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Students Volunteer in Appalachia for Winter Break Service Retreat
Caldwell College students gave up their smart phones, iPods, internet access, all things “connected” to serve and live alongside the poor in Appalachia for a week during Winter Break in January. Students Melissa Brady, Elizabeth Hooban, Christopher Petrillo, Raja Karki, Candice Anastasi, and Campus Ministry outreach coordinator Meghan Moran volunteered at Bethlehem Farm, a Catholic community in Alderson, West Virginia.
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Caldwell Nursing and Science Students Receive Scholarships
Caldwell, NJ - Caldwell College students have recently been recipients of scholarships in nursing, health care, and science. Johnson and Johnson presented Discover Nursing Scholarships to Nursing students Corinne Despotovich, a junior from Pequannock, NJ and Michele Sciscione, a sophomore from Rockaway, NJ. The scholarship is part of Johnson and Johnson’s programs that help students prepare for health care careers.
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Large University? Ivy League? No thanks. The Small College Experience is Rewarding—Especially in Today's Job Market
Caldwell, NJ – September 26, 2011 -The variety of colleges and universities available to students when they begin their college search can be overwhelming. Whether considering a large university, community college, or aiming for an Ivy League school, making the right choice is important. Although each school offers a unique experience, small colleges present big opportunities for students to succeed.
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College Employee on the Front Lines in Helping Flood Devastated Neighbors
Caldwell, NJ – September 12, 2011 –As the days unfold in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee we continue to read, hear and watch stories of devastation, loss and heartache from the flooding. Underneath the exhaustion and suffering, we are also hearing stories of people helping people within their own communities.
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New Caldwell College Students Engage in Community Service for Orientation
Caldwell, NJ – August 29, 2011 – Nearly 250 new Caldwell College students took part in Service day Saturday August 27 as part of orientation, despite the fact that Hurricane Irene was on its way. They volunteered at non-profit organizations, churches, and schools engaging in activities ranging from preparing classrooms for the school year to cooking to help those in need get ready for Hurricane Irene.
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Caldwell College Joins the Common Application System
Caldwell College has become a member of Common Application, a not-for-profit organization that provides online and print forms that can be submitted to more than 450 membership schools nationwide. The standardized system radically simplifies the work of applying to college.
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High school students attend science-math summer college
Caldwell, NJ – August 2, 2011 - 40 high achieving high school students have a leg up on their peers after successfully completing the Science Math Summer College at Caldwell College. After a three week intensive math, science and technology program they have earned three Caldwell College credits. “This was an intensive and exciting program for high school students to study, research, experience living in a college residence hall, socialize, and learn about college life,” said Lisa DiBisceglie, Ed.D., Associate Dean of External Partnerships.
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Incoming Students Enjoy Caldwell Eateries during Orientation
Caldwell, NJ – July 27, 2011 - Incoming freshmen and transfer students at Caldwell College have been enjoying the restaurants on Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell as part of their overnight Orientation experience this summer. During four different orientation sessions, the students were given the opportunity to pick which restaurant they would like to try out in the borough of Caldwell.
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Gramercy Brass Band Camp at Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ – July 15, 2011 - The award winning Gramercy Brass Orchestra of NY brings its celebrated Gramercy Brass Band Camp to Caldwell College for its 7th Season. World-renowned composer and conductor Johan de Meij will be the 2011 guest artist. His highly acclaimed composition “Extreme Make Over” for brass band will be a highlight of the final concert.
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Caldwell College Student, Faculty and Staff visit Fanjeaux, France
July 12, 2011 - From Caldwell to a small medieval hilltop town in France, the Dominican traditions of faith and community are thriving. At the end of May, Caldwell College student Melanie Kaufhold, staff member Jill Agostini, and faculty Dr. Mary Lindroth embarked on a remarkable journey.
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Video: Caldwell College's Center for Autism and ABA
Faculty and graduate students at Caldwell College's state of the art Center for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are providing children and individuals on the autism spectrum with a future of hope and comprehensive treatment and instruction.
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Caldwell College Hosts Essex County Math League for High School Students
Caldwell, NJ – June 13, 2011
Caldwell College hosted the Essex County Math League (ECML) contest for high schools on May 25. Nearly 400 students from 14 high schools competed in the contest in the subjects of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math (Precalculus/Trigonometry), Calculus, and Statistics.
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Caldwell College to Offer Children’s Choir Program
Caldwell, NJ – June 28, 2011
The Caldwell College Music Department is offering a new Children’s Choir Program for the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semesters. The educational program is open to children ages 8 to 14. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of music through choral study and performance.
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Caldwell College Gala Honors Leaders in Community Service
Caldwell College honored two distinguished professionals at the 36th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 29 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange. The honorees were and Michele Adubato and Kathleen DiChiara, both powerful examples of community service in action.
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Graduate Students Display “Action Research” Projects
On Monday, May 2, the Division of Education proudly displayed “action research” projects completed by graduate students in the Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and Educational Leadership departments. The assignment was to design a study, collect data, and then analyze the data to improve teaching and learning in their classrooms and schools.
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Students Present Scholars Projects for 2010-2011
Students enrolled in the Caldwell College Scholars program must complete a three-credit research or creative project. The annual Scholars Poster Board presentation is an excellent opportunity to showcase the variety and quality of these projects.
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BACCHUS Conducts “Funeral” to Raise Awareness about Alcohol Abuse
On April 13, Caldwell College students eating lunch in the cafeteria and relaxing in the student center lounge witnessed an unusual event on a college campus: a funeral procession. Organized by the school’s BACCHUS (Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students) chapter and members of Tau Delta Phi Fraternity, the “fake funeral” served as a tribute to college students across the country who died this year from alcohol abuse.
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Caldwell Students for Life Grateful to Caldwell Community for Making Diaper Drive a Success
Caldwell College Students for Life is very grateful to the Caldwell College community for their generous donations of diapers and wipes for Good Counsel Homes in New York and New Jersey. The students collected approximately 65 packages of diapers and some wipes. The diapers will help teens and women and their babies at Good Counsel, which runs maternity homes in New York and New Jersey.
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Caldwell College Heads to the Community for a Day of Service
Nearly 200 Volunteer at Non-Profits
They gardened, they cleaned, they mopped, they painted, they packed food for those in need, they spent time with the elderly, they did heavy lifting, they coached youngsters, they read to elementary school children and they did much, much more. Nearly 200 Caldwell College students, faculty, staff and administration took to the community on Friday April 29 and volunteered at the 2nd annual “Caldwell Day”.
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Caldwell College to Offer Certification in English as a Second Language
A new certification program in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) will be offered at Caldwell College beginning in Fall 2011. The certification will be available to graduate students as a concentration within the Masters in Curriculum and Instruction program. The ESL courses will fulfill 18 of the 39 credits required to earn the M.A degree.
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ABA Graduate Student Gives Her Testimony at Panel Discussion at United Nations
Caldwell College ABA graduate student and Montclair resident Amy Gravino recently took to the world stage to represent and advocate for people with autism. She joined professionals from Autism Speaks and the World Health Organization, among others, in a panel discussion at the U.N., entitled “Solving the Autism Public Health Puzzle.”
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Caldwell College 2nd Annual 5k Run Walk for Autism a great success
Over 600 runners and walkers came out for the 2nd Annual Caldwell College 5 K RUN WALK for Autism on Saturday April 16. Chilly temperatures certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of the supporters , many of whom said they participated to support a great cause and to enjoy the scenic race route through beautiful Essex Fells, NJ.
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Caldwell College Celebrates Opening of Center for Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
Community leaders, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters gathered to tour the center where graduate and undergraduate students are learning hands-on how to provide intervention for individuals with autism and where cutting edge research is conducted. The site provides a unique learning and training opportunity for master’s and doctoral students and a hub for research.
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Caldwell College Student Awarded Scholarship from Accounting Society
Fairfield, NJ accounting firm Smolin Lupin has awarded its 2011 NJSCPA scholarship to Caldwell College student Johanny Caraballo. This marks the first time that Smolin has pre-assigned its scholarship to a Caldwell College student, rather than allocating the funds to the general pool of students from many colleges.
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North Plainfield Resident Creates Alumni Wall for Caldwell College
Caldwell College chose Homecoming weekend to unveil its Veritas Wall, which celebrates the college’s alumni. The wall was designed and created by North Plainfield resident and Caldwell alumna Margaret Poltorak’75, who was the first student in the college to receive a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree (B.F.A). The Veritas award is the highest honor the college bestows on its alumni for their professional excellence in diverse fields.
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ABA Professor and ABA Student Receive Religious Lay Leader Award
The New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Ministries (NJCIM) honored Dr. Sharon Reeve (Applied Behavior Analysis Department) and Casi Healey (MA in ABA student) with Religious Lay Leader awards for their work on inclusion for people with disabilities into faith communities.
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Caldwell College Celebrates Disability Awareness Day
Caldwell College celebrated Disability Awareness Day on Tuesday Nov. 2 when college president Dr. Nancy H. Blattner, OPA, Interim Vice President & Dean for Student Life, Sister Kathleen Tuite, O.P., and Student Government President Bishrut Thapa spent their day navigating in wheelchairs to raise awareness about disabilities. Student Thomas Manning had his dominant arm in a sling for the day.
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Daytime Weekday Graduate Courses Being Offered for the First Time
Caldwell College is offering weekday daytime graduate classes for the first time. This semester, Business Law, Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility, a required course in the MBA program, meets Friday mornings from 9 a.m to 11:30 a.m. This new scheduling option came about in response to suggestions noted on recent graduate student surveys.
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Communication Arts Professor Is Host of NJ Council for Humanities Radio Program
Caldwell College Communication Arts Professor Bob Mann has begun hosting the New Jersey Council for Humanities (NJCH) radio program Humanities Connection. The program features fascinating and accomplished authors, filmmakers, historians and teachers. NJCH has partnered with the Fairleigh Dickinson University’s radio station WFDU 89.1 to offer the interviews.
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Living the Fanjeaux, France Experience in 2010
Caldwell College student Lauren Podkul, Psychology Professor Stephen Maret, and Education Division staff member Margaret Russo, were among the faculty, staff and students from Dominican colleges and universities across the U.S. who took part in the Fanjeaux, France Study Experience from May 25 to June 11.
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Student Attends Holy See Mission Peace Seminar
Deepak Guatam has a greater appreciation for what it means to be part of the larger human family. It was an “amazing experience”, he said, to attend the Path to Peace Foundation Catholic Social Teaching Seminar in New York City in May, and witness “how the Holy See is working to serve the human family.”
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President Nancy H. Blattner, Ph.D. testifies at Assembly Budget Committee public hearing
Caldwell College President Nancy H. Blattner, Ph.D. testified Monday May 17 at the New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 State Budget. Speaking on behalf of Caldwell College, the independent sector of higher education, and the thousands of New Jersey students who rely upon State aid to obtain degrees from independent colleges and universities Blattner pointed out that New Jersey’s independent colleges and universities contribute over $4.9 billion to the State economy each year.
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Caldwell College and Mountainside Hospital Announce BSN Program
Mountainside Hospital (Montclair) and Caldwell College (Caldwell) have received final approvals to launch their partnership for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program. The New Jersey Board of Nursing and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education have approved the program.
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OVER 200 VOLUNTEER AT CALDWELL SERVICE DAY
Caldwell College held its first annual “Caldwell Service Day” on Friday April 30 when more than 200 students, faculty and staff went out into the community to volunteer at 20 different non-profits, community agencies and local government organizations. MORE



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