Spotlight — Antonio, Feinberg, Weinberger, Young


Stephen Antonio

Video/Electronic PC Specialist
College at Florham

How long have you been at FDU?

Ten years.

What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?

I just read The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection From the Living Dead, by Max Brooks. The book is like all the stuff you learned in high school. It seems useless now, but you never know when you’re going to need it.

What do you most value in your friends?

Empathy and trust.

Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I …

… am a pretty good cook.

My hobbies are …

… cooking, reading and archery.

Who would be your perfect dinner guest? What would you serve?

Terry Gilliam, just want a chance to peer into the creative mind. I would serve my four-alarm venison chili with Cuervo 1800 and finish it off with a Don Diego cigar.

What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt? What profession would you want nothing to do with?

A professional wrestler, entertaining people always seemed like a fun job. I would want nothing to do with spelunking [exploring caves].


Samuel Feinberg

Clinical Assistant Professor of School Psychology
Metropolitan Campus

How long have you been at FDU?

Three-and-a-half years. I was an adjunct faculty from fall 2000 to spring 2003 and full-time faculty beginning fall 2003.

What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?

“Mystic River” (film and book). It presents an excellent portrayal of how childhood experiences and family dynamics affect adult behavior. The story plot was fascinating, and the acting in the film was outstanding.

What do you most value in your friends?

That they are good listeners, provide advice (when asked), are always there for me (especially during bad times) and laugh at my jokes (even when they are not funny).

Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I …

… am very organized.

My hobbies are …

… antiquing and traveling.

Who would be your perfect dinner guest? What would you serve?

Woody Allen. We could discuss the meaning of life and relationships and could share some good humor. I would serve sushi. I’m sure Mr. Allen would have something interesting to say about eating raw fish.

What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt? What profession would you want nothing to do with?

Designing and creating jewelry. As to a profession that I would want nothing to do with, none that I can think of. I would be willing to try almost any profession.


Naomi Weinberger

Associate Professor of Political Science
College at Florham

How long have you been at FDU?

Since September 2003.

What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?

I enjoyed the film “Bend It Like Bekham” because of the honesty with which it captures the identity crisis of a young woman torn between two cultures.

What do you most value in your friends?

Discretion and a sense of humor.

Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I …

… have never been to Nigeria.

My hobbies are …

… working out, listening to music and taking care of my dogs.

Who would be your perfect dinner guest? What would you serve?

I would invite U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan. I would serve salmon teriyaki, mushroom quiche, a green salad and crème caramel.

What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt? What profession would you want nothing to do with?

A fitness instructor, and I would not want to be an economist.


Martha Young

Administrative Assistant to the General Counsel
Metropolitan Campus

How long have you been at FDU?

A little over a year, since August 2002. I’m also an alumna [BS’64, Ruth], so it seems like I’ve made a full circle.

What book or film did you recently enjoy? Why would you recommend it?

None recently, but my favorite movie is “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” It’s cool, it’s just fun.

What do you most value in your friends?

Warmth, understanding, honesty.

Complete the phrase: People would be surprised to know that I …

… sing in two choruses and a church choir.

My hobbies are …

… golf, photography, genealogy and making greeting cards.

Who would be your perfect dinner guest? What would you serve?

Someone who is very hungry. Turkey dinner with all the fixings.

What profession other than your own would you most like to attempt, and what profession would you want nothing to do with?

I always thought it would be fun to own and operate a sandwich shop — on a golf course, an added plus! Social work would interest me, as would investigative work. I’d want nothing to do with the medical field or in the area of finance.


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November 2003

In This Issue
· Seminars Encourage a Global Dialogue
· Improvements Continue
· Study-abroad Options Expanding
· Weather Closings 2003–2004
· Verizon and ‘Puerta al Futuro,’ Perfect Together
· Books and Ideas Discussion
· Iran’s Ambassador to United Nations to Speak
· Division III Athletics Hall of Fame Inducts Members
· Faculty/Staff — Update, Welcome
· College Happenings
· Spotlight — Antonio, Feinberg, Weinberger, Young
· This & That
· Photo Stories — Northpointe, Campus Sketches, Walk for Cancer, Halloween Havoc, Roundtable, Golf Outing

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