http://www.manhattan.edu/newsletters/ManhattanMonthly/2009_09/index.html
NEWS
College Prepares for Inauguration of Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Engineering Programs Reaccredited by ABET
In Memoriam
ON CAMPUS
Popular Tenor Salvatore Chiarelli To Perform at Manhattan College
College Hosts Premiere of Film on Evolution of Mexican-American Music
Slave Hunter Author Aaron Cohen Visits Manhattan College
FACULTY/STAFF
Manhattan College Economics Professor Authors New Book on America’s Credit Crisis
Faculty and Staff Accomplishments
Dr. Anirban De, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is currently a visiting faculty scholar in the school of civil engineering at the University of Sydney
Dr. Adam Koehler, assistant professor of English, is the co-editor of Avery, a journal of fiction, which will be presented at the Brooklyn Book Festival on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Dr. Pamela Chasek, associate professor of government and director of the international studies program, was named by the National Women’s History Project …
Welcome New Employees
Manhattan College welcomed several new employees at the start of the fall semester, including new deans Salwa Ammar (business) and Richard Emmerson (arts).
Manhattan College Milestones
Congratulations to George Freije (English) and John Wasacz (chemistry), who celebrate their 40-year anniversaries with Manhattan College in September.
Frederick Greene (management/marketing), George Unis (athletics) and John Wilcox (vice president for mission) will mark their 35-year milestones.
ALUMNI
It’s Not Too Late to Join Us! Komen NYC Race for the Cure
Alumni Men’s Retreat at the Passionist Spiritual Center (5801 Palisade Ave., Riverdale, N.Y.), which will be held Sept. 25-27.
Jaspers Night at McFadden’s On Thursday, Sept. 24, Jaspers will gather simultaneously at McFadden’s bars in six locations Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Catholic Charities Networking Mixer
The Catholic Charities Junior Board is hosting a networking event on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Sutton Place, 2nd Floor (Second Ave. and 54th St.) from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Alumni Volunteers Needed for
Reunion Class Committees Reunion Weekend 2010 will be held June 4-6.
Basketball Season Preview The alumni relations office invites on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of O’Malley Library.
The St. Thomas More Law Society will be holding a reception for alumni to interact with students interested in pursuing a career in law on Monday, October 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Jaspers Helping Jaspers
In anticipation of the Oct. 21 career fair in Draddy Gymnasium from 12:00-5:00 p.m., we ask that all alumni in a position to represent their company contact the alumni relations office at alumni@manhattan.edu or (718) 862-7431. We also encourage alumni to list openings and view job postings through our affiliate JasperLink. The career fair serves not only as a chance to meet with potential employers but also as a terrific networking opportunity to reconnect with other Manhattan College alumni. As part of the effort, please join the LinkedIn group – The Manhattan College Career Development Alumni Networking Group. This group is a network of Manhattan College alumni job seekers and employers. Alumni are encouraged to join to help us expand our network and stay connected. This is a place to share knowledge and get information whether you are beginning your job search or transitioning to a new career. If you have opportunities within your business or corporation and are in need of qualified individuals you can post a job, or contact individuals directly. Let’s make this group a success!
Open House Brunch for Prospective Students
Manhattan College’s 2009 open house is one of many events celebrating the inauguration of Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D. Alumni are welcome to bring college-bound high school and transfer students to a complimentary brunch hosted by our alumni society on Sunday, Oct. 25. Mass will precede the event at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers and brunch will be in Dante’s Den (Thomas Hall) at 11:00 a.m. Advance reservations are appreciated.. Please e-mail alumni@manhattan.edu or call (718) 862-7431 to reserve your space (please include names of all guests attending). The open house is an opportunity for prospective students to visit campus and meet representatives from all areas of the College. We look forward to seeing you.
Hold the Date! New York City Club Reception
Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., president of Manhattan College, will join alumni at the fall networking reception of the New York City Club on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Hosted by New York Life, the event is $50 per person and includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 11 (security mandates that all guests be preregistered). More information about this event is available Here.
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