NJIT Newsroom tagged with "celebration" Updates about what's happening on and around the NJIT campus. http://www.njit.edu/news en-us 2013 New Jersey Institute of Technology http://www.njit.edu/uicomponents/images/sub_logo.gif New Jersey Institute of Technology http://www.njit.edu 60 NJIT Celebration Set for Jan. 25, 2013; NJIT NEXT Funding Campaign Unveiled http://www.njit.edu/news/2013/2013-006.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2013/2013-006.phpMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration on Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at The Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange.  Originally this event was scheduled for Nov. 2, 2012, but due to Hurricane Sandy, it was postponed. 

Tagged: newark college of engineering, nce, albert dorman honors college, department of biomedical engineering, celebration, board of trustees, edward f. weston medal for professional achievement, outstanding corporate partner, verizon, president’s medal for lifetime achievement, neil sedaka, roberta renard, steven saperstein, kathleen uske, dennis bone, renard communications


]]> NJIT NEXT Raises $100 Million http://www.njit.edu/news/2012/2012-422.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2012/2012-422.phpWed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 NJIT NEXT, NJIT’s comprehensive campaign, has secured more than $100 million towards its $150 million goal, announced national campaign co-chairs Chief Operating Officer of Clarion Partners C. Stephen Cordes; Hatch Mott MacDonald President and CEO Nicholas M. DeNichilo; Chairman/CEO Anchor Industries International and Chairman Emeritus/Founder Tampa Bay Rays Vincent Naimoli.  All three chairs are NJIT alumni.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of science and liberal arts, department of mathematical sciences, college of architecture and design, nce, college of computing sciences, albert dorman honors college, department of electrical and computer engineering, school of management, department of humanities, csla, department of biomedical engineering, coad, department of physics, department of civil and environmental engineering, ccs, department of mechanical and industrial engineering, som, information systems, celebration, department of engineering technology, federated department of history, department of information systems, school of art design, stem, department of biological sciences, vincent naimoli, scholarships, warren street village, hatch mott macdonald, njit next campaign, university heights, clarion partners, stephen cordes, central king building, neil sedaka, anchor industries international


]]> Celebration 2012 To Be Rescheduled http://www.njit.edu/news/2012/2012-366.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2012/2012-366.phpMon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Due to severe weather, Celebration 2012 has been postponed.  The new date will be announced once the event has been rescheduled.

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]]> NJIT Celebration 2012 Coming Up Nov. 2, 2012 http://www.njit.edu/news/2012/2012-364.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2012/2012-364.phpFri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration 2012, on Nov. 2, 2012 at The Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. Entertainment will be provided by noted singer, songwriter and composer Neil Sedaka.

Tagged: albert dorman honors college, alumni, celebration, jacquelynn rhodes, dennis bone, steven saperstein


]]> NJIT Celebration 2011 Coming Up Nov. 11, 2011 http://www.njit.edu/news/2011/2011-405.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2011/2011-405.phpTue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration 2011, on Nov. 11, 2011 at The Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. 

Tagged: alumni, celebration, jacquelynn rhodes, ying wu, aecom, nce board of visitors


]]> "Live in Concert" from Original "Jersey Boys" To Highlight Annual NJIT Dinner http://www.njit.edu/news/2010/2010-390.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2010/2010-390.phpFri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration 2010, on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at The Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. 

Tagged: alumni, celebration, jacquelynn rhodes, edward f. weston medal for professional achievement, scholarships, hatch mott macdonald


]]> NJIT President and Overseer Recognized at Brick City Development Corp. Event http://www.njit.edu/news/2010/2010-388.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2010/2010-388.phpFri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 NJIT President Robert A. Altenkirch and Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation Executive Director Michael A. Wall were honored at the Brick City Development Corporation's Recognize Newark event for their contributions to the economic development accomplishments in the City of Newark. Wall, a member of the NJIT Board of Overseers, is the honorary chair of the Executive Dinner Committee at Celebration, NJIT's annual black-tie fundraiser, on Nov. 12, 2010.

Tagged: robert altenkirch, celebration, njit board of overseers, michael wall, greater newark enterprises corporation


]]> Savion Glover Wows Guests at NJIT's Annual "Celebration" http://www.njit.edu/news/2009/2009-414.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2009/2009-414.phpFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tony Award-winning choreographer Savion Glover thrilled friends of NJIT at the university’s recent annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration. 

Tagged: college of architecture and design, college of computing sciences, albert dorman honors college, alumni, robert altenkirch, department of chemical biological and pharmaceutical engineering, board of overseers, celebration, jacquelynn rhodes, albert dorman honors college board of visitors, edward f. weston medal for professional achievement, scholarships, outstanding corporate partner, j robert hillier, ing clarion partners, rmjm group, hess corporation, savion glover, town topics, pleasantdale chateau, president’s medal for lifetime achievement


]]> Princeton Architect Hillier, ING Exec, Savion Glover Highlight NJIT Celebration http://www.njit.edu/news/2009/2009-404.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2009/2009-404.phpFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange.

Tagged: college of architecture and design, college of computing sciences, albert dorman honors college, awards, department of chemical biological and pharmaceutical engineering, honors, board of overseers, celebration, center for pre-college programs, jacquelynn rhodes, albert dorman honors college board of visitors, edward f. weston medal for professional achievement, scholarships, dinner, outstanding corporate partner, j robert hillier, c. stephen cordes, ing clarion partners, hess corporation, savion glover, rmjm group, jeff steinhorn, town topics


]]> Princeton Architect Hillier, ING Exec, Savion Glover Highlight NJIT Celebration http://www.njit.edu/news/2009/2009-380.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2009/2009-380.phpWed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. Tony Award-winning dancer, choreographer and producer Savion Glover, who was born and raised in Newark, will provide the entertainment.

Tagged: college of architecture and design, college of computing sciences, albert dorman honors college, awards, honors, celebration, chemical biological and pharmaceutical engineering, albert dorman honors college board of visitors, pre-college programs, edward f. weston medal for professional achievement, scholarships, dinner, outstanding corporate partner, j robert hillier, c. stephen cordes, rmjm group, savion glover, hess corporation, fundraiser, jeff steinhorn


]]> NJIT Humanities Lecturer Contributes Poetry to Newark Museum Centennial Celebration Film Commission http://www.njit.edu/news/2009/2009-322.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2009/2009-322.phpWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 NJIT Humanities Lecturer Jon Curley has collaborated with Newark-based filmmakers Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno and Jerome Bongiorno on a film about contemporary Newark that will be exhibited at the Newark Museum for its Centennial Celebration, Sept. 22, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010. Curley wrote and recorded the poems that accompany New Work: Newark in 3D, which will be shown in tandem with the 1920 avant-garde film Manhatta and become a permanent part of the museum's collection. In addition, he will join the Bongiornos for a panel discussion about making the film on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the museum. 

Tagged: college of science and liberal arts, department of humanities, jonathan curley, newark museum


]]> NJIT Honors Ed Cruz, Steve Kalafer, and Wachovia Bank at Black-Tie Benefit http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-445.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-445.phpTue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 NJIT held its annual black-tie benefit dinner Celebration on Nov. 14, 2008 at Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. Former New Jersey Governor and President of the New Jersey State Senate, the Hon. Richard J. Codey served as the special guest master of ceremonies. The world-renowned Duprees, who started their 1960s musical careers in Jersey City provided entertainment.

Tagged: school of management, celebration, scholarship, jacquelynn rhodes, event, development, outstanding alumnus award, outstanding corporate partner, richard codey, aileen davila, edward cruz, duprees, black tie benefit, wachovia, steve kalafer, somerset patriots, governor


]]> Wachovia Bank Named NJIT Corporate Partner of the Year at Black-Tie Benefit http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-444.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-444.phpMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Wachovia Bank, NA, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, was named the outstanding corporate partner of the year at NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner Celebration on Nov. 14, 2008 at the Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. 

Tagged: school of management, board of overseers, celebration, jacquelynn rhodes, richard codey, aileen davila, stephanie tonic, duprees, wachovia, elysa scharf


]]> NJIT Honored Flemington’s Steve Kalafer at Black-Tie Benefit http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-443.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-443.phpMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Steve Kalafer, chairman of the Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Dealerships and the Somerset Patriots received NJIT’s highest honor—the President’s Medal at NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner Celebration on Nov. 14, 2008 at Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. 

Tagged: school of management, celebration, scholarship, jacquelynn rhodes, event, development, richard codey, aileen davila, black tie benefit, duprees, steve kalafer, somerset patriots, governor


]]> NJIT Honored Holmdel’s Ed Cruz at Black-Tie Benefit http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-442.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-442.phpMon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Edward Cruz, CEO of E.E. Cruz & Company, Inc, Holmdel, received NJIT’s Outstanding Alumnus Award at NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner Celebration on Nov. 14, 2008 at Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange.

Tagged: school of management, celebration, jacquelynn rhodes, event, outstanding alumnus award, development, richard codey, athletics hall of fame, aileen davila, edward cruz, black tie benefit, governor, ee cruz and company


]]> NJIT To Honor Ed Cruz, Steve Kalafer, and Wachovia Bank at Upcoming Black-Tie Benefit http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-387.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-387.phpFri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner Celebration, on Nov. 14, 2008, at Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. Former New Jersey Governor and President of the New Jersey State Senate, the Hon. Richard J. Codey, will serve as the special guest master of ceremonies. The world-renowned Duprees, who started their 1960s musical careers in Jersey City with hits like “You Belong to Me,” will provide entertainment.

Tagged: board of overseers, celebration, scholarship, jacquelynn rhodes, outstanding alumnus award, richard codey, edward cruz, black tie benefit, duprees, stephanie tonic, steve kalafer, somerset patriots, wachovia, ee cruz and company, pleasantdale chateau, elysa scharf


]]> NJIT Board Member Hosts Dinner Cruise To Raise Scholarship Funds http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-239.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-239.phpMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Philip Rinaldi '68, founder and former chief executive officer of Coffeyville Resources and a member of the NJIT Board of Overseers, hosted a dinner cruise around Manhattan for 38 guests on June 5 aboard his one-of-a-kind yacht, the Vivere. The cruise was a silent auction offering at NJIT's Celebration 2007. In addition to the Rinaldis’ generosity, the NJIT Board of Overseers and NJIT Board of Trustees members who signed on for the cruise donated more than $10,800 to NJIT. As per Phil’s request, this amount will be equally divided in support of scholarships at the New Jersey School of Architecture, Newark College of Engineering, and the College of Science and Liberal Arts.   

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of science and liberal arts, alumni, new jersey school of architecture, board of overseers, celebration, board of trustees, philip rinaldi


]]> NJIT’s Celebration Raises $400,000; Tampa Bay Rays’ Naimoli Honored http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-008.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-008.phpTue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Vincent Naimoli, chairman of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, received the outstanding alumnus award at NJIT’s Celebration 2007.   

Tagged: celebration, vincent naimoli, tampa bay rays


]]> NJIT Raises $400,000 at Celebration Dinner: Newark Mayor Booker Honored http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-480.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-480.phpWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker was the guest master of ceremonies at NJIT’s Celebration 2007 at the Somerset Palace. Celebration is NJIT’s annual black-tie event. This year 300 supporters attended and raised almost $400,000 for endowed scholarship funds to benefit NJIT students. Since 1995, this gala evening of dinner and dancing has raised nearly $3 million. Celebration honors individuals for achievements of great benefit to New Jersey and the nation, and organizations that have been exceptional in their commitment to the university's mission.

Tagged: celebration, cory booker


]]> NJIT Raises $400,000 at Celebration Dinner: Newark Mayor Booker Honored http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-470.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-470.phpWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker was the guest master of ceremonies at NJIT’s Celebration 2007 at the Somerset Palace. Celebration is NJIT’s annual black-tie event.

Tagged: students, celebration, newark, board of trustees, cory booker, fundraiser, mayor, endowed scholarship


]]> NJIT’s Celebration Raises $400,000; Verizon Named Outstanding Corporate Partner http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-469.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-469.phpWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Verizon Communications Inc. was named outstanding corporate partner last month at NJIT’s Celebration 2007 at the Somerset Palace. Dennis Bone, Verizon New Jersey President, accepted the honor on behalf of the company.

Tagged: celebration, verizon communications inc


]]> NJIT’s Celebration Raises $400,000; Comedian Joe Piscopo Kept Laughs Rolling http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-468.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-468.phpWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Comedian Joe Piscopo was the featured entertainer at NJIT’s Celebration 2007.  The annual black-tie event, held earlier last month at the Somerset Palace, drew 300 supporters and raised almost $400,000 to support endowed scholarship funds for NJIT students.

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]]> NJIT Raises $400,000 at Celebration Dinner: Honorees Included Verizon, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, NJ Devils’ Jeff Vanderbeek http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-467.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-467.phpWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, Jeffrey Vanderbeek, chairman/managing partner of the New Jersey Devils hockey franchise, Verizon Communications Inc., and Vincent Naimoli, chairman of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team were honored at NJIT’s Celebration 2007. Comedian Joe Piscopo entertained guests at the affair held this past November at the Palace at Somerset Park.

Tagged: celebration, vincent naimoli, cory booker, jeffrey vanderbeek, verizon communications inc


]]> NJIT's Celebration Raises $400,000; Devils' Vanderbeek Honored http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-465.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-465.phpWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Jeffrey Vanderbeek, whose name is synonymous with Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center, and the New Jersey Devils hockey franchise, received the NJIT President’s Medal for Lifetime Achievement at Celebration 2007.

Tagged: celebration, jeffrey vanderbeek


]]> A Celebration of Commitment and Success http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-436.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-436.phpWed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 NJIT held its annual black-tie benefit dinner, “Celebration,” on Nov. 9 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker served as the special guest master of ceremonies and comedian Joe Piscopo entertained the crowd. The event also honored individuals for achievements of benefit to New Jersey and our nation, as well as those organizations that have been exceptional in their commitment to the university’s mission.

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]]> NJIT’s Black-Tie Benefit Dinner Set for Nov. 9, 2007 http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-396.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-396.phpMon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner, called Celebration, on Nov. 9, 2007, at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset. Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker will serve as the special guest master of ceremonies.

Tagged: celebration, vincent naimoli, verizon communications inc, jeffrey vanderbeek, suwah amara


]]> NJIT Dorman Honors Student Speaks at University Benefit http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-492.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-492.phpFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Tamara Vivens, of Silver Spring, Maryland, a student in the Albert Dorman Honors College at  NJIT, spoke during NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration, held Nov. 10 at the Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. Vivens, a junior, is majoring in mathematics with a concentration in actuarial science.

Tagged: albert dorman honors college, celebration, student


]]> NJIT Names Turner Construction Company’s New Jersey Office Outstanding Corporate Partner http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-491.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-491.phpFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Turner Construction Company was named the outstanding corporate partner of the year by NJIT. The company was honored during NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner, called Celebration held on Nov. 10. at the Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange.

Tagged: college of science and liberal arts, albert dorman honors college, celebration, outstanding corporate partner, turner construction company


]]> NJIT Alumnus Dick Sweeney, Co-Founder of Keurig, Receives NJIT's Entrepreneurial Award http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-489.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-489.phpThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Dick Sweeney, who co-founded Keurig in 1993, received NJIT's Entrepreneurial Leadership Award during NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration, on Nov. 10 at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. “Dick Sweeney is an example of an outstanding alumnus who has made major strides in corporate America, while still finding the time to help NJIT,” said Jacquelynn Rhodes, associate vice president for development at NJIT.

Tagged: alumni, celebration, jacquelynn rhodes, entrepreneurial leadership award, keurig, dick sweeney


]]> NJIT Alumna Norma Clayton, Boeing Vice President, Receives NJIT Award http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-488.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-488.phpThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Norma Clayton, the Boeing Vice President leading the company’s global sourcing initiative to increase growth and productivity, received NJIT's Outstanding Alumnus Award. Clayton was honored during NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner, Celebration, on Nov. 10 at the Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange.

Tagged: celebration, outstanding alumnus award, norma clayton


]]> NJIT Alumnus Frank Cassidy, PSEG Power President, Receives NJIT Award http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-487.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-487.phpThu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Frank Cassidy, president and chief operating officer of PSEG Power, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group and affiliate of Public Service Electric and Gas, received the President’s Medal from NJIT President Robert A. Altenkirch at NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner, called Celebration, on Nov. 10 at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange.

Tagged: robert altenkirch, celebration, frank cassidy


]]> Eberhardt Hall Replica Takes the Cake at Celebration 2006 http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-468.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-468.phpTue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 Charles R. Dees, Jr., vice president of University Advancement at NJIT, poses with a 44x18-inch replica cake of Eberhardt Hall at Celebration, NJIT’s annual black-tie benefit dinner, on Nov. 10 at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. This year’s event recognized the founding in 1881 of Newark Technical School, NJIT's earliest predecessor institution, and the 25th anniversary of the College of Science and Liberal Arts.

Tagged: celebration, charles dees, eberhardt hall, university advancement


]]> Celebration, NJIT’s Black-Tie Benefit Dinner, Set for Nov. 10, 2006 http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-441.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-441.phpFri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 NJIT will hold its annual black-tie benefit dinner, called Celebration, on Nov. 10, 2006, at the Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange. “Dinner proceeds will endow scholarships for students enrolled in NJIT’s Albert Dorman Honors College and College of Science and Liberal Arts,” said Jacquelynn Rhodes, associate vice president for development at NJIT.

Tagged: albert dorman honors college, celebration, jacquelynn rhodes


]]> Phillip Rinaldi, Former CEO of Coffeyville Resources, Honored by NJIT http://www.njit.edu/news/2005/2005-398.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2005/2005-398.phpTue, 25 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Phillip L. Rinaldi, founder and former chief executive officer of Coffeyville Resources, an oil refining and nitrogen chemicals business, will receive NJIT's Entrepreneurial Leadership Award during Celebration, the university’s annual benefit dinner, on Nov. 4 at the Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange.

Tagged: celebration, entrepreneurial leadership award, coffeyville resources, phillip rinaldi


]]> NJIT Hosts Celebration Dinner: http://www.njit.edu/news/2003/2003-121.php http://www.njit.edu/news/2003/2003-121.phpFri, 24 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0400 Hundreds of guests are expected to attend Celebration 2003, the annual, black-tie benefit for New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). The festive evening of dining and dancing will take place on Nov. 14 at the Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange.  

Tagged: celebration, scholarship, dinner, outstanding alumni, richard bader, derish wolff, fundraising, john olson


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