Tag: Kean University
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On Campus
The following local students enrolled at Kean University were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society: From Old Bridge, Jennifer Hammond, Jessica Derkack and Latifa Sandvig. From South Amboy: Kylie Villig. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval…
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On Campus
The following local students enrolled at Kean University were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society: Aaron Ketofsy of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick; Bradley Becker of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick; and Jessica Difranco and Megan Cafferty…
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On Campus
The following local residents earned degrees from the University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania: Meghan E. Miller of East Brunswick earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history; Eric T. Ventrice of East Brunswick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science; Jason Garzone of Monroe earned a Master of Science with a major in…
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On Campus
The following local students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society: From Kean University: Agnieszka Iftimoaie and Diana Colgan of East Brunswick, and Stephanie Antunes of Monroe. From the University of Bridgeport: Soumita Banerjee of Monroe. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination…
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Edison teacher honored as ‘hidden hero’
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Michael Joseph Fernandez, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis more than a decade ago, was told by doctors he would ultimately be wheelchair bound. “That made me enraged,” he said as he recalled his reaction. “I was 25 years old and it sounded like no hope.” Fernandez is…
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Old Bridge college student presents research at national conference
OLD BRIDGE – An Old Bridge resident has had her original research accepted by the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Nicole Zic is studying Spanish secondary education in her senior year at Kean University in Union. Her research focused on the magical realism elements in Carlos Fuentes’s novel “Aura.” She traced connections between historical…
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Milltown appoints new police chief, three sergeants
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The swearing in ceremonies for a new police chief and three sergeants essentially marks a new era for the Milltown Police Department. Last year, the department saw the retirement of Chief Raymond Geipel after 27 years of service. On March 20, Brian Knelle, who had been serving as acting police…
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‘Recovery Through Expression’ film fest seeks submissions
The New Jersey Recovery Film Festival is seeking submissions for its “Recovery Through Expression” festival that will be held June 2 and 3 in the Stem Building at Kean University in Union. For more information, visit www.eshrecoveryschool.org/NJRFF.
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On Campus
Jackaira Espinal of North Brunswick and Taylor Schnaper of Monroe Township presented their original research at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 50th annual convention in New York City in late October. More than 20 Kean University students, faculty and alumni from the Doctor of Psychology – Combined School and Clinical Psychology program attended the convention, which…
