April 2005

SUSAN EISNER (SAB) was selected by the Society for Advancement of Management to serve on a panel of judges for its student case competition at its annual international conference held this month.  She also was selected to serve as chair of two paper presentation sessions.  Eisner’s latest research paper, “Managing Generation Y,” was accepted for presentation at the conference (refereed) and for publication in its refereed “Proceedings.”  Another paper, “A Model for Win-Win Interviewing: The Five C's,” was published in “Management in Practice” (international, refereed) by the Society for Advancement of Management.  The professor was selected for inclusion, her third time, in Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2005, ed. 9).

SHALOM GOREWITZ (CA) screened his 2003 digital film “Constricted Light” and discussed it in relationship to Jewish mysticism at NYU's Center for Religion and Media earlier this month.  The Center seeks to develop interdisciplinary, cross-cultural knowledge of how religious ideas and practices are shaped and spread through a variety of media.  The presentation was part of a study group consisting of regional Jewish studies professors and museum workers focusing on contemporary art and the Kabbalah. Gorewitz was inspired by a passage from the “Zohar,” a central book of the Kabbalah, to create his contemplation of rhythmic motion, light, color, and energy. 

The 8th edition of "Economic Issues Today," co-authored by JASON HECHT (SAB), was recently published by M.E. Sharpe.  The text analyzes 14 contemporary economic issues from three different ideological perspectives: conservative, liberal, and radical.  The text is used in both economics and interdisciplinary social sciences courses at universities and colleges. Dr. Hecht will discuss his text on Thursday, May 5 in a lecture sponsored by the Honors Program at Ramapo College.

Sculpture by JUDITH PECK (CA) is featured in “Sculpture in Bronze,” an exhibit at the Bergen Museum of Art & Science in Paramus, which continues through June 4.  A reception for the artist will be held April 28 at the museum’s recently expanded gallery.  The museum is located in the Bergen Mall, lower promenade, Route 4 East and Forest Avenue, Paramus.  The hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  For further information call 201.291.8848 or log on to www.thebergenmuseum.com.

MURRAY SABRIN (SAB) has been named a contributing columnist to “NJ Biz.”

ALUMNI AND STUDENT NEWS

PARAMJEET BAGGA (TAS) reports that ANTHONY OLARERIN-GEORGE, a graduating senior who majored in bioinformatics, has been accepted into the University of Pennsylvania’s Ph.D. program for bioinformatics.  As reported in the last issue, RUMEN KOSTADINOV was accepted into the same program there.

PHYLLIS ROBERTS (Cooperative Education) is proud to announce that Ramapo's Democratic Club chapter president, JEREMY MELISSARI ’06, a political science major, was elected president of the New Jersey College Democrats at a statewide convention held at Rutgers University.

EDWARD SAIFF (TAS) notes that NEVENA DIMOVA has been accepted into a Ph.D. program at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.  Her GPA is 3.97.  Another student, CHRISTEN DIPETRILLO has been accepted into the microbiology Ph.D. program at Dartmouth.  Her GPA is 3.6.

SAVE THE DATE

“Addendum” - an exhibit featuring work in photography, painting and film by visual arts faculty and staff continues in the Pascal Gallery through May 6.   Info:  ext. 7147.

“Ramapo Garden of Desire” - a sculpture installation by renowned Asian-American artist Ming Fay featuring floor-to-ceiling sculptures continues in the Kresge Gallery through May 6.  Info:  ext. 7147.

“Cabaret” – The Broadway smash, directed by Terra Vandergaw and featuring Ramapo’s own, will be performed April 21 – 22 and 27 –30 at 8 p.m. in the Sharp Theater.  An additional performance is scheduled for April 24 at 3 p.m.  Tickets:  $5.  Info:  ext. 7844.

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Saturday, April 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Bradley Center.  Tickets:  $70.  Info:  ext. 7679.

“Master of the Organ Jam” – Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. in the Sharp Theater features Jimmy McGriff and his All-stars.  McGriff is one of the all –time giants of the Hammond B-3 organ.  Tickets:  $18.  Info:  ext. 7844.

“Campaign Finance Reform:  Can the “Culture of Corruption” Be Abolished? – This symposium on Monday, May 9 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. features state and municipal government leaders.  It is sponsored by the Center for Business and Public Policy and Ramapo College Business Network.  RSVP:  ext. 7373.

Veterans Recognition Program – Wednesday, May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Trustees Pavilion.  Info:  ext. 7584.

Commencement – Author, professor and Nobel Prize –winner Toni Morrison will give the commencement address on Wednesday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at the Bandshell.  She will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

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