February 2017 News

  1. Fair trade store

    New Campus Store Showcases Students’ Business Smarts and Fair Trade Values

    School of Business students created a business and marketing plan for the store, enhancing offerings to the College community.

  2. Peace Week

    Peace Week Highlighted by Kathy Kelly’s Cost of War Lecture

    Manhattan College will host a series of events surrounding the antiwar movement.

  3. Blackboard

    Center for the Study of the Future of Education to Host Seminars on Current Issues in Education

    Brother Robert Bimonte, FSC, and Nicholas M. Michelli will discuss brain function and social justice during events in March and April.

  4. Richardson in uniform

    Alumna Leads Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Lizette Richardson ’84 is the first female to serve as the superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a 1.5 million-acre area that spans Nevada and Arizona.

  5. Ben Santer

    Noted Climate Scientist Ben Santer Speaks at Manhattan College

    Santer will share research discoveries in the field of atmospheric science.

  6. Students attending panel

    College Panel Attracts Students Pursuing Careers in Data and Business Analytics

    A panel that took place on Feb. 7 heard career advice from professionals who have achieved success in business, data analytics and technology.

  7. crystal ball

    Predicting Your Love Life: Marriage & Family Counseling Lecture Examines Conflict Styles

    Predicting your love life doesn’t require ESP, tarot cards or a crystal ball. Preferred conflict styles predict relationship success.

  8. Students in a NYC courtroom

    Leadership Intensive Focuses on Civic Engagement in New York City

    In its first year at Manhattan College, LeadWeek 2017 exposed students to how the city works and the people impacted by public policy.

  9. Brennan O'Donnell, Stephen J. Squeri, Kenneth I. Chenault

    Annual De La Salle Medal Dinner Raises More Than $2 Million for Manhattan College

    Stephen J. Squeri, Vice Chairman of the American Express Company, received the De La Salle Medal for his excellence in corporate leadership.

  10. firefighers

    From RA to FDNY, Alumni Continue to Serve After Graduation

    Carlos Morales ’14 and Michael Scire ’13 entered the same FDNY class after previously working as resident assistants on campus. 

  11. Manhattan College campus

    College Hosts Discussion on Impact of Trauma on the Bronx Cambodian-American Community

    On Thursday, Feb. 16, Joyce Wong, Khamarin Nhann and Nuwan Jayawickreme will speak on the impact of genocide and migration.

  12. Robert Lowe '86 (left) with Christian Cabral '19.

    Multinational Engineering Firm Yields Success for College Alumni

    In conjunction with the Manhattan College Mentor Program, internships and post-graduate jobs, AECOM has been a popular career destination for engineers working in the construction industry.

  13. VITA program at UNHP

    Students Help Bronx Residents Navigate Tax Season

    Manhattan College students are working with the Northwest Bronx Resource Center to assist the local community with their income taxes.

  14. Summer Engineering Awareness program

    Summer Engineering Awareness Program Returns to Campus

    The widely acclaimed program for high school students runs during June and July.

  15. student creates clothing line with sewing machine

    Entrepreneurial Students Dream Big by Starting Small

    With New York City’s startup culture as a backdrop, Jaspers form a hub of creativity and innovation right here, on campus.

  16. student creates clothing line with sewing machine

    English Study Abroad Course Explores Literary London

    A beloved intersession course whisks Manhattan College students into the world of Shakespeare, Austen and Dickens.

  17. Manhattan College campus

    Major Author Reading Series Continues at Manhattan College

    Heidi Julavits, Stephen P. Kiernan, Keetje Kuipers, and John Hoppenthaler will speak during spring semester’s M.A.R.S. events.

  18. Grech writing on white board

    Growing Queens’ Business Community with Bronx Roots Intact

    Tom Grech ’93 serves as executive director of the Queens Chamber of Commerce working to strengthen businesses in the different communities of Queens.

  19. Saw Mill River daylighting

    Civil Engineering Students Examine Daylighting on the Saw Mill

    Manhattan College students research the environmental effects of exposing portions of the Saw Mill River to sunlight.

  20. Brooklyn United Marching Band

    Manhattan College Commemorates Black History Month

    Throughout February, Manhattan College will honor the contributions of African-Americans to history, culture and current events.