Math andScience Studies $9.2 MillionAward Boosts Largest GrantEver In theUniversityCurriculum Utilizing UrbanResources The NJCUEdge t h e m a g a z i n e o f n e w j e r s e y c i t y u n i v e r s i t y Winter 2012 Gothic 5 Largest Grant Ever $9.2 Million Award Boosts Math and Science Studies Winter 2012 Winter 8 Volume 14, No. 1 Soccer Stars Scoring Academically In the National Field GothicGo t h i c is published by the City University Division of University Advancement.

Pat Martínez Kelly Resch Editors 10 The NJCU Edge Carlos Hernández, Ph.D. Utilizing Urban Resources President In the University Curriculum

William Y. Fellenberg Interim Vice President for University Advancement 16 Cover: An illustration of the Pulaski Alumni Profile Skyway by William Low commissioned Recent Graduate Joins by the William J. Maxwell College of Arts Guggenheim Staff and Sciences

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New Jersey City University awarded 1,650 graduate and undergraduate 1. Ambassador Clay Constantinou degrees at its commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 11 at the Izod ’73 (Hon. ’99) congratulates his son, Centerommencement in East Rutherford. Honorary doctorate degrees were presented 2011: Dan Constantinou, who received a to the Honorable Hilda L. Solis, U.S. secretary of labor, and Christine Eibs bachelor of science degree. Singer, co-founder and chief executive officer of E+Co, an international 2. Evelyn Malzberg, 84, a retired organization which helps empower local renewable energy enterprises. secretary and great-grandmother, Thousands of family members and friends cheered as degrees were earned a bachelor of arts degree 25 conferred upon 1,184 undergraduate students and 466 graduate students. years after she started classes at then Jersey City State College. During the ceremony, every graduate’s name was announced as he or she 6 arrived on the stage. The degree candidates represented the William J. Max- 3. Sweet success well College of Arts and Sciences, Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College 4. From left: William Y. Fellenberg, of Education, and College of Professional Studies. interim vice president for university Dr. Joanne Z. Bruno, vice president for academic affairs, presided over advancement; Dr. Hernández, Aaron the ceremony and Dr. Carlos Hernández gave the president’s charge to Aska, vice president for administra- tion and finance; Ms. Singer, the graduates. Claudia Severino, president of the Class of 2011, gave the Dr. Bruno, Dr. John Melendez, vice response for the graduates. Rafael Perez, Esq., chair of the Board of Trustees, president for student affairs; and extended greetings, and Robert Larson, C.P.C. ’74 conveyed congratulations 1 Secretary Solis. on behalf of the University’s alumni. 5. NJCU’s Golden Gothics, special 7 11 guests at the ceremony, include: (first row, from left) Dr. Serafina (Fiore) Banich ’46; Alice (Lewan- C dowski) Pyka ’40; Angeline (Quinto) Pacifico ’40; Minerva Bell ’54; Mary Honora (Zawitoski) Kronick ’57; Jane McClellan, executive director of alumni relations; (second row, from left) Inez (Conradt) Boddy ’48; Winifred (Marone) Smith ’48; Dainty (Robertson) McIntyre ’50, M.A. ’63; Brenda (Turso) D’Onofrio ’61, M.A. 2 ’67; (third row, from left) Dr. Alice Ousterman ’61; Thomas J. Newell 4 ’61; Robert Conroy ’61; Rosalyn 8 (Podelsky) Bernstein-Charnes ’53, M.A. ’78; (fourth row, from left) James Morganti ’49; Judith Adamo Paulillo ’61; Mr. Larson ’74; Arsenio Silvestri ’61; and John J. Moore, Esq. ’56. 6. Mortarboards as art 7. Seeing double 8. Proud moment 9. Her big day 12 10. Families and friends fill the arena in East Rutherford. 11. Faces from the Class of 2011 Photos 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 12 by 12. Confident about the future Bill Wittkop 13. Plenty to smile about Photos 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, and 13 by 5 9 3 13 Dave Hollander 2 3 President Carlos Hernández to Retire rants at a lance Dr. Carlos Hernández will retire from the presidency of New Jersey City University on July 1, 2012. GNJCU Captures LargestG Grant Ever, Additionally, the grant provides for curriculum revision and In sharing his decision with faculty and staff at the annual University-wide $9.2 Million for STEM Programs alignment, website improvements, supplemental instruc- meeting in September, he said his 38 years at NJCU “have been intellectually tion, specific advisement for science majors, mentored stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding.” • The Department of Education has awarded research opportunities, professional development for fac- ulty, and the hiring of a transfer counselor at NJCU and a Joining the NJCU community as a faculty member in the Department of NJCU two significant grants totaling $9.2 million to director of developmental mathematics at both institutions. Psychology, Dr. Hernández also served the University as executive assistant to increase the number of minority and low-income graduates the president and as vice president for academic affairs and provost prior to in technology and the sciences. The grant was obtained through the efforts of NJCU’s his appointment as president in 1993. The five-year Title V grant, the largest in NJCU’s history, Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs, with the assis- During his tenure, the institution attained University status and changed its consists of one individual grant for $3.9 million and one tance of Dr. John Grew, an associate professor of biology, cooperative grant with Hudson County Community College and Dr. Muriel Rand, a professor of early childhood educa-

name from Jersey City State College to New Jersey City University. The diver- Bill Wittkop tion, who were the lead writers in the application process. sification and expansion of academic programs led to the creation of three Members of the staff and students of H.R. College (HCCC) for $5.3 million. Both grants target STEM (science, colleges offering 41 undergraduate and 27 graduate degree programs: the of Commerce and Economics with representa- technology, engineering, mathematics) programs at His- “We are currently in one of the most competitive funding tives of Friends of India and NJCU, including Dr. Carlos panic Serving Institutions (HSI). NJCU is New Jersey’s only William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Professional environments in history,” said Ruddys Andrade ’01 M.S., Hernández (seated center left), president four-year public university designated as an HSI. Studies, and the Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education. associate vice president for academic affairs, grants and “This grant will allow NJCU to fulfill a critical goal as a His- sponsored programs, and project director for the grant. Dr. Hernández oversaw significant changes to the physical campus, includ- NJCU Creates Global Village Program panic-Serving Institution by creating a clear path for com- “The challenge of obtaining external funding has become ing the construction of George Karnoutsos Arts and Sciences Hall, the Visual Through International Collaboration increasingly difficult, so we are extremely pleased by our Arts Building, John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center, University Academy munity college graduates to earn baccalaureate degrees in STEM programs,” said Dr. Carlos Hernández, president. success in obtaining this grant and proud of the excellent Charter High School, and Business Development Incubator, as well as the Through its Gateway to the Global Village Program, NJCU recently wel- “Educating a new workforce in science and engineering is work of the many individuals involved in the process.” redesign and renovation of both the Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library and comed visiting delegations from China and India and developed agreements critical for our nation’s future and NJCU has a key role in the Michael B. Gilligan Student Union. NJCU’s 21-acre West Campus, which is with institutions to increase opportunities for scholarly collaboration. Pro- that plan.” Additional Awards for NJCU part of Jersey City’s community redevelopment in the West Side neighborhood, viding the opportunity for NJCU students to explore other cultures first-hand has been remediated and is in the early stages of development. HCCC, as a feeder school of students with two-year asso- NJCU’s status as a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving is another aspect of the expanding Program. ciate degrees in science who will complete bachelor of Institution and Minority-Serving Institution has been a sig- In January 2012, a group of 15 NJCU students and three faculty members science degrees at NJCU, is a key partner in the program. nificant factor in its selection for numerous other awards will spend 12 days in India, where they will explore the country’s rich his- Both institutions will support these bachelor degree candi- over the past year, including the following grants, also Academic Year Opens with 27th Annual tory and dynamic modern development. dates through the development of dual admission and dual obtained by the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs. Convocation, Exhibits Focusing on 9/11 The NJCU students have completed a competitive application process and enrollment opportunities, upgraded technology in the class- • The U. S. Department of Education awarded a $3.5 mil- will pay $500 for the trip; it has been largely underwritten by NJCU’s Founda- room, and campus-wide wireless networks. Mathematics Rochelle Hendricks, acting New Both referenced the tenth anni- lion grant for “Increasing Latino Participation in Nursing tion and Student Government Organization, and private donors. They will be courses, a common stumbling block for students interested Jersey secretary of higher education, versary of the 9/11 attacks in their in science, will be aligned at both institutions to provide and Health Information Management.” The Title V grant, guests of H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, which sent delivered the keynote address at the comments and Dr. Bruno invited continuity for those who transfer. awarded over five years to NJCU in partnership with HCCC, 25 students and staff to NJCU last May. will provide students with tutoring and mentoring, and give 27th Annual Academic Convocation the audience to attend 9/11-related During the spring visit to NJCU, the students from Mumbai attended fac- More than $1 million of the grant money will be used to the institutions resources to expand the nursing curriculum on September 12 in Margaret Wil- events on campus, including two art ulty lectures, visited business and political leaders, and toured Jersey City’s complete the construction and renovation of NJCU science through improved technology and equipment. The grant will liams Theatre. Secretary Hendricks exhibits that inaugurated the galler- waterfront financial district, Indian business district, and area landmarks, labs, which began in 2008 with a federal grant. also fund professional development for faculty and recruit- was appointed by Governor Chris ies’ season. ment for the nursing program. including the Statue of Liberty and . The visit came about through The grant also provides $1.2 million in unrestricted funds Christie last May. “AFTERWARDS and FORWARD: the efforts of Friends of India, a group of New Jersey business women who for the NJCU Foundation’s endowment, to be matched by • A $599,487 Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Com- Ten recent retirees were rec- A ten-year 9/11 reflective art exhibi- seek to build linkages between women entrepreneurs in the United States the Foundation within the next 20 years. munities (HSIAC) grant for “E2 (Enterprise and Economic) ognized during the ceremony and tion,” a group show featuring works and India. Craig Katz, coordinator of NJCU’s Office of International Students Development Initiative” has been awarded by the U.S. the rank of professor emeritus by 18 international artists, including and Study Abroad, served as their guide. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). was bestowed upon Ben Jones, a Joel Meyerowitz, Yoko Ono, and In addition to his work with NJCU and visiting students, Mr. Katz has also The three-year, HUD HSIAC award will enhance economic professor of art at the University, Ultra Violet, as well as two works on development activities among low-and moderate-income assisted in arranging visits by groups and individuals from other countries. 1967-2010. Dr. Carlos Hernández, loan from the National September 11 entrepreneurs by providing them with training, mentoring, During the fall semester, he escorted a group of 19 educators from the president, welcomed the members Memorial & Museum, was presented and low-income loans. The E2 Development Initiative is a Changde region of China, who attended campus workshops in educational of the University community to the in the Visual Arts Gallery. The Michael public-private partnership that includes Rising Tide Capital, leadership. University professors from Spain and Brazil also used NJCU as the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation, the beginning of the academic year and Gilligan Student Union Art Gallery their base during the semester while conducting research. Hudson County Workforce Investment Board, TD Bank, and Dr. Joanne Z. Bruno, vice president hosted “11 de septiembre, 2001,” an As part of its Gateway to the Global Village Program, NJCU has established the Small Business Development Center at NJCU. for academic affairs, presided over interactive, conceptual installation exchange relationships with institutions of higher education in Peru, Chile, the ceremony. organized by Hugo W. Morales ’85, • A five-year, $290,516 TRIO Student Support Services Bolivia, Brazil, and China, and is in the process of finalizing bilateral exchange M.A. ’93, interim director of marketing. Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education will agreements with universities in the United Kingdom, Japan, and France. fund The Learning Communities (TLC) Program at NJCU. TLC provides students with disabilities and low-income, first-generation students with tutoring and advisement to increase their retention and graduation rates. TLC also Bill Wittkop offers students personal support and financial literacy,

cultural, and social awareness activities. round he ampus 4 A T C 5 Jose Alvarez ’11, Fernando major international exhibition Social Responsibility Is Theme It’s A First. “Headlight Reflection” by Jean Cunha ’11, senior Mikhael to be displayed at Rich Mix’s Of University Lecture Series Davidson was among the Eliasi, David Ksepko ’11, newly renovated mezzanine works by 42 members of sophomore Lekendrick Shaw, gallery. Rich Mix is a group of The 2011-2012 University Lecture Series, which addresses the theme of the Printmaking Center of New Jersey featured in and Jennifer Munoz ’11 placed venues at one location that fea- social responsibility in a global community, will feature Ta-Nehisi Coates and the Center’s “36th Annual second in the Core Investment tures art in various forms. Nina Alvarez in 2012. Member Art Exhibition.” Of ote First shown at the Print- Strategy category of the 2011 N To coincide with the exhibition, On February 13, the Series will bring Mr. Coates to the NJCU campus. making Center in Branch- R.I.S.E. XI international student- Mr. Jones curated performances, A blogger and senior editor for Atlantic Monthly, he will speak about social burg, the exhibition was managed portfolio competition. film screenings, workshops, and responsibility in cultural, political, and social issues. Ms. Alvarez, an award- featured last fall in the sity has fielded a team. Dr. Jane Dorothy Dierks Hourihan, Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery of Hepburn Hall, mark- The students represented NJCU’s discussions throughout the site. Webber, an associate professor a professor emeritus of art, winning television journalist, producer, and filmmaker, will speak on April 16 ing the first time that NJCU has hosted the prestigious Student Investment Management on her experiences covering the Iraq war, Palestinian conflict, maternal exhibit. The exhibit was juried and selected by Mary- and coordinator of the graduate- exhibited “The Flower Show” last Lindsay Jones and Jacque- Ellen Campbell, an NJCU professor of art, and Ella Group (SIM Group), a campus level Counseling Program, served spring at Viridian Artists, a con- line Lawrence, both seniors mortality in Nigeria, and sex trafficking in . Rue M.A. ’05, assistant to the dean of the William J. organization of students that Frederick S. Lane, an author, attorney, and expert witness in computer Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences. The Printmaking as the team’s faculty advisor. temporary art gallery in Chelsea. majoring in fire science, have invests and monitors a student- forensics, opened the series on October 17 and was followed by Andrea Center is an award-winning nonprofit arts center that The show included works that completed cooperative edu- has been offering exhibitions and educational programs managed security fund. The Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Elliott, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The New York Times who covers to schools, community organizations, and the public in spanned four decades and evoked cation internships related to competition is sponsored jointly an associate professor of women’s Islam in the United States, on November 21. printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and photography the life force expressed in “the their field of study. Ms. Jones, a for the past 38 years. The Center also houses open by the University of Dayton and and gender studies and director Since its beginning in 1986, the Series has hosted speakers with exper- energy in growing things.” member of the Herbertsville Fire working studios for artists from throughout the state. the Global Com- of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies tise in the arts, humanities, and science. Previous speakers have included Company in Brick, received an pact and held on the University of Center, is the recipient of the Ben Jones, a professor emeritus Isabel Allende, Arthur Ashe, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Doris Kearns Goodwin, associate of science degree from Dayton campus. Dr. George Li, New Jersey Hospital Association’s of art, exhibited “Evolution/ Seamus Heaney, Tony Kushner, John Updike, and B.D. Wong. New Bachelor’s NJCU Reaches Ocean County College before an associate professor of finance; 2011 Hospital Trustee of the Year Revolution” earlier this year at The Monday afternoon lectures are held at 4:00 p.m. in the Gothic Lounge Degree Approved Out to Veterans transferring to NJCU. She spent Marilyn Ettinger, a professor Award. Dr. Ellis-Williams, chair of Rich Mix in East London. The (Room 202) of Hepburn Hall. A reception with the guest speaker follows each the spring semester with the of business administration, and the East Orange General Hospital series consists of nine large-scale lecture. The Series is sponsored by the Division of University Advancement. NJCU has instituted a bachelor of NJCU is reaching out to the thou- New Jersey State Police Arson arts degree in women’s and gender sands of local veterans returning Bette Goldstein, executive Board of Trustees, received the acrylic paintings and 20 draw- nd studies after offering a minor in the from service in Iraq and Afghanistan assistant to graduate business award at the organization’s 92 ings on paper and was the first Writer and ‘Sopranos’ Actor program for 37 years. with newly-instituted veterans’ programs, serve as advisors. As annual meeting in January at the Speaks on the Creative Process Hyatt Regency Princeton. The University’s women and open houses that provide detailed of March 2011, the Sim Group’s Retirees one-year return was 16.85%, out- gender studies major places the information for veterans who are Raul Garcia ’04, had a three- Carl Capotorto, a writer and actor for more than 25 years who played performing the S&P return focus on women’s lives and experi- interested in learning more about minute film, “Crude Remains,” (January 1, 2010 - July 1, 2011) Little Paulie on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” lectured and read from his works of 15.64%. ences, while incorporating analyses their higher education opportunities shown on the national Chiller Pamela Andrews, Assistant Director, in the Gothic Lounge on October 27. He is the author of Twisted Head: An of masculinity as well as perspectives and NJCU. University Advisement Center (1977) Dr. Mitch Batoff, a professor Cable Channel on Halloween Diana Antonio, Principal Library Assistant (1990) Italian-American Memoir, published in 2008 by Random House. from LGBT Studies, queer theory, and The veterans’ open houses, The program was part of “Jersey City and Beyond: Writers Read the City,” emeritus of elementary and night 2010. Mr. Garcia, an English Hernando Barrios, Operating Engineer, Maintenance Services (1995) feminist practice. Completion of this co-hosted by the Office of Under- secondary education and an tutor in NJCU’s Opportunity Catherine Betsworth, Principal Clerk Typist, a series co-sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the William J. Maxwell degree prepares students for careers graduate Admissions and the Uni- Department of Literacy Education (1992) award-winning educator and Scholarship Program (OSP), was Gina Boesch, Director, Business Development Incubator (2003) College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English. in education, social services, public versity Advisement Center’s Military Mr. Capotorto holds an M.F.A. in playwriting from Columbia University photographer, presented “Beyond cinematographer for “Blaming Ronald Bogusz ’77, Associate Director, Marketing (1980) advocacy, counseling, and commu- and Veterans’ Services program, Christine Carmody-Arey ’80, M.A. ’92, Director, and has received grants and fellowships in playwriting and screenwriting the Naked Eye: The Amazing George Romero,” which was M. Jerry Weiss Center for nity organizing. include campus tours and provide Unseen World of Macro and directed by Bob Lise, also an Children’s and Young Adult Literature (1986) from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York Foundation for the “This program of study con- information on financial aid and Extreme Close-up Images” at the OSP tutor, and also featured Nicholas Cerrato, Professor of Music, Dance and Theatre (1970) Arts, and Edward F. Albee Foundation. tinues to be among the most ver- undergraduate and graduate degree Maria Ciraco, Executive Assistant to the Dean, Deborah Cannon Nutley Public Library in August. Samuel Platizky ’06, a former Partridge Wolfe College of Education (1987) satile of the liberal arts programs, programs with special emphasis The exhibit included detailed OSP tutor and office manager for Manuel Cossi, Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Housekeeping (1987) preparing graduates for careers on the specific benefits available to photos of animals, flowers, NJCU’s Local 1839 of the Ameri- Veronica Dalstrom, Demonstration Teacher, A. Harry Moore School (1985) and further study in a multitude of veterans. Veterans can review their Miguel DeLeon, Plumber and Steamfitter, Maintenance Services (1991) plants, and molds. can Federation of Teachers. West Campus Update disciplines,” said Dr. Barbara Feldman, military benefits with financial aid Carl Dunn, Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Housekeeping (1993) Thomas Feeley, Painter, Maintenance Services (1980) Remediation of a former industrial site that is being dean of the William J. Maxwell experts and the application fee is Aynur Eglow ’11, Miriam Dr. Julio Guillen, a professor of Marilyn La Iacona Finstein, Professor of Biology (1967) redeveloped as NJCU’s West Campus is continuing. The College of Arts and Sciences. waived for all who attend. Eisenmenger ’12, Christina mathematics, received the Honor Dr. Frank French, Professor of English (1965) restoration is being conducted under the direction of the “The B.A. in women’s and To ease their transition from Leiva ’11, and Marjorie Wichert a Quien Honor Merece (Honor Linda Johnson, Teacher Assistant, A. Harry Moore School (1982) Ben Jones, Professor of Art (1967) New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and gender studies enables students to military to student life, the Univer- ’12, placed third among teams of to Those Who Deserve Honor) is expected to be completed in fall 2012. Dr. JoAnne A. Juncker, Professor of Early Childhood Education (1982) analyze complex social, political, sity’s Office of Veterans’ Benefits master’s degree candidates in the Award from the Salvadoran His- Dr. Lydia Nese ’72, Director, Library Media Services, Construction of the infrastructure will begin in 2012 and and cultural issues and to make also provides information about American Counseling Associa- panic Chamber of Commerce of Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library (1972) Henry Peterson, Truck Driver, Maintenance Services (1976) ground-breaking for the first two buildings, a student resi- essential connections between their veterans’ benefits and support tion’s annual ethics competition. New Jersey at the organization’s dence hall and an academic building, is expected to take Marcia Pinkett-Heller, Associate Professor of Health Sciences (1986) own experiences and their local, services year-round. Veterans are All four team members were annual dinner in Elizabeth in place in late 2013 or early 2014. Dr. Edward Raditz, Professor of Music, Dance and Theatre (1964) national, and global communities,” also welcome to attend NJCU’s graduate students enrolled in the November 2010. Dr. Guillen was Barbara Raines, Principal Clerk Typist, Office of NJCU’s 21-acre West Campus will include educational Undergraduate Admissions (1985) explained Dr. Jacqueline Ellis, chair fall and spring open houses or to nominated and introduced by facilities and a residence hall for students set amid land- Counseling Program during the Freddie Reeves ’00, Principal Clerk Typist, of the Women’s and Gender Studies directly contact the Office of Under- , his Office of Communications and Marketing (1992) scaped public areas. The property is located west of the competition, which was held in Roseangela Mendoza ’06 Department. graduate Admissions or Office of March in New Orleans. This is former student. Robert Ripp, Repairer, Maintenance Services (1995) main campus between West Side Avenue and Route 440. Willie Mae Robinson, Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Veterans’ Benefits. the second consecutive year that Housekeeping (1980) NJCU’s ethics team has placed Jan Schlegel, Professor of Fitness, Sports and Leisure Studies (1976) third in the competition and only Dr. Elaine Sharpe, Professor of English (1964) Dr. Constance Sica, Assistant Professor of English (1991) the second year that the Univer- Dr. Phoebe Slade, Professor of Sociology and Anthropology (1963) John Vida, Electrician, Maintenance Services (1977) Shirley Williams, Principal Clerk Typist, Office of Career round he ampus Planning and Placement (2001) Dr. Bohdan Yaworsky, Professor of Criminal Justice (1981) 6 A T C 7 NJCU Board of Trustees. Rafael Dr. William J. Maxwell ’58 Of ote Honor Society Debuts at NJCU Perez, Esq., chair, administered N 1932-2011 NJCU inducted 104 students into its new chapter of the oath of office at the Febru- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) ary 2011 meeting. Mr. Ryan’s Dr. William J. Maxwell ’58, legislation, which gave New Jersey’s at a November ceremony held at the Landmark Loew’s and Bomb Squad. Ms. Lawrence, Pete McGuinness, an adjunct executive experience includes a proud alumnus, champion for four-year institutions control over Jersey Theatre in Jersey City. The chapter was char- higher education, respected scholar their fiscal management. who was placed with the Glouc- professor of music, was named tered last spring. risk management, mergers and ester County Office of Emer- “Best of the Best” jazz vocalist NSCS is an honor society comprised of high-achiev- acquisitions, capital markets, of African-American history, and NJCU’s William J. Maxwell gency Management, served with during the 2010 New York City ing first- and second-year students who rank in the corporate finance, auditing, tax, president emeritus and distin- College of Arts and Sciences was top 20 percent of their class. The Society encourages and practice management. guished service professor of history named in his honor in 2006 and last the Herbertsville Fire Company, Jazzmobile Vocal Competition. leadership through community service and fosters 2006-2010, and is now with the Mr. McGuinness topped 80 student retention through an appreciation of the Mr. Ryan is a Certified Public and education, died on May 15. October, the University recognized Ferrell Fire Company in Elks contestants with a scat-filled higher education experience. More than 800,000 stu- Accountant, Dr. Maxwell, 79, had served NJCU Dr. Maxwell’s contributions to his rendition of “Smile” by Charlie dents from 300 colleges and universities across the for 39 years as a faculty member, alma mater at its 80th Anniversary Township. She earned an United States are members of the organization. Karen DeSoto, an attorney, associate’s degree at Camden Chaplain. The singers were The NJCU members, who meet weekly, have engaged public advocate, television legal dean of arts and sciences, and presi- Gala. In observance of a period of County College prior to transfer- assessed on specific criteria by a in community service by working on the restoration analyst, and philanthropist, has dent. Dr. Maxwell began teaching at mourning, the flags on the NJCU ring to NJCU. panel of judges. of the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre. They will his alma mater in 1961. In 1970 campus were flown at half-staff for a launch a program, “Planning to Achieve Collegiate been appointed to the NJCU he was named dean of the School of month following his death. A memo- Joel Katz, an associate professor Hugo Morales ’85, M.A. ’93, Excellence” (PACE), next spring. Under PACE, NJCU Board of Trustees. Rafael Perez, students will tutor and mentor low-income middle and chair of media arts, produced interim director of marketing, Esq., chair, administered the Arts and Sciences and served in that said Dr. Hernández. “NJCU and rial tribute is also being planned by school students and introduce them to the college capacity until the beginning of his the University. a documentary that premiered traveled to the Universidad Inca experience. oath of office at the July meeting indeed the State have lost a true in July in New York City. “White: Garcilaso de la Vega to present Sophmore Uzma Rashidi is chapter president and of the Board. Ms. DeSoto’s private 18-year tenure as president in 1974. champion, a giant in public A native of Hoboken, he worked Sarah Ambrose-Roman ’03, assistant to the dean of a Memoir in Color” is a personal “11 de septiembre, 2001,” an law practice focuses on areas Before retiring in 2010, Dr. Maxwell higher education.” as a longshoreman before join- the William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences, of employment law, civil rights, had returned to the classroom as a ing the U.S. Army and serving in film about growing up white in interactive, conceptual instal- is chapter advisor. Under Dr. Maxwell’s tenure as America. It weaves a multi-gener- lation that was inspired by the election law, municipal corpora- distinguished service professor of president, the institution contin- the Korean War. He attended JCSC tions, and criminal defense. Her ational story through his family’s events of 9/11. Mr. Morales and history and education. ued to expand its mission from a under the G.I. Bill and later earned extensive community service experience and includes the Ruddys Andrade ’01 M.S., asso- New Jersey Center for Hispanic which was edited by Nicomedez Dr. Carlos Hernández, president, teacher-training college to a liberal master’s and doctoral degrees from includes service on the Boards autobiographical perspectives of ciate vice president for academic Policy, Research, and Develop- Suarez Araúz, one of the coun- said the loss of his mentor and arts institution. The Departments Columbia University. of Directors of the Head Start the son of a white Jewish father, affairs, grants and sponsored ment (CHPRD). The CHPRD and try’s most popular authors. friend was deeply felt. of Nursing, Computer Science, and Dr. Maxwell is survived by his who was a professor at Howard programs, were invited by Dr. its Advisory Committee work in Program, the Hudson County His- “This University drew strength wife, Carolyn Rieger, his children, Herb Rosenberg, a professor Media Arts were established, and University, a traditionally black Luis Cervantes Linan, president four areas of importance to the panic Coalition, and the Glenn D. from his incredible intelligence, William J. Maxwell IV and Stepha- and chair of art, had his art work the Student Union Building and college; a contemporary white of the institution, to present the Hispanic community: entrepre- Cunningham Foundation. shown at two different exhibits leadership, love of the working Center for Media Arts were opened. nie Maxwell Binder, stepchildren professor at a university with a exhibit and to explore shared neurship, citizenship and integra- during 2011. His “Dialogue with Ira Thor, sports information class, commitment to diversity, and Also, as president of then Jersey Max Parisi and Beau Parisi, and predominantly non-white student opportunities for students from tion, workforce development, an Ancient Forest,” which con- director, was inducted into the belief in the American Dream. He five grandchildren. He was pre- body; and the white adoptive the two universities. and the delivery of services to City State College, Dr. Maxwell led a sists of nine aluminum tree trunk North East Collegiate Volleyball never wavered in his belief deceased by his first wife, Angela father of an African-American- Hispanic residents. Ms. Monteiro successful campaign to secure pas- Kathy G. Monteiro, project forms arranged to suggest a grove Association Hall of Fame. He was that ours was a special mission,” Giardina Maxwell. Irish-Italian child. was appointed to the post by sage of the state college autonomy director of West Campus Devel- of trees, was installed in the also elected second vice presi- Governor Chris Christie in June. opment, has been appointed to dent of the Division III Sports Emily Davis Gallery at University In Memoriam the Advisory Committee of the Dr. Jose Rodeiro, a professor of of Akron. His sculpture “Vigi- Information Directors Associa- tion of America. He will serve an art, and Raúl Villarreal ’88, an lant,” was included in an innova- County history. Survivors include musician, he had toured the world eight-year term on the Board of Josie Caldwell, who adjunct professor of art, joined tive exposition titled “Touch: served as a secretary for the his wife, Alice S. DeFazio, NJCU’s as a saxophone player in the Buddy seven other artists in an exhibi- Beyond Sight,” a touchable, Directors, including two years as Departments of Fire Science and director of athletics. Rich Band. president, 2015-2017. Professional Security Studies, Soccer Scholars tion titled “Pura Cuba: Una Sola interactive show at The Noyes died on February 18, 2010. She Michael J. Herbert, William J. Maier, Jr., 88, Esq. ’62, secretary of the NJCU died on January 2, 2011. Through Win National Award Isla” at Qbava Gallery in Union Museum at Stockton University. had worked at the University for Sergio Villamizar ’07, fitness almost seven years. Foundation Board of Directors most of his career he was a pro- City. The exhibit, held last winter, (1983-2011) and a senior partner fessional engineer with large The NJCU’s women’s soccer Ella Rue ’05 M.A., assistant to center coordinator, had his team has been nationally recog- explored contemporary Cuban Dominick J. Colaneri with Herbert, Van Ness, Cayci and engineering firms, and was assistant the dean of the William J. Max- work featured in a printmaking ’41, who was director of alumni Goodell in Lawrenceville, died on facilities manager at NJCU for five nized for its academic achievement. and Cuban-American cultural September 12, 2011. Prior to his years prior to retiring in 1991. well College of Arts and Sciences, exhibit, “Hatching: Crossing the Affairs prior to his retirement in The National Soccer Coaches Asso- themes, and socio-artistic and 1985, died on January 23, 2011. He legal career, he had served as ciation of America (NSCAA) selected has been appointed to the Board Line,” at One Gallery in Newark was 90. A World War II veteran, he secretary to Governor Richard J. Carl Robbins, 67, died the Gothic Knights team for a 2010 aesthetic issues. Curated by during December 2010 and Janu- was a teacher and an administrator Hughes and as executive assistant to on August 24, 2011. Mr. Robbins of Trustees of Raritan Valley the New Jersey Chancellor of Higher served as an assistant to the presi- NSCAA College Team Academic Award for the 2009- Mr. Villarreal and Jesus Rivera, ary 2011. Hatching is an artistic in public schools in Newark and East Community College (RVCC). Brunswick prior to his association Education. Survivors include his son dent and as secretary to the Board 2010 academic year. the show was the third in an of Trustees under four presidents: To be eligible, teams in Divisions I, II, and III must Ms. Rue, an RVCC alumna, technique used to create tonal with then Jersey City State College. Christopher Herbert, an associate ongoing series of “Pura Cuba” professor of physics at NJCU. Dr. James Mullen, Dr. William Lig- have achieved a collective grade point average (GPA) received the College’s Alumni or shading effects by drawing or Alice M. Dearing of Mill- gitt, Dr. William J. Maxwell, and of 3.0 or higher during the fall 2009 and spring 2010 exhibitions held in the New York painting in closely-spaced parallel town, who had worked at NJCU for Dr. Onilda Jiménez, Dr. Carlos Hernández. He retired semesters. The 20 players on the 2009-2010 squad had Achievement Award in 2009. She a professor emerita of modern in 2000. metropolitan area since 2009. lines, and is used in engraving, 20 years prior to retiring in 1994, an overall GPA of 3.01 and 10 players achieved a 3.50 has served as an alumni repre- died on October 16, 2010. She had languages, died on June 18, 2010. Dr. Rodeiro also had an essay, Shirley Stephens-Inman GPA at least one of the two semesters while five of sentative to the Board of Trustees etching, and woodcut. Twenty- worked as a technical assistant in Dr. Jiménez taught in the Modern “The Apocryphal World of Loén” the Human Resources Department. A Languages Department, 1968-1996. of Jersey City, who was a secretary the women twice earned at least a 3.50. and on the RVCC Graphic Design five international, national, and for the Opportunity Scholarship “As we’ve been building this program, we’ve published in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, former resident of Jersey City and Her academic achievements were Advisory Board. local artists contributed to the North Arlington, she was 85. many, and she was an authority on Program, died on August 22, 2010. recruited young women who we felt were truly in an anthology titled Loén: Un the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral. She was a senior clerk typist for student-athletes and who would attend NJCU for all show, which was presented by six years. Ms. Stephens-Inman sang Mundo Amazónico Olvidado, Owen M. Ryan ’85, a managing William Charles Dr. Jiménez also actively supported of the right reasons,” said Head Coach Robert Bielan. Guerilla Galleries. DeFazio, Jr., who served as the pro-democracy movement in her with several Gospel groups and was “To become a successful program, you have to have partner of advisory services with assistant football coach for the native Cuba. one of the original members of the players who are willing to work hard on the field and Deloitte & Touche LLP in New Gothic Knights in the late 1970s, Stephens Singers and Carol and the died on November 17, 2010. The Jack Neil “Leeds” Lei- New Anointed Stephens Singers. Her equally hard in the classroom.” York, has been appointed to the bowitz ’79, who retired in 2008 daughter, Ch’Harra Royal, formerly For more on the women’s soccer team see Page 28. Jersey City resident was a coach at Marist High School in Bayonne, as supervisor for campus security served on the staff of the Depart- where he became the winningest after 28 years of service, died on ment of Public Safety. girl’s basketball coach in Hudson June 29, 2010. Also an accomplished

8 9 Absorbing Lessons Dean Barbara J. Feldman Relates Her Ambitious Plan to Create a True Campus Without Borders by Incorporating the fromMetropolis: the Area’s Intellectual and Cultural Wealth was drawn to apply for the maturing, and experiencing that deanship of New Jersey City is incomparable. The faculty and Immigration Expert Speaks on Campus I University’s William J. Maxwell administration of the College of Arts College of Arts and Sciences due in and Sciences take seriously and no small part to how the location enthusiastically their role in bring- Barry Moreno, a librarian of the University would afford me ing all these learning opportunities at the Bob Hope Memorial endless opportunities to enrich the to life for every NJCU student. Library of the Ellis Island learning experience for students. As dean, one of my first actions Immigration Museum who The location of this University fits was to institute an ambitious and is an authority on topics in perfectly with my strong belief formal plan for incorporating the that student learning must extend surrounding area into the cur- related to cultural history, beyond the classroom. Since my riculum of the William J. Maxwell including immigration and arrival in 2009, I have made great College of Arts and Sciences. ethnicity in New York City strides in linking the metropolitan One of the specific ways in which and Tin Pan Alley, and the area to the classroom experience, I am bringing the surrounding area vaudeville stage, spoke on but my plans are far from complete. into the classroom is through a new “125 Years of History: A Still, I see many more opportunities signature program, “Campus With- to enhance the experience further. out Borders.” Through this unique Celebration of the Statue of For many universities, fund- program, students are encouraged Liberty” to a standing-room- ing laboratories and finding space to attend a wide range of events and only crowd at the University for students to conduct research to visit historic, cultural, and educa- in October. is costly and challenging. NJCU is tional places throughout the Jersey Mr. Moreno is the author fortunate to be located in the middle City/New York City metropolitan of several books, including of one of the largest and most area as part of their class work. It is interesting laboratories in the world. my hope that the view of this Univer- The Statue of Liberty Ency- NJCU’s laboratory is the metropolis sity “campus” will grow to include clopedia, Italian Americans, in which it is situated. Opportuni- the entire geographical area and Children of Ellis Island, Man- ties abound for students to venture that students and faculty will think hattan Street Scenes, and throughout Hudson County, New beyond the classroom in approach- Ellis Island’s Famous Immi- York City, and the surrounding areas ing the educational experience. grants. He most recently and to link those off-campus experi- Another way I am including this ences to their classroom learning. vibrant surrounding area in learning served as co-editor, with What a wonderful opportunity is through College of Arts and Sci- Diethelm Knauf, of a new NJCU offers – enabling students ences themed semesters. Themed volume on global emigra- to attend one of the nation’s most semesters feature a concentration of tion, Leaving Home: Migra- diverse universities in one of the classes and extracurricular activi- tion Yesterday and Today. most diverse metropolitan areas ties and events that address one At the Library, Mr. Moreno of the world. Within arm’s reach, particular topic of inquiry. Themed students have museums, theatres, semesters provide an opportunity conducts research about concert venues, sporting arenas, for students to explore a topic in cultural history, literature, restaurants, educational institutions, depth and across several disciplines. and foreign languages and galleries that people travel from My College offered its first as well as the fascinating all corners of the globe to visit. themed semester, “Jersey City immigrant world that once Combine this ideal setting with the and Beyond,” last fall. Given the existed on Ellis Island. excitement of attending a university University’s mission and setting, and you have a recipe for learning, the faculty and I felt that a semes- ter about the urban experience Bill Wittkop 10 11 was a fitting launch. Among the Although impressive, that was Dr. Barbara J. Feldman 25 special courses offered by 17 only the beginning. Through the academic departments, including efforts of many, the University now A sociologist who specializes in the study of biology, chemistry, geoscience, has an ongoing collaborative part- disasters, Dr. Barbara J. Feldman has served as history, media arts, philosophy, and nership with the Statue of Liberty Liberty psychology as part of “Jersey City National Monument and Ellis Island Statue of dean of NJCU’s William J. Maxwell College of Arts Logo and Poster and Beyond” were “Practical Nutri- that is administered by my office. and Sciences since 2009. As dean of the College, Designed by NJCU tion: The Jersey Diner Experience,” Ideally located only a few miles Students Selected for Dr. Feldman oversees 25 academic departments “Literature and Film: New York, from NJCU, the Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty’s and programs, manages a $24 million budget, Naturalist City,” “Urban Environ- National Monument and Ellis 125th Anniversary supervises approximately 165 full-time faculty and mental Issues,” and “Select Topics Island, which also includes the A logo designed by Joseph 50 professional and clerical staff personnel, and is in American History: Urban Disas- National Museum of Immigration, ters.” “Jersey City and Beyond” also are exceptional resources for our Domalewski and a poster

responsible for strategic planning, accountability, designed by Filipé Barros, featured a series of urban walking students, offering them unlimited ’08 Romero W. Ciro and assessment. She also serves the University as both NJCU seniors major- tours led by Dr. Timothy White, an learning opportunities. As part of ing in art, are being used in a professor of sociology. NJCU assistant professor of history. the collaboration, the College of Arts commemorative materials for Prior to joining the NJCU staff, Dr. Feldman As part of expanding the NJCU and Sciences hosts trips for students the Statue of Liberty National th had served as associate dean of the College of “campus,” I also initiated contact to the islands and offers courses, Monument’s 125 anniver- with the Statue of Liberty National internships, and special research sary, a celebration officially Humanities and Social Sciences and associate launched on October 28 that Monument and Ellis Island. I am opportunities at the historic sites. Joseph Domalewski ’12 professor of sociology at Montclair State University will last for one year. proud to report that last spring, the This partnership has also now (MSU) for four years, beginning in 2005. Before The logo design by College of Arts and Sciences and the become a focal point for NJCU’s Mr. Domalewski has been joining MSU, Dr. Feldman served Seton Hall Univer- Statue of Liberty National Monu- re-launched immigration and ethnic Sidra Hassan ’12 used on commemorative pins sity in various capacities, including associate dean ment and Ellis Island collaborated studies minor, energizing it and and patches produced for of the College of Arts and Sciences, chair of the on their first formal project, “The making it truly unique among the milestone and will also be Immigrant Experience.” A week- such programs. used on banners, posters, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, assistant printed publicity materials, and long, campus series that included I want NJCU graduates to be chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, and the National Park Service’s lectures, a panel discussion, the known for being the most urbane web and social media sites associate professor of sociology. premiere of a student video, a the- of all New Jersey graduates of the The winning logo for the full year. The logo was Dr. Feldman’s areas of specialization also include atrical adaptation, and a silent auc- city landscape. By combining on- selected by the public through collective behavior; the sociology of gender, mass tion, “The Immigrant Experience” and off-campus experiences, NJCU an online competition hosted also celebrated the re-launch of the graduates will know how to navigate by the National Park Service communication, work and occupations, the family, on its website as well as on College’s minor in immigration and the local cities, take advantage of crowds, cults, and revolutions; social stratification, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. ethnic studies. the arts and cultural venues, and and research methods. The poster by Mr. Barros, which was selected through a Dr. Feldman, whose most recent work has been juried competition, has been published in The American Sociologist, The Ency- reproduced and will be exhib- clopedia of Social Problems, and Journal of Culture ited and sold throughout the anniversary year. The poster & Society, is currently working on three articles has also been reproduced on for the International Journal of Mass Emergencies tote bags, t-shirts, and mugs. and Disasters: “Who Gets to Wear an ‘I Survived’ All of the submitted posters selected to be juried were dis- T-Shirt?: Seven Degrees of Disaster Separation,” alking played in the Ellis Island Immi- “The Ultimate Disaster Souvenir: Owning a Piece of W Tours gration Museum during the a Disaster,” and “Disasters as Pseudo-events.” As part of the first themed semester, 13 walk- month of October. Traveling ing tours of various neighborhoods, landmarks, Filipé Barros ’12 exhibits are also planned. Dr. Feldman has been called upon to deliver “The logos and posters and cultural and historic sites throughout the expert commentary on various disasters, including created by NJCU students in New York/New Jersey metropolitan were con- ’11 Herrara Stephanie 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, by such media outlets various communication design ducted by Dr. Timothy White, an NJCU assistant classes show the creativity as The Seattle Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, professor of history. and talent that NJCU has to WBGO-Radio, The Star Ledger, “Jersey’s Talking,” Tours included: “Governors Island,” “Historic offer,” said Statue of Liberty “NJN Evening Talk Show,” and “Channel 9 News.” Lower Manhattan,” “Liberty State Park,” “Ellis National Monument Super- Island,” “Chinatown and Little Italy,” “Brooklyn intendent David Luchsinger. Dr. Feldman holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the “We are delighted, and think Bridge and Brooklyn Heights,” “Greenwich Village,” University of Pennsylvania and both an M.A. and a our visitors will be too, with the “Tenement Museum and Lower East Side,” “Cen- B.A. in sociology from the University of Delaware. two top illustrations that were tral Park,” “,” “Gay and Les- Ellis Clark ’12 selected.” bian Greenwich Village,” “Historic Harlem and The Both competitions were Apollo Theater,” and “Times Square and TKTS.” open to NJCU students and alumni, and both were based on the anniversary theme, The winning poster “Honor History – Envision the 12 Future.” 13 appreciate the diversity and multi- cultural aspects of not only this area but others like it that will become more and more prevalent around Loew’s the globe as our world continues to andmark become smaller and smaller. NJCU Theatre Painting Workshop graduates will carry with them a L unique perspective as they move The “Landmark Island on to graduate studies and/or the Ellis Loew’s Jersey Theatre workplace. Last fall, the Michael Painting Workshop,” a When NJCU students gradu- Jared Reyes ’12 Gilligan Student Union Art program offered through ate, I want them to know and feel Gallery featured an exhibit of the Department of confident about what they have tional background and intellectual student paintings of Ellis Island that Art and conducted by to offer – urban sophistication, ability to participate in finding were created during “Special Topics artist Eric Fowler, an an appreciation for diversity, an solutions for many of the problems in Art,” a course taught both on educator, illustrator, inquisitive mind, and a skill set facing cities today. These abilities campus and on Ellis Island by and painter of urban that includes the ability to think will make NJCU graduates not only William Low, a children’s book landscapes who is critically, work alongside people desirable citizens of the metropoli- author and illustrator who served as permanent collections of all backgrounds, communicate tan area but invaluable employees a visiting instructor for the course. manager at the Soci- effectively, and process information in the urban environment, including ety of Illustrators, gave with the rapidity that is necessary in in business, government, education, Ray Greaves ’12 students the opportu- the 21st century. and healthcare. nity to visit the Hudson The information “highway” is Some students may assume that County treasure and use not the only one familiar to our because they grew up in an urban it as the subject of their students who are of a generation for setting or because they go to a works. which automobiles have been the university in a city, they know the The first day of the primary mode of transportation. We metropolis. But existing in the city is four-day painting inten- must teach our students how to use not enough. Students need to learn sive, which covered mass transportation, move around a about the city. Learning about a city research and docu- city with ease, and understand and means learning about its history, mentation methods appreciate the complexity and avail- neighborhoods, residents, cultural

and included painting Kasey Balla ’12 ability of an area’s transportation diversity, arts, problems, and chal-

infrastructure. NJCU graduates will lenges. Students need to find their ’11 Narciso Espiritu, Jr. understand first-hand the value of own place in the city so that they can mass transit in managing an urban fit in and contribute. environment. Knowing about city life is more NJCU graduates will understand than living in a city or attending demonstrations and why the car is increasingly becom- a university in a city. New Jersey instruction, was held at ing a non-viable mode of transpor- City Univeristy is a premiere urban the Landmark Loew’s tation when they consider traffic institution dedicated to access and Jersey Theatre, a congestion, the price of river cross- excellence. As part of this unique “movie palace” built in ings, the expense of parking, and institution, the William J. Maxwell the 1920s that is cur- damage on the environment. NJCU College of Arts and Sciences is Kasey Balla ’12 rently being restored. students will know that it is their equally committed to offering a The students toured responsibility to be mindful of their diverse student population an aca- the role in protecting the environment. demically excellent experience and theatre and were A person with an NJCU diploma preparation for life after graduation. instructed to photo- will value diversity and bring to their If students do not know how graph anything they personal and professional lives the lucky they are to be attending a wished inside. The ability to interact respectfully and university in the most vibrant and remainder of the productively with people from all exciting metropolitan area of the workshop was held backgrounds. The NJCU graduate world, it is my goal to let them know on campus, where will have learned how to appropri- by the time they graduate. Once they they artistically ately celebrate and share his or her do, it is their job to let others know interpreted what own cultural background thereby how uniquely prepared they are. they had adding to any setting.

documented. Lauren Clemente ’11 A person with an NJCU diploma These are will appreciate the many challenges two of those of urban life and have the educa- works. Sidra Hassan ’12 Sidra Hassan ’12 14 15 Alumni Hands-on Experience

Profile Laura Krapacher ’11 has held a piece,” she said, clearly treasuring assigned. (The other response was younger sister, Lisa, is majoring in Picasso, and a Kandinsky, and a Mon- these intimate moments. The backs from the Jersey City Museum, which international studies at City College drian in her hands. She wears pro- of the masterpieces may contain has since closed its doors.) of New York. tective gloves and takes utmost care a notation, or on rare occasion, a “I was happy to be chosen for “I want to encourage other Art Student as she moves these and other price- secret treasure in the form of an the internship,” she said modestly. Latino students to see their culture less pieces of art about. It is what one entirely different composition that “It’s a place that really matters.” as an advantage, because it is,” would expect of a trained art handler, was rejected by the artist. Her experience in NJCU’s art she said. Moves from Internship which she is, at the Guggenheim Ms. Krapacher, who received galleries and her work as a personal A graduate of Morris Hills High Museum in New York City, one of the a bachelor of arts degree in May, assistant to a curator in New York School in Rockaway, Ms. Krapacher To Employment at world’s finest museums. traveled a rare course from art City were likely significant factors in received an associate of fine arts “I get close enough to see details student to museum intern and then her selection, she said, as was her degree from County College of that only a select few get to see, to employee over the period of just proficiency with hand tools. Morris before enrolling at NJCU as Guggenheim Museum and I can see the back side of the a few months in 2010. Today, she “My father never had sons, so I a transfer student. “I was looking enjoys a behind-the-scenes role was always the one who helped him for an affordable school because By Pat Martínez in some of the modern art world’s with repairs,” she said. As an art I didn’t want to take out student most important exhibits. Her suc- student, she used those skills hang- loans,” she said. “The other thing cess is an affirmation to those who ing shows in NJCU galleries. Her that was important was to be close have played a supporting role in her work at the Guggenheim presents to New York City.” fledging art career. special challenges as the cylindri- At NJCU, she explored her “Laura struck me as one of the cal shape of the building requires choices as an artist. “I kind of most competent students I have ever the staff to build braces for each dabbled in everything, experimented met. What distinguishes her is her piece so that the artwork can hang in different mediums. I’ve come to strong self-motivation and ability to securely on the curving walls. really love printmaking, and I know execute her ideas in projects with- Before the summer of 2010 I will never stop drawing. I have out much assistance,” said elapsed, Ms. Krapacher was offered been drawing since I was a child Dr. Midori Yoshimoto, an associ- a paid position at the Museum and I know I’ll never stop. ” ate professor of art and director of and became part of the team that Dr. José Rodeiro, a professor of campus galleries. Ms. Krapacher installs and deinstalls each exhibit, art who taught Ms. Krapacher, said worked with Dr. Yoshimoto in NJCU following exacting plans that have she “truly enjoys learning.” gallery management, including been drawn by the curator and “Laura made courses better and installing and deinstalling exhibits. exhibit designer. She also interacts more exciting by means of her ques- Following the tradition of art with couriers from great museums tions and contributions to the class. students around the globe, around the world who accompany She was also very supportive of Ms. Krapacher spent spring 2010 art work to the Guggenheim. Her other students and helpful to them.” applying for student internships. She fluency in Spanish and her comfort At NJCU, she found an art cast a wide net, sending more than on a global stage are assets in her faculty that is widely diverse in 30 cover letters and resumes to gal- work, she said. interests and suggested that because leries and museums in New Jersey “I was born in New Jersey but of this, every student will find some- and New York. She received two never spoke a word of English until one to mentor them through their responses, one from the Guggen- I entered school,” she said, recall- artistic development. heim Museum, which filled its 30 ing a difficult adjustment to elemen- “I clung to the people who sup- intern positions with students from tary school because of the language ported me,” she said, “and they across the United States, Scotland, barrier. Her father, Luis Alberto prepared me for this job.” China, and Brazil. They were placed Krapacher, emigrated from Argen- in marketing, education, and the art tina and is an electrical engineer, services and preparation depart- and her mother, Norma Rosario ment, where Ms. Krapacher was Espinoza-Krapacher, is a native of Peru and a preschool teacher. Her Bill Wittkop 16 17 Winokur Scholarship Honors Memory Of Parents Who Stressed Education An Evening to Remember: The Abraham and Molly Winokur Scholarship Fund at NJCU has received two recent bequests from family members who died in 2009. The gifts, total- NJCU’s ing $50,000, were from the estates of Dr. Paul A. Winokur and his wife Betty New Jersey City University’s 80th Winokur of Marietta, Georgia, who both died that year. Anniversary celebration came to a “The Winokur family has been steadfast in keeping the memory of their close at a formal gala attended by parents alive through this Scholarship,” said Lori Summers, director of nearly 500 persons at the Westin Anniversary Gala development. “Just as Abraham and Molly Winokur sacrificed during the Jersey City Newport in October 2010. Depression to make a college education possible for their five children, Dr. Carlos Hernández, president, th their children are following that example by providing scholarships for NJCU paid tribute to the students, faculty, students during these very difficult economic times.” staff, and friends who helped to shape The endowed scholarship was established in 1983 by Dr. Winokur and his the University over eight decades and four siblings, three of whom earned undergraduate degrees at NJCU. Awarded introduced the honorees. annually to two incoming freshmen, the scholarship honors the Winokurs’ One honoree for the evening parents, who encouraged each of them to pursue higher education. was Dr. Bernard Poulin ’09 (Hon.),80 Dr. Paul A. Winokur was chief of pediatrics at Muhlenberg Hospital in an international businessman Plainfield and a distinguished professor of pediatrics at the University of and philanthropist. Dr. Poulin is Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Mrs. Winokur, a native of Pierce City, Missouri, met her husband in Okinawa, Japan, during the Korean War. The founder, president, and C.E.O. of SM Lison Benarroch, vice president for Group International Inc. (SMi), an strategic development at SMi, with couple raised their three children in Cranford. international corporation based in Dr. Hernández Dr. Winokur is also survived by three siblings, two of whom are NJCU Montreal. He received an honorary alumni: Rita Winokur Wolf ’52, Gene Winokur ’42, and Dr. Gerald Winokur. doctor of humane letters degree Their late brother Herbert Winokur, Esq. ’44, who died in 2008, was a Dr. Poulin ’09 (Hon.) (second from left) receives the NJCU Global Leadership member of the Board of Trustees of then Jersey City State College (JCSC), from NJCU in December 2009. Award from Dr. Hernández. Ambassador Clay Constantinou ’73 (Hon. ’99)

Bill Wittkop 1968-1983, and chair, 1981-1983. He also served on the Board of Directors Dr. William J. Maxwell ’58, (left) 80th Anniversary Gala co-chair, and Rafael Perez, Esq. (right), chair of Verizon Support. The Verizon Foundation has established a $10,000 of the then JCSC Development Fund, and received from his alma mater a president emeritus and distin- the NJCU Board of Trustees, joined in the presentation. annual scholarship for students enrolled in the National Security Studies Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1979 and an honorary doctor of humane guished service professor of history Program. Gathered on campus at the presentation with Verizon Scholarship and education was also honored letters degree in 1989. recipients Priscilla Alvarez and John Sebik (third and fourth from left) were Gene Winokur ’42 has also made significant contributions to the Abra- at the landmark event. A scholar (from left): Dr. Tsung “Bill” Soo Hoo, an assistant professor of criminal jus- ham and Molly Winokur Scholarship through the years and is a member of of African-American history and a tice; Dr. John Collins, an associate professor and acting chair of professional respected leader in higher educa- security studies; Sam Delgado, Verizon vice president, external affairs; Mark NJCU’s Royal Knights Society. Now retired, Mr. Winokur developed a manu- i tion on the local, state, and national Gerard Langaniere, vice president of SM Bocchieri, Verizon director of external affairs; Lori Summers, NJCU director of facturing business in California, where he has lived for most of his life. levels, Dr. Maxwell died seven development; and Douglas W. Schoenberger, Verizon’s vice president of corpo- rate responsibility and public policy. Ms. Alvarez, a computer operator in the months later, on May 15, 2011. NJCU Department of Information Technology; Mr. Sebik, and Patricio Lara, a Jazz Concert for Scholarships. A total of $34,000 was raised at a His obituary appears on Page 9. third Verizon Scholarship recipient, are graduate students. special concert in Mar- garet Williams Theatre featuring renowned Photos by Bill Wittkop jazz guitarist and vocal- ist John Pizzarelli and the NJCU Jazz Ensemble. Proceeds from the event Dr. Sang Jin Kim (left), a member of the Mark Levinson (center), a member benefitted the NJCU NJCU Foundation Board of Directors, and of the NJCU Foundation Board of Jazz Scholarship and the his wife, Helen Kim (second from right), with Directors, with his wife Eta Levinson NJCU Endowed Scholar- other Gala guests (left) and Lillian Hernández ship Fund. Bill Wittkop

Leadership Circle Launched

NJCU’s Office of Development has established a new Bill Wittkop donor recognition society, the Leadership Circle, to Royal Knights. Dominick D’Agosta (fourth from left), chair of the NJCU acknowledge donors who make gifts of $1,000 or more Foundation Board of Directors, hosted the second annual Royal Knights on an annual basis. Members of the leadership circle receive special benefits, Ruddys Andrade Luncheon for donors who have included NJCU in their wills and estates. Also among those attending the campus event were (from left): Lori Sum- including a copy of the President’s Report, prominent listing ’01 M.S. (left), associate vice presi- in the NJCU Honor Roll of Donors, advanced notice of special dent for academic affairs, grants and sponsored mers, director of development; Dr. Maria Schantz ’54, William Y. Fellenberg, programs, and VIP parking at campus events. programs; his wife Sonia Andrade (center left), Carolyn interim vice president for university advancement; Dr. Harvey Weiss ’60, Johnson Franklin, vice president for business development at Diversity- Harry Guerriere ’86, M.A. ’96 and his wife, Theresa Guerriere ’90, M.A. ’95, a Inc; and Dr. John Melendez M.A. ’88, vice president for student affairs demonstration teacher at A. Harry Moore School, Lois Waltz ’77, M.A. ’03 and The NJCU Jazz Ensemble provided the evening’s entertainment. her husband Arthur Waltz ’75, M.A. ’80. 18 19 1. Mack Do (second from right) a Parents’ Lessons Encouraged Legacy of Giving junior majoring in criminal justice for music lessons,” Dr. Webber who received the Kappa Delta Phi recalled. Her father played and Scholarship, with (from left) Ted taught nine instruments, scored Jankowski ’78, Dr. Carlos Hernán- music for orchestras, big bands, dez, president, and Joseph C. Conti and rock musicians, and directed ’72. Mr. Jankowski and Mr. Conti, who were members of the student marching bands. The students who fraternity, are scholarship donors. couldn’t afford the lessons studied for free; some were also given 2. Edith Westpy, a junior majoring instruments as gifts. 4 in illustration and a recipient of a “My father also had an incred- Karnoutsos Scholarship, meets with ible ability to help people through her benefactor, Dr. George Karnout- 1 sos ’55, a retired professor of philoso- encouragement and empowerment phy who endowed the Scholarship. because he truly listened to them,” she said. 3. Peggy Griffin (left), an assistant He also taught life’s practical les- professor of business administration, sons to his three girls, Claire, Jane, established the Hugh Griffin Memorial and Carol. “He taught us carpentry, Scholarship in memory of her husband to assist students who are combat vet- electronics, and stone masonry,” 5 erans. She was joined by Fabio Villa, Jr. she said. “And we were licensed as (right), a graduate student in national ham radio operators.” security studies and the first recipient Today, Dr. Webber continues of the Scholarship; Elaine Garguilo ’96, the type of commitment set by her coordinator of veterans’ benefits; and parents. She and her husband Dr. J. Dr. Joanne Z. Bruno (second from right), Barry Mascari, chair of counseling vice president for academic affairs. at Kean University, provide pro bono 4. Members of the NJCU Foundation

Bill Wittkop counseling for students in need. Board of Directors Dr. Rosemary Dr. Jane Webber displays photos of her parents, whom she has honored by establishing a scholarship. Occasionally, Dr. Webber also finds McGee, vice chair, and Dominick private benefactors to assist students D’Agosta, chair A giving heart came naturally to exemplify the Webbers’ qualities, ments and she would get it straight- financially. 6 2 5. Faithful alumni donors in atten- Dr. Jane M. Webber; it’s in her DNA. especially service to others. ened out,” Dr. Webber said. “She “At this point in our careers, our dance included Theresa Guerriere During her childhood days in Mr. Webber was a scientist and was a stage manager, director, and mission is to help the next genera- ’90, M.S. ’95 (left), a demonstration Red Bank, it seemed that every a musician, working by day as an agent, but she did it all quietly. My tion, to empower them,” she said. teacher at A. Harry Moore School; member of her family wove good environmental engineer at Fort mother completely supported him. The memory of her parents is and Lois Waltz ’77 and her husband deeds into the fabric of everyday Monmouth, and spending the bal- She made sure he had the correct always near at her office in Rossey Dr. Arthur Waltz ’75, M.A. ’80. living. They delivered meals from ance of his time playing and teach- music and instruments in the car for Hall. Most days there’s a lively mix 6. Faculty friends (from left) Barbara their kitchen and vegetables from ing music. Mrs. Webber managed every engagement. They were made of sounds from music students Hildner, a professor of English; their garden to neighbors in need, the household, cared for their three to be together.” rehearsing vocal and instrumental Dr. Nicholas Gordon, a retired profes- ran errands for the sick and elderly, daughters, and kept track of her As her mother extended her pieces in nearby practice rooms. sor of English: and Dr. Myrna Erlich, a and genuinely welcomed every husband’s performance schedule. talents to those in need with gifts of “I love to listen to the students 7 retired professor of literacy education person into their home as family. “Mom was the brains of the food and comfort, her father shared playing. It always reminds me of “My parents taught us to expect group, the organizer. My Dad was his love of music. those Saturday morning music 7. Students John Carlos Arcos, Shykela Moore (center), and Ebony Taylor to find goodness in people,” she the original absent-minded profes- “Every Saturday morning, a lessons. It brings it all back.” said simply. sor. He would double-book engage- steady stream of people arrived 8. Dr. Howard Parish ’62 (right), In January 2011, Dr. Webber professor emeritus of geoscience, established the Hart and Sherry Eight New Scholarships Announced and his wife Sophia Parish ’63 with Dr. Karnoutsos Webber Scholarship to honor her The Development Office has announced that eight new scholarships have been established in the past two 3 generous parents and to continue years. The new scholarships include: 8 their legacy. Dr. Webber is an asso- Photos by Bill Wittkop ciate professor and coordinator of Classical Music Scholarship Robert Sidney Needham Verizon Communications the graduate-level Counseling Pro- Donor: Michael Maher, CEO of Observer Memorial Scholarship Scholarship gram in the Educational Leadership Capital; $20,000 awarded to piano Donor: The Robert Sidney Needham Donor: The Verizon Foundation; and Counseling Department in the students studying classical music Memorial Foundation; $10,000 awarded $10,000 awarded to students in the to students with financial need who are National Security Studies Program Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe Hugh Griffin Memorial involved in community service College of Education. Scholarship Hart and Sherry Webber “The idea for the Scholarship Donor: His widow, Peggy Griffin, The Brendan O’Reilly Memorial Scholarship was a natural outgrowth of every- an assistant professor of business admin- Memorial Scholarship Donor: Their daughter, Dr. Jane Webber, istration; $1,000 awarded to students Donor: His father, Brian O’Reilly ’10; an associate professor and coordinator thing they did,” she said. “They with financial need with preference given $1,000 awarded to students in the of the graduate-level Counseling Program s Again spent so much of their time empow- ThankThe seventh annual New Jersey Hosted by the Division of Uni- Inc. during the 2010 were on hand to extend their per- to combat veterans Accelerated Nursing Program at NJCU; $1,000 awarded to graduate- ering and encouraging people to do level students in the Counseling Program City University Donor Soirée wel- versity Advancement, the event fiscal year. The voices of sonal thanks to donors. Kappa Delta Phi Alumni Gertrude Kessler Silverman who are active in community service. what they love. The Scholarship also Association Scholarship ’54 Memorial Scholarship comed dozens of supporters to a provided an opportunity to acknowl- NJCU students filled the room during The Foundation funds research does that and I know my parents Donor: Members of the Kappa Donor: Her son, David Silverman; festive party in the Gothic Lounge edge significant donations from cor- a musical presentation and many projects, special programs, and would be honored.” Delta Phi Alumni Association; $1,000 $1,000 awarded to students with last December. porations, friends, alumni, faculty, of the year’s scholarship recipients scholarships. The Scholarship is awarded awarded to students with financial need financial need, with special consideration annually to two graduate students with preference given to fraternity or given to mothers of young children and staff to the NJCU Foundation, in the Counseling Program who sorority members

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Dave Hollander An Alumni Reunion Dinner Hundreds of Alumni Attend Award for Business Alumnus. Vijay Sammy ’93 (center) received the 2011 brought more than 50 lumnialumni Richard H. Fabris Distinguished Business Alumni of the Year Award at the spring Atlantic City Reception back to campus for a celebration in the meeting of the NJCU Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the international business Michael B. Gilligan Student Union on May 14. honor society. Presenting the Award are Dr. Sandra Bloomberg (left), dean of More than 200 alumni and the College of Professional Studies, and Jeanette Ramos-Alexander, a professor The reunion honored classes celebrating mile- friends attended a November of business administration and president of the NJCU Chapter. Mr. Sammy, a stone anniversaries as well as the Golden Gothics, 2010 reception sponsored Certified Public Accountant, operates accounting and financial services offices alumni who graduated from the University 50 or by the NJCU Office of Alumni in Westfield, Jersey City, and Fair Lawn. The installation ceremony and dinner more years ago. A group of Golden Gothics had also Relations and hosted by The- were co-sponsored by the Department of Business Administration, College of participated in Commencement 2011, held earlier in resa Guerriere ’90, M.A. ’95, Professional Studies, and Office of Alumni Relations. the week. Reunion a demonstration teacher at A. Harry Moore School, and her husband Harry Guerriere ’86, Alumna is N.J.’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ 6 M.A. ’96 in the Foundation A Room of the Showboat Hotel in Danielle M. Kovach ’07, a third grade spe-

Dave Hollander cial education teacher at Tulsa Trail Elementary 1. Rhoda (Shafir) Koslowsky ’67 Atlantic City. Ms. Porter (left) and Ms. Krone (seated, third from left) joins members The event featured a School in Hopatcong, was named “2010-2011 New Jersey Teacher of the Year” by the State of the Class of 1961 who were celebrat- ceremony honoring two ties, including the Performing Arts ing their 50th anniversary. Seated from alumnae selected for prestigious Academy, the Communications Board of Education in Trenton. left are: Virginia (Nagengast) Milan awards from the University and the Academy, and the Science Academy. As the Tulsa School’s technology leader, ’64 M.A., Judith (MacPherson) Bock presentation by Atlantic City Mayor Ms. Krone, who received a master Ms. Kovach was instrumental in earning the ’64 M.A., Judith (Adamo) Paulillo, School designation as a SMART Showcase School, Theresa (Candeloro) McDonough, Lorenzo T. Langford of a proclama- of arts degree in teaching and prin- Mary Frances (Bellacosa) Looram, tion declaring “NJCU Day” to NJCU cipal’s certification from NJCU, is one of only two in New Jersey to be so recog- 1 and Arsenio Silvestri. Standing from 7 President Carlos Hernández. a member of the adjunct faculty in nized. In 2009, she received the SMART Board Exemplary Educator Award. left are: Elliot Grabine, Robert Fyne, Brenda Wright Porter received literacy education. Ms. Kovach has been the recipient of more than $35,000 in grants during Barbara (Gordon) Barker ’65 M.A., NJCU’s Distinguished School Nurse Ms. Porter, a school nurse in her career, including a $10,000 award for “Superheroes of Safety,” a pro- Alla Sakalo Long, Gloria Weisberg ’74 M.A., Judith (Napoliano) Waters, Lynn gram she designed to keep students safe from child predators. The program (Guilgis) Hendricks-Wong, Josephine (Vicenti) Hassard, Angelica (Mazza) Alumni Award and Allyson Krone East Orange, serves on the Executive Harrison, Jane McClellan, executive director of alumni relations; Theresa received the University’s Distin- Board of the New Jersey State School has been featured on New Jersey Network’s “Classroom Close-up, NJ.” Ms. Kovach, who earned a master’s degree in educational technology (Steber) Pallarino, Dr. Joseph J. Panepinto ’76 M.A., Brenda (Turso) Donofrio guished Education Alumni Award. Nurses Association and is a member ’67 M.A., Judith (Bachley) Lynch, James Sgambettera, and Olga (Barusich) Both women earned graduate and past president of the Essex from NJCU, has served the Hopatcong District since 1997. She also holds a Sgambettera. master’s degree in special education from East Stroudsburg University and a degrees from NJCU in 2006. County School Nurses Association. 2. Dr. Carlos Hernández (right), president, and Ms. McClellan (second from Ms. Krone is assistant director of Ms. Porter received school nurse bachelor of science degree in education from Kutztown University. right), with alumni (from left) James Sgambettera ’61, Olga (Barusich) secondary education at High Tech certification from NJCU in 1995 Sgambettera ’61, and Angela Canque ’01. 2 High School in North Bergen, one and a master of science in nursing 3. Couples attending are (from left) Carmela Moore and John J. Moore, Esq. of the Hudson County Schools of degree in 2006. The Bright Lights of Broad- ’56, a former member of the NJCU Board of Trustees; Kathleen Sheekey and Technology, where she has worked The event is held annually in way. Al Parinello ’73 and his Dr. Arthur Sheekey ’60, and Gloria Weisberg ’61, M.A. ’74 and Dr. Joseph to create small learning communi- conjunction with the New Jersey wife Anita Parinello ’70, M.A. Weisberg ’60, professor emeritus of geography/geoscience. Education Association Convention. ’74, producers of the Broadway 4. Victoria Thompson (standing, second from left), former NJCU director of musical, “The People in the annual giving, joins (standing, from left) Lisa Jones ’81, Louise Wangechi, Picture,” hosted a Broadway Anthony Agini ’86, Harry Guerriere ’86, M.A. ’96 and his wife Theresa Guer- Get Connected with Alumni Friends theatre party for NJCU riere ’90, M.A. ’95, a demonstration teacher at A. Harry Moore School, and alumni on June 9. A group (seated, from left) Brian Doty ’86 and his wife Dr. Lillian Garcia Doty, and NJCU alumni have a new resource to find lost friends and stay in touch 3 Gerard Luciani ’86 and his wife Mary (Reynolds) Luciani ’86. with former classmates. of 24 alumni and friends of NJCU enjoyed a reception at Launched mid-summer, the Gothic Alumni Connection is an easy-to-nav- 5. Catching up with classmates during the cocktail hour are (from left) Studio 54 before attending the 4 Brenda (Turso) Donofrio ’61, M.A. ’67, Judith (Adamo) Paulillo ’61, and igate social networking site that allows users to create and customize their Roundabout Theatre Company John Pallarino and his wife Theresa (Steber) Pallarino ’61. own profiles, post photos, and contact fellow alumni. musical starring Tony-nominee 6. Old yearbooks garnered the attention of (from left) Ellen (Kahrs) Freder- “We are thrilled to make this available to our alumni,” said Jane McClel- Donna Murphy. The Office of ickson ’71, M.A. ’95, Francis Hesketh ’71, Margaret Walsh ’71, M.A. ’86, and lan, executive director of alumni relations. “We expect that the Gothic Alumni Relations expects to Patricia Kelly ’71, M.A. ’88. Alumni Connection, along with other social media such as Facebook, will schedule similar events in the 7. Dr. John Melendez M.A. ’88 (center), vice president for student affairs, with help bring our alumni closer to each other, and to NJCU.” coming year. senior Michael Faivush, president of the Student Government Organization To get connected, simply visit www.njcu.edu and click on “Alumni.” Select (SGO), and junior Mack Do (right), an SGO vice president. “First Time Login” and follow the directions. If you have any difficulty, contact the Office of Alumni Relations [email protected] u or 201-200-3196. Photos by Bill Wittkop 22 23 LUMNI A1964 • Nancy Griffin he is also a consultant to the lieutenant with the Cranford the developmentally disabled in 1998 • Ralph Gon- notist and also teaches toning, retired in 2009 from a career marching band, a set director Fire Department and an NJCU Hudson County, and has been zalez is the training and which uses sound and vibra- in social work with a special for the drama department, and fire science major, were among an adjunct professor at Hudson compliance manager for tions to improve well-being. emphasis on serving mentally a daily, after-school volunteer the dozens of volunteers who County Community College for patient financial services at 2001 • Justin ill clients. She has since started 1969C • Dr. Paul J. for Arts Education in 2010. for Project 79, an alternative prepared the Arthur C. Luf more than a decade. She serves Hackensack University Medical a business, Alternatives Plus urrentAlumnuss Shares Memories education program. Children’s Burn Camp for as commissioner for the Barron Center. He has also written Strawhand has received Condello received the 2010 Mrs. Modero and her husband, critical acclaim for his latest LLC, that provides financial Dr. Robert J. Issacson Award Michael Modero ’75, From Kindergarten to College its summer campers. Chief Arts Center and treasurer for the I Believe, an e-book that 1985 • Robert “Bob” film, “War Against the Weak,” management assistance for the from the Monmouth-Ocean a music teacher in North Roberts and Lt. Stratton became Woodbridge Artisan Guild. explores life-enhancing Delaney served as the head a documentary about the links mentally disabled. Counties Dental Society. Bergen, live in Roselle Park. Ed Goldman started attending classes in the Gothic involved in the camp through techniques he has studied and official for the 2011 National Dr. Condello has been a practic- the New Jersey Firefighters taught. He is a certified hyp- building now known as Hepburn Hall in 1932 and Basketball Association (NBA) ing dentist, faculty member at 1980 • Gary Mutual Benevolent Association. received a bachelor’s degree in 1950. He believes he All-Star Game in February at the Jersey Shore University Medical Marchesi of Union City has The camp, in Union County, Staples Center in Los Angeles. Center in Neptune, and affiliate published his second volume may be the only living alumnus who is a graduate of serves 76 children and young Mr. Delaney, a 2006 inductee director of continuing dental in a trilogy with Vantage Press. both of the schools then housed in the landmark build- adults who have survived seri- into the NJCU Athletics Hall of education for the University of Inside the Shadow of the Black ing – the Demonstration School, a training facility for ous burn injuries. Fame, has served as a referee Pennsylvania School of Dental Hand: Book Two is the story of teachers, and the New Jersey State Normal School in with the NBA since 1987 when 1993 M.S. • 2001 Medicine for three decades. Bosnian Serb youth just prior to Jersey City, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. the outbreak of World War I. he retired from the New Jersey M.A. • Dr. John Hill 1970 • Linda (Lin- Mr. Marchesi, who taught sci- In between, he attended Jersey City Public Schools State Police. He has officiated at received the “Best Paper Award” fante) Gisondi was ence at Emerson High School in and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. When the NBA playoffs every year since (education) at the 2010 Annual Class of 1961 named “Teacher of the Year” Union City and High Tech High he returned home from the War, he used his benefits 1988 and also refereed the 1998 Conference of the Utah Academy Golden Gothics NBA All-Star Game. of Science, Arts, and Letters for at C.J. Davenport School School in North Bergen prior from the G.I. Bill to attend college. in Egg Harbor Township, to retirement in 2007, is active “The Weakening of Tenure and Janet Eleanor (Goldstein) Dardik is a certified mediator with Rockland Mediation “We had a huge sandbox and we would build little 1985 • Frank Risalvo where she is a first-grade with the Japanese American Post-Tenure Review: An Issue Center of Cluster, Inc. in Nyack, New York. She and her husband, Dr. Herbert Dardik, have been has published the book, married for 52 years and live in Tenafly. They have three children, Alan, Michael, and Sharon, teacher. During her 20 years in Society in Fort Lee, where cities in the sand,” he said, happily recalling kinder- Analysis.” The scholarly work A Manager’s Guide to Maxi- all physicians, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Dardik enjoys theatre, aerobics, and tennis. the school district, she has also he studies anime and the garten days at the Demonstration School. Live goldfish was one of the few confer- mizing Search Firm Success. taught basic skills, kinder- Japanese language. and white mice were part of his classroom experience ence papers to be published in Mr. Risalvo started his own Robert J. Fyne is an English professor at Kean University and was the book review editor for garten, and third grade. She Journal of the Utah Academy 1960 • Henry “Hank” and he laughed as he remembered the time he brought staffing firm, IRES, Inc., in Film and History for 15 years. He and his wife, Jo-Ann Dorio-Fyne, have one daughter and and her husband Richard 1983 • David of Sciences, Arts, and Letters. three grandchildren. Of his student days at Jersey City State College, Dr. Fyne fondly recalled Buntin has authored a book a mouse home and it got loose, upsetting his mother. 1991. He lives with his wife, on competitive swimming, Gisondi ’72 have four Shaughnessy has Dr. Hill is an associate professor Dr. Chieh-Hou Kan, an outspoken history professor from China, who shared his first-hand Historic events also passed along the school on Deborah Risalvo, and their two The Pointy Arrow Concept daughters, who are published his first novel,The of criminal justice at Salt Lake experiences about life in Red China, and Dr. Foster Grossnickle, who had served in the U.S. . children, Rebecca and Frank Jr., all teachers. Bitter End, a book set in South then-Hudson Boulevard. He and his classmates lined Community College. Army with baseball great Ted Williams and told wonderful stories about their friendship when Mr. Buntin has been a swimmer, in Waxhaw, North Carolina. instructor, and coach for 60 Boston that is full of political up there to see a motorcade with President Franklin D. he wasn’t teaching mathematics. 1993 • Douglas S. years, including 45 years with 1973 • M.A. 1988 • intrigue and colorful characters. Roosevelt, who waved at them from an open car. And 1989 • Anthony Langway received critical Katherine (Burke) Gavin and William F. Gavin are semi-retired and living in McLean, Lynn Pearce Gatch- Mr. Shaughnessy, an alumnus t h the Summit Area YMCA and on May 6, 1937, they watched as the German airship, Principato, a firefighter Virginia. They celebrated their 50 wedding anniversary in June with their three children, ell, who has been teaching of Boston University School of praise as well as several honors concurrently 35 years as head with the Linden Fire Department Alison, Nancy, and William, and their three grandchildren. Mrs. Gavin served as a substitute science at Tisbury School on Law, has a private appellate the Hindenberg, passed en route to the Lakehurst Naval for his film, “Bear City,” coach of the Crestview Swim/ since 2000, has been promoted teacher, PTA president, and leader of a Junior Great Books group for elementary school stu- Martha’s Vineyard for 35 years, criminal law practice. He and Air Station, where it burst into flames later that evening. including a Grand Jury Award Tennis Club in New Providence. to the rank of lieutenant. dents. In 1968, Mr. Gavin became a speechwriter, which eventually led to positions in the execu- has been named president of his wife, Heather Williams, live for screenwriting at Los Angeles’ A retired biology teacher, he is Mr. Goldman returned to the familiar campus as Mr. Principato and his wife tive and legislative branches of the federal government, including work for President Richard the Massachusetts Association of in Boston. Outfest. The film, referred to as M. Nixon. He has written two novels and two works of non-fiction, one of which,Speechwright , an assistant coach at the Berkeley a young man and studied with legendary professors, Michele Principato have a Science Teachers. She will serve the gay version of “Sex and the will be published by Michigan State University Press this year. Aquatic Club in Berkeley Heights. including Dr. Foster Grossnickle, Clara Hepburn, daughter, Gabriella. a two-year term. Ms. Gatchell 1985 • Roy Cham- City,” was released in 2010. He 1966 • Darryl was named to the NJCU Athletics bers was one of four excep- Margaret Williams, and Dr. Chris C. Rossey, who served served as director and producer Barbara (Licata) Jones and Raymond Jones of Clifton have retired from their respective tional New Jersey secondary as president. for a previous film, “Raising careers in education. Mr. Jones taught social science and coached cross country and track at (Tucker) Ebner has Hall of Fame in 1987 for her North Arlington High School and also served as an adjunct instructor and fencing coach at retired from a 35-year teaching achievements in swimming school teachers honored at the “It was a great experience. All of the teachers really Heroes,” in 1996. Mr. Langway is CEO and co-owner of NJCU. Mrs. Jones was director of guidance at Rutherford High School when she retired in 2007 career in the Highland Park, and diving. Princeton University 2010 got to know the students and were there to help us,” after 44 years of service to the school district. They have one daughter and two grandsons. Commencement. The com- Sharpleft Studios, a marketing, Illinois public school system. he said. She and her husband, Michael 1975 • Marguerite mencement tradition, which video, and broadcast studio in Mary (Bellacosa) Looram of New York City launched an acting career when she turned At 85, Mr. Goldman has not completely retired from Ebner, a retired professor of (Lesko) Modero, who began in 1959, also provides New York City. 60 and has appeared in commercials, on the “David Letterman Show” and “What Would You American history, reside in has been teaching vocal and each honored teacher with a his career in the garment industry and travels into New Do?,” and as one of the old ladies in the movie “The Producers.” She and her husband James 1998 M.A. • Michele Lake Forest, Illinois. Ms. Ebner instrumental music in Garwood $5,000 gift as well as $3,000 York City weekly for business appointments. He and his Looram, a retired Army officer, lived in California for 25 years and have five children and seven Charmello of Avenel was grandchildren, several of whom live in Asia. continues to enjoy book clubs, Public Schools for more than for his or her school library. wife, Muriel Goldman, lived in East Brunswick for 35 30 years, was named a “2010 Mr. Chambers teaches art, appointed to the Woodbridge exercise classes, traveling, and years and now reside in an adult community in Monroe Eugene Zutell retired in 1985 from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of major and then Master Music Teacher” by the drawing, and graphic design at Town Council in October 2010. their two children and five Township. They have two children, Bob and Jody. Ms. Charmello is director of developed hazardous materials emergency response training for the State of Arizona. Now grandchildren. New Jersey Music Educators Westfield High School, where fully retired, he volunteers in search and rescue and other community activities. He and his Association. She also received 1991 • J. Michael early intervention services at Hudson Milestones, which serves wife Josephine (Sorrentino) Zutell, a psychotherapist, are residents of Prescott, Arizona, and a Governor’s Excellence Award Roberts, chief of the celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. The couple has two daughters, Patricia and Millburn Fire Department, and Elizabeth, and seven grandchildren. Andrew Stratton, a

24 25 Men’s Basketball Team Wins Unprecedented 12th NJAC Division III Championship Sports News A LUMNI who was voted the D3hoops.com Atlantic Region “Coach of the Year.” C between the American eugenics in the reality show since 2009. 2006 • Benjamin urrents “This is a big deal, especially for In Memoriam movement and Nazism. The The Gorgas live in Montville Ortega has been a police film has played at festivals with their three children. officer in North Bergen for 12 us to do this on my Dad’s court. A lot Agnes (O’Neill) Ross ’34 Joann (Stanish) Fusiak of people didn’t believe in us [after the ’68, M.A. ’71 throughout the world since its years. As a contributing writer David L. Auslander ’35 slow start to the season] but I Charles A. Tocko ’69 premiere at the Santa Barbara 2003 • Patricia for New Jersey Corrections Joseph Rodriguez ’35 International Film Festival, (Ocampo) Soraire has Now, a magazine for New Jersey told the guys to stay together. When Judith E. (Luzzi) you play hard and work hard, good Zena Fox ’36 Novellino ’70 where it was nominated for the started a play group, Madres police officers, Mr. Ortega covers things happen.” Sidney M. Rifkind ’36 Emma (Bodner) Social Justice Award. It has also Latinas, for families interested emerging technology and new Ruth (Smith) Rodeman ’36 Hutchison ’71 been named “Best Documen- in maintaining their Latino equipment used in law enforce- After a slow start to the season – just three wins in the first nine games Edna Terjesen ’37 Sister Ellen Maureen tary” at the Camp Winelands culture and Spanish language ment. He is the father of two McIntyre ’71 and a 0-2 record in the NJAC – the Mary J. (Bebus) Film Festival in South Africa for their children. Ms. Soraire daughters, Angelica Marie and Tortorici ’39 Loretta (Foohs) and won “Best Editing Prize” and her husband, Jean-Paul Bianca Marie. team won 16 of its final 20 games Matthews ’72 Helen Perkel ’40 at the Rhode Island Film Soraire, live in Campbell, and 11 of 14 against conference oppo- Mary Sweeney ’72, California, and are the parents 2008 • Audley nents, including the NJAC Tournament. Dominick J. Colineri ’41 Festival. Mr. Strawhand began M.A. ’74 work on the film as a tenant in of Benjamin, Jacqueline, and Campbell, Jr. of Bayonne NJCU finished with a 19-10 record and Mary Pearl (Kaberle) Milton Griffin ’73 McEllen ’41 NJCU’s Business Development Zachary. earned a master of public 8-5 in the league. The Knights fell to Phyllis (Killelea) Incubator. administration degree from Formica/Creative Focus Photography Richard Cabrini College in the opening round Anne (McDermott) Mancini ’74 Sofield ’41 2005 • Jason Rutgers University’s School of New Jersey Athletic Confer- time while advancing to the National turned out to be just that, winning the of the NCAAs. Marie (Pedersen) Zink ’74 O’Donnell was sworn in as Public Affairs and Administra- Mildred (Fraiese) Botti ’42 2003 • Chris Feli- ence Champions. That’s the title the Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) league’s title for the first time since 2004 Junior point guard Keith Williams Rose (Festa) Pollara ciano, who was the all-time the Assemblyman for the State’s tion in Newark. He was also 2010-11 NJCU men’s basketball team Division III Tournament for the 18th by defeating rival Montclair State Univer- of Jersey City and senior point guard Elizabeth (Peebles) DeLisi ’75 31st District in September 2010. Murchie ’42 winningest coach in NJCU’s inducted in Pi Alpha Alpha, a can claim after winning the NJAC time in NJCU history. A squad voted sity, 72-67, on February 25, 2011. Da’Shon Barrino of Newark each Laura Ann (Tagliaferro) women’s volleyball history and Mr. O’Donnell, public safety Rutgers University honor society, crown for an unprecedented 12th the pre-season dark horse in the NJAC Head Coach Marc Brown matched earned All-NJAC accolades as leaders Arlene (Jewett) DiLorenzo ’75 Bizlewicz ’43 who served as head coach for director for the City of Bayonne, for his outstanding academic the accomplishment of his legendary of a balanced scoring attack where 10 Alvina (Pierro) men’s and women’s volleyball is on leave from his position performance. He is pursuing father, Charlie Brown, by leading his players averaged at least five points Eleanore (Foti) Gasalberti ’76 Dixon ’45 at NJCU, has been named head as a captain in the Bayonne employment in the field of • Coaching Round-Up • program to a league title in his fourth per game. Dorothy (Stevenson) Marie (Nixon) women’s volleyball coach Fire Department. He and his emergency management. year at the helm. It’s appropriate that NJCU ended the year among Oliver ’77 th Herbst ’46 at Rider University. He had wife Kerry O’Donnell live in • Jeremiah “Jerry” Smith is the 11 head coach in the 65-year history of family was the theme of the 2011 the national leaders in a number of Vera Holimon Russell ’78 Helen Mae Flannery ’47 previously served as assistant Bayonne with their daughter 2011 • Kevin R. Far- the baseball program, following seven successful seasons at JFK Memorial men’s basketball team. categories, ranking in the Top 25 Jack “Leeds” coach at Fordham University. and two sons. rell is a student in the School High School in Iselin, where he posted a 120-70 record, culminating in the “Family – that’s been the motto nationally in steals per game (5th), Lorraine (Runkewicz) Leibowitz ’79 Klimowicz ’48 Mr. Feliciano was a recipient of of Visual Arts in Manhattan, 2009 New Jersey Group III state championship and the North II, Group II for all of my teams, but this is the one turnover margin (8th), scoring margin Eleanor (Olszewski) 2006 • Peter Mar- where he is enrolled in the Ida (Meisse) O’Brien ’51 the 2009 American Volleyball state sectional crown. As a collegiate player, Mr. Smith played three seasons at (13th), blocked shots (18th), and field Rokicki ’79 tínez of Jersey City has team that put it all together. This was a Coaches Association’s “30 Under Master of Arts in Teaching Pro- Kean University, 1997-99. team effort all year,” said Mr. Brown, goal percentage defense (24th). Jean Ann (Madden) Nancy Zarro ’82 opened a music shop, The Yeomans ’51, M.Ed. ’55 30 Award.” gram. In addition to conducting • Amy Mulligan is the 13th head women’s basketball coach in the 42-year- Charles Alan “Al” Drum Den, in the historic field research and exploring old program. Ms. Mulligan, who also serves as an athletic academic advisor, Robert W. Brodo ’54 Grove ’83 Neumann Leather Building in contemporary educational is one of the few female coaches in the country to have coached both men’s Patricia Ann (Tokarik) Kathleen (Giblan) Ford ’84 Hoboken. A regular sideman in Duriske ’54 issues, students in the Program and women’s college teams. Prior to joining the NJCU staff, Ms. Mulligan Doris (Pierce) Walker ’84 the Hoboken music scene, are also required to develop William J. Maxwell ’58 was head men’s basketball coach, athletic director, director of student affairs, John “Jack” Brunner ’87 Mr. Martinez gives lessons, their talents as practicing artists. and women’s tennis and co-ed cross country team coach at Vaughn College Jack William Motters- rents and repairs drums, and head ’59 Robert E. Edge ’87 in Flushing. sells new and vintage drums Michael J. Herbert ’62 Dorie Heckman ’90 and accessories. • Krystle Wilson ’11, a cross country and track and field athlete who has Dorothy P. Newhouse ’62 Shirley M. Silver ’91, served as an assistant to the athletic trainer at NJCU for nearly three years, Peggy Ann (Goetz) M.A. ’99 has been named head coach of the Gothic Knight men’s and women’s cross Vidito ’62, M.A. ’66 Gloria (Erxleben) S t a y i n T o u c h country teams. Florence (DeLuca) Dougherty ’92 • Timothy Black has been named head coach of the men’s golf team after Capasso ’63 Barbara (Dominguez) Do you have news to share with serving for one year as the first assistant coach of NJCU’s newest athletic Darlene (Joiner) Moran Blanco ’93 program in 2010. Mr. Black, an avid golfer for more than 35 years and a ’63 your college friends? A new job member of the United States Golf Association, has worked as a telecommu- Marian Morgan ’93, Melissa Gorga or a promotion? An engagement, Roxanne (Wolf) nications analyst at NJCU since 1995. His contributions to the Gothic Knight Rosenbaum ’63 M.A. ’94 wedding, or birth? Send an e-mail to Roderick F. Ante ’95 athletics program were recognized in 2009 when he was presented the Barbara (Grant) • Pat Martínez at [email protected] annual “NJCU Athletic Appreciation Award.” Schumann ’64 Robert M. Sarch ’98 2003 • Melissa • Kevin Rodgers ’10, one of the most accomplished players in the history Stephany Stefani ’64, Victor Seelall ’04 Gorga starred in season three or call her at 201-200-3039. Head Coach M.A. ’83 of “Real Housewives of New of either the men’s or women’s volleyball programs at NJCU, and a veteran Mark Brown Antonio F. Anazco ’11 Madalynn Aloia ’66 Jersey.” Ms. Gorga’s husband, assistant coach with the Gothic Knight men’s program, has been named the th Antonio M. Oliveira ’66 John Bischoff ’11 Joe Gorga, is the brother of 12 head women’s volleyball coach in the 29-year history of the program. He Charles E. Trefurt, Jr. Teresa Guidice, who has starred will continue to serve as NJCU’s assistant men’s volleyball coach for a third ’66 season in 2012. Richard Formica/Creative Focus Photography Richard 26 27 Women’s Soccer Team Makes First NJAC Appearance Sports News NJCUYour donation to the NJCU Annual Fund nnual und Five Inducted into supports academic excellence through: A F NJCU Athletics • Scholarships for deserving students Hall of Fame • Faculty research On January 28, New Jersey City • Special programs for students and faculty University inducted five new members • Improvements to the library, science into its Athletics Hall of Fame at a campus ceremony: legendary men’s laboratories, and other campus facilities. basketball coach Charlie Brown ’65, Ira Thor M.A. ’85; five-time Division III track Cutbacks in state and federal funding have The NJCU women’s soccer team Tournament for the second consecu- which received a 2010 NSCAA College and field national champion Diana reached uncharted territory during the tive season. NJCU was eventually elimi- Team Academic Award for 2009-10 Lawson ’06; all-time leading rusher in made donations to the NJCU Annual Fund more 2010 season, qualifying for the New nated from that event in a penalty kick from the National Soccer Coaches football Daniel Harrison ’02; women’s important than ever. Your donation is essential Jersey Athletic Conference tournament shootout in the ECAC Quarterfinals. Association of America. This marked basketball standout Tara Mitchell ’05; in helping NJCU to continue its mission of for the first time in the 18-year history Head Coach Robert Bielan ’95, the first time in University history that and, posthumously, the late men’s of the program while finishing in fifth who has transformed the program the Knights have been collectively soccer coach Robert L. McNulty. providing access and excellence in higher place in arguably the most competitive into a legitimate contender during his honored for academic prowess on the The five honorees were elected education. women’s soccer league in Division III. five-year tenure, said, “It’s definitely national level. to the Hall of Fame Class of 2011 by A year after winning a then- been a history-making season for our To be eligible for the honor, teams the six-member Athletics Hall of Fame For more information on the NJCU Annual Fund program record 13 games and program. For us, making the NJAC must have achieved a collective grade committee from a list of nearly 25 reaching the Eastern College Athletic Tournament is all new, fresh, and point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher outstanding nominees. There are cur- contact Lori Summers, director of development, Conference tournament—the first exciting and is what I envisioned when during the fall 2009 and spring 2010 rently 129 members in the University’s at 201-200-3164 or [email protected]. post-season appearance in program I first joined the NJCU coaching staff. semesters. The 20 players on the Athletics Hall of Fame, which was history—the Gothic Knights exceeded We’ve been building each year on 2009-10 squad had an overall GPA of founded in 1979. that result in 2010, finishing with a the previous year’s record and keep 3.01 and 10 players had a 3.50 GPA in For biographical information on mark of 14-7-1. The Knights lost in propelling the program forward.” at least one of the two semesters while the Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, the NJAC Tournament quarterfinals It was also a successful year in the five athletes twice had at least a 3.50. visit www.njcugothicknights.com, before being selected to the ECAC classroom for the NJCU soccer team, scroll down to “Tradition/History” on the left, and click on “Hall of Fame.”

University Board of Trustees, His former head coach, Tom of diversified experience within replacing another great JCSC Casserly, who served JCSC from professional services that includes student athlete, Hall-of-Famer 1982-86 and also coached risk management, mergers and Where John J. Moore, Esq. ’56. Mr. Ryan at Marist High School, acquisitions, capital markets, Mr. Ryan made 115 saves in recalled the leadership he saw in corporate finance, strategic con- 1983 and received All-New Jersey his goalkeeper. sulting, auditing, tax, and practice Are They Athletic Conference accolades as “Even at that young age you management. a senior in 1984. He looks back could tell that Owen had a certain As a member of the NJCU Board fondly on the years he spent in a leadership quality about him. of Trustees, he is excited about the JCSC soccer uniform. While our teams had their share opportunity to give back to his alma NOW? “Being a student-athlete, you of ups and downs, Owen always mater, and advises students, “Never (This new feature will profile former learn a lot about time management had a positive attitude. He was a be outworked. Understand your student-athletes.) while playing college sports and hard worker and well respected by reputation is your most important carrying a full course load. In the his teammates. I often felt that he asset so be careful of that at all A quarter century ago, Owen M. professional world that becomes served as another coach on times. Be willing to meet people Ryan ’85 was a four-year standout incredibly important. You also the field. more than halfway to get things for the Jersey City State College learn about teamwork, recognizing “There was no doubt in my done. Don’t be afraid to take a men’s soccer team. Since then, the the strengths and weaknesses of mind that the desire, dedication, contradictory position if you believe former three-year, Gothic cap- your team and how to execute. For and effort he exhibited both in strongly and passionately about it tain, 1982-84, has achieved great me, I learned a lot about leader- the classroom and on the soccer from a principle perspective. You success in the world of business, ship, how to motivate different field would make him a success have to take risks and you have to where he is a managing partner people, when to push hard and throughout his life.” understand that when opportunity of advisory services with Deloitte & when to pull back, and how to pick Today, Mr. Owen, is an execu- knocks, it knocks softly, so make Touche LLP in New York. people up when they have a failure. tive leader of almost 6,000 Deloitte sure you are listening.” In 2011, Mr. Ryan was All of this is very relevant and professionals and has over 25 years appointed to the New Jersey City important in life.”

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Address Correction Requested An Elegant Evening of Piano Music Please Join Us for a Scholarship Benefit Concert Featuring NJCU’s Most Talented Piano Students. Thursday, February 9 7:30 P.M. Margaret Williams Theatre of Hepburn Hall New Jersey City University Tickets and Sponsorships Available VIP tickets: $100 General Admission: $15 Students/Senior Citizens: $10

www/njcu.edu/pianobenefitconcert For more information, please contact Lori Summers at (201) 200-3489 or [email protected]. Proceeds will benefit NJCU’s music scholarships and Annual Fund. Steinway Grand Piano provided courtesy of Steinway.