A Year of Giving
FACULTY AND STAFF WHO SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Ramapo College is incredibly fortunate that so many people from every constituency – alumni, board members, faculty, staff, parents and friends of the College – all generously support our needs and priorities.
The Ramapo College Foundation is thankful to its donors who provide their philanthropy through annual gifts, capital pledges, annuities, bequests, life insurance and by supporting our special fund raising events.
(L-R): President Peter P. Mercer, Cathleen Benko, ‘85, vice chairman and chief talent officer of Deloitte LLP and Cathleen Davey, vice president of institutional advancement, following a talk given by Ms. Benko at the UPS Women‘s Leadership Development Committee hosted at Ramapo College in November. UPS is a longtime business partner of the College.
(L-R): Rev. Dr. Vernon C. Walton, chair of the Ramapo College Board of Trustees, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa Jackson and President Peter P. Mercer at the fall 2007 groundbreaking of the Sharp Sustainability Education Center.
Professor Emeritus Timothy Robinson and Dean of Students Nancy Mackin established an endowed scholarship offered to support students formerly in foster care to help them pursue their education.
Dr. Murray Sabrin, professor of finance and his wife, Florence, established an endowment to benefit the Center for Business Excellence at the Anisfield School of Business, which will be used for scholarships, faculty research and community outreach.
The Babette and Raymond Brown Endowed Scholarship fund was established by Babette Varano, assistant vice president of institutional effectiveness and planning, to honor her parents. The scholarship recognizes and supports Ramapo College students who demonstrate an international perspective in their studies.
(L-R): Mark Yamout, ‘79, and Professor of Business Administration and Law Tony LaManna, at the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society Dinner in April. Mark was inducted into the national Honor Society as an honorary member.
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT Local 2274) jointly with the President’s Office created an endowed scholarship fund to recognize outstanding academic achievement and encourage post-graduate scholarship. The Executive Board of Ramapo Federation of State College Teachers. (Seated L-R): Richard Lowell, professor of biology, Bill Mitchell, associate professor of genetics, Irene Kutcha and Judith Pernot. (Standing L-R): Ray Rigoli, professor of accounting, Susan Hangen, associate professor of anthropology, Edouard Eloi, Susan Kurzmann, Tara Ariola and Asha Mehta.
(L-R): Ramapo parents, Stephanie and John Guiliana, at the Legacy Dinner in November 2008. The Guilianas established the Guiliana Family Endowment to support undergraduates who wish to pursue graduate school.
(L-R): Millicent Anisfield, Frances Hackett ‘80 and Richard Anisfield enjoying the November Legacy Society Annual Dinner. Both have created endowments to support students in the Anisfield School of Business, American and International Studies, need-based merit awards and for students who have served in the military.
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(L-R): Ted Buczek and Dan Grossano. Dan was the 2008 recipient of the Police Officer Michael J. Buzcek Scholarship which was established in honor of Ted’s son.
The Elizabeth Mainardi Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Carlo and Kathleen Mainardi, Ramapo’s senior director of development, to honor Kathleen’s mother-in-law for her profound influence on her son’s decision to become a physician. The award benefits Ramapo students who intend to pursue a career in health care, particularly medicine or nursing. (Pictured): Kathleen and Dr. Carlo Mainardi
The Anthony and Theresa Padovano Lecture Series endowment will provide an ongoing source of funding for a lecture series on issues of peace and interreligious dialogue. Dr. Padovano is a distinguished professor of literature and philosophy.
The Daniel J. Cronin Memorial Endowment was established by his wife, Director of Human Resources Bea Cronin, and his family and friends to honor the life of Daniel Cronin, a Ramapo alumnus and poverty and family law attorney who worked for Bergen County Legal Services. The scholarship supports students dedicated to public service.
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