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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory”
- Dr Seuss
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
you can dream you can do it”
- Walt Disney
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
-Albert Einstein
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.”
- Eric Butterworth
“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.”
– Georgia O’Keeffe
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”
- Vincent Van Gogh
“It always seems impossible until its done.”
-Nelson Mandela -Nelson
Administration & Faculty
Be
Bold, Be Kind & Be Good Teammates.
Message from the President Class
of 2023
Dear Class of 2023 Graduate,
Congratulations on your graduation! Your tenure as a student has shaped our community and your success as an alumnus will shape our legacy!
As you embark on the next chapter of your life, take stock of all you have overcome and achieved, and continue to Be Bold, Be Kind and Be Good Teammates.
Be Bold and step outside of your comfort zone. Nobel Laureate Andre Gide reminds us that we “cannot discover new oceans unless” we have “the courage to lose sight of the shore.” Go out and discover new oceans, and be sure to introduce their wonders to others.
Your experiences at Ramapo have provided you with the necessary tools to be bold and ethical leaders, to problem-solve, and to collaborate. Share those talents with others but when doing so, always Be Kind, be humble, and acknowledge that our learning as contributing members of society is a constant.
I have learned that Roadrunners labor together well, with kindness in their hearts, whether it be on the field, in the classroom, or in the very popular group study rooms at our Learning Commons. Continue to lead with empathy and Be Good Teammates by not just listening to perspectives different than your own but by seeking them out and amplifying them when necessary.
On behalf of your faculty and staff, please know that it brings us tremendous joy when you return to us to share your successes and your challenges. Do stay in touch. We look forward to continuing to be a part of your journey.
Sincerely,
Cindy R. Jebb, Ph.D. PresidentMission Element Team
2022-2023
Vice President for Fiscal Health
Learning, and Growth
Inclusion, and Compliance
the Board of Trustees
Policy, Research and Governance
Executive Director of the RCNJ Foundation
Vice President for Student Well-being
School of Business Anisfield
values—academic excellence, professionalism, learning by doing, diversity, integrity, social responsibility, global awareness and continuous improvement—are manifest in our teaching, research, and service to the College and community.
De Ed Petkus
The Anisfield School of Business provides comprehensive learning experiences in the business disciplines and in the human skills necessary for a rewarding life and career. Our students approach their business studies from both a macro and micro perspective; they develop both rational and emotional intelligence; they develop both analytical and creative skills; and they learn to balance profitability with sustainability. In addition to a strong foundation in the business disciplines, the Anisfield School of Business provides a strong liberal arts and interdisciplinary foundation to broaden the student’s perspective and intellectual abilities.
In the spring of 2006, the original Ramapo College School of Administration and Business was renamed the Anisfield School of Business in recognition of the generous gifts of the Anisfield family. Since 2010, the Anisfield School of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation ensures that we are fulfilling our mission: to provide students with a strong educational foundation for a lifetime of learning and for career achievement as responsible contributors and leaders, within a supportive learning environment where engaged faculty bridge theory and practice. AACSB accreditation also ensures that our core
The School offers seven undergraduate majors: B.S. in Accounting, B.S. in Marketing, B.S. in Finance, B.S. in Management, B.A. in Economics, B.S. in Information Technology Management, and B.A. in International Business. The school offers minors in Accounting, Economics, Information Technology Management, International Business, Sports Management, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurship. At the graduate level, the Anisfield School of Business offers a “4+1” B.S. to M.S. in Accounting and a “4+1” Flex MBA Program for undergraduate business majors, in which students complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
Academic advisement, career guidance, and professional development are integrated throughout a student’s years at Ramapo College. The ASB Cahill Career Development Center assists students in finding internships and co-ops during their undergraduate experience, and relevant full-time employment—the first step in building fulfilling careers—upon graduation. The Career Center also administers our Career Pathways Program (required for graduation), which provides students with skills/ interests assessment, resume preparation, and interviewing skill development.
Outside of the classroom, our students are heavily involved in major-specific clubs, as well as Alpha Kappa Psi (co-ed business fraternity), ENACTUS (social entrepreneurship organization), the Roadrunner Financial Group Student Investment Club, the Entrepreneurship Club, the Fashion Marketing Club, and three professionally-oriented honor societies: Beta Gamma Sigma, Omicron Delta Epsilon, and Beta Alpha Psi.
Faculty
Rikki Abzug
Desislava Budeva
Timothy Burns
Juan Cabrera
Tiffany Chiu
Christina Chung
Constance Crawford
Tufan Ekici
Susan Eisner
Yuan Gao
George Gonpu
Timothy Haase
Mary Ellen O’Grady Harvey
Eric Haye
Jason Hecht
Teresa Hutchins
Billy Jones
Yongbum Kim
Stephen Larson
Changhee Lee
Huiping Li
Patti Mandel
Romulo Magnaye
Fariba Nosrati
Rick Nunez
Ed Pettit
Thierry Rakotobe-Joel
Tammi Redd
Wilson Rose
Murray Sabrin
Cherie Sherman
Sridevi Shivarajan
Mark Skowronski
Malavika Sundararajan
Gladys Torres-Baumgarten
Aaron Van Klyton
Nikhil Varma
Alexander Vengerov
James Woodley
Xiaoyu Wu
Kathryn Yeaton
Kathryn Zeno
Contemporary Arts School of
guest directors and designers, or to inspire our students as artists in residence. Because of our small class sizes, these top-notch faculty are able to mentor students closely and help them realize their artistic and professional potential and goals.
De a n Ken Goldstein
For over 40 years, The School of Contemporary Arts has been an interdisciplinary arts program committed to providing students with an outstanding education in the visual, performing, and communication arts with a strong emphasis on the Ramapo College pillars: interdisciplinary curriculum, international education, intercultural understanding and experiential learning opportunities. The School, which is inherently interdisciplinary in its structure and its goals, recognizes the interconnectedness of the arts in contemporary society, and encourages students to develop and communicate ideas in multiple media. Excellent instruction in the visual, communication, theatrical, and musical arts takes place in small studio, lab, seminar, and discussion settings, as well as through activities outside the classroom environment. Practical experience, public presentation, and reflection are integrated into the educational process in many ways, such as through required Internships, theater production, musical performance and recording, visual arts production and exhibition, and the production and viewing of video, film, and design.
The School’s faculty are dedicated teachers, nationally known for their artistic and professional achievements and scholarly work. In addition to the full-time faculty, the school attracts many working artists and media professionals to teach as adjunct faculty, serve as
The School of Contemporary Arts offers five majors: Communication Arts (with concentrations in Digital Filmmaking, Global Communication and Media, Journalism, Visual Communication Design, and Writing), Music (with concentrations in: Music Industry, Music Performance, Music Production, and Music Studies), Theater (with concentrations in: Acting, Directing/Stage Management, Design/ Technical Theater, and Theater Studies), Visual Arts (with concentrations in: Art History, Drawing and Painting, Sculpture, Electronic Art and Animation, and Photography), and Contemporary Arts Contract Major (an interdisciplinary major that enables students to develop individualized programs that correspond to their special interests and career goals).
The School is housed in the Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, featuring theater, music, and visual arts spaces, and in C and H buildings, which provide a television studio and the Les Paul recording studio, digital imaging and writing labs, an editing lab, a field production classroom, and private editing suites. Additionally, the School occupies a free-standing sculpture studio complex. Students benefit from the professional performing arts programming on campus which includes music, dance, and theater performances in the Sharp Theater, and from the visual arts exhibitions in the college Art Galleries, which focus on contemporary art in changing exhibitions, and which feature one of the foremost collections of works from the Americas and the Caribbean in the permanent collection. Additionally, students participate across campus in extracurricular activities including those connected to specific CA Programs.
The curriculum across CA emphasizes an understanding of the traditions of the past while exploring new means of storytelling, expression, media, and communication. Students are encouraged to move freely across the disciplines of the school to more fully experience the creative process and to build upon knowledge gained in areas outside their majors. And, of course, students take full advantage of the campus’s proximity to New York City with its unlimited opportunities in the arts and media.
Faculty
Marta Bautis
Bonnie Blake
Mack Brandon
Rachel Budin
Peter Campbell
Regina Clark
Gilad Cohen
Austin Blake Conlee
Satarupa Dasgupta
Meredith Davis
Yolanda del Amo
Kelly Dolak
Renata Gangemi
Marc Gidal
Zach Layton
Ann LePore
Rebecca Leung
Jonathan Lipkin
Lisa Lutter
Lawrence Mascia
Nakia Matthias
Ben Neill
David Oh
John Peffer
Christopher Reali
Neel Scott
Ruma Sen
Jackie Skrzynski
Sarah Stackhouse
Maria Vail
Terra Vandergaw
Joel Weissman
imaginative dimensions of human existence.
Faculty members’ teaching, service, and scholarly or creative achievement combine to help students develop their powers of reasoning, speaking, writing, and creativity, thus equipping them for the challenges of contemporary life. The School’s faculty members are dedicated to teaching and scholarship, have traveled extensively and studied abroad, and have backgrounds
cross-cultural understanding and give them the intellectual and practical foundation to become successful in their careers and further studies. Thousands of students have graduated from HGS and its predecessors and have pursued careers in law, consulting, management, government, journalism, publishing, community organizing, public policy, marketing, public relations, teaching, cyber security, international education and other fields.
Faculty
Roark Atkinson
Todd Barnes
Lisa Cassidy
Eric Castellanos
Dean Chen
David Colman
Eric Daffron
Rosetta D’Angelo
Neriko Doerr
Paul Elovitz
Val Flenga
Monika Giacoppe
Tae Kwak
Iraida Lopez
Sam Mustafa
Hassan Nejad
Stephen Rice
Michael Riff
Rebecca Root
Natalia Santamaria-Laorden
Victoria Sciancalepore
Edward Shannon
Hugh Sheehy
John
CathyGronbeck-Tedesco
Hajo
Susan Hangen
James Hoch
Indya Jackson
Karl Johnson
Pinar Kayaalp
Yvette Kisor
Sara Koenig
Ira Spar
Paula Straile-Costa
Stacie Taranto
Jeremy Teigen
Michael Unger
Marta Vides-Saade
Lisa Williams
School of
Social Science and Human Services
Dr. Virginia Gonsalves-Domond (PSYC), Alliterative Animals: A to Z. Dorrance Publishing Co.
Dr. David Gurney (LAWS), “The need for standards and certification for investigative genetic genealogy, and a notice of action” in Forensic Science International, Vol. 341.
Dr. Peter Heinze (PSYC), The theoretical validation of the Dynamic Model of Psychopathy (DMP): Toward a reformulation of the construct, assessment, and treatment of psychopathic traits. Psychoanalytic Psychology.
Dr. Elvira Katić (TE), Exploring Contortions of the Authentic: Voodoo in New Orleans. Southern Semiotic Review, 13(ii), 5- 30. DOI: 10.33234/ssr.13.2.
Dr. Kristin Kenneavy (SOCI), Social Research Methods: Sociology in Action. Sage Publishing.
S. Lorenz
Services (SSHS) enrolls its degree and certification programs. We have 55 full-time faculty and 50 part-time instructors who serve 7 majors, 10 minors, including the Teacher Education Program, a Master of Science in Contemporary Instructional Design, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, a Master in Special Education, and a Master of Social Work program.
To understand society and culture, a historical understanding rooted in critical thinking and social inquiry is necessary. SSHS provides social awareness and experiential learning to develop students who are aiming to effect social change, address societal inequity, and properly distinguish between fact and fiction. Students who graduate from a major with SSHS are able to foster social, statistical, andecological literacy.
Dr. Martha Ecker (SOCI), The Militant Minority: Lessons from the Metropolitan Union of Postal Clerks: 1937-1962.” Forthcoming.
Dr. Emily Leskinen (SOSC), Effects of message framing on cervical cancer screening knowledge and intentions related to primary HPV testing. Cancer Prevention Research, 14(9), 839-844.
Dr. Colleen Martinez (SWRK) Latrice’s Story. In J.L.M. McCoyd, J.M. Koller & C.A. Walter (Eds.) Grief and Loss Across the Lifespan (pp.71-75). Springer.
Dr. John McTighe (SWRK), “Implementing Interventions” in Integrated Social Work Practice. Cognella Press.
Dr. Jim Morley (PSYC), “Phenomenological Psychology and Qualitative Research” Phenomenology and Cognitive Science.
Dr. Liat Shklarski (SWRK), A Contemporary Approach to Clinical Supervision: The Supervisee Perspective. Routledge.
Dr. Kathleen Ray (SWRK), “Learning from clinical practice: challenges in assessing change in participation in deployed veterans with medically unexplained symptoms. Health and Social Work.
Dr. Stephanie Sarabia (SWRK), Policy transfer model: Can the U.S. borrow from Portugal’s successful drug policy? Urban Social Work, 5(3), 227-242.
In all the areas of evaluation – teaching, scholarship, and community service – the School of Social Science and Human Services is furthering the mission of the College.
Faculty
Emily Abbey
Erin Augis
Robert Becklen
Kristine Bersch
Michael Bitz
Carol Bowman
Jacqueline Braun
Timmesha Butler
Joseph Cataliotti
Brian Chinni
Naseem Choudhury
Cardacia Davis
Desiree DuBose
Martha Ecker
Michael Edelstein
Jeffrey Ellsworth
Eileen Klein
Sharon Leathers
Emily Leskinen
Kim Lorber
Henri ColleenLustiger-Thaler
Martinez
JamesMcTighe Morley
John
Julie Norflus-Good
Eva Ogens
Sangha
LysandraPadhyPerez-Strumolo
Maya Poran
Kathleen Ray
Paul Reck
Christian Reich
Dolly
Cort
VirginiaEngelkenGonsalves-Domond
David Gurney
Peter Heinz
Melody MelindaHyppolite Inzani
Shaziela Ishak
Ellen Kaiden
Elvira Katic
Kristin Seon-MiKenneavy Kim
StephanieSacristanSarabia
Mia Serban
Liat Shklarski
Tilahun Sineshaw
Mary Starke
Alex Urbiel
Ashwani Vasishth
Leah Warner
Behzad Yaghmaian
School of
Theoretical and Applied Science
the sciences and mathematics in depth from multidisciplinary perspectives and within the broader contexts of the liberal arts and global understanding. All of our classrooms, teaching laboratories, and research spaces have been completely renovated and we have the newly constructed Adler Center for Nursing Excellence. We have the most up-to-date teaching and research equipment that is available.
De Edward I. Saiff
The School of Theoretical and Applied Science has been a part of Ramapo College since it admitted its first class in 1971. Since its inception TAS has been committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service in the sciences and mathematics, and has sought to prepare its graduates, not only for professional and academic careers, but to be scientifically literate citizens and lifelong learners in an increasingly complex and ever-changing technological culture.
The School’s curricula are comprehensive in scope, including those designed to promote scientific and mathematical understanding among nonscience majors across the College. TAS offers 13 undergraduate majors,10 minors, a 4+1 toward a masters in Data Science, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics as well as graduate programs in Nursing. All our academic programs are structured to meet the requirements of national accreditation standards as well as the needs of the contemporary marketplace and community. All students learn
The School of Theoretical and Applied Science places a strong emphasis on teaching, practice, and public service. It encourages faculty/student collaborative research as a continuing course of study. Its faculty and graduates continue to serve as rich resources for governmental agencies, academic institutions, and private research facilities in promoting the public good and educational excellence.
Faculty
Ali Al-Juboori
Stephen Anderson
Rena Bacon
Paramjeet Bagga
Amanda Beecher
Stefan Becker
Caroline Brisson
Daniela Buna
Kathleen Burke
Sarah Carberry
Jay Carreon
Patrick Mattis
Donovan McFeron Emer
KennethMcGuire-Pool
McMurdy
Robert Mentore
Carrie Miller
Victor Miller
William Mitchell
Joost Monen
Kaneeze Odgers
LawrenceCentrella-Nigro
Andrea
D’Antonio
Sourav Dutta
Alice Park
Cristina Perez
Emma Rainforth
AnneFitzgerald
Julia
Marie Flatekval
Donna Flynn
Shanta Franks
Frank Farrell
Scott Frees
James Gillespie
Amy Sailer
Suma
EdwardSomasekharan
Saiff
Ashley LorraineStuart
Tan
Giovanni Viglino
Eric Wiener
Maxim
KatarzynaGoldberg-Rugalev
Kowal
Amruth Kumar
Natalie Lemanski
Catalin Martin
Yan Xu
Seniors
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Athletics
#2
Senior Spotlight
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field
#8
Senior Spotlight
Colleen Farrell - #3
Victoria Docherty – #16
Field Hockey
Tori Waschek – #28
Maggie Farrell – #10
Maria Tovar – #1
Katie Yarussi – #8
Emily Ricciardi – #23
Gabbi Gomez – #24
Clare Nugent – #22
Lucy MacKenzie – #19
Macie Wernyski – #13
Women’s Lacrosse
Senior Spotlight
Colleen Mason - #17
Brianna Curto - #12
Emma Cowap - #24
Kathleen Riva - #16
#24
#10
Senior Spotlight
Lauren Vladyka – #3
Carla Goodwin – #9
Makayla Palm – #24
Sam Ingannamorte - #2
Jessica Guccione – #22
Ally Horianopoulos – #7
Emma Conlan - #0
Women’s
Softball
Senior Spotlight
Nicole Cerasi – #5
Alexis Corras – #31
Jaclyn Monaco – #12
Anna Messina – #44Women’s Swimming
Senior Spotlight
Kaitlin Balasaygun
Amy Butcher
Katie Riva
Alexa Pappas
Women’s Tennis
Women’s Volleyball
Senior Spotlight
Diana Matasker – #7
Stephanie Ross – #1
Jenna Stolker – #3
Caleigh Golabek – #12
#7
#1
Baseball
Senior Spotlight
Matt Carvillano #34
Jason Cuba #3
Justin Garthaffner #44
Tyler Guadago #23
#44
Men’s Basketball
Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field
Senior Spotlight:
Cheickna Traore
Kenyon Fenderson
Ben Straebler
Jason Mercado
Jared Krick
Men’s Soccer
Senior Spotlight
Nebi Ademi – #25
Dorant Bokshi – #8
Mark Buckel – #11
Andrew Greitz – #29
Peyton Jones – #6
Brian McEvoy – #19
Ron Mendez – #13
Thiago Stallbaum - #24
Mateo Urrego – #22
Matt Wilcox – #00
#6Men’s Swimming Senior Spotlight
Men’s Tennis
Kenny ElliottMatthew DoranMen’s Volleyball
#3
Senior Spotlight
Conor Charlow #12
Jack DiGirolamo #8
Andrew Finnegan #2
#12
Simon Moeller #13
Sean Nieves #5
#2
Clubs, Orgs, & Greek Life
Clubs and Organizations
» 1Step
» A Moment of Magic
» Accounting Club
» Active Minds
» American Cancer Society
» American Sign Language Club
» Animation Production Club
» Armenian Students Association
» Association of Latinos Moving Ahead
» Beekeeping Club
» Biology Club
» Black Student Union
» Brothers Making a Difference
» Chabad Club
» College Programming Board
» College Progressives
» College Republicans
» Culinary and Pastry Skills Club
» Debate Club
» Democracy Matters
» Disney Club
» Dumbledore’s Army
» Ebony Women for Social Change (EWSC)
» Enactus
» Engineering Physics Club
» Fashion Club
» Filipino American Student Association
» Future Teachers at Ramapo
» Garden Club
» Geek and Nerd Culture
» Hiking Club
» Hillel
» Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF)
» International Student Organization (ISO)
» Italian Club
» Literature Club
» MadHealthy
» Marketing Club
» Math Club
» Model UN
» Muslim Student Association (MSA)
» NAACH
» National Society of Leadership and Success
» Newman Catholic @ Ramapo
» Nursing Student Organization (NSO)
» Organization of Latino Unity (OLU)
» Philosophy Club
» Podcast Club
» Pre-Med/ Pre-Health Club
» Psychology Affiliation
» RallyCap Sports
» Ramapo Choral
» Ramapo College Dance Company
» Ramapo Esports
» Ramapo LEAD
» Ramapo Music Club
» Ramapo News
» Ramapo Pride
» Ramapo Smash Club
» Ramapo Sports Club
» RCNJ Birding
» RCNJ Cosmetics
» RCTV
» Roadrunner Financial Group
» Roadrunner Pep Band
» Social Work Club
» South Asian Club
» Spanish Club
» Student Government Association (SGA)
» Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA)
» Sunrise RCNJ
» United Asian Association (UAA)
» Visual Artists Society (VAS)
» Women in Business
» WRPR
» Yearbook Club
» Yoga Club
» Young Life
Greek Life
College Panhellenic Council (CPH):
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Delta Phi Epsilon
Sigma Delta Tau
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Theta Phi Alpha
Interfraternity Council (IFC):
Alpha Phi Delta
Alpha Sigma Phi
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Professional Fraternity Council (PFC):
Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Phi Omega
Phi Alpha Delta
United Cultural Greek Council (UCGC):
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. **
Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.
Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. **
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc
** Denotes a provisional chapter
Global Roadrunners
Global Roadrunner
FORD
RCNJ: Fieldwork in Human & Social Services
Summer 2022
EXPERIENCE:
I am grateful for the experience of studying abroad in the Basque Country in Spain. Aside from being a great learning opportunity for my field of interest in mental health, I had a lot of fun with the other Ramapo students on the trip.
I also loved traveling to for classes, whether we healthcare facilities for the Human Services course or cafes and food markets for the Culture and Gastronomy course.
Neighborhood of Neguri Local
EXPLORE
First day of classes at Deusto university
HikingatSanJuan deGaztelugatxe
Mercado de la Ribera for the class on Cultura gastronómica en España.
MEGAN WOODS
Arcadia in London
London, England
Spring 2022
London
Global Roadrunner
EXPERIENCE:
Studying abroad has been the coolest experience of my life. I've gotten the chance to explore London, and have even been able
Standing outside of the theatre before seeing “Six” on West End. Sitting outside of the Louvre Museum with friends on a trip to Paris. Standing outside of the Brandenburg gate with my brother on a trip to Germany.London, England Global Roadrunner
Visiting Buckingham Palace the day after Queen Elizabeth II passed away. Thousands of people had the same idea.
EXPERIENCE:
I was lucky enough to study abroad for the Fall 2022 semester in London, England. I learned loads about history from visiting historical sites such as the Tower of London and attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
I had the opportunity to visit Scotland, Germany, and the Netherlands during my time abroad. This experience helped me appreciate life to a greater extent. I will always cherish the valuable skills and knowledge obtained from living in Europe for five months.
Spent Christmas in Germany meeting the locals and touring the Christmas Markets.
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Arcadia in London
London, England
Fall 2022
Seeing the highlands in Scotland was so breathtaking I felt like I was in a
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Timeline
» Ramapo opens with 1,186 students
» The Media Center is now in operation
» The basketball team is formed
» The first College Senate meeting is held on November 2
» The College newspaper, The Paper, begins printing
» Radio Club begins broadcasting
» High school students are permitted take classes at Ramapo
» The cross country team is now running
» Ice hockey team is formed
» Tuition and fees are $739
» The Paper is renamed Horizons
» First campus residence hall is completed
» Assembly approves a business major
» Ramapo holds its first graduation with 138 graduates
» Varsity soccer begins its first season
» Physical Education building opens
» The Women’s Center opens
» Science building opens
» Ramapo’s yearbook, The Arch, and literary magazine, Trillium, begin printing
» Ramapo’s 5th anniversary
» Women’s basketball team captures division title
» Physical Education building is recipient of Architectural Award of Excellence from AmericanInstitute of Steel Construction
» New library reopens after two years of construction
» Ramapo Reports expands
» Library opens new typing room 25 cents for each 15 minutes of use
» Archery team wins New Jersey State Collegiate Outdoor Championship
» Women’s sports program expands include softball
» Club volleyball team is formed
» Student Life building is completed
» Bookstore moves location to increase in size and location
» Ramapo’s pub reopens in new location
» Ramapo’s 10th anniversary
» Ramapo receives award from Boston Society of Architects for the design of the library
» Newspaper changes its name to Ramapo Horizons, but changes it back to Horizons, later in the year
» Cooperative Education program founded
1981
» Golf team wins New Jersey State College Athletic Conference Golf Championship
» New mailroom built in academic buildings
» 14 students selected as being among the country’s most outstanding campus leaders
» Bus transportation to NYC becomes available to students
» Golf team is the NCAA Division III Champion and is recognized in Trenton
» Ice hockey is back at Ramapo after a year absence
1982 1983
» Ramapo students are awarded “Best Delegation” at 29th annual Harvard University’s United Nations
» Planned Parenthood Clinic comes to Ramapo
» Board of Trustees approved plans for construction of a new, $5.2 million residence hall
» Ramapo Campus Ministry opens
» Baseball team captures the NCAA Division III
» Semester abroad program begins
» Board of Trustees passes a four three credit change in the credit system
» The Computer Center is now updated with Prime System and IBM computers
» Ramapo’s 15th anniversary
» Ramapo selects a new president, Dr. Robert A. Scott
» Computer Center reopens after major upgrade
» The varsity softball team sets a new record for the most wins in a season at Ramapo
» Student Advisory Board formed
» Pine Hall opens
» Ramapo signs agreement to assist Newark’s West Side High School in an effort to help students realize their full potential and to assist them in making decisions about higher education
» Ramapo welcomes its newest team, Track and Field
» UN Club wins seven awards at Old Dominion University in Virginia
» Women’s Center re-opens
» Women’s tennis wins the Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title
» Board of Trustees approves a proposal for a new 4.5 million dollar residence hall
» Recycling becomes mandatory at Ramapo
» New Child Care Center is in development
» Graduate students are coming to Ramapo, in conjunction with Rutgers University
1989
» A new computer system, Academic Index, is installed, allowing student to search for articles
» The Birch Mansion begins three and a half year renovation
» Linden Hall is now named
» Enrollment hits an all-time high with 4,259 students
» Ramapo’s 20th anniversary
» Linden Hall and an expansion of the Student Center are now complete
» Ramapo offers seven summer Study Abroad programs
» All academic buildings undergo renovations
» Ramapo now offers Masters of Science in Management degree from N.J.I.T.
» Largest enrollment at Ramapo, with 4,408 students
» Football team eliminated due to budget cuts
» Ramapo College Television Network begins
» Ramapo offers new winter study abroad program in Czech Republic
» Ramapo now offers a new graduate degree program in Liberal Arts
» Ramapo’s 25th anniversary
1993 1994 1995
» All four Ramapo Vice Presidents are women
» Center for Computing and Information Services adds over 100 new computers
» Library opens new periodicals section
» J. Lee’s is given its new name
» New Jersey Nets makes Ramapo their practice facility for 1996-97 season
» Ramapo’s first Master’s Degree class graduates
» Center for Interreligious Understanding opens
» Student ID cards are now used improve campus security
1997 1998
» Barren’s lists Ramapo among “very competitive” colleges in the U.S.
» U.S. News and World Report ranks Ramapo third in “Most Selective” category among Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the north
» The Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts opens
» Construction of a new residence hall named Oak Hall begins
» Ramapo’s 30th anniversary
1999 2000
» Ramapo joins the National Student Exchange Program
» Expansion to the Pavilion and new Maple Hall are now complete
» Ramapo, in conjunction with UMCMJ, offers Master of Science in Nursing
» Dr. Rodney Smith inaugurated as third president of Ramapo
» The Village is opened
» Ramapo College becomes first in New Jersey and among the first in country to offer a Bioinformatics major
» Construction begins on new $23.5 million residence hall, The Overlook
» The Sports and Recreation Center is named in honor of Senator Bill Bradley
» Ramapo unveils field hockey as a new
» Australia announced as newest study abroad destination
» Spanish major now offered
» Sculpting is now offered at Ramapo
» U.S. News ranks Ramapo College number one among Public Comprehensive Colleges in the north
» Ramapo’s 35th Anniversary
» Dr. Peter P. Mercer is appointed the fourth president of Ramapo
» Ramapo Graduate Program celebrates 10th anniversary
» Bradley Center opens to the public
» The Atrium opens
» Dr. Peter P. Mercer is inaugurated as president of Ramapo College
» Construction of Anisfield School of Business begins 2007
» The Anisfield School of Business opens
» Construction begins on College Park Apartments
» Ramapo’s emergency alert message system is created
» The Sharp Sustainability Education Center and the Salameno Spiritual Center near completion
» The Sharp Sustainability Education Center is completed
» Gender neutral housing is approved
» Ramapo receives grant for Holocaust Center
» Ramapo joins Twitter
» Ramapo’s 40th anniversary
» $2 million is donated to new nursing facility
» Ramapo ranked among 100 most affordable colleges
» Student Center is renovated
» Ramapo launches new “Pushing
» Boundaries” brand
» Center for Academic Success becomes Center for Reading and Writing
» Graduation moved off campus for the first time in Ramapo’s history Izod Center
2011 2012
» Study Abroad expands to Argentina
» Construction begins on Adler Center for Nursing Excellence
» The Trillium is now available online
» Pre-Licensing Real Estate and Broker courses now available
» Men’s basketball captures NJAC Championship title
» New Zipcar service offered to students
» Big Sean raps to sold out crowd at Bradley Center
» Ramapo hosts its first on-campus 5k Run with Color
» College introduces WiFi across entire campus
» Immediate Decision Day no longer an option for first-year students
» Gender-inclusive bathrooms to be included in Adler Center for Nursing Excellence
» Food Studies minor now offered
» Ice Hockey returns to Ramapo as a club sport
» Ramapo’s 45th anniversary
» WRPR back
» Ramapo begins courses
» USDA gr garden
» Classes begin in Adler Center for Nursing Excellence
» Credit and debit cards now accepted in dining halls
» Ramapo College receives a new recording studio from Les
» Adler Ca Excellence
» New study abroad trip is offered Cusco, Peru
» Ramapo College Chorale goes on a week long cruise tour of Cuba, performing along the way
» Ramapo Men’s Basketball team wins NJAC Championship with a half-court buzzer beater
» Ramapo Chorale goes perform at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (K.N.U.S.T.)
» Roukema Center introduces a study abroad program to Cuba
» College Choice ranks Ramapo College as the third-best college in New Jersey, and best public college in New Jersey
» Birch Tree Inn finishes renovations
» Office of Violence Prevention opens
» Peer Facilitation Program celebrates
» The Music Program launches their own record label Ramix Recordings
» Dunkin’ opens in the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence
» Renovations on the CPAs and Padovano College Commons are complete
» Women’s Center celebrates 45 years
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2020
» Class of 2020 celebrates socially distant commencement ceremonies after COVID-19 delay
» Ramapo switches to virtual instruction with limited in person classes due to COVID-19
» Sports cancelled for the Fall 2020 season due to COVID-19
» Ramapo College of New Jersey announces the name of its newest building on campus: The Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons
» Ramapo ranked among the nation’s top 100 Public Colleges for Return on Investment
» Dr. Cindy R. Jebb is appointed as the 5th President of Ramapo
» The Berrie Cen film series titled, “Bringing Home Berrie”
2021 2022
» Ramapo College launches on-campus COVID-19 testing, a Care Manager program, and mental wellness support
» Classes return
» Common Grounds Cafe in the Learning Commons soft opening
» Brenda “Sue” Fulton, first class of admitted women at West Point, keynote speaker Diversity Convocation
2022-2023
» Dr. Cindy R. Jebb is inaugurated as president of Ramapo College
» RCNJ is featured in The College Tour on Amazon Prime
» Recognized again as ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting
» Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center Launches
» Multiculural Center opens doors to all
» First-Generation Student Center opens
» Club Sports expands to include Ramapo ESports
Grad Send-Off
Adam Foye
From the Family of Adam Foye:
Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you.
We hope you enjoy your career in computer software engineering!
Many thanks to all the great faculty and staff at Ramapo College throughout the years.
“WE did it!”
DEAR ANGELINA,
You dreamed big, worked hard, and now you’ve finally achieved your goal of graduating from college. It feels like yesterday that we dropped you off for the start of your freshman year. In the last 4 years we have watched you grow into the amazing woman you are today. As this chapter closes, know that you have made us so proud of all your accomplishments at Ramapo College, and we know you will continue to do the same in the years to come.
Behind you all your memories, before you all your dreams, around you all who love you, within you all you need. Never stop dreaming and never lose your ambitious spirit.
We wish you all the success, love, and happiness the world has to offer. We can’t wait to see the places you’ll go from here.
The sky is the limit, so spread your wings and soar.
All Our Love Always,
Mom, Dad and Gianna
Angelina PerezNicholas David Emily Ricciardi
Dear Nick,
We are so proud of you and this significant accomplishment! It feels like we have been waiting a very long time for this moment- but you did it! We wish you all the success, love, and happiness in the world!
Love, Mom, Pop & family
We are so incredibly proud of you and all of your accomplishments. You remained positive, resilient and kept your bright, heart-warming smile through all 4 years. We can’t wait to see what life brings you and what you will bring to this world.
Thiago Stallhbaum
Congratulations dear son Thiago! We couldn’t be more proud of you and your accomplishments. I know t hi s is a very proud moment for you,all the hard work and long nights of studying have finally paid off.We have watched you grow into an amazing,loving and caring young men . With your determination,skills,talent and dedication the sky is the limit. This is the beginning of a new chapter in your life. You can do absolutely anything you set
Your heart and mind to. Always remember that you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem,smarter than you think and loved more than you’ll ever know. Wishing you all the success, love and happiness the world has to offer as you carve
Your own path through life. Congratulations on being a graduate! I know this is just of many great accomplishments to come. Love you forever and always!
Mommy, Daddy and your sisters Fabiana and Gabriela
Tijanay Johnson
CONGRATULATIONS TIJANAY!
We are sooo proud of you and all of your accomplishments.
Over the years we watched how committed, passionate and dedicated you were with each and every assignment.
Always concerned about it being completed on time and giving it your best.
Today we want to congratulate you and on this successful journey! You’re awesome and we love you dearly. We wish you all the best in all of your future endeavors.
With Love, Mrs. Jones, Abi, Abdullah, An-Nisa, Zainab & Zair
Tijanay Johnson
Hey Big Sis, I am so proud of you for going through these last couple years with your head held high. You have set the standard for me to surpass and uphold. You are one of the people I look up to. I might not tell you this but I mean it. You are the person I look to for guidance. You are my other half. I LOVE YOU and CONGRATULATIONS for reaching this milestone.
Watching you dance down the aisle at your PreK graduation. Now it’s your college
graduation. Thank God for allowing me to share this moment with you. It’s a wonderful BLESSING to see how much you have grown. KEEP MOVING UP!!! I’LL ALWAYS LOVE AND CHERISH YOU.
YOU ARE...
BEAUTIFUL
STRONG
INTELLIGENT RESPECTFUL
I LOVE YOU TJ
TO MY TIJANAY, KNOWING, THAT YOU CAN. THAT YOU WILL AND YOU SHALL. IS THE ONLY FORCE OF ENERGY THAT WILL INSTANTLY TURN YOUR IDEAS, GOALS, INTENTIONS AND DREAMS INTO REALITY. YOU ARE FAR MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU THINK. REMEMBER NO LIMITS.
BABYGIRL, YOU NEVER GAVE UP, YOU JUST KEPT PUSHING UNTIL YOU ACHIEVED YOUR GOALS AND YOU DID. I’M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! I LOVE YOU TIJANAY! MOM
Olivia Wills
Dear Olivia,
Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment! Over the last four years you have shown so much hard work and dedication. It has brought us so much pride to watch you grow into the woman you are today. We know you have found what you are meant to do and we know, as Nana would say, you’re going to be “a great little nurse.” We have no doubt you’ll prove her right and continue to make us all proud. Keep that beautiful smile on your face and never doubt yourself. We can’t wait to see all that life has in store for you because we know you will do amazing things.
Love you always and forever,
Mom, Dad, Gregory, and Connor
Holly Blumenberg
Dear Holly,
Your hard work, determination, and courage to take your own path are skills that will benefit you your whole life. So excited to see where God leads you next.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:6
Love, Mom, Dad and Luke
Madeline Clark
From the preschool “graduate” to the young woman about to officially transition to adulthood. Words cannot express how proud we are of what you have accomplished. You’ve only just begun.
We love you more!
Mom, Dad, Olivia and Tobey
Hailey Drake
HAILEY,
Words cannot express how proud we are of you and your accomplishments. Congratulations on Latin Honors, making the Dean’s list since freshman year, and being President of RCTV and AYO. You’re a great student, leader, sister, and daughter. You’re truly our dream come true.
Love,
Mom, D, and Mia
Richard Mizzoni
RICHARD,
We are so proud of all you have accomplished these past four years. We know you will continue to achieve great things. Stay true to yourself and reach high.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Tara & NicoleFrancesca Migliore
Frankie, we are so very proud of you. Keep reaching for the stars! We can’t wait to see your next chapter. Always remember to keep smiling and enjoy all that life has to offer. You got this and we are here to support you always.
Love, Mom, Dad and Alex
Chantel Pridgen
CHANTEL, Congratulations! Our beautiful Princess. We are so proud of you. Through your hard work and perseverance you are a college graduate. Even through a pandemic you kept going, even when you wanted to quit. This is an amazing accomplishment. Much success in your future endeavors.
Love, Mom and Dad
Nazli Tiyaloglu
To our Naz,
We love you so much and are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. You are passionate, hardworking, a role model, and more. Have fun in law school, you’ll be the best lawyer!
From
Anne, Tara, and Alice :)
Rachel Wilson
Dear Rachel, Take a bow!
You’re responsible for your high achievement today. We are so proud of the dedicated, passionate, kindhearted, creative and confident young woman you are. Follow your dreams, stay sweet, stay fierce & most importantly be you.
Love, Mom, Dad, Jacob & Adam
Jenna and Brianna Gleason
To our beauties
Jenna and Brianna, You are the most kind, generous, beautiful souls and we are so proud of the strong, intelligent, determined women you are. You fill our home with so much joy, love and laughter. You are our rays of sunshine, overflowing with positivity and faith.
As you go forward in life try to remember that you can’t always choose the music life plays for you, but you can choose how you dance to it.
May God bless, protect and guide you on the next chapter of your journey. We love you more than you can imagine and we are so thankful that you are OURS.
Dad and Mom
Evamarie Gentile
To
Our
Beautiful Daughter Evamarie, Words cannot describe how proud we are of you! Hard work always pays off! You have an amazing future ahead. Shine bright like the Diamond you are and never lose that Sparkle that makes you Shine. We love you with all of our hearts.
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Michael & Poppy
Yearbook Editor
Jennifer Holland ’23
Yearbook Designers
Shannon Charvat ’23
Lisbeth Fernandez Antigua ’23
Yearbook Photographer
Sarah Luckenback ’26
Additional Photography
Carolyn Herring
Alexandra Modafferi
Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya ’23
Kimberly Ventresca ’25
Official Senior Portrait Photographer
Lors Photography
Advisor Emeritus
Anthony T. Padovano
Advisor, Consultant & Creative Design Consultant
Janelle Ferraro ’14
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Rick Brown | Director of the Center for Student Involvement
Eddie Seavers | Associate Director of the Center for Student Involvement
Amanda Riehl | Assistant Director of Student Involvement
Kathryn Lamanna | Assistant Director of International Education / NSE Coordinator
Rachel L. Pinton ’01 | Director of Sports Information / Marketing / Planning
Kate Levin ’05 | Assistant Director of Sports Information / Marketing / Planning
A thank you to the students who submitted personal photos to make this Yearbook special.