Monthly Archives: August 2010

JOBIT: Lord, Donald F. [MC???? RIP]

Posted on August 27, 2010 by | Comments Off

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=144962024

DONALD F. LORD
AGE: 87
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS

Donald F. Lord, 87, of Fairway Mews, Spring Lake Heights and formerly of River Edge, returned to his eternal home on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family.

Born Nov. 13, 1922 in Bronx, N.Y., he was a graduate of Fordham Prep and Manhattan College. Upon entering World War II, Mr. Lord served his country as an officer in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Harrison in the South Pacific, where he received medals for the European/Africa/Middle Eastern campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, American Canpaign, China Service and Occupation Service in Asia. After serving his country, Mr. Lord joined the FBI as a Special Agent in Washington, D.C. He was later transferred to the New York Office untill his retirement in 1977. He was extremely proud of his commitment and was devoted to the FBI. Whenever asked about cases, smiling, he would use the proverbial quote,” If I told you, I would have to kill you”. After his retirement, Mr. Lord formed a partnership as a Government Consultant, specializing in private investigation and security issues for the Department of the State.

After moving to Fairway Mews in 1980, Mr. Lord became involved with the community serving on the local Board of Directors; was an avid golfer; one of the original FWM “Sharks” winning numerous awards and always known as a “true gentleman”. For many years, he volunteered in various positions at Jersey Shore Medical Center helping those in need. Mr. Lord was a dedicated Catholic and was a communicant of St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church, Spring Lake, where he attended mass every Sunday and Holy Days. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and by all who knew him.

Mr. Lord was pre-deceased by his first wife, Irene (Foy) Lord and his brother, Robert Clarkson Lord of New York City. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Murphy) Lord; his children, Christopher Lord and his wife Cholpon, Gypsum, Colo., John Lord and his wife Christina, Amherst, Mass.; his loving daughter, Patricia Lord, Sarasota, Fla.; granddaughters, Caroline and Clair Lord, Amherst, Mass.; his sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Lord, Sarasota, Fla., and Greta Foy, Austin, Texas; his step-children, Denise Clayton and husband Jeff, Manasquan, and Debra Bianco and her husband Robert, Pawtucket, R.I.; his step-grandson, Kyle Clayton; and 23 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 at the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South St., Manasquan. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at St. Catharine R.C. Church, Spring Lake. Entombment will follow at St. Catharine Cemetery, Wall. A celebration of Don’s wonderful life, in the true Irish spirit, will be held a Doolan’s Restaurant, Spring Lake Heights following services. For more information or to post a tribute, please visit www.neary-quinnfuneralhome.com.

Published in Asbury Park Press on August 27, 2010

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CARTOON: Breen, Jerry (MC1971) summarizes the Park 51 Project

Posted on August 26, 2010 by | Comments Off

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John: Here’s my latest political cartoon, on the subject of President Obama’s firm support for the “Ground Zero” Mosque in downtown Manhattan (that is, before he sort of qualified his support through a spokesman the very next day). I’d like to clear up a couple of misunderstandings on this issue. Supporters of the project claim that it’s not at Ground Zero and it’s not a mosque.

First of all, while the location is not part of the World Trade Center site, the present building on the site is one of the buildings damaged in the 9/11attack and subsequently condemned. I would say that puts it AT Ground Zero. Also, while the project’s promoter, Imam Feisal Rauf, tells American news media that it’s a community center with prayer space, but “not a mosque”, he repeatedly tells European and Middle Eastern news outlets that it IS a mosque.

Also, to grasp the significance of the location, you have to look at where conquering Muslims throughout history built their mosques. In Jerusalem, they built the Dome of the Rock smack dab in the middle of Temple Mount, the location of the Jewish Temple. In Egypt, they also built mosques on the site of old Egyptian temples. In Constantinople (now Istanbul), they seized the world’s largest Christian Church and turned it into a mosque.

The significance of the proposed mosque’s location would be understood by anyone in the Muslim world. Its purpose is not to promote interfaith ecumenical understanding. It’s clearly intended as a celebration of the success of the 9/11 attack on America.

- Jerry Breen ’71

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[JR: Have to agree that you hit the nail on the head. As a little L libertarian, I think we better wise up. It's a dangerous world out there, and wishing isn't going to make it any less so! We have to be like Switzerland when it comes to foreign policy -- MYOB and like the old USSR or the Mafia on defense -- you mess with me, I break your legs. Argh!]

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MNEWS: MC AF ROTC Color Guard

Posted on August 25, 2010 by | Comments Off

http://www.qgazette.com/news/2010-08-25/front_page

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BY JASON D. ANTOS

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The weeklong celebration will feature a series of Air Force exhibitions and displays across the city that will include a flyover of jets at Citi Field on Air Force Night, August 26.

“Our borough is happy to host this hometown celebration of the Air Force and acknowledges its continuing role in defending our freedoms and ideals,” Marshall said.

Air Force Week will also provide outreach and community relations programs that will include visits and talks by Air Force officials, flight demonstrations and displays that will take a detailed look at the men and women serving on the front lines. Events aboard the Intrepid Air and Space Museum and in Times Square are planned for the week.

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The Northeast Ceremonial Band performed many favorites, including “The Colonel Bogey March” and “The Air Force Song”. The Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Color Guard presented the flag.

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JHQ: MC gets Grant To Fund Graduate Education

Posted on August 25, 2010 by | Comments Off

http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/082510_1.shtml

August 25, 2010

Manhattan College Receives Grant To Fund Graduate Education
NYCDOE Awards Administration and Supervision Grant

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), Bureau of Nonpublic School Reimbursable Services (BNPS) presented Manhattan College with a grant for $1,250,000 towards the school building leadership graduate program. The grant program serves nonpublic school principals and teachers who work in one of the five New York City boroughs, and seek to advance their leadership skills and/or acquire New York State certification in school building leadership. The program can certify education professionals as: grade level coordinators, subject areas coordinators, heads of schools, assistant principals and principals.

Manhattan College offers both a Master of Science in education, school building leadership and a Professional Diploma in school building leadership. Starting this fall, new and existing school building leadership students meeting the grant guidelines and approved for enrollment by the BNPS, will receive free tuition. The total funds will be dispensed annually over five years.

“The students who enroll in Manhattan College’s school building leadership program are committed to improving education in New York City and providing youngsters with a quality education based on and grounded in excellence, dignity and connectedness,” said Sr. Remigia Kushner, professor in the school of education and program director for the school building leadership program. “To learn how to implement such a structure, our students not only receive traditional classroom instruction, they also advance their skills by networking with colleagues, participating in workshops and conferences, and learning firsthand from peers’ personal experiences.”

For more information about Manhattan College’s school building leadership program, please visit http://home.manhattan.edu/%7ESBL/leadership/.

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JLINKEDIN: Cokeley, Kara [MC2009] Chemical Marketing/SalesRepresentative at Aceto Corporation

Posted on August 25, 2010 by | Comments Off

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Cokeley, Kara [MC2009]
Chemical Marketing/SalesRepresentative at Aceto Corporation
Greater New York City Area
Chemicals

Summary: I graduated from Manhattan College in May 2009, with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and May 2010 with a M.S. in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working as a Chemical Marketing/ Sales Representative at Aceto Corporation in the Flavors and Fragrances section of the Specialty Chemicals Division.

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JHQ: MC PE+HP Dinner Saturday 10/2 @ 5pm

Posted on August 25, 2010 by | Comments Off

REPORTING LIVE FROM THE TWITTER NEWS DESK IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM … 2010-08-25

JasperAlumni: MC Anniversary of the Department of Physical Education & Human Performance celebration dinner on Sat., Oct. 2, 2010 @ 5pm. Call (718) 862 – 7215

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JLINKEDIN: Cordova, Lisa [MC????] Nokia Performance Engineer at AT+T – Bechtel

Posted on August 24, 2010 by | Comments Off

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/lisa-cordova/3/a1b/a06  

Cordova, Lisa [MC????]
Nokia Performance Engineer at AT&T – Bechtel
Greater New York City Area
Telecommunications

Summary: I enjoy writing and aspire to be a screenwriter someday.

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About Me: I’m a native New Yorker. Professionally, I’m an electrical engineer who has worked in the wireless industry for some time. In my spare time, I write screenplays, hoping to some day see my words translated on screen.

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JNEWS: Ucan, Veysel [MC????] building “bridge” East and West

Posted on August 23, 2010 by | Comments Off

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Turkish-Cultural-Center-aims-to-bridge-East-and-625892.php

Turkish Cultural Center aims to bridge East and West
By PAUL GRONDAHL Staff Writer
Published: 12:00 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2010

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Neither man wanted to get into a debate about the hot-button issue of an Islamic center and mosque proposed to be built two blocks from ground zero in Lower Manhattan.

“I don’t think it’s necessary to have a mosque there. It could be just a cultural center,” said Ucan, 31, who came to the U.S. in 2001 and earned a master’s degree in computer engineering at Manhattan College. He worked at the Turkish Cultural Center in New York City before being hired in Albany last August. He and his wife, Ozgul, have a 2-year-old daughter, Fatma, and live in Troy.

“I hope people learn to separate Muslims from terrorists,” Ucan said. “A true Muslim cannot be a terrorist. Most of our American friends understand that difference, hopefully.”

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Neither Can nor Ucan wanted to engage in a discussion of sensitive and controversial issues pertaining to Turkey. Those include the Armenian genocide of 1915, which included the massacre and forced deportation of more than 1 million Armenians living in Turkey. There is also a violent history with ethnic Kurds living in Turkey and Turkey’s strained relationship with Israel.

“We don’t want to get into arguments over those matters,” Ucan said. “I can’t stress enough that we’re not a political or a religious organization. Our focus is strictly cultural. We want to promote understanding of Turkish culture. The Capital Region has given us many opportunities. Now, it’s time for us to give something back.”

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[JR: Donna Nobis Pacem! For everybody.]

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JLINKEDIN: McGrath, Rob [MC1986] Head of Trading, Americas at Schroders

Posted on August 23, 2010 by | Comments Off

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McGrath, Rob [MC1986]
Head of Trading, Americas at Schroders
Greater New York City Area
Financial Services

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JHQ: USNR MC “One Of America’s Best”

Posted on August 23, 2010 by | Comments Off

http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/082310_1.shtml

August 23, 2010

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Manhattan College As One Of America’s Best Colleges

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan College prides itself on being one of the best institutions in the country, and the College was recognized for just that in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” survey. Manhattan topped the list as the No. 17 regional university in the North for the second year in a row. In addition, Manhattan College’s chemical engineering program was selected as the fifth best in the nation — a standout in an already top-ranking engineering school. The annual survey will be published in the September magazine on Aug. 31 and the 2011 guidebook, is available at newsstands on Aug. 24.

“This year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings continue to place Manhattan College among the very best colleges of its kind. The overall ranking, combined with the national recognition of our strength in engineering, recognizes our commitment to academic excellence across all five of our schools,” said Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., president of Manhattan College.

Led by the chemical engineering department, Manhattan College’s renowned school of engineering received an overall ranking and tied for 38 out of 190 engineering schools that offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees. U.S. News ranks undergraduate engineering programs accredited by ABET, Inc. (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

Manhattan College not only ranked 17 out of the 126 best regional universities in the North, but also the College attained additional recognition in economic diversity. Among all of the schools surveyed in the regional universities category, Manhattan College was listed as one of the top-ranked schools for economic diversity due to a significant amount of undergraduates receiving federal Pell grants for low-income students.

“Manhattan College has long been committed to providing an excellent educational experience for students from widely various backgrounds; the economic diversity of our student body is a great strength in itself, as well as an indication of our fidelity to our mission,” added O’Donnell.

The Best Regional Universities (North) category also includes institutions that provide a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs but offer few, if any, doctoral programs. The 572 universities in the category are ranked within four geographic areas – North, South, Midwest and West – because they tend to draw students mostly from surrounding states.

The 2011 Best Colleges package provides the most thorough examination of how more than 1,400 accredited four-year schools compare on a set of up to 16 widely accepted indicators of excellence. Among the many factors weighed in determining the rankings, the key measures of quality are: peer assessment, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, alumni giving, and, for National Universities and National Liberal Art Colleges, “graduation rate performance” and high school counselor ratings of colleges. U.S. News has made some significant changes to the 2011 Best Colleges’ ranking methodology and presentation. For more details on these changes, go to www.usnews.com/collegemeth. For more information about Best Colleges, visit www.usnews.com/colleges. To access the Premium Online Edition, go to www.usnews.com/collegestore.

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