NEWS Manhattan Mourns Loss of John J. Horan ’40, distinguished alumnus and former chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Merck & Co., Inc., passed away on Jan. 22 from natural causes.
Dr. O’Donnell Discusses The Good News in Catholic Higher Education at Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., president of Manhattan College, was invited by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) to co-present with Sister Janet Eisner, S.N.D., president of Emmanuel College, on the good news in Catholic higher education at the 2011 annual meeting, Catholic Higher Education: Carrying on God’s Noiseless Work. To read more, click here.
Math Professor Volunteers During Holidays To Educate Graduate Students in Cambodia Helene Tyler, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics and computer science, just returned from teaching an intensive four-week master’s course at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP). To read more, click here.
Helene Tyler pictured with her students.
Experts Brainstorm on Sustainable Features for New Student Commons On Jan. 28, faculty and students from Manhattan College, architects, engineers and consultants gathered in Memorial Hall to discuss the sustainable vision for the new five-story, 67,400 square-foot student commons. To read more, click here.
Two Graduate Students Papers Accepted for Presentation by APA The American Psychological Association (APA) recently accepted graduate students Delgermaa Ganbaatar's and Darren Meyers' research papers for poster presentation at the August meeting. To read more, click here.
Manhattan Student is Finalist for Fulbright Scholarship The National Screening Committee for the Fulbright Student Scholarship Program recently notified Jacqueline Hargrove, a senior and psychology major, that she has been recommended as a finalist for a Fulbright research scholarship.
Ice Rink to Open in Van Cortlandt Park Next Winter Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy recently announced plans to open an outdoor public ice skating rink in Van Cortlandt Park, the first one in the Bronx in 50 years.
ON CAMPUS Last Chance to Attend an Interfaith Week Event As part of Interfaith Week Feb. 14-17, the College planned three events including the last event, which will be held today, Thursday, Feb. 17. The Muslim and Christian clubs of Manhattan and faculty will take students to the Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam exhibit at the New York Public Library branch in Manhattan.
Rwandan Genocide Survivor More than 600 people crowded Smith Auditorium on Feb. 9, 2011, where Immaculée Ilibaziga, author of Left to Tell, a New York Times bestseller, and Rwandan Genocide survivor presented A Story of Hope, Faith and Courage. To read more, click here.
Br. Raymond Meagher, F.S.C., assistant professor of education, pictured with Immaculée Ilibaziga and William Clyde, Ph.D., executive vice president and provost at Manhattan College.
Chris Browning Speaks at Christopher R. Browning, Ph.D., Frank Porter Graham professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a prominent Holocaust historian, presented Holocaust History and Survivor Testimony: The Case of the Starachowice Factory Slave Labor Camps on Feb. 7 to the Manhattan College community. To read more, click here.
New Irish Exhibition in O’Malley Library Manhattan College is now featuring a exhibition in the lobby of O’Malley Library entitled Selected Images of Ireland by Alen MacWeeney. To read more, click here.
Br. Rummery Presenting at the First Lasallian Conversation of 2011 Brother Gerard Rummery, F.S.C., a leading Lasallian scholar and a distinguished speaker, will come to Manhattan on Wednesday, Feb. 23 to commence the first Lasallian Conversation of 2011.
CRS Speaker to Come to Manhattan and Discuss Haiti on March 29 Dr. Jude Marie Banatte, head of programming for Catholic Relief Services (CRS), is coming to Manhattan on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. in the Alumni Room of O’Malley Library to present Strengthening Haiti ~ After the Earthquake. To read more, click here.
John Wilcox to Speak at James Luther Adams Forum on March 31 The 15th annual James Luther Adams Forum on Religion and Society will occur on Thursday, March 31 at 4:00 p.m. in the Scala Academy Room in Leo Hall. John Wilcox, director of Lasallian studies at Manhattan College, will speak on the topic, Together and by Association: The Legacy of James Luther Adams and the Future of Religious Colleges and Universities.
Manhattan to Host Spuyten Duyvil Undergraduate Mathematics Conference on April 2 On Saturday, April 2, the sixth annual Spuyten Duyvil undergraduate mathematics conference, funded by a grant from the MAA-NSF, will take place on the College’s campus. The full-day conference runs from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and features presentations by undergraduate students and faculty in mathematics and related disciplines.
FACULTY/STAFF Faculty and Staff Accomplishments Several faculty and staff had accomplishments this month. For the complete list, click here.
Welcome New Employees Manhattan College welcomed six new employees in January and February including: Terence P. Hannigan, Ph.D., ABPP, director of counseling and health services; Ariel Pesante, compliance coordinator of athletics; Edwin Reinoso, computer center and help desk; Cheryl Harrison, Ph.D., executive director of the division of continuing and professional studies; Peter Rodriguez, campus security; and Helen White, periodicals assistant for O’Malley Library.
Manhattan College Promotions Congratulations to all those who received promotions including: Elizabeth Moran (January), advancement manager, Ananda Das (February), systems manager for the computer center, and Kelvin Moreaux (February), systems manager for the computer center.
Manhattan College Milestones Congratulations to all those who celebrated an anniversary in January and February, and for the complete list of milestones, click here.
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ALUMNI Jaspers of Georgia Bob Fink ’57 will host Atlanta-area Jaspers in their annual brunch with special guest Brother James Wallace, F.S.C., vice president for mission at Manhattan College, on Sunday, Feb. 27 at Cherokee Country Club (665 Hightower Trail, Atlanta, Ga.).
Southwest Florida Alumni Luncheon Alumni living in or visiting the Naples and Bonita Springs area are welcome to join the College on Sunday, March 6 for a pre-luncheon reception at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Jim Connors ’57 (3440 Lakemont Drive, Bonita Springs, Fla.).
West Palm Beach Alumni Gathering All are welcome to join the College and Pete McDermott ’67 at the annual Treasure Coast luncheon on Wednesday, March 9 at Bear Lakes Country Club (1901 Village Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Fla.) at 12:00 p.m.
Gulf Coast Alumni Luncheon Gulf Coast alumni are invited to a luncheon on Friday, March 11 hosted by Neil O’Leary ’60, at 12:00 p.m. at the University Park Country Club (7671 The Park Boulevard, Sarasota, Fla.).
Naples, Fla., St. Patrick’s Day Events The College cordially invites alumni to attend any of the following Southwest Florida gatherings. To read more, click here.
Jaspers marching in Naples St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Washington, D.C., Alumni Luncheon The College cordially invites you to attend a luncheon at Kelly's Irish Times (14 F Street Northwest Washington D.C.) on Friday, March 11, at 12:00 p.m. To register, click here.
Arizona Track & Field Invitational and Reception Join the Manhattan College Arizona Jaspers as we cheer on our team at the Baldy Castillo Invitational at Arizona State University Sun Angel Stadium on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19.
New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade All alumni, family and friends are invited to march in the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world, led by the Manhattan College Pipes and Drums and the Gaelic Society, on Thursday, March 17.
Staten Island Alumni The Manhattan College Alumni Society will host a Communion breakfast on Sunday, March 20 at Blessed Sacrament Church on Staten Island, N.Y.
Jasper Open Golf Tournament Please join Manhattan College for the 23rd annual Jasper Open, which will be held on Tuesday, May 17 at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, N.Y.
SAVE THE DATE: Reunion Weekend 2011 will be held Friday, June 3-Sunday, June 5. Manhattan College welcomes home alumni who return to campus to celebrate the 142nd Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Calling All Jaspers Celebrating 50 Years Since Graduation Manhattan alumnus Jim Brown ’58 is looking to start a Jasper alumni group for alumni that have celebrated 50 years since graduation or more.
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.
Giving to Manhattan Please consider Manhattan College as you make your charitable gifts. Your support helps provide essential student programs and services that make this Lasallian Catholic educational experience uniquely Manhattan. To make your gift now, click here.
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 via e-mail at alumni@manhattan.edu.
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SPORTS Alvarado Makes Winning Shot As Check out Michael Alvarado's winning half-court shot against Marist on Jan. 30 by clicking here.
Malin Olsson Shatters School Malin Olsson, a member of Manhattan’s women’s track and field team, broke her own school record with a leap of 6.14 meters (20 feet, 1½ inches) in February and became the first Manhattan woman ever to jump 20 feet indoors. To read more, click here.
Jaspers Picked Fourth In MAAC Baseball Preseason Poll Manhattan was picked to finish fourth in the MAAC according to the 2011 Preseason Baseball Coaches' Poll, and Chad Salem, Mark Onorati and Mike McCann, Jasper seniors, were also each selected on the All-MAAC preseason team. To read more, click here.
Manhattan Swimming Program For the Manhattan men's and women's swimming teams, two particular meets in late January proved to be one for the record books. To read more, click here.
Lady Jaspers Picked Fifth in MAAC Preseason Tennis Poll The Manhattan College women's tennis team was picked to finish fifth in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll in February. To read more, click here.
Lady Jaspers Lead Nation in According to the most recent NCAA national statistics (released on Feb. 7), the Manhattan College women's basketball team leads the nation in scoring defense. To read more, click here.
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