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Museum Renovations Announced
Harpur Alumni Support New Entrance,
Donate Art
by Sarah Lifshin
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Sidney Harcave, professor emeritus of history,
speaks with Stanley `64 and Susan Reifer `65 during
a reception to unveil plans for the new Art Museum
entrance. |
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Plans for the construction of a new University Art Museum entrance
were unveiled during a reception last week, with University
officials also announcing plans for the addition of an elevator
to provide for better access between the museum's three floors.
Funded in part by the generosity of alumni Susan '65 and
Stanley '64 Reifer, the new entrance will be named in honor
of Professor Emeritus of History Sidney Harcave and constructed
in the southwest corner of the museum.
"We are deeply appreciative of Susan and Stanley's generosity,"
President Lois B. DeFleur said. "They have expressed
their caring and appreciation in a way that makes a difference
in the lives of the people in the community and the thousands
that come and go from this University."
The new entrance will allow for improvements to the building.
"When the current building was designed, the entrance
was essentially in the back," said museum director Lynn
Gamwell. "It is now like you are coming in the back door.
When you give people directions, with its present entrance,
the museum lacks presence and is hard to find."
However, the renovations will solve those problems. "The
museum will be easy to find," Gamwell said. "We
will face the University Union and the entrance will open
into the exhibit area."
In 2002, the Reifers also partially funded the mezzanine
extension and gave several pieces of Asian art from their
private collection, including furniture, bronze and ceramic
vessels, several Japanese woodcut prints and a vase from between
4,000 B.C. and 8,000 BC.
"This is a project that we have dreamt about for years,"
Gamwell said. "It was something that we wanted to improve
for the convenience of our visitors and the security of our
artwork. Now, the dream is becoming a reality."
Also during the event, a new sculpture — "Forbidden
Fruit" by American artist William King — donated
by the Reifers, was unveiled.
"Art is a place to reflect," said Stanley Reifer,
adding that he believes the sculpture was probably the best
thing he has donated because it's whimsical — like his
life while as a student at Harpur College.
He said he donated the sculpture in honor of Harcave because
his teaching changed his perspective and helped him appreciate
his education.
"This was a place where Stan and I planned our future,"
Susan Reifer said. "It changed our lives. It made a huge
difference. We love being able to give back."
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| BU
to Offer Nation's First PhD in Translation Studies
When
the European Union nearly doubles in size next month, its translation
department will be critically short of staff who are able to
speak and interpret two or more languages. As communication
channels such as the internet grow and companies expand around
the world, the need for professional translators – and people
who can train them – grows more evident every day. Binghamton
University is filling this void with the nation's first PhD
program in translation studies that combines theoretical approaches
with practical experience.
In
October 2003, translation scholars from four universities in
the U.S. and Canada visited campus, interviewed students and
faculty, and submitted a report to Graduate Dean Nancy Stamp.
The Faculty Senate unanimously approved a proposal submitted
by Harpur College's Translation Research and Instruction Program
(TRIP). Soon after, the proposal went to the state level where
SUNY Chancellor Robert King gave it the go-ahead earlier this
semester. The program just received final approval from the
State Education Department.
In
response to learning that BU had been approved for the PhD program,
President Lois B. DeFleur said, "We are delighted by this
news. Our campus is widely regarded as a model for its international
education activities, and to have the nation's first PhD program
in translation enhances our role as a leader in internationalization.
This academic program will also help us attract and retain outstanding
faculty and graduate students, bringing recognition to TRIP,
to Harpur College and the entire university."
Rosemary
Arrojo, professor of comparative literature and director of
TRIP, said translation studies integrates several disciplines
so students will be able to tailor BU's new PhD program to their
own academic and career interests. They can choose to focus
on linguistics, cultural studies, literary criticism, cognitive
systems such as computer science and engineering, and national
literary traditions.
The
program will prepare students for both the professorate and
for careers in sciences, law, publishing, finance, business,
technology, diplomacy, government service, or any other industry
that requires translation skills.
Vice
Provost H. Stephen Straight, professor of anthropology and of
linguistics, associate director of TRIP, and founding director
of BU's unique Languages Across the Curriculum program, said
that it is particularly noteworthy that this new doctoral program
approaches the study of translation from both non-literary and
literary directions.
"This
breadth naturally reflects the longstanding philosophy of TRIP,
but the positive reaction to the program demonstrates the growing
recognition of the all-encompassing scope of language as both
a vehicle and an instrument of human thought and experience,"
said Straight. "Graduates of this program will provide
much-needed research on a most complex activity - translation,
which is playing a role of increasing importance in human affairs
around the globe."
Because
the program is interdisciplinary, it will attract students from
a wide range of fields. Arrojo predicts the program will strengthen
BU's mission of increasing its international student population
because translation studies is already a well-established academic
discipline around the world, especially in Latin America and
Europe.
Distinguished
Service Professor Marilyn Gaddis Rose established TRIP in 1971.
She started the Translation Referral Service in 1974, a non-profit
organization which connects businesses and publishers with foreign
language interpretation.
In
1987, Binghamton University started the Center for Research
in Translation (CRIT), the only of its kind within the SUNY
system, which publishes Translation Perspectives.
BU
currently offers a translation track for students pursuing Master
of Arts degrees in Comparative Literature in Harpur College
and Social Sciences (MASS) in the School of Education and Human
Development. The University also offers a translation certificate
to Master's and PhD students from any discipline who have taken
the necessary courses and can pass a translation exam. Undergraduate
students who are adequately proficient in a foreign language
may also be accepted in TRIP's translation workshops.
Gaddis
Rose said from the beginning, TRIP wanted to build on its strengths
that built its reputation. "We planned a doctoral curriculum
which focuses on the disciplines from which translation studies
derives: anthropology, comparative literature, natural languages,
philosophy with strong contributions from the fine arts, humanities
and social sciences," she said.
"During
the 30 years that our curriculum was developing, we benefited
immeasurably from the emphasis that the Watson School and the
School of Management have put on language and communication,"
Gaddis Rose said, adding that BU's library collection is arguably
the best in the world for translation studies.
Arrojo
said even before the PhD was approved, students lined up to
apply, hoping to be the first in the nation to receive the degree.
Josep Davila came to BU last semester as a visiting scholar
to conduct research for a PhD in translation students from the
University of Barcelona, Spain. He thought he and his family
would stay for 9 months only, but when he learned BU's PhD program
received approval, he chose to stay here and complete his education.
"It's the first PhD in translation studies in the U.S.
and I want to be a part of it," he said.
Students
can complete the PhD in 4 years, so perhaps BU will award the
nation's first doctorate in translation studies at Commencement
2008. For more information about BU's TRIP program, please visit
TRIP on the web at trip.binghamton.edu.
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| Political
Involvement Inspires Harpur Student to Lead
As the first person in his family
to graduate from college, Sean Lebowitz `04 already
has much to be proud of. But his list of achievements,
particularly in leadership positions at Binghamton
University, would be the pride of anyone on campus. |
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Getting involved in the political process gave
Sean Lebowitz `04 the chance to be a leader himself. His drive
to encourage students to vote and learn about the democratic
process has sent Lebowitz to the top of campus clubs, in front
of the classroom, to the United States Senate, and at next week's
Commencement, to the podium where he will be Harpur College's
featured student speaker.
As the first person in his family to graduate
from college, Lebowitz already has much to be proud of. But
his list of achievements, particularly in leadership positions
at Binghamton University, would be the pride of anyone on campus.
Lebowitz has been an R.A. in Newing College's
Bingham Hall for two years, which he calls "an incredible
experience," that taught him mentoring, advising and listening
skills, and showed him how people from different walks of life
can get along and live together. Being in a helping role has
further supported his decision to become a lawyer.
One of Lebowitz's best experiences at Binghamton
University has been his relationship with professors. "They
don't think of you as a number," he said. "They have
personal conversations with you and try to help with your future."
Lebowitz served as a teaching assistant for Prof. Steven Scalet,
whom he said not only makes sure students memorize the material,
but intuitively understand it. He has also TA'ed for Prof. Jonathan
Krasno and admires his passion for politics and awareness of
key issues.
Joining the BU College Democrats as a freshman
was a pivotal step for Lebowitz, because the members' enthusiasm
changed a mere interest into a self-described obsession. The
club elected him vice president in 2001, an office he held until
being elected president this year.
Lebowitz's involvement in College Democrats has been as educational
as the classroom. The members have met and worked with President
Clinton, Senator Clinton, Senator Schumer, Congressman Hinchey,
candidates for the New York State Assembly, and several elected
officials in Broome County. "It's been a wonderful opportunity
and experience to work with politicians because it really compliments
the study of political science," Lebowitz said.
He joined other political activities on campus
as well. As a sophomore, Lebowitz served as vice chair of the
Student Association Elections Committee and student representative
on the campus legislative branch of government.
Last fall, Lebowitz founded and chaired Students
for Howard Dean because of his admiration for the former candidate.
"Howard Dean constantly said on his campaign trail, 'It's
you who has the power,' and he’s absolutely right,"
Lebowitz recalled.
Even though Dean is no longer in the race, Lebowitz
remains fervently committed to the College Democrats' mission
of getting students involved with politics and is ardently advocating
for Senator John Kerry's bid for office. "We're trying
to convey the message that the two Presidential candidates are
very different and your vote does matter," he said.
Perhaps their efforts paid off. During his term
as president of BU College Democrats, Lebowitz said 2003 was
BU's highest student voter turnout for a non-election year.
Vestal Town Supervisor Andrea Starzak won reelection by 60 votes,
which Lebowitz said Starzak attributed to the campus vote.
Lebowitz's passion for politics carried over to
his career when he interned for Senator Charles E. Schumer last
summer. Working in Schumer's Long Island office, Lebowitz heard
constituents' inquires and concerns and researched potential
United States Senatorial issues.
Lebowitz is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma
Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Golden Key International
and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Societies, and he is listed in Who's
Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges.
At Harpur College’s Recognition Ceremony on May 15, Lebowitz
will receive the Edward Weisband Award for Distinguished Achievement
in Political Science.
"Sean is a terrific student and asset to
the classroom," Professor Steven Scalet said. "He
knows how to take a stand, debate intensely, and yet maintain
a constructive and friendly atmosphere. Other students respect
him and he respects them."
"I've had so many positive experiences at
Binghamton, both inside and outside the classroom," Lebowitz
said of his friendships, professors, campus activities, and
leadership opportunities. "It's hard to pick one memorable
event."
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| Harpur
College Art Students Exhibit Work at Museum
Binghamton University's Art Museum kept its Spring
tradition of hosting the Student Art Show April 15 - May 15.
The display included over 150 works of art from around 50 juniors,
seniors and graduate students. Click the picture at left to
see the show.
"It's great to have your own work on display
and see some of what the other art students are doing,"
said Jared Ketchuk `05, an art major from Endicott who had several
pictures in the show.
As always, the art show contained a wide variety
of mediums from students of various skill levels. "You
get to see monotypes, paintings, etchings, lithographs, drawings
and sculpture," said Ketchuk. "They're all different
techniques from classes you can actually take here."
Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 1 - 4p.m.
For more information about the Student Art Show or about the
Binghamton University Art Museum, please call 607-777-2434.
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| Noshing,
Nostalgia and Networking
Harpur Alumni Attorneys Get Together
in NYC
Alumni attorneys from throughout
the NYC area enjoyed an evening of networking and
fun. |
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In conjunction with Harpur College and the
Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, Jeff Crandall `79, Lisa
Jacobs `79 and Steve Giove `81 hosted close to 100 law alumni
at a midtown Manhattan reception at Shearman & Sterling.
The evening was filled with noshing, nostalgia and networking.
Those attending had the opportunity to connect with their fellow
alumni attorneys who spanned a wide array of graduation years
and are practicing attorneys, judges, managing directors, financial
advisors, legal counsel and advocates.
Crandall, Jacobs and Giove welcomed their fellow
alumni and spoke about how Harpur College had made a difference
in their lives. Rich Alpern, current chair of the Harpur College
National Alumni Law Advisory Council (also known as the Harpur
Law Council), standing in for Harpur College Dean Jean Pierre
Mileur, who was unable to attend this year's event, provided
an update on the state of Binghamton University. He also spoke
about projects and programs sponsored by the Harpur Law Council,
including the summer internships for undergraduates hoping to
attend law school in the future. Alpern encouraged all alumni
attorneys to support these efforts and to reconnect with Binghamton
University.
The Harpur Law Council was formed in 1995 to serve
the needs and interests of alumni attorneys and pre-law students.
It's goal is to strengthen Binghamton University's mission of
academic excellence. The Harpur Law Council advises the Dean
of Harpur College and the Alumni Association on matters regarding
academic issues and programs relevant to the legal profession.
For more information or to get involved, contact A.
Lee Nesslage at 607-777-4278.
Event co-host Jeff Crandall `79, Law
Council Chair Rich Alpern `69, co-host Lisa Jacobs `79
and co-host Steve Giove `81. |
Law Council members who attended the
event included Jeff Tanenbaum `73, Rich Alpern `69, Glenn
Moss `75 and Matt Paulose `95. |
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| Harpur
Alum Running For Congress
Steven M. Fulop '99 is running for U.S.
Congress in the 13th Congressional District in New
Jersey. The district is right across the Hudson River from
Manhattan and covers parts of Jersey City, Hoboken, Perth Amboy,
Newark, and other areas in Hudson County.
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Fulop is a first generation American
who grew up in a hard working immigrant family in
Edison, New Jersey. His father owned a delicatessen
where Steven often helped out after school and on
week-ends, and his mother, the daughter of Holocaust
survivors, worked in an immigration services office
helping others gain citizenship. |
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Fulop graduated from Harpur with a B.A. in political
science. He became interested in politics when he was a student
at Binghamton and joined the Harpur College Council and Student
Association, for which he ran for president his junior year.
Fulop was also on the soccer team and a brother in the Tau Epsilon
Phi fraternity. He studied abroad at Oxford University his
junior year.
After graduating from Harpur, Fulop joined the
Chicago office of the investment bank Goldman Sachs and later
transferred to offices in Manhattan and Jersey City. He is currently
pursuing a Masters in Business Administration at New York University’s
Stern School of Business.
Wanting to serve his country, Fulop took a leave
of absence from his busy career and joined the United States
Marine Corps Reserves. On January 14, 2003 Fulop was deployed
to Iraq where he served as part of the 6th Engineer Support
Battalion for six months. He worked on engineering, logistics,
water purification, and fuel farm projects in Baghdad. His service
earned him several awards including Overseas Deployment Ribbon,
Meritorious Masts, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
In his community, Fulop served as president of
the Downtown Coalition of Neighborhood Associations in Jersey
City and president of The Historic Paulus Hook Association.
In these capacities, he has worked towards improving traffic
patterns, parking, and public safety, as well as securing more
green space in Hudson County.
Fulop holds a fond place in his heart for his
alma mater. "To me, the greatest thing about Binghamton
is the sense of community I feel with fellow alumni," said
Fulop. Last fall, he organized BU alumni to cheer on the men’s
soccer team in their first ever Division I tournament victory
at Fairleigh Dickinson University. "It was great to see
that Binghamton pride has only grown stronger since my graduation,"
he said.
Fulop’s campaign is full of fellow Harpur alumni
as well. Steven Newmark '99 is his campaign manager. Jeff
Lipson '99 is the technical director and media consultant for
the campaign. David Iankelevich '99 is the volunteer coordinator
and policy expert.
The primary is June 8th, and hopefully
Fulop can bring some of Binghamton to the U.S. Congress. Check
out his campaign on the web at www.stevenfulop.com.
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Harpur
Friends & Family
In response to your much-appreciated
feedback, the Harpur Hotline has developed a regular feature
of alumni news. Please
send us anything you want: publications, promotions, marriages,
babies, graduations, retirements, etc. Many thanks to everyone
who shared their stories! Here's what some of your fellow
Harpur alumni and friends are doing:
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1966: Aaron Fuchs and
Patricia Ferrara Fuchs have recently
purchased Mulberry Cottage Interiors in South Portland,
ME. The store sells handcrafted European furniture, accessories
and antiques. Patricia told the Hotline, "We
just returned from a buying trip to England and can't
wait to open the container." Their company's website
will be ready next month; check it out at http://www.mulberrycottage.com.
The Fuchs are also happy to announce their first grandchild,
Camden Tao Chin, was born March 11, 2004. |
1974: Jim Moran
graduated from Syracuse University Law School in 1979, served
15 years as assistant public defender in Broome County, and
is now a partner at Aswad and Ingraham, a Binghamton law firm
founded by fellow Harpur College alumnus, Richard
Aswad `58. Moran and his wife, Rebecca, have two
children.
1991: Congratulations
to David Garcia who will receive a PhD in
Spanish American Literature and Latino Studies from Vanderbilt
University on May 14. He worked under the guidance of William
Luis `71, professor of Spanish at Vanderbilt. Garcia
was paralyzed from the neck down in an automobile accident
in 1996 but continued with his studies, eventually dictating
his entire 300 page dissertation on a voice operated computer
program. More about Garcia's heroic determination to succeed
is available here.
1997: Jonathan Penna
is engaged to Lori Stone. Both are attorneys in Rochester.
Jonathan is the son of Albert Penna (M.A. `76)
and Carmen Swoffer-Penna `69 (M.A. `92, Ph.D. `04).
He is the brother of J.J. Penna `93 and Elizabeth
Penna `00 (M.A.T. `02).
2001: We mourn
the loss of Anastasia L. Irwin Edson who
died October 18, 2003 following a tragic car accident. She
is survived by her husband, Kevin Edson `01,
daughter, Emaline Grace, her sister and parents.
| 2003: Karen Somekh
will earn her Master's of Business Administration from
BU at next week's Commencement. She will be moving to
Israel in June where she will be working in marketing.
Somekh would enjoy hearing from her old friends (and any
Binghamton alumni who live in Israel) at ksomekh@aol.com. |
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Harpur students Hye Jin Oh `05, Erica
Weinstein `07 and Stephina Dansoh `06 kick back in Harpur
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Shop the campus bookstore from the comfort of your PC or
Mac. Want to pick up a copy of the new Harpur history book
The Cornerstone? Visit The
Campus Bookstore.
For more Harpur College merchandise, such as
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607-777-2745.
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| Mark
`81 and Cathy Deutsch `79 and the Binghamton University School
of Management are pleased to invite you and your guests to the
Sixth Annual Dean's Metro
New York SOM Alumni Golf Challenge
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Shotgun start at 8:30a.m.
Scarsdale Golf Club
Hartsdale, New York
914-723-2840
$225 includes greens fee, cart,
range balls, luncheon reception and open bar.
$50 includes luncheon reception and open bar only.
Credit card payments gladly accepted
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information...
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