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Highlighted Events
41st Presidential 
Scholarship Gala
honoring
Lisa M. Bromberg '80
Principal, 
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. 

Colette Lindroth 
Professor, Caldwell University 
English Department 

John Peterson 
Owner, O.A. Peterson Construction

Thursday, April 21, 2016
Mayfair Farms, West Orange, NJ 
Reception begins at  6:00 p.m. 
Dinner to follow 

For more information contact: 
Beth Gorab 
 
CU Alumni Outdoor Enthusiasts 
Spring Alumni Hike

Saturday, April 30, 2016
Toms River, NJ

Meet at park entrance 
at Fisher Blvd. at 10 a.m.  

Bring water and comfortable walking shoes. 
 
For more information on this hike or to join the CU  Alumni Outdoor Enthusiasts, please contact:
The English Department Presents:
The Gathering
A celebration of student excellence and  alumni partnerships

Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Alumni Theatre

Contact:
Trish Verrone, Professor, English
ConGRADulations 
Cocktail Reception
Please join us as we welcome our newest graduates to the Alumni Association

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Newman Center Lobby
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Reception to include Lady Lane tree dedication ceremony

To register, contact alumni@caldwell.edu
 
CU Alumni Outdoor Enthusiasts 
Alumni Kayak Trip

Saturday, May 21, 2016
Double Trouble at Cedar Creek
(Click link for location info)

3 Hour Paddle Tour
See website for details on what to bring
 
Cost: $47.50/person
Pay on site

Registration deadline: 5/6/16

To register or to obtain more info about  this trip or to join the CU  Alumni  Outdoor Enthusiasts, 
please contact:

28th Annual
Caldwell University
Golf Outing
Benefiting Student Scholarships

Monday, June 6, 2016
Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club
Livingston, NJ

Sponsorship opportunities still available!

For more information, please contact: 
Beth Gorab
973.618.3204 or  
bgorab@caldwell.edu

Friends of Caldwell University
Annual Tricky Tray
Benefiting Caldwell University

Thursday, June 16, 2016
Hanover Manor
16 Eagle Rock Ave
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Doors open at  6 p.m.

Reservations required



Caldwell University Alumni
Wine Tasting Reception
hosted by Kelly Tallio '85

Saturday, June 18, 2016
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 South Railroad Avenue
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
12:30 p.m.
Check-in begins at 12:15 p.m.

$25/person

For more information or to register, contact Sharon Dwyer at 973.618.3207 or sdwyer@caldwell.edu
CALDWELL UNIVERSITY 
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
2015/2016

PRESIDENT
Mary Sellitto-Curcio '83
VICE PRESIDENT
Lynne Giachetti 
Machtemes, Esq. '98
SECRETARY
Rosemary Hilbert* '96, '05 MA
TREASURER
Geraldine Lopez '08

MEMBERS
Rosann Rovento Bar '82
Camille Cronin-Reinhold '81
Kathryn Doster Barra '07, MA '14
Roxanne Knott-Kuczborski '03
Melanie Krause '95
Jonni Lucas '96
Sundra Murray '04
Nina Neglia '89
Danielle O'Connell MacRae '07, MB A '11
Noel Ruane '70
Elaine Bauer Zabriskie '73

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
President 
Nancy J. Blattner, O.P.A., Ph.D.
President, Caldwell University

*Alumni Representative to Strategic Planning Committee
VOLUME NO. 63/APRIL 2016 
Alumni News
Caldwell University Veritas Award Dinner Features Connection with Soldier in Kuwait
Caldwell University honored three outstanding alumni with 
the Veritas Award for Excellence on Friday, April 1 at Essex Fells Country Club. Eileen Donigan Curtis '68 received the award for Exce llence in Cultural Programming, Mary Louise Donnelly Doneski '56 received the award for Excellence in Leadership and Service and Col. Christopher Doneski '90 received the award for Excellence in Military Service.  Col. Doneski, currently stationed in Kuwait, attended the event via Skype...( more )
University and Campus News
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi to Install Chapter 335 at Caldwell University
Caldwell University Adds Sprint Football
Post-Graduate Student Receives New Jersey State Teacher Award
John Taylor, a Caldwell University post-master's degree student, has been named the New Jersey Charter Schools Association 2016 Teacher of the Year. Taylor is studying in the Education Division at Caldwell in the principal certification program. He expects to complete his internship this spring....( more)
Nursing Department Featured on Fios 1
The Caldwell University Nursing Department is highlighted in this Fios 1 Push Pause program. Video journalist 
Tom DiDonato reports on the annual Blessing of the Hands and the academic depth of Caldwell's Nursing program. The story features interviews with faculty, students, and admi nis tration.   See the video here.
Faculty and Students Meet Nobel Laureate Kurt Wüthrich at Eastern Analytical Symposium and Present Poster
Science faculty and students had the thrill of meeting Nobel Laureate Kurt Wüthrich at the Eastern Analytical Symposium in November.  Biology Professor Agnes Berki and Chemistry and Physics Professor Fernando 
Commodari, along with nine students in biology and chemistry, attended the conference held in Somerset, New Jersey. They presented their peer-reviewed work, "Antibiotic Effects of Essential Oils: Clove and Oregano Oils, on Cariogenic Bacteria as Studied by Microbiological and NMR Techniques. .."( more )
Athletics Updates
Softball Moves Up in National Rankings
The Caldwell University softball continues to ranks among the leaders in the nation and the East Region as a pair 
of national polls were released on Wednesday afternoon. 
The Cougars moved up two spots to #19 in the NFCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll following a 4-0 week. Indianapolis, West Texas A&M, Humboldt State and Saint Leo continued their tight grips on the top four spots in the national poll.
..( more)
Caldwell University Women's Soccer Welcomes Newest Teammate Through Team IMPACT
On Wednesday, March 9, the Caldwell University women's soccer team welcomed their newest teammate, seven-year old Payton, through Team IMPACT. The draft day was held in the George R. Newman Center with her family in attendance as well as member of the soccer team and coaching staff....( more)
Featured Faculty
Art Therapy Faculty are Guests on Life and Living TV Program
Art therapy faculty Dr. Marie Wilson and Professor Diane Quiroga are guests on Life and Living with Joanna Gagis. They explain how art
therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being for people of all ages. Prof. Quiroga talks about how she has been able to use art therapy in helping children heal through trauma
....(
more )
Save the Date 
2016 Homecoming and Family Weekend - September 23 - 24
Planning is underway for an exciting schedule  of events 
including  reunions, Golden Anniversary Tea, faculty lectures, BBQ and carnival, and more!

Visit www.caldwell.edu/homecoming  for more information.

To help make this event spectacular, please contact alumni@caldwell.edu
A Message from the Alumni Board
Many thanks and best wishes for continued success to Jenny Mundell, outgoing director of alumni affairs - Mary Sellitto-Curcio '83, president, 
Caldwell University Alumni Association, 
on behalf of the
Alumni Association
Board of Representatives
The Office of Alumni Affairs is located at:
Caldwell University
Rosary Hall, 2nd Floor
120 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-618-3352