Update

Kenneth Vehrkens, dean, Petrocelli College (Metro/Flor), wrote an article, “Our Presidential Electoral Process — The Lessons and Legacy of Every Four Years,” which was published in the winter 2005 edition of Meadowlands USA.

Bernard Dick, English and communication (Metro), wrote to the editor of Daily Variety magazine regarding the article “Who’s the Boss,” which suggested that Darryl F. Zanuck and Irving Thalberg were studio presidents. In his letter, which was published in the magazine’s April 6 issue, Dick pointed out that this was inaccurate; Thalberg was hired as vice president in charge of production while Zanuck played a similar role at Fox.

A book version of The Literary Traveler, an online series from Walter Cummins, emeritus, English (Flor), and Thomas Kennedy, creative writing (Flor), was published by Del Sol Press in March 2005. Illustrated by many photos, the book chronicles their journeys to locations where writers and artists such as Bernardo Soares, Baroness Varvara, Emanuel Vigeland, Robert Graves and Voltaire lived and created.

Left photo: Walter Cummins, top, emeritus, English (Flor), and Thomas Kennedy, creative writing (Flor); are pictured with their book The Literary Traveler. Right photo: Eamon Doherty, right, administrative science (Metro), signed his book for alumnus Peter Lacerda, MS’04 (Metro), after the panel discussion and presentation, “Computer Gaming and Therapeutic Applications for Various Populations,” at the Metropolitan Campus.

On Sunday, May 1, at 1 p.m., Eamon Doherty, administrative science (Metro), will discuss his book Computer Recreation for Everyone, coauthored with Gary Stephenson, at a book signing and panel discussion at Cheshire Home, Florham Park, N.J.

Kent Fairfield, management (Metro), was elected to the board of directors of the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society, an organization of teaching and learning in the management disciplines. He will serve a three-year term starting June 15, 2005.

William “Pat” Schuber, administrative science (Metro), discussed “The Civil War of the United States of America” during the February 15 meeting of the Activities Club in the Fellowship Hall of the Community Church of Glen Rock, N.J. The Activities Club comprises retired and semiretired men from Glen Rock and neighboring towns.

Lona Whitmarsh, psychology and director, MA in clinical/counseling program (Flor), spoke on “Launching Your Teen — Steps Toward Independence,” at Madison (N.J.) High School on February 16. She discussed dating, curfews, driving, substance abuse and jobs.

Richard Gray, criminal justice (Metro), was one of four recipients of the NLP World Community Award. The award honors individuals who have used Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to make significant community contributions to peace, the environment and education. Gray created The Brooklyn Program in 1997, an outpatient substance abuse program that has helped hundreds of federal probationers live sober and personally-directed lives.

Paintings by Jacqueline Lima, art (Metro), were exhibited at the Romano Gallery at the Armstrong-Hipkins Center for Arts at Blair Academy, Blairstown, N.J., from February 8 to March 12. The show, which was dedicated to “all humans past, present and future who have lived on this fair earth,” displayed her drawings of tsunami victims and survivors.

R. Gordon Perry, biological sciences (Flor), and his wife, Jean Perry, visual/performing arts (Flor), were invited to exhibit their artwork and photography of the Lehigh Canal at the Weissport (Pa.) Canal Festival on June 4, 2005. The Galleries Committee of the Pocono Arts Council has approved the Perrys’ artwork and photographs for exhibition in public galleries. The Perrys also will display their work at the Monroe County Bar Association in Stroudsburg, Pa., in August and September, and at the office of Pennsylvania State Representative Mario Scavello in Mount Pocono, in October and November. The Perrys will hold a major nature exhibit, “Camouflages and Reflections,” at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center, Bartonsville, Pa., in November.

Bernard Reiner, political science (Metro), is a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. In February, he received the Coast Guard Auxiliary Meritorious Service Award — the second highest award the Coast Guard Auxiliary bestows for duty other than risking life to save lives. Reiner has completed various Coast Guard training courses on team coordination training, introduction to intelligence analysis and mentoring. He also taught courses, including writing workshops, team coordination training and leadership and management studies. Reiner currently works as a lieutenant commander, coordinating Activities New York’s Congressional Liaison project. In addition Reiner has written approximately 60 speeches for Coast Guard officers.

College at Florham public safety officers completed and passed a First Responder Course in March. Now all of the officers can administer basic first aid and oxygen and use of an automated defibrillator. Completing the course were Harry Macon, Kayon McKen, Anthony Mirra, Glenn Preismeyer, and Fred Rosser, all sergeants, and Ben Agyei, Yvette Beshier, Jerome Bullock, Philip Johnston, James Mimy, Adesina Samson, Andre Shand, Shirley Sims, Gregory Wallace, Florence Whitten and Malvis Williams, all officers.

College at Florham Public Safety Officers Ben Agyei and Yvette Beshier, second and third from left, received the highest scores in their first responder class. They received certificates for their achievement. At left is Willie Thornton, campus director, public safety (Flor), and at right is William Van Wert Jr., captain, public safety (Flor).

The Knights Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Green was named Division I Coach of the Year by the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and Met Basketball Writers Association (MBWA), while junior Gordon Klaiber earned All-Met Second Team honors and senior Tamien Trent was to the All-Met Third Team. Green guided the Knights to their best season in recent history as they posted a 20–13 overall record, while capturing their first Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament championship and NCAA Tournament bid since 1998.

Michael Goodman, English and director, Corporate Communication Institute (CCI) (Flor), lectured on “Meeting the Global Challenges of the Contemporary Business Environment” as part of Purdue University’s Colloquia series on Ethics and Public Affairs. As a result of his visit, CCI has been invited to collaborate with Purdue’s Krannert School of Management on the next round proposal for CIBER (Center for International Business and Research) designation. CIBER is an initiative of the U.S. government. On March 18, Goodman met with Peppercorn management and public relations professionals to facilitate a discussion on ethics and public relations in response to the controversy concerning journalist William Armstrong and comments on legislation.

Ann Gulino Thompson, associate athletics director (Metro), is a finalist for the Katherine Lay Award awarded by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). The award honors someone of demonstrated leadership ability, a proponent of women’s issues and a role model for women coaches and administrators.

The Maddy Awards, created by the Student Government Association (SGA) in recognition and appreciation of those individuals for their outstanding contributions, service and unselfish dedication to the student body, the Universty community and specifically the College at Florham, were presented April 27. This year’s faculty and staff recipients include Outstanding Staff Member — W. Scott Giglio, sports information director; Outstanding Faculty Member — Peter Woolley, political science and director, PublicMind; SGA Auditor’s Choice Award — Barbara Dawson, special assistant to the vice president for strategic/ international/government affairs; SGA Auditor’s Choice Award — Elizabeth Feeley, physical education; director, health/physical education; and associate dean of student services, Becton College; and SGA President’s Choice Award and Adviser of the Year — Willie Thornton, campus director, public safety, and adviser to Latin American Student Organization (LASO).

In Memoriam

Marion Herr, retired bibliographer/researcher, library (Flor), died on February 7 at the age of 88. She joined the library in 1972 and retired in 1985 when she moved to Williamstown, Mass. She is survived by her son, Douglas; her daughter, Carolyn; and four grandchildren.

Welcome

The University welcomes new full-time and part-time employees who joined FDU as of April 18.

Welcome to Kelly Bacon, coordinator/accountant, facilities (Metro); Susan Bernstein, administrative assistant, computer sciences/engineering (Metro); Dolores Bonifacio, service clerk, admissions (Metro); Joseph DeSalvo, officer, public safety (Flor); Monica Hinojosa, administrative assistant, English/philosophy/humanities (Metro); Safiyanu Ibrahim, assistant women’s soccer coach, athletics (Flor); Jennifer Migliorino, counselor, career development (Metro); Sean Mullen, professional tutor, Educational Opportunity Fund (Metro); Paul Muro, service clerk, admissions (Metro); Laurence Seidenberg, librarian, Weiner Library (Metro); Denise Shaw, administrative assistant, residence life (Metro); and Kimberley Wilcox, officer, public safety (Flor).

April/May 2005

View text only for this complete issue.

Flor =
College at Florham, Madison, N.J.

Metro =
Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.

Information Deadlines