On Saturday, May 25, 2013 pianist David Baranowski will present the premier performance of Barry Pirro’s, Class of 1985 'Danbury Ragtime Suite'.
The concert will be held at 2 PM at the Danbury Historical Society’s Marian Anderson Studio.

John Powers `84 and Kathy McCarty Williams `84 shared with us a special story of a long lost friendship that has led to an unbreakable bond.

Read about John & Kathy's special reconnection.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a second edition of "Building Resilience in Children and Teens" by Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD and Martha Moraghan Jablow '66. Intended for parents, educators, and other child advocates, the book was first published in 2006. The 2011 edition is updated with additional chapters and is available through the AAP website and on Amazon. It is Ms. Jablow's tenth book, several of which are collaborations with physicians.

Discover. Grow. Achieve. with True North Team Building, LLC

Whether you want to achieve a specific business objective or wish to reward or further empower an already awesome team, True North Team Building has the talent and creativity to challenge, motivate and inspire your team to be the best that they can be. Founded by Cindy Crean, '07, True North Team Building offers a wide variety of activities, programs and workshops that can be fully customized to meet your groups needs.

Check out the True North Team Building Offerings here!

Manhattanville Alumni! Were you pretty fluent in French back in the day? Has it gotten rusty? Want to re-activate it?

A French Language Discussion Club is forming, and we'd like you to join! Please provide us with some feedback so that it will fit into your busy schedule! click the link below to fill out a quick questionare!

The Associated Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart is proud to present their February Letter.

Click here to view this letter.

Kathleen Balet Hill's novel, Who Occupies This House, is just out in paperback. It was selected as an Editors' Choice at The New York Times.

Click here to learn more & view Kathleen's Website!

The Department of Art History has had a busy and productive year. We are pleased to announce that our department is able to maintain the momentum gained in recent years.

Click here to view the Newsletter!

In "The Adventures of Scruffles: Little Dog, Big World," Joan Ranieri-Certain '79, illustrator, has created the whimsical world of Scruffles—a funny little dog who explores his newly discovered world in an unexpectedly amusing way. From painting the deck with his tail and finding a new friend in the mirror to watering a car to help it grow, Scruffles charms children and adults of all ages. Available through Amazon or directly through scrufflesadventures.org, this seven-chapter book is the compilation of Ranieri-Certain's first five adventures in this children's book series along with the addition of two new installments.
 

Check out Scruffles latest adventure!

Follow Scruffles on Facebook!

Read a recent article on Joan's local presentation and book signing.

 Barbara Ehrentreu MPS `03 has recently published “If I Could Be Like Jennifer Taylor.” Barbara started the book at a workshop at Writer’s Week in Paula Danziger's Children's Writing Workshop. Paula Danziger has been very influential in Barbara’s writing and she has dedicated the book to her. Barbara feels being at that Writer's Week changed her life!

Congratulations, Barbara!

Learn more about Barbara and her new book

Kitty Pilgrim '76 discusses Manhattanville College and her inspiration while writing her new book, The Explorer's Code.

Click here to read the article from Green Heratige News

In Memoriam

Professor Howard Hyman
Political Science Department, Manhattanville College

"His connection with Manhattanville was deep, as he taught in the Political Science department for over 25 years. Some of his former students remained close friends long after graduation."

The Associated Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart is proud to present their December Letter.

Click here to view this letter.

She DID It/New York presents "What's Next for You?" An event for Women over 50 at Manhattanville College
April 16, 2013
11AM-4PM
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY

Betterafter50.com, together with Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY invites women 50 plus to step into the next phase of possibility.A conference dedicated to inspiring, teaching and connecting you to the Next Phase of your life.
Click here for more information about this special event and view the exclusive alumni discount!

 Kimberly Giannelli '05 produced, and performed in, a one-night only dance performance and benefit that featured stars from the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater and a free lance dancers who performed and honored the work of choreographer, David Fernandez. This was a one-night only dance performance and benefit that featured stars from the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theater and a free lance dancers to perform and honor the work of choreographer David Fernandez.

Learn more about this special event!

Mary Wu '04 participated as one of the 28 float riders on the "One More Day" themed "Donate Life Float" at the 123rd Rose Bowl Parade on January 2, 2012 that is broadcasted and recognized nationally and annually on New Year's Day across U.S. televisions and homes, thanks to her sponsor UKRO. It was a true honor, chance, and especially ride of a lifetime!

Read more about Mary's Story!

Faculty Lecture Series
“Face to Face with Jane Austen”
by Professor of English, Juliette Wells
Wednesday, April 11th
Library, Manhattanville College

Congratulations to Professor Juliette Wells on the publication of her new book, Everybody's Jane: Austen in the Popular Imagination.

View advance reviews on the website of the publisher, Continuum.

Inspiration for Professor Wells' book came out of her courses on Austen, including her First-Year Seminar on Pride and Prejudice and my English course "Jane Austen and Popular Culture."  Research for the book was made possible by a sabbatical leave and summer grants.
 
A celebration of the book's publication took place on Wed., April 11th, at 7 p.m., in the Current Periodicals Room of the Library, as part of the Library's Faculty Lecture Series.  Juliette gave a presentation, titled "Face to Face with Jane Austen,"  on the topic of recent portraits of Austen.  Books were available for purchase and signing.

Tracey Spencer Walsh ’89 gave the following presentation...

Successfully Advocating for Your Child

at an IEP Meeting

(For parents and service providers)
Presented by Tracey Spencer Walsh, Esq.
Partner Mayerson & Associates
212-265-7200
On March 1, 2012 from  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Generoso Pope Foundation
One Generoso Pope Place;Tuckahoe, NY 10707

Ryan Beaudry '08, Co-Chair of the Manhattanville Young Alumni Society, has become a rising star at MasterCard. Read his blog on being a successful, young professional. MasterCard Social Media Newsroom

Dignifying Dementia, A Caregiver's Struggle by Elizabeth Tierney MAT '68

Elizabeth Tierney has written a beautiful book called Dignifying Dementia. Her husband, Jim was diagnosed with dementia in 1997 and lived at home during his illness and died there in January 2006. Dignifying Dementia is both a love story and an attempt to reach out to others who are living through or who will live through a similar tragedy.

View Elizabeth's Press Release & Website: www.dignifyingdementia.com

Congratulations to Elizabeth as she will be featured on WAMC's The Roundtable hosted by Joe Donahue on December 12th at 10am.

The Manhattanville College Community Remembers alumna, Margaret Ann Lambert Sheils, Class of 1937.

Click the link below to read about Peg's life.

Ethel Skakel Kennedy, Class of 1949

The documentary ETHEL will headline the Sundance Film Festival 2012. The film is directed by her academy award winning daughter, Rory Kennedy. The Manhattanville Library Archives were used for portions of the film.

Ethel Kennedy will headline Sundance 2012-  view the USA Today article!

Walls Speak: The Narrative Art of Hildreth Meière

Hildreth Meière, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Manhattanville Class of 1911; AASH President

view the article, “Discovering the Art of Hildreth Meière” from the Esprit de Coeur, Associated Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart

Special Announcement:
Manhattanville College will be launching the new Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Degree Program in Fall 2012. Congratulations to Mark Nowak, Director of the Masters of Writing Program and his staff.

Learn more about this very special news!

Every month since February 2010, an individual or group has been nominated by a co-worker, friend, mentor, or admirer to be recognized as a Dignity & Respect Champion of Greater Pittsburgh. A Dignity & Respect Champion is someone who lives his or her life in a way that makes others feel respected and valued. Manhattanville College graduate Ranny Ferguson, Class of 1968 and her husband Jay have been selected as the December 2011 Dignity & Respect Champions.

You're Invited!

Join the History department and alumnus, Marcellus Miglioranzi '98 for an exciting, educational European trip in May 2012 to Spain & Portugal. The group will be visiting the capitals of the two great Maritime Capitals of the 15th century along with some Iberian cities of the Ancient Roman and Moorish Empires.

Reserve your spot today!

Learn more about this exciting trip!

Looking to broaden your knowledge and sharpen your skills? Interested in learning something new?

Manhattanville is pleased to offer a low-cost audit option for you to continue your learning during the upcoming spring semester!

Auditors may register for one lecture course per semester for only $450 – that's a 10% discount exclusively for alumni!

For more information, please directly contact Steve Albanese, Assistant Dean with the The School of Graduate and Professional Studies, at Steve.Albanese@mville.edu.

We look forward to seeing you back in the classroom soon!

Recent Manhattanville Alumni will perform a piece directed & conceptualized by Rachele Facchini Ivers '06

Liminal, A Romeo & Juliette Inspired Piece

The Producer's Club, 358 West 44th St, New York, NY

View more information!

For more information, contact:
Alexis DePersia- Norelli '06, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Manhattanville Alumni Include:
Rachele Fachini Ivers '06
Alexis DePersia-Norelli '06
Sabrina Doolittle '07
Savanna Bodnar '07
Taylor Donofrio '08
Stephanie Ofshinsky '06
Laura Pellegrini '11
Peter Turo '07
DarryLee VanOudenhove '05

Thursday, March 1st, 2012: Prof. Marion Perret, beloved professor of Shakespeare, medieval, and Renaissance literature, was honored on opening night of the Theatre Department's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, in the Little Theater, Brownson Hall. The Manhattanville Community joined together to raise a Champagne toast to Prof. Perret and celebrate her retirement after more than thirty years of inspired, dedicated teaching at Manhattanville.

Stephanie Borgese's '92 art work was on display through the end of February at the Stable Gallery in Ridgewood, NJ. The exhibit features Borgese's sculptures as well as oil paintings by her mother, Virginia.

Read more!

Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins selected Isabel Villar `72, Co- Founder and Executive Director of El Centro Hispano, as the 2013 Woman of Distinction from the 35th State Senate District.
Read the full article

Also, view Isabel's Alumni Spotlight Feature

Congratulations to Kitty Pilgrim `76 on the release of her new novel, "The Stolen Chalice", a sequel to her first novel, "The Explorer's Code".

Click here to read more about Kitty's new novel!

Looking for an Intern?
Have an entry level position to fill this Summer or Fall?
Not sure where to look for qualified candidates?

We can help! The CCD would like to work with you to help you fill your internship or entry level position with qualified Manhattanville undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni. Just visit our website and fill out the Job and Internship Posting or contact Rosalie Shemmer, Director of Career Development at 914-323-5484 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Click the link below to learn more!

 Michael Caslin is a distinguished leader in the world of entrepreneurship and recently joined the team at Rising Tide Capital as the Managing Director of Strategy and Development. He graduated from Manhattanville College in 1980, where he double majored in Economics and Political Science.

Congratulations and best of luck to Michael!

Click here to learn more about Michael’s special achievement.

Janet Collins, Class of 1956, attended her 55th Reunion last May and reconnected with many of her friends and classmates. She shares with us her chance encounter with a fellow Manhattanville graduate, and reminds us of the continuity of the Manhattanville spirit that is within us at whatever stage we are in life!

Janet_Collins_Tote_Bag_Story.pdf

Congratulations to Tanya Pope `04, MS `07 who was honored at the Professional Women in Construction (PWC) annual Salute to Women of Achievement luncheon on Monday, April 23, 2012.

Tanya Pope`04, MS `07, executive director, construction business services, Columbia University Facilities

Click the link below to learn more about Tanya's special honor

Ana Gabriela Martínez `11, Director of Promotions & Programming / On-air talent, is playing a crucial role in the development of a new tv network in NY. BuenaVision TV Network airs this summer under the lead of Carlos Barba, recognized business leader in the Hispanic media. View this special press release!

The Department of Economics, Finance and Management is proud to present the 2012 Spring Newsletter. Click here to view.

Congratulations to Susana Torruella Leval, Class of 1966, the director emerita of New York’s Museum del Barrio on her nomination to the National Museum and Library Services Board.

view the article

Congratulations to Kevin Allan, Class of 2000 on his new position as Senior Vice President of development at AmeriCares (a global health and disaster relief organization).

Click here to view the article

Click here to view the press release

Click here to view the Associated Alumnae & Alumni of the Sacred Heart Newsletter.

Janet Collins, class of 1956 sent in a follow up story to "Never leave home without your Manhattanville totebag". Click here to read Janet's Manhattanville encounter, "It Happened Again."

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Janet!

Click on the image to view the Manhattanville College Fall 2012 Bulletin to learn about various news and happenings in the Mville Community.

Studio Art Faculty Department Exhibit
September 4 - October 24, 2012
Arthur M. Berger Art Gallery, Berman Student Center

Opening Reception: September 7, 2012
5:30-7:30pm

Manhattanville remembers the special life of former provincial Miriam Malin Craig RSCJ, class of 1942.

Click here to read Sr. Craig's obituary.

Alumni and Students took part in the 3rd annual Valiant XC Invitational held at Manhattanville on Saturday, September 15th. Click here to read about this special race!

Alumni in photo: Jamie Harrison ’09, Sarah Gustavsson ’12, Josh Marrero ’12, Mike Szarkowicz ’12, Morrison Boateng ’12, Amanda Granata ’10, Pilar Mahady ‘12

After researching information about pelvic prolapse, Robert Kawada, class of 2002 has created multiple blogs on the finds of his research. Robert is happy to share his findings with his fellow alumni. Click on the links below to read his blogs!

http://bardavaultameshimplant.org/

http://transvaginalmeshimplant.net/

The Manhattanville Community would like to congratulate Danielle J. Summons, a graduate of the Class of 2011 with a BA in Music with a concentration in Musical Theater, who has recently been selected to be a candidate in the Miss New York USA 2013 Pageant. Danielle will be representing Upper Manhattan.

During her time at Manhattanville, Danielle served as a Duchesne Scholar, President of Black Student Union for 3 years and was a proud member of the Quintessentials for 3 years under the direction of Mark Cherry.

We will be cheering on Danielle and we wish her the best of luck as she continues through this exciting journey!

The Manhattanville Community remembers Anne Montgomery , RSCJ Class of 1948, MA 1953. Sister Montgomery was known as a prominent peace activist and was recently awarded with the Courage of Conscience Award from the Peace Abbey.

Read about Sr. Montgomery's inspiring story.

(photo courtesy of RSCJ.org)

Nicole Barretto `11 has recently won the American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA for her design of a lovely wedding invitation. Congratulations, Nicole on your special award and on your recent successes with invitation design!

Read this special note from Nicole- click on the "read more" link below!

Through BoardServeNYC - a citywide initiative that seeks to engage more New Yorkers in Board Service and Nonprofit Development- NYC Service, Mayor Bloomberg’s comprehensive program to engage more New Yorkers in volunteer service, has partnered with BoardAssist, New York’s leading personalized nonprofit board matching services,  to create the Board Leadership Development Program. This new innovative program is designed to develop stronger boards while giving high impact New Yorkers an opportunity to join boards on a distinctive level.

For additional information please visit http://www.nycservice.org/opportunities/7188 or contact Martina Colaizzi `10 at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
7:00pm; West Room, Reid Castle
The Economic Freedom Institute Of Manhattanville College Presents a lecture by: Dr. Frederic S. Mishkin
“Central Banking After the Crisis”

The lecture will explore where central banking is heading after the recent financial crisis.  First it will discuss the central bank consensus before the crisis and then will outline the key facts learned from the crisis that require changes in the way central banks conduct their business. 

Manhattanville Professor & Chair of Dance and Theatre, Ara Fitzgerald was asked by the new online magazine, Realize, to write an article on her mentor, dance teacher Martha Myers (Manhattanville honorary degree recipient).

Click here to view the article!

Also, view the original web version of this special interview!

Congratulations to Dr. Suzanne Dale Wilcox `59, MA `66, along with her husband, Dr. John Wilcox, and Dr. Jennifer Lindholm of UCLA, who have recently published the book, Revisioning Mission: The Future of Catholic Higher Education.

Click on the link below to read Suzanne's description of her new publication as well as the press release.

Confronting the Past: An International Festival of Films

Date: February 25-28 & March 4-7, 2013
Time: All films will be screened at 7 pm. The special screenings that start at 6 pm
Location: The Berman Center Theater

Admission is FREE! A Q & A will follow the screenings.

Co-sponsors – African Studies, Asian Studies, Communication Studies, French, German, International Studies, Italian, Spanish & Latin American Studies
The Film Festival is being sponsored by Sue Weil ‘10

Click here to view the full schedule for this special event!

Helping others discover their potential through interpersonal development.

"Majoring in Communication Studies at Manhattanville not only helped me discover my passion for the industry, but it also helped me realize how much of an impact I am capable of making. It wasn't until I had Professor D'Amico senior year that I realized how necessary my services were in a society obsessed with digital media. Through my services, it is my goal to help others realize their greatest potential."- Marcus Carr `12

Visit Marcus' Website

A Special note from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science:

Congratulations to Manhattanville Sophomore, Nha Truong upon his extraordinary results of the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. This year, Nha Truong, scored 41.  To put that score in perspective, Nha was ranked 97 out of the 4277 students from 578 colleges and universities in Canada and the United States who wrote the exam. For further perspective, the median score this year was 0, with 2350 students earning that score.

This is an extraordinary achievement! In the listing of top participants this year, Nha finds himself among students from Harvard, MIT, Brown,Yale, Princeton, NYU, Columbia, UCLA, Cal Tech, Harvey Mudd, Stanford,and UC, Berkeley, to name a few, in the list of highest scorers this year.