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Fall 2010 Gothic 2 80Th Anniversary Gala Business Leader to Be Feted at an Elegant October Event Fall 2010 14 Volume 13, No 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 Fall 2010 Gothic 2 80th Anniversary Gala Business Leader to be Feted At an Elegant October Event Fall 2010 14 Volume 13, No. 1 Greenhouse to Campus Research Unearths Rich History of NJCU Property GothicGOTHIC is published by the New Jersey City University Division of University Advancement. Pat Martínez Kelly Resch Editors 28 Gothic Standout Carlos Hernández, Ph.D. Alumnus Returns to Roots; President Mentors Student Athletes Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna Vice President for University Advancement Departments and Other Features William Y. Fellenberg Commencement 4 Associate Vice President Around the Campus 6 for University Advancement Of Note 9 Student Profile 12 Development Update 19 Birthday Bash Week 20 Alumni News 22 the magazine of new jersey city university city jersey new of magazine the Letters of inquiry and comment Donor Soirée 23 may be sent to: Alumni Currents 24 GOTHIC Sports News 27 Office of Communications and Marketing Hepburn Hall, Room 321 New Jersey City University 2039 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, N.J. 07305-1597 [email protected] [email protected] Design and pre-press production by Rocco Associates Printed on recycled paper New Jersey City Uni- always been extremely generous “Milestone events for any and national levels. The University versity’s 80th Anni- in his support of the arts, many individual or institution provide named the William J. Maxwell Dr. Bernard Poulin, the Evening’s Honoree versary celebration civic organizations, and especially an opportunity to give pause and College of Arts and Sciences in his will culminate with education,” said Ambassador reflect on the past, the present, and honor in 2006. Dr. Bernard Poulin (Hon. ’09), who will be presented a formal gala on Clay Constantinou ’73 (Hon. ’99). the future,” said Dr. Hernández. “More than anyone else, Bill the NJCU Global Leadership Award at the 80th Anniver- October 28 that will pay homage to Ambassador Constantinou, an inter- “This gala is significant because Maxwell helped form the modern sary gala, is a Canadian businessman who has distin- the thousands of individuals who are national attorney with Washington, it celebrates 80 years of an urban mission of NJCU. He saw it through guished himself at home and across the world. part of the University’s history and D.C.-based Patton Bogs LLP, is institution of higher education several changes in status, faced Dr. Poulin is president and C.E.O. of S.M. Group offer tributes to those whose efforts chairing the gala with Luke Visconti, that has a unique public mission fiscal problems that are not unlike International Inc. (SMi), an international corporation brighten its future. partner and co-founder of Diver- among colleges and universities. It what we have today, and he brought based in Montreal with over 1,200 employees in more The honoree for the evening will sityInc and a member of the NJCU will bring together people who will about the diversification of students, than 30 countries around the globe. Under his leader- be Dr. Bernard Poulin ’09 (Hon.), Foundation Board of Directors. recommit to this mission and help faculty, and staff. They gained their ship, SMi has grown from a small laboratory performing Bill Wittkop an international businessman and Ambassador Constantinou, who make the future brighter.” voice through his intelligence, Dr. Poulin (second from left) received an honorary doctor of humane letters soil engineering to one of Canada’s top five engineering philanthropist who received an served as founding dean of the Seton The evening also provides commitment, and leadership,” said degree on December 9. Also attending the campus ceremony were his wife, firms and a world leader in environmental and energy honorary doctor of humane letters Hall University School of Diplomacy the opportunity for the University Dr. Hernández. Liliana Komorowska; Eileen (Calamari) Constantinou ’74 (left), and project management. degree from NJCU in December. for two three-year terms, 1999- to pay tribute to Dr. William J. “Tremendous enthusiasm is Ambassador Constantinou ’73 (Hon.’99). One of Dr. Poulin’s notable achievements at SMi Dr. Poulin is founder, president, 2005, noted Dr. Poulin’s range of Maxwell ’58, president emeritus and already being generated for the 80th was his service on the Management Committee for and C.E.O. of SM Group Interna- leadership positions in community distinguished service professor of Anniversary gala,” said Ambassador Hydro-Quebec’s James Bay hydro-electric initiative, a i alumni, staff, friends, and corporate Like many of the students who tional Inc. (SM), an international organizations, his vast network of history and education. Dr. Maxwell Constantinou. “We have a great leaders – and have received an attend NJCU today, Ambassador $10 billion project that has greatly benefited Quebec corporation based in Montreal and business associates, and his decade is a scholar of African-American venue and a unique opportunity to overwhelmingly positive response.” Constantinou spent some of his and its citizens. ranked among the top five engineer- of service on the Board of Overseers history and a respected leader in celebrate this institution. We’re tap- “Dr. Hernandez has spent an early years overseas and knows that As a member of the Special Advisory Group on ing firms in Canada. of the School of Diplomancy. higher education on the local, state, ping into various constituencies – extraordinary amount of time in the formula for success, hard International Trade, Mr. Poulin has advised the Canadian “Throughout his impressive “Dr. Poulin has already demon- working on the gala,” Ambassador work and perseverance often trump Minister of Industry. He is currently a member of the career, Dr. Poulin has used his influ- strated his commitment to NJCU,” Constantinou continued. “For more those who appear to have greater Advisory Committee of the Association of Consulting ence to improve higher education said Ambassador Constantinou. “He than a year, he and the entire gala talent or social advantage. And like Engineers of Quebec and the Association of Consulting by providing unique opportunities has begun to bring NJCU potential Bill Wittkop committee have worked hard to the students, his loyalty to his alma Engineers of Canada. for students that broaden their partners and is exploring prospects ensure the event’s success and I am mater runs deep. Dr. Poulin is not only a visionary business leader but educational and cultural perspec- of mutual interest that will provide deeply grateful to all of them for “This [NJCU] is where I got an active civic and community leader. He leads and tives,” said Dr. Carlos Hernández, new opportunities for the University their support.” my wings,” he said. “It’s where I serves on numerous hospital boards and cultural orga- NJCU president. and its students.” He notes that there are many learned that there is nothing that is nizations, including museums, symphony orchestras, Having established a relationship The elegant evening of dining avenues for participation in the not within my reach. NJCU became and three theatre companies. with NJCU, Dr. Poulin has enabled and dancing at The Westin Jersey event. In addition to buying indi- my home and my family; it’s where I An advocate for higher education who creates edu- the University to partner with the City Newport marks the end of vidual tickets to the gala, there are competed in sports, made hundreds cational opportunities that promote cultural understand- French company Dassault and a two-year celebration that has sponsorship opportunities available of friends, and met my wife Eileen. ing and strengthen international cooperation, Dr. Poulin others in order to facilitate new included lectures, cultural events, for the event and advertisements We’re all very busy, but every now has served on the Board of Overseers of the Seton Hall opportunities for NJCU students. a historical exhibit, and special that may be purchased in the 80th and then we need to reconnect with University John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and “Dr. Poulin is a self-made man reunions for alumni. Anniversary Gala Journal. those institutions that have meant so International Relations for ten years. and a global citizen who never much to us, that helped us become Dr. Poulin holds master of science and bachelor of forgot his modest who we are.” science degrees in civil engineering from the Univer- beginnings. He has sity of Sherbrooke in Quebec TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM J. MAXWELL and has also studied at George Rafael Perez, J.D. (left), Washington University. He is a th th chair of the Board of Trustees; NJCU’s 80 Anniversary gala will include a special tribute to longtime member of the Mon- 80 Anniversary Gala for NJCU Dr. Poulin, and Dr. William J. Maxwell ’58, president emeritus and distinguished treal chapter of the Harvard There are several ways for Gothic readers Dr. Hernández (right) at the service professor of history and education. University Alumni Association to join in the 80th Anniversary celebration. honorary degree ceremony. Dr. Maxwell began teaching at his alma mater in 1961. In 1970 he and the University of Sherbrooke The very best way, of course, is to join the was named dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and served in that Alumni Association. NJCU community for the elegant evening of capacity until the beginning of his 18-year tenure as president in 1974. dining and dancing on October 28. Individual As president of then Jersey City State College, he led a successful tickets are $250 and tables of ten are campaign to secure passage of the state college autonomy legisla- $2,500.
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