NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, November 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — At a special event of The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College (AADC – www.douglassdifference.org) to publicly launch its five-year, $35 million capital campaign in late October, Rutgers University President Richard McCormick confirmed a University pledge of $ 5 million in matching funds toward the construction of a state-of-the-art living-learning residence hall for the College’s unique Global Village (goal $10 million). The Global Village encompasses ten living-learning communities focused on language, culture, social and business issues.

Describing Douglass (http://douglass.rutgers.edu) as a “pacesetter for the University, attracting the highest percentage of international and out-of-state students” at Rutgers, he noted that, as Douglass enrollment continues to climb, its students’ grade point averages are “the highest in the student body.”

In her first public appearance considering that her appointment as tenth Dean of Douglass, Jacquelyn Litt, Ph.D. noted that this capital campaign will “bring us towards the next level of innovation.” Exclusive of the Rutgers match, the campaign has raised $17.5 million thus far.

Thanking the audience of 150 alumnae and friends for their generosity, Litt said: “I’m proud to be dean at the crossroads of this time of opportunity” for the College. Pointing out that Douglass led the nation in women’s science programs when it launched the Douglass Project in 1986 and continues to do so, she outlined several special initiatives she plans to introduce. Among them:
- A partnership with the School of Engineering and Environment – to involve Douglass students in an “Engineers Without Borders” program, using engineering solutions to help populations in disadvantaged communities around the world.
- The Contemporary Crisis Teaching Project–to educate students in civic leadership by addressing all aspects of a crisis like Hurricane Katrina through the interdisciplinary lenses of engineering , sociology, women’s and gender studies, politics, arts, literature, film, etc.
- Student Leadership Council for junior and seniors – a new leadership training program building on the achievement of the College’s first year “mission course” that will provide models for Rutgers and the nation, it will include visiting experts, long and short-term corporate and faculty guides and other opportunities to create best practices.

There is no doubt that “we face the challenges of a weak economy along with a decline in state funding,” she said, but, with the help of the alumnae, who personify the “Douglass difference, we will, to paraphrase Jane Austen, ‘nourish what is already strong’.”

Campaign co-chairs Joyce Albers-Schonberg (’65) and Alice Herman (’70), gave special recognition to honorary chair, Adelaide Zagoren (’40). Albers-Schonberg and Herman officially called an end to the “quiet phase” of the campaign by introducing the College’s “Campaign for Douglass” video (www.douglassdifference.org) which sports the campaign’s gold-toned logo.

Noting that all Board members have been early contributors towards the campaign, Tina Gordon (’72), AADC president, brought the afternoon to a close with a salute to its chairs and co-chairs.

Chazy, NY, November 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Mary Mortimore Dossin, retired Writing Specialist at SUNY Plattsburgh, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in writing instruction at all levels, ranging from young home-schooled children to those writing Ph.D. dissertations.

Mary Dossin has been extensively published in academic and religious journals, and published a book entitled ‘Christian Voices: Leading Women’s Writing Groups in Churches.’ The book tells about Ms. Dossin’s knowledge in the field, and acts as a ‘how-to’ for women to help others in telling their stories and making sense of their lives. Ms. Dossin has recently written new exercises for the second edition of the book. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Dossin coached and supervised peer writing tutors, trained women to lead groups, and provided professional writing services. She attributes her achievement to her hard work, education, faith, the support she receives from her husband, and her desire to educate women. She became involved in her profession through her training in remedial writing, and experience in mentoring tutors at workshops and conferences.

Mary Dossin completed postgraduate training in teaching remedial writing at New York University. She earned a Master’s Degree in English Literature from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, with Thesis Honors, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, Valparaiso University, IN, with Honors. She also completed coursework in faith and fiction at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, a comprehensive correspondence course for writers through the Christian Writers Guild, and a New York State Summer Writers Institute workshop with Phillip Lopate in intermediate and advanced nonfiction prose at Skidmore College.

A member of New York College Learning Skills Association, the SUNY Council on Writing, the National Council of Teachers of English, and the American Association of University Women, Mary Dossin has spoken at numerous national writing conferences. She has two adult sons and two grandchildren. She resides with her husband, Ernie, on the shore of Lake Champlain. Looking ahead, she hopes to promote the goals of her book and reach young women to spread the importance of education.

CINCINNATI, OH, November 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Troy Brown, Director of Community Education for the Art Academy of Cincinnati, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in administrative operations and student management.

As the Director of Community Education for the Art Academy of Cincinnati, Troy Brown is responsible for overseeing administrative and supervisory functions. He became involved in his profession after gaining expertise as an art teacher at the academy, and he attributes his success to his hard work.

Mr. Brown received a master’s degree in art education from The University of Cincinnati in 2007.

For a lot more data about the Art Academy of Cincinnati, go to http://www.artacademy.edu.

OLEAN, NY, November 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Joseph C. Dwyer, Senior Partner and Attorney at Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in legal services.

Mr. Dwyer has 57 years of overall skilled encounter. At Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP, he practices negligence, personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability. He was rated AV-1 by Martindale-Hubbell. A board certified trial lawyer, he earned a JD in 1952 from Cornell Law School. Mr. Dwyer is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and The American Trial Lawyers Association.

For more details about Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP, check out http://dwblk.com.

LANDOVER, MD, November 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Raymond P. Appling, President and Principal of R & L Security Associates, LLC, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in client relations and security operations.

As the president and principal of R & L Security Associates, LLC, Mr. Appling is primarily responsible for running a multidimensional security company. He became involved in his profession after gaining expertise securing Air Force One and working with government contracts. He attributes his good results towards the backing of people in Congress.

Mr. Appling is pursuing an associate degree in business.

MANHATTAN, KS, November 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Mohammed Alawad, Student at Kansas State University, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in economics.

Prior to moving towards the United States, Mr. Alawad worked as an assistant professor at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has three years of skilled expertise along with a vast expertise of economics. Because 2008, he has been a graduate student at Kansas State University, where he is pursuing a master’s degree in economics. Mr. Alawad attributes his good results to his dedication and passion for economics.

Mr. Alawad holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics, which he earned in Saudi Arabia at King Saud University. Within five years, he hopes to total a Ph.D and turn out to be a professor of economics.

For much more information about Kansas State University, check out http://www.k-state.edu.

BLOOMINGTON, IL, November 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Pat J. Winkelmann, MRI Technologist, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in health care.

Ms. Winkelmann has 40 years of overall expert knowledge. As a MRI technologist, she is responsible for MRI examinations and screenings. She can be a member of the Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. In 2003, Ms. Winkelmann received a bachelor’s degree in well being science.

For a lot more info, go to http://www.linkedin.com/pub/patty-winkelmann/13/304/776.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 16, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — The 7th Annual BizWorld Luncheon supports business education inside the classroom. The key event of the year is attended by the Bay Area’s leading CEOs and Silicon Valley venture capitalists. This year BizWorld will honor Ron Conway, Founder and Managing Partner of Angel Investors, for his true entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

“Ron Conway is an amazing visionary and we are honored to have him speak on behalf of The BizWorld Foundation,” remarked Harry Gould. “Today, arguably much more than ever, it is crucial that our kids have a grounding in business and finance. The support of Mr. Conway and all those attending the luncheon take us one step closer to reaching our goals.”

The event will bring together some of the Bay Area’s most influential and best-known business leaders for an afternoon focusing on the importance of inspiring today’s youth to be innovative leaders through the teaching of business, finance and entrepreneurship. Joining Ron will be Tim Draper, Founder and Chair Emeritus of The BizWorld Foundation and Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson as well as Harry Gould, Chairman of The BizWorld Foundation. There will be special appearances by the BizKids who will showcase their entrepreneurial skills and a celebrity guest, MC Hammer attending the luncheon.

Catherine Hutton Markwell, Chief Executive Officer of The BizWorld Foundation, notes, “Entrepreneurship is what our country is built on and what is currently solving some of our biggest world issues. The goal of BizWorld’s programs is to foster the inherent entrepreneurial spirit that each kid is born with in order to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, who like Ron, will continue to change the world with their innovative spirit.”

All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit The BizWorld Foundation. Tickets for the luncheon are $170 and table sponsorships range between $5,000 and $25,000. To register or sponsor a table, please pay a visit to www.bizworld.org.

Media Contact:
Rachel Wikoff
The BizWorld Foundation
info@bizworld.org
415-503-5880

TEANECK, NJ, November 16, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — The Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ, Inc. (HBCSF) announces that applications are now being accepted for the annual scholarship and book stipend awards for current college and college-bound Hispanic students for the 2011-2012 school term. The HBCSF, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, has a mission to advance the educational aspirations of Hispanic students to become specialists, leaders and valued citizens of the community.

Open to all New Jersey residents of Hispanic heritage, the current application can be accessed through www.hbcsf.org. Applications and all required data must be postmarked by Monday, February 28, 2011. Scholarships of up to $4,000 each will be disbursed directly to the college or university of the student’s choice during the 2011-2012 school term.

A student must remain enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university, community college or trade school within the United States and maintain a 3.0 GPA. In addition to tuition scholarships, HBCSF also awards $1,000 book stipends. Scholarship recipients will be required to complete 80 hours of community service between June 2011 and June 2012.

Interviews and the final award selection will be completed by the end of March and the scholarships will be presented at the Foundation’s 20th Annual Scholarship Gala to be held in the Estate at Florentine Gardens in Rivervale, New Jersey on Thursday, May 12, 2011. The annual gala serves as the major fund-raiser for the HBCSF.

To date, these sponsors have been instrumental in providing funding for this year’s scholarship awards: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; Wells Fargo Private Bank; Verizon; Unilever; Berkeley College; Prudential Financial; “GPSG, LLC Global Pharmaceutical Supply Group, LLC”; Mc Gowan Builders, Inc.; New Jersey Accounting Services, Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; and US Financial Services, LLC.

Because 1993, HBCSF has awarded $286,00 to 104 students. Information about the 2010 scholarship recipients, previous scholarship recipients and the organization’s gala can be accessed at www.hbcsf.org or requested by e-mail to info@hbcsf.org.

Donations are welcome and may be made online or sent to HBCSF, 429C Cedar Lane #313, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 16, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Ronald Chappler, Owner of Ronald R. Chappler M.D., has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in dermatology.

Dr. Chappler has 35 years of skilled experience and specializes in dermatology. As a dermatologist and the owner of his private practice, he meets with patients daily, and performs dermatology and dermopathy services. He attributes his success to his dedication, training and intelligence. He became involved in his profession because of his interest within the field.

A graduate of The University of Kansas school of medicine, Dr. Chappler earned an MD. He then proceeded to complete a residency at the Herbert C. Moffitt Hospital. Dr. Chappler is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He can be a member of the San Francisco Medical Society, the California Medical Association, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. In 2008 and 2009, he received the Patients Choice Award. Within the future, Dr. Chappler would like to double the number of patients in his practice.