College at Florham 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues

The College at Florham’s golden-year celebration continues with more anniversary-related activities.

50th Student Senate Induction

The Student Government Association (SGA) of the College at Florham celebrated its 50th student senate induction on December 4 in Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall. Kenneth Greene, campus provost (Flor), and Brian Mauro, dean of students (Flor), presided over the induction of the SGA senate and its new president, Melinda Pinto. Members of the 2009 Florham Programming Committee were also inducted during the event.

A reception honoring past SGA presidents followed. In honor of the event, a plaque honoring all former SGA presidents for their years of service was unveiled and will be hung in the Student Center. Former SGA presidents who attended the event included Garret Gilbert, BA’07 (2005–2006); David Krupnick, BS’85 (1983–1984); Brian Singleton (2007–2008); David Storicks, BA’08 (2006–2007); and Richard Weber, BA’72 (1971–1972).

Among those who attended the Student Government Association (SGA) induction at the College at Florham are, from left, Brian Mauro, dean of students; Garrett Gilbert, BA’07 (2005–2006); David Storicks, BA’08 (2006–2007); Brian Singleton (2007–2008); Melinda Pinto, current SGA president; Richard Weber, BA’72 (1971–1972); David Krupnick, BS’85 (1983–1984); and Kenneth Greene, campus provost (all Flor).

Trivia Contest — The ’70s

Maura Pniewski, administrative assistant, Institute for Sustainable Enterprise/Center for Human Resource Management Studies (Flor), and Megan Crouse, student (Flor), are the winners of the November Trivia Contest. The winners received a $100 gift certificate to the campus bookstore.

Answers to the November contest are:

This day in April was first celebrated in 1970 and marks the anniversary of the environmental movement. What is that day? (Earth Day)

In 1971, a television comedy with Archie Bunker as the central character was introduced that depicted issues that were considered unsuitable for U.S. network television comedy. What was the name of the show? (“All in the Family”)

In 1971, advertising for a certain product was banned from U.S. radio and television advertising because of its harmful health effects. What was the product? (Cigarettes)

In 1972, Standard Oil of New Jersey changed its name. What is its current name? (Exxon)

In 1973, what football team won the Super Bowl and finished the season undefeated? (Miami Dolphins)

What life-saving, first-aid maneuver for choking was first introduced in 1974? (Heimlich)

What morning talk show premiered on ABC in 1976? (“Good Morning America”)

In 1978, a tiger cat is introduced and becomes the most widely syndicated comic strip. What is the name of the cat? (Garfield)

What group won the Grammy in 1978 for Record of the Year? What was the record? (Eagles — Hotel California)

In 1978, Sony introduced the first portable stereo music player. What was its name? (Walkman)

The next Trivia Contest is underway.

‘Guys and Dolls’

To celebrate the College at Florham’s 50th anniversary, the visual and performing arts department will present “Guys and Dolls,” from Wednesday, April 1, Saturday, April 4, at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 p.m. A matinee for high school students will be held on Friday, April 3, 11 a.m.

Wonderful music by Frank Loesser is performed in Damon Runyanland, the Broadway of the 1950s inhabited by gamblers, nightclub performers and Salvation Army members, haplessly trying to reform their Times Square neighbors. Filled with such memorable numbers such as “Luck be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “If I Were a Bell” and “Take Back Your Mink,” “Guys and Dolls” has been called the quintessential Broadway musical. Tickets are $5 for students and the FDU community, and $10 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 973-443-8644, ext. 4. For information contact Stephen Hollis, theater and director, theater arts (Flor), at hollis@fdu.edu or at 973-443-8635.

The Twomblys of Florham

In a related event, the Friends of Florham is sponsoring “The Twomblys of Florham: The Beginning and End of an Era,” a conversation with Walter Savage, emeritus, English (Flor), and Arthur Vanderbilt II, author, Fortune’s Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt. It will be held on Sunday, March 29, 3 p.m., in Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, College at Florham. A reception follows the presentation. Tickets are $25.