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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. You may use the envelope inside the tion, which gave New Jersey’s four-year institutions control over their last page of Gothic to order tickets. Individual and corporate sponsorship fiscal management, and guided the institution towards its goals of opportunities are available, and supporters access and excellence in education. may also wish to place an advertisement in the 80th Anniversary Gala Journal. For additional information please contact Lori Summers, director of development, at 201-200-3489 or [email protected]. Landmark October Eventth to Celebrate NJCU’s Rich History, Promising Future 802 Anniversary Gala 3 Commencement 2010: New Jersey City University awarded 1,512 graduate and undergraduate degrees and presented honorary doctorates to Alfa Proud Day for the NJCU Community Melesse Demmellash and Alexander D. Forrester, co-founders of Rising Tide Capital, at a commencement ceremony on May 12. Undergraduate degrees were conferred upon 1,092 students and 1. From left: Mr. Forrester, 420 graduate students at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford. Ms. Demmellash, Dr. Cole- Dr. Joanne Z. Bruno, NJCU vice president for academic man, Dr. Hernández, Dr. Bruno, and Bianca affairs, presided over the ceremony and Dr. Carlos Hernández Soto ’10, who served as gave the president’s charge to the graduates. Dr. Henry Cole- a student member of the Board of Trustees. man, first vice chair of the NJCU Board of Trustees, extended 2. Row after row of proud greetings, and Marie Guerrero ’03 conveyed congratulations 4 6 graduates on behalf of the University’s alumni. 3. Luis Escobar is acknowl- edged as the recipient of the 2010 Frank J. Guarini Leadership Award. 7 4. A trio of pretty smiles 5. NJCU’s Golden Gothics, special guests at the cer- emony, include: (front row, from left) Winifred (Marone) Smith ’48; Adele Reo (representing her late mother Adeline (Scerbo) Bevacqua ’40); Serafina (Fiore) Banich ’46; Dainty (Robertson) McIntyre ’50, M.A.’63; Evelyn K. (Dwyer) Lidston ’34, B.S.’52; 8 Hon. Elaine L. Davis ’60; Dr. Wanda L. Rutledge, 1 executive director of alumni relations; (middle row, from left) Inez (Conradt) Boddy ’48; Irma (Eischen) Gahan ’54; 9 10 Dominick F. Parisi ’59, M.A. ’61; Glorianne (DeAngelo) Parisi ’65; Mary (Stoddard) 2 Hudzik ’60, M.A.’65; Ann (Scelsi) Draganchuck ’60, M.A.’65; Dorothee (McLaugh- lin) Sonnet ’60, M.A.’64; (top row, from left) Lawrence A. Black ’60; Carol (Miller) Coose ’60, M.A.’73; Harvey 11 Weiss ’60; Louise E. (McGettrick) Contini ’54; Dr. Arthur D. Sheeky ’60. 5 6. Wearing brightly colored 12 stoles presented by the Black Administrators, Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Student Organization 13 7. Time to turn the tassels 8. Sweet success 9. Families and friends fill the seats 3 10. Proud moment 11. Sharing the spotlight 12. Congratulations, Class of 2010! 13. Sunny smiles on a rainy day 14. The well-deserved diplomas 14 15 15. So happy for her

Photos 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14 & 15 by Bill Wittkop 4 Photos 2, 5, 10, 11, 12 & background by Dave Hollander 5 rants at a lance

NJCU has received significant support from grants during Campus G G the past year, many of them emphasizing the critical role Screening. Diversity Award for NJCU Athletics Media arts alum- of science and technology in higher education. NJCU’s nus Al Parinello ’73 status as a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Insti- served as execu- NJCU received the 2008-2009 Overall Diversity in Athletics Award tution and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) has been a tive producer of from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Associa- significant factor in its selection for some of the awards. “Clear Blue Tues- day,” a fictional tion’s annual convention in January. Among the grants awarded through the NJCU Office of film that follows The awards, a collaborative effort of the NCAA and the Laboratory Grants and Sponsored Programs were: 11 New Yorkers in for Diversity in Sport at Texas A&M, honored athletics departments the years following • NJCU, in cooperation with Union County College (UCC), the World Trade nationally at Division I, II, and III colleges and universities. NJCU was has received a $3.3 million Title V grant from the United Center attack. among nine overall winners and also received categorical distinction in States Department of Education for “Improving the Pipe- Bill Wittkop The piece, devel- the areas of racial diversity and value and attitudinal diversity. line in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, agricul- Ambassador Maksoud delivered his lecture in the Gothic Lounge of oped with original “Our diversity enhances the student-athlete experience at NJCU,” ture, and mathematics) Education.” Through a five-year, Hepburn Hall. music and directed by Elizabeth Lucas, has already won many awards at prestigious film festivals throughout said Alice DeFazio, acting director of athletics. “We encourage recruit- unique partnership between NJCU and UCC, the program is the world. Using improvisation to create characters and ment of different races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, designed to improve the academic success, retention, and His Excellency Clovis Maksoud narrative, the cast wrote the songs they sing. The result so our teams are truly reflective of the real world.” transfer rate of Hispanic and other low-income minority stu- Featured in NJCU Lecture Series is a deeply personal journey of self-discovery told with dents in education, mathematics, biology, and chemistry. humor, humanity, and music. NJCU will host a screen- Winners were determined from ratings based on 199 responses to a ing of the film on Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. in questionnaire that was sent to the top athletics administrators. • The National Science Foundation (NSF) Robert Noyce His Excellency Clovis Maksoud, former ambassador and permanent Margaret Williams Theatre of Hepburn Hall. For details Teacher Scholarship Program awarded a $1,499,453 grant observer of the League of Arab States at the United Nations and its chief visit www.njcu.edu. representative in the United States for more than 10 years, addressed a to support the “Northern New Jersey Mathematics and Sci- ence Teacher (MAST) Fellowship Program at New Jersey standing-room crowd during his lecture on November 17 in the Gothic Inaugural Sym- City University.” Through a partnership with the Latino Lounge of Hepburn Hall. posium. “Ensur- Institute and the Urban League, the MAST Fellowship Ambassador Maksoud was the second speaker in the 2009-2010 ing Security in a Program will recruit 20 highly-qualified and diverse math Social Responsibility Focus High-Risk World,” University Lecture Series, an annual series that was also part of the the NJCU Inaugural and science graduates into a fast-track graduate program th University’s 80 Anniversary celebration. Sponsored by the Division Northeast Regional that will allow them to complete certification requirements of University Advancement, the lecture series had a theme of social Of University Lecture Series Security Education in a year, preparing them for careers as mathematics and The 2010-2011 University Lecture Series will focus on Symposium, fea- science teachers in urban schools. The grant is the largest responsibility in the global community. tured presentations NSF grant in NJCU history. Ambassador Maksoud’s areas of expertise include relations the individual’s responsibility to society and will draw on by five national the rich experience of experts in law, science, and litera- between countries in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, the leaders in the fields • “Environmental Science in Urban Education,” an NJCU ture to define the concept. The speakers are: of national security, Middle East, and the United Nations as well as issues related to the corporate security, project that will re-shape NJCU’s environmental science developing world, the environment, human rights, population, and October 18 • Dr. Edith Widder, an oceanographer who and information assurance/cyber security. Gathered curriculum, has been awarded a three-year, $287,707 grant preventive diplomacy. supports innovative technologies to protect the world’s with three of the guest speakers, Weysan Dun (second from the United States Department of Agriculture. The pri- oceans, is president of and a senior scientist at the Ocean from left), Special Agent in Charge of the Newark (NJ) mary goal is to increase well-trained food and agricultural “Our engagement not in the study of history, but more in the Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; science professionals, especially among underrepresented making of history, means we must empower civil societies and develop- Research and Conservation Association. She received a Dr. Dorothy Denning (third from left), a pioneer in the ing countries and regulate the spirit of participation in public life,” MacArthur Fellowship for her research in 2006. field of information assurance and a professor in the minorities, and to improve the quality of their education. Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgradu- he said. “But, equally, we must structure a global system where it November 15 • Carolina de Robertis, author of the ate School for whom NJCU’s Center for Academic Excel- • A $100,000 Walmart Minority Student Success Grant, becomes possible to prevent conflict by the concept and culture not bestselling novel The Invisible Mountain, is a passionate lence in Information Assurance Education was named presented by the Institute for Higher Education (IHEP), will only of making peace, but building peace.” advocate for women’s and Latino rights. during the day-long program; and Marene N. Allison provide funds for “The Language and Literacy Partnership” (center), corporate security executive and member of the project to increase success among first-generation college A lawyer, journalist, and diplomat, Ambassador Maksoud is director Board of Directors, American Society for Industrial Secu- February 15 • Raymond M. Brown, Esq. and Wanda students. The award was funded through a $4.2 million of American University’s Center for the Global South. Founded in 1991, rity (ASIS), International and Chief Security Officer (CSO) Akin Brown, Esq. are trial lawyers who provided a voice grant to IHEP from the Walmart Foundation. NJCU was only the Center examines issues affecting developing countries, character- for the victims of Darfur before the International Criminal Roundtable Advisory Council, were (from the left): Dr. Tsung Y. “Bill” Soo Hoo, Symposium moderator and one of 30 Minority-Serving Institutions in the United States ized as the Global South, and has hosted forums at United Nations Court in The Hague. chair of NJCU’s Professional Security Studies Depart- conferences in Beijing, Copenhagen, Cairo, and Istanbul. to receive an award. April 4 • Walter Dean Myers is a renowned and award- ment; Dr. Carlos Hernández, president; Dr. Michael Ambassador Maksoud served as the Arab League Ambassador to Krantz, assistant professor of security studies, and • An $85,000 grant from McFarland and Associates to winning author of children and young adult literature who Dr. John Collins, associate professor of security stud- NJCU’s Council on Hispanic Affairs, the campus organiza- India and Southeast Asia, 1961-1966, and was also the Arab League ies. Speakers also included Richard C. Schaeffer, Jr., has redefined the image of African-American youth in his tion’s largest grant ever, will fund “Choices II: A Campus Special Envoy to the United States in 1974. Currently, he serves as vice Information Assurance Director of the National Security work. He serves on the Advisory Board of NJCU’s M. Jerry Health and Leadership Project.” The program seeks to chair of the United National Development Program Advisory Board on Weiss Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. Agency, and Rear Admiral Cynthia Coogan, assistant Arab human development reports. commandant for the Coast Guard Directorate of Intel- increase HIV prevention and reduce sexually transmitted The free lectures will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Gothic ligence and Criminal Investigations. One in a series of disease and infections among male and female students. campus events celebrating NJCU’s 80th Anniversary, the Lounge, Room 202 of Hepburn Hall. Symposium was organized by the University’s Profes- sional Securities Studies Department and Division of round he ampus University Advancement. 6 A T C 7 National Web- Dr. Estrella Arcos, an acclaimed Memoirs After the 1970s, a cast. Bestselling Spanish art conservator and volume in the series “Studies in financial author David Bach (right) restorer, was an artist-in-resi- Gender, Sexuality and Visibility delivered a campus Middle States Renews Accreditation dence at NJCU on a research in the Post Civil Rights Age.” lecture on “Start fellowship from the University Smart, Finish of Malaga, Spain from October Kevin Grossman, Joseph Rich,” the title of The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) through December 2009. As part Hernandez, and Anna his most recent reaffirmed its accreditation of New Jersey City University in June. Of ote Uchmanowicz, all graduate book, at a program of her residency, Dr. Arcos visited N The accreditation process included a review of the NJCU Compre- students in business who plan Bill Wittkop hosted by the the restoration facilities at the NJCU chapter of hensive Self-Study 2010 and a site visit by a team chaired by Dr. F. Javier National Gallery of Art in Wash- to sit for the Certified Financial the National Society of Leadership and Success. Gath- ties who comprised the 17 Faculty Fellow at the University Cevallos, president of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. During the ington, D.C., where she exam- Planner examination, are the ered with Mr. Bach at the campus program, which was teams competing in the event, of Massachusetts Dartmouth, recipients of $1,000 scholarships webcast live nationwide, were (from left): Feliz Gutierrez- course of its visit, the team conducted extensive interviews, toured the ined works by Spanish masters. which was held October 31 at Caufield, associate director of financial aid, and Sarah where she discussed her work presented by the Financial Plan- Ambrose-Roman, assistant director of enrollment man- campus, and reviewed the exhibits, documents, and data from the self- Roddy Bogawa, associ- Seton Hall University. Dennis with students and faculty and ning Association of New Jersey. agement, co-founders and advisors to the NJCU chapter; study as well as audited financial statements for 2008 and 2009. ate professor of media arts, Dittrich, associate professor of presented a lecture based on Mr. Grossman, a certified public Gary Tuereck, president of the National Society of Lead- NJCU met each of the 14 standards required by MSCHE, as noted in had his feature film, “I Was art, and Mary Ellen Campbell, a work in progress, “Between accountant, is studying for a ership and Success; and students Elizabeth Sanchez, professor of art, were faculty Sidra Hassan, and Giuseppe Di Lorio. Mr. Bach is one of the Evaluation Team’s Report, one part of the review process. Born, But...” screened at the Sugar and Salt: A Memoir of graduate certificate in profes- the world’s most popular and prolific financial authors. MSCHE is a voluntary, non-governmental association that defines Museum of Modern Art in advisors to the team. Sicilian People and Places.” She sional financial planning. has also been invited to join the May. The film, which includes Karen DeAngelis, director of Mr. Hernandez and Ms. Uchmano- and promotes educational excellence. Board of Advisors for “Critical Mr. Bogawa’s still photos of X, the Speicher-Rubin Women’s wicz are studying for master West Campus Plan Making Progress Studies in Italian America,” a Killing Joke, the Minutemen, Center, and Dr. Catherine of science in finance degrees with new book series from Fordham and other legendary bands, Raissiguier, chair of the a specializations in professional University Press. The Univer- NJCU’s ambitious plan to develop 21 acres into a West Campus is New Campus Resource. captures a chapter in the his- Department of Women’s and financial planning. Ms. Uchmano- NJCU opened the Center sity of Bucharest Press has also moving through the approval process necessary to prepare the property tory of rock music. Gender Studies, were among wicz is also taking required for Student Success (CSS) published her essay, “Figuring courses for the Chartered Finan- and begin construction. last spring, a campus the recipients of 2009 Eliza- Dr. Gloria Boseman, profes- Race,” in American Visual cial Analyst examinations. Earlier this year, the West Campus Development Project was unani- facility that enables stu- sor of nursing, received a 2009 beth Cady Stanton “The World dents to acquire the skills, mously approved by the Jersey City Municipal Council and has moved Nurse Recognition Award from is Moving” Awards from the strategies, and behaviors Women’s Rights Information to the Jersey City Planning Board for review. New Jersey’s Department necessary to improve their the New Jersey League for Nurs- of Environmental Protection has also approved the Remediation Action academic standing and to ing, an affiliate of the National Center in Englewood. The two identify appropriate career League for Nursing, at the orga- were recognized for their exem- Work Plan, which has allowed environmental remediation of parts of objectives. An outgrowth plary work to empower women of the University’s par- nization’s fall gala in Edison. the property to proceed. Remediation of the former industrial site, ticipation in the BEAMS’ Dr. Boseman, an advocate for through education and activism.

which began this summer, is expected to be completed in 2011. (Building Engagement and Bill Wittkop underserved and underrepre- Renpeng Dong, a senior, has The West Campus is a mixed-use development that will include edu- Attainment for Minority sented urban communities, was Students) initiative, the CSS offers tutoring, workshops, been accepted for graduate cational facilities, a performing arts center, student and market housing, and referrals to academic departments and support recognized for her many contri- work in music at Manhattan retail shops, offices, and restaurants – all set amid landscaped public programs. Participating in the ribbon-cutting were (from butions to quality health care School of Music, Peabody Con- plazas and surrounded by tree-lined avenues. left) Renata Moreira, assistant director for special proj- and her outstanding commit- servatory of Music, and New ects for the Office of Campus Life; Dr. Lyn Hamlin, dean ment to the nursing profession. Construction is expected to begin with the development of streets of students; Amani Jennings, assistant dean of stu- England Conservatory of Music. dents; Brittany Machi, a senior majoring in English and Mary Ellen Campbell, profes- and infrastructure in 2011. The last phase of building construction is elementary education; Dr. Barbara Feldman, dean of the Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams, expected to be completed in 2016. William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences; and sor of art, showed artists’ books associate professor of women’s Dr. John Melendez, vice president for student affairs. and paintings at the Royal Thai Bordered by Route 440, West Side Avenue, Carbon Place, and the and gender studies and director Xan Padron Embassy in Washington, D.C. of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies Cristina Pato, a staff accompa- Home Depot property, the site is within easy walking distance of the in February. The exhibition Grammy Collaborator. Center, spoke on “Issues of Edu- nist in the Department of Music, Dance and The- Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and readily accessible to local bus lines. was held in conjunction with Two State Awards for NJCU cational Development in Rural atre, was among the guest artists who performed Kathy Monteiro, in the Division of University Advancement, is project the conference, “Caring Lead- African Communities” at a meet- on Yo-Yo Ma’s album, “Yo-Yo Ma and Friends: Songs director for the West Campus Development Project. The Project is one ers across Cultures,” which ing of the Humanity for Africa of Joy and Peace,” winner of the 2010 Grammy New Jersey City University has received two State awards: one celebrated the 60th anniversary piece in a master plan for 700 acres on Jersey City’s west side, known Foundation in Newark. The Hon- Award for “Best Classical Crossover Album.” for workplace safety and one for voluntarily creating alternative of the Fulbright Program in as the Bayside Plan. orable Ibrahim Auwalu, consul Ms. Pato, a Galician bagpiper and classical pianist, commuting programs. Thailand. Ms. Campbell’s works general of Nigeria, addressed performed “Panxolina,” a Galacian carol, with NJCU received a Recognition Award for outstanding achievement in were created in 2004 while she The Gift of Wheels. Members of the Solo/Wicked the annual event, which also Yo-Yo Ma on the album, which included tracks from nd was a Fulbright Scholar in Thai- th Coalition Riders Civic Association of Jersey City the prevention of occupational injuries during 2009 at the 82 Annual observed the 49 anniversary of Dave Brubeck, Paquito D’Rivera, Alison Krauss, and land. Additional exhibits featur- visited A. Harry Moore School to donate a motorized Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program in 2010, Nigerian Independence. Diana Krall. Ms. Pato has also performed with The wheelchair, a manual wheelchair, and a walker. Among ing her artists’ books were held Chieftans, the Royal Pipe Band, and the Chicago those at the ceremony were Juan Landron (fifth from marking the sixth consecutive year that the University has been honored this year at the Pierro Gallery in Dr. Audrey A. Fisch, profes- left), president of the Association; Dr. Allan De Fina with an annual award. The Award is sponsored by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. (sixth from left), South Orange and the Denver sor of English, is the author of dean of the Deborah Department of Labor and Workforce Development, New Jersey State International Airport. Frankenstein, which has been Cannon Partridge Industrial Safety Committee, and New Jersey State Safety Council. published by Helm Information Wolfe College of Kelly Cuenca of Union, Elias The New Jersey Smart Workplaces Award, issued by the State of New as part of its “Icons of Modern Retirees Education; and Steve Jimenez of Jersey City, both Culture Series.” The fifth book Goldberg (seventh Jersey and the New Jersey Department of Transportation, recognizes seniors, and Stephanie Herrera from left), principal. enterprises that help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the series, Frankenstein The A. Harry Moore of Union City and Chazz Jogie explores how the character, January 2009 – January 2010 School is a special by encouraging innovative commuting programs among employees. of Jersey City, both juniors, who was introduced in the 1818 Ernest Alamo, assistant supervisor, education facility were members of the NJCU Department of Public Safety (1983) A bronze award winner, NJCU offers Transit Check, a program that novel by Mary Shelly, has Conrado Antonio, security officer, administered student team that placed first by NJCU. enables employees to purchase mass transit passes with pre-tax dollars. morphed into many different Department of Public Safety (1983) Bill Wittkop in the Art Directors Club of forms over time, place, and genre. Adolph Avery, security officer, New Jersey Design Derby, an Department of Public Safety (1988) annual statewide competition Dr. Edvige Giunta, profes- Nino Falcone, professor of English (1966) that presents contestants with sor of English, is the author of Eugene Flinn, professor of English (1962) Aurelia Gregorio, program aide, a real-life design challenge. The Teaching Italian American A. Harry Moore Laboratory School (1988) round he ampus NJCU art majors were among Literature, Film, and Popu- William J. Maxwell, president emeritus 102 students from eight New lar Culture (MLA 2010). She and distinguished service professor of history and education (1961) Jersey colleges and universi- was the 2010 Esposito Visiting 8 A T C 9 In Memoriam Of ote about the tragic events, and Lawrence R. Schiner, former N Dr. Ruth Anderson Elizabeth “Liz” discussed his work as it relates athletics director and Hall of Awards for Advancement Staffers Allen, 89, died on October 4. McLaughlin, a principal to Latino culture and art. His Fame member, was one of Dr. Allen, professor emerita, had clerk stenographer in the Several awards have recently taught elementary education for Department of Sociology and work “9/11, (2001),” a large four recipients of the Eastern 30 years prior to her retirement Anthropology prior to her been presented to members of Ben Jones, professor of art, is Matthew Lahm ’05, an admis- in 1980. She had been an active retirement, died on June 10, 2009. oil painting, alludes to images College Athletic Conference the Office of Communications and member of the Calvary Baptist She had worked at the University found in Picasso’s “Guernica,” (ECAC) James Lynah Distin- the subject of “Deliverance – sions counselor, and Lisa Church in Clifton. Dr. Allen served for 38 years. Ms. McLaughlin was Marketing in the Division of Ficarelli-Halpern, both gradu- in the Women’s Army Corps during an elder and deacon at the First uses Tarot card symbols, and guished Service Award for University Advancement. the Art of Ben Jones,” which World War II. Presbyterian Church of Cranford. was produced, directed, and ate students pursuing master references ancient Cretan laby- 2008-2009. Mr. Schiner, who Madelynne Dela Rama ’09, Thomas Burke died on Helen T. Millard, 84, died was instrumental in the forma- edited by Jane Steuerwald, of fine arts (M.F.A.) degrees, March 19, 2009 in Rochester, New on February 14. She had worked as rinthic mythology. assistant graphics designer, had paintings selected for the York. A pianist, he was a professor a clerk typist for 20 years prior to tion of the New Jersey Athletic received American Inhouse professor of media arts, and of music in the Department of Music, her retirement in 1990. A long-time Herb Rosenberg, chair of the Louis Libitz ’03. Produced in “National Wet Paint Exhibition” Dance and Theatre, 1960-1992. Jersey City resident, Mrs. Millard Conference, served as chair Design Awards from Graphic had been active at Our Lady of Vic- Department of Art, had his at the Zhou B. Art Center in Dr. Joseph F. Callahan of the ECAC Championships Design USA for an Art Depart- 2008, the film was screened in tories Church, where she served on large-scale, multi-media installa- Chicago earlier this year. died on July 23, 2009. Dr. Callahan numerous committees. Committee and ECAC Eligibil- ment brochure and for a November at the Thalia Cinema had served as a professor of sec- tion “Dialogue with an Ancient poster produced for a campus Ms. Ficarelli-Halpern’s “The ondary education and chair of the Dulenza “Lynn” Miller ity Committee and has been a Symphony Space in New York Department of Secondary Education. Yates, 35, died on June 30, 2009. Forest” on view at the first solo lecture on “Living with Change in the Text” and Mr. Lahms “Flesh She had worked as a security member of the ECAC Board of City as part of the African Frank Cella died on May 2. exhibition featured at the Perth Face of Oppression and Recession.” Composition 8” were selected officer in the Department of Public Directors. He retired from NJCU Diaspora Film Festival. The Mr. Cella was head and assistant Safety, 2000-2009. Amboy Gallery Center for the from among 255 works sub- coach of men’s and women’s vol- in 2007 after a 40-year career, Hugo Morales ’85, M.A.’93, managing assistant documentary video explores leyball, 1995-2003. In 2008 he was Efrain Ortiz, Sr., 50, Arts in December. The work, director of publications, received a merit award in mitted by artists throughout inducted as a charter member of the died on July 1, 2009. He was senior first as men’s basketball coach, various aspects of Mr. Jones’ art North East Collegiate Volleyball repairer in the Facilities and Main- which features 12 nine-foot the Higher Education Marketing Report‘s annual the United States. The exhibit 1967-1976, and then as athletics and delves into the influence of Association Hall of Fame. tenance Department, 1978-2005. A aluminum columns that have Educational Advertising Awards competition for included 52 paintings by M.F.A. Jersey City resident and U.S. Army director, 1977-2007. travel, family, teaching, politics, Warren Curtis of Jersey veteran, Mr. Ortiz was devoted to been burnished and painted the logo and letterhead design produced for the candidates and recent recipients City died on January 1. A physical his family. University’s 80th Anniversary celebration. and spirituality on his work. therapist, he was on the staff of A. to achieve the appearance of Dr. Christopher Shamburg, The film looks at the artist’s life and is considered an overview of Harry Moore School, 1958-1979. Dr. Herman Rosenberg, 88, professor emeritus who taught three-dimensional surfaces, is associate professor of educa- Pat Martínez and Kelly Resch, assistant directors emerging contemporary artists Dr. Harold “Hal” Budd through a retrospective exhibit mathematics for 30 years prior paired with music composed tional technology, is the author of communications and editors of Gothic, received who work primarily in paint. Lemmerman, professor to his retirement in 1990, died on first place for the magazine in the Public Rela- of his work held at the Jersey emeritus of art, died on March 23 in September 7, 2009. He had served as by the professor’s son, Andrew of Student-Powered Podcasting: Arlington, Vermont. During his 37 chair of the Mathematics Depart- tions House Organ category, and Ms. Martínez and City Museum. years at NJCU, he was an art profes- Teaching for 21st Century Liter- Kevin Malley, chair of the ment and the Senate Graduate Stud- Rosenberg. “Dialogue with an Ella Rue M.A.’05, graphic designer, received first sor, director of galleries, and an ies Committee. Dr. Rosenberg was a acy, which has been published Joel Katz, associate professor Department of Fire Science, dis- active member of the musical theatre lifelong Jersey City resident and a Ancient Forest” has been shown place in the Public Relations Publications cat- program. In honor of his work in veteran of World War II. by the International Society for of media arts, and Jim Wallace, cussed the book, Get Firefighter building the campus galleries into a previously in Cape Breton egory for NJCU Honor Roll of Donors from the Fit, on Sirius Radio 108 during showcase for the University, the art Ruby Segal ’76, who had Island, Canada; Havana, Cuba; Technology in Education (ISTE). Garden State Journalists Association. associate director of the Media gallery in Hepburn Hall was named worked as a secretary in the Arts Department, worked as liai- “Me & Vinnie,” a morning show in his honor in 1998. Registrar’s Office and in academic and Seton Hall University. Among the 20 chapters in hosted by Vinnie Politan. advisement prior to her retirement, Dr. Shamburg’s book are “Garage- sons between the Department Abigail Kursheedt died on June 6, 2009 in Harrisburg, Ella Rue ’05 of Califon, a Mr. Malley co-authored the Hoffman, 97, of Fort Lee, pro- Pennsylvania. She was 87. Ms. Segal band Tutorial” by Jeff Hum- and Ernst Klett Publishers, one fessor of music for 15 years, died was a long-time Bayonne resident graphic designer in the Office of book, which was published in on September 28, 2009. The Abigail and an active member of the Jewish phrey, a graduate student in the in America, which contains ristown. “Emerging Patterns” of Germany’s largest educational K. Hoffman Studio in Rossey Hall Communications and Market- 2008 by Ulysses Press, with community there. Educational Technology Pro- personal and career information featured the works of 43 artists publishers, in providing work was dedicated in 1992, honoring her ing, is the recipient of a Distin- David Spierer. Mr. Politan is work in music technology. Kenneth J. Slawinski, gram, and “Citizen Journalists” on 95,000 individuals. who live or work in New by NJCU students and alumni 66, of East Brunswick, died on guished Alumni Award from for use in an educational DVD. former district attorney for Helen (Koniak) Kiken, July 18, 2009. Employed by NJCU by Katherine Jerome ’08, who Jersey, including Richard 85, died on May 14, 2009. Ms. Kiken 1968-2002, he had served as assis- Raritan Valley Community Dr. Midori Yoshimoto, associ- Their films were used in “Green Bergen County. worked at the University, 1967- tant director of occupational edu- earned a master of arts degree in Buntzen ’02, M.F.A.’09 and 1993, first as an administrative cation in the Continuing Education College (RVCC), where she educational technology. ate professor of art and director Line Oberstufe: Working with assistant in the Reading Department Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, an Dr. Jason D. Martinek, Department prior to his retirement. earned an associate’s degree in of campus galleries, curated Films,” an educational DVD and later as secretary to Dr. M. M.F.A.-degree candidate. assistant professor of history, Jerry Weiss, distinguished service Dr. Kathryn A. Smith, 2000. The Award was presented Frederick A. Smith, head refer- “Emerging Patterns,” an exhibit designed for advanced English professor of communications 92, a member of the English faculty, has been awarded the Joseph R. emeritus. 1988-1991, died on October 13 in during RVCC’s “Winter Com- ence librarian, has been included presented by the Arts Council language students throughout Heath, Ohio. She was an expert on Dunlap Fellowship from the Jared Martin, 23, a senior mencement” in December. As an in Marquis Who’s Who on the of the Morris Area in Mor- Germany. The alumni involved children’s literature and had been William Morris Society to majoring in art and former arts very active in the American Fed- RVCC alumna, Ms. Rue served Web, an online directory of 1.4 in the project included Yuri editor for The Gothic Times, died in eration of Teachers. Dr. Smith had support his research on the August. A graduate of Old Bridge lived in New York City and Jersey on the New Jersey Commission million biographies compiled Alves ’06, Gisell Bejarano ’08, High School, he carried his love of City, and spent most of her retire- from Marquis’ published directo- trans-Atlantic influence of nature into his art, often collect- ment years in Bangor, Maine. on Higher Education and the Sarah Blake ’07, Aderia John- Mr. Morris’s ideas on the ing branches and twigs to incor- College’s Graphic Design Advi- ries of distinguished Americans son ’08, Robert Tully ’08, Pat- porate into his work. Mr. Martin’s Jennifer Ellen Zois, 33, nascent socialist movement in friends presented an exhibit of his a graduate student in psychology, sory Board and Board of Trustees. in various fields. Mr. Smith’s biog- rick McDermott ’06, Tomas works in October in the Michael Gil- died on November 5. Ms. Zois was th the United States at the end of ligan Student Union Gallery. employed as a records specialist at She is currently enrolled in a raphy also appeared in the 64 Peralta ’08, Shingo Sasaki ’02, th Raritan Valley Community College master of fine arts degree pro- edition of Marquis Who’s Who the 19 century. Dr. Martinek at the time of her death. Melissa Polin ’02, and Oscar will use the Fellowship to gram at Marywood University. Segovia ’07 and the students conduct research this summer were seniors Charles Hunter at the University of Connecti- and Loredana Gasparotta. cut’s Homer Babbidge Library. Winifred McNeil, associate pro- Dr. Carrie Robinson, professor fessor of art; Dr. Jose Rodeiro, of educational leadership, was Chalk of the Town. professor of art, and Gianluca named a Distinguished Member About 20 NJCU Bianchino ’02 were among of the Association of Teacher students and Conservancy Award. Bill Dr. Tan Lin (third a group of ten contemporary Educators (ATE) and feted at from right), asso- McNulty (left), retired neo-classical artists whose work the 2010 ATE annual meeting professor of psychol- ciate professor of was exhibited in “New Clas- in Chicago in February. Since English, were part ogy and former assis- sicism” earlier this year at the the ATE was founded in 1920, of Performa 09, tant dean of arts and Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery only 63 other candidates have one of the leading Member of the Academy. Hugo Xavier Bastidas, asso- sciences, was named a at College of Saint Elizabeth in received the designation. performance art ciate professor of art, celebrated his induction Master Stewart by the Morristown. “New Classicism” biennials in the into the National Academy Museum & School of Fine McDowell Sonoran explored the influence of clas- Dr. Jose Rodeiro, professor United States. The Arts in New York with Nohra Haime (right), a gal- Conservancy, which sical Greek and Roman ideas on of art, was among six artists group wrote poems lery owner and art dealer who has represented and drew illustra- oversees a 57-square- contemporary artists through who participated in a panel his work for 16 years. As part of his election to mile preserve of moun- discussion, “Somos America- tions in chalk on the Academy, Mr. Bastidas presented a diploma work works ranging from paintings the playground of tains and desert in and sculpture to photographs nos: Responses from the Latino to the institution: his 2007 oil on linen, “Flower Artistic Community to 9/11” at Public School 2 Bridge.” The Academy, which has inducted 2,200 Arizona. Presenting the Award was Scottsdale Mayor and DVDs. on the Lower East Mary Manross. Mr. McNulty volunteered with the the Tribute WTC Visitors Center Side. More than 150 international artists contrib- members since its founding in 1825 and currently Conservancy for nine years. He and his wife Carol in Manhattan on October 15. uted to events at locations around New York City. has 300 members, holds the most extensive collec- live in Carefree and summer on Long Beach Island. Dr. Rodeiro was among the first tion of prominent American art in the country. artists to create significant work 10 11 Student Profile

or several NJCU students, “I like to do a handstand wher- one semester of their university days ever I go,” he said. “I’ve done them willF always be remembered for the in many places in Europe as well.” thrill of a journey across the globe, A veteran of another semester the wonder of a new culture, the abroad,Adventures in London, he said that the Semesterin Abroad Provides Rich Lessons for NJCU Students kindness in a stranger’s welcome. opportunity to go to Peru was irre- Sisters Aurora and Perla Estevez sistible. It also proved to be highly By Pat Martínez of Bayonne, Joel Paula of Bergenfield, rewarding, as it drew him towards and Claudia Severino of Jersey City a career path in international educa- spent the fall semester of 2009 study- tion. A May graduate of NJCU, he will ing at Pontifical Catholic University in begin a master’s program in interna- Lima, an experience that challenged tional education at Lehigh University many of their ideas about the world in January. and about themselves. Their program Three of the four students who From left are: Joel Paula, Aurora was coordinated by NJCU’s Office spent the semester in Peru received Estevez, Perla Estevez, and Claudia of International Students and Study Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarships, Severino. Abroad, and International Studies which are presented to students Abroad (ISA), a student exchange across the country who have been organization, provided support for the traditionally under-represented students during their time in Peru. in study abroad programs. NJCU’s The four flew to Lima together in Office of International Students and Peru mid-August and before they settled Study Abroad is currently revamp- into their course work, they toured ing programs to make study abroad Peru with other foreign students. more affordable. “We walked through a rain “We are negotiating exchange forest, swam in the Amazon River, programs with specific universi- went piranha fishing, and I found a ties in Europe, Asia, and Latin pet turtle,” Ms. Severino wrote in an America, and we are also hoping article for The Gothic Times, NJCU’s to add faculty-led tours,” said Craig student newspaper. “It was the Katz, coordinator. “We expect to greatest week of my life, but that have some exciting new options for was just the beginning.” students in 2011.” A trip to Machu Pichu, the Mr. Katz anticipates that the “Lost City of the Incas” that dates new options should draw a greater to 1450 and sits on a mountainside number of NJCU students into the page, even with my dictionary handy.” said Mr. Paula. “They always identify 8,000 feet above sea level, was “life-changing experience” of living “I definitely want to improve with their families, while in the among Mr. Paula’s favorite memories. and studying abroad. my Spanish,” said Aurora. “Peru- United States we think of ourselves “It was simply amazing,” he For Aurora Estevez, the vians speak very properly. I have as individuals.” said. “We went to the top so that we semester was packed with lessons, to work on my vocabulary and my Several students said the could see everything. The design, mostly about poking holes through pronunciation.” devotion to family life is something the architecture, the innovative ideas stereotypes. said, laughing, “but that wasn’t the par with the Spanish they encoun- Most were also struck by the they remember from early child- for the water supply and drainage “It really opened my mind in case at all.” She is also a picky eater tered in their Peruvian classrooms. closeness of their host families and hood days in the Dominican Repub- systems were incredible. Every stone so many ways,” she said. “We all who wound up loving a cuisine she “I came to the United States the fact that adult children remain at lic, but that it is something that has had a role to play.” started out with certain expectations assumed she would not like. at 12,” said Mr. Paula, “so my home until they are married. slipped away during their years in The experience, which he and found that many of them just All four of the NJCU students are vocabulary is limited. Let me tell you, “They eat dinner together the United States. described as deeply spiritual as well didn’t exist. It literally changed me. natives of the Dominican Republic I’d be reading [Friedrich] Nietzsche every night, walk through the park “We are all so busy working,” as educational, was complete when “I’m from a Caribbean culture and conversant in Spanish but in Spanish for my course work and together, and they really enjoy the said Aurora. “We live to work, but he did a handstand. and thought I would have to teach agreed that their understanding of it would take me an hour to read a time they spend with each other,” they work to live.” people how to dance and party,” she their native language wasn’t up to 12 13 an you recall the first time you City Public Library, we inspected treasure hunt. To sift through fed- various growing zones in the United Csaw the classic-style building on a series of 19th and 20th century eral census schedules, we utilized States, setting the standard for the Kennedy Boulevard, the first time maps. The maps allowed us to step such powerful electronic databases marketing of seed catalogs and seed you gazed up at its tower? We are back in time and imagine how the as HeritageQuestOnline.com as well testing. He adapted plants from referring, of course, to the iconic area once appeared with earlier as such conventional resources as around the world to the American building now known as Hepburn buildings, property lines, and library vertical files of newspaper environment, among them the zinnia Hall, located on one of most grace- street names. These were found in clippings and ephemera, leaving no from Mexico. ful settings in all of Jersey City. As plat books, books that contain the stone unturned in our search for The company distributed its first authors of the website, “Jersey City: public record of block and lots with references to “the Hendersons.” seed catalog in 1871 and was soon Past and Present,” we had long measurements for land parcels. James and Peter Henderson, circulating 750,000 catalogs each wished to research the origins of Working backwards chronologically Scottish immigrants, were gardeners January; the five-color lithograph this unique piece of real estate and from a Plat Book of Jersey City, by trade. James purchased the Uni- plates produced rich illustrations write an essay about these grounds Hudson County, NJ, published in versity-site property in 1855. After and made them popular collectibles. before they became the campus for 1928, we peeled away the layers his death two years later, his family The catalogs also imparted the The New Jersey State Normal School of time to 1855. The gently sloping continued to work the property as a themes of economy, conservation, at Jersey City in 1929, some 80 years landscape west of this section of Old truck farm and greenhouse business. and beautification, and shared with ago. Our curiosity led to a three- Bergen Road, now Bergen Avenue, Peter opened a florist shop at gardeners Mr. Henderson’s latest year inquiry of new findings and was an area once dominated by 35-37 Cortlandt Street in New York horticultural studies and techniques. surprises about the property that is greenhouses, fields, orchards, and City and founded Peter Henderson & Trips to the New York Hor- today New Jersey City University. meadows as far as Back Lane, later Co., a seed catalog firm based in ticultural Society and the New Who originally owned the known as West Side Avenue. Jersey City with a national reputation. York Historical Society supported property? What other structures The maps produced an array The New York City store sold his legacy as a horticulturist and once occupied this site? How was of block and lot numbers with the seeds, plants, and bulbs and author of numerous handbooks. it chosen for The New Jersey State names of possible landowners. functioned as an outlet for the His first,Gardening for Profit, was Normal School at Jersey City? Armed with these details, we spent greenhouses in Jersey City. Here, published in 1866 and was known These and other questions guided countless hours in the Record Mr. Henderson cultivated plants, by gardeners as the “bible” for us on a “map quest” to identify the Room of the Office of the Hudson flowers, and vegetables for the 50 years. Gardening for Pleasure footprint of the main campus before County Register checking for cor- marketing of seeds appropriate to (1875) encouraged the home the insertion of its contemporary responding deeds. Backtracking boundaries of Culver Avenue, Audu- again, we found deeds confirming bon Avenue, College Street, and that our campus grounds Kennedy (formerly Hudson) once belonged to James Boulevard. Henderson and later to the Search of property records At the New Jersey family of his brother Peter Room of the Jersey Henderson. We were elated at the discovery; it was as if we had found for NJCU campus yields our own forebears in a genealogical rich history of a family’s horticultural business, a World War, and yes, nasty

By Carmela A. Karnoutsos ’64, Ph.D. politics Patrick Shalhoub, M.A., M.L.S.

14 igging for 15 D Roots Dr. Carmela A. Karnoutsos projects, we knew that the online York Times online archives and legislation mandating the improve- Dr. Carmela Ascolese Karnoutsos ’64 archives of The New York Times the New Jersey Room index file of ment of teacher education: Mont- is a recently-retired professor could produce the answer. subjects. What we found were the clair Normal School was founded of history at New Jersey City Towards the end of World makings of another full research in 1908 and Newark Normal School University. During her 40-year tenure, she introduced the History War I, the Federal Ship Building challenge and a significant discovery – in 1913, while both Glassboro and Department’s course, “The His- Company of nearby Kearny sought the political struggle associated with Paterson opened normal schools tory of Women,” and specialized in to build housing in Jersey the founding of the institution that in 1923. Why was a normal school teaching the history of New Jersey. City as part of its anticipated evolved into the University. for Jersey City no closer to fruition th She is a member of the University’s expansion and employment of At the turn of the 20 century, years after the purchase of the 80th Anniversary Committee and its several thousand more work- New Jersey had a severe shortage of Henderson property? Memorabilia/History Sub-Committee. ers. At the same time, Peter teachers. Jersey City, in particular, For this particular search, the She is the author of New Jersey Henderson & Co. was eager the State’s second largest city, was pages of The Jersey Journal and The Women: A History of Their Status, Roles to scale down its Jersey experiencing unparalleled popula- Hudson Dispatch gave us the tell- and Images (New Jersey Historical Com- City operations following mission, 1997) and an associate editor a difficult period of labor r. Henry J. Snyder, then Jersey City’s of Past and Promise: Lives of New Jersey unrest. In 1917, its D Creating the Exhibit Women (Scarecrow Press, 1990) by the workers went on strike Women’s Project of New Jersey, Inc. A for higher wages and Superintendent of Schools, began The exhibit “From Greenhouse to Campus,” on display in charter member and former trustee of the a reduction of the the Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library through October 29, Bayonne Historical Society, Dr. Karnoutsos the campaign for a normal school captures the early history of the campus property from the work week from 60 1850s through the institution’s dedication in 1930. The exhibit serves on the Bayonne Historic Preservation to 50 hours. (or teacher-training school) in Jersey City is a visual representation of the three-year study by Dr. Kar- Commission and the Bayonne Community The Henderson noutsos and Mr. Shalhoub described in the adjoining article. Museum Board of Trustees. property at the present NJCU but made no headway. The historical exhibit was produced and designed by Lou Dr. Karnoutsos works with NJCU librarian site, situated in a mostly residen- Tiscornia ’73, director, and Paul Gargiulo ’87, assistant direc- Patrick Shalhoub on their University-sponsored gardener tor of the Office of Television and Multi-Media Productions in tial area within easy commuting website “Jersey City: Past and Promise” to grow flowers, the NJCU Division of University Advancement, with the assis- distance of the shipyards, must have tion growth accompanied by new tale events about the delay. Articles (http://www.historyofJerseycity.org). vegetables, and fruit. tance of Joseph Musco, director of NJCU’s Margaret Williams seemed ideal for company housing. immigration and industrialization. chronicled the ongoing debate She earned a Ph.D. and master of arts degree Mr. Henderson died in 1890 but Theatre. They chose the unifying theme of a greenhouse that The War’s end altered economic Like other urban centers, it needed between elected officials about the illustrates the former use of the campus property. Trellises, gar- from New York University and a bachelor of arts his firm continued to flourish. Care- conditions for the Federal Ship more and better prepared teachers. appropriation of funds for a local deners’ tables, and lattice work inspire a “greenhouse effect” degree from then Jersey City State College. ful reading of the deeds uncovered Building Company and the housing Dr. Henry J. Snyder, then Jersey normal school. It seemed that nei- against which historic maps, images, illustrations, newspaper the company’s attempts between articles, architectural plans, and archival film are displayed. plan never materialized. Less than City’s Superintendent of Schools, ther Governor Edward I. Edwards, 1906 and 1914 to buy up smaller The exhibit is divided into four themes, each featuring a three years later, another prospective began the campaign for a normal a Democrat who hailed from Jersey Patrick Shalhoub lots of land on the present-day north scenic background, a chronology, and a description of the buyer, the New Jersey State Board school (or teacher-training school) City, nor Jersey City’s formidable side of Audubon Avenue between images and collectibles on display. Historic maps, in the section of Education, seeking an open and in Jersey City but made no headway. Mayor Frank Hague, the Hudson on location, identify the geographic features of the campus site Patrick Shalhoub is the head librarian in the the newly-constructed Hudson Bou- Periodicals and U.S. Government Documents relatively undeveloped property in Elsewhere in New Jersey, towns County Democratic party boss, in the neighborhood of Audubon and Culver Avenues. Floral levard and West Side Avenue. The images, family photographs, and print advertisements, in the Department at NJCU’s Congressman Frank J. Jersey City, summarily purchased were responding to the 1903 state could budge the Republican-domi- small parcels of land were acquired section on land use, demonstrate the extent of the Henderson Guarini Library. Mr. Shalhoub is a member of the the site for the substantial amount from the heirs of James Henderson florist and seed-packaging industry in Jersey City. The section University’s 80th Anniversary Committee’s Memora- of $80,000. The deed, dated and long-time neighborhood market on politics features a collage of newspaper articles that chron- bilia/History Sub-Committee. June 22, 1922, which referenced gardeners like George Dorn. One icles the political struggle. A keyed legend reveals the sup- He is the author of Images of America: Jersey an 1875 map of the area, traced portive roles played by Jersey City Superintendent of Schools final land sale on December 27, 1919 City (Arcadia, 1995). Prior to his appointment at the chain of title of all the previous Henry J. Snyder and Governor A. Harry Moore as covered by preceded the surprising purchase NJCU, Mr. Shalhoub held positions as technical property owners to that date. the press. And the architecture section is a showcase of the life of the entire Henderson property by and works of architect James O. Betelle of Newark. services librarian at Hudson County Community At that that point, we believed we the Federal Ship Building Company A special feature of the exhibit is an original window from College Library/Learning Resource Center and as had completed our self-appointed three days later. The Federal Ship Hepburn Hall through which short archival 16 mm. film clips of reference librarian and archivist at the New Jersey task as history detectives for the Building Company was a subsidiary the campus dating from the late 1920s are shown. Room of the Jersey City Free Public Library. campus property. But not so fast! Additional Library exhibits by librarians Toby Heyman and of the United States Steel Corpora- Mr. Shalhoub earned a master of library sci- Construction for The Normal School Frederick Smith cover institutional history. An upright showcase tion that built ships for the Emer- ence degree from Rutgers University, a master of did not begin until 1927– a glaring covers University history as reflected through yearbooks and arts degree from New York University, and a bach- gency Fleet Corporation. table displays feature institutional memorabilia and informa- five-year gap in our accountancy for elor of arts degree from Columbia University. What interest would a shipbuild- tion about the Library as an invaluable physical resource. A

the land we had adopted with such Bill Wittkop ing company have in the farm-like computer kiosk loops information about the Library and its an affinity. We went back toThe New Celebrating the opening of the exhibit, “From Greenhouse to Campus,” which will th grounds with only a few buildings, resources, and a book display reflects the 80 Anniversary be on display in the Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library through October 29, theme, “Past as Prologue.” Grace Bulaong, NJCU library direc- greenhouses, plants, flowers, and were, from left: Dr. Joanne Z. Bruno, vice president for academic affairs; tor and chair of the 80th Anniversary Committee’s Memorabilia/ vegetables? From previous research Mr. Tiscornia, Ms. Bulaong, Dr. Karnoutsos, Charles Gumm, Khatmeh History Sub-Committee, conceived the plan to loop information Osseiran-Hanna, vice president for university advancement; Mr. Gargiulo, about the library using the computer kiosks. and Mr. Shalhoub. 16 17 Ms. Morse’s $100,000 Gift Is First CGA Trudy Morse of Kensington, Maryland is the first person to establish an NJCU Charitable Gift nated State Legislature to commit to designed the normal school in Annuity (CGA), a new gifting opportunity intro- the school’s construction. Glassboro in 1920. Mr. Betelle’s duced by the NJCU Foundation, Inc. in 2009. Proposed state budgets of the growing reputation and popularity Mrs. Morse’s gift of $100,000 to the University early 1920s would regularly include garnered him two prestigious will fund an endowed scholarship for students majoring in art therapy; she will continue to appropriations for a normal school commissions: the landmark Essex draw on the interest of her donation through- in Jersey City. But, year-after-year, Club in Newark in 1926, now the out her life. following a roller coaster ride of New Jersey Historical Society, and “First of all,” said Mrs. Morse, “it’s a legislative deliberations, the funding Columbia High School in Maple- first-rate business deal. It provides safe, was cut in deference to projects wood, considered the most steady income at an excellent rate, and when I pass on, the University will use the principal.” such as the George Washington expensive individual school building A retired realtor, published poet, political activist, world traveler, mother Bridge and the Holland Tunnel. An when constructed in 1927. of six, grandmother of 27, and great-grandmother of five, Ms. Morse has additional delay was caused by the For the construction of The enjoyed eclectic interests throughout her life. A lover of music, she has Corporate and Individual Sponsors legislative debate over whether to State Normal School at Jersey City, counted jazz greats Cecil Taylor and the late Sun Ra among her friends. Rally for Proyecto Science Programs appropriate moneys for the under- Mr. Betelle chose the neo-Gothic “It’s thrilling to me to support higher education because I never had the opportunity to go to college. I was a plumber’s daughter, and it never funded teachers’ state pension plan collegiate style that was enjoying Through donations from ceuticals Corporation, and Givaudan occurred to my parents to send me to college. My mother wanted only one or to support an additional state a revival in the United States. He corporate and individual sponsors Fragrance Corporation. The effort thing for me: a good marriage.” to the New Jersey City University has had the full support of normal school. believed that students training to Foundation and the East Hanover Dr. Joseph Ricca, East Hanover Ms. Morse, who became familiar with NJCU through Khatmeh Osseiran- Just when the political tension be teachers should arrive at a new Board of Education, the University superintendent of schools. Hanna, vice president for university advancement, heads the Malcolm S. Morse Foundation, which honors her late husband and supports research in his field, in Trenton and Jersey City went school of classic academic design was able to offer Proyecto Science at The East Hanover Board of biomedical engineering. Her philanthropic efforts also include her own inter- into overdrive, Governor A. Harry that befitted their career choice to NJCU and Proyecto Science at East Education was awarded a $9,900 Hanover Middle School, summer grant by Novartis Pharmaceuticals ests in music and its integration with mathematics, science, and technology. Moore, also from Jersey City and a When the contract with become educators. programs in mathematics, sciences, Corporation. The East Hanover “Through her generous gift, Ms. Morse has invested in the future of NJCU, protégé and friend of Mayor Hague, Mr. Betelle set the building computer science, and technology program also received a $1,000 and by arranging her gift through a CGA, she will continue to enjoy significant came to the rescue. He stepped into 230 feet from the street and faced that prepare select middle and high grant from Givaudan Fragrance financial benefits from her gift,” said Lori Summers, director of development. Guilbert and Betelle of Newark Interest rates vary according to the age of the donor, and Ms. Morse, who is the fray in early 1926, negotiating it eastward to shield classrooms school students from a wide variety Corporation and a $5,000 contri- of ethnic backgrounds for careers bution from Mayor Pannullo. The 91-years old, is enjoying a 9.5 percent rate on her CGA. with Republicans and Democrats was signed in August 1927, from passing traffic noise and to as engineers and scientists. parents of Proyecto Science students A contract between the donor and the NJCU Foundation, Inc., a CGA alike until the budget appropriation maximize exposure to natural light. The NJCU Foundation was contributed $14,000 through provides donors with the rewarding feeling of making a significant donation was secured. Civic clubs in Jersey the construction of The main entrance to the left of the awarded a $50,000 grant by Roche, personal donations and corporate while receiving the interest as secure, steady income. A CGA may be estab- City, including the Kiwanis, Lions, rectangular bell tower of Indiana the largest gift the University has matching gifts. Leading the parents’ lished for as little as $10,000 with cash, securities, or other assets. ever received from the world’s efforts was Mario Accumanno, then Donors who establish a CGA benefit from an immediate tax deduction Rotary, and Zonta (a women’s The Normal School became a limestone is the most decorated part leading biotech company; a $10,000 president of the East Hanover Com- and those who give appreciated stock or real properties will realize deferred service club) also came forward to of the building. It adds height to the grant from the Prudential Founda- munity Partnership. capital gains tax benefits. There are other giving plans that do have immedi- rally support for The Normal School certainty for the first time. construction, yet it is in proportion tion, the University’s first from the Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna, ate capital gains tax benefits. with polite outrage. After the public to the mostly horizontal three-story Foundation; and a $9,900 grant NJCU vice president for university To learn more about these and other giving opportunities, contact from Novartis Pharmaceuticals advancement and executive director Ms. Summers, NJCU director of development, at (201)200-3489. debate and intervention by Gov- structure of south Jersey hard- Betelle, we relied on Steve Wein- The partners designed 19 schools Corporation to support Proyecto of the NJCU Foundation, said, “We ernor Moore, the state legislature burned brick with smooth stone traub’s entertaining visual blog that in Newark, including the Newark Science at NJCU. are grateful to all of our corporate approved moneys for the proposed trim. Mr. Betelle also invested the Threatened by funding cuts, and individual sponsors for under- bears the appropriate but unusual Normal School, South Side High Two Named to Foundation Board State Normal School at Jersey City in tower with stylized grotesques and Proyecto Science at East Hanover standing the importance of Proyecto title, James Betelle, Where Are You? School, and dozens elsewhere like Middle School was saved by the Science programs, which make Thomas J. Stanton III and Robert I. Unanue have joined the NJCU Foun- the next state budget. medallions representative of the (http://jamesbetelle.com). Frequent the Horace Mann and Philip G. collaborative efforts of East Hanover studying mathematics and sciences dation Board of Directors. Both will serve two-year terms. One bright spot in the political educational use of the building. requests to the Congressman Frank Vroom schools in Bayonne. They Middle School parents and the fun and enable children to expand Mr. Stanton is managing director of brokerage services for Jones Lang debacle over the school was the The frontage of the campus site NJCU Foundation staff, who were their knowledge and skills in these LaSalle, New Jersey. He has managed real estate projects for major clients, J. Guarini Library’s Interlibrary Loan also designed one of Newark’s best- forward thinking New Jersey State today retains its vibrant green lawn supported by East Hanover Mayor globally-competitive fields.” including Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil, Wyeth, and Merck. Department also gave us access to known buildings – the Robert Treat Joseph Pannullo, Novartis Pharma- Mr. Unanue, an innovator in commerce, is president of Goya Foods, Inc., Board of Education. In 1925, it had and copious plantings as intended numerous hard-to-get books and Hotel, now on the New Jersey and the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States. It produces unanimously selected the foremost by Mr. Betelle and as a testimony to more than 1,600 food products and has more than 3,000 employees. His articles that document his career. National Registers of Historic Places. school architectural firm in the the greenhouse years of the Hender- Director of Development Named grandparents, immigrants from Spain, founded the firm in 1936. From Mr. Weintraub’s online Mr. Guilbert died in 1916, but The NJCU Foundation, Inc. is an independent, tax-exempt organization northeast – Guilbert and Betelle of sons. These and the many influences writings and references, we found Mr. Betelle continued to use the Lori Summers, a seasoned fundraiser with experience in the non-profit that supports the University through fundraising initiatives and advances the Newark. When the contract with the on the property that we uncovered goals of NJCU through the direction of those funds to scholarships, research that Mr. Guilbert and Mr. Betelle firm’s original name. His indepen- sector, was named director of development in September 2009. firm was signed in August 1927, the contribute to a new appreciation Ms. Summers is responsible for overseeing the University’s Annual technology, special programs, and general operating costs. trained and met in the New York dent career was firmly established construction of The Normal School of the University’s historic past Fund, major gifts and planned giving program, research, and other special offices of the famed architect Cass when he was selected by the projects. Working to cultivate and expand financial support for NJCU, she became a certainty for the first and provide yet more reasons for Gilbert who designed the Woolworth philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont of works closely with Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna, vice president for university Green Building Initiative time. To learn about the extensive celebrating its 80th Anniversary. advancement; development staff, Office of Alumni Relations, and corporate building. In 1910 they started their Delaware as the architect for The Advancing Green Building in Higher Education Initiative, launched achievements of the architects and foundation representatives. own business in Newark, where approximately 125 schools as by Second Nature in 2009 with funding from The Kresge Foundation, will Ernest F. Guilbert and James O. Prior to joining NJCU, Ms. Summers had served as director of major gifts and allow the Division of University Advancement’s Kathy Monteiro, project Mr. Guilbert had been commis- part of du Pont’s “experiment” to planned giving for the Chilton Memorial Hospital Foundation and earlier as asso- director of NJCU’s West Campus Development Project, to attend the Asso- sioned as the head architect for rehabilitate the segregated Delaware ciate director of development for major gifts at Bank Street College of Education. ciation for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education confer- the Newark Board of Education. Public Schools in the 1920s. He also Ms. Summers also served Columbia University Medical Center for five ence in Denver in October. NJCU is one of only 25 institutions selected for years, first as a development associate and then as director of development The Kresge Fellowship Program. Second Nature is a national nonprofit that for major gifts. promotes environmental responsibility in higher education. 18 19 1. Background Photo– Guests arrived for the cocktail hour in the lobby of the Michael Gilligan Student Union. 2. The cake for the 80th Birthday Bash, complete with a three-dimensional replica of Hepburn Hall, was crafted by Monteleone’s Bakery in Jersey City. From left were: John J. Moore, Esq.’56, member of the Board of Trustees; Dr. Carlos “Birthday Bash and Reunion Week,” a series of Hernández, president; Lou Tiscornia, director of television and multimedia campus events that were part of NJCU’s two-year 80th productions and event co-chair; Dominick D’Agosta, chair of the NJCU Founda- Anniversary celebration, was held April 17-25. It included tion Board of Directors; Rafael Perez, Esq., chair of the Board of Trustees, and Birthdayconcerts, exhibits, panel discussions, and lectures. Bash and Reunion Week Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna, vice president for university advancement. A highlight was the “Birthday Bash and Reunion” 3. Mary Waldron and Michael Ascolese reviewed Silent Auction works. on April 24, an evening of dining and dancing in the Michael Gilligan Student Union, which drew 450 alumni, 4. On the dance floor: Harry Guerriere ’86, M.A.’96 and Theresa Guerriere ’90, faculty, staff, students, and friends. Results of the 80th M.A.’95, a demonstration teacher at A. Harry Moore School Anniversary Silent Auction, which featured art, books, collectibles, professional services, and a vacation rental 5. Ms. Osseiran-Hanna, Lillian Hernández (center), and Kathy Monteiro, in Mexico, were announced at the event. project director of West Campus Redevelopment Project, are all smiles. The University’s 80th Anniversary celebration will 2 6. Dr. Lyn Hamlin (second from left), dean of students, with her husband, conclude with a formal gala on Thursday, October 28 at 9 10 David Hamlin (left) and Bruce Harman (second from right), director of public The Westin Jersey City Newport. safety, with his wife, Deborah L. Harman 7. Paparazzi loved the cake. 8. Taking their turn in the photo booth were Paul Gargiulo ’87, assistant director of television and multimedia productions, and Elaine (Pluchino) Gargiulo ’96, assistant director of the University Advisement Center and coordinator of veterans’ benefits. 9. Joann (Panbuena) Del Monte ’98 and Anthony Del Monte ’89 represented two categories: Gothic Sweethearts and Birthday Bash sponsors.

6 10. Dr. Edward Raditz, chair of the Department of Music, Dance and Theatre and a member of the music faculty for more than four decades, conducted 11 3 his final concert with the NJCU Orchestra in Margaret Williams Theatre of Hepburn Hall. 11. Students enjoyed the Spring Festival’s games, club fair, and Wii tournament. 12. Mel Glenn (center), a retired high school English teacher and author of young adult books, was a guest lecturer for the M. Jerrry Weiss Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. From left were: Helen Weiss, Dr. M. Jerry Weiss, distinguished service professor of communications emeritus; Dr. Allan De Fina, dean of the Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education; and Grace Bulaong, director of the Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library. 13. Ben Baumer, statistician for the New York Mets, was the keynote speaker at 12 13 “Mathematics and Sports,” which was coordinated by the Mathematics Department. 7 14. Louise (Casertano) Hahner ’57 (left), Arthur Hahner, and Jacqueline (Sidoti) Villano ’57 15. A luncheon honoring the Royal Knights, a group of donors who will share their assets with NJCU through planned giving, was held in the Congressman 4 Frank J. Guarini Library. From left were: Dr. Hernández, Michael Wodynski ’65, 14 M.A.’69, Ms. Hernández, Judith Wodynski ’76, M.A.’79, Congressman Frank J. Guarini; Ms. Osseiran-Hanna, Mr. Guerriere, Ms. Guerriere, Mr. Moore, Carmela Moore, Lois Waltz ’77, Dr. Arthur Waltz ’75, M.A.’80, and Dr. Maria Schantz ’45. 16. “All Fired Up: Building STEAM – Math, Science and Technology in Everyday Life,” featured a panel discussion that examined the relevance of science and technology in coping with the challenges of everyday life. Seated from left were: Dr. Laura Zieger, assistant professor of educational technology; Dr. Kenneth 15 8 Boutte, a biologist and program officer in the Division of Human Resources of the National Science Foundation (NSF); Dr. Kathleen Bergin, program director of the NSF Math and Science Partnership; Dr. Kevin O’Neill, NJCU chair and assistant professor of nursing and laboratory coordinator; and Owen Ryan ’85, a partner with Deloitte Touche, LLP. Standing from left were: Dr. Hernández, Dr. Gregory Olsen, keynote speaker, president of GHO Ventures, and the third private citizen to orbit the earth; Ms. Osseiran-Hanna, Ruddys Andrade, assistant vice president for grants and sponsored programs; and Dr. William Montgomery, associate professor of geoscience and geography. 5 16

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Pictured, left to right, Dr. Rutledge, Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna, vice president for university advancement; Mr. Guerrero ’08, and Mr. Dragone ’08. The sixth annual New Jersey City University Ceremony in Atlantic City. Heidi Young Alumni Stay Close to NJCU howing Donor Soirée was held in M. Kertesz Toth ’99 (left) received the Distinguished School Nurse Alumni Matt Dragone and Anthony Guerrero, both members of the Class of 2008, the Gothic Lounge of Award, and Krystle Aste ’09, the Dis- have spearheaded the organization of the NJCU Young Alumni Group, one of Hepburn Hall in December. tinguished Education Alumni Award, several alumni affinity groups coordinated by the Office of Alumni Relations. Scholarship recipients at the annual NJCU Alumni Reception Drawing alumni from the past decade and best represented by classes mingled with the many corporate representatives, from the past five years, the group now has about 35 active members who held in conjunction with the New Jersey friends, alumni, faculty, and staff who were acknowl- Education Association Convention meet regularly for professional and social networking. in Atlantic City in November. Both Launched in 2009 with a June networking event and followed several edged for their significant donations to the NJCU women received graduate degrees months later by a barbecue on campus, the group has since held two infor- Foundation, Inc. duringGratitude the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Dave Hollander from NJCU. Ms. Toth, health services mal gatherings at O’Hara’s Downtown Bar and Grill in Jersey City. The Foundation funds research, special programs, coordinator for the Freehold Township Board of Education, was awarded the “We’re delighted that so many recent graduates are staying connected scholarships, and internships for students. Monmouth County School Nurses Association School Nurse of the Year Award with NJCU through this new group,” said Dr. Wanda L. Rutledge, executive in 2006. Ms. Aste is an eighth grade language arts teacher at Jose Marti Middle S director of alumni relations, noting that the meetings also provide an oppor- School in Union City. More than 200 alumni and guests attended the lunch- tunity for young alumni to learn more about resources that are available to 2 eon and reception, which was held at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention them at the University. Center Hotel. The outreach to the young alumni has also resulted in their presence at 1. From left, Dr. Carlos Hernández, president; Lillian Hernández, Dr. Howard other NJCU events, including meetings of the Alumni and Student Entrepre- Parish ’62, professor emeritus of geoscience; and Robert J. Polakowski ’65 Award for neur Society and Open House. A group of about 30 filled several tables at the 2. Dr. Hernández (fourth from right) and Khatmeh Osseiran-Hanna (third Business Alumna. 80th Anniversary Birthday Bash, making them the largest group of alumni to from right), vice president for university advancement, joined scholarship Alicia Parente ’95 attend the event. winners (from left) Peter Morin of Union City (Dr. George Karnoutsos Scholar- (right) received the ship); Huston Rivera of Jersey City and John P. Catalano of Kearny (Provident 3 4 Bank Foundation Scholarships); Luis Rodriguez of Jersey City (Schering 2010 Richard H. Plough Corporate Scholarship); Whitney Winifred Awaru of Jersey City (Jona- Fabris Distinguished than Wende Memorial Scholarship); Oraldo Austin of Middlesex (Esther Briney Business Alumni of NJCU Creates Facebook Fan Page Chu Scholarship); Kristen Dziuba of Wayne (Presidential Scholarship), and the Year Award at Adolfo Pertuz of Union City (Schering Plough Corporate Scholarship). the spring meeting of The Office of Alumni Relations “The most rewarding aspect has created an official Facebook of our Facebook page is the fact 3. Inez (Conradt) Boddy ’48 (second from right), Delta Mu Delta, the and her daughter, Alberta Burman, international busi- fan page to expand outreach to that more than a dozen alumni alumni and to increase their net- have reconnected with NJCU,” said with Lori Summers ness honor society. (left), director of Bill Wittkop From left are: working opportunities. Dr. Wanda L. Rutledge, execu- development, and Dr. Wanda Rutledge, executive director of alumni relations; Jeanette Facebook.com/New Jersey tive director of alumni relations. Dr. Hernández Ramos-Alexander, associate professor of business administration; City University Alumni was “A number of these people were Dr. Sandra Bloomberg, dean of the College of Professional Studies; and launched in February and has 371 considered ‘lost’ because they had 4. John J. Moore, Esq. ’56, a member Dr. Jack Egan, professor of business administration. Ms. Parente is a certified fans representing the United States, moved. We are very excited about of the Board of public accountant and audit director at Deloitte & Touche LLP, where she Canada, Ghana, Colombia, Cyprus, the role of social media in keeping Trustees, and specializes in serving private equity clients. She also participates in the firm’s the Dominican Republic, South us connected with our alumni and Christine Carmody- Women’s Initiative, Diversity Initiative, and recruiting efforts. Korea, and the Republic of Trinidad alumni with each other. We intend Arey ’80, M.A.’92, and Tobago. Local fans include 102 to maximize its use.” director of the from Newark, 29 from Bayonne, 28 Several NJCU-related pages have 5 M. Jerry Weiss Center Reunion with a Kick. from Jersey City, and 22 from New sprung up to accommodate special- for Children’s and 7 Members of the 1966 Young Adult Literature Jersey City State College York City. interest groups among alumni, Men’s Soccer Team, one of NJCU’s Facebook friends are 58 including those involved in athletics 5. Aaron Aska (left), vice president for administration and finance and a the most celebrated teams percent female, and strongly repre- and several student organizations. member of the NJCU Foundation Board of Directors; Clay Constantinou, Esq. in New Jersey City Uni- sented in the 25 to 34-year-old age Alumni may instantly reconnect ’73 (Hon. ’99), and Mr. Moore (right) versity history, returned bracket (42 percent) as well as the with former classmates and friends, 6. Members of the NJCU Foundation Board of Directors (from left) Dominick to campus in October for over-35 age bracket (44 percent), and learn more about special offers D’Agosta, chair; Dr. Sang Jin Kim, Mark Levinson, and Carol Presinger, treasurer the re-dedication of the which is consistent with the interna- for alumni and University events by 7. Students from the NJCU Musical Theatre Workshop provided the evening’s Robert McNulty Memo- tional “graying” of Facebook users. going to Facebook.com/New Jersey entertainment under the direction of rial Soccer Field during Thirty seven percent of all Facebook City University Alumni. Marc Dalio (left), coordinator of musi- a “Green and Gold Day” users are now over 35 years old. cal theatre studies. program. From left are: 8. Dr. Howard Singer, professor of Ken Holszhuz, Tom Gior- Bill Wittkop biology; Carmela Moore (center), and gio, Gerry Klimek, Ralph Civitillo, Tom Briscoe, Alice DeFazio, acting director Eileen (Calamari) Constantinou ’74 of athletics; Tom Sereika, Jack Thompson, and Bill McClung. 6 22 23 Photos by Bill Wittkop 8 LUMNI A1963 • William Rieck 1975 • Jane 1984 • Raymond which explored the themes of has had the fourth edition of his Huntington has partici- Beresford Hamilton is the cultural diaspora among book, Teaching in Secondary pated for three years in Hike for the author of Identity Assump- Cubans and Cuban-Americans, Discovery, an annual program tion, published by VBM Publish- Schools, published by Kendall 1968 • M.A. 1974 • estate agent, freelance artist and 1970 • M.A. 1973 • was curated by Dr. Jose of the Leukemia & Lymphoma ing. During a 20-year military Hunt Publishing Company. Foster Miano of Union writer, and enjoys hiking and Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro, Rodeiro, professor of art, C Society, and has raised $18,053 career, Mr. Hamilton earned and Raul Villareal ’88, Dr. Rieck holds the Joan D. and urrents has retired after teaching music kayaking with her husband, a disability policy specialist for the organization while com- the rank of Sergeant First Class, Alexander S. Haig Professorship for 41 years in Newark, 38 of Neil Bogin. They live in Effort, and learning consultant, serves adjunct professor of art. in Education at the University them at Oliver Street School. He on the Governor’s Council on pleting hikes in Shenandoah received numerous awards, Pennsylvania. She has five chil- 2001 • William of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is plans to continue his involve- Access and Mobility. Dr. Pizzuro National Park, Rocky Mountain was an expert and instructor in dren and three grandchildren. Broughton has been also the recipient of the 2009 ment with local veterans’ orga- is also a member of the National Park, and the Grand electronics, and served in both appointed municipal manager Distinguished Professor Award nizations and choral groups. 1970 • M.A. 1976 • NJ Transit Taskforce that Canyon. Ms. Huntington has the Gulf War and the Iraq War. for Teaneck. A Teaneck native, from the University of Louisiana He and his wife, Amy Miano, William “Bill” Miller, oversees enforcement of the worked in the juvenile justice Foundation and serves as an authority on ocean liners system, advocating for early 1985 • Robert he had served on the town- have two children, Jacqueline Americans with Disabilities Act. Delaney, a motivational chair of the Louisiana Board and adjunct curator at the intervention and delinquency ship’s police department before and Mark. speaker who addresses the of Elementary and Secondary South Street Seaport Museum in 1974 • Sister prevention programs. She lives becoming an undersheriff in issue of Post Traumatic Stress Education’s Teacher Certifica- 1969 • M.A. 1972 • New York City, was the subject of Kathleen Fitzgerald, in Washington, D.C. the Bergen County Sheriff’s Syndrome (PTSD), gave a tion Appeals Council. Nancy Mackin retired in a “Talk of the Town” profile in who joined the Medical Mission Office. A certified municipal 1983 • John S. presentation in December at June 2009 as dean of students at New Yorker magazine on Sisters after graduating from manager, he has also earned a Horton of Point Pleasant Fort Hood, Texas to soldiers and 1965 • M.A. 1969 • Ramapo College of New Jersey. March 22 and appeared on high school in 1946, celebrated master’s degree from Fairleigh Boro, who recently retired as first responders who were deal- Michael Wodynski Ms. Mackin was a founding NBC with Chuck Scarborough. her 60th anniversary as a member Dickinson University. contributed recent artwork member of the staff when the of the order in August. As a a supervisor in the New Jersey ing with the effects of the tragic Bill Wittkop His role as curator of a special 2005 • Nancy to “The Sea Around Us,” an College opened in 1971 and had member of the missionary order, Department of Community shooting there in November. NJCU Connections. At NJCU’s Spring Open House, “A Conversation with Alumni” provided exhibit, “Decodence: The Caamaño, executive exhibit at the Nantucket Artists also served as assistant registrar, she worked with the U.S. Army Affairs, is a senior consultant He has also given similar pre- opportunities for visitors to speak to alumni about their NJCU experiences and career paths. Among Art & Design of the Liner director of Hudson Pride Association in Nantucket, registrar, and director of student Nurses Corps during World with Haines Fire and Risk sentations to the troops in Iraq. the alumni participants were (from left): Charles Healey ’82, retired fire marshal with the Fire ‘Normandie,’” a 1930s ship Connections and The Pride Massachusetts. Mr. Wodynski, development. During nearly War II and served in India and Consulting Corp., a comprehen- Mr. Delaney, a star basketball Department of New York and retired NJCU professor of fire science; Anibal A. Galiana ’98, M.A.’02, remembered for its Art Deco Connections Center of New assistant principal of Hackensack High School; Eldonie S. Mason, Esq., founding member of Mason whose 34-year career in higher two decades as dean of students, the Philippines before returning sive fire protection consulting player during his student days design, was the subject of both Jersey, was honored for her Firm, LLC; Michele Pope ’02, a principal of Map Sign Design; and Alicia Parente ’95, a partner and education included work at she was heavily involved in the to the United States in the 1970s. firm. He traveled to Turkey and a member of the NJCU Ath- interviews. Mr. Miller, the author contributions to Hudson audit director at Deloitte & Touche LLP. then Jersey City State College development of residential facil- She then founded a facility for earlier this year to analyse the letics Hall of Fame, developed of 65 books on ocean liners, was County’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and the College of New Jersey, ities, ranging from the selection homeless women in Washington, fire protection system at an oil PTSD years after his undercover a Hoboken middle school and transgender (LGBT) retired to Nantucket in 2004. of architects to the procurement D.C. and began a prison ministry marine facility. work as a member of the New teacher for 32 years. communities at NJCU’s second His wife, Judith Lipska of funds and construction in Jessup, Maryland. Jersey State Police, from which public health events, including Association. Ms. Golfinopoulos Program. A licensed associate annual “LGBT Pride Flag Wodynski ’76, the former oversight. To honor her years he is retired. In his second health fairs, lectures, and had worked in the career and counselor and disaster response Raising Ceremony” in October. director of alumni affairs at of service, the Board of Trustees career, Mr. Delaney is now in his seminars, and appearances by employment field for more than crisis counselor who works as rd Named executive director in NJCU, was director of external renamed a residence hall in her 23 season as a referee for the medical experts on local televi- 17 years and owned her own a therapist at the Center for August 2009, Ms. Caamaño relations at the Nantucket honor. She has been married for National Basketball Association. sion stations. career consulting firm before Optimum Living in Kinnelon, joined the organization in 2005 Historical Association before 30 years to Tim Robinson, who enrolling as a graduate student Ms. Golfinopoulos is currently 1994 M.A. • Frazeal as a volunteer and developed an retiring in October. was registrar at then Jersey City 2008 • Helen Gratil at NJCU. The NJCU alumna a doctoral student at Saybrook Harris has been named to LGBT-specific mentoring State College, 1964-1970. has completed her second year was nominated for the presti- Graduate School and Research 1967 • Allison the Montclair Art Museum’s program for YouthConnect, a at Vermont Law School and is gious award by Dr. Jane Center in San Francisco. Frazier Jackson was 1970 • Sheila Board of Trustees. Ms. Harris youth program. spending the summer working Webber, coordinator of named to the Rutgers University Cameron-Massoni has more than 36 years of at a firm in Puerto Rico that the University’s Counseling 2005 • Jason M. African-American Alumni has authored Morgan: Writing experience as a classroom specializes in environmental O’Donnell is acting director Alliance Hall of Fame in recog- Through Grief, which was pub- teacher and an administra- law. She also spent two weeks Returning of the Department of Municipal nition of her many accomplish- lished by Finishing Line Press, tor. A Montclair resident, she during the spring doing pro to Campus. Services in Bayonne. He has ments in education, business, University of Kentucky. The is a member of the Alpha bono work with Southeast On a visit to her taken a leave from the Bayonne and government. Ms. Jackson, book is a series of poems written Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Louisiana Legal Services. alma mater, Lois Fire Department, where he had who received three of her five after her daughter Morgan was National Urban League Guild. (Dickson) attained the rank of Captain. advanced degrees from Rutgers, murdered in 2004. Ms. Massoni, Her late husband, Nathaniel 2009 • Martina Moffett ’44, Mr. O’Donnell oversees the Divi- was the first female dean of whose poetry has appeared in C. Harris, Jr., had served the Smith is the first woman who has been a Bill Wittkop sions of Recreation, Planning, resident of North Princeton University’s School several journals, is the recipient Museum as a trustee, president, firefighter in Kearny. She was Sisterhood of Achievers. A profile of the Rolon sisters of Jersey City in the Spring 2007 Zoning, Building, and Health, Carolina for 46 of Engineering and Applied of the Syracuse James Joyce and president emeritus. sworn in at a ceremony in issue of Gothic detailed the story of the three striving siblings. Since then, Christina Rolon ’06 (left) the Office on Aging, and the years, shared Science and the first African- Award and the Allen Ginsburg March 2009 and reports to earned a master of arts degree in mental health counseling from Nyack College in 2009. She is 1996 • Olga Bayonne Public Library. memorabilia American vice president of RCA Poetry Award. Engine 3. Ms. Smith spent eight working as a permanent substitute in Jersey City’s School 5, is an academic coach for the NJCU Mercedes Bautista years in the U.S. Navy prior to with Dr. Wanda Corp. in New York. Ms. Jackson, Opportunity Scholarship Program, and is a behaviorist at a group home for developmentally a resident of East Amwell, and Todd Doney ’06 2007 • Alexis earning a degree in fire science. L. Rutledge, 1970 • M.A. 1985 • disabled adults in Bloomfield.Carmelina Rolon ’07 is completing courses at NJCU towards a Carol Woolens executive direc- presides over her own business th were among the artists featured Librizzi is a community She is the mother of two. Mary Claire DiGioia- master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance. She is in her 11 year benefit/events specialist for tor of alumni relations. While in New Jersey, Ms. Moffett also research company. Bogin retired in 2002 in “Para Cuba,” a Hispanic with Bank of New York Mellon and serves on Pershing’s Go Green Sub-Committee to reduce the Meridian Health, which has visited her classmate Dorothy (Schiferli) Trovillion ’44. from the Union City Board of firm’s carbon footprint. Her daughter, Paris Cabrera, was born on September 15, 2008.Elizabeth Heritage Month exhibit held at 2009 • Catherine five hospitals in New Jersey. She Ms. Moffett has five daughters, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great- Education, where she was a Rolon Triminio’08 (right), who plans to attend medical school, earned a master’s degree in the Perth Amboy Gallery Center Golfinopoulos received studies and prepares reports on grandchildren. Prior to her retirement, she was a teacher for 19 reading teacher at Thomas public health from Florida International University. After completing her internship at Mount Sinai for the Arts last fall. The exhibit, the 2009 New Jersey Gradu- free medical programs and is years at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh. Edison School. She is a real School of Medicine, she accepted a job as a research assistant in the Department of Cancer Preven- ate Counseling Student Award tion and Control. In October 2008, she married Luis E. 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24 25 NJCU Hosts First-Ever National Championship 4-of-7 series to in-state archrival Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU). Sports In round two, the Knights eliminated the University of Central Missouri, 4.5-0.5, and in News LUMNI round three, the Univer- A sity of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), 4-1; in the history of the NCAA Currents Championship, no In Memoriam team has been more Mary A. O’Malley ’30 Lena (Marino) Bryer ’72, dominant over M.A.’74 Margaret (Reymann) another than NJCU Zaeh ’33 Patricia (Norton) against UMES. Knott ’72 Class of 1960 Anita (Vuocolo) Golden Gothics The win over Donovan ’36 William R. Alburtus ’73 The New Jersey City University Four) for the fourth time in seven UMES vaulted Helen (Kelly) Leeds ’39 Thomas A. Early ’73 Helen (Manning) Bier and Stephen Bier report that they are “mostly” retired and living women’s bowling team hosted the years before placing fourth in a NJCU into the national semifi- in Lauderhill, Florida. Helen has been retired for 10 years from her teaching career, much of it national championship featuring nals for the fourth time, continuing its Adeline (Scerbo) David Hammer ’73 most significant athletic event in the in 2010, Bevacqua ’40 in Dade and Broward Counties. She is a member of the Red Hat Ladies Society and tutors appli- Division I, II, and III schools. By doing streak as the most successful athletic John W. Adamchak ’74 cants for the National Teachers’ Examination. Mr. Bier switched from teaching to sales and history of the University – the 2010 coordinated NJCU’s so, the Knights kept alive a remark- program in University history, and set Frances E. Barison ’41 James T. Giancola ’74 systems work for IBM and later worked as a consultant for small companies. For the last five NCAA National College Women’s hosting responsibilities and able trend of reaching the Final Four up a rematch with FDU, the only other Eleanor (Walsh) Abby Gail Grant ’74, years they have traveled around the United States in their motor home from June until Novem- Bowling Championship – and crashed chaired the NCAA Women’s Bowling Arthur ’44 in every even-numbered year that the New Jersey school to reach the cham- M.A.’79 ber. The two met while students at then Jersey City State College and the Gothic sweethearts will its own party with another impressive National Committee. celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in December. event has been held. pionship. FDU, which would eventually Madelyn (Emley) Wanda (Mierzwa) performance on a national stage. In the final press conference of Jeremey ’44 Behind the efforts of senior Jenn defeat the University of Nebraska to Previdi ’74 The NCAA Championship, held the season, Coach Parisi said, “I am Madeline (Botti) Costello Lawrence Black, a Colorado resident for 44 years, taught grades six through eight for 30 Marmo, who was named to the NCAA win the 2010 national championship, Mike D. Critchley ’75 years, specializing in Colorado history and world geography. The Library of Congress accepted April 8-10 at Brunswick Zone Carolier extremely proud of my team and our Templeton ’46 th All-Tournament Team, and junior ended NJCU’s season with a 4-2 series. James P. Mullaney ’75 his video production of the 100 anniversary history of Teller County in 1999. He is currently Lanes in North Brunswick, was the University as well as the way that every- Eileen (Connor) Nicole Drejerwski, the 2010 NCAA The NJCU team, which also Ruby Segal ’76 tutoring young adults for the General Equivalency Diploma. first national championship NJCU one embraced hosting this Champion- Doherty ’48 Division III National Player of the included four-year senior Candice Carol Ann had ever hosted and the first time the Helyn (Cottman) ship. The feedback that I’ve received Aughenbaugh ’78, Robert Brown launched a pine tree business shortly after moving to Georgia in 1991. Some seventh-annual event was hosted by Year, the Gothic Knights qualified for D’Angelo, sophomore Jennifer Rudowitz ’48 from the other coaches and players M.A.’81 of the land he uses for his tree farm was once owned by his great-grandfather. He also does a Division III school and held in the the Championship for the seventh Daunno and her sister, freshman Judith (Bruno) volunteer work, particularly advocacy for educational reform. Prior to retirement, Mr. Brown has been tremendous and it is a credit Melinda (Urciuoli) Lally bowling-rich Northeast. consecutive year since its inception Kelly Daunno, and sophomore Amy Ferrante ’49 had been a teacher and administrator in Rahway and Westfield, and also served on the adjunct to our University staff for a job well Jimenez ’78 But the Gothic Knights did much and earned the No. 4 seed into the Brehm, was led by tenth-year head Jane Agnes (Rue) faculty at Brookdale Community College. He and his wife Sandra Brown ’76, M.A.’85 done. This is exactly what I expected – Helen Leeds ’78 more than host, adding another large double-elimination bracket after the coach Frank Parisi and eighth-year Fettig ’49 have a son and a daughter, Kenneth and Kim. standing room only crowds, a media Arlene (Lehotsky) piece of hardware to the institution’s opening day of the tournament. assistant coach Rusty Thomsen. Coach John C. Pinelli ’50 presence, and lots of excitement.” Tomchik ’78 Elaine Davis, who retired as a judge in the Hudson County Superior Court in 2005, has trophy case by battling adversity to In the opening round, NJCU Parisi, who earned his fifth Division Rosemary (Keane) Edith (Schmedes) returned to the bench on a part-time basis, serving in Family Court. During her legal career, dropped a 4-2 decision in a best III National Coach of the Year award Keenan ’54 reach the national semifinals (Final Debbs ’80 she had a private law practice, and was also a judge in Jersey City Municipal Court, 1979-1985, Allen G. Blumenthal ’59 before moving to Superior Court. Judge Davis, who received the Distinguished Alumna Award Claire Wejnert ’81 James T. Dowden ’59 in 1980, said that Margaret Williams, who taught English and drama during her college years Arline (Lindquist) and for whom the University’s theatre is named, was a great influence on her life. Men’s Golf Team Added to Thomas M. Gerrity Athletic Complex Mary Ann Bonasky ’61, Hundley ’82 M.A.’64 Intercollegiate Sports Roster Undergoes Dramatic Transformation Major Brown, Jr. ’83 Joseph Hahn has volunteered for agencies serving AIDS clients for 20 years. He taught AIDS- Francis X. Boyle ’61 James “Jimmy” related courses for the American Red Cross and consults on quality assurance and communica- The New Jersey City University Department of Athletics has announced the Fans at New Jersey City Univer- scoreboard and public address Robert John Skop ’63 Geraghty ’83 tions for other groups. A retired social studies and psychology teacher in Woodbridge schools, 1960-1993, he was also a communications specialist with the federal government, 1952-1973. A addition of men’s golf to its roster of intercollegiate athletics, bringing the total sity’s home outdoor events this past system, a compact practice field, and Thomas Paul Azzolini Marion Frances ’64, M.A.’69 Bayonne resident and U.S. Army veteran, he attended then Jersey City State College on the G.I. Bill. of University teams to 12. The new team, the first addition to the Gothic Knights year noticed dramatic changes to the new team benches. Other improve- DeBouter ’84, M.A.’93 program since 2002, will begin competing this fall. Thomas M. Gerrity Athletic Complex – ments to the Complex include a new Helen (Stanish) Maureen E. Constance (Kieffer) Johannsen is enjoying a second career in interior design, special- Charlie Auletto, who has been appointed the new the home facility of the Gothic Knights’ concession stand, an athletic training Fronheiser ’66 Matthews ’84 izing in architectural renderings. A New York City resident, she spent 31 years with the New Charles E. Trefurt ’66 team’s head coach, said, “I am very excited to be a baseball, softball, and men’s and house, and air conditioning in the John R. Entrikin, Jr. ’87 York State Developmental Disabilities Service Office, where she developed a prototype for part of something special at a University that has been women’s soccer teams. team locker rooms. Catherine (Ozarowski) John Sposato ’87 occupational and physical therapy centers for New York State. She retired as deputy director of Hallas ’67 treatment services. Ms. Johannsen earned a master’s degree from Yeshiva University, completed part of my life for nearly 20 years. It will be exciting to The centerpiece of the Complex, NJCU’s baseball and softball teams Anthony J. DeVivo ’88 Roslyn (Levy) Wohle ’67, post graduate courses at New York University, and holds a certificate in interior design from build this program from the ground up and our goal a 3,000-seat grass stadium once used have benefited from such improve- Angela Mancinelli ’88 M.A.’70, M.A.’77 Parsons School of Design. is to become competitive in the near future.” for football, has been completely ments as a new press box behind Margaret Mary Major Smith ’70, M.A.’71 Mr. Auletto, a member of The PGA of America, has transformed into a soccer facility – home plate, a wireless scoreboard, Stanley ’90 Frank Tota retired as superintendent of schools in Roanoke, Virginia. In the course of his Nancy Vincelette been an avid golfer for more than 13 years. He has rededicated as the Robert L. McNulty the installation of artificial turf in the Elizabeth “Betty” (Hudak) career, Dr. Tota received national awards for leadership and instruction from the American VandenBerg ’71 also been an instructor in the sport. Memorial Soccer Field in October. batting cages, new fencing, and seating Kenney ’98 M.A. Association of School Administrators and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, was named the court-appointed monitor of Philadelphia schools in 1993, and Although a veteran coach, Mr. Auletto’s experience until now has been in Prior to the 2009-10 season, soccer that has almost doubled to accommo- served as dean of the School of Education at California Coast University. Mr. Tota and his wife baseball, a sport in which he excelled as an undergraduate at then Jersey City games were played in the spacious date nearly 1,000 spectators. S t a y i n T o u c h Eileen Tota live in Laguna Niguel, California. State College and for which he recently completed the first season of his second outfield of the baseball complex, All of the Complex’s buildings and Do you have news to share with your col- stint as assistant baseball coach. but there was minimal seating and facilities have been painted green and Harvey Weiss has enjoyed traveling, especially with his classmates from the Class of 1960: As a baseball player, Mr. Auletto earned a special place in the NJCU record no amenities. gold, and parking facilities have been lege friends? A new baby, a new job, or pro- Frank Tota, Genevieve Kuras, and Wilma (Grunt) Levine. Of particular interest were motion? Or perhaps you’d like to let us know trips to China and South America as part of the People to People Ambassador Program. books, posting what remains the highest single-season batting average (.511) Additions to the soccer stadium paved, lined, and landscaped. about a change of mailing or e-mail address. Mr. Weiss spent 36 years at Ridgefield High School as a mathematics teacher, administrator, ever in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. include a state-of-the-art wireless You may call Gothic Editor Pat Martínez and principal before retiring in 1996. In 2009, he also established NJCU’s Dr. John Reckzeh at 201-200-3039 or send an e-mail to Memorial Scholarship to honor his late mathematics professor. [email protected]. 26 27 As a sharp-shooting, standout point organization he founded in 2003. At could support the NCAA/CHAMPS guard for the Men’s Basketball Team NJCU, Mr. Jordan conducts Good- Life Skills Program at NJCU and during the most successful stretch in Worx programs for student-athletes in 2007 his proposal received a its history, Jeffrey Jordan ’91 knew with the goal of increasing their warm reception. a lot about handing out assists on retention and graduation rates. “I began talking with Coach the court. This ability proved to be Mr. Jordan received similar Brown about my experiences as a the perfect metaphor for his future, assistance when, as a business student-athlete and we identified the Safe, secure income for life… because Mr. Jordan has made deliv- major at then Jersey City State resources and practical life skills that and anharitable opportunity to help NJCU Gift Annuity ering real-life assists his mission. College from 1987-91, he played for would benefit NJCU student-athletes.” C Today, Mr. Jordan mentors young legendary coach Charlie Brown. “At the University level, my people at several sites through The “Coach Brown taught me how number one goal is simply to raise Donors may establish a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) with the GoodWorx Foundation, a non-profit to live responsibly, with class, and awareness of what knowledge is NJCU Foundation for as little as $10,000. The Foundation pays the with the ultimate coolness – three available to them,” said Mr. Jordan. donor a fixed amount each year for life at an interest rate determined things I try to practice in my life on “We always start the year with our by the age of the donor. Donors receive an immediate tax deduction a daily basis now,” said Mr. Jordan, most important seminar – time for their donation – and steady income for life, part of which is also who served as team captain in his management. We customize all of tax-free. Couples may also establish CGAs and the interest rate for Jeffrey Jordan senior year. the content presented during our their annuity is adjusted according to the ages of the individuals. “To have Coach Brown and my seminars to the student-athletes.” mother – the ultimate mentor and Sessions include panels on The NJCU Foundation bases its interest rates on those rec- Continues to Hand out life coach – in my life, was like study skills, personal finance, ommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities, which having a beacon of light to follow,” and nutrition. As students near increased the rates in July. These are the current rates: Real-Life Assists he said, noting that his mother, a completion of their degrees, they single parent, was an extraordinary are invited to workshops on career Charitable Gift Annuity Rates as of July 1, 2010 By Ira Thor influence. development, resume writing, and One Life Two Lives Under Coach Brown’s guidance, interviewing skills. Age Rate Younger Age Older Age Rate Mr. Jordan also developed as an “I want them to have more exceptional athlete. He graduated skills, more tools in their toolbox,” 65 5.5% 65 65-67 5.1% as NJCU’s all-time leader in career Mr. Jordan continued. “You need 70 5.8% 70 70-73 5.4% three-pointers with 125 [since to look at issues from different 75 6.4% 75 76-78 5.8% surpassed]. He also scored 934 perspectives and then utilize those 80 7.2% 80 83-84 6.5% points while distributing 293 assists skills in life.” 85 8.1% 85 87 7.3% as an integral part of a program that Alex Mirabel ’09, who played for 90+ 9.5% 90+ 95+ 9.0% registered an 89-23 record and had the Gothic Knights from 2003-07 a .794 winning percentage in 112 and is now the team’s assistant For more information on establishing your CGA, contact games. Mr. Jordan remains NJCU’s coach, was among the first Lori Summers at 201-200-3489 or [email protected]. all-time leader in free-throw student-athletes to attend percentage at 80.5 percent, making GoodWorx programs. Mr. Mirabel 161 of 200 attempts. works as a full-time mentor in the In establishing The Sayreville Middle School after- GoodWorx Founda- school program. Bill Wittkop tion, Mr. Jordan knew “It prepared me for the real Mr. Jordan (center left) and his wife, Yadira that mentoring, which world after college,” Mr. Mirabel The Feliciano-Jordan, with Coach Charlie Brown ’65, had been so critical in said. “The finance seminars taught M.A.’85 and his wife, Madeline Brown, at NJCU’s his personal story, was me how to build credit by paying 80th Anniversary Birthday Bash key. After researching the credit card bills and college loans best practices of mentoring on time, and what the impact of Alumni organizations nationwide, he not paying on time would be on my launched his first program credit scores and my life. in Sayreville Public Schools, “The experience I had is why I where his children were continue to give back as a mentor. enrolled. GoodWorx provided It’s from the heart. When I was Legacy academic support, mentoring, younger there were people who and life skills components while helped me and it’s my turn to ‘pay it also allowing time for recreation. forward’,” Mr. Mirabel said. The comprehensive after-school Mr. Jordan also continues to program also stressed strong “pay it forward” to his alma mater Program communication with parents and through his generous gifts to the teachers. NJCU Foundation, Inc., including a With the success of the program $30,000 pledge to the John Mercier Tuition Discount for Alumni in Sayreville, Mr. Jordan explored Memorial Scholarship Fund. Each how The GoodWorx Foundation year, the Fund provides $2,500 schol- NJCU offers alumni added incentive to enroll in graduate arships to two incoming freshmen who exemplify leadership qualities studies. If you earned a bachelor’s degree at NJCU and are admitted Mr. Jordan (center left) and Khatmeh and are involved in community ser- to a master’s degree or graduate certification program, you may Osseiran-Hanna (center right), vice vice or extracurricular activities. president for university advancement, It is just another example of receive a $100 discount on each of your first two graduate courses. with John Mercier Memorial Scholar- Mr. Jordan’s remarkable ability to ship recipients Samantha Rudick and deliver real-life assists. 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