E-Line, your monthly Alumni eNewsletter
Welcome to the first edition of E-Line, your connection to news, events, and other happenings on campus. As you've probably heard, Northeastern is enjoying great momentum in all areas of teaching, research, and service, and we look forward to sharing news of our progress with you!
Alumni involvement is central to Northeastern's success and we are grateful for your ongoing interest in this dynamic community. Read more below about the Northeastern Community and the opportunities provided by the Office of Alumni Relations.
Go Huskies!
Jack Moynihan, MPA'93
j.moynihan@neu.edu
Vice President
Alumni Relations and The Northeastern Fund
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GALANTE GIFT CREATES NEW ENGINEERING/MBA PROGRAM
Edward Galante, E'73, and his wife, Cathie, have pledged
$5 million to establish the Galante Engineering and MBA Program, an interdisciplinary effort to hone students' problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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NORTHEASTERN TO LEAD HOMELAND SECURITY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Northeastern has been chosen as one of 11 universities across the nation to receive the Department of Homeland Security grant.
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TORCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM RECEIVES
$7.5 MILLION GIFT
Inspired by the success of the first two classes enrolled in Northeastern’s Torch Scholars Program, alumnus Anthony Manganaro, E'67, and his family have donated $7.5 million to support the program.
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APPLICATIONS SURGE 16 PERCENT
Northeastern announced that its applications for next fall have increased 16 percent from 2007. The 35,000-plus applicants are attributed to a rise in the school's national profile.
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GRADUATE AND FAMILY CREATE ENDOWMENT TO INVEST IN FUTURE STUDENTS
Henry Nasella, UC'77, and his wife, Michele, of Cambridge have pledged $5 million to create the Nasella Family Endowment Fund.
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NEW REGIONAL ALUMNI CHAPTER LEADERS
Alumni have heard the call and taken action!
To find out more information about the alumni chapter nearest to you and how you can get involved, visit the interactive alumni map. |
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THE NORTHEASTERN CLUB OF BOSTON
We welcomed nearly 200 Northeastern alumni, staff, faculty, and friends for a night of entertainment, fine food, and drink.
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RECORD CROWD SUPPORTS HUSKIES
A crowd of nearly 700 alumni and friends turned out for the fifth annual Huskies vs. Red Sox Cookout and Spring Training game.
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4/24 NU@Noon - The Shield of Freedom
5/2 Golden Graduates Day
5/9 Catch the Spirit - An Evening at Fenway Park
5/9-5/10 Reunion Weekend
5/10 Northeastern University Night at the Pops
6/14 NU Family Day at Fenway
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Peter Giunta, BHS'79
Photo courtesy of NY Giants
If you have an idea for alumnus/a to spotlight, please contact Steve Daly in the Office of Alumni Relations. |
Peter Giunta, BHS'79
As New England Patriots fans wallowed in the aftermath of an unexpected Super Bowl defeat, New York Giants defensive backs coach Peter Giunta was enjoying an evening of unadulterated euphoria.
"We went into the game setting very attainable goals," said Giunta, BHS'79, in his second season as the Giants’ defensive secondary coach. "(Head) Coach (Tom) Coughlin told the players that if they wanted to be the best, they had to beat the best. We figured if we could limit the passing to 20 yards per catch and put some pressure on the quarterback, we’d put ourselves in position to win the game."
And we all know how that turned out.
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