Mirra retires after 31 years -

Shanna Lynn Fanelli staff writer

Mother is a role that has many different branches. Maryann Mirra is a woman whose motherly heart is there not only for her own children, but also reached out to those on Cabrini Campus.

Mirra worked in the registrar's office in Grace Hall for 31 years. She began the job as a volunteer when the college needed help and continued to serve Cabrini in the office until her recent retirement on Sept. 28.

"She was such a good person.'' Ruth Scott, receptionist for the college, said.

Indeed, that seems to be the pervading vibe when people are approached to be asked about what they remember most about Mirra, who returns the affections just as exuberantly.

faculty, the students and my wonderful co-workers, I love them all."

Mirra, who retired in order to spend more time with her family, is keeping herself busy by doing volunteer work both outside and pleasant, positive and helpful people at the college," Andrew Litavec, associate professor of education, said.

"She was very motherly," Karen Karlsen, assistant registrar, said. "She had an amazing wealth of knowledge about the students."

"She went out of her way to help the students at Cabrini,'' Litavec said.

-Maryann Mirra within Cabrini. ,. t Cabrini was my extended family," she said. "I've been blessed."

Mirra's cheerful disposition and lack of negative persona is legendary. Her reputation of having an open ear and a helpful hand spread out across campus to students and faculty alike.

Mirra continues to go out of her way for people. She retired with a reminder to call if she was needed, promising that she would come in to help.

"It is with great love that I remember the faculty, students and Cabrini sisters with whom I've shared many, many happy times." Mirra said. "I thank all for the kindness they've extended to me."

Faculty and students are invited to a party honoring Mirra on Nov. 3, beginning at noon in the Grace Hall Atrium. "I love them," Mirra said. "The "Maryannwas one of the most

Rutgers student dies from alcohol

A 20-year-old student died after falling down a flight of steps following a night of binge drinking at a local bar. This student was served underage.

by Janice C. Funk

In an article in the Philadelphia Inquirstaff writer er, she described his death as a "freak ac- cident."

A 20-year-old Rutgers University junior was removed from life support and died Monday, Oct. 12 after he suffered serious head injuries during a drunken fall down a flight of steps.

Jason Greco of Riverton, NJ., sustained the injuries Thursday, Oct. 8 after he returned to the Theta Chi fraternity house following a night of drinking at the Olde Queens Tavern, a popular off-campus bar.

Inquiries of how Greco, whose bloodalcohol level exceeded 0.10 percent, was served at the bar have not yet been completed. Greco was not of legal age to be drinking in a bar.

Prosecutors say that the bartender who served the underage Greco may face criminal charges.

Greco was majoring in industrial engineering at Rutgers, where he was a member of Theta Chi. He had planned to run for vice president of the fraternity, according to his family.

Jason Greco's mother, Mollie Greco, assigned no blame to either the university or the fraternity for her son's death.

"I think the school did as much as possible to discourage drinking, but sometimes, when you are 20 years old, you make mistakes," she said. "Sometimes you do things that have tragic circumstances."

In an open letter to the Rutgers University community, Francis L. Lawrence, university president, spoke of the enormous feeling of loss at losing a young person and said that counseling services were available to the bereaved.

Lawrence also spoke of the role alcohol played in Greco's death and reminded students of the services available to them should they feel they need help in dealing with an alcohol-related issue or problem.

"While no one can be certain of the extent to which this factor contributed to the tragic accident that took his life, I want to emphasize that Rutgers has extensive programs in place to provide educational opportunities for our students about the use and abuse of alcohol,'" Lawrence said. "These materials are readily available through our health centers."

International club to host United Nations Day to honor ethnic diversities in community

by Joseph Patrick Holden staff writer

The International Club will sponsor United Nations Day on Friday, Oct. 30. It will feature events in honor of the ethnic diversity that is present in the college community.

Events ranging from cultural food exhibits to a Mexican dancing presentation will be held in the Dixon Center from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Students, parents, faculty, administration and anyone who would enjoy learning something new about many nations being represented are invited to attend.

The International Club, which is in its third year, has put a lot of effort into this event. Tessa Erikson, president of the club, ( is credited with having met the expectations that the position demands.

The club, in addition to its largely diverse membership, has many domestic members as well.

The International Club's main goal is to encourage students to take a brief walk through the Dixon Center on United Nations Day and experience the diversity that is alive within the Cabrini community.

The club also hopes that more students will learn about their mission and become more involved.

Scheduled activities for United Nations Day

2:00 - Opening ceremony-Or. James Hedtke will give opening.

2:30 - Study abroad workshop-What are your possibilities?

3:00 - Adventures in travel-Learn to travel inexpensively.

4:00 - Experience Tanzania-Martha Dale discusses culture.

4:30 - Learn more about lndia-Nirmala Narayan informs on culture.

5:00 - Irish dancers-Find out what it's about from Helene Campbell's Irish School of Dance.

5:30 - International Cuisine Sampling-Local restaurants bring dishes from many countries.

7;30 - Mexican dancers-A professional ballet will be performed.