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analysis of language and brain development. Marissa’s grade point average is 3.81 and she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology. Ogechi Onwubu transferred to Ramapo from Monmouth University. She is a junior from Ridgewood, New Jersey with a 3.67 grade point average and a psychology major. Ogechi has had to overcome great personal difficulties in order to succeed in college. She is interested in creative writing, nutrition, fitness, exercise and music when not studying psychology.
Andrea Powell is a junior from Camden, New Jersey majoring in social work with a 2.84 GPA. Andrea is a member of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity, and has worked on campus in the Business Office and the Potter Library. Andrea loves to cook, sew, crochet and embroider. She plans to do community-based social work upon graduation.
“The Jackie and Paul Garber Scholarship will ultimately help me to fulfill my passion of helping others through my studies in Psychology.The scholarship brings me one step closer to my goals.” Ogechi Onwubu
Marissa Malkowski is a senior from Lyndhurst, New Jersey majoring in psychology. Marrisa has spent a great amount of time over the last few years helping children and adults with disabilities. She is fluent in American Sign Language and plans to continue her education in graduate school in order to provide therapeutic intervention to the Deaf community through the
Brielle Crowe is a sophomore psychology major from Hawthorne, New Jersey who plans to teach at the elementary level. She earned a 3.76 grade point average and has been named to the Dean’s List every semester. Brielle has volunteered in several children’s education programs, and is also active in Future Educators of America, Ramapo’s First-Year Experience, the freshman caucus, and the Student Government Association. She is a member of the Dance Club and the Psychology Coalition.
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JACKIE AND PAUL GARBER SCHOLARSHIP
ackie Fain Garber graduated from Ramapo College in 1975 and became a kindergarten and Montessori teacher. In 2001 she and her husband Paul decided to start an annual scholarship to recognize good students with financial need who may need a little help in paying their college costs. “I’ve gotten so much from my Ramapo education,” Jackie said at the time, “I would like to give back.” Students who receive the Garber Scholarships can be studying any discipline, but must demonstrate financial need and be in good academic standing.