Patricia Bergamasco

Patricia Bergamasco of Newark, NJ is an International Studies major with minors in Anthropology and Spanish Language Studies.  She has a 3.323 grade point average.  Patricia has been inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society.

At Ramapo, Patricia has held leadership roles in several organizations, including Mu Sigma Upsilon (secretary and vice president), United Cultural Greek Council (secretary), and the Organization of Latino Unity (secretary).  She has also been involved in the Black Student Union and Women’s Volleyball.  During Alternative Spring Break in the Dominican Republic in 2014, Patricia conducted anthropology research with Professor Neriko Doerr.

Patricia has also been involved in several off campus activities, including the Summer Institute for Pre-Legal Studies at Seton Hall University and the 4th Annual Tri-State Best Practices Conference.

Awarded Scholarships

2016

Geltman, Emily and Sidney Memorial Scholarship

When Mrs. Emily Geltman attended commencement with her son and daughter-in-law, an employee of the College, she was so impressed with the enthusiasm and accomplishments of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) students that she established an endowed scholarship fund for their benefit. The fund is named in honor of her husband, Sidney, “a kind and generous man who never stopped learning.” The intent of the Geltman Scholarships is to provide tuition assistance for students enrolled in the EOF program.