Faculty, Staff — Update, In Memoriam, Welcome
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.
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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).
