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Caldwell College to Host Alumni Excellence Veritas Awards
Caldwell College will host its 27th Veritas Awards Dinner at the Essex Fells Country Club in Essex Fells, N.J., 6 p.m. Friday, March 23. The Veritas Award is the highest honor the college bestows on its alumni for their professional excellence in many fields.
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Caldwell College Annual Craft Fair to be held november 19
The 37th annual Caldwell College Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Center gym. The fair will feature quality crafts including wood, stained glass, pottery, hand-knit and crocheted items, jewelry and elegant seasonal gifts. There will also be a gift auction and raffles.
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Caldwell College Sponsors Clothesline Project to Honor Survivors and Victims of Intimate Violence
The Caldwell College Counseling Services office will sponsor the Clothesline Project to honor survivors and victims of intimate violence on Wednesday November 16 from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the Hall of Flags on campus. Anyone who has experienced such violence is encouraged to come forward and design a t-shirt. Victims’ families and friends are also invited to participate. The project will also be on display in the Alumni Theatre from November 14 to 18.
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Theatre in Motion comes to Caldwell College
Theatre in Motion, a company that casts actors with disabilities cast alongside artists without disabilities, will give a free performance and workshop open to the public at Caldwell College on November 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Gym.
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Flutist John McMurtery to Perform at Caldwell College
Flutist John McMurtery will perform at the Caldwell College Alumni Theatre on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 8 p.m. Mr. Murtery is section flutist of the New York City Opera and principal flutist with the Opera Orchestra of New York. In addition, he performs regularly with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the New Jersey Symphony.
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Caldwell College Poetry Project Students to Sponsor Reading
Caldwell College students in Dr. Mary Ann Miller’s Introduction to Poetry course will culminate workshops led by authors Gail Fishman Gerwin and Dr. Christine Redman-Waldeyer by hosting a reading by the poets from their books on Thursday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Avenue.
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Caldwell College To Host Literacy Conference
Caldwell College will hold its first annual literacy conference on March 9, 2012 when it convenes an array of successful authors to discuss how to engage young readers through books and help improve writing skills.
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Caldwell Alumna to Prep Students for Upcoming Career Fair
Caldwell, NJ – September 30, 2011 Recent Caldwell College graduate, Destiny Oquendo, will be on hand on Wednesday, October 5th from noon until 2 p.m. to help students prepare for the upcoming First Opportunity Job Fair on October 13th in Livingston, NJ. Ms. Oquendo, who graduated in May with a B.S. in Business Management, and is currently a recruiting specialist with Farmers' Insurance, Parsippany, will provide advice to students on presenting themselves to potential employers, creating a 30-second elevator pitch, and writing an effective resume. This drop-in session will be held in the Student Center Conference Room and will be repeated from 5 to 6 p.m.with representatives from the Career Planning and Development Office.
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Caldwell College Marketing Club to Host Social Media & Marketing Presentation
Caldwell, NJ – September 29, 2011 The Marketing Club at Caldwell College will host a presentation with the Innovators Group on Wednesday October 5th at 6 p.m. The Innovators Group is a new business venture started by several Caldwell College alumni. The presentation will focus on the impact of social media with regards to marketing and global business. The group will also discuss how networking sites such as Facebook and Linked-In are shaping how business is conducted today and will be conducted in the future.
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New Jersey State Teacher of the Year to Speak at Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ – September 26, 2011 - New Jersey’s 2011 State Teacher of the Year Danielle Kovach will speak at Caldwell College on the rewards and challenges of teaching in the 21st century classroom. The talk will take place on Tuesday October 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the lecture hall in Werner hall on campus. It is free and open to the public.
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Caldwell College's Counseling Center to host Annual Mood Check-ups
Caldwell, NJ – September 20, 2011 - Caldwell College's Counseling Center will collaborate with the Mental Health Association of Essex County and offer free "Mood Check-ups" to the community, as well as students, staff and faculty of the college. The check-ups will be offered in the Student Center on campus on Wednesday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Space Available for Caldwell College annual Craft Fair
Caldwell, NJ – September 20, 2011 - Caldwell College invites vendors to apply now for space for the upcoming 37th annual Caldwell College Craft Fair that will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by The Friends of Caldwell College and Caldwell College.
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Visceglia Gallery at Caldwell College Presents Eclectic “Off the Wall” Exhibition
Caldwell, NJ – August3, 2011 – The Visceglia Gallery is pleased to present “Off The Wall”, a group exhibition of artists that explore a variety of possibilities in the making of artwork that projects from or relates to the walls and floors. Coming from diverse references to space, form and color, and with very distinct studio processes, they share an excitement for discovery and transformation. The exhibition will run from September 7 to October 2, with a reception on Wednesday, September 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Steve Adubato to Share Branding Tips and Sign Books at Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ – July 19, 2011 - Emmy Award-winning anchor and best-selling author Steve Adubato will explain why everyone can benefit from building their brand--no matter what profession they’re in--on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Caldwell College. His talk, entitled “You are the Brand: Make the Connection and Build Your Bottom Line,’’ is sponsored by Caldwell College and Mount. St. Dominic Academy.
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Put Stress to Rest Fair
Caldwell College “Put Stress to Rest Fair” is being held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in the Newman Center Courtyard from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (rain location: Student Center Gymnasium). There will be many activities to help you unwind and de-stress, such as a DJ/Dancing, massage therapist, badminton, beading, bubbles, hula hoops, graffiti mural, and an obstacle course where you can challenge your friends.
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Caldwell College Presents 36th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala
Join the Caldwell College community at it honors two distinguished professionals at the 36th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 29 at Mayfair Farms in West Orange. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow. This year’s honorees are Michele Adubato, M.A. ’03, Executive Director of The North Ward Center in Newark and Kathleen DiChiara, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
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Lecture on Across the Street, Across the Ocean: Youth Navigating Islamophobia, April 20
The Faculty Commission on World Concerns will present a lecture entitled: “Across the Street, Across the Ocean: Youth Navigating Islamophobia” on Wednesday, April 20th at 12 noon in the Alumni Theatre. Professor Mayida Zaal, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Teaching at Montclair State University, will be the speaker. All are welcome.
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Caldwell College Hosts Wheelchair Basketball Game with NJ Bulova Nets
Caldwell College students, professors and staff teamed up to compete against the NJ Bulova Nets in an exciting and fun wheelchair basketball game on March 24. The event raised awareness of disabilities and funds for the Wheelchair Sports Federation.
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Caldwell College Choir on Tour
The Caldwell College Choir embarked on its first choir tour this semester, visiting churches throughout Essex County and blessing their congregations with beautiful choral singing. On Sunday, February 27, the choir performed at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Montclair.
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Caldwell College Joins Prominent Buildings in North America To LIGHT IT UP BLUE for Autism Awareness
Caldwell College has been invited to join prominent buildings across North America and the world for the Light It Up Blue program to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day.
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Caldwell College to Honor Alumni for Professional Excellence at Annual Veritas Award Dinner"
Caldwell College will host its 26th Veritas Awards Dinner at the Essex Fells Contry Club in Essex Fells, NJ, on Friday, March 25 at 6 p.m. The Veritas Award is the highest honor the College bestows on its alumni for their professional excellence in diverse fields.
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Caldwell College and Archdiocese of Newark to Celebrate World Autism Day with Inclusive Family Mass
Children, families and individuals affected by autism are invited to an Inclusive Family Mass to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day at Caldwell College on Saturday April 2 at 1:00 p.m.
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Wheelchair Basketball returns to Caldwell College
Come out and cheer on your Caldwell Team as they take on the Professional NJ Bulova Nets. March 24th ~ 7:30pm ~ Newman Center Gym
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Trio Terzetta to Present Concert in Celebration of Women’s History Month
Come out and enjoy a performance to celebrate Women’s History Month by the trio Terzetta on Saturday March 5 at 8 p.m. in the Alumni Theatre at Caldwell College.
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Caldwell College to present "Women’s Voices" Poetry Reading
The English Department presents Carole Stone, Madeline Tiger and Maxine Susman in Women’s Voices; a celebration of National Poetry Month. On Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in the Lecture Theatre, Werner Hall, Caldwell College at noon. Admission is free.
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Caldwell College to Host 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism
CBS 2’s Meteorologist John Elliott Will Kick Off Race. Caldwell College’s 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism will take place Saturday, April 16.
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Diane Moser Quintet Jazz concert – Feb. 25
The Diane Moser Quintet will perform an evening of jazz music at Caldwell College on Friday, Feb. 25. The concert will feature music from their recording “Looking Forward, Looking Back,” Moser’s film score from the award winning documentary “Breaking Boundaries: The Art of Alex Masket.”
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Media panel - Truth and Authenticity in News in a Digital Age: The Challenges, The Opportunities, April 7
How critical is truth in today’s news? Is authenticity really necessary in the digital age? Is it possible for organizations to control the challenges in traditional, social, and emerging media while seizing the opportunities for greater coverage and visibility? Hear from this group of news and media professionals on how the reporting of truth is affected by digital media.
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Was America Founded as a Christian Nation theme of lecture at Caldwell College
The History and Political Science Department and the Scholars program at Caldwell College will sponsor a talk entitled “Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?" by Dr. John Fea, Chair of the History Department at Messiah College, The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, at 4:30 p.m. at Caldwell College in the Werner Hall lecture hall on the first floor.
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Teen Arts Jam to be held at Caldwell College
The Visceglia Gallery at Caldwell College proudly presents its sixth annual Teen Arts Jam, which will run from Thursday, Feb. 10 through Wednesday, March 2, 2011. A wide range of artwork from area high school students will be on display, including photography, sculpture, still life, portraiture, assemblage, figure drawing, ceramics and DVD presentations.
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10th Annual Art Therapy Conference to Celebrate the Art and Science of Art Therapy
The Art and Science of Art Therapy, the 10th annual Art Therapy Conference at Caldwell College, will be held on Saturday April 9, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Art Therapy Programs at Caldwell College and the New Jersey Art Therapy Association, the day will feature numerous workshops and forums with art therapy professionals from New Jersey and surrounding states. This conference is the largest of its kind in the state.
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Caldwell College presents “Focus on Sicily V - Spring 2011” Lecture January 28
Caldwell College will present a lecture entitled Focus on Sicily – We are All Greeks, focusing on aspects of Sicilian history and culture.
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Reduce Stress of Final Exams. Pet a Therapy Dog! Wed. Dec. 14

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STAFF COUNCIL SPONSORS HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST
On Tuesday December 7, 2010, the Caldwell College Staff Council hosted a Holiday Door Decorating Contest. The response was overwhelmingly positive. There were over fourteen entries. The contest was judged by an esteemed panel of judges, Nancy Blattner, Heather Eaton-Dwyer, Meghan Moran, and student representative, Dan (Bubba) Gaffney. The judges were impressed with the entries and had a very difficult decision. After much deliberation, The Library and The Education Department were chosen as the winners.
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Caldwell College to Present Christmas Spectacular
The Caldwell College Concert Series will present the "Christmas Spectacular" on Friday, December 3, at 8pm in the Student Center Auditorium. All tickets for this concert are $10 at the door.
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Caldwell and Raritan Valley Students visit the Developmental Learning Center in Warren
A combined group of students from two sections of students from Educator Division Dr. Joanne Seelaus’ course, Assessment for All Students in Special Education, visited the Developmental Learning Center in Warren on October 27. The DLC is a school that serves over 200 students with autism, ranging in age from 3 to 21.
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Students in Introduction to Poetry Course Host Poetry Reading at Caldwell Library
English Professor Dr. Mary Ann Miller’s Introduction to Poetry course will host a joint poetry reading with published poets Jessica G. de Koninck and Laura Freedgood at the Caldwell Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at 7 p.m. The reading will take place at the library at 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ.
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Caldwell and Raritan Valley Students visit the Developmental Learning Center in Warren
A combined group of students from two sections of students from Educator Division Dr. Joanne Seelaus’ course, Assessment for All Students in Special Education, visited the Developmental Learning Center in Warren on October 27. The DLC is a school that serves over 200 students with autism, ranging in age from 3 to 21.
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Students and Staff Learn about Fair Trade in Ghana
The Educational Opportunity Fund and Department of Women’s Studies co-sponsored a lecture by Kuapa Kokoo, a cooperative organization that was created in Ghana to help the cocoa farmers compete with private companies in the multi-million dollar chocolate business.
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Caldwell College to Hold Counseling Conference

The Caldwell College Psychology Department will hold a Counseling Conference aimed at exposing students to different areas of Psychology on Saturday, October 23rd at 9 a.m. Students should arrive between 8:30 a.m and 9 a.m for registration and coffee. Students will have 3 workshop options to choose from for the 10 a.m session.
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Graduate Art Therapy Students Celebrate Life and Liberty for Cancer Survivors

Caldwell College Art Therapy Program graduate students and faculty gave a day of service in support of "Celebrating Life & Liberty" on September 26, 2010 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City
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Mood Check-ups To Be Held On Campus

The Caldwell College Counseling Office is partnering with the Mental Health Association of Essex County to conduct depression screenings - mood check-ups on campus on Wednesday, October 6 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Screenings are open to all students, staff and faculty and will be held in the upper lounge of the Student Center Cafeteria.
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“Art From the Inside Out” Exhibit by Artists on the Autism Spectrum
The Visceglia Gallery at Caldwell College is proud to present Art From the Inside Out, a group exhibition with works by artists on the autism spectrum beginning October 18 and running through November 12. This exciting exhibition will feature over 40 paintings, collage works, and drawings.
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Author Phil Simon on “The New Small: How a New Breed of Small Business is Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies” , Oct. 26.
Caldwell College, Mount Saint Dominic Academy and the Caldwell Public Library today announced that they are partnering to welcome author, technology consultant and public speaker, Phil Simon, on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 to speak about his upcoming third book “The New Small: How a New Breed of Small Business is Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies.” Simon will be the first of a series of speakers to address the community during the upcoming school year.
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Belmont Magic Show Cancelled

“A Soul's Work” Exhibit: The Celebration of the Life and Works of Sister Gerardine Mueller, O.P.
The Visceglia Gallery at Caldwell College opens its fall season September 8th with the exhibit “A Soul’s Work: The Celebration of the Life and Works of Sister Gerardine Mueller, O.P.” The exhibit will run through October 4th. A special reception featuring a video of Sister’s life and works will be held on Saturday September 25th from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The exhibit will mark the beginning of a year of a campus-wide art celebration that will culminate with Sister’s 90th birthday in September of 2011.
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Job Fair & Homecoming in Honor of Troops, Sat. August 14
Caldwell College will host the Annual Homecoming Event in honor of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans on Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., on the college campus at 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The event is presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System. All military veterans and their family members are invited to attend.
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Gramercy Brass Band Camp Concert July 31!
Jazz Trombone Giant Steve Turre to Appear at Gramercy Brass Band Camp Spectacular Finale Concert at Caldwell College.
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PUT STRESS TO REST FAIR – Wed. April 28
The Caldwell College “Put Stress to Rest Fair” is being held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, in the Newman Center Courtyard from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (rain location: Student Center Gymnasium).
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CALDWELL COLLEGE 35th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA
Sister Kathleen Tuite, O.P. Special Assistant to the President for Mission and Ministry, will be one of the honorees at the Caldwell College 35th Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday April 30.
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