Sunday 12 October 2003
Dear Jaspers,
The jasper jottings email list has 1,136 subscribers (after subtracting the two deliberate duplicates) by my count.
Don't forget:
Mo Oct 13 Columbus Day Golf Outing
details and registration on alumni
events calendar
We Oct 15 Tappan Zee Career Dinner held for senior Chemical Engineers
We Oct 22 '03 Career Fair
details on Career Services web
page
recent alumni welcome to attend-
all alumni encourage their employers to send
representatives
please contact
Nick.Schaefer@manhattan.edu to register
Su Oct 26 Alumni Brunch at the College’s Open House for high school seniors
Broderick Scholarship Dinner
Sat Nov 1 Broderick Scholarship Dinner Smith Auditorium, Manhattan Campus
For more information Jim Craig '86 (212)
785-9220
We Nov 5 Gulf Coast Luncheon Meeting
Chairman: Neil O'Leary '60 (941)
358-7720
We Nov 12 Treasure Coast Club (Florida) 2003 - 2004 Luncheon Meeting
For more information call: Joe Dillon 62 Director, Alumni Relations, (718)
862-7977
Sa Dec 6 '03 National Alumni Council meeting
please contact Peter Sweeney
’64 (973) 353-7610
We Jan 7 Treasure Coast Club (Florida) 2003 - 2004 Luncheon Meeting
For more information call: Joe Dillon 62 Director, Alumni Relations, (718)
862-7977
Sa Feb National Alumni Council meeting
please contact Peter Sweeney
’64 (973) 353-7610
We Feb 10 Treasure Coast Club (Florida) 2003 - 2004 Luncheon Meeting
For more information call: Joe Dillon 62 Director, Alumni Relations, (718)
862-7977
Sa Jun 12 '04 National Alumni Council meeting
please contact Peter Sweeney
’64 (973) 353-7610
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My list of Jaspers who are in harms way:
- Afghanistan
- - Cote, Richard A. (1990)
- Iraq
- - Esposito, Steven G. (1981)
- - Menchise, Louis (1987)
… … my thoughts are with you and all that I don't know about.
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Hacking around with new idea. Take a peek if you are
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http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/South/09/18/prisoner.run.ap/index.html
Running teaches inmates value of success
'This is the highlight of our year'
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) --Until this week, Jordan Davis had never run 3.1 miles, much less completed a race.
Now he's finished one in a place not usually associated with running free: the Middle Tennessee Correctional Complex. It hosted a 5-kilometer, half-marathon and full marathon Wednesday, open to inmates and outsiders alike.
Jordan and older brother Johnathan finished the 5-kilometer race -- nine laps around a ballfield lined by razor wire -- in 25 minutes, 46 seconds. Jordan is serving 20 years for theft; Johnathan works at a skateboard park.
"I was about to fall out, but I feel really good now. I never thought I could do anything like that," said Jordan Davis, 21.
That feeling of achievement is the whole point of the race, said Winnie Binkley, recreation director for the prison, which organized the "Jaunt in the Joint."
"Most of these guys have been told they can't succeed. They've never had positive reinforcement," Binkley said. "Last year there were three guys who said it was the first time they had ever started something and finished it."
The race was first organized three years ago by inmate Craig Nunn, who was the only runner to complete the entire 26.2 miles. Last year, he wrote a letter inviting the Nashville Striders running club to participate.
This year, 33 Striders provided timing clocks, Gatorade, T-shirts for participants and medals. A similar number of prisoners joined the "freeworlders," as inmates call non-inmates.
"It's the most rewarding thing I've ever done," said Striders president Frank "Smitty" Schmidt, who helped collect running shoes for inmates, many of whom who ran last year in combat boots.
Shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday, motivational music from a sound system boomed across the freshly mowed prison yard, still wet with dew as the runners lined up -- some in running shorts and singlets, others in prison jeans and T-shirts imprinted with their inmate numbers.
The runners -- inmate and freeworlder alike -- had race numbers pinned to their shirts.
"We're all just runners, and those race numbers are the only numbers that matter," said Peter Pressman, a Strider who ran the half-marathon for the second consecutive year.
"This was my first time on the other side of the fence. And the inmates have been incredibly friendly," said freeworlder Rick Miller. "I love it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat."
Inmate David Harris said he plans to run it next year -- even if he's paroled in December.
"This is the highlight of our year, I mean it, the highlight of our year," he said. "You just have no idea what it means to spend time with regular people and to be accepted by them."
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I'd be interested in if this makes a difference when they get "out". If so, then it's a great program. If not, then it's not worth effort. We have to recognize when stuff works or doesn't work. I remember the articles in the NY papers where they accused the prisons of just making bigger stronger criminals by providing weight rooms and porn. We have to find our way out of the mess we have created. Maybe this is it. Maybe we all should start running?
Reflect well on our alma mater, this week, every week, in any and every way possible, large or small. God bless.
"Collector-in-chief" John
reinkefj@alum.manhattan.edu
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Copyright
2003 The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
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The Journal News (Westchester County, NY)
October 2, 2003 Thursday
SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 1A
HEADLINE: Minorities oppose county nominee for RCC board
BYLINE: Jeremy Wallace, Staff
Critics say college panel must have nonwhite member
A Stony Point man's nomination to the embattled Rockland Community College board of trustees is stirring concern among blacks and Latinos who feel the seat should be held by a nonwhite representative.
A County Legislature committee will vote today on a plan to add John K. Daly, a Stony Point Republican, to the 10-member board. He would replace Trustee Wilbur Aldridge, a Haverstraw Democrat and an outspoken leader in the black community.
The county scouted potential nonwhite candidates but couldn't find anyone qualified and willing to take the position, Legislature Chairman Sal Corallo, D-Thiells, said yesterday. Corallo said he had faith in Daly, a retired 29-year employee at IBM.
"I feel he is qualified," he said.
If the Multi-Services Committee approves Daly's appointment today, the full Legislature would take a final vote on the matter Tuesday.
Vivian Street, president of the Spring Valley Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said Daly's appointment was troubling. She said she was worried that the only nonwhite voice on the board of trustees would be a student appointment - Marena Blanchard - whose term ends next year.
"It's outrageous," Street said.
She said, given Rockland County's diversity, there should be someone of color on the taxpayer-funded school board to make sure the minority community is truly being considered on important educational policies.
College officials said the school has more than 6,200 students. Approximately 63 percent of them are white, 19 percent are black, and 10 percent are Hispanic.
The school has 10 trustees. Five are appointed by the county Legislature, four by the governor, and one by the student body. The four other trustees appointed by the Legislature are white. Three of the four governor's appointments are also white. Haverstraw resident Isidro Cancel, who is Hispanic, was appointed by the governor, but his term ended in June and he is no longer attending meetings regularly. A replacement hasn't been chosen.
Cancel said he was surprised the county hadn't done more to ensure voices from the minority community were present on the board.
"The board should reflect the county and the student body," Cancel said.
For about a year, the Legislature and the college's trustees have been highly critical of one another. The Legislature has passed resolutions condemning the trustees, and RCC's board has sued the county for getting involved in the college's business. Members of the Legislature have also begun a process to recall trustees who disagree with them. Lawmakers accuse the trustees of violating open-meeting laws, illegally suing the county and wrongly retaining Thomas Voss as the interim president against the county's will.
About $13 million of the college's $45 million budget is paid for by county taxpayers.
The Multi-Services Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. today at the Allison-Parris County Office Building, 11 New Hempstead Road, New City.
Reach Jeremy Wallace at jswallace@thejournalnews.com or at 845-578-2433.
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Born: Sept. 6, 1931
Home: Stony Point
Occupation: Retired employee of IBM in White Plains
Education: Bachelor's degree from Manhattan College in 1954; attended law
school at St. John's University.
Other experience:
* Served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
* Bus driver for Haverstraw Transit since 1987
* 12 years as a volunteer firefighter for the Wayne Hose Fire Company
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Subject: NY Careers Job Postings
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Investment Banking Team
Great Opportunity to get involved with administrative and analytical work
Midtown NYC
$45-47K + o/t + BONUS
This position supports 2 Senior Executives (VP and MD) in Investment Banking.
It is a busy environment that works directly with the Fixed Income Group.
(Great Learning Opportunity!!!!) and with clients. The ideal person will be
able to get up to speed in a relatively short time to do analytical work.
Knowledge of the Bond market is desired. Must be poised, articulate and able to
coordinate fixed income client events, meetings and conferences as well as
scheduling, gathering and distribution of materials, arrangements for hotels,
dinners, travel, invoices etc. Image and ability to interact with clients
exhibiting a very professional demeanor is key. Must be able to take initiative
and demonstrate maturity. Must be good with numbers to do the analysis. Must
also demonstrate flexiblity and the ability to multi- task.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should have a four year degree from a good college, with a 3.0 or
better GPA and have a good knowledge of finance, preferably fixed income. Must
be very organized, detail oriented, and have excellent communication skills and
good numbers and analytical ability. Must be flexible with the ability to work
independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Should be proficient in
both Microsoft Word & Excel. Powerpoint a plus.
Must be intelligent, self-starter, articulate, highly organized,
detail-oriented, possessing solid project management skills. Should also be
willing to assist other members of the group - must be a team player.
Prior experience must demonstrate support experience to a Senior Level Manager.
Knowledge of investment banking financial markets, primarily Fixed Income, and
financial terminology preferred. The ideal candidates will be intelligent,
self-starters, articulate, highly organized, and detail oriented.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting a SVP and Managing Director. Will also support
other department staff on a more limited basis. Responsibilities include client
interaction and bond analysis, phone coverage, scheduling
appointments/meetings, arranging travel plans, filing, gathering financial
information, preparing presentations and coordinating marketing events.
Knowledge of internet based research a plus.
Must possess a high degree of professionalism. The ideal candidate will be
articulate, polished and professional to work in a team environment. Excellent
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Accuracy, attention to detail, and timely follow-up are required. Ability to
work with time sensitive deadlines necessary. Demonstrated proficiency in
Windows, MS Word, Excel
Please submit resume as a Word attachment only to:
Careerny@aol.com Attention: Deborah Monas
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International Asset Management Marketing Assistant
Venture Capital
College Grad + 1-2 years exp with 3.2 GPA in finance
50-55K + o/t
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Work directly in a new client development team and legal staff/compliance to
develop new business and respond to client inquiries. Will learn SEC
regulations as it relates to hedge funds and new product investing.
Work with International Clients and Asset Management Investor Relations Group
for a major investment bank. Position requires ability to work in a fast paced
environment, learn quickly and utilize strong interpersonal skills for
marketing and communicating with Investors. This position is a professional
development spot with career mobility. It entails marketing, legal and
administrative support, working in a team environment. High energy and
professionalism are key. The right person for this position must have a good
ability to understand investment terminology, database knowledge and be adept
with numbers to properly service the investors. The group is in a fund raising
mode at the moment so this person will be involved with the administrative and
legal regulatory aspects of this part of the cycle as well.
Prior internship and 1-2 years experience in a financial firm a MUST. Resume
must clearly delineate all positions where you have supported a Senior Level
Manager. Knowledge of and ability to learn about the financial markets, SEC
regulations and financial terminology required. The right candidate will show
an eagerness to learn and demonstrate enthusiasm for sales, marketing, investor
relations and client development. The ideal candidate will intelligent, a
self-starter, articulate, highly organized, detail oriented and possess solid
project management skills.
This position has great growth opportunity, therefore the manager is looking
for someone with demonstrated experience and high energy and professionalism.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct interaction with clients, senior managers and
attorneys. General administrative responsibilities as well as research,
database, and analytical work. Coordinate meeting confirmations and schedules,
prepare presentation material for meetings, prospective clients and existing
clients. Utilize financial research and client profile databases and Excel
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have 1-3 years of experience in a financial firm with a
degree in related field (marketing, finance, communications).
Related internships in a large corporate company, preferably a financially
oriented company or 1-2 years financial services or marketing administrative
assistant experience is a plus.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database experience and Outlook proficiency
Please submit resume as a Word attachment only to:
Careerny@aol.com Attention: Deborah M
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Executive Assistant/College Grad + 3-5 years exp
Global Marketing (BA degree)
55-60K+ Bonus
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position provides administrative support to the Senior Vice President,
Director of Global Product Institutional Client. The Global Product Management
team is responsible for new product development and product management
strategies to continue the growth of US and Non US institutions representing
billions in assets under management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Working on marketing projects. Includes: preparation for meetings, seminars,
etc, coordinating travel schedules, arrangements, and agendas in preparation
for on-site and off-site meetings, conferences and events.
? Maintaining and monitoring associated expenses.
? Providing client telephone coverage, including responding to inquiries and
referring calls when necessary to other departments and individuals on the
team. Use of good judgement with both internal and external clients.
? Maintaining calendars and scheduling.
? Coordinate quarterly marketing mailings.
? Maintaining client and prospect lists on internal database.
? Working on associated projects as assigned.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
? Proficient use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
? Knowledge of database usage.
? Solid understanding of Microsoft Excel and a familiarity with spreadsheet
formulas.
REQUIREMENTS:
? Prior administrative experience essential, minimum 3-5 years.
? Financial Services experience a MUST.
? Flexible attitude with the willingness to take on new projects.
? Highly service-oriented individual with the ability to work well as part of a
team.
? Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and
ability to take independent initiative for action within areas of
responsibility.
? Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Please submit resume as a Word attachment only to:
Careerny@aol.com Attention: Deborah M
The company will not pay for relocation expenses
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASST/SECRETARY-Compliance Investment Banking
Legal a plus
$45-55K+ o/t + BONUS
Job Context (General overview of position):
Administrative Assistant to Compliance Department. Supports approximately 10-12
staff, including one Managing Director.
Purpose and Responsibilities:
General administration and office management tasks including: Providing phone
coverage during business hours
Creating and maintaining files of all work product, and a directory of such
files, for staff members;
Heavy scheduling of and setting up meetings and conference calls
Preparation of presentations and reports
Revising / editing documents and performing word processing functions
Heavy coordination of travel arrangements and completing expense reports
Processing invoices
Ordering business cards and stationery
Ordering subscriptions and supplies, and other related administrative tasks
Level of skills, abilities and knowledge:
High proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes (or similar
electronic tool)
Superior organizational skills and ability to multi task
Professional phone etiquette
Dependable and flexible (with respect to overtime)
High energy level and a take-charge attitude
Excellent interpersonal skills
A team player
Ability to interface with junior and senior level employees
Shorthand a plus
Please submit resume as a Word attachment only to: Careerny@aol.com Attention:
Deborah M
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CONTACT:
(718)862-7232
Email: Public Relations
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MANHATTAN COLLEGE HOSTS FALL OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
RIVERDALE, N.Y. --- College-bound students and their families are invited to attend Manhattan College's Fall Open House on Sunday, October 26th from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the College's Draddy Gymnasium.
Representatives from more than 40 major departments will be on hand to answer questions relating to academic majors and careers. Prospective students also will have the opportunity to talk with administrative personnel from admissions, athletics, housing, financial aid, student life, Air Force ROTC, campus ministry and others.
Manhattan College is located at West 242nd Street near Broadway in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, one mile from the Westchester County line.
Manhattan College founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, offers more than 40 major fields of study in the programs of arts, business, education, engineering and science.
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Mr. Neil J. Weidner
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CADWALADER WICKERSHAM & TAFT
Last Mentioned on 02/05/2003
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Syracuse University College of Law JD ,
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Neil J. Weidner Capital Markets/Derivative Products
Corporate
Cadwalader Attorney Profile Neil J. Weidner
Our People Our People Neil J. Weidner Partner - New York Office Capital Markets/Derivative Products
Neil J. Weidner is a partner in the Capital Markets Department in the Firm's New York office. His practice is concentrated in the areas of structured finance , derivative financial products and the federal securities laws. Mr. Weidner represents underwriters , issuers , institutional investors , collateral managers and trustees in a wide range of matters involving the securitization of traditional and non-traditional assets. Mr. Weidner actively practices in the area of CDOs and has extensive experience with both cash flow and market value structures. In addition , Mr. Weidner represents issuers , derivatives dealers and end users in a broad range of matters , including structured swaps , total return instruments , equity and indexed-linked securities , credit derivatives and investment contracts , and other types of structured products.
Mr. Weidner earned his J.D. , cum laude , from Syracuse University College of Law where he was Lead Articles Editor of the Syracuse Journal of International Law & Commerce. He received a B.A. , magna cum laude , from Manhattan College where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
Mr. Weidner is admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and is a member of the New York State and American Bar Associations.
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Dr. Stephen J. Sweeny
President
The College of NewRochelle
Last Mentioned on 03/02/2003
Actions
Other Titles Held:
Chief Academic Officer
Assistant To the Provost
Additional Current Employment
Middle States Association of the National League for Nursing
Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
Position, Board
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Reviewer and Evaluator
Board Memberships and Affiliations
Network Member of the Membership
Committee
College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ
Morristown, NJ Member of Board
of Trustees
Harvard Faculty Member
Neyland Commission of Colleges and Universities Member
of the Board of Trustees
La Salle Academy, New York City Member
of the Board of Trustees
Sovereign Military Order of Malta Member
Greenwich Member of the Board of
Trustees (past)
NCOG Member and Chair (past)
Past Employment History
Manhattan College Director of Campus
Ministry
Education
New York University Ph.D. Higher Education
The Catholic University of America Bachelor
of Arts Spanish Literature
Manhattan College Master of Arts Counseling Psychology
Information about Stephen Sweeny was compiled from 4 sources:
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Stephen J. Sweeny has been president of The College of New Rochelle since July 1, 1997. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Sweeny served for 16 years as senior vice president for academic affairs, the College's chief academic officer. He joined The College of New Rochelle in 1976, as assistant to the provost and in quick succession he became assistant to the president for government relations, the executive assistant to the president, vice president for planning and acting vice president for academic affairs, and then was selected as the chief academic officer of the College which is located in Westchester County and New York City, with four schools on seven campuses and a current student population of almost 7,000.
Dr. Sweeny's first position in education was as a junior high school teacher and then principal. He began his career in higher education as director of Campus Ministry at Manhattan College. He is active in numerous professional organizations and accrediting bodies including the Middle States Association and the National League for Nursing. Dr. Sweeny currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, New Jersey, and as chair both of its Academic Affairs Committee and Student Services Committee. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of La Salle Academy, New York City, and the Neyland Commission of Colleges and Universities. His professional and research interests include mission effectiveness studies of educational and other non-profit organizations.
Dr. Sweeny has a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature from The Catholic University of America , and masters degrees in theology and in counseling psychology from Manhattan College. He received the Ph.D. in higher education from New York University. He participated in the Harvard Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University in 1990 and the Seminar for New Presidents in 1997 and is now a faculty member for this Harvard program.
http://www.cse.onlinecommunity.com/about_trustees.htm
Published on: 05/11/2003 Last Visited: 05/11/2003 College of Saint Elizabeth - Board of Trustees
Stephen J. Sweeny, B.A., M.A, M.A., Ph.D.
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If the truth is known, Stephen J. Sweeny would be most comfortable being best recognized in the Sacred Heart family as the father of Elizabeth, a "lifer" at Convent of the Sacred Heart and Valedictorian of the Class of 1997, and the husband of Barbara. In addition, he was a member of the Board of Trustees at Greenwich for 8 years and its Chair from 1992-1998. In the Network of Sacred Heart Schools he has served as member and chair of NCOG (now Sacred Heart Commission on Goals). He is currently a member of the Membership Committee of the Network and was selected by the Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart to be the one United States non-RSCJ layperson among the 17 selected world-wide to participate in the General Chapter the summer of 2000.
Stephen J. Sweeny is President of The College of New Rochelle (NY) since July 1, 1997. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Sweeny served for 16 years as senior vice president for academic affairs, the College's senior academic officer. He joined The College of New Rochelle in 1976, as assistant to the provost and in quick succession he became assistant to the president for government relations, the executive assistant to the president, vice president for planning and acting vice president for academic affairs, and then was selected as the chief academic officer of the College which is located in Westchester County and New York City, with four schools on seven campuses and a current student population of almost 7,000. Dr. Sweeny's first position in education was as a junior high school teacher and then principal of an elementary/junior high school. He began his career in higher education as director of Campus Ministry at Manhattan College. He is active in numerous professional organizations and accrediting bodies including the Middle States Association of the National League for Nursing. Dr. Sweeny currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ, and as chair both of its Academic Affairs Committee and Student Services Committee. His professional and research interests include mission effectiveness studies of educational and other non-profit organizations. He has a B.A. in Spanish literature from The Catholic University of America, an M.A. in theology and an M.A. in counseling psychology from Manhattan College. He received the Ph.D. in higher education from New York University. He participated in the Harvard Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University in 1990 and the Seminar for New Presidents in 1997 and is now a faculty member for this Harvard program.
The recipient of many honors and awards, Dr. Sweeny is a member of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, and the Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society. He is recognized in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the East, and Who's Who in Education.
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Stephen J. Sweeny, President of The College of New Rochelle, Elected to the Board of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities CICU | News Releases
Stephen J. Sweeny, President of The College of New Rochelle, Elected to the Board of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities
Stephen J. Sweeny, president of The College of New Rochelle, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York State. He will serve a three-year term on the board. The Commission's trustees elected him at their meeting this week in Albany.
Dr. Sweeny has held his present office since July 1, 1997, but he was a member of the college staff for 21 years previously, and for 16 of those years he was the chief academic officer. He has been active in higher education accreditation organizations as a member of the Accreditation Review Appeals Board and the Commission on Accreditation of the National League for Nursing and as a reviewer and evaluator for the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. He has served as a delegate to the National Church-Related Colleges and Universities and to the International Federation of Catholic Universities' general assemblies. At the invitation of the Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers, he has participated in the annual meeting of the Council in Vatican City since 1993. One of his concerns is in advancing education in the global academic community, with a particular interest in how educational institutions can preserve and promote core values into the future.
After earning a B.A. degree in Spanish literature at The Catholic University of America, he received two master's degrees from Manhattan College (in theology and counseling psychology), and a doctorate in higher education from New York University.
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Javier Flores
District Executive
Westchester-Putnam
Council
White Plains, NY
Last Mentioned on
07/20/2003
Board Memberships and Affiliations
Manhattan College Active Member
(past)
Past Employment History
Manitoga District District Executive
American Red Cross Community Outreach
Coordinator
Education
Manhattan College
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Published on: 07/20/2003 Last Visited: 07/20/2003 Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA - Manitoga District
At the campfire on Saturday night, SPL Mike Mancuso of Troop 284, started the evening by introducing our new District Executive Javier Flores, who lead us in an opening prayer.
The Westchester-Putnam Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Javier Flores as District Executive for the Manitoga District.
Javier was born and raised in Southern New Jersey and is a graduate of Manhattan College in Riverdale New York. During his time at Manhattan College he was an active member in several campus organizations, such as MSU, minority student union, Christ-In-Your-Life, and Campus Ministry/ Social Action. Javier was also a volunteer on the 1999 service trip to Puerto Rico.
After graduating college he went to work for the American Red Cross in Greater New York as a Community Outreach Coordinator. His responsibilities included the development and production of community event, street fairs, health fairs, and fundraising events. As well as the recruitment, training, and supervising of adult and youth volunteers. He was also responsible for the delivery of the Community Outreach programs, which are designed to help people be prepared for emergencies. The programs included Basic Aid Training (BAT), Fire and Burn Safety (FaBs), Till Help Arrives, Preparing for the Unexpected, and WHALE Tales.
In 2001 Javier earned a professional certificate as a mentoring supervisor from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, administered in conjunction with Big Brother Big Sister of NYC. After his employment with the American Red Cross, he worked at a law firm in New Jersey as an assistant office manager. Javier is excited and eager to begin working with all the volunteers and kids in the Manitoga District
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Vincent A. Ettari
Shrub Oak, NY
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Vincent A. Ettari, P.E.
The main evidence for the various "expanding universe" cosmologies is
drawn from the red shifting of the spectral lines in the light emitted by
galaxies, quasars, and other extraterrestrial objects.
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Vincent A. Ettari, P.E., P.C. provides the individual attention and
professional expertise your project requires. A professional engineer, serving
Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in New York, Mr. Ettari specializes
in many fields of Civil, Structural, Site and Environmental Engineering,
including the following:
Vincent A. Ettari received his degree in Civil Engineering from Manhattan
College, where he was a Dean's List student and admitted to the Chi Epsilon
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Proprietor of Vincent A. Ettari, P.E., P.C. since 1987
Vincent
A. Ettari, P.E., P.C. provides the individual attention and professional
expertise your project requires. A professional engineer, serving Westchester,
Putnam and Dutchess counties in New York, Mr. Ettari specializes in many fields
of Civil, Structural, Site and Environmental Engineering, including the
following:
Design of structures, small buildings and houses
Design of foundations and footings
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Installation of communication tower foundations
Design of small and medium subdivisions
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Charlie
Thornton ’61 BE CE ACE Mentor Program ACE provides future engineers with a
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From:
Jim Morrissey
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 8:59 AM
Subject: Jasper Wedding
John,
I wanted to pass along news of a recent marriage full of Jaspers! Dr. Joseph Giamelli ('97) married my sister-in-law, Anna Magnoli, on September 27 at the Jericho Terrace on Long Island. The couple is currently honeymooning in Hawaii, and resides in Millwood, New York.
Fellow Jaspers Rich Carbonaro ('97) and myself served as best men, and the Bride's sisters, Maria Morrissey ('98) and Lucia Magnoli served as Matron and Maid of Honor, respectively.
Keep up the great work!!
-Jim Morrissey ('97)
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Your assistance is requested in finding these. Please don’t assume that I will “catch” it via an automated search. Sometimes the data just doesn’t makes it’s way in.
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October 7, 2003 Tuesday Final Edition
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John A. Clinton October 5, 2003
John A. Clinton, 91, of Westvale, died Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home in Syracuse where he had been admitted in July 2003. Born in Buffalo, NY, in 1911, Jack attended South Park High School, then Manhattan College (Class of 1934). In 1941 he married Kay Moore, his high school sweetheart. He began working for Niagara Mohawk in Buffalo in 1940, and was transferred to Syracuse in 1958. He was in the Corporate Planning Department when he retired in 1974. In his retirement he took loving care of his wife Kay, who died of Parkinson's Disease in 1984. He also volunteered at St. Camillus Nursing Home, delivered Meals on Wheels, was a lector in his home parish of St. Charles Borromeo Church, and did service with the Niagara Mohawk Retirees of Syracuse.
He is survived by: five children, Jack Clinton of Jamesville, NY, Bill Clinton of Philadelphia, PA, Kate Clnton of Manhattan, NY, James Clinton of DeWitt, NY, Mary Concannon of Columbia, MD; their spouses; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1628 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Church. Edward J. Ryan & Son Inc. Please sign the guest book at syracuse.com/obits
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Hamilton, John
HAMILTON-John, age 93, formerly of Hobart St., Woodside, Queens, died on October 3, 2003, in Springfield, Mass. He is survived by one son, Jay Hamilton; two grandchildren, Susan Hamilton Frick and Charles Hamilton; a brother, Edward Hamilton; two sisters-in-law, Anastasia Hamilton and Sr. Dorothy McInerney, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service, Tuesday, 12 noon, in Long Island National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Manhattan College Alumni Fund, Riverdale, N.Y. 10034.
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HEADLINE: Edmund P. Peace, 89, Appeared on '60 Minutes'
BYLINE: By Lisa Schiffman. STAFF WRITER
There is an empty seat now at the monthly dinners that have been held by the four Peace brothers for the past 15 years. Edmund P. Peace, a resident of Amityville, died Aug. 21. He was 89.
"We'd mostly get together to exchange memories, jokes and an occasional song," said Gerard Peace, of Plainview, Edmund's brother. "He had a good sense of humor. When we would get together and share a song, Eddie would be there."
Eddie, who knew the lyrics to many songs in Broadway shows, had a beautiful voice, which he retained until the end of his life, Gerard said. When Edmund Peace was 11, he sang for a radio broadcast of a Christmas Mass.
Intellectually gifted, Peace graduated at 11 from St. Agnes Elementary School. He won a scholarship to the Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and attended Manhattan College, earning straight A's. After two years, he withdrew to marry the late Margaret Shanahan.
Peace worked as a cargo checker on the Brooklyn and Port Newark piers during World War II. A fervent union man, Edmund, when Gerard asked him what his losses would be during a strike, replied, "That is not the point. Is it worth it for the future workers?"
With the advent of container shipping, which made the checker's job obsolete, Peace helped draft an agreement protecting the checkers' contribution to their retirement funds, Gerard Peace said.
"He was an avid reader and an excellent writer," Gerard Peace said. Edmund Peace was a frequent contributor to the Letters to the Editor page of Newsday, his brother said. In 1982, Peace appeared on a segment of the news program "60 Minutes" to discuss his opposition to increases in school taxes.
Upon retiring in 1972, Peace moved to Patchogue, where he was active in the Patchogue Council of the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and the Republican Club. Peace was a familiar figure in town.
Peace was a lifelong Yankees fan who went to games with his brother, Gerard. The two had a close relationship. "Growing up it was like he was an uncle," Gerard Peace said. "In college, he became more of a friend."
Peace is survived by two daughters, Geraldine Brigaitis of Manhattan and Margaret VanDyk of North Carolina; a son, Edmund P. Peace Jr. of Long Island; a sister, Mildred Varga of East Meadow; and two other brothers, Ernest J. Peace of Long Island and James K. Peace of Plainview; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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May 5th, 2002
Obituaries
Richard Wawrzynski, 62, father of local resident
Richard T. Wawrzynski, 62 of 7 Paradise Court, New Fairfield, died April 24 at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Joyce (Langley) Wawrzynski.
Mr. Wawrzynski was born Nov. 24, 1939, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Francis and Catherine (Marko) Wawrzynski.
He attended Regis High School and Manhattan College. He was a resident of New Fairfield since 1977 coming from Fayetteville, N.Y.
He was a database manager for Druck Inc. of New Fairfield as well as being a computer instructor in the New Fairfield Adult Education program.
Mr. Wawrzynski enjoyed reading, music, computer science and history. He was a former accordion player in a country western band. He was an active member of St. Edward the Confessor Church of New Fairfield, and former choir director as well as a member of the Danbury Emmaus.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard and his wife Leslie of East Lyme and Douglas of New Fairfield; three daughters, Deborah Butler and her husband Matthew of Bensalem, Pa., Catherine Hogan and her husband David of Chappaqua, N.Y., and Diane Leonard and her husband Douglas of Gaylordsville; and 10 grandchildren, Joseph and Sarah Wawrzynski, Margaret Butler, Stephanie, Caitlin and Christina Hogan and Rebecca, Elizabeth, Maria and Daniel Leonard.
The Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home of Danbury was in charge of arrangements.
Contributions in Mr. Wawrzysnki’s memory, may be made to the St. Edward the Confessor Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 8866, New Fairfield, CT 06812.
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There are important characteristics that many cyclists almost always share: a love of adventure, a strong sense of self- sufficiency, a desire for healthy exercise as well as a passion for nature and the outdoors.
For Dennis S. Noskin, a Greenwich resident and a passionate cyclist, all of the above are true, along with the ability to help others.
"It's great when your passion follows what you believe in," said Noskin in an interview in his office, a converted church in Valhalla, N.Y. "I believe in giving back. And it (bike riding) has knocked down my cholesterol count considerably."
Whenever he has the chance, Noskin will compete in cycling events that raise money for various causes, from muscular dystrophy to cystic fibrosis.
Three years ago, he became involved in the Tour de Wagner, a threeday cycling event that raises money for the Westchester-Putnam Special Olympics and the Westchester Association for Retarded Citizens.
Conceived 15 years ago by commercial real estate consultant Harold Wagner of Goldens Bridge, N.Y., who rode to Montreal that year to collect $10,000 from his friends and associates, the event has grown to raise $250,000 for the organizations each year.
The money is split between the Special Olympics, which serves 1,000 mentally disabled athletes in Putnam and Westchester counties in New York, and Westchester ARC, the region's largest agency for the retarded and developmentally disabled, serving 1,600 people a day.
"This is the event that got me hooked," said Noskin, who rides several days a week "It's great to do something that (makes you) physically fit while giving back to the community."
On Oct. 5, Noskin would like to join the more dim 1,000 cyclists that will participate in the Great TZ Bike Tour, which offers the unique opportunity to cycle over the Tappan Zee Bridge in a traffic- free lane. The tour lacks off at Kraft Foods Inc. in Tarrytown, N.Y., where cyclists may choose between 20-mile and 60-mile treks.
"This is a really nice ride," Noskin said. "I am also currently looking into the Golden Apple."
The 2003 Golden Apple, the 22nd annual, was set to be held on Sept. 21 and will start and finish at Goldens Bridge. The event has five different levels of rides - 25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 miles over some of the most picturesque and shaded areas of Westchester County.
Noskin, who grew up on Long Island, has more than 22 years of architecture and interior design experience, the last 17 years as principal of Dennis Noskin Architects.
"When I started my own business 18 years ago, I used to sell by day and draw by night," recalled Noskin, husband of Lynn, and father to Daniel, 11, and Lindsay, 8. "I even bartered office space from a client."
The University of Michigan graduate has been responsible for the planning, architecture, interior design and project management of more than 2 million square feet of space in the corporate, retail, residential, religious and commercial sectors.
He has hands-on involvement with every project providing his expertise to every project the firm undertakes.
The firm is working on projects for Manhattan College and Westchester's FoodPATCH.
"I also like to give back to my profession," Noskin said. "I was the chapter president of the American Institute of Architects as well as a state director."
Noskin also finds time to mentor high school juniors and seniors interested in architecture.
"I work with them at their schools on projects and talk to them about the profession," he said. "I have a passion for enriching this profession."
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Publication date: 2003-09-22
Thinking like a criminal
Source: Writer, The
Publication date: 2003-07-01
Arrival time: 2003-10-03
How a suspense novelist found gold in his 'day job'
AFTER I GRADUATED from college, I did what a lot of English majors first do. I landed a really horrible job.
My salary as a Park Avenue doorman was poverty-level and my duties often degrading, but in the end it turned out that I received a special bonus from the world-champion snob tenants I catered to: my first crime novel.
If you're an English major, or just someone who wants to write a novel, and you have a really bad job, don't despair- just take notes (mental or otherwise). It might be the most fruitful research you'll ever do. In my case, it helped launch my writing career, which so far has led to three suspense novels from Simon & Schuster and Atlantic Monthly Press.
Plan A fails, fortunately
Not finding any occupational true north during my college career, I figured, like many an Irish lad from my blue-collar Bronx neighborhood, that I'd get "on the cops." Born with a deep love of reading, I also thought I might even try to write about some of my sure-to-be-exciting exploits at some vague, future date. So after I graduated with my bachelor's degree in literature from Manhattan College, I took the NYPD test and a doorman job, just to tide me over until the police academy called.
But as fate would have it, I actually ended up starting my writing career because I didn't get into the police department.
I remember sitting in the dingy freight elevator at my doorman job when I tore open the police department envelope. Although I had received a perfect score, the city hiring office had implemented some kind of arbitrary lottery system, and I was 56,000th on the list. How could it have happened? My humble plan had fallen through! What the heck was I going to do? Remain a doorman? Or something really horrendous, like apply to law school?
After I calmed myself down, I tried to figure out what, if anything, I was good at. The only memory of unbridled success I could come up with was fished out from way back in the dusty recesses of my freshman year in high school. For a short period of time, I had attended the illustrious Bronx High School of Science. One day, completely out of left field, a poetry assignment I managed to hand in was heralded by my teacher as an example of good poetry. There were some pretty obnoxious, 14-year-old budding John Updikes in my class, and it was with no small amount of joy that I strutted up to receive my A. I was out on my posterior by summer, so the accomplishment was a definite highlight-and, as I looked back a decade later from the vista of my Park Avenue boiler room, the only one.
Could I try to write something? I wondered. When I decided the answer was yes, I found out that I'd actually been doing one thing right without knowing it. With my trusty card in hand, I'd been frequenting the library around the corner from my doorman job on every lunch break. It was there (healthily, far, far away from the evil clutches of English-department favorites Chaucer and Milton) that I'd happily and voraciously worked my way through the popular fiction and mystery stacks. Under the harsh, wonderful glare in the East 58th Street branch, in my ridiculous doorman uniform, I'd already begun the most important lesson in learning how to write: reading fiction like there's no tomorrow.
Learning that I wasn't getting into the NYPD and was going to have to remain a doorman was a desperate time that called for a very desperate measure. So I decided to write a crime novel. But about what?
Putting the imagination to work
Soon after that decision, there was a hotel robbery a few blocks north on Park Avenue, and I had my story's start. I wondered, "What if the guy who did it was the doorman across the street from the hotel, a disgruntled ex-con fed up with rich people's BS who gets the idea to knock it over by watching the armored cars come and go during the night shift?" I filled in his background with stories I had gleaned from my neighborhood about individuals I had known vaguely who hadn't exactly gone on the straight and narrow. Add a little dollop of the Irish Republican Army, courtesy of neighborhood rumors about certain brogue-speaking individuals of my acquaintance, and-presto-you have The Narrowback, my first novel.
The second job I landed after college, just before my first novel came out, was as a telephone cable splicer in midtown Manhattan. (Advances for first novels, I discovered, don't automatically put one on easy street.) The first time I walked into the huge "frame room," where millions of phone lines converge-and it was explained that every line within 5 square miles was there in front of me and I could listen to any of them-a small smile crossed my face.
My second novel, Bad Connection, is about-get this-a run-of-the- mill Manhattan telephone cable splicer. After becoming a day trader, he gets into hot water when he starts to eavesdrop on insider financial information from the buried phone lines to which only he has access.
My latest novel, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, released in January, is a thriller about a good cop's desperate attempt to get out of a raw deal. No, I haven't started at the police academy, but it's actually possible, I've found, to do research and find relevant information without complete hands-on experience.
My point is that everyone's temperament, experiences and jobs are unique, and uniqueness is a selling point for getting your material read. An editor I know complains about the frequency of over-the- top thrillers starring the president of the United States. A disgruntled ice-cream man who sidelines as a private eye will, if nothing else, at least be a refreshing change for industry readers.
Enter a criminal's mind
I can't speak for every crime novelist, but I think a good rule of thumb upon entering new situations, jobs especially, should be to think: If I were some seriously sick individual, how could I take advantage of this?
Tellers in banks, for example, are fascinating to me. All that money. Sometimes, one of them might try to go home with a bundle, but not as often as is certainly possible.
Take my doorman job. I was in charge of all these keys. Tenants in the apartments I worked at owned diamonds and silver and had art on their walls. One guy had a Rembrandt. Another-I'm not making this up-owned Napoleon's swords. What if I wasn't the nice ex-altar boy they thought I was, but a thief, waiting for the right time to make my move? I would have scored large, baby. They wouldn't have known what hit them.
Another good idea, I found, is to pump your co-workers for stories, What was the craziest thing that ever happened to them at work? That ever happened to them personally? People love to tell stories. The older the co-worker, the better; they've been around the longest and are more apt to direct you precisely to where all the bodies are buried. Stick around long enough and you'll get all the juicy details. Write them down.
And for any of you who enjoy a drink, I implore you to speak to the guy on the opposite side of the bar. How many stories do you think bartenders have heard over the years? (Bartending, by the way, is a great job for a budding writer.)
Tom Kakonis' great novel Criss-Cross is about a burnt-out ex-cop embroiled in a conspiracy to knock over a convenience store, where he's been forced by circumstances to become a security guard. Scott Smith's novel A Simple Plan is about an accountant and his slow- witted brother in a tiny, run-down town who come upon a plane full of money.
If a convenience store or bean counter can be the elements of which incredibly compelling storytelling is made, it's obvious one doesn't need the experience of an astronaut or a CIA agent or even a billionaire trust-fund brat to come up with a good novel. Imagination, observation and extrapolation focused on the everyday can be the basis for stories that are stronger the less outlandish they seem, because they are comprised of elements readily recognizable.
Sometimes, the worse the job, the more interesting it is. A main character in Tom Wolfe's novel A Man in Full loads frozen-chicken trucks for a living. Through the power of Wolfe's curiosity and attention to detail, he infuses this dismal occupation with a Sisyphus-like sense of tragic meaning. By coincidence, I chose the identical job for Mullen, a character in The Narrowback, and used its obviously negative traits as an incentive for a man to commit a crime.
Both Mr. Wolfe and I plumbed the bottom of the occupational barrel and came to the literary consensus that breaking your back loading frozen chicken is the modem American version of being a slave. And that such physical and emotional stress, coupled with low pay, is a situation rife with potential for a character to do some dramatic things.
I bet there are even worse jobs out there. And I'll further bet English majors are doing many of them.
There really are 8 million stories in the naked city. One of them might be a bestseller about somebody who does your soul-sucking day job. #
What if I wasn't the nice ex-altar boy they thought I was, but a thief, waiting for the right time to make my move?
Copyright Kalmbach Publishing Company Jul 2003
Publication date: 2003-07-01
[JR: but who are you? ]
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Electro Radiation appoints business development director
In his new position of Director of Business Development for Electro-Radiation Inc., John Thoma's responsibilities include all sales and marketing activities which will drive the profitable growth of ERI's automatic satellite interference cancellation technology business, both in the U.S. and international markets.
To this position, John brings more than 20 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, market and product management, and engineering roles in broadband and wireless communications in markets such as cable television and telecommunications.
Prior to joining ERI, Thoma held roles in product management, business development, and program management at Axonlink, OnePath Networks, Tellium Inc. and ADC Broadband Communications.
His experience also includes stints at NYNEX Mobile Communications Company, managing a CDMA program, and Westinghouse Norden Systems and Hughes Aircraft Co., where he managed various radar, electronic warfare, and commercial programs with total value of more than $125 million. He began his career at Bell Laboratories, where he supported videoconferencing and cordless telephone product developments.
Thoma holds a BEE with highest honors and MEE degrees from Manhattan College, and an MBA with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles.
[MCOLDB: 1980 ]
http://www.ihigh.net/0%2C1773%2C2_3_0_80132%2C00.html
Who knew a library could be so useful
Vic Romero of Manhattan College tells us, "Students are notorious for doing everything at the twelfth hour. Take for instance buying books. They know their classes well in advance, but most of them buy their books at the highest price never shopping around on Amazon or Ebay, purchasing early or checking them out of the college library where they required to be and are FREE!"
[JR: A MC student who knows about libraries.
Can't be. Taverns, maybe. Libraries, never! ]
[RESUMES]
CIC's suggestion: Everyone who works for a major corporation should send resumes placed here into their HR system or department. While you may not see the value, it may be that one thing that delivers an opportunity to a fellow Jasper that changes their life.
FROM THE COLLEGE’S WEB SITE: Your resume can be sent to employers who contact our office seeking to fill positions. For more information contact the Recruitment Coordinator at (718) 862-7965 or Email to JGlenn@manhattan.edu
Actual jobs at MC are at: http://www.manhattan.edu/hrs/jobs
[SPORTS]
FROM THE COLLEGE’S WEB SITE: http://www.gojaspers.com [which is no longer at the College, but at a third party. Web bugs are on the pages. (That’s the benefit of being a security weenie!) So, it’s reader beware. Your browser can tell people “stuff” about you, like your email address, leading to SPAM. Forewarned is forearmed.]
The only reason for putting this here is to give us a chance to attend one of these games and support "our" team.
Date Day Sport Opponent
Location Time/Result
10/12/03 Sunday M. Tennis Northeast
Invitational TBA TBA
10/12/03 Sunday Volleyball
Canisius* HOME 11:00 AM
10/12/03 Sunday Golf Lehigh Fall
Classic Telford, PA 1:30 PM
10/13/03 Monday Golf Lehigh Fall
Classic Telford, PA 9:00 AM
10/15/03 Wednesday M. Soccer Seton
Hall South Orange, NJ 3:00 PM
10/15/03 Wednesday Volleyball
Marist* Poughkeepsie, NY 7:00 PM
10/17/03 Friday M. Tennis ITA Regional TBA
TBA
10/17/03 Friday Golf Hofstra
Invitational Bethpage, NY 8:00 AM
10/17/03 Friday W. Soccer Loyola
(MD)* Baltimore, MD 3:00 PM
10/17/03 Friday Cross Country
Manhattan/Iona Invitational
HOME 3:00 PM
10/17/03 Friday M. Soccer Loyola
(MD)* HOME 3:00 PM
10/17/03 Friday Volleyball Rutgers Piscataway, NJ 7:00 PM
10/18/03 Saturday M. Tennis ITA
Regional TBA TBA
10/18/03 Saturday Golf Hofstra
Invitational Bethpage, NY 8:00 AM
10/19/03 Sunday M. Tennis ITA
Regional TBA TBA
10/19/03 Sunday W. Tennis Rider* HOME
TBA
10/19/03 Sunday M. Soccer Rider* HOME
10:00 AM
10/19/03 Sunday W. Soccer Rider* Lawrenceville, NJ 1:00 PM
10/19/03 Sunday Volleyball Siena* Loudonville, NY 1:00 PM
10/20/03 Monday M. Tennis ITA
Regional TBA TBA
10/21/03 Tuesday M. Tennis ITA
Regional TBA TBA
10/22/03 Wednesday Golf St.
Peter's West Orange, NJ 1:00 PM
10/24/03 Friday W. Soccer
Canisius* HOME 3:30 PM
10/24/03 Friday Volleyball
Syracuse HOME 7:00 PM
10/24/03 Friday M. Soccer
Canisius* Buffalo, NY 7:00 PM
10/25/03 Saturday M. Tennis Saint
Peter's Jersey City, NJ 3:00 PM
10/26/03 Sunday Golf St. Thomas Aquinas
Fall Classic Thiells, NY TBA
10/26/03 Sunday W. Soccer Niagara* HOME
10:00 AM
10/26/03 Sunday M. Soccer Niagara* Niagara University, NY 1:00 PM
10/27/03 Monday Golf St. Thomas Aquinas
Fall Classic Thiells, NY 9:00 AM
10/27/03 Monday W. Tennis Fordham Bronx, NY
3:00 PM
10/27/03 Monday Volleyball
Fairfield* HOME 7:00 PM
10/28/03 Tuesday Golf St. Thomas
Aquinas Fall Classic Thiells, NY 9:00 AM
10/29/03 Wednesday Volleyball
Iona* HOME 6:00 PM
10/31/03 Friday Cross Country MAAC
Championships HOME 2:30 PM
10/31/03 Friday M. Soccer Siena* HOME
3:30 PM
10/31/03 Friday W. Soccer Siena* Loudonville, NY 3:30 PM
10/31/03 Friday W. Swimming CW
Post Brookville, NY 6:30 PM
…………October events downloaded 17 Sept 03
[Sports from College]
COLUMBIA SCORES IN EIGHTY-NINTH MINUTE TO BEAT MANHATTAN, 2-1
New York, NY (October 8, 2003) -Manhattan's one goal lead was not enough as Columbia University scored two goals in the last five minutes to lift them to a 2-1 victory. The Lady Jaspers now fall to a 2-9-0 overall record (2-0-0 in the MAAC) as the Lions improve to a 3-6-1 record (0-2-0 in the Ivy League)...
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VOLLEYBALL DOWNS BRONX RIVAL FORDHAM, 3-2
October 8, 2003 (Bronx, NY) – In an intense five game match the Lady Jaspers defeated Fordham, 3-2. Manhattan improved their record to 6-10 with the win. Senior tri-captain Luka Van Cauteren had an outstanding game recording another triple double with 28 kills, 35 assists, and 19 digs.
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2004 BASEBALL SCHEDULE RELEASED
Riverdale, NY (October 7, 2003)- Manhattan College head baseball coach Steve Trimper announced the Jasper's 2004 baseball schedule today. Manhattan will play a 52 game regular season schedule with 17 home games played over 13 home dates.
2/28/04
Saturday Delaware State (DH) Dover,
DE 12:00 PM
2/29/04 Sunday Delaware State Dover,
DE 1:00 PM
3/3/04 Wednesday Fordham HOME 3:00 PM
3/5/04 Friday UNLV Las Vegas, NV 7:00 PM
3/6/04 Saturday UNLV Las Vegas, NV 2:00 PM
3/7/04 Sunday UNLV Las Vegas, NV 1:00 PM
3/10/04 Wednesday Wagner HOME 3:00 PM
3/12/04 Friday Mount St. Mary's College
Homestead, FL 3:00 PM
3/13/04 Saturday Sacred Heart
Homestead, FL 12:00 PM
3/13/04 Saturday Pittsburgh Homestead,
FL 7:00 PM
3/14/04 Sunday Temple Homestead,
FL 12:00 PM
3/15/04 Monday Bradley Homestead,
FL 7:00 PM
3/17/04 Wednesday Bradley Miami,
FL 11:00 AM
3/19/04 Friday Florida International
Miami, FL 7:00 PM
3/20/04 Saturday Florida International
Miami, FL 1:00 PM
3/24/04 Wednesday Lehigh Bethlehem,
PA 3:00 PM
3/27/04 Saturday Niagara* (DH)
HOME 12:00 PM
3/28/04 Sunday Niagara* HOME 12:00 PM
3/30/04 Tuesday St. Francis Staten
Island, NY 3:00 PM
3/31/04 Wednesday Pace HOME 3:00 PM
4/3/04 Saturday Siena* (DH) HOME 12:00 PM
4/4/04 Sunday Siena* HOME 12:00 PM
4/7/04 Wednesday Lafayette Easton,
PA 3:30 PM
4/10/04 Saturday Marist* (DH)
Poughkeepsie, NY 12:00 PM
4/12/04 Monday Marist* Poughkeepsie,
NY 12:00 PM
4/14/04 Wednesday Army West Point,
NY 3:30 PM
4/17/04 Saturday Iona* (DH) New
Rochelle, NY 12:00 PM
4/18/04 Sunday Iona* New Rochelle,
NY 12:00 PM
4/21/04 Wednesday Hofstra Hempstead,
NY 3:30 PM
4/24/04 Saturday LeMoyne* (DH)
Syracuse, NY 12:00 PM
4/25/04 Sunday LeMoyne* Syracuse,
NY 12:00 PM
4/28/04 Wednesday Columbia HOME 3:00 PM
5/1/04 Saturday Saint Peter's* (DH)
HOME 12:00 PM
5/2/04 Sunday Saint Peter's* HOME 12:00 PM
5/4/04 Tuesday Wagner Staten Island,
NY 3:30 PM
5/8/04 Saturday Rider* (DH)
Lawrenceville, NJ 12:00 PM
5/9/04 Sunday Rider* Lawrenceville,
NJ 12:00 PM
5/12/04 Wednesday St. Francis HOME 3:30 PM
5/15/04 Saturday Canisius* (DH) Buffalo, NY
12:00 PM
5/16/04 Sunday Canisius* Buffalo,
NY 12:00 PM
5/22/04 Saturday Fairfield* (DH)
HOME 12:00 PM
5/23/04 Sunday Fairfield* HOME 12:00 PM
5/27/04 Thursday MAAC Championships
Dutchess County Stadium TBA
5/28/04 Friday MAAC Championships
Dutchess County Stadium TBA
5/29/04 Saturday MAAC Championships
Dutchess County Stadium TBA
5/30/04 Sunday MAAC Championships
Dutchess County Stadium TBA
6/3/04 Thursday NCAA Regionals TBA TBA
6/4/04 Friday NCAA Regionals TBA TBA
6/5/04 Saturday NCAA Regionals TBA TBA
6/6/04 Sunday NCAA Regionals TBA TBA
[JR: FL alums mark those calendars! ]
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GILBERT AND GARCIA EARN MAAC WEEKLY HONORS
Riverdale, NY (October 6, 2003)-Manhattan College senior Jeanne Marie Gilbert (Northport, NY) earned MAAC Goalkeeper of the week honors, while freshman Jess Garcia (Pueblo, CO) was named MAAC Rookie of the week for the week ending October 5th, it was announced today by the conference office. Gilbert and Garcia helped their team go 2-0 last week in MAAC Conference play. ...
ALUMNI COME UP JUST SHORT IN 6TH ANNUAL LACROSSE ALUMNI GAME
Riverdale, NY (October 6, 2003) - In a very exciting game, the 2004 Manhattan men's lacrosse team defeated the Manhattan Lacrosse Alumni 10-9 on Saturday. In the fourth quarter Christian Schaeffers, a freshman midfielder from Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey, scored an unassisted goal with: 30 seconds remaining. ...
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[Sports from News & Web]
http://www.ecac.com/top-stories/Men-s_Tennis_Open_South_2003
Manhattan College Captures 2003 ECAC Men's Tennis Open South Championship
September 22, 2003
Mercer County, N.J. – The 2003 ECAC Men’s Tennis Open South Championship held at Mercer County Park outdoor tennis courts concluded on Sunday, September 21st with Manhattan College taking first place. Lafayette and Bucknell rounded out second and third place, respectively.
The top flight winner was Erez
Cohen of Manhattan, defeating Lafayette’s Brett Warren 7-5 and 6-1.
#2 Singles – Tamas Unguari (Dowling) def. Andrew Mott (Lafayette) 7-6, 7-6
#3 Singles – Diego Alvarado (Manhattan) def. Gustavo Sanchez (Dowling) 6-2, 6-2
#4 Singles – Joe Menezes (Bucknell) def. David Alvarado (Manhattan) 6-4, 6-4
In doubles action, Manhattan’s Alon Cohen and Kim Fedeskenko defeated Fairfield’s Paul Goldbeck and Mike Theile by scores of 6-2 and 6-2.
Final Standings
1. Manhattan 18.5
2. Lafayette 14
3. Bucknell 13
4. Dowling 12
5. Fairfield 10
6. Moravian 9
7. St. Peter’s 8
8. Concordia 8
9. Cabrini 6
10. St. Joseph’s 4
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[EMAIL FROM JASPERS]
[Email01]
From: Peter F. (1981) Lutz
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 10:48 PM
Subject: Fw: Forbes.com News Alert
Gee ! Wonder how this happened ?
----- Original Message -----
From: Forbes.com Alerts
To: Alerts Recipients
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 10:19 PM
Subject: Forbes.com News Alert
NEWS ALERT October 01, 2003
Jobs abound in India's booming tech sector
10.01.03, 10:17 PM ET
[JR: I guess the FOWM forgot to look out for Number 1! I blame the politicians. ]
[Email02]
From:
Edward Monigan
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 5:01 AM
Subject: Newsletter Request
John:
Your email message to Brendan Monaghan was forwarded to me by Brendan. We are friends and neighbors here in Bucks County, PA. I used to receive your weekly newsletter but it stopped when I changed ISP earlier this year. I would like to start receiving it again.
I am a real "graybeard" Jasper from the class of 1944. I am looking forward to attending my 60th reunion next June and before doing so would like to be in touch with any of my classmates from the 44 class. I know there are not too many of us left. So if you would be kind enough to publish this request in one of your forthcoming newsletters it would be greatly appreciated by me. Looking forward to another Jasper basketball season this December. Brendan and I attend the game when they come down to play Rider U. at Lawrenceville, N. J.
One other Jasper lives in our area. His name is Tom OReilly from the class of 1950. I do not have an email address for Tom, but his mailing address is <privacy invoked> Langhorne, PA 19047-8518.
Kindest regards
Ed Monigan
[JR: From my military days, we always had the concept of "Senior". Sorry to inform you that your "greybeard" ain't long enough. The SJOL (senior jasper on the list) is: Schlickenrieder, Warren (1942). It's amazing that you old guys can still see the keys. ;-) Just kidding. I'm still smarting about being excluded from the "Young Jaspers' Stuff". Haven't they read AARP that "60 in the new 30"? Welcome aboard.]
[Email03]
From: Mack, Nan (1978)
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 12 September 2003
Hi John,
Definitely YES! Please keep my name in your list. I enjoy the mailings.
Thanks!
Nan (Watson) Mack
Class of '78
[JR: Remember readers have to be writers, reporters, or recruiters, else there's nothing ot read. ]
[Email04]
From: Oliphant, Laura A. (1983)
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 2:01 AM
Subject: Re: Jasper Jottings
Please change my e-mail address to <privacy invoked> .
Thanks,
Laura
[JR: As always, how about @alum.manhattan.edu ]
[Email05]
From: Herger,
George M. (1972)
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 11:05 AM
Subject: RE: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20031005.htm
Thank you for this issue's "Final Words."
Politicians are widely recognized as near the lowest form of moral life. But, few Catholic bishops and priests are much stronger opposing the mass killings of unborn babies. Are they afraid to lose tax-exempt status? That might be a convenient excuse.
I liked the cannibalism analogy. Another would be the so-called "good Germans" during the Nazi Holocaust. That would outrage liberal Jewish anti-life partisans. The Nazis convinced a "critical mass" of people to support genocide holding that Jews (and probably everyone else) had no souls and no right to life.
The theological issue that the bishops (some of whom may be unfaithful to the universal, moral teachings of the Church) fail to elucidate is that, in abortion man (oops, that is sexist!) usurp God's authority to decide who lives and who dies.
The following sites have interesting info/insights: www.stjosephsmen.com and rcf.org. Although, you would need to take it with a "grain of salt." Some of the stuff is pretty heavy. It's food for thought.
I would not agree that I am a conservative or a fundamentalist Catholic. I am trying to be faithful to the universal teachings of the Church and the
Apostles, which a horde of radical heretic infiltrators want to subvert.
[JR: I'm sure "my" Curmudgeon will bepleased. We share an absolute "fascination" with "catholic" politicians like Ted Kennedy. ]
[Email06]
From: Garcia,
Joseph R. (1975)
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 9:50 AM
Subject: RE: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 12 September 2003
Yes, thanks, John.
Joe
Garcia (1975, and Manhattan Prep 1971)
Engineering
Currently at Port Authority of NY and NJ
Newark, NJ 07102
[JR: Done ]
[Email07]
From:
Rick Hughto (1972)
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 11:43 AM
Subject: RE: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20030928.htm
John,
I would like to know if any of the subscribers have information on injuries to baseball players as a result of balls hit off of metal bats. Rick Hughto, 1972
[JR: I'll put it in here, but, I don't know home much it will help you. ]
[Email08]
From: Julian
Boateng (Student@manhattan.edu)
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 24 Aug 2003
You can include me in the mailing. Thanks
[JR: Glad to have you. Spread the word. I'm trying to recruit the students since it's hard to find you once you leave. ]
From:
Scott Becker (Student@manhattan.edu)
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 24 Aug 2003
Mr. Reinke,
This sounds like a fun idea, please include me on the mailing list for Jasper Jottings.
-Thanks,
Scott Becker, Double Major: Acct/Fin, Class of 2005
[JR: Boy, finally treated with the respect I think I deserve. I hope that all the codgers, reprobates, and other grumps take notice. Seriously, enjoy the ride. ]
From: Drew Berweger
(Student@manhattan.edu)
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 24 Aug 2003
Mr. Reinke,
Thank you for your interest in Manhattan College and the service you are providing. I would like to subscribe to this service, thank you.
Drew Berweger
[JR: And, I am glad to have you. ]
From: Robert A Helm (1951)
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 1:01 PM
Subject: RE: http://ferdinand_reinke.tripod.com/jasperjottings20030928.htm
Good Afternoon, John:
1. Thank you for your good wishes. Gall-less? I don't think so. They removed my bladder but nothing else.
2. That piece by our resident poet laureate using the 23rd psalm was magnificent! When may we expect the companion pieces which delineate the large round sack who used to be my commander-in-chief, as well as that Acey-Deucy lady of the evening who in now in the US Senate and his Wooden Indian running mate who lied like a rug to get out of the service – divinity school student, my foot! - After all, the author of that parody of the psalm should be able to craft at least 3 more parodies with the wealth of material available to him.
3. Now for my dear friend from Ireland, Mr. Fay. I haven't seen anything from him lately. Is he still alive and sentient? I sincerely pray that he is as I truly enjoyed his comments.
4. Keep up the good work, John.
Sincerely, Bob Helm, Arts '51.
[JR: I'm sure he is just consulting his history book and maybe field testing some arrows. At least, his mail isn't bouncing. Glad your feeling better. ]
From: Flood Kevin J (1981)
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 4:25 PM
Subject: Hello from a 1968 Jasper on 30 May 2003
John, Sorry for holding this for so long. Please include me in your distribution list.
Regards,
Kevin Flood
[JR: Done, but you're not even close to the record of 7 months for one answer. Who keeps mail that long? ]
From: Cornelius J Oleary (1960)
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 7:12 AM
Subject: Newsletter
Hi John,
Your newsletter currently has an item about a November 5th Gulf Coast Luncheon Meeting. I would appreciate it if you could expand this item as follows:
We Nov 5 Gulf Coast Luncheon
Meeting in Sarasota, Fl.
Chairman: Neil O’Leary ’60 941 358-7720 or <privacy invoked>
Thanks – and all your efforts are really appreciated.
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From: John Reinke
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 1:04 PM
Subject: RE: Newsletter
Jasper O'Leary: I CAN post your email address, but it that REALLY what you want to do? I post the Jottings on the web on Tripod (a free service) where it is index by many a bot (software that peruses every web page it can find). Some of these bots belong to spammers. Your address would then be plagues by Spam (Nigerian business deals, porn, viagra, get rich quick, etc. etc. etc.). If that's what you want, I'll do it. OR, I would suggest that you use a throw away id from a free email service. If you notice, I try never to put in an email address that is not prepared for the SPAM. Please advise. John'68
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From: CORNELIUS J OLEARY
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 4:33 PM
Subject: RE: Newsletter
John,
Thank you very much. Do not put my email address in the Jottings.
Neil O'Leary
[JR: A wise choice. I try never to put email, addresses, or exact phone numbers in the web version for those reason. Not that I want to be a bottleneck. Anyone who tries to connect to another reader gets a BCC message out ASAP. I think some of those so "connected" will back that claim up. ]
From: Gavin Cosgrove (2003)
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 8:20 PM
Subject: Jottings
John,
Great idea! I have trouble keeping on top of Jasper happenings up here in Canada (especially sports news). Please sign me up immediately!
Cheers,
Gavin T. Cosgrove, Class of 2003
[JR: Done, immediately! Now run out and have a Labatts Blue Ice for me, immediately. One reason why I love to go to the North. ]
[END OF NEWS]
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FINAL WORDS THIS WEEK
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=34940
Arnold's corruption of Republican Party
Alan Keyes
Posted: October 6, 2003 1:00 a.m. Eastern
© 2003 WorldNetDaily.com
Former Reagan administration official Alan Keyes, was U.S. ambassador to the
United Nations Social and Economic Council and 2000 Republican presidential
candidate.
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First, as to our "victory." Last week, we saw Schwarzenegger does not deny habitual crude offenses against young women. Rather, he theatrically, vaguely and impersonally apologizes for them, before a roaring crowd of adoring fans, admitting neither any connection between action and character, nor any need for genuine penance or reformation. Arnold had, he says, no "intention to offend." And he "apologizes" from the stage while his hired guns blame the whole thing on a vast left-wing conspiracy. Cheers. Adulation. Let's move on.
Does this remind you of anything? The Republicans who vote for Schwarzenegger will owe Bill Clinton an apology for having given the nation the impression that they sincerely believed character to be an issue for those claiming high office.
Our "pragmatic" fellow Republicans, yearning for Arnold to be governor because of what they imagine he will do on this or that particular policy of secondary importance, seem quite willing to forget what Washington, the Father of this Republic, always kept in mind – that the most powerful education our children get is the good or bad example of those in authority.
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I pray to God that decent citizens will choose one of the
few such men left to us in this hour of judgment for California and America.
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P.S. News flash: the Free State project has selected New Hampshire. Everybody get ready to see if this radical idea works. Wagons north, anyone?
http://www.freestateproject.org/
The Free State Project
is a plan in which 20,000 or more liberty-oriented people will move to a single
state of the U.S., where they may work within the political system to reduce
the size and scope of government. The success of the Free State Project would
likely entail reductions in burdensome taxation and regulation, reforms in
state and local law, an end to federal mandates, and a restoration of
constitutional federalism, demonstrating the benefits of liberty to the rest of
the nation and the world.
And that’s the last word.
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