New Scholarships Strengthen Lasallian Tradition

Scholarship endowment always has been a priority at Manhattan, since the early days when the Christian Brothers’ mission was to offer excellence in education to gifted young people regardless of their financial circumstances. These young people included children of immigrants who otherwise might not have had such opportunities. Many generations of our graduates, who have attained prominence in every field, attest to the enduring value of that mission. Scholarships established in memory of a loved one are doubly meaningful. There is no better way to pay homage to a revered family member or friend than to memorialize his/her name in perpetuity. For the recipient, a scholarship award is possibly the greatest gift a young person can receive and opportunity to develop talents that might not have been possible without this financial aid. Four recently established memorial scholarships allow the College to offer grants to a number of talented and deserving young students. Read.

 

Men’s Lacrosse Supports Special Olympics New York

The Manhattan College men’s lacrosse team participated in the Pledge To Take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics New York (SONY) Chapter.  On Saturday, Dec. 6, some 40 players from the squad traveled to Rye Playland and the Long Island Sound to be among the thousands of brave souls with warm hearts across the state who plunged into winter waters to show their support and raise money for the Special Olympics. The team raised $2,000 for the event toward the total of $46,000. Read.

 

Relay For Life Cancer Walk

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, an overnight event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, will return to Manhattan College for its sixth year on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 3:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. in Draddy Gymnasium. The event has become a school and community favorite, bringing students together for the common cause of fighting cancer. We hope to raise even more money than in past years and have set our goal at $50,000 to help the estimated 97,000 New Yorkers and 1 million Americans who will be diagnosed with cancer this year.  For more information, e-mail relayforlife@manhattan.edu or click Here.

 

Let It Snow

On days when classes must be canceled because of snow conditions, the following radio stations will broadcast announcements: WCBS AM 880 and WINS AM 1010. In addition, a recorded message can also be accessed at the College’s telephone number (718) 862-7013. Faculty, employees and commuting students should use this number. At times when this recording is played, the number is a “listen only” extension and will not accept messages. The Manhattan College Web site also will display cancellations under the Calendars link. Those who have signed up for the e2campus emergency system will automatically receive notification. Information will be relayed to the residence halls through the security guards and residence directors. We ask that resident students not call the switchboard. If classes must be canceled during the day, information will be relayed by audix on the College’s telephone system and on the radio stations listed above.