NEWS 168th Commencement Honors
Brother Louis DeThomasis, F.S.C., was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters and delivered the keynote address at the College’s 168th Commencement Exercises held on May 23. Br. Louis is the president of Christian Brothers Investment Services-European Union (CBIS-EU). He also serves as chancellor of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and senior fellow of the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership. In his address, Br. Louis said, “Graduates of the Manhattan College Class of 2010 share your magnificent education that this institution shared with you. You are the instruments to make dreams come true. You are the force to help people live with dignity. You are the dynamic that can create a caring and just society. You are the hope that will bring faith and finance together. You are graced with the education that you received here to create goodness and justice. Have faith in yourself to know that you are graced by the quality and mission of this College to make a difference.”
Dr. Nel Noddings Honored at
Dr. Brennan O’Donnell, president, (right) and Dr. Nel Noddings
In Memoriam John D. Nagle, Ph.D., associate professor emeritus While pursing his doctorate, Nagle was awarded a grant from the prestigious Danforth Teacher Grant Program in 1967-1968. He was one of 38 faculty members selected from a national field of nearly 400. Nagle was awarded the Bonus et Fidelis medal in 1983. The citation stated, “His brilliant lectures, the extraordinary breadth of his knowledge of English and World Literature, his sense of humor and his sincere interest in all his students have earned him the admiration of his faculty colleagues.” A resident of Riverdale, he is survived by his brother Msgr. Joseph P. Nagle; his sisters Virginia Danaher and Patricia McCormick; and many nieces and nephews; and grand nieces and nephews.
ON CAMPUS New Major in Art History Beginning in the fall semester of 2010, the College’s school of arts will be offering a major in art history. The new major, the first for the College’s fine arts department, will examine art and architecture created from the ancient to the contemporary worlds within broad historical and cultural contexts. Art history majors will be required to take courses in both the earlier (Medieval and Renaissance) and later (Baroque and Modern) periods, as well as courses in World Arts and art history methodologies. Electives ranging from ancient to American art can also be structured to emphasize museum studies and to take advantage of the numerous opportunities for internships in the New York area. Majors will study the world-class architecture, galleries, libraries and museums in New York City. The newly introduced course in Monasticism and the Arts, for example, will draw heavily on the collections of the Cloisters, just as the course in the New York City Skyscraper focuses on buildings in midtown and downtown Manhattan. Dr. Mark A. Pottinger, chair of the fine arts department, is enthusiastic about the new program. “The art history major at Manhattan College addresses the creative energy that is found among students who want to live and study in New York City, known throughout the world as a major center for art and culture.” He says, “As an art history major, you will not only study the artists and museums that define art in New York and throughout the world but you will also come to articulate how visual culture in general informs and challenges our own hopes and immediate desires.” The College is expanding its full-time fine arts faculty to meet the new demands on the department. Dr. Po Yin Auyeung, who holds her doctorate from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, specializes in modern art history and Asian art. Dr. Daniel Savoy, a renaissance specialist who recently completed his doctorate at the Institute for Fine Arts, New York University, will join the department in the fall. Dr. Richard Emmerson, dean of the school of arts, is also a specialist in medieval art history and will be teaching in the department. Emmerson points to Manhattan College’s long legacy of liberal arts education.“ The addition of an Art History major to a College with such a rich heritage of liberal arts education was an easy and logical decision.” He says, “Manhattan will draw on both its own faculty and the knowledge and creativity of New York City to provide a top notch curriculum.” The fine arts department also offers minors in art history, digital media art, and music, along with courses required of all students to fulfill the College’s core requirements.
College Hosts 28th Annual Manhattan College’s Engineering Awareness Program, which aims to introduce high school students to potential careers in the various fields of engineering, will be held for the 29th straight year in July. The program is designed for minority and female high school students in science, engineering and SAT preparation at no cost to the students and is co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the ACE Mentorship Program of New York, as well as individual corporate sponsors. It is meant to introduce students to a wide range of engineering-related career options, with some emphasis on civil engineering.
FACULTY/STAFF Faculty and Staff Accomplishments Claudia Setzer, professor of religious studies, gave the Nostra Aetate lecture, "Jesus the Jew and Paul the 'Christian': Jewish Views of Christianity's Heroes," at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Vladimir Akulov, an adjunct professor at Manhattan and an adjunct professor of physics at City Tech since 2005, accepted the Ukrainian State Prize from then President Viktor Yuschenko in late December. The Ukraine leader thanked the team of ten laureates for their “selfless creative and scientific work, their contribution to Ukranian science and the strengthening of the technical capacities of the state.” The honor was bestowed on Dr. Akulov and his former colleagues for research work on supersymmetry and supergravity and their applications to the unified theory of fundamental interactions of elementary particles. Akulov was the only American to be named a laureate. He began his research while teaching at Kharkov’s Institute of Physics and Technology (Kharkov, Ukraine) from 1968 until he emigrated to the U.S. in 1997. Pamela Chasek, associate professor of government and director of international studies, was interviewed for the Council on Foreign Relations recently. You can see the article and podcast Here. Shawn R. Ladda, associate professor of physical education and chair of the department, recently published athlete profiles for April Heinrichs and Abby Wambach in Great Athletes: Boxing & Soccer (pp. 213-214, 299-300). Published by Salem Press in Pasadena, CA, it was edited by R. Johnson and Salem Press. She was also selected by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) to receive the Honor Award at the 2010 National Convention in Indianapolis this past March. For more faculty and staff accomplishments, click Here.
Welcome New Employees Manhattan College welcomed two new employees in May: Alberto Flores (residence life) and Jesus Reinoso (residence life). For a full list of recent new employees, click Here.
Manhattan College Milestones Congratulations to all those that celebrate anniversaries this June: Ann Clohessy, President's Office (40 years); Barbara Higgins, College Development (35 years); Michael Reinhart, Computer Center (15 years); Al Heyward, Controller's Office, Melvin Lasky, Computer Center and Jane Thomas, Counseling/Health Services (10 years). And in July: Eliseo Robles, Physical Plant (10 years); Chrissane McGarvey, Student Financial Services, Dana Rose, Admissions, and Bob Derosa, Security (5 years). For a complete list of recent anniversaries, click Here.
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ALUMNI Reunion Weekend 2010
Manhattan College welcomed home alumni from classes spanning the last 60 years to celebrate the 141st Alumni Reunion Weekend. Special celebrations for the 25th, 40th, 50th and 55th reunion classes were well attended and all gathered Saturday evening for a clambake on the Quadrangle, with nearly 300 people in attendance. Photos from the weekend will be available soon at manhattan.edu/reunion. The alumni relations team thanks everyone who attended and made the weekend a wonderful memory for all. Make your plans now for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2011, June 3-5. If you are interested in joining your class committee, please e-mail alumni@manhattan.edu.
Staten Island Yankees Join Manhattan College alumni as the Staten Island Yankees take on the Hudson Valley Renegades on Saturday June 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark. The $25 ticket price includes all-you-can-eat freshly grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, popcorn, soda and water; air-conditioned suite seating with 12 outdoor stadium seats; a free limited edition Staten Island Yankees cap for each member of Manhattan’s group; and a free game program. For more information and to register, download the flyer Here.
Jersey Shore Alumni Luncheon Alumni and friends living at or visiting the Jersey Shore are invited to attend our annual luncheon hosted by Bill Harkins ’67 at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, at the Spring Lake Manor (415 Route 71, Spring Lake, N.J.). President Brennan O'Donnell with be joining our alumni and friends. The cost per person is $30 and includes a sit-down lunch and complimentary cocktail. For more information and to register, click Here.
Saratoga Day at the Races Make plans to join us for our annual day at the races in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Friday, July 30 at 1:30 p.m. Sunset racing begins with a 2:45 p.m. post time. The $100 cost per person includes admission to the track, a program and buffet lunch. Join us later in the evening at 7:00 p.m. for a reception hosted by Bill Chandler '70 at the Inn at Saratoga (231 Broadway). Reservations must be made in advance and may be completed online Here.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
Construction Industry Golf Outing This year's Construction Industry Golf Outing benefitting the Joe Van Etten '57 Civil Engineering Scholarship. It will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at Lake Isle Country Club. For more information on how to get involved in the outing and to register, click Here.
Monmouth Day at the Races Join us on Friday, August 13 at 12:00 p.m. at the Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, N.J., for our 37th annual Running of the Manhattan College Purse. This year, pay your own way and join Manhattan's section in the Dining Terrace for lunch, which overlooks the entire racetrack. For more information click Here.
Alumni Men's Retreat This year is the 19th anniversary of the annual reality retreat at the Passionist Spiritual Center (5801 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, N.Y.) which will be held Friday-Sunday, Sept. 24-26, 2010. The retreat spans 36 hours from 6 p.m. on Friday until noon on Sunday. The founding purpose of these retreats is to bring together alumni and friends of the College for 36 hours to listen to gifted speakers and hear presentations based on this year's theme of "The Breath of God." For more information, click Here, or e-mail Ed McEneney '59 at ed@manhattancollegeretreat.info.
Jaspers Helping Jaspers Since its inception in February 2009, the Alumni Society’s ”Jaspers Helping Jaspers” initiative has posted over 2,650 open positions on the college’s Web site: Here. Alumni have contributed most of these job postings but we need more. We have identified mostly large companies where there are many alumni employed. We will be contacting these alumni asking them to join our efforts to help unemployed Jaspers connect with open positions at their firms. In this economic environment, the personal touch of Jaspers helping Jaspers is needed to help alumni who are unemployed and looking for work. This is a call to all of our alumni who are business owners and those in management positions at other firms; please lend an assist to your fellow Jaspers. We need more interaction between alumni and this program. If you have open positions, please send the information to bernadette.blocker@manhattan.edu. If you are looking for a job, send your resume to Bernadette Blocker at the same email address. If you would like to help our committee, contact marjorie.apel@manhattan.edu.
Giving to Manhattan Please support the Fund for Manhattan, our annual fund program, with your gift today. Your support helps the College provide essential student programs and services that make this Lasallian Catholic educational experience uniquely Manhattan. For your convenience you may make your gift on our secure giving site by clicking Alumni & Friends. Should you have questions about giving options, please contact Kathy Muskopf, director of annual giving, at (718) 862-7434 or e-mail kathleen.muskopf@manhattan.edu.
Contact Your Alumni Office If you have moved recently, have changed jobs or positions, or have any other new information to share, please remember to contact the College's office of alumni relations: Ellen Kiernan, director Thomas McCarthy '06, assistant director Michael McLeod ’09, officer For questions or comments, please call
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SPORTS John Soldinger Named MAAC John Soldinger, baseball, has been named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week. Soldinger tossed his second complete game of the season in a 7-1 victory over Iona to earn the honor.
Eight Jaspers Named to Eight Manhattan College golfers were among 24 athletes to comprise the 2010 MAAC Men's Golf All-Academic Teams, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. To be eligible for the MAAC All-Academic Team, student-athletes must complete two semesters at their institution and hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 on a 4.0 scale. Manhattan College led all schools with eight student-athletes named to the teams. Manhattan's honorees were: Anthony DeMartino, Anthony Dinelli, Robert Kehoe, Nick LaBanca, Tom Romano, Robert Thompson, Michael Villarosa and Jonathan Wilson.
Sternberg Selected To Play in Senior, Steve Sternberg, lacrosse, has been chosen to play in the 2010 Lax World/USILA North-South All-Star Game. Sternberg was a member of the North team in the game held on May 28 at Goucher College in Baltimore. Sternberg earned First Team All-MAAC honors this season after leading the Jaspers to their third consecutive MAAC Tournament berth. A team captain, he placed third on the squad with 34 ground balls and second with 19 caused turnovers. Sternberg was also named to the MAAC All-Academic Team for the third consecutive year.
Kaitlin Rodriguez Featured on
Senior Kaitlin Rodriguez, softball, is currently being featured on the Web site of Kappa Delta Pi, the international education honor society, in the Kudos to You! section, which showcases successes, accomplishments and individual experiences of Kappa Delta Pi members. Rodriguez was recognized for her recent selection as Manhattan's Outstanding Physical Education Major of the Year by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NAPSE). She played in 18 games for the Lady Jaspers in 2010, and scored five runs. Click Here to see Rodriguez's profile on the Kappa Delta Pi Web site.
Jaci Rahey Selected First Team Junior Jaci Rahey, softball, has been selected First Team All-Northeast Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Rahey was selected as the utility player (non-pitcher) by NFCA member coaches in the region, and she is now eligible to be chosen to the Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America teams. Rahey led Manhattan to a 25-23-1 record and its second straight appearance in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament this season. She was named First Team All-MAAC after leading the Lady Jaspers in batting average (.409), home runs (10), RBIs (58), hits (56), doubles (12), total bases (98), walks (25), slugging percentage (.715) and on-base percentage (.494). Rahey also hit a remarkable .512 in MAAC games. Her RBI total led the MAAC and was the second-highest single-season RBI mark in program history. She also became just the second player in program history to record double-digit home runs in a single season. A total of 256 players from 116 different schools comprise this season's 10 all-region first and second teams, and Rahey was the only MAAC player selected. Each all-region player, as well as all conference players and pitchers of the year not already selected, is eligible for All-America consideration. The three NFCA Division I All-American squads will be announced on June 2.
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Manhattan College is offering its alumni the unique chance to experience Shakespeare at his finest at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival's production of The Taming of the Shrew on August 19 at 7:00 p.m. The $30 ticket includes admission to the performance and a picnic of wine, cheese and sandwiches on the beautiful grounds of Boscobel in Garrison, N.Y., overlooking the Hudson River and West Point. We encourage you to bring your own picnicking items as well. The park opens at 5:00 p.m. (two hours prior to show time). For more information or to register online, click 