Centenary College News

The May Edition of The Quill is Here!

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:51:00 -0400

The May edition of The Quill is here!
Pick up your copy now from
campus newsstands and locations
across campus where students gather.
There's some great reading here,
by your fellow students.
Take your copy home wth you!
See The Quill online at http://www.centenarycollege.edu/thequill

Square Dance

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:26:00 -0400

For International Students Only, ISO (International Student Organization) is hosting Square Dance. A square Dance is a dance for four couples (eight dancers) arranged in a square, with one couple on each side, facing the middle of the square.

*Date: April 13th, 2013 *Time: 2pm *Venue: Reeves Student Recreation Center (Gym)

HELP WANTED: Summer Staff Position - Summer Culture & Language Program

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:36:00 -0500

School of International Programs-Seeking Summer Staff Position for

Summer Culture & Language Program (June 24th - August 10th, 2013)

Overview: Centenary College Summer Culture & Language Program is a six-week, intensive/comprehensive language program enabling international participants (college level students) to experience American college life as well as American Culture.

Commitment Dates for SCLP 2013 are June 24^th-August 10^th(1 week training + 6-week program) Salary is $2,000 (IRA), plus FREE apartment and meals. You will accompany students on weekend trips to New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington D.C. If you have any question, please contact at Ms. Hye Jin Lee, Director of the SCLP, (908) 852-1400 ext.2267 or leeh01@centenarycollege.edu.

Intercultural Resident Assistants (IRA)

Intercultural Resident Assistants (IRA) are responsible for working closely with Director of the SCLP to ensure that program runs smoothly and effectively by assisting the daily activities and weekend field trips of the SCLP and providing direct involvement in its group. Each IRA is also responsible for playing a key role in building and maintaining “community” throughout the SCLP by overseeing both formal and informal activities that will promote international community development. IRAs should be qualified to carry out the following duties:

Enforcement of program rules and policies
Handle crisis management within an international residence hall
Provide support for international residents by assisting students to adjust to American culture
Be responsible for security and safety of students
Administrative assignments include attending staff meetings, completing reports, etc.

Eligibility and Requirements

Selection of IRAs is a highly competitive process and positions will be awarded to students who have the potential to be excellent intercultural travelers and community organizers. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated excellent academic progress, and are involved in extra-curricular activities, and have prior experience organizing student community programs. Applicants must meet the following program requirements to be considered for these positions:

(Intercultural Resident Assistant)

• GPA of 3.00 or higher

• Sophomore, junior, or senior standing

• Commit to a 7-day training session on campus held from June 24-June 30, 2013.

• Commit to working for 6 weeks on our summer program, which runs from July 1 to August 10, 2013.

• IRAs may NOT hold any other employment during the period of time and may NOT enroll in any summer session II classes

Applying

Interested students should complete the online application form (https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=GpC3AOLxaAZfEMfJbNQV4A) and submit it with a copy of their RESUME, one TRANSCRIPT to the SCLP Director’s office (Smith Hall Rm #118) no later than March 8^th, 2013. Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in managing and caring for students, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity.

Global Lecture Lecture by Ms. Cathy Bao Bean

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:41:00 -0500

School of International Programs presents Global Lecture Series

Guest Lecturer: Ms. Cathy Bao Bean Date: March 7th, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: Blackbox Theatre

Music Night with Hackettstown Community Band

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:22:00 -0500

You are cordially invited to attend “The Music Night with Hackettstown Community Band”. Having the Hackettstown Community on our beautiful campus and your welcome presence will be truly appreciated. Please join us in sharing this stellar display of musical friendship with one another.

Date: Feb. 7^th, 2013-7PM

Venue: George H. Whitney Chapel

* Light refreshment will be provided after the concert *

Jelena Markovic Named 2012-13 NJAIAW Woman of the Year

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:41:00 -0500

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. - On Sunday afternoon, Centenary senior Jelena Markovic (Brcko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, The Economic School) was given one of the most prestigious honors a female student-athlete can receive in the state of New Jersey, being named as a 2012-13 N.J.A.I.A.W. Woman of the Year recipient. Each year, the New Jersey Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NJAIAW) recognizes outstanding achievements by female student-athletes across the state. In honor of the award, the NJAIAW hosts the Woman of the Year Luncheon in celebration of National Girls and Woman in Sports Day. This year’s national theme is “Girls in Sports, An Investment in the Future" and a luncheon for the event was held at Seton Hall University in honor of all recipients. Following the luncheon, Markovic and all of the other NJAIAW Woman of the Year recipients gathered together at halftime of the Seton Hall University vs. Rutgers University women's basketball game to be honored in front of a full crowd in the Richie Regan Recreation Center. Aside from her tremendous performance on the court this season where she finished ranked top of the nation in aces per set for the second consecutive year (1.13), Markovic serves as a resident assistant (RA) at the college where she helps guide residents in their every day life on campus at the college.
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Centenary Students, Staff Send Words of Hope to Sandy Hook Elementary

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:32:00 -0500

Hackettstown — About 15 students and staff gathered in the Student Activities Center today with construction paper, markers and stickers. They quickly set to work offering whatever words of encouragement they could to the students, staff and families affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting last month. “It’s important that when things go on, people remember what it means to be a part of a nation or a part of a community," said Hall Director Ayannah Johnson. Lizeth Jaramillo, a resident director at the college, wrote a letter to the staff and faculty at Sandy Hook: “Centenary College community sends our prayers, positivity and love. During our week of service we have dedicated a program to send your community messages of hope and inspiration.” Another letter addressed to a Sandy Hook student is intended to comfort the student during the difficult time following the loss of classmates. Andrew Sarmiento said he was there to show his support, especially for the teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary. “I feel like they’re a big part of it,” he said. The group made about 50 cards that will be sent to Sandy Hook Elementary. The event is part of the college’s “week of service” that began today with the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. As the week progresses, students will donate dental care products to Project Dental Africa, a program that emphasizes the importance of good dental hygiene in Africa. They will also hold a food and clothing drive for families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Community members who would like to donate can contact huffm@centenarycollege.edu.

Connect with Career Services on Facebook!

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:27:00 -0500

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Centenary College Holds First Korean Teacher Winter Program

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:48:00 -0500

Hackettstown, N.J. –The School of International Programs of Centenary College is hosting its first Korean Teacher Winter Program for thirteen public school teachers from South Korea from now through late February. This three-month program was made possible through a grant from the South Korean government. The emphasis of this initiative for the first two months of study is to provide the thirteen Korean teachers of English with advanced writing techniques and skills, as well as providing them with tools to improve their English pronunciation. During the last month nine teachers will continue with these studies, while four of the teachers will focus on the experiential learning techniques through a partnership with the Hackettstown Middle School. Those four teachers will work with all content areas in grades 5 through 8 at the Middle School to learn about American public school teaching methodologies. “This will be an enriching and educational experience for both students and teachers,” says Marie Griffin, Principal of Hackettstown Middle School.

The program is coordinated through ITTI Global, Inc. in Seoul, Korea, who first worked with Centenary College last summer to design a four week Korean Teacher Summer Program in conjunction with the Korean government. That program focused on intermediate English reading, writing and speaking skills. “I am so pleased that Centenary has been selected as a site to run this program,” says Dr. Joseph Linskey, Dean of the School of International Programs at Centenary College. “It is a win-win situation for all involved and I would like to also thank Ms. Marie Griffin, the Principal of Hackettstown Middle School, for working with us on this initiative.” 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 program offers accelerated degree completion programs in Parsippany, with an additional facility in Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey. ###

Centenary College Gives Thanks for Strong Community Ties

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:13:00 -0500

Hackettstown, N.J.– Centenary College hosted a Thanksgiving Dinner for students where community leaders were invited to celebrate the holiday season. “This has become an annual event for our students where we invite some community leaders,” says Nancy Paffendorf, Dean of Community and College Affairs at Centenary College. “We work with and have established strong ties with some of these individuals and enjoy inviting them to our home as part of a relatively new tradition.” In addition to the students, the following community leaders enjoyed an evening of conversation and Thanksgiving fare: Janen Ardia, General Manager and Executive Vice-President of ReMax Heritage Properties; Sarah Brelvi, Chief Professional Officer and Women’s Leadership Council Director, United Way of Northern New Jersey; Nancy Brown, Director of Constituent Services for Assemblyman John DiMaio, her spouse Harry Brown, Chairman of the Hackettstown Library Board, and his mother Helen; Keith DeTombeur, President of the Hackettstown BID Board; Maria DiGiovanni, Mayor of Hackettstown; Assemblyman John DiMaio and his family; Rick Gardner, Warren County Freeholder; James Graham, President and CEO, Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Guyette, Director of Development for the Arc of Warren County; Assemblywoman Alison McHose and her family; Gail Lydecker Phoebus, Sussex County Freeholder-elect and Centenary alumna; Jason Sarnoski, Warren County Freeholder; Betty Schultheis, Mayor of Allamuchy; Jim Sheldon, Executive Director of the Hackettstown BID; Ed Smith, Warren County Freeholder-Elect; and Dolores Stammer, Regional Director of the N.J. Small Business Development Center of Northwest Jersey. “Again, it was a pleasure to bring these guests to campus, and to the beautiful David and Carol Lackland Center specifically,” says Paffendorf. “Hopefully, they will consider coming again soon this season for one of our many upcoming events or to take in one of our Centenary Stage Company performances.” For information on events that are open to the public, visit www.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.

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New ISO representatives for the academic year 2012 – 2013!

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:23:00 -0400

Congratulations!

Please meet the new ISO (International Student Organization) Representatives for the academic year 2012 – 2013!

President: Zhixiang Dong (Senior, Business Management, China)

Vice-President: Hyosang Hwang (Freshman, Criminal Justice, Korea)

Secretary: KeWei Haung (Freshman, Fashion Design, China)

Dormitory Representative: Gyoungjin Han (Sophomore, Individualized Studies, Korea)

Dormitory Representative: Jeonghyeon Kim (Senior, Individualized Studies, Korea)

Dormitory Representative: Yebin Yoon (Senior, Individualized Studies, Korea)

Commuter Representative: Hayoung Choi (Freshman, Biology, Korea)

Commuter Representative: Eui-Rim Koo (Junior, Business Management, Korea)

Commuter Representative: Benny Kwok (Senior, Business Management, America)

A list of clubs is here!

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:35:00 -0400

Click here to explore the exciting opportunities to get involved on our campus. Students can find something enjoyable to be a part of, discover a new interest, build their resume, and meet new people when they join a club. Questions or want to join a club? Email Tiffany Kushner kushnert@centenarycollege.edu

International Friendship Program Pair Up Event

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:57:00 -0400

International Friendship Program Pair Up Event

International Students Only.

"Meet your American Families, enjoy and seek great adventure in America!"

When: September 21st, 2012, Friday @ 7PM

Where: Seay Building Front Parlours

Who: All International Students are Invited!

Centenary College's Chief Academic Officer and Provost is Selected for National Leadership Development Program

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:33:00 -0400

Hackettstown, N.J. – Centenary College is pleased to announce that Dr. James Patterson, Chief Academic Officer and Provost, is one of 20 senior-level administrators in higher education nationwide selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI) to participate in a year-long Executive Leadership Academy. He is also the only administrator from a New Jersey college or university to be selected for this program. Individuals chosen for the program are vice presidents or cabinet officers in higher education who aspire to the presidency of an independent college or university. As a participant, Dr. Patterson will attend two seminars and ongoing webinars, participate in a mentoring program, develop experiential learning projects focused on specific areas of presidential responsibility and complete a series of readings and case studies. “The Academy will help prepare CAOs to serve as effective college presidents,” says Richard Ekman, President of the Council of Independent Colleges. “Competition for available places in the Academy was intense, and the review committee found the nomination materials to be most impressive. We believe that Dr. James Patterson has the potential for highly effective leadership as a college or university president.” Dr. Patterson earned a Ph.D. in British and Irish History from Fordham University. The research for his dissertation was conducted in Ireland on a Fulbright Fellowship. In 2008, Manchester University Press published his book In the Wake of the Great Rebellion: Republicanism, Agrarianism and Banditry in Ireland after 1798; which has been warmly reviewed and was recently re-issued in paperback. He has also published well-received articles and regularly presents papers at conferences and seminars in Ireland, England and the United States (including two at Harvard University’s International Seminar on the History of the Atlantic World and one at the Folger Shakespeare Institute). “We are so pleased that Dr. Patterson has been selected to participate in the prestigious Executive Leadership Academy being presented by CIC and AALI,” Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, President of Centenary College. “His leadership has been instrumental to the advancement of the institution and we are honored that he has been selected for this prestigious opportunity.” For more information about the Executive Leadership Academy, visit www.cic.edu/executiveleadershipacademy. In addition to Dr. Patterson, the Executive Leadership Academy Participants for 2012-2012 are as follows: Agnes Caldwell, Adrian College (MI)
Andy Chambers, Missouri Baptist University (MO)
Gregory Dewey, University of La Verne (CA)
James Fleming, Wheeling Jesuit University (WV)
Mary Ann Gawelek, Seton Hill University (PA)
Cheryl Lynn Horsey, Gwynedd-Mercy College (PA)
Michael Kenney, Madonna University (MI)
Ann Landis, Thomas University (GA)
Richanne Mankey, Daemen College (NY)
James McCloskey, Duquesne University (PA)
Suzanne Mellon, Saint Anselm College (NH)
Marie Morris, Anderson University (IN)
Timothy O’Rourke, Virginia Wesleyan College (VA)
James Ostrow, Lasell College (MA)
Thomas Pistorino, Regis College (MA)
Julian Schuster, Webster University (MO)
Tanya Shelton, Alderson-Broaddus College (WV)
Stuart Sigman, American Jewish University (CA)
Adriene Wright, Florida Memorial University (FL) About the CIC and AALI
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of more than 600 independent, liberal arts colleges and universities and higher education affiliates and organizations that work together to strengthen college and university leadership, sustain high-quality education and enhance private higher education’s contributions to society. To fulfill this mission, CIC provides its members with skills, tools and knowledge that address aspects of leadership, financial management and performance, academic quality and institutional visibility. The Council is headquartered at One Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.
The American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI) provides leadership identification and development programs across all sectors of public and private higher education. AALI creates and implements programs and assistance for academic leaders in various administrative positions enabling them to be successful in their roles and to advance the institutions they serve. In addition, AALI supports research and publications and consults with academic leaders and boards of trustees concerning traditional and emerging issues facing higher education and its governance. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AALI and its predecessor organizations have participated in the advancement of higher education for over 30 years.
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 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. ###

Centenary Graduate Teaches His Students to "Pay it Forward"

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:55:00 -0400

Hackettstown, N.J. – Matt Marciano, a Centenary College alumnus and Long Valley Middle School teacher, emphasizes the importance of “paying it forward” with his students. The concept of “paying it forward,” which is the idea of having a good deed be repaid by helping others became popular after the 2000 movie “Pay It Forward,” which focused on this philosophy, was released. For the third year in a row, Marciano, who graduated from Centenary with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership in 2009, is having his sixth grade Social Studies classes complete various projects to improve their community in various ways by completing a “Change the World” project. Some examples of projects include running a soccer clinic for students who have cerebral palsy, implementing a local recycling program, setting up a scholarship in honor of a deceased family member, making teddy bears for battered women, establishing a pet therapy program in a local nursing home, helping a homeless family in Passaic County and donating flowers arrangements to individuals who belong to the Long Valley Senior Citizens Club.
He added a new twist to the assignment this year by offering the project to the parents of his students. About 15 parents decided that they wanted to establish their own “Pay it Forward” campaign under his direction. Some of the parent projects included 100 acts of kindness between September through June and volunteering for the Market Street Mission in Morristown. “This project has taken on a life of its own,” says Marciano. “It is such an accomplishment to be able to motivate individuals in this manner and see what a positive difference each individual can have and see what an impact they are making on other people’s lives.” 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. ###