagement and Critical Thinking”; and on Monday, December 1, with Silvia Belen-Ramos, Spanish (Flor), who will lecture on “Cultural Repression During the Dirty Wars in Argentina.”
This semester’s forum began with a panel discussion on “Active Learning: What It Is and How to Use It” led by Katie Singer, college writing (Flor). Panelists included Daniel Cassino, political science; Mary Kathryn Douglas, college writing; and Mary Ford, assistant director/learning specialist, Freshman Intensive Studies (all Flor).
The forums will be held at 3:30 p.m. in Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), College at Florham. Refreshments will be served. For information call 973-443-8750.
Colloquium to Discuss ‘Shakespeare and Language’
The 16th annual Shakespeare Colloquium, titled “Shakespeare and Language: The Art of Close Reading,” will be held on Saturday, October 18, from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in Room S-11, Science Building, College at Florham.
This year’s featured Shakespeare scholars are Frank Occhiogrosso, English, Drew University, Madison, N.J., who will discuss “Mercutio’s Broken Syntax (Romeo and Juliet, 1.4.53–103)”; Maurice Cherney, English, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., who will talk about ‘To Be or Not to Be?’: The Plain Language of Hamlet’s Soliloquy (Hamlet 3.1.56–90)”; John Mucciolo, assistant superintendent, Morris Hills Regional District, Denville, N.J., and founding editor, Shakespearean International Yearbook, who will discuss “Caliban’s ‘Be Not Afear’d’ (The Tempest, 3.2.135–143) and Dramatic Exigency in Shakespeare’s The Tempest”; and Iska Alter, emerita, English, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., who will talk about “Shakespeare, Sex and Power: Lady Anne Seduced in Two Films of Richard III (Richard III, 1.3.1–264).”
For registration and information on this free event, contact the colloquium’s coordinator, Harry Keyishian, English (Flor), at 973-443-8711 or harry_keyishian@fdu.edu.
Interrogating Boundaries Focuses on Race and Ethnicity
As part of the Interrogating Boundaries seminar series on “Race and Ethnicity,” Jane Junn, political science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., will discuss “Race and Ethnicity in Democratic Citizenship” on Wednesday, November 12, noon to 2 p.m., at the Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), College at Florham. The free seminar is sponsored by the Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences.
Lunch will be served. For food-planning purposes, R.S.V.P. is required to Madeline McMahon, administrative assistant, Becton College (Flor), at mmcmahon@fdu.edu. For information contact Krista Jenkins, political science (Flor), at kjenkins@fdu.edu.
‘Impact of 2008 Presidential Elections’ to Be Discussed
“The Impact of the 2008 Presidential Election: How Much ‘Change’?” is the topic of the Hot Topics panel discussion on Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m., in Lenfell Hall and Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), College at Florham.
Panelists include Roger Koppl, economics/finance and executive director, Institute for Forensic Science Administration; Bruce Peabody, political science and chair, social sciences/history; Daniel Cassino, political science; and Eloy Delgado, political science major (all Flor). Gary Darden, history (Flor), will be the moderator. The event is co-sponsored by the Student Government Association. For information call 973-443-8750.
‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ to Be Staged
“Brighton Beach Memoirs,” one of Neil Simon’s most popular and enduring plays, will be staged in Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, College at Florham, and presented by the visual and performing arts department. Performances will be on Wednesday, November 19, through Saturday, November 22, at 8 p.m.; Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m. for high school students; and Sunday, November 23, at 2:30 p.m.
Set in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1937, the play deals with the interfamily relationships, puberty and sexual awakening of Eugene Morris, a Russian-Jewish teenager. As he struggles with his demanding father and overprotective mother, he learns important lessons from his older brother, Stanley, whom he idolizes, and his cousin, Nora, for whom he has intimate feelings.
“Brighton Beach Memoirs” will be directed by Nancy Robillard, theater (Flor). Tickets are $5 for students and the FDU community, $10 for others. To purchase tickets in advance call 973-443-8644, ext. 4. For further information, call 973-443-8467 or e-mail hollis@fdu.edu.
An upcoming production will be “Gemini,” a comedy by Albert Innaurato, from April 29 to May 3.
Silberman College of Business
PSEG Executive to Discuss ‘Innovation: The Future of Energy’
Ralph Izzo, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG), parent company of PSE&G, will discuss “Innovation: The Future of Energy” at the 2008 CEO Innovation Lecture on Wednesday, November 5, in Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), College at Florham.
A well-known leader within the utility industry as well as the public-policy arena, Izzo served as an American Physical Society Congressional Science Fellow in the office of U.S. Senator Bill Bradley (N.J.-Dem.) and as a senior policy adviser in the Office of New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean, specializing in energy, science and technology.
He is chairman of the Center for Energy Workforce Development and the Drumthwacket Foundation. He serves on the boards of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the American Gas Association, the New Jersey Utilities Association, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). He also is a member of the Council on Competitiveness – Energy Security; the Innovation and Sustainability Initiative Steering Committee; and the Business Roundtable; and is on the board of trustees for the New Jersey Network Foundation.
Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m., with Izzo’s presentation at 8 a.m. Preregistration is required; cost is $50 per person. To register, call 973-443-8842. The CEO Innovation Lecture is co-sponsored by the Silberman College of Business and the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies.
For more information go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/izzo.html.
Food-Preneur™ Bootcamp Offered
Entrepreneurs can learn what it takes to make a unique food idea into a commercial success at the introductory session of a new program called Food-Preneur™ Boot Camp. The opening session, co-sponsored by the Women’s Business Center of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners and the Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 8 to 11 a.m., at the Rothman Forum, Rothman Institute, College at Florham.
Food-Preneur™ Boot Camp is a series of workshops tailored to new or early-stage entrepreneurs wanting to improve their skills as well as budding entrepreneurs who have a great specialty food idea but are unsure of the next steps. Each module of the series is taught by food business experts who market, sell and develop specialty foods products. Participants learn experientially through classroom interaction and are provided with tools, resources and information to learn the food business and develop plans to create sales, manage growth and create or refine a product.
Domenick Celentano, entrepreneurial studies (Flor) and president, Celentano and Company, and Esther Luong Psarakis, managing partner of Demeter’s Pantry and founder of the Taste of Crete, will run the first session.
The cost of the session is $35. For registration, call Kim Dennison, administrator, Rothman Institute (Flor), at 973-443-8880. For information go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/foodpreneur.html.
Other Rothman Institute Events
The Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies has scheduled several upcoming seminars and lectures.
• Family Business Forum
Fredda Herz-Brown, principal, Relative Solutions Family Business Consulting Group, Cresskill, N.J., will speak about “Back to Basics: Learning to Build on the Uniqueness of Families Who Share a Family Enterprise” on Thursday, October 30, from 8:30–11:30 a.m., at the Rothman Forum, Rothman Institute, College at Florham. For registration and information call 973-443-8880.
• Strategies for Creative Managers
A presentation about “Management Strategies for In-house Creative Managers: The Tools You Need to Tear Down the Silos and Build a Successful In-house Creative Team,” will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), College at Florham. Moira Cullen, group director, strategic design, The Coca-Cola Company, and Emily Cohen, consultant to creative professionals, are the featured speakers. Cost is $150 per person (includes lunch). The event is sponsored by InSource, an association of corporate creatives. For registration and information e-mail info@in-source.org.
• Entrepreneurial Society Lectures
FDU’s Entrepreneurial Society, together with the Rothman Institute and the Silberman College of Business, is sponsoring free lectures in November. On Wednesday, November 19, Mario Barth, founder of Starlight Tattoos, will discuss “My Life As a Tattoo Artist,” from 5:15 to 7 p.m. in Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus. On Thursday, November 20, Len Green, Silberman College (Flor), will talk about “10 Steps for Success in Entrepreneurship,” from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Rothman Forum, Rothman Institute, College at Florham. Registration is necessary. To register call 973-443-8842.
Anthony J. Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies
Academic Agreement with Dutch University
Fairleigh Dickinson University and TIO University of Applied Sciences for Hospitality and Tourism in the Netherlands have signed an agreement for academic cooperation. The arrangement allows undergraduate students from both institutions’ hospitality and tourism programs to spend a study-abroad semester at one of five TIO locations in the Netherlands — Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Uthrecht, Eindhoven and Hengelo — or at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus.
Students who complete undergraduate studies at TIO will be given an opportunity to enroll in FDU’s International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s MS in hospitality management studies program.
TIO undergraduate students visited the Metropolitan Campus in January 2007 (185 students) and January 2008 (195 students).
Governor Visits MiraeRo! Booth
The weekend of September 27 was Chusok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving. The Northern New Jersey festival, which promoted interaction between the Korean-American community and the community at large, was held in Overpeck Park, Leonia, N.J. Fairleigh Dickinson University’s booth featuring the MiraeRo! program was visited by New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, where they learned about FDU’s Korean to English MiraeRo! program.
University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies
Election Night Gathering
The faculty of the School of History, Political and International Studies will host an election night gathering on Tuesday, November 4, 8 p.m., in the Multipurpose Room of the Student Union Building, Metropolitan Campus. Attendees will enjoy large television screens for viewing, refreshments and conversation while watching the election results.
Chemistry and Archaeology Lecture
In celebration of National Chemistry Week, Mihaela Leonida, chemistry and coordinator, preprofessional studies in the sciences (Metro), will lecture on “Between Chemistry and Archaeology” on Friday, November 7, in the Dickinson Hall Café of the Metropolitan Campus. From materials science to the use of chemical analysis, the lecture offers insight into how science becomes an analyst of past cultures and a creator of present ones.
The event, which includes a social at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and the lecture at 7 p.m., is co-sponsored by the School of Natural Sciences and the Hudson-Bergen Chemical Society. Dinner costs $20, $10 for students. Reservation is necessary by November 4. For registration and information contact Leonida at 201-692-2338 or mleonida@fdu.edu.
Writing Studio Offers Workshops, Conversational Lunches
Mystery writer Edward Rand, who writes under the name E.J. Rand, will lead a workshop titled “Taking the Mystery Out of Getting Published” on Tuesday, October 21, from 7–8:30 p.m., in the Metro Writing Studio on the second floor of the Weiner Library, Metropolitan Campus.
Rand, who published his first mystery novel earlier this year at the age of 70, will talk about how to perfect writing through revision and participation in writing groups, and about the process of finding and signing with a publisher. He will also read excerpts from his novel, Say Goodbye, which was a finalist in the mystery/suspense category of the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. A question-and-answer period follows his presentation.
For information call 201-692-2165, e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/edrandworkshop.html.
Remaining workshops include “Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism” on Wednesday, October 15, 2–3:30 p.m.; “Advanced APA Format” on Wednesday, October 29, 3:45–5:15 p.m.; “Responding to Student Papers” on Wednesday, November 5, 3–4:30 p.m.; “Advanced MLA Format” on Wednesday, November 12, 3:30–5 p.m.; “Lab Reports and More: Technical Communications Basics” on Wednesday, November 19, 3:30–5 p.m.; and “Business Memos and Etiquette” on Wednesday, December 3, 3:45–5:15 p.m. Except for the October 15 workshop, which will be held at the Weiner Library Auditorium, all workshops will be held in the Metro Writing Studio.
Conversational lunches focusing on American sports and leisure will be held at the Metro Writing Studio on the following Fridays: October 24 (movies and the Oscars), 2:30–4 p.m.; November 7 (football), 1–2:30 p.m.; and November 21 (basketball), 2:30–4 p.m.
For more information about the workshops and conversational lunches go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro/events.html.
Captions:
Left photo: Manning the MiraeRo! booth at the Chusok festival are, from left, Ronald Calissi, executive associate dean for off-campus credit programs, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), and director, administrative science (Metro); Joseph Thomas, director of Web/instructional technology/online learning, Petrocelli College (Metro); and Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor).
Right photo: New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, right, visits the MiraeRo! booth and speaks with Joseph Thomas, director of Web/instructional technology/online learning, Petrocelli College (Metro); and WoonJang Joo, student assistant (Metro).
Edith (Edie) Myers
Assistant Professor of Biology
Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences
College at Florham
How long have you been at FDU?
Two months (since August).
What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?
One of my favorite books that I’ve read over the past year is Special Topics in Calamity Physics, by Marisha Pessl. I picked up this book because it was a recommended read at a little independent bookstore I used to frequent in Connecticut (where I lived before moving to New Jersey). This is a well-written and creative mystery that references all kinds of classic literature — and has a great twist at the end.
Something I’ve always wanted to learn is …
… how to play the cello.
My first job was …
… a roller-coaster attendant at Hersheypark.
Three things that brighten my life are …
… my family, my friends and a good joke.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I …
… have four red-eared slider turtles. Over the past decade, my husband and I have adopted all of our turtles from people who no longer wanted them. They make great pets and are surprisingly friendly, although I suspect they are always eager to see me because they know I feed them.
My biggest challenge is …
… finding enough time and energy to spend on people and projects that are most important to me.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
I would want to be a wildlife photographer, but I would not want to be an accountant or professional golfer.
Conrad Odiase
Lecturer of Construction Engineering Technology
University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies
Metropolitan Campus
How long have you been at FDU?
I have been at FDU since August 27, 2008.
If you could meet anyone in the world whom would you pick? Why?
If I could meet anyone in the world I would pick Daisaku Ikeda, president of Soka Gakkai International, a nongovernmental organization at the United Nations, and a leader truly committed to world peace. I would choose him because he is a true example of how to live as a human being.
What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?
I recently enjoyed the book The Budhha in your Mirror, by Woody Hochswender, Greg Martin and Ted Morino. This book reveals a powerful way in which people can bring out their potential. The authors introduce the concept of how the transformation of oneself is the surest way to change the world for the better.
Something I’ve always wanted to learn is ...
… to play the piano.
My first job was …
… a plant engineer with General Electric Company in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Three things that brighten my life are ...
… my son, my daughter and my wife.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I ...
… am very interested in the concept of global education.
My biggest challenge is ...
… winning myself over on a daily basis and reminding myself that everyone has the potential to do good in their lives, no matter how bad they may look on the outside.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
I would like to attempt being a doctor of medicine. I would not want to be a politician.
Francisco Parra
Senior Lecturer, Puerta al Futuro, and Assistant Director, Latino Promise Program
Anthony J. Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies
Metropolitan Campus
How long have you been at FDU?
I have been with FDU for three years as a student, four years as a volunteer; 18 months as an adjunct professor and since August 27, 2008, as a senior lecturer and assistant director.
If you could meet anyone in the world, whom would you pick? Why?
I would like to meet Robert Zoellick, president of the World Bank, to discuss the alternatives that our globalized society can pursue in order to overcome the food, economical and environmental crises and how the industrialized world can lead a global movement to start fixing this situation.
What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?
The most recent film that I enjoyed was “The Motorcycle Diaries,” a human approach to the mythical personality of Ernesto “Che” Guevara and his personal choices.
Something I’ve always wanted to learn is ...
… mathematics.
My first job was …
… an office messenger.
Three things that brighten my life are ...
… my son, Nicolas; my wife, Solangel; and my mother, Sara.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I ...
… was a regular janitor while I was pursuing my degree at FDU [BA’06 (Metro)] back in 2004.
My biggest challenge is ...
… to be a better person.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
If I have to change my entire career, I would like to be a marine biologist, and the one that I want nothing to do with is becoming a priest.
Li Qin
Assistant Professor of Information Systems
Silberman College of Business
Metropolitan Campus
How long have you been at FDU?
Since August 2008.
If you could meet anyone in the world, whom would you pick? Why?
My old friends with whom I have shared wonderful times and whom I have not seen for a long time.
What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?
A Chinese movie titled “To Live.” People should never let hardships bring them down.
Something I’ve always wanted to learn is ...
… cooking.
My first job was …
… an information analyst at the largest petrochemical company in Beijing, China.
Three things that brighten my life are ...
… getting married, getting a PhD and working at FDU.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I ...
… am not as serious as you think!
My biggest challenge is ...
… developing semantic Web applications.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
I believe I can be a great scientist; I will not be a politician.
• The University Libraries, through a grant from FRONTLINE/World, are holding a FRONTLINE/World Social Entrepreneurs Film Program Screening and Discussion at the Weiner Library Auditorium, Metropolitan Campus. Three documentaries — “Uganda: A Little Goes a Long Way,” “India: Design Like You Give a Damn” and “Mozambique: Guitar Hero” — will be screened on Wednesday, November 5, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. A panel discussion on these documentaries follows on Wednesday, November 19, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Panelists include Ethné Swartz, entrepreneurial studies and chair, marketing/entrepreneurship (Flor); Jeana Wirtenberg, director, external relations/services, Institute for Sustainable Enterprise (Flor); William Russell, president, SKN Worldwide-USA, Inc.; and moderator, James Marcum, University librarian (Metro/Flor). A similar screening and discussion were held at the College at Florham on October 7 and October 14, respectively.
• Fall Admissions Open Houses are scheduled for October. Graduate Open Houses are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, in Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus, and on Thursday, October 23, in Hennessy Hall (Mansion), College at Florham. For information call 201-692-2554 (Metropolitan Campus), 973-443-8905 (College at Florham); e-mail grad@fdu.edu; or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=372 . Undergraduate Open Houses will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, in the Ferguson Recreation Center, College at Florham, and on Sunday, October 26, in the Rothman Center, Metropolitan Campus. Registration is necessary. To register go to http://www.fdu.edu/admissions, call 1-800-338-8803 or e-mail admissions@fdu.edu.
• In celebration of International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 16, the Fairleigh Dickinson University Credit Union offices on both campuses are once again holding a special raffle. Credit union members can drop by the credit union offices (in the Gatehouse at the College at Florham or in Alumni Hall at the Metropolitan Campus) for a chance to win an MP3/MP4 video player. From October 20 through December, the credit union offices will be celebrating the holidays with giveaways, prize drawings and refreshments for its members.
• During Discover Your Major Days, prospective students have the opportunity to experience interactive programs about specific majors, meet with faculty, talk with other students and tour the campus. At the Metropolitan Campus, dates are as follows: engineering on Sunday, November 2; hospitality/tourism management on Monday, November 3; criminal justice on Wednesday, November 12; and natural sciences on Friday, November 21. At the College at Florham, the schedule is as follows: hospitality/tourism management on Wednesday, November 5, and creative writing and theater on Friday, November 7. All programs begin at 9:30 a.m. For registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451, call 201-692-7308/e-mail lorenaw@fdu.edu (for Metropolitan Campus) or call 973-443-8900/e-mail jchirico@fdu.edu (for College at Florham).
• The University Players, the student theater group on the Metropolitan Campus, is presenting “The Brian Eslick Comedy Hypnosis Show” on Thursday, October 30, 8 p.m., at the Russell H. Ratsch Experimental Theater in the basement of University Hall, Metropolitan Campus. The Comedy Hypnosis Show, with certified hypnotist Brian Eslick, combines the fun of total audience participation with the abilities of the mind. Admission is $5. The University Players is also presenting “No Going Back: Four Short Plays of Comedy and Suspense” on November 6 and 7, 8 p.m., at the Ratsch Experimental Theater. Ticket prices are $10 for the public and $5 for FDU faculty, staff and students; senior citizens; and children. For information about both events contact Ellen Spaldo, English (Metro) and University Players faculty adviser, at spaldo@fdu.edu.
• WFDU (FM), the global radio voice of Fairleigh Dickinson University, together with JMH Dull Productions, is presenting a concert, “Uncle Floyd, John Dull and Friends,” with folk singer and songwriter Oscar Brand, on Saturday, November 1, 7:45 p.m., at the Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus. Other performers include Nenad Bach, Terence Martin and special guest drummer Alex Zetelski. The concert will be preceded by an art exhibit and musical introduction by John and Martin Dull from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free and required; to get tickets go to http://www.dullmusic.com or from Steve’s Stamp and Coin, 2 Franklin Place, Rutherford, N.J.
• Knight Madness, an exciting kick-off to the 2008–2009 Knights basketball season, will be held on Thursday, October 16, 4:30 p.m., at the Rothman Center, Metropolitan Campus. Enjoy a faculty/staff vs. student basketball game, a slam-dunk contest, carnival booths, free T-shirts, a DJ and an all-you-can-eat food court. Cost of food is $7; students with meal plans will be given a stamp at the door that will entitle them to the food court.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day, September 17, was celebrated at Fairleigh Dickinson with a lecture and a workshop.
Metropolitan Campus
Chris Rasmussen, history (Metro), spoke about “Guns and the Rights Revolution,” in Becton Hall.
College at Florham
A panel discussion titled “Constitutional R(evolution): A Workshop, What are the Stupidest Provisions in the United States Constitution and What We Can Do About It,” was held in Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion).
Captions:
Before his lecture, Chris Rasmussen, seated right, talked with Albert Soletsky, seated left, languages (Metro), and students, standing from left, Pat Lawler, John De Armas, Ilya Krakinovsky and Will Pfeiffer.
Panelists, from left, were Don Coburn, retired New Jersey Superior and Appellate Court Judge; Bruce Peabody, political science and chair, social sciences/history (Flor); Daniel Cassino, political science (Flor); and Brian Overman, constituent services officer for U.S. Congressman Scott Garrett (R-N.J.).
Alumni/Family and Homecoming Weekends
Metropolitan Campus Alumni/Family Weekend
The Metropolitan Campus Alumni and Family Weekend events were spread over three days, October 3 to 5. For more details go to http://inside.fdu.edu/otw/0809/weekends.html .
College at Florham Family Weekend and Homecoming
The College at Florham Weekend and Homecoming events began with a pep rally on October 10 and continued to the next day. For more details go to http://inside.fdu.edu/otw/0809/weekends.html .
Captions:
Left photo: Bill Ebenau, left, representative (Metro), and Dolores Celentano, vice president (Metro), both Parents Council, spent time at the Parents Council booth.
Center photo: The Commencement Green was the scene of much activity.
Right photo: Derek Stover, BA’08 (Metro), and co-chair of the 2008 Class Gift Committee with Kibret Boreland, BA’08 (Metro), stands with the class gift, a globe sculpture situated on the east bank of the Hackensack River, before its dedication.
Left photo: From left, homecoming prince and princess, Andre Ifill and Kelli Chapelesky, respectively; and homecoming queen and king, Holly Treval and Zach Williams, respectively, were introduced at the football game.
Center photo: The Class of 2008 gift to the University were a chandelier (pictured) and a pair sconces that hang above and near the staircase in the Great Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion). From left, Cheryl Wisch, BS’08 (Flor), and Dayna Grant, BS’08 (Flor), were the co-chairs of the 2008 Class Gift Committee.
Right photo: Nick Agostino, right, president, Alumni Association Board of Governors; biology (Metro) and BS’78, MS’97 (Metro), stands with alumni award winners, from left, Vincent Varrassi, MAT’73 (Metro), MA’76 (Ruth), director, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities (Metro), who received the Elia G. Stratis CASTLE Award for his outstanding loyalty and service to Fairleigh Dickinson University; Sherri Glaab, BA’01, MAT’02 (Flor), recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, a teacher-in-charge in the Bloomingdale, N.J., school district and honored with the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award in 2007; and Hope Field, BA’04, MA’07 (Flor), president of the Young Alumni Association (YAA), and Lyndsay Kraw, BA’04 (Flor), social chair, YAA, who both received Volunteer of the Year Awards.
Politics on the PublicMind
“The Impact of the New Media on the Presidential Campaign,” was the topic of the latest Politics on the PublicMind panel discussion. PublicMind™, the University’s polling institute, and the College at Florham Library co-sponsored the discussion, held on September 26. Panelists were Juan Melli, associate editor, Politicker.com; Eric Sedler, partner, ASK Public Strategies; Scott Shields, consultant, White Horse Strategies; and Justine Lam, diretor of online marketing, Politicker.com. Krista Jenkins, political science (Flor), was the moderator.
The next Politics on the PublicMind discussion, “Rate the Media Coverage of the Presidential Election,” will be held on Friday, October 24, 9:30–11 a.m., in the Orangerie, College at Florham Library, College at Florham. Featured speakers will be Bob Hennelly, reporter, WNYC, and Debra Borrie-Holtz, media blogger, PoliticsNJ.com. On Friday, November 14, 9:30–11 a.m., in the Orangerie, College at Florham Library, the topic will be “Election Postmortem,” with Richard Mroz, John McCain’s New Jersey state coordinator, and Tricia Mueller, Barack Obama’s New Jersey campaign director.
Reservation is necessary. For reservation and information e-mail Colleen Di Gregorio, public relations/marketing coordinator, College at Florham Library (Flor), at colleend@fdu.edu.
Caption:
From left are Juan Melli, associate editor, Politicker.com; Scott Shields, consultant, White Horse Strategies; Eric Sedler, partner, ASK Public Strategies; Justine Lam, director of online marketing, Politicker.com; and Krista Jenkins, political science (Flor).
Flu Shots/Health Fair
A record 487 staff, faculty and students received flu vaccines at the Flu Clinic aspect of the Metropolitan Campus’ Thrive 365, the 2008 Wellness Fair, on October 7.
This was the first time free flu shots were given during the fair. Approximately 40 tables representing FDU and outside organizations were set up in the Fitness Center. The event was sponsored by the Metropolitan Campus Wellness Committee.
Captions:
Left three photos: Patti Albanese, administrative assistant, Silberman College; Adele Falken, admissions services clerk, international/graduate admissions; and Kheun “Kae” Whang, advancement associate, University advancement (all Metro), fill out the form for the flu shots.
Right photo: Doris McClester, nurse practitioner, student health services, administers the flu vaccine to Elizabeth Dikovics, assistant to vice president, undergraduate admissions (both Metro).
Left photo: The Wellness Fair in the Fitness Center.
Center photo: Ann Mahan, director, student health services (Metro), was in charge of the Flu Clinic.
Right photo: Rafael Alix, network analyst, University systems/security, signs up for a flu shot as Ann Marie Matesic, office coordinator, student health services (both Metro), looks on.
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