Spring 2014 Advocate Alumni Wall of Fame Adds Four New Awardees by Barbara Capsouras

COUNTY COLLEGE of MORRIS Alumni SPRING 2014 Advocate Alumni Wall of Fame Adds Four New Awardees By Barbara Capsouras Four distinguished alumni were honored at the 2014 Ann served as a Councilmember for the Township of Alumni Achievement Award Annual Scholarship Gala sponsored by the CCM Foun- Parsippany from 2006 – 2010 and held the roles of dation and held on April 25 . At the event, which was President and Vice-President during her tenure . David Murray’s held at Hyatt-Morristown, the Alumni Association ‘78 rich baritone She earned an A .A . in Liberal Arts from CCM, then honored these CCM graduates for their outstanding voice, dramatic her B .A . and M .A . from William Paterson College, fol- personal acheivements, community service, and com- presence, and ver- lowed by a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University mitment to the Alumni Association . All inductees will satility as a per- School of Law . have their names inscribed on the Alumni Wall of former has brought Fame . Prior to being elected as County Clerk, Ann was in pri- him acclaim from vate practice (Law Firm of Ann F . Grossi) focusing on critics and audi- ences throughout Alumna of the Year labor & employment law, private & public sector investigations of unlawful employment practices; discrimi- the world . David Ann F. Grossi ’71 natory practices, arbitration, grievances, workman’s began his profes- has held a variety compensation, governmental affairs, consulting, inter- sional operatic ca- of titles during her nal EEOC/NJLAD investigations, municipal & library reer back in 1986 career: council- law, administration, real estate, and general practice . singing the role of Fiorello in Rossini’s Il Barbieri di woman, Morris Sivilia with Boston Lyric Opera . He later went on to Earlier in her career, Ann served as Associate Executive County freeholder, sing the title role of Figaro (in the same opera) more Director/In-House Counsel for the Newark Teachers lawyer, and most than 25 times in the US, Canada and Europe . Other Union and Regulatory Officer/Staff Attorney, Bureau recently, Morris notable and often performed roles include Germont in of Securities for the New Jersey Department of Law & County Clerk . She Verdi’s La Traviata, Count Almaviva in Mozart’s Le Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs . She served manages 38 em- Nozze di Figaro, and Eisenstein in J . Strauss’ Die Fle- as Law Clerk for DeMaria, Ellis, Hunt, Salsberg & Fried- ployees within five dermaus . man . With the New Jersey Department of Law & Public departments . Ann Safety, Division on Civil Rights, Ann held a variety of Equally at home on the concert stage, David has per- oversees the fol- positions from Senior Investigator to Chief of Enforce- formed with the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart and John lowing services: property records, elections, identifica- ment . Williams conducting, The Handel & Haydn Society, tion documents (such as passports), notary documents, The Tokyo Philharmonic, The Telemann Orchestra as well as various certifications, registrations and other In addition, Ann has participated as a board member of Japan, The New Japan Philharmonic, The Boston legal documents . The County Clerk is authorized to or liaison for over twenty departments, committees Academy of Music (Opera Boston), Theatre Lyrique perform weddings and compiles a public manual of and boards . In 2011, she was not only named Parsippa- d’Europe, Chorus proMusica, Boston Lyric Opera, Back information on the county and its municipalities . ny Woman of the Year, but also received the Outstand- Bay Chorale, as well as leading roles with Lake George ing Italian American award from the Morris County As a Freeholder for the Morris County Board of Chosen Opera, Central City Opera, Eugene Opera, and Con- Prosecutor’s office . Freeholders from 2011 – 2013, Ann chaired the budget necticut Concert Opera . Recent engagements include committee in 2012 and was one of the driving forces be- Ann and her husband, Nick, reside in Parsippany and Soloist in Bach’s B minor Mass with the Annapolis hind the county’s innovative Flood Mitigation Program . have one daughter . Chorale, and Michele in Puccini’s Il Tabarro, Gianni in Continued on page 6 . CCM Appoints New Registrar and New Admissions Director Laura Lee Bowens of Florham Park has joined CCM as registrar and Eugene Soltys of Florence is the new director of admissions, according to a recent announcement by the CCM Board of Trustees . As registrar, Bowen is responsible for maintaining all registration and matriculation requirements, developing course schedules, determining eligibility for graduation and ensuring the college remains compliant with the Federal Educa- tional Rights and Privacy Act . She brings more than 18 years of higher education experience to her new role at CCM . Laura Lee Bowens Most recently, Bowen served as registrar at Stevens Institute of Technology . Earlier in her career, she was associated with County College of Morris Registrar Caldwell College and the College of Saint Elizabeth . She earned both her Bachelor’s degree and Master of Science degree at the College of Saint Elizabeth . As director of admissions, Soltys is responsible for recruiting students and meeting enrollment goals, overseeing new student initiatives, and assisting with a strong student life program at CCM . He comes to CCM with more than 20 years of experience . His previous role was director of admissions at Cabrini College in Radnor, PA . He began his career in higher education at Manor College in Jenkintown, PA, and from there he joined Georgian Court University in New Jersey as di- Eugene Soltys rector of graduate admissions . He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Holy Family University and his MBA from Georgian County College of Morris Court University . Director of Admissions Alumni Scholarship . 3 Foundation News . 6 Inside: CCM Winners’ Circle . 3 Estate Planning . 7 Alumni Profile: Edit Punk . 2 Graduate Updates . 4 College Agreements . 7 Alumni Profile: Brian Kloss . 2 CCM Sports Highlights . 5 NY Yankees Bus Trip . 8 From the Director CCM Alumni Vol. XL, No. 1 Thank you to all Planetarium which seats 91 people . In upcoming events . A list of upcoming Advocate The CCM Alumni Advocate is published who participated addition to the new interior and seat- alumni events can be found on the ac- by the County College of Morris, in the bus trip to ing, there’s a new sound system, light- tivities menu on the alumni homepage . Randolph, N .J . 07869 . Radio City to see ing and an exciting gallery of space im- Mark your calendars for Monday, July the Christmas ages in the newly renovated lobby and The Alumni Office is located in 14, 2014 to come and support the CCM Spectacular . This entrance area . Henderson Hall, Room 211 and is open Foundation by enjoying a wonderful year we experi- Monday through Friday, The Department of Music, Dance and meal at the Gourmet Café in Parsippa- enced less interest 8:30 a .m . – 4:30 p .m . Performing Arts offers incredible Broad- ny, NJ . Alumnus Matt Pierone will once than in the past and were left with some way-style productions twice a year that again designate this “Make A Difference unsold tickets . The Rockettes and this Co-Editors: showcase student and local talent . Most Monday” to benefit the CCM Founda- show are always a sight to see, and I recently, performances of Les Miserables tion with a donation of 10% of sales Barbara Capsouras, ‘82 hope this trip will continue to be a wel- Director of Alumni Relations and Legally Blonde earned standing that day from lunch, dinner, take-out or come choice for the holidays . ovations night after night . One night of gift certificates . Mary Ann Kiczek, MAK Communications Over the past year, we lost six members each production is designated “Alumni Say goodbye to retiring Yankee super- of our Alumni Board due to varying cir- Night,” and the Alumni Association sets star Derek Jeter when we head to Yankee Sports Writer: cumstances, and are actively recruiting up a table before the show with alumni Stadium on Friday, July 18! This will new members . Share your appreciation information and giveaways . A special David Artuso, ‘86 be a very popular bus excursion, so get for the education you received at CCM section is reserved so alumni can be your orders in early . We have moved up and get involved! The Alumni Board seated together . Alumni can participate Design and Layout: a level this year to Main section 227B meets once a month on campus . You can in these events at the student rate . and will be seated closer to the infield Gina Garcia be on the forefront of deciding programs The annual Winter Music Concert and on the third base side . It will be Yankees and activities for the Alumni Associa- Circulation 39,000 Spring Music Concert highlight perfor- vs . Cincinnati Reds, and I am sure it will tion . If you are interested in joining us, mances by CCM’s concert choir and prove to be a memorable night! send an email or call the Alumni Office . wind ensemble and offer free admis- Many of you still live in the area . Come sion . CCM’s Dance Theatre Company back to the campus and enjoy the events showcases original works by CCM fac- and cultural activities that take place ulty, students and guest artists . Out- Barbara Capsouras ‘82 2003 and 2006 Bronze Award here in your backyard . Come see excit- standing cultural events are presented Alumni Director winner from the National Council ing shows at the newly renovated Longo annually . Check the CCM website for bcapsouras@ccm .edu for Marketing and Public Relations. sides holding a Bachelor’s degree in biology and physical education from Juhasz Edit Punk: World Champion Gyula Teacher Training College in Hungary, she is certified as a yoga instructor, personal trainer and massage therapist, and now as a respiratory therapist .

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