May 2007
News & Notes

Alumni Online Community Has a New Look . . . .

If you're not already a registered user of the Alumni Online Community, now is the time to sign up! And if you're already a user, check out its brand new look and features. Cool, clean and contemporary, the Alumni Online Community pops with bold colors. fresh photos and simple navigation. We've also made it easier for you to become a member of your Montclair State Alumni Association. You shop online, you do your banking online, now you can become a member online. With this new electronic format, joining the MSUAA is just a click away! Visit www.msualumcommunity.com and start enjoying our new space.

MSUAA President Named to Middle States Board
The Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools  named Dr. Frank Alvarez, '76, president of the Montclair State University Alumni Association, as a member of its board of commissioners to help promote the improvement of secondary education through accreditation and foster communication between secondary schools and institutions of higher education.

As superintendent of the Montclair Public Schools since 2003, Alvarez serves as the Northern New Jersey voice among the new commissioners. He previously served the district as principal of Nishuane and Mt. Hebron Schools from 1989-94. Prior to arriving in Montclair, he was the superintendent of the River Vale Schools in Bergen County. Alvarez has devoted his life to the promotion of education and has served as a strong leader in the field, especially among North Jersey educators.

“I’m excited about this new opportunity to help promote the many facets of education and help all schools work to better serve their students’ needs,” said Alvarez.

Alumni receive Carpe Diem honors at the Annual Dinner
Montclair State held its 8th Annual Dinner on April 26 in University Hall. This year’s dinner was devoted to celebrating the John J. Cali School of Music and featured an array of performances by students from the College of the Arts. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward student scholarships. The Carpe Diem Award honors especially distinguished Montclair State University alumni and friends, recognizing them for their outstanding professional and personal achievements.
                                
Ingrid Williams '91, '96 M.A., pictured receiving the Carpe Diem award with Rose Cali '80 and Geoffrey Newman, is a member of the Board of Advisors of the John J. Cali School of Music and is vitally interested in the organ program at Montclair State. She and her husband, Scott, are supporting the purchase of a new practice organ, which will be housed in a recital room named in memory of her beloved teacher, David Messineo. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have also named a lecture hall in University Hall.
 
                                
Gene Rosenfield Rochberg '41, widow of George Rochberg '39 accepts the Carpe Diem award on her husband's behalf. Rochberg was honored posthumously for being one of the most influential composers of the second half of the 20th century. Mrs. Rochberg is pictured with Rose Cali '80 and Geoffrey Newman, Dean of the College of the Arts.