Black History Month: A Reflection by Abdias Myrtil ’15, ’16MBA
Abdias Myrtil shares his thoughts on Black History Month and how African-Americans are viewed in the past and present.
February 2016 News
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School of Education and Health: Transforming Minds, Bodies and Lives
Faculty, students and alumni are making a difference in a wide range of settings, locally and globally.
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Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center to Host Abrahamic Religions Conference
The two-day event, Feb. 29 – March 1, explores challenges in an age of extremism.
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Praying Lent: College Hosts Faith Workshop, Meditations and Other Opportunities to Reflect with Fellow Lasallians
Jaspers celebrate the Easter season with events that remind us of our Catholic identity.
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Elena Bowman '16 Selected as Candidate For Senior CLASS Award
The Manhattan College senior is active in the community while performing well in the classroom and excelling for the Jaspers' softball team.
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Major Author Reading Series Continues as Three Acclaimed Writers Visit Campus
Students will hear insights from author Brandy Wilson on Thursday, Feb. 25.
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College to Kick Off Campus Mural Project
In partnership with Creative Art Works, students will create the first public piece of art at Manhattan College on a wall below Founders Bridge.
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Walter P. Saukin, Ph.D., Honored for Work with Summer Engineering Program
Longtime engineering professor directs popular and comprehensive program for high school students.
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Manhattan College Students Volunteer with VITA Program To Offer Free Tax Services
Business students work with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at the Northwest Bronx Resource Center for the rest of tax season.
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Hayden Greene Joins College Staff as Director of Multicultural Affairs
Greene has 20 years of higher education experience in various student-centered roles.
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The Sky’s the Limit for Manhattan Students Interning for Dream Jobs in New York City
Four College students share their experiences working in journalism, education, fashion, and technology.
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Center for the Study of the Future of Education Hosts Ken Bain on Feb. 18
The author of What the Best College Students Do will lead a workshop on teaching and learning.
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Jasper Alumna Takes the Spotlight as Creator of Netflix’s "Making a Murderer" Docu-series
Laura Ricciardi ’92 is an executive producer, writer and director of the true crime series.
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Mercedes Ellington to Visit Campus During Celebration of Black History Month
The president of the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will lead a series of dance and musical performances in Smith Auditorium.
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Celebrating Black History Month: Junius Kellogg ’53
Kellogg’s bravery and courage was evident throughout his life, as he halted a gambling scandal and overcame paralysis.