Nyack Named a "2014 Great College to Work For" for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Nyack College has been named a "2014 Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education (CHE) for the fourth consecutive year. Also the second year with Honor Roll distinction, Nyack received high marks in the areas of compensation and benefits, confidence in senior leadership, job satisfaction, respect and appreciation, supervisor/department chair relationship, work/life balance, and in a new category, professional development programs.

 

The Great Colleges program is one of the largest and most respected workplace recognition initiatives in our nation that showcases colleges for specific best practices and policies. Nearly 300 institutions were assessed and Nyack College was among the 92 that received the honor this year.

 

Nyack College/ATS President Dr. Michael G. Scales has not wavered in his appreciation for the men and women who serve as his support system and who are on the frontlines of delivering a quality education at Nyack College. Scales says, "I'm honored to have the privilege of serving with such extraordinary men and women, who not only excel in the areas in which they serve, but who go beyond the call of duty to serve the young men and women being educated and empowered for a lifestyle of servant leadership."

 

To read the full press release, visit http://www.nyack.edu/blog/NyackNews/1893.


Homecoming 2014 will be held on October 10-11. This unforgettable, family-friendly weekend is one you won't want to miss!

 

Join us on Friday for the NYC Adventure! We'll have a light lunch followed by a walking tour of 11 Lower Manhattan landmarks including the 9-11 Memorial at Ground Zero and Trinity Church. Enjoy a tour of the new Manhattan campus at Battery Park to see what the recent buzz has been all about! The afternoon will conclude with dinner at the historic Fraunces Tavern.

 

Other weekend highlights include: Founder's Day Chapel with speaker Dr. Rev. Denny L. Krajacic '75; Alumni Athlete and Hall of Fame Banquet; Running Warrior 3K Walk and 5K Road Race; President's Brunch; AGSC Reunion: Reconnecting; 'Lil Warriors Kidz Zone; Annual Alumni Homecoming Concert (Dr. Richard Allen Farmer '75 returns to "the Hillside" for an hour of inspiring music and the spoken word); sporting events; and much more!

 

Join us for an all alumni dinner"Dinner on the Hillside," featuring the classes of '64, '74, '84, '89, '94, and '04 as they celebrate milestone reunions. ADCP grads will also be celebrated as we recognize the 25th anniversary of the program! Visit and get reacquainted with your classmates and enjoy dinner, conversation, and live music by the Carolina Gents!

 

Alumni of the Year Awards:

 

Awards will be presented on Saturday morning at the President's Brunch to:

Roy Kirton NC '03, 

Outstanding and Dedicated Service to Society

Rev. Charles H. Hammond, Jr., 

Outstanding and Dedicated Service to Nyack College

 

Awards will be presented on Saturday evening at "Dinner on the Hillside" to:

Dr. David G. McKechnie '63, 

Outstanding and Dedicated Service to the Kingdom

Mrs. Linda McKechnie '64, 

Outstanding and Dedicated Service to the Kingdom

Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Douglas L. Prentice '84, 

Globally Engaged Award

Mr. Benjamin David Raber '07, 

Young Alumnus Award

 

2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:

Timothy J. Dodgen '06

William Gleason '08

Mr. Adam J. Samples '03

The Nations Come to Us: Fukuyama Alliance Church Visits Nyack

Nyack College goes to the nations... and the nations come to us.

 

Recently a Japanese pastor with a half dozen members of his congregation came to gain a better understanding of the historical roots of The Christian and Missionary Alliance at Nyack College/Alliance Theological Seminary (ATS), the denomination's flagship institution of higher education. Pastor Yoshi Ikuta was joined by Pastor Yoshifumi Ichimori, Mrs. Motoe Ogata, Mrs. Katsue Yasunaka, Mrs. Izumi Sakamoto and her twin teenage sons, Mr. Shinobu Sakamoto and Mr. Makoto Sakamoto.

 

In 1960 Rev. Ikuta, of the Fukuyama Alliance Church, was a seminary student of Dr. Richard Pease (former ATS dean) and his wife, Dr. Eleanor Pease, (former TESOL Department Chair and Department Head of Modern Languages and Linguistics) when the Peases were serving in Japan. Two decades later, Rev. Ikuta had the opportunity to visit ATS and attended classes at the seminary and the college. With deepened affection for the institution, Ikuta authored the Japanese translation of A.E. Thompson's biography of Nyack and C&MA founder, Dr. A.B. Simpson.

 

Nyack Auxiliary Services Director, Mrs. Michele Blanck, coordinated an itinerary that included visits with Dr. Frank Tuzi, department chair of World Languages and Linguistics; Dr. Ronald Walborn, dean of Alliance Theological Seminary; Rev. Charles Hammond, dean of students at the Manhattan campus; and Dr. Kwi Yun, chair of the Social Work department.

 

In addition to touring both the Rockland and Manhattan campuses, a private concert featuring the exquisite operatic performance of 1999 Nyack alumna, Mrs. Shereen Way, accompanied by pianist, Tom Hoetzl, concluded with a surprise when the seven Japanese guests reciprocated with a mini concert of their own including a moving rendition of "Jesus Loves Me."

Nyack Welcome Mat for Hungary

Nyack College continues to advance its objective of being a good neighbor in the communities surrounding its campuses and beyond. Earl Miller, Nyack's executive director of community relations, collaborated with Chuck Maze, Rockland YMCA CEO, to welcome guests from the town of Mosonmagyar�v�r in northwestern Hungary.

 

The group visited the Nyack Rockland campus to experience the higher education environment. For several years Mr. Miller and Mr. Maze have hosted groups like this one under the auspices of Atlantic Bridge, a non-profit organization founded by Nyack alumnus, John Oostydyk, and his wife, Donna, who are former staff members of Youth For Christ (YFC). After their tenure with YFC, they established Atlantic Bridge, under the slogan "building bridges and breaking down walls." (Click here for more information.)

 

The group that visited Nyack included several graduates of Kossuth Lajos Gimn�zium and an educator, Barbara Hohner, who was once their teacher at the Hungarian public school equivalent to an American high school.

 

In addition to a tour of the campus and lunch in Boon Campus Center, the group gathered in The Hub for casual conversation with Nyack faculty and staff. Mrs. Carol Ann Freeman, administrative assistant to President Michael Scales, who visits Hungary for short term missions twice each year, kicked off the discussion of their homeland. Mr. Miller facilitated a brief dialogue about their cultural exchange. Associate Registrar Jamila Wright shared a candid personal testimony of her journey to embracing Christianity. The campus visit concluded with a musical performance by School of Music professors, Dr. Tammy Lum and Dr. Marie Herseth Kenote.

Nyack College Venue for County Legislature's Forum

Nyack College Rockland's Shuman Hall was the venue for a gathering hosted by Alden H. Wolfe, Rockland County Legislature chairman. Mr. Wolfe (pictured above at podium) conducted a forum, "Destination Rockland: Blazing New Trails in Tourism," on community preparation for the expected increase in tourism that will result from the new Tappan Zee Bridge and pedestrian walkway.

 

"It's appropriate to have a discussion on tourism at a college," said Wolfe, "because campuses are in many ways the gateway for newcomers to come and connect to our community. We really appreciate Nyack College's hospitality and the part they played in today's program. "

 

Elected officials who attended the meeting in President's Hall, a popular campus site overlooking the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee Bridge, included Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Legislators Harriet Cornell and Nancy Low-Hogan, as well as representatives from the offices of Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. They were joined by local business owners, leaders of non-profit organizations, and members of the Chamber of Commerce.

 

Click here to read the Journal News coverage of the meeting.




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Upcoming Admissions Events

ROCKLAND CAMPUS

 

Undergraduate:

 

Fall 2014 Visit Days

Monday, October 13

 

Fall 2014 Visit Weekend

Sunday-Monday, November 9-10 (Overnight visit for students 16 years or older)

 

For more information, call 800.336.9225 or click here.

 

Personalized Campus Visit:

Schedule a day at your convenience to check out classes, tour the campus, attend chapel, and get important financial aid and admissions information.
 

During the school year (Sept-Apr), personalized campus visits are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning at 10 am.

 

During the summer months (May-Aug), please call 1-800-33-NYACK to set up a visit.

 

MANHATTAN CAMPUS

 

Join other prospective students to learn more about our education, music, business, ministry, and liberal arts majors. We'll give an overview of the application process and discuss financial aid opportunities.

 

Open Houses for Undergraduate, Adult, and Graduate Programs

The following open houses will be held at 2 Washington Street, New York, NY.

Wednesday, August 13, 

6:00 pm

Saturday, September 27,

11:00 am

Saturday, October 18, 

11:00 am

Saturday, November 15, 

11:00 am

Saturday, December 6, 

11:00 am

 

For more information, call 877.626.2236 or click here.

 

Personalized Campus Visit:

Schedule a day at your convenience to check out classes, tour the campus, and get important financial aid and admissions information.

 

Personalized campus visits are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning at 10 am.

Save the Date!

Coming: October 20, 2014

Magdala: Where History, Archeology & Religious Traditions Meet

A conference sponsored by Nyack's Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins 

Master's Degree Program 

in New York City

Speakers will include:

Dr. Steven Fine, Yeshiva University, Professor of Jewish History; Dr. John McGuckin, Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University, Professor of Byzantine Studies; Father Eamon Kelley, Pontifical Institute of Notre Dame of Jerusalem, Order of the Legionaries; and Dr. R. Steven Notley, Nyack College, Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins.

 

Check www.nyack.edu where more details on this exciting upcoming event will be posted soon.

 

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