Berkeley unveils 80th Anniversary Legacy Timeline

2011 marks Berkeley College’s 80th anniversary and is celebrating 80 years of changing lives. Throughout the year special events will commemorate this occasion and a special 3D wall exhibit has been created and will be displayed at each campus that highlights Berkeley College’s achievements over the past eight decades. A virtual timeline is also planned. The Leadership Berkeley Class of 2010 conceived the idea for the timeline which was expanded upon by the 80th Anniversary Committee to its present form.

The 9-panel exhibit traces the 80-year Berkeley College history from its inception with The Berkeley Schools in East Orange, NJ, in 1931 and the Graybar Building near Grand Central Station, NY, in 1936, until today. The Brooklyn Campus Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Newark Campus 5th Anniversary Celebration, and the New York City Campus Howard Newhouse Dedication highlighted the unveiling of the timeline exhibit.

Berkeley alumni gather for a happy hour at The Stag's Head, NYC

On Thursday, June 23, 2011, 15 alumni gathered at The Stag's Head bar and grill in Manhattan for a happy hour.  "I had a great time and I'm sure the other Berkeley College alumni did also," said Karen Venzen '05.

"We have thousands of alumni who live right here in New York City, so I'm not surprised we had a good turnout," said Michael Smullen, Director of Alumni Relations.  "Happy hours are a great way to network, but they are also a great way to meet friends you haven't seen in a while, or make new friends."

Alumni in attendance enjoyed two free drinks and hors d'ouevres on the rooftop of The Stag's Head.

You can see photos from the event below.

June 23, 2011 - Alumni Happy Hour at The Stag's Head, NYC

Berkeley hosts a panel on Franchise Business Development for students and alumni

Nearly 50 students, alumni and associates attended the Franchise Business Development panel on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Garret Mountain Campus.  Attendees heard from Dr. Frank Khoury, professor of Business Management and former owner of a chain of 7-11 franchises; Carol McManus, founder of Ywait4success and former head of a $20 million Realogy franchise; and Mitchell Kassoff, a lawyer specializing in franchise law.  Dr. John Rapanos, Dean of the Business School, moderated the event.  A networking reception was held at the event’s conclusion.  Thirty-six students, three alumni, and several faculty and associates attended the event.

May 25, 2011 - Starting Your Own Franchise

Berkeley alumni Sebiena Davis '00 and Daniel Saynt '04 participated as guests panelists at Fashion Entrepreneur panel

Fifty students, alumni and associates attended a Fashion Entrepreneurs Panel on Wednesday, May 4 at the Princeton Club, NYC.  Attendees heard from Sebiena Davis ’00, Chief Designer for FME Productions; Alan Kosa, owner of Alan Kosa Interiors; Justin Pettress, owner of DreemzDenim; and Daniel Saynt ’04, Chief Marketing Officer of Rebecca Minkoff and Co-Founder of FashionIndie.  Professor Wayne Bruce of the Fashion department moderated the event.  A networking reception was held at the event’s conclusion.  Twenty-three students, fifteen alumni, two guests and several faculty and associates attended the event.

You can see photos from the event below.

May 4, 2011 - Alumni Fashion Entrepreneurs

Busingye Matsiko-Andan '04 and Eduardo Perez '99 honored as Alumni of the Year at Berkeley College Commencement

Berkeley College honored Busingye Matsiko-Andan '04 and Eduardo Perez '99 as Alumni of the Year at the 2011 Commencement Ceremony.  Held at the IZOD Center, Busingye and Eduardo received awards honoring their professional accomplishments and contributions.

Read the press releases below.

BERKELEY COLLEGE HONORS BUSINGYE MATSIKO-ANDAN
AS NEW YORK ALUMNA OF THE YEAR

 

BERKELEY COLLEGE HONORS EDUARDO PEREZ AS
NEW JERSEY ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

Berkeley Alumni Gather for Bermuda Reception

On Friday, April 29, 2011, the Departments of Alumni Relations and International Admissions partnered to support Berkeley College's first international alumni reception.  Twenty-one alumni attended the social gathering, which was held at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo in Flatt's Village, Bermuda.

"The venue was beautiful and everyone really had a good time.  I couldn't get enough "thank yous" from them as they were glad to be part of it," said Yaruby Petit-Frere, Associate Director for International Admissions.  "They left motivated to get together again and plan more events.  Many expressed interest in coming back to complete their degrees online, or had family members they would refer to Berkeley."

You can see photos from the event at the link below.

April 29, 2011 - Bermuda Alumni Happy Hour

By: Berkeley College Alumni Association Official Page

Berkeley Alumni Help to Raise Over $800 for MS Research

Thanks to alumni support, Berkeley College raised more than $800 for multiple sclerosis research at the 2011 MS Walk at Graydon Pool in Ridgewood, NJ.  Special thanks to more than a dozen team members, including Berkeley alumni and associates, who donated to support MS research and made the walk a success.

This event is part of the College's efforts to raise $80,000 for charity during the 80th Anniversary Celebration.  If you are interested in other upcoming charity and 80th Anniversary events, please visit http://www.berkeleycollege.edu/80th/index.htm.

Brooklyn Alumni Share Their Thoughts at Alumni Focus Group

On Wednesday, April 13, Berkeley alumni gathered at the new Brooklyn Campus to discuss their thoughts and experiences with Michael Smullen, Director of Alumni Relations.

Participants discussed their memories of attending the College, programs and services about which they wanted more information, best ways to hear Berkeley news, and what alumni programs they felt would be beneficial to their connection with the College.

Take our survey and participate in our online focus group today!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XRNDLQZ

Q&A with Rosemarie Berman, Director of Corporate Learning Partnerships

Rosemarie, thanks for agreeing to speak with us! First, please tell us a little about yourself.

I joined Berkeley College a little over two years ago as Director of Career Services for the Online Campus. I moved to my current role as Director of the Corporate Learning Partnership program in April of last year. In this most recent position, I am responsible for building relationships with companies to assist them with their employee development initiatives and the investment in their own future success by developing a better educated workforce. 

Message from the Alumni Director

Hello!  Two months into the new year, I am proud to say that the Berkeley College alumni network is growing stronger every day.  The Official Berkeley College Network on LinkedIn has more than 843 members, and our Facebook page has grown to more than 550 fans.  I can’t stress those numbers enough – whether you are a job seeker or a current student, retired or transitioning to a new career, the Berkeley College alumni network is the best place to make connections for professional advancement.

Alumni Celebrate 2011 in Hasbrouck Heights

On January 20, more than 20 recent alumni and friends visited the Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn to meet, chat and celebrate the new year.

“It was a great time,” said Michael Smullen, Director of Alumni Relations.  “This was a great chance for alumni to come out and have a good time, see old friends and make new ones.  I look forward to doing more events like this in the future.”

See photos from the event.

Career Advice from Amy Soricelli, Director of Alumni Placement

Tips for using LinkedIn to get your resume noticed

I recently spoke with an alum who was searching for her profile on LinkedIn. She told me that she had just completed a search using her zip code along with a keyword search, but her profile only appeared on the 10th page. I let her know that it wasn’t a question of popularity, but I resolved to find out why she wasn’t ranked higher.

Q&A with Brian Maher, Director of Athletics at Berkeley College

If you haven’t already heard about Berkeley’s new athletic teams, you will soon.  From soccer dominance in the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference to celebrating the first season of Women’s Basketball in New York, the Knights are blazing new trails for Berkeley College.

We asked Brian Maher, Athletics Director for Berkeley College, a few questions about how he and his staff have created such stunning successes. 

Thanks for sitting down with us, Brian.  How long have you served as Athletics Director at Berkeley?
I have been at Berkeley for five years.  I was named Athletics Director in February, 2008.  Before that, I worked in the Student Development and Alumni Relations Departments.