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FANWOOD – The Carriage HousePoetry Series in Fanwood invites thepublic to enjoy an evening of poetryreadings by Maria Mazziotti Gillanand Joe Weil on Tuesday, September20. The free poetry performances willbegin promptly at 8 p.m. in the PatriciaKuran Arts Center on Watson Road,off North Martine Avenue, adjacentto Fanwood Borough Hall (GPS use75 N. Martine Avenue, Fanwood).

Maria Mazziotti Gillan is theFounder/Executive Director of thePoetry Center at Passaic County Com-munity College in Paterson, and edi-tor of The Paterson Literary Review.She also is the Director of the Cre-ative Writing Program and Professorof Poetry at Binghamton University(SUNY). Maria is a recipient of the

2008 American Book Award for herbook, All That Lies Between Us. Shehas published 20 books, includingAncestors’ Song, Writing Poetry toSave Your Life, and the bi-lingual(English and Italian) poetry collec-tion, In a Place of Flowers and Light.

Joe Weil is an assistant professor atBinghamton University who teachespoetry and fiction at the graduate andundergraduate levels. He is a notedperformer of poetry and music andhas been featured on PBS’ Foolingwith Words with Bill Moyers, in TheNew York Times, and at the New Jer-sey Performing Arts Center, the De-troit Opera House, Poets’ House, andat Geraldine R. Dodge poetry festi-vals. Since 2008, Joe has publishedfour volumes of poems, includingPainting the Christmas Trees, ThePlumber’s Apprentice, and The GreatGrandmother Light: New and Se-lected Poems.

The Carriage House Poetry Seriesis currently in its eighteenth year atthe Kuran Arts Center, an historicGothic Revival structure that was oncea 19th century carriage house, hencethe name of the series. The Septem-ber 20 reading is free and open to thepublic. An open mic reading withlocal poets will follow the featuredperformance.

For more information call (908)889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. Foronline directions and information,visit carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com.

Students Graduate fromFairleigh Dickinson Univ.

ST LOUIS, M.O. – The follow-ing students have been named to theDean's List for the spring 2016 se-mester at Washington University inSt. Louis.

Tim Huber of Westfield is en-rolled in the university's College ofArts and Sciences.

Lydia Seaman of Westfield is en-rolled in the university's College of

Art in the Sam Fox School of De-sign and Visual Arts.

Caroline Stocking of Westfield isenrolled in the university's School ofEngineering and Applied Science.

Poet Robert Cozzi toBe at Town Book Store

WESTFIELD – The Town BookStore will be hosting another Meetthe Author event for poet Robert Cozzion Saturday, September 10 from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. His new compilation,Blanket of Hearts, is his most inti-mate collection of work to date. Anexcerpt taken from the book’s fore-word reads, “Blanket of Hearts fea-tures poetry from Robert A. Cozziregarding the often-harsh terrain andmine-studded landscape of relation-ships. From Haunting My EmptyArms to Flashes of Mad Happiness,he reminds us that love is worth thecost it demands of us.”

Mr. Cozzi was raised in Westfieldand graduated from Westfield HighSchool (WHS) in 1982. Educated atJames Madison University and NewYork University, Mr. Cozzi has main-tained a daily journal since he was inthe ninth grade, where a favoredteacher, Mr. Kocum, encouraged hiswriting.

Many years ago, after reconnect-ing with fellow writer and WHS class-mate, Gerard Yatcilla, Robert begancomposing new writing pieces everyweek, which he shares with his fol-lowers via the Internet. His followersare all over the globe, including En-gland and many parts of Europe, Aus-tralia and the entire continental States.

Meet Mr. Cozzi at The Town BookStore located at 270 East Broad Streetin Westfield (corner of East Broadand Elmer Streets).

MADISON – In Commencementexercises on May 17, FairleighDickinson Un iversity (FDU) con-ferred more than 3,000 degrees, rang-ing from associates to doctorates, ongraduates, at MetLife Stadium.

Casey Brennan, of Westfield, hasearned a BA in history at FDU’sFlorham in Madison.

Jacqueline Laguardia, ofMountainside, has earned a BA inindividualized studies at FDU’s Met-ropolitan Campus in Teaneck.

Anthony Morales, of Garwood, hasearned a BA in individualized studiesat FDU’s Metropolitan Campus inTeaneck.

James Russo, of Mountainside, hasearned a BA in individualized studiesat FDU’s Metropolitan Campus inTeaneck.

Margaret Fabian, of Cranford, has

earned a BS in hotel and restaurantmanagement at FDU’s Florham Cam-pus in Madison.

Jeffrey Pearson, of Westfield, hasearned a BS in business administra-tion at FDU’s Florham Campus inMadison.

Theresa Carlino, of Westfield, hasearned a BS in accounting at FDU’sFlorham Campus in Madison.

Lauren Eberling, of Cranford, hasearned an MA in clinical mental healthcounseling at FDU’s Florham Cam-pus in Madison.

Edward Bezerra, of Mountainside,has earned an MAS in AdministrativeScience at FDU’s Metropolitan Cam-pus in Teaneck.

Paige Geiger, of Mountainside, hasearned an MBA in Business Adminis-tration at FDU’s Florham Campus inMadison.

Alex Cisneros, of Mountainside,has earned an MS in hospitality man-agement at FDU’s Metropolitan Cam-pus in Teaneck.

Joanne Hopen, of Westfield, hasearned an MSN in Nursing at FDU’sMetropolitan Campus in Teaneck.

Alissa Ricci, of Scotch Plains, hasearned a BA in humanities at FDU’sFlorham Campus in Madison.

Erik Ekstrand, of Scotch Plains,has earned a BA in interdisciplinarystudies at FDU’s Florham Campus inMadison.

Mary Soorial, of Scotch Plains, hasearned a BS in biochemistry at FDU’sFlorham Campus in Madison.

Caitlin Colandrea, of Scotch Plains,has earned a PSD in school psychol-ogy at FDU’s Metropolitan Campusin Teaneck.

Devoted to the preparation of worldcitizens through global education,Fairleigh Dickinson University is NewJersey’s largest private university andfeatures more than 100 liberal artsand professional degree programs,two international campuses, dozensof partnerships with internationallyrenowned institutions and special pro-grams and status within the UnitedNations. For more information, go towww.fdu.edu.

RIT Spring 2016Certified Graduates

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RochesterInstitute of Technology celebrated its131st Academic Convocation in May.Diplomas were distributed to gradu-ates following the event at separateceremonies held by each of RIT'snine colleges and two academic cen-ters. Local residents who graduatedinclude:

Amanda Berlinski ofMountainside, who received a BFAin professional photographic illustra-tion from RIT's College of ImagingArts and Sciences.

Jeffrey Kaiser of Cranford, whoreceived a BS in applied networkingand systems administration from RIT'sB. Thomas Golisano College of Com-puting and Information Sciences.

Students GraduateUniv. of New Haven

WEST HAVEN, C.T. – The fol-lowing students graduated in Mayfrom the University of New Haven.

Sarah Rich, of Garwood, Bach-elor of Science, Henry C. Lee Col-lege of Criminal Justice and ForensicSciences, Criminal Justice with a con-centration in Forensic Psychology.

Kyle Saggio, of Westfield, Bach-elor of Arts, College of Arts and Sci-ences, History.

The University of New Haven is aprivate, top-tier comprehensive insti-tution recognized as a national leaderin experiential education. Founded in1920, the University enrolls approxi-mately 1,800 graduate students andmore than 5,000 undergraduates.

Daniel MandelbaumGraduates from PrattBROOKLYN, N.Y. – Westfield

resident Daniel Mandelbaum receiveda Fine Arts degree from New YorkCity's prestigious Pratt Institute at its127th Commencement ceremony.Held at the iconic Radio City MusicHall. Mr. Mandelbaum was amongmore than 1,000 students who madethe Dean's List in the Spring 2016semester.

Local Residents GraduateFrom Centenary UniversityHACKETTSTOWN – The follow-

ing local residents have graduatedfrom Centenary University, whichheld its 141st May Commencement.

Alyssa Fioretti, from Cranford,graduated with a Bachelor of Artsdegree in Sociology.

Debra Felauer, from Cranford,graduated with a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Business Administration.

Barbara Hudack, from Cranford,

graduated with a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Business Administration.

Megan Renee Fedey, fromMountainside, graduated with a Bach-elor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion.

Giselle Roldán, from Scotch Plains,graduated with a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Business Administration.

Julia E. Partenope, from Westfield,graduated with a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Equine Studies.

WHS Graduate Honored atUniversity Awards Luncheon

Hobart and WilliamSmith Colleges

Announces Local GradGENEVA, N.Y. – Thomas A.

Ramage, of Westfield, received aBachelor of Arts degree in Historyduring the 2016 Commencement Cer-emonies of Hobart and William SmithColleges (HWS), held on May 15.Mr. Ramage, the child of James H.Ramage and Mariann W. Ramage,studied abroad in Seoul, South Koreawhile at HWS.

SELINSGROVE, P.A. – AimeeWenta, of Westfield, was honoredwith the Outstanding SociologyAward at Susquehanna University'sannual student awards luncheon, heldeach May in the days leading up tocommencement.

Each year the Department of Soci-ology and Anthropology presents agraduating senior major with theOutstanding Sociology Award. This

student is selected by the faculty ofthe department on the basis of schol-arship, intellectual curiosity, creativ-ity and the possession of a "sociologi-cal imagination."

Wenta was a sociology major atSusquehanna in the Class of 2016. A2012 graduate of Westfield HighSchool, she is the daughter ofMarianne Fitzgerald and JamesWenta.

Spring Dean's AwardTold for Colgate Univ.HAMILTON, NY (07/29/2016)--

The Dean's Award for academic ex-cellence is awarded to students atColgate University with a 3.30 orhigher term average. The followingstudents have earned Dean's Awardrecognition for the spring 2016 se-mester.

Westfield High School graduateJacob Wasserman, a Geography ma-jor in the Colgate Class of 2018, fromWestfield.

Westfield High School graduateAlexandru Ionescu, a Biology majorin the Colgate Class of 2019, fromWestfield.

Westfield High School graduateSarah Chandler, a International Rela-tions major in the Colgate Class of2016, from Westfield.

Cranford High School graduateLucy Allen, a Mathematical Econom-ics major in the Colgate Class of2018, from Cranford.

Caggiano GraduatesFrom Curry CollegeMILTON, M.A. – Curry College is

pleased to announce the followingWestfield resident received a Bach-elor of Arts degree on May 22 at theCommencement ceremony in Milton,Massachusetts: Alexandra Caggiano.

Students Named to Dean'sList at Lafayette College

EASTON, P.A. – Lafayette Col-lege students were named to the Dean'sList for outstanding academicachievement during the spring 2016semester. Each student achieved atleast a 3.60 semester grade point av-erage on a 4.0 scale.

Alexandra Bord of Scotch Plains,Bianca Buecklers of Westfield, OliviaDembiec of Westfield, Emily Fidlowof Scotch Plains, David Jennings ofMountainside, Morgan Miller ofCranford, Audrey Peterson ofWestfield, Christopher Romano ofWestfield, Michael Rosenheck ofScotch Plains, Emma Sherry ofFanwood and Reilly Shiarella of

Westfield.Lafayette is a top liberal arts col-

lege with 2,450 students and 215 full-time faculty that offers a wide varietyof undergraduate degree programsincluding engineering. With closeproximity to New York City and Phila-delphia, Lafayette has one of the high-est endowment-per-student rates inthe nation. This means ample re-sources to fuel student research, andprovide opportunities for studyabroad, internships and field work. Itmeans outstanding facilities, Divi-sion I sports, and funding for 250student groups on one of the mostbeautiful campuses in the country.

Tufts UniversityAnnounces GraduatesMEDFORD, M.A. – More than

3,000 students graduated from TuftsUniversity on May 22 during a univer-sity-wide commencement ceremony,with actor and comedian Hank Azaria,a Tufts alumnus, as the speaker.

The graduates from the School ofArts and Sciences and the School ofEngineering included:

Lindsey Jacobs of Westfield, with aBachelor's degree in Chemical Engi-neering Magna Cum Laude.

Alex Goldschmidt of Westfield, witha Bachelor's degree in Computer En-gineering Magna Cum Laude.

Brian Pollock of Westfield, with aBachelor's degree in German Languageand Literature Magna Cum Laude.

Phillips Exeter AcademyAnnounces Honor Roll

EXETER, N.H. – Phillips ExeterAcademy is delighted to share thatthe following students have achievedacademic honors during the spring2016 term.

To qualify for the honor roll, stu-dents must maintain an overall aver-age of (B), or a grade between 8.0 -8.9 on an 11-point scale. High honors

are given for grades 9.0 - 9.9 (B+);highest honors are given for grades10.0 - 11 (A-).

Eero J. Korpela, grade 11, ofWestfield earned Highest Honors forthe spring 2016 term.

Price Graduates fromPratt Institute

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Fanwoodresident Alexandra Price received aFine Arts degree from New York City'sprestigious Pratt Institute at its 127thCommencement ceremony. The com-mencement was held at the iconicRadio City Music Hall.

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