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The Workers Who Keep Manhattan University Running Strong

Many seen and unseen employees contribute to the flourishing of Manhattan University. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Elizabeth Kalaj, Senior Writer Many diverse people and their roles have contributed to the success and legacy of Manhattan University. Each employee of MU adds their own unique contribution to the campus. Some of these contributions are highlighted on a larger scale than others, but one does not exist without … Continue reading The Workers Who Keep Manhattan University Running Strong

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Campus Reacts to New Schools, Faculty Layoffs

By Grace Cardinal, Editor-in-Chief The Office of the President released an email this past week readdressing the combining of the School of Liberal Arts, the Kakos School of Science, the School of Health Professions and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies into one entity.  This email was the first time the office has directly addressed the issue of the recent faculty and staff layoffs. … Continue reading Campus Reacts to New Schools, Faculty Layoffs

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Alumni Speak Up in Support of MC Faculty Rights After Dozens Face Elimination 

By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Over 2,000 members of the Jasper community have signed a petition protesting the planned elimination of at least 34 tenured faculty positions. Students, alumni and family members are advocating on behalf of Manhattan College faculty, none of whom have gone on the record about the situation.  The petition initiative is being spearheaded by Teresa Ramoni ‘20, who had been following recent … Continue reading Alumni Speak Up in Support of MC Faculty Rights After Dozens Face Elimination 

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Dr. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly Appointed New Dean of Science

By Jocelyn Visnov, Production Editor/Web Editor Manhattan College has welcomed a new dean to the Jasper community. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly, Ph.D., now serves as the dean of the School of Science and a tenured professor of biology as of July 1, 2022.  The search committee for the new Dean of Science was led by the dean of engineering, Tim Ward, Ph.D. As chair of the search … Continue reading Dr. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly Appointed New Dean of Science

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Shared Governance Open Forum Prompts Questions of Representation from Faculty

By Kyla Guilfoil, Editor-in-Chief Manhattan College faculty called for more representation in decision making at an open forum hosted by the MC Shared Governance Working Group on Feb. 2. Faculty, along with a handful of students and administrators, raised concerns about the lack of communication between high-level administrators and other MC personnel when it comes to decision making. Further, there was an emphasis in their … Continue reading Shared Governance Open Forum Prompts Questions of Representation from Faculty

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Graham Walker, Beloved MC Professor, Dies at 66

Kyla Guilfoil and Kelly Kennedy, Editor-in-Chief & Social Media Editor Graham Walker, Ph.D, professor of mechanical engineering, avid researcher,  supportive advisor for Manhattan College students, and  the 2006 Distinguished Lasallian Educator of the Year, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 17. He was 66.  Walker was born on Dec. 31, 1955 in Ellon, Scotland to Christina Reid and James Adam Walker. After receiving his … Continue reading Graham Walker, Beloved MC Professor, Dies at 66

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Manhattan Faculty Speak on the Return to School

by Jilleen Barrett & Jocelyn Visnov, Asst. A&E & Staff Writer  Heading into its fourth week of classes, Manhattan College is teaching its students something it never has before: how to get a higher education during a pandemic. With some on campus and some in remote locations, the student body is adjusting to learning mostly online. But students aren’t the only ones learning. Faculty members, who are usually at … Continue reading Manhattan Faculty Speak on the Return to School

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MC Maternity Leave Still Unpaid

  By Natalie Craig and Cathy Goodyear Kiki Kringle contributed reporting The majority of the Manhattan College faculty, staff, and administration maybe aware of the maternity leave policy but never looked at it in depth. Our policy may not be what everyone is looking for. According to thebump.com, a popular pregnancy website and forum, paid maternity leave of at least twelve to fifteen weeks is … Continue reading MC Maternity Leave Still Unpaid

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Life as Department Chair

College faculty and administration have been known to have their differences in priorities – not just at Manhattan College. This creates a particularly tough challenge for department chairpersons, who are caught somewhere between being faculty members and administrators. Balancing this dual role is particularly difficult for department chairs – especially Constantine Theodosiou, Ph.D., acting chair of the biology department, and fulltime dean of the School … Continue reading Life as Department Chair

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