Less than a decade ago Katie Kerbstat was still writing for The Quadrangle. About one month ago Kerbstat accepted an Emmy for her work with CBS’ “60 Minutes”. She helped produce “A Crime Against Humanity”, which aired in April 2016 and told the story of a 2013 sarin gas attack in Syria. Kerbstat credits Manhattan College for helping her find and pursue her career in … Continue reading Alumna Katie Kerbstat Wins Emmy Award
A student found a worm-like bug in his salad at Locke’s Loft on Sept. 12, both the student and Gourmet Dining Services confirmed this week. Joseph Liggio, a freshman at Manhattan College, who found the bug and said that this situation might change the way he looks at his meals on campus. “I just got here and so far the food has been tasting pretty … Continue reading Bug Found in Locke’s Loft Salad
Every summer, a group of 30 New York City high schoolers become acquainted with Manhattan College and know it as the place that confirmed their desires to attend college. David Hawkins, known as Trae to his friends, said that Manhattan College’s Summer Literacy Institute (SLI) played a key role in his college acceptance. SLI’s goal is to help NYC teens prepare for the college application … Continue reading The Faces of the Summer Literacy Institute
During the month of August, more than 1,000 work orders were sent to Manhattan College’s physical plant, according to the department’s director, Nancy White. White said just 784 out of the 1,362 campus work orders have been completed so far. She said some despite the large number of work orders, some have to precedence over others, based mostly on urgency. “I know that the college’s … Continue reading Maintenance and Repairs on Campus
Most of Manhattan College knows Marisa Passafiume as the assistant vice president for academic success. But for 30 Bronx high schoolers, she is the mentor who reminds them that college is a tangible reality. Passafiume runs the Summer Literacy Institute (SLI), a week long college immersion program that takes place on MC’s campus. “The idea is to close the college achievement gap among underrepresented students … Continue reading Summer Literacy Institute Inspires Bronx Students to Attend College
With the college’s residence halls at virtual capacity and new common interest communities being formed, some students faced challenges reserving the room they wanted for the coming academic year. “The reason we have to have rules and structure, that some students perceive as getting in their way, is because we are totally full. Every room around here is full,” Andrew Weingarten, director of residence life, … Continue reading Common Interest Communities Block Student Access To Some Residence Halls
A team of Manhattan College engineering students will travel to Washington, D.C., in one week to compete for a $75,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Manhattan College’s team hopes to win this grant with their proposal for sustainable concrete. The EPA’s program is called P3 and stands for people, prosperity and the planet with the goal of designing solutions for a sustainable future. … Continue reading Engineering Students Compete for a $75,000 EPA Grant
This year’s proposed ideas for the Innovative Idea Contest included non-profit organizations, clothing companies, applications for smart phones, a flexible portable speaker, a website to assist in college planning and first aid kits that are customizable depending on country. This contest was started by Salwa Ammar, Ph.D. and dean of the School of Business, and Aileen Farrelly, assistant dean for the School of Business. Ammar and Farrelly wanted … Continue reading Trek and Angel Venture: 4th Annual Innovative Idea Contest Winners
On Mar. 8, hopeful Manhattan College entrepreneurs stood before a panel of judges who decided which business proposal won this year’s Innovative Idea Contest. Salwa Ammar, Ph.D. and dean of the School of Business, helped start this contest along with other faculty members because they wanted to,“support and encourage innovation and creativity.” “We want to give students an opportunity to present their business ideas in … Continue reading 4th Annual Innovative Idea Contest
