Savvy Shrink Oct 10, 2008
Turkish-born O'Neill told stu dents at the Writing Center of Marymount Manhattan College he was practicing law in London when, 10 years ago, he got the urge to try fiction. But fearing the loss of a safe income, he sought out a shrink. (New York Post -- Gossip)
High school schedule Oct 10, 2008
Wheeler at Wickham Invitational, 1:40; Stonington at Wickham Invitational, 2:45; Chariho at Manhattan College Invitational, Van Cortlandt Park, N.Y., TBA ... Wheeler at Wickham Invitational, 1:05; Stonington at Wickham Invitational, 1:45; Chariho at Manhattan College Invitational, Van Cortlandt Park, N.Y., TBA. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Fear Trumps Greed as Market Worries Amplify News, Paralyze World Economy Oct 10, 2008
a finance professor at Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, sees a parallel to 1932, with credit markets bad and the stock market falling just ahead of the presidential election that put in the White House. But I'm not sure anyone is FDR this time,'' says Geisst, author of ``Wall Street: a History,'' who puts the possibility of another Great Depression at 50 percent. (Bloomberg)
John C. Donahue Jr., 88, editor and publisher Oct 8, 2008
He graduated in 1942 from Manhattan College, where he worked as a drama critic and editor of the Manhattan College Quadrangle newsletter. He enlisted in the Coast Guard after graduation and served a year in World War II before he was discharged after an injury. (Boston Globe)
LUCILE FRIEDRICHSEN Oct 8, 2008
After graduating from Wichita East High School, she attended Manhattan College, now Kansas State University. Lucile was a charter member of Clovia House, a girl's dorm founded by the Kansas 4-H Foundation. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Who's best: SEC or Big 12? Oct 8, 2008
Mr. College Football. Tony Barnhart analyzes the game he loves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Citigroup and Wells Fargo seek compromise on Wachovia Oct 7, 2008
"Even in the case of Long-Term Capital and Continental Illinois, they would orchestrate a deal by calling together the commercial banks under their authority" and jawbone them into reaching a solution, said Charles Geisst, a Wall Street historian at Manhattan College. "To sit down and actually mediate is a new one.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Marist's Dembow Named Semifinalist For Draddy Trophy Oct 4, 2008
The award was established to honor former National Football Foundation Chairman Vincent DePaul Draddy, a Manhattan College quarterback who developed the Izod and Lacoste brands. The award comes with a 25-pound bronze trophy and a $25,000 post-graduate scholarship. (Goredfoxes.com)
Eric Peterman Named to AFCA's Good Works Team; Draddy Trophy Semifinalist Oct 3, 2008
Established to honor former NFF Chairman Vincent dePaul Draddy, a Manhattan College quarterback who developed the Izod and Lacoste brands, the award comes with a 25-pound bronze trophy and a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship. Led by Peterman, Northwestern (5-0) is off to its best start in 46 years. (Nusports.com)
Figueiredo Leads Men's Soccer Past Manhattan, 3-0 Oct 3, 2008
Riverdale, N.Y. - The Adelphi University men's soccer team traveled to Riverdale, New York on Tuesday, September 30 to take on metro rival Manhattan College. The Panthers led 2-0 at the half and never looked back, collecting a 3-0 victory. (Aupanthers.com)
Football's Jake Ebner Named Semifinalist for 2008 Draddy Trophy Oct 3, 2008
The Draddy Trophy and NFF National Scholar-Athlete Award was established in honor of former NFF Chairman Vincent DePaul Draddy, who was a Manhattan College quarterback who developed Izod and Lacoste brands. Schools were limited to one nominee each and the semifinalist must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility. (Uhcougars.com)
Bucknell's Kevin Mullen Named Draddy Trophy Semifinalist Oct 3, 2008
Established to honor former NFF Chairman Vincent dePaul Draddy, a Manhattan College quarterback who developed the Izod and Lacoste brands, the award comes with a 25-pound bronze trophy and a $25,000 post-graduate scholarship. Mullen has started each of Bucknell's three games this season at fullback and has rushed 19 times for 55 yards. (Bucknellbison.com)
Dekker Named A 2008 Draddy Trophy Semifinalist Oct 3, 2008
Established to honor former NFF Chairman Vincent dePaul Draddy, a Manhattan College quarterback who developed the Izod and Lacoste brands, the award comes with a 25-pound bronze trophy and a $25,000 post-graduate scholarship. "The Draddy Trophy is one of college football's most sought after and competitive awards," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning whose sons Peyton (Draddy winner) and Eli were named NFF National Scholar-Athletes in 1997 and 2003, respectively. (Airforcesports.com)
Gronkowski Chosen as Semifinalist for 2008 Draddy Trophy Oct 3, 2008
The Draddy award was established in 1990 to honor former NFF Chairman Vincent DePaul Draddy, a Manhattan College quarterback who developed the Izod and Lacoste brands. (Umterps.com)
Charalambous, Holder Earn ASC Awards Sep 24, 2008
The Panthers have extended their win streak to three, with the victory over Saint Peter's and return to action on September 30 when they take on Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York. (Aupanthers.com)
Kevin ArmstrongINSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sep 24, 2008
NEW YORK -- One day last fall, Manhattan College coach Barry Rohrssen was enjoying his usual pastrami on rye sandwich and the company of his mentor, Howard Garfinkel, at the Carnegie Deli, when he asked a waiter for one napkin ... On Friday, the five coaches Garfinkel believes you meet in drills heaven made their way to Manhattan College's Draddy Gymnasium for "The Clinic to End All Clinics." By Lexus (Brown), Audi (Hurley) and plane (Calipari, Pitino, Donovan) they trekked to teach 250 high... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
32nd District State Senate Candidates Attend WBA Forum Sep 24, 2008
He has a B.A. in history and political science and an Honorary Doctor of Law from Manhattan College and a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University. Mr. McCarthy joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1962 and worked for more than three decades at American embassies and consulates in Europe, Asia and Africa or at the State Department in Washington. (Voices, CT)
New York faces a less Gilded Age Sep 23, 2008
In just over six months, New York City has gone from being the home of the five largest, free-standing investment banks in the country to being on the verge of having none. The last two, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, announced Sunday that they would transform themselves into more conventional banking companies, like Bank of America or Wachovia. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Starting a New Era at Goldman and Morgan Sep 23, 2008
The kind of bonuses you saw on Wall Street over the last five years are not something you are likely to ever see again, not in our lifetime, said Charles Geisst, a Wall Street historian and professor at Manhattan College. By becoming bank holding companies, Morgan Stanley and Goldman are agreeing to significantly tighter regulations and much closer supervision by bank examiners from several government agencies rather than only the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Domestic banks may join bailout list Sep 22, 2008
Charles Geisst, professor of finance at Manhattan College, said in an interview yesterday that he thinks foreign governments have good reason to resist stepping up to the plate. "It's an American problem," he said of the financial crisis. (Globe and Mail)
Men's Soccer Runs Win Streak to Three, Top St. Peter's 2-1 Sep 21, 2008
Adelphi returns to action on September 30 when they travel to Riverdale, New York for a 7:00 pm meeting with Manhattan College. (Aupanthers.com)
Roundball Chatter (9/6) Sep 12, 2008
The event will take place at Manhattan College in the big apple on Friday, September 19th. Among the coaches scheduled to appear: Florida's Billy Donovan, Rick Pitino of Louisville, John Calipari of Memphis, Hall of Famer Hubie Brown, high school legend Bob Hurley Sr., former coach and current TV analyst Peter Gillen, plus Five-Star's Joe Stolzer. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Wall Street Trading Gets Zero Value From Lehman, Merrill Lynch Investors Sep 9, 2008
Before the 1980s, trading was the poor brother of investment banking, but then it overtook everything else,'' said , author of ``100 Years on Wall Street'' and a finance professor at Manhattan College in New York. Wall Street has to look for other profit centers for a while, but it'll never give up trading, including prop-trading. (Bloomberg)
Big 10 Opponents, Trip To Los Angeles Highlight Women's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Sep 5, 2008
Stony Brook takes on its third opponent from the Ivy League, Dartmouth College on December 13 and Manhattan College on December 15. The non-conference part of the schedule concludes with a trip to Los Angeles and the Loyola Marymount University Tournament. (Goseawolves.org)
High school previews: Chariho boys cross country Aug 28, 2008
Oct. 11 Manhattan College TBA Invitational (N.Y.). Oct. 21 Freshman states 4:00 at Goddard Park. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Students, school officials continue drinking age debate Aug 20, 2008
And, though College president Brother Thomas J. Scanlan also signed the document, it "represents his own personal feelings, and not the official stance of Manhattan College," a spokesman for the school said in an e-mail. Local high school administrators also are worried about the effect on pre-college students. (Newsday)
Sports of The Times: A chance for track to regain its past with wider appeal Aug 20, 2008
Born in Cuba, Logan attended Manhattan College and fell in love with big-time track of the 1960s, particularly the Millrose Games. He said, "I can still hear the footsteps on those wooden boards, with all those splinters Ron Delany, Eamonn Coghlan in the Wanamaker Mile.". (International Herald Tribune)
Credit crisis triggers U.S. moves Aug 9, 2008
"We have a banking crisis and an agency crisis and a mortgage crisis and a coming credit card crisis. We've never seen anything like that before. And it all seems to be coming home to roost at the same time. That's never happened either," said Charles Geisst, professor of finance at Manhattan College. He said the Great Depression was the last time financial markets were hammered by such a variety of factors. (MSNBC -- Race)
Bear Stearns Demise Proves Premature as `Ace' Continues to Sell New Shares Aug 1, 2008
Keeping alive a vestige of the securities firm founded in 1923 by Joseph Bear and Robert Stearns is more than just nostalgia, said , the author of ``100 Years on Wall Street,'' who teaches finance at Manhattan College in New York. Just as hung onto Salomon Brothers for five years, and retained PaineWebber for almost three, the brand may help keep clients. (Bloomberg)
Summer Arts Festival hits high gear with '42nd Street' performances Jul 23, 2008
"I remember just falling in love with it," said Mooney, a junior studying musical theater at Mary Mount Manhattan College. Like Mooney, Carolyn Cumming and Hillary Ekwall are totally enamored of the stage. (West Hartford News, CT)
Women's Basketball named to WBCA Academic Honor Roll for second-straight season Jul 16, 2008
475) 8 Manhattan College - Myndi Hill (3. 430) 9 Utah Valley State College - Cathy Nixon (3. (Siusalukis.com)
Late math teacher, coach honored Jul 16, 2008
And Bridgeport was just the beginning for the celebrated coach, who went on to lead winning teams at Manhattan College, Virginia Military Institute, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Morris Harvey College, now the University of Charleston ... During World War II, Daher coached at Manhattan College, VMI and West Point. (King of Prussia Courier, PA)
Western Carolina Women's Basketball Ranks 5th in WBCA Academic Top-25 Jul 16, 2008
Western Carolina's fifth place in the WBCA Academic Top-25 is the highest in school history. Highest place in school history with team GPA of 3. (Catamountsports.com)
Women's Basketball Named WBCA Academic Top 25 Jul 16, 2008
Women's Basketball - University of Northern Colorado Bears. Bears post 10th best GPA in Division I. (Uncbears.com)
Women's Basketball named to WBCA Academic Top 25 Jul 15, 2008
St. Bonaventure Official Athletic Site. Murray became the second Academic All-American in school history. (Gobonnies.com)
Scranton Catholic teachers backed in dispute Jul 8, 2008
D., a professor of religious studies at Manhattan College and the organization s chairman, said Monday. We thought this was pretty much an open-and-shut case. (Scranton Times, PA)
WINCHESTERS BEST AND BRIGHTEST, June 26 edition Jun 25, 2008
Nicholas J. Ritzel, of Winchester, earned an undergraduate degree from Manhattan College at the school s 166th commencement. Claire Louise Marian was recently awarded the Lisa Zsebedics Memorial Award at the annual St. Mary s College of Maryland (SMCM) Awards Convocation. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Malibu women shine at Broad Humor Film Festival Jun 20, 2008
"Maher graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a degree in theater and received a film certificate from NYU."Having a theatrical background was incredibly helpful in developing structure and character for screenwriting," Maher said. "I can get talky, and film is a visual medium. "Maher ended up shooting "Garmento" in 35 mm with a budget of less than one million dollars. She managed to get limited theatrical release for "Garmento," and said she is set to see "more action" on the film... (Malibu Times, CA)
Traip Academy announces top students Jun 19, 2008
He plans to attend Marymount Manhattan College but was accepted at UVM, USM, San Francisco State and Hunter College. Will is a member of National Honor Society, Project Search and Team Green. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Catholic scholars try to bolster unions Jun 15, 2008
Founded by a religion professor at Manhattan College in New York, Catholic Scholars for Worker Justice has several Massachusetts residents on its steering committee. The group is strictly nonpartisan, though individual members are free to politick on their own. (Boston Globe)
15 Massachusetts High School Graduates Awarded Verizon Foundation Scholarships Jun 5, 2008
-- Jacquelyn West of Peabody, daughter of employee Anne-Marie West, who plans to major in liberal arts at Marymount Manhattan College. -- Erica Zajac of Turners Falls, daughter of employee Ann Nickerson, who plans to major in health at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. (PR Newswire)
Marist Wins 2007-08 MAAC Commissioner's Cup Jun 4, 2008
"This is a significant accomplishment for our athletes, coaches and our athletic administration. We all take great pride in what they've been able to do. All the Marist students have to complete a rigorous curriculum, which makes this accomplishment all the more significant. Loyola College was awarded the men's cup for the first time in school history, while the Red Foxes won their fifth women's cup. The MAAC Commissioner's Cup is awarded annually as a symbol of overall excellence in athletics... (Goredfoxes.com)
Clinton stands tall in defeat, refusing to surrender, seeking respect Jun 4, 2008
Sounding like someone who's been beaten but still has lots of fight left, Clinton stood on a stage inside a bunker-like basement gymnasium full of supporters inside a Manhattan college and vowed to carry on - for the time being. "I understand a lot of people are asking 'What does Hillary want? What does she want?'" she said, playfully asking the question that sent critics into a frenzy in recent days as her defeat became inevitable while she refused to accept it. (Anchorage Daily News)
Thompson Succumbs to Subprime Debacle With Prince, Cayne, O'Neal, Wuffli Jun 4, 2008
The number and speed of departures is unprecedented since World War II, reaching higher into the ranks of Wall Street's biggest banks than the savings-and-loan crisis of the late 1980s, said , a finance professor at Manhattan College in New York. It was a classic case of monkey-see, monkey-do,'' Geisst said. (Bloomberg)
Around Town May 29 -- Memorial Day parade means vets, summer start May 30, 2008
Melissa Bonomi graduated magna cum laude from Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School, and John Paul C. Sylvester received his degree from Manhattan College. The following students achieved high honors from Boston College High School: Scott Tobin, Patrick O'Brien, Christopher Asmar, Matthew Dolan, Kyle Ewanouski, Andrew Hewitt, Paul Kelly, William Detwiler, Matthew Reilly and Zachary Sogolow. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Shutters go up as Bears Stearns becomes history May 30, 2008
JP Morgan Chase completes takeover of Bear Stearns consigning investment bank to history. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Educational Achievements May 29, 2008
Alison Michelle Bomba, of Wakefield, was among 23 other Massachusetts students who graduated from Manhattan College with undergraduate degrees recently. Manhattan College is an independent, Catholic, coeducational institution of higher learning in Riverdale, N.Y. *** Wakefield resident and accounting major Celia Merullo was recently honored by Financial Executives International as the UMass Lowell College of Management s Outstanding Graduating Senior. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Anthony Solomon Returns For Second Stint As Notre Dame Men's Basketball Assistant May 28, 2008
Anthony Solomon was on Mike Brey's first coaching staff when he was named head coach in July of 2000. Solomon served as an assistant on head coach Mike Brey's staff from 2000-03. (Und.com)
The Sopranos – for the PhD set May 24, 2008
There are important kinds of ideological messages and values that are communicated in (television and other popular) media that are ripe for analysis, said Marymount Manhattan College English professor Peter Naccarato. He and communications professor Kathleen LeBesco were due to give a talk Saturday on how food and meals reflected the series' currents of loyalty and betrayal as when Tony feels guilty about patronizing a new restaurant instead of a long-time friend's eatery. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Men's Results May 20, 2008
Men - Team Rankings - 8 Events Scored =============================================================================== 1) Liberty University 44 2) Georgetown University 25 3) Syracuse University 24 4) University at Albany 20 5) Iona College 16 6) University of Virginia 15 7) North Carolina - Wilmingto 13 8) Manhattan College 12 8) Mount St. Mary's Universit 12 8) Princeton University 12 11) George Mason University 11 12) Lehigh University 10 13) Duquesne University 9 13) Boston University 9 13)... (Umassathletics.com)
Cavaliers assistant Malone took a roundabout trip to Cleveland May 13, 2008
"I was working in college for seven years at Providence. I was with Pete Gillen at Virginia for one year. I worked at Manhattan College for two years with Bobby Gonzalez, who's now the head coach at Seton Hall, then Jeff Van Gundy hired me and gave me my entry into the NBA with the New York Knicks, where I spent my first four years.". Malone said he initially interviewed for an advance scout position, but Van Gundy was considering Malone for a spot on his video staff. (Boston Globe)
Left-parting CEOs more successful? May 13, 2008
The magazine quotes John Walter, a systems engineer at New York Citys Marymount Manhattan College as saying, its difficult for right-parters to be leaders. Interestingly, a cursory look at the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies reveals only three among them of top 50 firms, part their hair on their right side. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Movin' up: Parisi makes Cards debut May 10, 2008
Parisi, who was taken out of Manhattan College (not exactly a college powerhouse) with the Cards' ninth-round pick that summer, made his Major League debut the next night. He trotted out of the bullpen as the third of five pitchers in a 6-5 victory over Colorado, allowing one hit over two shutout innings, walking one and fanning one. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Men's Tennis Begins NCAA Tournament Play May 8, 2008
Manhattan College, 4-3 (Baylor host) Second Round - Def. 35 SMU, 4-0 Round of 16 - Def. (Baylorbears.com)
Stony Brook Sweeps Final Home Series May 2, 2008
Stony Brook, N.Y. - Stony Brook's softball team swept its final home series of the season Thursday, beating Manhattan College 8-0 (5) and 11-3 (6). With the wins Stony Brook improves to 28-20-1 (11-7 America East). (Goseawolves.org)
Men's And Women's Rowers Win MAAC Title Apr 21, 2008
Fairfield University finished second with 135 points, followed by Iona College (118), Sacred Heart University (111), Loyola College (101) and Manhattan College (20). On the men's side, Marist won the league title with a total of 186 points. (Goredfoxes.com)
Marist Names Chuck Martin Head Men's Basketball Coach Apr 18, 2008
" A native of the Bronx, Martin has served as a Division I assistant coach at five institutions. Prior to his time at Memphis, Martin was an assistant coach at St. John's University from 2004-06. There, he played an integral role in helping upgrade the Red Storm's talent base. In January of 2006 campaign, St. John's recorded victories over two nationally-ranked opponents - then-undefeated Pittsburgh and Louisville - within a span of five days. Before heading to St. John's, Martin spent three... (Goredfoxes.com)
The Butler Did It: Terriers make diamond mark Apr 18, 2008
Neither will get the chance to meet Danny Forman, another former teammate who is enjoying a great freshman season at Manhattan College. The left-hander from Jamaica is one of the Jaspers conference starters, leads the team with four wins and struck out 11 in a complete-game win against Niagara University Saturday at Van Cortlandt Park. (Bayside Times, NY)
Marist To Introduce Chuck Martin As Head Men's Basketball Coach Thursday At 2 P.M. Apr 17, 2008
Prior to his time at Memphis, Martin was an assistant coach at St. John's University, Drexel University, the University of Massachusetts and Manhattan College. Martin, who played at St. Raymond's for three years, was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 1998. (Goredfoxes.com)
Baseball Falls to Visiting Manhattan Apr 17, 2008
BRIDGEPORT, CT - Visiting Manhattan College pounded out 17 hits and took advantage of seven walks and three errors to beat Sacred Heart 14-6 on Wedneaday afternoon in a non-conference game. Shortstop Ruben Perez had three hits for the Jaspers, 15-15-1, including a double and his second homer of the season. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Presidents of area Catholic colleges to meet with pope Apr 16, 2008
Some are right in New Yorks backyard, including St, John's University in Queens, Manhattan College in the Bronx and Fordham University with campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan. "Catholic schools, historically, are schools that have made it possible for young women and men not only to get a grounding in the faith, but prepare for positions of leadership and influence, says Fordham University president Reverend Joseph McShane S.J.Thats going to be on the mind of Pope Benedict XVI when he... (Capital News 9)
Providence Capitalizes on a Weakened Manhattan Squad Apr 15, 2008
The Providence College tennis team traveled to Queens, N.Y. on Saturday, April 12 to take on the Manhattan College Jaspers at the Ally Pond Tennis Center. Manhattan, undermanned, forfeited the No. 6 Singles and No. 3 Doubles due to illness. (Friars.com)
Baseball Hangs on to Down LIU, 10-9 Apr 14, 2008
The Pioneers will be in action again on Wednesday at home against Manhattan College. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Providence Tennis Sweeps Hartford Apr 10, 2008
The Friars return to action on Saturday, April 12 when they travel to Queens, N.Y. to take on Manhattan College at the Alley Pond Racquet Club. The match is set for a 2:00 p.m. start. (Friars.com)
PG East: Girls' Fabulous Five All-Stars Apr 3, 2008
Headed for Manhattan College in New York, Loutsenhizer averaged 20 points and 15 rebounds and 2. 3 assists for the Knights, which went through the regular season undefeated and finished 24-2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
