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on campus Superior General visits campus, new dean of science, College welcomes math standout from Cambodia, Lasallian Look, news and lectures.
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sports New men’s basketball coach starts season on an energetic foot, plus news and recaps of the spring season.
editorial Kristen Cuppek, Editor Amanda Ferrarotto, Intern Molly Pekarik, Intern
18 Reflecting on 9/11 Ten years after 9/11, some alumni reflect on that day and how it affected them. The College remembers the anniversary with a series of campus events.
Contributors Julie Achilles Patrice Athanasidy Nancy Berrian-Dixon Annie Chambliss Joe Clifford Liz Connolly Stephen Dombroski Christian Heimall Daniel Marra Photographers Ben Asen Bleacher + Everard (cover) Joshua Cuppek Peter Finger Carolyn Fong Landon Nordeman Design Charles Hess, chess design
26 a Whirlwind of change Manhattan continues to grow in leaps and bounds, and this past year was no exception. Check out all of the enhancements and additions to campus.
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commencement The College celebrates recent grads at its Commencement ceremonies.
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development AECOM leaders to receive the De La Salle medal, the student commons campaign progresses and scholarships.
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alumni New alumni director takes the helm, Jasper Open, Reunion Weekend,
Published by the Office of Marketing and Communication Manhattan College Riverdale, NY 10471 Lydia Gray Executive Director, Marketing and Communication
alumnotes and Jasper profiles.
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obits In Memoriam, Brother Anthony Flynn, Vernon Dixon
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parting shot