05/08/2015
Military students plan on returning to their base
Military students plan on returning to their base
Military students at the college plan on returning to their base after their graduation. Ashley Morera, Criminal Justice, ‘17 and Tanajiah Brown, Psychology, ‘17 plan on returning back to the marines once they finish college. Each individual explained that being in the Marines is not just a duty, it is a way of life for them. “I was attracted by the structure of discipline and the image they portrayed which was strong and loyal,” said Morera. [ 90 more words. ]
05/08/2015
Senior ball ticket winners
Senior ball ticket winners
The senior ball will occur Friday, May 8 with over 80 students attending, thanks particularly to three students. Seniors Carla Martinez, Alesandria DeSapio, and Ireyah Stevens were the top ticket sellers and winners of the Red Dog Tavern Lunch. When tickets sales were low, Dr. Nicole Yanoso, senior class advisor and history teacher, announced that the top three ticket seller would receive a free lunch at the Red Dog Tavern. [ 49 more words. ]
05/08/2015
Help a child, share a smile
Help a child, share a smile
Jonadad Fequiere Community Assistants teamed up for “Help a Child, Share a Smile” in the cafeteria April 30 Shantel Lindsay, sociology and business ’17, Sumary Solis, art ’18, Greiliz Quezada, justice studies and psychology ’18, and Jerusha Fils-Aime, psychology ’17, hosted this program to create cards for children and make their day. “The point of the program was to encourage everyone to be nice and make cards for children and they would get candy in return,” Linday said. [ 89 more words. ]
05/07/2015
Language exchange night
Language exchange night
An opportunity to learn a new language will be on Thursday, May 7 in O'Connor Hall’s basement from 8 to 10 pm. “I am hosting a mix and mingle event for students, to experience a night of language and cultural exchange from students who are fluent in different languages,” Eimi Ochai, ’18 computer science, and international student from Japan. Students who wish to learn or teach can come dressed in their country’s attire, or share a food sample. [ 13 more words. ]
05/07/2015
Graduation attire & tickets
Graduation attire & tickets
All 2015 graduates need to pick up their caps, gowns, and tickets before Saturday, May 9. Graduates can pick up their attire at the College bookstore located at the lower lobby of St. Joseph’s Hall from Monday, May 4 to Saturday May 9 at the following hours. : Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm… [ 106 more words. ]
05/07/2015
Four students inducted in English Honors society
Four students inducted in English Honors society
Jessica Nuñez The Sigma Tau Delta English International Honor Society inducted four new members into their organization on Thursday April 28 in O’Connor Parlor. Sister Florence,’16, Katie Flemmings, ‘16, Amy Hernandez, and Jessica Nunez, ‘17 gave an oath declaring their honesty and dedication to the program. Each individual had to raise their right hand and recite the oath that was given to them by Professor Beatrice Kingston. [ 85 more words. ]
05/07/2015
Volunteers needed for graduation
Volunteers needed for graduation
Maria Capozzoli Student volunteers are needed for this year’s Baccalaureaute Mass and Commencement on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16. Students must be available from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, and 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Dawn O’Leary Singerline said that she is seeking reliable students to help run the event to make this celebration memorable for this year’s graduates. [ 52 more words. ]
05/01/2015
RHC and Psychology Club hosts Hunger Banquet
RHC and Psychology Club hosts Hunger Banquet
Jonadad Fequiere The Hunger Banquet took place on April 24, in St. Joseph’s Conference Room. The program aimed to highlight socioeconomic differences and raise hunger awareness. Student speakers Marrissa Gioffree, global studies and history ‘17, Hayyat Muheisen psychology ’17, Cristina Mendoza, art ’17, and Kimberland Land, early and elementary education ’17, hoped that those who attended not only learned about hunger, but also learned what they can do about it. [ 121 more words. ]
05/01/2015
Community assistant hosts mental illness awareness event
Community assistant hosts mental illness awareness event
Jonadad Fequiere Founders Hall community assistant Nelly Nkengfack will be hosting an event for Mental Illness Awareness 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 5 in Upper Founders Lounge. This event will inform residents and address issues surrounding mental illness. There will be a guest speaker, Rob Nicholson, M.D., a representative from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI. Nkengfack would like raise the awareness to the residents about this matter and advocate that mental health is not something you should ignore. [ 37 more words. ]
05/01/2015
Coffee house event
Coffee house event
Community assistant Jonadad Fequiere will be hosting “CSE Coffee House” at 9:30 p.m. on May 4 in Upper Founders Lounge. The was created to foster diversity and arts within the campus community Live performances will take place such as singing, poetry/spoken word, and art presentations. Residents are encouraged by the Residence Life staff to come out and support those who will be performing. [ 31 more words. ]
05/01/2015
Battle of the dorms
Battle of the dorms
Jonadad Fequiere O’Connor Hall was declared winner of the Battle of the Halls on Monday. Battle of the Halls, a four day competition between Founders and O’Connor Hall, started on Thursday continuing through the weekend. This year’s Battle kicked off with ‘Budgetnista’ an informative event to teach students how to budget their lives during and after college. Budgetnista was followed by a volleyball tournament on Friday in St. [ 152 more words. ]
05/01/2015
EOF senior luncheon
EOF senior luncheon
Dominique Schultz The Education Opportunity Fund program at the College conducted their senior luncheon on 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. April 22nd in Ward Dining hall. The luncheon was held to celebrate the seniors in the program who will be graduating and present them with academic achievement awards. The luncheon began with the director of the EOF department, Cliff Woodward, addressing the explaining the importance of EOF and how the program has helped each all of its students become the strong women they are today. [ 128 more words. ]