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2013/14 Caldwell College
Alumni Association
Executive Board
PRESIDENT Mary Sellitto-Curcio '83
VICE PRESIDENT Lynne Giachetti
Machtemes, Esq. '98
SECRETARY Rosemary Hilbert '96
TREASURER Geraldine Lopez '08
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTATIVE Laurita Warner '70
MEMBERS Rosann Rovento Bar '82 Camille Cronin-Reinhold '91 Kathryn Doster '07 Roxanne Knott-Kuczborski '03 Melanie Krause '95 Jonni Lucas '96
Sundra Murray '04 Nina Neglia '89 Timothy Nellegar '00 Danielle O'Connell '07, '11 MA Noel Ruane '70 Frank Salerno '02 Suzanne Walsh '09 Elaine Bauer Zabriskie '73
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Erin Fitzpatrick '15 Javier Lewis '14
EMERITI MEMBERS
JoAnne DiAgostino '80 Marguerite Kenney '71 Patricia Murphy McGarrity '60 Helen Westervelt '80
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Dr. Nancy Blattner, President, Caldwell College
Jenny Mundell, Director,
Alumni Affairs
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Looking to get involved?
Volunteer as an Anniversary Class Agent (Classes ending in 4 and 9) Come join the fun and excitement as we plan Homecoming 2014
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Dear Alumni,
At Caldwell College, spring is a time to reflect on and honor our alumni and friends who have had an impact on the college.
Please consider joining us in celebration of the accomplishments of our alumni, faculty, students, and friends by attending one of our many events such as the 29th Veritas Awards Dinner or the 39th Annual :Presidential Scholarship Gala. Help us welcome new and potential students to Caldwell College by joining us for one of our Alumni and Student Meet & Greets. Deepen your Lenten experience with a retreat led by Sister Vivien Jennings and Sister Ruth Ann Williams. Congratulate our most recent graduates at the ConGRADulations Cocktail Party. Finally, show your support for your favorite faculty member by making a nomination for the Excellence in Teaching Award.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Jenny Mundell, Director of Alumni Affairs
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Alumni to Honor Two of Their Own at the
29th Veritas Awards Dinner
Caldwell College will honor two outstanding alumni for investing their talents locally. Sister Patricia Stringer, O.P. '69 and Gail Sutton Kuchavik '97 will be honored with Veritas Awards, the highest honor the college bestows on its alumni for professional excellence, at a dinner on March 28 at the Essex Fells Country Club.
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Excellence in Teaching Award
To recognize the college's commitment to and support of excellent teaching, this award is presented at the annual Honors Convocation to the faculty member who best exhibits excellence in teaching, passion and enthusiasm for learning, and genuine concern for students' academic
and personal growth. The winner of the award will be recognized on a plaque prominently displayed in the Hall of Excellence.
For rules of eligibility and nomination, c lick here.
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Please join
Sister Vivien Jennings, O.P. and Sister Ruth Ann Williams, O.P.
for a day of reflection and renewing of the faith
on Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the Quigley Board Room.
 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast 10 a.m. - Retreat begins 12 p.m. - Lunch 2:30 p.m. - Prayer Service $15 per person RSVP to alumni@caldwell.edu or 973-618-3211 by April 4. |
New Student Meet and Greets

Please join Caldwell College students, parents,
and representatives from the college for our
New Student Meet and Greets.
This is a chance for you to share you Caldwell College experiences with prospective students.
Jersey Shore Area New Student Meet & Greet
Hosted by
Caldwell College Alumni Association
Shore Chapter
April 9, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spring Lake Manor
415 New Jersey 71, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
RSVP to Carol Dunphy at (732) 988-8044 or
piperswife@hotmail.com by 4/1
Bergen County Area New Student Meet & Greet
Hosted by Don O'Hagan, CIO, Caldwell College
and Father Bob Stagg
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Church of Presentation Parish Center
271 W. Saddle River Rd. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
RSVP to alumni@caldwell.edu or (973) 618-3211 by 4/14
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We Need Your Help To Make This The Best Anniversary Celebration Ever!
Do you have Caldwell College memorabilia that you would like to share with the archives in honor of the 75th anniversary?
We welcome gifts of photos, publications and other mementos from your time on campus. A select number of items from the archives will be on display in the Jennings Library throughout 2014 - 2015.
Office of Development and Alumni Affairs
Attn: 75th Anniversary Archives Project
Caldwell College
120 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006
Please note: Submissions will not be returned and will become a part of the Jennings Library archives.
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Calling All Art Therapy Alumni!
Hello fellow Caldwell College Alumni!
I am happy to announce that a new Art Therapy Affinity Group will be starting up this year! Our first meeting will be held on April 26, 2014 in conjunction with the "Making Connections: Counseling Professions" conference. The workshops will take place from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with an alumni meeting following the event from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the President's Lounge, adjacent to the Student Center Lounge. Please join us to learn about what is happening, and to connect with others.
We will also be having our first 'Art Exploration' event on May 10, 2014...details to follow.
I look forward to seeing you soon at our upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Cindy Hamilton '06, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Are you interested in starting an affinity group? Please contact Alumni Affairs at alumni@caldwell.edu
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39th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala
Caldwell College's 39th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Mayfair Farms.
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The English Department Presents: The Gathering
The English Department and Caldwell College Alumni Association are hosting "The Gathering" on April 28, 2014. This event is to celebrate the students and their accomplishments in English.
For more information, contact Professor Trish Verrone at pverrone@caldwell.edu.
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ConGRADulations Cocktail Party:
A Celebration to Welcome New Graduates to the Alumni Association,
Featuring an Old Tradition
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Spring Concert Series (Alumni Receive Discounted Rate)
Terzetta
The trio will perform music from the early 19th century through the early 21st century.
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 8 p.m.
Alumni Theater
Alumni receive a discounted rate to this and
other concerts in the series.
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Upcoming Events
29th Veritas Awards Dinner
Friday, March 28, 2014 @ 6 p.m.
Essex Fells Country Club
Essex Fells, New Jersey
Click here for more information.
Jersey Shore Area New Student Meet & Greet
Hosted by
Caldwell College Alumni Association
Shore Chapter
April 9, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spring Lake Manor
415 New Jersey 71, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
RSVP to Carol Dunphy at (732) 988-8044 or
piperswife@hotmail.com by 4/1
Alumni Lenten Retreat
Saturday, April 12, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Quigley Board Room, George Newman Center
RSVP by April 4 to alumni@caldwell.edu or 973-618-3211
Bergen County Area New Student Meet & Greet
hosted by Don O'Hagan, CIO, Caldwell College
and Father Bob Stagg
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Church of Presentation Parish Center
271 W. Saddle River Rd. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
RSVP by 4/14 to alumni@caldwell.edu or 973-618-3211
39th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala
Friday, April 25, 2014
Mayfair Farms
West Orange, New Jersey
Click here for more information.
Introduction to Estate Planning
Jennings Library Conference Room
9:30 Continental Breakfast, 10:00-11:00 Speakers
Bridget A. Stecher, Bridget A. Stecher Law Office
Lauren Locker, Locker Financial Services
To RSVP or receive more information, please contact Kathleen Buse at 973-618-3411 or kbuse@caldwell.edu.
Art Therapy Alumni Meeting
Saturday, April 26, 2014
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
President's Dining Room
Student Center
Contact Cindy Hamilton '06 for more information
The English Department Presents
The Gathering
Monday, April 28, 2014
Westervelt Lecture Hall
For more information, contact Professor Trish Verrone at pverrone@caldwell.edu
Art Exploration for Art Therapy Alumni
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Details coming soon!
ConGRADulations Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cougar Den
75th Anniversary & Homecoming Events
Caldwell College's 75th Anniversary
Kickoff and Homecoming Weekend.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2014
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014
An exciting schedule of events is being planned to recognize this milestone in the college's history, beginning in September 2014 and culminating with commencement in May 2015.
Details will be posted on college's website this spring and will be included in Fall 2014 edition of the Caldwell College Magazine.
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