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Fairleigh Dickinson University’s 2003 Academic Convocation — held September 24 on the Metropolitan Campus — featured the presentation of the Distinguished Faculty Awards, recognition of the Pillars of FDU, and the awarding of the Presidential and University Citations.
The annual event, which officially commemorates the new academic year, also welcomed new faculty to the University and featured a keynote address by Vladimir Zwass, computer science/management information systems (Metro), on “Spinning the World Wide Web: A Global Village or Virtual Archipelago?”
The 2003 Distinguished Faculty Award winners were: Roger Koppl, economics/finance (Flor), Distinguished Faculty Award for Research and Scholarship; Albert Schielke, associate dean, University College (Metro), Distinguished Faculty Award for Service; and Alfredo Tan, director, computer sciences/engineering (Metro), Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. The Distinguished Faculty Award recipients are selected by their peers.
President J. Michael Adams also awarded Presidential Citations to Eileen Hamme, director, international student services (Metro), and Thomas Shea, University director, international/graduate admissions (Metro). These honors are given to faculty, staff or administrators who have “successfully initiated an innovative program or process — a program that upholds the academic excellence we hold in such high regard and one that provides students with new opportunities to achieve a global education.”
Also, University Citations, a newly created award, were presented to Anthony Adrignolo, engineering technology, and director, graduate and preprofessional advising (Metro); and Michael Goodman, English, and director, Corporate Communication Institute (Flor), for their commitment to “Servant-Leadership within the Fairleigh Dickinson University community.”
In addition, the annual presentation of the Pillars of Fairleigh Dickinson University Awards took place. These honor nonfaculty members who have made “extraordinary contributions to the character and quality” of the University. The 2003 Pillars were: Valerie Adams, assistant director, career management (Flor); Ann De Meskey, assistant director, human resources(Metro); Kathryn Douglas, director, Freshman Intensive Studies (Flor); and David Miles, director, public safety (Metro).
Keynote Address
Zwass’ address focused on the potential impact of the tremendous growth of the Internet and the World Wide Web, which, he said, are “growing organically, without a central control, and with the speed unprecedented for an artifact in human history.”
The potential exists for this technology to bring the world together, he added. “With global connectivity and global knowledge, surely a global village would emerge … this virtual village should emerge on the Web, linking people around the globe.”
But, Zwass was quick to point out, this global Web community is just one possibility. At its other extreme, this technology can produce pockets of isolation and people who form their own “little islands” and communities of exclusion; in short, a “virtual archipelago of islands, each an on-line community with its own evolving meaning and rhetoric.”
Zwass added that it is helpful to think of the Web as a network of relationships, “The Web offers a unique forum of potential mass assembly, a unique means of spontaneous mobilization of people located anywhere in the world.”
He concluded, “A medium, a forum, a marketplace, a network of relationships: the Web/Internet combine enables us to find one another, establish relationships and benefit from them over time — all in the context of the very real and tangible world. Whether we make it into a global village, or whether we fracture it into islands, is really up to us.”
The complete text of Zwass’ address is available online at http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/030924zwass.html.
Distinguished Faculty
Roger Koppl (Research and Scholarship)
Roger Koppl is a scholar well respected by his peers. His citation quoted the praise of a fellow researcher, “Professor Roger Koppl is one of the most original scholars in the field of market process theory and the history of economic thought.”
Koppl joined Fairleigh Dickinson in 1988 and has taught such courses as Financial Markets and Institutions and the History of Economic Thought. A theorist and a philosopher, his research and publications rise from the Austrian school of economics. Until recently, most of his scholarship focused on the problem of expectations in economics and the pursuit of a general theory of expectations to better understand human behavior in anticipation of economic change. This work culminated in the publication of his book, Big Players and the Economic Theory of Expectations.
He also has co-edited the book Subjectivism and Economic Analysis: Essays in Memory of Ludwig Lachmann, and is the editor of the research annual Advances in Austrian Economics. In addition, he has contributed chapters to numerous books, as well as book reviews and articles to high-ranking journals such as the Review of Political Economy and the Journal of Economic Perspectives.
Koppl has forged an international reputation, teaching abroad at the Copenhagen Business School, as well as presenting his studies to international audiences.
More recently, his focus has shifted to problems in police forensics, a subject his is now studying as a visiting scholar at George Mason University in Virginia. Using structured competition, he hopes to improve the science used in police forensic labs.
Albert Schielke (Service)
A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University. BS’65, MS’67 (Metro), Schielke began teaching physics and astronomy at his alma mater in the 1960s. In fact, he wrote the lab manual for astronomy that is still used today.
Schielke later became the executive associate dean at Edward Williams College, then an assistant vice president in the Office of Academic Affairs. In 1997, he became the associate dean of University College.
His immense contributions have ranged from orienting students to training faculty, from reviewing schedules to developing programs, and from directing study-abroad efforts and acting as stateside coordinator of Wroxton College to linking FDU with international institutions.
He has also served leadership roles in a long and impressive list of committees. For example, he has served as the chair of the Institutional Academic Planning Study Group for the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and co-chair of the MSA Institutional Self-Study.
Further, Schielke has been active in the Council of Deans, Campus Council and the Campus Standards Committee. In addition, he has served on numerous department-level advisory boards.
His citation added, “The ultimate beneficiaries of your uncommon selflessness have been the students. You have always been ready to apply your creative problem-solving skills on behalf of a student in need. But all of us have benefited greatly from your insight and integrity. One colleague summed up what so many of us feel, ‘Every time I need guidance and help, Prof. Schielke is the first person I approach.’”
Alfredo Tan (Teaching)
Alfredo Tan was honored “for epitomizing the finest qualities of an educator and for providing your students with the foundation for greatness,” his citation declared. “Your concern for your students is only matched by your command of complex subjects and your skillful translations of intricate concepts to readily understandable components.”
Since joining FDU 15 years ago, Tan has received from his students numerous high evaluations and widespread praise. In one student’s words, he is a “teaching machine without an off-switch.”
Tan has taught across a wide spectrum of electrical engineering courses, including 12 graduate and 18 undergraduate courses. He also has created numerous new courses on both levels and led the development of the online master of science in electrical engineering program, the first degree program at FDU that can be completed entirely over the Internet.
In addition, his research in the areas of image enhancement/compression and adaptive digital signal processing has resulted in 18 technical publications including three papers in the prestigious IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems.
Since 1996, he has served as director of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Under his leadership, the school has successfully obtained reaccreditation for all five undergraduate engineering and engineering technology programs. And U.S. News &World Report recently ranked FDU’s engineering program among the top 50 undergraduate engineering programs. Recently, Tan took the role of director of a new school, the School of Computer Sciences and Engineering.
Pillars of FDU
Valerie Adams
As her citation noted, Valerie Adams’ “career counseling and placement efforts have made all the difference for so many students who have been warmly comforted by [her] caring and open manner, and who have been wisely directed by [her] exceptional intelligence and impeccable judgment.”
Since joining Fairleigh Dickinson University 12 years ago, she has contributed to many career-management efforts, including implementing a comprehensive career-placement program and record system; organizing Career Fairs, Major Days and on-campus recruiting events; and building a vast network of employee contacts. Highly regarded by the entire community, she has served in a leadership role for many committees and groups, and is currently president of the Professional Administrative Senate (PAS).
Ann De Meskey
A dedicated employee for more than 35 years who started at the University’s original campus in Rutherford, Ann De Meskey has guided countless employees through their professional careers. Her citation read, “Few at FDU are unfamiliar with your heartfelt sensitivity, your gracious courtesy and your overwhelming kindness.” Such traits have been combined with a thorough knowledge of and adherence to the University’s policies, procedures and programs.
De Meskey’s citation further praised her for playing a large role in “fostering that tremendous sense of community we all cherish.” De Meskey is particularly well known for promoting the benefits of the employee tuition grant program. She also has volunteered as a guest lecturer for various classes on campus.
Kathryn Douglas
In 1987, Kathryn Douglas came to Fairleigh Dickinson to head the fledgling Freshman Intensive Studies program, a selective interdisciplinary program that helps freshmen make the transition to college. Her citation stated, “Driven by an impressive work ethic, balanced by a stellar intellect and remarkable depth of feeling, you have ensured that students from widely different backgrounds have the tools needed to excel.” The program has enjoyed great success and has tripled in size.
Also a faculty member, Douglas teaches literature and is active on many committees, including the Literary Studies Committee. She also led the development of, and now directs, a minor in children’s studies.
David Miles
David Miles joined the University in 1980 and has served on every safety task force dealing with social policies and parking since 1984. Under his leadership, the Metropolitan Campus is one of the safest in New Jersey. His citation described him as follows: “You react to each emergency with reassuring calmness and unflinching determination.”
Miles is well known for innovative public safety programs and for his emphasis on preventive measures. The many programs he has initiated include a computerized guard-tour system, a camera-security system, the installation of emergency telephones and a Crime Information Hotline. He also wrote emergency protocols for the campus and assisted in developing a threat-assessment team. In addition, he created and runs the Committee on Personal Safety.
Presidential Citation Recipients
Eileen Hamme
Following September 11, 2001, Eileen Hamme — as director of international student services — was chiefly responsible for implementing the new, rigorous and complex Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) regulations that govern international students. As Adams noted, there was little time for the project, the new systems were fallible and the information the INS had about FDU was out-of-date. But, he said, Hamme navigated the labyrinth of the INS bureaucracy, “kept the pressure on, and you ultimately prevailed.” Fairleigh Dickinson University received the requisite authorizations from the INS to admit international students.
Adams added, “The information you consistently and repeatedly provided, the leads you developed and the pressure points you correctly identified and assessed within the INS and its independent contractors, enabled those working in Washington on our behalf to achieve a solution, not only for our University, but for all those American institutions serving international students from around the world.”
Thomas Shea
As FDU’s University director of international and graduate admissions, Thomas Shea has “established policies and procedures based on a philosophy of appreciation for the rich diversity of international students and an understanding of best practices for recruiting them,” Adams said. Among other accomplishments, he has renewed and established a network of contacts in U.S. Consulates around the world.
Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, and new INS requirements, Shea and his staff worked diligently to maintain recruitment efforts and help students comply with all regulations. Adams said, “You played a critically important role in our achieving INS authorization. Your understanding of the global recruitment process, your appreciation of the plight of international students seeking an FDU educational opportunity in this new and demanding environment, as well as your creative agility to adjust to the demands of the INS, have positioned the University to fulfill a dynamic component of its mission.”
University Citation Recipients
Anthony Adrignolo/Michael Goodman
These two individuals, President Adams said, “over the landscape of their years at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and most recently in their roles as campus speakers, have distinguished themselves as both a servant and leader within our community.
Adams noted that, “The balance between serving and leading is always a challenge. Serving and leading within the unique, rare environment we call ‘The Academy’ is a special challenge. Serving and leading during a period of transition in The Academy can be a daunting task.”
Adrignolo and Goodman, as campus faculty speakers, have led faculty through the development of a structural transition and to a new governance system. Adams added that just two days before the convocation, the Fairleigh Dickinson University Board of Trustees approved the creation of a reconstituted Academic Senate. “That landmark achievement involved the participation of many colleagues across our community. However, it was your service and leadership that provided consistent momentum toward the goal.”
Captions:
Vladimir Zwass
Faculty honored with Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Academic Convocation were, from left, Alfredo Tan (Metro), teaching; Albert Schielke (Metro), service; and Robert Koppl (Flor), research and scholarship. President J. Michael Adams, right, presented the awards.
Pillars of Fairleigh Dickinson University Award recipients were, from left, Ann De Meskey (Metro), Valerie Adams (Flor), Kathleen Douglas (Flor) and David Miles (Metro).
Presidential Citations recipients were Thomas Shea, left, and Eileen Hamme, second from right. University Citation recipients were Anthony Adrignolo, second from left, and Michael Goodman, right.
Congratulations to those employees who by December 30 will have reached their special anniversary years of service. Their awards were presented at a special luncheon on October 1 at the College at Florham.
50 Years
Antoinette Anastasia, biological sciences (Metro); Veronica Kaczor, biological sciences (Metro); and Malcolm Sturchio, emeritus, chemistry and continuing education (Flor).
45 Years
Faramarz Fatemi, director, history/political/international studies (Metro).
40 Years
Anthony Adrignolo, engineering technology (Metro); Raymond Baylouny, chemistry (Flor); Carol Black, director of publications, communications/marketing (Metro); Helen Brudner, associate director, history/political/international studies (Metro); Theodore Chesler, communications/English (Metro); Sherwin Klein, philosophy, New College (Metro); Benjamin Nelson, English (Metro); and Peter Schaeffer, laboratory supervisor, natural sciences (Metro).
35 Years
Richard Bronson, mathematics/computer sciences (Metro); Robert Chell, psychology (Flor); Joan Desilets, physical education/health (Flor); Christopher Devine, chemistry/philosophy (Metro); Priscilla Dunn, secretary, student life (Flor); Lois Gordon, English (Metro); Irwin Isquith, executive director, global partnerships (Metro); William Roberts, director, public administration (Metro); Stephen Rosen , economics, New College (Metro); Albert Schielke , associate dean, University College (Metro); Janet Sigal, psychology (Metro); Howard Silver, deputy director, engineering/engineering technology/information technology (Metro); Albert Soletsky, languages (Metro); Paul Strauss, psychology (Flor); Richard Wagner, mathematics (Flor); Geoffrey Weinman, chair, English/communication/philosophy (Flor); and Sol Wieder, mathematics (Metro).
30 Years
Gary Bronson, information systems (Flor); Stella Esrig, biological sciences (Metro); Alan Fask , statistics (Flor); William Fordham, chemistry/physics (Flor); Arie Galles, art (Flor); Kenneth Gillies, accounting (Flor); David Hanson, art (Metro); Denise Hart, director, adult education, New College (Metro); Leon Kurland, law (Flor); Dorothy Nogueras, assistant director, financial aid (Metro); Lee Rosenthal, engineering technology (Metro); and Jakob Steinberg, psychology (Flor).
25 Years
Jay Ashby, equipment specialist, athletics (Flor); Mary Beaven, management (Metro); Frank Brunetti, law/taxation (Metro); Hugh Cort, officer, public safety (Flor); Lynn Seidel Lechner, specialist, career management (Metro); Susan Lubben, switchboard specialist, telephone/voice services (Metro); Roslyn Marcus, library aide, Weiner Library (Metro); Mary Pelletiere, counselor, student loans (Metro); Diane Richton, director, mathematics development, mathematics/computer science/physics (Flor); Eileen Schroeck, clerk, enrollment services (Metro); Walter Slegesky, program director, Silberman College (Metro); and Judith Waters, psychology (Flor).
20 Years
Marilyn Adamczyk, director, development operations/systems, University advancement (Metro); Christopher Conant, laborer, buildings/grounds (Flor); Clorinda De Salvo, assistant to the senior vice president for University advancement (Metro); Betty Eckhardt, assistant director, Academic Resource Center (Metro); Gloria Ermoian, administrative assistant, MBA advisement (Metro); Thomas Green, head basketball coach, athletics (Metro); Carol Greff, computer sciences/engineering (Metro); Michael Holland, assistant vice president for facilities (Metro); Frank Lawson, director, budgeting services/resource allocation/planning (Metro); Lillian Lukac, public relations assistant, communications/marketing (Flor); Martha Megna, coordinator, enrollment services (Metro); Richard Ottaway, interim dean for academic affairs, Silberman College (Flor); Fred Rosser, officer, public safety (Flor); Dennis Scotti, health systems management (Metro); Elizabeth Wismann, administrative assistant, biological/allied health sciences (Flor); and Karen Yates, special assistant to the provost (Flor).
15 Years
Cecil Allen, officer, public safety (Metro); Peter Benson, English (Metro); Kenneth Clay, officer, public safety (Metro); Roserita DeMaio, office coordinator, purchasing (Metro); Mark Ehrlichman, lead programmer, computing services (Metro); Daniel Ficacci, clerk, enrollment services (Metro); Esmeralda Geraghty, secretary, New College (Metro); Yolanda Hawkins-Rodgers, psychology (Flor); Gretchen Johnson, director of public relations, communications/marketing (Metro); Judith Kaufman, psychology (Metro); Patricia Knigge, payroll administrator, human resources (Metro); Roger Koppl , economics/finance (Flor); Cynthia Lattimore, duplication services coordinator, print shop (Metro); Gail Lemaire, special assistant to the executive vice president (Metro); Robert Lisowski, senior LAN administrator/multimedia specialist, computing services (Flor); Kathleen Livelli, learning disabilities specialist, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities (Metro); Kathleen Loughney, program assistant, continuing education (Metro); Marilyn McPartland, assistant to the dean, New College (Metro); Diane Mora, senior program director, continuing education (Metro); Javad Namazi, mathematics (Flor); Della Hung O’Malley, librarian, Weiner Library (Metro); Fernando Oliver, business/law, New College (Metro); Dora Rodriguez, manager of research/records, University advancement (Metro); Marlene Rosenbaum, education (Flor); Francis Sand, computer sciences/engineering (Metro); Robert Shaw, mathematics/management information systems (Flor); Janette Shurdom, program director, Silberman College (Metro); John Skarbnik, taxation (Flor); Michael Smallis, associate dean of students (Flor); Michael Sperling, associate provost for interdisciplinary/distributed/global learning (Metro); Adele Stern, Core, New College (Metro); Alfredo Tan, director, computer sciences/engineering (Metro); Agnes Taylor, educational director, continuing education (Fort Monmouth); Catalina Torres, laborer, building/grounds (Flor); Ann Tritak, nursing (Metro); Camille Trudell, lead account clerk, enrollment services (Metro); Daniel Twomey, executive director, Center for Executive Leadership/Center for Human Resource Management Studies (Flor); Rosemarie Twomey, business law (Flor); Michele Vaccaro, adult/part-time student coordinator, MBA advisement (Metro); William Van Wert Jr., logistic manager, President’s Office; Thomas Wilkinson, head athletic trainer, athletics (Flor); Peter Woolley, political science (Flor); and Josephine Zaccaria, technical services assistant, Weiner Library (Metro).
10 Years
Saad Abdelhadi, laborer, buildings/grounds (Flor); Stephen Antonio, video/electronic/computer graphics specialist, instructional media (Flor); Daniel Calcagnetti, psychology (Flor); Angelo Carfagna , director of communications/special projects, communications/marketing (Metro); Carol Creekmore , University director, enrollment services (Metro/Flor); Barbara Dziuba, office coordinator, University Core (Metro); Andrew Eisen, psychology (Metro); Hania Ferrara, associate vice president for finance/controller (Metro); Deidra Feuerstein, administrator, nursing/allied health (Metro); Raymond Flook, assistant director, student life (Flor); Patricia Geehr, director, Academic Support Center (Flor); Fred Goldstein, clerk, Weiner Library (Metro); Joel Harmon, management (Flor); Joan Harvey, assistant director of public relations, communications/marketing (Flor); Eleanor Heller, assistant to vice president for enrollment management (Metro); Florence Hynekamp, supervisor, accounting (Metro); Maurice Jones, assistant to the treasurer, finance (Metro); Yongbeom Kim, information systems (Flor); Ritthy Lam, programmer analyst, management information systems (Metro); Evelyn Libertelli, laboratory supervisor, natural sciences (Metro); Thomas McLoughlin, head soccer coach, athletics (Flor); Sylvia Skaggs McTague, English (Flor); Frances Morena, clerk, enrollment services (Metro); Michael Noe, general mechanic, buildings/grounds (Metro); Dona Orsini, administrative assistant, Wellness Center (Flor); John Pasqua, associate director, enrollment services (Flor); Maura Pniewski, administrative assistant, Center for Human Resource Management Studies (Flor); Stacey Recanati, head women’s volleyball coach, athletics (Metro); Robert Restrepo, laborer, buildings/grounds (Metro); Patricia Rydzewski, circulation supervisor, Library (Flor); Gwynne Safier, theater (Flor); Dennis Sasso, head baseball coach, athletics (Metro); Barry Sheffield, assistant director, telecommunications (Metro); Lisa Stadler, personal computer specialist, computing services (Flor); Louise Stahl, editorial/circulation coordinator, Fairleigh Dickinson University Press (Flor); Richard Turick, theater (Flor); Zhaobo (Bob) Wang, production/operations management (Flor); Marian Wester, secretary, Academic Advisement Center (Metro); Jean Wilcox, learning disabilities specialist, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities (Flor); Michael Zaccaria, senior accountant, resource allocation/planning (Metro); and Ann Zaragoza, secretary, telecommunications (Metro).
Caption:
The five individuals pictured above represent 210 anniversary years of service (50 and 40 years each). From left are: 50 years — Malcolm Sturchio, emeritus, chemistry and continuing education (Flor); 40 years — Peter Schaeffer, laboratory supervisor, natural sciences (Metro). Schaefer was Sturchio’s student at the College at Florham in the 1960s; 40 years — Anthony Adrignolo, engineering technology (Metro); 40 years — Raymond Baylouny, chemistry (Flor); and 40 years — Carol Black, director of publications (Metro). Not attending but also honored were for 50 years — Antoinette Anastasia and Veronica Kaczor; 45 years — Faramarz Fatemi; and 40 years — Helen Brudner, Theodore Chesler, Sherwin Klein and Benjamin Nelson.
New Faculty
Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences
Michael Avaltroni, assistant professor, chemistry (Flor) — PhD, MA, Princeton University; BS, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rachel Kovacs, assistant professor, communication (Flor) — PhD, University of Maryland; MA, Towson University; BA, Brandeis University
David Landau, instructor, electronic filmmaking (Flor) — BS, Ithaca College
Krista Jenkins, assistant professor, political science (Flor) — PhD, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; BA, University of California, Los Angeles
Parwin Penrice, lecturer, mathematics (Flor) — MS, Fairleigh Dickinson University; BS, Kabul University, Afghanistan
Kenneth Sammond, lecturer, English (Flor) — MA, BA, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Naomi Weinberger, associate professor, political science (Flor) — PhD, MPh, AB, Columbia University
Silberman College of Business
Richard Archambault, lecturer, entrepreneurship (Metro) — MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University; MSE, Northwestern University; BS, University of Rhode Island
Gerard Cleaves, assistant professor, management (Metro) — MBA, Harvard Business School; MS, Princeton University; BS, Lehigh University
Karen Denning, associate professor, finance (Metro) — PhD, MBA, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; AB, Cornell University
Christine Farias, lecturer, economics (Metro) — PhD, MA, Texas Tech University; MCom, Bangalore University, India; BCom, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, India
Padma Kadiyala, assistant professor, finance (Flor) — PhD, Ohio State University; MBA, India Institute of Management, India; BS, Andhra University, India
Maureen Kieff, clinical assistant professor, quantitative analysis (Metro) — MA, Fordham University; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University; BA, St. Francis University
Caroline Munoz, assistant professor, marketing (Flor) — PhD, MS, Auburn University; BA, Coe College
Murray A. Tucker, assistant professor, management (Metro) — PhD, University of Pittsburgh; AB, Oberlin College
New College of General and Continuing Studies
William “Pat” Schuber, senior lecturer, administrative science (Metro) — BA, JD, Fordham University
University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies
Dorothy Baldwin, assistant professor, education (Metro) — EdD, Seton Hall University; MA, BA, Kean University
Jyotsna Bapat, assistant professor, electrical engineering (Metro) — PhD, Pennsylvania State University; MS, Villanova University; BE, Marathwada University, India
Corinne Ellis, lecturer, nursing (Metro) — MS-ANP, University of Massachusetts Lowell; BSN, Duke University
Samuel Feinberg, clinical assistant professor, school psychology (Metro) — PhD, New York University; MS, City College of New York, City University of New York; BA, Hunter College, City University of New York
Ida Jeltova, assistant professor, school psychology (Metro) — PhD, City University of New York; MA, Queens College, City University of New York; BS, St. Petersburg State University, Russia
Khyati Joshi, assistant professor, education (Metro) — EdD, University of Massachusetts Amherst; MS, BA, Emory University
Kathleen Motacki, lecturer, nursing (Metro) — MSN, BSN, Kean University
Fatih Oncul, lecturer, engineering technology (Metro) — PhD, MS, University of Colorado at Denver; BS, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Ellen Spaldo, assistant professor, communication (Metro) — PhD, City University of New York; BA, Saint Peter’s College
Promotions
Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences
To Professor
Patricia Bazán-Figueras, foreign languages/literature (Flor)
To Professor Emeritus
Mary Cross, English (Flor)
Peter Falley, mathematics/computer science (Flor)
Silberman College of Business
To Professor
Joel Harmon, management (Flor)
To Associate Professor
Joseph Kiernan, finance (Metro)
Sorin Tuluca, finance (Flor)
Ron West, law/taxation (Flor)
Tenure
Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences
Gary Radford, communication (Flor)
Robert Shaw, physics (Flor)
Silberman College of Business
Chee Ng, finance (Flor)
Philip Siegel, accounting (Flor)
University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies
Minerva Guttman, nursing (Metro)
June Price, nursing (Metro)
Susan Warren, nursing (Metro)
Sabbaticals
Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences
Robert Chell, psychology (Flor), spring semester
Elliot Hoffman, electronic filmmaking (Flor), spring semester
Ronald Strange, chemistry (Flor), spring semeter
Silberman College of Business
Rajesh Chandrashekaran, marketing (Metro), fall semester
Arthur Dolinsky, management (Flor), spring semester
Alan Fask, statistics (Flor), spring semester
Patrick Gaughan, finance (Metro), spring semester
James Hutton, marketing (Metro), academic year
Gwen Jones, management (Flor), spring semester
Roger Koppl, economics (Flor), academic year
Dennis Scotti, management (Metro), academic year
New College of General and Continuing Studies
Frank Barry Karger, English (Metro), spring semester
University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies
Theodore Chesler, communication (Metro), spring semester
Lois Gordon, English (Metro), fall semester
David Hanson, fine arts (Metro), fall semester
Judith Kaufman, psychology (Metro), spring semester
Mihaela Leonida, chemistry (Metro), fall semester
Captions:
New faculty members at the College at Florham were welcomed at a provost’s reception. They include, from left: Rachel Kovacs, communication (Flor); Michael Avaltroni, chemistry (Flor); and Parwin Penrice, mathematics (Flor).
New faculty members attended and were welcomed at the Academic Convocation. They included, from left, Samuel Feinberg, clinical psychology (Metro); Ida Jeltova, school psychology (Metro); and Ellen Spaldo, communication (Metro).
Fairleigh Dickinson University has been invited to become a founding member of the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Internationalization Laboratory.
As part of the inaugural membership in this selective group, FDU will conduct a self-study of the University’s internationalization efforts and work closely with other members nationally to further progress on such efforts. In addition, a peer-review team will visit the University and develop a report analyzing the status of internationalization at FDU and make recommendations for the future.
In addition to FDU, the initial members of the laboratory are California State University, Sacramento; Kalamazoo College, Michigan; Kansas State University, Manhattan; and Fordham University Business Schools, N.Y.C.
The laboratory, designed to help participating institutions assess their progress toward their internationalization goals and to help them make further progress, is an outgrowth of ACE’s ongoing Internationalization Collaborative, which currently includes Fairleigh Dickinson University and nearly 50 other universities.
“The laboratory will help further refine the internationalization process at Fairleigh Dickinson and lead the way for others to follow,” said Christa Olson, assistant director, international initiatives, ACE. “Through this program, Fairleigh Dickinson has well positioned itself to help advance the national dialogue.”
FDU has formed an internationalization leadership team to begin the self-study process and to coordinate internationalization planning. The team, chaired by Teresa Montani, education (Metro), comprises faculty from all four colleges and some administrators, including those with specific responsibility for international initiatives. The process will continue throughout the academic year.
The committee’s charge, said President J. Michael Adams, is “to engage the entire University community in exploring, considering and suggesting the next steps in the evolution and definition of global education at Fairleigh Dickinson University.” He added that the committee will gather and welcomes suggestions and considerations from all University members with ideas about the future direction of FDU’s internationalization efforts.
Among the questions to be considered by the committee are: To what extent is internationalization integral to this institution’s identity and vision? To what extent are institutional structures, policies, practices and resources aligned with the institution’s goals? To what extent is international learning an integral part of the institution’s educational offerings? What linkages are there to institutions in other countries? What study-abroad opportunities are available?
After the study is complete, ACE will send a peer-review team to study the University and conduct its own report.
Alumnus Anthony Cuti, MBA’70 (Metro), has been elected to the Board of Trustees. He is chairman, president and chief executive officer of the Duane Reade Corporation, New York’s largest chain drug retailer.
During Cuti’s seven-year tenure, Duane Reade has grown from a 59-store chain to a 240-store chain generating approximately $1.4 billion in sales revenue with the number-one market share in the metropolitan New York area.
He began his career as a research pharmacologist for the Ciba-Geigy Corporation in 1967. Cuti joined Revlon in 1972 and was named chief financial officer of the Revlon Healthcare Group in 1980.
Bristol Myers Corporation recruited him in 1984 to serve as chief financial officer of the Bristol Myers International Group. In 1990, he joined Supermarkets General Corporation, operator of Pathmark Stores, and three years later was named president of Supermarkets General and Pathmark and a director of the company’s board.
Cuti is a director of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), a member of its executive committee; and a director of the Chain Drug Consortium, LLC (CDC). He is a director of the Greater New York Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was honored by the University in 2002 with The PINNACLE Award, one of the highest honors the University bestows on its alumni.
Ten New Jersey educators — high school teachers, principals and supervisors — were selected for an international program that promotes cooperation, understanding and mutual reliance between the United States and Germany. The group spent from September 27 to October 10 traveling in Germany — gaining a first-hand immersion into the realities of contemporary Germany.
Sponsored by Fairleigh Dickinson University and the not-for-profit German organization Atlantik-Brücke (whose name translates to “Atlantic Bridge”), the participants visited Frankfurt, Berlin, Dresden and Freiberg.
Each day featured programmed activities including meetings with other teachers; classroom experiences; presentations by social, political and economic leaders; and tours of historically and culturally important places.
Since the late 1980s, Atlantik-Brücke has brought American teachers to Germany to promote understanding between the two countries. Two years ago, the University assumed the role as the program’s American anchor. David Epstein, chief of staff to the president, was the University representative on the trip.
The hardcover and paperback editions of Black Greek 101: The Customs, Culture and Challenges of Black Fraternal Organizations, by Walter Kimbrough, published by Fairleigh Dickinson University Press in August, were sold out prior to printing. The book has been characterized as “one of the most successful titles we have ever published,” by Julien Yoseloff, director of Associated University Presses, the company through which FDU’s titles are produced and distributed. New printings of both editions are now available, and a third printing of the paperback edition is being planned. More than 3,000 copies of the book are already in print.
The book provides an analysis of the customs, culture and challenges facing historically black fraternal organizations. The book’s author is the vice president for student affairs at Albany State University in Georgia. The text initially provides a history of black Greek organizations beyond the nine major organizations. Next, the pledging practices of the organizations are chronicled, noting the abuses associated with them, and a recent research study assesses the policies implemented to curb hazing in the organizations. The text highlights the growth of fraternalism outside of the mainstream organizations, with particular emphasis on African fraternal organizations, and the vivid culture and practices of the groups are documented, providing a historical grounding for the visible aspects of the groups. Several challenges for the future are highlighted. Readers are provided with an annotated bibliography of articles, news stories and books related to black fraternalism, as well as a chronicle of hazing cases over the past 12 years.
Other titles recently released by FDU Press are:
• Shakespeare Studies: Volume XXXI, by Leeds Barroll;
• Slavic Scriptures: The Formation of the Church Slavonic Version of the Holy Bible, by Henry R. Cooper, Jr.;
• Classic Soil: Community, Aspiration, and Debate in the Bolton Region of Lancashire, 1879–1845, by Malcolm Hardman;
• Broken English/Breaking English: A Study of Contemporary Poetries in English, by Rob Jackaman;
• Perusing Shakespeare’s Dramaturgy: Some Contexts, Resources, and Strategies in His Playmaking, by John C. Meagher;
• The Private Correspondence of Jane Lady Cornwallis Bacon, 1613–1644, by Joanna Moody;
• Moderata Fonte: Women and Life in 16th Century Venice, by Paola Malpezzi Price; and
• Rooting Multiculturalism: The Work of Louis Adamic, by Dan Schiffman.
The books most strongly recommended as essential reading for undergraduate college students are the Bible, The Odyssey and The Republic, according to a survey of members of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP). The presidents were asked to name the five books that they believe every undergraduate student should study “in order to engage in the intellectual discourse, commerce and public duties of the 21st century.”
The question was posed by J. Michael Adams, president of Fairleigh Dickinson University, to the IAUP membership, which comprises about 500 presidents worldwide. About a quarter of the members responded. “I think a conversation about what to read is one of the most important conversations university leaders can have,” said Adams. “Though it is not a scientific survey, it’s a necessary and edifying intellectual engagement. It is a process of argument and discovery, a conversation we will have with many different groups and many different kinds of leaders around the world.”
While no book came close to being chosen by a majority of the respondents, the Bible was selected by a fifth of the university presidents who participated. No other work was picked so often — or even came close. Homer’s Odyssey was the next most popular choice but was cited only half as often as the Bible. The Koran was also among the most frequently cited books, ranking number seven.
Both William Shakespeare and Plato gained as many mentions as the Bible. While Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” was one favorite, many presidents recommended “King Lear” or “Macbeth” ; some recommended the Bard’s complete works. While Plato’s The Republic was also a favorite, some presidents preferred his Dialogues or The Allegory of the Cave. Heinrich Stremitzer, former rector of Vienna University of Economics, commented that “A classical education seems to be the most important prerequisite to meet the challenges in your question.”
Considering Plato, Homer and Aristotle together, Greece did better than any other country among the top picks. The Americans had no author in the top nine books but the United States could claim several authors in the eight-way tie for 10th place including Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, who wrote The Federalist Papers; Herman Melville, who wrote Moby Dick; and Thomas Friedman who recently wrote The Lexus and the Olive Tree.
Odysseus Makridis, philosophy (Flor), said, “It is encouraging to see that most university presidents still believe that certain books and authors are more likely than others to educate and elevate, to hone minds and forge matrices of skills.”
But, noting that even the most common books cited were only mentioned by a minority of the respondents, Walter Cummins, emeritus, English (Flor), said, “The canon is on its last legs. … We enter the 21st century fragmented in our assumptions about what educated people should read and know.” He added that it would be interesting to see how the list changes over time.
“New York Rising: Reflections on September 12th” is the topic for author and newspaper columnist Pete Hamill’s Thursday, November 13, appearance at the Gene Barnett Literary Society lecture at the Metropolitan Campus.
During his distinguished career in journalism, Hamill has been a columnist for the New York Post, the Daily News and New York Newsday. He has covered wars, crime and the great domestic disturbances of the 1960s, and his work has been published in all the major magazines. In addition, he has had the distinction of serving as editor-in-chief of both the New York Post and the New York Daily News.
He is currently on the staff of The New Yorker. Most recently, his essay on the Second Amendment for mightywords.com stirred controversy and argument on the Internet.
In addition, Hamill has produced nine novels, two collections of short stories, a memoir and other works. His 1997 novel, Snow in August, was on The New York Times bestseller list for four months. His newest bestselling novel, Forever, was published in 2003.
Literary Society events are held in Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, and begin at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door at 7:15 p.m. on the evening of the lecture; there is no advance ticket sale. According to Thomas Stavola, English (Metro) and director of the society, faculty, staff and students with valid FDU ID will be admitted free. There is an $8 charge for the general public. For more information, call 201-692-7032.
At the executive committee meeting of the FDU Board of Trustees last month, President J. Michael Adams provided an overview of the development of the proposed University Academic Senate, a single representative voice for the University faculty.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the committee confirmed the results of the May 22 Faculty Governance Referendum recommending creation of the Academic Senate as the University-wide faculty governance body. The motion carried unanimously.
Joel Harmon, management (Flor), and Terri Donati, sociology (Metro), are presently the speakers of their respective campus Faculty Assemblies.
Update
Judy Moonelis, visual/performing arts (Flor), was part of an international exhibition, “Triennial 9 Form and Contents: Corporeal Identity “Body Language,” held at the Frankfurt Museum of Applied Arts and Design in Germany from June 18 through August 31. Moonelis traveled to Germany to attend the opening. The exhibition will be shown at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City from November 13 through June 2004. Her other upcoming exhibits include a solo exhibit at the Morris Museum, Morristown, N.J., from December 23 through March 7, 2004, with an artist’s reception on Sunday, February 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. and a “Meet the Artist” talk/lecture on Thursday, February 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.; “Lasting Impressions: The Unforgettable in Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture,” at Baltimore Clayworks Gallery in Maryland, May 8 through June 6; and a solo exhibition at the John Elder Gallery in New York City in May.
Sandy Gordon, head women’s basketball coach (Metro), has been selected as one of North Jersey’s all-time greatest athletes by The Record. Gordon played for Ramapo High in the early 1980s, earning All-State honors in soccer and basketball and All-County honors in softball. At Manhattan College, she led the Lady Jaspers to the 1987 NCAA Tournament, was a first Team All-MAAC performer and was the team’s Most Valuable Player. Gordon also is an avid runner and races in local 5K and 15K runs. She completed the 2000 New York Marathon in 3:29.
James Almeida, entrepreneurial studies and interim chair, management/marketing/entrepreneurship (Flor), was quoted in The Sunday Star-Ledger article “Plan-ahead Tips for Selling Your Company,” which ran on September 7. On September 21, he and James Barrood, interim director, entrepreneurial studies (Flor), were quoted in The Sunday Star-Ledger in an article on the increasing popularity of entrepreneurship courses due to the poor job market. Barrood and Ethné Swartz, entrepreneurial studies (Flor), were quoted in the Daily Record and Courier News in an article titled “Starting as the Boss.”
Glennena Haynes-Smith, nursing (Metro), received her doctor of nursing degree at Case Western Reserve University in May and is now in a tenure-track position as assistant professor.
Michael Goodman, English and director, Corporate Communication Institute (Flor), was invited to become a member of The Arthur W. Page Society at its August board meeting. This select group of senior public relations and corporate communication executives works to strengthen the role of chief public relations officers in management policy.
Mihaela Leonida, chemistry (Metro), and alumni Riva Waldman, MS’99 (Metro), and Daniel Starczynowski, BS’00 (Metro), co-authored the paper “Polymeric FAD Used as Enzyme-friendly Mediator in Lactate Detection,” in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry.
Ann Lucas, emerita, management (Metro), facilitated a workshop on “The Leadership Role of Chairs and Deans” at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, and presented a workshop on “Strengthening Departmental and College Leadership Through Collaboration and Team Building,” at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Marie Roberts, fine arts (Metro), has an exhibit at the Bowery Gallery, N.Y.C., titled “Coney Island Sideshow Personalities,” through October 25. A reception was held Thursday, October 2.
Eamon Doherty, computer science (Metro), and management information systems graduate student Suhail Lutfi Ali, BS’03 (Metro), were featured in The Gulf, the leading newspaper of the United Arab Emirates, which is read throughout the region. In addition to including numerous color photographs of Ali and Doherty, the paper highlighted Fairleigh Dickinson University as a place where teachers and students work side-by-side on meaningful research. Ali has been involved in robotics projects with Doherty for 18 months.
Announcing
Helen Bajek, administrative assistant, athletics (Flor), announces the wedding of her daughter, Michele, BS’97 (Flor), to James Rambone on October 5.
In Memoriam
Thomas Zullo, business law (Metro), died September 6 at the age of 70. Zullo joined the University as assistant professor on the Rutherford Campus in September 1968 and retired as associate professor in 2001. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; daughter, Theresa Rice of Houston, Texas; son, Mark, of Arlington, Va.; brother, Joseph, of Dunellen, N.J.; sister Anne Davis, of Port Reading, N.J.; and four grandchildren.
Welcome
The University welcomes new full-time and part-time employees who joined FDU between August 25 and September 16.
Welcome to Esther Annepogu, registered nurse, student health services (Metro); Iloria Belizaire, clerk, Library (Flor); Adrienne Booth, head lacrosse coach/assistant field hockey coach, athletics (Flor); Teryl Brooks, officer, public safety (Flor); Barbara Byrnes, learning disabilities specialist, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities (Metro); Kim Dennison, administrator, family business programs, entrepreneurial studies (Flor); Colleen Di Gregorio, administrative assistant to University librarian (Flor); Letissa Eisenberg, assistant trainer, athletics (Flor); Helen Grill, senior general clerk, public relations (Metro); Kimberly Hassard, clerk, Library (Flor); Sara Henry, counselor, admissions (Metro); Sara Naggar, assistant director, athletic communications (Metro); Varakumar Palavali, coordinator, recruitment/ advisement/retention, computer sciences/engineering (Metro); Walter Perog, head golf coach, athletics (Metro); Patricia Roche, staff nurse, student health services (Metro); Frances Siciliano, administrative assistant to associate director, enrollment services (Flor); Anne Sousa, admissions services clerk, international graduate admissions (Metro); and Lisa Williams, administrative assistant, mathematics/computer science/physics and modern languages/literature (Flor).
Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences
‘Picnic’ to Be Performed
“Picnic,” by William Inge, will be presented Wednesday through Saturday, October 15–18, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 19, at 2:30 p.m. by the visual and performing arts department.
“Picnic” was first staged in New York in 1953 and later made into a movie starring Kim Novak, William Holden and Rosalind Russell. The play, a classic American drama, takes place on Labor Day weekend in the joint backyards of two middle-aged widows in a small Kansas town. In the one lives Flo Owens, her two teenage daughters and a spinster school teacher lodger and the other belongs to Helen Potts, who resides with her invalid and demanding mother. Into this female atmosphere comes a young man, Hal Carter, whose animal vitality affects the entire group and leaves a trail of upset in his wake. William Inge is considered one of the finest 20th-century American dramatists along with Tennessee Williams, Clifford Odets and Eugene O’Neill.
“Boy Gets Girl” by Rebecca Gilman, will be presented Wednesday through Saturday, November 19–22, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 23, at 2:30 p.m.
Both productions will take place in Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, College at Florham. Ticket prices for students and the FDU community are $5; general public $10. For further information, call (973) 443-8467 or e-mail hollis@fdu.edu.
Executive Briefing on Branding
The College at Florham was the location of an executive briefing, “A Branding Case Study: Real World Example,” featuring Kent Miller, brand and marketing communications vice president of Lucent Technologies. The event, co-sponsored by the Corporate Communication Institute and Business Marketing Association of New Jersey, was held October 14.
Silberman College of Business
The Silberman College of Business’ town meeting, held before the semester began, provided an opportunity for its faculty and staff to review strategic plans and prepare for the academic year. Led by Dean David Steele, the meeting also recognized the college’s faculty for outstanding work.
Richard Panicucci, quantitative analysis and assistant provost for campus life (Metro), received the Anthony P. Ambrosio award for teaching and Sorin Tuluca, finance (Metro), received the Anthony P. Ambrosio award for research. Both awards were accompanied by some monetary recognition.
Ambrosio, a graduate of the University’s Rutherford campus in 1963, is an attorney in Bloomfield, N.J., with more than 35 years of law-practice service. He has extensive experience in the areas of commercial litigation, malpractice, matrimony, bankruptcy and federal and local litigation. A consistent supporter of his alma mater since graduation, his financial generosity enabled the establishment of the awards. He is a member of the Silberman College board of advisers and works with the Office of University Advancement in its alumni cultivation efforts.
New College of General and Continuing Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
The BA in interdisciplinary studies (IDS) program is stepping up its attempt to recruit students. “The program is searching for students who are intellectually curious, unafraid of ambiguity and complexity, interested in gaining knowledge about the world, and who want to be prepared for the ups and downs of the 21st century job market,” said Richard Castellana, humanities/fine arts, New College, and program director (Metro). A minimum 3.00 grade point ratio and 1050 SAT scores are required.
To describe the program, on Wednesday, October 22, a luncheon for guidance counselors will be held. On Friday, October 31, interested high school seniors will participate in “Feed Your Brain Day,” by attending seminars conducted by IDS faculty Castellana; Francis Ingledew, English/comparative literature (Metro); Paula Mayhew, English (Metro); and Amb. Ahmad Kamal, New College (Metro).
At the Association of Integrative Studies conference in Detroit, Mich., from October 9 to 12, Mayhew and Castellana gave presentations explaining the unique features of the IDS program.
‘Puerta al Futuro’
FDU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the launching of its new bilingual program — “Puerta al Futuro.” Classes began September 29 with a weeklong inauguration at four extension sites in Dover, Hackensack, Newark and Paterson, N.J.
Deborah Gonzalez, director of the program, was a featured speaker at events celebrating Hispanic contributions at Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J.; and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce and the Morris County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Morristown, N.J. In addition, Gonzalez was named deputy grand marshal of the New Jersey State Hispanic Parade, held October 5 in Union City.
Certified Training Professional
Fairleigh Dickinson University, in conjunction with the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), offers the Certified Treasury Professional Course. The 10-week course utilizes the AFP Learning System, combining printed textbooks with Web-based testing. It is designed for individuals who want to broaden their knowledge and skills in the area of treasury and cash management. Financial professionals who want to successfully prepare for AFP’s Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) certification will also benefit from this program.
Administrative Science
The School of Administrative Science has added the New Jersey International Bulk Mail Center, Jersey City, as its 50th off-campus location. Twenty-one middle and senior managers from the U.S. Postal Service are attending undergraduate bachelor of arts in individualized studies (BAIS) courses. This 1.7-million-square-foot facility employs 3,000 employees and is the largest mail distribution center east of the Mississippi.
An 18-credit undergraduate certificate in health and human services administration within the BAIS program is being conducted through the School of Administrative Science at six New Jersey health-care facilities, including Hackensack University Medical Center; Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville; and Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. This program was designed by Deborah Fredericks, former director of the Bergen County Department of Human Services. For more information see http://alpha.fdu.edu/mas.
University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies
Schools within University College have been reconfigured and renamed.
The School of Communication Arts has been renamed the School of Arts and Media Studies and the School of English, Philosophy and Humanities. Duane Edwards, English (Metro), will remain as director of both components. Benjamin Nelson, English (Metro), is coordinator of English, and Leonard Grob, philosophy (Metro), is coordinator of philosophy/humanities. Albert Schielke, associate dean, University College (Metro), is the coordinator for the School of Art and Media Studies.
With the movement of the sociology discipline to the School of Psychology, the School of Criminal Justice and Sociology has become the School of Criminal Justice. Teresa Donati, sociology (Metro), serves as coordinator of sociology within the School of Psychology. Christopher Capuano is the director of the School of Psychology. Robert Vodde is the director of the School of Criminal Justice.
Wroxton College
On September 20, approximately 100 Wroxton College alumni and prospective students enjoyed a luncheon of traditional English fare at a reunion that featured a presentation by Charles Garrity, tutor-in-residence and professor of psychology and communications at Wroxton College.
Garrity highlighted some recent changes in the college’s programs and facilities’ improvements. The program concluded with an update from Brian Swanzey, director of Wroxton/Study Abroad Program (Flor), on current recruitment efforts taking place. A raffle of the new Wroxton College pullover ended the day.
The reunion was held at the University’s College at Florham, where there will be a Wroxton Room in the newly renovated student center. Memorabilia to be showcased in that room were on display during the event. Michael Smallis, associate dean of students (Flor), spearheaded efforts to collect the items from alumni.
Captions:
Richard Paniccuci, left, and Sorin Tuluca, second from right, were recipients of the Anthony P. Ambrosio awards; Panicucci for teaching and Tuluca for research. Ambrosio, second from left, established the awards. They are joined by David Steele, right, dean, Silberman College.
Charles Garrity, psychology/tutor-in-residence (Wroxton), spoke at the Wroxton College reunion.
Alan Fask
Associate Professor of Statistics
College at Florham
How long have you been at FDU?
Thirty years.
What book or film did you enjoy over the summer? Why would you recommend it?
“Pirates of the Caribbean” is a stupid, meaningless movie with no socially redeeming qualities but a lot of fun. It is perfect to clear the mind of unnecessary clutter. It should help people get in touch with their real selves.
What do you most value in your friends?
Honesty and intelligence, in that order.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that …
… I care about them almost as much as I care about myself.
My hobbies are …
… watching the world go by and providing it with some instructions.
Who would be your perfect dinner guest? What would you serve?
My perfect dinner guest would be Sir Isaac Newton. We would discuss the philosophy of science, physics, mathematics and, most importantly, mysticism. I would serve him apples.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
Deep down, I always wanted to be a cabdriver in New York City and try to outrun just about everybody. I would have a lot of trouble being a sportscaster, since I know nothing about sports.
Christina “Tina” Genest
Administrator, Corporate Communication Institute
College at Florham
How long have you been at FDU?
Four years.
What book or film did you enjoy over the summer? Why would you recommend it?
The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown. It is a fictional tale spun around historical facts that challenge our past understandings. I recommend it because it is a page turner that confronts beliefs and assumptions.
What do you most value in your friends?
Faithfulness and a sense of humor.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I …
… negotiated and coordinated annual conference agendas and logistics with counterparts from the Soviet Union for a U.S.-based, nonprofit citizen-exchange organization.
My hobbies are …
… reading, gardening, singing in a choir and Home & Garden Television; love those home decorating shows.
Who would be your perfect dinner guest? What would you serve?
My parents, brothers and sister. Because we live at some distance from each other, we see them rarely. I would serve dad’s barbecue steak with all the seasonings or Maine lobster.
What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?
I have taught as an adjunct instructor and loved it. I wish I had pursued educational administration at the elementary or high school level or college teaching. I would not want a position that sat me in a cubicle day after day.
Reji Joseph
Assistant Lab Director, School of Computer Sciences and Engineering
Metropolitan Campus
How long have you been at FDU?
Two years and two months.
What book or film did you enjoy over the summer? Why would you recommend it?
The book, Abundant Living, by E. Stanley Jones. It deals with the question of creation and systematically describes how the world came into existence.
What do you most value in your friends?
I believe in the phrase “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” Friendship is not only to say “hi,” but also to understand the other person totally and to be a part of his/her joys and pains.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I …
… became the principal of a science and technology college in India at the age of 28.
My hobbies are …
The most interesting thing in my life is my prayer life. Then comes reading and singing in a choir.
Who would be your perfect dinner guest? What would you serve?
I have several close friends whom I would like to invite for dinner. And, I would like to serve them some special Indian food.
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 move my focus to medical physics. That’s my dream.
Teresa Oettinger Montani
Associate Professor of Learning Disabilities and Interim Director, Learning Disabilities Graduate Program
Metropolitan Campus
How long have you been at FDU?
I have been at FDU since 1995.
What book or film did you enjoy over the summer? Why would you recommend it?
“Anything Else.” Nobody captures the essence of New Yorkers like Woody Allen, except Ed Burns whose films such as “The Brothers McMullen” and others provide insight into the lives of New York in the boroughs such as Queens.
What do you most value in your friends?
I value honesty and a sense of humor — not necessarily in that order.
Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that …
… I have recently developed a love of surf fishing.
My hobbies are …
… learning to play the piano, playing with my two adorable kittens and jogging in the park.
Who would be your perfect dinner guest? What would you serve?
I would love to have dinner with Pearl Primus, who first introduced me to modern dance. As a first-year, first-semester student at Hunter College, I was assigned to a modern dance class to fulfill one of my physical education requirements. As freshmen we did not realize the legacy of our instructor who was a leader in the field of modern dance. Pearl Primus sparked my ongoing interest in modern dance — I would love to have had the opportunity to let her know what an impression she made upon 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 love to be a songwriter and performer like Loudon Wainwright III or Carly Simon. I would least enjoy being a pathologist or a medical examiner.
• With 10,956 students enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson, FDU remains the largest private university in the state of New Jersey. This fall’s enrollment is up from last year’s figure of 10,464. There are 7,168 students (5,080 undergraduates and 2,088 graduates) studying at the Metropolitan Campus and 3,788 students (2,682 undergraduates and 1,106 graduates) attending the College at Florham.
• The next United Nations Pathways lecture, scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, will feature H.E. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, undersecretary general and special adviser on Africa, United Nations, speaking on “African Challenges at the Turn of the 21st Century” at 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. refreshments), in Room 105, Muscarelle Center, Metropolitan Campus. The U.N. videoconference on “Global Health Issues” will be held on Thursday, November 13, at 10 a.m. in the ITV Rooms in Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus, and Dreyfuss Building, College at Florham. The series is presented in conjunction with The Ambassador’s Club at the United Nations. The Record/HeraldNews is co-sponsoring the events at the Metropolitan Campus.
• As of this week, the Knights men’s soccer team was ranked No. 10 in the nation according to the National Coaches Association of America (NSCAA/adidas poll, a one-spot jump from previous week. They are also ranked No. 1 in the mid-Atlantic region, the program’s highest mark since the 1980s. The Knights are also No. 17 in the Soccer Times, No. 18 in the College Soccer News and No. 22 in the Soccer America national polls.
• College at Florham student Brian Gonsar, a soccer and tennis player and electronic filmmaker major, has received the Outstanding Athlete for 2002–2003 for Division III award by the Collegiate Athletic Administrators of New Jersey. He is the leading scorer on the soccer team; president of the Student Athletic Advisory Council which coordinates athletes’ community service programs; and a reporter for the student newspaper, The Metro. The award recipient must be an outstanding athlete, maintain a high grade point ratio and have a record of notable community service. Gonsar’s documentary of his hometown, Selingsgrove, Pa., was aired on central Pennsylvania PBS station.
• Save the date, Homecoming at the College at Florham will be held on Saturday, November 8.
• Don’t forget the Walk for Breast Cancer on October 19. More than 30 students and 15 staff from the Metropolitan Campus are scheduled to participate. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the fund-raising event will start in Overpeck Park, Leonia, N.J. Anyone interested may contact Amy Boyd, psychological counselor/substance abuse educator, student counseling/psychological services (Metro), at 201-692-2174.
• Latino Heritage Month is being celebrated in October. Check http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/calendarth.html for events.
Campus Improvements
Progress continues on University additions and improvements.
College at Florham
Top photo: Work on the campus’s Robert T. Shields Field continues. For up-to-date photos see http://fdudevils.com/pages/stadiumupdates.html.
Bottom left photo: The Student Center’s new coffee house.
Bottom right photo: The Chaîne Building is finished and should be occupied by November.
Metropolitan Campus
Left photo: Northpointe awaits its Certificate of Occupancy.
Right photo: The backstop on the new Softball Field is almost finished.
Art Faculty Show
An exhibition of the works of art faculty from University College, Metropolitan Campus, was held in University College Gallery in September and October.
Other faculty who exhibited their works are Alan Alejo, Yelena Aronson, Maria Creyts, Lynn Foster, Luis Garcia, David Hanson, Frank Ippolito, YoEuiJoo Kim, Dik Liu, James Logan, Pamela Montalbano and Sunhee Yoon.
Caption:
Faculty with their art are, from left, Toni-Lee Sangastiano, “Untitled”; Jacqueline Lima, “Generating Altruism”; and Marie Roberts, “Mermaid #1 Ceramic Plate” and “Mermaid #2 Ceramic Plate.”
Émigré Artists Exhibit
An exhibit, “Budapest-Vienna-New York: Émigré Artists,” oils, pen-and-ink, watercolors and illustrations by Tibor Gergely and Greta Schreyer, will continue through October 21 in the College at Florham Library. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 to 10 p.m. For information call 973-443-8515 or 973-443-8516 or visit http://inside.fdu.edu/prpt/emigre.html.
Left photo: Greta Schreyer stands before her “Self Portrait with a Cat.”
Right photo: During the opening reception, Maria Webb, right, assistant director of public services, library (Flor), chats with artist Renata Stein, who had her works exhibited in the library last year.
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