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In October 2010, Jersey City's Project Graduation students were mentored by university staff, gaining insights and inspiration for their futures. The event was hosted in collaboration with Allies, Inc. and several university departments. Mentors included Dean Brianik, Marilyn Cosulmagno, Keri Giordano, Andy Platizky, Joe Rodriguez, and Victor Delvalle. The Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs/Academic Affairs provided lunch. Students expressed newfound career aspirations, such as majoring in Early Childhood Education.
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Disability Mentoring DayOctober 2010 Jersey City Project Graduation Students at New Jersey City University hosted by the Office of Specialized Services & the Special Education Department in collaboration with Allies, Inc. Participating Departments: Office of Campus Life, Children’s Learning Center, Media Arts, Opportunity Scholarship Program (EOF), Public Safety, and Academic Career Planning and Placement
Thank you… • We would like to extend our thanks to the University community for sponsoring National Disability Mentoring Day. • Fifteen students from Jersey City’s Project Graduation program participated. • We especially want to thank the following people and their staff who served as mentors: Dean Brianik, Marilyn Cosulmagno, Keri Giordano, Andy Platizky, Joe Rodriguez, and Victor Delvalle. • Thank you to Ruddys Andrade and the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs/Academic Affairs for providing lunch for the students. • Quotes of the day: “Now I know what I have to do to apply for college,” “Working with children requires energy and attention,” “I know that I definitely want to major in Early Childhood Education.”