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

Tom O’Connor Joins Staff As New Interim Athletic Director

by ANTHONY CAPOTE and DANIEL YNFANTE, Editors O’Connor will lead the athletic department in the  search for a new athletic director. Tom O’Connor has over 40 years of experience in collegiate athletics, including 20 years as the athletic director of George Mason University before retiring in 2014. It isn’t hard to understand why Manhattan College sought him out as the interim athletic director after Noah LeFevre’s departure. However, what … Continue reading Tom O’Connor Joins Staff As New Interim Athletic Director

Occhiogrosso, Staff Say Goodbye

Assistant Director of Student Activities, Gabrielle Occhiogrosso, announced last week she would be stepping down from her position at the end of the semester. “It is very bittersweet, but I am leaving Manhattan College to pursue my career in higher education. I recently received my doctorate of education and I have accepted a position at the director level,” Occhiogrosso said. However, Occhiogrosso is not going … Continue reading Occhiogrosso, Staff Say Goodbye

For Faculty and Staff, Snow Days are No Walk in the Park

BY KYLEIGH PANETTA STAFF WRITER Not all of us can simply hit snooze when we have a snow day or delayed opening. For teachers, faculty and staff, snow days can make things very complicated. “Conversations usually take place the evening before, but final decisions are made at 5:00 a.m. and then subsequently throughout the day in the case of delays,” provost Dr. William Clyde said … Continue reading For Faculty and Staff, Snow Days are No Walk in the Park