Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Commence Spring Semester with New Events
Spring semester programming begins on Feb. 13 with activist and scholar Alan Richard.
January 2013 News
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Congressman Eliot Engel Will Visit Campus on Feb. 11 to Discuss Social Justice Issues
Event marks College’s one-year anniversary as Fair Trade College.
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School of Education and Health Now Offering Master’s and Professional Diplomas for Superintendents
The program features a master’s and professional diploma in Advanced Leadership Studies.
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CBS Television Host Julie Chen Receives 2013 De La Salle Medal
College’s top fundraising event honors host of CBS’ The Talk and Big Brother.
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National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Manhattan College with Exclusive Collection
The College’s Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center selected to receive the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.
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Engineering Alumna Heads Construction on World's Busiest Bridge
As caretaker of the iconic George Washington Bridge, Andrea Giorgi Bocker ’80 serves as a role model to women entering the civil engineering field.
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Manhattan College Goes Green
In recent years, Manhattan College's commitment to sustainability has grown to include new courses on environmental justice, extracurriculars that allow students to take part in the green movement, and a new research center on campus. It's safe to say that Jaspers enjoy being green!
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Studying Sustainability
Manhattan College offers a vast assortment of courses across all of its disciplines in arts, business, education and health, engineering, and science that pertain to the environment, sustainability, environmental policy and justice. The following is a peek at a few of these courses, majors and minors.
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Manhattan College Works to Create a Sustainable Campus
From encouraging recycling to reducing emissions, Manhattan College is making sustainability a priority in all facets of campus life.
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Student Clubs Promote Environmental Initiatives on Campus
The Green Club has taken on gardening, composting and planting projects, while JustPeace has worked to bring fair trade products to campus and provide education about environmental issues that impact human rights.
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Students Build Gardens Across Campus to Provide Food for Dining Halls
Gardens on the rooftop of the parking garage and next to the residence halls produce food for campus cafeterias and provide hands on learning experiences for students.
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Finding a CURE
Manhattan College recently opened a new Center for Urban Resilience and Environmental Sustainability (CURES), which will focus on a wide range of issues and initiatives related to sustainability.
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Business Students Volunteer to Provide Free Tax Preparation Services
Students to volunteer with VITA at Refuge House in the Fordham Bedford section of the Bronx.
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College Names Michael Masch Vice President for Finance and CFO
Masch brings extensive financial and educational experience to the College.
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Sustainability Expert to Speak at College’s CURES Inaugural Event
David W. Orr was instrumental in the design of a top green building on a college campus.
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Manhattan’s School Building Leadership Program Generates Successful Graduates
Several alumni advance to fill superintendent positions at Catholic schools throughout New York State.
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An Inspirational Mission
John Butler ’86 leads his company to bring hope to hemophiliacs.