NEWS Manhattan College Offering Starting in January 2011, Manhattan College will be offering a new undergraduate labor studies major and minor in the school of arts. The labor studies program will teach critical intellectual skills enabling students to analyze social policy questions and prepare for graduate studies and/or careers in government, labor law, union organization, human resources, teaching and much more. To read more, click here.
Manhattan Magazine Gets a Makeover Starting with the fall 2010 issue of Manhattan, Jaspers will notice a big difference in their alumni magazine. The College has redesigned the magazine, which officially launches in mid-December. Look for a new trim size, improved sections, feature stories and more. It’s coming soon to a mailbox near you!
Manhattan Attends STEM Conference with Other Lasallian Educators
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Manhattan Placed in the Top Manhattan College was recently named as one of the top 100 private universities in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Best Value in Private Colleges survey. To read more, click here.
Manhattan Headed to On Nov. 20, Manhattan College’s ethics team competed in the regional division of the International Ethics Bowl held at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., and prevailed as one of the top contenders that will battle for the national bowl next March in Cincinnati, Ohio. To read more, click here.
Advanced PR Students at Manhattan Receive Hands-on Experience This semester, Pamela Poe, Ph.D., assistant professor of communications and advanced public relations instructor, provided her students with hands-on experience with service-learning at the core. To read more, click here.
Engineering Students Recognized by Professional Societies Four undergraduate civil engineering students were recently honored by professional societies. To read more, click here.
Manhattan Student Featured on Internship Blog Hillary Krombel, an aspiring doctor and a junior psychology major, is studying abroad in Ecuador at the Universidad Espiritu Santo (UEES) in Guayaquil and is also interning in the wound care room at the Damien House. Check out the article from her internship’s blog by clicking here.
President O’Donnell Addresses In late October, Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., president of Manhattan College, traveled to Boston, Mass., for a gathering at the Oceanaire Seafood Room hosted by board of trustee members Peter Mulderry ’87 and Kenneth Rathgeber ’70. O’Donnell updated 30 Manhattan alumni and friends on three new ventures for the College, including the marketing initiative, strategic planning and the campaign for a new student commons building.
ON CAMPUS Come to a Festival of Lessons and Carols Christmas Celebration on Dec. 5 The Manhattan College Singers and Orchestra will host their holiday program, A Festival of Lessons and Carols, on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers, with preludes beginning at 4:15 p.m. To read more, click here.
Save the Date — Rwandan Genocide Survivor to Speak at On Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, the International Honor Society for Educators, Kappa Delta Pi, with the help of Manhattan’s administration, is bringing Immaculee Ilibagiza, author of Left to Tell and Rwandan genocide survivor, to campus to speak and share her extraordinary story with the College’s community. To read more, click here.
Healthcare Legislation and YOU! Forum on Dec. 8 at Manhattan The Bronx Community Board No. 8 is hosting a public forum on the new health care reform legislation on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 7:00 – 9:15 p.m. in Manhattan’s Leo Hall. To read more, click here.
Student Activities Update: Come to the Jasper Jingle, the annual semiformal dinner dance, next Friday, Dec. 10, held off campus, to celebrate both the end of the semester and holiday season. To read more, click here.
Join the Manhattan College Jazz Band on Dec. 7 for a Winter Concert On Tuesday, Dec. 7, Manhattan College’s Jazz Band will have its winter concert in Dante’s Den (Thomas Hall) at 8:00 p.m. The band will play a variety of selections including swing, funk, Latin, ballads and jazz renditions of familiar pieces.
What To Do If It Snows This Winter On days when classes must be canceled because of snow conditions, please stay tuned to radio station WINS-AM 1010 and its website, www.cbsnewyork.com. To read more, click here.
Manhattan Hosts Pre-Law Reception Hon. John K. McGuirk '63, Supreme Court Justice, was the guest speaker at Manhattan College’s pre-law reception on Oct. 25. To read more, click here.
M.A.R.S. Concluded This Month with Novelist Jennifer Egan The Major Authors Reading Series (M.A.R.S.), sponsored by the English department and the school of arts, concluded this month with celebrated novelist Jennifer Egan on Dec. 1. To read more, click here.
Engineering School Hosts Awareness Day for High School Students To read more, click here.
Manhattan College’s Literary Journal Celebrates Release of Sixth Issue Manhattan College’s Literary Journal of Contemporary Fiction, The Avery Anthology, released its sixth issue this year and celebrated at Bookcourt in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Nov. 5. To read more, click here.
FACULTY/STAFF Annual FSA Open Enrollment Registration on Dec. 7 and 8 All full-time faculty, administrators, professional personnel and staff are invited to attend the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) open enrollment sessions next Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Charter Room in Memorial Hall. Come put your pre-tax dollars to work with a Flexible Spending Account. To read more, click here
President’s Christmas Party on Dec. 17.
Faculty and Staff Accomplishments Several faculty and staff had accomplishments this month. For the complete list, click here.
Welcome New Employees Manhattan College welcomed two new employees this month including: Valerie Jimenez (O'Malley Library) and Giian Rodriguez (campus security).
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ALUMNI Giving to Manhattan Please consider Manhattan College as you make your end-of-year charitable gifts. Your support helps provide essential student programs and services that make this Lasallian Catholic educational experience uniquely Manhattan. To read more, click here.
Battle of the Bronx Pregame Dinner On Wednesday, Dec. 8, Manhattan College travels across the Mosholu to face longtime rival Fordham University for the 103rd meeting of the Jaspers and the Rams. To read more, click here.
Manhattan College Ski and Snow Excursion to Hunter Mountain Join us on Jan. 8, 2011, for a day at Hunter Mountain. We depart campus early (time TBD) Saturday morning and enjoy a great day of skiing and snowboarding.
Manhattan Honors Athletic
The 32nd annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction was held on Nov. 13. Pictured from left to right are: President Brennan O’Donnell, Brother Thomas Scanlan, Brenton Birmingham ’95, Patrick Affholter, Roger Freda ’67, James McHugh, Steve Quagliano ’78, Sophia Tasker Sterling ’97, George Keifer and Lisa Toscano ’79. To read the press release, click here. To view all of the photos from the event, click here.
Class of 2010 Yearbook Members of the Class of 2010 are invited back to campus to receive their Manhattanite yearbook and enjoy catching up with classmates on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Dante’s Den (Thomas Hall). To read more, click here.
Manhattan vs. Siena Basketball Game Join us in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, for our annual gathering and experience the excitement of Jaspers basketball against the notorious Siena Saints at the Albany Times Union Center. To read more, click here.
Manhattan Engineers Discuss Second Ave. Subway with Alumni
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New Veterans Group Forming We welcome current or former military service members within the campus community to develop and communicate with each other about your shared experience. To read more, click here.
Become a Mentor at Manhattan The Mentor Program provides opportunities for Manhattan College students to gain insight into their intended careers by being paired with professionals, generally Manhattan College alumni in those careers. To read more, click here.
New Alumni Library Cards Available Due to popular demand, the Mary Alice and Tom O’Malley Library is now accessible to alumni with an alumni library card. To apply, please click here for the application and instructions.
Alumni Resources Click here to learn about the great resources available to alumni of Manhattan College.
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 Ellie Calabro, alumni relations manager For Manhattan Monthly questions or comments,
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SPORTS Mark Jones Named After leading the Manhattan College volleyball team to its first 20-win season in seven years, head coach Mark Jones was recognized by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's (MAAC) 10 head coaches as the 2010 Anaconda Sports MAAC Coach of the Year. To read more, click here.
Christopher Lands Named to 2010 MAAC All-Rookie Team Christopher Lands, goalkeeper for the Manhattan College men’s soccer team, was named to the 2010 MAAC All-Rookie Team at the conference's annual awards banquet. To read more, click here.
Monica Roeder Named Monica Roeder, freshman guard/forward of the women's basketball team was named MAAC Player of the Week on Nov. 15. To read more, click here.
Alvarado Collects MAAC Michael Alvarado, guard for the men’s basketball team earned the league’s Rookie of the Week award, which was announced at the MAAC in November. To read more, click here.
Track & Field Team Launches Auction To Benefit American Cancer Society The Manhattan College track and field team will be auctioning off autographed New York Knicks and Rangers memorabilia at www.gojaspers.com from now through December 15. To read more, click here.
Rizzotti Added to Philadelphia Phillies 40-Man Roster Matt Rizzotti, a former Jasper and first basemen, was added to the Philadelphia Phillies organization 40-man roster last month.
Victoria Latino Named Victoria Latino was named the new head coach for Manhattan’s women’s lacrosse team in November. To read more, click here.
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