Month: January 2025

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Manhattan University Receives Grant From Masterclass

Images of various speakers who are available on the Masterclass streaming service.@MASTERCLASS / YOUTUBE Isaiah Rosario, Senior Writer Due to a large grant from Masterclass and a partnership with the James Patterson Honors program, students and employees received a year’s membership in the Masterclass streaming platform. The membership expires on Jan. 30, 2026.  Masterclass is a streaming service that gives students and faculty members access … Continue reading Manhattan University Receives Grant From Masterclass

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Matthew Schule Presents Research at The American Philosophical Association Meeting

Sarah Scott, Ph.D., and Matthew Schule at the APA meeting.@MANHATTANEDU / INSTAGRAM Mary Haley, Asst. Features Editor & Marketing Chair Manhattan University senior, Matthew Schule, got the chance to present his eleven-month long research at the American Philosophical Association’s (APA) annual conference of their eastern division in Manhattan from Jan. 8-11. Schule’s research project, “Allegory of the Three Temporal Ekstasis,” was inspired by the ideas … Continue reading Matthew Schule Presents Research at The American Philosophical Association Meeting

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Wafa Elmannai Unanimously Voted as New Department Chair

Mack Olmsted, Senior Writer Over the winter break, it was announced that Wafa Elmannai, Ph.D., will be taking over as the new chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Professor Robert Mauro, Ph.D., announced through an email to the department that he would be stepping down as chair and return to full-time teaching for the current spring semester.  “Hope you all had a … Continue reading Wafa Elmannai Unanimously Voted as New Department Chair

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Features

Manhattan University’s First-Year Students Set Goals for Spring Semester With Vision Boards

Students sharing their goals while working on vision boards.KAYLA WERTH / THE QUADRANGLE Kayla Werth, Contributor Manhattan University’s Office of Student Engagement provided first-year students with an opportunity to visually map out their goals for this spring semester. Melinda Wilson, Ph.D., recently joined the first-year experience administrative committee and led a vision board workshop on Jan. 23 in Kelly Commons.  During the workshop, Wilson emphasized … Continue reading Manhattan University’s First-Year Students Set Goals for Spring Semester With Vision Boards

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The Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Raises Awareness About Armenian Genocide 

Speaker Asya Darbinyan, Ph.D. visits Manhattan University to lead a lecture on the Armenian Genocide in honor of the 110th year anniversary of the tragedy.ASYA DARBINYAN / LINKEDIN.COM Karen Flores, Senior Writer The Manhattan University Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center welcomed guest speaker Asya Darbinyan, Ph.D., to lead a lecture about the Armenian genocide and the history behind it on Thursday, Jan. 23.  According … Continue reading The Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center Raises Awareness About Armenian Genocide 

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Arts & Entertainment

MU Media Network Collabs with Players for New Project 

The logos for MU Players and Manhattan Media Network.BILLY WALKER / COURTESY Victoria Schiller, Senior Writer Manhattan Media Network will work in collaboration with the MU Players this spring as they set the stage for their upcoming musical comedy, The Addams Family. The Quadrangle sat down with members from both Players and Media Network to discuss their upcoming idea of creating a trailer for the … Continue reading MU Media Network Collabs with Players for New Project 

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Manhattan University’s Performing Arts Groups Outline Their Semester Plans 

The MU Singers performing together in the Chapel of De La Salle andHis Brothers at the Festival of Lessons & Carols. @SINGERSSMU / INSTAGRAM Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor Manhattan University’s Singers, Players and Scatterbomb have high hopes for the spring semester, and have planned a variety of new ideas to integrate into their programs. These three groups are key contributors to the performing arts scene … Continue reading Manhattan University’s Performing Arts Groups Outline Their Semester Plans 

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Book Nook: A Review of The Clementine Complex 

Cover of The Clementine Complex by Bob Mortimer.SIMON & SCHUSTER/COURTESY Flynn Myers, Contributor The Clementine Complex, a fictional novel written by author Bob Mortimer, demonstrates that dry humor woven into a murder-romance makes for a fun read. For readers who enjoy blunt humor, awkward situations and a good mystery, this is the novel for you. The story follows Gary Thorn, a legal assistant in London, … Continue reading Book Nook: A Review of The Clementine Complex 

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