'Flash mobs' dance out a message Sep 22, 2009
" But some members of the dance community feel flash mobs can be a channel for communication. "We look at [flash mobs] with a hopeful eye that they can have some political connotations and meanings," said Jens Giersdorf, assistant professor of dance at Marymount Manhattan College. Downtown yesterday, students performed for global peace and unity to a medley of tunes including Neil Diamond's "America," Kool & the Gang's "Celebration," Sister Sledge's "We are Family" and the Beatles' "All You Need... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Todd enters 12th season as professional basketball coach Sep 19, 2009
From 1977-86, he worked as a head coach at Fitchburg State, an assistant at Columbia University and Marist College, and an associate head coach at Manhattan College. He helped lead Marist to its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance, and worked with future NBA center Rik Smits. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
BELTH: Summer in the city means it's time for streetball at its finest Sep 16, 2009
A couple of blocks away, tucked off 240th Street, is Gaelic Park, a treasure shared by Manhattan College and the Gaelic Athletic Association. In the summer, off-the-boat Irish boys, strong, pink-necked and pale-legged, play terrific games of such primordial Viking sports as Gaelic football and hurling (think of field hockey, lacrosse, and baseball mashed together). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Soprano family values Sep 15, 2009
A Manhattan college student was stabbed to death by thugs who thought he was someone else, police say. More Headlines. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Melbournian James Gorman to Run Morgan Stanley in `Massive Cultural Shift' Sep 12, 2009
That background is unusual for Wall Street because he didnt rise from the ranks of investment bankers or traders, traditionally the top earners, said , professor of economics and finance at Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York. This is a massive cultural shift for them, said Geisst, the author of a history of Wall Street. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Lehman Monday Morning Reveals Lesson Lost With Obama as Regulator-in-Chief Sep 11, 2009
The White House proposals are meek compared with what the U.S. did under President , according to , a finance professor at Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, and author of Wall Street: A History. . (Bloomberg)
Seton Hall Extends Contract Of Hoops Coach Gonzalez Sep 11, 2009
"We expect to be successful and believe that Coach Gonzalez has taken the necessary steps to position our program for future success. He has made progress with the program in only three years and we are very pleased to have him as our head coach." Gonzalez, entering his fourth season with the Pirates, has led the squad to a 47-46 record in his first three campaigns after spending the previous seven seasons as head coach at Manhattan College. He compiled a 129-77 mark with the Jaspers and guided... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Roxanne Shante's Nonexistent Revenge Sep 3, 2009
After valiantly fighting, reported Daily News freelancer Walter Dawkins, Shant had convinced Warner to honor a contractual agreement to "fund her education for life." Warner ended up paying more than $200,000, Dawkins reported, to finance Shant's education, which Shant said included an undergraduate degree from Marymount Manhattan College and a Ph. D. in psychology from Cornell. (Slate)
Dennis Bates Returns to Siena as Associate Athletic Director of Operations Sep 3, 2009
Bates obtained his bachelor's degree in finance from Manhattan College where he was a member of the Collegiate Events and Facility Management Association (CEFMA). He accepted his first position at Siena in 2004 as a financial analyst before accepting his position as assistant athletic director the following year. (Sienasaints.com)
Academic award to be renamed for software exec Sep 3, 2009
He played quarterback at Manhattan College and went on to develop the Izod clothing brand. Campbell was the captain of the 1961 Columbia Ivy League championship team. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
High school previews: Chariho boys cross country Sep 2, 2009
Oct. 10 Manhattan College Invitational TBA. Oct. 17 Brown Invitational TBA. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Cross Country Opens the 2009 Season This Weekend Aug 30, 2009
a transfer from Manhattan College, "has had success on the track and if she can learn to enjoy cross country, she could come up big during the season." is the type of runner where as the distance increases, she gets better. Look for a solid progression from her throughout the season. (Aupanthers.com)
UNC's Eveland Named To Lowe's Senior Class Candidates List Aug 27, 2009
Name, Position, School Hailey Beam Midfielder University of North Carolina - Charlotte Elizabeth Betterbed Midfielder/Defender United States Military Academy Kelsey Davis Goalkeeper University of Portland Becky Edwards Defender/Midfielder Florida State University Defender University of North Carolina Kim Feeney Defender Loyola Marymount University Theresa Ferraina Forward Loyola University (Maryland) Rachel Friedman Defender Western Kentucky University KayAnne Gummersall Forward Duke University... (Tarheelblue.com)
Sarkozy's Threat to Shun Bankers on Pay Sparks Concern From U.S. Investors Aug 26, 2009
Sarkozys demands will be difficult to enforce globally, said , a professor of economics and finance at Manhattan College and author of Wall Street: A History. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Siena a co-Favorite in MAAC Preseason Volleyball Poll Aug 12, 2009
Niagara University placed sixth with 40 points followed by Loyola College (37), Saint Peter's College (31), Manhattan College (28), and Rider University (19). Siena will be looking to replace a senior class that included 2008 MAAC Setter of the Year , the school's all-time leader in career assists, and the program's all-time digs leader. (Sienasaints.com)
Dean's List, 8-11-09 (24) Aug 12, 2009
Marymount Manhattan College. NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Wall Street refugees rise above ashes as boutique firms take hold Aug 9, 2009
"For the next five years, the boutiques are on the rise," says Charles Geisst, a Manhattan College finance professor and author of The Last Partnerships. Still, Geisst predicts mid-size firms will never match the giants. (Business Report, South Africa)
How Americans Got Into a Credit Card Mess Aug 8, 2009
In Collateral Damaged: The Marketing of Consumer Debt to America, Charles Geisst, a professor of finance at Manhattan College, takes us through the centuries to explain how we wound up at our most recent and spectacular credit bubble. TIME's Barbara Kiviat spoke with him. (Time.com)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Help make park a reality Aug 6, 2009
CONNOLLY GRADUATES Mary T. Connolly, Marshfield High School Class of 2005, recently graduated magna cum laude from Manhattan College in New York City with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and Spanish. She received the medal for the highest honor in the School of Communications, was inducted into Epsilon Sigma Pi honor society, the highest scholastic honor society from the college, and was admitted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society for both her junior and senior years. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
FAU Men's Basketball 2009-10 Schedule Announced Aug 1, 2009
FAU then will travel to the northeast to play at American University - the reigning Patriot League champions - on Saturday, November 21 and at Manhattan College on Monday, November 23. The Owls will face in-state rival University of South Florida on Friday, November 27 in Tampa prior to a non-conference home date with the University at Albany on Monday, November 30. (Fausports.com)
Sportsbeat: Lane differently abled Jul 30, 2009
Needham This school year (2009-10) 18-year-old, 6-foot-11 Kevin Lane will be the first one-handed basketball player to compete on the NCAA Division I level when he joins the Manhattan College hoop team ... Eighteen years later, Manhattan College s president, Brother James Scanlan, recommended Lane to head coach Barry Rohrssen. (Needham Tab, MA)
Eastons new police chief a familiar face Jul 25, 2009
His daughter, Chelsea, 18, will attend Manhattan College in New York in the fall. He also likes mountain biking, mountain climbing and flying. (Easton Journal, MA)
Pandit Defies Schumer on Syracuse Loan as U.S. Flexes Shareholder Muscle Jul 22, 2009
Most corporations appear not to have altered business decisions in response to pressure from lawmakers, according to , a finance professor at Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, and of a history of Wall Street ... Short of enacting laws, members of Congress have little influence over the business community, though they may make statements and demands suggesting they think otherwise, said Manhattan Colleges Geisst. (Bloomberg -- US)
War stories from the Hardwood Jul 21, 2009
Also in the traveling party was former Virginia and Providence coach Pete Gillen, American University s Jeff Jones, former South Carolina and Wake Forest coach Dave Odom, Manhattan College s Barry Rohrssen, University of California-Davis s Gary Stewart, DePaul s Jerry Wainwright, and deputy executive director of the NABC Reggie Minton. The trip began with a visit to Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, an eye-opening experience for Wolff. (Boston Globe)
Western Carolina Women's Basketball Ranked Eighth in 2009 WBCA Academic Top 25 Jul 17, 2009
For the third-straight year, Western Carolina women's basketball has been named to the WBCA Acadmic Top-25 Honor Roll. Third straight year Lady Catamounts earn spot on team. (Catamountsports.com)
US bank Goldman Sachs sees profit soar 65% Jul 15, 2009
For Charles Geisst, a finance professor at Manhattan College, the consolidation of the financial sector amid the crisis has been a boon to Goldman. Fewer competitors exist today, he said, "allowing them more latitude in trading and underwriting.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Acquista Announces 2009 Slate of Games and Captains Jul 14, 2009
October will open with the Jaspers of Manhattan College arriving on campus on the 3rd for a 6:30 pm contest and then feature a 6:00pm meeting at Princeton. Adelphi will open Atlantic Soccer Conference play with a two-game home stand against Howard on October 10 and 2008 ASC Tournament Champion Longwood on the 13th. (Aupanthers.com)
Lobo Women's Basketball Ranked in Top 10 Nationally for GPA by WBCA Jul 14, 2009
WBCA Academic Top 25 - Lobos rank 10th nationally. Lobos rank 10th nationally with a 3. (Themwc.com)
Lehigh Ranked 15th in Women's Basketball Division I Academic Top 25 Jul 11, 2009
Lehigh head coach Sue Troyan. Mountain Hawks Receive Academic Award From WBCA. (Patriotleague.com)
College lessons, learned in grade school Jul 10, 2009
Last week, I gave someone advice on how to handle himself at Manhattan College's freshman orientation ... Brendan McHugh is a student at Manhattan College and an intern at the Times Union. (Albany Times Union)
Morning huddle Jul 7, 2009
UNDETERRED: Kevin Laue, the Pleasanton center who was born without a left forearm and will play at Manhattan College, isn't the first disabled person to receive a Division I basketball scholarship. In the early 1950s, St. Mary's had a guard from Los Angeles named Sal Gaytan who had lost his right (throwing) hand to an electric meat grinder at age 7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Dr. Gordon Olson Jul 4, 2009
It was through this program that Gordon attended the University of Alabama, Manhattan College in New York and Syracuse University in New York. . (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
JPMorgan Tightens Grip on Equity Underwriting Market by Selling Own Shares Jun 29, 2009
Those three firms have weathered the crisis better than anyone, said , a finance professor at Manhattan College in New York and author of a history of Wall Street. In this market, companies will go looking for an underwriter whose financial position is better than others. (Bloomberg -- US)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Special Saturday trips Jun 26, 2009
The following Marshfield residents graduated from their respective colleges or universities this spring: at Quincy College, Meredith V. Lynch, Associate in Science, Jennifer A. O Brien, Associate in Science, and Laura A. Williams, Associate in Arts; at New England Institute of Technology, Bryce D. Freestone, Associate in Science, and Timothy W. Lewis, Associate in Science; at Skidmore College, Jacob Nota, summa cum laude; at Manhattan College, Mary Theresa Connolly; at Cape Cod Community... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Brookline honors and degrees Jun 22, 2009
Zhou graduates from Manhattan College. Brookline resident Frank M. Zhou graduated May 17, fromManhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y., at its 167th undergraduate commencement. (Brookline TAB, MA)
"Operation Hoop Talk" Rebounds to the Persian Gulf with an MVP Lineup Jun 16, 2009
Pete Gillen: CBS College Basketball Analyst and Former Head Coach, University of Virginia Jeff Jones: Head Coach, American University Reggie Minton: Deputy Executive Director National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and Former Head Coach, United States Air Force Academy Dave Odom: ESPN College Basketball Analyst and Former Head Coach, University of South Carolina Barry Rohrssen: Head Coach, Manhattan College Gary Stewart: Head Coach, University of California Davis Jerry Wainwright: Head... (Nabc.com)
Piecing things together May 31, 2009
Manhattan College recruited and signed Kevin Laue, a 6-foot-10-inch center from California who was born without a left hand. Wonder if Pedro Martinez will surface before the end of the season. (Boston Globe)
Siena Men Place Second in MAAC Commissioner's Cup Standings May 29, 2009
50), Loyola (102), Siena (98), Manhattan College (95. 5), Iona College (87. (Sienasaints.com)
Despite adversity, center wins scholarship May 28, 2009
Laue, a 6-foot-11 center from Pleasanton who was born without a left forearm, has accepted a full scholarship to play for Manhattan College. He is believed to be the first disabled person ever to receive a Division I basketball scholarship. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tuesday's Sports In Brief May 28, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) A basketball player missing his left hand received a scholarship to play for Division I Manhattan College next season. Kevin Laue is a 6-foot-10 center whose left arm ends just past the elbow. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
One-handed hoops player signs with Manhattan May 27, 2009
One-handed basketball star signs with Manhattan College - NCAA Basketball - SI.com ... Manhattan College has signed a basketball player missing his left hand ... But Manhattan College's Barry Rohrssen figures coaches take chances all the time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
1-handed basketball star signs with Manhattan May 27, 2009
But Manhattan Colleges Barry Rohrssen figures coaches take chances all the time. Hed rather take one on Laue, whose left arm ends just past the elbow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tickets Now on Sale for Born for Broadway May 19, 2009
Born for Broadway first began as a student-sponsored musical revue at Marymount Manhattan College, where event founder Sarah Galli was enrolled as a performance major. Galli founded the event as a way to involve the theatre community so beloved by Christopher and Dana Reeve, as well as raising funds for a worthwhile organization. (PR Newswire)
Women's Results May 18, 2009
54 2 17 Manhattan College 47 ... 50 37) Wagner College 1 37) Saint Joseph's University 1 37) Towson University 1 Men - Team Rankings - 9 Events Scored =============================================================================== 1) Liberty University 44 2) Manhattan College 23 3) Rutgers University 19 3) University of Virginia 19 5) College of William & Mary 18 6) Syracuse University 16 7) University of Connecticut 15 7) Brown University 15 9) Cornell University 14 9) Lehigh University 14 11)... (Bucknellbison.com)
Men's Results May 18, 2009
Licensed to First Time Out - Contractor License HY-TEK's Meet Manager 5/16/2009 06:50 PM 2009 ECAC and IC4A Track and Field - 5/15/2009 to 5/17/2009 Outdoor Championships Princeton University - Princeton,NJ Results Men - Team Rankings - 22 Events Scored =============================================================================== 1) University at Albany 68 2) Liberty University 56 3) Rutgers University 55 4) Manhattan College 51 5) Cornell University 36 6) Georgetown University 35 7) Hampton... (Bucknellbison.com)
Kwakwaduam Association Inc Awards Scholarship May 11, 2009
At its May meeting, Kwakwaduam Association Inc of New York Tri State Area awarded a scholarship to Mr. Franklyn Ayeh Kissiedu who has been accepted into Manhattan College to pursue a Premed Course. This is part of Kwakwaduam Association program of encouraging and assisting the children of its Members to higher levels of achievement. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
HIS BATTLE FOR A BETTER NEW YORK May 4, 2009
He graduated with first honors from Manhattan College in 1942 with a degree in political science. After seeing combat in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters in World War II, Marchi earned a law degree from St. John's University in 1949 and received a doctorate of juridical science from Brooklyn Law School. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Volleyball Releases 2009 Schedule Apr 28, 2009
After Senior Day, Providence plays its annual match with the Rhode Island Rams on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. in Keaney Gymnasium in Kingston, R.I. Next up, PC travels to Riverdale, N.Y. for a 7:00 p.m. contest with Manhattan College on Wednesday, November 11 in the team's regular season finale. The Friars end the season at the National Independent Tournament on November 21 and 22 in Bakersfield, Calif. (Friars.com)
Women's Crew Wins MAAC Championships, Men Take Second Apr 20, 2009
In the women's competition, the Greyhounds took home their third conference trophy with 174 points, barely edging Marist (170 points), followed by Fairfield University (154), Iona College (131), Sacred Heart University (107) and Manhattan College (15). On the men's side, the Red Foxes earned their 12th league title with a total of 179 points. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Rosecrans Sets Record in Siena Loss Apr 18, 2009
Manhattan College defeated Siena College 16-12 Friday evening in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women's lacrosse game in Riverdale, N.Y. Senior captain scored four points on three goals and one assist to break the school's single season scoring record. She has 64 points this season, breaking (60) record from 2005. (Sienasaints.com)
Loyola Women Advance, Men Fall To Niagara In First Round Of MAAC Championships Apr 18, 2009
Queens, N.Y. - The third-seeded Loyola women's team defeated Manhattan College 6-1 on Friday afternoon to move on to the semifinals of the 2009 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The Greyhounds will now face #2 Fairfield University on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
A job for life Apr 11, 2009
Dorr, now 17, still averages five or more shows a year, and has never stopped longer than a few months "and that very rarely." He's currently on stage at the Players' Ring in "The Tricolored Roof," juggling that job with auditions, senior year at Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine, and preparing for Marymount Manhattan College, where he'll head this fall to pursue a BFA in acting of course. This latest performance is a welcome stretch, says Dorr. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
RooftopComedy's National College Comedy Competition Kicks Off Regional Rival Round of Stand-Up Competition Apr 10, 2009
University of North Carolina vs. Duke University of Connecticut vs. Boston College Harvard vs. Yale University of Florida vs. University of South Florida Temple vs. University of Pennsylvania NYU vs. Marymount Manhattan College University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Indiana University vs. Ball State Ohio State University vs. Xavier University George Washington University vs. University of Virginia Boston University vs. Emerson College Stanford vs. UC Berkeley Colorado... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More of this story Apr 9, 2009
Wixted, 74, said he became fond of Newport during his summers spent teaching at Officers Candidate School in the 1960s, having graduated from the school when he entered the Navy after graduating from Manhattan College. He served 28 years in the Navy, first in active duty and then as a reservist, retiring as a captain in 1984. (Newport Daily News, RI)
SHU Falls to Manhattan, 10-5 Apr 2, 2009
Riverdale, NY - Three different Jaspers scored two goals and John Geagan made 10 saves in the cage as Manhattan College posted a 10-5 victory over Sacred Heart in men's lacrosse action Wednesday afternoon at Gaelic Park. Senior (Syracuse, NY) scored three goals for Sacred Heart in the loss. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Men's Lacrosse Opens Four Game Road Trip At Manhattan Wednesday Apr 1, 2009
On the heels of a record-setting win over Villanova, the Sacred Heart men's lacrosse teams opens a four game road trip with a visit to Manhattan College Wednesday afternoon ... Sacred Heart had nine different players score goals led by junior who led the way with three as the Pioneers dominated the second and third quarters en route to a 14-6 win over Manhattan College last year at Campus Field. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
SAN DIEGO STATE MEN'S BASKETBALL: Aztecs have a fan in Fran Mar 30, 2009
He led Manhattan College to two NCAA tournaments and two NIT appearances. He took over at St. John's and led the Red Storm to the NCAA tournament for the first time in five years. (North County Times)
Young, Blair get all-region honors Mar 29, 2009
" Short jumpers Starting power forward Tyrell Biggs had zero points and two rebounds in 15 minutes last night. It was the second consecutive game in which Biggs did not score. In four NCAA tournament games, Biggs scored nine points. ... Ashton Gibbs was 0 for 3 from behind the arc. After opening the tournament making 5 of 6 3-point attempts, Gibbs missed on his final five attempts in the past two games. ... Villanova was 6 for 20 from the 3-point line. ... Pitt and Villanova split games last... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Men's Lacrosse Takes on Villanova Under the Lights! Mar 27, 2009
Sacred Heart opens a four game road trip Wednesday afternoon at Manhattan College and will visit CAA rival Towson on Saturday. . (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Fired Doctor of Derivatives Waiting to Cry as 282,000 Finance Jobs Vanish Mar 25, 2009
The system is convulsing, says , author of Wall Street: A History and a finance professor at Manhattan College in New York. Most of the people who have been turned out of the banks are now, en masse, going to have to find something else to do. (Bloomberg)
Siena Downs Manhattan in Women's Tennis Mar 23, 2009
Siena College vs Manhattan College Women's Tennis NCAA Division 1 MAAC Conference Match Saturday, March 21 at Latham, NY Siena 5 Manhattan 2. Doubles Mayer/Crill(SC) def MacTaggart/Spagnola(MC) 8-1 Sandhu/Ross(SC) def Valenzuela/Conklin(MC) 8-0 Keeler/Ton(MC) def Asselin/Moy(SC) 8-5. (Sienasaints.com)
Gardens of delight need study Mar 22, 2009
He's a local, 37-year-old grant writer and Manhattan College graduate who fell in love with the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Not surprisingly, he is getting polite encouragement, but little else. (Albany Times Union)
Obama vows support for free markets Mar 15, 2009
Aims to reassure CEOs. () Sunday, March 15, 2009. (Insight on the News)
Four years later, BU hopes broken nose doesn’t break bank Mar 14, 2009
On Dec. 22, 1998, Ken Michin, a center on the Boston University men s basketball team, went up for a layup and was fouled from behind by Manhattan College s Nate Coughlin. Pushing and shoving ensued, and the altercation culminated when Terrier star guard LeVar Folk punched the Jaspers Kenneth Kavanagh and broke his nose. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Making $34 Million at Merrill Means Never Again as Bonuses Meet Subpoenas Mar 10, 2009
Nobody can get paid $34 million in this environment, said , author of Wall Street: A History and a finance professor at Manhattan College in New York. We are at a crucial juncture, where that sort of thing goes out the window. (Bloomberg)
