February 2011
Vol. 5, Issue 2

Alumni News

Recent Alumni Network (RAN) To Host Speed Networking Event
The newly formed Recent Alumni Network (RAN) works to meet the special needs and interests of graduates of the past ten graduating classes. A planning Committee representing the classes of 2000 – 2010 is leading the charge in developing, planning, promoting, and delivering quality programs designed to engage recent graduates in the Montclair State University community. The Committee focuses on programs reaching the current graduating class as they make the transition to alumni, addressing the special interests / needs of the first years following commencement, as well as providing opportunities in networking, community service, cultural, and reunions activities.  The first program planned for the group will take place on Thursday, February 10.  Meet, Greet, and Link Up….Speed Network Your Way to a Career Connection features speaker Sharon Kornstein, AICI, CIP, founder and president of ImageDesign, who will offer tips on the basics of networking followed by a useful networking exercise. Additional programs planned include a wine tasting in March, a panel discussion on life skills in April, and a summer gathering in July.  Be sure to keep your contact information up to date to make sure you receive invitations to future activities. For more information, contact Deb Corasio in Alumni Relations at 973-655-4207.

Class of 1961 Making Plans for 50th Reunion
With the help of members of the class of 1961, the Alumni Relations Office is making plans to celebrate the 50th reunion of the class of 1961. The date to save is May 20 for this memorable occasion. Our 1961 graduates will be honored during the University's 2011 Commencement ceremony at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ. The reunion class will lead the 2011baccalaureate candidates into the arena wearing academic regalia and their official golden anniversary sash. Following Commencement, a celebratory luncheon is planned for the 50th reunion class as well as for members of the class of 1960 and earlier. For information contact Deb Corasio in the Office of Alulmni Relations at 973-655-4141.

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Christopher Mattaliano ’79, general director of
Portland (OR) Opera since 2003, will deliver the
Jack Sacher Memorial Alumni Lecture at 1:00 p.m. on February 23, 2011, in the Jed Leshowitz Recital Hall in the John J. Cali School of Music. Mr. Mattaliano will speak about his work and experiences in over thirty years as a stage director and arts manager.
He has staged productions for opera companies throughout the world, including the Metropolitan
Opera, San Francisco Opera, Canadian Opera Company, L’Opéra de Montréal, Dallas Opera, L’Opéra de Nice (France), and the Norwegian National Opera.
Mr. Mattaliano received his BA in Theater Arts from Montclair State University with additional training at the Trent Park School of Performing Arts in London, England. In 1998 he received the L. Howard Fox Visiting Alumni Award from his alma mater as well as a National Opera Institute Stage Direction Grant. [View full article]