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.

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.

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.

Charles Garrity, psychology/tutor-in-residence (Wroxton), spoke at the Wroxton College reunion.

October 2003

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College at Florham, Madison, N.J.

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Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.

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