The Wagner College Friends of the Library works to   provide the very best educational resources for students through the academic heart of the College. It organizes and sponsors many programs that are continually improving the library’s collection. The affinity group also promotes the use of advanced technology to further enhance the resources available to students, faculty and other library users. Co-chaired by Diane Borst-Manning ’59, M’62, and Carl Westerdahl ’59, the Friends of the Library keep in touch with their members through correspondence and a bi-annual newsletter. For more information, please contact Clare Rich, the Director of Development at 718-390-3304, crich@wagner.edu .

 

Friends of the Library Newsletter 3.2 

 

 

Da Vinci Society

  

Established in spring 2000, the Wagner College DaVinci Society is made possible through the generous support of friends and alumni of the College. Its main purpose is to promote greater understanding of Italy and Italian-American contributions to America’s vibrant democratic culture. The DaVinci Society of Wagner College annually sponsors the “Adopt-a-Scholar” Scholarship, a four-year financial scholarship awarded to qualifying students of Wagner College.

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President Richard Guarasci, Rosanna Scotto from Fox 5 News and Ralph Lamberti at the 2006 DaVinci Dinner

 

 

 

The mission of the Wagner College Parent Association is "to participate in the support of the College and its ideals, which will help to ensure the institution's continued success now and in the future.  Members of the association will participate in and help organize activities such as admissions recruiting, hosting orientation activities, family weekend planning, mentoring, fundraising and enjoying social events with each other both on and off campus." The Parent Association, co-chaired by Dr. James ’74 and Joyce Cini ’75 Guariglia, and Frank and Dianne Powers, meets quarterly, and produces a bi-annual newsletter.

 

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Parent Association 2007 Co-Chairs Karl and Debbie Emighloz, Frank and Dianne Powers, and Co-Chairs Al and Kathleen Deligatti '72 Razzetti 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Created for Wagner graduates of the the last decade, Young Alumni Services (YAS) helps alumni stay connected to the college by planning special events, including travel and career mentoring mixers. The Young Alumni Council (YAC) exists as the advisory board that serves the needs and interests of these graduates. The New Graduate Society honors graduates from the years 2000-2005 that have generously given back to Wagner at the $100 to $250 level.

 

 

 

 

 

Chai Society

 

“The Chai Society of Wagner College is dedicated to the strengthening of ties between the College and the Jewish community. Through support for academic and co-curricular activities and studies, the Chai Society promotes knowledge and understanding of the richness of the Jewish experience.”

 

Members of the Chai Society of Wagner College represent a group of Jewish community leaders from Staten Island, New York. Funds raised help to support Jewish programming for students and the community; a student Hillel Chapter; the director for Jewish programming on campus, Rabbi Abraham Ungar; credit courses in Jewish studies that raise awareness of Jewish identity, theology and philosophy; and credit bearing partnerships with institutions in Israel (Hebrew University). The Steering Committee is co-chaired by Elaine and Dennis Bloomfield, and Dr. Victor and Kimberly Avis. The Chai Society at Wagner College is facilitated through the joint efforts of the Office of Development and the Office of the Provost and is led by Dr. Devorah Lieberman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Clare Rich, Director of Development. For more information, contact Clare Rich at 718-390-3304, or crich@wagner.edu.

 

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Friends of the Theatre

 

The mission of the Friends of the Theatre is “to join together in love of the performing arts while recognizing the importance of sustaining and nurturing the theatre program at Wagner College. They seek to promote the program, in all its dimensions, for the betterment of the students, the College and the community at large.” Under the faculty direction of Theatre Department Chair Gary Sullivan, the Friends of the Theatre will be coming together in the 2005-2006 season via alumni theatre nights, and a special reception to be announced in the Spring of 2006. In cooperation with the Development Office, Co-chairs Lisa DeRespino Bennett ’85, and Charles Siedenburg ’95 are leading a special initiative in raising funds that will be designated to purchase new seats for the Wagner College Main Hall Theatre. You can “name” a seat in honor of or in memory of with a donation of $500. For more information, please contact Clare Rich, Director of Development at 718-390-3304, crich@wagner.edu