http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/ Latest news from Centenary! en http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/ 18 16 Latest news from Centenary! TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 16 May 2013 15:43:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-professor-christopher-linne-and-family-receive-award-from-county-college-of-morris/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology Christopher Linne and his family recently received the Alumni Service Award from the County College of Morris (CCM) at its Scholarship Gala.
CCM alumnus Linne; his wife, Jan; and daughter, Jennifer, who also graduated from CCM, established the Linne Family Scholarship through the CCM Foundation.  The Scholarship supports a full-time out-of-county/state student majoring in Business Administration or Criminal Justice who demonstrates need and is planning to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program upon graduation.
After Christopher Linne earned his AS in Criminal Justice at CCM, he continued his studies at Centenary College, where he earned his BA in Sociology: Criminal Justice and MA in Leadership and Public Administration. He retired in 2002 as Captain of Investigations with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office before he started his career at Centenary College. Professor Linne is the faculty advisor for the Sociology and Criminal Justice Club. He is also a member of the board of trustees of the Center for Evaluation and Counseling (a nonprofit mental health agency in Parsippany and Newton, New Jersey) and a former member of the Diocesan Review Board for the Diocese of Paterson. Jennifer Linne received her AS in Business Administration from CCM.  She then graduated with a BS in Business Administration and MS in Business Management from the College of St. Elizabeth.  She is now a member of the CCM Alumni Board.  The Linne family resides in Hackettstown.  “It is exciting that Professor Linne and his family were presented with this Alumni Service Award,” says Dr. James Patterson, Centenary College Provost and Chief Academic Officer.  “We are very thrilled to have one of our faculty members receive this honor, and we hope that the Linne Family Scholarship continues to benefit students.” Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.]]> Public Relations Wed, 15 May 2013 09:19:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-college-is-awarded-800000-grant-from-the-new-jersey-department-of-transportation/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. – The Christie Administration recently announced that it would be awarding $86.5...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. – The Christie Administration recently announced that it would be awarding $86.5 million in local aid grants to help control property taxes through the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  Centenary College was awarded a grant in the amount of $800,000 for the Transportation Enhancement Program for Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvements.  This opportunity will advance street, safety and quality-of-life improvements within the town of Hackettstown without financially burdening local property taxpayers. “This project, which will commence in 2014, will be a collaboration with the town of Hackettstown,” says Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, Centenary College President.  “The improvements will be designed to stimulate commerce in the downtown area, encouraging our students to consider “green” alternatives by using bicycles or walking to Main Street shops and to encourage residents of Hackettstown to walk to Centenary for campus events and the Sitnik Theater.  The emphasis of this initiative will be on the improvement of the path along Church Street to the entrance of the front of the College on Jefferson Street.  It will consist of the installation of new sidewalks, decorative lights, street and drainage improvements and the addition of bicycle lanes and benches.  The College will be contributing $55,000 of its own funds toward the project and the Hackettstown Free Public Library will contribute $10,000. “These improvements will beautify the town,” says Maria DiGiovanni, Mayor of Hackettstown. “It will be a pleasure to walk and drive down on Church Street once it has been completed.  This is such wonderful news for the town and the College.” Centenary received five letters of support from local businesses and organizations in support of this grant application.  The project will benefit from the professional expertise of the Operations and Facilities staff of Centenary College led by Associate Vice President of Operations Todd Miller. “I am very happy that the Church Street Streetscape project has been approved,” says Jim Sheldon, Executive Director of the Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID).  “I look forward to stronger relationships with the college students and faculty with the wonderful connection between Main Street and Centenary.” Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad. ###]]> Public Relations Mon, 13 May 2013 10:17:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-graduating-senior-cori-reich-is-the-2013-winner-of-the-cacchione-cup-at-the-ihsa-champions/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. – For the third time in five years, a Centenary College student won the coveted...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. – For the third time in five years, a Centenary College student won the coveted USEF/Cacchione Cup, which is sponsored by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), as the event’s most outstanding rider at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) championship.  Cori Reich, who has been an avid rider since the age of 6, took home the title.  This year’s championship was held in Harrisburg, Pa.  The Centenary team also placed 5th overall.  This is also the second significant “win” in the past several weeks as Centenary has also recently been named the 2013 American National Riding Commission (ANRC) Champion. In addition to the many prizes she received with the Cup, Reich, a native of Ivyland, Pa., will have the opportunity to train with world-renowned equestrian coaches Peter Leone, who is also an Olympic silver medal winner, and Missy Clark this summer. Previous winners of the Cacchione Cup include Beezie Patton Madden, Peter Wyle and Mark Weisbecker, who have gone on to the Olympics.  Additional winners include Amanda Forte and Whitney Roper, who are highly regarded in the Grand Prix circuit, and Centenary’s own Marissa Cohen in 2011, Lindsay Clark in 2009, and Kelly Ann Taylor in 1997. This is the third time Reich has competed in Nationals and the second competing for the Cacchione Cup.  She will be graduating from Centenary College on May 18, 2013.  Reich has many aspirations after she graduates, including continuing to train horses and someday competing in the Grand Prix.  As she ends her academic career at Centenary, Reich looks back at her decision to attend the Hackettstown, N.J.-based institution.
 
“This was the only college that I considered attending,” says Reich.  “The reputation in the industry is stellar.  I knew that the professors and trainers were excellent, as is the riding team.  It was a decision that I have always been pleased with.” “This is such a wonderful victory for Cori and the Centenary College community, in general,” says Kelly Martin Munz, Associate Professor of Equine Studies and chair of the Equine Department.  “Over the past five years, our students have taken home the Cacchione Cup three times.  These are incredible accolades in such a short period of time.  Also, winning the ANRC title in Maryland was a significant accomplishment recently.” Since 1984, Centenary has awarded associate of science and bachelor of science degrees in Equine Studies. It is the only four-year institution in New Jersey that grants such degrees, allowing students with a love of horses to transform their interests and talents into solid career opportunities. Today, the College’s Equine Studies graduates are highly sought after by various industry professionals, including competitive riding coaches, trainers, instructors, breeders, therapeutic riding and dressage specialists, barn managers, veterinarians and communications specialists. ABOUT IHSA
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association has grown since it was established in 1967 through the prototype competition program Bob Cacchione started when he was an 18-year-old sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, with the help of professor and former Centenary trustee Jack Fritz.  He was honored with an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters at Centenary’s 136th Spring Commencement in 2011.
Today, from its beginning with just two competing colleges, the IHSA is an organization that encompasses almost 400 member colleges in 45 states and Canada – representing more than 9,000 riders in Hunter Seat Equitation, Western Horsemanship and Reining.
 Highly praised for its structure of competition, the IHSA allows riders with various degrees of experience in the Hunter and Western rider disciplines to compete individually or on a team. Emphasis is on learning, sportsmanship and fun.
About Centenary College Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad. ### ]]> Public Relations Fri, 10 May 2013 10:45:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/new-science-center-opens-at-fish-hatchery-near-centenary-college/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. - Officials with Centenary College and the New Jersey Department of...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. - Officials with Centenary College and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife this afternoon opened a new science center designed at strengthening the college's new environmental science program.
The center will be housed at the Charles Hayford Fish Hatchery, which is adjacent to the college. The hatchery previously provided volunteer and internship opportunities for Centenary students in the field of wildlife management. The new center, a joint project between the college and DEP, will seek to extend that partnership by offering new laboratory, classroom and faculty research spaces to students and staff. The building itself is leased by the state. After receiving a $2.27 million higher education grant from the state last month, college officials say they plan to purchase some of the center's lab equipment with the money. "This is a win-win experience for all involved and will provide students in our newly launched environmental science program with state-of-the-art resources where they can gain valuable hands-on experience," said college President Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite. Students majoring in science and education will be responsible for managing an outreach program consisting of opening the hatchery up to the public for tours that will feature some examples of work being done at the facility. "This facility greatly enhances what has already been a tremendous partnership between Centenary College and the Hackettstown Hatchery ... This facility on our grounds will further help facilitate the education of these students," Division of Fish and Wildlife director Dave Chanda said in a news release. Associate biology professor Lauren Bergey, who will be co-heading the center with associate professor Joseph Bucci, said that the new offerings will help make the environmental science program competitive with other schools and will entice new students to undertake studies at the college. Physically surrounded by wildlife, the center will also open up new hands-on opportunities to its students, Bergey said. "It's right in the middle of everything," she said. In his remarks, Assemblyman John DiMaio, a Republican whose district covers parts of Warren and Hunterdon counties, praised the center as an example of a positive partnership between private and public entities. "I just believe this is the type of thing we should be looking to do in the state of New Jersey," DiMaio said. ]]> Public Relations Fri, 10 May 2013 10:17:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-opens-research-space-at-fish-hatchery/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. -- The smell of freshly spread mulch filled the air as nearly 100 students,...]]> Hackettstown, N.J.  -- The smell of freshly spread mulch filled the air as nearly 100 students, family, faculty and special guests gathered at the Charles O. Hayford Fish Hatchery in Hackettstown Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated building that will serve as Centenary College's new environmental science center.  -- The smell of freshly spread mulch filled the air as nearly 100 students, family, faculty and special guests gathered at the Charles O. Hayford Fish Hatchery in Hackettstown Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated building that will serve as Centenary College's new environmental science center. "They (the students) really have a place that is theirs," Centenary College President Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite said. "In addition to this being a wonderful laboratory, it is in the middle of natural habitat because of the fish hatchery. It's a win-win, from the inside of the building to what is outside around it. It is a close and beautiful walk to campus. It is one of the things that will really help the program grow." Thursday marked the end of an eight-year journey to make the environmental center possible. Lewthwaite said the major hold-up in the project was that this was one of the first examples of a private institution partnering with the state to refurbish a building for its own use, and it took a while to work out the "quirks." Lewthwaite, associate professors of biology Lauren Bergey and Joseph Bucci, Hackettstown Mayor Maria DiGiovanni, 23rd District Assemblyman John DiMaio and college trustees all used gold scissors to cut the blue rope signifying the opening of the building for use, before guests rushed inside to see the completed project. The building, which had been used as storage and for other projects by the hatchery, is now leased by the college from the state Department of Environmental Protection. It features a laboratory, classroom and research space that will allow students more opportunities to research and study in their field. "It's not only going to mean being able to recruit more quality science students, but it gives the ones who are currently here an opportunity to get more involved with research. And that gives them a competitive edge to get into graduate school and post-graduate programs," Bergey said. Before Thursday, while doing research, students had to find any space they could and cram into preparation rooms, Bergey said. "But now they have actual research space." Senior biology major Susan Cheng agrees that the new facility will give the students who are coming up in the program a great hands-on experience. This isn't Centenary College and the hatchery's first foray into a partnership. Throughout the years, students from Centenary have volunteered or completed internships with the hatchery. They had opportunities to learn from the experts in their fields on how to address wildlife management, how to operate the entire hatchery facility and how the state restocks all the rivers around the state for fishing season. "This facility greatly enhances what has already been a tremendous partnership between Centenary College and the Hackettstown Hatchery," said Dave Chanda, state Division of Fish and Wildlife director. "Centenary students have interned or volunteered at the hatchery for a long time and gained great experience in wildlife management. This facility on our grounds will further help facilitate the education of these students." In addition to using the building for educational purposes, science and education majors will manage an outreach program that includes opening the hatchery for public tours, where the students will act as tour guides and teach guests the history and significance of the hatchery. "Strategic alliances are what it is all about now, because you try to do more with less, keep tuition prices down as much as possible," Lewthwaite said. "This is the perfect example of the kind of thing that government, town county and private institution can do together to make that happen. I think this is a perfect example of what can happen when you persevere." ]]> Public Relations Fri, 10 May 2013 10:04:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-college-director-of-financial-aid-is-honored-by-the-new-jersey-association-of-student-fina/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College Director of Financial Aid and a resident of Easton, Pa.,...]]> Hackettstown, N.J.– Centenary College Director of Financial Aid and a resident of Easton, Pa., Evelynne Blatt, was recently awarded the Arthur E. Richmond Distinguished Service Award by the New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NJASFAA) at the organization’s spring conference. The award is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of financial aid through NJASFAA activities.  It is named for Arthur E. Richmond, longtime Director of Financial Aid at Rutgers University and the “father” of NJASFAA.  Richmond’s vision for the financial aid profession was to ensure that those entering this profession could learn the trade through the establishment of a statewide organization we now know of as NJASFAA.  He served as President of NJASFAA twice and conducted many of the sessions that taught financial aid administrators how to examine the different methodologies for computing aid.
Since 2003, Blatt has held multiple leadership positions for the organization.  She became part of the Executive Council in 2005.  For the 2009-2010 academic year, Evelynne served as President and has also held the roles of Treasurer and Secretary, in addition to chairing various committees.  Blatt has been a member of the Centenary community since 2012.  She has also held the position of Director of Financial Aid at Union County Community College from 2008 to 2012 and was the Assistant Director and Director of Financial Aid at Raritan Valley Community College from 2003 to 2008.  She also served as Financial Aid Assistant at Boston University in 2001 and 2002. Blatt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from  Boston University and a Master of Education degree in Higher Education Administration from New York University. “Centenary College is extremely proud of Evelynne Blatt.  We commend her outstanding work and her commitment to the higher education of students,” says Roger Anderson, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Centenary College.  “We are excited that she received the Richmond Award.  We see every day that she is passionate about Centenary’s students, and the Richmond Award demonstrates that she is dedicated to improving the financial aid process for all students.” Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.]]> Public Relations Tue, 07 May 2013 09:27:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-college-to-hold-138th-may-commencement-on-may-18-2013/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College will hold its 138th May Commencement at 1 p.m. May 18, 2013,...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College will hold its 138th May Commencement at 1 p.m. May 18, 2013, on the front lawn of Smith Hall.  The keynote speaker, Lou Reda, television producer, will address Centenary’s graduating class of 415 students. Lou Reda Productions is a full-scale television production company with offices located in Easton, Pa., and New York City. Reda, the company’s founder, first made a national name for himself in 1982 when he was the executive producer for the CBS miniseries The Blue and the Gray (starring Gregory Peck as Abraham Lincoln).  This began his love for historical programming, and prompted him to move into the nonfiction market.  Over the next 30 years the company produced more than 500 hours of programming for United States and international television networks, including A&E, History, BIO, Discovery, Military Channel, CBS, HDNet and Viacom, while garnering immense praise in the form of a People’s Choice Award, eight Emmy nominations, five Cine Golden Eagles and nine Tellys. Among the company’s recent productions are the event television series WWII in HD (narrated by Gary Sinise) and Vietnam in HD (narrated by Michael C. Hall), produced for History.
 
In the 1960s and ’70s, Reda managed singers such as Chubby Checker and Johnny Desmond, as well as entertainers like the Amazing Kreskin. In 1971, he created The Amazing World of Kreskin, the first syndicated television series ever for Viacom. Today, Lou Reda Productions continues to develop and produce entertaining unscripted series and outstanding factual programs. It believes innovative storytelling, engaging characters and high production value regardless of budget are key to the success of any project. In addition to Reda, Ruth E. Grauert and Norman Worth will be receiving Honorary Doctorate degrees in Humane Letters.  Grauert is a lecturer, choreographer and lighting designer.  She graduated from Centenary Academy in 1935 and holds a B.A. from Ursinus in 1939 and an M.A. from Columbia in 1941.  She studied first at Centenary with Herring and Couch and then with Holm, Graham, Nikolais, Sokolow, Kashmann, Guidone, Stewart and Weidman.  She was a member of Nikolais Hartford Company from 1942-43; assistant to Nikolais from 1948-1988; stage director for Murray Louis from 1953-1970; lighting designer and stage manager for Phyllis Lamhut, Beverly Blossom and others from 1948 on; and she taught lighting at the Nik/Lou lab from 1948-1995.  In 1979 and 1980, she directed the company of Compagnie de la Danse Contemporaine d’Angers in France.  She is founder and director of Bearnstow, a summer arts place, from 1946 to present; and has authored numerous articles on general aesthetics, staging lighting and Alwin Nikolais.  She writes concert and book critiques and poetry and continues to lecture, choreograph and design lighting for contemporary dance.  She is the recipient of the 2005 Martha Hill Lifetime Achievement Award and received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Ursinus College in 1999. Norman Worth is co-owner of local Radio Station WRNJ (1510 AM, 104.7 FM, 92.7 FM).  He has been deeply involved in community organizations and events for the past 30 years, both personally and through his radio station.  “Inside Centenary” is one of the programs featured on WRNJ.  A long-time friend of Centenary, Worth has served the College in many capacities during the tenure of three College Presidents.  He serves on the Board of Trustees, as well as on the Boards of Fulton Bank of New Jersey; Hackettstown Regional Medical Center; Centenary College Enactus; and is a long-time member of the Hackettstown Rotary Club. Worth has been honored by the following organizations: New Jersey Hospital Association “Trustee of the Year”, Boy Scouts of America “Good Scout” Award; Hackettstown Area Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian Award; ARC of Warren County Humanitarian Award; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warren County “Leadership Award” Warren County Hall of Fame Inaugural Class; and Centenary College ‘Gold Dome’ Award. “I am pleased to recognize our three honorary degree recipients in this manner,” says Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, Centenary College President.  “Commencement is a day of  celebration in recognition of the hard work and dedication of the graduates.  I wish them the best as they continue their professional or academic journey.” The graduating class will include undergraduate and graduate students from the main campus in Hackettstown and the Centenary College School of Professional Studies learning centers in Parsippany and Edison.  Degrees that will be awarded to the 415 graduates participating in the ceremony are as follows: 18 Associate of Arts; 119 Bachelor of Arts; 28 Bachelor of Fine Arts; 153 Bachelor of Science; 17 Bachelor of Social Work; 28 Master of Arts; 45 Master of Business Administration; and 7 Master of Education.  
  Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary
College is an independent, coeducational liberal arts and career studies college
distinguished by an accomplished faculty, small class size and diverse student body.  Centenary is the only baccalaureate and master’s degree granting institution in northwest
New Jersey. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad. ]]> Public Relations Mon, 06 May 2013 14:20:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-alumna-and-local-resident-embarks-on-career-as-a-team-leader-with-americorps/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College 2010 graduate Carolanne Fernandez, a native of Sparta, is...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College 2010 graduate Carolanne Fernandez, a native of Sparta, is working in her dream career.  She knew after she went on a Disaster Relief Trip to New Orleans through Centenary College that she wanted to be in the business of helping people. 
She learned about Americorps during that time, put in an application and was offered a position as a Corps member before she even graduated. Since then, she was promoted to Team Leader for AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), one of the three groups under the Americorps umbrella. “As a Team Leader, my main purpose is to help all of my Corps grow as leaders and professionals who can then go into the world and lead others themselves,” says Fernandez.  “In addition, I have managed a $60,000 budget and represent my organization at press conferences. It is something that I want to do for my entire career.  I cannot imagine anything that would be more rewarding.” In addition to her responsibilities, she has volunteered over 200 hours of her time so far this year.  Some of her volunteer efforts have included building community gardens and running a carnival for a local school.  
Fernandez’s first assignment as Team Leader was responding to Hurricane Isaac in Mississippi.  She recently spent five months working in New York City in response to Hurricane Sandy.  Currently, Fernandez’s team is in New England working with several states to help businesses make repairs from harsh winter storms and aiding those who suffered from the Boston Marathon bombings.
Fernandez is based out of Mississippi.  She is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week when she is responding to a disaster.  She worked eight seven day-weeks following Hurricane Sandy  before switching to a regular six-day week.  She finds the work gratifying and credits her former professors, Christopher Linne, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Centenary College, and Terri Klemm, Associate Professor of Social Work, as well as the entire Social Work Department, for advising her about these types of careers. “I would have never been involved in this type of profession had I not been exposed to humanitarian work through Centenary College,” says Fernandez.
Community service is an integral part of Centenary College and the institution’s longstanding commitment to developing future citizens through co-curricular initiatives.  In fact, Centenary College was the first college in New Jersey to mandate community service as a graduation requirement. Centenary offers a large number of volunteer opportunities for its students to partake in. One of Centenary’s community service projects includes “Community Plunge,” a day-long volunteer opportunity.  For seven years, Centenary participated in a Disaster Relief Project, in which students from Centenary traveled to New Orleans to help rebuild areas that suffered devastation from Hurricanes Rita, Gustav and Katrina.  This past Spring Break, Centenary College students participated in United Way’s Alternative Spring Break, where student volunteers helped improve educational opportunities for children in Newark and assisted with Hurricane Sandy rebuilding efforts in the tri-state region, including at the Jersey Shore. For more information about the AmeriCorps NCCC program, visit www.americorps.gov.  Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centen]]> Public Relations Fri, 03 May 2013 14:31:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-college-is-awarded-22-million-through-the-higher-education-capital-financing-grant-progr/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. –Earlier this week, Governor Christopher Christie announced that 176 projects...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. - Earlier this week, Governor Christopher Christie announced that 176 projects were sent to the Legislature in connection with the first statewide, voter-approved higher education capital construction in 25 years.  Centenary College was awarded $2,267,000 for two such projects.
 
“Centenary College has many projects in the pipeline that we simply could not afford to pursue on our own,” says Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, Centenary College President.  “The Building Our Future Bond, along with the programs to be funded by the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, will allow us to make needed investments in essential academic facilities, improving the already high-quality education that Centenary College delivers.  I would like to thank everyone who helped make this a reality, especially the voters in New Jersey who approved the Bond.  You demonstrated that you believe in quality higher education in this state.” The funds awarded to Centenary will help build state-of the-art Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories.  In addition, some of the funds will purchase laboratory equipment for Centenary College’s new Environmental Science Center at the Charles O. Hayford Fish Hatchery.  The Environmental Science Center will open on May 9, 2013.  Further, Centenary will be able to address classroom accessibility.  Elevators will be built in two buildings: Trevorrow Hall and the Edward W. Seay Administration Building.  All projects are expected to be completed by September 2014. “This is an exciting time in higher education in this State,” says Dr. Lewthwaite.  “I would like to thank Governor Christie, Secretary Hendricks and everyone who was involved giving the higher education community this much-needed attention and support.” Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.]]> Public Relations Thu, 02 May 2013 08:53:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-colleges-childrens-literature-class-works-with-ridge-and-valley-charter-school-students/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. – One of Centenary College’s Children’s Literature classes recently celebrated...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. – One of Centenary College’s Children’s Literature classes recently celebrated the culmination of its semester-long initiative with Ridge and Valley Charter School in Blairstown through craft activities and collaborative group discussions at the Hackettstown campus.
Since January, Centenary College Children’s Literature students were paired up with one or two students from Ridge and Valley from Grades 6 through 8 to discuss through journal entries selected fairy tales, children’s and Young Adult novels with their College pen pals.  Each student was given a pen name and the pen pals had the opportunity to meet each other in person last week. “I try to incorporate experiential learning opportunities in the classroom, and this exercise garnered excellent results,” says Professor Kerry Barnett, Instructor, English and Foreign Languages Department at Centenary College.  “Most of these students have aspirations to become teachers, so this activity was a good fit for them.” Some of the books included bestselling novels, such as The Hunger Games, but also ranged to lesser-known literature.  The Ridge and Valley students chose what they wanted to read based on their own interests.  All students, however, read Philip Pullman’s A Collection of Grimm Tales.  “Participating in this exchange has really helped instill enthusiasm in the students about reading,” says Kasey Errico, Classroom Guide at Ridge and Valley Charter School.  “The College students typically posed questions, prompting a written discussion that further engaged my students.” Nick Perkalis, a sophomore from Califon, has aspirations to become a teacher, sports coach or police officer once he graduates from Centenary.  His pen name was Travis Pastrana, a famous dirt bike racer.  He thought that this name would appeal to the middle grader that he was paired with, as they both are fans of the sport.  Both of them read Dirt Bike Racer by Matt Christopher. “Reading children’s books is somewhat of a hobby of mine,” says Perkalis.  “The experience of sharing ideas with my pen pal and then meeting him has been so rewarding to me.  I hope to be involved in other projects like this in the future.” Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary st]]> Public Relations Wed, 01 May 2013 11:32:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-college-holds-second-annual-sports-management-conference/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College recently held its Second Annual Sports Management...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. –  Centenary College recently held its Second Annual Sports Management Conference, which was managed by Professor David Perricone’s Sports Management class.
“We had a diverse group of professionals in the sports field speak with our students, members of the community and high school students who are passionate about this field,” says Perricone, Assistant Professor of Sports Management at Centenary College.  “It was a unique opportunity for students and the public to network and learn how to get started in the sports industry.”
Panels for the conference covered a variety of subjects, including networking, sales, internships, event management and operations and sports management in high school and colleges.  There were 18 presenters including Centenary College alumnus Jamie Ponce, who is the Director of Ticket Sales and Service for the New York Red Bulls; Kevin Heaney, Manager of Interactive Marketing and Community Relations, Pocono Raceway; George Moreira, Manager of Professional Tennis Operations, United States Tennis Association; and Lisa Quinn, Director of Events, National Basketball Association. “This was a wonderful experience and I am pleased to have been involved in this project,” says Timothy Brix, one of the students who managed the conference.  “This opportunity provided me with such valuable experience that would not have been available to me otherwise. I learned a great deal from this process.”  Brix aspires to become an event planner for a golf course country club after he graduates next year. For more information about Centenary College’s Sports Management Program, please call Professor Perricone at 908-852-1400, ext. 2357.
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.]]> Public Relations Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:42:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/architectural-drawings-on-display-at-taylor-memorial-library/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J. - Taylor Memorial Library, which will celebrate its 60th birthday next year, is...]]> Hackettstown, N.J  - Taylor Memorial Library, which will celebrate its 60th birthday next year, is currently displaying newly framed architectural blueprints and renderings done by the building’s architect, Jan Hird Pokorny.
   
The firm he established, Jan Hird Pokorny Associates, Inc. (JHPA), is a well-known New York City architectural firm specializing in historic preservation and conservation work.
In fact, the firm credits its work at Centenary with giving the firm its start in 1949, per its website:
A major commission in 1949 to design a student union and library at Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey, gained the firm notice and began a string of successful commissions designing institutional and private buildings and interiors (jhpokorny.com). “As we approach the library’s 60th anniversary it is wonderful to be able to display Pokorny’s plans for the building,” says Timothy Domick, Director of Taylor Memorial Library at Centenary College.  “Centenary College just added a patio adjoining the library which the architect envisioned decades ago, and we have moved our staff offices to the main floor nearer to patrons, as he intended.  We invite students, faculty, staff, and the wider community to stop by and see the drawings, and even enjoy some coffee at our own Greene’s Beans Café.” The Taylor Memorial Library is an award-winning building which has been the main library of Centenary College for more than half a century. Construction on the library began in 1953; it opened for use in 1954. At the time of its construction in the 1950’s it was a state-of-the-art facility with top-quality office furniture that represented the best of mid-20th century American design. Pokorny also designed the Reeves Student Union for Centenary, which was replaced a few years ago by the remodeled John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center. Pokorny was born and educated in Czechoslovakia. In 1939 he “fled the German occupation of Czechoslovakia and six months later arrived at Ellis Island on a student visa to begin a new life in New York City” (jhpokorny.com). He enrolled at Columbia University’s School of Architecture, where he earned a Master’s degree. He became a United States citizen in 1945, and he opened a firm with his wife in 1946.
    
Pokorny’s style has been described as “modern and lean” (jhpokorny.com) and was influenced by his travel to Scandinavia and Japan. Pokorny designed the master plans for the State University at Stony Brook and for Lehman College in the Bronx. His firm completed the restoration of the Schermerhorn Row block at the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan as well as restoration of the rotunda and dome of the New Jersey State House in Trenton. He also served on the faculty of Columbia University for over 50 years. Pokorny died in 2008 at the age of 93.  His New York Times obituary states:”Mr. Pokorny was well known among architects as a reasoned voice in the melding of old and new architectural ideas. As a designer his style was spare and modern, but it was married to an instinct for preservation” (New York Times, 23 May 2008). His firm “became known for restoring and adapting historic buildings for reuse” (New York Times, 23 May 2008). One could say he was in the forefront of “green” building! For more information about the Taylor Memorial Library and its hours of operation, visit http://libguides.centenarycollege.edu. 
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.
Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs in three locations: Hackettstown, Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.
###]]> Public Relations Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:53:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-college-is-ranked-4-for-top-mba-programs-by-njbiz/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J., April 24, 2013 – Centenary College was listed as no. 4 in NJBIZ’s listing of...]]> Hackettstown, N.J., April 24, 2013 – Centenary College was listed as no. 4 in NJBIZ’s listing of Top MBA Programs in New Jersey based on the number of 2012 graduates, which was published earlier this month.
Centenary College is the first college in New Jersey to offer an MBA in an accelerated format through the School of Professional Studies at Centenary College, where students can earn their MBA in 24 months.  First established in 1999, the School of Professional Studies provides an entrepreneurial approach to the educational experience by offering professional studies to an adult population, allowing students to select the modality most conducive to their busy lifestyle.  Students can take classes in a variety of formats: in the classroom, online or through a blended approach, in which courses are conducted both ways.  Classes are offered in Parsippany and MetroPark.  In addition, Centenary College offers an MBA at their main campus in Hackettstown designed for both full-time and part-time students, offering a flexible pace and course schedule. “I am so pleased that Centenary College has earned this distinction from NJBIZ,” says Dr. Deirdre Letson, Vice President for Enrollment Management and the School of Professional Studies at Centenary College.  “Centenary College offers MBA programs in a variety of formats that are suited to each type of lifestyle.  Our students receive the personal attention to support them through their academic career at Centenary.  Their continued success is a true testament to the quality of our services.”
For more information about Centenary College MBA programs, please visit http://www.centenarycollege.edu/mba  or call (908) 852-1400 and ask for the Admissions Department.
About NJBIZ
NJBIZ, New Jersey's only weekly business journal covering the entire state, was founded in 1987. The publication has received numerous statewide and national awards including the 2010 silver award for best business journal from the Alliance of Area Business Publications and the 2006 Most Improved Award from AABP. NJBIZ is owned by Journal Multimedia, a multi-title publishing and events company based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. For more information about Journal Multimedia, go to www.journalmultimedia.com. About Centenary College
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad. ###]]> Public Relations Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:50:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-college-graduate-student-named-teacher-of-the-month-by-think-teachers-magazine/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J., April 23, 2013 – Bonnie Sue Bastin, a Centenary College graduate student from...]]> Hackettstown, N.J., April 23, 2013 – Bonnie Sue Bastin, a Centenary College graduate student from Newton, has been named “Teacher of the Month” by Think Teachers Magazine. Bastin will be highlighted in the May issue, which will be available on April 26, 2013. Think Teachers is a monthly publication dedicated to teachers, administrators and other educators in the state of New Jersey.  Every month one New Jersey teacher is featured as “Teacher of the Month.” Mitchell Krugel, Editor and Publisher of Think Teachers, felt that Bastin’s nomination stood out because of her “innovation, passion for her work and success” and cited that the type of work that she is doing with her students is “rare.” She was nominated by Dr. Linda Schwartz Green, Professor of Education at Centenary College.  “What makes Bonnie Sue stand out is her professionalism, patience, and her heart.  She believes that every student has the right to a quality education,” says Dr. Green.  “She works hard to help every student become successful because she knows that is what they deserve.” Bastin, who is graduating with an M.A. in Special Education next month, is in her sixth year teaching at Willowglen Academy in Sparta.  She has an undergraduate degree in Social Work from Grove City College and decided to come back to College to become certified in teaching after a stint as a substitute teacher.  “My position as a Life Skills Teacher at Willowglen is a great fit for me because I can take all of the resources that I have with my social work background and bring it into the classroom,” says Bastin, who works with students with multiple disabilities. Some of her work includes focusing on the discovery of each student’s passion.  Her innovative methods include the use of reading therapy dogs, which provides students the reinforcement to bolster their reading skills. She also created a school gardening program and has studied how programs such as these engage students and how they have impacted their concentration levels, behaviors and social interactions.  She also established Classroom Critters and brings small animals into the classroom, such as guinea pigs and ducks, so the students can learn about each species. Since teaching is not just a job, it is a passion for Bastin, she aspires to add teaching a course or two at the college level to her workload after she graduates, as she wants to instill the importance of experiential learning to future teachers. Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.
###]]> Public Relations Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:19:00 -0400 http://www.centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/news-events-announcements-index/news-article/article/centenary-college-students-video-conference-with-scottish-public-relations-firm/ ]]>Hackettstown, N.J.– From 4 to 6 p.m. April 25, 2013, in the Van Winkle Board Room at Centenary...]]> Hackettstown, N.J. – From 4 to 6 p.m. April 25, 2013, in the Van Winkle Board Room at Centenary College’s David and Carol Lackland Center (715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown), Adjunct Professor Joseph S. Pizzo’s Writing for Public Relations undergraduate course will be having a videoconference with Purplefeather.co.uk, an online content provider and public relations firm from Glasgow, Scotland.   
Pizzo’s students will be discussing their public relations campaigns for WNTI 91.9 FM, Greene’s Beans (at Centenary College), and Estey Piano Service.  Purplefeather’s Andrea Gardner will be providing some basic instruction in the ways to conduct effective public relations campaigns.  She will also provide feedback on each action team’s public relations plan. Pizzo contacted Purplefeather after he had viewed its powerful video ad, “The Power of Word,” last year. The style of the ad encourages thinking “outside the box,” and Pizzo encourages his students to use this style of thinking as they create their campaigns.  This is the second year that they have worked with Professor Pizzo’s students. Since he began teaching the course five years ago, Pizzo has made it a priority to “extend learning beyond the traditional walls of the traditional classroom.”  According to Pizzo: “This experiential approach to learning encourages my students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations, rather than in controlled simulations. I also believe that having my students work with organizations and sometimes local small businesses provides opportunities for the students to function as dynamic action teams that facilitate change and have a positive impact upon the organizations or small businesses being promoted.” For more information about the firm, visit www.purplefeather.co.uk.  Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary College’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. Centenary College’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).  The Centenary College School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.  The School of International Programs recruits international students for study at Centenary and Centenary students for study abroad.]]> Public Relations Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:38:00 -0400