Alex Witt, third from right, on-air correspondent for MSNBC, was one of many broadcasting professionals at the 30th anniversary celebration of the Broadcasting Department. Pictured, from left, are Thom Gencarelli, Patty Piroh and Larry Londino of Broadcsting; Geoffrey Newman, dean of the School of the Arts; and David Sanders of Broadcasting. (Click here for more photos from the event.)
Broadcasting celebrates 30 years
The Broadcasting Department celebrated its 30th anniversary Oct. 2 at
the Alexander Kasser Theater. The Department also celebrated the 10th
anniversary of "Carpe Diem," the weekly student-produced television
show that has won three Gracie Awards, a MidAtlantic Emmy, a Telly Award
and a CAPE award for best weekly series.
Honored at the event were faculty, past and present, instrumental in the Department's success over the years. It included Howard Travis, Christopher "Doc" Stasheff, Lawrence Londino and John Diglio. "It's important to acknowledge the significant contributions of our faculty," said Patricia Piroh, a Broadcasting producer/director. "During the time they spearheaded the program, Doc, Howard and Larry all created an atmosphere in which students can learn and thrive."
Broadcasting graduates hold positions in every media company in Manhattan, from NBC and FOX News to Z100 Radio and Thirteen. "The Department of Broadcasting has trained and educated some of the top broadcasters in the business," Piroh said. "Our students graduate with significant experience, and that was as true in 1974 as it is today."
Alumna Janet Polsky, a writer and producer for CBS Radio/Westwood One,
said the professors in the Department play a significant role in the students'
success. "They gave us the skills, knowledge and confidence we needed
to make it in a tough, competitive business," she said.
Future lawyers flock to Law School Admissions Day
The
Department of Legal Studies will sponsor the 22nd annual New Jersey Statewide
Law School Admissions Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in
the Student Center Ballrooms.
Each year, more than 50 law schools participate in the event. Students will have an opportunity to speak with representatives from the various schools, obtain information and applications, receive L.S.A.T. information and hear panel discussions about the law school admission process and nontraditional legal careers.
For more information about the event, call Legal Studies at 973-655-4152.
Dining Services offers meal plans for faculty, staff
Dining Services is offering two meal plans for faculty and staff--15 blocks
with $50 Flex Dollars for $125 or $57.50 of Flex Dollars for $50.
The 15-block plan may be paid for through payroll deduction (four pay
periods at $31.25 each.) Flex Dollars can be used any time at any dining
facility except the Red Hawk truck. Blocks can be used at the Blanton
and Freeman dining halls (one swipe equals one meal) or at the Student
Center Café, Rathskeller and Red Hawk Diner, where one swipe equals
$3.80. Swipes can be used during meal equivalency hours only, which are
as follows:
Student Center Café: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday,
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rathskeller: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-3
p.m.
Red Hawk Diner: Monday-Sunday, 11 p.m.-8 a.m.
The Dining Services Menu Hotline is 973-655-7988.
Paper art on display, for sale at Art Galleries
The Art Galleries has on display and for sale the paper constructions
of M. Anne Chapman (1930-1986). Chapman, who wa a professor at MSU, explored
the visual arts during her entire life with a dedication that reflected
her devotion to excellence. Evidence of this visual exploration has resulted
in a massive body of work.
Call the galleries at 973-655-5113 to set up an appointment for viewing
of Chapman's paper constructions. All pieces are for sale and will benefit
The Anne Chapman Scholarship Fund and the Art Galleries.