TheYoungtownEdition COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS AWARD-WINNING STUDENT NEWSPAPER
VOL. 87, NO. 2
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011
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“With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable. ” -Thomas Foxwell Buxton
Celebrating 25 years of success
SANDRA PLEDGER Contributor
here,” Dr. Yaw said. “I consider it to be a special challenge to try to be sure that when we replace people, we choose people that have outstanding credentials, who are committed to the students and to the same purposes that we want. The success of the institution is
His family life is just as admirable as his professional life, starting with his wife, who is a professional violinist in the incomparable “Phantom of the Opera” in New York. They have four sons and one daughter ranging in
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As another new semester begins, many are celebrating milestones. For some, it’s the beginning of a college career, and for others, it means an upcoming graduation leading onward to higher plateaus. However for the County College of Morris President, Dr. Edward J. Yaw, it is a celebration of 25 years of unselfish, devoted dedication to his profession and the community. Dr. Yaw began his career at CCM in 1980 as Dean of Academic Affairs. After just six years into his career, an opportunity to move up in ranks became available when the founding president Dr. Masten was set to retire. Dr. Yaw SANDRA PLEDGER set his sights on County College of Morris president, Dr. Edward J. Yaw the position and applied. After a nationwide search, and a final in- really defined by the success of age from 47 to 22, three grandterview, “the rest is history,” Dr. our students.” daughters and two grandsons. Yaw said. He became president of When asked about chang“They are all brilliant and the college in September 1986. ing CCM into a four year institu- beautiful. Family is obviously Dr. Yaw discussed some of tion, Dr. Yaw stated that doing so very important,” Dr. Yaw said, the changes here at CCM since would change the mission of the smiling. he has presided. One of the most college. However, partnerships When asked what lessons significant for him is the change have been implemented with he wishes students would learn, in the student body. Students are other four year colleges to of- he mentioned that learning is a younger, there are more full-time fer courses on CCM’s campus to life-long experience; you should than part-time enrollments, and continue your education whether there is a vast change in the di- make it easier for students to obversity of the students. The other tain a Bachelor’s degree in some formally or informally. A person should be involved in giving back changes include the use of tech- fields. to their community by working nology and its impact on the way Who is Dr. Yaw? with people who are less fortuthe institution is ran to the teachFollowing in his father’s ing and learning process. Other footsteps, who was a professor nate. He also said that it is very additions include the media cen- of music in New York State, Dr. important to keep a sense of huter that is set to be renovated, the Yaw continued to be a part of the mor and not take yourself so seriaquatic facilities, Emeriti Hall, academic community by being ously. the Dalrymple House, the Land- head of his student dorm and then “If you can’t laugh at yourscape and Agricultural Technol- moving into academic affairs at self, then you’re in trouble,” Dr. ogy Center, along with several art Adelphi University in Garden Yaw said. “I make mistakes all and music studios. City, New York. the time and it cracks me up. I call “The campus has developed An active community leader, them TYGs: typical Yaw goofs.” beautifully,” Dr. Yaw said. he has served on the boards of nuWhile being such a vital part Future plans possibly include merous organizations, including of the success of CCM, Dr. Yaw the addition of more general the Morris County Chamber of has a large amount of responsieducation classrooms, student Commerce and the Urban League lounges, and additions to the Arts of Morris County, offering his bilities, ranging from running the building. Over the next several time and expertise to improving entire facility, being concerned years there will be a significant the lives of others. A few of the about a student’s learning, wellturnover of faculty and staff that awards Dr. Yaw has been present- being and success to the overall will be reaching retirement age. ed with include the Educator of achievement and commitment of As such, there will be opportuni- the Year Award for the Research the staff. and Development Counsel, the “The best part of this posities to replace those individuals. Spirit Award, and the New Jertion is its diversity,” Dr. Yaw said. “We have been very fortunate in the past. We have wonder- sey Counsel of County Colleges “There is something different evful people working and teaching Award. eryday. I enjoy that.”
Shop local, know more, save big JOSEPH POHL
Acting managing editor
“Shop local, know more, save big” is the motto of the new online business simply called “The Virtual Mall.” Partnered with the Quick Coupon, LLC, The Virtual Mall is attempting to bring consumers and retailers closer together on a unique and beneficial level for both parties. Basically, The Virtual Mall connects local shops with their local customers. Instead of having to drive 30 minutes out of your way to reach the nearest large shopping mall, you can simply register on The Virtual Mall’s website and get all your shopping done locally. The Virtual Mall will connect you to which retailers are in your town and the goods and services they provide to make your day of shopping run smoother. Also, you can save some money while trying to accomplish your day of shopping through The Virtual Mall’s promotions and coupons from local participating stores and restaurants. Registration is free for The Virtual Mall and limited information is needed. Only your first and last name and email address are required.
Once you sign up, you will start receiving monthly emails on exclusive specials, promotions and savings for stores and restaurants in local participating shopping malls. In addition to savings, whoever signs up is automatically entered into The Virtual Mall’s monthly drawings. The drawings consist of winning “virtual bucks,” which work like real cash at stores registered with The Virtual Mall, and other giveaways such as New Jersey Devils tickets. The Virtual Mall has even made shopping easier for young adults and technology-savvy mature adults by providing access to these exclusive offers via your smartphone, and by streaming advertisements and exclusive promotions on Facebook and Twitter. So now The Virtual Mall makes it even easier for local retailers to entice potential customers and keep them coming back time after time. The Virtual Mall made its debut on October 1 with the opening of The Virtual Mall of Denville. But it is expected to open more virtual malls in Morris County, bringing communities closer together than ever before.
CCM adjunct designs “LeahBras” for Bloomingdales to increase breast cancer awareness
PHOTO COURTESY OF CCM
Artist, designer and teacher Leah Tomaino (left) poses with her friend Margaret Pittaluga, who recently finished chemotherapy and is undergoing radiation treatment, next to “The Margaret,” a piece in Tomaino’s “LeahBras” collection named for Pittaluga. The “LeahBras” collection is on display in Bloomingdales’ three New Jersey stores at the Bridgewater Commons, the Mall at Short Hills and Willowbrook Mall through the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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