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July 17, 2000

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- President
  Susan A. Cole
- Director of
  Communications

  Phyllis Miller
- Executive Editor
  Diana St. Lifer
- Managing Editor
  Bill Valladares
- Editorial Assistant
  Stephanie Mannino
- Student Assistant
  Maria Incardona
- Photographer
  Steve Hockstein


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Student wins Gates Millennium Scholarship

Student Ramon Galinanes, Jr. thinks nothing of giving freely of his time. "I love doing volunteer work," said the senior history education major. "I feel that my role on earth is not to make a lot of money, but instead to make a positive contribution to society by dedicating most of my time to the poor and the oppressed. That's what I'm all about." Full Story


High School students dig into science thanks to Weston program

An innovative science program offered by the College of Science and Mathematics in partnership with Montclair High School is giving high school students the opportunity to "learn science by doing science."

The Weston Science Scholars Program, made possible by the support of Judy and Joshua Weston of Montclair, is offering specially selected ninth and 10th graders from MHS the opportunity to work with Ph.D. scientists from Montclair State in conducting original research. Montclair State faculty members are mentors to the high-achieving students who have shown outstanding potential in science, mathematics and related fields. Faculty mentors include Matthew Gorring and Duke Ophori of Earth and Environmental Studies; Bonnie Lustigman, Scott Kight, Reginald Halaby, Lee Lee and Joseph Campanella of Biology and Molecular Biology; and Renata Baily of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Full Story


MSU establishes first campus Lion Club

Montclair State is the first university in New Jersey to start a campus Lions Club. A charter luncheon was held last month, at which approximately 45 faculty members and students had the opportunity to sign the Lions Club charter and meet members of other Lions Clubs. Full Story


Business news shown 24-7 in Partridge Hall

Students now have access to instant business information via CNBC thanks to the recent installation of a satellite dish on the roof of Partridge Hall. Full Story


Campus Soap star follows 'Guiding Light' to TheatreFest

Fans of the soap opera "Guiding Light" know Kim Zimmer for her role as the alluring Reva Shayne Lewis. And while millions of faithful viewers tune to CBS this summer to keep track of RevaÕs life, the woman behind the character will spend some time off the Manhattan-based set and on the stage in Memorial Auditorium. Full Story

 

Three head overseas on Fulbright Scholar grants

Three Montclair State professors received grants this year from the Fulbright Scholar Program: Nancy Tumposky of Curriculum and Teaching, Sang Moon Kim of Economics and Finance, and Fawzia Afzal-Khan of English. Full Story





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