Professor Chat: Lisa D. Toscano, EDD

This week’s “Professor Chat” is with Lisa D. Toscano, professor of kinesiology. Toscano can be found teaching Anatomical Kinesiology, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Therapeutic Exercise Prescription and Modalities, Personal Wellness and Introduction to Exercise Science this semester. Recently, Toscano was named to the MAAC Honor Roll, along with Junius Kellogg of the class of 1953. Toscano was one of the leading founders of Manhattan … Continue reading Professor Chat: Lisa D. Toscano, EDD

Professor Chat: Suzanne Rudnick

This week’s “Professor Chat” is with Suzanne Rudnick, professor of biochemistry. Rudnick can be found teaching Biochemistry I, Topics in Science II and Fundamentals of Science I this semester. Read on to find out a little more about your professor. Q: Why are you a professor in the subject you are? A: I’ve always enjoyed science from the time I was a child. The natural … Continue reading Professor Chat: Suzanne Rudnick

Professor Chat: Brother Robert Berger

This week’s “Professor Chat” is with Brother Rob Berger, associate professor of religious studies and resident director of Jasper Hall. This semester, Berger can be found teaching Religion 225 class Contemporary Catholicism and Religion 306 class Central Themes in the Hebrew Scriptures. Read on to find out a little more about your professor. Q: Why are you a professor in the subject you are? A: … Continue reading Professor Chat: Brother Robert Berger

Professor Chat: Arno Kolz

This week’s Professor Chat is with Arno Kolz, associate professor of psychology. This semester he is teaching Roots: Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Organizational Psychology and Research in Psychology. Continue reading to find out a little more about your professor. Q: Why are you a professor in the subject you are? A: Well, I always knew I wanted to be a psychology major, even when I was … Continue reading Professor Chat: Arno Kolz

Professor Chat: Cory Blad

This week’s “Professor Chat” is with Cory Blad, associate professor of sociology and director of urban studies. Blad’s hometown is Keene, N.H. and this semester is teaching sociology courses “Migration, Globalization, and Culture,” “Research Methods” and “Urban Environments.” Read on to find out a little more about your professor. Q: Why are you a professor in the subject you are? A: Honestly, I didn’t want to go … Continue reading Professor Chat: Cory Blad

Professor Chat: Bob Coleman

This week’s “Professor Chat” is with Bob Coleman, Coordinator of Media Technology and adjunct professor in the Communication Department. Coleman is a big Anne Rice fan and can be found teaching Digital Print Design or helping out with any technological issues in the Communication Department office this semester. Read on to find out a little more about your professor. Q: Why are you a professor … Continue reading Professor Chat: Bob Coleman

Professor Chat: Dr. Kern

MAYA ASTABIE ASSISTANT OP/ED EDITOR The Quadrangle sat down with Dr. Rebecca Kern of the Communication Department to discuss her background in the advertising industry, life outside of teaching, her research and more for another “Professor Chat.”   Maya Astabie: I understand that you have worked in the advertising industry for many years? Please describe your transition from working in the industry to teaching advertising. … Continue reading Professor Chat: Dr. Kern

Professor Chat: James Behr on the Composer’s Will

SENIOR WRITER: PAMELA SEGURA James Behr has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Tanglewood and Chautauqua Festivals in Boston and New York City respectively, and with the Virginia Symphony. He’s written and recorded show tunes, jazz numbers and extensive symphonic pieces. Behr also teaches music theory, piano skills and techniques and the roots of music at Manhattan College, a gig he’s had for several years now. His classrooms … Continue reading Professor Chat: James Behr on the Composer’s Will

Professor Chat: Amir Masoumi

Professor Amir Masoumi left Iran to complete his graduate studies and has been teaching in the School of Business since last August. Social Media Editor Sean McIntyre sat down with him for a quick “Professor Chat.” Sean McIntyre: You are originally from Isfahan, Iran, what made you decide to leave Iran and venture to the United States? Amir Masoumi: Completing graduate studies in the United States is … Continue reading Professor Chat: Amir Masoumi