March 2007
News & Notes
Largest-Ever
Donation comes from Alumni
Montclair State University announced the receipt of an $8.25
million gift -- the largest in its history -- to significantly
expand the University's programs that prepare undergraduate and
graduate students for careers in the state's pharmaceutical
industry.
The
University also announced the creation of a new institute
dedicated to pharmaceutical and medicinal sciences -- The
Margaret and Herman Sokol Institute for Pharmaceutical Life
Sciences.
The gift
is from the estate of Margaret and Herman Sokol, a New Jersey
couple who met as undergraduate students in the 1930s at what
was then Montclair State Teachers College. Herman
(Class of '37)
went on to become a renowned drug pioneer in the production of
antibiotics, developing the basic process now used worldwide for
making tetracycline. He was also president of the Bristol-Myers
Company. Margaret (Class of '38) became a science and
mathematics teacher in the public schools and a major patron of
the arts, education and sciences.
The
Sokols gave generously to their alma mater, all of it dedicated
to the University's science programs. Prior gifts totaling
approximately $3 million established, among other things, an
endowed chair in chemistry, a graduate fellowship in chemistry,
a science lecture series and freshmen chemistry scholarships.
The
Sokols' last and largest gift comes posthumously. Margaret Sokol
died on June 4, 2006. (Herman Sokol passed away in 1985.)
"The
Sokols viewed their gifts as sound investments in the future of
higher education," said Dr. Robert S. Prezant, dean of the
University's College of Science and Mathematics. "They
recognized the quality of the University's science programs,
faculty and students and wanted their donations to spur the
University to even greater excellence."
MSUAA Throws Bash for
Jan. and Aug. Grads
Close to 75 new alumni
came to Alexus Steakhouse in Clifton for a reception held by the
MSU Alumni Association congratulating and welcoming the January
and August graduates. Members of the MSUAA mixed and
mingled with the new grads who celebrated --and -- networked
with their fellow alums.
Donate Montclair State Memorabilia for
Centennial Library Display
Alumni from Montclair State Teachers College, Montclair State
College and Montclair State University are being asked to
contribute their memorabilia for a Centennial Exhibit that will
be displayed in Sprague Library this fall to commemorate the
University's 100th anniversary.
Donations already include old photographs, dance cards from
the 1940s, freshman beanies and more. Have your history
become a part of Montclair State's Centennial celebration!
You can send your memorabilia to Dean's Office, Sprague
Library, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair,
NJ 07043. Please include your full name (maiden name if
applicable), year of graduation and telephone number as well
as some information about the items you are sending.
Questions? Please call Martha Spera at 973-655-4333.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Put on your MSU
red
and come out to support your
alma mater's student athletes who are
coming to
your town. You'll have a great time and
the players will surely appreciate hearing your
cheers.
 In Phoenix: March 10 - 15
Montclair State's own Red Hawks
baseball team will be playing in
the Greater Phoenix
Invitational.
Click
here for schedule.
In Fort Myers: March 10 - 15 the Red Hawks softball team will be playing in a
tournament at
the Lee County Sports
Complex in |
Fort Myers, Fla. The Complex is
located at 14100 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.
Click
here for schedule.
March 29,
Sokol Lecture
Genesis: the Scientific Quest for
Life's Origin
Robert Hazen, Robinson Professor of Earth
Science, George Mason University.
8 p.m. in
the Alexander Kasser Theater. Through a
generous gift from Margaret and Herman Sokol,
the lecture series was established to allow
members of the University and surrounding
communities to gain a greater appreciation and
expanded knowledge of important issues in
science. Each semester, a speaker of national
or
international renown is invited to MSU to meet
with faculty and students and conduct an evening
seminar. Speakers are selected on the basis of
interdisciplinary appeal in their area of
expertise and public recognition. Call the Box
Office at
973-655-5112 for ticket information.
Celebrate St. Patrick's
Day with the Devils
See the NJ Devils vs. the Carolina Hurricanes
at
Continental Airlines Arena on March 17.
MSUAA ticket price are $36 (regularly $52)
Save $16 per ticket!
To order tickets online
click on the
following link,
https://www.njdevilsticketprograms.com/index.php
enter the code
msu031707
and GO!
Or contact John Tierney at NJ Devils Group
Sales, 201-935-6050 BE SURE TO MENTION MSUAA.
Golden Anniversary Celebration Plans
 May 18 - Commencement
Members of the Class of 1957 will be honored
with the distinction of leading the Commencement
2007 procession on May 18.
New!
May 19 - MSUAA Member Appreciation Brunch
All active members of the MSUAA are invited to attend
the complimentary brunch in honor of the valued
members who support the programs and services of
the Association. Stay for the annual meeting
where the year's accomplishments will be
highlighted and elections will take place.
May 19 - 50th Reunion Dinner Dance
Class chairs are making plans for a
memorable event. Please let us know if we have
your current e-mail and mailing address - to be
sure you receive all of the celebration communications!
Our initial mailing
to the class of 1957 went out on Nov. 14, 2006.
Click here for a printable pdf version of
the letter.
Click here for printable pdf of our 1957
reunion questionnaire.
Contact us:
alumni@mail.montclair.edu
or 973-655-4141.
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