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Winter 2021 Feature<\/h4>\n

Ramapo Nursing Rose to the Needs<\/h1>\n

of a Pandemic-Plagued Healthcare System<\/h2>\n

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President’s Message<\/h3>\n

From the Desk
of the President<\/h1>\n

As I (digitally) pen this letter from my home office, I eagerly await a return to our active and vibrant campus. The bustling in the hallways, the liveliness of the residence halls, the raucous spirit of the arena, the conviviality of the Atrium, the pep in the Grove, and the stimulation in the classrooms \u2013 it will all return, in time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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College News<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Long Read\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

The Sounds of Music<\/h1>\n

Despite the challenges of life during the pandemic, Ramapo\u2019s CantaNOVA singers are making sure their music continues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Long Read\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Digital Humanities in the Era of Covid-19<\/h1>\n

\u201cFive years ago, The Jane Addams Papers Project, which was archived at Duke University, was in need of a new home.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Long Read\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

They Answered the Call<\/h1>\n

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\u00a0Quick Read\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Stepping Up in a Big Way<\/b><\/h1>\n

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\u00a0Long Read\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Liberal Arts Majors
Are Highly Valued in Today\u2019s Job Market<\/h1>\n

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\u00a0Long Read\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Ramapo Student Helping to preserve Veterans’ Stories<\/b><\/h1>\n

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\u00a0Quick Read\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

The Show Must Go On<\/h1>\n

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Ramapo Names Its 5th President<\/h1>\n

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Celebrating the Class of 2020<\/b><\/h1>\n

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The Arch Legacy Society Bequest Challenge<\/h1>\n

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Unlocking Student Potential<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Black Lives Matter at Ramapo Colloquium<\/h1>\n

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Symposium Explores U.S. Economic Future<\/h1>\n

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Off-Field Predictions for On-Field Performance<\/h1>\n

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Alumni News<\/h3>\n

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Alumni Pursue Medical Careers<\/h1>\n

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Kevin Manz Offers Advice to Pre-Med Students<\/b><\/h1>\n

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Alex Rigoli Ready to ‘Play Ball’<\/h1>\n

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Class Notes \u232a<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

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VINCENT T. MARCHESE<\/strong>\u00a0(Sociology) was inducted into the New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame.\u00a0 Vincent has participated as a drummer with many area drum and bugle corps for most of his life…<\/span><\/p>\n

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RON CEPHAS JONES<\/strong>\u00a0(Fine Arts) won his second Emmy Award in September 2020. The award was presented for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of William Hill in the episode \u201cAfter the Fire\u201d on the NBC television program\u00a0<\/span>This is Us<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BRIAN P. REGAN<\/strong>\u00a0(Political Science) was promoted to captain of the Franklin Township Police Department.\u00a0 Brian earned a master\u2019s degree from Seton Hall University. He is a 20-year member of the department.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LAUREN A. HENDERSON<\/strong>\u00a0(Business Administration) has been named to the \u201c40 under 40\u201d by StarNews Media and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the Wilmington, N.C. area who are also committed to serving the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SHARON M. SCHWARZ<\/strong>\u00a0(Literature \u201902; MSET \u201908) received the N.J. Governor\u2019s Educator of the Year Award for her work as a teacher at the Christopher Columbus Middle School in Clifton.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SANDRA M. BRIGHT GRANITO<\/strong>\u00a0(Nursing) was recently inducted into the nursing honor society, Sigma Theta Tau.<\/span><\/p>\n

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THERESA<\/strong>\u00a0(Communication Arts, 2007) and\u00a0<\/span>ADAM BAKER<\/strong>\u00a0(Music, 2007) welcomed their first son, Nathan Lawrence, on September 28, 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JAMES WILLIS ’19<\/b>\u00a0(Social Science), a U.S. Navy veteran who passed away in July 2019 at the age of 77 was awarded a posthumous degree by Ramapo College in October 2019. At the time of his death, \u201cHandsome Jim,\u201d as he was known…<\/p>\n

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